By Michaella Lesieur, Staff Writer It’s that time of year again, when the leaves start changing into various fiery hues and the air is just a little bit nippy, making you reach for your favorite comfort foods and an extra blanket or a sweater. The aromas of apple-cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and rum-raisin engulf the fresh fall air and warm the souls of the young and … Continue reading Flavors to fall over
By Jacob Condo, Staff Writer The history of the United States has been written in the blood of the oppressed. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that a national holiday was given to the pedophilic rapist, mass murderer, and founder of the transatlantic slave trade: Christopher Columbus. Sadly, the above is a gross understatement of the horrors committed by Columbus and his men on the … Continue reading Why we shouldn’t celebrate Columbus Day
By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer Contentious is one word that could be used to describe the 2016 presidential election. Horrifying is another. I’d say both would be equally applicable. In an election season marked by more mud-slinging and personal attacks than anyone dares to remember, the second presidential debate that took place on October 9 stood poised to be more vitriolic, an ode to the … Continue reading Second debate opens the door for Clinton
By John P. Kennedy, Contributing Writer A sudden hesitation, a long breath, and a look of remorse filled the tiny, cluttered office with a dreadful discomfort. My academic advisor of four years adjusted her round-framed glasses, staring gravely at her computer screen, then glanced towards me, then back to the screen. “You are missing nine credits,” she states. In an instant, my dreams of crossing … Continue reading Super Senior Syndrome at UMass Dartmouth
By Carrie Martin, Contributing Writer UMass Dartmouth students are using their campus all wrong. At least, if you look at it from the perspective of the university’s architect, Paul Rudolph. He designed the campus to encourage interaction and unity. For example, the scalloped concrete walls are intended to act as an empty backdrop that brings attention to the students and the professor. The widening and … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Architecture: Interaction and Isolation
By Sebastian Moronta Blanco, Staff Writer As of last week, we can no longer say that the South Coast has been immune to the clown sighting phenomenon. Recently, reports of clown sightings have surfaced in the New Bedford area, the majority of which have come in the form of posts on social media. Facebook posts, tweets, and Instagram videos of clowns appearing all over the … Continue reading Clown spotted in New Bedford
By Jesse Goodwin, Staff Writer For a limited time, Google is hosting the Internship Information Sessions at UMass Dartmouth. These hour-long sessions will be held every Tuesday in the Welcome Center on the Ground Floor in the Blue & Gold Room of the Campus Center. Attended by Google engineers, technical recruiters, and former interns, these individuals have already provided valuable information to UMass Dartmouth students … Continue reading Recruiters attend career information sessions
By Chelsea Cabral, Staff Writer On Wednesday, October 12, the library’s Grand Reading Room hosted photographer Jeff Sheng’s exhibition called the Fearless Project. Using images as his visual medium, Sheng’s project offered an exploration into the struggles and hopes of LGBTQ athletes as a means of generating social change and awareness. In celebration of LGBTQ History Month, the Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality invited … Continue reading LGBTQ athletes pose as subjects for the Fearless Project
By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer Welcoming back alumni from UMass Dartmouth’s College of Engineering, the Society of Women Engineers hosted “Women Engineered” on October 13, a forum for women in the engineering field. Organized by co-presidents of the Society, Nassika Dabel, a junior in Mechanical Engineering, and Melissa Pijoan, a senior in Software Engineering, the purpose was to provide networking opportunities and advice for women … Continue reading Society of Women Engineers provoke change in their field
By Sebastian Moronta Blanco, Staff Writer This past Saturday, the Corsairs traveled to Westfield, Massachusetts to compete in the twenty-first annual Earley Invitational at Stanley Park. The invitational was hosted by Westfield State, and saw the Corsairs joined by 44 collegiate programs with over 900 athletes competing in total. The course took runners through the beautiful Wildlife Refuge area of the park, winding through the … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Cross Country competes in Earley Invitational
