Month: December 2016

Arts & Entertainment

Alex Ollivierre’s Senior Percussion Recital

by Alex Solari, Staff Writer In a room full of excited family members and friends, Alex Ollivierre came out with a smiling face, greeting his loved ones to join him in an hour-long musical journey. Alex Ollivierre had his Senior Percussion Recital on Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. in CVPA 104. At this performace, Ollivierre played instruments like the marching snare drum, bass drum, hi-hats, … Continue reading Alex Ollivierre’s Senior Percussion Recital

 
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Pastrnak and Bergeron lead Bruins to back-to-back wins

by Nicole Belair, Staff Writer Despite various ailments and injuries amongst several of their top defensemen, the Bruins finished out last week with wins against the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres. Boston faced a tough loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday, but still played exceptionally. On Nov. 29, the Flyers took a 3-2 win at the Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia goaltender, Steve Mason, was credited for … Continue reading Pastrnak and Bergeron lead Bruins to back-to-back wins

 
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UMass Dartmouth ice hockey sees victorious week

by Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer This week, the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs ice hockey team took home two awards and two victories, claiming prestige and further adding on to their record for the season. Starting off the week was the award of the Massachusetts Collegiate Athletic Conference (known informally as MASCAC) honors, for the awards of Player of the Week to Casey Shea and Rookie of … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth ice hockey sees victorious week

 
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Brady becomes winningest of all-time with win number 201

by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer While the Patriots had a great time this past Sunday against the L.A. Rams, blowing them out 26-10, and while it’s true the Patriots defense played some of their best football in weeks, it was all made more or less irrelevant by the fact that Tom Brady has sealed his fate as the greatest quarterback in NFL history. While Brady … Continue reading Brady becomes winningest of all-time with win number 201

 
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The Corsairs turn up the heat

By Kristen Botas, Contributing Writer The Corsairs took the road this week to over to Brandeis University this Tuesday, November 29, Bridgewater State University on December 1 and finally took it home against Keene State on December 3.  It was an week full of turnovers and a consistent keep of pressure from the Corsairs. The men took a close loss against Brandeis, with a final … Continue reading The Corsairs turn up the heat

 
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Men’s swimming second at Colby Sawyer Invitational

By Alex Solari, Staff Writer The UMass Dartmouth team faced Colby Sawyer on Friday, December 2, winning 66-43, and placed second out of five teams at the Colby Sawyer Invitational on Saturday, December 3. The Corsairs had a great day at the school in New London, N.H., and started off Friday’s meet against Colby Sawyer  by winning the 400-yard medley relay. Senior Kevin Curley from … Continue reading Men’s swimming second at Colby Sawyer Invitational

 
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Women’s basketball has got game

By Michaella Lesieur, Staff Writer Our basketball ladies are taking over the court this season with another accomplished victory, on Thursday, December 1 against the Westfield State Owls, at our very own Tripp Center. With the season off to a great start the girls still have not lost one game yet and are making the UMass Dartmouth community proud, as they plastered a win on … Continue reading Women’s basketball has got game

 
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All-gender restrooms opened

by Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer On UMass Dartmouth’s campus, 62 all-gender, single stall restrooms have opened across campus, in compliance with Massachusetts law. As pioneered by the Center for Woman, Gender, and Sexuality and led by Dr. Juli Parker, the UMass Dartmouth Campus has opened up 62 all gender restrooms to accommodate and “be a more welcoming university and providing safety to students who are … Continue reading All-gender restrooms opened

 
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Former congressman Barney Frank speaks in post-election forum

by Chelsea Cabral, Staff Writer “What just happened? What now? How do we progress?” These are the questions arising from the state of Massachusetts—a traditionally blue state—and from individuals across the nation following Trump’s presidential victory. On Friday, November 18, former Democratic Congressman Barney Frank answered those very questions that rested in the minds of many disgruntled voters, academics, and political pundits at the Claire … Continue reading Former congressman Barney Frank speaks in post-election forum

 
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YouTuber Kat Blaque on living authentically

by Alex Solari, Staff Writer Some people have a hard time living authentically and truthfully, but Kat Blaque, a transgender YouTuber, came to UMass Dartmouth to teach her audience how to do just that. On November 17, the Claire T. Carney Library Grand Reading Room hosted the event, Kat Blaque: Living In Her Truth. At the event, Blaque talked about her struggles with gender identity, … Continue reading YouTuber Kat Blaque on living authentically

 
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