By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group, or MassPIRG, held its kickoff meeting for 2017-2018, beginning a new season of activism. The meeting was held in the Woodland Commons Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. MassPIRG is a student-directed and run organization on campus dedicated to promoting various socio-political goals on campus, whether it’s lowering the costs of textbooks to helping … Continue reading New season of activism begins for MassPIRG

By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer The sale of WUMD was finalized in an email announced over winter break, but was actually concluded on December 20, according to Assistant Chancellor John Hoey. The reason for the delay until negotiations were settled was by request of the Rhode Island Public Radio, which UMass Dartmouth sold to. At the urging of students and the community, several forums have … Continue reading WUMD sale is final-in period for FCC review

By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer Last week, UMass Dartmouth Professor of Law, Irene Scharf, attended a hearing evaluating the appeal of President Trump’s executive order calling for a temporary halt on immigration from seven countries, including Iran. The hearing was tried before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.  The events surrounding the travel ban have been contentious, with the original executive order … Continue reading Law Professor attends hearing on Trump’s executive order