Month: March 2017

Arts & Entertainment

Fast and Furious franchise looks to outnumber Kidz Bop albums

By Chip Skylark, Staff Writer The Fast and Furious movie franchise is notorious for arguably having made too many unnecessary movies, and many are relieved that the eighth installment will be the last. Or will it be? Director F. Gary Gray has declared that he is not through making the action films, not for a long time. His inspiration? The prolificity of Kidz Bop. “When … Continue reading Fast and Furious franchise looks to outnumber Kidz Bop albums

 
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Selfie Queen, duh: Artist Spotlight on ME

By Kristen Botas, Contributing Writer So like obviously I’m doing this article on me because why not? I’m awesome (At least my grandma thinks so, whatever). Well, anywho some people say that taking selfies isn’t art. Well those people are dead wrong OMG! So like I’m a junior English major here at UMass Dartmouth. I was born and raised in New Beige and my craft … Continue reading Selfie Queen, duh: Artist Spotlight on ME

 
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UMass Dartmouth to start their very first official Ding Dong Ditch Team

By Kristen Botas, Contributing Writer Come join the Umass Dartmouth’s first official Ding Dong Ditch Team ever in history. The first meeting is located in Larts 119 at 6:30 on Monday, April 3, 2017. The team is a student based lead co-ed program. The goal for these ding-dong ditchers is to compete in the Ding Dong Ditch World Cup located in Montreal, Canada in the … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth to start their very first official Ding Dong Ditch Team

 
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Polar polo pounds the Arctic

By The King in the North, Sprots Editor If you haven’t already acquired your snow boots and slosh pants, it is too late now. The 2017 Polar Polo Tournament has already commenced. The years passed events occurred in Eastern Siberia due to the significant warming in the higher Western territories. Many of you may now be wondering, what is polar polo? Polar polo is exactly … Continue reading Polar polo pounds the Arctic

 
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Haunting display at Rhode Island horse show

By Ichabod Crane, Staff Writer On Saturday, March 25, the UMass Dartmouth Equestrian team competed in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Zone 1 Region .1 Equitation Finals at Jack Rabbit Slim’s Restaurant & Farm in Hawthorne, R.I. It was the last regular season competition for the Corsairs before the regional championship in May. Sophomore and team captain Petruchia Van Der Beek, Region .1’s Timberline Lodge … Continue reading Haunting display at Rhode Island horse show

 
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Clown catching becomes a nationally renowned sport

By Vaude Ville, Writer-at-Large Clown-catching, a whole new sport developed primarily due to the influx of clowns recently, has taken America by storm. The sport, popular wherever clowns are sighted, has become one of the more nationally renowned sports, a true example of physical stamina and greatness. Hailing from the highest physical experiences of toddlers to the feats of professional wrestlers, clown-catching is the new … Continue reading Clown catching becomes a nationally renowned sport

 
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Decisions, divisions, and decorations: The Return of the Heir Princess Arpeni

By Princess Arpeni, Heir to the Southwest Kingdoms *Cue Russell Casse voice in Independence Day* I’m baaaaaaaack. Princess Arpeni here, remember me? I have been an important part of the swimming world ever since I qualified for the Olympics at the age of 12. And then I went on to win a gold medal at the age of 16. You remember? Okay, good! I didn’t … Continue reading Decisions, divisions, and decorations: The Return of the Heir Princess Arpeni

 
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Gender-punks group established as a community support group

By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer Gender-punks, established last year, is a group operating out of the Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality and accepts members who identify as non-binary, trans, and genderless, as well as  those questioning their gender and sexual identities. Gender-punks focuses on transgender and non-binary as well as non-gendered people and provides an open environment for them. It meets weekly in the … Continue reading Gender-punks group established as a community support group

 
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Expanded hours at Arnie’s Cupboard

By Sebastian Moronta Blanco, Staff Writer Arnie’s Cupboard is dedicated to giving emergency food to Corsairs in need, and now they’ll be open longer to do so. Since the fall of 2016, hungry Corsairs have had the opportunity to make use of the food pantry in the Main Auditorium building in room 208. It is sponsored by the office of Student Affairs, and aims to … Continue reading Expanded hours at Arnie’s Cupboard

 
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