Softball decimates the weekend competition

By Nicole Belair, Staff Writer The softball team finished out last week with three wins and two losses against Roger Williams, Plymouth State, and Wheaton, putting their record at 13-11 on the season. The Corsairs hosted Roger Williams on Wednesday, in a game rescheduled from late March. The Hawks scored an early run, but first-year pitcher, Victoria Woodward, settled in with a strong defense for … Continue reading Softball decimates the weekend competition

 

Women’s lacrosse relishes road successes

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer The women’s lacrosse team arrived at Salem State with senior Catrina Longo on the verge of 100 career goals, and Longo was ready to deliver. The Corsairs opened with a 5-0 lead in the first half of the match, outperforming Salem State in defense and offense.  Longo scored two of the first four goals, and before the half was over, … Continue reading Women’s lacrosse relishes road successes

 

Baseball bashes through the week with a winning streak

By Nicole Belair, Staff Writer A six-run second inning for Bridgewater State secured the 9-5 win for the Bears in a non-conference game on Monday. The Bears scored the first run of he game on a single in the top of the first, but UMass Dartmouth came out of the inning on top in the bottom half of the inning, as Kenny Michael hit a … Continue reading Baseball bashes through the week with a winning streak

 

Grand Reading Room hosts human rights activist Loretta Ross

By Sebastian Moronta Blanco, Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 28, the Library Grand Reading Room hosted long-time human rights activist and author Loretta Ross, in a speaking engagement to close out the Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality’s month long observation of Women’s History Month. She was introduced by Dr. Juli Parker, Assistant Dean of Students and Director for the center, who helped coordinate the … Continue reading Grand Reading Room hosts human rights activist Loretta Ross

 

Professor Bridget Teboh receives highly sought-after fellowship

By Chelsea Cabral, Managing Editor Dr. Bridget Teboh, Associate Professor of History, has been awarded the highly esteemed Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, allowing her the opportunity to contribute to the development of higher education institutions in Africa as well as facilitating equitable and effective collaborations between scholars in Africa and African Diaspora academics here in the United States. The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship (ADF) was … Continue reading Professor Bridget Teboh receives highly sought-after fellowship

 

Let the cork fly

By Michaella Lesieur, Staff Writer The Birch Grill Conference Room was packed to the hill on Thursday March 23, 2017 as students gathered for a special Uncorked SAIL event. The session spotlighted Champagne and sparkling wines as students came dressed in their best. Five dollars in general student admission gave people an entry to a night of sparkling wine tastings and catered food to pair. … Continue reading Let the cork fly

 

Regulation removed by Congress on Internet privacy

By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 28, Congress held a vote on the issuance of a regulation from Obama’s term in office, which granted the FCC the right to enforce privacy law according to the 1963 telecommunications law. The law, which required companies to gain express permission before using data gathered from users, had been enforceable now by the regulation issued under Obama. … Continue reading Regulation removed by Congress on Internet privacy

 

Letter to the Editor: Restructuring strategies and the integrity of our UMD music department

By royal hartigan, Contributing Writer Administration ‘restructuring’ will adversely affect our ability to serve students. The discussion has been framed as one of ‘fiscal exigency.’ Let’s focus on that factor: Prior to any discussion of potential reorganization, however, remains the question of why this issue and perceived solution has been brought to us by the trustees and upper administration. We are told that in the … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Restructuring strategies and the integrity of our UMD music department