Month: October 2018

Opinions & Editorials

Trump and Warren butt heads over DNA dispute

By Staff Writer Sawyer Pollitt. The media circus surrounding the current U.S. government administration has fired up again, and this time its hitting home in our own state of Massachusetts with our own senator, Elizabeth Warren. Last week, she technically proved her Native American heritage, much to the ire of sitting president Donald J. Trump. In July of this year, Donald Trump challenged the native … Continue reading Trump and Warren butt heads over DNA dispute

 
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Mock interviews with professionals at the Charlton College of Business

By Staff Writer James Mellen III On Wednesday October 17th and 18th THe Charlton College of Business Marketing and Management department hosted a mock interview seminar in the Library grand reading room. The event was organised by professors Jacqueline Einstein and Paul Bacdayan. Between Wednesday and Thursday the over 200 students attended with their classes to develop important career skills. The event consisted of a … Continue reading Mock interviews with professionals at the Charlton College of Business

 
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Rockstar controversy reveals employee mistreatment in the gaming industry

By Staff Writer Thomas Griffin. Recent controversy has arisen circulating around rumors that Rockstar Studios employees have been mistreating their staff to push publication of their newer products. Rockstar, the mastermind developers behind the industry-toppling Grand Theft Auto series, have reportedly been forcing their employees to work nearly double overtime to meet the demands of releasing new games. In an interview with Harold Goldberg of … Continue reading Rockstar controversy reveals employee mistreatment in the gaming industry

 
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Trench: The beginning of a new era

By Staff Writer Tighe Ratcliffe. The band, the pop-powerhouse duo Twenty One Pilots. The album, the long awaited Trench. In June 2017, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun wrapped up their “Emotional Road Show” tour for their critically acclaimed album Blurryface where it all began for the two: their hometown of Columbus Ohio. And then, Silence. The boys went quiet on social media for a year. … Continue reading Trench: The beginning of a new era

 
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Mary’s burgers redefine what it means to “burger”

By Staff Writer Eric Sousa. Sometimes, you eat a burger that knocks your socks off. Sometimes, you eat a burger that feels like love at first sight, and you decide to run off to Vegas together to get hitched in some seedy church with an Elvis Presley look-a-like as the officiator. The food sold at Mary’s Steamed Burgers fall under the latter category, and will … Continue reading Mary’s burgers redefine what it means to “burger”

 
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Boys soccer suffers a loss to Western CT

By Staff Writer Michaella Lesieur. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth boys’ soccer team traveled away during homecoming weekend on October 20, 2018 against Western Connecticut. The team tried to fight for the win, but Western Connecticur unfortunately took it home. Western Connecticut took a lead from the start, scoring one goal in the first half of the game, leaving the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs with zero. … Continue reading Boys soccer suffers a loss to Western CT

 
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A bittersweet day for UMassD volleyball

By Staff Writer Samantha Wahl. On Saturday, October 20, the women’s volleyball team played a double header at Salve Regina University’s Rodgers Recreation Center. The first match, starting at 12:45, was against Eastern Connecticut State University (ECS). It wasn’t until the second match, at 3:10, that the Corsairs actually went up against the Salve Regina Seahawks. The first set of the match against Eastern Connecticut … Continue reading A bittersweet day for UMassD volleyball

 
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Greaves leads UMass Dartmouth football to 41-27 win over Worcester State

By Staff Writer Greg Estabrooks. Freshman running back Devante Greaves rushed for a whopping 237 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead UMass Dartmouth to a 41-27 victory over conference opponent Worcester State on Saturday afternoon at Cressy Field. It was homecoming weekend, and a big game for the Corsairs, who with the win improved to 4-3 on the season and 3-2 in Massachusetts State … Continue reading Greaves leads UMass Dartmouth football to 41-27 win over Worcester State

 
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Women’s tennis hot streak continues

By Staff Writer Tighe Ratcliffe. On Saturday’s women’s soccer game between the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs and the Western Connecticut Colonials, the Corsairs scored a victory. By doing so, the Corsairs gained a spot in the upcoming Little East Conference women’s soccer championship. The game started at 6:30 pm, and 13 minutes in, junior Ella Rath of the Corsairs scored the first goal of the night. … Continue reading Women’s tennis hot streak continues

 
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Black mold: are Maple residents at risk?

By Staff Writer Madison Kenn Recently, residents of Maple Ridge, one of the freshman buildings on campus, have found black mold forming in their dorms located on the second floor.A first-year biology major, Dawson Danneker, had discovered the mold this past Tuesday, October 16. Danneker described it as “black and dense by the window, turning green as it progressed further into the room and onto … Continue reading Black mold: are Maple residents at risk?

 
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