Month: October 2018

Sports

Corsairs split decision between two Owls

By Staff Writer Thomas Griffin. Keene State, the powerhouse of Little East Conference Women’s Volleyball, made quick work of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs Saturday afternoon. The Corsairs, standing at 6-9 on the season, had their work cut out for them approaching the 15-5 Owls at Keene State’s home court in New Hampshire. The Corsairs started off slow, trailing 13-5 early in the first … Continue reading Corsairs split decision between two Owls

 
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Kellerman’s kaleidoscope: Faculty spotlight on Dr. Joan Kellerman

By Contributing Writer Jennifer Wolmer. I reported to class on the first Thursday after add/drop to a very small group of mostly younger women waiting for our instructor. Being the chatty, curious type, I struck up a conversation with one of my new classmates about how this class was going and if they enjoyed the instructor. As the noon hour approached and class was about … Continue reading Kellerman’s kaleidoscope: Faculty spotlight on Dr. Joan Kellerman

 
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Students discuss if white people should wear Black hairstyles

By Staff Writer Samantha Wahl. This past Thursday, UMass Dartmouth students gathered together in the Unity House to discuss a controversial and timely question: “Should white people stop wearing Black hairstyles?” The event was jointly hosted by two on-campus organizations: Curly in College and the House of Deliberations. Curly in College encourages young African-Americans to love themselves and their natural hair. On the Curly in … Continue reading Students discuss if white people should wear Black hairstyles

 
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Opinions & Editorials

Modern medicine has ‘mushroom’ to improve

By Staff Writer Eric Sousa. During the last week of September, John Hopkins University School of Medicine released their findings about medicinal use of psilocybin, which is a hallucinogenic alkaloid found in certain species of mushrooms. According to their extensive research and double-blind studies, they have ascertained that psilocybin could be one its way from a Schedule I drug, its current home, to a Schedule … Continue reading Modern medicine has ‘mushroom’ to improve

 
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Has the GOP gotten worse? Let’s find out!

By Staff Writer Sawyer Pollitt. “That’s OK. I know you’re not thinking. You never do,” was one of the latest lines spoken by our 45th president Donald John Trump to Cecilia Vega of ABC News. While these kinds of remarks generate quick headlines, it reminds us all of the GOP and the president’s opinion toward 50.8% of American citizens. Over the past few years there … Continue reading Has the GOP gotten worse? Let’s find out!

 
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Soul Sightings! Welcome! We’re Here to Serve

By Contributing Writer Frank Lucca. The staff of The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life welcomes you back to UMass Dartmouth. For undergraduates, graduate and international students arriving on campus for the first time, we welcome you and we look forward to meeting you! The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life is the center for faith, religion and spirituality on campus. We are located in … Continue reading Soul Sightings! Welcome! We’re Here to Serve

 
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Why doesn’t anyone read in the library?

By Staff Writer Madison Kenn. The Claire T. Carney library here on campus is a great tool for students to use at their leisure. There are several floors of free space for those seeking a quiet place to study, or just to hang out after a long day of classes. The library also provides accessible computers and printers for those who need it. It is … Continue reading Why doesn’t anyone read in the library?

 
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Arts & Entertainment

LGBTQ fundraiser drag show awes crowd

By Staff Writer Eric Sousa. I can say with confidence that, up to this point in my life, I have never seen a drag queen dressed as Hillary Clinton accept dollar bills on a stage to a musical rendition of her campaign speech. After last Thursday, at the Annual UMass Dartmouth Drag Show, I can no longer claim that same innocence. Having never been to … Continue reading LGBTQ fundraiser drag show awes crowd

 
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