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Almost, Maine: A unique show from a unique theatre company

By Staff Writer Tighe Ratcliffe. Photo: Dennis Fox / @foxphotoanddesign Usually when the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Theatre Company (TCo for short), puts on a show, the auditorium seats are filled. But for the show Almost, Maine by John Cariani, things were pleasantly different. Instead of the normal set up where only the actors get to take to the stage, the whole audience was seated … Continue reading Almost, Maine: A unique show from a unique theatre company

Outrage Culture and the fate of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

By Staff Writer Seth Tamarkin. In a significant blow to outrage culture, Disney has decided to rehire director James Gunn to finish directing his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy for Marvel Studios and their parent company Disney. What is outrage culture you may ask? Well, buckle up for a bumpy ride through the world of social media. Outrage culture is the phenomenon where people on … Continue reading Outrage Culture and the fate of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Food that feeds your Seoul

By Staff Writer Eric Sousa. You know you’re going to enjoy the restaurant when, on the only two wide-screen TVs, they’re simultaneously playing Little Shop of Horrors and K-pop. It definitely sets the mood for the kind of meal you’ll have at From the Seoul, right down the road in Dartmouth. The aesthetics of this place are fairly standard, it’s open, spacious, and there’s that … Continue reading Food that feeds your Seoul

African disco and post-punk: Ibibio Sound Machine

By Staff Writer Sawyer Pollit. Following a two year hiatus, London based musical group Ibibio Sound Machine released their third studio album Doko Mien. Ibibio Sound Machine formed in 2010 and includes vocalist Eno Williams, synth and horn players Scott Baylis, Max Grunhard, and Tony Hayden, guitarist Alfred Kari Bannerman, bassist John McKenzie, and percussionists Jose Joyette and Anselmo Netto. Ibibio Sound Machine, for those … Continue reading African disco and post-punk: Ibibio Sound Machine

AI turns doodles into realistic art

By Staff Writer Benjamin Pfeffer. An Artificial Intelligence, or AI, software was just created to be able to turn poor sketches into photorealistic drawings of the landscape. Remember those sketches you used to make in Microsoft Paint? You can now turn those into photorealistic drawings or paintings of the landscape, and soon possibly interiors and buildings. NVIDIA invented this groundbreaking software. The AI software that … Continue reading AI turns doodles into realistic art

UMass Dartmouth Equestrian team caps off season with IHSA regionals

By Staff Writer Zach Lunghi. The UMass Dartmouth Equestrian team recently wrapped up their season at the Region 1 IHSA finals which took place at the Harris Equestrian Center in Tiverton, RI. The team has been working on building their program as they finished. The team is led by head-coach Mary Charette and assistant coach Emily Steeley. The Equestrian team had an impressive season. The … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Equestrian team caps off season with IHSA regionals

Corsairs trade in snow boots for life jackets as Sailing starts again

By Staff Writer Madison Kenn. As the first few days of Spring begin, the Women’s Corsair Sailing team prepares to dismount their boats from their shelter, and get them back into the water. To kick off the first weekend of Spring 2019, on Saturday, March 23rd, the Massachusetts Maritime Central series will begin in Plymouth Ma at the Keith Hartford Sailing Center, approximately at 9:30 … Continue reading Corsairs trade in snow boots for life jackets as Sailing starts again

Corsair Baseball encounters rough waters against Roger Williams

By Staff Writer Thomas Griffin. Limping through an already arduous 2019 season, the Corsair Baseball team struggled to get it done on the diamond after this past week’s matches took their toll. This past Wednesday saw a matchup between the equally struggling UMassD Corsairs and Roger Williams Hawks. With the Corsairs standing at a 5-5 record, and the Hawks trailing at 3-7 on the season, … Continue reading Corsair Baseball encounters rough waters against Roger Williams

Corsair Softball disappointed after dropping Wheaton double-header

By Staff Writer Thomas Griffin. A rough week for UMassD’s softball team saw a string of defeats that culminated in two losses to Wheaton in a double-header last Wednesday. Prior to last week’s events, the Corsair softball team sat at 7-4 and looked, for the moment, to be legitimate contenders for a successful season and potential playoff run. Now, that same team finds themselves at … Continue reading Corsair Softball disappointed after dropping Wheaton double-header