Month: October 2022

News, Opinions & Editorials

Massachusetts Receives Opioid Crisis Settlement

Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu  In July 2021, a massive settlement occurred between the state of Massachusetts and the major pharmaceutical companies responsible for producing and selling opioid-based pain relievers and contributing to the opioid epidemic. Nationwide, this settlement involved $26 billion dollars. The state of Massachusetts got $525 million for opioid rehab programs and, to put it bluntly, damage control.   Of this … Continue reading Massachusetts Receives Opioid Crisis Settlement

 
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News, Politics

A Guide to the Massachusetts Voter Questions

Staff Writer: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu Elections are on Tuesday, November 8th. You can find the nearest polling place by using this website. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the 2022 ballot questions for Massachusetts voters: Question One: Increased Taxation on Millionaires   This question proposes a new amendment to the state constitution that would place an additional 4% state income tax on taxable incomes over $1 … Continue reading A Guide to the Massachusetts Voter Questions

 
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Arts & Entertainment, Campus Life & Events

Rocky Horror Picture Show Opening Night – “Don’t Dream It, See It!”

Editor-in-Chief: Roxanne Hepburn Email: rhepburn@umassd.edu Thursday, October 27th was the opening night of 20 Cent Fiction’s 29th annual showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show, which went off without a hitch! If you, like me, have never seen a live showing of Rocky Horror, you’ll be in for a wild ride. All first-timers are labeled “virgins” at the door with a red lipstick V on either … Continue reading Rocky Horror Picture Show Opening Night – “Don’t Dream It, See It!”

 
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Arts & Entertainment

The Clock Hasn’t Struck Midnights On Taylor Swift

Staff Writer: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu At midnight on Friday, October 21st, Taylor Swift’s tenth studio album was released. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the album, which is titled Midnights. When Swift announced the album on August 29th, she described it as “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout [her] life”.  The album’s announcement blindsided fans, as Swift is currently in the process of … Continue reading The Clock Hasn’t Struck Midnights On Taylor Swift

 
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Business, News

China Delays the Release of its Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Report

Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu For the first time ever, China delayed the release of its quarterly gross domestic product report. Financial analysts and politicians are questioning if China is intentionally lying about its economic performance to maintain its image as a powerful nation. For decades China has surged in economic growth, consistently rivaling the U.S. economy. However, after the recent release of their … Continue reading China Delays the Release of its Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Report

 
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Campus Life & Events, Sports

UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/17-10/23

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Saturday, October 22nd – The Corsairs continued their dominant form, this time with a 49-0 shutout win at Fitchburg State (1-7, 0-6 MASCAC). UMass Dartmouth’s offense accounted for 532 yards, with 170 passing yards and 362 rushing yards. Junior QB #6 Dante Aviles-Santos completed 7 passes for 140 yards. Sophomore QB #24 Matt Gacioch completed 3 passes for … Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/17-10/23

 
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Campus Life & Events

UMassD Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality Hosts Consent Discussion

Volunteer Writer: Ella Foster Email: efoster3@umassd.edu On September 30th, the Umass Dartmouth Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality (CWGS) hosted Dr. Lori Bednarchik’s hour-long discussion of consent and awareness of sexual violence. Bednarchik specializes in relational/interpersonal communication with students and teaches young people specific skills to communicate consent. In her talk, Bednarchik said that “students think communicating consent is positive and beneficial, safe and useful … Continue reading UMassD Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality Hosts Consent Discussion

 
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Arts & Entertainment, Campus Life & Events

Banned Book Lending Library at UMASS Dartmouth – The Ongoing Fight Against Censorship

Staff Writer: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu “What are they afraid of?”  According to a new study released by PEN America, books have been banned in 2,532 instances between July 2021 and June 2022, affecting 1,648 unique book titles. These instances are not random or sporadic but in fact the work of many organizations pushing to censor ideas, topics, and expressions they do not agree with.  Educators … Continue reading Banned Book Lending Library at UMASS Dartmouth – The Ongoing Fight Against Censorship

 
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Arts & Entertainment, News

Rex Orange County Charged with 6 Counts of Sexual Assault in London

Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Rex Orange County is a big name in the indie alternative music scene. Whether you call him Rex Orange County or Alex O’Connor, he has made a big name for himself and is recognized by many. Numerous people turn to Alex’s music, as he is called a “comfort artist.” This means that whenever things are going south, Alex’s music … Continue reading Rex Orange County Charged with 6 Counts of Sexual Assault in London

 
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Business

Consumer Price Index Report for September 2022: Where are we Going?

Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu Disclaimer: This article is not financial advice For information on what the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is, go here to my article on the CPI report for March. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just released the CPI data for the month of September on October 13th. Based on the data provided, the BLS determined that the year-over-year increase … Continue reading Consumer Price Index Report for September 2022: Where are we Going?

 
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