Month: October 2022

News, Politics

The Race for Bristol County Sheriff: Hodgson vs. Heroux

Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu The 2022 elections will be held in person on Nov. 8th. In the 2022 election, the politicians in the senate and the house of representatives will all be on the chopping block for re-election. More local positions will also be subject to re-election. Including the position of county sheriff. Bristol county includes such illustrious cities as New Bedford and … Continue reading The Race for Bristol County Sheriff: Hodgson vs. Heroux

 
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Arts & Entertainment

Boston’s Equivalent to the Grammys is Back Again in 2022

Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Every year we watch or see posts about the Grammys, one of the biggest annual awards shows being broadcast today. Where we get the chance to see artists and root for our favorites to win the categories they were nominated for. But, did you know that Massachusetts has its own equivalent? The Boston Music Awards is a much smaller-sized … Continue reading Boston’s Equivalent to the Grammys is Back Again in 2022

 
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Arts & Entertainment, Campus Life & Events

Cliteracy on Campus

Volunteer Writer: JJ Galindo Email: jgalindo1@umassd.edu On September 13th, Sophia Wallace opened “Cliteracy: The Art of Intimate Justice,” a new art exhibit in the CVPA gallery, located on the building’s first floor. In the exhibit, which runs until November 4th, women’s reproductive parts are presented in sculptures, paintings, and poetry. The exhibit follows the recent end of the federal right to safe abortions, through the … Continue reading Cliteracy on Campus

 
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News, Politics

Weeding Out: President Biden Pardons Thousands of Americans

Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu On October 6th, Biden announced a pardon to all Americans with federal-level, simple marijuana possession charges. Biden stated that “There are thousands of people who have prior Federal convictions for marijuana possession, who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My action will help relieve the collateral consequences arising from these convictions.” It’s made clear … Continue reading Weeding Out: President Biden Pardons Thousands of Americans

 
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Campus Life & Events, Science & Tech

What Plankton has to do with Your Scallop Dinner

Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu On October 5th, the Department of Fisheries presented a seminar by John Zang about the relationship between phytoplankton and Atlantic Sea Scallops on the Northeastern U.S. continental shelf. By using complex models, the behavior and characteristics of the phytoplankton on this shelf have been thoroughly examined. However, while phytoplankton might not be seen as important to the casual viewer … Continue reading What Plankton has to do with Your Scallop Dinner

 
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Campus Life & Events, News

Dr. Mark Fuller to be Inaugurated as UMass Dartmouth’s Sixth Chancellor

Volunteer Writer: Raymond Davis Email: raymond.davis@umassd.edu Dr. Mark Fuller will be sworn in as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s sixth Chancellor on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 3:00 PM, a part of this year’s Blue and Gold Weekend. Festivities will include an all-campus picnic, an alumni student leadership luncheon, and a concert featuring DJ Wonka and DJ Donut. Fuller will be sworn in on the … Continue reading Dr. Mark Fuller to be Inaugurated as UMass Dartmouth’s Sixth Chancellor

 
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Campus Life & Events, Sports

UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/3-10/9

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Thursday, October 6th – UMass Dartmouth continued their dominant form and picked up their fourth straight win Thursday night. The Corsairs defeated Mass. Maritime 28-14 away from home at Clean Harbors Stadium.  Coming off winning another MASCAC Offensive Player of the Week, junior QB Dante Aviles-Santos completed 19 passes for 319 yards and a touchdown. Aviles-Santos also added … Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/3-10/9

 
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Paving the Future for Cybersecurity

Volunteer Writer: Brett Talbot Email: btalbot@umassd.edu The MassCyberCenter division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative opened applications last month for their undergraduate cybersecurity mentorship program. “This is a really wonderful program to help promote the diversity of the cybersecurity workforce,” says Maxwell Fathy, the Ecosystem Program Manager for the MassCyberCenter. “We have a lot of great mentors who have been participating in this program who have … Continue reading Paving the Future for Cybersecurity

 
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Campus Life & Events

Blue and Gold Weekend Schedule (10/14-10/15 2022)

Editor-in-Chief: Roxanne Hepburn Email: rhepburn@umassd.edu *If you wish to attend any of these events please make sure to register here. Friday, October 14th UMassD Foundation Board Annual Meeting: 10:00-11:30 AM Location: Robert F. Stoico/FirstFed Charitable Foundation Library Grand Reading Room, Claire T. Carney Library Price: Free The Foundation Board’s annual meeting is open to the public. If you have any questions about the annual board … Continue reading Blue and Gold Weekend Schedule (10/14-10/15 2022)

 
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Arts & Entertainment

Try Guys: The Legend of Cheating

Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu Since 2014, The Try Guys have been delivering wholesome, controversy-free content on YouTube. The group is composed of four guys: Keith Habersberger, Ned Fulmer, Zach Kornfeld, and Eugene Lee Yang. The team makes videos about trying new things outside of their comfort zone like hang gliding, cooking without recipes, and even using a labor pain simulator. Each Try Guy … Continue reading Try Guys: The Legend of Cheating

 
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