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News, Politics

Mississippi Legislators Propose New Age Jim Crow Law

(Image via apnews.com) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu Mississippi is attempting to change the judiciary system within the state as a whole. Instead of elected judges, a new bill proposes to have appointed judges for the city of Jackson, the state’s capital and a black-majority city.  This bill would go against the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This bill (HB 1020), along with another … Continue reading Mississippi Legislators Propose New Age Jim Crow Law

 
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Opinions & Editorials, Politics

What Was Accomplished During China’s Most Recent Visit to Russia?

(Image via cnn.com)  Photography Manager: Brendan Flaherty Email: bflaherty1@umassd.edu After a long period of time apart, two of the world’s most prominent leaders met once again to discuss the current status of the world. This occasion would be their first meeting since the beginning of Russia’s war with Ukraine.  The meetings started on Monday, March 20th, and ended on March 22nd. The talks focused on … Continue reading What Was Accomplished During China’s Most Recent Visit to Russia?

 
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Science

Sixth NASA-SpaceX Collaborative Launch Met with Delays After Discovering Technical Issues

(Image via blogs.nasa.gov) Staff Writer: Sakara De Gil-Balija Email: sdegilbalija@umassd.edu On February 26th, 2023, the launch of the SpaceX Crew-6 ship departing for the International Space Station was delayed after encountering technical issues. SpaceX, the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. Since its first launch, the company has launched over two hundred missions and over one hundred and forty re-flights.  … Continue reading Sixth NASA-SpaceX Collaborative Launch Met with Delays After Discovering Technical Issues

 
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News, Science

Biden Administration Approves The Willow Project: An Eight-Billion Dollar Oil Drilling Operation in Alaska

(Image via nytimes.com) Staff Writer: Sakara De Gil-Balija Email: sdegilbalija@umassd.edu On March 13th, 2023, the Biden Administration approved the Willow Project, an oil development plan set to build and operate up to five drill pads on the northern slope of Alaska in the National Petroleum Reserve. The Willow Project is an eight-billion dollar oil drilling project run by ConocoPhillips. It is a thirty-year project that … Continue reading Biden Administration Approves The Willow Project: An Eight-Billion Dollar Oil Drilling Operation in Alaska

 
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Campus Life & Events, Opinions & Editorials

A Walk Around Campus with the Administration – What I Learned

(Image via bostonglobe.com)  Sports Editor: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu On Tuesday, March 21st, I was invited to take a walk around campus with various members of the University to explore the new Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) measures being taken on campus.  As a note, the CPTED has been implemented at UMass Dartmouth since 2011; this is just a new evaluation of the campus … Continue reading A Walk Around Campus with the Administration – What I Learned

 
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Business, Campus Life & Events

Dr. Selcan Kara Presents As Part Of UMass Dartmouth’s Women’s History Month Event Series

(Image via umassd.edu) Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu On Wednesday, March 22nd, UMass Dartmouth’s Associate Professor of Management and Marketing, Dr. Selcan Kara, gave a presentation about her research on branding strategies. Dr. Kara spoke as a part of UMass Dartmouth’s Women History Month Faculty Speaker Series, which includes presentations from women faculty of the UMass D faculty.  The presentation took place … Continue reading Dr. Selcan Kara Presents As Part Of UMass Dartmouth’s Women’s History Month Event Series

 
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Arts & Entertainment, Campus Life & Events

Romance Novels Aren’t Just for Women – A Discussion with Professor Jenny Howe

Volunteer Writer: Emily Verre Email: everre@umassd.edu On March 15th, the Center for Women, Gender,  and Sexuality at UMass Dartmouth hosted Professor Jenny Howe in a conversation about romance novels and their stigmas as a part of the Women’s History Month Speaker Series.  Jenny Howe is an assistant teaching professor at UMass Dartmouth as well as a published author. Some of her work includes The Make-Up … Continue reading Romance Novels Aren’t Just for Women – A Discussion with Professor Jenny Howe

 
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Arts & Entertainment

Artist Spotlight – Interview with Local Punk/Alt Rock Band Counter Culture

Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Do you like local bands but have no idea how to find them?  Are you new to the Dartmouth area but still want to get to know the local musicians?  Do you like going to concerts but hate driving an hour out to Boston and an hour back?  Then I know the perfect band for you that meets you … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – Interview with Local Punk/Alt Rock Band Counter Culture

 
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Arts & Entertainment

The 2023 Oscars: A Recap

(Image via steamboatradio.com) Staff Writer: Sydney Cayer Email: scayer@umassd.edu The 95th Academy Awards was held at the Dolby Theatre Ovation Hollywood on March 12th.   Jimmy Kimmel hosted the ceremony. This was his third time hosting the event, as he also hosted in 2017 and 2018.   “Jimmy is the perfect host to help us recognize the incredible artists and films of our 95th Oscars. His love … Continue reading The 2023 Oscars: A Recap

 
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Sports

NBA 2023 Playoff Outlook: Who to Buy and Who to Sell

(Image via olympics.com) Staff Writer: Colton Almeida  Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu The All-Star break, trade deadline, and bulk of the NBA season have come and gone. We now begin to shift our attention toward the postseason as the calendar has turned to March.  The NBA Playoffs will officially tip-off on April 15th with the play-in tournament. The NBA Finals will start on June 1st.  So what teams am … Continue reading NBA 2023 Playoff Outlook: Who to Buy and Who to Sell

 
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