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Gaming stream raises 300k for transgender rights organization

By Staff Writer James Mellen III The gaming community was in the news this week and it wasn’t for being sexist! Youtube video game man “Hbomberguy” hosted a 57 hour livestream of Donkey Kong 64 to raise over 300,000 dollars for the Trans rights organization “Mermaids” Mermaids is a United Kingdom based non-profit that works “to raise awareness about gender nonconformity in children and young … Continue reading Gaming stream raises 300k for transgender rights organization

 
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Top Movies of 2018

By Staff Writer Madison Kenn. 2018 was a phenomenal year for the motion-picture industry, according to the several exceptional ratings for various films. One of them being, A Star Is Born, released in U.S. theatres on October 5, 2018. This romantic musical drama was produced and directed by Bradley Cooper and follows the story of Cooper himself, and Lady Gaga during both of their musical … Continue reading Top Movies of 2018

 
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Want to get your mouthful? No Problemo!

By Staff Writer Tamendy Raymond Hungry? Are you looking for something new to fire your taste buds? No problemo! I’ve got the perfect restaurant for you! No Problemo is a Mexican restaurant, that has been serving customers since 2009. It is located in New Bedford on 813 Purchase Street. It’s a great spot to grab a bite to eat. Normal hours of operation are from … Continue reading Want to get your mouthful? No Problemo!

 
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Machinima’s entire Youtube channel erased

By Staff Writer Seth Tamarkin The internet is at an odd crossroads. On one hand, there has never been a time where information was so readily available. On the other hand, information and content is being erased daily on a scale that has never been seen before. I first discovered this paradox as a young elementary-schooler during the height of YouTube’s fame, in the mid-2000s. … Continue reading Machinima’s entire Youtube channel erased

 
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Fire on the ice: Corsair men’s hockey in January

By Staff Writer Seth Tamarkin. UMassD’s Men’s Hockey squad spent their Winter break clawing tooth and nail back to MASCAC relevance. They say a watched pot never boils, and while the rest of us were enjoying the newly found freedoms of our month-long break off-campus, the Corsairs were playing their hottest January in years. Following a comparably clumsy November and pedestrian but passable 2-1 December, … Continue reading Fire on the ice: Corsair men’s hockey in January

 
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Men’s basketball heats up a cold January

By Sports Editor Dylan Botehlo. After a lackluster 2017-2018 season where the Men’s Basketball team netted 12 wins but 14 losses, the team seems reinvigorated in the 2018-2019 season after a string of impressive wins. After losing the first two games of the season in November, the team has secured win after win, resulting in a current 13-6 record. Their fiery comeback has especially been … Continue reading Men’s basketball heats up a cold January

 
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Patriots make the Super Bowl again, but don’t get your hopes up (too much)

By Staff Writer Thomas Griffin. Despite their rockiest season in the past decade, the Patriots are somehow, once again, bound for the Super Bowl. Representing a weak year for either the opposing AFC teams or the Shield itself, a late-season offensive restructuring was enough to turn an otherwise benign 11-5 Patriots team into a Super Bowl contender. Sure, they made the big game, but many … Continue reading Patriots make the Super Bowl again, but don’t get your hopes up (too much)

 
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Post Thanksgiving Activities

By Staff Writer Maddie Kenn. After gathering around the dining room table with friends and family on Thanksgiving day, a majority of malls and store doors opened at midnight, awaiting for the rush of customers to swarm in. Every Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, customers line up outside of businesses, anticipating on making huge purchases that are discounted for the holiday season.   The term “Black … Continue reading Post Thanksgiving Activities

 
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VeoRide Bike Share Impacts on Umass Dartmouth Community

By Contributing Writer Caroline Quirk Umass Dartmouth’s 3 month trial experiment with the VeoRide bike share program has made a significant impact on the health of both the campus environment and the health of the community. VeoRide is a brand new corporation, since its launch in April 2018, it has grown into a successful alternative form of transportation in communities and campuses all over the … Continue reading VeoRide Bike Share Impacts on Umass Dartmouth Community

 
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