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Family YouTuber Ruby Franke Arrested for Child Abuse
Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu On August 30th, 2023, Family Vlogger Ruby Franke was arrested alongside her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, following a 9-1-1 call from Franke’s neighbor. Franke was charged on six separate counts of aggravated child abuse, a second-degree felony. A neighbor made the 9-1-1 call when Franke’s twelve-year-old son approached his house asking for help. According to the neighbor, the boy … Continue reading Family YouTuber Ruby Franke Arrested for Child Abuse
American Horror Story Fans are Apprehensive of the New Season Twelve Star
(Image via people.com) Staff Writer: Sakara De Gil-Balija Email: sdegilbalija@umassd.edu American Horror Story fans have been left in jaded anticipation after the announcement of the unusual season twelve star. The long-time-running show American Horror Story released posters and trailers revealing Kim Kardashian as one of the stars in the new season titled “Delicate.” American Horror Story is one of Kim Kardashian’s few scripted television debuts, … Continue reading American Horror Story Fans are Apprehensive of the New Season Twelve Star
The Solidarity of the Writers Strike is Being Tested
(Image via thewrap.com) Business Manager: Brendan Flaherty Email: bflaherty1@umassd.edu It’s been almost 20 weeks since the launch of the Screen Actors Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and the Writers Guild of America (SAG AFTRA/WGA) began striking against the film industry. So what exactly has been achieved, and what hasn’t? The strike started on May 2nd and shows no sign of slowing … Continue reading The Solidarity of the Writers Strike is Being Tested
Women’s Volleyball Senior Night Was A Celebration to Remember
(Image Courtesy of Corsairs Volley Ball Team) Volunteer Writer: Billy Mankavech Email: wmankavech@umassd.edu September 15th, 2023, was a memorable night for UMass Dartmouth’s Women’s Volleyball Team, who played a sensational game after welcoming The Roger Williams University Hawks to campus for a big match-up. In a dazzling display from the team, they celebrated Senior Night with a commanding win over Roger Williams University. The effort … Continue reading Women’s Volleyball Senior Night Was A Celebration to Remember
“What’s Fizzing?” The Latest College-Based Social Media App to Reach UMassD
(Image created by Graphic Design Manager Anamika Menon) Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu You may have heard people around campus talking about Fizz, a new social media app. But what is Fizz? And should you get it? Fizz is a combination of the popular social media apps Twitter (X) and YikYak. Most Fizz posts are anonymous and can be upvoted, downvoted, shared, … Continue reading “What’s Fizzing?” The Latest College-Based Social Media App to Reach UMassD
A New Challenger Appears: The Corsair eSports Team!
(Photographed by Staff Writer Jesse Magnifico) Staff Writer: Jesse Magnifico Email: jmagnifico@umassd.edu On Tuesday, September 12th, the Marketplace welcomed UMassD students for a 7-9 PM game night. It was bustling and booming with a sizable crowd playing VR, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart, Fifa, Just Dance, and Dragonball Fighter Z. Many others were observing intently, itching to play. The highlight of the night was … Continue reading A New Challenger Appears: The Corsair eSports Team!
SGA Provides Plans for the New School Year
(Image via umassdsga.org) Volunteer Writer: Connor Sullivan Email: csullivan14@umassd.edu On September 13th, the Student Government Association hosted their “SGA Town Hall” in the Claire T. Carney Library’s Grand Reading Room. The event served as the association’s “start of the year,” where each member shared what they intended to accomplish. Despite the suffocating heat filling the library, President Marshall MacDonald and Vice President Gent Haviari showed … Continue reading SGA Provides Plans for the New School Year
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Hosts First Star Party After Observatory Repairs
Volunteer Writer: Emma Bowser Email: ebowser@umassd.edu On Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth hosted the first star party since repairs on the Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory were finished. This observatory is the largest one in the South Coast area. In 1978, Alan Hirshfeld started working at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as a professor of physics and astronomy. At the time, there was no … Continue reading University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Hosts First Star Party After Observatory Repairs