Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu (Image via afoodloverskitchen.com) We’ve all heard of stupid challenges popping up here and there on social media. A long time ago, around 10 years ago at this point, we saw people attempting the cinnamon challenge, where people would try to have a spoon of cinnamon in their mouth for as long as they could without spitting it out. You … Continue reading “One Of The Guys”
(Image via spotify.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu AI, or artificial intelligence, has become very popular and commonplace. Today we see it more and more in increasingly different ways. For instance, on Tik Tok and Youtube, there are videos of presidents like Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama playing different video games such as Minecraft. These videos are made through voice AI, which … Continue reading Meet X, Your New Personal DJ
(Image via rollingstone.com) Staff Writer: Sakara De Gil-Balija Email: sdegilbalija@umassd.edu Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, The American rapper and songwriter known best as XXXTentacion, was killed in Florida back in June of 2018. On March 20th, 2023, the three suspects in his murder were convicted after seven days of deliberation. The rapper was only twenty years old at the time of his death. He was shot … Continue reading XXXTentacion’s Murderers Convicted After Five Years of Waiting
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
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
(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
Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu We’re just over two months into 2023, and the music world is already exploding. More specifically, the rock and alternative genres were blessed this February with three new albums: “The Jaws of Life” by Pierce The Veil, “This is Why” by Paramore, and “Cracker Island” by Gorillaz. Pierce The Veil has long been known as an emo band, having … Continue reading February Alternative Album Releases
(Image via ticketmaster.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Meet Mickey Darling, the world’s sexiest boy band. Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Skylar Molina and Austin Medrano make up this indie-pop duo. Their music will get you dancing and be stuck in your head for days. If you’re looking for upbeat tunes, relatable lyrics, and killer bridges, then this is the band for you. Although … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – Interview with Mickey Darling
(Image via weikfitness.com) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu Former fitness influencer Brittany Dawn (real name: Brittany Davis) is being sued by the state of Texas for deceptive business practices after selling “custom fitness plans” to her followers. According to the Better Business Bureau, Davis may be liable to pay between $250,000 to $1 million dollars after the civil court proceedings. The full lawsuit document … Continue reading Former Fitness Influencer Brittany Dawn Sued by Texas For Deceptive Business Practices
Arts and Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu From February 24th through 26th, UMass Dartmouth’s own 20 Cent Fiction presented three showings of the board game-turned-movie-turned-stage performance, Clue. 20 Cent’s production was a murder mystery/comedy mashup that kept the audience laughing and wondering – “but how did it really happen?” Many people know Clue as the classic murder-mystery board game. The game includes iconic character … Continue reading “And That’s How It Really Happened” – 20 Cent Fiction Presents Clue
