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Cookies Worth Every Crumb: Crumbl Cookies Review

Crumbl Cookies, a specialty bakery known for its enormous, versatile cookies, recently opened in Dartmouth near UMassD. Each week, they rotate unique flavours, keeping customer experiences fresh. Despite being relatively costly, the cookies’ size and rich taste justify the price. With pickup, delivery, and fast service options, they offer convenience to customers. Notably, they also present variety packs which are perfect for small events. Continue reading Cookies Worth Every Crumb: Crumbl Cookies Review

 
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Xbox Acquires Activision Blizzard – What Does This Mean for Gamers?

Microsoft has acquired the game development company Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, bringing iconic games like Call of Duty, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft under its umbrella. The deal, following Microsoft’s merger with Bethesda Games, raised concerns of a gaming monopoly. However, a 10-year agreement ensuring the continued release of Call of Duty on PlayStation alleviated these fears. Despite competition concerns, the acquisition is set to enrich Microsoft’s Game Pass offerings.
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Rite Aid Claims Bankruptcy Amid Ramifications of the Opioid Crisis

(Image via medcitynews.com) Business Manager: Brendan Flaherty Email: bflaherty1@umassd.edu Rite Aid, a pharmaceutical company similar to CVS and Walgreens, is filing for bankruptcy over plummeting sales, increasing debt, and claims against them for misuse of opioids. So where did this all start, and how can Rite Aid ever think to come back from all these setbacks? Rite Aid has filed for “Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection … Continue reading Rite Aid Claims Bankruptcy Amid Ramifications of the Opioid Crisis

 
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Pig Happiness Causes Financial Unhappiness

(Image via aldf.org) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu It’s the year 2023. The economy is on the brink of death, and the unfortunate working class is trapped within a late-stage capitalism hellscape.  The wealth gap increases exponentially at an inversely proportional rate to the average person’s will to live.  Inflation runs rampant while wages stay the same as billionaires sip sparkling spring water infused … Continue reading Pig Happiness Causes Financial Unhappiness

 
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Federal Trade Commission and 17 States Sue Amazon for Monopolistic Tendencies

(Image via Nathan Denette / Canadian Press from cbc.ca) Staff Writer: Jesse Magnifico Email: jmagnifico@umassd.edu For the second time this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Amazon, this time for potentially breaking antitrust law.  According to FTC Chair Lina Khan, “Amazon is a monopolist, and it is exploiting its monopolies in ways that leave shoppers and sellers paying more for worse service.”  In … Continue reading Federal Trade Commission and 17 States Sue Amazon for Monopolistic Tendencies

 
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Dartmouth Acquires Its First Ever Recreational Dispensary As Solar Cannabis Co. Cuts Its Ribbon

(Photographed by Staff Writer Rena Danho) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu On Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, Solar Cannabis Co. had its grand opening for its new Dartmouth location, located at 493 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth, MA. Solar Cannabis Co. is a cannabis cultivator and dispensary headquartered in Somerset, MA. As of April 2023, they have four stores located in Somerset and Seekonk and now, … Continue reading Dartmouth Acquires Its First Ever Recreational Dispensary As Solar Cannabis Co. Cuts Its Ribbon

 
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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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Bank Run Bust: Biggest Bank Collapses Since 2008

(Image via abcnews.com) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu On March 10th, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, leaving thousands of Americans unable to access their money. So what happened? To preface, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) mainly serves the region of Southern California. Its customer base is mostly comprised of business owners of tech startups that receive a lot of private funding. A string of fears over … Continue reading Bank Run Bust: Biggest Bank Collapses Since 2008

 
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The Lipstick Index: Kissing A Strong Economy Goodbye

Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu This article is not financial advice An economic recession is on the horizon for the United States, and I’m here to prove it using something called the “Lipstick Index.” The Lipstick Index is a fascinating way to measure future economic performance. It was a term created in 2001 by Leonard Lauder of Estée Lauder to explain why lipstick sales … Continue reading The Lipstick Index: Kissing A Strong Economy Goodbye

 
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Tesla Stock Is Still Overpriced – Here’s Why

(Image via motortrend.com) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu This article is not financial advice Tesla has been a hot topic for investors for the past five years. The company has grown to epic proportions, expanding across America and overseas. Although Tesla is now turning a profit and selling thousands of vehicles, the meteoric rise of its stock price does not make sense. Tesla is … Continue reading Tesla Stock Is Still Overpriced – Here’s Why

 
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