Words and Wardrobes Collide: WMC’s Halloween Costume Contest Returns

(Image Courtesy of Elisabeth Buck) Staff Writer: Jesse Magnifico Email: jmagnifico@umassd.edu The Writing and Multiliteracy Center (WMC) raises a spooky tradition from the dead after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  That’s right: the Halloween Costume Contest is back! The WMC has announced on Instagram and through word-of-mouth that the costume contest has finally returned. They want to offer some fun to alleviate … Continue reading Words and Wardrobes Collide: WMC’s Halloween Costume Contest Returns

 

Campus Safety, Infrastructure, and More Discussed at the Fall 2023 Shake the Ship

(Image Designed By Editor-in-Chief Roxanne Hepburn with Photographs from Volunteer Writer Emma Bowser and Staff Photographer Lilly Lafleur) Volunteer Writer: Connor Sullivan Email: csullivan14@umassd.edu The Student Government Association hosted its annual “Shake the Ship” event in the Claire T. Carney Library’s Living Room this past Thursday, October 12th, providing a forum for students to speak directly with the administration. Sponsored by the SGA, it featured … Continue reading Campus Safety, Infrastructure, and More Discussed at the Fall 2023 Shake the Ship

 

Natália Correia at 100: An International Colloquium

(Image via eventbrite.com) Volunteer Writer: Emma Bowser Email: ebowser@umassd.edu  On October 13th and 14th, 2023, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth hosted an international colloquium to honor the 100th birthday of the famous Portuguese writer Natália Correia.  The event was organized by Maria Jose Carvalho of the University of Coimbra as well as Anna Klobucka, Viktor Mendes, Mario Perreira, and Paula C. G. Noversa of UMass … Continue reading Natália Correia at 100: An International Colloquium

 

UMassD Clubs Venture Forth to Ye Olde King Richard’s Faire

(Image via kingrichardsfaire.net) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu A party of daring and intrepid adventures has decided to venture forth on an epic quest alongside your party into the verdant forests of Carver, Massachusetts, in search of the mythical faire.  The legend of King Richard’s Faire, which you’ve heard of time and time again in the taverns or among your guild, is as follows: … Continue reading UMassD Clubs Venture Forth to Ye Olde King Richard’s Faire

 

UMD Delivers a Show-Stopping Corsair Tailgate Rain or Shine

(Photographed by Photography Manager Rena Danho)   Volunteer Writer: Connor Sullivan Email: csullivan14@umassd.edu Despite reports of heavy rain, UMass Dartmouth held the Corsair Tailgate next to Cressy Field last Saturday, October 7th, offering an afternoon of fun and community for students, faculty, and alumni alike.  The event was intended as a finale for Blue & Gold Weekend and a chance to hype up the football match … Continue reading UMD Delivers a Show-Stopping Corsair Tailgate Rain or Shine

 

Star Center’s Inside Scoop with The CAS Deans

Volunteer Writer: Isabella Gerardi Email: igerardi@umasd.edu There was high energy and excitement in the Star Center on Thursday, September 28th, as they hosted their “Inside Scoop With the Deans” event. This event was open to all Umass Dartmouth students and allowed students to identify available resources on campus. The Inside Scoop balanced fun and learning as students met with faculty and learned more about different … Continue reading Star Center’s Inside Scoop with The CAS Deans

 

SAIL Uncorked Brings Oktoberfest to UMassD

(Photographed by Photography Manager Rena Danho) Volunteer Writer: Lincoln Karle Email: lkarle@umassd.edu It’s officially Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, and you don’t need a plane ticket to get there. On Thursday, September 28th, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth presented “Oktoberfest,” which is one of the many Student, Activity, Involvement, and Leadership (S.A.I.L) “Uncorked” events that are held in the Marketplace Event Center.  As with all “Uncorked” … Continue reading SAIL Uncorked Brings Oktoberfest to UMassD

 

Students & Faculty Concerned about Campus Accessibility

(Photographed by Staff Photographer Lilly Lafleur) Volunteer Writer: Emma Bowser Email: ebowser@umassd.edu Campus accessibility has always been a pressing issue for post-secondary education, and as a result, many disabled individuals have been unable to attend college and earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.  According to the Annual Report on People with Disabilities in America: 2023, the amount of disabled individuals with a bachelor’s degree or … Continue reading Students & Faculty Concerned about Campus Accessibility

 

Important Updates to the Writing and Multiliteracy Center

(Photographed by Staff Photographer Lilly Lafleur) Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu The Writing and Multiliteracy Center (WMC) is now open and ready for another great year!  The WMC offers help with writing, brainstorming, organization, presentations, and anything else you need help with concerning your writing skills.  Tutoring sessions at the WMC aren’t limited to essays for English and writing classes – the … Continue reading Important Updates to the Writing and Multiliteracy Center

 

SGA Funding Statement on the 2023-2024 Combined Budget Allocation Resolution

(Image Courtesy of the SGA) SGA President: Marshall MacDonald Email: sgapres@umassd.edu SGA Treasurer: Nicole Kach Email: sgatreas@umassd.edu Dear fellow students and Funded Organization leaders, On September 18th, 2023, the Student Government Association (SGA) approved the Combined BudgetResolution allocation for the 2023-2024 academic year. SGA is a member and participates in the StudentFee Allocation Committee (SFAC). The SFAC is responsible for distributing all collected “Student Activity … Continue reading SGA Funding Statement on the 2023-2024 Combined Budget Allocation Resolution