Staff Writer Noel Eckert covers the recent charged filed against Braden Peters, better known by his online alias Clavicular. The alleged assault took place last year in Cape Cod. In this article, Eckert raises concerns about the separation of online personas from harmful influences. Read the article on our website! Continue reading Braden Peters: The Latest Online Clown Who’s Nothing to Laugh About
On Wednesday, September 23, the UMass Dartmouth community gathered on the quad in front of the Claire T. Carney Library to honor and remember the life of Marvins Antoine, a first-year student and running back for UMassD’s football team. Administrators, teammates, and a coordinator from UMassD’s Center of Religious and Spiritual life led and spoke at the ceremony. Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Community Honors Marvins Antoine
The Torch is saddened to hear of the passing of Marvins Antoine, 18, a first-year student at UMass Dartmouth. He was an involved member of the athletic community, a running back for UMassD’s football team. We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and teammates affected by this tragedy. Continue reading Forever In Our Memory: Marvins Antoine
(Image via BBC) Volunteer Writer: Mariana Peñafiel Ide Email: mpenafiel@umassd.edu Sky Sports decided to take the initiative to create a “safe” and “inclusive” space for female sports fans. Their great idea? A TikTok account called “Halo Sky Sports” that was launched on Thursday, November 20th, with a now-deleted post that claimed, “We’re about ALL sports and championing female athletes. We’re here for the culture, community … Continue reading Pink, Glitter, and Matcha: Sky Sports Launches a Platform for Female Sports Fans and Sparks Immediate Backlash
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Kim Davis to overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage. Davis, who previously refused to issue marriage licenses, argued it conflicted with her beliefs. Concerns about LGBTQ+ rights remain, especially with the Court’s conservative majority. Continue reading Supreme Court Rejected Appeal to Overturn Decision that Legalized Same-sex Marriage
(Image via New York Times) Staff Editor: Vivian Galindo Email: vivian.galindo@umassd.edu Someone was arrested for posting a TikTok requesting Pam Bondi’s head for $45,000. Tyler Maxon Avalos, a supposed 29-year-old from St. Paul, Minnesota, was arrested after reports of a video where they offered $45,000 for Pam Bondi. The message read, “DEAD OR ALIVE (PREFERABLY DEAD)” and quickly reached the FBI through an anonymous tip. … Continue reading Political Violence and Double Standard: Tyler Avalos’s Tik Tok Post That Earned FBI Attention
(Image via The New York Times) Social Media Manager: Samantha McCarthy Email: smccarthy12@umass.edu A man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent in an act of protest has been found not guilty of federal assault. After hours of deliberation, 37 year-old Sean Dunn was found not guilty of one misdemeanor assault charge by the jury at a federal court in Washington D.C. The incident … Continue reading Man Charged With Throwing a Sandwich at Federal Agent
President Trump has threatened to withhold SNAP benefits from millions until the government shutdown ends, blaming Democrats. Conflicting statements from the White House fueled confusion, with recipients facing potential delays and reduced funding. As many Americans worry about food insecurity, charities are stepping in to provide support during this crisis. Continue reading SNAP Benefits: What to Know
Social Media Manager: Samantha McCarthy Email: smccarthy12@umassd.edu Will Flanagan, former mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, was “inches from death” after a brutal stabbing that took place on October 20 just down the street from Cosmopolitan Dispensary, the cannabis dispensary Flanagan owns. Flanagan served as the Democratic mayor of Fall River from 2010 to 2014 and stepped down after facing a recall election after he was … Continue reading Former Fall River Mayor Stabbed Multiple Times
Social Media Manager: Samantha McCarthy Email: smccarthy12@umassd.edu One woman was killed and 13 were injured after a driver sped through an outdoor birthday party in Bladensburg, Maryland. Among the 13 injured were 8 children between the ages of 1 and 17. The driver was later identified after he turned himself in. Sunday Joseph, 66, is facing multiple charges after backing into a white tent that … Continue reading Hit-and-Run at Children’s Birthday Party Leaves 1 Dead and 13 Injured
