By Jesse Goodwin, Staff Writer Last week, UMass Dartmouth hosted Teach-In 2017, two days of lectures, discussions, and activities that created a space for the community to learn about and discuss the social issues of our time. The event was held on March 1 and 2. “UMass Dartmouth’s Teach-In 2017 is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to come together as a community to … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth bridges differences at Teach-In
By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer Tiba Faraj, a junior accounting major with a minor in international relations here at UMass Dartmouth, was invited by Senator Elizabeth Warren to a joint session of Congress, in which President Trump devlivered a speech. Faraj was invited not only as a member of the Commonwealth, but also because of her recent refugee status from Iraq since 2010. She arrived … Continue reading Tiba Faraj attends joint session with Senator Warren
By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer This past week, the Departments of Education and Justice rescinded an executive order from the Obama administration giving protections to transgender students, allowing them to use the bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity. The new governmental order removes directing federal employees, federal programs, or schools receiving federal aid from allowing transgender students to use the bathrooms that correspond with … Continue reading Trump reverses protections for transgender students
By Michaella Lesieur, Staff Writer Back in January when most people spent their time on vacation and making new year’s resolutions to make their own lives better, one UMass Dartmouth organization traveled to La Plaine, Haiti to help those that are in need. Share Esperanza, one of the many organizations provided by UMass Dartmouth, not only collected but delivered 2,096 pounds of supplies which included, … Continue reading Share Esperanza gives back
By Sade Smith, News Editor This year’s Black History Month Show (BHMS), “Crisis in Black Education” drew a large crowd, with students, faculty and off campus guests participating in the annual event on Saturday, February 25. In alignment with this year’s national theme, entry to the show required school supplies which would be donated to local area schools. Ted Manuel, member of the Black History … Continue reading Black History Month Show addresses Crisis in Black Education
By Zack Downing, Staff Writer When it comes to university events, Sex Week is one of the ones that piques the most interest among students. The title itself is meant to capture a strong interest in attending the events, but not a lot of students actually know what the week is about. According to the Center of Women, Gender, & Sexuality, “Sex Week promotes a … Continue reading Annual Sex Week at UMass Dartmouth
By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer On Monday, February 27, at the Robert F Stoico/Firstfed Foundation Grand reading room, the Center for Women and Gender Studies held the NEA Asexual Spectrum 101 event, featuring a panel of trans and asexual speakers. The event started with an introduction by Dr. Juli Parker, the Director for the Center and Assistant Dean for Students. She introduced the panel and … Continue reading NEA Asexual Spectrum 101 event held at UMass Dartmouth
By Sade Smith, News Editor Friday February 24, S.P.E.A.K. (Stimulating Practical Engaging Audiences Knowledgeably) held their first event of the semester in Woodland Commons. In their second season, cofounders Rachelle Edouarzin and Charlemya Erasme introduced “Think Outside the Box” to discuss the prison complex and if the industry was helping solve or simply causing social problems. The commons were set up with tables on opposite … Continue reading S.P.E.A.K. discusses the prison complex
By Sebastian Moronta Blanco, Staff Writer Opioid overdose is the leading cause of injury death in Massachusetts, and Seven Hills Behavioral Clinic works to prevent overdoses through Narcan training sessions throughout the South Coast area, including right here on campus. On Wednesday, February 22, Seven Hills staged an opioid overdose prevention training in the Campus Center conference room, sponsored by LiveWell, the office for Health … Continue reading Opioid overdose prevention training with Seven Hills
By Sade Smith, News Editor The 28th Annual African American Read-in took place Thursday, February 16 in the LARTS Atrium, hosted by the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement, Frederick Douglass Unity House and Black History Four Seasons Council. A well-known event on campus, students, faculty, and staff stopped by to hear and share works such as poetry, speeches and songs by African American artists. The … Continue reading 28th Annual African American Read-in inspires UMass Dartmouth
