Student Can’t Look at Arnie the Same Way After Taking HIS 345: History of Piracy 

Junior-year history major Logan Bradley has found himself unable to join in the Corsair spirit the way he used to. Once, he participated in all the campus events, attended plenty of home games, and had a real soft spot for the school’s loveable mascot, Arnie. However, his thoughts changed after a few weeks in Professor Brian Clinton’s “History of Piracy” class. Continue reading Student Can’t Look at Arnie the Same Way After Taking HIS 345: History of Piracy 

 

Man Declares Himself Galactic Emperor at Senate Meeting

Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu *This article is written as a parody for the Torture. At the last meeting of the Republic Galactic Senate, Chancellor Sheev Palpatine declared a reformatting of the Republic in order to provide greater galactic stability for not just the men, but the women and children, too, following the attempted Jedi rebellion and the end of the Clone Wars. Before … Continue reading Man Declares Himself Galactic Emperor at Senate Meeting

 

As Long as it Makes Money

By Staff Writer Busola Awobode  bawobode@umass.edu  We seem to be in the era of biopics. From House of Gucci to Spencer and Pam and Tommy, there is a big push to watch real-life dramatics on the big screen. While these stories are exciting, it is easy to forget that the characters are not fictional, people lived through them, some of which are enthusiastic about these … Continue reading As Long as it Makes Money

 

Intellectual Risks are a Game of Life

Staff Writer: Roxanne Hepburn Email: rhepburn@umassd.edu It’s the first day after winter break in eighth grade, and you walk into homeroom. Students buzz and bubble into conversation as each of them are handed a sheet of paper. It is the high school decision form. There are two typical options, public high school or specialized trade school. Where will you go? Do you want to learn … Continue reading Intellectual Risks are a Game of Life