SGA Provides Plans for the New School Year
(Image via umassdsga.org) Volunteer Writer: Connor Sullivan Email: csullivan14@umassd.edu On September 13th, the Student Government Association hosted their “SGA Town Hall” in the Claire T. Carney Library’s Grand Reading Room. The event served as the association’s “start of the year,” where each member shared what they intended to accomplish. Despite the suffocating heat filling the… Continue reading SGA Provides Plans for the New School Year
Calls for Book Banning Reach South Coast School Committees
(Image via dartmouthweektoday.com) Arts and Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu Since the issuing of the Florida bill that controls which books are allowed to be in schools, there has been increased discussion over the banning of books in school libraries. Although this issue has been a topic of political discourse for a while, it… Continue reading Calls for Book Banning Reach South Coast School Committees
Transphobic Law Trending Across The United States
(Image via texastribune.org) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu A new wave of conservatism has been overtaking the United States. From Donald Trump’s election in 2016 to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade last year, Republican-led social conservatism has been in the forefront of recent politics. Recently, American conservatives in state governments have been targeting… Continue reading Transphobic Law Trending Across The United States
Donald Trump: Indictment and Investigations
(Image via abcnews.com) Staff Writer: Sydney Cayer Email: scayer@umassd.edu Donald Trump has been charged with thirty-four counts of falsifying business records in the Manhattan court. All of these charges are, at the first count, felony degrees. Each charge holds a maximum four-year sentence. He has pleaded not guilty on all counts. Trump is the first… Continue reading Donald Trump: Indictment and Investigations
Tennessee Drag Ban Halted By Federal Judge
(Image via Reuters.com) Staff Writer: Sakara De Gil-Balija Email: sdegilbalija@umassd.edu On Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law to restrict public drag show performances in Tennessee. Memphis federal judge Thomas Parker recently halted the bill, claiming, “at this point, the court finds that the statute is likely both vague and… Continue reading Tennessee Drag Ban Halted By Federal Judge
National Divorce and You: What You Need to Know
(Image via amazon.com) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu The continuous conflict between liberals and conservatives has no end in sight. As part of a last-ditch effort to avoid an all-out civil war, Congress passed a vote to approve a “National Divorce” on March 25th. In this National Divorce, the former United States of America… Continue reading National Divorce and You: What You Need to Know
Mississippi Legislators Propose New Age Jim Crow Law
(Image via apnews.com) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu Mississippi is attempting to change the judiciary system within the state as a whole. Instead of elected judges, a new bill proposes to have appointed judges for the city of Jackson, the state’s capital and a black-majority city. This bill would go against the Voting Rights… Continue reading Mississippi Legislators Propose New Age Jim Crow Law
What Was Accomplished During China’s Most Recent Visit to Russia?
(Image via cnn.com) Photography Manager: Brendan Flaherty Email: bflaherty1@umassd.edu After a long period of time apart, two of the world’s most prominent leaders met once again to discuss the current status of the world. This occasion would be their first meeting since the beginning of Russia’s war with Ukraine. The meetings started on Monday, March… Continue reading What Was Accomplished During China’s Most Recent Visit to Russia?
Will the US-Mexico Border Crisis Ever Be Solved?
(Image via texastribune.org) Photography Manager: Brendan Flaherty Email: bflaherty1@umassd.edu On Sunday, March 12th, hundreds of migrants from various countries of origin tried to enter the US through the US-Mexico border. According to The Texas Tribune, this mad dash to the US-Mexico border was sparked by a social media rumor saying it had been temporarily opened.… Continue reading Will the US-Mexico Border Crisis Ever Be Solved?
Florida Mother Claims Her Fetus Has Been Wrongfully Detained
(Image via lawandcrime.com) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu Florida is a state famous for two things: oranges and the most unhinged subspecies of human beings. Florida Man memes have circulated around the internet. Tales of the infamous Florida Man have been intensively documented by internet historians on Reddit. The case of Florida Woman Natalia Harrell… Continue reading Florida Mother Claims Her Fetus Has Been Wrongfully Detained
Tensions Rise As the US Defends Its Airspace from Chinese Foreign “Objects”
(Image via nytimes.com) Photography Manager: Brendan Flaherty Email: bflaherty1@umassd.edu At about 2:39 p.m. EST on February 4th, an F-22 fighter jet launched one missile into the side of the balloon, effectively popping it. This made the remnants fall near the coast of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina so it could be recovered without endangering any… Continue reading Tensions Rise As the US Defends Its Airspace from Chinese Foreign “Objects”
Results of the 2022 Massachusetts Midterm Elections
(Photo via NBC News) Staff Writer: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu The official results of the Massachusetts midterm elections are in. Unsurprisingly, there was a democratic sweep throughout the state. All 9 of the House seats were won by democrats. District 1 elected Richard Neal, with 61.4% of the vote. District 2 elected James McGovern, with… Continue reading Results of the 2022 Massachusetts Midterm Elections
Paul Pelosi Attacked in Violent Home Invasion
Staff Writer: Kelsey Wink Email: kwink@umassd.edu On Friday, October 28th, just before 2:30 a.m., Paul Pelosi, business executive, and husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was violently assaulted during a break-in of their San Francisco home. The perpetrator, David DePape, smashed a window to break into the Pelosis’ home, as he shouted, “Where… Continue reading Paul Pelosi Attacked in Violent Home Invasion
America’s Peculiar Institutions
(Image taken from: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/brief-life-cornelius-frederick-warning-signs-missed-teen-s-fatal-n1234660) Volunteer Writer: T. Etna Email: rhepburn@umassd.edu (Superscripted bracketed numbers[*] refer to footnotes in the Reference doc linked at the bottom of the article. The Reference doc contains specific text from the sources, images, and comments.) 3 weeks before the death of George Floyd, 16-year-old black boy, Cornelius Frederick, was suffocated to… Continue reading America’s Peculiar Institutions
What You Need to Know About the Vote
(Image taken from: https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2022/08/05/how-to-vote-in-the-2022-elections-for-massachusetts-governor-attorney-general-and-more) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu The 2022 fall elections are quickly approaching, with the final election date in Massachusetts being November 8th. While the presidential elections are still two years away, this upcoming mid-term election offers the chance to vote for Congressional positions. For Massachusetts, only Congressional positions in the… Continue reading What You Need to Know About the Vote
A Guide to the Massachusetts Voter Questions
Staff Writer: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu Elections are on Tuesday, November 8th. You can find the nearest polling place by using this website. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the 2022 ballot questions for Massachusetts voters: Question One: Increased Taxation on Millionaires This question proposes a new amendment to the state constitution that would place an… Continue reading A Guide to the Massachusetts Voter Questions
The Race for Bristol County Sheriff: Hodgson vs. Heroux
Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu The 2022 elections will be held in person on Nov. 8th. In the 2022 election, the politicians in the senate and the house of representatives will all be on the chopping block for re-election. More local positions will also be subject to re-election. Including the position of county sheriff.… Continue reading The Race for Bristol County Sheriff: Hodgson vs. Heroux
Weeding Out: President Biden Pardons Thousands of Americans
Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu On October 6th, Biden announced a pardon to all Americans with federal-level, simple marijuana possession charges. Biden stated that “There are thousands of people who have prior Federal convictions for marijuana possession, who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My action will help relieve… Continue reading Weeding Out: President Biden Pardons Thousands of Americans
The Supreme Court Reverts Back to Trump-Era Clean Water Act Regulations Using a Shadow Docket
Staff Writer: Roxanne Hepburn rhepburn@umassd.edu On Wednesday, April 6th, 2022, in a 5-4 split, the Supreme Court employed a shadow docket to temporarily reinstated a Trump-Era environmental regulation limiting states’ power to enforce the Clean Water Act on large energy projects looking to fast-track their timelines. The basis of the Clean Water Act (CWA) was… Continue reading The Supreme Court Reverts Back to Trump-Era Clean Water Act Regulations Using a Shadow Docket
Zelenskyy: Servant of the People
Staff Writer: Carolyn Doremus cdoremus@umassd.edu Since the February 24th Russian invasion of Ukraine, people living across the globe have become much more aware of the Russo-Ukrainian War, and if they weren’t knowledgeable about the history between the two countries already, have been provided with more information through the news coverage. One name in particular that… Continue reading Zelenskyy: Servant of the People
Governor DeSantis Claims Lia Thomas is Undeserving of NCAA Win
(Image taken from Business Insider via Getty Images; Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Staff Writer Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) went on a Twitter rant earlier this week over transgender athlete Lia Thomas’ NCAA win. In a lengthy twitter statement, he stripped Lia Thomas of her title and claimed runner-up Emma Weyant as… Continue reading Governor DeSantis Claims Lia Thomas is Undeserving of NCAA Win
A Trailblazing Career: Justice Ruther Bader Ginsburg
Staff Writer: Aidan Leavitt aleavitt@umassd.edu Justice Ruther Bader Ginsburg, the trail blazing legal scholar, also known as the “Notorious RBG,” passed away at the age of 87 on September 18th, 2020. It was announced that her death was the result of complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas. Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as an associate… Continue reading A Trailblazing Career: Justice Ruther Bader Ginsburg
Why Foreign Policy questions have no place in the Presidential Debate
By James Mellen The South Carolina presidential Debate aired the night before I am writing this, this debate was nearly unwatchable, it devolved into a presidential screaming match. One feature this debate had that has stuck with me is the emphasis on foreign policy questions, questions ranging from whether or not Xi Xingping is a… Continue reading Why Foreign Policy questions have no place in the Presidential Debate
New Hampshire Primary Results: Bernie Won
By Kira Bruce Kbruce2@umassd.edu Bernie Sanders, the Vermont socialist, won the New Hampshire primary last Tuesday. Followed by Pete Buttigieg, Bernie is now the leading democrat in the race. After a confusing and narrow loss in Iowa’s caucuses, Sanders has officially won a primary election. He’s only 1 delegate behind Buttigieg and people are pretty surprised. Having the title of socialist attached to your name is not usually beneficial in the United States.… Continue reading New Hampshire Primary Results: Bernie Won
Sanders and AOC co-sponsor Green New Deal
By Contributing Writer Caroline Quirk The quest for a more sustainable future is coming to the forefront! Just this week Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) proposed the Green New Deal for the Public Housing Act. The proposal of the Green New Deal would slash emissions, stop years of neglect, and overall improve… Continue reading Sanders and AOC co-sponsor Green New Deal
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