A “Vigil for Palestine” at UMass Dartmouth drew a notable crowd in solidarity with Palestinian civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Participants expressed grief, called for a ceasefire, and emphasized the need for community support and activism. The event concluded with a reading of a Palestinian resistance poem. Continue reading UMassD Students Call for Action During Vigil for Palestine
Volunteer Writer Anand Kuro Andengattil provides a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting historical context, key moments such as the Balfour Declaration and establishment of Zionism, the influence of American support for Israel, and the recent escalation of violence. He discusses pervasive challenges that have emerged from the conflict, like misinformation and polarized public opinion. Continue reading From Outset to the Ongoing: Tracing the Course of the Israeli-Hamas War
(Image via Peter Pereira/The Standard-Times) Arts and Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkboel@umassd.edu On Wednesday, April 19th, the Campus Ministry Service and the Leduc Center for Civil Engagement brought the hammer down on gun violence with the help of Swords to Plowshares. Swords to Plowshares is a program that “is focused on reducing gun violence in the communities in which events take place,” according to … Continue reading Swords to Plowshares Lets Students Turn Guns into Garden Tools
