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Romance Novels Aren’t Just for Women – A Discussion with Professor Jenny Howe

Volunteer Writer: Emily Verre Email: everre@umassd.edu On March 15th, the Center for Women, Gender,  and Sexuality at UMass Dartmouth hosted Professor Jenny Howe in a conversation about romance novels and their stigmas as a part of the Women’s History Month Speaker Series.  Jenny Howe is an assistant teaching professor at UMass Dartmouth as well as a published author. Some of her work includes The Make-Up … Continue reading Romance Novels Aren’t Just for Women – A Discussion with Professor Jenny Howe

 
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Artist Spotlight – Interview with Local Punk/Alt Rock Band Counter Culture

Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Do you like local bands but have no idea how to find them?  Are you new to the Dartmouth area but still want to get to know the local musicians?  Do you like going to concerts but hate driving an hour out to Boston and an hour back?  Then I know the perfect band for you that meets you … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – Interview with Local Punk/Alt Rock Band Counter Culture

 
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The 2023 Oscars: A Recap

(Image via steamboatradio.com) Staff Writer: Sydney Cayer Email: scayer@umassd.edu The 95th Academy Awards was held at the Dolby Theatre Ovation Hollywood on March 12th.   Jimmy Kimmel hosted the ceremony. This was his third time hosting the event, as he also hosted in 2017 and 2018.   “Jimmy is the perfect host to help us recognize the incredible artists and films of our 95th Oscars. His love … Continue reading The 2023 Oscars: A Recap

 
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February Alternative Album Releases

Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu We’re just over two months into 2023, and the music world is already exploding.  More specifically, the rock and alternative genres were blessed this February with three new albums: “The Jaws of Life” by Pierce The Veil, “This is Why” by Paramore, and “Cracker Island” by Gorillaz. Pierce The Veil has long been known as an emo band, having … Continue reading February Alternative Album Releases

 
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Artist Spotlight – Interview with Mickey Darling

(Image via ticketmaster.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Meet Mickey Darling, the world’s sexiest boy band.  Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Skylar Molina and Austin Medrano make up this indie-pop duo. Their music will get you dancing and be stuck in your head for days. If you’re looking for upbeat tunes, relatable lyrics, and killer bridges, then this is the band for you. Although … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – Interview with Mickey Darling

 
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Former Fitness Influencer Brittany Dawn Sued by Texas For Deceptive Business Practices

(Image via weikfitness.com) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu Former fitness influencer Brittany Dawn (real name: Brittany Davis) is being sued by the state of Texas for deceptive business practices after selling “custom fitness plans” to her followers.  According to the Better Business Bureau, Davis may be liable to pay between $250,000 to $1 million dollars after the civil court proceedings.  The full lawsuit document … Continue reading Former Fitness Influencer Brittany Dawn Sued by Texas For Deceptive Business Practices

 
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“And That’s How It Really Happened” – 20 Cent Fiction Presents Clue

Arts and Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu From February 24th through 26th, UMass Dartmouth’s own 20 Cent Fiction presented three showings of the board game-turned-movie-turned-stage performance, Clue. 20 Cent’s production was a murder mystery/comedy mashup that kept the audience laughing and wondering – “but how did it really happen?”  Many people know Clue as the classic murder-mystery board game. The game includes iconic character … Continue reading “And That’s How It Really Happened” – 20 Cent Fiction Presents Clue

 
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Artist Spotlight – Interview With Holden Miller

(Image via facebook.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu If you haven’t heard of Holden Miller, you’ll want to listen up.  An upcoming folk-pop artist originally hailing from Long Island, Miller is a singer/songwriter who puts everything he has into his music.  Despite not yet having released an album, Miller’s discography is full of EPs and singles that will pull you in from the first … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – Interview With Holden Miller

 
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ReSpawn: A New Age of Terror

Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu As the lights dim down, the crowd waits in eager anticipation. A character select menu is on the screen, held loft above numerous heads. It reminds you of Undertale, you think, from the graphics to the cheerfully menacing 8-bit soundtrack.  There is a click on the screen. Now two characters appear, Maya and Alex. You can only pick one.  … Continue reading ReSpawn: A New Age of Terror

 
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The Book Banning in Florida Should Terrify You – Here’s Why

(Image via booksandbooks.com) Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu Schools in Florida have begun to feel the effects of Governor Ron DeSantis’ book-banning legislature as they are forced to remove or cover up books within their classroom libraries.  Over the summer, Florida instituted a new bill – House Bill 1467 – which controls which books are allowed to be in schools and classrooms.  … Continue reading The Book Banning in Florida Should Terrify You – Here’s Why

 
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