By Arts & Entertainment Editor Alex Kerravala. 20 Cent Fiction, one of the two on campus theatre companies, was one of the several clubs on campus to participate in Relay for life. With the 4 group members there all day and the several others who visited at some point throughout the day, the Theatre Company was able to raise $847 dollars for Relay for Life, … Continue reading New theatre company leadership starts on right foot
By Arts & Entertainment Editor Alex Karravala. Far Cry: New Dawn, the latest installment in the Far Cry series, yet another franchise of single player first person shooters. However, what sets Far Cry apart from the rest is its collection of wacky characters, unique settings, and open worlds ready to be conquered. This installment is no different, and for its “unique” setting, we get to … Continue reading Far Cry: New Dawn – Same game, new look
By A&E Editor Alex Kerravala This week was a bit up and down for the Corsairs Basketball teams, as men’s Basketball held an impressive 4-game winning streak, while women’s basketball unfortunately suffered a crushing loss in double overtime, ending their 9-game winning streak. UMass Dartmouth hosted Rhode Island College on Wednesday, February 6th, where the men’s and women’s teams were both able to come away … Continue reading UMassD basketball dominates Rhode Island, but struggles against Plymouth State
By A&E Editor Alex Kerravala. Despite a well-fought battle, UMass Dartmouth ice hockey lost 4-2 to Plymouth State in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup on Saturday evening at Hanaway Rink, Plymouth. The hosting Panthers kicked off the second period with a single goal lead, but quickly made it two just 3 minutes into the period. The lead was reduced when sophomore Kai Kapossy … Continue reading Kapossy and McDonough give Plymouth a run for their money
By Alex Kerravala, Staff Writer Our campus’ two theatre companies held their eleventh annual joint variety show, where our numerous talented performers got to flex their vocal muscles, all for the good cause of raising money for Cancer Research. And if for whatever reason singing isn’t your interest, you’ll be happy to know 20Cent Theatre Company has their straight play, the ironically not straight Romeo … Continue reading Theatre companies hard at work with Variety Show and not-so-straight play
By Alex Kerravala, Staff Writer With April being sexual assault awareness month, the Center for Women, Gender, and sexuality have been active in keeping this campus filled with activities relevant to the month. Aside from frequent tabling to remind the campus of this important issue, one such event was a film screening on April 11 in the Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality. The previously mentioned film … Continue reading Sexual Assault Month filled with student support
By Alex Kerravala, Staff Writer Student Veterans Association President and activist Jack Crowell graduates after joining the SVA in 2015 and eagerly and energetically expanding the organization to the best of his abilities. Crowell Joined the SVA just as a Vet assistant, trying to earn work study on an easy gig, but quickly found it was in dire need of assistance. Since Crowell took the role of … Continue reading Student Veterans Association activist president graduates, leaves organization in good hands
By Alex Kerravala, Staff Writer Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has now signed a law that makes his state the most difficult state in the country to get an abortion. The Bill, titled the Gestational Age Act, bans abortions after fifteen weeks of gestation, except in the case of a medical emergency or a severe fetal abnormality. Since this law, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has since … Continue reading Mississippi starts downward spiral of abortion laws
By Alex Kerravala, Staff Writer Thursday, April 5 at 4:00, MassPIRG held the MassPIRG Educational Fund Transportation Forum to discuss topics like carbon emissions from cars, public transportation in mass, why it is needed, and how it can be improved. The panel was led by Matt Casale, a MassPIRG representative, Francis Gay from GATRA, Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority, Administrator Erik Rousseau from SRTA, … Continue reading MassPIRG elections and transportation in the South Coast
By Alex Kerravala, Staff Writer Oklahoma has one of the most underfunded public education programs in the entire nation, and it is at no fault to those teaching. In response to this, teachers have been walking out and protesting in the middle of Washington DC. Despite the lawmakers describing the teachers protesting as “like teenagers wanting better cars” Oklahoma Teachers have a right to exactly … Continue reading Oklahoma’s right to protest their lack of funding
