By Alex Solari, Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is creeping up on us once again and, as always, some people hate this holiday and some love it. Either way, there are some of us out there who have significant others and don’t know what to do with them on this special day. We’re all college students, and we know how incredibly expensive a simple date can … Continue reading Budget friendly Valentine’s Day ideas
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer Sheriff Thomas Hodgson had his inaugural ceremony on Jan. 4 and ensured there were big plans for his twentieth year as the Sheriff of Bristol County. Hodgson stated at the ceremony that he was willing to send inmates from Bristol County to help build “the wall” at the border of Mexico, which President Trump has insisted on building. “I can … Continue reading Trump’s control on our local leaders
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer On Saturday, January 28, the UMass Dartmouth men’s swimming team wrapped up their regular season at the Goodyear Pool against Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. Though the Corsairs fell to Norwich 203-91, there were many great feats and personal-bests met at this event. At this meet, freshman Riley Palmer qualified for the New England Championships in three different events. With Palmer’s … Continue reading Swim prepares for championships
by Alex Solari, Staff Writer In a room full of excited family members and friends, Alex Ollivierre came out with a smiling face, greeting his loved ones to join him in an hour-long musical journey. Alex Ollivierre had his Senior Percussion Recital on Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. in CVPA 104. At this performace, Ollivierre played instruments like the marching snare drum, bass drum, hi-hats, … Continue reading Alex Ollivierre’s Senior Percussion Recital
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer The UMass Dartmouth team faced Colby Sawyer on Friday, December 2, winning 66-43, and placed second out of five teams at the Colby Sawyer Invitational on Saturday, December 3. The Corsairs had a great day at the school in New London, N.H., and started off Friday’s meet against Colby Sawyer by winning the 400-yard medley relay. Senior Kevin Curley from … Continue reading Men’s swimming second at Colby Sawyer Invitational
by Alex Solari, Staff Writer Some people have a hard time living authentically and truthfully, but Kat Blaque, a transgender YouTuber, came to UMass Dartmouth to teach her audience how to do just that. On November 17, the Claire T. Carney Library Grand Reading Room hosted the event, Kat Blaque: Living In Her Truth. At the event, Blaque talked about her struggles with gender identity, … Continue reading YouTuber Kat Blaque on living authentically
by Alex Solari, Staff Writer It’s the beginning of December now, and as you’ve probably noticed it’s cold, dark, and pretty soon, it will be even colder and darker. Here are some tips for those who haven’t yet mastered good ol’ New England winters, or for those who are simply looking for new ways to get through these few months. If you have an automatic … Continue reading How to get through a New England winter
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer The Cross Country team wrapped up the season with 13 Corsairs on Saturday. The Corsairs participated in the 2016 NCAA Division III New England Regionals, which was held at Westfield State at Stanley Park. The men’s team was twenty-fourth out of the 56 teams they faced, and collected 743 points. The women’s team was the thirty-fourth out of 59, and … Continue reading Cross country soars at regionals
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer Birth control is a huge part of young people’s lives, so why can’t both men and women take it? Well, that was the plan until a study for a birth control shot for men was cancelled last week. According to CNN, this shot was given to 320 men every eight weeks, and gave men synthetic testosterone so that their body … Continue reading The end of male birth control testing
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer The UMass Dartmouth men’s and women’s swim team competed in two meets last week, and found success at both. On Tuesday, November 1, they hosted Bridgewater State at the Tripp Athletic Center. The women’s team was able to conquer the Bridgewater Bears, while the men’s team fell short. The women won all but one event with an impressive score of … Continue reading Two successful meets for the swim team
