by Alex Solari, Staff Writer On Tuesday, October 25, Megyn Kelly did an interview with Newt Gingrich on her show, The Kelly File, where he was supposed to speak about his 2016 presidential election predictions. During this interview, Newt Gingrich talks wonderfully about his hero, Donald Trump, and how ridiculously unfair the media has been to him. When Kelly attempts to explain why the sexual … Continue reading Megyn Kelly and the sexism in media
by Alex Solari, Staff Writer The women’s volleyball team had a busy week this week, with four games in total. After their last game on Saturday though, the team has ended their season with a 10-18 record and a 0-7 slate in the Little East Conference competition. On Tuesday, October 25, the Corsairs faced the Rhode Island College Anchorwomen at home. The Anchorwomen were able … Continue reading Women’s volleyball caps off season with win over Salem State
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer On Friday October 28, Arnie’s Cupboard, the new food pantry coming to campus, will officially open to any students, faculty, or staff who are in need of a meal. This food pantry has been made possible by Deacon Frank Lucca, the full-time campus minister of UMass Dartmouth, Maurice Cyr, a political science student, and Shelly Metivier-Scott, the Associate Dean of … Continue reading Arnie’s Cupboard opens for all Corsairs
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer On October 13, 2016, Bob Dylan won a Nobel Prize in literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”, according to the Swedish academy. He is the first musician to ever win this prize, and the first American the prize to win since 1993. Fast forward to October 21, and Dylan has given virtually no … Continue reading Why Bob Dylan should not have won the Nobel Prize in Literature
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer The UMass Dartmouth women’s volleyball team defeated two teams they faced this week, but were unable to defeat one. On Tuesday, October 18, the team faced Nichols College at the Tripp Center. The Corsairs started off strong when Christina Spinazola, senior captain of the team, helped her team get a quick 5-0 lead with her starting serve. This extended to … Continue reading Two wins and a loss for volleyball
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer If anyone has seen shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race or has been to any gay bars, then you are very well aware of the magical land of drag queens and kings. But in case you didn’t know, a drag queen/king is a person who presents themselves as the opposite gender of what they identify with, for entertainment purposes. A drag … Continue reading 5th Annual Drag Show a major success
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer UMass Dartmouth’s women’s volleyball started off the week with a disheartening loss, but were able to turn it around for their big victory on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the women’s volleyball team faced Eastern Connecticut State University’s Warriors on the UMass Dartmouth court. The Warriors started out with a big lead, with a 25-13 victory in the first set. In this … Continue reading A win and a loss for UMass Dartmouth’s women volleyball
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer If you’re looking for something fun to do in your spare time, look no further. Buttonwood Park Zoo is a quaint little attraction located 10 minutes from campus, with exciting animals and awesome activities throughout the year! Buttonwood Park Zoo has been a part of New Bedford since 1894, but reopened with major renovations in 2000, according to their website. … Continue reading Buttonwood Park Zoo: Fun right around the corner
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer Have you ever wanted to drive a girly car that only you and your female friends could drive around town? No fear, the Mii is here, and no boys are allowed! On Friday, September 23, car manufacturer SEAT teamed up with Cosmopolitan to create an all-women vehicle called the Mii, which is “the perfect car for confident, independent, active young … Continue reading SEAT and Cosmopolitan contribute to gender divide
by Alex Solari, Staff Writer Arguably the most controversial question on the ballot this year is Question 4, which asks: “Should marijuana be legal for recreational use in Massachusetts?” Here are the reasons why you should vote no on this question in November. I will preface this article by saying that I do not necessarily agree with the points I’m making, and I am merely … Continue reading Why you should vote no on question 4
