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
Staff Writer Brian Galindo reviews 20 Cent Fiction’s short film, The Dells, which premiered on February 17th, 2024. Written and directed by UMassD student, Hunter Shields, the short film provides a horror take on the closing of the Cedar Dells in 2022. Continue reading The Dells: A Review in Short
UMass Dartmouth’s Office of Sustainability is thriving. They kicked off their Sustainability Movie Series this semester featuring FernGully: The Last Rainforest. The event attracted a large audience, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship and community involvement. Continue reading Sustainability Movie Series: FernGully
The Center for Women, Gender, & Sexuality and Student Health Services organized a screening of the documentary “Periodical” to dispel myths about menstruation and raise awareness about reproductive health. The film tackles issues such as the “tampon tax,” free bleeding, and privacy concerns with period tracking apps. The event emphasized providing information and access to reproductive health services for students in need. Continue reading Free Your Flow: Menstruation Myth Busters
UMass Dartmouth’s theatre scene offers a diverse lineup for Spring 2024. 20 Cent Fiction presents “The Dells,” a campus-based horror film, and “Ride the Cyclone,” a rollercoaster tragedy. TCo performs “Heathers: The Musical,” promising laughter and vulnerability. Don’t miss these unique shows! Continue reading Three Productions Rise to the Stage this Spring – Theatre Preview Spring 2024
Staff Writer Olivia Beaudette highlights UMass Dartmouth’s 2024 spring sports season. Upcoming sports include baseball, softball, track & field, and lacrosse. With new hires and seasoned coaches, the teams aim for success and growth as they kick off the 2024 school year. Continue reading Springing into the Season – Sports Preview Spring 2024
UMass Dartmouth’s Corsair Idea Challenge returned in Fall 2023, with Christian Fall and Dylan Cantara claiming first place for their project Embargo. The competition also honored Logan Bento and Christian Fall’s Cold Red as the second place winners. Both projects combine technology and lifestyle for healing purposes. Continue reading Embargo Sweeps the 2023 Corsair Idea Challenge
UMass Dartmouth’s College of Arts and Sciences, with EDM group Wamptronica, launched Black History Month with a Noon House Party in the LARTS building. The event featured music, free food, and faculty engagement, aiming to promote community involvement and showcase upcoming Black History Month events. Continue reading CAS Teams Up With Wamptronica for The Noon House Party
The UMass Dartmouth community mourns the loss of Flordan (Flo) Bazile, a vibrant sophomore business student involved in track, dance, and other student associations. A touching Celebration of Life event was held to honor Bazile’s impact on the community. Students also share submissions of their memories of Bazile with the Torch. Continue reading Forever in Our Memory: Flordan Bazile
UMass Dartmouth Theatre Company kicked off December 2023 with an innovative production of “Alice in Wonderland by the Manhattan Project.” The experimental play was directed by Joe Marques, who emphasized a collaborative approach. The chosen venue was the intimate CVPA 153, leading to enhanced engagement with the audience. The cast featured some actors previously associated with other campus theatre companies, signaling a positive trend towards collaboration. Continue reading “Expect the Unexpected” – UMass Dartmouth Theatre Co’s Alice in Wonderland by the Manhattan Project
