The United States Faces Risk of Government Shut Down Once Again – Here’s Why

(Image via aoc.gov)  Volunteer Writer: Connor Sullivan  Email: csullivan14@umassd.edu  The threat of a government shutdown has been lingering this past week as Congress failed to agree on a budget plan for the 2024 fiscal year.  Government funding is set to expire by the end of September 30th.  If Congress does not approve a new funding plan, then the government won’t have the funds it needs … Continue reading The United States Faces Risk of Government Shut Down Once Again – Here’s Why

 

You Should Visit the Writing and Multiliteracy Center – Here’s Why

Sports Editor: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu Located on the second floor of the Liberal Arts building in LARTS 221, the Writing and Multiliteracy Center (WMC) fosters a wonderful environment for students, faculty, and people alike to have a space to grow. The Writing and Multiliteracy Center is a safe space for everyone on campus.  The center was created in 2018 after Professor Elizabeth Buck was … Continue reading You Should Visit the Writing and Multiliteracy Center – Here’s Why

 

Tesla Stock Is Still Overpriced – Here’s Why

(Image via motortrend.com) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu This article is not financial advice Tesla has been a hot topic for investors for the past five years. The company has grown to epic proportions, expanding across America and overseas. Although Tesla is now turning a profit and selling thousands of vehicles, the meteoric rise of its stock price does not make sense. Tesla is … Continue reading Tesla Stock Is Still Overpriced – Here’s Why

 

UMass Dartmouth Needs to Speak About The Michigan State University Shooting – Here’s Why

(Image Courtesy of UMass Dartmouth) Sports Editor: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu  Late on Monday, February 13th, gunshots were fired at Michigan State University, killing three students and injuring five others.  The shooting was done by 43-year-old Anthony Dwayne McRae, who shot and killed himself before police could apprehend him.  McRae had no connection or affiliation with the University, and the motive remains unclear. State schools … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Needs to Speak About The Michigan State University Shooting – Here’s Why

 

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

 

Big Tech Layoffs Shouldn’t Scare You – Here’s Why

(Image via hrdailyadvisor.blr.com) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu (This Article is Not Financial Advice) Starting back in November of 2022, America’s biggest tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon began the process of laying off a significant number of employees. This could be a bad thing for not only the individuals affected by the layoffs but also for the whole economy. In this article, … Continue reading Big Tech Layoffs Shouldn’t Scare You – Here’s Why

 

Interest Rates are Increasing to Combat Inflation – Here’s Why

(Image taken from: http://www.forbes.com) Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu On November 2nd, 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) confirmed that they will be hiking interest rates by 0.75%. This article explains how the interest rate hike will affect inflation. Before going into details on the interest rate increase it’s important to clarify what the FOMC is, what purpose it serves, and who are … Continue reading Interest Rates are Increasing to Combat Inflation – Here’s Why

 

Giraffees Are Amazing – Here’s Why

This is a source of parody, satire, and humor and is for entertainment purposes only, published for the week of April Fools. Said posts or stories may or may not use real names, always in semi-real and/or mostly, or substantially, fictitious ways. As the purpose of said stories is to entertain and amuse and not to disparage any persons, or institutions, in any way and no malice … Continue reading Giraffees Are Amazing – Here’s Why