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Cross Country Runners close out their Season

By Staff Writer James Mellen. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Men’s and Women’s cross country teams closed out their season by competing in the 2018 NCAA Division III New England Regional Championships held at Bowdoin’s Pickards Field Course in Brunswick, Maine on Saturday, November 10th. The weather was fairly warm for a New England November, with highs of 36. Anywhere else in the country, this … Continue reading Cross Country Runners close out their Season

 
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Arts & Entertainment

Vince Staples and Sun Kill Moon new music drop review

By Staff Writer James Mellen III. Vince Staples has been alternating between dropping EP and albums since his debut EP Hell Can Wait in 2014. This project isn’t officially and Ep , since Vince Staples is Vince Staples. Instead Vince called it a “special project dedicated to my biggest fan and supporter since day one”, in reference to himself obviously. This project exists to build … Continue reading Vince Staples and Sun Kill Moon new music drop review

 
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The easy fix to the double standard of drug addictions

By Staff Writer James Mellen III. Today is just another day where America’s opioid epidemic claims another life. While many Americans witness the devastation of the epidemic in their communities, we also see the effects on Television and in the news. Mac Miller and Demi Lovato are just two of the most recent overdoses that made more than just the local paper. After both of … Continue reading The easy fix to the double standard of drug addictions

 
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News, Politics

Midterm Election Results

By Staff Writer James Mellen III. The midterm election on Tuesday went as predicted by nationwide statisticians. Republicans retained control of the senate with a 51 person majority. The Democrats gained control of the house with a 222 person majority. Democrats failed to gain governorship in key states like Georgia and Florida In preparation for the 2020 election. Elizabeth Warren maintained her senate seat; a … Continue reading Midterm Election Results

 
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When evil enters our World, and how UMassD responds

By Staff Writer James Mellen III During morning Shabbat prayer hours on October 27 2018, Robert Gregory Bowers assaulted The Tree Of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in a mass shooting. The attack took the lives of eleven people and injured seven more. This was the most lethal attack on the Jewish community in American history. As the gunman entered the Synagogue, he was greeted by the door attendant. After being welcomed … Continue reading When evil enters our World, and how UMassD responds

 
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Opinions & Editorials

Who are these guest lecturers? What do they know?

By Staff Writer James Mellen III. There has been an increasing trend of highly visible speakers like David Hogg coming to campus, and as the campus grows, it shows no sign of stopping. In October Elizabeth Warren went to Umass Amherst; while she spends most of the year in Washington D.C, when she is in Massachusetts she has a history of doing visibility events like … Continue reading Who are these guest lecturers? What do they know?

 
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UMass Dartmouth celebrates 25 years of Rocky Horror

By Staff Writer James Mellen III. I went to The Rocky Horror Picture Show but a boy, and I left a married woman, with my cherry freshly popped and lipstick smeared across my face. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the love child of theatre and cinema, the basic concept is a playing of the movie with a shadow cast lip-syncing and acting out the … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth celebrates 25 years of Rocky Horror

 
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Mock interviews with professionals at the Charlton College of Business

By Staff Writer James Mellen III On Wednesday October 17th and 18th THe Charlton College of Business Marketing and Management department hosted a mock interview seminar in the Library grand reading room. The event was organised by professors Jacqueline Einstein and Paul Bacdayan. Between Wednesday and Thursday the over 200 students attended with their classes to develop important career skills. The event consisted of a … Continue reading Mock interviews with professionals at the Charlton College of Business

 
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More than you could possibly want know about Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s breakup

By Staff Writer James Mellen III. Superstar Ariana Grande and comedian Pete Davidson called off their Engagement last Saturday, and while “Gravidson” came to an untimely halt, the relationship will live forever in our hearts. The relationship made constant headlines over its few month span, complete with controversy, a drug overdose, the death of a 9/11 firefighter, the best pop album of the summer, no … Continue reading More than you could possibly want know about Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s breakup

 
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October third protests lead to 300 arrested

By Staff Writer James Mellen III. On October 3rd women gathered in Washington D.C to protest the nomination of judge Brett Kavanaugh, comedian Amy Schumer and actress Emily Ratajkowski attend this event and were two of 302 women to get arrested for protesting. Schumer spoke at the event saying that “A vote for Kavanaugh is a vote saying that women don’t matter” later saying “No … Continue reading October third protests lead to 300 arrested

 
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