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New England blasts past a burnt-out Falcon’s force

By Christopher Cohen, Sports Editor & Justin McKinney, Staff Writer Following a rolling series of record showing performances, Tom Brady led the comeback of a lifetime to claim his fifth title in Super Bowl LI. Despite trailing the Atlanta Falcons 21-3 going into the locker room at halftime, and ultimately 28-3 following a quick Falcons drive beginning the second half, New England managed to score … Continue reading New England blasts past a burnt-out Falcon’s force

 
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Arts & Entertainment

Manchester by the Sea: First must-see film of the year

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer Kenneth Lonergan directed what will perhaps be 2017’s best drama with Manchester by the Sea. Produced by Matt Damon and starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, and rising star Lucas Hedges, the film delivers raw emotion that I doubt Hollywood has seen in ages. Affleck portrays a depressed handy-man living in Charlestown. His life changes overnight after his brother passes away … Continue reading Manchester by the Sea: First must-see film of the year

 
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Did Deflategate propel Patriots to the Super Bowl

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer At this very time two years ago the New England were not only preparing for their eighth trip to the Super Bowl, they were also having to deal with what has now become known as the most mishandled sports scandal in history, Deflategate. Deflategate essentially turned into Patriots quarterback Tom Brady versus NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell. Goodell clung to the … Continue reading Did Deflategate propel Patriots to the Super Bowl

 
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Arts & Entertainment

Arts Night a hit for Foreign Language Department

by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer On Tuesday November 28 the Foreign Language Department held their annual Arts Night. Students presented poems, danced, and performed music from a foreign country/language in front of a live audience. I myself have heard of Arts Night, but had never attended prior to this year. Students have described it as a large mix of arts from different cultures around the … Continue reading Arts Night a hit for Foreign Language Department

 
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Sports

Brady becomes winningest of all-time with win number 201

by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer While the Patriots had a great time this past Sunday against the L.A. Rams, blowing them out 26-10, and while it’s true the Patriots defense played some of their best football in weeks, it was all made more or less irrelevant by the fact that Tom Brady has sealed his fate as the greatest quarterback in NFL history. While Brady … Continue reading Brady becomes winningest of all-time with win number 201

 
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UMass Dartmouth RFC loses Minuteman Cup to Springfield

by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer On November 19th the UMass Dartmouth men’s rugby team played for the Minuteman Cup at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton, Massachusetts. As they squared off against Springfield College. The men started first and received the kick, forward Justin McKinney fielded the kick cleanly and gained to about midfield until he was met with a swarm of Springfield defenders. The … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth RFC loses Minuteman Cup to Springfield

 
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News

Students remember those lost on 9/11

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer While 9/11 is arguably our nation’s greatest tragedy, most college students today probably have trouble conjuring up memories of that unforgettable day. Being that the largest chunk of students here at UMass Dartmouth were born between the years of 1994 and 1998, the median age of a student is about five to six years old. That being said, some students … Continue reading Students remember those lost on 9/11

 
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Sports

Patriots lose heartbreaker at home

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer As the Patriots suffered their second loss of the year to always dangerous Seattle Seahawks 31-24, the game was especially heart-breaking as the Patriots squandered a last minute 4th quarter goal line stand that could have won the game for the Patriots. While every football talk show will inevitably talk about Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s goal line fumble or his … Continue reading Patriots lose heartbreaker at home

 
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Opinions & Editorials

Early Christmas spirit isn’t so bad

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer Last year, I wrote a piece on how I hated everything about the sudden emergence of Christmas advertisements and decorations right after Halloween. I was so agitated by the fact that it was rushing the year for me. It was like time was hitting fast-forward and all of a sudden it was already December and another year had passed. However, … Continue reading Early Christmas spirit isn’t so bad

 
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Rugby claims Colonial Coast Rugby Conference Championship

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer This Saturday for the first time in eleven years, the UMass Dartmouth Men’s Rugby team earned the title of champions by defeating Wentworth rugby in a hard fought 20-17 win at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton for the Colonial Coast Rugby Conference Championship. This was the second time in less than a month the Corsairs have played Wentworth and … Continue reading Rugby claims Colonial Coast Rugby Conference Championship

 
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