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Massachusetts to legalize cannabis, but colleges do not care

by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer As we approach the election, we in Massachusetts are lucky enough to be voting on whether or not we would like to join Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and Alaska as the fourth state  to legalize the recreational use of marijuana (Washington, DC also allows recreational use). It seems as if it is almost certainly going to happen, as many polls and … Continue reading Massachusetts to legalize cannabis, but colleges do not care

 
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20 Cent Fiction rocks Rocky Horror

Pictured from left to right: Johnny Perreira, Sawyer Pollitt, Jake Hunsinger, Winter Alexandria, & Gabriella Barthe by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer For the twenty-third time, UMass Dartmouth’s 20 Cent Fiction theatre group came together to give us their yearly rendition of the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. From the very first moment to the very last, I was caught in a wild and … Continue reading 20 Cent Fiction rocks Rocky Horror

 
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Golf finishes 17th in New England

by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer After a successful fall season, UMass Dartmouth golf finished 17th overall in the New England Golf Intercollegiate Championship Division III Tournament. The tournament was held at the 36 hole Captains Course in Brewster, Massachusetts which has a par of 72. The Captains Course is considered the premier golf course of Southeastern Massachusetts and the best on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod. The … Continue reading Golf finishes 17th in New England

 
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The Bridgewater Triangle Part 2

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer Last week I weaved an article that attempted to shed light on the strange things that have been happening in a 200 mile piece of land in southeastern Massachusetts, known as the Bridgewater Triangle. I wrote of ghostly hitchhikers, ancient Native American curses as well as legends, satanic rituals, and even real-life murder. Last week’s article barely touched the surface … Continue reading The Bridgewater Triangle Part 2

 
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Bridgewater Triangle: Southeastern MA’s Living Ghost Town

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer When most people think of paranormal hot spots in Massachusetts, they quickly think of the age-old favorite, Salem. Between the witch trials and the curses cast upon the town due to the atrocities committed during the trials, many consider it the paranormal capital of New England. However, one spot right here on the South Coast of Massachusetts seems to be … Continue reading Bridgewater Triangle: Southeastern MA’s Living Ghost Town

 
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Rugby rolls past Wildcats for 3-1 surge

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer It was a huge week for UMass Dartmouth men’s rugby as on Sunday they continued to dominate the 2A division of the Colonial Coast Rugby Conference beating the Johnson and Wales University Wildcats 22-0. The Corsairs received the opening kickoff from the Wildcats and the kick was muffed by the Corsair recipient. However, back Bryce Muldoon was able to jar … Continue reading Rugby rolls past Wildcats for 3-1 surge

 
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Big things coming from AHS season six

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer As American Horror Story began the sixth season two weeks ago, it was hard for longtime fans like myself to be excited about the upcoming season, as the past three seasons have been sub-par in comparison to the first two seasons. The series is an anthology style show in that every season takes up an entirely new storyline with an … Continue reading Big things coming from AHS season six

 
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Using advisors to pick classes

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer It’s no secret that advising can be one of the most stressful times of the year for everyone. Not only are most people juggling prepping for finals, but they are also tasked with picking classes for the upcoming year, which at UMass Dartmouth can be extremely difficult. While I have never really had a great experience with advising here at … Continue reading Using advisors to pick classes

 
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Corsairs roll past Bucs 29-7

by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer The UMass Dartmouth men’s rugby football club took the field against the Mass Maritime Buccaneers at Mass Maritime. For the Corsairs it was a tale of two halves as they played an almost flawless second half following a dismal first half. The Corsairs received the opening kickoff and promptly marched into Bucs territory, however the Corsairs were plagued by drops … Continue reading Corsairs roll past Bucs 29-7

 
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