With recent developments in the ‘Cornell 7’ case, a civil lawsuit alleging a multi-perpetrator sexual assault in October 2024. Two years later, Managing Editor Lilly Lafleur speaks to survivors and evaluates the process in place of reporting sexual violence on campus. Continue reading The Cornell 7 Wake-Up Call: Confronting Campus Sexual Assault at UMass Dartmouth
Staff Writer Kyle Dietzsch overviews who’s on your 2026 ballot and how candidate policies may impact higher education. With issues surrounding student loan debt and scholarship funding, the election results could impact UMassD students. Read the article on our website! Continue reading How Your Vote in the 2026 Elections Could Impact Higher Education in Massachusetts
Have you heard about The Trump Administration’s push to cut federal funding for certain degree programs? Staff Editor Aidan Danforth covers the changes to federal funding and outlines the degrees that are most impacted. Speaking to UMassD students who fall into these programs, this article explores the possible disadvantages of these new provisions. Read the article on our website! Continue reading The Effects of Trump’s Student Loan Restrictions on College Students
With the Trump Administration bringing changes to Title IX laws, what does this mean for UMass Dartmouth? Staff Writer Kyle Dietzsch covers what these changes entail, speaking to UMassD’s Chief Civil Rights Officer David Gomes about the process of reporting incidents. Read this article on our website! Continue reading What do the Department of Education’s latest Title IX changes mean for UMass Dartmouth?
Staff Writer Noel Eckert covers the recent charged filed against Braden Peters, better known by his online alias Clavicular. The alleged assault took place last year in Cape Cod. In this article, Eckert raises concerns about the separation of online personas from harmful influences. Read the article on our website! Continue reading Braden Peters: The Latest Online Clown Who’s Nothing to Laugh About
On Wednesday, September 23, the UMass Dartmouth community gathered on the quad in front of the Claire T. Carney Library to honor and remember the life of Marvins Antoine, a first-year student and running back for UMassD’s football team. Administrators, teammates, and a coordinator from UMassD’s Center of Religious and Spiritual life led and spoke at the ceremony. Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Community Honors Marvins Antoine
The Torch is saddened to hear of the passing of Marvins Antoine, 18, a first-year student at UMass Dartmouth. He was an involved member of the athletic community, a running back for UMassD’s football team. We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and teammates affected by this tragedy. Continue reading Forever In Our Memory: Marvins Antoine
The Charlton Women in Business Association (CWIB) at UMass Dartmouth empowers women in the business field through networking, resources, and skill development. CWIB promotes gender equality and invites male allies to support their mission. They emphasize collaboration, mentorship, and addressing wage disparities for a more equitable workplace. Continue reading Charlton Women in Business: Who They Are and What They Do
(Image via BBC) Volunteer Writer: Mariana Peñafiel Ide Email: mpenafiel@umassd.edu Sky Sports decided to take the initiative to create a “safe” and “inclusive” space for female sports fans. Their great idea? A TikTok account called “Halo Sky Sports” that was launched on Thursday, November 20th, with a now-deleted post that claimed, “We’re about ALL sports and championing female athletes. We’re here for the culture, community … Continue reading Pink, Glitter, and Matcha: Sky Sports Launches a Platform for Female Sports Fans and Sparks Immediate Backlash
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Kim Davis to overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage. Davis, who previously refused to issue marriage licenses, argued it conflicted with her beliefs. Concerns about LGBTQ+ rights remain, especially with the Court’s conservative majority. Continue reading Supreme Court Rejected Appeal to Overturn Decision that Legalized Same-sex Marriage
