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Budget Questions and More Answered at the Fall 2023 Leadership Forum

The SGA’s Fall 2023 Leadership Forum centered around discussions featuring budget cuts and procedural transparency. The forum also addressed issues of safety, infrastructure, and potential student activities fee hikes to increase organization funding. Future plans include increased website transparency and further discussions about event locations. Continue reading Budget Questions and More Answered at the Fall 2023 Leadership Forum

 
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The Photography Club Comes to UMass Dartmouth

A photography club is coming UMass Dartmouth! Despite challenges in attracting members and meeting the 10-member threshold for official recognition, initial meetings have drawn in students from across all majors and years. The club expects official recognition next semester as long as it can acquire a treasurer, an advisor, and a finalized constitution.
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Campus Life & Events, Sports

UMass Dartmouth Women’s Volley Ball Brings Home First LEC Championship

The UMass Dartmouth women’s volleyball team achieved its first Little Eastern Conference Championship in team history, after two victories against UMass Boston and Plymouth State. The win secured them a place in the NCAA DIII Tournament, marking their longest streak with 13 straight wins. Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Women’s Volley Ball Brings Home First LEC Championship

 
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UMassD’s 2020-2022 Campus Security Report Raises Safety Concerns

The UMassD 2020-2022 Annual Security Reports reveal a rise in crime, including rape, assault, and burglary. Concerns have been raised by students and faculty about campus security, highlighting campus-wide issues such as lack of surveillance and the open nature of buildings. Continue reading UMassD’s 2020-2022 Campus Security Report Raises Safety Concerns

 
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The SMC: A New Opportunity for Students Who Want Their Voices to Be Heard 

The Student Media Collaborative (SMC) at UMass Dartmouth is holding its first media boot camp on podcasting on November 15th. The initiative aims to boost student voices and offer practical skills for budding podcasters. Furthermore, the SMC plans to host more learning events, create more episodes and programs, and provide internships and communication opportunities for students across all fields.
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UMass Dartmouth Theatre Company Hosts 16th Annual Broadway Revue

UMass Dartmouth Theatre Company’s 16th Annual Broadway Revue, themed “good versus evil,” with performances from an array of popular Broadway musicals. Despite minor technical difficulties and an unexpected cancellation, it was a roaring success with a well-received collection of iconic songs brought to life by a talented cast of students. Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Theatre Company Hosts 16th Annual Broadway Revue

 
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Mental Health Day: Kittens, Meditation, Violence, and More!

UMass Dartmouth sponsored a campus-wide Mental Health Day on October 25th, 2023 to promote mental health awareness and relaxation. The day was filled with various interactive events, workshops and activities such as art practices, meditations, a petting zoo, goal-setting seminars, counseling sessions, and discussions geared towards mental health awareness. Initiated by Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Kimberly Scott, this event is set to become a semester-regular occurrence at the university. Continue reading Mental Health Day: Kittens, Meditation, Violence, and More!

 
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Words and Wardrobes Collide: WMC’s Halloween Costume Contest Returns

(Image Courtesy of Elisabeth Buck) Staff Writer: Jesse Magnifico Email: jmagnifico@umassd.edu The Writing and Multiliteracy Center (WMC) raises a spooky tradition from the dead after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  That’s right: the Halloween Costume Contest is back! The WMC has announced on Instagram and through word-of-mouth that the costume contest has finally returned. They want to offer some fun to alleviate … Continue reading Words and Wardrobes Collide: WMC’s Halloween Costume Contest Returns

 
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Campus Safety, Infrastructure, and More Discussed at the Fall 2023 Shake the Ship

(Image Designed By Editor-in-Chief Roxanne Hepburn with Photographs from Volunteer Writer Emma Bowser and Staff Photographer Lilly Lafleur) Volunteer Writer: Connor Sullivan Email: csullivan14@umassd.edu The Student Government Association hosted its annual “Shake the Ship” event in the Claire T. Carney Library’s Living Room this past Thursday, October 12th, providing a forum for students to speak directly with the administration. Sponsored by the SGA, it featured … Continue reading Campus Safety, Infrastructure, and More Discussed at the Fall 2023 Shake the Ship

 
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