by Sade Smith, News Editor For months, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has battled against the $3.8 billion project expected to move 470,000 barrels of crude oil a day across the Mid- west. Their efforts have gained much support from citizens and veterans who recently set up camp with the “water protectors”. This Sunday, the US Army Corps of Engineers said it would plan to … Continue reading Water protectors celebrate denial of easement for DAPL

by Sade Smith, News Editor According to U.S. News, an estimated 50 percent of young Americans who get tested (ages 18-24) are infected with HIV and didn’t know. So what’s the problem? Thanks to modern science, HIV has been reduced to something of a chronic disease instead of the historic fatal one. But the long history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic began with the stigma that … Continue reading Let’s talk about STDs

By Sade Smith, News Editor On Friday October 21, “S.P.E.A.K.,” or Stimulating Practical Engaging Audiences Knowledgeably held their first event in the Woodland Commons, engaging students in an interactive and eye opening experience. This experience is surrounded by the idea that a platform needed to be made for continuous conversations about social justice issues on campus. Co-founder and junior Civil Engineering major Rachelle Edouarzin said, … Continue reading S.P.E.A.K. makes social justice conversations priority

By Sade Smith, News Editor In a trip sponsored by various offices and student organizations on campus, 40 UMass Dartmouth students and four faculty members traveled to Washington, D.C. on Friday October 7 for a social justice trip, featuring museums and historic sites. Students interested in attending the trip required $50, a Faculty signed recommendation form, and a risk and release form. Black History Four … Continue reading Students embark on Social Justice Trip to Washington

by Sade Smith, News Editor Since 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the National Anthem, other NFL teams have taken part in the symbolic protest against police brutality and social injustices against Black Americans. At this past Saturday’s UMass Dartmouth Football Homecoming game, players on the team kneeled or raised their helmets in coalition with Kaepernick. Senior Operations Management major and runningback Michael Slaughter was a … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth players kneel against racial injustices

by Sade Smith, News Editor “Orgullo Latino”, or Latin Pride, is the first show hosted by The United Latino Society (ULS) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Crowds of proud students filled the auditorium this Saturday October 1, and it was just the halfway point for festivity as the month runs from September 15-October 15. Lisbeth Valdez, a Junior Political Science major and ULS President, … Continue reading United Latino Society hosts first ‘Orgullo Latino’ showcase

by Sade Smith, News Editor Over the summer in Springfield, Massachusetts, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein spoke at a Black Lives Matter rally. As a speaker for many current movements regarding racial equality, education reform and environmental policies, she has become a standing platform for young voters everywhere. Since her announcement to run for president in 2015, Stein has chosen human rights activist Ajamu … Continue reading Jill Stein on the rise