Volunteer Writer Akshit Bagga stresses the importance of internet safety and shared responsibility against cyberattacks. He provides tips to mitigate risks including verifying senders and site security, avoiding unsecured networks, checking for spelling errors, and keeping browsers up-to-date. Continue reading How to Not Fall for Phishing Attacks
Volunteer Writer Allison Gleavy advocates for an expanded emotional support dog program at UMass Dartmouth, citing the success of Gracie, a therapy dog who offers stress relief to STEM students. She suggests faculty members could train their pets to provide academic and emotional support across the campus, despite the additional care and oversight required. Continue reading We Have a Lab Lab, So Why Not a LARTS Lab?
A novel bacterial pathogen is causing a severe, antibiotic-resistant respiratory illness in hundreds of dogs across the U.S. Originating from a dog’s microbiome, symptoms include sneezing, coughing and eye discharge, potentially leading to acute pneumonia. With much still unknown about the bacteria, experts advise keeping dogs away from others and seeking immediate vet attention if symptoms appear. Continue reading New Respiratory Sickness Strikes Hundreds of Dogs Across America
The FDA has proposed a ban on brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a preservative used in citrus soda, due to its harmful health effects. Studies show BVO can cause heart damage, liver dysfunctions, fertility issues and is associated with cancer development. Some large beverage companies have already begun removing BVO from their products. The harmful ingredient is still present in several sodas in the market. Continue reading BVO is BVOver: Possible Citrus Soda Ingredient Ban by the FDA
Heart disease is a prevalent cause of death in America, often resulting in the need for heart transplants. Due to the limited supply of human hearts, animal-to-human transplants are being investigated. Unfortunately, the second-ever experimental patient, Lawrence Faucette, died due to complications following experimental transplant. Despite these setbacks, researchers believe animal-to-human heart transplants offer hope for those awaiting heart transplants. Continue reading Patient Dies after Second-Ever Experimental Pig Heart Transplant
(Image via nbcnews.com) Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu You may have heard of BlueSky, a new contender in the social media scene. But what is BlueSky? How does it work, and what other apps compare? And most importantly, should you get it? BlueSky was created by Jack Dorsey, who used to be the CEO of Twitter (X), and Jay Graber, who has experience … Continue reading BlueSky Soars In To Replace Twitter
(Image created by Graphic Design Manager Anamika Menon) Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu You may have heard people around campus talking about Fizz, a new social media app. But what is Fizz? And should you get it? Fizz is a combination of the popular social media apps Twitter (X) and YikYak. Most Fizz posts are anonymous and can be upvoted, downvoted, shared, … Continue reading “What’s Fizzing?” The Latest College-Based Social Media App to Reach UMassD
Volunteer Writer: Emma Bowser Email: ebowser@umassd.edu On Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth hosted the first star party since repairs on the Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory were finished. This observatory is the largest one in the South Coast area. In 1978, Alan Hirshfeld started working at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth as a professor of physics and astronomy. At the time, there was no … Continue reading University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Hosts First Star Party After Observatory Repairs
Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu The formerly endangered shark species, Ikeamus blahajii, has finally been officially taken off the endangered species list thanks to the tireless efforts of internet activists. Commonly known as the Blahaj shark (or simply as Blahaj), this shark is important worldwide due to its important role in marine ecosystems and as a vital aspect of modern culture. Blahaj has a … Continue reading Shark Species Saved From Endangerment by Redditors
(Image via blogs.nasa.gov) Staff Writer: Sakara De Gil-Balija Email: sdegilbalija@umassd.edu On February 26th, 2023, the launch of the SpaceX Crew-6 ship departing for the International Space Station was delayed after encountering technical issues. SpaceX, the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. Since its first launch, the company has launched over two hundred missions and over one hundred and forty re-flights. … Continue reading Sixth NASA-SpaceX Collaborative Launch Met with Delays After Discovering Technical Issues
