by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer This is what Bill Belichick does. In 2008, Belichick led a Brady-less Patriots team with a very underwhelming defense to an 11-5 season. Eight years later, we saw Belichick without Brady again, however this Sunday we saw a mean defense that was constantly pressuring Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer. To add to that we saw a quarterback that seemed so … Continue reading Pats make big statement in first win
by Sebastian Moronta Blanco, Staff Writer UMass Dartmouth lost this past Wednesday against the Eastern Connecticut Warriors at the Mansfield Complex. Eastern Connecticut scored two goals, leaving the Corsairs shut out in the Little East Conference opener for both teams. UMass Dartmouth started the game strong with two penalty corners in the first ten minutes of play from Haley Donahay, a defender from Cranston, RI, … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth field hockey bounces back after rough season start
by Zack Downing, Staff Writer The most essential strategy to having a great season in any sport is simple: defeat the teams that get in your way of victory. The Corsairs men’s soccer team has done well so far, with coach Henry Almeida taking his crew to a 3-1 start. The Corsairs began the 2016 season with a couple of away matches at Framingham State … Continue reading Corsairs soccer starting strong
by Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer On September 3, the Corsairs men’s and women’s Cross Country raced at Roger Williams University. The men’s team placed third and the women’s team placed seventh. Having improved their score from last year, the team came to set their goals higher and go further than they had, earning their top marks. Roger Williams University hosted an invitational tournament which included … Continue reading Men’s and women’s cross country at RWU
by Andrew Tyrrell, Managing Editor The year is 1984. Dallas, Texas is home to the Republican National Convention, where President Reagan is about to be nominated by the Republican Party for his second term in the Oval Office. Outside of City Hall, a group of people have gathered to protest President Reagan. Among them is Gregory Lee Johnson. As part of his protest, Mr. Johnson … Continue reading Professional sports and freedom of speech
by Michaella Lesieur, Staff Writer What a way to welcome in the new year with the Corsair’s kickoff at Mount Ida’s Alumni Field as the football team took home the win. The players were ready to be back on the field again as the team worked together to succeed each quarter. The Corsair offense was on fire from the start as Senior quarterback Cory Burnham … Continue reading Corsair football kicks off the fresh season
by Jacob Condo, Staff Writer Heads up creampuffs! September 15 is the day the third (and last) season of the web series Carmilla is set to drop. As long as I’ve been waiting for this next chapter, I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s making sure to stock up on tissues. Now for those uninitiated among us, perhaps this is the first time you’ve … Continue reading Carmilla season 3: Time to leave your bunker
by Lauren Medeiros, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Rocky Horror Picture Show plays host to a menagerie of over-the-top characters and raunchy imagery, adored by a group of loyal fans since its inception in 1973. The story of Rocky Horror centers around a newly engaged couple, Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, who get stuck in the rain and arrive at the mansion of the flamboyant … Continue reading The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A UMass Dartmouth tradition
by Nicole Belair, Staff Writer When Pokémon GO first launched in July 2016, people went crazy over the app. Some of the most enthusiastic users of the game were college students, who took to the streets, parks, and neighborhoods en masse to “catch ’em all”. The new app utilizes augmented reality, a form of digital superimposition that uses camera input from a phone to create … Continue reading Pokémon Go: UMass Dartmouth edition
by Carina Hennessy, Contributing Writer Wow, what a crazy first week, right? College is a busy, fun, and stressful time, and the start of the school year is no exception. Freshman want to socialize and get involved, while upperclassman want to unwind before classes speed up. Everyone is looking forward to making memories by participating in activities you can only find on a college campus. … Continue reading SAILing into the school year
