By Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer Wow. Trump woke up in the morning Saturday with the intent to get to work, huh? Or Monday, if you believe the reports that weekends are no workdays for him. It makes you wonder how all these executive orders are being thought up. But I too like to take my weekends off. The only small difference is, I’m not needed … Continue reading The year 2017… in which Trump wrecks everything
By Alex Solari, Staff Writer Sheriff Thomas Hodgson had his inaugural ceremony on Jan. 4 and ensured there were big plans for his twentieth year as the Sheriff of Bristol County. Hodgson stated at the ceremony that he was willing to send inmates from Bristol County to help build “the wall” at the border of Mexico, which President Trump has insisted on building. “I can … Continue reading Trump’s control on our local leaders
By Brian Sousa, Opinions and Editorials Editor Betsy DeVos, a name some of you may have heard of in the past few weeks, has been selected by President Trump to become Secretary of Education. And let me tell you as bluntly as possible – she may be the worst cabinet pick Trump has selected. Let’s start with the basics. DeVos is as far away from … Continue reading Betsy DeVos will be a disaster for education
By Kristen Botas, Contributing Writer As college students, we are always looking for the best new fun thing to do with our peers. Some of us have pajama movie nights with our friends, others may get all dressed up to go out for a night out on the town and others will attend school entertaining events. There is always an activity to do on our … Continue reading Herstory, History, Ourstory! at upcoming February AHA! Night
By Jesse Goodwin, Staff Writer About three years ago, Chris Evans – the actor who plays Captain America – announced plans to take a break from acting after his Marvel contract expires. At the time, when 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron and last year’s Captain America: Civil War were still upcoming, he told Variety that he wants to work behind the camera, not in front … Continue reading Chris Evans to hang up Captain America’s shield
By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer Kenneth Lonergan directed what will perhaps be 2017’s best drama with Manchester by the Sea. Produced by Matt Damon and starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, and rising star Lucas Hedges, the film delivers raw emotion that I doubt Hollywood has seen in ages. Affleck portrays a depressed handy-man living in Charlestown. His life changes overnight after his brother passes away … Continue reading Manchester by the Sea: First must-see film of the year
By Michaella Lesieur, Staff Writer Ring in the start of the new spring semester with WUMD radio (89.3 FM, the campus radio station), as Show Tunes in the Afternoon celebrates their 12 year anniversary of moving and grooving, with DJ Larry Houbre. Houbre, who also goes by the name DJ “Lectric Lar,” first started his journey in the theatre world in 1974, and later decided … Continue reading WUMD celebrates 12 years of Show Tunes in the Afternoon
By Sebastian Moronta Blanco, Staff Writer The UMass Dartmouth community was treated to lively performances just last week as two comedians and one comedienne took to the main auditorium for a special show hosted in “Arnie’s Comedy Corner.” The three performers came from far across the country and performed half hour to forty-five minute sets one after another. Crowds of students and some administrators packed … Continue reading ‘It’s all spaghetti!’ at Arnie’s Comedy Corner
By Zack Downing, Staff Writer The circus is an American pastime that dates back to the first centennial, before the advent of telephones, cars, and lightbulbs. The king of the circus has always been Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, following their merger in the early 1900s. When Americans think of the circus, Ringling Bros. is the brand that comes to mind. However, at the … Continue reading The big top drops: Ringling Bros Circus shutting down
By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer At this very time two years ago the New England were not only preparing for their eighth trip to the Super Bowl, they were also having to deal with what has now become known as the most mishandled sports scandal in history, Deflategate. Deflategate essentially turned into Patriots quarterback Tom Brady versus NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell. Goodell clung to the … Continue reading Did Deflategate propel Patriots to the Super Bowl
