Women’s soccer’s scramble

By Michaella Lesieur, Staff Writer Last week was a scramble for UMass Dartmouth’s women’s soccer as the girls took field on Tuesday, September 27 and Thursday, September 30. On Tuesday, the girls played at home as Springfield College took home the 2-1 win; however, still making the game memorable at Cressy Field. The girls still put a spin on the game when midfielder Nicole Starkey-Cox … Continue reading Women’s soccer’s scramble

 

Now that that’s over Patriots nation

By Christopher Cohen, Sports Editor Now that the first month of the NFL regular season is over, the New England Patriots are ready to welcome back four time MVP and Super Bowl Champion quarterback, Tom Brady. After starting the 2016 campaign 3-1 without their franchise cornerstone, as well as several other critical contributors on both sides of the ball this season, the Patriots bewildered most … Continue reading Now that that’s over Patriots nation

 

The best and worst of living on campus

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer One of the best parts about the college experience is the new ability to live by yourself for the first time. You no longer have parents to give you a curfew, you don’t have little siblings stealing your things and embarrassing you. But whether or not you enjoy your living experience depends on a few things. Your roommates, your social … Continue reading The best and worst of living on campus

 

Using advisors to pick classes

By Justin McKinney, Staff Writer It’s no secret that advising can be one of the most stressful times of the year for everyone. Not only are most people juggling prepping for finals, but they are also tasked with picking classes for the upcoming year, which at UMass Dartmouth can be extremely difficult. While I have never really had a great experience with advising here at … Continue reading Using advisors to pick classes

 

Violence in america and the police

By Sebastian Moronta Blanco, Staff Writer Police violence in America is one of the most prominent social discussions throughout the nation, dominating the media over the past few years. Consistently, stories of police violence in America reach the public and have been met with increasing outrage: protests, riots, and in some cases, violent retaliation. The national conversation about police violence and excessive force has been … Continue reading Violence in america and the police

 

Who won the first presidential debate of 2016?

By Nicole Belair, Staff Writer Last Monday was Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s first showdown of the 2016 election season. The debate was hosted at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, and the moderator was Lester Holt from NBC Nightly News. The debate was focused around national security, the economy, and job creation. It essentially boiled down to ninety minutes of a felon and a … Continue reading Who won the first presidential debate of 2016?

 

Annual AIDS benefit show entertains and informs

By Sade Smith, News Editor In direct coalition with the AIDS Action Committee in Boston, Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity Incorporated is once again creating a show that both raises awareness and entertains crowds. In the Main Auditorium on Saturday, October 8, singers, dancers, and spoken word poets will grace the stage with eye opening performances. Before any promotion and invites for the show went out, … Continue reading Annual AIDS benefit show entertains and informs

 

Bill Plympton: King of indie animation visits UMass Dartmouth

By Sebastian Moronta Blanco, Staff Writer On Thursday, September 29, CVPA’s gallery hosted one of animation’s longest running greats: Bill Plympton. His hand-drawn work lined the walls of the inner gallery, and in the back there were clips from his 2013 feature film, Cheatin’. In the evening, he gave a presentation on his history in animation and the steps he took to become a successful … Continue reading Bill Plympton: King of indie animation visits UMass Dartmouth

 

Bethesda vs Sony: Mods and “Skyrim Special Edition”

by Jacob Condo, Staff Writer Over the summer, a heartbreaking development spelt doom for the modding dreams of PlayStation 4 owners. After weeks of delays, PlayStation users were denied access to mods after Bethesda and Sony failed to negotiate a way that the mods Bethesda insisted on implementing could be allowed. At that time we were led to believe there were delays on a technical … Continue reading Bethesda vs Sony: Mods and “Skyrim Special Edition”