Tag: Volume 34.4

Arts & Entertainment

UMass Dartmouth Professor Stacy Latt Savage’s latest sculpture unveiled to the public

By Chelsea Cabral, Staff Writer Despite the rainy weather on September 30, numerous spectators gathered to witness the unveiling of Professor Stacy Latt Savage’s newest piece, known as the 350/50 Sculpture. Designed by Savage herself, the sculpture is a symbol of the connections between UMass Dartmouth and the Town of Dartmouth itself. The sculpture was built to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Dartmouth as well … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Professor Stacy Latt Savage’s latest sculpture unveiled to the public

 
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Sports

Men’s soccer outdoes Daniel Webster and ties it up against Rhode Island College

by Nicole Belair, Staff Writer The UMass Dartmouth men’s soccer team had their second-straight win last Wednesday, when they out Daniel Webster 3-0. The Corsairs bettered the Eagles by just one shot, 13-12, but put four more on goal.  The first goal was tapped in just seven minutes into the first period by Senior Matt Vidal, assisted by John Correia.    Score-wise, the rest of … Continue reading Men’s soccer outdoes Daniel Webster and ties it up against Rhode Island College

 
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Corsairs football wins with running game

by Zack Downing, Staff Writer The average football fan would tell you that the quarterback is the most essential piece to a football team. He brings the team a lot of its yards, and he’s integral to most plays the offense runs. However, on Saturday the Corsairs didn’t use their quarterback as much as usual. Instead they plowed through the Framingham State defense with a … Continue reading Corsairs football wins with running game

 
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Arts & Entertainment

New Bedford’s AHA! Night

by Lauren Medeiros, A&E Editor AHA! Night, which stands for arts, history, and architecture, will be held once again next week in Downtown New Bedford. On the second Thursday of every month, Downtown New Bedford is closed off to traffic for the evening in order to decorate the streets and host a cultural fest for the town. Each month’s event features a different theme and … Continue reading New Bedford’s AHA! Night

 
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Opinions & Editorials

Why you should vote no on question 4

by Alex Solari, Staff Writer Arguably the most controversial question on the ballot this year is Question 4, which asks: “Should marijuana be legal for recreational use in Massachusetts?”  Here are the reasons why you should vote no on this question in November. I will preface this article by saying that I do not necessarily agree with the points I’m making, and I am merely … Continue reading Why you should vote no on question 4

 
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Opinions & Editorials

The price of cannabis prohibition

by Jacob Condo, Staff Writer I could go on forever about the benefits of marijuana and its legalization both medically and economically. What we as a nation must awaken ourselves to is the fact that this prohibition we find ourselves in is nothing less than an affront to our civil rights. Freedom to choose for oneself is paramount among our rights as human beings. No … Continue reading The price of cannabis prohibition

 
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News

Frederick Douglas Unity House hosts Alumni history dinner

by Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer This past Thursday, September 29, the Frederick Douglass Unity House held an alumni dinner welcoming back previous faculty, administrators, and students who had been a part of or contributed to the Unity House. Pictures of notable figures such as Barack Obama, Malcolm X, and several other important African-American historical figures were showcased there. The room was filled with tables dressed … Continue reading Frederick Douglas Unity House hosts Alumni history dinner

 
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UMass Dartmouth players kneel against racial injustices

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

 
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2016 Presidential Debate viewing for campus community

by Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer On Monday September 26th, the campus was invited to a viewing for the Presidential Debate of 2016. The first of the election season, large crowds of students attended, filling the seats and leaving many standing. The debate was between the two presidential candidates for the year of 2016, Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, with NBC anchor … Continue reading 2016 Presidential Debate viewing for campus community

 
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New changes coming to UMass Dartmouth’s commencement ceremonies

by Chelsea Cabral, Staff Writer This year’s 117th Commencement is making a move from UMass Dartmouth’s traditional Amphitheater to a much larger venue off campus: Mansfield’s Xfinity Center. The change was first announced to graduating students, faculty, staff, and administrators through email in early September. Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, David Milstone, who takes part in coordinating the graduation ceremony, was first in talks … Continue reading New changes coming to UMass Dartmouth’s commencement ceremonies

 
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