by Alex Solari, Staff Writer On Tuesday, October 25, Megyn Kelly did an interview with Newt Gingrich on her show, The Kelly File, where he was supposed to speak about his 2016 presidential election predictions. During this interview, Newt Gingrich talks wonderfully about his hero, Donald Trump, and how ridiculously unfair the media has been to him. When Kelly attempts to explain why the sexual … Continue reading Megyn Kelly and the sexism in media
by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer As we approach the election, we in Massachusetts are lucky enough to be voting on whether or not we would like to join Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and Alaska as the fourth state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana (Washington, DC also allows recreational use). It seems as if it is almost certainly going to happen, as many polls and … Continue reading Massachusetts to legalize cannabis, but colleges do not care
Pictured from left to right: Johnny Perreira, Sawyer Pollitt, Jake Hunsinger, Winter Alexandria, & Gabriella Barthe by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer For the twenty-third time, UMass Dartmouth’s 20 Cent Fiction theatre group came together to give us their yearly rendition of the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. From the very first moment to the very last, I was caught in a wild and … Continue reading 20 Cent Fiction rocks Rocky Horror
by Jesse Goodwin, Staff Writer It’s an interesting time for fans of Studio Ghibli, the Japanese studio behind such animated classics as Grave of the Fireflies, My Neighbor Totoro, and Spirited Away. On September 17, the studio released its first film in over two years, The Red Turtle, which is a significant departure from its previous works. This seems apt three years after the final … Continue reading The beginning of a new era for Studio Ghibli
by Jonathan Moniz, Staff Writer Two students sprint out over the quad on a sunny day, panting and laughing with excitement. One of them sporting a green bandana, the other holding a nerf launcher: a typical day during one of the many games the Humans vs. Zombies club holds at UMass Dartmouth. Continuing for its fifth year now, the Humans vs. Zombies Club hosts what … Continue reading Club spotlight: Humans vs. Zombies
by Zack Downing, Staff Writer The last century has seen more advancements in human civilization than any period of time before it. We went from horses to cars, typewriters to laptops, and trains to airliners. Another new invention that has changed the world is the advent of movies and television, a new form of media that changed entertainment and the way people tell stories. While … Continue reading Calling all authors: NaNoWriMo is here
by Nicole Belair, Staff Writer On October 20, Fox aired a remake of the classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which has received negative ratings and reviews across the board. According to The New York Times, it was “stripped of subversive magic.” Originally released in 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a musical, comedy, and horror film (yes, all three) based on a … Continue reading New Rocky Horror deemed a disappointment
by Sebastian Moronta Blanco, Staff Writer Since the company’s inception, Nintendo has consistently set out to innovate and revitalize mobile and home gaming, giving players a unique experience that they often can’t find on a Microsoft or Sony machine. The Japanese company has reaffirmed that trend with the most recent announcement of their newest gaming experience: the Nintendo Switch. On October 20, Nintendo released an … Continue reading Nintendo switches up the home console market
by Justin McKinney, Staff Writer After a successful fall season, UMass Dartmouth golf finished 17th overall in the New England Golf Intercollegiate Championship Division III Tournament. The tournament was held at the 36 hole Captains Course in Brewster, Massachusetts which has a par of 72. The Captains Course is considered the premier golf course of Southeastern Massachusetts and the best on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod. The … Continue reading Golf finishes 17th in New England
by Michaella Lesieur, Staff Writer This weekend, UMass Dartmouth men’s football had a tough game, with a season-low rushing total. Saturday evening’s game ended with Western Connecticut’s win of 35-22. The Corsairs started off well in the first quarter with a one-point lead over Western Connecticut with an 8-7 score at the end of the first. In the first quarter, Kyle McKinnon of WCSU made … Continue reading Men and women splash into Babson
