Sorority stereotype sweeps Hollywood

By Michaela Gates, Staff Writer Being in a sorority has been one of, if not, the most rewarding things that I have done with my time so far at UMass Dartmouth. The memories, the friendships, the general life lessons I have learned from it are things that I would never trade in a million years. However, Hollywood evidently does not have the same outlook of … Continue reading Sorority stereotype sweeps Hollywood

 

RAW25 fails fans while honoring 25 years of the company

By Dylan Botelho, Staff Writer Professional wrestling may not be mainstream and superstars aren’t household names like your everyday celebrities. There was a time though, when it was. Most of you watched the WWE when you were younger if even at all and hopefully some, like me, followed Vince McMahon like he was Peter Pan and decided they never wanted to grow old. The WWE/WWF … Continue reading RAW25 fails fans while honoring 25 years of the company

 

Celebrate literature at the 12th annual author’s brunch, coming this April

By Brian Harris, Staff Writer We’re not even a week into the school year and the UMass Dartmouth team are already hard at work planning new events to entertain our student body. And one of those events, the Claire T. Carney 12th Annual Author’s Brunch, is nearly here! But what exactly is this brunch in the first place? Well, that was the first question I … Continue reading Celebrate literature at the 12th annual author’s brunch, coming this April

 

Mountains of Fun: Ski and snowboard club

By Andrea Bickford, Staff Writer A mountain, some snow, and a large group of friends is all you need to have an outdoor experience unlike any other. Here at UMass Dartmouth, the Ski and Snowboard Club knows that better than anyone. If you’re looking to get out into the open air and escape the mundane schedule of the school week, then you might consider joining … Continue reading Mountains of Fun: Ski and snowboard club

 

Calm and Commentary in Star Store

By Samantha Wahl, Contributing Writer On Thursday, January 25, I found myself on the road to convergence.Actually, if you want to be technical, I was on the bus to Converge. The Converge Art Exhibit, hosted in the Star Store’s Gallery 244, opened on the twenty-fifth. The exhibition features work from seven Rhode Island and Massachusetts-based alumni of the Signal Culture Residency. Based in Owego, New … Continue reading Calm and Commentary in Star Store

 

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle proves doubters wrong

By Dylan Botelho, Staff Writer When it’s trailer first debuted, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle looked like it would spit directly in the face of its 1995 predecessor, Jumanji led by the late-great Robin Williams. After forcing myself into watching it just for the sake of fairness however, I came out of the theatre completely surprised and genuinely happy. The sequel would put a new … Continue reading Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle proves doubters wrong

 

New Bedford Science Cafe needs your help!

By Alex Kerravala, Staff Writer Are you a fan of science or beer? Whether it’s either, neither, or something in between, feel free to join the New Bedford Science Cafe for one of their monthly meet and greet events.    Despite its name, the New Bedford Science Cafe is not a cafe at all, and is instead an informal gathering, whether at a pub, bar, … Continue reading New Bedford Science Cafe needs your help!

 

The Last Standing

By Andrea Bickford, Staff Writer There was once a Great Forest that was dense with trees and overgrowth. The trees lived undisturbed for hundreds of years. They grew happily, without any limits. Until one day, the loggers arrived in search of fine wood.    The Great Forest was previously untouched by humans. The loggers soon realized that the wood from the trees of the Great … Continue reading The Last Standing

 

Eagles vs Patriots: A Super Bowl preview

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer Another NFL season, another successful playoff run for the New England Patriots. Brady enters his 8th Super Bowl matchup with a team full of offensive weapons, a little different than other years, but nonetheless dominant. The NFC, the NFL’s picture of parity, brings a new contender into the ring as usual. The NFC has introduced 9 different teams to the … Continue reading Eagles vs Patriots: A Super Bowl preview

 

Corsairs move in to 3-way tie for second place after overtime victory

By Dylan Botelho, Staff Writer The Corsairs moved into a three-way tie for second place in the MASCAC after defeating the Worcester State Lancers 6-5 in overtime on Thursday night at the Hetland Ice Arena. The Lancers came into Thursday looking to break away from the pack and take sole possession of second place. They left Hetland however, battered, bruised, and with another team on … Continue reading Corsairs move in to 3-way tie for second place after overtime victory