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Opinions & Editorials

Another week, another string of assaults

By Michaela Gates, Staff Writer In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, it seems he is not the only high-ranking member of Hollywood that has been assaulting women in a regular fashion. Director James Toback has had a wave of assault allegations made against him. Even Oscar winner Julianne Moore has come forward claiming that Toback had acted unprofessional and sexually aggressive towards her … Continue reading Another week, another string of assaults

 
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Give thanks and have fun this season

By Michaella Lesieur, Staff Writer November is now upon us which mean we have officially entered the season of thanks, that being Thanksgiving, one of my favorite holidays to spend with my family. A day to come together with your family and friends and celebrate all that you are thankful for. With Thanksgiving comes “meals,” of fun that all ages can take part in to … Continue reading Give thanks and have fun this season

 
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Rocky Horror rocks the traditions with this year’s Halloween show

By Alex Kerravala, Staff Writer As is custom for Halloween weekend at UMass Dartmouth’s campus, our very own 20 Cent Fiction Theatre Company puts on Rocky Horror Picture Show, with its own shadow cast! And, as always, the cast and crew absolutely killed it! With audience reviews such as “Outrageous” and “Wild” Rocky Horror Picture Show was as zany and provocative as it is designed … Continue reading Rocky Horror rocks the traditions with this year’s Halloween show

 
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A night on the moon at the UMass Dartmouth observatory

By Brian Harris, Staff Writer Last Saturday I went to the moon.  Well, not actually.  But I came about as close as I’ll probably ever get. October 28th was the open house for the UMass Dartmouth observatory. You may know the observatory as that odd dome shaped building to the right of the front campus entrance.  Many I talked to before the event had either … Continue reading A night on the moon at the UMass Dartmouth observatory

 
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Get sent back in time with the UMass Dartmouth History Club

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer Not every club on campus comes with a big budget, or membership guidelines. Some clubs stay close knit and personal, valuing community over all else. The History Club at UMass Dartmouth is an example of a group of students who are dedicated to their passion, but aren’t afraid to enjoy themselves. On Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., the gang of … Continue reading Get sent back in time with the UMass Dartmouth History Club

 
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Experience the mysterious haunted marshes of Bridgewater

By Owen Lee, Staff Writer The Bridgewater Triangle is among the most unsettling places in New England, including the abandoned Danvers State Hospital, the Blood Cemetary in Hollis New Hampshire, all of Salem Massachusetts, Stephen King’s house, and more. New England has a minor occultic reputation due to its association with witchcraft and its general autumnal atmosphere, but the Bridgewater Triangle has the most paranormal … Continue reading Experience the mysterious haunted marshes of Bridgewater

 
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Regular season ends for women’s soccer

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer The UMass Dartmouth women’s soccer team has had a very rough season, coming up short in most matches working with an emaciated offense. Coming into their match at Southern Maine on Saturday, October 21, they were 4-12 on the season, and not only were they on a four game losing streak, they were on a four game scoreless streak. The … Continue reading Regular season ends for women’s soccer

 
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Women’s tennis shines bright in Fall 2017

By Justin McKinney, Sports Editor Despite a tough loss in the LEC tournament semi-finals match to Bridgewater State, the UMass Dartmouth women’s tennis team had a fantastic season finishing with an overall record of 10-5 and an LEC record of 6-2. It is worth noting that the women’s tennis team had the best overall winning percentage out of any UMass Dartmouth fall sport as they … Continue reading Women’s tennis shines bright in Fall 2017

 
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