Tag: Volume 36.18

Opinions & Editorials

Beto O’Rourke skateboards into the 2020 presidential race

By Staff Writer Seth Tamarkin. Months after losing a Senate race to wannabe cartoon villain Ted Cruz, former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke is picking up his skateboard and running for higher office yet again, this time vying for the Presidency. Okay, it should be noted that Beto O’Rourke has yet to film himself skateboarding since announcing his candidacy, as he did in 2018. However, Beto’s … Continue reading Beto O’Rourke skateboards into the 2020 presidential race

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Opinions & Editorials

America fails at having common sense thanks to the Momo challenge

By Staff Writer Eric Sousa. There are a few unstoppable forces in this world: hurricanes, climate change, and aggravated mothers on social media to name a few. Recently one of those three has been up in arms towards an internet sensation known as Momo. While Momo itself has been debunked, many other dark corners of the internet continue to exist and raise the question: should … Continue reading America fails at having common sense thanks to the Momo challenge

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Arts & Entertainment

A Little Late with Lilly Singh set to premiere

By Staff Writer Ben Pfeffer. On Thursday, March 14, Lilly Singh, a popular YouTuber, announced that she was going to have her own late-night show. Singh was a guest on Jimmy Fallon’s show when she made her announcement. It seemed like an ordinary interview with a guest until she did. Singh announced that her own late-night show would be aired on NBC. She estimates that … Continue reading A Little Late with Lilly Singh set to premiere

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Arts & Entertainment

Captain Marvel is undeniably powerful, as a character and as a film

By Staff Writer Timothy Howard. So I saw Captain Marvel twice. I think this movie, more so than 2017’s Wonder Woman, was the watershed female superhero movie of our generation. The role of Carol Danvers, played by Brie Larson, is the feminist icon the world needs. She’s more powerful as Thor, with the fighting skills of Black Widow. So yeah, she’s cool. She is also … Continue reading Captain Marvel is undeniably powerful, as a character and as a film

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Arts & Entertainment

The JoBros fan base has been “Burnin’ up” for a reunion and they’ve finally got it

By Staff Writer Zach Lunghi. The former teenage-heartthrob-trio of Disney Channel is now back on the scene after a nearly 6-year long hiatus. Nick, Joe and Kevin introduce their newer sound with latest single “Sucker” which was released on March 1st. This track quickly saw success as it launched to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 playlist. Not only was this their most recent single … Continue reading The JoBros fan base has been “Burnin’ up” for a reunion and they’ve finally got it

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Arts & Entertainment

Art and activism: Guerrilla girls challenge the norm

By Staff Writer Eric Sousa. Whenever the phrase “guerrilla warfare,” is heard, people normally think of rebel groups fighting oppressive regimes with an odd assortment of craftily-handled weapons. With the activist group Guerrilla Girls, this phrase hits the mark fairly well. However, the activist weapons are more unusual than most guerrilla groups; masks, artistic activism, and a message to bring female artists to the limelight … Continue reading Art and activism: Guerrilla girls challenge the norm

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Arts & Entertainment

Old man yells at Netflix, fears change

By Staff Writer Sawyer Pollitt. As Netflix gains ground as a leading distributor of independent films, some higher ups in the industry are looking to bar Netflix exclusives from the Academy Awards. This is leading to questions regarding the changing landscape of the film industry today. Recently Steven Spielberg came out against Netflix’s inclusion in the world of film saying “Once you commit to a … Continue reading Old man yells at Netflix, fears change

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Arts & Entertainment

A taste of Korea at Mokban

By Staff Writer Kylie Cooper. With so many incredible restaurants at every corner, it can be difficult to choose where to eat in Providence. Many know of its donut shops and Italian restaurants, but the city also offers great Korean food. Mokban, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Providence, offers plentiful and delicious Korean fare that is well worth the trip. Located at 217 … Continue reading A taste of Korea at Mokban

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Sports

UMassD softball drops double-header against Husson and Kean

By Staff Writer Thomas Griffin. Despite a strong start to their 2019 season, the UMassD softball team hit a bit of a rough patch in losing a double-header on Friday. Entering the evening’s matches standing at 6-2 overall, the Corsairs had shut out two back-to-back opponents in a double-header the day before. Entering the first of two Friday games against Kean, however, it was apparent … Continue reading UMassD softball drops double-header against Husson and Kean

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Sports

From ranked upsets to upsetting losses, baseball’s start has seen ups and downs

By Staff Writer Thomas Griffin. The 2019 Corsair Men’s Baseball team started its season with four wins, five losses, for a total nine games of inconsistency. The UMassD team’s week of play began with a 9-6 shutdown of the fourteenth-ranked Keystone. Despite allowing five runs in the first inning, Corsair pitcher Max Penton stopped opposing batters in their tracks, allowing only one more run through … Continue reading From ranked upsets to upsetting losses, baseball’s start has seen ups and downs

 
The TorchLeave a comment