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Arts & Entertainment

Modern perspectives on an ancient land: CVPA unveils Contemporary Iranian Art & The Historical Imagination

By SAWYER POLLITT A&E Section Editor spollitt@umassd.edu Photo Credit: Pamela Karimi, Michael Kilbride, Gabriella Barthe “I’ve reached the end of this great history and all the land will fill with talk of me. I shall not die, these seeds I’ve sown will save my name and reputation from the grave.” – Abul-Qâsem Ferdowsi Tusi, 940-1020 C.E. This line ends the Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, an epic poem … Continue reading Modern perspectives on an ancient land: CVPA unveils Contemporary Iranian Art & The Historical Imagination

 
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Arts & Entertainment

UNLOCKED sounds like a mistake in the best possible way 

by BRIAN GARRARD   Contributing Writer  bgarrard@umassd.edu  Photo Credit: Dazed    Denzel Curry is the last great bastion of Miami’s SoundCloud rap scene, and on UNLOCKED, he continues to demonstrate why. Following two critically acclaimed albums, 2018’s TA13OO and 2019’s ZUU, Curry is once again showing his ability to hit hard, blend into any sound he applies himself to, and still maintain his unique voice in hip hop today.   … Continue reading UNLOCKED sounds like a mistake in the best possible way 

 
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A New Kind of Girl Gang in DC’s BIRDS OF PREY 

By BROOKE AUBIN  Staff Writer  baubin1@umassd.edu  Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures    When the DC Extended Universe released Suicide Squad in 2016, audiences were pumped to see a comic book movie about the bad guys. With the market saturated with the likes of Marvel’s Avengers and DC’s beloved heroes Batman and Superman, Suicide Squad offered a refreshing change. Sadly, however, the movie was panned by critics and audiences alike.  On … Continue reading A New Kind of Girl Gang in DC’s BIRDS OF PREY 

 
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Opinions & Editorials, Politics

Why Foreign Policy questions have no place in the Presidential Debate

By James Mellen The South Carolina presidential Debate aired the night before I am writing this, this debate was nearly unwatchable, it devolved into a presidential screaming match. One feature this debate had that has stuck with me is the emphasis on foreign policy questions, questions ranging from whether or not Xi Xingping is a dictator, to the Syrian Civil War. There was a separate … Continue reading Why Foreign Policy questions have no place in the Presidential Debate

 
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Opinions & Editorials

Valentine’s Day: Day of Love or Consumerist Ploy? 

By BROOKE AUBIN  Staff Writer  baubin1@umassd.edu    When we think of Valentine’s Day, there are a few staple things that come to mind. Extravagant bouquets, giant teddy bears, boxes of chocolates, and romantic candlelit dinners are just a few things that our society has deemed to contain the essence of the holiday. What do all of these things have in common? To quote ABBA: “money, … Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Day of Love or Consumerist Ploy? 

 
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Opinions & Editorials

The Mechanical Economy Is a Socialist Economy  

By James Mellen In a world that is becoming increasingly posthuman, the automation of production is going to decimate the workforce for everyday people. I believe that the implication of automation will bring the Liberal right to property ownership to its logical conclusion, and incentivise the revolution of the Proletariat.   Any and all rights have logical conclusions in which they lose their validity, while we are given … Continue reading The Mechanical Economy Is a Socialist Economy  

 
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Opinions & Editorials

Bloomberg: A wolf in sheep’s clothing 

By Brian Garrard Contributing Writer      “‘Oh my god, you’re arresting kids for marijuana that are all minorities.’ Yes, that’s true. Why? Because we put all the cops in minority neighborhoods. Yes, that’s true. Why do we do it? Because that’s where all the crime is.” -Michael Bloomberg, 2015. So… How about those Bloomberg memes huh?       Mike Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York … Continue reading Bloomberg: A wolf in sheep’s clothing 

 
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News

New England Commission of Higher Education to conduct comprehensive evaluation seeks comment submissions 

By Gabriella Barthe  On March 22-25, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)– one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States.   The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) is a regional accreditation agency for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, as well as a few institutions in Greece, … Continue reading New England Commission of Higher Education to conduct comprehensive evaluation seeks comment submissions 

 
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Campus Life & Events

SAIL Office and Division of Student Affairs Announces Student Leadership Awards Nominations 

By GABRIELLA BARTHE  Editor-in-Chief    Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 14, 2020 if you’re a Student Leader on campus, because the SAIL office and Division of Student Affairs is once again holding their annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet.   Each year, the joint team invites representatives from each organization to partake in a night of food, fun, and recognizing the hard work students put in … Continue reading SAIL Office and Division of Student Affairs Announces Student Leadership Awards Nominations 

 
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Sunrise Plans Another Protest 

By Gabriella Barthe  Editor-In-Chief    UMass Dartmouth’s Sunrise SouthCoast hub on campus has announced this week that the organization is planning another protest on campus. In an email to student leaders, Sunrise asked organizations and students to join their efforts on February 28, with a focus on the power of voting.  Coming off their fall semester strike on September 20 to convince Chancellor Johnson to sign a carbon commitment … Continue reading Sunrise Plans Another Protest 

 
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