Football Winning Streak Snaps against Framingham State

 By Sports Editor Tom Griffin UMassD’s hopes for an undefeated season were suddenly struck down in a close, high scoring showdown against MASCAC-contending Framingham state.  Leading by thirteen at halftime, the Corsair offense grew inefficient and scoring became more difficult as the game progressed. Putting up only one touchdown in the second half, UMassD watched as their lead slipped away in spite of a successful … Continue reading Football Winning Streak Snaps against Framingham State

 

Corsair Women’s Soccer Drops Dual Decisions against Clark, Eastern Connecticut

By Sport Editor Tom Griffin The Struggles of the women’s soccer team continue following back-to-back disappointing losses to both Clark and Eastern Connecticut.  After having won their first match of the season against Salem State in a convincing 2-1, the team has lost four straight and has been struggling to find another team win to bounce back with.  Their first matchup of the week, against … Continue reading Corsair Women’s Soccer Drops Dual Decisions against Clark, Eastern Connecticut

 

Antonio Brown and the Patriots: In Memoriam

By Sports Editor Tom Griffin Almost as quickly as he had joined the New England Patriots, Antonio Brown has found himself off the team, and subsequently jobless.  During his stay in New England, screenshots emerged of threatening text messages sent by Brown to a female artist, whom the wide receiver had contracted to paint a mural of himself. Following unwanted sexual advances that the artist … Continue reading Antonio Brown and the Patriots: In Memoriam

 

The Fall of Hobo Johnson: The Rise of Hobo Johnson 

By Assistant Lead Designer Jordan Vongsithi When you hear the name Frank Lopes Jr., you’re likely not going to bat an eye. However, if you heard the name Hobo Johnson, there is a good chance you would recognize that name. If not, then this is the perfect article for you. Many people likely first discovered Hobo Johnson with his viral hit “Peach Scone,” the music … Continue reading The Fall of Hobo Johnson: The Rise of Hobo Johnson 

 

Dear Harbor Radio Project 

By Arts & Entertainment Editor Sawyer Pollitt & Staff Writer Maddie Kenn The desire to have one’s thoughts and opinions heard by the public is a distinctly human feeling. Dear Harbor Radio, “a nomadic bike-powered love letter writing and recording studio”, can offer anyone with the creativity and the ambition the chance to make their voice heard around the world. This artistic work is making … Continue reading Dear Harbor Radio Project 

 

Italian Studies screens dread-filled House with the Laughing Windows 

By Contributing Writer Jake Hunsinger There’s something deeply uncomfortable about The House with the Laughing Windows. Scenes overstay their welcome, with long gaps of silence between dialogue and action that forces viewers to live in the unsettling backdrop of an Italian village. The world feels empty and desolate and the atmosphere emits an anxious humidity that makes you feel trapped. That was Italian film-maker Pupi … Continue reading Italian Studies screens dread-filled House with the Laughing Windows 

 

8th Annual Drag Show returns to UMass  

By Contributing Writer Abigail Sampson On Thursday, October 3rd, the 8th Annual Halloween Drag Show was hosted in part by SAIL, the Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality, and GenderPunks. The event took place in the UMass Dartmouth Main Auditorium with local headliner Complete Destruction, a returning alumni and past member of 20 Cent Fiction Production Company as master of ceremonies. The Merriam-Webster definition of … Continue reading 8th Annual Drag Show returns to UMass  

 

New posters bring a sense of self to Campus Center 

By Contributing Writer Abigail Field  Students entering the Campus Center at the beginning of this semester were likely surprised, and hopefully delighted, to be met with large canvas photographs depicting student life, campus activities, and the recent ground-breaking of the new dorms. “I tried to think about ‘What will really visually impact people to make this feel like home?’” said Vice Chancellor Shannon Finning. “One … Continue reading New posters bring a sense of self to Campus Center 

 

Trump impeachment inquiry

 By Staff Writer Kira Bruce  Since the fateful election day back in 2016 there has been talk about impeaching Donald Trump, yet every time he does something that seems like it would be impeachment worthy nothing happens. Until his recent conversation with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, I would have guessed that nothing could get him impeached. The whistleblower informed the press about a suspicious … Continue reading Trump impeachment inquiry

 

Sunday Service with Kanye West  

By Staff Writer Maddie Kenn On Friday, September 27th, 2019,  Kanye West performed at his second concert in Detroit, and the best part was guests didn’t have to pay in order to attend. The 6,000 offered free tickets were available on ticketmaster and were gone within 18 minutes, proving his popularity. The concert was titled the “Detroit Sunday Service” and was held at the Aretha … Continue reading Sunday Service with Kanye West