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Don’t Just Walk Out, Stay Out (for a while)

By Associate Professor, English and Communication Jerry Blitefield, PHD I want to foment a revolution.  At noon on Friday, Sept. 20, college students at campuses around the country and the world walked out of whatever they were doing to strike in defense of the planet’s stability and livability. They demanded bold, decisive action in response to the October IPCC report. And they planned to continue … Continue reading Don’t Just Walk Out, Stay Out (for a while)

 
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Eyes on the Trump Impeachment Inquiry from then to now

By Editor-In-Chief Gabriella Barthe Over the last three weeks an impeachment inquiry has been underway focusing on President Trump’s actions toward the Ukraine and seeking foreign involvement in the upcoming presidential election. A lot has unfolded in that time frame, and for those who haven’t paid attention as information has surfaced it is easy to fall behind. The following is an outline of the highlights … Continue reading Eyes on the Trump Impeachment Inquiry from then to now

 
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This We Believe 3rd Place Essay Winner

Reminiscent  By Michelle Ciaramella – 2019, This We Belive 3rd Place Essay Winner Family has a different meaning to each person who hears the word. Family is not only blood, it is a bond. I believe that family is made up of the people we choose to support us and love us no matter what. Family is the unbreakable bond and endless laughter that we … Continue reading This We Believe 3rd Place Essay Winner

 
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Student Government Association gets new senators and updates from committee members

By Editor-In-Chief Gabriella Barthe Student Government has been hard at work this semester to get traction in their endeavors. After reports of Technical Services’ rising costs and concerns over parking on campus, the Student Government Association has begun marching forward to address new topics.  Max Ciarlone (MassPirg) addressed his concerns regarding the MassPirg chapter at UMass Dartmouth during the October 7, 2019 open forum. During … Continue reading Student Government Association gets new senators and updates from committee members

 
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Saturday of service shines spot on sustainability

By Arts & Entertainment Section Editor Sawyer Pollitt On October 5th, the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement partnered with the Sustainability Office for their monthly Saturday of service where UMass Dartmouth students, faculty, staff, and community members teamed up to clean the trails on campus. Meeting at the Leduc Center, the group of environmentally conscious activists took to the Red Cardinal Trail to clean up … Continue reading Saturday of service shines spot on sustainability

 
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