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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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Sports

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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NSBE and CSEC present the Small Business Expo at UMass Dartmouth

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer Small businesses are the heart of the American economy, and it all starts with young adults having big ideas. If you’re a young adult with a big idea, perhaps a student who wants to start their own store or company, then UMass Dartmouth has an event that you will be interested in. The National Society of Black Engineers, along with … Continue reading NSBE and CSEC present the Small Business Expo at UMass Dartmouth

 
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Corsairs football falls just short in offensive shootout

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer The UMass Dartmouth football team visited Worcester State on Saturday coming off two very close losses, including a controversial finish last week against Bridgewater State, when the officials let a contentious amount of seconds off the clock to end the match. They let their presence be known by scoring first, eight minutes into the opening quarter. Running back Michael Slaughter … Continue reading Corsairs football falls just short in offensive shootout

 
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Women’s and Gender Studies brings group to play Eclipsed

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer The Women’s and Gender Studies program is one of the most active groups on campus in terms of community events, bringing us spectacular activities like the annual Drag Show. On Thursday, October 19, the WGS program will be hosting a trip to Providence, Rhode Island, for a showing of the play Eclipsed in the Barker Playhouse. Written by Patricia Burke … Continue reading Women’s and Gender Studies brings group to play Eclipsed

 
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Opinions & Editorials

Are Christmas displays up too early?

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer With Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to —wait a second, it’s not that close at all, it’s two months away. Then why have Christmas decorations been up in stores for weeks? The early installations of Christmas decorations have confused and frustrated people for decades, and recently it seems that stores are stretching even further back into the fall … Continue reading Are Christmas displays up too early?

 
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2017 UMass Dartmouth Drag Show goes off with a bang

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer The art of men performing in drag has been around since the dawn of theater, but it’s only been in the last 50 years or so that it’s picked up such widespread popularity. UMass Dartmouth has been celebrating drag culture in the most flamboyant way possible, by putting on drag shows every year since 2012. The performances hosted by UMass … Continue reading 2017 UMass Dartmouth Drag Show goes off with a bang

 
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Men’s and women’s soccer showdown against the Rhode Island Anchormen

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer Both the UMass Dartmouth and Rhode Island College men’s soccer teams came into Saturday’s matchup hoping to get back on track to victory. It was the RIC Anchormen that held home field advantage and planned on pumping up their crowd with a volley of scores. However, this game didn’t turn out to be an offensive battle. No one attempted a … Continue reading Men’s and women’s soccer showdown against the Rhode Island Anchormen

 
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Not fake news, but flake news

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer National news is in a strange place right now. On one side, the U.S. president has some sort of vendetta against it. On the other side, younger generations are turning to BuzzFeed, Facebook and the Daily Mail to get their news, sites that make journalism look like a joke. For the most part, reputable news sources like CNN and popular … Continue reading Not fake news, but flake news

 
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns with new twist

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer 20 Cent Fiction’s annual The Rocky Horror Picture Show performances are a long held and beloved UMass Dartmouth Halloween tradition that draw a big crowd every year. At the end of every October, the 20 Cent Fiction actors reenact The Rocky Horror Picture Show and add their own unique twists and shouts that make every show a riot to experience. … Continue reading The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns with new twist

 
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