By Zack Downing, Staff Writer On Thursday, September 28, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will be hosting the “Regional Substance Abuse Disorders Summit for Young Adults: Health, Hope and Recovery”. It’s an all-day event that serves three purposes: to discourage students from getting into addictive and abusive habits, to instruct parents and adults how to help those who are struggling, and to directly help those … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth holds summit for substance abuse help

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer Countless diverse cultures and races have fought among other Americans in the military history of the United States. One of the less recognized ones are the Cape Verdean-Americans that have made themselves present in the United States military for more than a century. Photographer Ron Barboza decided that Cape Verdean veterans needed to be recognized, and so more than four … Continue reading Cape Verdean veterans honored in New Bedford

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer The Newman Civil Fellowship Award is an award given to outstanding college students all around the country for their work in the community and the impact they have on campus life. Callie Nunez, a senior here at UMass Dartmouth, has dedicated herself to fighting the substance abuse problem in the area, and in the country as a whole. She has … Continue reading Senior Callie Nunez awarded for fighting substance abuse

By Zack Downing, Staff Writer Among the many varied cultures and countries represented at UMass Dartmouth, there is a significant population of Cape Verdean students. The Cape Verdean Students Association (CVSA) strives to integrate culture and awareness among the UMass Dartmouth community. On Friday, April 7, the CVSA hosted its first annual Cape Verdean Day, with a reception and series of addresses in the Library … Continue reading First Annual Cape Verdean Cultural Day is a success