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On Wednesday, September 23, the UMass Dartmouth community gathered on the quad in front of the Claire T. Carney Library to honor and remember the life of Marvins Antoine, a first-year student and running back for UMassD's football team. Administrators, teammates, and a coordinator from UMassD's Center of Religious and Spiritual life led and spoke at the cere
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Staff Writers Maya Pontes and Noel Eckert cover an upcycling bleach dyeing event hosted by MASSPIRG, a student advocacy group. This event "allowed UMass Dartmouth students to not only satisfy the frugal fashionista in them, but their inner artist." At this event, students selected unwanted garments and gave them new life using bleach-- read more on our websi
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UMass Dartmouth's Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory will host six open houses in the Fall 2026 semester, allowing visitors to explore the night sky. Guided by students and faculty, guests get the chance to use their telescope and witness celestial events. This tradition offers unique learning experiences for both the campus community and local youth.
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Staff Editor Aidan Danforth shares his opinions on Nessa Barrett's newest release, "Tough Love." From emotional, slow-paced ballads to energetic, guitar-filled beats, Barrett's newest album has taken over the 'girly pop' community.
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Business Manager Kiyan Weiss recounts the recent LARTS water main break that abruptly interrupted classes. Despite the loss of in-class time, students were able to turn their efforts towards the Corsair Fair happening just outside of the affected buildings, giving students the opportunity to connect with campus clubs and organizations.
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Staff Writer Kyle Dietzsch has found himself inches from being hit by an e-scooter on campus. To some, it is a convenient, fast way to get to and from class. To others, they are safety hazards. In this article, Kyle explores both sides of the argument and gives his opinion on e-scooter use at UMass Dartmouth.
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Staff Writer Maya Pontes brings us along to UMassD's 6th annual Grata Retro Festival! The welcome back celebration features art from CVPA students and alumni, live music, and free food. Maya speaks to a few campus artists who share their art and value the importance of the festival.
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After the tragic passing of Marvins Antoine, friends, family, and teammates share memories and photos to this community message board. The form is still open for those who wish to contribute.
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Nintendo fans can rejoice as the company announces a Direct centered on the Zelda franchise, revealing the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake releasing on November 5. The approximately 35-minute presentation showcased enhanced graphics, gameplay features including new dialogues, and voice acting. Anticipation builds as this beloved classic returns with enhancem
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The Torch is saddened to hear of the passing of Marvins Antoine, 18, a first-year student at UMass Dartmouth. He was an involved member of the athletic community, a running back for UMassD’s football team. We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and teammates affected by this tragedy.
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