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Cregger’s “Resident Evil” Redefines Video-Game Cinema with Original Flair (Spoiler Free)

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Volunteer Writer Chris Holmes shares his analysis and opinions of "Resident Evil," a video game now adapted for the big screens. Holmes also notes that UMassD students can get access to hundreds of movies and TV shows for free with ResLife Cinema! Read the article on our website.

Supporting Students for a Better Tomorrow

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Staff Writer Maya Pontes covers keynote speaker Ashley Bendiksen's visit to UMass Dartmouth, where she discussed abuse prevention, trauma resilience, and more. The event encouraged attendees to respect others' boundaries and speak out when a situation feels wrong. Read the full article on our website!

The Effects of Trump’s Student Loan Restrictions on College Students

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Have you heard about The Trump Administration's push to cut federal funding for certain degree programs? Staff Editor Aidan Danforth covers the changes to federal funding and outlines the degrees that are most impacted. Speaking to UMassD students who fall into these programs, this article explores the possible disadvantages of these new provisions. Read the

What do the Department of Education’s latest Title IX changes mean for UMass Dartmouth?

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With the Trump Administration bringing changes to Title IX laws, what does this mean for UMass Dartmouth? Staff Writer Kyle Dietzsch covers what these changes entail, speaking to UMassD's Chief Civil Rights Officer David Gomes about the process of reporting incidents. Read this article on our website!

Braden Peters: The Latest Online Clown Who’s Nothing to Laugh About

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Staff Writer Noel Eckert covers the recent charged filed against Braden Peters, better known by his online alias Clavicular. The alleged assault took place last year in Cape Cod. In this article, Eckert raises concerns about the separation of online personas from harmful influences. Read the article on our website!

UMass Dartmouth Community Honors Marvins Antoine

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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

Looking Good, Doing Better: MASSPIRG Bleach Dyeing

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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

A Celestial Semester: UMass Dartmouth Observatory Announces Fall Open House Dates

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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.

Nessa Barrett’s Dark and Messy New Album Review

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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.

LARTS Water Main Break Might Have Been the Best Thing to come of the Renovations

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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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