The Halt of Hollywood

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike for over 130 days after negotiations for their new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) fell through on May 1, 2023. The strike was authorized by a reported 97.85% of the guild. This led to protests occurring outside major production […]

New Fitness Area in University Park

University Park has a new fixture for fitness that has been catching eyes recently. Although University Park at Bridgewater State University has always been a hub for various freeform events and hangouts, the park received an open-air exercise area next to the Martin Richard statue. According to Assistant Athletic Director, Dan Rezendes (he/him), this had […]

Fair Share Amendment Funds Education

Last November, Massachusetts’ voters decided yes on Question 1, which established an additional 4% tax on income over one million dollars. The estimated two billion dollars raised by what has come to be known as the “Fair Share Amendment,” would be earmarked for education and transportation use. Voters awaited the approval of the state budget […]

The Stall in the Republican Primary

The Republican Primary is stalling. The first GOP debate failed to show a path forward for any other candidate to overtake former President Donald Trump, who continues to dominate Republican polling. While the former president continues to poll in the low 50%, none of his other rivals can beat 15% or higher. This notably includes […]