Category Archives: Newspapers
When Colleges Went on Strike in 1970
The anti-war movement gained momentum in 1970 after four unarmed college students were killed by the National Guard in a protest at Kent State University in Ohio. Students were protesting America’s invasion of Cambodia and President Nixon’s escalation of the … Continue reading
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The Torch and Student Protests of 1969
In light of the Million Women March on January 21st and the many other protests happening before, after and during the inauguration of President Trump, I wondered if UMass Dartmouth students had historically been involved in protests in Washington, DC. … Continue reading
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Origins of “Black Friday”
‘Black Friday’ the term used to describe the day after Thanksgiving, nowadays characterized by crowds ascending upon retailers to buy consumer products at large discounts. Yet, the origins of both the term are unclear, and it only began to be … Continue reading
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The Portuguese Aviators Parade in Fall River
The Fall River Globe reported on July 10, 1922 that: “The Portuguese residents of Fall River celebrated the aerial achievements of Admiral Gago Coutinho and Rear Admiral Sacadura Cabral yesterday by a monster parade consisting of ten thousand people, scores … Continue reading
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Torch Index Available for Research
Since 1997 the Claire T. Carney Library Archives and Special Collections staff have been gradually compiling a key word index to the UMD student newspaper, the Torch, and other university publications. The publication years covered by the index are 1965 … Continue reading
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Portuguese-American Newspapers at Christmas
By Sonia Pacheco Throughout the years the Christmas editions of Portuguese-language newspapers have set themselves apart. They were often printed with color and contained elaborate graphics on the front page, a rare occurrence during the calendar year; devoted substantial space … Continue reading
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