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Students can now access free tampons and pads in 12 bathrooms around campus, including on the third floor of the Campus Center. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Combatting reproductive care inequality at UMass Boston
Katrina Sanville, Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2024

There are some changes on the horizon for several bathrooms around campus, specifically the women's and gender-neutral bathrooms. As of March 25, several vending machines containing pads and tampons have begun to appear in bathrooms around campus—12...

A student walks along the Harborwalk, which surrounds the UMass Boston campus. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Therapeutic waters: How waterfront location of a university boosts mental health
Milanya Gordiyenko, Contributor • April 29, 2024

The concept of "the magic of the ocean" and the positive impact of natural waters on the body and mind is widely recognized. A waterfront location...

Students gather at Emerson College’s encampment for Palestine on Thursday, Photo submitted by Elijah Horwath / Mass Media Staff.
Universities are violently repressing free speech—what's new?
Elijah Horwath, Opinions Editor • April 29, 2024

Across the country, college students have come together to form encampments on their campuses, in solidarity not only with the over 100 protestors arrested at a peaceful pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University, but also with the thousands upon...

A courtroom sketch of Bobby as a witness berates him. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
The People vs. Bobby Beacon: A historic trial comes to an end
Joe DiPersio, Humor Editor • April 29, 2024

It’s been one week since the trial to determine Bobby Beacon’s fate as UMass Boston’s mascot, and entering week two, the judge, jury and...

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Luke Murphy, player of the week, batting. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Baseball wins one, loses two throughout weekday games
Colin Purdy, Contributing Writer • April 29, 2024

The Beacons sit in third place in the Little East Conference lineup, with a 9–3 conference record, only trailing Eastern Connecticut State...

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