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UMass Boston Physics Professor Sumientra Rampersad discusses her research grant. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.
UMass Boston professor awarded $2.9 million grant for neurological research
Samantha Beady, News Editor • September 18, 2023

On Friday, Sep. 8, 2023, UMass Boston announced the reward of a $2.9 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Professor Sumientra Rampersad, Ph.D., is conducting a five-year research project funded by the grant titled...

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'Barbara Broughel: Requiem Portraits' honors witch trial victims
Ariel Benda, Contributor • September 18, 2023

Between 1662 and 1663, over 200 people were accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in Salem, Mass. Of those 200 people, 25 were killed,...

Students hanging out in the Queer Student Center located in the Campus Center. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff
Rainbow capitalism: The good, the bad and the complicated
Elijah Horwath, Contributor • September 18, 2023

In the past few years alone, the discussion around LGBTQ+ rights has shifted drastically. New anti-trans legislation is being passed in dozens of states across the country—in Florida, it is currently illegal to use a public bathroom that does not match...

Beanus crucified on the cross. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano/ Mass Media Staff.
John F. Kennedy Library to be replaced by The Boston Bean Museum
Joe DiPersio, Humor Editor • September 18, 2023

It was the crucifixion of Beanus that would tie the loose ends of history together. All things past and future, bound by this one legendary moment....

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Volleyball is on fire after three straight sweeps
Liam Crampton, Sportswriter • September 18, 2023

Schedules, scores and statistics are provided by beaconsathletics.com, see website for more information.  After a 1–3 start, the UMass...

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