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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks about Dorchester shooting. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff
Dorchester shooting leaves five injured, including two juveniles
A restroom located near UMarket in Motley Hall East, where USG hopes to supply free menstrual products. Photo by Milanya Gordiyenko / Mass Media Staff
Free menstrual products in all UMass Boston restrooms: USG looking for feedback in final stages
UMass Boston Bayside Parking Lot sign. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff.
Boston gives the green light for Dorchester Bay City plan
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
A person walks by Boston City Hall. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.
Boston lawmakers waive gender and sexual orientation requirement on marriage licenses
Welcome Week transports students to ‘Future Times’
Beacon, UMass Boston’s therapy dog in training, exploring The Mass Media’s office space. Photo by Katrina Sanville / Editor-In-Chief.
Introducing Beacon: UMass Boston’s most adorable new student
Signing off as your News Editor: Reflecting on my time at The Mass Media
Four runners for the Run for Kyrstle Team, including professors Paul Dyson and Leonard von Morzé pose for a photo prior to the Boston Marathon. Photo submitted by Professor Leonard von Morzé.
UMass Boston professors run Boston Marathon honoring Krystle Campbell
2023-2024 Graduate and Undergraduate Student Government election results
Students attending the Rally for Sayed Faisal in Cambridge. Photo courtesy of James Cerone/ Mass Media Staff.  
Boston community members seek justice for Sayed Arif Faisal
Seniors enjoying the 100-day countdown festivities in the campus center. Photo by Caitlin Feest (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff. 
The countdown to the 2023 graduation comes with mixed emotions
A group of friends hanging out in the open office space of the Campus Center. Photo by Caitlin Feest (She/Her) / Mass Media Contributor. 
The City of Boston and UMass Boston celebrate Black History Month
Image of student in the Peninsula Lobby. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her) / Photography Editor. 
How is the housing crisis making college students anxious?
A group of UMass Boston students walk into the Campus Center from the terrace.
Tuition to increase across UMass System for Fall 2022 semester
Art and English BA 2011, Middle and Secondary Education MA 2013
Amanda Huff Learned to Push Herself while Making the Yearbook
Theater and Communications, 2010
Samantha Rincon’s Dream Job at Disney Quest
English, 2009
Ryan Thomas Books Appearances for Pro Athletes
History and Political Science, 2009
Arts and Events Council Plants Career Seeds for Mike Metzger
Communications (UMass Amherst), 2009
Deanna Elliot Leads Arts Publication for High Schoolers Across the Commonwealth
Illustration of Patriots’ linebacker, Matthew Judon. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Is the Patriots’ season a lost cause already?
Men’s soccer faces off against Eastern Nazarene during a game on Sept. 21. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics
Men’s soccer has a bittersweet week
Forward Kaylee Haynes moves to kick the ball at Sept. 19 game against Curry College. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics.
Women’s soccer rebounds after tough tournament bout
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball to the opponents in the women’s volleyball game on September, 20. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Contributor.
Volleyball wins two out of three at UMass Dartmouth Invitational
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball during against Saint Joseph’s College. Photo by Beacon Athletics.
Volleyball is on fire after three straight sweeps
Illustration of Patriots’ linebacker, Matthew Judon. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Is the Patriots’ season a lost cause already?
Men’s soccer faces off against Eastern Nazarene during a game on Sept. 21. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics
Men’s soccer has a bittersweet week
Forward Kaylee Haynes moves to kick the ball at Sept. 19 game against Curry College. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics.
Women’s soccer rebounds after tough tournament bout
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball to the opponents in the women’s volleyball game on September, 20. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Contributor.
Volleyball wins two out of three at UMass Dartmouth Invitational
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball during against Saint Joseph’s College. Photo by Beacon Athletics.
Volleyball is on fire after three straight sweeps
Men’s March Madness Final Four features one of the most unique lineups ever
Image of a stadium. Image sourced from CalMatters.  
With another Super Bowl in the books, what’s next for football?
What’s next for Team USA after the World Cup?
Buffalo Bills’ quarterback, Josh Allen, in a game against the Washington Football Team at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, N.Y. on Sept. 26, 2021.
The race to the top of the NFL’s AFC East
American Olympic gymnast, Brody Malone, performs on the horizontal bar.
Persistence meets opportunity: Winners in the gymnastics world
Illustration of Patriots’ linebacker, Matthew Judon. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Is the Patriots’ season a lost cause already?
Men’s soccer faces off against Eastern Nazarene during a game on Sept. 21. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics
Men’s soccer has a bittersweet week
Forward Kaylee Haynes moves to kick the ball at Sept. 19 game against Curry College. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics.
Women’s soccer rebounds after tough tournament bout
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball to the opponents in the women’s volleyball game on September, 20. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Contributor.
Volleyball wins two out of three at UMass Dartmouth Invitational
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball during against Saint Joseph’s College. Photo by Beacon Athletics.
Volleyball is on fire after three straight sweeps
Gavin looks through poetry books in the campus bookstore. Photo by Milanya Gordiyenko / Contributing Photographer.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these books
Fans ecstatic during the opening of Louis Tomlinson’s concert at the MGM Music Hall on July 25. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Biggest headliners coming to Boston: Fall 2023
Porsha Olayiwola’s impact on the Boston poetry scene
Laughs and whodunnits: ‘Only Murders in the Building’
A student views “RPM: Room to Breathe” located in the University Hall Gallery on the first floor. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.
Experience ‘RPM: Room to Breathe’ at the University Hall Gallery
Fans ecstatic during the opening of Louis Tomlinson’s concert at the MGM Music Hall on July 25. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Biggest headliners coming to Boston: Fall 2023
A woman vibes to music. Photo sourced from Unsplash.
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album shatters expectations
Catching up with summer concerts in New England
A student listens to some music to decompress after a long day of classes. Illustration by Eva Lycette / Mass Media Staff.
The soundtrack to your fall semester
Louis Tomlinson on Faith In The Future Tour takes Boston, MA. Photos by Olivia Reid (She/Her)/ Photography Editor.
Faith in Louis Tomlinson
Laughs and whodunnits: ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Join Nintendo’s world of fun in ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’
A student watches TV from the couch.
‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ review
The poster of the new Wakanda movie, displayed at the local AMC theater in South Bay Plaza.
Marvel’s Cinematic Universe: Post-Infinity Saga
Is ‘Black Adam’ worth the watch?
South End Pita, known for their pita sandwiches & other Mediterranean staples. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff
South End Pita: Must try Mediterranean Cuisine
Locals of the Boston area stop in to enjoy some of their favorites at Phin Coffee House.
Get your coffee fix around the city
A patron exits the Black Sheep Bagel Cafe, located on John F. Kennedy Street in Cambridge, Mass. on Friday, April 7, 2022.
Black Sheep Bagel Cafe: a busy college student’s dream dining spot
Cristina Miranda, Emily Huckins, and Lucy Camarata (L-R) sit for lunch in Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Boston on March 15, 2022.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe: a must for brunch
Food truck Fridays
South End Pita, known for their pita sandwiches & other Mediterranean staples. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff
South End Pita: Must try Mediterranean Cuisine
Buy fresh produce this summer at Boston Farmers’ Markets
After a long first day of classes, a student de-stresses with some light yoga in her room.
How to practice mindful living
A student takes time to journal the day after her move into the residence halls on Thursday.
Prioritizing mental health for the new semester
In front of University Hall, a student takes time to plan out her busy semester schedule.
Preparing for stress
Peer Mentor Kaley Whipkey types on her computer. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.
Connecting on Campus: Get to know Peer Mentor Kaley Whipkey
Therapy dog Pepsi stops by during interview with Diane to say hello. Photo by Valentina Valderrama-Perez / Mass Media Staff
Connecting on campus: Get to Know RA Diane Pierre
Welcome Week transports students to ‘Future Times’
Thank you, Mass Media
Azeb, dining hall staff member of the Residence Halls. Photo by Valentina Valderrama-Perez / Mass Media Staff.
Azeb’s generosity makes UMass Boston more like home
Students work on the third level of the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Education teaches empathy
A group of friends meet up to talk in the Campus Center lobby Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Practicing radical compassion: How we should address Boston’s housing crisis
Friends play video games in The Wave, UMass Boston’s game room located in the Upper Level of the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Finding confidence from leveling up
A student uses ChatGPT for ideas. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
The answer to AI is not as simple as you think
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
Composite map of North America.
Is political isolationism a good idea?
Growth, lessons, and what sophomore year taught me
Why do people love horror?
What COVID-19 taught us
The fall of Tulsi Gabbard
Spirits of the crowd: Should UMass Boston have a football team?
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
Uncharted words: Navigating the writing world as a Latina
Students head from the plaza toward the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Glass half full: UMass Boston isn’t as bad as we make it
Two friends utilize the group study space on the eighth floor of the Healey Library. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff
The hidden value of Healey Library
A man yells at someone through a megaphone. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff
In support of swear censorship
Ask Bobby #12
A group of students cook hotdogs in a Motley Hall East communal bathroom. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Students convert dormitory bathroom into communal hotdog kitchen
Chancellor Suarez wears a Tom Brady uniform. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano/ Mass Media Staff.
Tom Brady plagiarizes the Chancellor
Beanus crucified on the cross. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano/ Mass Media Staff.
John F. Kennedy Library to be replaced by The Boston Bean Museum
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A man yells at someone through a megaphone. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff
In support of swear censorship
September 25, 2023
Gavin looks through poetry books in the campus bookstore. Photo by Milanya Gordiyenko / Contributing Photographer.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these books
September 25, 2023
Ask Bobby #12
September 25, 2023
Fans ecstatic during the opening of Louis Tomlinson’s concert at the MGM Music Hall on July 25. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Biggest headliners coming to Boston: Fall 2023
September 25, 2023
Porsha Olayiwola’s impact on the Boston poetry scene
September 25, 2023
Laughs and whodunnits: 'Only Murders in the Building'
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