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Students walk on Harvard University’s campus amid the increasingly public battle between the university and President Donald Trump.
Harvard lawsuit challenges funding freeze
By Sullivan Dickerson, News Writer | May 5, 2025

Harvard University sued the Trump administration April 12 after the government froze its federal funding and made threats against the university’s tax-exempt status. The lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of withholding vital funding and grant...

The cast of “Peter and the Starcatcher” dances together in a performance earlier this month. Photo courtesy of William Doncaster
‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ cast and crew delivers a stellar performance
By Rena Weafer, Editor-in-Chief | April 22, 2025

With its strong female characters and subversion of expectations, the UMass Boston performing arts department hooked its audience last week with the story of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a prequel to the classic tale of Peter Pan. The production opened...

Students from the first Filipino American Studies class gather in Panethnic Pourovers. Photo provided by Alyanna Dusanban
New Filipino American studies class debuts
By Liam Crampton, News Writer | May 5, 2025

UMass Boston’s Spring 2025 semester saw the debut of the university’s first-ever Filipino American Studies course. The class, taught by professors Pratna Kem and Sơn Ca Lâm and teaching assistant Fasha Banson, who is also a nursing student and...

The Student Immigrant Alliance and Immigrant Student Program office serves as a resource to the immigrant student population during the current time of political strife.
Are US citizens next to be at risk of deportation?
By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer | May 5, 2025

The United States has been in recent discussions, and many of our newest policies being pushed by our current president are coming under scrutiny for their clear defiance against our constitutional rights. With conversations revolving around immigration,...

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A Philadelphia Eagles quarterback faces down a Washington Commanders player. The Eagles are known for using the “tush push” play. Photo via Flickr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Why would the NFL ban the ‘tush push?’
By Kevin Maguire, Opinions Writer | May 5, 2025

For the past few seasons, the play widely recognized as the “tush push” has become a hot topic in the NFL. The play itself involves all eleven...

Corrections: Vol. LIX, Issue 16

Due to an editing error, an article on Page 4 of Monday's print edition, titled "Asian American Studies Program holds AAAS reception," omitted...

Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 15

Due to an editing error, a photo caption in an article on Page 3, titled "New England Aquarium opens penguin retirement home," misidentified...

Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 12

An article on Page 9 of Monday's print edition, titled "Men’s lacrosse starts the season hot" misidentifies the player who scored a hat trick...