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Students head into Phillis Wheatley Hall to attend their classes and study. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Student proposes to amend the name of Phillis Wheatley Hall
Georgia Berry, Production Editor • April 22, 2024

Building 010 at the UMass Boston campus was named “Phillis Wheatley Hall” in honor of the poet Phillis Wheatley on Feb. 1, 1985. However, more research has been done on the poet’s life since the naming of the building and many scholars have taken...

During Earth Month, students can take part in recyclable crafts in UHall 4400 every Thursday at 5 p.m. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass Boston focuses on sustainability this Earth Month
Rena Weafer, Arts Editor • April 22, 2024

Along with spring, April brings Earth Month. Earth Month is designed to promote sustainability and to remind people to take care of their environment....

Students protest at the chancellor’s inauguration. Photo submitted by protester.
The Chancellor's inauguration cost $130,000--and they just raised your tuition
Elijah Horwath, Opinions Editor • April 22, 2024

Here’s where your tuition goes: Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco's inauguration on Friday, April 5. According to an invoice found, it cost approximately $127,942.69. Besides the $54,363.86 charge for rented decorations, $4,500 of that was spent on...

Bobby the Beacon is yelled at in court by a lawyer. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
The People vs. Bobby Beacon: Lighthouse accused of foul play
Joe DiPersio, Humor Editor • April 22, 2024

“Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God?” spoke the judge in a thick, nearly-incomprehensible...

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Player Emily Pearl defends at Mount Ida college. Photo by Dong Woo Im /Mass Media Staff.
History in Henniker as woman’s lacrosse lands first win
Owen Duda, Contributing Writer • April 22, 2024

It was a 13–9 historic victory, Thursday, April 18. UMass Boston’s Women’s Lacrosse team earned their first-ever win against New England...

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