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UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

Students gather in the One-Stop Financial Office after UMass Boston guaranteed free tuition for eligible students through the Beacon Pledge.
UMass pledges free tuition for high-need students
By Joshua Levin, News Editor | November 20, 2024

UMass Boston announced a commitment Oct. 29 to cover tuition and mandatory fees for in-state students with a gross income of less than $75,000 through the Beacon Pledge. The program uses existing aid options, including federal student aid and MASSGrant,...

A student browses through Palestinian films, many of which are free through the Healey Library.
The vast culture and rich stories of Palestine told through film
By Sullivan Dickerson, Arts Writer | November 18, 2024

Palestine is a country full of beautiful stories, talented artists and rich culture. Despite the myriad things Palestinian culture has to offer, its films and the people who make them are often overshadowed. It’s important to highlight the value of...

Professor John Fulton, author of "The Flounder" and one of 35 winners of the National Endowment for the Arts grant. Submitted by Prof. Fulton.
Prof. John Fulton earns NEA grant for ‘The Flounder’
By Rena Weafer, Editor in Chief | November 4, 2024

Professor John Fulton, MFA Program Director and English department professor, received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts agency for his book of short stories, “The Flounder.” NEA Literature Fellowships awards $25,000 to 35 lucky...

Dr. Jemadari Kamara (left), Dr. Chihombori (center), and Dr. Joyce Hope Scott, leader of the Boston Pan-African Forum, address the UMass Boston and BU community in Ryan Lounge.
Contending with whiteness: Trust nothing that divides us
By Karen Grayson, Contributor | November 18, 2024

“I wish I knew what it’s like on the other side of white supremacy, and I’m saying this as a 6’4” Black man. To be part of a system that isn’t inherently against someone who looks like me. I don’t know, man, being black is all I’ve ever...

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Women’s soccer team ends the season on a tough loss.
Women’s soccer suffers semi-finals loss
By Owen Duda, Sports Editor | November 18, 2024

UMass Boston’s women’s soccer team was stamped out of the LEC playoffs on Thursday, Nov. 7 by the Western Connecticut State Wolves. It was...

Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 6

A story on Page 6 of Monday's print edition, titled "unions criticize protest policy, disciplinary letters," misspells the name of the Professional...

Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 2
Due to an editing error, two stories were printed under the incorrect byline. Both appear correctly on The Mass Media's website.