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The Mass Media

UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

Students walk in the courtyard outside of Phillis Wheatley Hall and McCormack Hall in between their classes.
Wall Street Journal ranks UMass Boston 331st in 2025 College Rankings
By Liam Crampton, News Writer | October 7, 2024

The Wall Street Journal recently came out with its rankings for the Top 500 Best Colleges in the United States for 2025, where UMass Boston ranked 20th for colleges in Massachusetts and 331st overall. This is a bit lower than last year, where UMass...

Franklin Park Zoo brings a new take on connecting with nature through its light show running in the month of Oct.
Light shows and 'new horizons': Discover new ways to experience wildlife in Boston
By Michelle Dang, Arts Writer | October 7, 2024

As a center of culture and tourism, Boston is home to many wildlife institutions, like New England Zoos and the New England Aquarium, which offer both locals and tourists a way to connect with nature. With special events occurring this fall, no time is...

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Meet Dante Barton, the guy who knows a guy
By Dakota Brown, Features Writer | October 7, 2024

Following Senior Dante Barton through the halls of Campus Center, it's hard to miss calls of “Hi Dante!” and “Oh hey, it’s Dante!” from across atriums and out of offices. It’s no secret that his willingness to help others and contagious smile...

Posters and infographics from UMass Boston’s Students for Justice in Palestine’s Memorial for Martys of Gaza event.
Navigating between two worlds: How UMass Boston can support students from war-torn countries
By Suha Ballout, Contributor | October 9, 2024

UMass Boston is home to a vibrant community of students from all walks of life, representing diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives. Among them are students from war-torn regions, where conflict and instability have shaped their everyday realities....

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Women's volleyball winning, but lost LEC opener
By Colin Purdy, Sports Writer | October 14, 2024

After a competitive but disappointing loss to Smith College, the Beacons traveled back home, looking to rebound. They hosted the Monks of Saint...

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.