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Election Updates: All local races called
The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office sends out voter information booklets with information about each ballot question.
Curious about the Mass. ballot? Here’s what to know
Question 2 would remove the MCAS graduation requirement for students like those at Boston College High School.
USG resolution endorses Question 2
UMass Boston community members were encouraged to share their reasons for writing for the Undercurrents' National Day on Writing celebration.
English department celebrates National Day on Writing
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 6
The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office sends out voter information booklets with information about each ballot question.
Curious about the Mass. ballot? Here’s what to know
Question 2 would remove the MCAS graduation requirement for students like those at Boston College High School.
USG resolution endorses Question 2
A train arrives at the JFK/UMass station.
Red Line shutdown: What you need to know
The U-Access Food Pantry is located on the second floor of the Campus Center and provides grocery items to any student enrolled in at least one credit. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Massachusetts partners with local nonprofit to support Summer Eats program
People attend the Intergenerational Cultural Commemoration Event at Dorchester’s VietAID Community Center. Photo submitted by Michelle Dang / Mass Media Staff.
1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative honors Black April
UMass Boston community members were encouraged to share their reasons for writing for the Undercurrents' National Day on Writing celebration.
English department celebrates National Day on Writing
Protestors stood behind attendees at the campus information session.
Administrators give campus update at information session
Environmental leaders gathered together at the end of the summit for a photo commemorating their collective accomplishments and passion for helping the planet. Photo Credit: Adam Perri.
Environmental leaders spark change at the Community Action Works Summit
Two members of Students for Justice in Palestine hold a "Free Palestine" flag during educational events hosted by the club for Israeli Apartheid Week. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor
Israeli Apartheid Week seeks to educate students about Palestine
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
UMass Boston community members were encouraged to share their reasons for writing for the Undercurrents' National Day on Writing celebration.
English department celebrates National Day on Writing
More than 100 union members and students, many dressed in Halloween costumes, gathered outside Phillis Wheatley Hall to demand a living wage and criticize the administration’s response to an Oct. 8 vigil mourning the death of Marcellus Williams, who was executed by the state of Missouri despite questions of his innocence, and victims of the war in Gaza.
Union speak-out criticizes protest policy, disciplinary letters for members
The UMass Boston Police Department closed University Drive West while they documented the crash scene.
Student struck outside West Garage
Attendees and organizers stand around the Oct. 8 vigil, which included pictures of Marcellus Williams and Aysenur Ezgi Eygi.
Vigil organizers told to disband for lack of notice
Protestors stood behind attendees at the campus information session.
Administrators give campus update at information session
Chancellor Robert A. Corrigan giving the address at the 1980 Commencement held at the Columbia Point campus plaza between the Quinn Administration Building and the Joseph P. Healey Library. Corrigan served as Chancellor from 1979-1988. Photo from the University of Massachusetts Boston digital collections.
Former UMass Boston Chancellor Robert Corrigan dies at 89
Campus activism heats up: UMass Amherst student protestors arrested
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
Question 2 would remove the MCAS graduation requirement for students like those at Boston College High School.
USG resolution endorses Question 2
The 2024-2025 term Student Government election candidates
2021 USG Election Results
2020 USG Election Results
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 6
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 2
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’
"Hoy Pinoy!'s Clare Alanguilan (left) and Fasha Banson (right) performing the Kappa Malong Malong dance at Mass General Hospital". Photo taken by Naomi Layon (they/them)
UMass Boston’s Filipino community celebrates Filipino American History Month
Students graduate from the Sport Leadership and Administration program in 2021. From left to right: Sam Sena Nov, Jennifer Radigan, Jack Dobrzynski and Alex Redding. Photo courtesy of Dr. Cooper, center.
Sports Leadership program keeps expanding
Photo submitted by Dante Barton.
Meet Dante Barton, the guy who knows a guy
Listed from let to right, Liam Revell, Nathan Przybysz, Judy Lieberman, Brook Moyers, Jonathan Frankel, Rick Kesseli, Mayra Cadorin Vidal, Rafael Valotta Rodrigues and Spencer Caddigan gathered for Three Squares New England’s Ride for Food event. Photo submitted by Adan Colon-Carmona.
Professor Rick Kesseli raises more than $7,000 for U-ACCESS food pantry
‘They’re unionizing’: Reports of raccoons continue, worsen
‘They’re unionizing’: Reports of raccoons continue, worsen
After a horrific accident, Joe DiPersio has resigned from The Mass Media. Get well soon and best wishes! Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff
Due to a terrible accident, I hereby resign from my post
Bobby Beacon poses in his final form. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff
A final interview with Bobby Beacon
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff
Ask Bobby #37: What’s your favorite member of the deer family?
The Collins Catering Company brings about the wrath of God
Two students dressed up in DIY halloween costumes. Recycled costumes can help prevent synthetic fabric waste.
Enjoy a green Halloween by practicing sustainability
More bands are killing their pop-punk sound. Is it working?
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’
Studying in groups can help keep students accountable and organized.
Balancing health and success during midterm season
Five student actors rehearse their play during “New Voices, New Stories” dress rehearsal.
Giving playwrights the stage: ‘New Voices, New Stories’ celebrates student voices
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’
Five student actors rehearse their play during “New Voices, New Stories” dress rehearsal.
Giving playwrights the stage: ‘New Voices, New Stories’ celebrates student voices
Students wait in Snowden Auditorium for the UMBeats club meeting to begin.
UMBeats warms up for a new semester of music
Several pieces on display in the "Nurture: Empathy for the Earth" exhibit, including the "Souvenir Series" by Michelle Lougee, right.
Reconnect with nature through “Nurture: Empathy for the Earth”
Andrew Mowbray's Wind-Driven Drawing Machine, currently installed along the Harbor Walk. Photo from UHall Gallery Instagram.
Lessons of the wind: How Andrew Mowbray inspires observation
A student watches horror media on their laptop. Photo by Mass Media staff.
Spiral into horror with “Uzumaki”
Beetlejuice posed in his black and white suit.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is more than just another sequel
It looks like ‘Oppenheimer’ has won the war: Oscar nominations
A student browses through Netflix. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
“Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is a delight for comic and movie fans alike
Laughs and whodunnits: ‘Only Murders in the Building’
More bands are killing their pop-punk sound. Is it working?
Students wait in Snowden Auditorium for the UMBeats club meeting to begin.
UMBeats warms up for a new semester of music
Fans enjoying a concert in Boston.
Conan Gray parties with the ‘Bostongeoieses’ at ‘Found Heaven On Tour’
A musician playing the saxophone at a live performance.
Listen to your favorite music by candlelight in Boston
A student listens to music on the Harbor walk. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Sabrina Carpenter leaves ‘quite an impression’ with ‘Short n’ Sweet’
Women's soccer makes playoffs, jockeying for position
Women’s soccer makes playoffs, jockeying for position
Men’s soccer takes over home turf
Mary Matthews (#8) sets the ball on Oct. 2 during a home game.
Women’s volleyball gains ground in LEC
Men’s soccer leashes the Wolves
Women’s soccer ties Wolves; playing for playoffs
The team sits with coaches during a timeout.
Women’s volleyball winning, but lost LEC opener
Men’s soccer player Diego Gisholt sprints down field in game against UMass Dartmouth on Oct 2.
Men’s soccer drowns the Anchormen in LEC playoffs
UMass Boston Softball players gear up at a recent game. Photo provided by Beacons Athletics.
Softball continues strong as season’s end approaches
Outfielder Mariano Jimenez stares into the field after a tough loss on May 2. Photo provided by Beacons Athletics.
A breakdown of baseball’s season, and what’s to come
A photo of UMass Boston's Women's Lacrosse Coach Hannah Khin. Graphic provided by Beacons Athletics.
Recruitment strategies of UMass Boston coaches: Hannah Khin
Everything you need to know for Super Bowl LVIII
Illustration of Bruins’ right winger Trent Frederic. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Don’t poke the bear: Bruins fans have nothing to worry about
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?
Guard Emanuel Zayas dribbles the ball on the court. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Men’s basketball drowns Rhode Island College
UMass Boston junior sprinter Dorinda Okorji wins Second LEC Track Athlete of the Week / Photo and graphic courtesy of Beacons Athletics.
Track and field keeps showing promise with spike in performance
Forward Keriann Farina shoots the ball against Rhode Island College at a home game on Jan 27. Photo by Dong Woo Im/ Mass Media Staff.
Women’s basketball losing streak extends to four in a row
Men’s hockey players huddle during a home game. Photo courtesy of Beacon Athletics.
Men’s hockey picks themselves up after minor slip on ice
Forward Katie Wilbert shoots the puck against Salem State University at a home game on Jan. 26. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Leah Bosch leads women’s hockey to sixth straight victory
A student scrolls through TikTok, one of the major ways politicians are reaching voters in the 2024 election.
Virality over values: Political distraction in the digital age
The fight to value life and the fight for living wages
Students enjoying the Quad, which was completed earlier this year.
The need for sustainable urbanism at UMass Boston
Students have a conversation by the harbor walk.
The power of informal, real-world education
Get out and vote: Students’ responsibility to take civic action
The fight to value life and the fight for living wages
Students enjoying the Quad, which was completed earlier this year.
The need for sustainable urbanism at UMass Boston
Open letter to administration regarding Oct. 8 vigil
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
Student catching up on assignments after class.
The power of studying in an urban environment
Students gather at Emerson College’s encampment for Palestine on Thursday, Photo submitted by Elijah Horwath / Mass Media Staff.
Universities are violently repressing free speech—what’s new?
Students boarding the shuttle bus at the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Why finding an affordable apartment feels like chasing a unicorn
Students sit outside the Campus Center over the summer. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass’ economic contributions: More than just numbers
The reality of Boston’s domestic abuse problem
Equal pay in Boston: Bridging the gender wage gap
A student scrolls through TikTok, one of the major ways politicians are reaching voters in the 2024 election.
Virality over values: Political distraction in the digital age
Get out and vote: Students’ responsibility to take civic action
The feeding of fascism: America’s growing desire for authoritarianism
No, we’re not on the brink of nuclear war
A student views the memorial for the marytrs of Gaza held in the Campus Center.
Gaza is dying: remembering a year of genocide
The fight to value life and the fight for living wages
Get out and vote: Students’ responsibility to take civic action
Giving Drake Maye his flowers
Open letter to administration regarding Oct. 8 vigil
National Day on Writing: How writing is celebrated on campus
Letter to the Editor: Israeli Apartheid Week
Letter to the Editor regarding Israel and Palestine
Letter to the Editor
The Millennials’ Constitution—No, Just No
In Response to Campus Advocate Raquel Lyons
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The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
News
Election Updates: All local races called
By Mass Media Staff | November 5, 2024

Union speak-out criticizes protest policy, disciplinary letters for members
By Joshua Levin, News Editor
Student struck outside West Garage
University removes hate speech limit from chalking policy
By Joshua Levin, News Editor
Vigil organizers told to disband for lack of notice
By Joshua Levin, News Editor
Administrators give campus update at information session
By Liam Crampton, News Writer
Arts and Lifestyle
Two students dressed up in DIY halloween costumes. Recycled costumes can help prevent synthetic fabric waste.
Enjoy a green Halloween by practicing sustainability
By Michelle Dang, Arts Editor | November 4, 2024

A beloved holiday in the United States, people eagerly anticipate the arrival of Halloween each year. Consumers flock to retailers to purchase candy in bulk and other seasonal merchandise. People scour Halloween specialty stores in search of their...

More bands are killing their pop-punk sound. Is it working?
By Sullivan Dickerson, Arts Writer
Balancing health and success during midterm season
By Sullivan Dickerson, Arts Writer
Giving playwrights the stage: ‘New Voices, New Stories’ celebrates student voices
By Michelle Dang, Arts Writer
Spiral into horror with “Uzumaki”
By Sullivan Dickerson, Arts Writer
Escaping the shadows: Uncover secrets in Boston escape rooms
By Michelle Dang, Arts Writer
Features
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...

UMass Boston’s Filipino community celebrates Filipino American History Month
By Liam Crampton, News Writer
Sports Leadership program keeps expanding
By Owen Duda, Sports Editor
Meet Dante Barton, the guy who knows a guy
By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
Professor Rick Kesseli raises more than $7,000 for U-ACCESS food pantry
By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
Dig into the Archives: The Early Learning Center
By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
Opinions
The fight to value life and the fight for living wages
By Jason Fasano, Contributor | November 4, 2024

I hold somewhat of a unique position at this university — I’m a staff member, but also enrolled as a full-time graduate student. As a member of this student body, I’m intimately familiar with the insidious culture of fear and silencing that students...

The need for sustainable urbanism at UMass Boston
By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
The power of informal, real-world education
By Anuoluwapo Mokuolu, Opinions Writer
Get out and vote: Students’ responsibility to take civic action
By Noah Siegel-Stone, Contributer
The feeding of fascism: America’s growing desire for authoritarianism
By Naomi Bethune, Opinions Editor
Giving Drake Maye his flowers
By Kevin Maguire, Contributor
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Men’s soccer takes over home turf
By Smiti Nemane, Sports Writer | November 4, 2024

UMass Boston men’s soccer took on two teams two days apart on their home turf. The first was the Vermont State University of Castleton Spartans...

Women’s volleyball gains ground in LEC
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Corrections
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.