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Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco addresses the campus community at the campus update meeting on April 16.
Update addresses visa revocations, federal funding
By Joshua Levin, News Editor | May 5, 2025

Administrators spoke about plans to address changes implemented by the Trump administration regarding international students and federal funding during an April 16 campus update meeting in University Hall. Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance...

Comedian Rachel Sennott stands with fellow cast members Maria Bakalova and Chase Sui Wonders at the premiere of “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” Photo by Katie Marriner is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
6 movies sure to get you into the spirit of summer
By Abigail Fontz, Arts Writer | May 5, 2025

With finals season right around the corner, many of us are likely getting excited for the start of summer. While it’s not too far away, these six movies will hold you over until it’s finally time to take a much-needed break. Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart”...

The Beacon Scoop Shoppe finds a permanent home in a brand-new station. Photo courtesy of Dining Services
Dining Commons renovations include new ‘UCook Kitchen’
By Sullivan Dickerson, News Writer | May 5, 2025

The UMass Boston Dining Commons in the East Residence Hall recently underwent an upgrade to include the new “UCook Kitchen” and a permanent spot for the Beacon Scoop Shoppe. The UCook Kitchen is a new station that will allow students to create...

Students sprawl on the Campus Center lawn to soak up the spring sun.
Finding joy together in the warmer weather
By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer | May 5, 2025

The days are finally warming up, awakening the Earth and revealing its full beauty. People are going out more, and life finally feels a little better. I’ve already started to make plans with some of my friends, and others have begun living as though...

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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...