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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...

Photo submitted by Dante Barton.
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...

Carney Hospital's closure: The harm of privatized healthcare
By Naomi Bethune, Opinions Editor | October 7, 2024

On Saturday, Aug. 31, the Carney Hospital in Dorchester closed its doors — most likely forever. An institution with an incredibly rich history, the Carney was originally established in South Boston in 1863, and later moved to Dorchester in 1953....

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Emmanuel Zayas and Mariano Olivier Rodriguez run up court at a men’s basketball game last season.
Men’s basketball schedule announced after disappointing season
By Colin Purdy, Sports Writer | October 7, 2024

After a disappointing 2023-24 campaign, finishing 7-19 and a one-and-done showing in the Little East Conference Tournament, Beacons men's basketball...

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.