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Organizers and attendees pose in front of a banner for the Pokemon Go Community Ambassador program, the group which organized the Wild Area event.
Players gather in Boston for Pokemon Go Wild Area: Global 2024
Demonstrators lined the back of the Campus Ballroom during an information session in October, protesting the recent updates to the space use policy and university administration’s enforcement of the policy.
Former police commissioner Edward Davis consulted on updated protest policy
The front door of the Integrated Sciences Complex, which is featured in the thumbnail for the UMass Boston episode of The College Tour.
New season of “The College Tour” highlights UMass Boston
The UMass Boston police station, located in the Quinn Administration Building.
University releases 2024 Clery Act crime report
UMass Boston hosts panel for elimination of violence against women
Organizers and attendees pose in front of a banner for the Pokemon Go Community Ambassador program, the group which organized the Wild Area event.
Players gather in Boston for Pokemon Go Wild Area: Global 2024
Tyler, the Creator stands on a trailer outside the Converse store to perform a $5 show celebrating the release of his eighth studio album.
Tyler, the Creator holds pop-up concert in Boston
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 front door of the Integrated Sciences Complex, which is featured in the thumbnail for the UMass Boston episode of The College Tour.
New season of “The College Tour” highlights UMass Boston
UMass Boston hosts panel for elimination of violence against women
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
Demonstrators lined the back of the Campus Ballroom during an information session in October, protesting the recent updates to the space use policy and university administration’s enforcement of the policy.
Former police commissioner Edward Davis consulted on updated protest policy
The UMass Boston police station, located in the Quinn Administration Building.
University releases 2024 Clery Act crime report
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
Demonstrators lined the back of the Campus Ballroom during an information session in October, protesting the recent updates to the space use policy and university administration’s enforcement of the policy.
Former police commissioner Edward Davis consulted on updated protest policy
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
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
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
Fund Public Higher Education Rally put on by Classified Staff Union, Professional Staff Union and Faculty Staff Union in 1990. Photo from the Healey Library Digital Archives.
Dig into the Archives: A history of protests at Boston’s UC Berkeley
Beacons huddle together during a timeout last season.
More than just saves: A profile on JJ Devine
The Jumpstart office located on the second floor of the Campus Center.
Jumpstart annual donation drive focuses this year on classroom supplies
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien smiles for a portrait in the Dining Commons.
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien makes waves in UMass Boston dining
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’
‘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
People walk around Seaport District passing the Snowport Holiday Market.
Enjoy festive winter activities in Boston
Pedestrians walk past the Boston Common AMC movie theater.
Flying high: ‘Wicked’ reimagines the land of Oz
A projector displayed images of Jazz greats while students played covers of contemporary jazz songs.
‘Jazz! Live!’ showcases ‘improvisational takes’ by new student musicians
Customers shop at Trident Booksellers & Cafe before attending one of their many events.
Indulge in community events at Trident Booksellers & Cafe
‘Whodunit?’: ‘Clue: On Stage’ presents a thrilling murder mystery
‘Whodunit?’: ‘Clue: On Stage’ presents a thrilling murder mystery
A projector displayed images of Jazz greats while students played covers of contemporary jazz songs.
‘Jazz! Live!’ showcases ‘improvisational takes’ by new student musicians
‘Whodunit?’: ‘Clue: On Stage’ presents a thrilling murder mystery
‘Whodunit?’: ‘Clue: On Stage’ presents a thrilling murder mystery
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
Pedestrians walk past the Boston Common AMC movie theater.
Flying high: ‘Wicked’ reimagines the land of Oz
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
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
Pedestrians walk past the Boston Common AMC movie theater.
Flying high: ‘Wicked’ reimagines the land of Oz
A projector displayed images of Jazz greats while students played covers of contemporary jazz songs.
‘Jazz! Live!’ showcases ‘improvisational takes’ by new student musicians
Tyler, the Creator stands on a trailer outside the Converse store to perform a $5 show celebrating the release of his eighth studio album.
Tyler, the Creator holds pop-up concert in Boston
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
Emmanuel Zayas and Mariano Olivier Rodriguez run up court at a men’s basketball game last season.
Men’s basketball win streak sunk by Anchormen in overtime
Forward Keriann Farina shoots the ball against Rhode Island College at a home game last semester.
Rough sledding into the holidays for women’s basketball
Men’s hockey player skates down the ice with the puck during their last game.
Men’s hockey aims to rebrand after losing five of six matches
Beacons huddle together during a timeout last season.
More than just saves: A profile on JJ Devine
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball at the Beacons' final game.
Women’s volleyball season recap: Better plays, more competition
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
Drake Maye and the Patriots showing signs of growth
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?
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 last semester.
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
The exterior of Jeremiah Burke High School.
Considering the future of education in Trump’s America
A student sits in the University Health Service Center, which is also home to the Counseling Center.
The economics of loneliness — what is the cost of social isolation?
Celebrate your achievements this New Years, and reflect on how far you've come. Photo by bayasaa via Flickr is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Fresh beginnings in the new year
Are professional coaches really hired to get fired?
Students at Emerson College's encampment for Palestine last spring sit and talk outside a campus building.
Gaza today, Gaza next year: Thoughts on the current political moment
UMass Boston raised tuition by 2.5 percent in the 2024-2025 school year.
A look into the rising cost of college education
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
Celtics spread joy with visit to Boston Children’s Hospital
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
Students at Emerson College's encampment for Palestine last spring sit and talk outside a campus building.
Gaza today, Gaza next year: Thoughts on the current political moment
A future for immigrants in a divided America
A look at the UMass Boston skyline, where the rising ocean levels will become noticeable as the planet continues to rise in temperature.
Trump devastates climate change policy again
Students register to vote ahead of the election November 5.
Congratulations, America: An open letter to a those in the dark
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
Are professional coaches really hired to get fired?
A future for immigrants in a divided America
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
Anthony Richardson in the Colts’ 2023 season. Photo by Tennessee Titans licensed under CC BY 3.0.
Pro sports have no time to be patient
Joel Embiid, Number 21, at a game in 2018. Photo by Keith Allison licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Joel Embiid’s shove highlights the dark side of modern media
Letter to the Editor: Respect pro-Palestinian protestors
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
Vol. LVIII, No. 7
Vol. LVIII, No. 7
Vol. LVIII, No. 6
Vol. LVIII, No. 6
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Volume LVIII, No. 4
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UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

Carl Brooks

Carl Brooks served as news editor for The Mass Media the following years: 2003-2004

All content by Carl Brooks

Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead!

By Carl Brooks
June 14, 2004
Mystic River author Dennis Lehane - Photo by Gintautas Dumcius

The Big Score: An Interview With Dennis Lehane

By Carl Brooks
June 9, 2004

Hold Your Head Up High

By Carl Brooks
June 9, 2004
Stanley Stewart of the Department of Public Safety. - Photo by Carl Brooks

Stanley Stewart: 30 Years on the UMBeat

By Carl Brooks
June 9, 2004

UMB Student Charged in Park Cleanup; Anarchists Targeted

By Carl Brooks
May 12, 2004

Campus Center Complaints Prompt Responses

By Carl Brooks
May 5, 2004

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky – 4/29/04

By Carl Brooks
May 2, 2004
Errors in a new genetetics textbook found by professor Richard Kesselli.

PIRGs, Publishers At Odds Over Textbook Prices

By Carl Brooks
April 30, 2004

Student Elections Snarled Up, Extended

By Carl Brooks
April 28, 2004

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
April 21, 2004

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky – 4/15/04

By Carl Brooks
April 14, 2004

Student Elections are Coming

By Carl Brooks
April 14, 2004

Ten Years Later, Rwanda Defines our Generation

By Carl Brooks
April 14, 2004

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
April 7, 2004

The Slavery of Motherhood

By Carl Brooks
April 2, 2004
Tuba Syeda and friends cleaning the banks of the Neponset River. - Photo by Carl Brooks

Neponset Now Neater

By Carl Brooks
April 2, 2004
"Oddly enough, everything seems to be working, Captain."

Movin’ on Up

By Carl Brooks
March 13, 2004

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peaky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
March 13, 2004

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peaky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
March 5, 2004
UMass professor Tony Van Der Meer thanks members of the support committee who organized to pressure the District Attorney to drop all charges against him. - Photo by Tony Naro

Van Der Meer Cleared: After Ten Months, All Charges Dropped

By Carl Brooks
February 26, 2004

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
February 26, 2004

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
February 13, 2004

Seniors Hit Hard by Loss of Waivers

By Carl Brooks
February 13, 2004

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
February 5, 2004

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
January 29, 2004

Professor Pans Princeton: Grade Inflation Out of Control

By Carl Brooks
December 12, 2003

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
December 12, 2003
Professor William H. Percy claims homophobia and discrimination endemic to UMB

MCAD To Investigate Claims of Homophobia

By Carl Brooks
December 3, 2003

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
November 20, 2003
Union members vote on the selective shutdown proposal in McCormack lobby. - Photo Carl Brooks

Selective Shutdowns Are Go

By Carl Brooks
November 20, 2003

New Course Catalog Bewildering, Say Students

By Carl Brooks
November 20, 2003
The Facilities Design and Construction Department. - Photo by Carl Brooks

Working from the Inside Out

By Carl Brooks
November 12, 2003
Steven Chair explains the retrofit proposal at a town hall meeting. - Photo by Shaun Krisher

Retrofit Means Big Changes

By Carl Brooks
November 5, 2003

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
November 5, 2003
Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis speaks out on health care at the Fairmount Copley Plaza hotel.

Dukakis calls for Healthcare Reform

By Carl Brooks
October 22, 2003

eeky geeky: sneaky peepy at the creepy

By Carl Brooks
October 16, 2003

ISO Prez:U B Smart, Good Fundraiser

By Carl Brooks
October 7, 2003

Eeky Geeky: Weekly Peeky at the Freaky

By Carl Brooks
October 1, 2003

MacKenzie Levels with Parkers

By Carl Brooks
October 1, 2003
Allan Guo, Coordinator of the China Program, moderates panel on investment in Shandong Province.

Visitors from China Link up with UMass

By Carl Brooks
October 1, 2003

Feeling Trapped?

By Carl Brooks
September 25, 2003

Provost Not Applauded

By Carl Brooks
September 25, 2003

Eeky Geeky: weekly peeky at the freaky

By Carl Brooks
September 25, 2003

The Hunt is on for New UMass President

By Carl Brooks
September 16, 2003
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Budget Breakdown ’04

By Carl Brooks
September 2, 2003

CPCS Loses Its Dean

By Carl Brooks
September 2, 2003
Interim President Jack M. Wilson - Photo courtesy www.jackmwilson.com

Wilson appointed interim president; faces uphill funding battle

By Carl Brooks
September 2, 2003
Bulger Steps Down

Bulger Steps Down

By Carl Brooks
August 28, 2003

New Administrators at UMB

By Carl Brooks
August 28, 2003

and you thought you had problems?

By Carl Brooks
May 18, 2003
Photo by Kory Vergets

UMass Springfest a shining

By Carl Brooks
May 18, 2003
Folk artist Doria Roberts performing at UMB.

Doria Roberts Electrifies UMass

By Carl Brooks
May 7, 2003

Man About Town: A Gentleman of Color

By Carl Brooks
May 7, 2003
Rwandan Jean-Marie Kashima, a friend of Nick Hughes who directed the film 100 Days. - Photos by Kory Vergets

The Face of Tragedy

By Carl Brooks
April 29, 2003

Did the Dropkicks Grow Up?

By Carl Brooks
April 29, 2003
Odaiko New England beating out the ?Festival? rhythm. - Photo by Kory Vergets

Asian Culture Festival a Big Hit

By Carl Brooks
April 22, 2003

Master talents at work

By Carl Brooks
April 15, 2003
Cowboy Bebop: JapanaFunk Anime Shows How Its Done.

Cowboy Bebop: JapanaFunk Anime Shows How Its Done.

By Carl Brooks
April 8, 2003
Ambassador of the Dead

Ambassador of the Dead

By Carl Brooks
April 8, 2003
Poet Battles Immigration to Speak at UMass

Poet Battles Immigration to Speak at UMass

By Carl Brooks
April 2, 2003

UMB Department of Performing Arts Gets Its Act Together

By Carl Brooks
April 2, 2003
Viva la "Khalsa"

Viva la “Khalsa”

By Carl Brooks
March 28, 2003

Happy Tree Friends: The Cutest Psycho Murder Cartoon You Ever Saw

By Carl Brooks
March 28, 2003

Thinking with Fire Logic

By Carl Brooks
March 12, 2003

Interview with Dennis Lehane

By Carl Brooks
March 6, 2003

Hot and Fresh: Café Con Leche

By Carl Brooks
March 6, 2003

Jones Tops Ruiz

By Carl Brooks
March 6, 2003
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