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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge sewn into their uniform. ICE reported that they have arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since their declared crackdown on Boston from March 18 until the report’s release March 24. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson.
ICE REVOKES UMASS VISAS
Crowds assembled for a previous UMass Boston graduation on the Campus Center lawn.
Mass. Attorney General will be 2025 commencement speaker
Students at UMass Amherst formed student encampments in support of Palestine last spring, alongside dozens of other universities across the country. Photo courtesy of Amanda Achin
UMass Amherst under investigation for alleged ‘antisemitic’ activities
U.S. President Donald Trump holds an executive order at the White House in March. This January, he signed an executive order ending “illegal discrimination.” REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Legal group alleges BIPOC fellowship program ‘discriminates against whites’
Officials from the New England Commission for Higher Education stand at their open meeting on March 25.
Accreditation organization visits campus, surveys students
Students wait by the JFK/UMass commuter rail stop. Jeff Loussaint, a UMass Boston student who commutes to campus by the commuter rail, noted a lack of fare collection at certain times of day.
Audit uncovers issues with commuter rail contract
Patrons visit the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum days after the museum’s reopening.
JFK Presidential Library reopens, reinstates staff
Image by King of Hearts via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0
Mass. joins 15 state attorneys general in issuing DEI guidance
A Boston Fire Department ladder truck extends toward a burned window at 7:58 a.m. Tuesday.
Live Updates: Harbor Point apartment fire
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
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge sewn into their uniform. ICE reported that they have arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since their declared crackdown on Boston from March 18 until the report’s release March 24. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson.
ICE REVOKES UMASS VISAS
Crowds assembled for a previous UMass Boston graduation on the Campus Center lawn.
Mass. Attorney General will be 2025 commencement speaker
Officials from the New England Commission for Higher Education stand at their open meeting on March 25.
Accreditation organization visits campus, surveys students
Undergraduate Student Government to hold debates this week
Live Updates: ICE revokes UMass Boston visas
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge sewn into their uniform. ICE reported that they have arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since their declared crackdown on Boston from March 18 until the report’s release March 24. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson.
ICE REVOKES UMASS VISAS
Students at UMass Amherst formed student encampments in support of Palestine last spring, alongside dozens of other universities across the country. Photo courtesy of Amanda Achin
UMass Amherst under investigation for alleged ‘antisemitic’ activities
Officials from the New England Commission for Higher Education stand at their open meeting on March 25.
Accreditation organization visits campus, surveys students
The U.S. Department of Education headquarters sits in Washington D.C. After the Trump administration ordered the dismantling of the department, thousands have lost their jobs. . REUTERS/Nathan Howard
Trump orders Department of Education to prepare for closure
Live Updates: ICE revokes UMass Boston visas
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 12
Corrections: Vol. LIX, Issue 11
Corrections: Vol. LIX, Issue 10
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 6
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 2
Vocalist and guitarist Will Donahue, guitarist Maxx Nunn, bassist Sammy Scott and drummer Isaiah Rowe formed their band in 2022 under the name Lunch Money. Photo courtesy of YELLOW
Berklee band ‘YELLOW’ debuts new alt-rock EP
Founder of the Queer History Club Shane Brown leads a meeting about queer erasure under the Nazi regime.
How a student club is keeping LGBTQ+ stories alive
UMass Boston alumni Shahnawaz Anwar, Ananta Chakravartula, Paul Dyson, Katie Gauthier, Rhonda Hodge and Natalia Rosero will compete in the Boston Marathon this year, raising money for the Krystle Campbell scholarship. File photo.
Alumni ‘Run for Krystle’ in Boston Marathon
Sharon Milien displays her first solo exhibition in the Critque Space in University Hall.
Bringing the ‘HEAT’: Sharon Milien’s solo art debut at UMass Boston
Emanuel Zayas runs up court, after becoming UMass Boston’s newest 1000 point scorer.
Men’s basketball, Emanuel Zayas, back in the playoffs
Meet Maryam Halimi, an Afghan woman making history
Dr. Susan Tan, Assistant Professor of English, has written several children’s books, including “Ghosts, Toast, and Other Hazards.” (Submitted by Susan Tan)
Inside the imagination: An interview with Susan Tan
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien smiles for a portrait in the Dining Commons.
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien makes waves in UMass Boston dining
Elizabeth Fay was an editor for “The Afterlives of Frankenstein: Popular and Artistic Adaptations and Reimaginings,” which released in 2024. (Submitted by Elizabeth Fay)
The impact of Romanticism: An interview with Elizabeth Fay
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’
Patrons enjoy the beautiful art and atmosphere of the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum.
New to Boston? Here’s the ultimate spring bucket list
Consult a dermatologist for skin concerns — not social media
Lucy Dacus performs in Seattle on October 22, 2019. Dacus released her new studio album “Forever is a Feeling” in March. Photo by David Lee licensed under CC-BY SA 2.0.
Lucy Dacus explores timeless love in ‘Forever Is a Feeling’
Idina Menzel’s character Jesse uses the titular redwood forest as an escape from her grief. Photo via Flickr licensed under CC0 1.0.
REVIEW: Idina Menzel’s “Redwood” misses the forest for the trees
The Blue Stage at Boston Calling of 2023.
Get ready for Boston Calling, coming Memorial weekend
Idina Menzel’s character Jesse uses the titular redwood forest as an escape from her grief. Photo via Flickr licensed under CC0 1.0.
REVIEW: Idina Menzel’s “Redwood” misses the forest for the trees
Kathy St. George and Sam Simahk (center) with (from left) Meagan Lewis-Michelson, Kerry A. Dowling, Ronan Green, and Billy Meleady during "Going Up." Photo courtesy of Nile Scott Studios.
SpeakEasy’s “A Man of No Importance” honors the work and life of Oscar Wilde
Grand Kyiv Ballet enchants with ‘Swan Lake’
Grand Kyiv Ballet enchants with ‘Swan Lake’
A student observes Beth Campbell’s “Shifting,” a mobile piece commenting on familiarity and memory.
‘(Re)Visiting’ celebrates the history of visiting artists at UMass Boston
Professor Cat Mazza of the Art Department showcases her work in a gallery at Northeastern University. Photo courtesy of Cat Mazza.
Cat Mazza’s ‘Network’ blends tactility and tech
The Brattle in Harvard Square has been a hub for cinephiles since 1953.
Keeping cinema alive at The Brattle Theatre
Bob Dylan performing in 1978. Photo by Chris Hakkens is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Knocking on cinema’s door: Exploring Bob Dylan’s legacy in ‘A Complete Unknown’
Moviegoers enter for a daytime showing at the AMC at Boston Common. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff
Get excited for these upcoming 2025 releases
Rachel Zegler and Jaeden Martell, who play Laura and Eli, both starred in Y2K, which was released in December of 2024. Photo by Nicole Rivelli via A24.
Reimagining the ‘millennium bug’: Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter discuss A24’s ‘Y2K’
Pedestrians walk past the Boston Common AMC movie theater.
Flying high: ‘Wicked’ reimagines the land of Oz
Lucy Dacus performs in Seattle on October 22, 2019. Dacus released her new studio album “Forever is a Feeling” in March. Photo by David Lee licensed under CC-BY SA 2.0.
Lucy Dacus explores timeless love in ‘Forever Is a Feeling’
Idina Menzel’s character Jesse uses the titular redwood forest as an escape from her grief. Photo via Flickr licensed under CC0 1.0.
REVIEW: Idina Menzel’s “Redwood” misses the forest for the trees
The Blue Stage at Boston Calling of 2023.
Get ready for Boston Calling, coming Memorial weekend
Vocalist and guitarist Will Donahue, guitarist Maxx Nunn, bassist Sammy Scott and drummer Isaiah Rowe formed their band in 2022 under the name Lunch Money. Photo courtesy of YELLOW
Berklee band ‘YELLOW’ debuts new alt-rock EP
Students listen to music while studying.
Six albums to ease your stress during midterms season
A DraftKings ad shines above Fenway Park. DraftKings is one of the top two sports betting apps, as rated by CBS News.
It’s time to talk about sports gambling
Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel brings the ball up court against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half at Spectrum Center March 13. Photo by Jim Dedmon via Imagn Images
March Madness is truly one of the best sports events
Women’s softball huddles up in a time out.
Women’s softball breaks record 15-game streak
Seth Libby (left) and Matt Hutchings (right) walk across the field as the referee blows the whistle. Photo provided by Beacon Athletics
Men’s lacrosse takes season-high win 28-10
A men’s baseball player circles around the bases, heading for home plate.
Baseball strengthens its LEC standing
Women’s softball huddles up in a time out.
Women’s softball breaks record 15-game streak
Seth Libby (left) and Matt Hutchings (right) walk across the field as the referee blows the whistle. Photo provided by Beacon Athletics
Men’s lacrosse takes season-high win 28-10
A men’s baseball player circles around the bases, heading for home plate.
Baseball strengthens its LEC standing
A softball player swings her bat toward the ball in a game last season.
Women’s softball secures a flaming-hot 14 streak
Men’s lacrosse faces off at the start of their game against Plymouth State.
Men’s lacrosse splits results in a week of mixed emotions
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 seal of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Del Rio, Texas. The DHS, alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has deported dozens of immigrants in the past few weeks. REUTERS/Marco Bello
How is anyone ‘alien’ in a ‘nation of immigrants?’
A DraftKings ad shines above Fenway Park. DraftKings is one of the top two sports betting apps, as rated by CBS News.
It’s time to talk about sports gambling
The importance of student activism in an increasingly oppressive world
The power of saying no: Learning to take care of yourself
Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel brings the ball up court against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half at Spectrum Center March 13. Photo by Jim Dedmon via Imagn Images
March Madness is truly one of the best sports events
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
Feb 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) attempts a free throw against the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter at the TD Garden. Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
It’s time to give Jayson Tatum his due credit
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 seal of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Del Rio, Texas. The DHS, alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has deported dozens of immigrants in the past few weeks. REUTERS/Marco Bello
How is anyone ‘alien’ in a ‘nation of immigrants?’
The importance of student activism in an increasingly oppressive world
On power: An appeal to the reformers
On power: What is to be done now?
An American Flag on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Aug. 31, 2023.
How to wage real American war
On power: An appeal to the reformers
Dear UMass Boston Administration
On power: What is to be done now?
A vigil last fall semester was ordered to disband by university administrators for lack of advance notice.
What does it mean to be “For the Times” in times like these?
Are professional coaches really hired to get fired?
Letter to the Editor: Climate change denial threatens America’s security
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
Ask Bobby #41: Remember last Valentine's?
Ask Bobby #41: Remember last Valentine’s?
Ask Bobby #40: Skincare
Ask Bobby #40: Skincare
A “Big A— Fan” is placed by the residence halls to combat coastal wind by blowing it straight back to the ocean. Dakota Brown for The Mass Media
University fights back against wind on campus
Ask Bobby #39: Illegitimate illegitimate sons
Ask Bobby #39: Illegitimate illegitimate sons
Written by Dakota Brown and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff
Ask Bobby #38: Bobby returns
Vol. LIX, No. 14
Vol. LIX, No. 14
Vol. LIX, No. 13
Vol. LIX, No. 13
Vol. LIX, No. 12
Vol. LIX, No. 12
Vol. LIX, No. 11
Vol. LIX, No. 11
Vol. LIX, No. 10
Vol. LIX, No. 10
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
Dakota Brown

Dakota Brown, Production Editor

Dakota (they/them) is the production editor for the Mass Media, and has been since spring 2025, before which they were the lone features writer. They are a sophomore with a double major in history and labor studies and a minor in economics. They hope to teach secondary history and social sciences one day. They enjoy writing spotlight features and dabble in opinions and humor. They mostly just care about The Muppets and Garfield, but have yet to find an excuse to cover either. Keep dreaming, Dakota.

All content by Dakota Brown
Vol. LIX, No. 14

Vol. LIX, No. 14

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
April 7, 2025
Vol. LIX, No. 13

Vol. LIX, No. 13

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
March 24, 2025
Ask Bobby #41: Remember last Valentine's?

Ask Bobby #41: Remember last Valentine’s?

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
March 24, 2025
The Blue Stage at Boston Calling of 2023.

Get ready for Boston Calling, coming Memorial weekend

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
March 24, 2025
Vocalist and guitarist Will Donahue, guitarist Maxx Nunn, bassist Sammy Scott and drummer Isaiah Rowe formed their band in 2022 under the name Lunch Money. Photo courtesy of YELLOW

Berklee band ‘YELLOW’ debuts new alt-rock EP

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
March 24, 2025
Vol. LIX, No. 12

Vol. LIX, No. 12

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
March 10, 2025
Vol. LIX, No. 11

Vol. LIX, No. 11

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
February 24, 2025
An American Flag on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Aug. 31, 2023.

How to wage real American war

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
February 24, 2025
Ask Bobby #40: Skincare

Ask Bobby #40: Skincare

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
February 24, 2025
Vol. LIX, No. 10

Vol. LIX, No. 10

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
February 10, 2025
A “Big A— Fan” is placed by the residence halls to combat coastal wind by blowing it straight back to the ocean. Dakota Brown for The Mass Media

University fights back against wind on campus

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
February 10, 2025
Ask Bobby #39: Illegitimate illegitimate sons

Ask Bobby #39: Illegitimate illegitimate sons

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
February 10, 2025
Students enjoy the Welcome Week events hosted by Student Activities last January.

Events to start your semester off strong

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
January 27, 2025
Written by Dakota Brown and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff

Ask Bobby #38: Bobby returns

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
January 27, 2025
Vol. LIX, No. 9

Vol. LIX, No. 9

By Dakota Brown, Production Editor
January 27, 2025
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

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
December 2, 2024
The Jumpstart office located on the second floor of the Campus Center.

Jumpstart annual donation drive focuses this year on classroom supplies

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
December 2, 2024
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien smiles for a portrait in the Dining Commons.

Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien makes waves in UMass Boston dining

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
November 18, 2024
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

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
November 4, 2024

Bargaining for a living wage: The untold reality of CSU members

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
October 21, 2024
SIA invited participants to "Smash ICE" at their event Oct. 9.

SIA breaks the ice with immigrants on campus

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
October 21, 2024
Photo submitted by Dante Barton.

Meet Dante Barton, the guy who knows a guy

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
October 7, 2024
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

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
October 7, 2024
Jimmy Ennis reads to the children of UMass Boston's Early Learning Center. Photo via The Mass Media courtesy of Beacon Athletics.

Dig into the Archives: The Early Learning Center

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
September 23, 2024
‘They’re unionizing’: Reports of raccoons continue, worsen

‘They’re unionizing’: Reports of raccoons continue, worsen

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
September 23, 2024
Members of the UMass Boston community stand in solidarity with Africana Studies at the protest held on April 5. Photo submitted by protester.

Students weigh in on the updated protest policy

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
September 19, 2024
Photo sent in by Millicent Snow.

Meet Millicent Snow, a shining example of campus leadership

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
September 9, 2024
Beacons enjoy snacks during Welcome Week festivities. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.

A behind-the-scenes look at Welcome Week 2024

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
September 3, 2024
The Africana Studies Department located on the fourth floor of Phillis Wheatley Hall. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Black stories are worth telling: The real meaning of anti-racism

By Dakota Brown, Contributor
April 1, 2024
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