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Thousands of protestors gather on City Hall Plaza April 5 to fight back against the Trump administration.
Thousands pack Boston streets, protest Trump
Calvin Hill addresses state of DEI
Karen Ferrer-Muñiz, the vice chancellor for student affairs, speaks as students enjoy the festivities for Transgender Day of Visibility, hosted by the Queer Student Center, Strong Women Strong Girls and Student Multicultural Affairs. Photo courtesy of Vansh Khokhani.
Campus hosts fourth annual Trans Day of Visibility
Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Wilbur Ottichilo of Vihiga County, Kenya, and Gustavo Beliz of Argentina discuss the importance of local climate actions in the context of global challenges. Photo courtesy of DeWayne Lehman
Climate resilience summit hosts environmental leaders
Students gather on the front lawn for a Students for Justice of Palestine protest April 4.
Students for Justice in Palestine condemns activist arrests
Thousands of protestors gather on City Hall Plaza April 5 to fight back against the Trump administration.
Thousands pack Boston streets, protest Trump
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
Calvin Hill addresses state of DEI
Karen Ferrer-Muñiz, the vice chancellor for student affairs, speaks as students enjoy the festivities for Transgender Day of Visibility, hosted by the Queer Student Center, Strong Women Strong Girls and Student Multicultural Affairs. Photo courtesy of Vansh Khokhani.
Campus hosts fourth annual Trans Day of Visibility
Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Wilbur Ottichilo of Vihiga County, Kenya, and Gustavo Beliz of Argentina discuss the importance of local climate actions in the context of global challenges. Photo courtesy of DeWayne Lehman
Climate resilience summit hosts environmental leaders
Students gather on the front lawn for a Students for Justice of Palestine protest April 4.
Students for Justice in Palestine condemns activist arrests
An FBI police car stands outside FBI headquarters in Washington February 3, 2025.
FBI, ATF arrest UMass Boston student on campus
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.
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
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 12
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Geriatric penguins perch on a rock in the new penguin retirement home at the New England Aquarium.
New England Aquarium opens penguin retirement home
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
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’
The cast of “Peter and the Starcatcher” dances together in a performance earlier this month. Photo courtesy of William Doncaster
‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ cast and crew delivers a stellar performance
Joe Keery, who sings under the name Djo, speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International panel for “Stranger Things.” Photo by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Djo’s ‘The Crux’ blends ‘70s rock and modern indie
“My Head is Too Heavy” by Amy Giese focuses on the inaccuracies of photographic seeing and coming to terms with chronic illness. Photo courtesy of Emerson Curatorial Practices
MOVEMENT/S: A Student-Curated Exploration of Art in Motion
Celebrating senior recitals through music and memory
Patrons enjoy the beautiful art and atmosphere of the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum.
New to Boston? Here’s the ultimate spring bucket list
“My Head is Too Heavy” by Amy Giese focuses on the inaccuracies of photographic seeing and coming to terms with chronic illness. Photo courtesy of Emerson Curatorial Practices
MOVEMENT/S: A Student-Curated Exploration of Art in Motion
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
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
Joe Keery, who sings under the name Djo, speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International panel for “Stranger Things.” Photo by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Djo’s ‘The Crux’ blends ‘70s rock and modern indie
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
Jack Baker and Matt Laverty shake hands on the field in the men’s lacrosse game earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Beacon Athletics
Men’s lacrosse steamrolls Mass Maritime Buccaneers
2-2 for the week, baseball falls in LEC standings
Players gather on the field at a men’s lacrosse game. File photo.
Men’s lacrosse turns heads with a dominant rebound
A softball player hits the ball at home plate in their game last week.
Softball head coach Natalia Ardagna wins 300th game
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
Jack Baker and Matt Laverty shake hands on the field in the men’s lacrosse game earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Beacon Athletics
Men’s lacrosse steamrolls Mass Maritime Buccaneers
2-2 for the week, baseball falls in LEC standings
Players gather on the field at a men’s lacrosse game. File photo.
Men’s lacrosse turns heads with a dominant rebound
A softball player hits the ball at home plate in their game last week.
Softball head coach Natalia Ardagna wins 300th game
Women’s softball huddles up in a time out.
Women’s softball breaks record 15-game streak
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
UMass Amherst students set up an encampment to protest the UMass administration’s ties to Israel. File photo.
We need student activism now more than ever
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions from the media during the NFL Annual League Meeting. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images.
New England Patriots gearing up for a strong season
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives to the basket during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Payton Pritchard deserves the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year
A student draws on the sidewalk in chalk on campus.
It’s okay to do the best you can
The ethics of owning land in the context of occupied Palestine
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 #43: Guts and all
Ask Bobby #43: Guts and all
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
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