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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
Democrats keep full control of Mass., but Republicans hold federal trifecta
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
People celebrate at the unveiling of Corky Lee Street in Chinatown, NYC. Photo by Alex Lozupone, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Honoring the legacy of Corky Lee at UMass Boston
Election Updates: All local races called
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 U-Access Food Pantry is located on the second floor of the Campus Center and provides grocery items to any student enrolled in at least one credit.
Massachusetts partners with local nonprofit to support Summer Eats program
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
Two members of Students for Justice in Palestine hold a "Free Palestine" flag during educational events hosted by the club for Israeli Apartheid Week. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor
Israeli Apartheid Week seeks to educate students about Palestine
Students head into Phillis Wheatley Hall to attend their classes and study. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Student proposes to amend the name of Phillis Wheatley Hall
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
Attendees and organizers stand around the Oct. 8 vigil, which included pictures of Marcellus Williams and Aysenur Ezgi Eygi.
Vigil organizers told to disband for lack of notice
Protestors stood behind attendees at the campus information session.
Administrators give campus update at information session
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
Seniors enjoying the 100-day countdown festivities in the campus center. Photo by Caitlin Feest (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff. 
The countdown to the 2023 graduation comes with mixed emotions
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
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’
"Hoy Pinoy!'s Clare Alanguilan (left) and Fasha Banson (right) performing the Kappa Malong Malong dance at Mass General Hospital". Photo taken by Naomi Layon (they/them)
UMass Boston’s Filipino community celebrates Filipino American History Month
Students graduate from the Sport Leadership and Administration program in 2021. From left to right: Sam Sena Nov, Jennifer Radigan, Jack Dobrzynski and Alex Redding. Photo courtesy of Dr. Cooper, center.
Sports Leadership program keeps expanding
Photo submitted by Dante Barton.
Meet Dante Barton, the guy who knows a guy
‘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
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
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
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
Two students dressed up in DIY halloween costumes. Recycled costumes can help prevent synthetic fabric waste.
Enjoy a green Halloween by practicing sustainability
More bands are killing their pop-punk sound. Is it working?
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
Several pieces on display in the "Nurture: Empathy for the Earth" exhibit, including the "Souvenir Series" by Michelle Lougee, right.
Reconnect with nature through “Nurture: Empathy for the Earth”
Andrew Mowbray's Wind-Driven Drawing Machine, currently installed along the Harbor Walk. Photo from UHall Gallery Instagram.
Lessons of the wind: How Andrew Mowbray inspires observation
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
A student browses through Netflix. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
“Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is a delight for comic and movie fans alike
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
Fans enjoying a concert in Boston.
Conan Gray parties with the ‘Bostongeoieses’ at ‘Found Heaven On Tour’
A musician playing the saxophone at a live performance.
Listen to your favorite music by candlelight in Boston
Women’s hockey sweeps Spartans; six in a row
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball at the Beacons' final game.
Women’s volleyball eliminated from playoffs
Women’s soccer team ends the season on a tough loss.
Women’s soccer suffers semi-finals loss
Women's volleyball huddles up during a winning game.
Women’s volleyball wraps regular season on a streak
Women’s volleyball team celebrates after six straight wins.
Women’s volleyball scorching through six straight
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 on Jan 27. Photo by Dong Woo Im/ Mass Media Staff.
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
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
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
Students focus on their studies to maintain routine after a stressful election season.
Take care of yourself: The significance of self-care during election season
The U-Access Food Pantry is located on the second floor of the Campus Center and provides grocery items to any student enrolled in at least one credit.
Honoring Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
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
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
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
Equal pay in Boston: Bridging the gender wage gap
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
Get out and vote: Students’ responsibility to take civic action
The feeding of fascism: America’s growing desire for authoritarianism
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
The fight to value life and the fight for living wages
Get out and vote: Students’ responsibility to take civic action
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
In Response to Campus Advocate Raquel Lyons
Vol. LVIII, No. 7
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UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

Gintautas Dumcius

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Gintautas (Gin) Dumcius served as the following positions at The Mass Media for the following years:

*Editor-in-Chief: Fall 2005; **News editor: Spring 2003; Spring 2004; Fall 2004

*In place of Dumcius, Denez McAdoo served Spring 2006 as EIC

**In place of Dumcius, Natalia Cooper served Fall 2002; Colleen Berry served Fall 2003; Kristen DeOliviers served Spring 2005

All content by Gintautas Dumcius
Senator Brian Joyce makes a cold appraisal of the state´s fiscal situation. - Photo by Shaun Krisher

Senator Calls State of State “Grim”

By Gin Dumcius
November 20, 2003

UMass Students: Rock The Vote “A Joke”

By Gin Dumcius
November 20, 2003

News Briefs

By Gin Dumcius
November 20, 2003

News Briefs

By Gin Dumcius
October 31, 2003

Lt. Gov. Healey, Swift Headline Political Summit

By Gin Dumcius
October 31, 2003
Photo by Harry Brett

Professor Rusty Simonds Passes Away

By Gin Dumcius
October 31, 2003

Unions Hike the Hill for Funding

By Gin Dumcius
October 31, 2003

Senate Notes: Fee Hike Might Be Averted

By Gin Dumcius
October 31, 2003
Campus Center Concerns: No Doors, Little Privacy

Campus Center Concerns: No Doors, Little Privacy

By Gin Dumcius
October 22, 2003
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Minority the New Majority

By Gin Dumcius
October 22, 2003
19 Inducted Into UMB Hall of Fame

19 Inducted Into UMB Hall of Fame

By Gin Dumcius
October 16, 2003

Senate Notes: Vice Chancellor Called To Apologize

By Gin Dumcius
October 16, 2003

Public Safety Board Off the Ground

By Gin Dumcius
October 7, 2003

Fagan Finds Fault with MassPIRG

By Gin Dumcius
October 7, 2003

Senate Notes: Resolution Sent Back, Pham Set Back

By Gin Dumcius
October 1, 2003

Union Anger Surfaces

By Gin Dumcius
October 1, 2003

News Briefs

By Gin Dumcius
September 25, 2003

Senate Notes: SEOC Approves Clubs

By Gin Dumcius
September 25, 2003

Police Log

By Gin Dumcius
September 25, 2003

Senate Notes: Controversial Resolution Put on Hold

By Gin Dumcius
September 16, 2003

News Briefs

By Gin Dumcius
September 16, 2003
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs J. Keith Motley - Photo by Gin Dumcius

New Vice Chancellor Appointed

By Gin Dumcius
September 16, 2003

News Briefs

By Gin Dumcius
September 9, 2003
Dean Ismael Ramirez-Soto talks while moving into his new office. - Photo by Gin Dumcius

CPCS: Angry Over Dean’s Resignation

By Gin Dumcius
September 9, 2003

Student Group Fee Could Be PIRGed

By Gin Dumcius
September 2, 2003

News Briefs

By Gin Dumcius
August 28, 2003

Police Log

By Gin Dumcius
August 28, 2003
Workers atop the walkway. - photo by Kory Vergets

New Sheen to Campus

By Gin Dumcius
August 28, 2003

Senate Notes: Summer Session Yields Fee Increase Warning

By Gin Dumcius
August 28, 2003

MacKenzie A Candidate for Interim

By Gin Dumcius
August 28, 2003

Professor: “Naked Racism” On Campus

By Gin Dumcius
June 10, 2003

News Briefs – 6/12/03

By Gin Dumcius
June 10, 2003

Spring Semester Wintry One

By Gin Dumcius
May 27, 2003

Teacher Evaluations Priority for Senate President

By Gin Dumcius
May 27, 2003

Dorms Doomed?

By Gin Dumcius
May 18, 2003
UMass President William Bulger, who survived an attack to his position by Governor Mitt Romney, at the Faculty Appreciation Dinner. - Photo by Harry Brett

Faculty Recognized At Dinner

By Gin Dumcius
May 18, 2003
Thousands of students, staff, faculty, and others coming together to decry the impending budget cuts at the steps of Beacon Hill on April 29 and 30. - Photo by Lisa Hickler

Masses Rally Against Romney

By Gin Dumcius
May 7, 2003
The Teaching with Media Expo attracted many faculty and staff who were curious about new technologies for the classroom. - Photo by Kory Vergets

Media Expo Takes Over Wheatley

By Gin Dumcius
May 7, 2003

CPCS-Not Closing Down

By Gin Dumcius
April 29, 2003

Vets Graduate From Upward Bound

By Gin Dumcius
April 22, 2003

Senator Barrios Speaks at UMB

By Gin Dumcius
April 22, 2003
Mentoring Works, Say Professionals

Mentoring Works, Say Professionals

By Gin Dumcius
April 15, 2003
UMB Community Reacts To Professor's Arrest

UMB Community Reacts To Professor’s Arrest

By Gin Dumcius
April 8, 2003

STUDENT PRESS BRIEFED

By Gin Dumcius
April 2, 2003

Senate Slashes Budget

By Gin Dumcius
April 2, 2003
Facing Deportation: Roger Calero

Facing Deportation: Roger Calero

By Gin Dumcius
March 28, 2003

$1,000 Fee Hike

By Gin Dumcius
March 28, 2003

Editor-In-Chief Suspended

By Gin Dumcius
March 6, 2003
UMass Boston Balks At Chop

UMass Boston Balks At Chop

By Gin Dumcius
March 6, 2003
Congressman Barney Frank Speaks at UMass

Congressman Barney Frank Speaks at UMass

By Gin Dumcius
February 26, 2003

Fourth Floor Furor Over Article

By Gin Dumcius
February 20, 2003

Board of Trustees Convenes, Passes Resolution In Support of Unions

By Gin Dumcius
February 20, 2003

Behind Closed Doors

By Gin Dumcius
February 12, 2003

1/30/03 – UMB Gets Its Own Community Front Page

By Gin Dumcius
February 6, 2003

1/30/03 – Incoming: 20% Fee Hike Probable

By Gin Dumcius
February 6, 2003

Senate Notes: Senate ‘Looking Forward to Exciting Semester’

By Gin Dumcius
February 5, 2003
Senate Notes: Fall Semester Marked By Clashes Over Policy

Senate Notes: Fall Semester Marked By Clashes Over Policy

By Gin Dumcius
January 15, 2003

Vote to Oust Senator Delayed

By Gin Dumcius
January 15, 2003

Senate Notes: Sexual Harassment Charges Brought to Light

By Gin Dumcius
December 12, 2002

Student Trustee Misconduct

By Gin Dumcius
December 12, 2002

Senate Notes: Senators Clash Over Rules and Policy

By Gin Dumcius
December 4, 2002
Members of UMass Student Government Associations from the Amherst, Boston, Lowell, and Worcester campuses of the University of Massachusetts meet in the Cape Cod lounge of UMass Amherst.

UMass Senate Summit

By Gin Dumcius
November 20, 2002

Senate Notes: CCA Election Called Into Question, Declared “Null and Void”

By Gin Dumcius
November 13, 2002

Senate Notes: Campus & Community Affairs Committee Meets 10/30

By Gin Dumcius
November 6, 2002

Joiner Center Celebrates Twenty Years

By Gin Dumcius
October 31, 2002

Senate Praised For Job

By Gin Dumcius
October 31, 2002
An awkward moment between CCA and a Mass Media photographer.

Senate Notes: Campus & Community Affairs Committee

By Gin Dumcius
October 23, 2002
The "yeas" have it? The Student Senate votes to go into an "executive session" for "housekeeping."

Students Senate: Ombudsperson Ratification Motion Killed in 6 to 6 Vote

By Gin Dumcius
October 15, 2002

CCA Votes To Recommend Ombudsperson Position

By Gin Dumcius
October 10, 2002

Latest Senate Meeting Undescribable

By Gin Dumcius
October 1, 2002
Steven Chait leads the "hard hat" tour.

Hard Hat Tour: Inside the New Campus Center

By Gin Dumcius
October 1, 2002
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