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Students respond back to religious picketer on campus
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
The Faculty-Staff Union, which represents both faculty and librarians on campus, met with the university. Photo sent in by Elijah Horwath.
Bargaining for the Common Good teach-in promotes union solidarity
Students can now access free tampons and pads in 12 bathrooms around campus, including on the third floor of the Campus Center. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Combatting reproductive care inequality at UMass Boston
People attend the Intergenerational Cultural Commemoration Event at Dorchester’s VietAID Community Center. Photo submitted by Michelle Dang / Mass Media Staff.
1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative honors Black April
Students respond back to religious picketer on campus
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
The Faculty-Staff Union, which represents both faculty and librarians on campus, met with the university. Photo sent in by Elijah Horwath.
Bargaining for the Common Good teach-in promotes union solidarity
Students can now access free tampons and pads in 12 bathrooms around campus, including on the third floor of the Campus Center. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Combatting reproductive care inequality at UMass Boston
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
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
A group of friends hanging out in the open office space of the Campus Center. Photo by Caitlin Feest (She/Her) / Mass Media Contributor. 
The City of Boston and UMass Boston celebrate Black History Month
Image of student in the Peninsula Lobby. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her) / Photography Editor. 
How is the housing crisis making college students anxious?
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 Bostons Womens Lacrosse Coach Hannah Khin. Graphic provided by Beacons Athletics.
Recruitment strategies of UMass Boston coaches: Hannah Khin
Women’s lacrosse huddles together at a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Women’s lacrosse inaugural season comes to an end
Player Luke Murphy drives towards the goal at a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Plymouth State University eliminates men’s lacrosse in LEC semifinals
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 Bostons Womens Lacrosse Coach Hannah Khin. Graphic provided by Beacons Athletics.
Recruitment strategies of UMass Boston coaches: Hannah Khin
Women’s lacrosse huddles together at a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Women’s lacrosse inaugural season comes to an end
Player Luke Murphy drives towards the goal at a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Plymouth State University eliminates men’s lacrosse in LEC semifinals
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?
What’s next for Team USA after the World Cup?
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
While walking around campus, a student looks at a poster highlighting AANHPI Heritage Month. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with these must-read books
Fulbright Award Winner Karla Corres Luna poses for a photo. Photo submitted by Karla Corres Luna.
Karla Corres Luna wins a Fulbright Award
A student gets creative and relaxes through art in University Hall. Photo by Darryn Adams / Mass Media Staff
Get creative with the UMass Boston Art Club
The Art Union fosters community on campus
Graduating Editor-in-Chief Katrina Sanville poses for a photo in the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor
Thank you, Mass Media
Taylor Swift at Gillete Stadium last May during “The Eras Tour.” Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
A new Era has arrived: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
A student listens to music in the Campus Center in between classes. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Lizzy McAlpine reaches new ‘ceilings’ with ‘Older’
Ben Barlow, the frontman of Neck Deep, performing at Sad Summer Fest in Worcester, Ma. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Neck Deep has a marvelous return to form in their newest album
Doja Cat on the Scarlet Tour. Photo by Theo Wargo.
Doja paints the town red on her Boston stop on her Scarlet Tour
Fans attending a concert at Roadrunner in Boston, MA. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Petey calls Boston ‘paradise’ after taking it over during ‘USA’ tour
A student watches a horror movie in the Campus Center. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Give horror a second chance
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
True stories shine at GlobeDocs film festival
A student watches “Ahsoka” during their free time in the dorm.Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Why you should watch Ahsoka (and all of Star Wars)
A student watches a horror movie in the Campus Center. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Frightful flicks that you might not have heard of
Pho Basil restaurant located in the Back Bay. Photo by Michelle Dang / Mass Media Staff.
Pho Basil: An affordable array of Vietnamese cuisine
South End Pita, known for their pita sandwiches & other Mediterranean staples. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff
South End Pita: Must try Mediterranean Cuisine
Locals of the Boston area stop in to enjoy some of their favorites at Phin Coffee House.
Get your coffee fix around the city
A patron exits the Black Sheep Bagel Cafe, located on John F. Kennedy Street in Cambridge, Mass. on Friday, April 7, 2022.
Black Sheep Bagel Cafe: a busy college student’s dream dining spot
Cristina Miranda, Emily Huckins, and Lucy Camarata (L-R) sit for lunch in Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Boston on March 15, 2022.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe: a must for brunch
Visit this winter sauna pop-up in Boston before it’s gone!
South End Pita, known for their pita sandwiches & other Mediterranean staples. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff
South End Pita: Must try Mediterranean Cuisine
Buy fresh produce this summer at Boston Farmers’ Markets
After a long first day of classes, a student de-stresses with some light yoga in her room.
How to practice mindful living
A student takes time to journal the day after her move into the residence halls on Thursday.
Prioritizing mental health for the new semester
The Art Union fosters community on campus
Graduating Editor-in-Chief Katrina Sanville poses for a photo in the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor
Thank you, Mass Media
Students catching up in the Asian Student Center located in the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Push for ethnic studies expansion arises from Bay Area trip
Delta Sigma Pi facilitates future managers
Dr. Sơn Ca Lâm joins the Asian American Studies Department as a professor. Photo submitted by Michelle Dang / Mass Media Staff.
An interview with Dr. Sơn Ca Lâm
Students relax and do work together in the Campus Center as the semester winds down. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff
Semester reflections: A mix of emotions in the journey of higher education
Students at Emerson Colleges encampment for Palestine sit and talk outside a campus building. Photo submitted by Elijah Horwath / Mass Media Staff
Liberation through tradition: Passover in a time of genocide
Advice from a UMass Boston senior
Celebrating our achievements, even during uncertainty
Language and violence: Unpacking last week’s defense of genocide
A student uses TikTok during their free time. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
The downfall of TikTok
Composite map of North America.
Is political isolationism a good idea?
Growth, lessons, and what sophomore year taught me
Why do people love horror?
What COVID-19 taught us
Advice from a UMass Boston senior
Language and violence: Unpacking last week’s defense of genocide
In response to the anti-Zionist stance
Students enjoy a walk through the newly opened campus quad. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Passing the sustainability baton: UMass Boston engages students in green initiatives
Leaving my homeland for my homeland: Exploring Bangladesh immigration
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
A courtroom sketch of Bobby as a witness berates him. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
The People vs. Bobby Beacon: A historic trial comes to an end
Comic: Pape
Comic: Gringlehook Vol. 5
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?
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #36: Sick roommates
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #35: Do you ever yearn?
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #34: Fugitive Upstairs
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #33: Spray-On Pants
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The Mass Media

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”

Gin Dumcius
November 20, 2003

UMass Students: Rock The Vote “A Joke”

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November 20, 2003

News Briefs

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November 20, 2003

News Briefs

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October 31, 2003

Lt. Gov. Healey, Swift Headline Political Summit

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October 31, 2003
Photo by Harry Brett

Professor Rusty Simonds Passes Away

Gin Dumcius
October 31, 2003

Unions Hike the Hill for Funding

Gin Dumcius
October 31, 2003

Senate Notes: Fee Hike Might Be Averted

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

Campus Center Concerns: No Doors, Little Privacy

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October 23, 2003
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Minority the New Majority

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October 23, 2003
19 Inducted Into UMB Hall of Fame

19 Inducted Into UMB Hall of Fame

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October 17, 2003

Senate Notes: Vice Chancellor Called To Apologize

Gin Dumcius
October 17, 2003

Public Safety Board Off the Ground

Gin Dumcius
October 8, 2003

Fagan Finds Fault with MassPIRG

Gin Dumcius
October 8, 2003

Senate Notes: Resolution Sent Back, Pham Set Back

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October 2, 2003

Union Anger Surfaces

Gin Dumcius
October 2, 2003

News Briefs

Gin Dumcius
September 26, 2003

Senate Notes: SEOC Approves Clubs

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September 26, 2003

Police Log

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September 26, 2003

Senate Notes: Controversial Resolution Put on Hold

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September 17, 2003

News Briefs

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September 17, 2003
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs J. Keith Motley - Photo by Gin Dumcius

New Vice Chancellor Appointed

Gin Dumcius
September 17, 2003

News Briefs

Gin Dumcius
September 10, 2003
Dean Ismael Ramirez-Soto talks while moving into his new office. - Photo by Gin Dumcius

CPCS: Angry Over Dean’s Resignation

Gin Dumcius
September 10, 2003

Student Group Fee Could Be PIRGed

Gin Dumcius
September 3, 2003

News Briefs

Gin Dumcius
August 29, 2003

Police Log

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August 29, 2003
Workers atop the walkway. - photo by Kory Vergets

New Sheen to Campus

Gin Dumcius
August 29, 2003

Senate Notes: Summer Session Yields Fee Increase Warning

Gin Dumcius
August 29, 2003

MacKenzie A Candidate for Interim

Gin Dumcius
August 29, 2003

Professor: “Naked Racism” On Campus

Gin Dumcius
June 11, 2003

News Briefs – 6/12/03

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June 11, 2003

Spring Semester Wintry One

Gin Dumcius
May 28, 2003

Teacher Evaluations Priority for Senate President

Gin Dumcius
May 28, 2003

Dorms Doomed?

Gin Dumcius
May 19, 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

Gin Dumcius
May 19, 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

Gin Dumcius
May 8, 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

Gin Dumcius
May 8, 2003

CPCS-Not Closing Down

Gin Dumcius
April 30, 2003

Vets Graduate From Upward Bound

Gin Dumcius
April 23, 2003

Senator Barrios Speaks at UMB

Gin Dumcius
April 23, 2003
Mentoring Works, Say Professionals

Mentoring Works, Say Professionals

Gin Dumcius
April 16, 2003
UMB Community Reacts To Professors Arrest

UMB Community Reacts To Professor’s Arrest

Gin Dumcius
April 9, 2003

STUDENT PRESS BRIEFED

Gin Dumcius
April 2, 2003

Senate Slashes Budget

Gin Dumcius
April 2, 2003
Facing Deportation: Roger Calero

Facing Deportation: Roger Calero

Gin Dumcius
March 28, 2003

$1,000 Fee Hike

Gin Dumcius
March 28, 2003

Editor-In-Chief Suspended

Gin Dumcius
March 6, 2003
UMass Boston Balks At Chop

UMass Boston Balks At Chop

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

Congressman Barney Frank Speaks at UMass

Gin Dumcius
February 26, 2003

Fourth Floor Furor Over Article

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February 20, 2003

Board of Trustees Convenes, Passes Resolution In Support of Unions

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February 20, 2003

Behind Closed Doors

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February 12, 2003

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

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February 6, 2003

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

Gin Dumcius
February 6, 2003

Senate Notes: Senate ‘Looking Forward to Exciting Semester’

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

Senate Notes: Fall Semester Marked By Clashes Over Policy

Gin Dumcius
January 15, 2003

Vote to Oust Senator Delayed

Gin Dumcius
January 15, 2003

Senate Notes: Sexual Harassment Charges Brought to Light

Gin Dumcius
December 12, 2002

Student Trustee Misconduct

Gin Dumcius
December 12, 2002

Senate Notes: Senators Clash Over Rules and Policy

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

Gin Dumcius
November 20, 2002

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

Gin Dumcius
November 13, 2002

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

Gin Dumcius
November 6, 2002

Joiner Center Celebrates Twenty Years

Gin Dumcius
October 31, 2002

Senate Praised For Job

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

Senate Notes: Campus & Community Affairs Committee

Gin Dumcius
October 24, 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

Gin Dumcius
October 16, 2002

CCA Votes To Recommend Ombudsperson Position

Gin Dumcius
October 11, 2002

Latest Senate Meeting Undescribable

Gin Dumcius
October 2, 2002
Steven Chait leads the hard hat tour.

Hard Hat Tour: Inside the New Campus Center

Gin Dumcius
October 2, 2002
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