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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
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The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
All content by Gintautas Dumcius

For Motley, A Last Hurrah

By Gintautas Dumcius and Devin Bramhall
June 7, 2005

At Graduation, 2,600 Embark on ‘New Journey’

By Gintautas Dumcius and Devin Bramhall
June 7, 2005

Column: Students and the Press

By Gintautas Dumcius
February 4, 2005
Chancellor Motley, Whither CPCS?

Committee Narrows Number of Chancellor Candidates

By Gintautas Dumcius
January 31, 2005

Author(s) of Liberty

By Gintautas Dumcius
January 28, 2005
A decline in enrollment is a main factor in forcing administrators to cancel classes for next semester.

With Low Enrollment, Fewer Spring Classes Expected

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 17, 2004

Rotting Infrastructure Takes Priority As Retrofit Splits

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 10, 2004

Wilson: Campus Infrastructure Must Be Fixed

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 10, 2004
Interim Chancellor J. Keith Motley

Search Committee Drops Motley’s ‘R’

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 3, 2004

CPCS Dean Search Underway

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 3, 2004

Chancellor Search Committee Holds Open Forums

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 19, 2004
Interim Chancellor Keith Motley and Trustee Karl White talk before the UMass Board of Trustees meets to discuss the controversial issue of creating a public law school.

Wilson Pushes For UMass Law School

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 19, 2004
Provost Paul Fonteyn, Dean Edmund Beard, and state Senator Jo Ann Sprague

After Gora, Legislative Outreach Continues

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 12, 2004

Open Forum Nov. 15 for Chancellor Search

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 12, 2004
Interim Chancellor J. Keith Motley

Confidentiality Considered Key In Chancellor Search

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 5, 2004

English Prof Testifies In Court

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 5, 2004

Trustees To Hear Law School Proposal

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 4, 2004

C-SPAN Election Bus Tours UMB

By Gintautas Dumcius
October 27, 2004

CPCS, Fonteyn Talk Dean Search

By Gintautas Dumcius
October 27, 2004

Sparks Fly Over CPCS Dean Ad

By Gintautas Dumcius
October 19, 2004

University Pushes Ahead With Capital Plan

By Gintautas Dumcius
October 19, 2004
Emphasis Put On Research With New Hire

Emphasis Put On Research With New Hire

By Gintautas Dumcius
October 13, 2004

The Hunt is On: Chancellor Search Committee Picked, Ready

By Gintautas Dumcius
October 13, 2004

Faculty Blast Race Report

By Gintautas Dumcius
October 7, 2004

Faculty Offer Suggestions To Slow Student Attrition

By Gintautas Dumcius
October 6, 2004

NEASC Self-Study Draft in Discussion

By Gintautas Dumcius
October 6, 2004

$12.5M: UMass Boston Receives Government Grant

By Gintautas Dumcius
October 6, 2004

Firm To Be Hired For Chancellor Search

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 29, 2004

Nigerian President Cancels Trip to UMB

By Gintautas Dumcius and Jessica Jones
September 28, 2004

Race Report: No Evidence of Discrimination

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 28, 2004

Big Fisherman Stories

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 22, 2004
Provost Paul Fonteyn

University Mega-Structure Deteriorating

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 22, 2004
Chancellor Keith Motley embraces Carol Hardy Fanta, director of the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, after his convocation speech. Motley´s mother is pictured in the foreground.

Motley Adds His Own ‘R’: ‘Renewal’

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 22, 2004

Cancer Still #1 Health Concern, Especially for Minorities

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 22, 2004
Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, right, with President George W. Bush, at a July 2003 summit in Nigeria. Obasanjo is expected to give a speech at UMass Boston that will mention the Sudanese crisis.

Nigerian President Expected To Speak on Sudan at UMB

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 15, 2004

UMass Expands Ties With German Universities

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 14, 2004

Corrections, Nantucket, and UMass Alumni Club

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 14, 2004
Interim Chancellor Keith Motley, about to address international students at their orientation.

Motley Settles In To Interim

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 8, 2004

Motley’s Goal Remains Chancellorship or Presidency

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 8, 2004

Donald Trump Live

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 7, 2004

NEASC Evaluation Chief Tours Campus

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 1, 2004
UMass President Wilson called UMass the "indispensable university."

UMass President Wilson Explains It All

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 1, 2004
Interim

Chancellor Search In Early Stages

By Gintautas Dumcius
September 1, 2004
Newly appointed Interim Chancellor J. Keith Motley, with Provost Paul Fonteyn (inset).

Motley Gets the Nod

By Gintautas Dumcius
July 15, 2004
UMass President Wilson called UMass the "indispensable university."

Wilson Hopes Racial Climate Report Is Out ‘Very Soon’

By Gintautas Dumcius
July 13, 2004
Professor Ann Withorn with a student before graduation. - Photo by Gintautas Dumcius

Over 2,000 Graduate UMB

By Gintautas Dumcius
June 9, 2004
OUT

Gora: Ball State Offer ‘Too Good To Turn Down’

By Gintautas Dumcius
June 9, 2004
Provost Paul Fonteyn, widely seen as a contender for interim chancellor, with Associate Chancellor Kenneth Lemanski. - Photo by Gintautas Dumcius

Wilson Vows To Stay The Course

By Gintautas Dumcius
June 9, 2004
Photos by Jason Campos

78 Faculty, Staff Honored At Dinner

By Gintautas Dumcius
May 12, 2004
Photo by Gintautas Dumcius

Applications, Admissions Up

By Gintautas Dumcius
May 12, 2004

’05 Budget “Blissfully Boring”

By Gintautas Dumcius
May 5, 2004

Gora Withdraws Candidacy

By Gintautas Dumcius
May 5, 2004

Gora Finalist for Lewis and Clark Presidency

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 28, 2004
Campus Center Bash Pulls in $475,000

Campus Center Bash Pulls in $475,000

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 28, 2004

Online Extra: Gora On Short List for Oregon College Presidency

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 21, 2004

Senate Candidates Debate Communication, Retention

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 21, 2004

Alumni Advise Students on Law School

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 21, 2004

UMass Poll Trending for Higher Turnout

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 14, 2004

News Briefs – 4/15/04

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 14, 2004

Harvard Prof: “Voting in America in Danger”

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 7, 2004
Fire crews trying to remove a troublesome baloon debate the best tactics. - Photo by G. Dumcius

Balloon Sets Off Alarms, Welcome Day Continues Apace

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 7, 2004

Decoy Coyotes Prowl Campus

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 7, 2004

News Briefs – 4/1/04

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 2, 2004
The making of a University President- trustees gathered at the Omni Parker House in downtown Boston. - Photo by Gin Dumcius

Trustees Pick Wilson For President

By Gintautas Dumcius
April 2, 2004

Student, Faculty Diversity Up, Tensions Remain

By Gintautas Dumcius
March 13, 2004

Online Extra: Gora Evaluation Team Coming Late March

By Gintautas Dumcius
March 13, 2004

Eight Weeks In: New VC of Finance on Budget Cuts, Dorms

By Gintautas Dumcius
March 5, 2004
Photos by Carl Brooks

Three-Car Accident At Campus Entrance

By Gintautas Dumcius
March 5, 2004
College of Liberal Arts Dean candidate Dr. Susan Henking, from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, speaks with a faculty member after an open forum. - Photo by G. Dumcius

CLA Dean Search Nearing End: Decision Expected Within Next Month

By Gintautas Dumcius
February 26, 2004

‘Mystic River’ Novelist To Be Commencement Speaker

By Gintautas Dumcius
February 26, 2004

CLA Dean Finalists Talk Fundraising, Vision

By Gintautas Dumcius
February 19, 2004

Senate Notes: Senate To Overhaul Bylaws

By Gintautas Dumcius
February 19, 2004

Enrollment Declines Five Percent

By Gintautas Dumcius
February 13, 2004

New Internship Program Proposed

By Gintautas Dumcius
February 13, 2004

Welcome Week Returns for Second Semester

By Gintautas Dumcius
February 5, 2004

Senate Notes: Scramble For New Trustee

By Gintautas Dumcius
February 5, 2004

Top Secret: Search for the UMass President

By Gintautas Dumcius
January 29, 2004
UMass President Wilson called UMass the "indispensable university."

Alumni Outreach Grabs Senate President

By Gintautas Dumcius
January 29, 2004

Web Exclusive – UMass President Comes To Harbor Campus

By Gintautas Dumcius and Photos by Shaun Krisher
January 29, 2004

Senate Notes: President Pham Resigns

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 12, 2003

Seniors To Lose Fee Waiver

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 12, 2003

CPCS Faculty, Gora Meet: Admissions Officer Announced

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 12, 2003

News Briefs

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 12, 2003

Campus Shutdown Proposal Killed

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 3, 2003

News Briefs

By Gintautas Dumcius
December 3, 2003

Youth Vote Rocks Boston

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 12, 2003

Senate Notes: Resolution Opposing 2400 Passes

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 12, 2003
Associate Provost Peter Langer. - Photo by Shaun Krisher

University Gears Up For Self-Study, Accreditation

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 12, 2003

Senate Notes: MassPIRG Veto Overridden

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 5, 2003

Motley To “Change Entire Culture”

By Gintautas Dumcius
November 5, 2003
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