UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

Grace Smith, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Grace Smith
Religious preachers deliver their message on the UMass Boston terrace between Campus Center and Wheatley Hall on Friday, April 27, 2022.

Why does UMass Boston allow anti-LGBTQ speech on campus?

By Grace Smith
May 1, 2022
A runner breaks through the finish line at the brand new New Balance Facility in Brighton, Mass. on Friday, April 15, 2022.

New Balance celebrates grand opening of The TRACK in Boston

By Grace Smith
April 19, 2022
Team USA breaks the world record in the brand new New Balance facility in Brighton, Mass. on Friday, April 15, 2022.

Team New Balance athletes plan to break the Indoor Distance Medley Relay World Record

By Grace Smith
April 14, 2022
A UMass Boston student’s dog rests as they receive care at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.

College students should invest in pet insurance

By Grace Smith
April 2, 2022

Every student should download Too Good to Go

By Grace Smith
March 18, 2022
The Mass Media office space, suite 3300 in UMass Boston’s Campus Center.

More students should get involved on campus

By Grace Smith
March 5, 2022
Twenty One Pilots concert in Boston, MA.

Twenty One Pilots plays TD Garden

By Grace Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2021

A night at House of Blues, Boston

By Grace Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2021
Frame captured from the Christian French show in Boston on Oct. 5, 2021.

Interview with musician Christian French on his “Avalanche” tour

By Grace Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2021

Letter from the Editor: Anonymity gets us nowhere

By Grace Smith
September 18, 2021

UMass Boston COVID-19 test results being released weekly, instead of daily

By Grace Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2021
Head-shot of Shawn DeVeau.

Interview with UMass Boston’s Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

By Grace Smith and Adrienne Harris-Fried
August 30, 2021

Now is the time to get a therapist

By Grace Smith
May 1, 2020

Going home for quarantine

By Grace Smith
May 1, 2020

Panera mac n’ cheese recipe

By Grace Smith
April 24, 2020

Deleting all forms of social media

By Grace Smith
April 24, 2020

When this is all over

By Grace Smith
April 17, 2020

Freestyle rap with comedian Chris Turner

By Grace Smith
April 17, 2020

Teaching myself to play the ukulele

By Grace Smith
April 10, 2020
Photo by Grace Smith / Mass Media Staff

Turmeric face mask review

By Grace Smith
April 10, 2020

How to make breakfast better

By Grace Smith
April 3, 2020

UMass Boston virtual escape room

By Grace Smith
April 3, 2020

Movies to watch during COVID-19 quarantine

By Grace Smith
March 27, 2020

Routines to ensure success during COVID-19

By Grace Smith
March 27, 2020

How to survive the isolation of social distancing

By Grace Smith
March 20, 2020

I went to Miami during Spring Break amidst the COVID-19 outbreak

By Grace Smith
March 20, 2020

How to spend your Spring Break

By Grace Smith
March 7, 2020
University Hall's art gallery 'Dot Now' is coming to a close

University Hall’s art gallery’s ‘Dot Now’ is coming to a close

By Grace Smith
March 7, 2020

Bernie Sanders rallies in the Boston Common as Super Tuesday approaches

By Grace Smith
February 29, 2020

Chelsea Cutler’s “How To Be Human” tour at the House of Blues

By Grace Smith
February 29, 2020

Women’s basketball vs. UMass Dartmouth

By Grace Smith
February 21, 2020

Balancing school, friends, and work at UMass Boston

By Grace Smith
February 21, 2020

Bisuteki Japanese Steak House review

By Grace Smith
February 14, 2020

Tove Lo “Sunshine Kitty” tour review

By Grace Smith
February 14, 2020

Museum of Science UMass Boston night

By Grace Smith
February 8, 2020

Easy Valentine’s Day desserts

By Grace Smith
February 6, 2020

Welcome Week: Eric Dittelman, mind reader and comedian

By Grace Smith
January 31, 2020

Insensitive, inaccurate reporting on the death of Kobe Bryant

By Grace Smith
January 31, 2020

MLK Day at the ICA

By Grace Smith
January 24, 2020

Chelsea Cutler’s How To Be Human album review

By Grace Smith
January 24, 2020
The Boston Ballet's 'The Nutcracker'

The Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

By Grace Smith
December 6, 2019
Cars and pedestrians move through East Broadway St. in Manhattan. 

Spending Thanksgiving in New York City

By Grace Smith
December 6, 2019

Shojo Review

By Grace Smith
December 1, 2019

Alice Merton takes on Boston

By Grace Smith
November 22, 2019

UMass Boston’s International cooking class

By Grace Smith
November 22, 2019
The set of the performance, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," is dimly lit prior to the start of the show. 

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change: a review

By Grace Smith
November 15, 2019
A set of blocks sit on a student's bookshelf counting down to Thanksgiving. The rest of their apartment was adorned with a host of fall themed decor.

Celebrating Thanksgiving alone

By Grace Smith
November 15, 2019

Rex Orange County ‘Pony’ review

By Grace Smith
November 9, 2019

Shameless season 9 review

By Grace Smith
November 8, 2019

Spotlight in arts: UMass Boston musician Henry McIntyre

By Grace Smith
November 2, 2019
The escape room procedures are explained to a group of students prior to entering. 

Escape rooms on campus

By Grace Smith
November 1, 2019

Spotlight in Arts: “Sunflowers for Vincent”

By Grace Smith
October 25, 2019

Glow Boston Halloween party: Día de Los Muertos

By Grace Smith
October 25, 2019

Easy DIY Halloween costumes

By Grace Smith
October 18, 2019
Traveling expands your mind

Traveling expands your mind

By Grace Smith
October 18, 2019

Boston Fashion Week: Boston En Vogue x Brazilian Fashion

By Grace Smith
October 11, 2019

Give yoga a try

By Grace Smith
October 11, 2019

Time management as a college student

By Grace Smith
October 4, 2019
The Shojo store front, with it's unique sign.

Shojo: A review

By Grace Smith
October 4, 2019
View from backstage at Glow Boston. 

Glow Boston: Fall fest

By Grace Smith
September 27, 2019

Give yoga a try

By Grace Smith
September 27, 2019
Christian French responds to one of Grace Smith's questions during their interview conducted prior to his Sonia performance.

Christian French: Bright Side of the Moon interview

By Grace Smith
September 20, 2019

Hustlers: a review

By Grace Smith
September 20, 2019

Mom’s First Headline Tour: A review

By Grace Smith
September 14, 2019

Take a listen to “Norman F*cking Rockwell!”

By Grace Smith
September 13, 2019
Two students exit the East Residence Hall on Thursday, September 5th. Along the sidewalk and by the doors, various other students sit outside enjoying the 70 degree weather while it lasts.

Tips For Living in the Dorms

By Grace Smith
August 30, 2019

Who Got The 50% MBTA Pass?

By Grace Smith
August 30, 2019
The walkway between the two residence buildings on the campus of UMass Boston. 

Events On/Off Campus You Won’t Want to Miss

By Grace Smith
August 23, 2019
How To Make Money As A Dog Walker

How To Make Money As A Dog Walker

By Grace Smith
August 23, 2019

Looking Back at My Freshman Year

By Grace Smith
May 3, 2019
What the Spring Day of Service Meant to Me

What the Spring Day of Service Meant to Me

By Grace Smith
April 28, 2019
Having a Pet Rabbit

Having a Pet Rabbit

By Grace Smith
April 19, 2019

When We Fall Asleep Where Do We Go? A Review

By Grace Smith
April 12, 2019
Find Your Happy Place

Find Your Happy Place

By Grace Smith
April 12, 2019

Moving Out of the Dorms

By Grace Smith
April 5, 2019

What I’ve Learned About Astrology

By Grace Smith
April 5, 2019
What's Our Obsession With Apple Products?

What’s Our Obsession With Apple Products?

By Grace Smith
March 29, 2019
Cheap Things To Do Around Boston

Cheap Things To Do Around Boston

By Grace Smith
March 29, 2019

Working as a Student

By Grace Smith
March 23, 2019
Chelsea Cutler: Sleeping With Roses II Tour

Chelsea Cutler: Sleeping With Roses II Tour

By Grace Smith
March 17, 2019
Students taking advantage of "Free Student Friday" at the Garment District. 

The Garment District: Free Student Friday

By Grace Smith
March 3, 2019

From Boston, With Love: A Quinn XCII Review

By Grace Smith
March 3, 2019
Student using a cell phone. 

Dating in Our Society

By Grace Smith
February 22, 2019

Therapy and Service Animals

By Grace Smith
February 22, 2019
UMB logo displayed alongside the word "welcome" in other languages. 

What I’ve Learned in College

By Grace Smith
February 15, 2019

Is Netflix Still Worth It?

By Grace Smith
February 14, 2019
A decoration hanging in the UMB dorms. 

Things to Do on Valentine’s Day if You’re Alone

By Grace Smith
February 7, 2019
Canada goose jacket. 

Canada Goose Jackets

By Grace Smith
February 6, 2019

Small Changes You Can Make to Improve Your Life

By Grace Smith
February 1, 2019

My Experience as a Dog Walker in Boston

By Grace Smith
February 1, 2019

Positivity to Begin The New Semester

By Grace Smith
January 22, 2019

Good Things Happen to Good People

By Grace Smith
January 22, 2019

Street Harassment

By Grace Smith
December 6, 2018

The Grinch: A Movie Review

By Grace Smith
December 6, 2018

The Boston Ballet Nutcracker Opening Night

By Grace Smith
December 2, 2018

iPhone XR Review

By Grace Smith
November 26, 2018

Why America is Obsessed with Black Friday Shopping

By Grace Smith
November 26, 2018
The Blindside of Christmas

The Blindside of Christmas

By Grace Smith
November 16, 2018
Don't Panic Tour Review

Don’t Panic Tour Review

By Grace Smith
November 16, 2018
A Morning in Costa Rica

A Morning in Costa Rica

By Grace Smith
November 11, 2018
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