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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
Members of UMass Boston’s DSP Chapter pose for a photo by the Boston Marathon finish line.
Students from Delta Sigma Pi volunteer at 128th Boston Marathon
Several members of Team Krystle Campbell pose for a photo before the 2024 Boston Marathon. Photo submitted by Professor Paul Dyson.
UMass Boston professor Paul Dyson runs Boston Marathon in honor of Krystle Campbell
Going green at UMass Boston: An interview with UMass Boston’s Sustainability & Resiliency Planner Janna Cohen-Rosenthal
Students walk through the Immigrant Students Program Resource fair, which was held on Wednesday, April 17. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Immigrant Students Program hosts third annual Undocu Week
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
Members of UMass Boston’s DSP Chapter pose for a photo by the Boston Marathon finish line.
Students from Delta Sigma Pi volunteer at 128th Boston Marathon
Several members of Team Krystle Campbell pose for a photo before the 2024 Boston Marathon. Photo submitted by Professor Paul Dyson.
UMass Boston professor Paul Dyson runs Boston Marathon in honor of Krystle Campbell
Going green at UMass Boston: An interview with UMass Boston’s Sustainability & Resiliency Planner Janna Cohen-Rosenthal
Students walk through the Immigrant Students Program Resource fair, which was held on Wednesday, April 17. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Immigrant Students Program hosts third annual Undocu Week
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?
Art and English BA 2011, Middle and Secondary Education MA 2013
Amanda Huff Learned to Push Herself while Making the Yearbook
Theater and Communications, 2010
Samantha Rincon’s Dream Job at Disney Quest
English, 2009
Ryan Thomas Books Appearances for Pro Athletes
History and Political Science, 2009
Arts and Events Council Plants Career Seeds for Mike Metzger
Communications (UMass Amherst), 2009
Deanna Elliot Leads Arts Publication for High Schoolers Across the Commonwealth
Player Emily Pearl defends at Mount Ida college. Photo by Dong Woo Im /Mass Media Staff.
History in Henniker as woman’s lacrosse lands first win
Player Jaheim Perez drives toward the goal at James Cotter Field. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Men’s lacrosse prepares for most momentous time of season
Dillon Ryan pitching at Monan Park. Photo by Dong Woo Im /Mass Media Staff.
Baseball blows by opponents in pursuit of LEC Championship
Coach Jake Berlin poses with players. Photo by Smiti Nemane / Mass Media Staff.
Recruitment strategies of UMass Boston coaches: Jake Beverlin
Infielder Hayley Krockta tags out the opponent during a recent game. Photo by Dong Wo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Softball enters slump, loses four games
Player Emily Pearl defends at Mount Ida college. Photo by Dong Woo Im /Mass Media Staff.
History in Henniker as woman’s lacrosse lands first win
Player Jaheim Perez drives toward the goal at James Cotter Field. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Men’s lacrosse prepares for most momentous time of season
Dillon Ryan pitching at Monan Park. Photo by Dong Woo Im /Mass Media Staff.
Baseball blows by opponents in pursuit of LEC Championship
Coach Jake Berlin poses with players. Photo by Smiti Nemane / Mass Media Staff.
Recruitment strategies of UMass Boston coaches: Jake Beverlin
Infielder Hayley Krockta tags out the opponent during a recent game. Photo by Dong Wo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Softball enters slump, loses four games
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
During Earth Month, students can take part in recyclable crafts in UHall 4400 every Thursday at 5 p.m. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass Boston focuses on sustainability this Earth Month
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
During the evening, students enjoy the Harbor Walk’s GRACE trail along the water. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Connect with nature and yourself with the GRACE trail
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’
Delta Sigma Pi facilitates future managers
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
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
A headshot of Cristian Orellana. Photo submitted by Valentina Valderrama Pérez / Mass Media Staff.
Student Cristian Orellana revitalizes opportunity to donate guest meal swipes 
UMass Boston’s Global Ambassadors: Chat with us to study abroad!
Students protest at the chancellor’s inauguration. Photo submitted by protester.
The Chancellor’s inauguration cost $130,000–and they just raised your tuition
Students stroll by Healey Library. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
From Bunker Hill to UMass Boston: The importance of campus life
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
Members of the UMass Boston community stand in solidarity with Africana Studies at the protest held on April 5. Photo submitted by protester.
I value the Africana Studies major—does our administration?
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
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
Members of the UMass Boston community stand in solidarity with Africana Studies at the protest held on April 5. Photo submitted by protester.
I value the Africana Studies major—does our administration?
Students sit outside the Campus Center over the summer. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass’ economic contributions: More than just numbers
The Africana Studies Department located on the fourth floor of Phillis Wheatley Hall. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Black stories are worth telling: The real meaning of anti-racism
Bobby the Beacon is yelled at in court by a lawyer. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
The People vs. Bobby Beacon: Lighthouse accused of foul play
A proud UMass Boston alum reads his rather controversial collection of books. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
UMass Boston alum finds success with controversial children’s book series
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
The Burger King and Pastafarians show their support for the newly minted Spaghetti Yeti on the Quad. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Burger King stands in solidarity with Pastafarians
Comic: Pape
Comic: Gringlehook Vol. 5
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
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #32: Friends with The Cat in the Hat?
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #31: What are you wearing?
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Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston’s first Black TV reporter, dies age 90

Jennifer Phan
April 1, 2024
Students walk towards Phillis Wheatley Hall. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

What a student racial climate survey reveals about UMass Boston

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
March 25, 2024
Students walk by a poster about the Africana Studies Department in the halls of the McCormack Building. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Africana Studies faculty file complaint against UMass Boston administration

Jennifer Phan and Skylar Bowman
March 25, 2024
Commuters board the Orange Line at the Ruggles MBTA station. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

Mayor Michelle Wu creates TikTok series highlighting the MBTA

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
March 18, 2024
A student waits to be seen at the University Health Services located on the second floor of the Quinn Administration Building. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

‘Check up’ on University Health Services’ newsletter

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
March 18, 2024

Visit this winter sauna pop-up in Boston before it’s gone!

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
March 5, 2024
Students pass by an ATM in Phillis Wheatley Hall. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

How to use iGrad, a personal finance platform for students

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
March 5, 2024
A student shops in the UMass Boston Bookstore for merchandise. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Boston City Hall considers licensing official merchandise

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
February 26, 2024
UMass Boston Professor Johnathan Celli gets to work in his lab. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Physics professor receives funding to develop oral cancer screening device

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
February 26, 2024
People pass by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at night. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor Seiji Ozawa passes at age 88

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
February 16, 2024

Newton teachers’ strike ends with deal

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
February 12, 2024
Students walk toward McCormack Hall. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Boston Public Schools and UMass Boston sign off on agreement

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
February 9, 2024

Museum of African American History partners with Showcase Cinemas for Black History Month

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
February 2, 2024
A student reads The Mass Media during their free time. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

Massachusetts universities host dialogue on free speech

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
February 2, 2024
A pedestration passes by the Boston Marathon finish line at Boylston Street. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

Boston Marathon runner Bill Iffrig passes away at age 89

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
January 26, 2024
Students enjoy the Welcome Week events hosted by Student Activities. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Students explore a ‘Frosty Frontier’ at Welcome Week

Jennifer Phan, News Editor
January 26, 2024
The co-director of the LTSS Center, Mark A. Cohen, poses for a picture. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

UMass Boston students and staff embrace gerontology

Jennifer Phan, Contributor
November 13, 2023
A sign for First-Gen Week located in University Hall. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.

UMass Boston celebrates First-Gen Week 2023

Jennifer Phan, Contributor
November 13, 2023

UMass Boston opens Paul English AI Institute

Jennifer Phan, Contributor
November 6, 2023
A person walks past Boston Medical Center. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.

Dorchester lightning strike victim released from hospital

Jennifer Phan, Contributor
October 30, 2023

Longtime Chinatown activist Frank Chin passes away at age 91

Jennifer Phan, Contributor
October 23, 2023
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