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Participants of the protest walk out of the Convocation with pro-union signs held high.
Union members and supporters protest Convocation
Dr. Avak Kahvejian speaking at the 2024 Convocation. Photo from 2024 Convocation livestream.
Speakers welcome students back with discussion about innovation and AI
A raccoon looking out from a wall inside of the Quinn Administration Building. Photo submitted by a member of the Classified Staff Union.
UPDATE: Dark eyes, nocturnal — it’s not a college student, it’s a raccoon
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 2
Students at a protest last year. Photo from The Mass Media Archives.
Updated space use policy imposes new limits on protests
Participants of the protest walk out of the Convocation with pro-union signs held high.
Union members and supporters protest Convocation
Students at a protest last year. Photo from The Mass Media Archives.
Updated space use policy imposes new limits on protests
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
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
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
People gathered in Town Field Park to scout out sites for a possible Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial. Photos submitted and taken by Lee-Daniel Tran
1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative ends a productive summer
Photo sent in by Millicent Snow.
Meet Millicent Snow, a shining example of campus leadership
Beacons enjoy snacks during Welcome Week festivities. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
A behind-the-scenes look at Welcome Week 2024
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
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
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 musician playing the saxophone at a live performance.
Listen to your favorite music by candlelight in Boston
People gathered in Town Field Park to scout out sites for a possible Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial. Photos submitted and taken by Lee-Daniel Tran
1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative ends a productive summer
Photo sent in by Millicent Snow.
Meet Millicent Snow, a shining example of campus leadership
Beacons enjoy snacks during Welcome Week festivities. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
A behind-the-scenes look at Welcome Week 2024
A student listens to music on the Harbor walk. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Sabrina Carpenter leaves ‘quite an impression’ with ‘Short n’ Sweet’
Megan Thee Stallion walking down the stairs as fire goes off on the stage. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Day Three: Chappell Roan, Hozier, and The Killers bring Boston Calling to a Spectacular Finish
Tyler Childers playing guitar on stage to end Day Two of Boston Calling. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Boston Calling Day Two: Jessie Murph, The Red Clay Strays, and Tyler Childers Light Up the Stage
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’
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 UMass Boston's men's soccer team during a huddle. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company via Beacon Athletics.
Men’s soccer ties up the week with two consecutive 1-1 matches
Georgia Bonney, Number 8, passing the ball to her teammates.
Georgia Bonney, women’s soccer searching for LEC title
Women’s tennis players brace themselves for a home match last September.
Women’s tennis begins title defense
Women’s soccer kicks off first season road trip
Women’s soccer during home game last semester.
Men’s soccer comes crashing down from strong season start
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
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
A student sits in the University Health Service Center, which is also home to the Counseling Center.
College students’ mental health is in crisis
Members of the UMass Boston community stand in solidarity with Africana Studies at the protest held on April 5. Photo submitted by protester.
Students weigh in on the updated protest policy
Students work on homework in the Quinn Administration Building. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
The importance of student diligence, even when it seems useless
Students and staff outside of Clark Athletic Center protesting the Chancellor's Inauguration last spring. Photo submitted by a participant.
University administrators were busy this summer — limiting free speech
A student strolling through nature.
The benefit of a simple walk in a busy world
A student sits in the University Health Service Center, which is also home to the Counseling Center.
College students’ mental health is in crisis
Members of the UMass Boston community stand in solidarity with Africana Studies at the protest held on April 5. Photo submitted by protester.
Students weigh in on the updated protest policy
Students and staff outside of Clark Athletic Center protesting the Chancellor's Inauguration last spring. Photo submitted by a participant.
University administrators were busy this summer — limiting free speech
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
Advice from a UMass Boston senior
Students at Emerson College's 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
Language and violence: Unpacking last week’s defense of genocide
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?
Temporary tragedies: The insidious nature of the 24 hour news cycle
In response to the anti-Zionist stance
Students and staff outside of Clark Athletic Center protesting the Chancellor's Inauguration last spring. Photo submitted by a participant.
University administrators were busy this summer — limiting free speech
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
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
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Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor

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UMass Boston’s ice hockey rink in the Clark Athletic Center.

UMass Boston hockey update

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
December 4, 2021
Sketch of the Boston Bruins logo.

Glaring issues with the Boston Bruins

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
December 4, 2021
UMass Boston ice rink sits unused in the Clark Athletic Center.

UMass Boston hockey teams going into Thanksgiving break

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
November 26, 2021
Sketch of the Boston Bruins logo.

Bruins schedule not doing them any favors near Thanksgiving

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
November 26, 2021
The UMass Boston Women’s Volleyball team after winning the LEC.

UMass Boston women’s volleyball wins 10th Little East Conference title

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
November 12, 2021
Caricature of Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins.

The return of Tuukka Rask

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
November 12, 2021
The logo of the New England Patriots. Used for identification purposes.

Patriots stand pat at the trade deadline

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
November 5, 2021
UMass Boston sports logo.

UMass Boston soccer kicks off LEC tournament

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
November 5, 2021
Caricature of New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones.

Where the Patriots stand in the playoffs

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
October 29, 2021
UMass Boston sports logo.

UMass Boston women’s tennis loses in LEC semifinals

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
October 29, 2021
Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins goaltender.

What to expect from the Boston Bruins this season

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
October 22, 2021
The UMass Boston soccer field.

Where UMass Boston soccer stands as the season comes to a close

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
October 22, 2021
Boston Red Sox logo.

Red Sox advance to the American League Championship Series

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
October 14, 2021
UMass Boston sports logo.

UMass Boston soccer wrapping up their biggest week of the season so far

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
October 14, 2021
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick embrace after a game.

The GOAT Bowl: Aftermath

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
October 8, 2021
Caricature of professional Swedish ice hockey right winger Fabian Lysell, who was picked by the Boston Bruins during the NHL Entry Draft pick for the 2021-2022 season.

Bruins top prospects going into preseason

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
September 24, 2021

Patriots drop heartbreaker in week one

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
September 16, 2021

Patriots offseason recap and season prediction

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
September 10, 2021
UMass Boston sports logo.

Beacon Update

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
September 10, 2021
Wadeline Jonathas at the 2020 Gyulai Memorial in Szekesfehervar, Hungary.

Beacon Update

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
August 29, 2021
Nick Foligno in November 2014.

Bruins off-season recap

By Jonathan Hopkins, Sports Editor
August 29, 2021

Are we inching closer to a return to hockey?

By Jonathan Hopkins
May 1, 2020

Zdeno Chara planning on playing after 2020

By Jonathan Hopkins
May 1, 2020

Top five Bruins games of the decade

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 24, 2020

Preemptive off-season needs for the Bruins

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 24, 2020

NHL willing to delay next season to finish this season

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 17, 2020

Top five Bruins performers of the 2019-2020 season

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 17, 2020
Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org

NHL identifies North Dakota as a potential location to play games

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 10, 2020

How a potentially canceled season could affect the Bruins

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 10, 2020

Top 5 Bruins players of the 2010s

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 3, 2020
Brad Marchand on the ice for the Bruins. Photo courtesy of Lisa Gansky / wikipedia.org

Top five Bruins teams of all time

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 3, 2020

Potential Tuukka Risk replacements

By Jonathan Hopkins
March 27, 2020

Tuukka Rask unsure about future

By Jonathan Hopkins
March 27, 2020

Bruins season has been put on hold, so now what?

By Jonathan Hopkins
March 20, 2020

Bruins preemptive playoff preview

By Jonathan Hopkins
March 20, 2020

Boston Bruins and the dreaded Presidents’ trophy

By Jonathan Hopkins
March 6, 2020

Bruins trade deadline recap

By Jonathan Hopkins
February 28, 2020

Off-season needs assuming Tom Brady returns

By Jonathan Hopkins
February 21, 2020

Potential Tom Brady replacements

By Jonathan Hopkins
January 31, 2020

Inside look at the Bruins top prospects

By Jonathan Hopkins
November 22, 2019

High flying Bruins come crashing back down to earth

By Jonathan Hopkins
November 15, 2019
Patriots loss could prove to be beneficial in the long run

Patriots loss could prove to be beneficial in the long run

By Jonathan Hopkins
November 8, 2019

Recapping the Bruins first month

By Jonathan Hopkins
November 1, 2019
Bruins Season Preview

Bruins Season Preview

By Jonathan Hopkins
September 19, 2019
Antonio Brown, in a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform, one of his previous teams.

What the signing of Antonio Brown means for the Patriots

By Jonathan Hopkins
September 12, 2019

Two Bruins Remain Unsigned as Training Camp Approaches

By Jonathan Hopkins
August 30, 2019

The Bruins Are in Trouble

By Jonathan Hopkins
May 2, 2019

Toronto Down; on to Columbus

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 26, 2019

I Hope You Didn’t Expect This to Be Easy for the Bruins

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 18, 2019
What Happened to the Reigning Champs?

What Happened to the Reigning Champs?

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 12, 2019

Bruins Late Season Goaltending Issues

By Jonathan Hopkins
April 4, 2019

Bruins Playoff Preview

By Jonathan Hopkins
March 29, 2019

Bruins Home-Ice Advantage: What They Have to Do

By Jonathan Hopkins
March 22, 2019

Bruins Trade Deadline Recap

By Jonathan Hopkins
February 28, 2019

Reasons for the Bruins’ Exceptional Play Lately

By Jonathan Hopkins
February 21, 2019

Top 3 Options for the Bruins at the Trade Deadline

By Jonathan Hopkins
February 14, 2019
Edelman displaying the Vince Lombardi trophy; 2019. 

Keys to the Patriots Sixth Super Bowl Victory

By Jonathan Hopkins
February 7, 2019

Keys to the Patriots Success this Postseason

By Jonathan Hopkins
January 31, 2019

What Happened in Boston Sports over Winter Break?

By Jonathan Hopkins
January 20, 2019

Have the Celtics Finally Found their Groove?

By Jonathan Hopkins
December 6, 2018

5 Reasons the Bruins Why the Bruins Won’t Make the Stanley Cup

By Jonathan Hopkins
November 29, 2018

Can the Bruins Keep Winning Despite Injuries?

By Jonathan Hopkins
November 29, 2018

How the Bruins Blew the First Round of the 2015 NHL Draft

By Jonathan Hopkins
November 15, 2018

Bruins Need to Address Their secondary Scoring Issues

By Jonathan Hopkins
November 8, 2018

Steve Pearce’s Journey

By Jonathan Hopkins
November 1, 2018

Short-Term Replacements for Sony Michel

By Jonathan Hopkins
October 25, 2018

Is it Time to Pull the Plug on Tuukka Rask?

By Jonathan Hopkins
October 18, 2018

Early Questions for this Bruins Team

By Jonathan Hopkins
October 11, 2018

Counting Out the Patriots Again? Not so Fast

By Jonathan Hopkins
October 4, 2018

Boston Bruins Season Preview

By Jonathan Hopkins
September 27, 2018

Is a Torey Krug Trade Imminent?

By Jonathan Hopkins
September 20, 2018

What McDaniels’ Extension Means for Belichick’s Future

By Jonathan Hopkins
September 13, 2018

5 Potential Suitors for the Bruins’ Third Line

By Jonathan Hopkins
September 7, 2018
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Shaq Mason Extension a Bright Spot to an Iffy Beginning to the Season

By Jonathan Hopkins
August 29, 2018
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