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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
Letter to the Editor
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
The U-Access Food Pantry is located on the second floor of the Campus Center and provides grocery items to any student enrolled in at least one credit. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Massachusetts partners with local nonprofit to support Summer Eats program
Students respond back to religious picketer on campus
Letter to the Editor
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
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
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
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
Letter to the Editor
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
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’
A patron exits the Black Sheep Bagel Cafe, located on John F. Kennedy Street in Cambridge, Mass. Photo by Josh Kotler / Mass Media Archives.
A guide to Boston’s best for out-of-state students
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
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
Ruby Ackerman takes a shot at the women’s volleyball game. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Women’s volleyball serves a new season
Emmanuel Zayas and Mariano Olivier Rodriguez run up court at a men’s basketball game last season. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Men’s basketball looking to right a rough year
Beacons huddle together during a timeout last season. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Men’s soccer hopes to preserve last year’s momentum
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
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
Students work on homework in the Quinn Administration Building. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
It’s a journey, not a race
The Motley Residence Halls overlook a quiet campus before the busy move-in weekend. Photo by Dominic Ferreira/ Mass Media Archives.
From dorm to dumpster: Moving out sustainably
Letter to the Editor
Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Photo courtesy of Brigham and Women’s Media Kit.
A case for harm reduction: Treating addiction with empathy
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 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
Language and violence: Unpacking last week’s defense of genocide
As the semester winds down, a student sits in the UHS office in order to get a quick checkup to keep their mental and physical wellbeing as healthy as possible. Photo from The Mass Media archives.
Ending the semester while battling stress
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 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
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?
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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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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

Liam Crampton, News Writer
September 3, 2024
UMass Boston Softball players gear up at a recent game. Photo provided by Beacons Athletics.

Softball continues strong as season’s end approaches

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
May 14, 2024
Player Hayley Krockta steps up to bat. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Softball wins two and loses two in conference doubleheaders

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
April 29, 2024
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

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
April 22, 2024
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

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
April 18, 2024
Softball player steps up to bat at a previous home game. Photo courtesy of Beacons Athletics.

Softball strings together another win streak

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
April 9, 2024
Graduate pitcher Jacqueline Cherry steps up to bat during a game. Photo sourced from Beacons Athletics.

Softball continues, rallies to win two out of three

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
April 1, 2024
A player hits the ball during a previous season. Photo by Dong Woo Im/ Mass Media Staff.

Baseball wins five, drops six on Spring Break road trip

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
March 25, 2024
Men’s lacrosse uses high-powered offense in 4–0 start

Men’s lacrosse uses high-powered offense in 4–0 start

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
March 18, 2024
Collage of runners competing in previous seasons. Graphic from Beacons Athletics.

Women’s track competes at New England DIII Championship to close season out

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
March 5, 2024

Women’s track and field shows out, places third in LEC championships 

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
February 26, 2024
Men’s basketball player takes a shot against Rhode Island College during a previous home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Men’s basketball concludes regular season with 7–18 record

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
February 21, 2024

Women’s track and field shows out at the Tufts Cupid Challenge

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
February 12, 2024

Everything you need to know for Super Bowl LVIII

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
February 5, 2024
Forward Ish Fofana dribbles the ball during a previous home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Men’s Basketball finds its fire after winning three straight

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
January 29, 2024
Men’s basketball player attempts to block a shot against the opposing team. Photos by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Men’s Basketball struggles summed up with seven-game losing streak

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
January 22, 2024
Men’s hockey players mid face-off during a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Women’s hockey’s losing streak continues past Codfish Bowl Tournament

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
December 12, 2023
Forward Ish Fofana dribbles the ball during a previous home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Men’s basketball struggles as they drop three more

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
December 4, 2023
Forward Keriann Farina dribbles the ball at a home game against Lasell Unversity on Nov. 21. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Women’s basketball falls short in both games of Charlie Ryan Classic

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
November 27, 2023
Woman’s hockey player Kristen Briggs takes a shot during a past game against Vermont State University Castleton. Photo provided by Beacons Athletics.

Women’s hockey drops one, draws another in NEHC games

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
November 13, 2023
Hitter Mya Perron spikes the ball during a home game. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Volleyball comes out on top senior night as the season’s end approaches

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
November 6, 2023
UMass Boston Women’s Tennis team poses for a photo after their LEC championship win. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacons Athletics.

Women’s tennis crowned LEC champions once again

Liam Crampton, Sportswriter
October 30, 2023
Women’s tennis at their home match. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacons Athletics

Women’s Tennis sweeps the LEC once again, finishing the season 9–2

Liam Crampton, sportswriter
October 23, 2023

The new look NBA is set to tip off next week

Liam Crampton, Sportswriter
October 16, 2023
Women’s tennis players prepare for a home game. Photo by Sandra Watson / Mass Meida Contributor.

Women’s tennis looks like a championship-caliber squad

Liam Crampton, Sportswriter
October 10, 2023
Women’s tennis players brace themselves for a home match in September. Photo by Sandra Watson/ Contributor.

Women’s tennis starts the year off strong with dominant conference play

Liam Crampton, Sportswriter
October 2, 2023
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball to the opponents in the women’s volleyball game on Sept. 20. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Contributor.

Volleyball wins two out of three at UMass Dartmouth Invitational

Liam Crampton, Sportswriter
September 25, 2023
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball during against Saint Joseph’s College. Photo by Beacon Athletics.

Volleyball is on fire after three straight sweeps

Liam Crampton, Sportswriter
September 18, 2023
Sophomore Amelia Devlin takes a kill shot during a home game on Sept. 2. Photo by Beacon Athletics.

Volleyball wins one of three in Springfield College Tournament

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
September 11, 2023
A player spikes the ball during one of the final women's volleyball games of the Fall 2022 season. Photo by Josh Kotler.

UMass Boston Women’s Volleyball Team hopes to bounce back under new coaching

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
September 5, 2023
Josh Eastman at bat against Plymouth State University. Photo by Michael Vesci (He/Him) of Beacon Athletics.

Baseball bounces back from losing streak with 18-run victory

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
April 28, 2023
LEC player of the week Drew Metzdorf steps up to the bat. Photo courtesy of Beacon Athletics.

Metzdorf Takes Home LEC Player of the Week as UMass Boston Sweeps Doubleheader

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
April 21, 2023
UMass most recent home game. Photo by Colin Tsuboi (He/Him) / Mass Media Staff. 

Baseball splits midweek homestand

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
April 14, 2023
Jimmy Cannon races at a previous track meet. Photo provided by Beacon Athletics.

UMass Boston’s outdoor track season is officially underway

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
April 7, 2023

Men’s March Madness Final Four features one of the most unique lineups ever

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
March 31, 2023
Coach Eygabroat focused in at a UMass Boston baseball game. Photo by Beacon Athletics.

Baseball heats up after leaving Florida with Coach Eygabroat’s 400th win

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
March 24, 2023
A UMass Boston Baseball player at bat. Photo by Michael Vesci (He/Him) / Beacon Athletics.

Beacon baseball heads down to Florida for RussMatt invitational

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
March 17, 2023
Men’s Basketball home game from the past weekend. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her) / Photography Editor. 

Close loss to EastConn ends men’s basketball season

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
February 24, 2023
Image of a stadium. Image sourced from CalMatters.  

With another Super Bowl in the books, what’s next for football?

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
February 17, 2023
Men’s Basketball latest home game at the Clark Athletic Center from Wednesday February 8, 2023. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her) / Photography Editor. 

Malik Lorquet makes history as men’s basketball snaps losing streak

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
February 10, 2023
Womens Hockey game against Elmira College. Photo by Michael Vesci of Beacon Athletics.  

Women’s hockey suffers scoreless weekend

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
February 3, 2023
Image from the previous Men’s Hockey game from Beacon Athletics. 

UMass Boston’s men’s hockey sparks triple win streak

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
January 27, 2023

Beacons’ split in men’s and women’s LEC openers

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
December 9, 2022
Buffalo Bills’ quarterback, Josh Allen, in a game against the Washington Football Team at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, N.Y. on Sept. 26, 2021.

The race to the top of the NFL’s AFC East

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
December 2, 2022
The UMass Boston basketball court at the Clark Athletic Center.

An early look at men’s basketball shows promise

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
November 25, 2022
Matthew Judon of the New England Patriots does his celebration move.

Patriots’ red sleeved wreckingball: Matthew Judon

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
November 11, 2022
Students enjoy the basketball court in Clark Athletic Center.

A preview of women’s basketball: What to expect

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
November 4, 2022
UMass Boston’s women’s tennis team holds up a championship banner.

Looking back on women’s tennis’ historic championship season

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
October 27, 2022
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics plays a game in January 2022.

Celtics’ Tatum and Brown score 35 each in opener win

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
October 21, 2022
New England Patriots’ rookie cornerback Jack Jones.

Patriots’ rookies are silencing doubters

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
October 14, 2022
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics draws up plays during a timeout.

Joe Mazzulla: The new sheriff in the Garden

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
October 7, 2022
Ty Montgomery of the New England Patriots scores the only touchdown of the game.

Patriots look ugly in week one loss to Miami

Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
September 15, 2022
Danilo Gallinari of the Boston Celtics prepares to shoot.

What the Celtics can do after Danilo Gallinari’s injury

Liam Crampton
September 7, 2022
People walk past the Hynes Convention Center in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Mass.

Are Boston conventions worth the investment?

Liam Crampton
September 2, 2022
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