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Students circle around K-9 Beacon for photos before his swearing-in ceremony in the Campus Center. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Comfort K-9 Beacon officially joins the UMass Boston Police Department
Fourth annual BLM Day: ‘Black to the Future’
The Mass Media incorrectly reports regarding Israel-Palestine conflict
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
University Archives set to hold records of the LGBTQ+ Community in Boston until August
Students circle around K-9 Beacon for photos before his swearing-in ceremony in the Campus Center. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Comfort K-9 Beacon officially joins the UMass Boston Police Department
Fourth annual BLM Day: ‘Black to the Future’
The Mass Media incorrectly reports regarding Israel-Palestine conflict
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
University Archives set to hold records of the LGBTQ+ Community in Boston until August
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
Cross Country graphic of athletes: Jimmy Cannon, Jacqueline Earner and Rob Cannon. Photo by Michael Vesci, courtesy of Beacons Athletics.
Cross Country athletes get feet warmed up for upcoming winter track season
Men’s basketball prepares for a home game. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Colonels crush hearts with buzzer beater against men’s basketball
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
Women’s hockey players celebrate after a goal during a previous home game. Photo provided by Beacons Athletics.
Women’s hockey stays strong despite tough loss
Women’s basketball team during their 2022-2023 season. Photo sourced from Beacons Athletics.
Women’s basketball tips off with sour taste
Women’s hockey forward Liz Kramp advances with the puck. / Photo from Beacons Athletics.
Women’s hockey outlasted as Golden Bears break hearts
Men’s basketball at a home game at the end of their 2022-2023 season. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Men’s basketball hopes this season will be a layup
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
Men’s hockey forward Kolye Bankauskas advances on the ice / Photo from Beacons Athletics.
Men’s hockey levels the ice against Curry College
Midfielder Andrea Rivera kicks the ball against Rhode Island College on Oct. 31. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Women’s soccer falls short in LEC tournament
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?
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
Illustration of Patriots’ linebacker, Matthew Judon. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Is the Patriots’ season a lost cause already?
Men’s soccer faces off against Eastern Nazarene during a game on Sept. 21. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics
Men’s soccer has a bittersweet week
Forward Kaylee Haynes moves to kick the ball at Sept. 19 game against Curry College. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics.
Women’s soccer rebounds after tough tournament bout
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
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball during against Saint Joseph’s College. Photo by Beacon Athletics.
Volleyball is on fire after three straight sweeps
Patrons shop at Banh Mi Ba Le, a Vietnamese bakery located in Dorchester. Photo from the Mass Media Archives.
The Vietnamese treasures of Boston Little Saigon
Orchestra shines in community showcase
A student reads “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley in the Campus Center. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.
The literary escape: What students are reading
Where are all the Thanksgiving movies?
Two people have dinner together at a restaurant. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Advice with the Arts Editor: Hosting a dinner party
A student listens to 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
It’s been waiting for you: Welcome to ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’
Yves Tumor takes over Roadrunner on Oct 5. Photo submitted by Carmellite Chamblin.
Yves Tumor, Monarch of Experimental Sound, Rocks Boston
Fans ecstatic during the opening of Louis Tomlinson’s concert at the MGM Music Hall on July 25. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Biggest headliners coming to Boston: Fall 2023
A woman vibes to music. Photo sourced from Unsplash.
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album shatters expectations
Catching up with summer concerts in New England
Catching up with summer concerts in New England
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
Movies to get you in the spooky spirit
Lights, camera, action! The Boston Film Festival 2023
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
Food truck Fridays
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
In front of University Hall, a student takes time to plan out her busy semester schedule.
Preparing for stress
The UMass Boston Breakers pose for a photo after their win of first place at a regional competition. Photo submitted by Aidan Phuong / Mass Media Contributor.
UMass Boston Breakers are triumphant at Battle for Boston
Alondra Bobadilla poses for a picture. Photo submitted by Alondra Bobadilla.
Alondra Bobadilla’s trajectory from Poet Laureate to law
Research archivist Jessica Holden shows off archives from the UMass Boston collection. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.
Jessica Holden connects students to the university archives
Students play pool in The Wave located on the first floor of the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Get into game Fridays with Tabletop Club
Casa Latina member Elianny In the Casa Latina Suite. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff.
Casa Latina Executive Board creates a vibrant keystone for students
Soon, it is Christmas time again
UMass Boston: Diverse for all, exclusive for some
Students study in the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
What’s the point of finals?
Letter to the Editor regarding Israel and Palestine
Students wait for the bus near Harbor Point Apartments. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff
Boston college students’ housing nightmare
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
The fall of Tulsi Gabbard
UMass Boston: Diverse for all, exclusive for some
Students hanging out in the Queer Student Center located in the Campus Center. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff
Rainbow capitalism: The good, the bad and the complicated
Uncharted words: Navigating the writing world as a Latina
Spirits of the crowd: Should UMass Boston have a football team?
Students head from the plaza toward the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Glass half full: UMass Boston isn’t as bad as we make it
Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco yells into his phone. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Chancellor canceled: ‘Heck! I don’t believe in Santa!’
A poster for “Rat-HatcRoonie: The Movie.” Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
‘Rat-Hat Roonie: The Movie’ puts the rat back in the hat of Boston’s film scene
Cooking with Collins
Ask Bobby #20: How was your Thanksgiving?
A city scape with a giant Beantown sign and a massive neon number 2 above it. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Step aside Hollywood 2: The unnecessary, mandatory, under-performing sequel
Ask Bobby #20: How was your Thanksgiving?
Ask Bobby #19: You doing okay?
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff
Ask Bobby #18: Ideal first dates
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff
Ask Bobby #17: Tapping into Wheatley’s power
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff
Ask Bobby #16: The meaning of life
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Liam Crampton, Sports Writer

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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 womens 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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