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At least five cases representing 13 students were pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, based in the the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston.
Homeland Security to restore revoked student statuses
Thousands of protestors gather on City Hall Plaza April 5 to fight back against the Trump administration.
Thousands pack Boston streets, protest Trump
Calvin Hill addresses state of DEI
Karen Ferrer-Muñiz, the vice chancellor for student affairs, speaks as students enjoy the festivities for Transgender Day of Visibility, hosted by the Queer Student Center, Strong Women Strong Girls and Student Multicultural Affairs. Photo courtesy of Vansh Khokhani.
Campus hosts fourth annual Trans Day of Visibility
Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Wilbur Ottichilo of Vihiga County, Kenya, and Gustavo Beliz of Argentina discuss the importance of local climate actions in the context of global challenges. Photo courtesy of DeWayne Lehman
Climate resilience summit hosts environmental leaders
Thousands of protestors gather on City Hall Plaza April 5 to fight back against the Trump administration.
Thousands pack Boston streets, protest Trump
Students wait by the JFK/UMass commuter rail stop. Jeff Loussaint, a UMass Boston student who commutes to campus by the commuter rail, noted a lack of fare collection at certain times of day.
Audit uncovers issues with commuter rail contract
Patrons visit the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum days after the museum’s reopening.
JFK Presidential Library reopens, reinstates staff
Image by King of Hearts via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0
Mass. joins 15 state attorneys general in issuing DEI guidance
A Boston Fire Department ladder truck extends toward a burned window at 7:58 a.m. Tuesday.
Live Updates: Harbor Point apartment fire
Calvin Hill addresses state of DEI
Karen Ferrer-Muñiz, the vice chancellor for student affairs, speaks as students enjoy the festivities for Transgender Day of Visibility, hosted by the Queer Student Center, Strong Women Strong Girls and Student Multicultural Affairs. Photo courtesy of Vansh Khokhani.
Campus hosts fourth annual Trans Day of Visibility
Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Wilbur Ottichilo of Vihiga County, Kenya, and Gustavo Beliz of Argentina discuss the importance of local climate actions in the context of global challenges. Photo courtesy of DeWayne Lehman
Climate resilience summit hosts environmental leaders
Students gather on the front lawn for a Students for Justice of Palestine protest April 4.
Students for Justice in Palestine condemns activist arrests
An FBI police car stands outside FBI headquarters in Washington February 3, 2025.
FBI, ATF arrest UMass Boston student on campus
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge sewn into their uniform. ICE reported that they have arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since their declared crackdown on Boston from March 18 until the report’s release March 24. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson.
ICE REVOKES UMASS VISAS
Students at UMass Amherst formed student encampments in support of Palestine last spring, alongside dozens of other universities across the country. Photo courtesy of Amanda Achin
UMass Amherst under investigation for alleged ‘antisemitic’ activities
Officials from the New England Commission for Higher Education stand at their open meeting on March 25.
Accreditation organization visits campus, surveys students
The U.S. Department of Education headquarters sits in Washington D.C. After the Trump administration ordered the dismantling of the department, thousands have lost their jobs. . REUTERS/Nathan Howard
Trump orders Department of Education to prepare for closure
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge sewn into their uniform. ICE reported that they have arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since their declared crackdown on Boston from March 18 until the report’s release March 24. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson.
Live Updates: ICE revokes UMass Boston visas
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 12
Corrections: Vol. LIX, Issue 11
Corrections: Vol. LIX, Issue 10
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 6
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 2
Geriatric penguins perch on a rock in the new penguin retirement home at the New England Aquarium.
New England Aquarium opens penguin retirement home
Vocalist and guitarist Will Donahue, guitarist Maxx Nunn, bassist Sammy Scott and drummer Isaiah Rowe formed their band in 2022 under the name Lunch Money. Photo courtesy of YELLOW
Berklee band ‘YELLOW’ debuts new alt-rock EP
Founder of the Queer History Club Shane Brown leads a meeting about queer erasure under the Nazi regime.
How a student club is keeping LGBTQ+ stories alive
UMass Boston alumni Shahnawaz Anwar, Ananta Chakravartula, Paul Dyson, Katie Gauthier, Rhonda Hodge and Natalia Rosero will compete in the Boston Marathon this year, raising money for the Krystle Campbell scholarship. File photo.
Alumni ‘Run for Krystle’ in Boston Marathon
Sharon Milien displays her first solo exhibition in the Critque Space in University Hall.
Bringing the ‘HEAT’: Sharon Milien’s solo art debut at UMass Boston
Meet Maryam Halimi, an Afghan woman making history
Dr. Susan Tan, Assistant Professor of English, has written several children’s books, including “Ghosts, Toast, and Other Hazards.” (Submitted by Susan Tan)
Inside the imagination: An interview with Susan Tan
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien smiles for a portrait in the Dining Commons.
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien makes waves in UMass Boston dining
Elizabeth Fay was an editor for “The Afterlives of Frankenstein: Popular and Artistic Adaptations and Reimaginings,” which released in 2024. (Submitted by Elizabeth Fay)
The impact of Romanticism: An interview with Elizabeth Fay
Professor John Fulton, author of "The Flounder" and one of 35 winners of the National Endowment for the Arts grant. Submitted by Prof. Fulton.
Prof. John Fulton earns NEA grant for ‘The Flounder’
The cast of “Peter and the Starcatcher” dances together in a performance earlier this month. Photo courtesy of William Doncaster
‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ cast and crew delivers a stellar performance
Joe Keery, who sings under the name Djo, speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International panel for “Stranger Things.” Photo by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Djo’s ‘The Crux’ blends ‘70s rock and modern indie
“My Head is Too Heavy” by Amy Giese focuses on the inaccuracies of photographic seeing and coming to terms with chronic illness. Photo courtesy of Emerson Curatorial Practices
MOVEMENT/S: A Student-Curated Exploration of Art in Motion
Celebrating senior recitals through music and memory
Patrons enjoy the beautiful art and atmosphere of the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum.
New to Boston? Here’s the ultimate spring bucket list
“My Head is Too Heavy” by Amy Giese focuses on the inaccuracies of photographic seeing and coming to terms with chronic illness. Photo courtesy of Emerson Curatorial Practices
MOVEMENT/S: A Student-Curated Exploration of Art in Motion
Idina Menzel’s character Jesse uses the titular redwood forest as an escape from her grief. Photo via Flickr licensed under CC0 1.0.
REVIEW: Idina Menzel’s “Redwood” misses the forest for the trees
Kathy St. George and Sam Simahk (center) with (from left) Meagan Lewis-Michelson, Kerry A. Dowling, Ronan Green, and Billy Meleady during "Going Up." Photo courtesy of Nile Scott Studios.
SpeakEasy’s “A Man of No Importance” honors the work and life of Oscar Wilde
Grand Kyiv Ballet enchants with ‘Swan Lake’
Grand Kyiv Ballet enchants with ‘Swan Lake’
A student observes Beth Campbell’s “Shifting,” a mobile piece commenting on familiarity and memory.
‘(Re)Visiting’ celebrates the history of visiting artists at UMass Boston
The Brattle in Harvard Square has been a hub for cinephiles since 1953.
Keeping cinema alive at The Brattle Theatre
Bob Dylan performing in 1978. Photo by Chris Hakkens is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Knocking on cinema’s door: Exploring Bob Dylan’s legacy in ‘A Complete Unknown’
Moviegoers enter for a daytime showing at the AMC at Boston Common. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff
Get excited for these upcoming 2025 releases
Rachel Zegler and Jaeden Martell, who play Laura and Eli, both starred in Y2K, which was released in December of 2024. Photo by Nicole Rivelli via A24.
Reimagining the ‘millennium bug’: Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter discuss A24’s ‘Y2K’
Pedestrians walk past the Boston Common AMC movie theater.
Flying high: ‘Wicked’ reimagines the land of Oz
Joe Keery, who sings under the name Djo, speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International panel for “Stranger Things.” Photo by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Djo’s ‘The Crux’ blends ‘70s rock and modern indie
Lucy Dacus performs in Seattle on October 22, 2019. Dacus released her new studio album “Forever is a Feeling” in March. Photo by David Lee licensed under CC-BY SA 2.0.
Lucy Dacus explores timeless love in ‘Forever Is a Feeling’
Idina Menzel’s character Jesse uses the titular redwood forest as an escape from her grief. Photo via Flickr licensed under CC0 1.0.
REVIEW: Idina Menzel’s “Redwood” misses the forest for the trees
The Blue Stage at Boston Calling of 2023.
Get ready for Boston Calling, coming Memorial weekend
Vocalist and guitarist Will Donahue, guitarist Maxx Nunn, bassist Sammy Scott and drummer Isaiah Rowe formed their band in 2022 under the name Lunch Money. Photo courtesy of YELLOW
Berklee band ‘YELLOW’ debuts new alt-rock EP
Jack Baker and Matt Laverty shake hands on the field in the men’s lacrosse game earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Beacon Athletics
Men’s lacrosse steamrolls Mass Maritime Buccaneers
2-2 for the week, baseball falls in LEC standings
Players gather on the field at a men’s lacrosse game. File photo.
Men’s lacrosse turns heads with a dominant rebound
A softball player hits the ball at home plate in their game last week.
Softball head coach Natalia Ardagna wins 300th game
A DraftKings ad shines above Fenway Park. DraftKings is one of the top two sports betting apps, as rated by CBS News.
It’s time to talk about sports gambling
Jack Baker and Matt Laverty shake hands on the field in the men’s lacrosse game earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Beacon Athletics
Men’s lacrosse steamrolls Mass Maritime Buccaneers
2-2 for the week, baseball falls in LEC standings
Players gather on the field at a men’s lacrosse game. File photo.
Men’s lacrosse turns heads with a dominant rebound
A softball player hits the ball at home plate in their game last week.
Softball head coach Natalia Ardagna wins 300th game
Women’s softball huddles up in a time out.
Women’s softball breaks record 15-game streak
Drake Maye and the Patriots showing signs of growth
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?
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 last semester.
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
UMass Amherst students set up an encampment to protest the UMass administration’s ties to Israel. File photo.
We need student activism now more than ever
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions from the media during the NFL Annual League Meeting. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images.
New England Patriots gearing up for a strong season
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives to the basket during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Payton Pritchard deserves the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year
A student draws on the sidewalk in chalk on campus.
It’s okay to do the best you can
The ethics of owning land in the context of occupied Palestine
UMass Boston raised tuition by 2.5 percent in the 2024-2025 school year.
A look into the rising cost of college education
The fight to value life and the fight for living wages
Students enjoying the Quad, which was completed earlier this year.
The need for sustainable urbanism at UMass Boston
Open letter to administration regarding Oct. 8 vigil
Posters and infographics from UMass Boston’s Students for Justice in Palestine’s Memorial for Martys of Gaza event.
Navigating between two worlds: How UMass Boston can support students from war-torn countries
Feb 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) attempts a free throw against the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter at the TD Garden. Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
It’s time to give Jayson Tatum his due credit
Celtics spread joy with visit to Boston Children’s Hospital
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?
Students boarding the shuttle bus at the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Why finding an affordable apartment feels like chasing a unicorn
Students sit outside the Campus Center over the summer. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass’ economic contributions: More than just numbers
The seal of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Del Rio, Texas. The DHS, alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has deported dozens of immigrants in the past few weeks. REUTERS/Marco Bello
How is anyone ‘alien’ in a ‘nation of immigrants?’
The importance of student activism in an increasingly oppressive world
On power: An appeal to the reformers
On power: What is to be done now?
An American Flag on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Aug. 31, 2023.
How to wage real American war
On power: An appeal to the reformers
Dear UMass Boston Administration
On power: What is to be done now?
A vigil last fall semester was ordered to disband by university administrators for lack of advance notice.
What does it mean to be “For the Times” in times like these?
Are professional coaches really hired to get fired?
Letter to the Editor: Climate change denial threatens America’s security
Letter to the Editor: Respect pro-Palestinian protestors
Letter to the Editor: Israeli Apartheid Week
Letter to the Editor regarding Israel and Palestine
Letter to the Editor
Ask Bobby #43: Guts and all
Ask Bobby #43: Guts and all
Ask Bobby #41: Remember last Valentine's?
Ask Bobby #41: Remember last Valentine’s?
Ask Bobby #40: Skincare
Ask Bobby #40: Skincare
A “Big A— Fan” is placed by the residence halls to combat coastal wind by blowing it straight back to the ocean. Dakota Brown for The Mass Media
University fights back against wind on campus
Ask Bobby #39: Illegitimate illegitimate sons
Ask Bobby #39: Illegitimate illegitimate sons
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UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
Liam Crampton

Liam Crampton, News Writer

Liam Crampton (he/him) is a third-year communications major with minors in professional new media studies and Asian American studies. He has been working for the Mass Media for three years and is currently a news writer. Liam is also a Filipino-American who is particularly interested in using his platform to uplift the voices of Asian American communities. He hopes to pursue a career in journalism after college.

All content by Liam Crampton
Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Wilbur Ottichilo of Vihiga County, Kenya, and Gustavo Beliz of Argentina discuss the importance of local climate actions in the context of global challenges. Photo courtesy of DeWayne Lehman

Climate resilience summit hosts environmental leaders

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
April 22, 2025

Calvin Hill addresses state of DEI

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
April 22, 2025
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge sewn into their uniform. ICE reported that they have arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since their declared crackdown on Boston from March 18 until the report’s release March 24. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson.

Live Updates: ICE revokes UMass Boston visas

By Mass Media Staff
April 5, 2025
Crowds assembled for a previous UMass Boston graduation on the Campus Center lawn.

Mass. Attorney General will be 2025 commencement speaker

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
April 7, 2025
Officials from the New England Commission for Higher Education stand at their open meeting on March 25.

Accreditation organization visits campus, surveys students

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
April 7, 2025
Students walk by the newly-renamed Phillis Wheatley Peters Hall. File photo.

Wheatley to be renamed Wheatley Peters Hall

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
March 24, 2025
Students wait by the JFK/UMass commuter rail stop. Jeff Loussaint, a UMass Boston student who commutes to campus by the commuter rail, noted a lack of fare collection at certain times of day.

Audit uncovers issues with commuter rail contract

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
March 24, 2025
The labs of the Integrated Sciences Complex host a plethora of researchers, studying everything from oral cancer to assistive technology in visual impairments to environmental justice. Because of these dedicated individuals, UMass Boston joins the list of 187 universities classified as R1 research universities.

UMass Boston awarded R1 research classification

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
March 10, 2025
Rick Kesseli and his team gathered for Three Squares New England’s Ride for Food event last semester where he raised over $7000 for the U-Access food pantry. Photo submitted by Adan Colon-Carmona.

Rick Kesseli, genetics professor of 32 years, dies at 71

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
March 10, 2025
Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence Calvin Hill leads a conference for the Restorative Justice Commission.

Restorative Justice Commission holds conference to discuss committee’s future

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
February 24, 2025
Located on Tremont Street in the Theatre District, the Wang Theatre opened in 1925 as the Metropolitan Theatre. It is currently operated by the Boch Center with the Shubert Theatre across the street.

Wang Theatre celebrates 100 year anniversary

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
February 24, 2025
President Donald J. Trump works in the Presidential Suite at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after testing positive for COVID-19. Official White House Photo.

How the Trump presidency may affect UMass Boston

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
February 10, 2025
The Office of Career Services and Internships partnered with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and invited four alumni of UMass Boston to speak about their career and univeristy experiences. From left to right, the panelists included Roman Davis ('14), Ariana Gardner ('18), Fakisha Fabre ('16, '17), and Chris Barrow ('15). 

Updated: University removes diversity from DEI page

By Joshua Levin and Liam Crampton
February 10, 2025
A student works on assignments at a computer in the Healey Library.

UMass Boston makes full transition to Canvas

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
February 10, 2025
Donald Trump is pretty much Biff

The TikTok ban is uglier than you think

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
January 27, 2025
Organizers and attendees pose in front of a banner for the Pokemon Go Community Ambassador program, the group which organized the Wild Area event.

Players gather in Boston for Pokemon Go Wild Area: Global 2024

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
December 12, 2024
The front door of the Integrated Sciences Complex, which is featured in the thumbnail for the UMass Boston episode of The College Tour.

New season of “The College Tour” highlights UMass Boston

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
December 2, 2024

UMass Boston hosts panel for elimination of violence against women

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
December 2, 2024
Tyler, the Creator stands on a trailer outside the Converse store to perform a $5 show celebrating the release of his eighth studio album.

Tyler, the Creator holds pop-up concert in Boston

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
November 18, 2024
People celebrate at the unveiling of Corky Lee Street in Chinatown, NYC. Photo by Alex Lozupone, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Honoring the legacy of Corky Lee at UMass Boston

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
November 18, 2024
UMass Boston community members were encouraged to share their reasons for writing for the Undercurrents' National Day on Writing celebration.

English department celebrates National Day on Writing

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
November 4, 2024
"Hoy Pinoy!'s Clare Alanguilan (left) and Fasha Banson (right) performing the Kappa Malong Malong dance at Mass General Hospital". Photo taken by Naomi Layon (they/them)

UMass Boston’s Filipino community celebrates Filipino American History Month

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
October 28, 2024
Protestors stood behind attendees at the campus information session.

Administrators give campus update at information session

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
October 21, 2024
Students walk in the courtyard outside of Phillis Wheatley Hall and McCormack Hall in between their classes.

Wall Street Journal ranks UMass Boston 331st in 2025 College Rankings

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
October 7, 2024
Zeina Alkurdi, who spoke at the SJP All Out for Lebanon on Sept. 30, details her fear for members of her family who live in Lebanon.

Students for Justice in Palestine goes all out for Lebanon

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
October 7, 2024
Students enjoy a walk through the newly opened campus quad. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

The Quad expansion at a glance

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
September 23, 2024
Participants of the protest walk out of the Convocation with pro-union signs held high.

Union members and supporters protest Convocation

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
September 17, 2024
A train arrives at the JFK/UMass station.

Red Line shutdown: What you need to know

By Liam Crampton, News Writer
September 9, 2024
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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
March 5, 2024

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

By 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

By Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
February 21, 2024

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

By Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
February 12, 2024

Everything you need to know for Super Bowl LVIII

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By Liam Crampton, sportswriter
October 23, 2023

The new look NBA is set to tip off next week

By 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

By Liam Crampton, Sportswriter
October 10, 2023
Women’s tennis players brace themselves for a home match last September.

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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
April 7, 2023

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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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?

By 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

By 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

By 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

By Liam Crampton, Sports Writer
January 27, 2023

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

By 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

By 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

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

Patriots’ red sleeved wreckingball: Matthew Judon

By 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

By 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

By 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

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

Patriots’ rookies are silencing doubters

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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?

By Liam Crampton
September 2, 2022
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