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Students head into Phillis Wheatley Hall to attend their classes and study. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Student proposes to amend the name of Phillis Wheatley Hall
Members of UMass Boston’s DSP Chapter pose for a photo by the Boston Marathon finish line.
Students from Delta Sigma Pi volunteer at 128th Boston Marathon
Several members of Team Krystle Campbell pose for a photo before the 2024 Boston Marathon. Photo submitted by Professor Paul Dyson.
UMass Boston professor Paul Dyson runs Boston Marathon in honor of Krystle Campbell
Going green at UMass Boston: An interview with UMass Boston’s Sustainability & Resiliency Planner Janna Cohen-Rosenthal
Students walk through the Immigrant Students Program Resource fair, which was held on Wednesday, April 17. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Immigrant Students Program hosts third annual Undocu Week
Students head into Phillis Wheatley Hall to attend their classes and study. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Student proposes to amend the name of Phillis Wheatley Hall
Members of UMass Boston’s DSP Chapter pose for a photo by the Boston Marathon finish line.
Students from Delta Sigma Pi volunteer at 128th Boston Marathon
Several members of Team Krystle Campbell pose for a photo before the 2024 Boston Marathon. Photo submitted by Professor Paul Dyson.
UMass Boston professor Paul Dyson runs Boston Marathon in honor of Krystle Campbell
Going green at UMass Boston: An interview with UMass Boston’s Sustainability & Resiliency Planner Janna Cohen-Rosenthal
Students walk through the Immigrant Students Program Resource fair, which was held on Wednesday, April 17. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Immigrant Students Program hosts third annual Undocu Week
Campus activism heats up: UMass Amherst student protestors arrested
Students attending the Rally for Sayed Faisal in Cambridge. Photo courtesy of James Cerone/ Mass Media Staff.  
Boston community members seek justice for Sayed Arif Faisal
Seniors enjoying the 100-day countdown festivities in the campus center. Photo by Caitlin Feest (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff. 
The countdown to the 2023 graduation comes with mixed emotions
A group of friends hanging out in the open office space of the Campus Center. Photo by Caitlin Feest (She/Her) / Mass Media Contributor. 
The City of Boston and UMass Boston celebrate Black History Month
Image of student in the Peninsula Lobby. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her) / Photography Editor. 
How is the housing crisis making college students anxious?
Art and English BA 2011, Middle and Secondary Education MA 2013
Amanda Huff Learned to Push Herself while Making the Yearbook
Theater and Communications, 2010
Samantha Rincon’s Dream Job at Disney Quest
English, 2009
Ryan Thomas Books Appearances for Pro Athletes
History and Political Science, 2009
Arts and Events Council Plants Career Seeds for Mike Metzger
Communications (UMass Amherst), 2009
Deanna Elliot Leads Arts Publication for High Schoolers Across the Commonwealth
Player Emily Pearl defends at Mount Ida college. Photo by Dong Woo Im /Mass Media Staff.
History in Henniker as woman’s lacrosse lands first win
Player Jaheim Perez drives toward the goal at James Cotter Field. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Men’s lacrosse prepares for most momentous time of season
Dillon Ryan pitching at Monan Park. Photo by Dong Woo Im /Mass Media Staff.
Baseball blows by opponents in pursuit of LEC Championship
Coach Jake Berlin poses with players. Photo by Smiti Nemane / Mass Media Staff.
Recruitment strategies of UMass Boston coaches: Jake Beverlin
Infielder Hayley Krockta tags out the opponent during a recent game. Photo by Dong Wo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Softball enters slump, loses four games
Player Emily Pearl defends at Mount Ida college. Photo by Dong Woo Im /Mass Media Staff.
History in Henniker as woman’s lacrosse lands first win
Player Jaheim Perez drives toward the goal at James Cotter Field. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Men’s lacrosse prepares for most momentous time of season
Dillon Ryan pitching at Monan Park. Photo by Dong Woo Im /Mass Media Staff.
Baseball blows by opponents in pursuit of LEC Championship
Coach Jake Berlin poses with players. Photo by Smiti Nemane / Mass Media Staff.
Recruitment strategies of UMass Boston coaches: Jake Beverlin
Infielder Hayley Krockta tags out the opponent during a recent game. Photo by Dong Wo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Softball enters slump, loses four games
Everything you need to know for Super Bowl LVIII
Illustration of Bruins’ right winger Trent Frederic. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Don’t poke the bear: Bruins fans have nothing to worry about
Men’s March Madness Final Four features one of the most unique lineups ever
Image of a stadium. Image sourced from CalMatters.  
With another Super Bowl in the books, what’s next for football?
What’s next for Team USA after the World Cup?
Guard Emanuel Zayas dribbles the ball on the court. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Men’s basketball drowns Rhode Island College
UMass Boston junior sprinter Dorinda Okorji wins Second LEC Track Athlete of the Week / Photo and graphic courtesy of Beacons Athletics.
Track and field keeps showing promise with spike in performance
Forward Keriann Farina shoots the ball against Rhode Island College at a home game on Jan 27. Photo by Dong Woo Im/ Mass Media Staff.
Women’s basketball losing streak extends to four in a row
Men’s hockey players huddle during a home game. Photo courtesy of Beacon Athletics.
Men’s hockey picks themselves up after minor slip on ice
Forward Katie Wilbert shoots the puck against Salem State University at a home game on Jan. 26. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Leah Bosch leads women’s hockey to sixth straight victory
During Earth Month, students can take part in recyclable crafts in UHall 4400 every Thursday at 5 p.m. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass Boston focuses on sustainability this Earth Month
Students catching up in the Asian Student Center located in the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Push for ethnic studies expansion arises from Bay Area trip
During the evening, students enjoy the Harbor Walk’s GRACE trail along the water. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Connect with nature and yourself with the GRACE trail
Taylor Swift at Gillete Stadium last May during “The Eras Tour.” Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
A new Era has arrived: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Delta Sigma Pi facilitates future managers
Taylor Swift at Gillete Stadium last May during “The Eras Tour.” Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
A new Era has arrived: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
A student listens to music in the Campus Center in between classes. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Lizzy McAlpine reaches new ‘ceilings’ with ‘Older’
Ben Barlow, the frontman of Neck Deep, performing at Sad Summer Fest in Worcester, Ma. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Neck Deep has a marvelous return to form in their newest album
Doja Cat on the Scarlet Tour. Photo by Theo Wargo.
Doja paints the town red on her Boston stop on her Scarlet Tour
Fans attending a concert at Roadrunner in Boston, MA. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Petey calls Boston ‘paradise’ after taking it over during ‘USA’ tour
A student watches a horror movie in the Campus Center. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Give horror a second chance
A student browses through Netflix. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
“Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is a delight for comic and movie fans alike
True stories shine at GlobeDocs film festival
A student watches “Ahsoka” during their free time in the dorm.Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Why you should watch Ahsoka (and all of Star Wars)
A student watches a horror movie in the Campus Center. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Frightful flicks that you might not have heard of
Pho Basil restaurant located in the Back Bay. Photo by Michelle Dang / Mass Media Staff.
Pho Basil: An affordable array of Vietnamese cuisine
South End Pita, known for their pita sandwiches & other Mediterranean staples. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff
South End Pita: Must try Mediterranean Cuisine
Locals of the Boston area stop in to enjoy some of their favorites at Phin Coffee House.
Get your coffee fix around the city
A patron exits the Black Sheep Bagel Cafe, located on John F. Kennedy Street in Cambridge, Mass. on Friday, April 7, 2022.
Black Sheep Bagel Cafe: a busy college student’s dream dining spot
Cristina Miranda, Emily Huckins, and Lucy Camarata (L-R) sit for lunch in Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Boston on March 15, 2022.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe: a must for brunch
Visit this winter sauna pop-up in Boston before it’s gone!
South End Pita, known for their pita sandwiches & other Mediterranean staples. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff
South End Pita: Must try Mediterranean Cuisine
Buy fresh produce this summer at Boston Farmers’ Markets
After a long first day of classes, a student de-stresses with some light yoga in her room.
How to practice mindful living
A student takes time to journal the day after her move into the residence halls on Thursday.
Prioritizing mental health for the new semester
Students catching up in the Asian Student Center located in the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Push for ethnic studies expansion arises from Bay Area trip
Delta Sigma Pi facilitates future managers
Dr. Sơn Ca Lâm joins the Asian American Studies Department as a professor. Photo submitted by Michelle Dang / Mass Media Staff.
An interview with Dr. Sơn Ca Lâm
A headshot of Cristian Orellana. Photo submitted by Valentina Valderrama Pérez / Mass Media Staff.
Student Cristian Orellana revitalizes opportunity to donate guest meal swipes 
UMass Boston’s Global Ambassadors: Chat with us to study abroad!
Students protest at the chancellor’s inauguration. Photo submitted by protester.
The Chancellor’s inauguration cost $130,000–and they just raised your tuition
Students stroll by Healey Library. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
From Bunker Hill to UMass Boston: The importance of campus life
Students enjoy a walk through the newly opened campus quad. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Passing the sustainability baton: UMass Boston engages students in green initiatives
Leaving my homeland for my homeland: Exploring Bangladesh immigration
Members of the UMass Boston community stand in solidarity with Africana Studies at the protest held on April 5. Photo submitted by protester.
I value the Africana Studies major—does our administration?
A student uses TikTok during their free time. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
The downfall of TikTok
Composite map of North America.
Is political isolationism a good idea?
Growth, lessons, and what sophomore year taught me
Why do people love horror?
What COVID-19 taught us
Students enjoy a walk through the newly opened campus quad. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Passing the sustainability baton: UMass Boston engages students in green initiatives
Leaving my homeland for my homeland: Exploring Bangladesh immigration
Members of the UMass Boston community stand in solidarity with Africana Studies at the protest held on April 5. Photo submitted by protester.
I value the Africana Studies major—does our administration?
Students sit outside the Campus Center over the summer. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass’ economic contributions: More than just numbers
The Africana Studies Department located on the fourth floor of Phillis Wheatley Hall. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Black stories are worth telling: The real meaning of anti-racism
Bobby the Beacon is yelled at in court by a lawyer. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
The People vs. Bobby Beacon: Lighthouse accused of foul play
A proud UMass Boston alum reads his rather controversial collection of books. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
UMass Boston alum finds success with controversial children’s book series
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #35: Do you ever yearn?
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #34: Fugitive Upstairs
The Burger King and Pastafarians show their support for the newly minted Spaghetti Yeti on the Quad. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Burger King stands in solidarity with Pastafarians
Comic: Pape
Comic: Gringlehook Vol. 5
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #35: Do you ever yearn?
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #34: Fugitive Upstairs
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #33: Spray-On Pants
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #32: Friends with The Cat in the Hat?
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #31: What are you wearing?
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Liam Crampton, Sports Writer

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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 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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