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The Mass Media

UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

Mercy Moncada

Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer

Mercy Moncada (she/her) is an English major, and she’s been with The Mass Media as an opinions writer for about a year. Joining The Mass Media has allowed her to write articles about topics that matter to her, like her heritage and democratic rights. She wants to pursue a career in writing, and considers The Mass Media the perfect way to find her voice.

All content by Mercy Moncada
MASSPIRG members pose for a photo at their tabling event in Campus Center on Oct. 20, 2022.

Your vote matters more than you know

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
October 21, 2024
Students walk toward the Campus Center to get to their next class. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor

Making the most out of the fall semester

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
October 7, 2024
Students attending the Bachata Workshop hosted by Casa Latina in Campus Center.

A perspective on Hispanic Heritage Month

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
October 7, 2024
Students walking on the front lawn near Campus Center.

The importance of being social in college

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
September 23, 2024
Students work on homework in the Quinn Administration Building. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.

It’s a journey, not a race

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
September 3, 2024
The ACES office located on the first floor of the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary/ Mass Media Staff.

Job searching in a post-pandemic world

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
February 26, 2024

Students rising for civic engagement

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
February 12, 2024
 A look at the quad construction on campus. Photo by Darryn Adams / Mass Media Contributor.

New quad’s underwhelming reveal

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
February 5, 2024

Battling burnout: Tips, tricks and advice

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
January 29, 2024
A student enjoys the Harbor Walk at the end of their day. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Enjoy the journey, not the destination

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
December 12, 2023
Students study in the Campus Center. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

How college cultivates diversity

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
October 30, 2023

Chronicles of a chronically ill student

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
October 23, 2023
Members of Casa Latina sing at their club event. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Contributor.

The limbo between two worlds

By Mercy Moncada, Contributor
October 2, 2023
Friends play video games in The Wave, UMass Boston’s game room located in the Upper Level of the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Finding confidence from leveling up

By Mercy Moncada, Contributor
September 25, 2023
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