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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
Demonstrators lined the back of the Campus Ballroom during an information session in October, protesting the recent updates to the space use policy and university administration’s enforcement of the policy.
Former police commissioner Edward Davis consulted on updated protest policy
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
The UMass Boston police station, located in the Quinn Administration Building.
University releases 2024 Clery Act crime report
UMass Boston hosts panel for elimination of violence against women
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
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
The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office sends out voter information booklets with information about each ballot question.
Curious about the Mass. ballot? Here’s what to know
Question 2 would remove the MCAS graduation requirement for students like those at Boston College High School.
USG resolution endorses Question 2
A train arrives at the JFK/UMass station.
Red Line shutdown: What you need to know
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
UMass Boston hosts panel for elimination of violence against women
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
Protestors stood behind attendees at the campus information session.
Administrators give campus update at information session
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
Demonstrators lined the back of the Campus Ballroom during an information session in October, protesting the recent updates to the space use policy and university administration’s enforcement of the policy.
Former police commissioner Edward Davis consulted on updated protest policy
The UMass Boston police station, located in the Quinn Administration Building.
University releases 2024 Clery Act crime report
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
More than 100 union members and students, many dressed in Halloween costumes, gathered outside Phillis Wheatley Hall to demand a living wage and criticize the administration’s response to an Oct. 8 vigil mourning the death of Marcellus Williams, who was executed by the state of Missouri despite questions of his innocence, and victims of the war in Gaza.
Union speak-out criticizes protest policy, disciplinary letters for members
The UMass Boston Police Department closed University Drive West while they documented the crash scene.
Student struck outside West Garage
Demonstrators lined the back of the Campus Ballroom during an information session in October, protesting the recent updates to the space use policy and university administration’s enforcement of the policy.
Former police commissioner Edward Davis consulted on updated protest policy
Students gather in the One-Stop Financial Office after UMass Boston guaranteed free tuition for eligible students through the Beacon Pledge.
UMass pledges free tuition for high-need students
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
Question 2 would remove the MCAS graduation requirement for students like those at Boston College High School.
USG resolution endorses Question 2
The 2024-2025 term Student Government election candidates
2021 USG Election Results
2020 USG Election Results
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 6
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 2
Fund Public Higher Education Rally put on by Classified Staff Union, Professional Staff Union and Faculty Staff Union in 1990. Photo from the Healey Library Digital Archives.
Dig into the Archives: A history of protests at Boston’s UC Berkeley
Beacons huddle together during a timeout last season.
More than just saves: A profile on JJ Devine
The Jumpstart office located on the second floor of the Campus Center.
Jumpstart annual donation drive focuses this year on classroom supplies
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien smiles for a portrait in the Dining Commons.
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien makes waves in UMass Boston dining
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’
‘They’re unionizing’: Reports of raccoons continue, worsen
‘They’re unionizing’: Reports of raccoons continue, worsen
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
People walk around Seaport District passing the Snowport Holiday Market.
Enjoy festive winter activities in Boston
Pedestrians walk past the Boston Common AMC movie theater.
Flying high: ‘Wicked’ reimagines the land of Oz
A projector displayed images of Jazz greats while students played covers of contemporary jazz songs.
‘Jazz! Live!’ showcases ‘improvisational takes’ by new student musicians
Customers shop at Trident Booksellers & Cafe before attending one of their many events.
Indulge in community events at Trident Booksellers & Cafe
‘Whodunit?’: ‘Clue: On Stage’ presents a thrilling murder mystery
‘Whodunit?’: ‘Clue: On Stage’ presents a thrilling murder mystery
A projector displayed images of Jazz greats while students played covers of contemporary jazz songs.
‘Jazz! Live!’ showcases ‘improvisational takes’ by new student musicians
‘Whodunit?’: ‘Clue: On Stage’ presents a thrilling murder mystery
‘Whodunit?’: ‘Clue: On Stage’ presents a thrilling murder mystery
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’
Five student actors rehearse their play during “New Voices, New Stories” dress rehearsal.
Giving playwrights the stage: ‘New Voices, New Stories’ celebrates student voices
Students wait in Snowden Auditorium for the UMBeats club meeting to begin.
UMBeats warms up for a new semester of music
Pedestrians walk past the Boston Common AMC movie theater.
Flying high: ‘Wicked’ reimagines the land of Oz
A student browses through Palestinian films, many of which are free through the Healey Library.
The vast culture and rich stories of Palestine told through film
A student watches horror media on their laptop. Photo by Mass Media staff.
Spiral into horror with “Uzumaki”
Beetlejuice posed in his black and white suit.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is more than just another sequel
It looks like ‘Oppenheimer’ has won the war: Oscar nominations
Pedestrians walk past the Boston Common AMC movie theater.
Flying high: ‘Wicked’ reimagines the land of Oz
A projector displayed images of Jazz greats while students played covers of contemporary jazz songs.
‘Jazz! Live!’ showcases ‘improvisational takes’ by new student musicians
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
More bands are killing their pop-punk sound. Is it working?
Students wait in Snowden Auditorium for the UMBeats club meeting to begin.
UMBeats warms up for a new semester of music
Emmanuel Zayas and Mariano Olivier Rodriguez run up court at a men’s basketball game last season.
Men’s basketball win streak sunk by Anchormen in overtime
Forward Keriann Farina shoots the ball against Rhode Island College at a home game last semester.
Rough sledding into the holidays for women’s basketball
Men’s hockey player skates down the ice with the puck during their last game.
Men’s hockey aims to rebrand after losing five of six matches
Beacons huddle together during a timeout last season.
More than just saves: A profile on JJ Devine
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball at the Beacons' final game.
Women’s volleyball season recap: Better plays, more competition
The team sits with coaches during a timeout.
Women’s volleyball winning, but lost LEC opener
Men’s soccer player Diego Gisholt sprints down field in game against UMass Dartmouth on Oct 2.
Men’s soccer drowns the Anchormen in LEC playoffs
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
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
The exterior of Jeremiah Burke High School.
Considering the future of education in Trump’s America
A student sits in the University Health Service Center, which is also home to the Counseling Center.
The economics of loneliness — what is the cost of social isolation?
Celebrate your achievements this New Years, and reflect on how far you've come. Photo by bayasaa via Flickr is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Fresh beginnings in the new year
Are professional coaches really hired to get fired?
Students at Emerson College's encampment for Palestine last spring sit and talk outside a campus building.
Gaza today, Gaza next year: Thoughts on the current political moment
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
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 reality of Boston’s domestic abuse problem
Students at Emerson College's encampment for Palestine last spring sit and talk outside a campus building.
Gaza today, Gaza next year: Thoughts on the current political moment
A future for immigrants in a divided America
A look at the UMass Boston skyline, where the rising ocean levels will become noticeable as the planet continues to rise in temperature.
Trump devastates climate change policy again
Students register to vote ahead of the election November 5.
Congratulations, America: An open letter to a those in the dark
A student scrolls through TikTok, one of the major ways politicians are reaching voters in the 2024 election.
Virality over values: Political distraction in the digital age
Are professional coaches really hired to get fired?
A future for immigrants in a divided America
Dr. Jemadari Kamara (left), Dr. Chihombori (center), and Dr. Joyce Hope Scott, leader of the Boston Pan-African Forum, address the UMass Boston and BU community in Ryan Lounge.
Contending with whiteness: Trust nothing that divides us
Anthony Richardson in the Colts’ 2023 season. Photo by Tennessee Titans licensed under CC BY 3.0.
Pro sports have no time to be patient
Joel Embiid, Number 21, at a game in 2018. Photo by Keith Allison licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Joel Embiid’s shove highlights the dark side of modern media
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
The Millennials’ Constitution—No, Just No
Vol. LVIII, No. 7
Vol. LVIII, No. 7
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Vol. LVIII, No. 6
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UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan served as the following positions at The Mass Media for the following years:

Editor-in-Chief: Spring 2008; Fall 2008

Arts Editor: Spring 2007; Fall 2007

All content by Michael Hogan

U Campus Invasion 08 The Recap

By Michael Hogan
May 13, 2008

Letter from the Editor

By Michael Hogan
May 12, 2008

My Weekend at the IFFB

By Michael Hogan
May 4, 2008

Apathy: UMB’s Bubonic Plague

By Michael Hogan
May 4, 2008

The Stunning Reality of Antonio Lopez Garcia

By Michael Hogan
April 27, 2008

To the Point with Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
April 20, 2008

Independent Film Festival of Boston

By Michael Hogan
April 8, 2008

Mass Media Treasure Hunt!

By Michael Hogan
April 8, 2008

A Ghostly Shine

By Michael Hogan
March 29, 2008

To the Point with Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
March 24, 2008

MTV to invade UMB

By Michael Hogan
March 24, 2008

To the Point With Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
February 26, 2008

To the Point with Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
February 11, 2008

Black Heritage Trail

By Michael Hogan
February 11, 2008

To the Point With Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
February 6, 2008

The Mass Media Pub Crawl

By Michael Hogan
January 28, 2008

Splattered Radiance

By Michael Hogan
January 28, 2008
Illistration by Gardi Arroyo

Sprint offers Entertainment Along with Mobility

By Michael Hogan
December 15, 2007

The Art of Aesthetics

By Michael Hogan
December 15, 2007

Making room for Boston State College

By Michael Hogan
December 13, 2007

Animal Magnetism

By Michael Hogan
December 5, 2007
To The Point with Michael Hogan

To The Point with Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
December 5, 2007

There is War in Vietnam Once Again

By Michael Hogan
November 27, 2007

The Taste Does You In

By Michael Hogan
November 27, 2007
To The Point With Michael Hogan

To The Point With Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
November 7, 2007
Looking at Vodou

Looking at Vodou

By Michael Hogan
October 29, 2007

It’s More Than Just Black and White

By Michael Hogan
October 29, 2007
To The Point with Mike Hogan

To The Point with Mike Hogan

By Michael Hogan
October 29, 2007

To The Point With Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
October 22, 2007
Illustration by Gardi Arroyo

College Drinking

By Michael Hogan
October 22, 2007

Designer Art

By Michael Hogan
October 22, 2007
one dot, one survivor

one dot, one survivor

By Michael Hogan
October 15, 2007

To the Point with Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
October 15, 2007
To the Point with Michael Hogan

To the Point with Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
October 7, 2007

Witches Take Over Salem … Again

By Michael Hogan
September 30, 2007

To The Point With Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
September 30, 2007

Editors Response

By Michael Hogan and Chad Cid-Hogan
September 28, 2007

Theater Review: The Women Behind the Veil

By Michael Hogan
September 23, 2007

To the Point with Michael Hogan

By Michael Hogan
September 23, 2007

To The Point with Mike Hogan

By Michael Hogan
September 18, 2007
Painting from "Drama and Desire" at the MFA.

Arts Review

By Michael Hogan
September 17, 2007

To The Point with Mike Hogan

By Michael Hogan
September 16, 2007
Remembering Mr. Butch

Remembering Mr. Butch

By Michael Hogan
September 9, 2007

WUMB: Folk radio for the masses

By Michael Hogan
September 9, 2007

An Island Oasis in an Urban World

By Michael Hogan
September 5, 2007

Images of Agony: One day Darfur exhibit at ICA

By Michael Hogan
September 4, 2007
My trip to the fifth annual Independent Film Festival of Boston

My trip to the fifth annual Independent Film Festival of Boston

By Michael Hogan
May 6, 2007
Pass Go. Collect $200. Do It.

Pass Go. Collect $200. Do It.

By Michael Hogan
May 6, 2007
Something Sparkling in the Suffering

Something Sparkling in the Suffering

By Michael Hogan
April 29, 2007
For Love or Money

For Love or Money

By Michael Hogan
April 29, 2007

Pinhole to the Past

By Michael Hogan
April 29, 2007

Global Glamour Hits The Campus Center

By Michael Hogan
April 23, 2007
Big Top Still Dazzles ... if you're 5 years old.

Big Top Still Dazzles … if you’re 5 years old.

By Michael Hogan
April 20, 2007
A two-hour movie, and he still can't find the time to clean his room.

Disturbingly Unthrilling

By Michael Hogan
April 20, 2007
Mike Daisey and his glass of water in Invincible Summer

The Summer That Changed Everything

By Michael Hogan
April 17, 2007

Classifying Kearney

By Michael Hogan
April 8, 2007
Izzy Pulido

Spiders & Space Ships

By Michael Hogan
April 8, 2007

Oasis of Stimulation

By Michael Hogan
March 30, 2007
Gats fill the gallery (Photos by Michael Hogan)

The Art of The Gun

By Michael Hogan
March 30, 2007
Foot Stomping Sorrow

Foot Stomping Sorrow

By Michael Hogan
March 25, 2007
Monkey To Man

Monkey To Man

By Michael Hogan
March 11, 2007
Kennedy was greeted by ecstatic crowds in Ireland. Photo courtesy of JFK Library

Return to the Emerald Isle

By Michael Hogan
March 11, 2007
Mugabe at UMass in 1986

Artists of the Night

By Michael Hogan
March 5, 2007
Dance with Fairies: Boston Ballet performs Shakespeare's Dream

Dance with Fairies: Boston Ballet performs Shakespeare’s Dream

By Michael Hogan
February 26, 2007
Boston's Best Pizza Places

Boston’s Best Pizza Places

By Michael Hogan and Additional Reporting By Shea Mullaney
February 26, 2007
A Shot of Arts

A Shot of Arts

By Compiled by Shea Mullaney and and Michael Hogan
February 20, 2007
Big Budget Doesn't Necessarily Mean Great Quality

Big Budget Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Great Quality

By Michael Hogan
February 20, 2007
A Boston Dating Guide

A Boston Dating Guide

By Shea Mullaney, Michael Hogan, and Ben Whelan
February 18, 2007
There Is So Much More: The Music of Brett Dennen

There Is So Much More: The Music of Brett Dennen

By Michael Hogan
February 12, 2007
The Modern Arts Monster Invades Campus

The Modern Arts Monster Invades Campus

By Michael Hogan
February 12, 2007
A City of Lights in the Hub of the Universe

A City of Lights in the Hub of the Universe

By Michael Hogan
February 5, 2007

A Shot of Arts

By Shea Mullaney and Michael Hogan
February 5, 2007
Let's Spread A Little Peace And Good Will

Let’s Spread A Little Peace And Good Will

By Michael Hogan
December 12, 2006
MFA For The Holidays: Celebrate The Season In Style

MFA For The Holidays: Celebrate The Season In Style

By Michael Hogan
December 4, 2006
The Mountain Goats

The Mountain Goats

By Michael Hogan
November 27, 2006
Native American Art Show & Youth/Social Justice Symposium

Native American Art Show & Youth/Social Justice Symposium

By Michael Hogan
November 27, 2006

Scientific Brilliance in the Form of Art

By Michael Hogan
November 13, 2006

An all new British invasion and all for a good cause

By Michael Hogan
November 13, 2006
Photo by Marisa S. Cohen

Who let the dogs out!

By Michael Hogan
November 7, 2006
Photo courtesy Sackler Museum

Childhood in Rural America: Pine Flat at the Sackler

By Michael Hogan
November 7, 2006
Pumkin ales, Scorrish heather ale and Bitchen Bitter are on tap. Photo by Eric Cassie.

Beer, Food, and More Beer

By Michael Hogan
October 30, 2006
A Political David versus Goliath: A Grass-roots Take On Big Money

A Political David versus Goliath: A Grass-roots Take On Big Money

By Michael Hogan
October 30, 2006
Café Polonia

Café Polonia

By Michael Hogan
October 22, 2006
Shanti: Taste of India

Shanti: Taste of India

By Michael Hogan
October 15, 2006
The Science of Sleep: Gondry at His Imaginative Best

The Science of Sleep: Gondry at His Imaginative Best

By Michael Hogan
October 15, 2006
"Fast Man, Raider Man"

“Fast Man, Raider Man”

By Michael Hogan
October 9, 2006
Leave the bagels and cream cheese

Leave the bagels and cream cheese

By Michael Hogan
October 9, 2006
C. F. Donovan's: A Hidden Gem

C. F. Donovan’s: A Hidden Gem

By Michael Hogan
October 1, 2006
Photo by John Kane

Explore the Door-Next-Door

By Micheal Hogan
September 24, 2006
Fossils, Meteorites, and Glass Flowers

Fossils, Meteorites, and Glass Flowers

By Micheal Hogan
September 24, 2006

Salem is Not Just a Town of Witches

By Micheal Hogan
September 17, 2006
Like No Anatomy Class You've Ever Seen

Like No Anatomy Class You’ve Ever Seen

By Michael Hogan
September 11, 2006
River of No Return

River of No Return

By Michael Hogan
September 7, 2006
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