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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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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

Michael Hogan
May 14, 2008

Letter from the Editor

Michael Hogan
May 13, 2008

My Weekend at the IFFB

Michael Hogan
May 5, 2008

Apathy: UMB’s Bubonic Plague

Michael Hogan
May 5, 2008

The Stunning Reality of Antonio Lopez Garcia

Michael Hogan
April 28, 2008

To the Point with Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
April 21, 2008

Independent Film Festival of Boston

Michael Hogan
April 9, 2008

Mass Media Treasure Hunt!

Michael Hogan
April 9, 2008

A Ghostly Shine

Michael Hogan
March 30, 2008

To the Point with Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
March 25, 2008

MTV to invade UMB

Michael Hogan
March 25, 2008

To the Point With Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
February 26, 2008

To the Point with Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
February 11, 2008

Black Heritage Trail

Michael Hogan
February 11, 2008

To the Point With Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
February 6, 2008

The Mass Media Pub Crawl

Michael Hogan
January 28, 2008

Splattered Radiance

Michael Hogan
January 28, 2008
Illistration by Gardi Arroyo

Sprint offers Entertainment Along with Mobility

Michael Hogan
December 15, 2007

The Art of Aesthetics

Michael Hogan
December 15, 2007

Making room for Boston State College

Michael Hogan
December 13, 2007

Animal Magnetism

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

To The Point with Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
December 5, 2007

There is War in Vietnam Once Again

Michael Hogan
November 27, 2007

The Taste Does You In

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

To The Point With Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
November 7, 2007
Looking at Vodou

Looking at Vodou

Michael Hogan
October 30, 2007

It’s More Than Just Black and White

Michael Hogan
October 30, 2007
To The Point with Mike Hogan

To The Point with Mike Hogan

Michael Hogan
October 30, 2007

To The Point With Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
October 23, 2007
Illustration by Gardi Arroyo

College Drinking

Michael Hogan
October 23, 2007

Designer Art

Michael Hogan
October 23, 2007
one dot, one survivor

one dot, one survivor

Michael Hogan
October 16, 2007

To the Point with Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
October 16, 2007
To the Point with Michael Hogan

To the Point with Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
October 8, 2007

Witches Take Over Salem … Again

Michael Hogan
October 1, 2007

To The Point With Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
October 1, 2007

Editors Response

Michael Hogan and Chad Cid-Hogan
September 29, 2007

Theater Review: The Women Behind the Veil

Michael Hogan
September 24, 2007

To the Point with Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan
September 24, 2007

To The Point with Mike Hogan

Michael Hogan
September 19, 2007
Painting from Drama and Desire at the MFA.

Arts Review

Michael Hogan
September 18, 2007

To The Point with Mike Hogan

Michael Hogan
September 17, 2007
Remembering Mr. Butch

Remembering Mr. Butch

Michael Hogan
September 10, 2007

WUMB: Folk radio for the masses

Michael Hogan
September 10, 2007

An Island Oasis in an Urban World

Michael Hogan
September 6, 2007

Images of Agony: One day Darfur exhibit at ICA

Michael Hogan
September 5, 2007
My trip to the fifth annual Independent Film Festival of Boston

My trip to the fifth annual Independent Film Festival of Boston

Michael Hogan
May 7, 2007
Pass Go. Collect $200. Do It.

Pass Go. Collect $200. Do It.

Michael Hogan
May 7, 2007
Something Sparkling in the Suffering

Something Sparkling in the Suffering

Michael Hogan
April 30, 2007
For Love or Money

For Love or Money

Michael Hogan
April 30, 2007

Pinhole to the Past

Michael Hogan
April 30, 2007

Global Glamour Hits The Campus Center

Michael Hogan
April 24, 2007
Big Top Still Dazzles ... if youre 5 years old.

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

Michael Hogan
April 21, 2007
A two-hour movie, and he still cant find the time to clean his room.

Disturbingly Unthrilling

Michael Hogan
April 21, 2007
Mike Daisey and his glass of water in Invincible Summer

The Summer That Changed Everything

Michael Hogan
April 18, 2007

Classifying Kearney

Michael Hogan
April 9, 2007
Izzy Pulido

Spiders & Space Ships

Michael Hogan
April 9, 2007

Oasis of Stimulation

Michael Hogan
March 31, 2007
Gats fill the gallery (Photos by Michael Hogan)

The Art of The Gun

Michael Hogan
March 31, 2007
Foot Stomping Sorrow

Foot Stomping Sorrow

Michael Hogan
March 26, 2007
Monkey To Man

Monkey To Man

Michael Hogan
March 12, 2007
Kennedy was greeted by ecstatic crowds in Ireland. Photo courtesy of JFK Library

Return to the Emerald Isle

Michael Hogan
March 12, 2007
Mugabe at UMass in 1986

Artists of the Night

Michael Hogan
March 5, 2007
Dance with Fairies: Boston Ballet performs Shakespeares Dream

Dance with Fairies: Boston Ballet performs Shakespeare’s Dream

Michael Hogan
February 26, 2007
Bostons Best Pizza Places

Boston’s Best Pizza Places

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

A Shot of Arts

Compiled by Shea Mullaney and and Michael Hogan
February 20, 2007
Big Budget Doesnt Necessarily Mean Great Quality

Big Budget Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Great Quality

Michael Hogan
February 20, 2007
A Boston Dating Guide

A Boston Dating Guide

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

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

The Modern Arts Monster Invades Campus

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

Michael Hogan
February 5, 2007

A Shot of Arts

Shea Mullaney and Michael Hogan
February 5, 2007
Lets Spread A Little Peace And Good Will

Let’s Spread A Little Peace And Good Will

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

MFA For The Holidays: Celebrate The Season In Style

Michael Hogan
December 4, 2006
The Mountain Goats

The Mountain Goats

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

Native American Art Show & Youth/Social Justice Symposium

Michael Hogan
November 27, 2006

Scientific Brilliance in the Form of Art

Michael Hogan
November 13, 2006

An all new British invasion and all for a good cause

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

Who let the dogs out!

Michael Hogan
November 7, 2006
Photo courtesy Sackler Museum

Childhood in Rural America: Pine Flat at the Sackler

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

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

Michael Hogan
October 30, 2006
Café Polonia

Café Polonia

Michael Hogan
October 23, 2006
Shanti: Taste of India

Shanti: Taste of India

Michael Hogan
October 16, 2006
The Science of Sleep: Gondry at His Imaginative Best

The Science of Sleep: Gondry at His Imaginative Best

Michael Hogan
October 16, 2006
Fast Man, Raider Man

“Fast Man, Raider Man”

Michael Hogan
October 10, 2006
Leave the bagels and cream cheese

Leave the bagels and cream cheese

Michael Hogan
October 10, 2006
C. F. Donovans: A Hidden Gem

C. F. Donovan’s: A Hidden Gem

Michael Hogan
October 2, 2006
Photo by John Kane

Explore the Door-Next-Door

Micheal Hogan
September 25, 2006
Fossils, Meteorites, and Glass Flowers

Fossils, Meteorites, and Glass Flowers

Micheal Hogan
September 25, 2006

Salem is Not Just a Town of Witches

Micheal Hogan
September 18, 2006
Like No Anatomy Class Youve Ever Seen

Like No Anatomy Class You’ve Ever Seen

Michael Hogan
September 12, 2006
River of No Return

River of No Return

Michael Hogan
September 8, 2006
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