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A raccoon looking out from a wall inside of the Quinn Administration Building. Photo submitted by a member of the Classified Staff Union.
UPDATE: Dark eyes, nocturnal — it’s not a college student, it’s a raccoon
Corrections: Vol. LVIII, Issue 2
Students at a protest last year. Photo from The Mass Media Archives.
Updated space use policy imposes new limits on protests
A train arrives at the JFK/UMass station.
Red Line shutdown: What you need to know
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
Students at a protest last year. Photo from The Mass Media Archives.
Updated space use policy imposes new limits on protests
Letter to the Editor
Students respond back to religious picketer on campus
Two members of Students for Justice in Palestine hold a "Free Palestine" flag during educational events hosted by the club for Israeli Apartheid Week. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor
Israeli Apartheid Week seeks to educate students about Palestine
The Faculty-Staff Union, which represents both faculty and librarians on campus, met with the university. Photo sent in by Elijah Horwath.
Bargaining for the Common Good teach-in promotes union solidarity
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
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
People gathered in Town Field Park to scout out sites for a possible Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial. Photos submitted and taken by Lee-Daniel Tran
1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative ends a productive summer
Photo sent in by Millicent Snow.
Meet Millicent Snow, a shining example of campus leadership
Beacons enjoy snacks during Welcome Week festivities. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
A behind-the-scenes look at Welcome Week 2024
The Art Union fosters community on campus
Graduating Editor-in-Chief Katrina Sanville poses for a photo in the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor
Thank you, Mass Media
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor regarding Israel and Palestine
Letter to the Editor
The Millennials’ Constitution—No, Just No
In Response to Campus Advocate Raquel Lyons
A musician playing the saxophone at a live performance.
Listen to your favorite music by candlelight in Boston
People gathered in Town Field Park to scout out sites for a possible Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial. Photos submitted and taken by Lee-Daniel Tran
1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative ends a productive summer
Photo sent in by Millicent Snow.
Meet Millicent Snow, a shining example of campus leadership
Beacons enjoy snacks during Welcome Week festivities. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
A behind-the-scenes look at Welcome Week 2024
A student listens to music on the Harbor walk. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Sabrina Carpenter leaves ‘quite an impression’ with ‘Short n’ Sweet’
A student listens to music on the Harbor walk. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
Sabrina Carpenter leaves ‘quite an impression’ with ‘Short n’ Sweet’
Megan Thee Stallion walking down the stairs as fire goes off on the stage. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Day Three: Chappell Roan, Hozier, and The Killers bring Boston Calling to a Spectacular Finish
Tyler Childers playing guitar on stage to end Day Two of Boston Calling. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Boston Calling Day Two: Jessie Murph, The Red Clay Strays, and Tyler Childers Light Up the Stage
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’
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
Women’s soccer kicks off first season road trip
Women’s soccer during home game last semester.
Men’s soccer comes crashing down from strong season start
Ayonna Stuppard, Elena Albano and Lydia Chan on Women’s Tennis Photo day. Photo from Beacon Athletics.
Women’s tennis threatening three-peat LEC victory
Ruby Ackerman takes a shot at the women’s volleyball game. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Women’s volleyball serves a new season
Emmanuel Zayas and Mariano Olivier Rodriguez run up court at a men’s basketball game last season. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Men’s basketball looking to right a rough year
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
Women’s lacrosse huddles together at a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Women’s lacrosse inaugural season comes to an end
Player Luke Murphy drives towards the goal at a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Plymouth State University eliminates men’s lacrosse in LEC semifinals
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
A student strolling through nature.
The benefit of a simple walk in a busy world
Student enters the One Stop, looking for help this semester.
Need help this fall semester? Here’s where to look
Students work on homework in the Quinn Administration Building. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
It’s a journey, not a race
The Motley Residence Halls overlook a quiet campus before the busy move-in weekend. Photo by Dominic Ferreira/ Mass Media Archives.
From dorm to dumpster: Moving out sustainably
Letter to the Editor
Students relax and do work together in the Campus Center as the semester winds down. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff
Semester reflections: A mix of emotions in the journey of higher education
Advice from a UMass Boston senior
Language and violence: Unpacking last week’s defense of genocide
As the semester winds down, a student sits in the UHS office in order to get a quick checkup to keep their mental and physical wellbeing as healthy as possible. Photo from The Mass Media archives.
Ending the semester while battling stress
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 at Emerson College's encampment for Palestine sit and talk outside a campus building. Photo submitted by Elijah Horwath / Mass Media Staff
Liberation through tradition: Passover in a time of genocide
Language and violence: Unpacking last week’s defense of genocide
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?
Temporary tragedies: The insidious nature of the 24 hour news cycle
In response to the anti-Zionist stance
Advice from a UMass Boston senior
Language and violence: Unpacking last week’s defense of genocide
In response to the anti-Zionist stance
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
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
A courtroom sketch of Bobby as a witness berates him. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
The People vs. Bobby Beacon: A historic trial comes to an end
Comic: Pape
Comic: Gringlehook Vol. 5
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?
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.
Ask Bobby #36: Sick roommates
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
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Nick Collins, Sports Editor

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The Collins Catering Company brings about the wrath of God

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
May 14, 2024
Player Luke Murphy drives towards the goal at a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Plymouth State University eliminates men’s lacrosse in LEC semifinals

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
May 14, 2024
A men’s tennis player prepares to serve during a home match. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Men’s tennis establishes themselves as wild card in LEC mold

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 29, 2024
Player Luke Murphy drives towards the goal at a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Men’s lacrosse gears up for playoffs with final regular season games

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 29, 2024
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

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 22, 2024
Dillon Ryan pitching at Monan Park. Photo by Dong Woo Im /Mass Media Staff.

Baseball blows by opponents in pursuit of LEC Championship

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 22, 2024
Attacker Emily Pearl poses for press photos for the women’s lacrosse team. Photo courtesy of Beacons Athletics.

Women’s lacrosse reaches homestretch of inaugural season

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 18, 2024
A player prepares for a match against Wheaton College. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Men’s tennis serves it up with new coach at the helm

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 18, 2024
Students view fliers lining the walls in the Upper Level of the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

The 2024 election: A survey for the students

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
Grace Colon leads in a recent race for women’s track. Photo courtsey of Beacons Athletics.

Track and field maintain pace as top placeholders in LEC

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
Sophomore Isaiah Stressman poses for media photos for the men’s track and field 2024 season. Photo sourced from Beacon Athletics.

Track and field’s first spring meet headlined with LEC award-winning performances

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 1, 2024
Midfielders Charlie Chapman and Zach Mann play against Wheaton College during a recent home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff,

Men’s lacrosse scoring spree ignites hot streak

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 1, 2024

Softball starts the 2024 season off with a bang

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Midfielder Mia Boyd goes up against Eastern Connecicut State at a previous home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Women’s lacrosse experiences first heartbreak in midst of Spring Break setbacks

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 25, 2024

Softball registers on radar with redemption season on deck

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024

Get out! Spring is waiting just around the bend

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024

Men’s track and field adventures outdoors with spring season

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024

Men’s track and field runs wild at LEC Championships

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Forward Conor Foley faces off against the University of Southern Maine during a previous home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Men’s hockey skids against Skidmore to end 2024 season

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Men’s hockey against Elmira College during a previous home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Men’s hockey rumbles through regular season, receives royalties for hard work

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 21, 2024

Dual-sport athletes play pivotal role in the inaugural season for women’s lacrosse

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 21, 2024

Men’s track and field falls hard at Tufts Cupid Challenge

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 12, 2024
Forward Jack Mortson faces off against UMass Dartmouth. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Men’s hockey seeks warmth after freezing up in weekend disaster

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 12, 2024
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

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
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

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
Men’s hockey player during home game against UMass Dartmouth from previous season. Photo from The Mass Media Archives

Men’s hockey puts Pilgrims to bed and clamps Cadets in recent hot streak

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
January 29, 2024

Women’s track and field flourishes in recent meets

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
January 29, 2024
Forward Jacob Kaminski blocks a shot against UMass Dartmouth at a home game. Photos by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Men’s hockey gets spit on by Camels in Codfish Bowl finals

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
January 22, 2024

Winter track ignites indoors

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
January 22, 2024

Track and field continues track record of improving with time

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
December 12, 2023
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

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
December 4, 2023
Sophomore Kayla Jackson shooting the ball. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.

Women’s basketball’s draining from downtown in recent hot streak

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
December 4, 2023
Fans attending a concert at Roadrunner in Boston, MA. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.

The legend of Puff Sullivan continues

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
December 4, 2023
Cross Country graphic of athletes: Jimmy Cannon, Jacqueline Earner and Rob Cannon. Photo by Michael Vesci, courtesy of Beacons Athletics.

Cross Country athletes get feet warmed up for upcoming winter track season

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 27, 2023

Cooking with Collins

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 27, 2023
A men’s soccer player kicks the ball away from UMass Dartmouth during a previous home game. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Men’s soccer players are heading into 2024 in high spirits

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
A student wears a mask while studying in the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

Member of UMass Boston community diagnosed with active tuberculosis

Nick Collins
November 13, 2023
Men’s basketball at a home game at the end of their 2022-2023 season. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Men’s basketball hopes this season will be a layup

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
A men’s soccer player streches before a home game. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Men’s soccer falls to familiar foes in LEC Championship

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Men’s soccer player Jevic Perev dribbles the ball during home game against UMass Dartmouth. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Men’s soccer says ‘night night’ in armored attack on Castleton

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 30, 2023
Women’s hockey forward Allie Reifer controlls the puck during the first game of the 2023-2024 season. Photo by Eliza Nuestro / Beacons Athletics.

Women’s hockey aims to snipe top spot in New England Hockey Conference

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 30, 2023
Men’s soccer player Diego Gisholt during a home game against UMass Dartmouth. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Men’s soccer whips WestConn back in standings in LEC Championship rematch

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 23, 2023
A person sitting distraught with binary numbers behind them. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.

Living in denial: No escape from reality

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 23, 2023
The Beacons take on Nichols College in their home game on Oct. 12. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacons Athletics.

Women’s tennis looks to strike gold for second year in a row

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
A student waits at University Health Services for their appointment. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

COVID-19 in 2023: What students should know

Nick Collins
October 16, 2023
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

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 10, 2023
Women’s volleyball anticipates home game against UMass Dartmouth. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacons Athletics.

Volleyball continues to spike opposing teams into the ground

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 10, 2023
Men’s soccer player Marron Achaempong fights a UMass Dartmouth player for the ball. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Men’s soccer is scaring opponents away with ghastly, gratifying gameplay

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Women’s soccer player Caileigh Sullivan kicks a ball during a recent game against UMass Dartmouth. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Women’s soccer is kicking down doors to destiny

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Illustration of Patriots’ linebacker, Matthew Judon. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.

Is the Patriots’ season a lost cause already?

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
September 25, 2023
Chancellor Suarez wears a Tom Brady uniform. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano/ Mass Media Staff.

Tom Brady plagiarizes the Chancellor

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
September 25, 2023

Cross country hopes to cross into mid-season form early

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
September 18, 2023
Students play basketball after classes in Clark Athletic Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Get rec’d with some advice on using UMass Boston’s facilities

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
September 11, 2023
A women’s tennis players warms up before a game. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Women’s tennis looks to follow through with another historic season

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
September 11, 2023
Cross Country graphic of athletes: Jimmy Cannon, Jacqueline Earner and Rob Cannon. Photo by Michael Vesci, courtesy of Beacons Athletics.

Men’s and Women’s cross country are running into Fall 2023 with high hopes

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
The UMass Boston Men's Soccer team huddles during the final stretch of the Fall 2022 season. Photo courtesy of Beacon Athletics.

Men’s soccer is shooting for the stars after illustrious 2022 campaign

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
Adam Lazzara, lead vocalist of Taking Back Sunday, takes stage at Sad Summer Fest. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her)/ Photography Editor.

Bands turn frowns upside down at Sad Summer Fest 2023

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
August 14, 2023
Weezer on their tour. Image by Natalie from Flickr.

Weezer wended their way to Worcester during “Indie Rock Road Trip” tour

Nick Collins
July 11, 2023
Pixies, May 8, 2023, The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ Nick Woodward-Shaw L-R: Joey Santiago, Black Francis, Dave Lovering, Paz Lenchantin Hi-Rez.

Fans dance like pixies at Pixies’ hometown gig

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
June 16, 2023
Jamie Brenner and Esther Ahn from TikTok account JesterJogs cross the Boston Marathon finish line. Photo by Boston Athletic Association.

JesterJogs reflects on running for a cause in the Boston Marathon

Nick Collins
April 28, 2023
Women’s track and field race at Regis College. Photo by Ally Albano (She/Her) / Beacon Athletics.

Men’s and women’s track and field are taking spring success in stride

Nick Collins, News Editor
April 28, 2023
Players on the field at a recent men’s lacrosse home game. Photo courtesy of Beacon Athletics.

Men’s lacrosse won’t let snapping of historical winning streak rain on their parade

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
Bri Melchionda pitches at home game on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Photo by Eva Lycette (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.

Softball steps out of slump and hope to finish season strong

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
Men's Tennis home game from April 15, 2023. Photo by Dave Walberg (He/Him)/ Beacon Athletics.  

Men’s tennis gets back on track with the help of some familiar faces

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
Previous Men's Lacrosse home game.  Photo by Colin Tsuboi (He/Him) / Mass Media Staff. 

Men’s lacrosse battles back against Mass Maritime and makes history against Southern Maine

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
UMass Boston Men’s Lacrosse fights for a win. Photo by Colin Tsuboi (He/Him) / Mass Media Contributor.

Men’s lacrosse show no signs of slowing down

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 8, 2023

Softball continues to shine in superb start to season

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 7, 2023
UMass Boston students Esther Ahn and Jamie Brenner gear up to take on the Boston Marathon on April 17. Photo provided by Eshter Ahn and Jamie Brenner.

JesterJogs is racing to the Boston Marathon finish line

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 1, 2023
Local band, SleepJumper, visits UMass Boston to discuss their EP. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her)/ Photography Editor. 

UMBeats: SleepJumper will take you off your feet

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
April 1, 2023
Up-close of girl playing guitar. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her)/ Photography Editor. 

UMBeats: Ethan Alexander, the man of two bands

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
A former UMass Boston tennis player braces for a match. Photo by Allie Crawford / Beacon Athletics.

University of Saint Joseph smokes a shorthanded men’s tennis squad

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023

Men’s lacrosse faces Florida men after clobbering Norwich Cadets

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Jacqueline Earner and Ariyanna Garceau wrap up the winter season. Photo by Michael Vesci (He/Him) / Beacon Athletics.

Track and Field find success at NCAA Division III Regional Championships

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Men’s lacrosse past home game. Image courtesy of Mary Jo Murphy of Beacon Athletics. 

MIT engineers embarrassing loss to men’s lacrosse in their home opener

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Image of the most recent women’s hockey game. Image courtesy of Michael Vesci of Beacon Athletics

Women’s hockey season comes to an end against Southern Maine

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Womens Hockey Home game from the past weekend. Image courtesy of Beacon Athletics. 

Men’s hockey ends with disappointing loss to Babson

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023
Track and Field strike gold at LEC championship meet. Image courtesy of Beacon Athletics.  

Track and Field strikes gold at LEC Championship

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023
Image of Men and Women’s Track team. Image courtesy of Beacon Athletics. 

Track and Field are paving the way with a successful season

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Two guys dress in their 60s Bees Neez tribute band outfits.Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff. 

An interview with the world’s only Bees Neez tribute band

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Image from the most recent home game at Clark Athletic Center. Image courtesy of Beacon Athletics. 

Men’s hockey runs wild with two wins over Johnson and Wales

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
A person sleeps with their headphones on in the afternoon. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.   

Show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
Umass Boston most recent Men's Hockey game. Photo by Dave Walberg of Beacon Athletics.

Men’s hockey performance takes a dip

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
Bobby stands with the Blue Men Group staring at him while they all beat the paint drums. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.

Bobby Beacon joins Blue Man Group

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
An illustration of a person in a football jersey and a tinfoil hat. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff.

Club profile: Sarcastaball

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
January 27, 2023
UMass Boston Men’s Basketball past game at the Clark Athletic Center. Photo by Hunter Berry (He/Him) / Mass Media Staff. 

Men’s basketball’s heat check ran cold

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
January 27, 2023
Image from Regis Spring Classic. Photo by Katie Wilbert  

Track and field continues to sprint towards goals

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
January 14, 2023
UMass Men’s Hockey image from Beacons Athletics. Image by Katie Wilbert    

Men’s hockey has tilted the ice and turned their season around

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
January 14, 2023
Men’s hockey players in a mighty tussle.

Men’s and women’s hockey need to work overtime over break

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
UMass Boston swim team member, Margaret Iduha, is another member of the team who's able to communicate with animals. The dolphin is always happy to see her.

UMass Boston swim team member, Margaret Iduha, is another member of the team who's able to communicate with animals. The dolphin is always happy to see her.

[Photo] Practicing in Harbor water does wonders for UMass Boston's swim team

December 2, 2022
UMass Boston swim team member, Margaret Iduha, is another member of the team who's able to communicate with animals. The dolphin is always happy to see her.

Practicing in Harbor water does wonders for UMass Boston’s swim team

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
A men’s hockey team member during a game.

Men’s and Women’s hockey need to sharpen their game

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
 Based on the style of Cyanide and Happiness.

Fun things to do with family during the holidays

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 25, 2022
A compilation of fall sports photos.

UMass Boston Athletics’ fall 2022 season was a success

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 25, 2022
The UMass Boston men’s soccer team celebrates their victory.

Men’s soccer defeats undefeated team in LEC Championship

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
A UMass Boston women’s hockey player faces an opponent.

Women’s Hockey defeats New England College but fall to Norwich University

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 11, 2022

Massachusetts becomes only place to ban a lettah in the alphabet

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Katie Wilbert makes a play in the game against Suffolk University on Oct. 28, 2022.

Women’s hockey tallies their first win of the season

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
UMass Boston men’s hockey takes a shot at their game against UMass Dartmouth on Oct. 28, 2022.

UMass Boston hockey may set the bar this season

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 28, 2022
UMass Boston’s women's volleyball team huddles after scoring a point against Emerson College on Oct. 27, 2022.

Volleyball hopes to finish season strong

Nick Collins, Sports Editor
October 28, 2022
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