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Construction workers finish up some of the ongoing campus construction. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass Boston quad to begin opening in January
Students circle around K-9 Beacon for photos before his swearing-in ceremony in the Campus Center. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Comfort K-9 Beacon officially joins the UMass Boston Police Department
Fourth annual BLM Day: ‘Black to the Future’
The Mass Media incorrectly reports regarding Israel-Palestine conflict
The co-director of the LTSS Center, Mark A. Cohen, poses for a picture. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
UMass Boston students and staff embrace gerontology
Construction workers finish up some of the ongoing campus construction. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass Boston quad to begin opening in January
Students circle around K-9 Beacon for photos before his swearing-in ceremony in the Campus Center. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Comfort K-9 Beacon officially joins the UMass Boston Police Department
Fourth annual BLM Day: ‘Black to the Future’
The Mass Media incorrectly reports regarding Israel-Palestine conflict
The co-director of the LTSS Center, Mark A. Cohen, poses for a picture. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
UMass Boston students and staff embrace gerontology
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
Men’s hockey players mid face-off during a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Men’s hockey breaks into groove… briefly
Women’s hockey falls at Codfish Bowl against Amherst College’s Mammoths
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
Junior Ish Fofana dribbles the ball against Rivier University on Nov. 28. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Men’s basketball struggles as they drop three more
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
Women’s hockey forward Liz Kramp advances with the puck. / Photo from Beacons Athletics.
Women’s hockey outlasted as Golden Bears break hearts
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
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
Men’s hockey forward Kolye Bankauskas advances on the ice / Photo from Beacons Athletics.
Men’s hockey levels the ice against Curry College
Midfielder Andrea Rivera kicks the ball against Rhode Island College on Oct. 31. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Women’s soccer falls short in LEC tournament
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?
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
Illustration of Patriots’ linebacker, Matthew Judon. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Is the Patriots’ season a lost cause already?
Men’s soccer faces off against Eastern Nazarene during a game on Sept. 21. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics
Men’s soccer has a bittersweet week
Forward Kaylee Haynes moves to kick the ball at Sept. 19 game against Curry College. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics.
Women’s soccer rebounds after tough tournament bout
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
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball during against Saint Joseph’s College. Photo by Beacon Athletics.
Volleyball is on fire after three straight sweeps
Michelle Borges’ journey as an Economics graduate researcher
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 vase from the Ancient Greek exhibit at MFA. Photo submitted by Anuoluwapo Mokuolu / Mass Media Contributor.
MFA Boston: Art, history and cultural exploration
A shopper looks at different paints for their next DIY project. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Make your gifts this holiday season
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
Fans attending a concert at Roadrunner in Boston, MA. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
The legend of Puff Sullivan continues
A student listens to 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
It’s been waiting for you: Welcome to ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’
Yves Tumor takes over Roadrunner on Oct 5. Photo submitted by Carmellite Chamblin.
Yves Tumor, Monarch of Experimental Sound, Rocks Boston
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
Movies to get you in the spooky spirit
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
Food truck Fridays
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
In front of University Hall, a student takes time to plan out her busy semester schedule.
Preparing for stress
Michelle Borges’ journey as an Economics graduate researcher
The UMass Boston Breakers pose for a photo after their win of first place at a regional competition. Photo submitted by Aidan Phuong / Mass Media Contributor.
UMass Boston Breakers are triumphant at Battle for Boston
Alondra Bobadilla poses for a picture. Photo submitted by Alondra Bobadilla.
Alondra Bobadilla’s trajectory from Poet Laureate to law
Research archivist Jessica Holden shows off archives from the UMass Boston collection. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.
Jessica Holden connects students to the university archives
Students play pool in The Wave located on the first floor of the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Get into game Fridays with Tabletop Club
The Palestinian people are not their government
The disturbing rise of antisemitism on college campuses
Engage or enrage: Inaction speaks louder than outrage
Murals in Jerusalem. Photo by Naomi Bethune / Opinions Writer.
Remembering the other Jerusalem
How to be a freedom fighter
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
The fall of Tulsi Gabbard
The disturbing rise of antisemitism on college campuses
Engage or enrage: Inaction speaks louder than outrage
How to be a freedom fighter
UMass Boston: Diverse for all, exclusive for some
Students hanging out in the Queer Student Center located in the Campus Center. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff
Rainbow capitalism: The good, the bad and the complicated
An obituary for Santa Claus. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Festive father of Christmas, Santa Claus, dies aged 1,242
A poster of four penguins called the “Teenage Mutant Brother Friends.” Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Bummer, dude! ‘Teenage Mutant Brother Friends’ charged with assault
Ask Bobby #21: Existential Seagulls
Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco yells into his phone. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Chancellor canceled: ‘Heck! I don’t believe in Santa!’
A poster for “Rat-HatcRoonie: The Movie.” Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
‘Rat-Hat Roonie: The Movie’ puts the rat back in the hat of Boston’s film scene
Ask Bobby #21: Existential Seagulls
Ask Bobby #20: How was your Thanksgiving?
Ask Bobby #19: You doing okay?
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff
Ask Bobby #18: Ideal first dates
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff
Ask Bobby #17: Tapping into Wheatley’s power
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The Mass Media

Ryan Thomas

Ryan Thomas served as the sports editor for The Mass Media the following years: 2007-2008; 2008-2009

All content by Ryan Thomas

For Now, And Later

Ryan Thomas
April 26, 2009

LeBrun Shines For Beacons

Ryan Thomas
April 23, 2009

On and Off Field, McCormack is Number One

Ryan Thomas
April 19, 2009

Babson outduels UMass Boston in OT, takes home ECAC East crown

Ryan Thomas
March 10, 2009

Opinion: Two Teams You Can Count On

Ryan Thomas
March 3, 2009

No Style Points Here

Ryan Thomas
March 2, 2009

Sports Opinion: Bruins or Celtics?

Ryan Thomas
January 29, 2009

Welcome to the Party

Ryan Thomas
January 6, 2009

Lady Beacons pass early test

Ryan Thomas
November 25, 2008

The biggest day in UMB sports history

Ryan Thomas
November 14, 2008

In the Face of Cuts, Athlete Safety and Education of Utmost Importance

Ryan Thomas
October 20, 2008

Bright Future Ahead for UMB Athletics

Ryan Thomas
October 15, 2008

A Gentle Giant Remembered

Ryan Thomas
October 5, 2008

Thirteen Years in the Making

Ryan Thomas
September 30, 2008

Campus Suffers Big Loss

Ryan Thomas
September 29, 2008

Getting Back into the Swing of Things

Ryan Thomas
September 23, 2008

Guarded Optimism

Ryan Thomas
September 7, 2008

Face of the Franchise

Ryan Thomas
May 4, 2008

Quadruple the Honors

Ryan Thomas
May 4, 2008

Walsh’s Hot Bat Leads to LEC Honor

Ryan Thomas
April 27, 2008

Middle of the Pack Offense Not Getting the Job Done for the Beacons

Ryan Thomas
April 27, 2008

Aggressiveness at the Plate is Key to Baseball Team’s Success

Ryan Thomas
April 20, 2008

Muelo Is Throwing His Way Into Little East Superiority

Ryan Thomas
April 20, 2008

Beacons Baseball Notebook

Ryan Thomas
April 13, 2008

Quite a Split

Ryan Thomas
April 13, 2008

Chicks Dig Defense

Ryan Thomas
April 8, 2008

Beacons Baseball Notebook

Ryan Thomas
April 8, 2008

Early Morning Musings

Ryan Thomas
March 29, 2008

Dole It Out!

Ryan Thomas
March 29, 2008

Walk it off

Ryan Thomas
March 24, 2008

A True Reality Star

Ryan Thomas
March 24, 2008

Great Wall of Donovan

Ryan Thomas
March 11, 2008

Deep in Arms

Ryan Thomas
March 11, 2008

Rookie of a Lifetime

Ryan Thomas
March 3, 2008

Thinking Pink at UMass Boston

Ryan Thomas
February 26, 2008

It’s a Start

Ryan Thomas
February 18, 2008

UMB Notebook: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Ryan Thomas
February 11, 2008

No Laughing Matter

Ryan Thomas
February 11, 2008

A Big Leap

Ryan Thomas
February 11, 2008

While You Were Away

Ryan Thomas
February 6, 2008
Tempers, Torment and Tribulations

Tempers, Torment and Tribulations

Ryan Thomas
January 28, 2008
Mighty Young Talent

Mighty Young Talent

Ryan Thomas
December 15, 2007

UMass Beacon Bares All

Ryan Thomas and Charlie Peters
December 15, 2007
Tied Them Up

Tied Them Up

Ryan Thomas
December 15, 2007
Finding a New Start

Finding a New Start

Ryan Thomas
December 15, 2007

A Pleasant Surprise

Ryan Thomas
December 5, 2007
Zach McCoubry

UMB Sports Notebook

Ryan Thomas
December 5, 2007

A Dance with the Big Dogs

Ryan Thomas
November 27, 2007
Unmet Expectations

Unmet Expectations

Ryan Thomas
November 17, 2007
The Big Three

The Big Three

Ryan Thomas
November 15, 2007
Photo by Kory Vergets

With Barros Gone, Beacons Need to Play as a Team to Succeed

Ryan Thomas
November 15, 2007
A Rosy Finish

A Rosy Finish

Ryan Thomas
November 15, 2007
Takin it to the Top

Takin’ it to the Top

Ryan Thomas
November 7, 2007

For the Love of the Water

Ryan Thomas
October 31, 2007

Theo is the Difference Maker

Ryan Thomas
October 29, 2007
Romeo Zeqo

UMB Sports Notebook

Ryan Thomas, Alan Wickstrom, and Chris Paige
October 22, 2007

Dana White vs The Mass Media

Ryan Thomas
October 8, 2007
Die-hard Spx weenies gather downtown to rally for ALCS playoffs (?!)

A rally for a Division Title? Who are we, the Phillies?

Ryan Thomas
October 8, 2007

Dana White will kick your ass!

Ryan Thomas
September 30, 2007

UMB Sports Notebook

Ryan Thomas
September 30, 2007
Red Sox race for the East

Red Sox race for the East

Ryan Thomas
September 21, 2007
The Beacon Spotlight

UMB Sports Notebook

Ryan Thomas
September 17, 2007
Red Sox race for the East

Kids Getting it Done for Red Sox

Ryan Thomas
September 17, 2007
Phoyo by John Kane

Men’s Soccer Recap

Ryan Thomas
September 17, 2007

Men’s Beacons topple Fitchburg

Ryan Thomas
September 9, 2007
Lady Beacons Tennis Preview

Lady Beacons Tennis Preview

Ryan Thomas
September 9, 2007
Preview: Volleyball

Preview: Volleyball

Ryan Thomas
September 4, 2007
Preview: Cross Country

Preview: Cross Country

Ryan Thomas
September 4, 2007

Preview: Intermurals

Ryan Thomas
September 4, 2007
Preview: Womens Soccer

Preview: Womens Soccer

Ryan Thomas
September 4, 2007
Mike Andriano, Pitcher. Photo courtesy of UMass Athletics.

Awards Time for Beacons Baseball

Ryan Thomas
May 6, 2007
Bob Kniffen hi-fives fellow teammates after his performance at bat.

A Rollercoaster of a Ride

Ryan Thomas
May 6, 2007
Jaime Soto (top) and Mike Andriano (bottom) have been playing great, and it shows.

Offense Transparent for Beacons Baseball

Ryan Thomas
April 30, 2007
Izzy Pulido

Spring Sports Preview: Baseball

Ryan Thomas
March 11, 2007
Tobacco Road Comes to Boston

BC Notebook

Ryan Thomas
March 11, 2007
Tobacco Road Comes to Boston

Tobacco Road Comes to Boston

Ryan Thomas
February 26, 2007
Lady Beacons Bounced From Playoffs

Lady Beacons Bounced From Playoffs

Ryan Thomas
February 26, 2007
Tobacco Road Comes to Boston

Boston College Notebook

Ryan Thomas
February 20, 2007
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