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Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco addresses the campus community at the campus update meeting on April 16.
Update addresses visa revocations, federal funding
Students walk on Harvard University’s campus amid the increasingly public battle between the university and President Donald Trump.
Harvard lawsuit challenges funding freeze
Faculty council urges administrators to meet with student activist group
Protestors from universities in Washington protest President Donald Trump’s dismantling of and funding cuts to the Department of Education April 4.
Suárez-Orozco, Meehan join letter opposing government intrusion
Professor Peter Kiang speaks to the audience alongside representatives from the Asian American studies program. Photo courtesy of Oscar Chen
Asian American Studies Program holds AAAS reception
Students walk on Harvard University’s campus amid the increasingly public battle between the university and President Donald Trump.
Harvard lawsuit challenges funding freeze
Thousands of protestors gather on City Hall Plaza April 5 to fight back against the Trump administration.
Thousands pack Boston streets, protest Trump
Students wait by the JFK/UMass commuter rail stop. Jeff Loussaint, a UMass Boston student who commutes to campus by the commuter rail, noted a lack of fare collection at certain times of day.
Audit uncovers issues with commuter rail contract
Patrons visit the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum days after the museum’s reopening.
JFK Presidential Library reopens, reinstates staff
Image by King of Hearts via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0
Mass. joins 15 state attorneys general in issuing DEI guidance
Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco addresses the campus community at the campus update meeting on April 16.
Update addresses visa revocations, federal funding
Faculty council urges administrators to meet with student activist group
Protestors from universities in Washington protest President Donald Trump’s dismantling of and funding cuts to the Department of Education April 4.
Suárez-Orozco, Meehan join letter opposing government intrusion
Professor Peter Kiang speaks to the audience alongside representatives from the Asian American studies program. Photo courtesy of Oscar Chen
Asian American Studies Program holds AAAS reception
Calvin Hill addresses state of DEI
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge sewn into their uniform. ICE reported that they have arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since their declared crackdown on Boston from March 18 until the report’s release March 24. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson.
ICE REVOKES UMASS VISAS
Students at UMass Amherst formed student encampments in support of Palestine last spring, alongside dozens of other universities across the country. Photo courtesy of Amanda Achin
UMass Amherst under investigation for alleged ‘antisemitic’ activities
Officials from the New England Commission for Higher Education stand at their open meeting on March 25.
Accreditation organization visits campus, surveys students
The U.S. Department of Education headquarters sits in Washington D.C. After the Trump administration ordered the dismantling of the department, thousands have lost their jobs. . REUTERS/Nathan Howard
Trump orders Department of Education to prepare for closure
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge sewn into their uniform. ICE reported that they have arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since their declared crackdown on Boston from March 18 until the report’s release March 24. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson.
Live Updates: ICE revokes UMass Boston visas
Corrections: Vol. LIX, Issue 16
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Corrections: Vol. LIX, Issue 10
The Beacon Scoop Shoppe finds a permanent home in a brand-new station. Photo courtesy of Dining Services
Dining Commons renovations include new ‘UCook Kitchen’
Students from the first Filipino American Studies class gather in Panethnic Pourovers. Photo provided by Alyanna Dusanban
New Filipino American studies class debuts
Goodbye, Mass Media
Geriatric African penguins perch on a rock at the New England Aquarium's penguin retirement home. Photo courtesy of the New England Aquarium.
New England Aquarium opens penguin retirement home
Vocalist and guitarist Will Donahue, guitarist Maxx Nunn, bassist Sammy Scott and drummer Isaiah Rowe formed their band in 2022 under the name Lunch Money. Photo courtesy of YELLOW
Berklee band ‘YELLOW’ debuts new alt-rock EP
Meet Maryam Halimi, an Afghan woman making history
Dr. Susan Tan, Assistant Professor of English, has written several children’s books, including “Ghosts, Toast, and Other Hazards.” (Submitted by Susan Tan)
Inside the imagination: An interview with Susan Tan
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien smiles for a portrait in the Dining Commons.
Executive Chef Jocelyn Aurelien makes waves in UMass Boston dining
Elizabeth Fay was an editor for “The Afterlives of Frankenstein: Popular and Artistic Adaptations and Reimaginings,” which released in 2024. (Submitted by Elizabeth Fay)
The impact of Romanticism: An interview with Elizabeth Fay
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’
Public Enemy performed at 7:35 p.m. Sunday on the Blue Stage.
Dave Matthews Band, Public Enemy attract crowds at Boston Calling Day 3
Saturday's headline act, Fall Out Boy, featured pyrotechnics on the Green Stage at 8:55 p.m.
Fall Out Boy, Avril Lavigne, The Black Crowes light up Boston Calling’s second day
T-Pain performed Friday night on the Blue Stage, accompanied by DJ Montay.
Boston Calling Day 1 features Luke Combs, T-Pain, Megan Moroney
Dallon Weekes, frontman of I Don't Know How But They Found Me, sings during the band's Sunday set on the Blue Stage at 3:15 p.m.
Live Coverage: Boston Calling Music Festival
Comedian Rachel Sennott stands with fellow cast members Maria Bakalova and Chase Sui Wonders at the premiere of “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” Photo by Katie Marriner is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
6 movies sure to get you into the spirit of summer
“My Head is Too Heavy” by Amy Giese focuses on the inaccuracies of photographic seeing and coming to terms with chronic illness. Photo courtesy of Emerson Curatorial Practices
MOVEMENT/S: A Student-Curated Exploration of Art in Motion
Idina Menzel’s character Jesse uses the titular redwood forest as an escape from her grief. Photo via Flickr licensed under CC0 1.0.
REVIEW: Idina Menzel’s “Redwood” misses the forest for the trees
Kathy St. George and Sam Simahk (center) with (from left) Meagan Lewis-Michelson, Kerry A. Dowling, Ronan Green, and Billy Meleady during "Going Up." Photo courtesy of Nile Scott Studios.
SpeakEasy’s “A Man of No Importance” honors the work and life of Oscar Wilde
Grand Kyiv Ballet enchants with ‘Swan Lake’
Grand Kyiv Ballet enchants with ‘Swan Lake’
A student observes Beth Campbell’s “Shifting,” a mobile piece commenting on familiarity and memory.
‘(Re)Visiting’ celebrates the history of visiting artists at UMass Boston
The Brattle in Harvard Square has been a hub for cinephiles since 1953.
Keeping cinema alive at The Brattle Theatre
Bob Dylan performing in 1978. Photo by Chris Hakkens is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Knocking on cinema’s door: Exploring Bob Dylan’s legacy in ‘A Complete Unknown’
Moviegoers enter for a daytime showing at the AMC at Boston Common. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff
Get excited for these upcoming 2025 releases
Rachel Zegler and Jaeden Martell, who play Laura and Eli, both starred in Y2K, which was released in December of 2024. Photo by Nicole Rivelli via A24.
Reimagining the ‘millennium bug’: Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter discuss A24’s ‘Y2K’
Pedestrians walk past the Boston Common AMC movie theater.
Flying high: ‘Wicked’ reimagines the land of Oz
Public Enemy performed at 7:35 p.m. Sunday on the Blue Stage.
Dave Matthews Band, Public Enemy attract crowds at Boston Calling Day 3
Saturday's headline act, Fall Out Boy, featured pyrotechnics on the Green Stage at 8:55 p.m.
Fall Out Boy, Avril Lavigne, The Black Crowes light up Boston Calling’s second day
T-Pain performed Friday night on the Blue Stage, accompanied by DJ Montay.
Boston Calling Day 1 features Luke Combs, T-Pain, Megan Moroney
Dallon Weekes, frontman of I Don't Know How But They Found Me, sings during the band's Sunday set on the Blue Stage at 3:15 p.m.
Live Coverage: Boston Calling Music Festival
Joe Keery, who sings under the name Djo, speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International panel for “Stranger Things.” Photo by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Djo’s ‘The Crux’ blends ‘70s rock and modern indie
A Philadelphia Eagles quarterback faces down a Washington Commanders player. The Eagles are known for using the “tush push” play. Photo via Flickr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Why would the NFL ban the ‘tush push?’
Sep 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran (16) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the tenth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Famous athletes struggle with their mental health, too
Women’s softball huddles together during their final games this season.
Softball endures tumultuous final 10 days
Max Moss pitches at the game March 25 against Tufts University. Photo provided by Beacon Athletics
Baseball seniors celebrated amidst playoff push
Seth Libby, Shane McGonagle and other players gather on the field during their game April 19. Photo provided by Beacon Athletics
Men’s lacrosse cruises to blowout before falling in overtime thriller
Jack Baker and Matt Laverty shake hands on the field in the men’s lacrosse game earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Beacon Athletics
Men’s lacrosse steamrolls Mass Maritime Buccaneers
2-2 for the week, baseball falls in LEC standings
Players gather on the field at a men’s lacrosse game. File photo.
Men’s lacrosse turns heads with a dominant rebound
A softball player hits the ball at home plate in their game last week.
Softball head coach Natalia Ardagna wins 300th game
Women’s softball huddles up in a time out.
Women’s softball breaks record 15-game streak
A Philadelphia Eagles quarterback faces down a Washington Commanders player. The Eagles are known for using the “tush push” play. Photo via Flickr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Why would the NFL ban the ‘tush push?’
Celtics strut through Magic, Knicks up next
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
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
A plane just after taking off. Many citizens traveling back to the U.S. have found their international credentials to be under-valued.
My BU Degree Got Me to Paris. Why Can’t It Help Me in Boston?
Students sprawl on the Campus Center lawn to soak up the spring sun.
Finding joy together in the warmer weather
The Student Immigrant Alliance and Immigrant Student Program office serves as a resource to the immigrant student population during the current time of political strife.
Are US citizens next to be at risk of deportation?
A Philadelphia Eagles quarterback faces down a Washington Commanders player. The Eagles are known for using the “tush push” play. Photo via Flickr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Why would the NFL ban the ‘tush push?’
Sep 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran (16) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the tenth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Famous athletes struggle with their mental health, too
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
Feb 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) attempts a free throw against the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter at the TD Garden. Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
It’s time to give Jayson Tatum his due credit
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 seal of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Del Rio, Texas. The DHS, alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has deported dozens of immigrants in the past few weeks. REUTERS/Marco Bello
How is anyone ‘alien’ in a ‘nation of immigrants?’
The importance of student activism in an increasingly oppressive world
On power: An appeal to the reformers
On power: What is to be done now?
An American Flag on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Aug. 31, 2023.
How to wage real American war
A plane just after taking off. Many citizens traveling back to the U.S. have found their international credentials to be under-valued.
My BU Degree Got Me to Paris. Why Can’t It Help Me in Boston?
On power: An appeal to the reformers
Dear UMass Boston Administration
On power: What is to be done now?
A vigil last fall semester was ordered to disband by university administrators for lack of advance notice.
What does it mean to be “For the Times” in times like these?
Letter to the Editor: Climate change denial threatens America’s security
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
Bobby’s Summer Vacation
Ask Bobby #43: Guts and all
Ask Bobby #43: Guts and all
Ask Bobby #41: Remember last Valentine's?
Ask Bobby #41: Remember last Valentine’s?
Ask Bobby #40: Skincare
Ask Bobby #40: Skincare
A “Big A— Fan” is placed by the residence halls to combat coastal wind by blowing it straight back to the ocean. Dakota Brown for The Mass Media
University fights back against wind on campus
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Students study at Healey Library during a busy finals season.

[Photo] Science-backed study tips for a productive finals season

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
December 2, 2024
A look at the UMass Boston skyline, where the rising ocean levels will become noticeable as the planet continues to rise in temperature.

[Photo] Trump devastates climate change policy again

By Rena Weafer, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2024
Students have a conversation by the harbor walk.

[Photo] The power of informal, real-world education

By Anuoluwapo Mokuolu, Opinions Writer
November 4, 2024
Students enjoying the Quad, which was completed earlier this year.

[Photo] The need for sustainable urbanism at UMass Boston

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
November 4, 2024
A student scrolls through TikTok, one of the major ways politicians are reaching voters in the 2024 election.

[Photo] Virality over values: Political distraction in the digital age

By Dakota Brown, Features Writer
November 4, 2024
Question 2 would remove the MCAS graduation requirement for students like those at Boston College High School.

[Photo] USG resolution endorses Question 2

By Joshua Levin, News Editor
November 4, 2024
Students wait in Snowden Auditorium for the UMBeats club meeting to begin.

[Photo] UMBeats warms up for a new semester of music

October 7, 2024
Franklin Park Zoo brings a new take on connecting with nature through its light show running in the month of Oct.

[Photo] Light shows and ‘new horizons’: Discover new ways to experience wildlife in Boston

By Michelle Dang, Arts Writer
October 7, 2024
A local shopper walks past pumpkins at the grocery store as fall begins.

[Photo] Celebrate autumn with these Boston fall festivals

October 7, 2024
Students walking on the front lawn near Campus Center.

[Photo] The importance of being social in college

By Mercy Moncada, Opinions Writer
September 23, 2024
A student sits in the University Health Service Center, which is also home to the Counseling Center.

[Photo] The economics of loneliness — what is the cost of social isolation?

December 18, 2024
A musician playing the saxophone at a live performance.

[Photo] Listen to your favorite music by candlelight in Boston

September 9, 2024
A student strolling through nature.

[Photo] The benefit of a simple walk in a busy world

September 9, 2024
A student listens to music on the Harbor walk. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Sabrina Carpenter leaves 'quite an impression' with 'Short n' Sweet’

September 3, 2024
Students relax and do work together in the Campus Center as the semester winds down. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff

[Photo] Semester reflections: A mix of emotions in the journey of higher education

May 14, 2024
Students boarding the shuttle bus at the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Five steps to ensuring post-graduation happiness

By Joe DiPersio, Humor Editor
April 29, 2024
Students enjoy a walk through the newly opened campus quad. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] The Quad expansion at a glance

September 23, 2024
During the evening, students enjoy the Harbor Walk’s GRACE trail along the water. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Connect with nature and yourself with the GRACE trail

April 22, 2024
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[Photo] From Bunker Hill to UMass Boston: The importance of campus life

April 22, 2024
A student gets some work done in the Writing Center, which is located on room 1300.

[Photo] Write and collaborate with other students this semester

February 10, 2025
A student listens to music in the Campus Center in between classes. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Lizzy McAlpine reaches new 'ceilings' with 'Older'

April 18, 2024
Moviegoers enter for a daytime showing at the AMC at Boston Common. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff

[Photo] Get excited for these upcoming 2025 releases

January 27, 2025
Students view fliers lining the walls in the Upper Level of the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] The 2024 election: A survey for the students

April 9, 2024
Chocolate prices are on the rise. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Easter more expensive this year? A chocolate crisis may be brewing 

April 9, 2024
Boston Police cars parked at South Bay Shopping Center nearby campus. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] America’s suffocating blanket of police brutality

By Naomi Bethune, Opinions Writer
April 1, 2024
Students walk towards Phillis Wheatley Hall. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] What a student racial climate survey reveals about UMass Boston

March 25, 2024
Cars drive down Morrissey Boulevard, a vital roadway for UMass Boston commuters. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Third time's the charm? The curse of Morrissey Boulevard

April 1, 2024
Commuters board the Orange Line at the Ruggles MBTA station. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Mayor Michelle Wu creates TikTok series highlighting the MBTA

March 18, 2024
A person enjoys a walk through the Boston Common despite the rain. Photo by Saichand Chowdary/ Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Spring into these seasonal activities in Boston

March 18, 2024
A student waits to be seen at the University Health Services located on the second floor of the Quinn Administration Building. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] 'Check up' on University Health Services' newsletter

March 18, 2024
A studen in the Women and Gender Studies department poses for a photo. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Chimpanzee has world asking: ‘Where’s Waldo?’

By Joe DiPersio, Humor Editor
March 5, 2024
The view of the Boston Harbor from the front lawn of the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Adults need water safety skills too

February 26, 2024
A student types on their laptop. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] The Creative Writing Club: A great outlet for writers on campus

February 26, 2024
People pass by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at night. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] The Bobby Beacon Experience

By Bella O’Neill-Dooley, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2024
A student uses TikTok during their free time. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] The downfall of TikTok

February 12, 2024
A student reads The Mass Media during their free time. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Massachusetts universities host dialogue on free speech

February 2, 2024
A board showing the way to the Student Employment Office located on the fourth floor of the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Improvements to Student Employment and Handshake on the way

February 5, 2024
A pedestrian crosses Newbury Street. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Back Bay and Newbury Street: The epicenter of Boston's inequality issue

January 29, 2024
People walk around Seaport District passing the Snowport Holiday Market.

[Photo] Enjoy festive winter activities in Boston

December 18, 2024
A student uses ChatGPT. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] AI: An overdue update to the way we are taught

December 12, 2023
A student browses the FAFSA website. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] What to expect with the FAFSA 2024-2025 changes

December 12, 2023
A Christmas tree at Snowport, a market located in the Seaport District. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Renaming Christmas break doesn't remove its Christian roots

December 4, 2023
A student browses through Netflix. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is a delight for comic and movie fans alike

December 4, 2023
Students study in the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] What's the point of finals?

November 27, 2023
Students wait for the bus near Harbor Point Apartments. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff

[Photo] Boston college students' housing nightmare

November 13, 2023
A student listens to 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] It's been waiting for you: Welcome to '1989 (Taylor's Version)'

November 13, 2023
A student listens to a podcast on the Harborwalk. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] A college student’s guide to podcasts

October 30, 2023
A shopper buys fresh produce at Trader Joe’s. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] A college student’s guide to Trader Joe’s

October 23, 2023
A student waits at University Health Services for their appointment. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] COVID-19 in 2023: What students should know

October 16, 2023
Two students hang out in the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Advice with the Arts Editor: How to get anyone you want

October 10, 2023
A woman enters her apartment. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Advice with the Arts Editor: The most common frenemy, your neighbors

October 2, 2023
A student walks into the One Stop, located on the Upper Level of the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Biden Administration hosts White House Campus Press Briefing

October 2, 2023
Two students utilize the public seating by the Harbor Walk. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] The ocean is UMass Boston's most underrated health resource

October 2, 2023
Students work on the third level of the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Education teaches empathy

September 25, 2023
A student using an ATM in the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Advice with the Arts Editor: Budgeting with Sydney Bruenen

September 18, 2023
A student reads a book in the quiet area on the sixth floor of Healey Library. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] Why reading makes you cool

September 11, 2023
Students enjoy their first time walking around the East Residence Hall. Photo by Saichand Chowdary (He/Him) / Mass Media Staff

[Photo] College is about the journey, not the destination

September 5, 2023
UMass Boston students get off the shuttle bus at the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary (He/Him) / Mass Media Staff.

[Photo] First impressions on moving from South Carolina to Boston

September 7, 2023
Learning never stops, as students eagerly take notes from an online lecture to enhance their knowledge. Photo by Saichand Chowdary (He/Him) / Mass Media Contributor. 

[Photo] Social media is hijacking your mind

March 5, 2024
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