UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media
UMass Boston's independent student newspaper

The Mass Media

Samantha Beady, News Editor

All content by Samantha Beady
Mia reads over an article revealing Tupac’s alleged killer. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Tupac Shakur’s killer identified after almost three decades

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
October 10, 2023
Star Market at night as students enter to grab some late-night groceries. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff.

Star Market offers free flu vaccines in exchange for coupons on groceries

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
October 10, 2023
The door to the Network Security Operations Center in the Healey Library. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.

It’s cybersecurity awareness month: Here is what you need to know

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
October 2, 2023
A student waits for a Red Line train at JFK/UMass station for their commute home. Photo by Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.

MBTA slow zones cause frustration all around Boston

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
October 2, 2023
A restroom located near UMarket in Motley Hall East, where USG hopes to supply free menstrual products. Photo by Milanya Gordiyenko / Mass Media Staff

Free menstrual products in all UMass Boston restrooms: USG looking for feedback in final stages

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
September 25, 2023
UMass Boston Bayside Parking Lot sign. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff.

Boston gives the green light for Dorchester Bay City plan

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
September 25, 2023
A person walks by Boston City Hall. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.

Boston lawmakers waive gender and sexual orientation requirement on marriage licenses

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
September 18, 2023
UMass Boston Physics Professor Sumientra Rampersad discusses her research grant. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.

UMass Boston professor awarded $2.9 million grant for neurological research

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
September 18, 2023
A student enters The One Stop to get financial aid advice. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff

Supreme Court blocks student debt relief plan

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
September 11, 2023
A student passes through the lobby of Peninsula Apartments. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her) / Photography Editor.

Unexpected move-in delays cause stress for UMass Boston students

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
September 11, 2023
In the Integrated Sciences Complex, Abbie gets comfy while studying for class. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Artificial intelligence institute set to launch during 2023-2024 academic year

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
September 5, 2023
A crowd gathers outside the residence halls for the building dedication ceremony on April 28, 2023. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.

Kicking off UMass Boston’s Fall Semester: first year with re-named residence halls

By Samantha Beady, News Editor
August 23, 2023
Four runners for the Run for Kyrstle Team, including professors Paul Dyson and Leonard von Morzé pose for a photo prior to the Boston Marathon. Photo submitted by Professor Leonard von Morzé.

UMass Boston professors run Boston Marathon honoring Krystle Campbell

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
April 27, 2023

‘Golden Strong’ fundraiser honored Boston Marathon duo Spencer and Penny

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
April 13, 2023
Bunker Hill Community College, one of the colleges to offer the TFCC Plan. Photo by Colin Tsuboi (He/Him) / Mass Media Contributor.

Tuition Free Community College Program secures additional $4 million funding

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
April 6, 2023
UMass Boston students get off the shuttle bus at the Campus Center. Photo by Saichand Chowdary (He/Him) / Mass Media Staff.

Students outraged over UMass Boston Police’s response to shuttle assault

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
March 31, 2023

College binge drinking turns into a dangerous trend

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
March 16, 2023
Malcolm X’s childhood home in Roxbury, Mass. Image sourced from Flickr.

Malcolm X’s Roxbury home set to house future graduate students

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
March 3, 2023

Marty Walsh joins NHL Players’ Association as Executive Director

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
February 24, 2023

Harvard students protest the return of a professor accused of sexual misconduct

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
February 17, 2023

Massachusetts lawmakers propose a bill to trade organs for a reduced prison sentence

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
February 9, 2023
Image of student in the Peninsula Lobby. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her) / Photography Editor. 

How is the housing crisis making college students anxious?

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
February 2, 2023
The embrace statuelocated in the Boston Commons for MLK. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her) / Photography Editor. 

Embrace Boston gains mixed reactions from the public

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
January 26, 2023
Image of a Police Car in Cambridge. Image from Flickr.  

UMass Boston community grieves sudden loss Arif Sayed Faisal

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
January 13, 2023

Undergraduate Student Government in turmoil: President and Vice President resign

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
December 9, 2022
The Boston Food Pantry on Proctor Street in Boston, Mass.

Boston food banks threatened with food insecurity

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
December 2, 2022
A student reaching for a custom mug given out during First Gen Week in Campus Center.

UMass Boston celebrates first-generation students

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
November 11, 2022
A crime scene with a chalk outline.

Massachusetts’ oldest cold-case victim identified

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
November 4, 2022
A Massachusetts Avenue street sign.

Serial protestors interrupt Mayor Wu’s Mass & Cass update

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
October 27, 2022
People stand near the entrance to the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.

Civil rights activist stabbed: Increasing violence in Roxbury

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
October 20, 2022
A pole riddled with security cameras and other surveillance equipment.

Moderna and FBI Boston partner over cybersecurity threats

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
October 14, 2022

Boston Public Schools hires a new superintendent

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
September 29, 2022
Outside Boston Children’s Hospital, where the anti-transgender protests took place earlier this week.

Anti-transgender protest at Boston Children’s Hospital

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
September 22, 2022
People walk across State Street in downtown Boston.

Unemployment rates dropped in Boston

By Samantha Beady, News Writer
September 15, 2022

Spiked drinks taking over the city of Boston

By Samantha Beady, Contributor
September 2, 2022
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