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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

The Mass Media

Shun Hasegawa

Shun Hasegawa served as the sports editor for The Mass Media for the following years: 2004-2005

All content by Shun Hasegawa
Brothers from another mother

Black/Asian Relations: Different Issues, Same Struggle

Shun Hasegawa
April 4, 2006
Brothers from another mother

Black/Asian Relations: Different Issues, Same Struggle

Shun Hasegawa
April 2, 2006
Sophmore middleman Nicholi Sullo has 13 goals and 8 assists this season for UMass Boston

Western Connecticut Leave Beacons In The Dark, 15-4

Shun Hasegawa
April 29, 2005
Participants and organizars marched along the harbor in Take Back the Night! last week.

Take Back the Night!

Shun Hasegawa
April 29, 2005

Men’s Tennis Drop Six in a Row

Shun Hasegawa
April 29, 2005

Baseball

Shun Hasegawa
April 20, 2005
Junior attackman Patrick Donlan led UMB with four goals and two assists in a 14-2 victory over Unversity of Southern Maine.

Men’s Lacrosse falls Short of Keene State, 11 – 10

Shun Hasegawa
April 14, 2005
UMB senior Eileen Lintz competed in the National Collegiate Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.

Pin-Pong Club in Texas

Shun Hasegawa
April 14, 2005

A Baseball Diamond In the Rough

Shun Hasegawa
April 6, 2005
Beth Lentini(left) and Melanie Wigmanich competer for 29th place in the Beacon Dash 5k. Lentini finished 0.1 second ahead

Beacon Dash: Taking It To The Next Level

Shun Hasegawa
April 6, 2005
Eighty people attended the Beacon Dash 5k/Run last year.

Flash Gordon Can Eat Our Dust!

Shun Hasegawa
March 31, 2005

Hail to Freedom!

Shun Hasegawa
March 25, 2005
Sophmore David Waters hit .450 with 11 RBIs 12 games during the team´s annual trip to Fort Myers, Florida

UMB Victorious In Florida

Shun Hasegawa
March 25, 2005

The Beacons Took on LEC-Champion in Playoff

Shun Hasegawa
February 25, 2005
Donlan Nets Game Winning Goal

Donlan Nets Game Winning Goal

Shun Hasegawa
February 14, 2005
Womens Ice Hockey Win Three in a Row

Women’s Ice Hockey Win Three in a Row

Shun Hasegawa
February 4, 2005
Freshman forward Alberto Paniagua won LEC Rookie of the week award for the fourth time

Men’s Basketball drop eight straight

Shun Hasegawa
February 3, 2005
The Brand-new first base dugout of the softball field is waiting for a new head coach to fill it.

Five will interview for the women’s soccer and softball head coach

Shun Hasegawa
February 3, 2005
Southern Maine Slap the Beacons, 8-0

Southern Maine Slap the Beacons, 8-0

Shun Hasegawa
January 29, 2005
Freshman Alberto Amigo Paniagua led the Beacons with his double-double game, 18 points and 10 rebounds, into a 86-78 victory over Keene State College at Clark Athletic Center on Saturday, December 11.

The Beacons Crush Two National-Rankers

Shun Hasegawa
December 16, 2004
Senior guard Roger Perry scored his 1000th career points as a Beacon to be the ninth player to reach the milestone. Helped by the Perry´s 21-point scoring fest, UMB won in overtime over Western Connecticut State University, 104-97, on Saturday, December 4.

UMB Wins Moral Victory

Shun Hasegawa
December 10, 2004

Department of Athletics In the Hole $173K

Shun Hasegawa
December 10, 2004
UMB Finished a Runner-up in the Tip-Off Classic

UMB Finished a Runner-up in the Tip-Off Classic

Shun Hasegawa
December 3, 2004

Department of Athletics Suffers $173,000 Deficit

Shun Hasegawa
November 5, 2004
Beacons Drop Season Finale 5-2 to Western Connecticut

Beacons Drop Season Finale 5-2 to Western Connecticut

Shun Hasegawa
November 4, 2004

Athletics Cancels Womens’ Tennis Season

Shun Hasegawa
October 20, 2004

Leavitt and Shapiro Shine in the Roger Williams College Invitational

Shun Hasegawa
October 14, 2004

Expensive Lesson from Playoff Contender

Shun Hasegawa
October 7, 2004

Not Yet Cursed

Shun Hasegawa
October 7, 2004

Lady Volleyball Spikes It In Suffolk’s Face

Shun Hasegawa
September 29, 2004

Men’s Soccer Keeps Rolling

Shun Hasegawa
September 29, 2004

Table Tennis Club’s Fight For Recognition

Shun Hasegawa
September 22, 2004

True Cross Country Race

Shun Hasegawa
September 22, 2004

Player of the Week: Sarah Shapiro

Shun Hasegawa
September 22, 2004

Beacons Open the Season Victorious

Shun Hasegawa
September 15, 2004

Build Your Triceps

Shun Hasegawa
September 14, 2004

24 Hours a Week for 90 Minutes

Shun Hasegawa
September 8, 2004

‘Live and Die as a Team’

Shun Hasegawa
September 8, 2004

Ready to Climb

Shun Hasegawa
September 8, 2004

Leading Off the Beacons

Shun Hasegawa
September 8, 2004

Borrowed Boats, a Sailing Saga

Shun Hasegawa
April 28, 2004
Photo by Tony Naro

Four-Defeat Weekend for Softball

Shun Hasegawa
April 21, 2004
Photo by Kory Vergets

Fruitful Loss

Shun Hasegawa
April 14, 2004

Men’s Tennis Drops Home Opener

Shun Hasegawa
April 7, 2004
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