The Mass Media

The Mass Media is UMass Boston’s only independent, student-run newspaper on campus. They publish every week, both in print and online. Their focus is on stories that reflect the opinions and perspectives of the students.

83%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • The Mass Media claims to be independent and student-run, but does not provide any evidence or sources for their articles.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The Mass Media does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest for their writers or editors, who may have personal biases or agendas that influence their reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by saying that remote work is a significant change desired by students, while also implying that it is a challenge and an obstacle in the job search process.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article is deceptive by presenting a one-sided view on the job market and ignoring other factors that affect students' employability, such as skills gaps, education quality, or industry trends.

Recent Articles

  • US Inflation Down, Job Market Solid: Positive Supply-Side Surprise for Labor and Productivity

    US Inflation Down, Job Market Solid: Positive Supply-Side Surprise for Labor and Productivity

    Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 The US inflation has decreased significantly from its four-decade high, while the job market remained strong with low unemployment and increased worker participation. The drop in labor force participation during the Covid-19 pandemic was due to early retirements or fears of contracting the virus. Positive news on labor and productivity comes from a supply-side surprise.