Photos of the month: April

Photo Staff

April 30, 2024

April marked the end of the spring semester and had no shortage of activity. Students viewed the solar eclipse, runners took on the Boston Marathon and college protesters formed encampments across the country. We sent our photographers out to capture it all, and here’s the best of what they brought back.

Pro-Palestine protesters dance around the encampment in Centennial Common April 26. Read more here. (Darin Zullo)

Lee Milne raises her fist as she runs the Boston Marathon April 15. Read more here. (Sofia Sawchuk)

An NUPD officer motions toward protesters who are heckling him after the pro-Palestine Centennial Common encampment was cleared April 27. Read more here. (Annika Sunkara)

An event attendee uses puffy paint to decorate denim pieces during SARC’s “Take Back the Night” event April 17. Read more here. (Mars Poper)

A student looks at the solar eclipse through eclipse glasses April 8. Read more here. (Margot Murphy)

A bartender pours a drink for attendees at the F1 Arcade launch party in Seaport April 18. Read more here. (Tanisha Gaikwad)

David Weir makes his way down Boylston Street as spectators clap during the Boston Marathon April 15. Read more here. (Elizabeth Scholl)

A protester flips off a BPD officer as BPD cars leave campus following the arrests of 100 individuals from the pro-Palestine encampment April 27. Read more here. (Jessica Xing)

Bad Bunny performs to an audience of thousands at TD Garden April 17. Read more here. (Julia Finocchiaro)

About the Contributors

Darin Zullo, Lifestyle Editor

Darin Zullo is a third-year journalism and English combined major with a minor in photojournalism. He is currently on co-op at Boston.com as a general assignment reporter and has previously served as deputy lifestyle editor and deputy photo editor for The News. As lifestyle editor, he is excited to bring new ideas to the section's coverage of entertainment, culture and the arts.

Sofia Sawchuk, Photo Staff

Annika Sunkara, Social Media Editor

Annika Sunkara is a third-year journalism major and social media editor for The News. Previously serving as audiovisual editor, her work centers on engaging and expanding The News’ audience. You can follow her @annika_sunkara on X.

Mars Poper, Photo Staff

Mars Poper is a third-year criminal justice and psychology combined major with a minor in theatrical design and a member of the photo team. They have done numerous pictures of different events on campus, specifically events including smaller crowds and club meetings. You can follow them on Instagram at marspoper_photography!

Margot Murphy, Deputy Photo Editor

Excited to begin her second year, Margot Murphy is a journalism major with a psychology minor and is a deputy photo editor at The News. Her first year she worked as a staff member and photographer, competing in ballroom dancing on the side. Margot is looking forward to photographing events, chatting at print nights and meeting everyone. You can check out her work @murph.photo.

Elizabeth Scholl, Deputy Photo Editor

Elizabeth Scholl is a third-year pharmaceutical sciences major with a minor in business administration. She currently serves as one of the deputy photo editors for The News. Her favorite events to photograph include sports, concerts and anything The News needs last minute.

Jessica Xing, Photo Editor

Jessica Xing is a fourth-year graphic design major with a minor in journalism. This will be her fourth semester as photo editor, after having served as deputy photo editor and design editor. She is excited to continue working with photographers to create dynamic and engaging photos for The News in her final semester. You can follow her on Instagram @jessx.photo.

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Photos of the month: April

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