Photos of the month: April 2025

Photo Staff

April 30, 2025

Students and citizens filled April with heroic protesting, changing trees and heartwarming sportsmanship. Victories from the Boston Marathon and Baseball Beanpot planted excitement in people’s hearts on and off campus. We sent our photo staff to capture it all, here’s the best of what they brought back.

Graduate student first baseman Alex Lane whiffs the ball during the Beanpot semifinal April 1. Read more here. (Jessica Xing)

A protester holds up a sign that reads, “The revolution was born in Massachusetts. It will not die here” during the “Hands Off” rally April 5. Read more here. (Chloe Craft)

A child holds up a sign toward the “Hands Off” rally crowd April 5. Read more here. (Devyn Rudnick)

Workers remove the “Rooted” trees in Krentzman Quad April 15. Read more here. (Aya Al-Zehhawi)

Attendees decorate jean pockets during the Northeastern Sexual Assault Response Coalition’s “Take Back the Night” April 15. Read more here. (Margot Murphy)

Crystal Chinea holds the book “Marathon Woman” by Kathrine Switzer April 19. Read more here. (Chloe Craft)

A Boston Marathon spectator on Hereford Street holds a sign that reads, “You think you’re tired, my arms are killing me” April 21. Read more here. (Jessica Xing)

Dressed as a banana, Jordan Maddocks runs with Dorian Louvet (left) as spectators line Boylston Street and balconies above April 21. Read more here. (Elizabeth Scholl)

Landon Woollard runs along Commonwealth Avenue while crowds applaud from the sidelines April 21. Read more here. (Asher Ben-Dashan)

A solo runner strides by vibrant spring blossoms on Commonwealth Avenue as excited spectators cheer him on April 21. Read more here. (Jessica Xing)

Gregory Bozzo (left) and Brett Dunham leap in celebration of their Beanpot victory against Harvard April 29. here. (Jessica Xing)

About the Contributors

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.

Chloe Craft, News Staff

Chloe Craft is a second-year journalism and international affairs major and member of The News’ staff. She contributes as a writer and photographer to various campus, city, lifestyle, and projects pieces. Stories she has covered include public demonstrations for Palestine and Ukraine, Northeastern’s response to restrictive Trump administration policies, assorted concerts in Boston and more. You can follow her on X at @CraftJournalist and Instagram at @chloecrxft. For more of her work, go to https://chloeecraft.com.

Devyn Rudnick, News Staff

Devyn Rudnick is a second-year journalism major with minors in political science and photography. She has written and photographed for The Huntington News since joining the Boston campus last year, reporting on the university’s rising costs, the impact of social media on politics, and more. You can follow her on Instagram at @devrudnickk.

Aya Al-Zehhawi, Deputy Photo Editor

Aya Al-Zehhawi is a second-year English and communication studies combined major and deputy photo editor for The News. She has previously contributed as photo staff and is passionate about covering community events and projects. You can find her on Instagram at @ayaalze.

Margot Murphy, Photo Editor

Previously a staff photographer and deputy photo editor for The News, Margot Murphy is a third-year journalism major with a minor in psychology. She’s worked on projects ranging from Peruvian profiles to figure skating championships. Jumping into her role as photo editor, she can’t wait to hone her craft and experiment with photography styles. You can find her on Instagram at @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.

Asher Ben-Dashan, Photo Staff