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Event organizers lead protest chants such as, “Gaza, Gaza don’t you cry, we will end this genocide” for the growing crowd. Hundreds became thousands as people gathered to hear the impassioned speakers.

University students gather in Boston Common to demand ceasefire in Gaza

Aiden Stein, news correspondent November 30, 2023

Around the world, protesters are raising flags and voices in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, calling for a lasting ceasefire of Israeli bombardment of the densely-populated area and an end to Israel’s decades-long occupation.  A student-led protest by the Boston branch...

A Christmas tree stands in front of the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center. The tree was lit during a ceremony Nov. 21.

Tree lighting at Faneuil Hall holds importance to locals, vendors alike

Morgan Lane, news correspondent November 28, 2023

As temperatures drop and winter creeps in, tree lighting ceremonies take place throughout Boston, but one of the first and most beloved welcomes the holiday season at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. On Nov. 21, Quincy Market hosted a tree lighting ceremony from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m....

Diane Hanks poses for a portrait. Hanks visited Trident Booksellers & Cafe Nov. 9 to discuss her debut novel. Photo courtesy Diane Hanks.

Diane Hanks captivates audience with new historical fiction novel

Abby Barton, news correspondent November 26, 2023

Acclaimed screenwriter Diane Hanks recently forayed into historical fiction writing, adapting her screenplay, “Hickam,” into her debut novel, “The Woman With a Purple Heart.” The novel, based on the true story of heroic WWII nurse Lieutenant Annie Fox, was published by...

Students in Monrovia, Liberia hold up period products. Love Your Menses collaborated with Mavee Maternal Empowerment Initiative to provide communities with menstrual products. Photo courtesy Ebere Azumah.

‘Flowing through life unapologetically’: Boston-born group Love Your Menses promotes global menstrual equity

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff November 19, 2023

Growing up in Plateau State, a small city in northern Nigeria, Dr. Ebere Azumah said no one told her what to expect when she got her first menstrual period. A self-directed learner, she took to reading textbooks to educate herself, which helped fuel her lifelong dream of becoming...

Two women walk under an archway that says “Kiss Me.” Decorations such as wreaths, Christmas trees and string lights contributed to the holiday atmosphere.

Snowport market brings holiday cheer to Boston, supports small businesses

Jessica Xing, photo editor November 15, 2023

Hundreds flocked to Seaport Saturday for the fifth annual Snowport Holiday Market. With four entrances, the lines for Snowport wrapped around the block. While some decided the wait wasn’t worth it, others chose to bear the windy weather for a chance to enter the holiday-themed...

A rendering of the new Columbus Avenue entrance to Ruggles Station. Phase two designs have been completed with construction expected to begin in the spring of 2024. Photo courtesy MBTA.

MBTA unveils the design for Ruggles improvement project phase II

Gitana Savage, news correspondent November 14, 2023

Ruggles Station, located in the heart of Northeastern’s campus, services many bus routes, the Orange Line and the MBTA Commuter Rail, making it a primary stop for many Massachusetts residents and one of the most used stations in the MBTA network. On Nov. 8, the MBTA announced...

Antonio Molina poses with Ayanna Pressley and two other participants of the celebration. Over a dozen veterans were recognized during the event's award ceremony.

Veterans gather for annual Puerto Rican Veterans Day Celebration

Lawrence Brown, news correspondent November 14, 2023

Veterans and their families came together in the South End Nov. 11 to commemorate service members at the annual Puerto Rican Veterans Day celebration. The event took place at the only Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial in the country, located at Washington and Dedham streets in...

‘Sweeping it away is not going to make it go away’: Recent Mass. and Cass ordinance passes amid backlash of its potential harmful effects

‘Sweeping it away is not going to make it go away’: Recent Mass. and Cass ordinance passes amid backlash of its potential harmful effects

Alexa Coultoff, news staff November 13, 2023

Mass. and Cass, the colloquial name for the area at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, is notorious for its long history of homeless encampments and open-air drug use. On November 1, the intersection was completely cleared out after an ordinance...

Protesters hold up cardboard signs and rally in support of Palestine. They chanted phrases such as “Kamala Harris you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide.”

Protesters rally against Vice President Kamala Harris outside Ritz-Carlton hotel

Tanisha Gaikwad, photo correspondent November 11, 2023

Hundreds gathered downtown Thursday for an emergency rally in support of Palestine in response to the announcement of Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Boston. The protest, organized by the Boston Democratic Socialists of America, began at noon outside the entrance...

A woman in a “Carrie” costume poses at the 360-degree photo booth with a friend. The photo booth gave guests a special chance to show off their costumes.

Halloween festivities light up Time Out Market Boston

Erin Fine, photo staff November 11, 2023

Time Out Market Boston held a free Halloween “Fun House” bash Oct. 28. The late-night, carnival-themed event featured a 360-degree photo booth, a DJ, performers and a costume competition. A large shared dining area in the Fenway neighborhood, Time Out Market Boston has...

Some of the harm reduction supplies that Warm Up Boston distributes. The organization has also provided meals, clothes and funds to unhoused people in Boston. Photo courtesy Miguel Maron.

Mutual aid organization Warm Up Boston helps the unhoused where it counts

Eleanor Goudie, news correspondent November 11, 2023

A mutual aid network in Boston is on a mission to uplift unhoused individuals where it matters. Warm Up Boston, founded in 2020, provides meals, clothes, harm reduction equipment and funds directly to unhoused people in Boston.  Twice a week, Warm Up Boston holds distributions...

A group of clowns walks parallel to participants of the Boston Men's March. The clowns played music during their counterprotest to the anti-abortion organization's march.

Boston clowns march against anti-abortion demonstration

Eleanor Goudie, news correspondent November 11, 2023

Over 40 clowns marched down Commonwealth Avenue Nov. 4 as a counterprotest to the Boston Men’s March, an anti-abortion protest. The clowns, donning colorful costumes, makeup and red noses, paraded a marching band alongside the Men’s March, playing music to drown it out and...