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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
Aiden Stein

Aiden Stein, Deputy Campus Editor

Aiden is a fifth-year journalism major, minoring in art and media studies. He hopes to go into a career in news and media production. He is passionate about connecting with creatives and telling their stories, as well as nonprofit enterprises and local government. He is proud to be your deputy campus editor and wants to bring more investigative and multimedia work to The News. You can follow him at
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A person holding a sour strawberry flavored Geek Bar vape. Vaping linked to serious side effects such as lung cancer and seizures. File photo by Asher Ben-Dashan.

Bro, where’s my vape?

Chris Lee and Aiden Stein
May 12, 2025

“If they can’t find their vape, it’s everybody’s problem,” said Isadora Sylvia-Ribeiro, a third-year theatre major.  Between nationwide anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, the side effects...

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A sea of green and white disperses as fans fill their favorite bars to continue the festivities. Lucky fans encountered partying Celtics players and their trophies as they joined in.

A sea of green and white disperses as fans fill their favorite bars to continue the festivities. Lucky fans encountered partying Celtics players and their trophies as they joined in.

The Celtics champions are displayed proudly in front of the Massachusetts State House. Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll wished the team well from the State of Massachusetts.

The Celtics champions are displayed proudly in front of the Massachusetts State House. Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll wished the team well from the State of Massachusetts.

Longtime Celtics supporter Marlon Trotman pops a wheelie and zips between the crowd as he celebrates the victory. For diehard fans like Trotman, the day was everything they dreamed of and more. “They did it, man, it's a togetherness, it ain't no one person, no two person — everybody did it,” Trotman said. “Boston’s a great city to be in, especially in the sunshine.”

Longtime Celtics supporter Marlon Trotman pops a wheelie and zips between the crowd as he celebrates the victory. For diehard fans like Trotman, the day was everything they dreamed of and more. “They...

Massive clouds of confetti explode from cannons rolling down Causeway Street. Many spectators climbed boxes, fences, facades and each other to get a better view of the champions.

Massive clouds of confetti explode from cannons rolling down Causeway Street. Many spectators climbed boxes, fences, facades and each other to get a better view of the champions.

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown triumphantly hoists his Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP trophy as confetti cascades down. Brown scored an average of 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game with two 40-point games this season and a 30-point performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. “I absolutely love Jaylen Brown, he’s just the full package — he’s a fantastic athlete, and super intelligent,” McClure said. “NASA gave him an internship, so, for my boys to have an idol, I think it would be him.”

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown triumphantly hoists his Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP trophy as confetti cascades down. Brown scored an average of 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per...

Former Celtics MVP Paul Pierce hugs his Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy from his 2008 championship win. Celtics players from the 2008 team were invited to ring in another title for Boston.

Former Celtics MVP Paul Pierce hugs his Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy from his 2008 championship win. Celtics players from the 2008 team were invited to ring in another title for Boston.

A father and his sons wearing Jayson Tatum jerseys await the parade procession. Many full families, from grandparents to grandchildren, shared in the celebration.

A father and his sons wearing Jayson Tatum jerseys await the parade procession. Many full families, from grandparents to grandchildren, shared in the celebration.

Boston firefighters fly their own version of Banner 18 from the top of an aerial ladder. Fifteen years after the long battle to Banner 17 against the Lakers, the Celtics definitively claimed the title for most decorated NBA team.

Boston firefighters fly their own version of Banner 18 from the top of an aerial ladder. Fifteen years after the long battle to Banner 17 against the Lakers, the Celtics definitively claimed the title...

Steve McHugh, Matt Plassman and Mike Plassman (left to right) strike a pose and hold up messages from their less-enthusiastic friends not in attendance. They praised Celtics guards Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, who formed the defense that they said helped everything fall into place. “They’re the best basketball team in the world — they were last year and the year before, but they proved it this year,” Mike Plassman said.

Steve McHugh, Matt Plassman and Mike Plassman (left to right) strike a pose and hold up messages from their less-enthusiastic friends not in attendance. They praised Celtics guards Jrue Holiday and Derrick...

A seasoned fan carries a bouquet of shamrock balloons. Vendors sold hats, shirts, flags, horns, drums and more.

A seasoned fan carries a bouquet of shamrock balloons. Vendors sold hats, shirts, flags, horns, drums and more.

A fan wears a Boston Celtics cape and navigates the crowd. Attendees of all ages made their pilgrimage to Beantown to celebrate the historic win.

A fan wears a Boston Celtics cape and navigates the crowd. Attendees of all ages made their pilgrimage to Beantown to celebrate the historic win.

Kokufukata plays a solo into the microphone. He stood out as the only horn player in The First Run Through. “Due to the fact how there's a lot of music that’s studio-made using machines, which is totally different from a musician who has to work maybe 10, 15 years just to become a master at his instrument, there's a need for places like Wally’s so that musicians can actually work amongst each other and on their craft,” Poindexter said.

Kokufukata plays a solo into the microphone. He stood out as the only horn player in The First Run Through. “Due to the fact how there's a lot of music that’s studio-made using machines, which is totally...

Japanese film crew shoots a story about two members of The First Run Through, Akihiro Kokufukata, a Berklee trumpet player, and Mashimo, a Berklee graduate, both from Japan. After years of hosting legends, this wasn’t the first time Wally’s has received international attention.

Japanese film crew shoots a story about two members of The First Run Through, Akihiro Kokufukata, a Berklee trumpet player, and Mashimo, a Berklee graduate, both from Japan. After years of hosting legends,...

A couple at the bar embrace during Kokufukata’s trumpet solo. While initially pretty quiet, the bar filled up by 9 p.m. “What's good for the customers is that they can get an intimate performance, intimate view of young musicians who they will probably have to pay $50, $60 within years to be able to see perform,” Poindexter said.

A couple at the bar embrace during Kokufukata’s trumpet solo. While initially pretty quiet, the bar filled up by 9 p.m. “What's good for the customers is that they can get an intimate performance,...

Mashimo motions to his drummer before she kicks off the next song. The Berklee performers switched between wide grins and stank-faces as they unified in concert. “Wally’s is the community,” Mashimo said. “There's a punk band on Tuesday night and they've been playing here for almost 20 years — they’re the legends of the legends.”

Mashimo motions to his drummer before she kicks off the next song. The Berklee performers switched between wide grins and stank-faces as they unified in concert. “Wally’s is the community,” Mashimo...

Poindexter holds it down behind the bar. Poindexter said his favorite night is Latin Jazz Thursday, which Wally’s has been doing for about 25 years.

Poindexter holds it down behind the bar. Poindexter said his favorite night is Latin Jazz Thursday, which Wally’s has been doing for about 25 years.

Calloway pins up her hair and serves drinks during the performances. Calloway’s new favorite night was Sunday’s energetic Jazz Funk. “You can't really feel the magnitude of the influence of the culture and the music and everything that is Boston until you come and visit this place,” Calloway said.

Calloway pins up her hair and serves drinks during the performances. Calloway’s new favorite night was Sunday’s energetic Jazz Funk. “You can't really feel the magnitude of the influence of the culture...

Through the tight crowd, Ferran Rico, a Berklee bassist, lays down a moody line. Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate student Max Fishelson and his friends took notes for the debut of their research-themed band Honest Almond. “We're extremely amateur jazz improv musicians, so we thought we'd come check out some serious jazz tunes, and it's been a lot of fun,” Fishelson said.

Through the tight crowd, Ferran Rico, a Berklee bassist, lays down a moody line. Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate student Max Fishelson and his friends took notes for the debut of their research-themed...

The Talli Kimani Quintet performs on stage. Though this was the first time these musicians played together in this arrangement, they were in sync like they’d done it several times before.

The Talli Kimani Quintet performs on stage. Though this was the first time these musicians played together in this arrangement, they were in sync like they’d done it several times before.

Walker McSween, a Berklee trumpet player, cranks a grandiose solo. Everyone got a chance to show off their talent with their instrument.

Walker McSween, a Berklee trumpet player, cranks a grandiose solo. Everyone got a chance to show off their talent with their instrument.

Framed photos on the wall at Wally’s showcase its history, performers and upcoming events. Performers like Louis Cato, who plays for Stephen Colbert, Mark Kelley, who plays for the Roots, and Jeff Bhasker, producer for artists like Lady Gaga and Ye, formerly Kanye West, have all had stints at Wally’s.

Framed photos on the wall at Wally’s showcase its history, performers and upcoming events. Performers like Louis Cato, who plays for Stephen Colbert, Mark Kelley, who plays for the Roots, and Jeff Bhasker,...

The Wally’s sign hangs illuminated over the door, hoisted up by a black saxophone. In 2020, Downbeat Magazine named Wally’s one of the top 100 jazz venues in the world and one of the oldest family-run jazz clubs.

The Wally’s sign hangs illuminated over the door, hoisted up by a black saxophone. In 2020, Downbeat Magazine named Wally’s one of the top 100 jazz venues in the world and one of the oldest family-run...

A “Free Palestine” sticker clings to a Starbucks location’s window. Grassroots demonstrators have encouraged the boycott of several U.S. companies, including Starbucks and McDonalds, as their corporate or Israeli-branches have voiced support for or donated to Israeli military offensives.

A “Free Palestine” sticker clings to a Starbucks location’s window. Grassroots demonstrators have encouraged the boycott of several U.S. companies, including Starbucks and McDonalds, as their corporate...

Protesters hold flags and signs condemning the years-long humanitarian crisis and recent attacks on Gaza. Demonstrators stressed the human right to resist occupation and oppression.

Protesters hold flags and signs condemning the years-long humanitarian crisis and recent attacks on Gaza. Demonstrators stressed the human right to resist occupation and oppression.

Students share resources online about the petition. The petition was relaunched in response to a standstill in discussion between student leaders and UHCS.

Students share resources online about the petition. The petition was relaunched in response to a standstill in discussion between student leaders and UHCS.

Lafume and Teleau bring up all of the night’s performers again to celebrate them before announcing the winner. The Fates cheered as Chamber masters Lafume and Teleau declared Sanye the new Grandmaster of the Chamber Ultimate Iron.

Lafume and Teleau bring up all of the night’s performers again to celebrate them before announcing the winner. The Fates cheered as Chamber masters Lafume and Teleau declared Sanye the new Grandmaster...

Fates argue as the audience splits the room to determine the champion. The last round was too close to be settled by cheering alone.

Fates argue as the audience splits the room to determine the champion. The last round was too close to be settled by cheering alone.

Big Sosa and Sanye square off for the final round of the Chamber. Each artist was given a strict time limit and a rebuttal after their opponent, during which both artists used their cameos to bring on backup performers.

Big Sosa and Sanye square off for the final round of the Chamber. Each artist was given a strict time limit and a rebuttal after their opponent, during which both artists used their cameos to bring on...

Calvin Klein Caterpillar calls for a hush from the Fates before the drop. Later in his set, his fans waved plastic swords and lightsabers in support.

Calvin Klein Caterpillar calls for a hush from the Fates before the drop. Later in his set, his fans waved plastic swords and lightsabers in support.

Hibernian Hall opens late for a full chamber. The hall was originally built in 1913 and was one of five Irish dance halls in Roxbury, but is now home to Arts, Culture and Trade Roxbury.

Hibernian Hall opens late for a full chamber. The hall was originally built in 1913 and was one of five Irish dance halls in Roxbury, but is now home to Arts, Culture and Trade Roxbury.

Trevo Tha Scholah points to the crowd for their callout. Several performers prepped the audience for lines they’d need to shout and repeat if they said them — for Trevo, the Fates echoed “9-to-5!” during his set.

Trevo Tha Scholah points to the crowd for their callout. Several performers prepped the audience for lines they’d need to shout and repeat if they said them — for Trevo, the Fates echoed “9-to-5!”...

Nate Nics battles Tomo in the first round of the Chamber. In the second round, he performed opposite Sanye and was knocked out. “We're seeing who the people are voting for, and what things you need to work on as an artist, but I also think it just brings people together from all over the city,” Teleau said.

Nate Nics battles Tomo in the first round of the Chamber. In the second round, he performed opposite Sanye and was knocked out. “We're seeing who the people are voting for, and what things you need to...

The Chamber artists raise their glasses for a toast as they prepare for their battles. The event was sponsored in part by Diaspora Mass, which seeks to highlight the Black diaspora within Massachusetts while promoting brotherhood and sisterhood through cultural events and gatherings.

The Chamber artists raise their glasses for a toast as they prepare for their battles. The event was sponsored in part by Diaspora Mass, which seeks to highlight the Black diaspora within Massachusetts...

The emcees, Lafume and Teleau, jump and chant “Chamber, Chamber, Chamber.” The two came out in bright cloaks and explained how they created the Chamber together. “There used to be a narrative in Boston that artists didn’t support each other. I guess they didn’t hear about the Chamber!” they said.

The emcees, Lafume and Teleau, jump and chant “Chamber, Chamber, Chamber.” The two came out in bright cloaks and explained how they created the Chamber together. “There used to be a narrative in...

Nahli from Brockton sings a soulful opener to the show. She was the only one who performed without an opponent and brought the crowd to the stage. “It was an opportunity to show why I was chosen to be a part of the Chamber from the beginning. Being an artist in Boston, an opportunity like the Chamber is life-changing,” Nahli said.

Nahli from Brockton sings a soulful opener to the show. She was the only one who performed without an opponent and brought the crowd to the stage. “It was an opportunity to show why I was chosen to be...

Sean Hargrove and Darrien Johnson sell handmade clothing by Dorsey Atelier and Something Sweet, two local fashion enterprises. Vendors also fresh pressed Thrill t-shirts throughout the event.

Sean Hargrove and Darrien Johnson sell handmade clothing by Dorsey Atelier and Something Sweet, two local fashion enterprises. Vendors also fresh pressed Thrill t-shirts throughout the event.

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