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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Annika Sunkara

Annika Sunkara, Managing Editor

Annika Sunkara is a fourth-year journalism major and managing editor of The News. She has been with The News since 2023 and previously served as social media editor and audiovisual editor. She’s excited to support and grow The News’ staff and coverage. Annika is also a freelance video producer at Boston.com, where she worked as a co-op. You can follow her on X @annika_sunkara.

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Onlookers look at and photograph detained protesters through the windows of Shillman Hall. The protesters inside appeared to shout their identifying information to the onlookers outside.

Onlookers look at and photograph detained protesters through the windows of Shillman Hall. The protesters inside appeared to shout their identifying information to the onlookers outside.

Janusz gestures toward protesters as they heckle him. Several onlookers heckled officers and movers as they helped clear the encampment.

Janusz gestures toward protesters as they heckle him. Several onlookers heckled officers and movers as they helped clear the encampment.

Shinkle-Stolar stands with other student demonstrators who attended his arraignment. Shinkle-Stolar was arrested in Ryder Hall April 25 for trespassing.

Shinkle-Stolar stands with other student demonstrators who attended his arraignment. Shinkle-Stolar was arrested in Ryder Hall April 25 for trespassing.

Havdalah attendees hold lit candles while standing in front of Krentzman Quad. Many Northeastern students attended the event.

Havdalah attendees hold lit candles while standing in front of Krentzman Quad. Many Northeastern students attended the event.

A Havdalah attendee speaks into a mic in front of Krentzman Quad.

A Havdalah attendee speaks into a mic in front of Krentzman Quad.

Five NUPD officers stand in a circle in Krentzman Quad.

Five NUPD officers stand in a circle in Krentzman Quad.

BPD officers approach Shillman Hall. Police monitored around the building to stop onlookers from banging on the doors and windows.

BPD officers approach Shillman Hall. Police monitored around the building to stop onlookers from banging on the doors and windows.

Police officers in riot gear stand in a line outside Shillman Hall. Arrests began at around 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

Police officers in riot gear stand in a line outside Shillman Hall. Arrests began at around 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

Onlookers look at detained protesters through the windows of Shillman Hall. The protesters inside appeared to shout identifying information at onlookers.

Onlookers look at detained protesters through the windows of Shillman Hall. The protesters inside appeared to shout identifying information at onlookers.

NUPD officer Ryan Janusz talks to onlookers outside Shillman Hall. Protesters continued chanting as police brought them inside.

NUPD officer Ryan Janusz talks to onlookers outside Shillman Hall. Protesters continued chanting as police brought them inside.

Organic, locally-sourced chicken and beef fills up a Savenor’s Market cooler. The butchery offered other meats, including salmon and sausage, but ran out due to high demand.

Organic, locally-sourced chicken and beef fills up a Savenor’s Market cooler. The butchery offered other meats, including salmon and sausage, but ran out due to high demand.

Business tables hug each other closely in the Hall. The proximity of vendors to one another allowed for closer connections.

Business tables hug each other closely in the Hall. The proximity of vendors to one another allowed for closer connections.

A small chalkboard lists the menu for Iggy’s, a bakery with locations across the Northeast. Packaged in plastic bags, baked goods were ready for shoppers to purchase.

A small chalkboard lists the menu for Iggy’s, a bakery with locations across the Northeast. Packaged in plastic bags, baked goods were ready for shoppers to purchase.

Johnson-Cedeno poses for a picture in front of her jewelry shop, The Glam. She was the youngest vendor at the Market at 11 years old.

Johnson-Cedeno poses for a picture in front of her jewelry shop, The Glam. She was the youngest vendor at the Market at 11 years old.

Bits of sea moss garnish the Moss by Cee table. Cardona engaged in passionate chats with visitors over the unique medicinal properties of sea moss, including strengthened digestion, immune system function and skin and hair health.

Bits of sea moss garnish the Moss by Cee table. Cardona engaged in passionate chats with visitors over the unique medicinal properties of sea moss, including strengthened digestion, immune system function...

Carolina Viktor, the owner of Cles Cuddly Creations, sits behind a row of crocheted animals on display. Nearly all goods vendors sold were handmade.

Carolina Viktor, the owner of Cles Cuddly Creations, sits behind a row of crocheted animals on display. Nearly all goods vendors sold were handmade.

Carter arranges a variety of flowers to wrap a bouquet. Many businesses emphasized the organic ingredients and healing properties of their products.

Carter arranges a variety of flowers to wrap a bouquet. Many businesses emphasized the organic ingredients and healing properties of their products.

Shea butter from Michelle Green Thumbz lays on display. Some vendors offered product samples and demonstrations.

Shea butter from Michelle Green Thumbz lays on display. Some vendors offered product samples and demonstrations.

Organizers, vendors and shoppers mingle at the Farmers Market. Produce sat along the center table while vendor tables lined the walls.

Organizers, vendors and shoppers mingle at the Farmers Market. Produce sat along the center table while vendor tables lined the walls.

Gabby Valente and Andrew Rowland stand in Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. On date night, the couple usually visits nearby restaurants in the North End, including Panza and Limoncello.

[Photo] Gabby and Andrew

Sophia Bradley, news correspondent
February 14, 2024

Gabby Valente and Andrew Rowland stand in Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. On date night, the couple usually visits nearby restaurants in the North End, including Panza and Limoncello.

Angela and Harry Mains burst into laughter while telling their love story on Boston Common. After coming out of their previous relationships, the two felt that they could be most authentic when they were together.

[Photo] Angela and Harry

Kathryn Manning, projects editor
February 14, 2024

Angela and Harry Mains burst into laughter while telling their love story on Boston Common. After coming out of their previous relationships, the two felt that they could be most authentic when they were...

Fiances Heidi Peterson and Tom Troxel bundle up next to each other while walking through a snowy Boston Common. The couple enjoys hiking locally, and Troxel proposed to Peterson at Middlesex Fells in April 2023.

[Photo] Heidi and Tom

Elsa O’Donnell, news correspondent
February 14, 2024

Fiances Heidi Peterson and Tom Troxel bundle up next to each other while walking through a snowy Boston Common. The couple enjoys hiking locally, and Troxel proposed to Peterson at Middlesex Fells in April...

Hannah Orujev and Josh Zak hold onto the leash of Summer, their golden retriever, while walking in Boston Common. They enjoy spending time together by taking Summer on walks and eating unlimited sushi at Yamato.

[Photo] Hannah and Josh

Elsa O’Donnell, news correspondent
February 14, 2024

Hannah Orujev and Josh Zak hold onto the leash of Summer, their golden retriever, while walking in Boston Common. They enjoy spending time together by taking Summer on walks and eating unlimited sushi...

Husband and wife Brianna and Billy Gurney hold hands while taking a walk in Boston Common. After going out in high school, the pair separated for 10 years before they reconnected at a Boston nightclub.

[Photo] Brianna and Billy

Elsa O’Donnell, news correspondent
February 14, 2024

Husband and wife Brianna and Billy Gurney hold hands while taking a walk in Boston Common. After going out in high school, the pair separated for 10 years before they reconnected at a Boston nightclub....

Best friend duo Gemma Guerrazzi and Evan Gillis share a laugh in Boston Common. The two met as accepted students at Emerson College and now keep their friendship alive despite living on two different coasts.

[Photo] Gemma and Evan

Alexa Coultoff, projects editor
February 14, 2024

Best friend duo Gemma Guerrazzi and Evan Gillis share a laugh in Boston Common. The two met as accepted students at Emerson College and now keep their friendship alive despite living on two different coasts.