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Brian Daniels, Photo Staff

Brian Daniels is a third-year computer science major and member of the News’ photo staff. He has covered everything from sports to concerts to local events. You can follow him on Instagram @BdanMedia.

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Jordan Gottesman throws a pitch. Northeastern baseball took a three game sweep against Harvard University March 14-16.

[Photo] Huskies sweep the Crimson for second series win of the season

Bailey Reynolds and Valentina Swan
March 19, 2025

Eric Cha catches a pass from the pitcher as a Harvard player dives. The Huskies earned a 6-3 win March 15 afternoon in an intense late game comeback.

Students partake in sorority rush activities Sept. 23, 2024. A recent initiate by Northeastern Panhellenic established a series of scholarships that aids first-generation and low-income members in paying their dues.

[Photo] How Northeastern sororities are diversifying their membership, one scholarship at a time

Siera Qosaj, news staff
March 17, 2025

Students partake in sorority rush activities Sept. 23, 2024. A recent initiate by Northeastern Panhellenic established a series of scholarships that aids first-generation and low-income members in paying...

Jack Williams faces off against an Eagle Feb. 2. Williams had one assist and two blocks against Boston College March 15.

[Photo] Huskies keep dancing: Northeastern men’s hockey knocks off No. 1 Boston College in Hockey East quarterfinals

Bailey Reynolds, news staff
March 16, 2025

Dylan Hryckowian waits for the puck at the net. The Huskies beat BC 3-1 after suffering a 8-2 defeat in the Beanpot semifinal.

A Husky swings at the approaching ball. Northeastern lost to Bryant University 13-3 in seven innings.

[Photo] The Northeastern Huskies lose in seven innings to Bryant

Valentina Swan, news staff
March 14, 2025

A Husky swings at the approaching ball. Northeastern lost to Bryant University 13-3 in seven innings.

Cam Lund shoots the puck March 1. Lund had two assists during the opening round playoff game against Merrimack March 12.

[Photo] Hryckowian plays hero: Huskies come back in overtime thriller to advance to Hockey East quarterfinal

Bailey Reynolds, news staff
March 13, 2025

Cam Lund shoots the puck March 1. Lund had two assists during the opening round playoff game against Merrimack March 12.

Northeastern scrambles to put a puck in the net. The Huskies lost to UConn Feb. 28 and March 1 2-5 and 1-7, respectively.

[Photo] Northeastern men’s hockey crushed by No.9 UConn in final regular season weekend

Bailey Reynolds, news staff
March 3, 2025

Jack Williams skates with the puck as an opponent sprints after him. Williams notched two assists against UConn Feb. 28 and March 1.

Freshman forward Ben Poitras (right) and junior forward Anthony Messuri celebrate and skate toward the crowd in the Men’s Beanpot Semifinals against Boston College Feb. 3. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: February 2025

Photo Staff
February 28, 2025

Freshman forward Ben Poitras (right) and junior forward Anthony Messuri celebrate and skate toward the crowd in the Men’s Beanpot Semifinals against Boston College Feb. 3. Read more here.

Swimmer grip onto the block, ready to launch into the water. The team managed to cumulative 3.62 GPA in the fall 2024.

[Photo] Northeastern Women’s Swimming and Diving celebrates 14-member senior class as they close out collegiate careers

Amelia Ballingall, news correspondent
February 22, 2025

Swimmer grip onto the block, ready to launch into the water. The team managed to cumulative 3.62 GPA in the fall 2024.

Quinton Sigurdson greets his team Feb. 10. Siguardson had his first career start, shutout and assist Feb. 14.

[Photo] Northeastern splits weekend against No. 16 UMass Lowell

Bailey Reynolds, news staff
February 16, 2025

Northeastern faces off against UMass Lowell Feb. 17, 2024. The Huskies split the weekend with the River Hawks.

Jack Williams scores a goal Feb. 10. Northeastern men’s hockey failed to claim third place in the Beanpot tournament, losing to Harvard 4-3.

[Photo] First to fourth: Northeastern places last in the Beanpot tournament after chance to three-peat

Elli Einset, sports editor
February 10, 2025

Christophe Tellier takes a shot against Harvard. Tellier made his fourth goal of the season at the Beanpot consolation game.

A men's club basketball player goes in for a layup. The team split with Tufts University in its conference-opening weekend series Dec. 7, winning the first matchup 68-56 and losing the second by a slim margin, 77-75.

[Photo] Men’s club basketball’s core veteran group looks to leave a legacy after record-breaking season

February 4, 2025

A men's club basketball player goes in for a layup. The team split with Tufts University in its conference-opening weekend series Dec. 7, winning the first matchup 68-56 and losing the second by a slim...

A men's club basketball player goes in for a layup. The team split with Tufts University in its conference-opening weekend series Dec. 7, winning the first matchup 68-56 and losing the second by a slim margin, 77-75.

[Photo] Men’s club basketball’s core veteran group looks to leave a legacy after record-breaking season

Amelia Ballingall, news correspondent
February 4, 2025

The team regroups at a Jan. 25 game. Veteran players led the team to another accomplished season.

Northeastern gets ready to shake hands with Boston College after the game. The Huskies lost in the semifinals to BC 8-2 Feb. 4.

[Photo] Boston College demolishes Northeastern in 8-2 Beanpot semifinal victory

Elli Einset, sports editor
February 4, 2025

Dylan Hryckowian takes on Drew Fortescue. Hryckowian collected the second goal of the night for the Huskies in the third period.

A water polo player takes a shot. Northeastern's women's club water polo team had an undefeated 2023-24 regular season.

[Photo] ‘We wanted to have fun, and we ended up winning’: Undefeated in 2024 regular season, women’s club water polo team prepares for its first match of 2025

Paloma Welch, news staff
January 30, 2025

Water polo players line up in practice. The team won 12 regular season games across the region last season and hopes to repeat the record.

Cam Lund looks up to the Doghouse Nov. 16. Lund came to Boston in 2022 ready for action; his freshman season he was named on the Hockey East All-Rookie Team after he recorded 23 points with seven goals and 16 assists.

[Photo] As his third Beanpot approaches, Cam Lund looks to dominate the ice close to home

Grace Cargill, news staff
January 27, 2025

Cam Lund looks up to the Doghouse Nov. 16. Lund came to Boston in 2022 ready for action; his freshman season he was named on the Hockey East All-Rookie Team after he recorded 23 points with seven goals...

Students participate in sorority rush week activities Sept. 12, 2024. Following high demand during the fall semester rush week, Northeastern Panhellenic announced Nov. 18 a Delta Gamma chapter would be coming to campus.

[Photo] Delta Gamma begins first-ever recruitment at Northeastern amid record sorority engagement

Heidi Ho, news correspondent
January 21, 2025

Students participate in sorority rush week activities Sept. 12, 2024. Following high demand during the fall semester rush week, Northeastern Panhellenic announced Nov. 18 a Delta Gamma chapter would be...

Sophomore forward Dylan Hryckowian stares down the ice Nov. 16. Hryckowian tallied a hat trick Jan. 4, the first of his career and the first of Northeastern's 2024-25 season.

[Photo] A Hyrckowian hat trick results in upset victory over No.18 Quinnipiac for men’s hockey

Bailey Reynolds, news staff
January 5, 2025

Sophomore forward Dylan Hryckowian stares down the ice Nov. 16. Hryckowian tallied a hat trick Jan. 4, the first of his career and the first of Northeastern's 2024-25 season.

Graduate forward Alexander Nwagha dunks the ball into the hoop during a game against Princeton University Nov. 10. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: November 2024

Photo Staff
November 30, 2024

Graduate forward Alexander Nwagha dunks the ball into the hoop during a game against Princeton University Nov. 10. Read more here.

Dylan Hryckowian dribbles the puck against UNH Nov. 16. The Husky potted the winning goal over the Wildcats in a shootout.

[Photo] Hryckowian’s shootout magic earns the Huskies a win

Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor
November 20, 2024

Dylan Hryckowian dribbles the puck against UNH Nov. 16. The Husky potted the winning goal over the Wildcats in a shootout.

Harold Woods jumps for the shot over Princeton Nov. 10. The Husky tallied a game-high 27 points in the matchup.

[Photo] Northeastern men’s basketball takes its first loss at home opener

Elli Einset, news staff
November 13, 2024

Harold Woods jumps for the shot over Princeton Nov. 10. The Husky tallied a game-high 27 points in the matchup.

Harold Woods jumps for the basket in a victory over Boston University Nov. 4. The Huskies finished 12-20 last season and are looking for redemption.

[Photo] Northeastern men’s basketball is putting last season behind them

Elli Einset, news staff
November 12, 2024

Harold Woods jumps for the basket in a victory over Boston University Nov. 4. The Huskies finished 12-20 last season and are looking for redemption.

LA Pratt dribbles the ball against Boston University Nov. 4. The junior transfer notched a game-high 24 points in the matchup.

[Photo] Northeastern men’s basketball scrapes by, winning season opener against BU

Elli Einset, news staff
November 7, 2024

LA Pratt dribbles the ball against Boston University Nov. 4. The junior transfer notched a game-high 24 points in the matchup.

Guests pose with an undead monster at Boston's Wicked Haunt Fest Oct. 20. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: October 2024

Photo Staff
October 31, 2024

Guests pose with an undead monster at Boston's Wicked Haunt Fest Oct. 20. Read more here.

A scarecrow’s head illuminates the cornfield around him. The scarecrow was accompanied by spiders and ghouls seen throughout the harvest-themed haunted house.

Boston’s newest Halloween experience comes alive

Brian Daniels, photo staff
October 28, 2024

Boston’s newest Halloween attraction is here for a limited time. First opening the week of Oct. 9, Boston’s Wicked Haunt Fest takes a new spin on Halloween thrills. Carl Rugato, the founder of Boston’s...

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An illuminated Ankh warns visitors entering the world of Anubis, God of Death, in “Rise of the Ankh.” The haunt was filled with mummies, snakes and other surprises.

An illuminated Ankh warns visitors entering the world of Anubis, God of Death, in “Rise of the Ankh.” The haunt was filled with mummies, snakes and other surprises.

Skeletons climb a building in the middle of the festival grounds as smoke comes out around it. The skeletons climbed buildings and came to life throughout the festival.

Skeletons climb a building in the middle of the festival grounds as smoke comes out around it. The skeletons climbed buildings and came to life throughout the festival.

Attendees gather at picnic tables, enjoying food and drinks. There were plenty of standing and sitting tables.

Attendees gather at picnic tables, enjoying food and drinks. There were plenty of standing and sitting tables.

A guest throws a beanbag with her friends while enjoying the festivities and lawn games. There were many other lawn games set up, including table tennis and Connect Four.

A guest throws a beanbag with her friends while enjoying the festivities and lawn games. There were many other lawn games set up, including table tennis and Connect Four.

An undead monster takes a picture with scared fans. Many creatures walked around the festival, taking pictures with and scaring guests.

An undead monster takes a picture with scared fans. Many creatures walked around the festival, taking pictures with and scaring guests.

A Wicked Haunt Fest sign is illuminated by a skeleton. The skeleton peered through, looking at passersby while holding the event sign.

A Wicked Haunt Fest sign is illuminated by a skeleton. The skeleton peered through, looking at passersby while holding the event sign.

Freshly baked croissants from one of the local stores are decorated festively. Seasonal food and drinks such as cider and candy apples were served throughout the festival.

Freshly baked croissants from one of the local stores are decorated festively. Seasonal food and drinks such as cider and candy apples were served throughout the festival.

Halloween-themed hats sit on a shelf. The vendor was one of many shops located inside the festival that sold all types of Halloween-themed goods.

Halloween-themed hats sit on a shelf. The vendor was one of many shops located inside the festival that sold all types of Halloween-themed goods.

Students line up for sorority rush activities. Over 1,000 people participated in rush this semester.

[Photo] Record number of students rush sororities in fall 2024

Frances Klemm, news correspondent
October 6, 2024

Students line up for sorority rush activities. Over 1,000 people participated in rush this semester.

Crowd members put their phones up and sway back and forth during Zedd's "Telos" tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sept. 20. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: September 2024

Photo Staff
October 1, 2024

Crowd members put their phones up and sway back and forth during Zedd's "Telos" tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sept. 20. Read more here.

Zedd beats the drum as the lights behind him illuminate the crowd. He covered his song “Find You” on the drums, surprising the audience.

Zedd sells out MGM for second night of his ‘Telos’ tour

Brian Daniels, photo staff
September 30, 2024

Zedd made his second stop of his United States “Telos” tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sept. 20. He performed for two nights, the first being Sept. 19. Both shows were jam-packed and the Sept. 20...

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Fans scream in excitement and raise their hands up in the air. Zedd had just walked onto the stage, ready to start his set.

Fans scream in excitement and raise their hands up in the air. Zedd had just walked onto the stage, ready to start his set.

The outside of MGM Music Hall advertises Zedd’s performance later in the night. The line stretched down the block as fans waited to get in.

The outside of MGM Music Hall advertises Zedd’s performance later in the night. The line stretched down the block as fans waited to get in.

The colors of the rainbow surround Zedd, leaving only his silhouette. This was a callback to his “True Colors” album that experimented with color.

The colors of the rainbow surround Zedd, leaving only his silhouette. This was a callback to his “True Colors” album that experimented with color.

Crowd members put their phones up and sway back and forth while singing “Clarity.” Zedd came back out to play this song as an encore.

Crowd members put their phones up and sway back and forth while singing “Clarity.” Zedd came back out to play this song as an encore.

Pyrotechnics, smoke and lasers go off as Zedd reaches the peak of his song. Zedd spared no expense on production, making sure there were plenty of effects throughout the entire performance.

Pyrotechnics, smoke and lasers go off as Zedd reaches the peak of his song. Zedd spared no expense on production, making sure there were plenty of effects throughout the entire performance.

Beams of light surround Zedd during one of his slow songs, creating a sun-like effect. This was met with screams of awe as the audience tried to comprehend what they were seeing.

Beams of light surround Zedd during one of his slow songs, creating a sun-like effect. This was met with screams of awe as the audience tried to comprehend what they were seeing.

Fire erupts and Zedd jumps as the song reaches the chorus. He fed off the energy from the crowd, leading to no dull moments in his set.

Fire erupts and Zedd jumps as the song reaches the chorus. He fed off the energy from the crowd, leading to no dull moments in his set.

Smoke flies up in the air after the music reaches a bass drop. The crowd remained on their feet for Zedd’s entire performance.

Smoke flies up in the air after the music reaches a bass drop. The crowd remained on their feet for Zedd’s entire performance.

Opener Ellis plays as the crowd grows and waits for Zedd. The concert was night two of the “Telos” Boston tour.

Opener Ellis plays as the crowd grows and waits for Zedd. The concert was night two of the “Telos” Boston tour.

Mesto plays as the floor fills and blue lasers shine over him. He was the last opener before Zedd came on.

Mesto plays as the floor fills and blue lasers shine over him. He was the last opener before Zedd came on.

John Cervantes goes over YDSA's goals for each of its three groups involved in the "Free the T" campaign. The campaign was created to urge Northeastern to enroll in the MBTA University Pass Program.

[Photo] Northeastern’s Young Democratic Socialists of America pushes for free MBTA fares with new ‘Free the T’ campaign

Frances Klemm, news correspondent
September 24, 2024

YDSA members collaborate on campaign planning. Many schools in the Boston area implemented free or discounted MBTA passes for students.

Two pro-Israel counter protesters hold up an Israeli flag in front of a crowd of pro-Palestine protesters Friday night. The Boston Globe updated its reporting on the "Kill the Jews" remark heard Friday night after video footage released Saturday revealed the remark was said by one of the pro-Israel protesters.

[Photo] Encampment live updates: Centennial reopened, furniture put in for commencement weekend

news staff
April 28, 2024

Two pro-Israel counter protesters hold up an Israeli flag in front of a crowd of pro-Palestine protesters Friday night. The Boston Globe updated its reporting on the "Kill the Jews" remark heard Friday...

Pro-Israel protesters stand on the pro-Palestine demonstrators' barricade holding an Israel flag. Chants of "Free Free Palestine" and "Free the Hostages" clashed from the pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters respectively.

Pro-Israel protesters stand on the pro-Palestine demonstrators' barricade holding an Israel flag. Chants of "Free Free Palestine" and "Free the Hostages" clashed from the pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters...

A pro-Palestine demonstrator uses a megaphone to inform the protesters to "not engage" with the pro-Israel protesters.

A pro-Palestine demonstrator uses a megaphone to inform the protesters to "not engage" with the pro-Israel protesters.

Fajardo balances Ramirez as part of the head-to-head act. He then sat on the ground while still balancing her on top of his head.

Spectacular acts unveiled: Ringling Bros. circus returns to Boston

Brian Daniels, photo staff
April 8, 2024

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey returned to Boston for a limited time at Agganis Arena from March 28 to April 7. Known as “The Greatest Show On Earth,” the Ringling Bros. circus dates back...

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Abby Barton (left) and Cecilia Liang in a scene from "Usual Girls." Northeastern's production of Ming Peiffer's play ran from March 28 to April 7.

[Photo] ‘Usual Girls’ doesn’t hold back, addresses brutal realities head-on

Darin Zullo, news staff
April 7, 2024

(left to right) Isabelle Roberts, Eve Davidson, Barton and Katy Silva in the sleepover scene from "Usual Girls." Some members of the cast, such as Davidson, related to their characters' struggles.

Laganja Estranga speaks to the crowd. Along with her performances, she also spoke about the importance of students voting and the LGBTQ+ community having a seat at the table.

[Photo] LMA, RSA bring Laganja Estranja to campus for Springfest

Janira Skrbkova and Carol Queiroz
April 5, 2024

Candace Persuasian flips her hair. During her last act, she danced to "ALIEN SUPERSTAR," to the delight of the crowd.

A student smiles after getting pied in the face during Northeastern's Relay for Life fundraiser March 22. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: March 2024

Photo Staff
March 31, 2024

A student smiles after getting pied in the face during Northeastern's Relay for Life fundraiser March 22. Read more here.

Relay for Life participants walk around the track. Students and organizations raised over $165,000, the highest amount raised by a university in the country.

[Photo] Northeastern ranks top university for money raised at Relay for Life

Val O’Neill, deputy campus editor
March 26, 2024

A student attempts to go under a limbo bar.

Jack Williams takes a shot against Lowell. Williams tallied a goal and an assist against the River Hawks Feb. 17.

[Photo] Hardworking Husky: How Jack Williams’ passion for hockey became leadership and success at Northeastern

Maeve Brackett, news correspondent
March 12, 2024

Jack Williams takes a shot against Lowell. Williams tallied a goal and an assist against the River Hawks Feb. 17.

Graduate student forward Chris Doherty dribbles the ball past two College of Charleston players as graduate guard Luka Sakota watches Feb. 15.

[Photo] Photos of the month: February 2024

Photo Staff
February 29, 2024

Graduate student forward Chris Doherty dribbles the ball past two College of Charleston players as graduate guard Luka Sakota watches Feb. 15.

Alex Campbell looks for a way around Lowell's Sean Kilcullen. Campbell scored Northeastern's second goal of the night, assisted by both Hryckowian brothers.

[Photo] Whitehead’s career-high 42 saves lifts Huskies to shutout win

Esha Minhas, news staff
February 21, 2024

Gunnarwolfe Fontaine takes a shot in the Saturday night home game against Lowell. Fontaine broke open the scoring with three minutes to go in the second period.

Justin Hryckowian scores the game-winning goal in Friday night's game against Maine. The captain also tallied an assist in Hunter McDonald's goal earlier in the contest.

[Photo] Huskies continue hot streak with statement 6-3 win over Maine

Esha Minhas, news staff
February 5, 2024

Alex Campbell swerves around a Maine defender. The Huskies beat the Black Bears 6-3 in the pair's first meeting of the season.