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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
Curtis DeSmith

Curtis DeSmith, Audiovisual Editor

Curtis DeSmith is a fifth-year media arts and communication studies major serving as audiovisual editor for The Huntington News. After two years supporting the photo department, he now focuses on video stories covering city events, music industry, social action and student life. Follow his work on Instagram @cdsmithphoto_.

All content by Curtis DeSmith
Crowds roam Revere Beach Boulevard. Vendors sold lunch from food trucks and served cold refreshments from ice cream stands and a beer garden.

Crowds roam Revere Beach Boulevard. Vendors sold lunch from food trucks and served cold refreshments from ice cream stands and a beer garden.

The first-prize sand sculpture, “Blend In” by Jobi Bouchard. Winners were decided by votes taken in two separate categories: Sculptor’s Choice and People’s Choice.

The first-prize sand sculpture, “Blend In” by Jobi Bouchard. Winners were decided by votes taken in two separate categories: Sculptor’s Choice and People’s Choice.

Visitors spectate and photograph their favorite sculptures from the festival. Planes consistently flew overhead toward Boston Logan International Airport.

Visitors spectate and photograph their favorite sculptures from the festival. Planes consistently flew overhead toward Boston Logan International Airport.

Students socialize after the sun sets as handmade protest signs hang from chairs. Power to the Common was shut off around 6:50 p.m.

Students socialize after the sun sets as handmade protest signs hang from chairs. Power to the Common was shut off around 6:50 p.m.

A protester surrounded by signs and Adirondack chairs sits in the encampment. Renata Nyul stated that the power was shut off out of safety concerns for demonstrators.

A protester surrounded by signs and Adirondack chairs sits in the encampment. Renata Nyul stated that the power was shut off out of safety concerns for demonstrators.

Protesters gather around the encampment as night falls. Power to Centennial Common was shut off around 6:50 p.m.

Protesters gather around the encampment as night falls. Power to Centennial Common was shut off around 6:50 p.m.

A student silently works among the bookshelves of the Law Library. The school’s database made some library contents available digitally.

A student silently works among the bookshelves of the Law Library. The school’s database made some library contents available digitally.

Empty desks fill the Law Library’s second floor. Users on the Northeastern Reddit page described it as “secretive” or “silent” in past years.

Empty desks fill the Law Library’s second floor. Users on the Northeastern Reddit page described it as “secretive” or “silent” in past years.

The Law Library’s lobby features a display of library selections. Several displayed books showcased the library’s range of subjects, from criminal justice to international trade.

The Law Library’s lobby features a display of library selections. Several displayed books showcased the library’s range of subjects, from criminal justice to international trade.

The entrance to the Law Library stands just off Forsyth Street. Huskies of all colleges visited the library this semester, with varied hours of operation day to day.

The entrance to the Law Library stands just off Forsyth Street. Huskies of all colleges visited the library this semester, with varied hours of operation day to day.

A portrait of Dowse hangs among his collection of literature. Dowse’s major contributions to the Historical Society led to the library’s naming in his honor.

A portrait of Dowse hangs among his collection of literature. Dowse’s major contributions to the Historical Society led to the library’s naming in his honor.

A book on conchology sits open on display in the Dowse Library. Various historical texts, like John Adams’ private diary entries, could be viewed at the MHS.

A book on conchology sits open on display in the Dowse Library. Various historical texts, like John Adams’ private diary entries, could be viewed at the MHS.

The MHS’ reading room, which is available for use upon request. The library was founded in 1791 and academics have been using it since.

The MHS’ reading room, which is available for use upon request. The library was founded in 1791 and academics have been using it since.

A “Movies & Music” display hangs in the BPL Central Library. DVDs and CDs were once only available in physical copies, but are now accessible via streaming online.

A “Movies & Music” display hangs in the BPL Central Library. DVDs and CDs were once only available in physical copies, but are now accessible via streaming online.

Bookshelves of all genres at the BPL Central Library located on Boylston Street. The BPL digitized and made selections of its collections available to explore online.

Bookshelves of all genres at the BPL Central Library located on Boylston Street. The BPL digitized and made selections of its collections available to explore online.

Scholars work in the World Languages section of the BPL Central Library. Factors such as demographic information and anticipated future demand guided the selection of language books at the library.

Scholars work in the World Languages section of the BPL Central Library. Factors such as demographic information and anticipated future demand guided the selection of language books at the library.

Bostonians work respectfully among one another in Bates Hall of the BPL McKim Building. While dozens occupied the hall, the volume remained at a peaceful level.

Bostonians work respectfully among one another in Bates Hall of the BPL McKim Building. While dozens occupied the hall, the volume remained at a peaceful level.

A tour group stands on the front steps of the BPL in Copley Square. During one of the library’s scheduled tours, participants viewed the building’s art and architecture.

A tour group stands on the front steps of the BPL in Copley Square. During one of the library’s scheduled tours, participants viewed the building’s art and architecture.

Attendees listen to a speaker read a speech at the rally. Protestors demanded the university and law professionals call out genocide against Palestinians and divest from military companies.

Attendees listen to a speaker read a speech at the rally. Protestors demanded the university and law professionals call out genocide against Palestinians and divest from military companies.

Two people at the rally hold a banner reading "CEASEFIRE / END THE OCCUPATION" while a speaker leads a chant. The chants echoed off of the buildings on Huntington Avenue.

Two people at the rally hold a banner reading "CEASEFIRE / END THE OCCUPATION" while a speaker leads a chant. The chants echoed off of the buildings on Huntington Avenue.

A rally attendee hoists a sign reading "Rise against apartheid + ethnic cleansing / Free Palestine. Many at the rally held handmade cardboard signs.

A rally attendee hoists a sign reading "Rise against apartheid + ethnic cleansing / Free Palestine. Many at the rally held handmade cardboard signs.

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