Each year marks a new record number of students applying to Northeastern, making an institution that was once considered a “commuter school” a nationally-recognized university with a single-digit acceptance...

When asked how they consume the news, 16-year-old high school student Emma Israel, 22-year-old community college student Aubrianna Rin and 18-year-old Northeastern business administration major Alexis...

At the heart of Chinese culture within Northeastern’s campus, an ancient practice comes alive with the rhythmic tune of chants and the colorful spectacle of a dragon puppet.  The Northeastern University...

A Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe member lifts his partner up in dress rehearsal. Traditionally, Chinese dragon and lion dances were performed during festive occasions to welcome times of prosperity.

The Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe’s band members practice the music accompaniment to one of the group’s dances with drums, cymbals and gongs. The music was loud, with many cymbal crashes and exciting...

A dancer reaches for a prop while her partner holds her. Troupe members practiced a technique in which dancers were swung down by their legs to grab a prop on stage.

Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe members practice new acrobatic dance moves. Lion dancers traditionally performed flashy acrobatic tricks called “stacks.”

Two members of the Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe have fun with their instruments at practice March 29. While practicing the troupe’s music, members joked around and enjoyed the vibrations of banging their...

Spectators cheer while dressed in green clothing and shamrock bead necklaces during the annual South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade March 17. Read more here.

An estimated 1 million people, including many college students donned in green hats and gold beads, packed the streets of South Boston March 17 to celebrate Irish culture at the city’s annual hallmark...