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Elizabeth Scholl

Elizabeth Scholl, Deputy Photo Editor

Elizabeth Scholl is a third-year pharmaceutical sciences major with a minor in business administration. She currently serves as one of the deputy photo editors for The News. Her favorite events to photograph include sports, concerts and anything The News needs last minute.

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A dog wearing a rainbow collar and jewels receives pets from a parade spectator.

A dog wearing a rainbow collar and jewels receives pets from a parade spectator.

A sign on an encampment tent reads, "Northeastern Funds Genocide." Protesters demanded that the university disclose its financial investments, divest from organizations that do business with Israel and denounce what they called Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.

[Photo] Campus Turned Processing Area

Annika Sunkara, Eli Curwin, and Emily Spatz
June 11, 2024

A sign on an encampment tent reads, "Northeastern Funds Genocide." Protesters demanded that the university disclose its financial investments, divest from organizations that do business with Israel and...

The entrance to Matthews Arena. Northeastern sent a letter to the BPDA May 29 outlining plans to replace Matthews Arena with a new athletic facility.

[Photo] Northeastern files official plans to replace historic Matthews Arena

June 4, 2024

The entrance to Matthews Arena. Northeastern sent a letter to the BPDA May 29 outlining plans to replace Matthews Arena with a new athletic facility.

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The NU Banner homepage. During registration, time tickets were allocated based on students' credit hours.

[Photo] Op-ed: Class registration is broken: Here’s how we can fix it

Tochi Chukwuemeka, contributor
May 7, 2024

The NU Banner homepage. During registration, time tickets were allocated based on students' credit hours.

One week later: Scenes from the Centennial Common encampment

One week later: Scenes from the Centennial Common encampment

Jessica Xing, Margot Murphy, Elizabeth Scholl, Annika Sunkara, Darin Zullo, Kevin Gallagher, Ananya Kulkarni, Erin Fine, Lauren Salemo, and Curtis DeSmith
May 2, 2024

On the morning of April 25, about 30 student protesters set up on tarps in Centennial Common, linked arms and began chanting pro-Palestinian slogans. What started as a small group of demonstrators quickly...

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A pro-Palestine protester holds a sign that reads, “Huskies 4 Palestine.” Protesters held a variety of handmade signs throughout the encampment and protests.

A pro-Palestine protester holds a sign that reads, “Huskies 4 Palestine.” Protesters held a variety of handmade signs throughout the encampment and protests.

David Weir makes his way down Boylston Street as spectators clap during the Boston Marathon April 15. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: April 2024

Photo Staff
April 30, 2024

David Weir makes his way down Boylston Street as spectators clap during the Boston Marathon April 15. Read more here.

Two members of the NU FSJP stand around the encampment in Centennial Common Thursday afternoon. The FSJP released a statement on Instagram at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday expressing their solidarity with the Northeastern students arrested Saturday morning.

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

news staff
April 28, 2024

Two members of the NU FSJP stand around the encampment in Centennial Common Thursday afternoon. The FSJP released a statement on Instagram at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday expressing their solidarity with the...

A WCVB reporter interviews a protester. The Centennial Common encampment attracted national press attention.

[Photo] Northeastern pro-Palestine solidarity encampments attract national press attention

Alexis Algazy and Kevin Gallagher
April 26, 2024

A WCVB reporter interviews a protester. The Centennial Common encampment attracted national press attention.

BPD cars line up in front of Ruggles.

BPD cars line up in front of Ruggles.

BPD officers line up in front of Ruggles.

BPD officers line up in front of Ruggles.

BPD officers gather in front of Ruggles, surrounded by police cars.

BPD officers gather in front of Ruggles, surrounded by police cars.

Sean O’Reilly smiles and outstretches his arms while running the marathon. O’Reilly had a finish time of 2:28:21.

Sole stories: 22 moments from the Boston Marathon

Elizabeth Scholl, Sofia Sawchuk, Jessica Xing, Margot Murphy, and Marta Hill
April 16, 2024

This Marathon Monday, Boston welcomed thousands of participants and spectators for the 128th Boston Marathon. Participants battled the heat and the course, but received support from family, friends, strangers...

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Joseph Anderson lies on the ground, catching his breath after completing the marathon. Participants received blankets, water, snacks and a spot in the shade to rest post-race.

Joseph Anderson lies on the ground, catching his breath after completing the marathon. Participants received blankets, water, snacks and a spot in the shade to rest post-race.

Two runners embrace each other by Copley Square. Streets such as Beacon Street and Boylston Street were blocked off for the marathon.

Two runners embrace each other by Copley Square. Streets such as Beacon Street and Boylston Street were blocked off for the marathon.

A crowd watches as runners enter the final stretch of the Boston Marathon in front of the Boston Public Library. Fifteen participants in the marathon ran to raise money for the Boston Public Library.

A crowd watches as runners enter the final stretch of the Boston Marathon in front of the Boston Public Library. Fifteen participants in the marathon ran to raise money for the Boston Public Library.

A participant snaps a photo of their marathon medal. The Boston Marathon mascot, a unicorn nicknamed Spike, could be found on the medallion and inspired runners to be as elusive as a unicorn.

A participant snaps a photo of their marathon medal. The Boston Marathon mascot, a unicorn nicknamed Spike, could be found on the medallion and inspired runners to be as elusive as a unicorn.

Buze Diriba (left) and Senbere Teferi race toward the finish line. Both runners finished in the top five in the women's race.

Buze Diriba (left) and Senbere Teferi race toward the finish line. Both runners finished in the top five in the women's race.

Wrapping themselves in Heatsheets Blankets, a group of runners walk to stretch in an open area. The blankets were designed to maintain body temperatures in cold weather and reflect warm heat in hot weather.

Wrapping themselves in Heatsheets Blankets, a group of runners walk to stretch in an open area. The blankets were designed to maintain body temperatures in cold weather and reflect warm heat in hot weather.

Double amputee runner Marko Cheseto Lemtukei runs down Boylston Street. He completed the marathon with a 2:46:45 finish time.

Double amputee runner Marko Cheseto Lemtukei runs down Boylston Street. He completed the marathon with a 2:46:45 finish time.

Hundreds of runners race toward the finish line on Boylston Street. Almost 30,000 athletes participated in this year’s marathon.

Hundreds of runners race toward the finish line on Boylston Street. Almost 30,000 athletes participated in this year’s marathon.

Sara Hall runs in the Boston Marathon as spectators watch. Hall finished 15th in the Marathon on her 41st birthday while raising funds for women in Ethiopia.

Sara Hall runs in the Boston Marathon as spectators watch. Hall finished 15th in the Marathon on her 41st birthday while raising funds for women in Ethiopia.

A member of the crowd holds up a sign that reads, “Run Ryan Run! #1.” Many spectators made signs to support their family and friends who were running in the marathon.

A member of the crowd holds up a sign that reads, “Run Ryan Run! #1.” Many spectators made signs to support their family and friends who were running in the marathon.

David Weir makes his way down Boylston Street as spectators clap.Various para athletics divisions made the marathon accessible for more competitors.

David Weir makes his way down Boylston Street as spectators clap.Various para athletics divisions made the marathon accessible for more competitors.

Marathon volunteers hand out bags of snacks and water bottles to runners. Around 9,000 volunteers help make the marathon run smoothly each year.

Marathon volunteers hand out bags of snacks and water bottles to runners. Around 9,000 volunteers help make the marathon run smoothly each year.

Johnboy Smith races past cheering spectators. Athletes with disabilities competed in the para athletics divisions during the Boston Marathon.

[Photo] Boston Marathon paves path for accessibility for para athletes

Alexis Algazy and Amelia Ballingall
April 15, 2024

Madison de Rozario passes a cheering audience. The Boston Marathon was the first major world race to add a wheelchair division.

White Hall in August 2023. The first-year residence hall was shut down last summer for renovations that included asbestos removal.

[Photo] Northeastern says it assumes asbestos is present in older campus buildings, raising concerns from faculty

Lily Cooper, news correspondent
April 11, 2024

White Hall in August 2023. The first-year residence hall was shut down last summer for renovations that included asbestos removal.

The Boston College Dynamics, a co-ed a cappella group at Boston College, performs. 10 a cappella groups from Northeast colleges and universities performed at the ICCA Semifinal March 23.

[Photo] ICCA Semifinal features spellbinding performances, student camaraderie

Heidi Ho, news staff
March 31, 2024

A member of The Boston College Dynamics sings while standing in front of other group members.

Members of The Boston College Dynamics perform during the ICCA Semifinal March 23. Read morehere.

[Photo] Photos of the month: March 2024

Photo Staff
March 31, 2024

Members of The Boston College Dynamics perform during the ICCA Semifinal March 23. Read morehere.

Northeastern women's eight focuses in at the 2022 Foot of the Charles. In 2023, the Huskies' first varsity eight finished in first place (14:17.20).

[Photo] Northeastern women’s rowing looks to continue last year’s hot streak

Elli Einset, news staff
March 30, 2024

Northeastern women's eight focuses in at the 2022 Foot of the Charles. In 2023, the Huskies' first varsity eight finished in first place (14:17.20).

The John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse. Beau Christopher Benson pleaded guilty to sharing and viewing child pornography through Zoom chat rooms Thursday and faces a minimum of five years in federal prison.

[Photo] Former Northeastern admissions counselor pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Emily Spatz, campus editor
March 22, 2024

The John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse. Beau Christopher Benson pleaded guilty to sharing and viewing child pornography through Zoom chat rooms Thursday and faces a minimum of five years in federal...

The exterior of 716 Columbus Ave. Northeastern proposed a plan Jan. 4 to renovate several floors of the building, including improvements to the basement and the first, second, fourth and fifth floors.

[Photo] Northeastern plan to renovate 716 Columbus Ave. approved by Boston development board

Val O’Neill, deputy campus editor
March 18, 2024

The exterior of 716 Columbus Ave. Northeastern proposed a plan Jan. 4 to renovate several floors of the building, including improvements to the basement and the first, second, fourth and fifth floors.

The front of the NUPD building at 716 Columbus Ave. An unarmed robbery occurred near campus Tuesday night.

[Photo] Northeastern police investigating unarmed robbery near campus Tuesday night

Kristina DaPonte, news staff
March 13, 2024

The front of the NUPD building at 716 Columbus Ave. An unarmed robbery occurred near campus Tuesday night.

Junior forward Taze Thompson races for the puck during a game against UNH Jan. 19. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: January 2024

Photo Staff
February 1, 2024

Junior forward Taze Thompson races for the puck during a game against UNH Jan. 19. Read more here.

Jules Constantinople protects the puck from a pursuing UNH player. Northeastern beat the Wildcats 2-1 in Friday's game.

[Photo] First-minute tallies lift No. 15 Northeastern over Wildcats

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor
January 22, 2024

Jules Constantinople protects the puck from a pursuing UNH player. Northeastern beat the Wildcats 2-1 in Friday's game.

Graduate student worker Niki Thomas leads a voting party on the day of the union election in late September. Thomas is one of the members of GENU-UAW's recently-announced bargaining committee.

[Photo] Northeastern graduate student union announces first bargaining committee

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff
December 1, 2023

Graduate student worker Niki Thomas leads a voting party on the day of the union election in late September. Thomas is one of the members of GENU-UAW's recently-announced bargaining committee.

The John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse sits at 1 Courthouse Way. Former Northeastern admissions counselor Beau Christopher Benson was arrested Nov. 21 for allegedly receiving and possessing child pornography.

[Photo] Northeastern admissions counselor arrested on child pornography charges

Emily Spatz, deputy campus editor
November 22, 2023

The John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse sits at 1 Courthouse Way. Former Northeastern admissions counselor Beau Christopher Benson was arrested Nov. 21 for allegedly receiving and possessing child...

Three people enjoy German beer and pretzels in the spirit of Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest was originally established as a public festival in the early 1800s in Germany.

44th annual Oktoberfest brings German culture to Harvard Square

Elizabeth Scholl, deputy photo editor
October 20, 2023

Prosit!  Harvard Square transformed into a hub for food, drinks and celebration as the 44th annual Harvard Square Oktoberfest kicked off Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. With the overlap of HONK! Festival’s parade...

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Several people throughout the day stopped to chat with him, giving or receiving advice.

Several people throughout the day stopped to chat with him, giving or receiving advice.

Quarkbällchen is fried in hot oil before being dusted with powdered sugar. These fried dough balls were served by Das Sweet Treat, a German sweet treats vendor.

Quarkbällchen is fried in hot oil before being dusted with powdered sugar. These fried dough balls were served by Das Sweet Treat, a German sweet treats vendor.

A woman poses for a photo in front of a banner reading “Love from #Harvard Square.” Harvard Square’s Oktoberfest takes place annually on the Sunday of Indigenous People’s Day weekend.

A woman poses for a photo in front of a banner reading “Love from #Harvard Square.” Harvard Square’s Oktoberfest takes place annually on the Sunday of Indigenous People’s Day weekend.

Cameron Levesque (left) and Christian Eagleston (right) of Rumboat Chili play their guitars. The band played classic rock tunes, much to the delight of the audience.

Cameron Levesque (left) and Christian Eagleston (right) of Rumboat Chili play their guitars. The band played classic rock tunes, much to the delight of the audience.

Cate Great,a street performer, balances on a set of boards and pipes as she prepares to juggle knives. She was trained at the Quebec Circus School.

Cate Great,a street performer, balances on a set of boards and pipes as she prepares to juggle knives. She was trained at the Quebec Circus School.

Bavarian pretzels sit oiled and salted, ready to eat. Formaggio Kitchenwas one of many food vendors at the festival.

Bavarian pretzels sit oiled and salted, ready to eat. Formaggio Kitchenwas one of many food vendors at the festival.

Various bottles of alcohol line the table of the Commonwealth Wine School’sbooth. The booth’s vendors offered attendees insight into the school’s available classes and certifications.

Various bottles of alcohol line the table of the Commonwealth Wine School’sbooth. The booth’s vendors offered attendees insight into the school’s available classes and certifications.

People scour through the poster and T-shirt offerings from The Vintage Underground. Several booths and racks were at Oktoberfest, offering a selection of clothing and accessories.

People scour through the poster and T-shirt offerings from The Vintage Underground. Several booths and racks were at Oktoberfest, offering a selection of clothing and accessories.

Botanical cocktail mixes for sale sit on display at Demo Bar’s booth. Demo Bar opened this March, offering cocktail mixes, classes and consultations.

Botanical cocktail mixes for sale sit on display at Demo Bar’s booth. Demo Bar opened this March, offering cocktail mixes, classes and consultations.

Sofia Long, a senior butterfly/freestyle swimmer on the black squad, competes in the 100-yard butterfly. Long was named one of three captains for the 2023-24 season by head coach Roy Coates.

Intrasquad meet strengthens bonds between the team, alumni

Elizabeth Scholl, deputy photo editor
October 16, 2023

The Northeastern swimming and diving team met Sept. 23 for its Black vs. Red Intrasquad Meet at the Cabot Center’s Barletta Natatorium during the Northeastern Swimming and Diving Alumni Weekend to ramp...

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Peterson rallies her team's support before competing in the 100-yard freestyle. Peterson achieved a career-best time of 1:07.14 in the women’s 100-yard IM at a meet against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Oct. 22, 2022.

Peterson rallies her team's support before competing in the 100-yard freestyle. Peterson achieved a career-best time of 1:07.14 in the women’s 100-yard IM at a meet against the Massachusetts Institute...

Jodi Au, a sophomore diver, performs a twisting dive off the 3-meter board. Au achieved her personal-best in the 3-meter dive, a 262.55, at the Boston Winter Open in February 2023.

Jodi Au, a sophomore diver, performs a twisting dive off the 3-meter board. Au achieved her personal-best in the 3-meter dive, a 262.55, at the Boston Winter Open in February 2023.

Junior diver Erin Murphy arches back for a backward dive on the 1-meter board. Murphy received the 2023 CAA Women’s Diver of the Year award.

Junior diver Erin Murphy arches back for a backward dive on the 1-meter board. Murphy received the 2023 CAA Women’s Diver of the Year award.

Daphne Peterson, a junior freestyle swimmer, competes in the 100-yard butterfly while the red team cheers from the sidelines. Peterson was placed on the CAA Commissioner's Honor Roll for Fall 2022.

Daphne Peterson, a junior freestyle swimmer, competes in the 100-yard butterfly while the red team cheers from the sidelines. Peterson was placed on the CAA Commissioner's Honor Roll for Fall 2022.

(Left to right) Coco Fraser, a senior breaststroke/IM swimmer, Bendall, Linell, Marcela Scaramuzza, a sophomore breaststroke/butterfly swimmer and Joyce Wu, a freshman breaststroke swimmer, dive into the water for the 50-yard breaststroke. The meet offered a chance for newer team members to showcase their abilities alongside older members.

(Left to right) Coco Fraser, a senior breaststroke/IM swimmer, Bendall, Linell, Marcela Scaramuzza, a sophomore breaststroke/butterfly swimmer and Joyce Wu, a freshman breaststroke swimmer, dive into the...

The red squad smiles for a picture in the pool. They defeated the black squad.

The red squad smiles for a picture in the pool. They defeated the black squad.

Junior Nicole Linell, sophomore Elisabeth Bendall and alumnus David Govoni (1993-1996) compete in the 100-yard IM finals. On Sept. 23, Bendall and Linell both competed in breaststroke for the women’s swimming and diving team

Junior Nicole Linell, sophomore Elisabeth Bendall and alumnus David Govoni (1993-1996) compete in the 100-yard IM finals. On Sept. 23, Bendall and Linell both competed in breaststroke for the women’s...

(Right to left) Kotoko Blair, a sophomore freestyle swimmer, Francesca Arciniegas, a junior butterfly/IM swimmer, Lena Wang, a senior breaststroke swimmer and Anna Verlander, a sophomore backstroke/freestyle swimmer, dive into the 100-yard IM. While swimming the IM, they performed four separate styles; backstroke, butterfly, freestyle and breaststroke.

(Right to left) Kotoko Blair, a sophomore freestyle swimmer, Francesca Arciniegas, a junior butterfly/IM swimmer, Lena Wang, a senior breaststroke swimmer and Anna Verlander, a sophomore backstroke/freestyle...

The black squad spells the word “black” with their arms during a chant. Alumni and team members were split into two squads to compete at the intrasquad meet.

The black squad spells the word “black” with their arms during a chant. Alumni and team members were split into two squads to compete at the intrasquad meet.

Dickinson (left) prepares to compete in the 100-yard freestyle alongside members of the current team. Dickinson was one of three competing alumni at the meet.

Dickinson (left) prepares to compete in the 100-yard freestyle alongside members of the current team. Dickinson was one of three competing alumni at the meet.

The NUPD headquarters at 760 Columbus Ave. Northeastern recently released their Annual Security Report, which includes data on campus crime from 2020-2022.

[Photo] Northeastern police department releases 2023 annual security report

Alexa Coultoff, projects editor
October 8, 2023

The NUPD headquarters at 760 Columbus Ave. Northeastern recently released their Annual Security Report, which includes data on campus crime from 2020-2022.

Students hold signs promoting the union vote. Graduate students were seeking increased wage and benefits in response to Boston's rising cost of living.

[Photo] Northeastern graduate student workers overwhelmingly win union certification after 8-year delay

Zoe MacDiarmid and Joseph Brant
September 21, 2023

Chalk promoting the grad union election is written on the Snell Engineering wall. GENU-UAW held an election from Tuesday, Sept. 19 to Thursday, Sept. 21.

Messages appear on the ISEC bridge directing graduate workers towards the Robinson Quad, where voting occurs this week. The vote, years in the making, will determine whether graduate workers will be represented by a union.

[Photo] Voting begins for graduate workers union; pro-union chalking on ISEC bridge erased

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff
September 19, 2023

Messages appear on the ISEC bridge directing graduate workers towards the Robinson Quad, where voting occurs this week. The vote, years in the making, will determine whether graduate workers will be represented...

Customers enjoy drinks and food in Phinista. The French Vietnamese cafe has created a comfortable sit-down environment where many people choose to catch up with friends and family.

[Photo] Column: 6 Boston coffee shops to try out this semester

Emily Chung, news staff
September 5, 2023

Customers enjoy drinks and food in Phinista. The French Vietnamese cafe has created a comfortable sit-down environment where many people choose to catch up with friends and family.

The front of the NUPD building at 716 Columbus Ave. An unarmed robbery occurred near campus Tuesday night.

[Photo] NLRB grants NUPD sergeants and sergeant detectives a union vote despite university opposition

Emily Spatz, deputy campus editor
August 31, 2023

A police cruiser is parked along Columbus Avenue. In February, 14 employees in the bargaining unit signed a petition to hold a representation election.

The statue of St. Anthony is marched through the feast. On Sunday, Aug. 27, the statue was marched along the Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets for 10 hours.

[Photo] The leadership that makes St. Anthony’s Feast possible

Rachel Umansky-Castro, news staff
August 29, 2023

Confetti fills the air above the statue of St. Anthony while a woman waves from a window above

A woman holding a blue umbrella walks along the Northeastern T stop. Precipitation from June to mid-August in the Boston area was 17.72 inches, up from 4.42 inches in 2022.

[Photo] ‘It’s been a wild summer’: Boston summer is cooler, wetter than normal, brings severe weather

Marta Hill, editor-at-large
August 29, 2023

A man wearing a rain jacket and carrying an umbrella crosses Columbus Avenue. With the increased precipitation this summer, many cites saw storm drain issues and increased flood risks.

The gated entrance to White Hall stands at 21 Forsyth St. The residence hall has been shut down indefinitely after structural engineers found water damage to the building's interior and exterior brick.

[Photo] BREAKING: Discovery of ‘significant water damage’ forces shutdown of White Hall; first-year students reassigned housing

Sonel Cutler, campus editor
August 21, 2023

The gated entrance to White Hall stands at 21 Forsyth St. The residence hall has been shut down indefinitely after structural engineers found water damage to the building's interior and exterior brick....

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