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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Emily Rodriguez

Emily Rodriguez, News Staff

Emily Rodriguez is a first-year journalism and political science combined major and member of The News’ staff. She has photographed campus events and reported on the Trump administration. You can follow her on Instagram @emilyrodd22 or see her photography @erodpics.

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Performers stand in pairs and dance to kompa in front of a purple background. The routine featured intimate dances that captured the audience’s attention.

One Love fashion and culture show presents a night of Caribbean pride

Emily Rodriguez, photo correspondent
March 20, 2025

Northeastern University’s Caribbean Student Organization, or CSO, hosted its annual fashion and culture show, “One Love,” Feb. 23. The event took place in Blackman Auditorium,  where a variety of...

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CSO models hold Caribbean flags in formation. The annual event celebrated and uplifted Caribbean culture and pride.

CSO models hold Caribbean flags in formation. The annual event celebrated and uplifted Caribbean culture and pride.

CSO’s e-board stands on stage in red gowns with Valcin in front of a vivid green gradient background. The group members introduced themselves and the event’s basis.

CSO’s e-board stands on stage in red gowns with Valcin in front of a vivid green gradient background. The group members introduced themselves and the event’s basis.

A model wears a Backend 2 Riches graphic set with sunglasses in front of a blue backdrop. The show featured expressions through stunning hairstyles and accessories.

A model wears a Backend 2 Riches graphic set with sunglasses in front of a blue backdrop. The show featured expressions through stunning hairstyles and accessories.

Four models pose in Jess For The Culture
jackets in front of a “One Love”-inspired red, green and yellow gradient. Each jacket represented a different country in the Caribbean.

Four models pose in Jess For The Culture jackets in front of a “One Love”-inspired red, green and yellow gradient. Each jacket represented a different country in the Caribbean.

Three models pose in 
Forensic Wrld
top and skirt sets in front of a black background. The designs highlighted bold details including waist chains, pins and black tights.

Three models pose in Forensic Wrld top and skirt sets in front of a black background. The designs highlighted bold details including waist chains, pins and black tights.

A model poses in a Warxpeace Clothing outfit, consisting of a white tank top and black pants. The performance included dynamic posing and moving through poses with grace and fluidity.

A model poses in a Warxpeace Clothing outfit, consisting of a white tank top and black pants. The performance included dynamic posing and moving through poses with grace and fluidity.

A model wears a Backend 2 Riches graphic set with sunglasses in front of a blue backdrop. The show featured expressions through stunning hairstyles and accessories.

A model wears a Backend 2 Riches graphic set with sunglasses in front of a blue backdrop. The show featured expressions through stunning hairstyles and accessories.

Lovestruck Books decorates its exterior with pink, white and magenta balloons. Alongside books, the store set out candy and hosted multiple raffles throughout their opening weekend.

[Photo] Lovestruck Books has heartwarming grand opening in Harvard Square

Eleanor Hardy, news staff
January 27, 2025

Lovestruck Books decorates its exterior with pink, white and magenta balloons. Alongside books, the store set out candy and hosted multiple raffles throughout their opening weekend.

The Omo Naija x Wahala Boys perform with a bright red background with dancers wearing sunglasses and strong facial expressions. Their synced movements and coordination left the crowd in awe.

African Student Organization’s dance battle celebrates culture through dance

Emily Rodriguez, photo correspondent
December 9, 2024

Northeastern’s African Student Organization, or NASO, hosted their annual Battle of the ASO's Nov. 16 in Blackman Auditorium. The Battle of the ASO’s brought together African dance student organizations...

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Members of Afrithms perform in white tops, ties, black bottoms and sunglasses in front of a purple background. They were first to perform and made an unforgettable impression on the audience with their synchronized moves, setting the tone for the competition.

Members of Afrithms perform in white tops, ties, black bottoms and sunglasses in front of a purple background. They were first to perform and made an unforgettable impression on the audience with their...

Two NGOMA dancers perform in coordinating black tops and gray shorts in front of a blue background. They were second to compete and left the crowd wanting more with their energy and passion.

Two NGOMA dancers perform in coordinating black tops and gray shorts in front of a blue background. They were second to compete and left the crowd wanting more with their energy and passion.

The SOAL Step Team performs under a deep blue light wearing all black clothes. Their performances were synchronized and had precise formations.

The SOAL Step Team performs under a deep blue light wearing all black clothes. Their performances were synchronized and had precise formations.

Northeastern’s Yung Mula performs in coordinating jerseys and baggy bottoms in front of a bright green background. Mischa Moxey, a fourth-year bioengineering major, led the group.

Northeastern’s Yung Mula performs in coordinating jerseys and baggy bottoms in front of a bright green background. Mischa Moxey, a fourth-year bioengineering major, led the group.

NASO’s dance team dances with a leg raised in red tops and black bottoms in front of a vivid red background. They were fourth to perform their enchanting routine.

NASO’s dance team dances with a leg raised in red tops and black bottoms in front of a vivid red background. They were fourth to perform their enchanting routine.

Silhouettes of the SOAL Step Team stand in formation creating “Y” shapes in front of a gray background. The team opened the show with their incredible and fierce performance.

Silhouettes of the SOAL Step Team stand in formation creating “Y” shapes in front of a gray background. The team opened the show with their incredible and fierce performance.

The Omo Naija x Wahala Boys perform in matching outfits — black blazers, ties, white shirts and patterned ruffled skirts — in front of a blue background. This team was the fifth to compete.

The Omo Naija x Wahala Boys perform in matching outfits — black blazers, ties, white shirts and patterned ruffled skirts — in front of a blue background. This team was the fifth to compete.