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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
Jessica Xing

Jessica Xing, Photo Editor

Jessica Xing is a fourth-year graphic design major with a minor in journalism. She has previously served as deputy photo editor and design editor and is excited to continue working with photographers for The News this semester. You can follow her on Instagram @jessx.photo.

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Students walk around Northeastern's Boston campus. Northeastern’s acceptance rate dropped to 5.2% for the Class of 2028 fall 2024 admissions cycle, but students doubt the number is representative of the university’s selectivity and quality.

[Photo] Northeastern is more selective than it has ever been. But students doubt the numbers paint a full picture.

Janira Skrbkova, news correspondent
September 18, 2024

Students walk around Northeastern's Boston campus. Northeastern’s acceptance rate dropped to 5.2% for the Class of 2028 fall 2024 admissions cycle, but students doubt the number is representative of...

A cat naps on a cushion in A Sanctuary Cafe. The cafe opened on Charles Street in July.

[Photo] ‘A Sanctuary Cafe’ provides a safe space for cats and humans alike

Janira Skrbkova, news correspondent
September 18, 2024

Passersby crowd around the storefront's window to watch a sleeping cat. Many recognized the store from social media.

Students complete work in the West Village G lobby. Many students found Snell Library too crowded to study in.

[Photo] A student’s guide to Northeastern: hacks, study spots and food around campus

Sarah Pyrce, news correspondent
September 16, 2024

Students complete work in the West Village G lobby. Many students found Snell Library too crowded to study in.

A customer places an order at Da Vinci Gelato & Waffle. The dessert shop opened Aug. 30 on Huntington Avenue.

[Photo] From savory waffles to traditional sweets, Da Vinci Gelato & Waffle opens its doors on Huntington

Zoe MacDiarmid and Matias Gonzalez
September 16, 2024

An employee prepares a waffle. Customers received a stamp card that could be used to get a free item after eight purchases.

A bartender prepares a glass of beer at Bell in Hand. An amendment that would remove the state's happy hour ban was approved in July by the Massachusetts Senate.

[Photo] Massachusetts’ ‘outdated’ happy hour ban may soon be history after senate approves economic bill

Sarah Mesdijan, news correspondent
September 15, 2024

Various bottles of alcohol sit in the Bell in Hand bar. Some young adults argued that having a happy hour would help revive Boston's nightlife.

A Northeastern University seal hangs behind a lit ceremonial torch at the 2024 convocation ceremony in Boston. Demographic data published Thursday morning by Northeastern Global News revealed that 5.1% of students in the class of 2028 identify as Black, as compared to 7.8% of students in the class of 2027.

[Photo] Northeastern’s Black first-year enrollment drops 35%

Eli Curwin, news staff
September 12, 2024

A Northeastern University seal hangs behind a lit ceremonial torch at the 2024 convocation ceremony in Boston. Demographic data published Thursday morning by Northeastern Global News revealed that 5.1%...

Members of the class of 2028 stand up at the end of convocation as confetti falls in Matthews Arena. Nearly 5,000 students attended the celebration in Boston.

[Photo] ‘Welcome to your next chapter’: Northeastern celebrates 126th incoming class at Matthews Arena convocation

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff
September 4, 2024

Confetti covers the floor and seats in Matthews Arena as students leave the venue following convocation.

A pad and tampon from one of Northeastern's menstrual product dispensers. An investigation by The News found a lack of menstrual products in dispensers across campus.

[Photo] Less than half of Northeastern bathrooms were fully stocked with menstrual products, The Huntington News found. These campus groups want to change that.

Elli Einset, news staff
September 3, 2024

A pad and tampon from one of Northeastern's menstrual product dispensers. An investigation by The News found a lack of menstrual products in dispensers across campus.

A Northeastern University sign on the Boston campus. Northeastern's acceptance rate dropped to 5.2% for the Class of 2028 fall 2024 admissions cycle, but students doubt the number is representative of the university's selectivity and quality.

[Photo] Northeastern acceptance rate hits all-time low of 5.2% after record application cycle sees nearly 100,000 applications

Annie Cayer, deputy campus editor
August 25, 2024

A Northeastern University sign on the Boston campus. Northeastern's acceptance rate dropped to 5.2% for the Class of 2028 fall 2024 admissions cycle, but students doubt the number is representative of...

Student protesters listen to and participate in chants during a Dec. 1 pro-Palestine sit-in that resulted in three students being placed on deferred suspension. The complaint against Northeastern included six steps for the university to take to redress the alleged impacts on affected students.

[Photo] Students file federal civil rights complaint against Northeastern alleging anti-Palestinian discrimination

Annika Sunkara, news staff
August 15, 2024

Student protesters listen to and participate in chants during a Dec. 1 pro-Palestine sit-in that resulted in three students being placed on deferred suspension. The complaint against Northeastern included...

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[Photo] Photos of the month: July

Photo Staff
July 31, 2024

A professional sand sculptor drags a hose while standing next to a sand sculpture during the Sand Sculpting Festival July 20. Read more here.

A sand sculpture of a slice of cake signifying the event’s 20th anniversary. Attendees were invited to take pictures with the sculpture to show support for the long-standing tradition.

Boston celebrates 20 years of Revere Beach sand sculpting

Jessica Xing and Curtis DeSmith
July 31, 2024

The smells of sea salt, sunscreen and fried food mixed in the air as Revere Beach celebrated its 20th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival July 19 to July 21. Fifteen professional sand sculptors...

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A seagull carrying a shell flies above beachgoers. Those on the beach took precautions against food-stealing seagulls.

A seagull carrying a shell flies above beachgoers. Those on the beach took precautions against food-stealing seagulls.

Two police officers ride horses on the beach. Participants happily watched the horses walk past the rides and vendors on Revere Beach Boulevard before moving onto the beach.

Two police officers ride horses on the beach. Participants happily watched the horses walk past the rides and vendors on Revere Beach Boulevard before moving onto the beach.

A festivalgoer points to the Driscoll’s truck menu while requesting a free berry treat. Driscoll’s also provided postcards for people to fill out, promising to mail them anywhere in the world for free.

A festivalgoer points to the Driscoll’s truck menu while requesting a free berry treat. Driscoll’s also provided postcards for people to fill out, promising to mail them anywhere in the world for free.

A performer sings and plays the bass guitar in front of a 20th anniversary cake sand sculpture with a sand castle on top. The cake sculpture was the centerpiece of the event and contained tributes to past festival centerpieces.

A performer sings and plays the bass guitar in front of a 20th anniversary cake sand sculpture with a sand castle on top. The cake sculpture was the centerpiece of the event and contained tributes to past...

A professional sand sculptor drags a hose while standing next to a sand sculpture titled “Barn Swallow, Swallow, Barn.” The sculptures were made purely from sand and water.

A professional sand sculptor drags a hose while standing next to a sand sculpture titled “Barn Swallow, Swallow, Barn.” The sculptures were made purely from sand and water.

Three children play in the sand. Despite the high temperatures and hot sand, the ocean water was cold, deterring many from swimming.

Three children play in the sand. Despite the high temperatures and hot sand, the ocean water was cold, deterring many from swimming.

A vendor helps set up a light-up wand toy for a participant. Vendors also sold stuffed animals and balloons that resembled well-known cartoon characters.

A vendor helps set up a light-up wand toy for a participant. Vendors also sold stuffed animals and balloons that resembled well-known cartoon characters.

Visitors wait in line for the Spider Wheel. The festival also had a fun house and carousel, among other rides.

Visitors wait in line for the Spider Wheel. The festival also had a fun house and carousel, among other rides.

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[Photo] Review: ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ is about an alien invasion — but all Sam wanted was pizza

Mikayla Tsai, news correspondent
July 15, 2024

LightView stands at 744 Columbus Ave. Residents of nearby neighborhoods expressed concerns over Northeastern buildings like LightView and International Village contributing to gentrification in the area.

[Photo] Living expenses at Northeastern are creeping up each year. Some students say they aren’t getting the bang for their buck.

Miles Mu, news correspondent
July 4, 2024

LightView stands at 744 Columbus Ave. Residents of nearby neighborhoods expressed concerns over Northeastern buildings like LightView and International Village contributing to gentrification in the area.

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[Photo] Photos of the month: June

Photo Staff
June 30, 2024

A boating team paddles through the Charles River during the Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival June 9. Read more here.

A boating team paddles through the Charles River. Many teams chanted to keep up team spirit and energy.

Boston Dragon Boat Festival celebrates Asian culture, traditions

Jessica Xing, photo editor
June 17, 2024

Spectators and families gathered at the John W. Weeks Footbridge June 9 to watch competitors effortlessly propel bright, decorative dragon boats through the Charles River. The 45th annual Boston Hong...

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Competitors exit their dragon boats as other competitors prepare to board. The festival welcomed hundreds of participants and spectators.

[Photo] Northeastern, then and now: A look back at the development of the Boston campus

Heidi Ho, photo correspondent
June 27, 2024

Competitors exit their dragon boats as other competitors prepare to board. The festival welcomed hundreds of participants and spectators.

Members of the Angkor Dance Troupe perform a Cambodian monkey dance. Dancers impressed the audience with backflips, backspins and cartwheels.

Members of the Angkor Dance Troupe perform a Cambodian monkey dance. Dancers impressed the audience with backflips, backspins and cartwheels.

A Rensauce BBQ employee brushes barbecue sauce over chicken skewers. The festival offered a wide array of food and drinks, such as poké, bubble tea and soup dumplings.

A Rensauce BBQ employee brushes barbecue sauce over chicken skewers. The festival offered a wide array of food and drinks, such as poké, bubble tea and soup dumplings.

A child in a yellow raincoat runs through a puddle with a stick. The family-friendly event welcomed people of all ages.

A child in a yellow raincoat runs through a puddle with a stick. The family-friendly event welcomed people of all ages.

A boating team does jumping jacks prior to competing in the festival. Many teams stretched and practiced a rowing motion with their arms to warm up.

A boating team does jumping jacks prior to competing in the festival. Many teams stretched and practiced a rowing motion with their arms to warm up.

Two friends enjoy barbecue skewers while sitting on the bank of the Charles River. While some watched from a side path, other spectators watched the boats from atop the Weeks Footbridge.

Two friends enjoy barbecue skewers while sitting on the bank of the Charles River. While some watched from a side path, other spectators watched the boats from atop the Weeks Footbridge.

A rower carefully steps into a dragon boat. Teammates helped balance each other as they got in and out of the long, narrow boats.

A rower carefully steps into a dragon boat. Teammates helped balance each other as they got in and out of the long, narrow boats.

A mother points toward a tabletop cornhole game, directing her daughter toward where to aim the bean bags. The game was hosted by the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, which gave out items such as tote bags and water bottles depending on how many points participants scored.

A mother points toward a tabletop cornhole game, directing her daughter toward where to aim the bean bags. The game was hosted by the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, which gave out items such as tote...

Two members of the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association perform Chinese yo-yo tricks. Tricks included jump roping, swinging and tossing blue yo-yos attached to strings.

Two members of the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association perform Chinese yo-yo tricks. Tricks included jump roping, swinging and tossing blue yo-yos attached to strings.

Members of a dragon boat team raise their arms up during a team chant prior to competing. Teams had a minimum of 16 members and a maximum of 22 members.

Members of a dragon boat team raise their arms up during a team chant prior to competing. Teams had a minimum of 16 members and a maximum of 22 members.

A rowing team slowly moves toward the dock following a race. Each team had a steersperson, who maneuvered the boat from the back using a large oar, and a drummer, who sat at the front and drummed to direct the stroke timing for paddlers.

A rowing team slowly moves toward the dock following a race. Each team had a steersperson, who maneuvered the boat from the back using a large oar, and a drummer, who sat at the front and drummed to direct...

Police arrested 98 protesters at Northeastern University April 27.

[Photo] Campus Turned Processing Area

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

Police arrested 98 protesters at Northeastern University April 27.

A statement released by Northeastern Oct. 10, 2023 about the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. Northeastern's stated positions on the sensitive topic faced dissatisfaction from many members of the student body.

[Photo] Op-ed: The case for neutrality in university statements

Jack Masliah, contributor
June 6, 2024

A statement released by Northeastern Oct. 10, 2023 about the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. Northeastern's stated positions on the sensitive topic faced dissatisfaction from many members of the student...

The “Rooted” exhibition on Krentzman Quad. The installation provoked an outcry from the student body, with a petition to remove it recieving more than 1,700 signatures.

[Photo] Op-ed: “Rooted,” Krentzman’s newest art installation, should stay up

Samantha Denecour, contributor
June 5, 2024

One of the "Rooted" trees on Krentzman Quad. Many people claimed the installation ruined their graduation photos and the feel of campus overall.

A sign outside the Northeastern University Visitor Center. Over 98,000 students applied to Northeastern for the fall 2024 semester.

[Photo] ‘Gaining admission is as difficult as the Ivy League colleges’: Why Northeastern’s application rate continues to skyrocket

Devyn Rudnick, news correspondent
June 4, 2024

A sign outside the Northeastern University Visitor Center. Over 98,000 students applied to Northeastern for the fall 2024 semester.

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[Photo] Photos of the month: May

May 31, 2024

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[Photo] Photos of the month: May

Photo Staff
May 31, 2024

A mother holds her two children dressed as ducks while sitting on the "Make Way for Ducklings" sculpture during Ducking Day May 12. Read more here. (edited

An American flag flies on top of Ell Hall on Northeastern’s Boston campus. The university announced a new merger with Marymount Manhattan College May 29.

[Photo] Northeastern announces merger with Marymount Manhattan College in New York City

Kristina DaPonte and Emily Spatz
May 29, 2024

An American flag flies on top of Ell Hall on Northeastern’s Boston campus. The university announced a new merger with Marymount Manhattan College May 29.

Bikers walk and bike toward the check-in table at the Bike to Work Day Festival. Over 50 groups of about 40 bikers each biked from different municipalities in and around Boston to the festival.

[Photo] Boston’s National Bike to Work Day gets people pedaling

Mikayla Tsai, news correspondent
May 26, 2024

A participant mounts his bike. Many bikers wore neon reflective clothing and accessories.

The exterior of the Massachusetts State House. Bill H.4241 was introduced during this year's state legislative session.

[Photo] State legislature to consider bill protecting victims of revenge porn

May 4, 2024

The exterior of the Massachusetts State House. Bill H.4241 was introduced during this year's state legislative session.

The Duckling Day mascot and Friends of the Public Garden hosts lead parade participants through Boston Common while holding a Duckling Day banner. Spectators smiled and took photographs, commenting on the adorable duckling costumes.

Duckling Day brings families together, celebrates Mother’s Day with feathered fun

Jessica Xing, photo editor
May 15, 2024

Thousands of mothers and children dressed as ducks gathered on Boston Common May 12 for Duckling Day, an annual tradition hosted by Friends of the Public Garden each Mother’s Day. A tribute to the...

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A mother holds her two ducklings while sitting on one of the duck sculptures for a photo. Children took turns sitting on the bronze ducks following the parade.

A mother holds her two ducklings while sitting on one of the duck sculptures for a photo. Children took turns sitting on the bronze ducks following the parade.

Two children dressed as marshals prepare to lead the parade. They dragged wooden trains of stuffed duck plushies and blew their whistles throughout the parade.

Two children dressed as marshals prepare to lead the parade. They dragged wooden trains of stuffed duck plushies and blew their whistles throughout the parade.

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