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Jessica Xing, Deputy Photo Editor

Jessica Xing is a second-year graphic design major with a minor in journalism and one of the deputy photo editors for The News. She previously served as design editor and deputy design editor for The News. She's also the focus section editor for Woof Magazine and social media chair for DIY Craft Club. This semester she is excited to showcase more news through photo essays.

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DIVERSITY Consignment stands at 713 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain. The thrift shop has curated a collection of clothing meant to give everyone confidence regardless of who they are.

Boston consignment store combines sustainable fashion, music and artwork, creates inclusive community

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April 24, 2023
Jepsen performs for the crowd along with her band. The performance included many of her most popular hits such as “Call Me Maybe” and “I Really Like You.”

[Photo] Springfest provides relaxation and nostalgia for stressed students

April 10, 2023
Customers pull clothes off of racks at a Goodwill in Jamaica Plain. As thrifting became more popular during the pandemic, people have wondered if the demand has increased prices and lowered accessibility to affordable clothing.

[Photo] Op-Ed: The Ethical Issue of Thrifting in Boston

April 3, 2023
Netflix announced a new password-sharing policy Feb. 8 in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain, and it is expected to spread to the U.S. by the end of March. This policy will affect frequent travelers, divorced families and, perhaps most notably, college students who utilize their family’s account but don’t live with them.

[Photo] Netflix subscribers deem new controversial anti-sharing policy unfair

March 26, 2023
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[Photo] Op-ed: Study abroad is an overlooked privilege

March 14, 2023
Takeout containers of taro sago are in a refrigerator near the register. The dessert has been traditionally made from coconut milk, taro and sago pearls.

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A man stands outside Great Taste Bakery and Restaurant on Beach Street. Customers are offered the choice of either dining in the restaurant portion of the store or grabbing quick items from the conjoined bakery section.

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Sweet treats such as cookies and crisps sit on shelves in Taiwan Bakery. This store has given Boston residents and tourists alike an opportunity to taste traditional Taiwanese finger foods.

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Paper signs taped to the front window of Taiwan Bakery advertise some of the foods that the store has for sale. The shop has earned a reputation for having delicious tea eggs.

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A list of prices is displayed in front of numerous trays of baked goods. Many customers have returned to Ho Yuen Bakery for their affordable and delicious offerings.

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Customers exit the aptly-named Corner Café Bakery on the corner of Harrison Ave and Beach Street. The store became a staple in Chinatown for their delicious pineapple buns and large selection of mooncakes.

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The inside contains multiple self-serve shelves of both sweet and savory pastries including walnut cookies, mooncakes and pork floss buns. The bakery placed trays and individual pastry bags by the door for customers to grab as they enter.

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One of the most popular items at Corner Café Bakery is the pineapple buns. These buns do not contain pineapple but were named after the segmented appearance of the top crust.

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A customer reaches for a variety of buns at Corner Café Bakery. The store placed all of their bread products on a set of shelves to the left of the entrance.

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Stacks of meals sit on top of a wire shelf in the middle of the store. These meals, which include pork and chicken dishes, are pre-packaged and sold in convenient grab-and-go containers.

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Photos of offered dishes decorate the entrance to Banh Mi Huong Que. Customers have frequented the cash-only restaurant for affordable, quick and traditional food.

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Two signs advertising Banh Mi Huong Que sit above the storefront at 696 Washington St. The restaurant offered an array of dishes such as banh mi, spring rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee.

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Hei La Moon Food Opera is a crowd-favorite dim sum restaurant in Bostons Chinatown. After nearly 20 years in business, Hei La Moon relocated to 83 Essex St from its original space on Lincoln Street.

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[Photo] Op-ed: Could weightlifting benefit student wellbeing?

February 25, 2023
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[Photo] Cambridge sock drive raises awareness for city’s homelessness problem

February 14, 2023
Orji holds a fan and a microphone while performing “Eberechukwu’s Biafra” at Berklee Performance Center Jan. 31. The “Visionaries Collective” was formed organically while Orji worked on the project.

Berklee student artist honors Biafran heritage through music, poetry and dance

Sundararaman Rengarajan, Darin Zullo, Quillan Anderson, Colette Pollauf, and Jessica Xing
February 10, 2023
Donte Lewis, Clara Barsoum and Cynthia Barrera (pictured left to right) pose for a portrait. They spoke with The News about the challenges they face as first-generation low-income students attending Northeastern, such as balancing their part-time jobs with classes.

[Photo] First-gen low-income Northeastern students experience unseen struggles

February 2, 2023
Demonstrators from the Party for Socialism and Liberation carry a banner with the words “The people united will stop racist police brutality” as they lead a march through Boston Common Saturday, Jan. 28. Protests continued through the weekend after videos of Tyre Nichols’ killing were made public.

Hundreds gather to protest police brutality after Tyre Nichols killing

Patrick O'Neal, Quillan Anderson, Colette Pollauf, and Jessica Xing
February 7, 2023
One of Northeasterns major draws for students is the co-op program, which extends to cities around the world with the Beyond Boston program. However, some students who took a co-op outside of Boston say they felt isolated from campus and unsupported by the university.

[Photo] ‘Beyond Boston’ co-ops lack social networks, ease of accessibility

November 28, 2022
Northeastern announced a collaboration with the mental health advocacy group JED in an Oct. 31 email. The four-year partnership will bring advisors on campus to help improve Northeasterns mental health resources.

[Photo] JED partnership seeks to upgrade on-campus mental health support

November 16, 2022
After noticing that there were no sewing clubs yet at Northeastern, some students got together to form one. They are working to make the club official next semester.

[Photo] Northeastern students look to form sewing club on campus

November 14, 2022
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[Photo] Massachusetts elections: A visualization of who is running

November 7, 2022
This autumns fashion month showcased designs for next years spring and summer season. This runway season marked the fashion industrys full-force return from pandemic isolation.

[Photo] Column: Fashion month emerges from the pandemic with a lot to say

October 31, 2022
Text taken from Executive Order No. 600: Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services in the Commonwealth.

[Photo] Local, national reproductive rights organizations continue fight after Roe v. Wade reversal

October 27, 2022
One of Sharryn Ross’ photo submissions for this season’s first Pics in the Parks prompt, which asked participants to focus on one color. The photos were taken at the Arnold Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Sharryn Ross.

Pics in the Parks relaunch inspires residents to explore Boston’s parks through photography

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October 24, 2022
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[Photo] Healey, Diehl discuss affordability, education, abortion in last debate before election

October 24, 2022
The working world is no stranger to unpredictable layoffs. But the less-than-conventional, often unregulated, world of theatre has become a hotbed of tension over labor rights and ethics as productions close abruptly with little warning.

[Photo] Theatre productions closing without notice leave cast, crew in difficult situations

October 20, 2022
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[Photo] Review: Queer love, history, culture are front and center in deftly humorous ‘Bros’

October 16, 2022
Members of the lettuce club brought back the annual lettuce-eating competition to campus at the Sept. 30 meeting. A new club president, second-year Oscar Wilmerding, emerged victorious.

[Photo] Competitive lettuce-eating club returns to campus

October 10, 2022
Whole Foods Market near Back Bay makes pumpkin picking easier for locals this season. Tune into these media picks to get into the swing of the season.

[Photo] Column: Get in the mood for autumn with these media picks

September 30, 2022
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[Photo] Review: ‘Barbarian’ is best left unspoiled

September 23, 2022
At first glance, recent reboots of television programs that reigned supreme during the 2000s and early 2010s are trying to improve upon their predecessors shortcomings. But a closer look at some revived projects reveals that television leaders still hesitate to embrace diversity on-and-off screen.

[Photo] Column: Television reboots revive flawed representation amid demand for diversity

September 7, 2022
The Wicked Queer Film Festival ran April 7 to April 17 online and in theatres around Boston. The festival aims to uplift LGBTQ+ stories and filmmakers.

[Photo] Boston’s Wicked Queer Film Festival brings LGBTQ+ representation to screen

April 20, 2022
The United States must avoid getting into a war while still taking a stand against Russia.

[Photo] Op-ed: We must stop technological exports while avoiding a complete ban on Russian products

April 19, 2022
The fast paced spread of information on social media platforms should not be a replacement for traditional news outlets.

[Photo] Op-ed: Content on social media is no alternative to professional news outlets

April 15, 2022
Discourse around the Olympics pit athletes Asian and American identities at odds with one another. The reaction stems from a history of anti-Asian racism in the U.S.

[Photo] For Asian athletes, American acceptance faltered after Beijing Winter Olympics

March 28, 2022
Floridas recently passed House Bill 1557 presents potential harm to LGBTQ+ students.

[Photo] Op-ed: Everyone should pay attention to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill

March 27, 2022
Hulus The Dropout is yet another instance highlighting societys obsession with the scammers. The recent series details the turbulent story of Elizabeth Holmes, who connived the world with her company, Theranos.

[Photo] Column: ‘The Dropout’ exemplifies modern obsession with scamming

March 27, 2022
Students should prioritize taking breaks from school work for both mental and physical health.

[Photo] Op-ed: Stop feeling guilty for taking a break

March 16, 2022
A branch of Kids in Nutrition, a club aimed at teaching children healthy eating habits, was recently started at Northeastern.

Kids in Nutrition aims to educate children on healthy eating

Jessica Xing, news staff
March 16, 2022
TikTok trends influence Generation Z communication. This creates barriers for less technology-savvy age cohorts.

[Photo] TikTok influences communication, creates generational divide

March 9, 2022
Pam and Tommy wants to re-examine the fallout around the release of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lees sex tape, but critics point out the shows contradictory role in reigniting Andersons trauma.

[Photo] Column: ‘Pam and Tommy’ disappoints viewers, exploits Pamela Anderson

February 26, 2022
Wordle has skyrocketed in popularity as a daily word puzzle. The game challenges users to guess a five-letter word in six attempts.

Wordle skyrockets as popular word puzzle at Northeastern

Jessica Xing, news staff
February 9, 2022
Northeastern student Liz Feltner will be appearing regularly on Jeopardy! National College Championship beginning Feb. 11. Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.

Northeastern student competes on “Jeopardy! National College Championship”

Jessica Xing, news correspondent
February 9, 2022
Pound, a unique workout class offered at the Huntington Avenue YMCA, is the perfect combination of cardio, strength training and pilates.

Column: 5 unique exercise spots in Boston

Jessica Xing, news correspondent
November 27, 2021
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Column: Ten back-to-school songs to keep you motivated 

Jessica Xing, news correspondent
October 13, 2021
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