The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
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. This will be her fourth semester as photo editor, after having served as deputy photo editor and design editor. She is excited to continue working with photographers to create dynamic and engaging photos for The News in her final semester. You can follow her on Instagram @jessx.photo.

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Banners advertising the Salvador Dalí exhibit hang from the exterior of the MFA.

[Photo] MFA’s Salvador Dalí exhibit disrupts minds and disintegrates perspectives

Eleanor Hardy, news correspondent
October 6, 2024

Banners advertising the Salvador Dalí exhibit hang from the exterior of the MFA.

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[Photo] Northeastern’s Code of Student Conduct, demonstration policies updated with stricter measures following year of pro-Palestine protests

October 5, 2024

The entrance to UHCS. UHCS sent an email Oct. 4 informing all Northeastern students that four graduate students living off-campus in the Boston area were recently diagnosed with chickenpox.

[Photo] 4 Northeastern graduate students diagnosed with chickenpox, university says

Kristina DaPonte, news staff
October 4, 2024

The entrance to UHCS. UHCS sent an email Oct. 4 informing all Northeastern students that four graduate students living off-campus in the Boston area were recently diagnosed with chickenpox.

Students in Shillman Hall look at their phones. The rise of instantaneous entertainment on social media platforms reduced children’s attention spans.

[Photo] Op-ed: Replacing boredom with the internet has consequences

Kara Orsini, columnist
October 4, 2024

A student in Shillman Hall looks at her phone. The rise of instantaneous entertainment on social media platforms reduced children’s attention spans.

Members of the men's club soccer team run laps around Carter Field during a practice Sept. 28. The team's season started Sept. 4.

[Photo] Northeastern’s men’s club soccer sets sights on nationals

Frances Klemm, news correspondent
October 2, 2024

Nicholas Lopez poses for a photo. The team qualified for nationals for the first time in more than a decade last year, and hope to do it again this year.

Rochelle Walensky speaks during the Globe Summit 2024 Sept. 25. Walensky shared her experiences as director of the CDC during the pandemic.

[Photo] Former CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky dissects the state of public health at 2024 Globe Summit

Matias Gonzalez and Sandeep Sood
October 1, 2024

Anna Kuchment listens intently as Walensky speaks. Walensky shared her thoughts on the future of vaccine development in the country as a result of the United States’ response to the pandemic.

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[Photo] Photos of the month: September

Photo Staff
October 1, 2024

Two audience volunteers compete in a Fluff hairdos competition at the Somerville What the Fluff? Festival Sept. 21. Read more here.

Conan Gray gestures toward the audience as he sings one of his opening songs. Gray performed night two of his "Found Heaven On Tour" Boston shows Sept. 26 to a sold-out audience.

[Photo] Review: Conan Gray fans ‘found heaven’ at MGM Music Hall

Kristina DaPonte, lifestyle editor
September 30, 2024

Gray dances on stage while audience members cheer and record videos of him. Throughout the performance, the star-shaped light on stage changed colors, following the beat of Gray's songs.

Two children pose in a photo stand-in. Multiple colorful, illustrative photo stand-ins were placed along Somerville Avenue.

[Photo] Lions and tigers and fluff, oh my: Somerville celebrates its sweet history

Emily Niedermeyer, news correspondent
September 27, 2024

Two volunteers from the audience compete in Fluff hairdos. The pair that won best Fluff hairdo was determined by the volume of the audience's applause and cheering.

James Alan Fox poses for a photo. Fox worked with USA Today and AP to establish a mass killing database meant to fight misinformation.

[Photo] Northeastern professor helps combat mass killing misinformation through comprehensive database

Caroline Baker Dimock, news correspondent
September 25, 2024

James Alan Fox poses for a photo. Fox worked with USA Today and AP to establish a mass killing database meant to fight misinformation.

An American flag flies on top of Ell Hall. Northeastern tied with three other universities for the 54th slot in U.S. News & World's annual national college report for 2025.

[Photo] Northeastern drops one spot in U.S. News & World Report 2025 college rankings

Laura Emde, news staff
September 24, 2024

An American flag flies on top of Ell Hall. Northeastern tied with three other universities for the 54th slot in U.S. News & World's annual national college report for 2025.

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 Mesdjian, 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.

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