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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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NUPD escort two pro-Israel protesters off of the Common. The protesters were informed by the police that they would not be arrested.

NUPD escort two pro-Israel protesters off of the Common. The protesters were informed by the police that they would not be arrested.

Pro-Palestine protesters gather near a tent in the center of the encampment.

Pro-Palestine protesters gather near a tent in the center of the encampment.

Pro-Palestine protesters mingle among tents on the Common at 8:30 p.m. The protesters have occupied the space for over a day.

Pro-Palestine protesters mingle among tents on the Common at 8:30 p.m. The protesters have occupied the space for over a day.

A collage of pro-Palestine posters leans against a tent.

A collage of pro-Palestine posters leans against a tent.

At 9:30 p.m. a pro-Palestine protester places a chair to build a barricade around the encampment. The HFP announced in an Instagram post that the protesters are "preparing the camp for lockdown."

At 9:30 p.m. a pro-Palestine protester places a chair to build a barricade around the encampment. The HFP announced in an Instagram post that the protesters are "preparing the camp for lockdown."

A barricade of water bottles, coolers and chairs surrounds the Common encampment site. Pro-Palestine demonstrators created a barricade in anticipation of a police sweep.

A barricade of water bottles, coolers and chairs surrounds the Common encampment site. Pro-Palestine demonstrators created a barricade in anticipation of a police sweep.

A barricade of chairs and supplies encircles the Commons encampment.

A barricade of chairs and supplies encircles the Commons encampment.

Water bottles, signs, tents and chairs lie in preparation for a possible raid at 11 p.m.

Water bottles, signs, tents and chairs lie in preparation for a possible raid at 11 p.m.

A pro-Palestine protester carries water bottles to the encampment outskirts.

A pro-Palestine protester carries water bottles to the encampment outskirts.

Students hold hands while circling Centennial Common.

Students hold hands while circling Centennial Common.

Students dance around Centennial Common.

Students dance around Centennial Common.

Two students cross one leg over the other during the group dabke dance.

Two students cross one leg over the other during the group dabke dance.

Students hold hands while performing steps of the dabke dance.

Students hold hands while performing steps of the dabke dance.

Protest signs and tents fill the encampment on Centennial Common. Power to Centennial Common was shut off around 6:50 p.m.

Protest signs and tents fill the encampment on Centennial Common. Power to Centennial Common was shut off around 6:50 p.m.

A chalk drawing on the edge of Centennial reads "FREE Palestine Denounce."

A chalk drawing on the edge of Centennial reads "FREE Palestine Denounce."

A torn cardboard Palestine flag reads "FOREVER."

A torn cardboard Palestine flag reads "FOREVER."

Cardboard sign-making materials lay across Centennial Common.

Cardboard sign-making materials lay across Centennial Common.

Kislin and Alcufron hold up an Israeli flag.

Kislin and Alcufron hold up an Israeli flag.

Gabby Kislin (left) and Winston Alcufron pose for a headshot. Both students were part of a group of at least six Jewish students who showed up to Centennial Common around 2:45 p.m.

Gabby Kislin (left) and Winston Alcufron pose for a headshot. Both students were part of a group of at least six Jewish students who showed up to Centennial Common around 2:45 p.m.

Four police officers stand outside the encampment.

Four police officers stand outside the encampment.

A Palestinian flag is held down by water bottles on the Centennial Common ledge.

A Palestinian flag is held down by water bottles on the Centennial Common ledge.

A banner that lists the protesters' demands hangs between two chairs on the Common.

A banner that lists the protesters' demands hangs between two chairs on the Common.

Cases of water bottles sit stacked up next to tents on Centennial Common. Dozens of students were in the encampment around 9 a.m.

Cases of water bottles sit stacked up next to tents on Centennial Common. Dozens of students were in the encampment around 9 a.m.

Food, drinks and coolers sit in a pile in the center of the encampment. Students mingled and ate breakfast around 9:30 a.m.

Food, drinks and coolers sit in a pile in the center of the encampment. Students mingled and ate breakfast around 9:30 a.m.

Four tents sit on the outside of the encampment on Centennial Common.

Four tents sit on the outside of the encampment on Centennial Common.

Pro-Palestine demonstrators practice linking arms around their encampment site.

Pro-Palestine demonstrators practice linking arms around their encampment site.

Pro-Palestine protesters write the names of martyrs in chalk on the sidewalk.

Pro-Palestine protesters write the names of martyrs in chalk on the sidewalk.

Student protesters from Berklee College of Music march toward Northeastern's encampment on Centennial Common. They arrived around 7:15.

Student protesters from Berklee College of Music march toward Northeastern's encampment on Centennial Common. They arrived around 7:15.

The exterior of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences building. Griffin Loranger was pursuing a combined degree in computer science and cognitive psychology.

[Photo] Third-year Northeastern computer science, psychology student dies, school says

Kristina DaPonte, news staff
April 19, 2024

The exterior of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences building. Griffin Loranger was pursuing a combined degree in computer science and cognitive psychology.

The exterior of the Coolidge Corner Theatre from Harvard Street. The Brookline theatre unveiled its new renovations March 27.

[Photo] Coolidge Corner Theatre lifts the curtain on brand-new renovations, updates well-loved community space

Joseph Brant, news staff
April 17, 2024

A sign that reads, "Moviehouse 5 this way" stands next to a "La Chimera" movie poster on the wall. The Campaign for the Coolidge fund supported the renovations.

Participants of the Death Cafe have an open discussion about death. Topics covered included funerals, near-death experiences and aging.

[Photo] Coffins and cake: a look inside a Boston death cafe

Sencha Kreymerman, news staff
April 16, 2024

Boxes and jars of tea sit on a counter. Death Cafe participants were excited at the opportunity to speak freely about death, a topic that their family and friends weren't as comfortable talking about.

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

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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A bed of purple flowers bloom on campus. March 19 marked the spring equinox and the end of the winter season.

[Photo] Op-ed: Spring is arriving in Boston. But we shouldn’t expect the ‘season of change’ to change us

Samantha Denecour, contributor
April 12, 2024

A bed of purple flowers bloom on campus. March 19 marked the spring equinox and the end of the winter season.

Lake Hall stands at 43 Leon St. Representatives of the facilities department said that Northeastern assumes asbestos is present in older campus buildings such as Lake, Holmes, Nightingale and Meserve Halls unless proven otherwise.

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

Lily Cooper, news correspondent
April 11, 2024

Lake Hall stands at 43 Leon St. Representatives of the facilities department said that Northeastern assumes asbestos is present in older campus buildings such as Lake, Holmes, Nightingale and Meserve Halls...

The John Martinson Honors Program office. Requirements for Honors students admitted in fall 2023 or later were restructured following John Martinson's $5 million donation to Northeastern's Honors Program in February.

[Photo] Op-ed: Northeastern’s Honors Program didn’t need saving

Kristina DaPonte, contributor
April 7, 2024

The John Martinson Honors Program office. Requirements for Honors students admitted in fall 2023 or later were restructured following John Martinson's $5 million donation to Northeastern's Honors Program...

A ballot drop box in front of Boston City Hall. Many young voters expressed plans for opting out of voting in the 2024 presidential election.

[Photo] Op-ed: Gen Z must commit to voting in the 2024 election

Kara Orsini, columnist
April 5, 2024

A ballot drop box in front of Boston City Hall. Many young voters expressed plans for opting out of voting in the 2024 presidential election.

Rachel Moskowitz, a third-year business administration and communication studies combined major and CUP’s associate director of concerts, hands a student a CUP hat. The Springfest merchandise was broken into tiers based on the number of stamps students had, with each tier unlocking a different item.

Cuplympics Carnival provides fun, Olympics-themed activities for students

Jessica Xing, photo editor
April 2, 2024

Hundreds gathered in Curry Student Center Wednesday for the annual Springfest carnival. Hosted by the Council for University Programs, or CUP, the carnival featured five different activities for undergraduate...

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Three students contribute to the Springfest mural. Attendees were encouraged to make “Olympic rings” by tracing plastic cups.

Three students contribute to the Springfest mural. Attendees were encouraged to make “Olympic rings” by tracing plastic cups.

Benjamin Wise, a first-year business administration major and an external operations, or ExOp, coordinator for CUP, picks up T-shirts from a pile to hand out. Along with free apparel and accessories, CUP had free stickers available.

Benjamin Wise, a first-year business administration major and an external operations, or ExOp, coordinator for CUP, picks up T-shirts from a pile to hand out. Along with free apparel and accessories, CUP...

A group of students pose for a photo in the Curry indoor quad. Many students came to the carnival with friends.

A group of students pose for a photo in the Curry indoor quad. Many students came to the carnival with friends.

A member of Northeastern’s Burmese Student Association breaks up a pack of tea mix packets. Multiple organizations at the cultural fair handed out snacks from various countries.

A member of Northeastern’s Burmese Student Association breaks up a pack of tea mix packets. Multiple organizations at the cultural fair handed out snacks from various countries.

Joshie Antony, a fourth-year health science major and CUP member, prepares to stamp a student’s hand. Glow sticks and light-up glasses were handed out at the AfterHours dance party.

Joshie Antony, a fourth-year health science major and CUP member, prepares to stamp a student’s hand. Glow sticks and light-up glasses were handed out at the AfterHours dance party.

A student draws with a paint stick on the community mural. Tempera paint sticks were chosen as the mural’s medium for easier and cleaner use.

A student draws with a paint stick on the community mural. Tempera paint sticks were chosen as the mural’s medium for easier and cleaner use.

A line of students waiting for merchandise spans two floors of Curry Student Center. Hundreds of students attended the Cuplympics Carnival.

A line of students waiting for merchandise spans two floors of Curry Student Center. Hundreds of students attended the Cuplympics Carnival.

Nolan Mungovan, a third-year computer science major and CUP’s vice president of finance and operations, scans a student’s digital carnival ticket. Students pre-ordered free tickets online for entry.

Nolan Mungovan, a third-year computer science major and CUP’s vice president of finance and operations, scans a student’s digital carnival ticket. Students pre-ordered free tickets online for entry.

Students line up to take part in an inflatable football game. Other inflatable games included Skee-Ball and basketball.

Students line up to take part in an inflatable football game. Other inflatable games included Skee-Ball and basketball.

A member of NU Barkada, Northeastern’s Filipino student organization, hands a student a card for the table’s matching game. The indoor quad fair gave cultural student organizations a chance to meet new people. “The culture area in specific has been a huge hit because we were able to really highlight cultural clubs that don’t necessarily get as much press as other ones,” Kawakami said.

A member of NU Barkada, Northeastern’s Filipino student organization, hands a student a card for the table’s matching game. The indoor quad fair gave cultural student organizations a chance to meet...

One of many residential spaces available for rent in the 02115 zip code. The area was recently ranked as having the nation's most expensive residential real estate per square foot.

[Photo] How 02115 became the priciest zip code per square foot in the U.S.

Meghan Hirsch, news correspondent
April 1, 2024

The entrance to a real estate agency on St. Botolph Street. Real estate prices in the area continued to rise due to an upward trajectory of professionals filling residential spaces.

Three cosplayers pose for a photo with a PAX East sign. The convention ran from March 21 to March 24.

[Photo] PAX East forges bonds within gaming communities, creates platform for indie developers

Darin Zullo, news staff
March 31, 2024

A group of attendees play a game of "ArchRavels," a game in which participants play as one of four characaters with a crafting speciality. Board games were just as popular as video games at PAX East.