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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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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

Two attendees play a game in the "Street Fighter" series together. Many classic console rooms were set up where gamers could relax and enjoy retro games.

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[Photo] Photos of the month: March

Photo Staff
March 31, 2024

Three cosplayers pose at the PAX East Pokémon cosplay meetup March 24. Read more here.

Northeastern's TRACE report browser. Results from the fall 2023 TRACE survey were released in January.

[Photo] Fall 2023 TRACE results show high effectiveness rates for Northeastern instructors, classes

Katherine Mailly, news correspondent
March 30, 2024

Northeastern's TRACE report browser. Results from the fall 2023 TRACE survey were released in January.

The entrance to the club offices for NUTV, Tastemakers and NU Sci. Along with these clubs, three other clubs were told they would be forced out of their offices on the second floor of Curry Student Center

[Photo] Op-ed: The stories of our displaced clubs offer a lesson for how to move forward

Noah Haggerty, contributor
March 24, 2024

The entrance to the club offices for NUTV, Tastemakers and NU Sci. Along with these clubs, three other clubs were told they would be forced out of their offices on the second floor of Curry Student Center

An Apple Vision Pro on display in the Apple store at 815 Boylston St. Officially for sale Feb. 2, the device marked Apple’s first new product category to launch since AirPods in 2016.

[Photo] Review: I tried the Apple Vision Pro so you don’t have to

Ethan Wayne, news staff
March 11, 2024

An Apple Vision Pro on display in the Apple store at 815 Boylston St. Officially for sale Feb. 2, the device marked Apple’s first new product category to launch since AirPods in 2016.

The Cabot Center, where the Northeastern track and field team trains, stands on Huntington Avenue. A former Northeastern track and field coach was sentenced March 6 on charges related to a nude photo scheme.

[Photo] Former Northeastern coach sentenced to five years in prison for sextortion, cyberstalking

Annie Cayer, news correspondent
March 10, 2024

The Cabot Center, where the Northeastern track and field team trains, stands on Huntington Avenue. A former Northeastern track and field coach was sentenced March 6 on charges related to a nude photo scheme.

Milo, a 12-week-old puppy, poses on top of a coffee squeaky toy during Park-9 Dog Bar's first annual Puppy Bowl Feb. 3. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: February

Photo Staff
February 29, 2024

Milo, a 12-week-old puppy, poses on top of a coffee squeaky toy during Park-9 Dog Bar's first annual Puppy Bowl Feb. 3. Read more here.

The office door of the newly renamed John Martinson Honors Program. Northeastern renamed its honors program after John Martinson, who recently donated $5 million to the program.

[Photo] Northeastern honors program renamed, revamped after $5 million donation

Val O’Neill, deputy campus editor
February 27, 2024

The office door of the newly renamed John Martinson Honors Program. Northeastern renamed its honors program after John Martinson, who recently donated $5 million to the program.

The entrance to the student media suites in Curry Student Center. Tastemakers, Council for University Programs, N.U. Science, N.U. T.V., Live Music Association and Spectrum Literary Arts Magazine received an email from the Center for Student Involvement Jan. 22 that they would need to vacate their spaces by the end of the semester.

[Photo] University to displace six clubs from offices in Curry ahead of summer renovations

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff
February 26, 2024

Spectrum Magazine's office space in Curry Student Center. Charles Madden told The News that losing the office spaces could cause management issues for the affected clubs.

Megan Carter takes the puck down the ice for Northeastern. Carter took a big hit during a penalty kill in Northeastern's Friday night game against Vermont.

[Photo] No. 12 Northeastern drops to unranked Vermont behind controversial call

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor
February 24, 2024

Megan Carter takes the puck down the ice for Northeastern. Carter took a big hit during a penalty kill in Northeastern's Friday night game against Vermont.

Max Chapnick poses for a headshot. Chapnick discovered approximately 20 previously undiscovered works that Louisa May Alcott may have written under pseudonyms.

[Photo] Northeastern instructor uncovers dozens of possible Louisa May Alcott works, finds new pseudonym for first time in decades

Lily Cooper, news correspondent
February 23, 2024

Max Chapnick poses for a headshot. Chapnick discovered approximately 20 previously undiscovered works that Louisa May Alcott may have written under pseudonyms.

Olivia Olson-Roberts poses for a photo while holding up their zine, titled “Eat Your Heart Out.” Olson-Roberts created the zine as an independent project during their co-op at Gallery 360 in fall 2023.

Northeastern student fosters community involvement through handmade zine

Jessica Xing, news staff
February 22, 2024

Combining their interest in community and handmade art, fourth-year student Olivia Olson-Roberts recently published a zine titled “Eat Your Heart Out” that celebrates the relationship between people...

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Stacks of past Spectrum issues sit in a magazine stand outside of the club's office in Curry Student Center. The magazine has made a goal of being an inclusive, creative environment for all students, regardless of what one might study.

[Photo] Spectrum Literary Arts Magazine receives national award for students’ creativity

Annika Geiben Lynn, news correspondent
February 14, 2024

Stacks of past Spectrum issues sit in a magazine stand outside of the club's office in Curry Student Center. The magazine has made a goal of being an inclusive, creative environment for all students, regardless...

Milo, a 12-week-old puppy, poses on top of a coffee squeaky toy. Milo served as one of the co-captains of Everett Wag Time.

Park-9 Puppy Bowl brings football fans, puppies together for good cause

Jessica Xing, photo editor
February 12, 2024

While every Saturday at Park-9 Dog Bar sees hundreds of four-legged visitors, there were some special guests Feb. 3. In anticipation for the Super Bowl, numerous puppies took part in the bar’s fur-st...

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A potential adopter smiles while holding a sleepy puppy in her arms. People and puppies alike were grateful for the socialization the event provided.

A potential adopter smiles while holding a sleepy puppy in her arms. People and puppies alike were grateful for the socialization the event provided.

Kringle, a 3-month-old puppy, tiredly sits in a visitor’s lap while holding a tennis ball in his mouth. Many puppies were low on energy by the end of the ruff day.

Kringle, a 3-month-old puppy, tiredly sits in a visitor’s lap while holding a tennis ball in his mouth. Many puppies were low on energy by the end of the ruff day.

Nicola Kachikis (left), a third-year student at Boston University studying public relations and psychology, and Jenna Dean, a fourth-year student at Boston University double majoring in acting and political science, pose for a photo with a puppy. The event reinforced the friends’ desires to adopt a puppy following graduation. “I don’t really like going out, but I would go to this any day,” Dean said.

Nicola Kachikis (left), a third-year student at Boston University studying public relations and psychology, and Jenna Dean, a fourth-year student at Boston University double majoring in acting and political...

Maverick playfully bites another puppy on the field. Puppies continued to play fight and chase each other following the game, weaving around the crowd as spectators watched.

Maverick playfully bites another puppy on the field. Puppies continued to play fight and chase each other following the game, weaving around the crowd as spectators watched.

A visitor pets a puppy while another photographs it. Many guests were excited by this puppy’s noticeably soft coat of fur.

A visitor pets a puppy while another photographs it. Many guests were excited by this puppy’s noticeably soft coat of fur.

A dog and its owner sit next to a wooden fence separating them from the adoption event. Outside the Puppy Bowl area, dogs roamed off-leash while their owners partook in drinks.

A dog and its owner sit next to a wooden fence separating them from the adoption event. Outside the Puppy Bowl area, dogs roamed off-leash while their owners partook in drinks.

Two visitors pet a puppy held up by a Sweet Paws member. Two puppies were successfully adopted by the end of the event, with one getting to go home the same day.

Two visitors pet a puppy held up by a Sweet Paws member. Two puppies were successfully adopted by the end of the event, with one getting to go home the same day.

Nugent holds one of the puppies up for adoption as a large crowd gathers to watch the Puppy Bowl. Some visitors came specifically for the Puppy Bowl, while others were pleasantly surprised to watch the event.

Nugent holds one of the puppies up for adoption as a large crowd gathers to watch the Puppy Bowl. Some visitors came specifically for the Puppy Bowl, while others were pleasantly surprised to watch the...

Milo bites his brother River’s tail. Many in-team fights occurred during the game as the athletes lost sight of who their teammates were.

Milo bites his brother River’s tail. Many in-team fights occurred during the game as the athletes lost sight of who their teammates were.

A dog dressed in a referee shirt stands next to the playing field. While tasked with watching over the game, the referee was particularly fond of the tub of tennis balls provided for the dogs.

A dog dressed in a referee shirt stands next to the playing field. While tasked with watching over the game, the referee was particularly fond of the tub of tennis balls provided for the dogs.

A puppy in a light blue bandana hangs onto a gate. Early on in the game, many puppies started tipping over the fence surrounding the field in an attempt to escape.

A puppy in a light blue bandana hangs onto a gate. Early on in the game, many puppies started tipping over the fence surrounding the field in an attempt to escape.

A  Blackbird Doughnuts employee hands out samples of triple chocolate donut holes. Many visitors were too excited to wait and began trying their treats while they went down the row of businesses.

13th annual Taste of Chocolate Festival sweetens Harvard Square visitors’ weekends

Jessica Xing, photo editor
January 31, 2024

Hundreds of visitors lined up on Brattle Street Saturday afternoon for the first day of the 13th annual Taste of Chocolate Festival. Hosted by the Harvard Square Business Association, the festival...

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Three friends dance together to DJ Finnz’s pop music. Some passersby decided to join in the festivities after seeing the crowd and hearing the music.

Three friends dance together to DJ Finnz’s pop music. Some passersby decided to join in the festivities after seeing the crowd and hearing the music.

An attendee expresses pleasant surprise over the taste of a chocolate sample. The Harvard Square Business Association hoped to provide a fun community event while also helping local businesses gain new customers.

An attendee expresses pleasant surprise over the taste of a chocolate sample. The Harvard Square Business Association hoped to provide a fun community event while also helping local businesses gain new...

A woman dressed in an all-rainbow outfit excitedly hands out Dunkin’ munchkins. Many festival-goers enjoyed her bright and cheery demeanor.

A woman dressed in an all-rainbow outfit excitedly hands out Dunkin’ munchkins. Many festival-goers enjoyed her bright and cheery demeanor.

A member of Grooversity smiles while playing the drums. The group was founded in part with a focus on community outreach and has performed at many events like the Taste of Chocolate Festival.

A member of Grooversity smiles while playing the drums. The group was founded in part with a focus on community outreach and has performed at many events like the Taste of Chocolate Festival.

DJ Joey Finnz adjusts his set as two visitors sit and enjoy chocolate samples in the background. While the energy of the crowd started off low, Finnz’s pop remixes eventually inspired more people to start dancing.

DJ Joey Finnz adjusts his set as two visitors sit and enjoy chocolate samples in the background. While the energy of the crowd started off low, Finnz’s pop remixes eventually inspired more people to...

Two boxes of chocolates from Bridgewater Chocolate sit open for people to take from. The business prepared three types of chocolate for the festival.

Two boxes of chocolates from Bridgewater Chocolate sit open for people to take from. The business prepared three types of chocolate for the festival.

Two friends catch up while enjoying their plates of free chocolate samples. Along with outdoor tables and chairs, Brattle Plaza featured a few igloos that visitors could sit in for extra warmth.

Two friends catch up while enjoying their plates of free chocolate samples. Along with outdoor tables and chairs, Brattle Plaza featured a few igloos that visitors could sit in for extra warmth.

Visitors wait in line for free chocolate samples. Hundreds showed up to the festival and waited their turn for the sweets.

Visitors wait in line for free chocolate samples. Hundreds showed up to the festival and waited their turn for the sweets.

Marcus Santos, the director and founder of Grooversity, leads the audience in dancing to the drums. His infectious smile, high-energy dancing and inviting hand gestures compelled many in the crowd to dance along.

Marcus Santos, the director and founder of Grooversity, leads the audience in dancing to the drums. His infectious smile, high-energy dancing and inviting hand gestures compelled many in the crowd to dance...

An employee for Sub Zero Ice Cream hands a visitor a sample of nitrogen ice cream. The employees mixed fresh nitrogen ice cream batches in front of everyone at their table.

An employee for Sub Zero Ice Cream hands a visitor a sample of nitrogen ice cream. The employees mixed fresh nitrogen ice cream batches in front of everyone at their table.

Two employees for Bridgewater Chocolate  chop up chocolates in preparation for the free tasting event. Businesses were asked to prepare over 1000 bite-sized chocolate pieces for festival attendees.

Two employees for Bridgewater Chocolate chop up chocolates in preparation for the free tasting event. Businesses were asked to prepare over 1000 bite-sized chocolate pieces for festival attendees.

A woman dressed in an all-rainbow outfit excitedly hands out Dunkin’ munchkins during the 13th annual Taste of Chocolate Festival in Harvard Square Jan. 27. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: January

Photo Staff
February 1, 2024

A woman dressed in an all-rainbow outfit excitedly hands out Dunkin’ munchkins during the 13th annual Taste of Chocolate Festival in Harvard Square Jan. 27. Read more here.

A group of prospective students and parents stop at Krentzman Quadrangle during an admissions tour. Northeastern received a record-breaking number of applications for fall 2024.

[Photo] Northeastern undergraduate applications surge, breaking record for 2024

January 29, 2024

A group of prospective students and parents stop at Krentzman Quadrangle during an admissions tour. Northeastern received a record-breaking number of applications for fall 2024.

Tyler Brogan poses with a copy of his petition. Brogan began petitioning for a sustainability class to be added to NUpath since last year.

[Photo] ‘This is pretty serious stuff’: One student’s journey advocating for required sustainability classes at Northeastern

Lily Webber, news staff
January 27, 2024

Brogan holds up one of many copies of his petition. He has exclusively collected physical signatures by talking to passersby on campus and speaking to classes.

The Middle East stands at 472 Massachusetts Ave. The nightclub has been known to feature different types of bands at the same time with its five rooms.

[Photo] ‘It was like an oasis’: How The Middle East became a talked-about music venue

Henry Bova, news correspondent
January 23, 2024

he front door of The Middle East. The venue's "built-in crowd" has given it an advantage over other venues.

Handmade signs sit on the floor of Curry Student Center next to a scroll listing the names of hundreds of Palestinian children killed in the Israel-Hamas war. The signs and scroll were part of a sit-in for Palestine hosted by Huskies for a Free Palestine Dec. 1.

[Photo] Op-ed: No, Palestine is not complicated

Noah Colbert, contributor
December 31, 2023

Handmade signs sit on the floor of Curry Student Center next to a scroll listing the names of hundreds of Palestinian children killed in the Israel-Hamas war. The signs and scroll were part of a sit-in...

The Latinx Student Cultural Center stands at 104 Forsyth St. Some students have expressed concern that the name of the center is not inclusive toward all Latino and Hispanic individuals.

[Photo] Students weigh in on inclusive name for Latinx Student Cultural Center

Val O’Neill, deputy campus editor
December 27, 2023

The Latinx Student Cultural Center stands at 104 Forsyth St. Some students have expressed concern that the name of the center is not inclusive toward all Latino and Hispanic individuals.

Poster boards sit in Centennial Common during the tribute event. The boards included information about the history of the conflict, which organizers hoped would reach students who were uninformed about Palestinian history.

[Photo] Developing: Northeastern community responds to Israel-Hamas War

Sonel Cutler, Eli Curwin, and Emily Spatz
April 18, 2024

Poster boards sit in Centennial Common during the tribute event. The boards included information about the history of the conflict, which organizers hoped would reach students who were uninformed about...

Children and adults watch the performances at the Faneuil Hall tree lighting Nov. 21.

[Photo] Column: 6 activities to get you in the holiday spirit

Alex DuBois, news correspondent
December 7, 2023

Children and adults watch the performances at the Faneuil Hall tree lighting Nov. 21.

A Christmas tree stands in front of the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center. The tree was lit during a ceremony Nov. 21.

[Photo] Tree lighting at Faneuil Hall holds importance to locals, vendors alike

Morgan Lane, news correspondent
November 28, 2023

Two people pose for a selfie with someone dressed as the Grinch. Children and adults alike lined up for a photo with the Grinch.