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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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A protester is brought into Shillman Hall by police. Protesters were led through the building to Sheriff vans waiting in the back.

A protester is brought into Shillman Hall by police. Protesters were led through the building to Sheriff vans waiting in the back.

A protester is led away from the encampment by police. Arrests began at around 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

A protester is led away from the encampment by police. Arrests began at around 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

Police arrest and carry a demonstrator who participated in the encampment to Shillman Hall. Statements from HFP and the university said 100 people have been detained.

Police arrest and carry a demonstrator who participated in the encampment to Shillman Hall. Statements from HFP and the university said 100 people have been detained.

A table holds additional resources including masks, sunscreen, hand sanitizer and wet wipes. These resources were provided throughout the day along with food and drinks.

A table holds additional resources including masks, sunscreen, hand sanitizer and wet wipes. These resources were provided throughout the day along with food and drinks.

A stockpile of food and water sits next to an encampment tent. More resources were grouped next to other tents.

A stockpile of food and water sits next to an encampment tent. More resources were grouped next to other tents.

White chairs sit on Centennial Common along with a sign that reads, "Reserved for Private Event." Northeastern facilities staff removed the barricades surrounding Centennial Common at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

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Pro-Israel counter-protesters hold the flag of Israel at the encampment. Footage taken Friday night revealed that it was a pro-Israel student demonstrator who said "kill the Jews."

Protesters chant and clap as they line up on Forsyth Street. Their chants continued as arrested protesters were moved into Sheriff vans.

Protesters chant and clap as they line up on Forsyth Street. Their chants continued as arrested protesters were moved into Sheriff vans.

A  Suffolk County sheriff van waits near Forsyth Street. Police began to move protesters into sheriff vans at around 7:35 a.m.

A Suffolk County sheriff van waits near Forsyth Street. Police began to move protesters into sheriff vans at around 7:35 a.m.

A sheriff van drives away down Forsyth Street. Protesters booed and ran after the van.

A sheriff van drives away down Forsyth Street. Protesters booed and ran after the van.

Protesters wait on the sidewalk next to Leon Street. Approximately 100 students remained and shouted out chants. Editor's Note: Ali Caudle, center right, was the former deputy city editor for The News.

Protesters wait on the sidewalk next to Leon Street. Approximately 100 students remained and shouted out chants. Editor's Note: Ali Caudle, center right, was the former deputy city editor for The News.

A BPD car is positioned on Leon Street. Cars and vans were used to block demonstrators' access to the street.

A BPD car is positioned on Leon Street. Cars and vans were used to block demonstrators' access to the street.

State police officers line up on Leon Street. The street was used as an alternate route to exit campus.

State police officers line up on Leon Street. The street was used as an alternate route to exit campus.

A police officer is seen carrying zip ties attached to their uniform. Protesters were instructed to avoid coming into the street with the officers.

A police officer is seen carrying zip ties attached to their uniform. Protesters were instructed to avoid coming into the street with the officers.

Spectators look on as the protesters' barricade is removed. Onlookers chanted at protesters to "stand up" and "lock arms."

Spectators look on as the protesters' barricade is removed. Onlookers chanted at protesters to "stand up" and "lock arms."

BPD officers walk alongside the barricade surrounding Centennial. Protesters remained linked in a circle around the encampment.

BPD officers walk alongside the barricade surrounding Centennial. Protesters remained linked in a circle around the encampment.

State troopers watch the protesters' barricade being removed. Officers began packing chairs into moving trucks.

State troopers watch the protesters' barricade being removed. Officers began packing chairs into moving trucks.

Police officers dismantle encampment tents on Centennial. Officers entered the encampment to remove item at 6:10 a.m.

Police officers dismantle encampment tents on Centennial. Officers entered the encampment to remove item at 6:10 a.m.

Movers from Olympia construct a barricade around Centennial. At the same time, police began to remove the protesters' barricade.

Movers from Olympia construct a barricade around Centennial. At the same time, police began to remove the protesters' barricade.

Protesters huddle inside their barricade of chairs. Officers start packing the chairs into Olympia moving trucks at 6:10 a.m.

Protesters huddle inside their barricade of chairs. Officers start packing the chairs into Olympia moving trucks at 6:10 a.m.

State police start marching in at 5:29 a.m. Protesters were instructed not to resist.

State police start marching in at 5:29 a.m. Protesters were instructed not to resist.

Dean of Students Chong Kim-Wong speaks into a megaphone. Kim-Wong made the first announcement to protesters at 5:33 a.m.

Dean of Students Chong Kim-Wong speaks into a megaphone. Kim-Wong made the first announcement to protesters at 5:33 a.m.

Police officers in riot group spread out and surrounded Centennial borders Saturday morning. Barricades were erected at around 5:30 a.m.

Police officers in riot group spread out and surrounded Centennial borders Saturday morning. Barricades were erected at around 5:30 a.m.

State troopers and NUPD officers discuss the encampment around 4:00 a.m. Protesters began to anticipate an imminent police raid.

State troopers and NUPD officers discuss the encampment around 4:00 a.m. Protesters began to anticipate an imminent police raid.

State Police vehicles pull into the parking lot of Renaissance Park on Columbus Avenue. More than 30 vehicles were spotted at around 4:45 a.m.

State Police vehicles pull into the parking lot of Renaissance Park on Columbus Avenue. More than 30 vehicles were spotted at around 4:45 a.m.

Protesters form a barricade of chairs and belongings in anticipation of a police raid. Police officers in riot gear started to appear around 4:45 a.m.

Protesters form a barricade of chairs and belongings in anticipation of a police raid. Police officers in riot gear started to appear around 4:45 a.m.

Protesters link arms and chant at 4:30 a.m. They remained continually updated on police movement throughout the morning.

Protesters link arms and chant at 4:30 a.m. They remained continually updated on police movement throughout the morning.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.