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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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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...

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.

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.

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