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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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A child smiles while holding a cup of ice cream as her mother takes a photo. Despite the chilly weather, many purchased frozen treats.

A child smiles while holding a cup of ice cream as her mother takes a photo. Despite the chilly weather, many purchased frozen treats.

Two shoppers enjoy a hot drink while chatting at a standing table. The market offered many opportunities to catch up with friends and family.

Two shoppers enjoy a hot drink while chatting at a standing table. The market offered many opportunities to catch up with friends and family.

Shoppers walk around the numerous booths at The Holiday Market. Due to popularity, people had to wait for about 30 minutes to enter.

Shoppers walk around the numerous booths at The Holiday Market. Due to popularity, people had to wait for about 30 minutes to enter.

A family poses for a photo in the Snowport photo booth. Some vendors sold children’s toys, clothes and books.

A family poses for a photo in the Snowport photo booth. Some vendors sold children’s toys, clothes and books.

A food truck vendor for  ZaZ Restaurant writes down a customer’s order. The Caribbean fusion restaurant served up specialties such as salmon hush puppies and jerk chicken.

A food truck vendor for ZaZ Restaurant writes down a customer’s order. The Caribbean fusion restaurant served up specialties such as salmon hush puppies and jerk chicken.

A dog jumps up for a bag of treats that his owner is holding. Many shoppers bought their dogs new treats, toys and accessories.

A dog jumps up for a bag of treats that his owner is holding. Many shoppers bought their dogs new treats, toys and accessories.

A shopper takes a selfie while holding up her drink. Social media photos and videos have made the market more popular.

A shopper takes a selfie while holding up her drink. Social media photos and videos have made the market more popular.

A mother helps her child with a craft. Located near the food and drink lounge, The Holiday Market featured a “Crafting Corner” where children could do arts and crafts.

A mother helps her child with a craft. Located near the food and drink lounge, The Holiday Market featured a “Crafting Corner” where children could do arts and crafts.

Li reorganizes the display for the Mama Lam’s booth. A majority of small businesses at the market were woman-owned.

Li reorganizes the display for the Mama Lam’s booth. A majority of small businesses at the market were woman-owned.

A woman reaches for salted toffee from  The Fat Cactus. Along with various chocolates, the booth served specialty hot chocolate drinks.

A woman reaches for salted toffee from The Fat Cactus. Along with various chocolates, the booth served specialty hot chocolate drinks.

A vendor for  Natural OliveWood talks to a customer. Like many vendors, the booth sold handmade goods.

A vendor for Natural OliveWood talks to a customer. Like many vendors, the booth sold handmade goods.


A golden retriever receives pets and attention from parade attendees. Many dogs appeared eager to make new furry and human friends.

A golden retriever receives pets and attention from parade attendees. Many dogs appeared eager to make new furry and human friends.

A dog owner dressed as Colonel Sanders holds his dog, dressed as a bucket of fried chicken, while they walk past the crowd. Some dogs were carried in the parade while others were pushed in a stroller.

A dog owner dressed as Colonel Sanders holds his dog, dressed as a bucket of fried chicken, while they walk past the crowd. Some dogs were carried in the parade while others were pushed in a stroller.

Two dog owners pose for a photo with their dogs. The dog on the left was dressed as a Chinese lion while the  dog on the right was dressed as Stitch from “Lilo and Stitch.”

Two dog owners pose for a photo with their dogs. The dog on the left was dressed as a Chinese lion while the dog on the right was dressed as Stitch from “Lilo and Stitch.”

An owner feeds her dog a treat as they show off their matching costumes. Anybody with a pet was allowed to walk in the parade even if they did not register in advance.

An owner feeds her dog a treat as they show off their matching costumes. Anybody with a pet was allowed to walk in the parade even if they did not register in advance.

A dog in a dragon costume and his family, dressed as “Game of Thrones” characters, are introduced to the audience. Following the parade, the event host introduced each dog to the judges.

A dog in a dragon costume and his family, dressed as “Game of Thrones” characters, are introduced to the audience. Following the parade, the event host introduced each dog to the judges.

Parade participants line up while onlookers step to the side of the street. Each dog’s family walked down the street one-by-one to cheers and a-paws.

Parade participants line up while onlookers step to the side of the street. Each dog’s family walked down the street one-by-one to cheers and a-paws.

A dog dressed as a hot dog. The dog’s adopted sibling was dressed as a hamburger while their owners wore fast food costumes.

A dog dressed as a hot dog. The dog’s adopted sibling was dressed as a hamburger while their owners wore fast food costumes.

A dog owner takes a picture of their dog who is dressed as Georgie Denbrough from “It.” An open green space with pumpkins and hay bales was set up for attendees to take photos with.

A dog owner takes a picture of their dog who is dressed as Georgie Denbrough from “It.” An open green space with pumpkins and hay bales was set up for attendees to take photos with.

Maya, a great pyrenees, and her family walk in the parade dressed as “Mario Kart” characters. The costume won the Best Dog & Child Duo category.

Maya, a great pyrenees, and her family walk in the parade dressed as “Mario Kart” characters. The costume won the Best Dog & Child Duo category.

Katrina Chapman, a vendor for The Fish & Bone, a pet store on Newbury Street, speaks with a potential customer. Many vendors used the parade as an opportunity to meet pet parents. “We love going to events around town,” Chapman said. “Meet people, see dogs; that’s our favorite part.”

Katrina Chapman, a vendor for The Fish & Bone, a pet store on Newbury Street, speaks with a potential customer. Many vendors used the parade as an opportunity to meet pet parents. “We love going to events...

A dog dressed as a “Barbie” car meets another dog dressed as a bat. Popular costumes included Barbie and Ken, pumpkins and lions.

A dog dressed as a “Barbie” car meets another dog dressed as a bat. Popular costumes included Barbie and Ken, pumpkins and lions.

The student group Vi performs on Centennial Common. Around noon, students listened to three student performers.

The student group Vi performs on Centennial Common. Around noon, students listened to three student performers.

Students pose for a photo with President Aoun. Aoun delivered a speech to kick off anniversary celebrations.

Students pose for a photo with President Aoun. Aoun delivered a speech to kick off anniversary celebrations.

Students sit in Snell Library. Some students have complained about the lack of quiet in the library, claiming it has impacted their ability to get work done.

Students sit in Snell Library. Some students have complained about the lack of quiet in the library, claiming it has impacted their ability to get work done.

A sign displaying how the Snell Library Renovation Project will affect all floors stands on the first floor of the library. Students shared that they believe Northeastern should focus on providing more quiet spaces for students.

A sign displaying how the Snell Library Renovation Project will affect all floors stands on the first floor of the library. Students shared that they believe Northeastern should focus on providing more...

354 Richards Hall is home to a variety of services in addition to the Office of Global Services. Expanding the range of campuses beyond the Northeast allowed Northeastern to make greater use of these services.

354 Richards Hall is home to a variety of services in addition to the Office of Global Services. Expanding the range of campuses beyond the Northeast allowed Northeastern to make greater use of these services.

Northeastern's Boston campus dominates any bird's-eye view of Huntington Avenue. Although Northeastern's expansion efforts showed no signs of slowing in recent years, the university's presence in its home city simultaneously became larger than ever.

Northeastern's Boston campus dominates any bird's-eye view of Huntington Avenue. Although Northeastern's expansion efforts showed no signs of slowing in recent years, the university's presence in its home...

A student receives assistance at the Office of Global Services desk. Northeastern created the Office of Global Services to streamline academics and the immigration process for international students.

A student receives assistance at the Office of Global Services desk. Northeastern created the Office of Global Services to streamline academics and the immigration process for international students.

Takeout containers of taro sago are in a refrigerator near the register. The dessert has been traditionally made from coconut milk, taro and sago pearls.

Takeout containers of taro sago are in a refrigerator near the register. The dessert has been traditionally made from coconut milk, taro and sago pearls.