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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
Margot Murphy

Margot Murphy, Photo Editor

Previously a staff photographer and deputy photo editor for The News, Margot Murphy is a third-year journalism major with a minor in psychology. She’s worked on projects ranging from Peruvian profiles to figure skating championships. Jumping into her role as photo editor, she can’t wait to hone her craft and experiment with photography styles. You can find her on Instagram at @murph.photo.

All content by Margot Murphy
A student walks around Centennial Common April 29. While summer courses gave students a head start on credits, the lack of community left some feeling isolated.

[Photo] Op-ed: Summer classes are difficult, but not in the way you’d expect

Antaine Anhalt, columnist
September 2, 2025

A student walks around Centennial Common April 29. While summer courses gave students a head start on credits, the lack of community left some feeling isolated.

A student strolls through Centennial Common April 29. Northeastern's Class of 2029 acceptance rate rose to 5.6% in 2025, 0.4% more than last year.

[Photo] Northeastern acceptance rate rises to 5.6% for Class of 2029

Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor
August 26, 2025

A student strolls through Centennial Common April 29. Northeastern's Class of 2029 acceptance rate rose to 5.6% in 2025, 0.4% more than last year.

A door sign at Plato’s Closet reads, “Due to AC being broken we are closed today,” June 25. Rising temperatures in Boston left some residents eager for cooler weather and others appreciative of the city’s four distinct seasons, including summer.

[Photo] It’s getting hot in here: How Bostonians are beating the summer heat

Samantha Denecour, news staff
August 24, 2025

A door sign at Plato’s Closet reads, “Due to AC being broken we are closed today,” June 25. Rising temperatures in Boston left some residents eager for cooler weather and others appreciative of the...

Tuva Kandell skates down the ice with the puck March 8. Kandell was one of 22 chosen to represent Sweden in Women's Euro Hockey Tour.

[Photo] Tuva Kandell to make senior national team debut with Sweden

Frances Klemm, news staff
August 23, 2025

Tuva Kandell skates down the ice with the puck March 8. Kandell was one of 22 chosen to represent Sweden in Women's Euro Hockey Tour.

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[Photo] Column: Fun AND cheap? Look no further than these student discounts

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff
August 22, 2025

A pile of jeans. Invented in the 1870s, denim became a staple of American style and was worn for protests, factory work and trendy outfits.

[Photo] Op-ed: American Eagle is wrong. Jeans come in more colors than blue.

Mora Peusner Dacharry, contributor
August 12, 2025

A pile of jeans. Invented in the 1870s, denim became a staple of American style and was worn for protests, factory work and trendy outfits.

Jules Constantinople skates against a player from Boston University March 8. Constantinople was one of three Huskies selected to attend the USA Hockey Women's National Festival.

[Photo] Three Northeastern players chosen for prestigious week-long national training camp

Mora Peusner Dacharry, news correspondent
August 11, 2025

Jules Constantinople skates against a player from Boston University March 8. Constantinople was one of three Huskies selected to attend the USA Hockey Women's National Festival.

The Northeastern University sign on Krentzman Quad. Since President Donald Trump began his second term in January, several people in the Office of Belonging have left their posts.

[Photo] Several Office of Belonging employees leave Northeastern months after DEI rebrand

Zoe MacDiarmid and Bowen Rivera
August 9, 2025

The Northeastern University sign on Krentzman Quad. Since President Donald Trump began his second term in January, several people in the Office of Belonging have left their posts.

A tower crane looms over The Huntington Tower construction site June 8. Malatesta noted that future building developments will target university students, empty nesters, and millennials.

[Photo] New multi-use building coming to Huntington Avenue to offer housing, retail

Yashavi Upasani, deputy city editor
August 3, 2025

A tower crane looms over The Huntington Tower construction site June 8. Malatesta noted that future building developments will target university students, empty nesters, and millennials.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading, “End Mass Deportations Now!” in front of the Massachusetts State House June 6. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the Month: June 2025

Photo Staff
July 10, 2025

A demonstrator holds a sign reading, “End Mass Deportations Now!” in front of the Massachusetts State House June 6. Read more here.

Ross Lynch dons a pair of sunglasses and points at the screaming crowd. The band played numerous songs from its entire discography, from albums “X” to “Girlfriend.”

Review: The Driver Era steers Boston to euphoria with ‘Obsession’ tour

Margot Murphy, news staff
July 2, 2025

Whether the stage is bathed in beams of effervescent green or mimicking a moonlit roadside pay phone, The Driver Era knows how to make audience members feel like they’ve stepped into their childhood.  The...

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A student navigates OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform, where the homepage reads “What can I help with?” Feb. 23. Northeastern acknowledged faculty concerns around AI and issued a curriculum guide to help address its academic application and potential misuse.

[Photo] Op-ed: AI does not belong in academia

Ronald Zullo, contributor
July 1, 2025

A student navigates OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform, where the homepage reads “What can I help with?” Feb. 23. Northeastern acknowledged faculty concerns around AI and issued a curriculum guide to help...

A demonstrator holds a sign reading, "ICE out of MA" in front of the Massachusetts State House. Protesters used whistles and chants to attract attention to their mission — remove ICE and support the Los Angeles protests.

[Photo] Hundreds gather at anti-ICE protest in solidarity with Los Angeles

Grace Phillips, news correspondent
June 13, 2025

Hasbach leads a chant, calling for the protection of immigrants across the U.S. Medics and safety marshals positioned themselves around the crowd to protect them from injury and traffic.

A demonstrator hoists a sign above their head that reads, "We [heart] our international students." Among the posters were some listing international scientists, while other protesters held American flags.

[Photo] Hundreds rally at Harvard against Trump administration’s attacks on international students

Harrison Zuritsky, news staff
June 1, 2025

Gerdén stands on a table and addresses the crowd of protesters. Students for Freedom organized the protest to feature an array of speakers, from professors to anonymous international students.

The Krentzman Quad sign in front of Ell Hall. Marco Rubio contacted U.S. embassies and consulates to stop scheduling all student visa application interviews May 27.

[Photo] Northeastern braces as State Department temporarily halts student, exchange visa interviews

Carson Lyle, news staff
May 29, 2025

The Krentzman Quad sign in front of Ell Hall. Marco Rubio contacted U.S. embassies and consulates to stop scheduling all student visa application interviews May 27.

A user scrolls through TikTok and views a post that reads, "When you see your dean for the first time in 4 years and he's FOINE asf." D'Lani Sweeney's post received over 17.5 million views.

[Photo] DMSB dean goes viral on TikTok, dubbed ‘foine dean’

Christina McCabe, lifestyle editor
May 20, 2025

A user scrolls through TikTok and views a post that reads, "When you see your dean for the first time in 4 years and he's FOINE asf." D'Lani Sweeney's post received over 17.5 million views.

Flags representing Northeastern's diverse student body. Northeastern ranked second in the U.S. for highest international student enrollment.

[Photo] Northeastern has the second-highest international student population in the country. What makes it so popular?

Aaniya Mahajan, news correspondent
May 18, 2025

Flags representing Northeastern's diverse student body. Northeastern ranked second in the U.S. for highest international student enrollment.

A laptop displaying the Northeastern University Political Review's main page. The review prioritized the safety of their writers amid mass visa cancellations.

[Photo] Op-ed: Student publications must protect anonymous writers

Anjali Aggarwal and Zoe Goffe
May 9, 2025

A laptop displaying the Northeastern University Political Review's main page. The review prioritized the safety of their writers amid mass visa cancellations.

Students and community members occupy atrium tables at Marino Recreation Center. The fitness facility offered daily workout classes and scheduled recreational activities including open basketball, volleyball and badminton last semester.

[Photo] For many, college is a rough transition. Here’s how these students adapted to maintain their well-being.

Daniela Chocron, news correspondent
May 8, 2025

Students and community members occupy atrium tables at Marino Recreation Center. The fitness facility offered daily workout classes and scheduled recreational activities including open basketball, volleyball...

Annika Sunkara (left), Emily Spatz (middle) and Alexis Algazy pose for a headshot outside of Holmes Hall. The three rising fourth-years officially transitioned into their positions atop The News' masthead April 11.

[Photo] ‘Our work has never been more important’: The Huntington News selects new editor, masthead for upcoming term

Eli Curwin, business manager
May 6, 2025

Outgoing senior editors, including Val O’Neill (top left), Sonel Cutler (top middle) and Kate Armanini (top right), pose for a headshot with The News' incoming leadership. Editor-in-chief Emily Spatz...

A student navigates Northeastern’s Claude AI webpage on a laptop. The university offered virtual workshops and livestream tutorials that taught students how to incorporate Claude into their academic studies.

[Photo] Op-ed: Northeastern’s AI embrace is the right move

Shiv Wani, contributor
May 6, 2025

A student navigates Northeastern’s Claude AI webpage on a laptop. The university offered virtual workshops and livestream tutorials that taught students how to incorporate Claude into their academic...

Two students chat with each other in Centennial Common. Free speech models like the Chicago Principles encourage students to engage deeply during conversation

[Photo] Op-ed: To diversify political views on campus, we need the Chicago Principles

Spencer Lyst, contributor
May 5, 2025

Two students chat with each other in Centennial Common. Free speech models like the Chicago Principles encourage students to engage deeply during conversation

A student helps their family pack a car with mattress pads, pillows and laundry. Students recommended a range of amenities, such as mini fridges and fans, for incoming Huskies' residence hall needs.

[Photo] Dorm room essentials: Advice from first-year Huskies

Jennie Koh, deputy lifestyle editor
April 30, 2025

A student helps their family pack a car with mattress pads, pillows and laundry. Students recommended a range of amenities, such as mini fridges and fans, for incoming Huskies' residence hall needs.

The interior of the Student Financial Services office in Richards Hall through a window. The Department of Education lost significant staff, resulting in student’s having difficulty collecting financial aid.

[Photo] First 100 days: How Northeastern has adapted to Trump 2.0

Bowen Rivera, news staff
April 29, 2025

The interior of the Student Financial Services office in Richards Hall through a window. The Department of Education lost significant staff, resulting in student’s having difficulty collecting financial...

A collage consisting of pro-Palestine protesters, BPD, NUPD and pro-Israel protesters from the Northeastern University Palestine encampment April 25 to April 27. Photos by Margot Murphy, Darin Zullo, Jessica Xing, Rachel Umansky-Castro, Sofia Sawchuk and Marta Hill. Graphic by Margot Murphy.

One year later: A look back at Northeastern’s 48-hour pro-Palestinian encampment

Margot Murphy, Emily Spatz, Zoe MacDiarmid, Jessica Xing, Annika Sunkara, Darin Zullo, and Rachel Umansky-Castro
April 26, 2025

Around 8 a.m. April 25, 2024, a group of approximately 30 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered on Centennial Common. They caught the attention of commuters and students on their way to finals as they rotated...

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Members of SARC hang a banner on the Centennial Common stone wall. The organization quickly moved the event into Shillman Hall when it began to rain.

[Photo] ‘It was really powerful’: Northeastern’s Sexual Assault Response Coalition hosts second annual Take Back the Night

Sara Sajjad, news correspondent
April 25, 2025

Attendees decorate cut out jean pockets. Each piece was decorated with encouraging words including "You are enough" and "Create consent culture."

Jesse Davis makes his way past eager crowds on Boylston Street as they snap photos from behind barricades. The marathon attracted runners and spectators from across the country and around the world.

Stride by Stride: 25 defining photographs from the 2025 Boston Marathon

Margot Murphy, Jessica Xing, Elizabeth Scholl, Chloe Craft, and Asher Ben-Dashan
April 25, 2025

With more than 30,000 runners, 500,000 spectators and 9,000 volunteers over the course of 26.2 miles, the 129th Boston Marathon represented the heart and persevering spirit of the city. Clear sunny skies,...

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A student navigates the Northeastern Athletics Policy On Belonging page. Northeastern Athletics altered numerous policies, such as those regarding trans student-athletes and women's sports.

[Photo] Northeastern Athletics removes language about transgender, nonbinary athletes’ participation in sports on web page about inclusive policies

Elli Einset and Siera Qosaj
April 17, 2025

A student navigates the Northeastern Athletics Policy On Belonging page. Northeastern Athletics altered numerous policies, such as those regarding trans student-athletes and women's sports.

An open door leading to an empty Snell basement classroom. The lower level floors failed to provide cell service, but excelled in space.

[Photo] Column: Snell you later: Where to actually study during finals week

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff
April 17, 2025

An open door leading to an empty Snell basement classroom. The lower level floors failed to provide cell service, but excelled in space.

The Boston Police Department surrounds a group of pro-Palestine demonstrators on Centennial Common April 25, 2024. Nearly 40 Northeastern students' visas were revoked, leaving many confused and concerned.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: No, visas are not being revoked over Trump criticism

Matt Cosentino, contributor
April 13, 2025

The Boston Police Department surrounds a group of pro-Palestine demonstrators on Centennial Common April 25, 2024. Nearly 40 Northeastern students' visas were revoked, leaving many confused and concerned.

Ryuichi Kihara lifts his partner Riku Miura into the air while moving across the ice during the pairs free skate March 27. The Japanese duo’s free skate and short program featured nearly perfect synchronization and difficult throw jumps, which led them to take home the gold.

Skating off to Boston: Highlights from the ISU World Figure Skating Championship

Jessica Xing and Margot Murphy
April 13, 2025

With enchanting elements, gripping music, heartbreaking falls and glistening gold, the Ice Skating Union World Figure Skating Championship took over Boston’s TD Garden March 25 to March 30. Hosting an...

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The Orange Line moves through the Ruggles T stop. Students found delays and suspensions of MBTA lines in recent years to be frustrating and stressful.

[Photo] Op-ed: Boston’s lifeline always on life support

Aayush Sawant, contributor
April 11, 2025

The Orange Line moves through the Ruggles T stop. Students found delays and suspensions of MBTA lines in recent years to be frustrating and stressful.

Women's singles winner Alysa Liu proudly wears her gold medal and holds the American flag during the Women’s Victory Ceremony March 28. She performed to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park Suite” for her free skate, earning her the World Champion title.

Victors made in the City of Champions: ISU World Figure Skating Championship returns to Boston

Margot Murphy, news staff
March 31, 2025

TD Garden exploded into cheers as skates scraped against the ice rink. Music blared from the speakers, stuffed animals littered the arena and sharp gasps echoed whenever an athlete fell. This was only...

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The Pep Band performs March 8. The band practiced 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. before their last practice March 17.

[Photo] Northeastern Pep Band loves ‘Stacy’s Mom,’ but they’ll stay till the end of a game no matter what the scoreboard says

Yashavi Upasani, news staff
March 27, 2025

The Pep Band performs March 8. The band practiced 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. before their last practice March 17.

Pro-Palestine protesters rally outside Two Saints Tavern. The protest took place during a Hillel event.

[Photo] Demonstrators play drums, clang pots outside Two Saints Tavern during Hillel ‘Israel Palooza’ event

Emily Spatz, news staff
March 21, 2025

Protesters hold a banner that reads, “anti-genocide ≠ antisemitic.” They chanted and marched on the street as people entered the Hillel event.

Hoosky team members show off two years worth of sticker designs along their arms and hands Feb. 18. Sticker designs ranged from a pixelated husky to character-based huskies such as Pikachu or Spider-Man.

[Photo] Who is Hoosky? Meet the team behind the perfectly imperfect rendition of Northeastern’s mascot.

Kayla Goldman and Paloma Welch
March 18, 2025

Students line up in or run to Centennial Common to collect the latest Hoosky sticker Feb. 18. The sticker featured husky-like depictions of famous artworks such as Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl...

Two members of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church enter the space for a Sunday service. The Northeastern Solar Decathlon team organized a strategy to help the church save thousands in renovations.

[Photo] Northeastern Solar Decathlon worked for months on a Department of Energy competition. Suddenly, it was postponed.

Frances Klemm, news staff
March 13, 2025

Two members of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church enter the space for a Sunday service. The Northeastern Solar Decathlon team organized a strategy to help the church save thousands in renovations.

Mark Foster sings to a House of Blues crowd while playing bass. The intricate background lights flashed colorful gradients and lyrics while he sang.

Review: Foster the People transports House of Blues to paradise

Margot Murphy, news staff
March 11, 2025

When asked about an alternative rock band’s messaging, most would expect it to center around hatred of the patriarchy or love of jeans. But Foster the People's 2025 tour and latest album, “Paradise...

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Captain Taze Thompson looks at her team after the loss. Despite winning the 2025 Beanpot tournament against Boston University, the Huskies lost to the Terriers 3-2 in overtime in the Hockey East Championship.

[Photo] Devastating loss to Boston University ends Northeastern Women’s Hockey’s season, hopes of Hockey East Championship

Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor
March 9, 2025

Lisa Jönsson makes a save. Jönsson recorded 29 saves in the championship game.

Sean Odom (left) and Phylicia Dias pose for a picture after talking about their opinions on Northeastern’s lack of Black student protection in wake of the Trump administration Feb. 16. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: February 2025

Photo Staff
February 28, 2025

Sean Odom (left) and Phylicia Dias pose for a picture after talking about their opinions on Northeastern’s lack of Black student protection in wake of the Trump administration Feb. 16. Read more here.

The Huskies Reward App displays various games students can get tickets to. On July 1, 2024, Northeastern Athletics launched the Huskies Rewards

[Photo] Beanpot ticket controversy and more eyes on women’s sports: the impact of the new Huskies Rewards app

Katarina Schmeiszer, news staff
February 25, 2025

The Huskies Reward App displays various games students can get tickets to. On July 1, 2024, Northeastern Athletics launched the Huskies Rewards

Sean Odom (left) and Phylicia Dias pose for a photo. They sat down with The News for a conversation about Trump's impact at Northeastern.

[Photo] Q&A: What Northeastern’s response to the Trump administration means for two Black student leaders

Frances Klemm, news staff
February 18, 2025

Sean Odom (left) and Phylicia Dias pose for a photo. They sat down with The News for a conversation about Trump's impact at Northeastern.

DREAM hosts a meeting discussing future plans with current members. Topics discussed included a DREAM retreat and an ice cream social.

[Photo] Northeastern students form meaningful relationships with mentees in Roxbury community through DREAM

Paloma Welch, news staff
February 15, 2025

DREAM hosts a meeting discussing future plans with current members. Topics discussed included a DREAM retreat and an ice cream social.

The front entrance to The Clayroom.

[Photo] Column: 6 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boston

Lily Cooper, news staff
February 12, 2025

The front entrance to The Clayroom.

Gamers and guests alike gather around the center aisle to participate in Swiss rounds and cheer on their friends. The tournament lasted from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

[Photo] ‘It’s magic’: Gamers travel from around New England to attend Northeastern’s ‘Super Smash Bros.’ tournament

Paloma Welch and Kayla Goldman
February 3, 2025

Two players compete to win in the Swiss Pools round while a crowd watches. After each game, competitors would say "good game" or fist bump their opponent in friendly sportsmanship.

A team performs in front of a crowd of animated students, parents and judges. Although in a mock-tango form, the teams' dances consisted of contemporary and lyrical.

[Photo] Inspired by ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ Northeastern club athletes hit the stage to support dance team

Paloma Welch, news staff
December 8, 2024

The judges and emcee deliberate over the teams and scores. Each judge rated each team’s performance on a scale of one to 10.

Military members carry the American, Boston and Boston Fire Department flags while passing the Old South Church during the Veterans Parade Nov. 9. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: November 2024

Photo Staff
November 30, 2024

Military members carry the American, Boston and Boston Fire Department flags while passing the Old South Church during the Veterans Parade Nov. 9. Read more here.

Members of the military carry flags as they pass the Old South Church. The American, city of Boston and Boston Fire Department flags (left to right) were featured.

Annual Boston parade honors Veterans Day

Margot Murphy, deputy photo editor
November 17, 2024

An American flag, hoisted toward the sky by a firetruck, billowed and overlooked Copley Square as numerous veterans and active duty military marched across the city Nov. 9. Boston hosts the parade annually...

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People wait in line to vote at the Copley Square branch of the Boston Public Library Nov. 5. Echo chambers became a more popular term used in social media, especially in regards to information people encounter about politics.

[Photo] Op-ed: Let’s avoid this in the future. It’s time to discuss politics at the next family gathering

Ava Vitiello, contributor
November 7, 2024

People wait in line to vote at the Copley Square branch of the Boston Public Library Nov. 5. Echo chambers became a more popular term used in social media, especially in regards to information people encounter...

Two voters discuss the ballot before voting at the Fenway Center. Voting centers emphasized that the Massachusetts ballots featured ballot measures and Senate candidates in addition to those for the presidency.

Boston takes to the polls: 16 images from Election Day 2024

Margot Murphy and Jessica Xing
November 6, 2024

Thousands of Boston residents took to the polls Nov. 5 to vote in the 2024 election. Across the city from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., voters hunched over between dividers to fill out their ballots, voting on not...

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A mother rests her child on her hip while completing her ballot. The child excitedly received an “I Voted” sticker and showed it off to her family.

A mother rests her child on her hip while completing her ballot. The child excitedly received an “I Voted” sticker and showed it off to her family.

Voters at the Cyclorama fill out their ballots. Massachusetts voters turned in their ballots by filing them into voting machines with an optical scan.

Voters at the Cyclorama fill out their ballots. Massachusetts voters turned in their ballots by filing them into voting machines with an optical scan.

A voter sits and completes her ballot. The warden and clerks helped citizens and guided them to their designated voting locations.

A voter sits and completes her ballot. The warden and clerks helped citizens and guided them to their designated voting locations.

A dog waits for its owner to complete her ballot. Many voters brought their children and dogs to the polls.

A dog waits for its owner to complete her ballot. Many voters brought their children and dogs to the polls.

A line forms at the City Hall voting location check-in table. Voters had to give their address to the designated warden to receive their ballot.

A line forms at the City Hall voting location check-in table. Voters had to give their address to the designated warden to receive their ballot.

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