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Margot Murphy

Margot Murphy, Deputy Photo Editor

Excited to begin her second year, Margot Murphy is a journalism major with a psychology minor and is a deputy photo editor at The News. Her first year she worked as a staff member and photographer, competing in ballroom dancing on the side. Margot is looking forward to photographing events, chatting at print nights and meeting everyone. You can check out her work @murph.photo.

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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.

Voters filter in and out of the Copley Square branch of the Boston Public Library. Those in precinct 2 of ward 4 and precinct 8 of ward 5 could vote at the library.

Voters filter in and out of the Copley Square branch of the Boston Public Library. Those in precinct 2 of ward 4 and precinct 8 of ward 5 could vote at the library.

Voters at the Frederick Douglass apartments examine their ballots. All in-person voters were offered “I Voted” stickers.

Voters at the Frederick Douglass apartments examine their ballots. All in-person voters were offered “I Voted” stickers.

A woman enters City Hall, passing by voting signage. City Hall also had a ballot drop-off box outside.

A woman enters City Hall, passing by voting signage. City Hall also had a ballot drop-off box outside.

A voter fills out his ballot at the City Hall Pavilion. Many voters arrived at the polls after work around 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

A voter fills out his ballot at the City Hall Pavilion. Many voters arrived at the polls after work around 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Citizens from four different precincts vote in the BCA Cyclorama. Despite the tense atmosphere, the weather was sunny with warm temperatures.

Citizens from four different precincts vote in the BCA Cyclorama. Despite the tense atmosphere, the weather was sunny with warm temperatures.

Voters complete their ballots at City Plaza Pavilion Nov. 5. The Massachusetts polls remained open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

[Photo] Op-ed: Do we actually need to worry about voter fraud?

Samantha Denecour, columnist
November 5, 2024

Voters complete their ballots at City Plaza Pavilion Nov. 5. The Massachusetts polls remained open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Boston citizens vote at the City Hall Plaza Pavilion location. Numerous locations accommodating 22 wards across the city were opened to the public, from South End to Roxbury.

[Photo] On Election Day, Bostonians remain cautiously optimistic

Sarah Mesdjian, news staff
November 5, 2024

Boston citizens vote at the City Hall Plaza Pavilion location. Numerous locations accommodating 22 wards across the city were opened to the public, from South End to Roxbury.

During soundcheck, the Blue Man Group practice the finale out of costume. The trio practiced songs, bits and throwing marshmallows.

[Photo] Behind the Blue: Up close and personal with one of Boston’s most iconic acts

Meghan Hirsch, news staff
November 1, 2024

Two Blue Men practice throwing and catching table tennis balls in their mouths. Although adapting to the times, the Blue Man Group maintained legacy gimmicks such as using paint on drums or marshmallows.

A crowd gathers during a vigil commemorating the one year anniversary of Hamas' attacks on Israel Oct. 7. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: October 2024

Photo Staff
October 31, 2024

A crowd gathers during a vigil commemorating the one year anniversary of Hamas' attacks on Israel Oct. 7. Read more here.

Festival goers approach the welcome table decorated with paper lanterns and lights. Spontaneous Celebrations ensured a fun, lively atmosphere by incorporating parades, live music and food.

[Photo] Jamaica Plain welcomes colder season with 40th annual Lantern Parade

Kayla Goldman, news correspondent
October 30, 2024

Two kids scooter down the Jamaica Pond pathway with their lanterns. They dressed as Sonic the Hedgehog and Scooby-Doo.

An octopus lantern moves its tentacles and opens and closes its eyes. The octopus impressed guests, causing them to stop and gawk at the creature.

Families, students experience a night of illumination with Boston Lights’ biodiversity displays

Nikkia Jean-Charles and Margot Murphy
October 29, 2024

Since Aug. 2, the Franklin Park Zoo has opened its doors to families, students and tourists to take pleasure in an annual immersive walkthrough of lantern displays and activities. This year’s showcase...

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A MBTA fare machine at Ruggles station. Above the interactive screen, the ticket price infographic showed the price for bus and subway rides.

[Photo] MBTA reduced-fare program brings half-off rides to low-income passengers

Eli Curwin, Samantha Balagot, and Lawrence Brown
October 18, 2024

Students partake in a watch party of the presidential debate Sept. 10. Multiple news outlets discussed the debate at length before and after the event.

[Photo] Op-ed: Are voters really listening?

Tanvi Saxena, contributor
October 9, 2024

Students partake in a watch party of the presidential debate Sept. 10. Multiple news outlets discussed the debate at length before and after the event.

Students partake in a vigil commemorating the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel. The vigil was hosted by Northeastern Hillel.

[Photo] Northeastern Hillel, community gathers for vigil one year after Oct. 7 attacks

Frances Klemm, news staff
October 9, 2024

A vigil participant picks up a yellow flower with the name of a hostage attached to it. Many students wore Israeli flags to the vigil.

Two Israeli flags and one Palestinian flag hang from the Centennial Common ledge. Numerous protests calling for a ceasefire of the Israel-Palestine war were held on campus in the past year following Hamas' attack on Israel Oct. 7, 2023.

[Photo] Northeastern community reflects on Israel-Hamas war, campus climate one year after Oct. 7 attacks

Emily Spatz, campus editor
October 7, 2024

Two Israeli flags and one Palestinian flag hang from the Centennial Common ledge. Numerous protests calling for a ceasefire of the Israel-Palestine war were held on campus in the past year following Hamas'...

Three participants run through the Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park gate. The 5K aimed to raise funds and awareness for the housing crisis in Mission Hill.

[Photo] Locals lace up for affordable housing in Mission Hill

Nidhi Prakash, news correspondent
October 4, 2024

A group of runners pose for a photo. The race fostered a sense of community among runners.

Hans Zimmer and his band perform on stage. Zimmer's show featured many of his most popular sountracks.

[Photo] Review: Hans Zimmer blends classical and edgy, leaving tears and (lasers?) in his wake

Meghan Hirsch, news staff
October 4, 2024

Hans Zimmer and his band perform on stage. Zimmer's show featured many of his most popular sountracks.

A Love The Fenway fundraiser attendee places a various cheese, crackers and grapes onto his plate. The fundraiser offered an open bar, a charcuterie table and numerous hors d'oeuvres.

[Photo] Love The Fenway celebrates community at Fenway Community Center

Yashavi Upasani, news correspondent
October 2, 2024

Guests mingle and greet one another, enjoying activities and the social hour. The atmosphere was accompanied by a live jazz band.

Home of the Our Lady's Guild House, the building at 20 Charlesgate W. features many single occupant apartments. The Our Lady Guild House is surrounded by areas to dine and shop. A public meeting held Sept. 19 allowed people to ask questions about the possibility of renovating the building.

[Photo] Historic Fenway building to be renovated, creating affordable housing

Yashavi Upasani, news correspondent
September 26, 2024

Home of the Our Lady's Guild House, the building at 20 Charlesgate W. features many single occupant apartments. The Our Lady Guild House is surrounded by areas to dine and shop. A public meeting held Sept....

NUCR students partake in viewing the ABC presidential debate candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Richards Hall room 300. Throughout the viewing, students chuckled at the candidates' statements and quipped among themselves.

[Photo] Trump and Harris took to the debate stage for the first time Tuesday. Here’s what Northeastern students had to say.

Lily Cooper and Sarah Mesdijan
September 12, 2024

t the YDSA watch party in Ryder Hall room 159, club members play Debate Bingo, containing squares for either candidates for what they may say during the debate. Light gray squares represented Trump's potential...

Chong Kim-Wong announces through a megaphone to protesters at the Centennial Common encampment April 25 that they must produce identification proving they are a Northeastern student within 10 minutes or they will be asked to leave campus. Some administrators, including Kim-Wong, were accused of verbally intimidating protesters during the encampment in the complaint against Northeastern.

[Photo] Students file federal civil rights complaint against Northeastern alleging anti-Palestinian discrimination

Annika Sunkara, news staff
August 15, 2024

Chong Kim-Wong announces through a megaphone to protesters at the Centennial Common encampment April 25 that they must produce identification proving they are a Northeastern student within 10 minutes or...

One week later: Scenes from the Centennial Common encampment

One week later: Scenes from the Centennial Common encampment

Jessica Xing, Margot Murphy, Elizabeth Scholl, Annika Sunkara, Darin Zullo, Kevin Gallagher, Ananya Kulkarni, Erin Fine, Lauren Salemo, and Curtis DeSmith
May 2, 2024

On the morning of April 25, about 30 student protesters set up on tarps in Centennial Common, linked arms and began chanting pro-Palestinian slogans. What started as a small group of demonstrators quickly...

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Encampment protesters cheer as some BPD officers leave the scene. The majority of BPD officers walked off Centennial en masse around 2:50 p.m.

Encampment protesters cheer as some BPD officers leave the scene. The majority of BPD officers walked off Centennial en masse around 2:50 p.m.

Students mill around the encampment and prepare for an overnight stay on Centennial. Some protesters gathered earlier to learn safety guidelines through marshal training.

Students mill around the encampment and prepare for an overnight stay on Centennial. Some protesters gathered earlier to learn safety guidelines through marshal training.

A protester paints red handprints on the edge of the Common. HFP did not condone the handprints and instructed those making them to stop.

A protester paints red handprints on the edge of the Common. HFP did not condone the handprints and instructed those making them to stop.

NUPD officers surround a chain of pro-Palestine demonstrators. By 12:30 p.m. there were over 100 protesters on Centennial.

NUPD officers surround a chain of pro-Palestine demonstrators. By 12:30 p.m. there were over 100 protesters on Centennial.

Dean of Students Chong Kim-Wong announces to students at 1:10 p.m. that they must provide Northeastern identification or they will be asked to leave campus. The announcement was met with chants including “We’re just students” and “Shame.”

Dean of Students Chong Kim-Wong announces to students at 1:10 p.m. that they must provide Northeastern identification or they will be asked to leave campus. The announcement was met with chants including...

Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, officer Ryan Janusz informs a group of people unaffiliated with Northeastern that they must show their Husky Cards to join the protest. Despite not showing IDs, the protesters eventually joined the encampment.

Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, officer Ryan Janusz informs a group of people unaffiliated with Northeastern that they must show their Husky Cards to join the protest. Despite not showing...

Pro-Palestine protesters link arms around a tent on Centennial. More students arrived at 9 a.m. with tents and posters.

Pro-Palestine protesters link arms around a tent on Centennial. More students arrived at 9 a.m. with tents and posters.

A student looks at the solar eclipse through eclipse glasses. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: April 2024

Photo Staff
April 30, 2024

A student looks at the solar eclipse through eclipse glasses. Read more here.

A member of FSJP stands and holds a Palestinian flag along with pro-Palestine protesters on Centennial Common during the encampment April 25. Twenty Northeastern faculty and staff established FSJP and stand in solidarity with Palestine.

[Photo] Op-ed: Northeastern Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine condemn April 27 arrests of protesters at Northeastern

Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine
May 3, 2024

A member of FSJP stands and holds a Palestinian flag along with pro-Palestine protesters on Centennial Common during the encampment April 25. Twenty Northeastern faculty and staff established FSJP and...

Protesters gather around a resource table at the center of the encampment. The table was used to distribute food to demonstrators.

Protesters gather around a resource table at the center of the encampment. The table was used to distribute food to demonstrators.

Pro-Palestine demonstrators sit, talk and bundle up on the Common. Demonstrators brought blankets and additional tents in preparation for the cold night.

[Photo] Encampment live updates: Centennial reopened, furniture put in for commencement weekend

news staff
April 28, 2024

Pro-Palestine demonstrators sit, talk and bundle up on the Common. Demonstrators brought blankets and additional tents in preparation for the cold night.

Two state troopers monitor the ongoing pro-Palestine demonstration and prepare for a night watch.

Two state troopers monitor the ongoing pro-Palestine demonstration and prepare for a night watch.

A pro-Palestine protester paints the curb with red hand prints. HFP did not endorse the hand prints and instructed people making hand prints to stop.

A pro-Palestine protester paints the curb with red hand prints. HFP did not endorse the hand prints and instructed people making hand prints to stop.

Red hand prints, chalk and the word "save" decorate the curb near Centennial Common. Pro-Palestine demonstrators covered the sidewalks in chalk imploring Northeastern to divest.

Red hand prints, chalk and the word "save" decorate the curb near Centennial Common. Pro-Palestine demonstrators covered the sidewalks in chalk imploring Northeastern to divest.

Two Israeli and a Palestine flag hang from the Centennial concrete structure.

Two Israeli and a Palestine flag hang from the Centennial concrete structure.

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.

A protester waves a Palestinian flag while other protestors hold up handmade signs. Prior to the sunset around 5:45 p.m. organizers hosted a meeting to discuss encampment plans overnight.

A protester waves a Palestinian flag while other protestors hold up handmade signs. Prior to the sunset around 5:45 p.m. organizers hosted a meeting to discuss encampment plans overnight.

BPD officers leave Centennial Common. They left around 2:50 p.m.

BPD officers leave Centennial Common. They left around 2:50 p.m.

Protesters cheer as some BPD officers leave Centennial Common.

Protesters cheer as some BPD officers leave Centennial Common.

BPD officers gather in front of Ruggles.

BPD officers gather in front of Ruggles.

A Northeastern staff member removes chairs from Centennial Common. Around noon, Northeastern police and staff moved chairs from the perimeter of Centennial to in front of the concrete structure at the front of the Common.

A Northeastern staff member removes chairs from Centennial Common. Around noon, Northeastern police and staff moved chairs from the perimeter of Centennial to in front of the concrete structure at the...

A student examines the content preferences page in Instagram's settings. Instagram started limiting “political” and “social” content for users by default in mid-March with no announcement.

[Photo] A new update to Instagram is putting politics on pause

Devyn Rudnick, news correspondent
April 23, 2024

A student examines the content preferences page in Instagram's settings. Instagram started limiting “political” and “social” content for users by default in mid-March with no announcement.

Asha Janay poses for a headshot at Nubian Market in Roxbury. Nubian Market hosted office hours April 19 for the public to communicate their issues to Janay.

[Photo] Get to know your local leaders: Q&A with Roxbury liaison Asha Janay

Gitana Savage, deputy city editor
April 20, 2024

Asha Janay poses for a headshot at Nubian Market in Roxbury. Nubian Market hosted office hours April 19 for the public to communicate their issues to Janay.

Sean O’Reilly smiles and outstretches his arms while running the marathon. O’Reilly had a finish time of 2:28:21.

Sole stories: 22 moments from the Boston Marathon

Elizabeth Scholl, Sofia Sawchuk, Jessica Xing, Margot Murphy, and Marta Hill
April 16, 2024

This Marathon Monday, Boston welcomed thousands of participants and spectators for the 128th Boston Marathon. Participants battled the heat and the course, but received support from family, friends, strangers...

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After passing out cheese to all attending members, Maddie Engle, a second-year combined computer science and linguistics major and one of the newly named Cheese Club co-presidents, toasts a piece of cheese with her fellow editorial board members. Editorial board members taste-tested cheese together to build a sense of community.

[Photo] ‘Cheese transcends majors’: Cheese Club unites students on campus

Tristen Schilling, news correspondent
April 12, 2024

Members converse, try cheese and laugh as the final Cheese Club meeting of the semester comes to a close.

A student stands up to look at the eclipse, using his eclipse glasses to protect his eyes. Students used ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses when looking at the sun to avoid “ eclipse blindness” or retinol blur.

A student stands up to look at the eclipse, using his eclipse glasses to protect his eyes. Students used ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses when looking at the sun to avoid “ eclipse blindness” or...

A student prepares to hit a beach ball into the crowd gathered at Krentzman Quad. While waiting for the eclipse, students enjoyed activities such as passing around a beach ball, playing music, picnicking and chatting with friends.

A student prepares to hit a beach ball into the crowd gathered at Krentzman Quad. While waiting for the eclipse, students enjoyed activities such as passing around a beach ball, playing music, picnicking...

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