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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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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

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

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

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

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...

A student uses their solar eclipse glasses to look at the sun, watching as the moon overtakes its rays. Glasses were handed out at Krentzman Quad and the Egan Research Center.

Total solar eclipse draws crowds, captivates students

Margot Murphy, photo staff
April 9, 2024

Students gathered across campus to witness the total solar eclipse Monday, and though 8% of the sun was visible to Bostonians, students clapped in delight at the near-total darkening of the sun. A total...

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Students pose for a photo while wearing foil hats. Many students wore foil hats in reference to  conspiracy theorists  who created foil hats to protect themselves from extraterrestrials.

Students pose for a photo while wearing foil hats. Many students wore foil hats in reference to conspiracy theorists who created foil hats to protect themselves from extraterrestrials.

A student enjoys the peace of the eclipse while listening to music. Some students played music such as “ Can You Hear The Music” by Ludwig Göransson and “Eclipse” by Pink Floyd on speakers throughout the eclipse.

A student enjoys the peace of the eclipse while listening to music. Some students played music such as “ Can You Hear The Music” by Ludwig Göransson and “Eclipse” by Pink Floyd on speakers throughout...

Students stand, sit and wait for the completion of the solar eclipse on Krentzman Quad. SEDS organized a distribution of eclipse glasses and a telescope station hosted by the Northeastern Mars Rover Team

Students stand, sit and wait for the completion of the solar eclipse on Krentzman Quad. SEDS organized a distribution of eclipse glasses and a telescope station hosted by the Northeastern Mars Rover Team

A student places a pair of solar eclipse glasses over his phone’s camera lens, successfully taking a picture of the occurring eclipse.  NASA encouraged citizens to use eclipse glasses to protect camera lenses from ultraviolet radiation damage.

A student places a pair of solar eclipse glasses over his phone’s camera lens, successfully taking a picture of the occurring eclipse. NASA encouraged citizens to use eclipse glasses to protect camera...

A student looks in awe at the eclipse, pulling out her phone for a picture. Students gathered to watch in many Northeastern spaces, such as Carter Field, Centennial Common and the Curry Student Center terrace.

A student looks in awe at the eclipse, pulling out her phone for a picture. Students gathered to watch in many Northeastern spaces, such as Carter Field, Centennial Common and the Curry Student Center...

A student gazes through a Celestron Nexstar telescope, examining the moon as it overshadows the sun and creates a crescent shape. The Northeastern Mars Rover Team and SEDS brought at least three different types of telescopes to Krentzman Quad.

A student gazes through a Celestron Nexstar telescope, examining the moon as it overshadows the sun and creates a crescent shape. The Northeastern Mars Rover Team and SEDS brought at least three different...

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 participant in the inaugural Run the Fens 5K fundraiser crosses the finish line and collects their commemorative race medal March 23. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: March

Photo Staff
March 31, 2024

A participant in the inaugural Run the Fens 5K fundraiser crosses the finish line and collects their commemorative race medal March 23. Read more here.

Runners begin the 5K on Brookline Avenue, taking off down the path to the finish line. Runners followed along the sidewalk around the Fens, which is surrounded by trees, parks and the Muddy River.

Inaugural Run the Fens 5K fundraiser invites all to run

Margot Murphy, photo staff
March 27, 2024

Running around the Back Bay Fens, dodging puddles and waddling geese, over 400 Bostonians participated in the inaugural Run the Fens 5K Saturday to benefit Big Sister Boston, a program that pairs girls...

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Ivory Bloom passionately performs “Dancing Queen” by ABBA. Ivory Bloom performed multiple covers of famous songs from musicians like the Cranberries and Natasha Bedingfield.

Ivory Bloom passionately performs “Dancing Queen” by ABBA. Ivory Bloom performed multiple covers of famous songs from musicians like the Cranberries and Natasha Bedingfield.

A runner smiles to herself as she approaches the finish line. Despite the alteration in length, much of the course had muddy conditions and large puddles.

A runner smiles to herself as she approaches the finish line. Despite the alteration in length, much of the course had muddy conditions and large puddles.

An event volunteer directs runners to the finish line. Along the course, police details and officers blocked roads and sidewalks to protect runners who had yet to complete the course.

An event volunteer directs runners to the finish line. Along the course, police details and officers blocked roads and sidewalks to protect runners who had yet to complete the course.

Essaibi George (left) and Minichello pose for a photo, commemorating the first Run the Fens 5K. Time Out Market hosted other charity events earlier this year such as Taste of Time Out Market, which collaborated with the Jimmy Fund, and, in previous years, Drink for a Cause.

Essaibi George (left) and Minichello pose for a photo, commemorating the first Run the Fens 5K. Time Out Market hosted other charity events earlier this year such as Taste of Time Out Market, which collaborated...

Two participants share a pizza from Lala’s Neapolitan-ish Pizza after completing their run. Runners enjoyed a multitude of food and drinks at Time Out Market, such as coffee, pizza, smoothies and beer.

Two participants share a pizza from Lala’s Neapolitan-ish Pizza after completing their run. Runners enjoyed a multitude of food and drinks at Time Out Market, such as coffee, pizza, smoothies and beer.

A participant crosses the finish line at the corner of Brookline Avenue and Park Drive  and collects their commemorative race medal. A booth set directly after the finish line played music and offered water bottles to runners.

A participant crosses the finish line at the corner of Brookline Avenue and Park Drive and collects their commemorative race medal. A booth set directly after the finish line played music and offered...

Two runners turn onto a blocked-off bridge in the Fens as directed by a volunteer with a sign. Similar signs were planted throughout the course to remind runners when to turn to help them remain on the correct path.

Two runners turn onto a blocked-off bridge in the Fens as directed by a volunteer with a sign. Similar signs were planted throughout the course to remind runners when to turn to help them remain on the...

Essaibi George addresses the crowd of runners, encouraging them to enjoy the run despite the rain. Throughout the event, Essaibi George, a former Boston mayoral candidate and city councilor, took pictures with participants and coordinated with volunteers so the event ran smoothly.

Essaibi George addresses the crowd of runners, encouraging them to enjoy the run despite the rain. Throughout the event, Essaibi George, a former Boston mayoral candidate and city councilor, took pictures...

Participants pose for an event photographer under a purple and white balloon arch in Time Out Market. Many participants happily posed for photo opportunities when they were notified that the images would be distributed at a later time.

Participants pose for an event photographer under a purple and white balloon arch in Time Out Market. Many participants happily posed for photo opportunities when they were notified that the images would...

A runner happily accepts their Run the Fens 5K purple t-shirt from Jordan Sanchez, also known as Miss Cambridge 2024. Sanchez supported the events by helping with registration and cheering for participants at both the start and finish lines.

A runner happily accepts their Run the Fens 5K purple t-shirt from Jordan Sanchez, also known as Miss Cambridge 2024. Sanchez supported the events by helping with registration and cheering for participants...

A screen shows messages thanking runners and sponsors as participants gather in Time Out Market before the race begins. Companies such as Foundation Management & Pro-Productions, Inc. helped Time Out create the event, and sponsors such as Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Stitch House donated to raise awareness.

A screen shows messages thanking runners and sponsors as participants gather in Time Out Market before the race begins. Companies such as Foundation Management & Pro-Productions, Inc. helped Time Out create...

A competitor points to their pie sample in front of the judges, telling them and the audience how they made the pie. Before the judges tasted any samples, each amateur baking competitor presented their pies.

Great Brewery Bake Off delights audience with Pi Day-themed desserts, specialty drinks

Margot Murphy, photo staff
March 22, 2024

Warm light illuminated long picnic tables, murals decorated the walls, bustling patrons bantered across the room and the smell of delectable pies wafted throughout the taproom at Lamplighter Brewing Co....

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Coury (left) writes down the winner of the Great Brewery Bake Off as Burley whispers the name to him. After each judge tried every pie sample, it took about 30 minutes of intense discussion to vote on the winner.

Coury (left) writes down the winner of the Great Brewery Bake Off as Burley whispers the name to him. After each judge tried every pie sample, it took about 30 minutes of intense discussion to vote on...

Guests and pie bakers alike gather and chat after the announcement of the winner, enjoying the atmosphere and their drinks. Many stayed after the competition and conversed or moved to the primary bar area as employees closed down the taproom for the night.

Guests and pie bakers alike gather and chat after the announcement of the winner, enjoying the atmosphere and their drinks. Many stayed after the competition and conversed or moved to the primary bar area...

McCafferty, Zhou and Burley (left to right) try all the pies and comment on their flavors. Multiple QR codes were taped on the walls of the taproom and placed on the judges’ table to remind guests to vote for their favorite pie.

McCafferty, Zhou and Burley (left to right) try all the pies and comment on their flavors. Multiple QR codes were taped on the walls of the taproom and placed on the judges’ table to remind guests to...

Loomis’ apple pie-inspired cupcakes sit on a three-tier display. The competition included key lime pies, vegan whoopie pies, apple pies, black lemon tarts, cardamom cream cake, pandan cream pie and cashew caramel crunch pie.

Loomis’ apple pie-inspired cupcakes sit on a three-tier display. The competition included key lime pies, vegan whoopie pies, apple pies, black lemon tarts, cardamom cream cake, pandan cream pie and cashew...

Friends sit in a corner of the taproom comparing opinions on the pie samples and beer. The event was Lamplighter’s second annual Great Brewery Bake Off, which is intended to become a tradition for the brewing company.

Friends sit in a corner of the taproom comparing opinions on the pie samples and beer. The event was Lamplighter’s second annual Great Brewery Bake Off, which is intended to become a tradition for the...

Baking competitors and guests try pies in a fenced-off section of the brewing facility. Lamplighter manufactured and offered creatively-named beers such as Night Cap, Margot and Treacle Tart during the event.

Baking competitors and guests try pies in a fenced-off section of the brewing facility. Lamplighter manufactured and offered creatively-named beers such as Night Cap, Margot and Treacle Tart during the...

Friends, family and couples enjoy samples and mingle among each other in the taproom. Lamplighter set tables with the pie samples on the border of the taproom and left the center for the audience to sit and eat pies.

Friends, family and couples enjoy samples and mingle among each other in the taproom. Lamplighter set tables with the pie samples on the border of the taproom and left the center for the audience to sit...

A variety of tea packets sit on a table. Northeastern started its Wellness Days pilot program in July 2022.

[Photo] Op-ed: Wellness Days should become a permanent part of Northeastern semesters

Kara Orsini, columnist
March 22, 2024

A variety of tea packets sit on a table. Northeastern started its Wellness Days pilot program in July 2022.

Students pour cups of tea and prepare hot chocolate in the Egan Research Center. Research conducted by British psychologist and epidemiologist Andrew Steptoe and colleagues found that tea, such as chamomile, lowers cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, when taken for up to six weeks.

Northeastern Wellness Week prompts healthy balance of mind, body, soul

Margot Murphy, photo staff
March 21, 2024

Hoping to spread wellness and self-care awareness across campuses, Northeastern hosted the annual Wellness Week from March 11 to 15. Throughout the week, student clubs and the university collaborated across...

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Wright (left) and Julissa Emile, an herbalist, pose for a photo in the LBGTQA Resource Center. After Wright discussed the importance of balancing capitalism with self-care during their communal care workshop, Emile handed out rose and ginger tea from their garden.

Wright (left) and Julissa Emile, an herbalist, pose for a photo in the LBGTQA Resource Center. After Wright discussed the importance of balancing capitalism with self-care during their communal care workshop,...

Students pet and spend time with Sarge, a Northeastern community resource dog, in Curry Student Center while receiving licks of appreciation. Sarge and Cooper, another Northeastern therapy dog, made multiple appearances across campus.

Students pet and spend time with Sarge, a Northeastern community resource dog, in Curry Student Center while receiving licks of appreciation. Sarge and Cooper, another Northeastern therapy dog, made multiple...

Students line up in the Robinson Quad tent to receive potted plants to take home. NUBS and RSA offered an array of plants such as succulents, spider plants, pothos, echeverias and syngoniums.

Students line up in the Robinson Quad tent to receive potted plants to take home. NUBS and RSA offered an array of plants such as succulents, spider plants, pothos, echeverias and syngoniums.

Paws and presenters of the “Paws World Tour” pose for a picture on stage in Snell Quad. Besides Paws, the SOAL Step Team, the Unisons, the NU Irish Dance Club, the New England Bhangra Club and NU Aaroh performed, entertaining passersby and lifting their spirits during Wellness Week.

Paws and presenters of the “Paws World Tour” pose for a picture on stage in Snell Quad. Besides Paws, the SOAL Step Team, the Unisons, the NU Irish Dance Club, the New England Bhangra Club and NU Aaroh...

Students sit in beach chairs and soak in the sun on Centennial Common March 13, one of the warmest days of Wellness Week. Many students hung up hammocks and enjoyed the time outdoors.

Students sit in beach chairs and soak in the sun on Centennial Common March 13, one of the warmest days of Wellness Week. Many students hung up hammocks and enjoyed the time outdoors.

Two students admire their temporary tattoos, waiting for them to develop on their wrists during the Tats and Tea event March 12. Participants selected tattoos that ranged from flowers to affirming words and dinosaurs.

Two students admire their temporary tattoos, waiting for them to develop on their wrists during the Tats and Tea event March 12. Participants selected tattoos that ranged from flowers to affirming words...

An instructor from Afrobeats Dance Boston, a renowned dance company that focuses on contemporary African music, hosts a workshop at the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute. The Afrobeats Dance Boston team invited all participants to join their array of activities, such as dance classes for all levels with guest instructors.

An instructor from Afrobeats Dance Boston, a renowned dance company that focuses on contemporary African music, hosts a workshop at the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute. The Afrobeats Dance...