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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

Constantly with her camera, Margot Murphy is a fourth-year journalism major with a minor in psychology and photo editor of The News. From Peruvian sports stories to environmental portraits, Margot dives headfirst into the photojournalism scene. She can’t wait to hone her craft and experiment with photography styles while listening to “Last Son” by David Fleming for the nth time. You can find her on Instagram at @margs.murphy and @murph.photo.

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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.

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.

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...