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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Yaakov Aldrich

Yaakov Aldrich, Photo correspondent

Yaakov Aldrich is a third-year English and political science combined major and member of The News’ photo staff. They have reported on community events, local protests, and have taken photos for dozens of articles. You can find them on Instagram at @jack_l_aldrich.

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Counterprotesters wave signs from behind a row of metal barricades as BPD officers in riot gear look on. Pro-choice activists carried dozens of handmade signs, including some in the shape of clothing hangers, with slogans that railed against religious dogma, anti-abortion activism and perceived government control of their bodies.

Counterprotesters wave signs from behind a row of metal barricades as BPD officers in riot gear look on. Pro-choice activists carried dozens of handmade signs, including some in the shape of clothing hangers,...

A member of the Men’s March holds a sign with an image of the Virgin Mary while Jim Havens, lead organizer of the march, gives a speech from the bandstand. The speeches were at times drowned out by music from the brass band or chanting from the counterprotesters that surrounded the barricades.

A member of the Men’s March holds a sign with an image of the Virgin Mary while Jim Havens, lead organizer of the march, gives a speech from the bandstand. The speeches were at times drowned out by music...

BPD officers in riot gear form a corridor to allow Men’s March participants to enter the ring of barricades around the Parkman Bandstand in Boston Common. Several members of the press tried to enter along with the anti-abortion crowd but were blocked by the police.

BPD officers in riot gear form a corridor to allow Men’s March participants to enter the ring of barricades around the Parkman Bandstand in Boston Common. Several members of the press tried to enter...

BPD officers in riot gear escort the Men’s March down Commonwealth Avenue. Anti-abortion activists carried large posters purporting to show graphic images of aborted fetuses, religious iconography and pro-life flags.

BPD officers in riot gear escort the Men’s March down Commonwealth Avenue. Anti-abortion activists carried large posters purporting to show graphic images of aborted fetuses, religious iconography and...

A BPD officer stands guard as another officer escorts an arrested counterprotester into the back of a prisoner transport van. The counterprotesters surrounded the BPD vehicles and prevented them from moving for hours, until the police finally pushed through the crowd and took the arrestees away for processing.

A BPD officer stands guard as another officer escorts an arrested counterprotester into the back of a prisoner transport van. The counterprotesters surrounded the BPD vehicles and prevented them from moving...

The crowd of counterprotesters is reflected in a BPD officer’s sunglasses as he shouts at the pro-choice contingent to move back. State police and members of the SERT taskforce arrived in riot gear hours after counterprotesters first blocked Commonwealth Avenue, making the crowd of police officers a mix of regular BPD uniforms, riot gear and tactical equipment.

The crowd of counterprotesters is reflected in a BPD officer’s sunglasses as he shouts at the pro-choice contingent to move back. State police and members of the SERT taskforce arrived in riot gear hours...

BPD officers in riot gear set up a cordon around the Men’s March contingent, warding off counterprotesters with wooden batons. The police waited for over an hour for reinforcements before pushing their lines forward and breaking through the counterprotesters.

BPD officers in riot gear set up a cordon around the Men’s March contingent, warding off counterprotesters with wooden batons. The police waited for over an hour for reinforcements before pushing their...

A counterprotester raises his hands as BPD officers in riot gear push the crowd back. Some pro-choice activists used civil disobedience tactics like kneeling or standing in front of the advancing police line, while others used bikes or a reinforced banner to push back against the police officers.

A counterprotester raises his hands as BPD officers in riot gear push the crowd back. Some pro-choice activists used civil disobedience tactics like kneeling or standing in front of the advancing police...

A counterprotester dressed as a clown plays the kazoo to drown out chanting from the Men’s March. Members of a brass band accompanied the “clownterprotesters” as they walked alongside the Men’s March, playing loud covers of songs like “Pop Goes The Weasel” to mock the anti-abortion activists.

A counterprotester dressed as a clown plays the kazoo to drown out chanting from the Men’s March. Members of a brass band accompanied the “clownterprotesters” as they walked alongside the Men’s...

An anti-abortion activist in Scottish regalia watches the crowd of counterprotesters from behind the police line. A pair of anti-abortion activists played the bagpipes and drums as the Men’s March proceeded down Commonwealth Avenue.

An anti-abortion activist in Scottish regalia watches the crowd of counterprotesters from behind the police line. A pair of anti-abortion activists played the bagpipes and drums as the Men’s March proceeded...

Four BPD officers pin down a counterprotester as they make the first arrest of the day. Several activists became the center of tense tug-of-war matches as police tried to pull them away from the other counterprotesters whom they linked arms with.

Four BPD officers pin down a counterprotester as they make the first arrest of the day. Several activists became the center of tense tug-of-war matches as police tried to pull them away from the other...

A drummer with New Orleans Musicians 4 Palestine reads from a lyric sheet as the band plays. Many bands advocated openly for progressive causes.

A drummer with New Orleans Musicians 4 Palestine reads from a lyric sheet as the band plays. Many bands advocated openly for progressive causes.

A chant leader with New Orleans Musicians 4 Palestine holds up a double-sided card with song lyrics on it. Some bands led chants between their songs or asked the crowd to sing along as they played.

A chant leader with New Orleans Musicians 4 Palestine holds up a double-sided card with song lyrics on it. Some bands led chants between their songs or asked the crowd to sing along as they played.

Members of several marching bands rest between sets outside the Davis Square T station. Some bands performed for hours during the festival, moving from location to location to play their sets.

Members of several marching bands rest between sets outside the Davis Square T station. Some bands performed for hours during the festival, moving from location to location to play their sets.

A trombone player from the School of HONK band signals a song change to the ensemble. Band leaders marked time for their bands and ensured that they moved through the setlist properly.

A trombone player from the School of HONK band signals a song change to the ensemble. Band leaders marked time for their bands and ensured that they moved through the setlist properly.

A tubist from the Forward! Marching Band performs inside the Davis Square T Station. Some musicians took the time to paint or bedazzle their instruments with slogans, beads or small murals.

A tubist from the Forward! Marching Band performs inside the Davis Square T Station. Some musicians took the time to paint or bedazzle their instruments with slogans, beads or small murals.

A trumpet player performs in sunglasses while reading sheet music from an iPhone mounted on their instrument. Performers attached stacks of sheet paper or their smartphones to their instruments while playing longer, more complex songs, but usually relied on their memory.

A trumpet player performs in sunglasses while reading sheet music from an iPhone mounted on their instrument. Performers attached stacks of sheet paper or their smartphones to their instruments while playing...

A bass saxophonist from Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band plays a solo, their instrument glinting in the sunlight. The weather cooperated with the festival, and the bright sunlight was welcomed by crowds after a week of spotty rainstorms.

A bass saxophonist from Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band plays a solo, their instrument glinting in the sunlight. The weather cooperated with the festival, and the bright sunlight was welcomed...

A saxophonist from Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band plays a solo. Coordinated band outfits were a common sight at the festival.

A saxophonist from Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band plays a solo. Coordinated band outfits were a common sight at the festival.

Musicians from The Party Band play for an enthusiastic crowd, with their band name and a stylized transgender flag painted on their tuba covers. Many bands used their instruments creatively to advertise themselves or advocate for a cause.

Musicians from The Party Band play for an enthusiastic crowd, with their band name and a stylized transgender flag painted on their tuba covers. Many bands used their instruments creatively to advertise...

Three musicians in a brass section play in front of J.P. Licks. Most bands had a diverse mix of players of all ages ranging from young teens to elderly performers.

Three musicians in a brass section play in front of J.P. Licks. Most bands had a diverse mix of players of all ages ranging from young teens to elderly performers.

Two performers play their tubas while children and their parents look on. Some musicians wandered Davis Square on their own between band sets, talking to passersby and serenading small crowds.

Two performers play their tubas while children and their parents look on. Some musicians wandered Davis Square on their own between band sets, talking to passersby and serenading small crowds.

A dense cloud of fireworks shines alongside a cloud of sparklers. Spectators clapped and cheered after big showstopper fireworks burst but mostly stayed silent as the display went on.

A dense cloud of fireworks shines alongside a cloud of sparklers. Spectators clapped and cheered after big showstopper fireworks burst but mostly stayed silent as the display went on.

The individual colored streaks of a firework stream out from the bright white nucleus of the firework. Most spectators filmed or photographed the fireworks on smartphones.

The individual colored streaks of a firework stream out from the bright white nucleus of the firework. Most spectators filmed or photographed the fireworks on smartphones.

Pale green streaks of light mingle with red in a circular fireworks burst, with lights of the skyline visible below. Spectators crowded onto fire escapes, balconies and roofs to catch a glimpse of the Fireworks Spectacular.

Pale green streaks of light mingle with red in a circular fireworks burst, with lights of the skyline visible below. Spectators crowded onto fire escapes, balconies and roofs to catch a glimpse of the...

Red streamers trickle down toward the Charles River below a broadside of red chrysanthemums. The crowd on the south side of the river mostly maintained an awed silence as the fireworks display went on, while recording the spectacle with their phones.

Red streamers trickle down toward the Charles River below a broadside of red chrysanthemums. The crowd on the south side of the river mostly maintained an awed silence as the fireworks display went on,...

Red and blue fireworks burst below a golden brocade. Fireworks in patriotic colors were common during the display.

Red and blue fireworks burst below a golden brocade. Fireworks in patriotic colors were common during the display.

The harsh glow from a set of portable spotlights throws shadows across a group of spectators waiting in line for the bathroom. Boston authorities brought in external lighting to illuminate the Charles River Bank for safety, as the popular spot for joggers and tourists gets dark at night.

The harsh glow from a set of portable spotlights throws shadows across a group of spectators waiting in line for the bathroom. Boston authorities brought in external lighting to illuminate the Charles...

The Prudential Tower glows in the colors of the United States flag, as seen across the top of a parked police car and a chain-link fence. As one of the cities where the first battles of the Revolutionary War occurred, Boston takes every Fourth of July as a chance to show off its deep sense of patriotism.

The Prudential Tower glows in the colors of the United States flag, as seen across the top of a parked police car and a chain-link fence. As one of the cities where the first battles of the Revolutionary...

Spectators walk down Storrow Drive as 200 Clarendon St., better known as The Hancock, looms large in the distance. The Boston Police Department shut down streets and bridges along the Charles River to control the flow of pedestrian traffic and patrolled the crowds that gathered with the help of military police.

Spectators walk down Storrow Drive as 200 Clarendon St., better known as The Hancock, looms large in the distance. The Boston Police Department shut down streets and bridges along the Charles River to...

An activist makes the peace sign to the passing crowd while another activist films the scene. Protestors and members of the media recorded the march from all angles as it proceeded toward the Israeli Consulate.

An activist makes the peace sign to the passing crowd while another activist films the scene. Protestors and members of the media recorded the march from all angles as it proceeded toward the Israeli Consulate.

A band member holds onto their hat and raises their trombone against the rain. The bands that performed in Davis Square Park had the least amount of shelter from the rain.

A band member holds onto their hat and raises their trombone against the rain. The bands that performed in Davis Square Park had the least amount of shelter from the rain.

Festival attendees film a band as it performs in Davis Square Park. Independent journalists, local news outlets and everyday festival-goers recorded performances with videos and photos throughout the day.

Festival attendees film a band as it performs in Davis Square Park. Independent journalists, local news outlets and everyday festival-goers recorded performances with videos and photos throughout the day.

A young festival attendee watches the City Water Brass Bandperform in a lull between downpours. Festival-goers spanned the spectrum of age and musical interest.

A young festival attendee watches the City Water Brass Bandperform in a lull between downpours. Festival-goers spanned the spectrum of age and musical interest.

A trumpet player raises a fist mid-song in Davis Square Park. Many street bands at HONK! Festival engaged in local social justice activism alongside their performances.

A trumpet player raises a fist mid-song in Davis Square Park. Many street bands at HONK! Festival engaged in local social justice activism alongside their performances.

Band members walk to their set location as a local activist films the procession. The HONK! Festival blended live music, union drives and other local social justice causes.

Band members walk to their set location as a local activist films the procession. The HONK! Festival blended live music, union drives and other local social justice causes.

A chalkboard lists the bands scheduled to play in Davis Square Plaza. Bands were assigned locations and times to perform after applying online.

A chalkboard lists the bands scheduled to play in Davis Square Plaza. Bands were assigned locations and times to perform after applying online.

The Pride flag waves below the United States flag from the flag pole on Centennial Common. The Pride flag was raised during a flag-raising ceremony hosted by the NU LGBTQA Resource Center Oct. 4.

The Pride flag waves below the United States flag from the flag pole on Centennial Common. The Pride flag was raised during a flag-raising ceremony hosted by the NU LGBTQA Resource Center Oct. 4.

A screen displays photos of the incoming class in front of a confetti-covered floor. Aoun encouraged the class of 2027 to explore all that Northeastern has to offer, including the global opportunities that the school provides.

A screen displays photos of the incoming class in front of a confetti-covered floor. Aoun encouraged the class of 2027 to explore all that Northeastern has to offer, including the global opportunities...

Paws stands in front of the Nor'easters as they perform at the end of the ceremony. Confetti was dropped during the ceremony's closing performance to celebrate the beginning of the incoming class' journey at Northeastern.

Paws stands in front of the Nor'easters as they perform at the end of the ceremony. Confetti was dropped during the ceremony's closing performance to celebrate the beginning of the incoming class' journey...

Students in Northeastern's cheer team perform alongside members of the Nor'easters during the closing performance. Showcasing various student groups helped to excite the class of 2027 about the opportunities they will have during their time at Northeastern.

Students in Northeastern's cheer team perform alongside members of the Nor'easters during the closing performance. Showcasing various student groups helped to excite the class of 2027 about the opportunities...

Students fill the seats at MGM Music Hall. The class of 2027 was given colored t-shirts and light-up wristbands to wear at convocation.

Students fill the seats at MGM Music Hall. The class of 2027 was given colored t-shirts and light-up wristbands to wear at convocation.

A solitary figure titled "Pencil-pusher" holds a pencil to the ground, preparing to write or draw something with it. Behind the figure, a pencil stood on its own.

A solitary figure titled "Pencil-pusher" holds a pencil to the ground, preparing to write or draw something with it. Behind the figure, a pencil stood on its own.

Two torso sculptures,"Purple" on the left and "Green" on the right, hold their heads in the air while a row of skulls looks on. Whether the two figures had beheaded themselves or were putting their heads back on their own shoulders was up to the viewer's interpretation.

Two torso sculptures,"Purple" on the left and "Green" on the right, hold their heads in the air while a row of skulls looks on. Whether the two figures had beheaded themselves or were putting their heads...

This Lego mosaic is a recreation of Vermeer's "Girl With A Pearl Earring," even sharing a name with the famous oil painting from the 1600s. The nuances of brush-strokes and chiaroscuro lighting have been replaced with the pixel-like contours of Lego bricks.

This Lego mosaic is a recreation of Vermeer's "Girl With A Pearl Earring," even sharing a name with the famous oil painting from the 1600s. The nuances of brush-strokes and chiaroscuro lighting have been...

A red umbrella hangs from the ceiling near a pair of cumulonimbus cloud sculptures. A towel in the background has been poised to mop up any stray plastic rain.

A red umbrella hangs from the ceiling near a pair of cumulonimbus cloud sculptures. A towel in the background has been poised to mop up any stray plastic rain.

A sculpture of a woman from the artwork "Division" soars over an exhibit, suspended by thin steel wires. The exhibit featured suspended artworks that made the space itself a surrealist experience.

A sculpture of a woman from the artwork "Division" soars over an exhibit, suspended by thin steel wires. The exhibit featured suspended artworks that made the space itself a surrealist experience.

This sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, called "Dinosaur Skeleton," dominates the second floor. Although most of the plastic in its Lego skeleton came from decomposed prehistoric plants, there is a chance that some of it came from T. Rex fossils, so this predator from the dawn of time might walk the earth again, reincarnated in spirit.

This sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, called "Dinosaur Skeleton," dominates the second floor. Although most of the plastic in its Lego skeleton came from decomposed prehistoric plants, there is a chance...