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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
Chloe Craft

Chloe Craft, News Staff

Chloe Craft is a second-year journalism and international affairs major and member of The News’ staff. She contributes as a writer and photographer to various campus, city, lifestyle, and projects pieces. Stories she has covered include public demonstrations for Palestine and Ukraine, Northeastern’s response to restrictive Trump administration policies, assorted concerts in Boston and more. You can follow her on X at @CraftJournalist and Instagram at @chloecrxft. For more of her work, go to https://chloeecraft.com.

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A crowd gathers around a speaker and carries signage. The sign translated to "The people will defeat the agenda, Trump's far right."

Activists call for sanctuary state status in Massachusetts

Chloe Craft, news staff
February 19, 2025

A few dozen demonstrators endured sleet and rain at Central Square Park in East Boston Feb. 16 for a rally advocating the rights and protections of immigrants. The rally was organized primarily by the...

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Visitors enter the MFA's Remis Auditorium Jan. 31 for a film screening. The film festival showcased seven Iranian and diasporic films.

Festival of Films from Iran spotlights stories from a vanguard of global cinema

Chloe Craft, news staff
February 17, 2025

The annual Boston Festival of Films from Iran returned to the Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, from Jan. 17 to Feb. 7, showcasing seven unique Iranian and diasporic films. The selection of films featured...

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Demonstrators prepare to march from Boston Common toward the JFK Federal Building. There were more than a thousand attendees of the event, with marshals and police guiding them through the streets.

Anti-Trump demonstrators take to the streets for Valentine’s Day march

Chloe Craft, news staff
February 15, 2025

More than a thousand protesters convened in Boston Common Feb. 14 for the “Stop the Coup: Our Love is Resistance” rally to oppose President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The event...

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Joseph E. Aoun speaks at a tribute event for Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 16. In an email to all active students Feb. 12, Aoun addressed how the university has complied with Donald Trump’s administration’s demands.

Weeks into Trump administration, Aoun reaffirms commitment to university values

Chloe Craft, news staff
February 12, 2025

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun sent an email to the Northeastern community Feb. 12 around 10 a.m. expressing a continued commitment to the university’s “core values” amid an outcry for communication...

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A class attendee glides across the ice on one skate. Some attendees were on one skate, some were on two and others used support seals or other accommodations.

Bostonians glide into mindful mornings at IceFlow Yoga on Ice

Chloe Craft, photo staff
February 8, 2025

Early in the morning Jan. 26, skaters braved the winter cold to start their day with IceFlow, a yoga-inspired ice skating class at the Boston Common Frog Pond led by accomplished ice skater Elin Schran. Though...

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Schran poses for a portrait in front of the Frog Pond rink after teaching her class. After years of competitive skating, Schran said that IceFlow brought her a new sense of peace and fulfillment on the ice.

Schran poses for a portrait in front of the Frog Pond rink after teaching her class. After years of competitive skating, Schran said that IceFlow brought her a new sense of peace and fulfillment on the...

An IceFlow attendee pours a cup of hot chocolate brought by Schran. Schran said she arrived nearly an hour early to set out the hot chocolate along with extra gloves for her students, greeting each person as they arrived.

An IceFlow attendee pours a cup of hot chocolate brought by Schran. Schran said she arrived nearly an hour early to set out the hot chocolate along with extra gloves for her students, greeting each person...

An attendee unties her skates after the class. Skates were the only monetary expense for the class; they were available to rent on-site for $15.

An attendee unties her skates after the class. Skates were the only monetary expense for the class; they were available to rent on-site for $15.

Attendees join hands in a circle and participate in breathing exercises at the end of the session. The circle emphasized the sense of community that many attendees appreciated about the class.

Attendees join hands in a circle and participate in breathing exercises at the end of the session. The circle emphasized the sense of community that many attendees appreciated about the class.

The sun rises over the Frog Pond during the IceFlow class. The scenery was one of the class’ highlights, according to Schran and attendees.

The sun rises over the Frog Pond during the IceFlow class. The scenery was one of the class’ highlights, according to Schran and attendees.

An attendee skates slowly across the ice with fellow participants, some of whom were first-timers and signed up for the class by themselves. Many attendees appreciated meeting and connecting with a new community at the class.

An attendee skates slowly across the ice with fellow participants, some of whom were first-timers and signed up for the class by themselves. Many attendees appreciated meeting and connecting with a new...

IceFlow class attendees practice easy, gentle stretches on the ice. The event description emphasized that it was not a traditional yoga class, nor was it meant to improve skating skills; instead, it was aimed at gathering together to be mindful on the ice.

IceFlow class attendees practice easy, gentle stretches on the ice. The event description emphasized that it was not a traditional yoga class, nor was it meant to improve skating skills; instead, it was...

IceFlow students watch and follow along as Schran demonstrates a gentle upper-body stretch. Stretching and breathing were some of the class’ main focuses.

IceFlow students watch and follow along as Schran demonstrates a gentle upper-body stretch. Stretching and breathing were some of the class’ main focuses.

Schran guides her students through the technique of leaning side to side while skating as the sun rises behind them. For the past three years, the class was held at The Rink at 401 Park in Fenway, but Schran said she is now proud to teach at the historic and scenic Frog Pond.

Schran guides her students through the technique of leaning side to side while skating as the sun rises behind them. For the past three years, the class was held at The Rink at 401 Park in Fenway, but...

Schran introduces the class to attendees, some using support seals for balance and others freely skating. Along with the support seals, Schran demonstrated modifications to each movement for those who may be uncomfortable on the ice.

Schran introduces the class to attendees, some using support seals for balance and others freely skating. Along with the support seals, Schran demonstrated modifications to each movement for those who...

Demonstrators gather at the steps of the Massachusetts State House to voice their disapproval of Trump and Musk. The protest was one of 50 similar protests held across all 50 states on the same day to oppose the administration.

Hundreds denounce Trump, Musk at Massachusetts State House amid nationwide wave of protests

Chloe Craft, news staff
February 7, 2025

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Massachusetts State House, holding signs and joining in chants, Feb. 5 to voice their disapproval of President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and recent executive orders. The...

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The Oakland Campus Husky Store. The store appeared vacant as many student felt there was not student life on the campus.

[Photo] Op-ed: At Northeastern Oakland, global collaboration falls short

Rich Zou, contributor
February 2, 2025

The Oakland Campus Husky Store. The store appeared vacant as many student felt there was not student life on the campus.

Pro-Palestine demonstrators gather in front of the Boston Public Library Copley branch to advocate for a ceasefire Jan. 16. Read more here.

[Photo] Photos of the month: January 2025

Photo Staff
January 31, 2025

Pro-Palestine demonstrators gather in front of the Boston Public Library Copley branch to advocate for a ceasefire Jan. 16. Read more here.

Britt Stewart (left) and Alan Bersten perform for the audience. The opening dance featured flashy orange costumes with sequins.

Review: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast lights up Boston with live show

Chloe Craft, news staff
January 30, 2025

Sequins, sparkles and salsa dancing lit up the Boch Center’s Wang Theatre as the cast of the reality TV competition “Dancing with the Stars” took the stage Jan. 17, the third stop on its nationwide...

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‘What we need now is leadership’: Northeastern faculty voice alarm over Trump administration DEI restrictions, threats to funding

‘What we need now is leadership’: Northeastern faculty voice alarm over Trump administration DEI restrictions, threats to funding

Zoe MacDiarmid and Chloe Craft
January 30, 2025

More than 430 faculty members sat in on a Jan. 29 faculty senate meeting, expressing confusion and concern following a series of federal executive orders that threaten research and diversity initiatives...

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Maccon Bonner poses for a headshot. Bonner began his role as the Mission Hill liaison last April. Photo courtesy Maccon Bonner.

‘Getting the big things done by doing the small things right’: Q&A with neighborhood liaison Maccon Bonner

Chloe Craft, news staff
January 29, 2025

Mission Hill liaison Maccon Bonner, who also serves the neighborhoods of Fenway-Kenmore, Mission Hill, Beacon Hill and Back Bay, spoke with The Huntington News in a virtual meeting Jan. 23 to discuss his...

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Demonstrators wear Palestinian keffiyehs and raise flags and signs in support of Palestine. Even as the night grew dark and temperatures dropped, rally attendees remained enthusiastic and lively as they chanted and cheered together.

Boston activists rally for Palestine’s liberation following Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Chloe Craft, news staff
January 20, 2025

Dozens of pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered at the steps of the Boston Public Library, or BPL, at Copley Square Jan. 16 to celebrate the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and bring...

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Ukrainian activists and Boston residents join together and rally for the end of Russia's Ukraine invasion. Together they chanted and encouraged passersby to join their protest.

Supporters of Ukraine call for support, awareness at ‘Fair Peace for Ukraine’ rally

Chloe Craft, news staff
January 14, 2025

Ukrainian activists and Boston residents gathered for a rally in Boston Common Jan. 12 to spread awareness about and advocate for an end to Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine as it enters its third...

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Saint Levant raps to a cheering audience. Throughout the event Saint Levant displayed red, white and green lights reminiscent of the Palestinian flag.

Review: Saint Levant takes audiences on a multilingual journey from Boston to Gaza through his ‘Deira’ tour

Chloe Craft, news correspondent
January 8, 2025

The crowd at Boston’s Citizens House of Blues was in high spirits last month for one of the final stops on Palestinian musical artist Saint Levant’s “Deira” tour promoting his recently released...

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The entrance to Mills College in Oakland, California. Northeastern recently announced a full-ride scholarship program for high school seniors from Oakland Unified School District high schools.

Northeastern launches full-ride scholarship program for Oakland public school students

Chloe Craft, news correspondent
December 13, 2024

This year, for the first time, a group of select high school seniors who graduated from Oakland Unified School District high schools and Pell Grant-eligible residents of Oakland, California were awarded...

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Alina Anatoliivna Karban, Kateryna Leonidivna Yablinska, Inga Vyshnevska and Yevheniia Yemshenetska (left to right) participate in the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation discussion. The four delegates shared insights into how U.S. media coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine could be improved.

U.S. coverage of war against Ukraine must improve, Ukrainian officials say at Northeastern panel

Chloe Craft, news correspondent
November 9, 2024

Six Ukrainian public communications experts gathered in Holmes Hall Oct. 31 to discuss the role of the media in the coverage of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, which is approaching 1,000 days...

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Mark Lehner speaks about his experience excavating the MVT. Lehner shared insights gained from the investigation while answering questions and speaking about what new questions the investigation brought up.

Egyptologist reveals new findings from Giza at Harvard lecture

Chloe Craft, news correspondent
November 6, 2024

Countless archeologists throughout history have been fascinated by the Giza plateau, home to historic archeological sites including the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Over a century after...

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Maggie Smith poses for a headshot in 1970. Smith passed away at 89 after over seven decades of acting. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Column: Dame Maggie Smith left a legacy of acting excellence

Chloe Craft, news correspondent
October 21, 2024

Following a prolific acting career that spanned more than seven decades, Dame Margaret Natalie Smith — known more fondly by her countless fans around the world as Maggie Smith — passed away Sept. 27...

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Roberto Mighty speaks to an audience about his docuseries “World’s Greatest Cemeteries." Mighty traveled to cemeteries around the world while researching for his docuseries.

[Photo] Cemetery explorer and filmmaker has a new take on graves

Nikhil Jagannath, news staff
October 18, 2024

Mighty speaks with Robert MacEachern about Cedar Grove Cemetery. The cemetery once belonged to former enslaved women, who raised enough money to build a place for their dead to rest in.

An NUPD officer sits in a car outside the Ruggles T stop. Northeastern recently released its 2024 ASR, revealing crime statistics for all Northeastern campuses.

Northeastern released its 2024 annual security report. Here’s what you need to know.

Alexa Coultoff, Chloe Craft, and Elli Einset
October 13, 2024

Overall crime on the Boston campus has decreased over the last year while reports of dating violence increased, according to recently-released security reports covering crime statistics at Northeastern’s...

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Vegan Proteins employees pose for a photo at their table. Almost 90 vendors attended the 29th annual Boston Veg Food Fest.

[Photo] Boston Veg Food Fest celebrates plant-based innovation and community

Kaelyn McFadden, news correspondent
October 3, 2024

Two volunteers dressed as a banana and grapes pose for a photo with a large cow float. Over 100 BVS volunteers helped run the festival.