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Students in Northeastern’s ROTC program smile for a photo. Liberty Battalion was also honored during the ceremony, which trains dozens of cadets in the Boston area with Northeastern as the host institution.
Rowing teams compete at the Head of the Charles Oct. 18. Read more here.
A protester holds up a sign at a rally hosted by Northeastern University School of Law Students for Justice in Palestine Nov. 16, 2023, that called for an Israeli ceasefire. Protests calling for a ceasefire...
Samuel Adams celebrated the centuries-long German tradition of Oktoberfest with music, games, food and, of course, beer. With the cultural festival beginning mid-September, the Boston beer company...
The holiday season arrived early Sept. 20 with the 2024 Jellycat holiday collection launch party at Tiny Hanger, a children’s boutique in Coolidge Corner. Although the store’s target demographic...
A crowd gathers outside of the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center.
The Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry, or UUUM, held a concert of the arts for local neighbors to enjoy jazz, poetry and painting in John Eliot Square park Sept. 14. The event provided a relaxed...
Visitors spectate and photograph their favorite sculptures during the Sand Sculpting Festival July 20. Read more here.
The smells of sea salt, sunscreen and fried food mixed in the air as Revere Beach celebrated its 20th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival July 19 to July 21.
Fifteen professional sand sculptors...
Crowds roam Revere Beach Boulevard. Vendors sold lunch from food trucks and served cold refreshments from ice cream stands and a beer garden.
The first-prize sand sculpture, “Blend In” by Jobi Bouchard. Winners were decided by votes taken in two separate categories: Sculptor’s Choice and People’s Choice.
Visitors spectate and photograph their favorite sculptures from the festival. Planes consistently flew overhead toward Boston Logan International Airport.
A gymnast performs stunts for a crowd during the SomerStreets Carnaval June 2. Read more here.
Protesters sit on the border of the Centennial Common encampment April 26. Some Black student protesters spoke about their mutual respect for the Palestinian people.
The East Somerville neighborhood opened its streets to pedestrians June 2 for the 14th annual SomerStreets Carnaval. Kicked off by a parade, viewers watched local culture come to life with performances...
A kiteflier lifts a large purple and black octopus kite into the air during the Revere Beach Kite Festival May 19. Read more here.
The Revere Beach community welcomed spectators May 19 as hundreds of decorative kites took to the air to celebrate the return of the beach season with the 8th annual Kite Festival. Hosted by the Revere...
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...
Students socialize after the sun sets as handmade protest signs hang from chairs. Power to the Common was shut off around 6:50 p.m.
A pro-Israel student stands in the encampment while wrapped in the flag of Israel. Pro-Israel students entered the encampment to converse with protesters at around 6:15 p.m.
A protester surrounded by signs and Adirondack chairs sits in the encampment. Renata Nyul stated that the power was shut off out of safety concerns for demonstrators.
Protesters gather around the encampment as night falls. Power to Centennial Common was shut off around 6:50 p.m.
With finals season in full swing and Northeastern’s Snell Library partially closed down for renovations, it can be difficult for students to find a quiet place to study for exams without worrying about...
A student silently works among the bookshelves of the Law Library. The school’s database made some library contents available digitally.
Empty desks fill the Law Library’s second floor. Users on the Northeastern Reddit page described it as “secretive” or “silent” in past years.
The Law Library’s lobby features a display of library selections. Several displayed books showcased the library’s range of subjects, from criminal justice to international trade.
The entrance to the Law Library stands just off Forsyth Street. Huskies of all colleges visited the library this semester, with varied hours of operation day to day.
A portrait of Dowse hangs among his collection of literature. Dowse’s major contributions to the Historical Society led to the library’s naming in his honor.
A book on conchology sits open on display in the Dowse Library. Various historical texts, like John Adams’ private diary entries, could be viewed at the MHS.
The MHS’ reading room, which is available for use upon request. The library was founded in 1791 and academics have been using it since.
A “Movies & Music” display hangs in the BPL Central Library. DVDs and CDs were once only available in physical copies, but are now accessible via streaming online.
Bookshelves of all genres at the BPL Central Library located on Boylston Street. The BPL digitized and made selections of its collections available to explore online.
Scholars work in the World Languages section of the BPL Central Library. Factors such as demographic information and anticipated future demand guided the selection of language books at the library.
Bostonians work respectfully among one another in Bates Hall of the BPL McKim Building. While dozens occupied the hall, the volume remained at a peaceful level.
A tour group stands on the front steps of the BPL in Copley Square. During one of the library’s scheduled tours, participants viewed the building’s art and architecture.
A student holds up a sign during a NUSLSJP pro-Palestine demonstration in Cabot Quad Nov. 16. Many at the rally held handmade cardboard signs. Almost two dozen Northeastern faculty and staff members signed...
Students give feedback about current meal plans at a Nov. 16 event hosted by the Dining Advisory Board. The board has collected feedback for several months to propose a revamped meal plan.
Attendees listen to a speaker read a speech at the rally. Protestors demanded the university and law professionals call out genocide against Palestinians and divest from military companies.
Two people at the rally hold a banner reading "CEASEFIRE / END THE OCCUPATION" while a speaker leads a chant. The chants echoed off of the buildings on Huntington Avenue.
