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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Jessica Xing

Jessica Xing, Photo Editor

Jessica Xing is a fourth-year graphic design major with a minor in journalism. She has previously served as deputy photo editor and design editor and is excited to continue working with photographers for The News this semester. You can follow her on Instagram @jessx.photo.

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The exterior of the Mugar Life Sciences Building. NUPD arrested a 61-year-old man for lewd behavior in a first-floor bathroom in the building June 6.

[Photo] NUPD conducted operation in response to lewd behavior in Mugar in June, police report shows

Zoe MacDiarmid, deputy campus editor
November 19, 2024

The exterior of Dodge Hall. The NUPD investigated complaints related to lewd behaviors in Dodge Hall, Ell Hall and Curry Student Center in addition to Mugar.

Aaron Yeung poses for a photo. Yeung began making social media content in seventh grade, and has since grown his Instagram and TikTok accounts to have more than 100,000 followers combined.

[Photo] Meet ADrizzy, Northeastern’s newest campus celebrity

Emily Chung, news staff
November 18, 2024

Aaron Yeung poses for a photo. Yeung began making social media content in seventh grade, and has since grown his Instagram and TikTok accounts to have more than 100,000 followers combined.

Participants of the New Edgerly Plaza Launch Party wait in line for free food. The plaza opened Oct. 30, with the party being held Nov. 1.

[Photo] City installs new pedestrian plaza on Westland Avenue

Yashavi Upasani, news staff
November 16, 2024

A child draws on a rock with a pink marker. Googly eye stickers were also provided for anyone who wanted to decorate a rock.

Models showcase a variety of outfits on day two of House Fashion Week. A mix of experimental aesthetics, patterns and textures were showcased.

[Photo] Young designers debut eclectic collections at House Fashion Week

Yashavi Upasani, news staff
November 15, 2024

A model shows off a piece from Nathalia JMag's coquette-style collection. The collection featured many yellow and pink pieces with gingham patterns and bows.

A Mothers Out Front volunteer shovels smashed pumpkin pieces as a child participant smiles and watches. Volunteers picked up larger pumpkin pieces and gave them to children to smash into the pit again.

[Photo] Pumpkin smash for a good cause: Community event turns jack-o’-lanterns into garden gold

Kaelyn McFadden, news staff
November 15, 2024

Smashed pumpkin pieces sit in a sit. Organizers provided free pumpkins for those who didn't bring their own to smash.

An SGA seal logo hangs in the SGA office. The SGA was founded in 1921 as the Student Council.

[Photo] Student Government Association looks to open communication, transparency with Northeastern student body

Lily Webber, deputy campus editor
November 13, 2024

An SGA seal logo hangs in the SGA office. The SGA was founded in 1921 as the Student Council.

Valentina Moghaddam, Eve O’Sullivan and Luke McLoughlin (left to right) pose for a headshot. Students and faculty across campus expressed a wide range emotions in response to the results of the 2024 presidential election.

[Photo] Northeastern community stunned after Trump reelection

Frances Klemm, news staff
November 8, 2024

Valentina Moghaddam, Eve O’Sullivan and Luke McLoughlin (left to right) pose for a headshot. Students and faculty across campus expressed a wide range emotions in response to the results of the 2024...

A drum set in the Ryder 364 practice room. Students expressed frustrations with the limited number of music and performing arts practice spaces available on campus.

[Photo] Lack of practice space on campus holds back performing art groups and musicians, students say

Auden Oakes, news correspondent
November 7, 2024

A drum set in the Ryder 364 practice room. Students expressed frustrations with the limited number of music and performing arts practice spaces available on campus.

A Northeastern University sign on the Boston campus. Faculty members expressed concerns at the Oct. 30 faculty senate meeting over an apparent lack of clarity regarding the university's freedom of expression policies

[Photo] Faculty press administration for representation in policy making, increased freedom of expression protections

Emily Spatz, campus editor
November 6, 2024

A Northeastern University sign on the Boston campus. Faculty members expressed concerns at the Oct. 30 faculty senate meeting over an apparent lack of clarity regarding the university's freedom of expression...

Two voters discuss the ballot before voting at the Fenway Center. Voting centers emphasized that the Massachusetts ballots featured ballot measures and Senate candidates in addition to those for the presidency.

Boston takes to the polls: 16 images from Election Day 2024

Margot Murphy and Jessica Xing
November 6, 2024

Thousands of Boston residents took to the polls Nov. 5 to vote in the 2024 election. Across the city from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., voters hunched over between dividers to fill out their ballots, voting on not...

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Voters fill out their ballots in City Hall. Some Boston locations experienced a shortage of ballots due to high voter turnout.

Voters fill out their ballots in City Hall. Some Boston locations experienced a shortage of ballots due to high voter turnout.

A voter fills out his ballot at the Northeastern Crossing voting location. There were 22 precincts across the city.

A voter fills out his ballot at the Northeastern Crossing voting location. There were 22 precincts across the city.

A voter receives a ballot in the State House. About 33.8% of registered voters in Massachusetts already voted prior to in-person polls opening.

A voter receives a ballot in the State House. About 33.8% of registered voters in Massachusetts already voted prior to in-person polls opening.

Shai Mann-Robison, a 22-year-old programmer and recent Northeastern graduate, poses for a photo at the entrance to the Fenway Center. This year’s election was his first time voting.

Shai Mann-Robison, a 22-year-old programmer and recent Northeastern graduate, poses for a photo at the entrance to the Fenway Center. This year’s election was his first time voting.

A voter smiles while checking in to vote at the State House. Informational pamphlets and signs were provided in different languages at all polling locations.

A voter smiles while checking in to vote at the State House. Informational pamphlets and signs were provided in different languages at all polling locations.

Voting booth dividers in City Hall. The Massachusetts polls remained open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

[Photo] Op-ed: Do we actually need to worry about voter fraud?

November 5, 2024

Voting booth dividers in City Hall. The Massachusetts polls remained open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Shai Mann-Robison poses for a photo next to the Fenway Center voting area. He voted for the first time today.

[Photo] On Election Day, Bostonians remain cautiously optimistic

Sarah Mesdjian, news staff
November 5, 2024

Shai Mann-Robison poses for a photo next to the Fenway Center voting area. He voted for the first time today.

Boxes sit on the Marino Mail Center shelves. Northeastern opened an additional mail area in Speare Hall to accommodate the influx of packages.

[Photo] Persistent Northeastern mailroom issues delay mail-in ballots, frustrate students

Katarina Schmeiszer and Elsa O’Donnell
November 4, 2024

Boxes sit on the Marino Mail Center shelves. Northeastern opened an additional mail area in Speare Hall to accommodate the influx of packages.

Signs that read "Road Closed" redirect drivers on Huntington Avenue. Northeastern Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities announced in an email to students on the Boston campus that the portion of the road will be closed Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.

[Photo] Portion of Huntington Avenue to temporarily close over weekend, university says

Paloma Welch, news correspondent
November 2, 2024

A portion of White Hall stands partially demolished. The road closure was planned to assist with the demolition of the former residence hall.

Taze Thompson skates for the puck against Merrimack Jan. 27. The captain was named Hockey East Player of the Week following a five point performance Oct. 18 and 19.

[Photo] Vicious on the ice, beloved everywhere else, Taze Thompson is one to watch

Frances Klemm, news staff
November 1, 2024

Taze Thompson skates for the puck against Merrimack Jan. 27. The captain was named Hockey East Player of the Week following a five point performance Oct. 18 and 19.

Video: Paw-trons raise a glass to furry friends, nonprofits at Harpoon Brewery’s Dogtoberfest

Jake Guldin, Jessica Xing, and Darin Zullo
October 31, 2024

Harpoon Brewery hosted its annual Dogtoberfest, a festival raising community spirits and money for animal-related nonprofits, Oct. 6. Pups and their owners donned Halloween costumes and enjoyed several...

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[Photo] Photos of the month: October

Photo Staff
October 31, 2024

Two Northeastern facilities staff members raise a pride flag during the LGBTQA Resource Center flag raising ceremony Oct. 11. Read more here.

A banner that advertises a new Anna's Taqueria location hangs from the former B.GOOD restaurant space. Streetlight Ventures recently closed down three B.GOOD locations, and plans on replacing two of those locations with Anna's Taqueria.

[Photo] B.GOOD to be replaced by Anna’s Taqueria

Meghan Hirsch, news staff
October 30, 2024

The interior of the former B.GOOD restaurant space. B.GOOD's appliances and furniture were removed shortly after its closing.

A podium at the 2024 convocation ceremony features a Northeastern logo. Northeastern faculty discussed the university's new freedom of speech and expression policies at the Oct. 16 faculty senate meeting.

[Photo] Faculty express concern, frustration with Northeastern freedom of expression, academic freedom policies

Eli Curwin, news staff
October 28, 2024

A podium at the 2024 convocation ceremony features a Northeastern logo. Northeastern faculty discussed the university's new freedom of speech and expression policies at the Oct. 16 faculty senate meeting.

The Sheraton Boston Hotel on Dalton Street. Other hotels such as Midtown and Westin similarly dedicated rooms to Northeastern University students.

[Photo] Op-ed: What was the point of N.U.in Boston?

Sarah Pyrce, contributor
October 23, 2024

The Sheraton Boston Hotel on Dalton Street. Other hotels such as Midtown and Westin similarly dedicated rooms to Northeastern University students.

A sign taped to B.GOOD's window tells viewers that the location will be closing. The location was closed permanently Oct. 18.

[Photo] B.GOOD closes for good, to mixed student reactions

Lawrence Brown, news staff
October 23, 2024

A sign taped to B.GOOD's window tells viewers that the location will be closing. The location was closed permanently Oct. 18.

Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine demonstrators wave their respective flags on Centennial Common April 26. The Pro-Palestine encampment was swept on the third day.

[Photo] Op-ed: One year later, a region in desperate need of statesmen

Jack Masliah, columnist
October 22, 2024

Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine demonstrators wave their respective flags on Centennial Common April 26. The Pro-Palestine encampment was swept on the third day.

The pride flags waves above Centennial Common. The ceremony lasted about 30 minutes.

[Photo] ‘You are seen, you are celebrated and you are beloved’: Community gathers for pride flag raising for National Coming Out Day

Sara Sajjad, news correspondent
October 18, 2024

Two Northeastern employees look up as they raise the pride flag. The LGBTQA Resource Center provided cookies and mini flags for attendees.

The UWill website home page on a phone. Northeastern switched mental health provider networks from Anthem to Uwill in early May.

[Photo] Op-ed: Northeastern switched mental health provider networks. I almost lost my therapist.

Ellie Acuña, contributor
October 17, 2024

The UWill website home page on a phone. Northeastern switched mental health provider networks from Anthem to Uwill in early May.

Krenztman Quad on Northeastern's Boston campus. The income and assets of students' noncustodial parents were allegedly used by Northeastern and 39 other universities to calculate the amount of financial aid that will be awarded.

[Photo] Northeastern among 40 universities named in financial aid class action lawsuit

Zoe MacDiarmid, deputy campus editor
October 17, 2024

Krenztman Quad on Northeastern's Boston campus. The income and assets of students' noncustodial parents were allegedly used by Northeastern and 39 other universities to calculate the amount of financial...

Elizabeth Hudson speaks at Northeastern's 2024 convocation ceremony. Hudson joined Northeastern as Dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design in July 2015, and will be stepping down from the role June 30, 2025.

[Photo] CAMD Dean Elizabeth Hudson reflects on time at Northeastern after announcing resignation

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff
October 17, 2024

Elizabeth Hudson speaks at Northeastern's 2024 convocation ceremony. Hudson joined Northeastern as Dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design in July 2015, and will be stepping down from the role June...

Students meditate in Northeastern’s Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, & Service's Sacred Space. The class was part of a daily guided meditation hosted by the center.

[Photo] Op-ed: Meditation doesn’t have to be hocus-pocus

Jack Masliah, columnist
October 16, 2024

Students meditate in Northeastern’s Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, & Service's Sacred Space. The class was part of a daily guided meditation hosted by the center.

A mail-in ballot request form. In the 2016 election, 33% of validated voters between the ages of 18 and 29 were recorded as non-voters.

[Photo] Op-ed: It’s time to start caring about politics

Ava Vitiello, contributor
October 14, 2024

A mail-in ballot request form. In the 2016 election, 33% of validated voters between the ages of 18 and 29 were recorded as non-voters.

Dogs at Park-9 Fenway chase each other as their owners watch. The space opened with an outdoor park, bar and patio seating area.

[Photo] From tails to cocktails: Park-9 welcomes dogs and people alike to play and drink

Samantha Philipp, news correspondent
October 12, 2024

A park ranger pets a dog at Park-9 Fenway. Park rangers were hired to ensure dog play stays positive.

The CRRJ office in Dockser Hall. The project was founded in 2007.

[Photo] ‘We now have the facts’: The Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project tells victims’ stories, decades later

Frances Klemm, news staff
October 11, 2024

The CRRJ office in Dockser Hall. The project was founded in 2007.

The NUworks homepage. Many students chose to attend Northeastern for its well-known co-op program.

[Photo] Op-ed: It’s not just you — co-op is not for everyone

Ava Vitiello, contributor
October 10, 2024

The NUworks homepage. Many students chose to attend Northeastern for its well-known co-op program.

Students in Shillman Hall look at their phones. The rise of instantaneous entertainment on social media platforms reduced children’s attention spans.

[Photo] Op-ed: Replacing boredom with the internet has consequences

Kara Orsini, columnist
October 4, 2024

Students in Shillman Hall look at their phones. The rise of instantaneous entertainment on social media platforms reduced children’s attention spans.

Banners advertising the Salvador Dalí exhibit hang from the exterior of the MFA.

[Photo] MFA’s Salvador Dalí exhibit disrupts minds and disintegrates perspectives

Eleanor Hardy, news correspondent
October 6, 2024

“The Ecumenical Council" hangs on display. Dalí’s often integrated religious and scientific imagery into his later works.

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[Photo] Northeastern’s Code of Student Conduct, demonstration policies updated with stricter measures following year of pro-Palestine protests

October 5, 2024

The entrance to UHCS. UHCS sent an email Oct. 4 informing all Northeastern students that four graduate students living off-campus in the Boston area were recently diagnosed with chickenpox.

[Photo] 4 Northeastern graduate students diagnosed with chickenpox, university says

Kristina DaPonte, news staff
October 4, 2024

The entrance to UHCS. UHCS sent an email Oct. 4 informing all Northeastern students that four graduate students living off-campus in the Boston area were recently diagnosed with chickenpox.

Members of the men's club soccer team run laps around Carter Field during a practice Sept. 28. The team's season started Sept. 4.

[Photo] Northeastern’s men’s club soccer sets sights on nationals

Frances Klemm, news correspondent
October 2, 2024

Nicholas Lopez poses for a photo. The team qualified for nationals for the first time in more than a decade last year, and hope to do it again this year.

Rochelle Walensky speaks during the Globe Summit 2024 Sept. 25. Walensky shared her experiences as director of the CDC during the pandemic.

[Photo] Former CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky dissects the state of public health at 2024 Globe Summit

Matias Gonzalez and Sandeep Sood
October 1, 2024

Anna Kuchment listens intently as Walensky speaks. Walensky shared her thoughts on the future of vaccine development in the country as a result of the United States’ response to the pandemic.

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[Photo] Photos of the month: September

Photo Staff
October 1, 2024

Two audience volunteers compete in a Fluff hairdos competition at the Somerville What the Fluff? Festival Sept. 21. Read more here.

Conan Gray gestures toward the audience as he sings one of his opening songs. Gray performed night two of his "Found Heaven On Tour" Boston shows Sept. 26 to a sold-out audience.

[Photo] Review: Conan Gray fans ‘found heaven’ at MGM Music Hall

Kristina DaPonte, lifestyle editor
September 30, 2024

Gray dances on stage while audience members cheer and record videos of him. Throughout the performance, the star-shaped light on stage changed colors, following the beat of Gray's songs.

Two children pose in a photo stand-in. Multiple colorful, illustrative photo stand-ins were placed along Somerville Avenue.

[Photo] Lions and tigers and fluff, oh my: Somerville celebrates its sweet history

Emily Niedermeyer, news correspondent
September 27, 2024

Two volunteers from the audience compete in Fluff hairdos. The pair that won best Fluff hairdo was determined by the volume of the audience's applause and cheering.

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