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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Jessica Xing

Jessica Xing, Photo Editor

Jessica Xing is a fourth-year graphic design major with a minor in journalism. This will be her fourth semester as photo editor, after having served as deputy photo editor and design editor. She is excited to continue working with photographers to create dynamic and engaging photos for The News in her final semester. You can follow her on Instagram @jessx.photo.

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Fosberg dashes to the base March 15. The Huskies swept Harvard March 14 to 16.

[Photo] Will Fosberg, Carter Bentley lead the Huskies in playing time for underclassmen

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff
April 11, 2025

Fosberg dashes to the base March 15. The Huskies swept Harvard March 14 to 16.

Kehlani sings into a red microphone. She performed as the headliner for CUP's annual Springfest concert after finishing a 54-show world tour.

[Photo] Review: Kehlani electrifies Matthews Arena at Springfest 2025

Jennie Koh, deputy lifestyle editor
April 10, 2025

Audience members watch as Kehlani performs.

Max Gitlin winds up for a pitch April 1. The victory over Central Connecticut State University was Gitlin's fourth win as a Husky.

[Photo] Northeastern baseball scores 12 runs against CCSU, adding on another win for the Huskies

Valentina Swan, news staff
April 10, 2025

Alex Lane swings April 1. Lane was named CAA player of the week three times last season.

The American flag flies above Centennial Common. Many international students felt the Trump administration's reasoning behind the visa terminations to be unfounded and confusing.

[Photo] Under looming threat of visa terminations, many Northeastern students left scrambling for answers

Zoe MacDiarmid, Chloe Craft, and Chris Lee
April 10, 2025

The American flag flies above Centennial Common. Many international students felt the Trump administration's reasoning behind the visa terminations to be unfounded and confusing.

Ryan Gerety makes a run April 1. The Huskies won the series against Campbell April 4 to 6, maintaining a strong conference record.

[Photo] Northeastern baseball stays on top of CAA after winning series against Campbell

Bailey Reynolds, news staff
April 8, 2025

Cam Maldonado high fives a teammate after a successful game April 1. Maldonado had six runs in the series against Campbell April 4 to 6.

The door to the Office of Global Services in Richards Hall. International students received an email informing them to update their documentation to be "honest, accurate and consistent."

[Photo] Office of Global Services warns, prepares international community following visa revocations

Carson Lyle, news staff
April 8, 2025

The door to the Office of Global Services in Richards Hall. International students received an email informing them to update their documentation to be "honest, accurate and consistent."

Krentzman Quad on Northeastern's Boston campus. Recent federal funding cuts and freezes by the Trump administration impacted Northeastern's research on various topics.

[Photo] Op-ed: We, your professors, believe our universities are worth fighting for

Krentzman Quad on Northeastern's Boston campus. Recent federal funding cuts and freezes by the Trump administration impacted Northeastern's research on various topics.

Léontine (Marianna Bassham, left) and Léonide (Allison Altman) whisper a plot to each other while Harlequin (Vincent Randazzo, right) listens in. The play used elevated platforms and wooden arches to give the stage depth. Photo courtesy Liza Voll, The Huntington Theatre.

[Photo] Review: ‘The Triumph of Love’ teaches a valuable lesson on deceit and passion

Megan Canizares Castillo, news correspondent
April 5, 2025

Léontine (Marianna Bassham, left) and Léonide (Allison Altman) whisper a plot to each other while Harlequin (Vincent Randazzo, right) listens in. The play used elevated platforms and wooden arches to...

Gregory Bozzo slides into base. Bozzo collected one of the three runs that gave the Huskies the win over Boston College.

[Photo] Northeastern baseball shuts out BC, punching ticket to Beanpot championship

Valentina Swan, news staff
April 3, 2025

Graduate student first baseman Alex Lane catches the ball. The Huskies shut out the Eagles 3-0.

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[Photo] Photos of the month: March 2025

Photo Staff
April 1, 2025

Rebecca Ghilardi and Filippo Ambrosoni perform a personalized dance lift to a Dracula-themed performance at the World Figure Skating Championship March 26. Read more here.

Sakamoto executes a double axel during her free skate performance March 28. Sakamoto aimed to receive her third world title, having won in 2023 and 2024, but was beaten by Alysa Liu by a 4.99 point margin.

Sakamoto executes a double axel during her free skate performance March 28. Sakamoto aimed to receive her third world title, having won in 2023 and 2024, but was beaten by Alysa Liu by a 4.99 point margin.

Women's singles winner Alysa Liu proudly wears her gold medal and holds the American flag during the Women’s Victory Ceremony March 28. She performed to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park Suite” for her free skate, earning her the World Champion title.

[Photo] Victors made in the City of Champions: ISU World Figure Skating Championship returns to Boston

March 31, 2025

Women's singles winner Alysa Liu proudly wears her gold medal and holds the American flag during the Women’s Victory Ceremony March 28. She performed to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park Suite” for...

The jumbotron in TD Garden plays a video to pay tribute to the skaters lost in the Jan. 29 plane crash March 25. Many U.S. skaters held up pictures of the victims while waiting for their results at the kiss and cry.

The jumbotron in TD Garden plays a video to pay tribute to the skaters lost in the Jan. 29 plane crash March 25. Many U.S. skaters held up pictures of the victims while waiting for their results at the...

Nikita Volodinis lifts Minerva Hase during their pairs short program performance March 26. Pairs utilized throw jumps, where a skater tosses their partner into the air, in order to receive more points.

Nikita Volodinis lifts Minerva Hase during their pairs short program performance March 26. Pairs utilized throw jumps, where a skater tosses their partner into the air, in order to receive more points.

Riku Miura (left) and Ryuichi Kihara perform a death spiral in the pairs free skate March 26. The two competed for Japan and won first place in the pairs category.

Riku Miura (left) and Ryuichi Kihara perform a death spiral in the pairs free skate March 26. The two competed for Japan and won first place in the pairs category.

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov gasp in awe at the audience’s resounding applause and support following their free skate performance March 27. Fans threw plushies onto the ice and showed off their country’s flag whenever a team from their nation performed.

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov gasp in awe at the audience’s resounding applause and support following their free skate performance March 27. Fans threw plushies onto the ice and showed off their...

Davide Lewton Brain competes for Monaco in the men’s short program March 27. Last year, Lewton Brain became the first Monégasque figure skater to qualify for the World Championships.

Davide Lewton Brain competes for Monaco in the men’s short program March 27. Last year, Lewton Brain became the first Monégasque figure skater to qualify for the World Championships.

Women's singles winner Alysa Liu proudly wears her gold medal and holds the American flag during the Women’s Victory Ceremony March 28. She performed to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park Suite” for her free skate, earning her the World Champion title.

[Photo] Victors made in the City of Champions: ISU World Figure Skating Championship returns to Boston

Margot Murphy, news staff
March 31, 2025

Evan Bates slowly glides Madison Chock in a circle during the ice dance free skate March 28. The couple was the first U.S. team to win three world titles.

Germany’s Minerva Fabienne Hase (left) and Nikita Volodin perform a choreographed fight scene while dressed as “Mortal Kombat” characters March 30. The Exhibition of Champions gave skaters the chance to enjoy performing for the audience rather than compete.

Germany’s Minerva Fabienne Hase (left) and Nikita Volodin perform a choreographed fight scene while dressed as “Mortal Kombat” characters March 30. The Exhibition of Champions gave skaters the chance...

Nathan Chen poses for a photo with four fans March 29. He visited the Matrix Legacy stand and signed autographs for a long line of fans.

Nathan Chen poses for a photo with four fans March 29. He visited the Matrix Legacy stand and signed autographs for a long line of fans.

Two sweepers hurry off the ice after collecting stuffed animals that had been tossed into the rink from fans. Josiane Lamond designed the sweepers' costumes hoping to attract and inspire future skaters to participate in the sport.

Two sweepers hurry off the ice after collecting stuffed animals that had been tossed into the rink from fans. Josiane Lamond designed the sweepers' costumes hoping to attract and inspire future skaters...

Thousands sit in TD Garden to watch the Figure Skating World Championships March 26. Fans and enthusiasts sold out TD Garden on the final day of the competition March 29.

Thousands sit in TD Garden to watch the Figure Skating World Championships March 26. Fans and enthusiasts sold out TD Garden on the final day of the competition March 29.

A Northeastern sign on the Boston campus. At a faculty senate meeting March 12, attendees were informed that Northeastern has slowed down hiring.

[Photo] Provost reports hiring slowdown at Northeastern, denies hiring freeze

Zoe MacDiarmid, campus editor
March 25, 2025

A Northeastern sign on the Boston campus. At a faculty senate meeting March 12, attendees were informed that Northeastern has slowed down hiring.

A Northeastern player hits the ball March 15. Northeastern took its first shutout since 2022 March 19 in a 6-0 loss to Boston College.

[Photo] Huskies get shut out by BC for first loss against Eagles since 2022

Valentina Swan, news staff
March 22, 2025

A Northeastern player hits the ball March 15. Northeastern took its first shutout since 2022 March 19 in a 6-0 loss to Boston College.

Ryan Gerety jumps in celebration March 15. Gerety scored a run against Merrimack March 18.

[Photo] Northeastern baseball run rules Merrimack in midweek victory

Bailey Reynolds, news staff
March 19, 2025

The Huskies celebrate March 15. The team won their solo game over Merrimack 10-0 in eight innings.

A b-boy performs a windmill. He propelled himself into a rotational movement without the use of his hands or feet, balancing on just his back, head and elbows.

Breakers showcase personality, find community at Pack the House competition

Jessica Xing, photo editor
March 19, 2025

Talented b-boys and b-girls flipped, spun and flexed to the rhythm of breakbeats and hip-hop at NU Breakers’ Pack the House event March 1 in the Curry Student Center Ballroom. Under deep blue, purple...

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The Student Government Association insignia. SGA was established in 1921 as a council intending to help mitigate student life with administration guidelines.

[Photo] Op-ed: The Student Government Association needs to start governing

Ava Vitiello, columnist
March 19, 2025

The Student Government Association insignia. SGA was established in 1921 as a council intending to help mitigate student life with administration guidelines.

Max Chernin and various cast members star in the national tour of “Parade.” Chernin served as the understudy for the role of Leo Frank in the 2023 Broadway revival of “Parade.” Photo courtesy Joan Marcus.

Review: ‘Parade’ educates audiences on heartbreaking true story of Jim Crow-era antisemitism

Jessica Xing, news staff
March 18, 2025

“Parade” began its limited two-week run in Boston March 11 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre as part of its second-ever national tour. While “Parade” was originally written in 1998, the national...

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Jeff DaRosa plays the banjo while kicking one foot up. He switched between the banjo, mandolin and guitar.

[Photo] Review: Dropkick Murphys ship up to Boston and remind the city how to party

Darin Zullo, lifestyle editor
March 16, 2025

DaRosa strums his guitar while sticking out his tongue.

Students animatedly chat with each other on a sunny afternoon on Centennial Common Oct. 22, 2024. Many students applied to Northeastern for its academics, but also for its array of clubs and atmosphere.

[Photo] Op-ed: Dear prospective NU students: Here’s why I chose to be a Husky

Antaine Anhalt, columnist
March 14, 2025

Students animatedly chat with each other on a sunny afternoon on Centennial Common Oct. 22, 2024. Many students applied to Northeastern for its academics, but also for its array of clubs and atmosphere.

Lisa Jönsson skates with the Women's Beanpot trophy after winning the tournament with a shutout Jan. 21. Jönsson was the first freshman to win MVP and the Bertagna award in the same year.

[Photo] Northeastern women’s hockey knows how to stop pucks. Here’s a look inside its goaltending dynasty.

Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor
March 10, 2025

Lisa Jönsson skates with the Women's Beanpot trophy after winning the tournament with a shutout Jan. 21. Jönsson was the first freshman to win MVP and the Bertagna award in the same year.

An American flag waves above Ell Hall. Since 2015, the number of early decision applicants to Northeastern grew by 660%.

[Photo] As Northeastern’s acceptance rate plummets, students report turning to early decision for higher chance at entry

An American flag waves above Ell Hall. Since 2015, the number of early decision applicants to Northeastern grew by 660%.

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[Photo] Photos of the month: February 2025

Photo Staff
February 28, 2025

A child sleds down a hill in Boston Common following an overnight snowstorm Feb. 9. Read more here.

TD Garden advertises upcoming Bruins game, encouraging fans to buy tickets for the season. The Ruggles Orange Line station connected directly to TD Garden, making transportation accessible for students.

[Photo] How to tackle Boston sports on a college budget

Gabby Ahitow, news correspondent
February 24, 2025

TD Garden advertises upcoming Bruins game, encouraging fans to buy tickets for the season. The Ruggles Orange Line station connected directly to TD Garden, making transportation accessible for students.

Julian Herzing-Burkard (left) and Dylan Lee pose for a photo. The duo said they hope to foster more interconnectivity between students.

[Photo] Julian Herzing-Burkard announces student body presidential campaign

Bowen Rivera, news staff
February 19, 2025

Julian Herzing-Burkard (left) and Dylan Lee pose for a photo. The duo said they hope to foster more interconnectivity between students.

The Lordya Gourmet food truck parks on Blackfan Street. The business was one of several food trucks added to the Longwood Medical Area’s winter food truck series.

[Photo] Lordya Gourmet and Tandoor and Curry bring authentic Indian and Haitian cuisine to Longwood

Jennie Koh, news correspondent
February 18, 2025

The Lordya Gourmet food truck parks on Blackfan Street. The business was one of several food trucks added to the Longwood Medical Area’s winter food truck series.

Two child lion dancers kick one foot up while performing for the audience. When not performing, members of Wah Lum Kung Fu formed a barricade for the audience by holding sticks horizontally.

Annual Lunar New Year parade snakes through Chinatown

Jessica Xing, photo editor
February 13, 2025

The rhythm of drums, cymbals and gongs echoed through the streets of Chinatown Feb. 9 as colorful lions danced from storefront to storefront in the annual Lunar New Year parade. Hosted by the Chinese...

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A red lion dances in front of CoCoHead Hair Studio while fireworks are set off. Many dancers had to perform in puddles of water formed from melted snow.

A red lion dances in front of CoCoHead Hair Studio while fireworks are set off. Many dancers had to perform in puddles of water formed from melted snow.

An 11-year-old dancer performs a traditional Chinese folk dance called Yangko. She spun decorated fabric squares on her fingers while performing acrobatic tricks including a cartwheel, split and handstand.

An 11-year-old dancer performs a traditional Chinese folk dance called Yangko. She spun decorated fabric squares on her fingers while performing acrobatic tricks including a cartwheel, split and handstand.

A parade participant holds up a golden snake figure. Large, colorful triangular flags were also a common sight.

A parade participant holds up a golden snake figure. Large, colorful triangular flags were also a common sight.

A child hands a Wah Lum Kung Fu member a note. Red envelopes were exchanged between performers and audience members throughout the parade.

A child hands a Wah Lum Kung Fu member a note. Red envelopes were exchanged between performers and audience members throughout the parade.

Children color, make bead jewelry and create paper crafts. Children of all ages and their parents enjoyed the festivities.

Children color, make bead jewelry and create paper crafts. Children of all ages and their parents enjoyed the festivities.

A dog dressed in a red coat and red boots watches dragon dancers. Many people brought their dogs to the parade in costume.

A dog dressed in a red coat and red boots watches dragon dancers. Many people brought their dogs to the parade in costume.

A performer dressed as the Buddha waves a red fan. The Buddha danced with the lions, providing extra entertainment for onlookers.

A performer dressed as the Buddha waves a red fan. The Buddha danced with the lions, providing extra entertainment for onlookers.

A woman writes Chinese characters using a traditional calligraphy brush and ink. Visitors were given a red paper with the transliteration of their English name in Chinese.

A woman writes Chinese characters using a traditional calligraphy brush and ink. Visitors were given a red paper with the transliteration of their English name in Chinese.

Two dragons dance in front of My Thai Vegan Cafe. After each storefront visit, performers swapped roles of who danced as the lion and who supervised.

Two dragons dance in front of My Thai Vegan Cafe. After each storefront visit, performers swapped roles of who danced as the lion and who supervised.

Members of the Gung Ho Club play the drums, gong and cymbals to accompany a lion dance. Boston police officers supervised the parade, making sure that performers and pedestrians could safely walk and stand on the side of the streets.

Members of the Gung Ho Club play the drums, gong and cymbals to accompany a lion dance. Boston police officers supervised the parade, making sure that performers and pedestrians could safely walk and stand...

Signs line the outside of the Boston Public Market.

[Photo] Column: 6 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boston

Lily Cooper, news staff
February 12, 2025

Signs line the outside of the Boston Public Market.

The exterior of Boston City Hall. The building was constructed in 1968 and designated a historical landmark Jan. 24.

[Photo] Boston City Hall earns landmark status, but not everyone is a fan

The exterior of Boston City Hall. The building was constructed in 1968 and designated a historical landmark Jan. 24.

Northeastern's DEI office at 271 Huntington Ave. Following the shut down of Northeastern's DEI websites, students expressed concerns over the future of underrepresented communities on campus.

[Photo] Northeastern students adapt to new political climate following DEI scrubbing

Frances Klemm, news staff
February 11, 2025

Northeastern's DEI office at 271 Huntington Ave. Following the shut down of Northeastern's DEI websites, students expressed concerns over the future of underrepresented communities on campus.

A child sleds down the Boston Common hill face first. He used his hands to push himself forward for more momentum.

Snowstorm brings childlike joy, wonder to Boston

Jessica Xing, photo editor
February 11, 2025

Boston residents and visitors alike came out Feb. 9 to enjoy more than four inches of snow from an overnight storm. Despite the chilly temperatures, dozens congregated in Boston Common, bundled up in...

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A man and his child pose with a six-part snowman in Boston Common. Hundreds of overlapping snowy footprints covered the Common.

A man and his child pose with a six-part snowman in Boston Common. Hundreds of overlapping snowy footprints covered the Common.

A snow person with sunglasses sits on a bench in Boston Common. The powdery texture of the snow allowed the figure to keep its form.

A snow person with sunglasses sits on a bench in Boston Common. The powdery texture of the snow allowed the figure to keep its form.

Bostonians walk along the Commonwealth Avenue pathway lined with snow-covered trees. Some stopped to take pictures and videos of the scenic views around them.

Bostonians walk along the Commonwealth Avenue pathway lined with snow-covered trees. Some stopped to take pictures and videos of the scenic views around them.

Visitors walk around and stand on the frozen Public Garden pond. Bostonians began skating on the pond when it first froze over a month ago.

Visitors walk around and stand on the frozen Public Garden pond. Bostonians began skating on the pond when it first froze over a month ago.