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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Nia Calais

Nia Calais, Photo Staff

Nia Calais is a first-year journalism and international affairs combined major and member of The News’ staff. She has contributed images to stories on pro-Palestine demonstrations, citywide protests and other Northeastern-related news. You can follow her on Instagram at @nia.calais.

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A man running a table advertising a law firm smiles and speaks to a woman and her child. The market section of Winter Wonderland included local artists and businesses.

A man running a table advertising a law firm smiles and speaks to a woman and her child. The market section of Winter Wonderland included local artists and businesses.

A woman running a jewelry stand completes a transaction. In contrast to the Sand Sculpting Festival, Winter Wonderland was split up into more definitive areas.

A woman running a jewelry stand completes a transaction. In contrast to the Sand Sculpting Festival, Winter Wonderland was split up into more definitive areas.

Attendees shop around inside the market area of Winter Wonderland. The market occupied the conference room of Springhill Suites.

Attendees shop around inside the market area of Winter Wonderland. The market occupied the conference room of Springhill Suites.

A face painter begins to paint on a small child’s cheek. A long line formed in front of the stand with many children waiting to participate.

A face painter begins to paint on a small child’s cheek. A long line formed in front of the stand with many children waiting to participate.

A man receives a cup of chili from a vendor. Additional foods such as cornbread and chips were also available at each chili station.

A man receives a cup of chili from a vendor. Additional foods such as cornbread and chips were also available at each chili station.

A vendor hands a cup of chili to an attendee. The competition charged $10 for 10 cups of competing chili.

A vendor hands a cup of chili to an attendee. The competition charged $10 for 10 cups of competing chili.

Spectators gather outside to watch competing ice sculptors. An announcer commentated as the sculptors worked, providing details about their processes.

Spectators gather outside to watch competing ice sculptors. An announcer commentated as the sculptors worked, providing details about their processes.

An ice sculptor smoothes out the top of their work. Once completed, attendees voted for the best sculpture to win through a Google Form.

An ice sculptor smoothes out the top of their work. Once completed, attendees voted for the best sculpture to win through a Google Form.

Customers search through the men’s section of the store. The section included numerous options like vintage jackets and shirts.

Customers search through the men’s section of the store. The section included numerous options like vintage jackets and shirts.

Eric Propp stands in front of the costume rentals part of the store. Boston Costume joined The District in 2007.

Eric Propp stands in front of the costume rentals part of the store. Boston Costume joined The District in 2007.

An old plane protrudes out of the wall over racks of clothing. The building dates back to 1893, where it was once a soap factory, Cambridge Printing Company, a bronze foundry and Harbor Textile Waste Company.

An old plane protrudes out of the wall over racks of clothing. The building dates back to 1893, where it was once a soap factory, Cambridge Printing Company, a bronze foundry and Harbor Textile Waste Company.

A sign that reads “The Garment District” is hung in front of the store entrance. It gave way to almost 12,000 square feet of shopping space.

A sign that reads “The Garment District” is hung in front of the store entrance. It gave way to almost 12,000 square feet of shopping space.

Leather jackets hang in a row, sorted by size. The clothes were displayed on a seasonal cycle.

Leather jackets hang in a row, sorted by size. The clothes were displayed on a seasonal cycle.

Shoes sit on top of a rack of clothes, with drums, a bass and an Elvis Presley picture displayed on the walls in the background. Many customers arrived with groups of friends to shop.

Shoes sit on top of a rack of clothes, with drums, a bass and an Elvis Presley picture displayed on the walls in the background. Many customers arrived with groups of friends to shop.

Old motorbikes hang above racks of clothing. The colored tags indicated differences in the age of clothing, ranging from recent to vintage.

Old motorbikes hang above racks of clothing. The colored tags indicated differences in the age of clothing, ranging from recent to vintage.

A customer rummages through clothes in the “By The Pound” section. The activity was made to be a staple of the store’s philosophy of sustainable consumption in fashion.

A customer rummages through clothes in the “By The Pound” section. The activity was made to be a staple of the store’s philosophy of sustainable consumption in fashion.

Old newspaper pages hang on display near the checkout counter. Old articles were plastered all over the store, showing its deep-rooted history.

Old newspaper pages hang on display near the checkout counter. Old articles were plastered all over the store, showing its deep-rooted history.