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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Protestors hold up signs with slogans in English and Arabic. Several chants throughout the day were conducted in both languages, and some speakers made parts of their remarks in Arabic as well.

Pro-Palestinian activists march from Copley Square to Israeli Consulate amidst violence in Gaza

Yaakov Aldrich, photo staff October 31, 2023

Activists from Palestinian solidarity organizations across Boston marched from Copley Square to the Israeli Consulate Oct. 22 to condemn Israel’s blockade and bombardment of Gaza. A crowd of over a thousand people spilled into the streets around Copley Square, pushing up against...

A light within the crypt’s open tomb illuminates the historic coffins found inside, with a coffin most likely for a child propped up against an assumed adult coffin in the bottom left corner. The open tomb was available for pictures and viewing.

Beneath the steeple: A glimpse into the crypt of Boston’s oldest standing church

Sofia Sawchuk, photo staff October 31, 2023

Underneath the historic Old North Church in the North End lies a crypt home to an estimated 1,100 individuals laid to rest. When the crypt opened in 1732, it acted as an active burial location for Old North’s congregants, as the church did not have a graveyard. Officials once...

A family takes a break from the festivities on Centennial. The four played cards and spent time together along with many other families.

Students, parents enjoy Family & Friends Weekend

Ananya Kulkarni, photo staff October 24, 2023

Northeastern hosted Family & Friends Weekend Oct. 13-15, inviting parents to enjoy a weekend of activities such as yoga, trivia nights, Halloween parties and more.  Family & Friends Weekend takes place every October and serves as an opportunity for parents and friends...

Three people enjoy German beer and pretzels in the spirit of Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest was originally established as a public festival in the early 1800s in Germany.

44th annual Oktoberfest brings German culture to Harvard Square

Elizabeth Scholl, deputy photo editor October 20, 2023

Prosit!  Harvard Square transformed into a hub for food, drinks and celebration as the 44th annual Harvard Square Oktoberfest kicked off Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. With the overlap of HONK! Festival’s parade at 1 p.m., visitors and locals alike had plenty of entertainment for the...

Orji holds a fan and a microphone while performing “Eberechukwu’s Biafra” at Berklee Performance Center Jan. 31. The “Visionaries Collective” was formed organically while Orji worked on the project.

Berklee student artist honors Biafran heritage through music, poetry and dance

Ogbonné Mary Orji fulfilled her childhood dreams the night of Jan. 31 after several intense months of preparation and rehearsal for her passion project, “Conception: The Awakening of Ogbonné.” An eighth-semester student at Berklee College of Music, Orji performed her debut...