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Masses of protesters pour into City Hall Plaza to hear empowering words from speakers, including Mayor Michelle Wu. Demonstrators and their signs created an expanse of color.

Boston’s mass mobilization: 18 images from the ‘Hands Off’ rally

Devyn Rudnick and Chloe Craft April 9, 2025

More than 50,000 people attended the Boston “Hands Off” rally April 5, joining thousands of other Americans across the nation in an organized mass protest against the Trump administration. A sea of colorful signs, flags and costumes flooded Boston Common, with protesters...

Photos of the month: March 2025

Photos of the month: March 2025

Photo Staff April 1, 2025

Days of democratic protests, lively concerts and stunning feats of human athleticism filled the month of March with excitement and action. Needless to say, March’s array of events gave the spring season a strong start. We sent our photographers out to capture it all, and here’s...

Sparks fly from Maggie Leon's board as she performs a wallride next to the Heavy Metal logo. Some riders would launch high enough to touch and cut the Red Bull decal with their snowboard edge.

Red Bull Heavy Metal snowboarding competition gives contestants a land or slam mentality

Asher Ben-Dashan, photo staff March 16, 2025

Snowboarders hucked themselves down the deadly 68-foot-long kinked rail next to Boston City Hall Feb. 22 as announcers shouted their names, blinding strobe lights dazzled the shadowy obstacles, trap music blasted and the crowd cheered. Distractions were high, and danger was higher. Congress...

Photos of the month: February 2025

Photos of the month: February 2025

Photo Staff February 28, 2025

February featured snow days, musical performances and more activism and hockey games as the Men's Beanpot, Lunar New Year and political protests defined the month. We sent our photographers out to capture it all, and here’s the best of what they brought back.  

Photos of the month: January 2025

Photos of the month: January 2025

Photo Staff January 31, 2025

January welcomed Northeastern students back onto campus for snow days and a Women's Beanpot win. Around the city, Bostonians rallied for ends to international wars and against Donald Trump's return to the White House. We sent our photographers out to capture it all, and here’s...

A labradoodle smiles in his snow-covered sweater. Although waterproof coats are the norm, some dog owners preferred to dress their dogs in warm sweaters and cozy knitwear.

Braving the frost: How Boston dog owners are prioritizing pet safety this winter

Aya Al-Zehhawi, photo correspondent January 24, 2025

As Boston’s low January temperatures are exacerbated by powerful winds and weekly snowfall, the city’s community has greatly considered how to best dress their dogs. With the added dangers of icy streets and salted sidewalks, winter preparation is an increasing concern among...

Photos of the month: November 2024

Photos of the month: November 2024

Photo Staff November 30, 2024

Tensions ran high in November as activists marched for women’s rights, voters geared up for a combative presidential election and protesters clashed over abortion rights. In between these moments the community gathered for Veterans Day, hockey games and more. We sent our photographers...

Anderson walks up after being announced as one of the final two contestants. He gave a short speech after winning first place and was rewarded with a $50 gift card and a bag of British candy. “It was a foreign experience, but it definitely felt good,” Anderson said. “I’m glad that I dressed up just like the picture they posted as well.”

Boston joins viral trend with Tom Holland look-alike contest

Jessica Xing, photo editor November 28, 2024

Since high school, strangers have compared Nick Anderson, a 26-year-old chief of staff at Shipyard Software and a Melrose native, to Tom Holland, a 28-year-old English actor best known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So when Anderson heard of a look-alike...

Members of the military carry flags as they pass the Old South Church. The American, city of Boston and Boston Fire Department flags (left to right) were featured.

Annual Boston parade honors Veterans Day

Margot Murphy, deputy photo editor November 17, 2024

An American flag, hoisted toward the sky by a firetruck, billowed and overlooked Copley Square as numerous veterans and active duty military marched across the city Nov. 9. Boston hosts the parade annually to honor the sacrifice of veterans and thank those who continue to serve. The...

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 only one of the most combative presidential races in history, but also key...

Northeastern students look through secondhand dresses. These items once belonged to the vendor and her friends who have curated their closets for the market.

Northeastern Fashion Society brings student thrift market to campus

Devyn Rudnick, photo correspondent November 4, 2024

Sustainability never looked so good. A student-hosted thrift market brought a surge of fashion lovers to Krentzman Quad Oct. 29. Northeastern’s Fashion Society hosted an event for students to buy and sell secondhand clothes for a more sustainable and fashionable future on...

Photos of the month: October 2024

Photos of the month: October 2024

Photo Staff October 31, 2024

October was much more than spooky this year. Even as the weather cooled off, a spark could still be felt across campus and the city as people united for competitions, vigils, rallies and festivals. We sent our photographers out to capture it all, and here’s the best of what...