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Photos: Blizzard recovery, a student unicyclist and the remnants of Matthews Arena

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
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This week, as Boston and other campuses recover from a powerful blizzard, Northeastern facilities workers put in the painstaking work to make sure campus was ready for students’ return. Check out scenes of more snowstorms in Boston and the clever ways students get around campus or to their co-ops – including one student’s impressive balancing act on a unicycle! Plus, deconstruction of Matthews Arena is now underway.

A student pedals a unicycle on a sidewalk in front snow piles and a Northeastern University building
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Exterior of a campus building as snow falls.
02/20/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Snow falls on the ISEC and EXP buildings on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Students walk outside on a bridge between buildings as snow falls.
02/20/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Members of the Northeastern community walk through a snowstorm on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Students walks on a bridge between buildings as snow falls.
02/20/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Members of the Northeastern community walk through a snowstorm on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Crowds of students walk around the campus grounds as snow falls.
02/20/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Members of the Northeastern community walk through a snowstorm on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A couple holding hands, and other people, walk across a bridge between buildings as snow falls.
02/20/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Members of the Northeastern community walk through a snowstorm on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
An active construction site where construction workers wearing bright neon safety vests coordinate alongside heavy machinery to bring down a building, with debris and rubble visible throughout the surrounding area.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of rubble and debris from building deconstruction.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Demolition of Matthews Arena is underway on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of a construction vehicle as it works to bring down a building.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Demolition of Matthews Arena is underway on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of a construction vehicle as it works to bring down a building.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Demolition of Matthews Arena is underway on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of a person holding a cell phone and taking a photo.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Demolition of Matthews Arena is underway on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
An active construction site where construction workers wearing bright neon safety vests coordinate alongside heavy machinery to bring down a building, with debris and rubble visible throughout the surrounding area.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Demolition of Matthews Arena is underway on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A person backing the camera holds a bright red umbrella while walking through snow. Behind them is a Northeastern University building sign.
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Inside a darkly lit room, a close up of a person in a sweater typing on a laptop.
02/26/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Kiran Vanaja
Assistant Research Professor, Bioengineering poses for a portrait on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of two hands typing on a laptop illuminated by a bright blue flare of light.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of a person wearing a sweater and classes posing for a portrait.
02/26/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Kiran Vanaja
Assistant Research Professor, Bioengineering poses for a portrait on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Inside a darkened exterior as the camera faces brightly lit windows. Outside, a person walks towards a staircase, surrounded by snow banks.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Through a window, a person uses their laptop while sitting at a table.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during a light snowstorm on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of the exterior of a building while snow falls.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during a light snowstorm on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of a structure covered in snow.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during a light snowstorm on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A person holding a black and red umbrella walks through tall piles of snow.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during a light snowstorm on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A Northeastern University sign on brick is covered in snow.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during a light snowstorm on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A person dressed in heavy winter clothing rides an electric scooter through streets filled with snow.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during a light snowstorm on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A worker operates snow removal machinery during light snowfall.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Facility crew members clean snow on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A person dressed in black and red walks through snow.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during a light snowstorm on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of a statue of a person and a cat covered in snow.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during a light snowstorm on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A single person dressed in heavy winter clothing walks through snow covered pathways during a snowstorm.
02/25/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Scenes during a light snowstorm on Northeastern’s Boston campus on Feb. 25, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A person holding a cell phone takes a photo of Paws the mascot posing with an individual.
02/26/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Paws attends the Academic Ceremonies Grad Fair held in the Bookstore on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of a hand stamping a postcard held by Paws the mascot.
02/26/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Paws attends the Academic Ceremonies Grad Fair held in the Bookstore on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Paws the mascot poses with arms up for a photo during a fair held in the campus bookstore.
02/26/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Paws attends the Academic Ceremonies Grad Fair held in the Bookstore on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of Paws the mascot eating a slice of chocolate cake.
02/26/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Paws attends the Academic Ceremonies Grad Fair held in the Bookstore on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of hands holding a cell phone to take a picture of Paws the mascot posing with Northeastern community members.
02/26/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Paws attends the Academic Ceremonies Grad Fair held in the Bookstore on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
An active construction site where heavy machinery brings down the former Matthews Arena, with debris and rubble visible throughout the surrounding area.
02/26/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Demolition of Matthews Arena is underway on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern
A wide shot of an active construction site where heavy machinery brings down the former Matthews Arena, with debris and rubble visible throughout the surrounding area.
02/26/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Demolition of Matthews Arena is underway on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern
A close up of a partially torn down wall of the Matthews Arena, surrounding by debris.
02/26/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Demolition of Matthews Arena is underway on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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