A sunny spot on the Quad

by Ruby Wallau

August 12, 2019

A student enjoys a book in the sun on Robinson Quad. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

A Northeastern student enjoys a book in the sun on Robinson Quad. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

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