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Comic book fans and cosplayers stand in a line wrapping around the back of the Seaport World Trade Center, this year’s location for Boston Comic Con.

A mother and daughter dance during the Boston Pops concert. The Pops performed with a number of artists; this year, only artists with ties to Boston were selected.

As seen from the bank of the Esplanade near the Hatch Shell, fireworks explode over the Charles River.

A cosplayer dressed as Master Chief from the Halo video game series poses for fans.

Since loose bricks were discovered on Random Hall’s front facade in March, scaffolding has been erected in order to make repairs to the MIT dormitory on Massachusetts Avenue. The building will be closed for the whole ...

During the ceremony, graduates turn their class rings around as a part of MIT tradition.

Drew Houston ’05, founder of Dropbox and youngest Commencement speaker in at least 30 years, delivers the keynote address.

The MIT Police Honor Guard marches into Killian Court carrying the American, Massachusetts, and MIT flags to the stage.

President Reif hands out diplomas to graduates.

Graduates walk to their seats in Killian Court.

A graduate excitedly leaves the Commencement podium after receiving her diploma.

Chiquita White ’85, President of the MIT Alumni Association, led the procession into Killian Court holding the ceremonial mace.

Some graduates decorated their caps.

Graduates line up during the Commencement ceremony.

Jesse Eisenberg in Now You See Me.

Architect Alan Joslin ’77 holds up concept art as he explains what Phi Beta Epsilon will look like once construction is finished. The $7.2 million project includes building a new tower on the Amherst Alley side of the...