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The Huntington News

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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Jessica Xing

Jessica Xing, Photo Editor

Jessica Xing is a fourth-year graphic design major with a minor in journalism. This will be her fourth semester as photo editor, after having served as deputy photo editor and design editor. She is excited to continue working with photographers to create dynamic and engaging photos for The News in her final semester. You can follow her on Instagram @jessx.photo.

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The jumbotron in TD Garden plays a video to pay tribute to the skaters lost in the Jan. 29 plane crash March 25. Many U.S. skaters held up pictures of the victims while waiting for their results at the kiss and cry.

The jumbotron in TD Garden plays a video to pay tribute to the skaters lost in the Jan. 29 plane crash March 25. Many U.S. skaters held up pictures of the victims while waiting for their results at the...

Nikita Volodinis lifts Minerva Hase during their pairs short program performance March 26. Pairs utilized throw jumps, where a skater tosses their partner into the air, in order to receive more points.

Nikita Volodinis lifts Minerva Hase during their pairs short program performance March 26. Pairs utilized throw jumps, where a skater tosses their partner into the air, in order to receive more points.

Riku Miura (left) and Ryuichi Kihara perform a death spiral in the pairs free skate March 26. The two competed for Japan and won first place in the pairs category.

Riku Miura (left) and Ryuichi Kihara perform a death spiral in the pairs free skate March 26. The two competed for Japan and won first place in the pairs category.

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov gasp in awe at the audience’s resounding applause and support following their free skate performance March 27. Fans threw plushies onto the ice and showed off their country’s flag whenever a team from their nation performed.

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov gasp in awe at the audience’s resounding applause and support following their free skate performance March 27. Fans threw plushies onto the ice and showed off their...

Davide Lewton Brain competes for Monaco in the men’s short program March 27. Last year, Lewton Brain became the first Monégasque figure skater to qualify for the World Championships.

Davide Lewton Brain competes for Monaco in the men’s short program March 27. Last year, Lewton Brain became the first Monégasque figure skater to qualify for the World Championships.

Germany’s Minerva Fabienne Hase (left) and Nikita Volodin perform a choreographed fight scene while dressed as “Mortal Kombat” characters March 30. The Exhibition of Champions gave skaters the chance to enjoy performing for the audience rather than compete.

Germany’s Minerva Fabienne Hase (left) and Nikita Volodin perform a choreographed fight scene while dressed as “Mortal Kombat” characters March 30. The Exhibition of Champions gave skaters the chance...

Nathan Chen poses for a photo with four fans March 29. He visited the Matrix Legacy stand and signed autographs for a long line of fans.

Nathan Chen poses for a photo with four fans March 29. He visited the Matrix Legacy stand and signed autographs for a long line of fans.

Two sweepers hurry off the ice after collecting stuffed animals that had been tossed into the rink from fans. Josiane Lamond designed the sweepers' costumes hoping to attract and inspire future skaters to participate in the sport.

Two sweepers hurry off the ice after collecting stuffed animals that had been tossed into the rink from fans. Josiane Lamond designed the sweepers' costumes hoping to attract and inspire future skaters...

Thousands sit in TD Garden to watch the Figure Skating World Championships March 26. Fans and enthusiasts sold out TD Garden on the final day of the competition March 29.

Thousands sit in TD Garden to watch the Figure Skating World Championships March 26. Fans and enthusiasts sold out TD Garden on the final day of the competition March 29.

A red lion dances in front of CoCoHead Hair Studio while fireworks are set off. Many dancers had to perform in puddles of water formed from melted snow.

A red lion dances in front of CoCoHead Hair Studio while fireworks are set off. Many dancers had to perform in puddles of water formed from melted snow.

An 11-year-old dancer performs a traditional Chinese folk dance called Yangko. She spun decorated fabric squares on her fingers while performing acrobatic tricks including a cartwheel, split and handstand.

An 11-year-old dancer performs a traditional Chinese folk dance called Yangko. She spun decorated fabric squares on her fingers while performing acrobatic tricks including a cartwheel, split and handstand.

A parade participant holds up a golden snake figure. Large, colorful triangular flags were also a common sight.

A parade participant holds up a golden snake figure. Large, colorful triangular flags were also a common sight.

A child hands a Wah Lum Kung Fu member a note. Red envelopes were exchanged between performers and audience members throughout the parade.

A child hands a Wah Lum Kung Fu member a note. Red envelopes were exchanged between performers and audience members throughout the parade.

Children color, make bead jewelry and create paper crafts. Children of all ages and their parents enjoyed the festivities.

Children color, make bead jewelry and create paper crafts. Children of all ages and their parents enjoyed the festivities.

A dog dressed in a red coat and red boots watches dragon dancers. Many people brought their dogs to the parade in costume.

A dog dressed in a red coat and red boots watches dragon dancers. Many people brought their dogs to the parade in costume.

A performer dressed as the Buddha waves a red fan. The Buddha danced with the lions, providing extra entertainment for onlookers.

A performer dressed as the Buddha waves a red fan. The Buddha danced with the lions, providing extra entertainment for onlookers.

A woman writes Chinese characters using a traditional calligraphy brush and ink. Visitors were given a red paper with the transliteration of their English name in Chinese.

A woman writes Chinese characters using a traditional calligraphy brush and ink. Visitors were given a red paper with the transliteration of their English name in Chinese.

Two dragons dance in front of My Thai Vegan Cafe. After each storefront visit, performers swapped roles of who danced as the lion and who supervised.

Two dragons dance in front of My Thai Vegan Cafe. After each storefront visit, performers swapped roles of who danced as the lion and who supervised.

Members of the Gung Ho Club play the drums, gong and cymbals to accompany a lion dance. Boston police officers supervised the parade, making sure that performers and pedestrians could safely walk and stand on the side of the streets.

Members of the Gung Ho Club play the drums, gong and cymbals to accompany a lion dance. Boston police officers supervised the parade, making sure that performers and pedestrians could safely walk and stand...

A man and his child pose with a six-part snowman in Boston Common. Hundreds of overlapping snowy footprints covered the Common.

A man and his child pose with a six-part snowman in Boston Common. Hundreds of overlapping snowy footprints covered the Common.

A snow person with sunglasses sits on a bench in Boston Common. The powdery texture of the snow allowed the figure to keep its form.

A snow person with sunglasses sits on a bench in Boston Common. The powdery texture of the snow allowed the figure to keep its form.

Bostonians walk along the Commonwealth Avenue pathway lined with snow-covered trees. Some stopped to take pictures and videos of the scenic views around them.

Bostonians walk along the Commonwealth Avenue pathway lined with snow-covered trees. Some stopped to take pictures and videos of the scenic views around them.

Visitors walk around and stand on the frozen Public Garden pond. Bostonians began skating on the pond when it first froze over a month ago.

Visitors walk around and stand on the frozen Public Garden pond. Bostonians began skating on the pond when it first froze over a month ago.

A man takes a picture with a snowman on the frozen Public Garden pond. Snowmen of all sizes and shapes could be found throughout the Public Garden and the Common.

A man takes a picture with a snowman on the frozen Public Garden pond. Snowmen of all sizes and shapes could be found throughout the Public Garden and the Common.

A woman laughs and smiles as her friend lies in the snow beside her on the Public Garden pond. The two took pictures of each other making snow angels.

A woman laughs and smiles as her friend lies in the snow beside her on the Public Garden pond. The two took pictures of each other making snow angels.

Dozens of people walk up the Boston Common hill with colorful sleds. Some sleds were plastic and made for one person, while others were inflatable and made for multiple people at once.

Dozens of people walk up the Boston Common hill with colorful sleds. Some sleds were plastic and made for one person, while others were inflatable and made for multiple people at once.

A dog walks in the Common with snow on its face. Several dogs happily rolled around in and tried to eat the snow.

A dog walks in the Common with snow on its face. Several dogs happily rolled around in and tried to eat the snow.

A dog tries to grab a tennis ball out of its owner’s hand. Breeds equipped for colder weather, such as huskies and golden retrievers, were a common sight on the Common.

A dog tries to grab a tennis ball out of its owner’s hand. Breeds equipped for colder weather, such as huskies and golden retrievers, were a common sight on the Common.

A woman pulls her daughter on a sled with her left hand while walking her dog with her right hand. Children were not afraid of lying in the snow, with many sitting in it while crafting snow sculptures.

A woman pulls her daughter on a sled with her left hand while walking her dog with her right hand. Children were not afraid of lying in the snow, with many sitting in it while crafting snow sculptures.

A mother and her son sled down the Boston Common hill together. Many families spent the day playing together in the snow.

A mother and her son sled down the Boston Common hill together. Many families spent the day playing together in the snow.