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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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Gehring looks at the audience while a contestant speaks into the microphone. The hosts asked participants trivia questions related to the Holland Spider-Man movies, such as the names and actors of certain characters and the titles of all three movies in the series.

Gehring looks at the audience while a contestant speaks into the microphone. The hosts asked participants trivia questions related to the Holland Spider-Man movies, such as the names and actors of certain...

Three attendees take a photo with Anderson after the event. A long line of people waited to take a photo with him.

Three attendees take a photo with Anderson after the event. A long line of people waited to take a photo with him.

Spider-Man look-alikes do the Spider-Man pose toward the audience. The hosts encouraged everyone to make new friends with others who attended the event.

Spider-Man look-alikes do the Spider-Man pose toward the audience. The hosts encouraged everyone to make new friends with others who attended the event.

Anderson takes off his tie during his routine in the dance battle. Contestants were asked to do their best recreation of Holland’s famous “Lip Sync Battle” dance to “Umbrella” by Rihanna.

Anderson takes off his tie during his routine in the dance battle. Contestants were asked to do their best recreation of Holland’s famous “Lip Sync Battle” dance to “Umbrella” by Rihanna.

Audience members hold up the number of fingers that correspond to the score they think each contestant should receive for their Spider-Man impression. Contestants were rated on a scale of one to 10 for their impression of Holland saying “I can’t really explain it, I haven’t got the words” in an interview when he was a child.

Audience members hold up the number of fingers that correspond to the score they think each contestant should receive for their Spider-Man impression. Contestants were rated on a scale of one to 10 for...

A contestant helps Oliveira get up after she accidentally falls. The look-alike jokingly said “Spider-Man’s here!” while he rushed to “rescue” Oliveira.

A contestant helps Oliveira get up after she accidentally falls. The look-alike jokingly said “Spider-Man’s here!” while he rushed to “rescue” Oliveira.

A contestant smiles while presenting a photo of Holland on his phone. The contestant intentionally wore wired earbuds to emulate a photo of Holland dressed similarly during the filming of “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”

A contestant smiles while presenting a photo of Holland on his phone. The contestant intentionally wore wired earbuds to emulate a photo of Holland dressed similarly during the filming of “Spider-Man:...

Holland look-alikes smile and dance to “HOT TO GO!” by Chappell Roan. The four joined the audience in performing the viral dance that Roan is known for teaching her fans at performances.

Holland look-alikes smile and dance to “HOT TO GO!” by Chappell Roan. The four joined the audience in performing the viral dance that Roan is known for teaching her fans at performances.

A member of the crowd puts their hand over their mouth in excitement. Most advertising for the event was through social media platforms.

A member of the crowd puts their hand over their mouth in excitement. Most advertising for the event was through social media platforms.

Two friends hold up neon handmade posters to advertise that they are looking for a “short king.” The crowd cheered more for contestants who said they were single.

Two friends hold up neon handmade posters to advertise that they are looking for a “short king.” The crowd cheered more for contestants who said they were single.

Voters fill out their ballots in City Hall. Some Boston locations experienced a shortage of ballots due to high voter turnout.

Voters fill out their ballots in City Hall. Some Boston locations experienced a shortage of ballots due to high voter turnout.

A voter fills out his ballot at the Northeastern Crossing voting location. There were 22 precincts across the city.

A voter fills out his ballot at the Northeastern Crossing voting location. There were 22 precincts across the city.

A voter receives a ballot in the State House. About 33.8% of registered voters in Massachusetts already voted prior to in-person polls opening.

A voter receives a ballot in the State House. About 33.8% of registered voters in Massachusetts already voted prior to in-person polls opening.

Shai Mann-Robison, a 22-year-old programmer and recent Northeastern graduate, poses for a photo at the entrance to the Fenway Center. This year’s election was his first time voting.

Shai Mann-Robison, a 22-year-old programmer and recent Northeastern graduate, poses for a photo at the entrance to the Fenway Center. This year’s election was his first time voting.

A voter smiles while checking in to vote at the State House. Informational pamphlets and signs were provided in different languages at all polling locations.

A voter smiles while checking in to vote at the State House. Informational pamphlets and signs were provided in different languages at all polling locations.