The lights dim dramatically as the sounds of seagulls float over the audience and Phillis Wheatley, played by Adreyanua Jean-Louis, struts down the aisle exuding power and gracefulness.  “Phillis...

Derin Erdogan looks for an opportunity to shoot. Erdogan tallied 13 points in Saturday’s game at Columbia University.

Deja Bristol goes for a layup in a game earlier this season. Bristol netted seven points in the Huskies' win over Wagner.

When a person first hears of the sport “broomball,” they may imagine a knock-off Quidditch match. But rather than flying around a field, broomball takes place on ice and is an enjoyable pastime for...

Team Cherrybombs poses for a photo after defeating S Ferrante in a competitive shootout. After playing with each other for many semesters, the Cherrybombs were proud of its improvements.

Team S Ferrante attempts to shoot at Cherrybombs goalie Jakob Cherry in the overtime shootout. The match went into overtime because the teams tied 1-1 in the span of three 12-minute periods.

Ferrante (center) runs across the ice and passes the ball to his teammate. No skates were worn, which left players having to remain balanced in order not to slip and fall.

A Cherrybombs player eyes for an open teammate to pass to in hopes of scoring a goal. Similar to ice hockey, Broomball players could not high stick, kick the ball or carry the ball; however, if the ball...

The Cherrybombs score against S Ferrante in the third period of the Broomball Championship. Despite the following celebration, S Ferrante quickly tied the score in the final minute of the third period.

S Ferrante team members cheer on their teammates as they play against the Cherrybombs. Teammates could switch with each other at a moment’s notice, without having to ask the referee.

The Cherrybombs guard S Ferrante to prevent them from scoring. Northeastern started an all-gender broomball league to help students mingle and create camaraderie.

Cherrybombs forward, Ben Orbach, hits the ball away from the goal to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Throughout the first two periods of the game, each team played well defensively and offensively,...

Jai Sethi, the S Ferrante goalkeeper, makes a sweeping save and tosses the ball back into play. The goalkeeper was required to wear knee pads and use a mitt, but not upper body pads or a stick like in...

Senior forward Deja Bristol jumps to make a basket. Bristol currently ranks third on the team in points with 39 total and an average of 9.8 per game.

From the beginning of August until Oct. 29, the Franklin Park Zoo is hosting a lantern experience that spans across its 72 acres. Utilizing energy-saving lights, Boston Lights attracts all kinds of visitors,...

Upon arriving at the zoo, guests are greeted by a colorful archway of flowers and a mythical dragon. The words “Welcome to Boston Lights” were written in LEDs above the entrance in a decorative font.

An ice dragon lantern breathes smoky blue fire to the crowd, moving its head and wings simultaneously. Animatronic lanterns were scattered throughout, including a giant vegetable golem, a scorpion and...

After walking around the zoo, visitors stop for a fried dough snack. A clearing at the entrance and exit of Boston Lights contained food vendors selling empanadas, lemonade and warm cider.

Children hop on color changing star jump pads that surround a griffin lantern. The griffin was in the clearing along with the food vendors, allowing parents to relax with food while their families enjoyed...

While walking through the zoo, guests enter an Egyptian-themed area where they can see a sphinx, a cobra, hippos and crocodiles made of lanterns. This was coordinated with the daytime layout of the zoo...

A mother and son pose in front of a snake as if it were about to swallow the two whole. A majority of the lanterns were blocked off to prevent r zoo-goers from breaking the lanterns; however, some areas...

Before revealing the ocean and coral reef area of Boston Lights, visitors travel through a color-changing rainbow tunnel and take photos. Each area in the exhibit was introduced with a tunnel to create...

A pair sit in front of a jellyfish display, admiring the color-changing creatures while resting their legs. Benches and seating areas were found throughout the area.

With 40 seconds on the clock, a young girl tries to hit the buttons as fast as she can to get a high score. Other games at Boston Lights included an interactive screen aquarium, drums and color-changing...

Two children pose for a photo while in a lantern shark’s mouth. In each area of Boston Lights, there was a themed photo area, where visitors could choose to pose with dragons, fish, jaguars, a giraffe...

A family explores a booth selling Chinese wire animals and lanterns, deciding to buy roses as a souvenir. The booth was located before the Chinese wonderland area and promoted Chinese culture and arts.

Despite a consistent downpour and puddles along the street, the What the Fluff? Festival commenced its 18th annual event Sept. 26. Lasting from the afternoon to evening, attendees enjoyed an array of confectioneries...

Emcee Mark Katz, while impersonating Archibald Query, plays the Fluffernutter theme song on a kazoo while kids play Fluff musical chairs. In Fluff musical chairs, one chair is covered in Fluff while others...

At Gracie’s Ice Cream booth, employees use a hand-held blow torch to singe the marshmallow Fluff on an ice cream cone before handing it to customers. It was a festival-favorite dessert and long lines...

A family poses in front of a festival backdrop in Bow Market while another festival-goer takes a picture. Bow Market had numerous restaurants and shops offering special deals for the Fluff Festival, from...

A member of Parkour Generations Boston demonstrates walking backward on a wet metal bar with some ground support from a teacher. Parkour Generations Boston set up an obstacle course for kids to learn basic...

In a remodeled toaster, a marshmallow is toasted by the Highlander Robotic Team in preparation for a s’more. An automotive suction cup grabbed the graham crackers and chocolate, the toaster cooked the...

With the press of a button, the Highlander Robotics Team’s pneumatic machine places, cooks and crafts a s’more with only small adjustments from the team. Through this demonstration, the team hopes...

A young festival-goer attempts to throw red gears into a Marshmallow Fluff cup moved by a robot to win a sticker from the Highlander Robotics Team. The team has created fluff-themed robots for the Fluff...

The reigning two-year Fluff jousting champion celebrates her victory in front of the crowd. Fluff jousting, as well as Fluff hairdos, which involves placing Fluff on volunteers’ heads and crafting hairstyles...

Volunteers compete against each other on the Shenanigans Stage in Fluff jousting, where players try to knock their competitor off a balance beam with Fluff-covered pool noodles. This event occurred twice...

People browse items at the festival merchandise booth, where items such as magnets, shirts and comic books could be purchased. Although light rain made game and booth environments difficult, a majority...

Two Fluff Festival-goers pose and take pictures with a colorful photo stand-in. Along Somerville Avenue were multiple photo stand-ins, such as one where attendees could pose as a jar of fluff.

Crowd members cheer while shining their flashlights for Cupcakke.