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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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Medalists and other accomplished skaters take a group selfie together after the Exhibition of Champions March 30. Performances from Skating Club of Boston members and the Haydenettes synchronized skating team were also a part of the exhibition.

Medalists and other accomplished skaters take a group selfie together after the Exhibition of Champions March 30. Performances from Skating Club of Boston members and the Haydenettes synchronized skating...

Gleb Smolkin (left) and Diana Davis perform a death spiral while competing for Georgia during the ice dance free skate March 29. The two placed 10th overall and secured a spot for Georgia in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.

Gleb Smolkin (left) and Diana Davis perform a death spiral while competing for Georgia during the ice dance free skate March 29. The two placed 10th overall and secured a spot for Georgia in the 2026 Milano...

Liu smiles in disbelief as audience members give her a standing ovation for her free skate performance March 28. Her performance to “MacArthur Park Suite” by Donna Summer led to a gold medal.

Liu smiles in disbelief as audience members give her a standing ovation for her free skate performance March 28. Her performance to “MacArthur Park Suite” by Donna Summer led to a gold medal.

Nikita Volodin, Minerva Fabienne Hase, Ryuichi Kihara, Riku Miura, Niccolò Macii and Sara Conti (left to right) hold up their medals and their country’s flags during the pairs medal ceremony March 27. During medal ceremonies, the national anthem of the winning skaters’ country was played.

Nikita Volodin, Minerva Fabienne Hase, Ryuichi Kihara, Riku Miura, Niccolò Macii and Sara Conti (left to right) hold up their medals and their country’s flags during the pairs medal ceremony March 27....

Dutch skaters Michel Tsiba (left) and Daria Danilova perform a throw jump during their pairs free skate performance March 27. The hosts asked each skater in the competition how they felt after performing and complimented them on their programs.

Dutch skaters Michel Tsiba (left) and Daria Danilova perform a throw jump during their pairs free skate performance March 27. The hosts asked each skater in the competition how they felt after performing...

A sweeper holds a stuffed animal while skating back to the rink’s exit March 26. Thirty-nine skaters between the ages of 6 and 14 were selected to be sweepers for the championship.

A sweeper holds a stuffed animal while skating back to the rink’s exit March 26. Thirty-nine skaters between the ages of 6 and 14 were selected to be sweepers for the championship.

Bates loops his toe around Chock’s ankle as the two prepare to perform a personalized stationary lift during their ice dance free skate performance March 29. The two won their third consecutive world title.

Bates loops his toe around Chock’s ankle as the two prepare to perform a personalized stationary lift during their ice dance free skate performance March 29. The two won their third consecutive world...

Malinin spins in simple black pants and a white tank top and shirt during the Exhibition of Champions March 30. For his incredible performance in the men’s programs, Malinin was given a Boston Bruins jersey with his nickname “Quadgod” written on the back, referencing his incredible talent for quadruple jumps.

Malinin spins in simple black pants and a white tank top and shirt during the Exhibition of Champions March 30. For his incredible performance in the men’s programs, Malinin was given a Boston Bruins...

Luka Berulava (left) spins his partner Anastasia Metelkina in a death spiral while competing for Georgia during the pairs short program March 26. Ice dancing was historically based on ballroom dancing — waltz, quickstep, tango — and maintains many original elements today.

Luka Berulava (left) spins his partner Anastasia Metelkina in a death spiral while competing for Georgia during the pairs short program March 26. Ice dancing was historically based on ballroom dancing...

Yun Ah-sun of South Korea skates onto the ice to warm up before her short program performance March 26. Each time the announcers welcomed a new group of skaters to the ice to warm up, colorful lights shined on the arena and “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys played from the speakers.

Yun Ah-sun of South Korea skates onto the ice to warm up before her short program performance March 26. Each time the announcers welcomed a new group of skaters to the ice to warm up, colorful lights shined...

Danny O’Shea lifts Ellie Kam during their pairs short program performance for the U.S. March 26. Results of the championship secured a number of spots for Team USA in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.

Danny O’Shea lifts Ellie Kam during their pairs short program performance for the U.S. March 26. Results of the championship secured a number of spots for Team USA in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.

Sakamoto leaps in the air during her free skate performance to “All That Jazz” from the musical “Chicago” March 28. She came into the competition having won the past three world championships.

Sakamoto leaps in the air during her free skate performance to “All That Jazz” from the musical “Chicago” March 28. She came into the competition having won the past three world championships.

Minerva Fabienne Hase lies on the ground while Nikita Volodin rests on his knees after they competed for Germany in the pairs free skate March 27. After catching their breath, skaters got up and faced the judges, smiling and raising their arms to each side of TD Garden.

Minerva Fabienne Hase lies on the ground while Nikita Volodin rests on his knees after they competed for Germany in the pairs free skate March 27. After catching their breath, skaters got up and faced...

Kaori Sakamoto (left) and Mone Chiba (right) of Japan stand on either side of Liu during the women’s medal ceremony March 28. The medals were given out by ISU President Kim Jae-youl (center left), and the flowers were given out by U.S. Figure Skating President Samuel Auxier.

Kaori Sakamoto (left) and Mone Chiba (right) of Japan stand on either side of Liu during the women’s medal ceremony March 28. The medals were given out by ISU President Kim Jae-youl (center left), and...

Mayor Michelle Wu gives a speech during a tribute to those lost in the Jan. 29 Washington, D.C. plane crash March 26. Names, photos and videos of those lost were projected onto TD Garden’s jumbotron.

Mayor Michelle Wu gives a speech during a tribute to those lost in the Jan. 29 Washington, D.C. plane crash March 26. Names, photos and videos of those lost were projected onto TD Garden’s jumbotron.

Miura hands back an autographed paper to a fan March 26. Many fans came down from the stands to greet their favorite skaters after their performances.

Miura hands back an autographed paper to a fan March 26. Many fans came down from the stands to greet their favorite skaters after their performances.

Misha Mitrofanov (left) and Alisa Efimova of the U.S. gasp in awe and celebrate as the audience erupts in resounding applause following their free skate performance March 27. Mitrofanov reflected on the importance of the championship being held in Boston. “It feels like a family. We have all come together and it's a very tight community, and we're very blessed to represent the [city] of Boston and train there and have so many people support us. Half the crowd was from Boston, so we were very, very thankful for that,” Mitrofanov said during a press conference.

Misha Mitrofanov (left) and Alisa Efimova of the U.S. gasp in awe and celebrate as the audience erupts in resounding applause following their free skate performance March 27. Mitrofanov reflected on the...

Audience members light up TD Garden with their phone flashlights during the Exhibition of Champions March 30. The exhibition was split into four categories: spring, summer, fall and winter.

Audience members light up TD Garden with their phone flashlights during the Exhibition of Champions March 30. The exhibition was split into four categories: spring, summer, fall and winter.

Adam Siao Him Fa of France lies on the ice after being “killed” by Niina Petrõkina of Estonia during Petrõkina’s Exhibition of Champions performance to “Cell Block Tango” from the musical “Chicago” March 30. Sio Him Fa remained in his death pose for the rest of the four-minute performance.

Adam Siao Him Fa of France lies on the ice after being “killed” by Niina Petrõkina of Estonia during Petrõkina’s Exhibition of Champions performance to “Cell Block Tango” from the musical “Chicago”...

Lee Hae-in spreads apart her arms and legs in the air while competing for South Korea during the women’s free skate March 28. Designers customized costumes to fit the theme of each dance, such as Korea’s Hannah Lim and Ye Quan’s outfits having black and white spots for their ice dance to “Call me Cruella” by Florence + The Machine.

Lee Hae-in spreads apart her arms and legs in the air while competing for South Korea during the women’s free skate March 28. Designers customized costumes to fit the theme of each dance, such as Korea’s...

Audience members show off their American flags and signed towels March 26. Before a skater began their program, a message from them was shown on the jumbotron, with messages like “Thank you for your support, Boston,” “Let him cook,” “Hold my beer” and “One day or day one,” eliciting cheers from the audience.

Audience members show off their American flags and signed towels March 26. Before a skater began their program, a message from them was shown on the jumbotron, with messages like “Thank you for your...

A collection of iconic skating costumes on display. Outfits from previous Olympics to recent skating programs attracted many attendees and performers to the gallery throughout the championship.

A collection of iconic skating costumes on display. Outfits from previous Olympics to recent skating programs attracted many attendees and performers to the gallery throughout the championship.

Amber Glenn of the U.S. lifts her leg into the air and drifts across the rink during her free skate performance March 28. Many audience members celebrated Glenn with Pride flags, as she is a well-known advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

Amber Glenn of the U.S. lifts her leg into the air and drifts across the rink during her free skate performance March 28. Many audience members celebrated Glenn with Pride flags, as she is a well-known...

Kihara and Miura smile and raise their arms as a sea of Japanese flags are held up behind them March 26. Attendees brought their country’s flag, plushies and flowers to support their favorite skaters during the championship.

Kihara and Miura smile and raise their arms as a sea of Japanese flags are held up behind them March 26. Attendees brought their country’s flag, plushies and flowers to support their favorite skaters...

A judge places his score into a tablet March 29. Judges scored skaters according to the base value of their moves, whether skaters executed proper form and technique, and how well skaters performed in relevance to their program.

A judge places his score into a tablet March 29. Judges scored skaters according to the base value of their moves, whether skaters executed proper form and technique, and how well skaters performed in...

Evan Bates elegantly trails a white sheet behind him as Madison Chock, his partner and wife, skates behind him during the Exhibition of Champions March 30. Skaters focused on performing for the crowd rather than the judges with their fun and creative routines.

Evan Bates elegantly trails a white sheet behind him as Madison Chock, his partner and wife, skates behind him during the Exhibition of Champions March 30. Skaters focused on performing for the crowd rather...

Jason Brown jumps in the center of the ice rink, smiling and thanking the crowd after his performance at the Exhibition of Champions March 30. He came into the competition as a two-time Olympian and one-time Olympic bronze medalist.

Jason Brown jumps in the center of the ice rink, smiling and thanking the crowd after his performance at the Exhibition of Champions March 30. He came into the competition as a two-time Olympian and one-time...

Great Britain’s James Hernandez (left) and his partner Phebe Bekker perform a complex dance lift March 29. Bekker and Hernandez garnered resounding applause for their “James Bond” performance.

Great Britain’s James Hernandez (left) and his partner Phebe Bekker perform a complex dance lift March 29. Bekker and Hernandez garnered resounding applause for their “James Bond” performance.

Sakamoto executes a double axel during her free skate performance March 28. Sakamoto aimed to receive her third world title, having won in 2023 and 2024, but was beaten by Alysa Liu by a 4.99 point margin.

Sakamoto executes a double axel during her free skate performance March 28. Sakamoto aimed to receive her third world title, having won in 2023 and 2024, but was beaten by Alysa Liu by a 4.99 point margin.

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