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GALLERY: Huskies dress best for Bridgerton Ball

Hobby horse racing tournament for 16 students and more were offered at Bridgerton Ball.
Aidan Penca
Students vote for the best dressed for the Diamond of the Season event that occurred during Bridgerton Ball on Saturday in Altgeld Hall. Students participated by going on stage and showcase their outfit to music (Aidan Penca | Northern Star)
By Aidan Penca, Photojournalist
Mar 3, 2026
Students waltz while following a demonstration on stage during Bridgerton Ball on Saturday in Altgeld Hall. Besides learning how to waltz, other events such as fencing and fan and mask making were held throughout the night for students to watch and join in. (Aidan Penca | Northern Star) (Aidan Penca)
Students paint masks and handheld fans during Bridgerton Ball on Saturday in Altgeld Hall. Students were also able to learn the proper etiquette on how to use a fan. (Aidan Penca | Northern Star) (Aidan Penca)
Metalwork and jewelry design first-year Ixta Delgado (left) paints a mask while elementary education sophomore Savannah Eagon works on a fan during Bridgerton Ball on Saturday in Altgeld Hall. The event began at 6 p.m. and ran until 10 p.m. (Aidan Penca | Northern Star) (Aidan Penca)
Students decorate and paint masks during Bridgerton Ball on Saturday in Altgeld Hall. Bridgerton Ball was based on the show “Bridgerton,” which takes place during the early 19th century. (Aidan Penca | Northern Star) (Aidan Penca)
The NIU fencing team performed a demonstration on stage during Bridgerton Ball on Saturday in Altgeld Hall. The next event being hosted by CAB is a Drag Show from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 2 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student Center. (Aidan Penca | Northern Star) (Aidan Penca)
A student spar against an NIU fencing club member during Bridgerton Ball on Saturday in Altgeld Hall. Students were able to sign up to be taught how to fence and then went up against either another volunteer or a club member. (Aidan Penca)
Psychology sophomore James Lapenas hands in his flag to finish in first place during a hobby horserace during Bridgerton Ball on Saturday in Altgeld Hall. Campus Activity Board held a tournament of 16 student volunteers who had to run a racecourse after spinning and getting dizzy. (Aidan Penca | Northern Star) (Aidan Penca)
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Aidan Penca, Assistant Photo Editor
Aidan Penca is a sophomore from Fulton, Illinois, majoring in electrical engineering. Outside of the Star, he enjoys playing his electric guitar, writing and listening to rock and indie music.
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