Professor Christina Chen hosted the Lantern Festival in celebration of the Chinese New Year last Thu

Professor Christina Chen, right, shows everyone how to make traditional sesame balls. (Jackie Jeffers | The Beacon)
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Junior Christian Parker makes sesame balls in celebration of the Chinese New Year. (Jackie Jeffers | The Beacon)

Professor Christina Chen (center) laughs with her friend Wei Qiao (right), who played the Chinese Violin during this celebration of the Chinese New Year. (Jackie Jeffers | The Beacon)