It was a fun time to be had at the University of Massachusetts Boston’s 2018 Spring Ball. Students on campus have had the chance to attend this event for the last 25 years, and with the success of its latest incarnation, it should continue well past that. “Super fun” was how one anonymous UMass Boston student described it.
The event was planned by the Student Arts and Events Council (SAEC), with the theme of Dr. Seuss. Bright colors and throwbacks to classic books from childhood littered the tables, but the real talking point was the vases with either a red or blue fish in them. The decorations for the event were inventive, and SAEC added a personal touch to the designs for this ball. “Some of it was Pinterest, some of it was ideas from last year’s ball, and part of it was my love for Dr. Seuss,” said Jessica Gorell, senior and SAEC coordinator. “I really came up with as many Seuss-related things as possible and tried to create it.” 
The ball took place at the Venezia in Dorchester, its home for the last eight years. Students from different academic statuses packed in the ballroom for food, dancing, and an all-around fun time. The music selection was a highlight according to one UMass Boston student. “I liked how they had diverse music, and a variety of Hispanic music,” said Bianca Perillarias, a sophomore biology major. “The food was delicious too.”
The food has become a staple of the event. Students were treated to high quality cuisine, ranging from salad and pasta to primavera and prime rib. “The food was all around excellent,” said Katie Mitrano, junior and president of the UMass Boston Undergraduate Student Government. “I can’t wait until next year’s ball.”
No good meal would be complete without a good drink to go with it, and the bar at the Spring Ball provided some interesting drinks. The drink menu kept up the Dr. Seuss theme, with drinks named “The Truffala Tree,” “Red Fish Blue Fish,” and “The Grinch.”
 All the drinks were standard recipes that most bars have, but the names really added to the ambience of the event. “You couldn’t be there and not have a Truffala Tree, and some cotton candy on a glow stick,” said Emily Martin-Lockard, senior chemistry major, about her time at the spring ball.
This sense of excitement surrounding the Spring Ball is a common theme on campus. With each year, students grow more and more fond of the event. The 2018 event carried on a 25-year legacy of an elegant, fun evening for students on a budget, but also was one of the most creative balls yet. From the décor and the music to the food, Spring Ball 2018 was a fun event that attendees don’t expect to forget any time soon.