By Joel Grimsley, Arts Editor
Aquinas’ campus marks the beginning of the festive season with bright lights scattered throughout campus.
The lights, a unique addition to campus for this year, were put up just before Thanksgiving break. These lights added something for students to appreciate with the increasingly dark evenings as the winter solstice approaches.
With a lot of students’ moods being connected to the weather, winter is often a challenging time with dark and cloudy overcast days, Christmas lights prove to be an effective remedy for people to find joy in the growing darkness of the days.
Students, such as sophomore Michaela Faith commented on how beneficial the lights could be to brightening students’ moods. “During winter time, when students are suffering from seasonal depression, I think that little things like Christmas lights and Christmas decor and just holiday pretty things can be very beneficial,” said Faith.
This relief for students comes at a time when it is most needed, with final exams just around the corner, students needed something to brighten up their days, literally.
“They bring a sort of… good vibe on campus,” said freshman CJ Guillermo. “It makes campus a lot prettier, it makes it more welcoming and walking around has become a lot more enjoyable”
The lights coincide with the snow season beginning, with a thick layer of snow coating campus since Thanksgiving. The lights shine brighter off the white snow and really set a festive atmosphere on campus as winter holidays approach and students and faculty both enjoy a winter wonderland.
The decorations throughout the college reflect a continued effort to beautify campus. The alluring nature of campus that is offered is something which Aquinas students have repeatedly praised, often showing pride in the biodiversity and atmosphere it that is offered in college life.
“The lights on campus are very whimsical, and make campus seem more magical in the Christmas seasons,” said sophomore Kerrigan Smedley. “I really appreciate the fact that campus has lights this year… I love them, and it reminds me of how much I love this campus.”
Holmdene in the early morning with the lights topped by snow – Photo by Joel Grimsley
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