Quinnipiac University students and faculty kicked off winter fesivities with the fifth annual Mt. Carmel Quad lightning outside of the Arnold Bernhard Library on Dec. 3.
Students gathered on the quad to sip hot chocolate, customize paper snow globes and take photos on a sleigh. There were also four different contests such as best original sweater and most school spirit, as well as holiday trivia.
“I’m so excited,” junior business major Amarri Monroe said. “I’m gonna be right here counting down from 10 (seconds).”
As the sun finally set, glistening white lights erupted around campus, illuminating Quinnipiac’s buildings for the holiday season.
Following last year’s tradition, the clocktower also featured projected colors and snowflakes.
Quinnipiac biology professor Allison Pilotte and her son, Colin sit by the fire.
