Many Punxsutawney Phil believers were disappointed when the groundhog saw his shadow earlier this month, predicting a six-week long extension to winter. Despite this prediction, spring has decidedly sprung a little bit early for Maryville College, and the signs are everywhere—from rising temperatures, to the blooming plants, to the hoards of students now taking their studying outside. Though Phil might’ve been proven wrong this year, we all seem to be coping with the disappointment pretty well.
Dogwood trees sport their white flowers outside of Vienna Coffee house. Courtesy of Calista Jones.Daffodils poke up from the previously frosty dirt. Courtesy of Calista Jones. The trees outside Fayerweather are barren, but the sun still beams on a 72-degree day. Courtesy of Calista Jones.Students speckle the Pearsons lawn, as it is now warm enough to eat and study outside. Courtesy of Calista Jones. The dollar section at Target is now easter themed. Courtesy of Calista Jones. The evergreens stand out among their deciduous neighbors at the Tremont Institute, but soon they will all blend together. Courtesy of Calista Jones.The sun peeks through a cloud in downtown Maryville, as it starts to decline at 6:00 p.m. Thankfully, sunset is getting later everyday. Courtesy of Calista Jones.
