Signs of spring

Small flowers begin to bloom. Trees around campus are budding in the warm weather. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

Students enjoy donuts and music while doing homework on the quad. The addition of speakers brings campus to life in the spring. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

Senior Hanna Gribble leads her teammates in warmup drills. The track team is now having outdoor practice. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

Junior Chris Peterson takes his turn at pole vaulting during track practice. Varsity and club sports including track, softball and crew are back to outdoor practices now that the spring season is in full swing. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

Seasonal flowers such as tulips go on sale at Johnson & Sons Florists on Grand Avenue. Flower shops have experienced a increase in sales with the new season. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

Senior John Hunt and sophomore Mackenzie Hale enjoy the warm weather outside the Anderson Student Center. Students flock to outdoor seating on especially warm days. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

Freshman Sarah Windschitl hangs out in her hammock. Many students gather on the quad when the weather gets warm. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

Icicles melt in a cave near the Mississippi River. Large chunks of ice will continue to melt until late April or early May. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

Freshman Katie Harris sets up camp in the grass for a day of homework and relaxation. Many students are now seeing the quad as a study spot due to the welcoming spring weather. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

Succulents peek out at the sunlight at Soderberg’s Floral and Gift. Succulents are gaining popularity in sales, as they are easy to keep alive. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

Junior Abby Larson rigs a St. Thomas boat. The St. Thomas crew club is now able to row on the Mississippi River despite the freezing water. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia)

A flower blooms outside the shops on Grand Avenue. St. Thomas has not seen flowers on campus yet due to the colder weather this spring. (Sunita Dharod/Tommie Media)