Photo Essay: Winter Carnival melts away second-semester blues

St. Thomas University’s welcome back winter carnival, held from Jan. 11 to 13, brought together the campus community for events ready to melt away any second-semester blues.

The Aquinian’s photo editor, Daniel Salas, went to check it out.

Alexa Schmexa explains some of the options for countries participating in university exchange programs. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

Alberto Chavez works on a painting for the “Paint and Sip” event of the Winter Carnival on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

The St. Thomas University International Student Association participates in the university club fair on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

The St. Thomas University Welcome Back Winter Carnival also offered free treats through different booths for students, such as the donut bite booth on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

Nathan Scott explains the tradition of frozen maple treats at his booth, Dumfries Maples on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

Jeremy Fowler performs at the Coffee House event for the Winter Carnival on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)