Photojournalism: Sun's out, fun's out

As the temperature increases, Willamette University students head to the Quad to enjoy some much-needed sunshine. Throughout the past week, students have engaged in activities including studying, sunbathing, spikeball and racing. Almost all day every day, there have been masses of students getting their vitamin D. The weather of the past week has been a hint of what’s to come as we push onward toward summer to experience more of the joys of Salem's warmth.

All photos taken on the Quad by Mac Childers on April 8, 2026.

Students enjoy the sunshine on the Quad. Photo by Mac Childers.

Students play spikeball on the Quad. Photo by Mac Childers.

Students spend time on the Quad. Photo by Mac Childers.

Squid Pletcher ('28) studies next to Willamette University's Hudson Hall. Photo by Mac Childers.

Students enjoy the sunshine while playing spikeball. Photo by Mac Childers.

Students socialize during a sunny day on the Quad. Photo by Mac Childers.