Fall is finally here. The pumpkin spice lattes already made their debut this year, but the official start of autumn is Wednesday, and Ohio University students are excited for what the season has in store.
Students are excited about the changes throughout the campus nature and decorations while others are more thrilled about activities associated with the season.
“My favorite part about Athens during fall is definitely College Green and campus with the bricks and the leaves changing. It’s just so beautiful,” Doneeqwa Goins, a senior studying accounting, said.
Other students feel the same way. Fall in Athens is a lot of people’s favorite season, not only because of the beautiful campus but because of the activities and seasonal drinks that arrive this time of year.
“I am looking forward to going apple picking with my friends,” Lauren Bailey, a junior studying early childhood education, said. “We always carve pumpkins together, too.”
Aside from OU’s campus, Athens County has a few nearby pumpkin patches offering multiple fall activities for anyone and everyone. Libby’s Pumpkin Patch is about 15 minutes outside of OU’s campus and offers an array of pastimes.
The pumpkin patch’s admission of $7 includes entrance to the pumpkin patch, a corn maze, hayrides, a spooky hiking trail and many other fall festivities. Libby’s opening day is Saturday.
“I am obsessed with Halloween, so I cannot wait to dress up, and I love all the traditions of going to the pumpkin patch, apple picking — all of that good stuff,” Ariyana Suchora, a sophomore studying business, said.
For those who enjoy the thrill and haunts of Halloween and the fall time, there’s a nearby haunted house called “Field of Screams,” Murphy Farms, 28364 Osborne Road, Coolville. This haunt also opens Saturday for the season. Tickets can be purchased online on Murphy Farms’ website.
“I do like haunted houses,” Matthew Hendrix, a senior studying media art production, said in a message. “I think they’re a fun time. If there was a haunted house in Athens I would probably go to it!”
If students cannot make it to haunted houses, they can choose an alternative option: scary movies.
“I like being scared … I like watching scary movies. If there’s any new scary movies, I usually watch them. There’s no tradition, only Hocus Pocus. I think that is everyone’s tradition,” Suchora said.
Autumn’s arrival brings many changes, including the weather, the leaves and activities. Athens provides scenery, activities and foods and drinks to make the most of the fall season.
