As the temperatures drop and leaves turn red and gold, students across campus are embracing their favorite fall activities.

For sophomore marketing major Morgan Ratliff, fall means outings and time spent with friends. 

“The fall makes me want to go thrifting,” Ratliff said. “I like to walk around campus looking at the trees changing colors.” 

Beyond the changing nature, Ratliff said she enjoys the thrill of the spooky season. 

“I like going to haunted houses with my friends and watching them get scared,” Ratliff said. “It’s like a bonding experience. I like going to Des Moines for it because they have a lot of good options. My friends and I also like watching scary movies together around Halloween.”

Reese Janke, a sophomore majoring in accounting, said she enjoys the peaceful nature of fall. 

“I like drinking a pumpkin chai latte and walking around neighborhoods and campus and watching the leaves change colors,” Janke said.

Ava Post, a junior majoring in finance and accounting, makes a trip to the orchard each fall.

“I really like going to orchards and pumpkin patches,” Post said. “I really like being able to pick my own pumpkins.” 

Post said she also enjoys celebrating the season by trying fall sweets. 

“I like trying different types of caramel apples and fall treats,” Post said.

Whether it’s sipping pumpkin-flavored drinks, finding the perfect pumpkin or screaming through haunted houses with friends, the season offers something for everyone.