Fall Bucket List
Aside from the colorful landscape which the season brings, many Exonians can agree that fall comes with rain; a mysterious, campus-wide cold epidemic and other minor inconveniences. However, there are many ways to spice this season up!If you’re in the mood for fresh produce or a remarkable variety of maple products, make sure to stop by the farmer’s market on Swasey, every Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. My personal favorites are the fresh tomatoes and apple cider. However, if you are one of the unlucky Exonians with a full schedule on Thursday afternoon, not to worry! Swasey is just as enjoyable in the evenings. Grab a few friends to walk along the river or stargaze with you. Make your stroll down the park even better by buying a cup of Stillwells along the way to sweeten up the view of the moon’s reflection on the water. We recommend buttercrunch, coffee oreo and Maine black bear.Swasey Park is also home to the 5th Annual Duck Race this year. On October 5th, Exeter town residents will gather to race over 1800 rubber ducks down the river to raise money for the Community Children’s Fund. Come down and have fun while giving back. Purchase your own duck from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and race it at 3:00 p.m.!While waiting for the race to start, head down to Me & Ollie’s for an impromptu study session. Sip on a fall-flavored latte as you finish those last few Alex the Geologist problems. Sit by the window and watch those iconic autumn leaves fall. If the piles are large enough, jumping in with your friends is always an option! You can also buy candy from Walgreens and bury it in the leaves for a fun treasure hunt. However, if you’re not an outside person, or simply want a quiet evening in the dorm, we have some ideas for you! Gather a surplus of pillows, blankets and fairy lights, and set them up underneath your ridiculously high bed frame. Congratulations! You now have a pillow fort. Invite some of your friends over (during V’s hours, of course) and have a movie night in your new VSCO-style hangout. Browse around Netflix, and end up deciding on “Tall Girl”: the perfect film with a definitely not predictable plot. Practice your Spikeball skills with your friends while getting some exercise and enjoying the nice fall atmosphere. After a couple of rounds, you’ll probably be tired, so recharge by watching some Tik Toks! Try your hand (or your coordination rather) at learning the “spooky scary skeletons” dance. Fall term offers many opportunities for Exonians to enjoy their time on campus, even if they may not be immediately apparent. Go out and explore, and happy autumn!