Pit’s backyard bash lets students decompress

With the sun setting, students voices could be heardalong with backyard games and groo vy music at The Pit’s Funset, 7-9 p.m., Thursday at the Backyard.

With September here, the sun will begin setting at earlier times, prompting the Pit to provide students on campus an opportunity to enjoy nature’s “Golden hour”. Unlike many other of the Pit’s events, the

Funset did not have any set schedule of challenges, but rather allowing students to play games like basketball, corn-hole or sand volleyball. The event proved to be a good social opportunity as members of the track and basketball teams played against other students in friendly competition.

Other students were spotted in   the warm weather while lying in the hammocks or doing their homework at the picnic tables. Employees of the Pit even competed against students in corn-hole and basketball. The weather set a good mood for those attending at about 70 degrees. The Pit provided insect repellent to combat any mosquitoes trying to invade the fun atmosphere.

The event saw around 60 students in attendance. 

“It was a great event with a nice turnout,” Pit employee Rob Price said, “It’s nice to have great weather where we can do events outside. I hope to see everyone at Smoothie Night!”

The Pit is hosting a Smoothie Night 7-9 p.m. tonight in the Student Center.