The Cougar Greens was filled with tables for students to sit and accessorize their pumpkins while listening to some Halloween themed music. Once Cougars checked in to the event, they were able to pick out a pumpkin of their choice from the many pumpkins laid out on the grass. Many students decorated their pumpkins with markers and stickers creating cats, bats, and silly pumpkin faces. 

Krystal Matos, freshman and Psychology major from Elizabeth, took this event as an opportunity to create memories with her friends. 

“I thought it was a cute idea, so I decided to come with friends.” 

Amarylis Rodriguez, senior and Biology in Health Professions major from Woodbridge Township stated why she decided to attend the Pumpkin Patch. 

“I decided to come so I can de-stress from the semester so I’m really enjoying myself right now.” 

She also shared how she decorated her pumpkin. 

“I’m putting on like a girly pumpkin. She has like lashes and blush on.” 

Joshua Cherres, freshman and History Education major from Belleville also came to the Pumpkin Patch to do something memorable. 

“I haven’t been to a Pumpkin Patch in years so I felt like it would be a good memory to be here.” 

Bianca Evans, freshman and History Education major, from Scotch Plains enthusiastically shared her love for pumpkins.  

“I’m obsessed with pumpkins, and I love how cute they look when I decorate them.” 

Evans detailed how she embellished her pumpkin. 

“I used some of the stickers provided and one of the stickers has a worm coming out of the eyes, so I named her Lady Wormington.” 

Several students enjoyed decorating their pumpkins and having a wonderful time with friends. The Pumpkin Patch was a fun event that helped students to relax, enjoy the beautiful fall weather, and create new memories.