The first day of fall, also known as the autumnal equinox, is Sept. 23 this year. The Autumnal equinox is when the sun sits directly over the equator, making the day and night the same length. After this, the days become shorter.

Many hope the high temperatures will leave as well. This summer has been one of Monroe’s hottest, with temperatures consistently over 100 degrees.

Alyssa Boyd, freshman biology major from Calhoun, La., said she likes summer but is ready for the temperature drop.

“The cold weather brings on barn fires,” Boyd said. “I’m also looking forward to the pumpkin latte’s and pumpkin cream cheese bagels.”

Joshua Madison, junior communication studies major, is looking forward to his fraternity’s presence on campus growing this fall. “I’m going to be looking for those Iotas on campus,” Madison said.

This is the time of year when the leaves change color and “fall” to the ground. So what are you looking forward to most this autumn?