Located in front of Kennesaw Hall and behind the Student Center, the large patch of lush green grass known as The Green was voted by KSU students as the best place to hang out on campus.
Usually highly populated in the later part of the spring semester, The Green definitely sees its share of ultimate frisbee players, runners, dog walkers and even the occasional LARP (Live Action Role Play) excursion.
“I voted for The Green because it is a great place to relax during class breaks. The trees are great for hammocks,” senior communication major Sarah Huff said.
Frequently, students will create makeshift hammocks between the multiple trees that surround the perimeter of the green and take a catnap in-between class. An attempt was made to interview some of these people, but you never want to wake someone up, right?
The green is host to many of KSU’s outdoor activities, such as the annual KSU Day, which features amusement rides and fun obstacle courses, and other campus events like the end of last year’s Homelessness Awareness Week, when participating students slept on the green for the duration of the weekend.
Frequently, in the warmer months, various clubs and organizations will place informational tables on the green during high traffic hours to spread the knowledge of their organization and hopefully attract new members.
“The green is the best place to hang out on campus because of the versatile crowd of people you get to surround yourself with.” said Pashonia Robinson, a junior communication major.
The Green is a wonderful spot to people watch and is often an ideal place for an artist to sharpen their skills.
“I come out here to sketch because it’s usually so nice and quiet,” said Stephanie Funk, a KSU graduate and teaching assistant.
Health and fitness practices are no stranger to activity on The Green. People frequently run, walk or jog the circular brick path that surrounds the green, part of it hidden by the shade of the trees.
“Sometimes, after class, I come out here to run laps if it’s nice enough outside” junior communication major David Murphy said.
The versatility of what can be done on the green coupled with the now warming temperatures and frequently bright skies give more than enough explanation to why KSU students voted this the best place to hang out on campus.
