Observations from 12-2 p.m.

  • busiest times of day were class changes- 12:50 and 1:50 p.m.
  • not as busy at noon as had been expected, but it began to drizzle a little earlier in the morning
  • two big ballooons were up in the pit because the GAA had a tent set up for alumni packet distribution
  • Hunger Lunch was being sponsored- guys were walking along pathway in front of Lenoir trying to advertise the lunch
  • Organization tables were set up- sorority was there and a cappella groups
  • people were busily walking in and out of Lenoir- prime lunch time
  • people gathered in front of Lenoir and at the tables in groups, however, people were mostly sitting by themselves at a table in front of the Union either reading or studying
  • constant line was visible at the Wachovia ATM throughout the time period
  • people sit on ledge (rock wall) in front of Lenoir tables as another area to gather
  • very inviting atmosphere because of leges, walls everywhere- people can plan to gather and sit
  • more tables were empty after 1 p.m.
  • more people in outer edges of the Pit than actually inside Pit- (in front of Lenoir, Union, Student Stores)
  • basketball players hung out in front of Lenoir

Textual: signs are located at the side of Lenoir that groups can paint to advertise an event or organization

ICEE sign and Subway sign in front of Lenoir advertising businesses inside

signs on tables being advertised by certain organizations that had signed up for a time slot in the Pit area

Non-textual: brick steps leading into the actual Pit

two trees located in the actual Pit in front of Student Stores

tables outside Lenoir show that it is a place to dine


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