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The penn state student experience as told by undergraduate admissions bloggers., 9 places to see on your first psu visit.

September 28, 2016 by Alexandra Maniglia Leave a Comment

Your first time on campus is such an exciting time. There are so many things to see, and your trip can only last so long (but don’t worry, you will have four more years here). That being said,  it’s important to make sure you visit some of the key places to get the ultimate Penn State experience!

• Hands down, if you’re only able to visit one place on campus, you should make sure to visit the HUB. The HUB is pretty much the center of all things Penn State. There’s the Penn State Bookstore, the THON store, a state of the art radio station, and honestly anything you could imagine.  If you can avoid going around lunch time, you’ll be able to see all of the hustle and bustle of campus, without the huge lunch rush.

2. Pollock, Findlay, Waring, and South Commons

• The dining halls, affectionately known as the commons, are where students living both on campus and off can come to study, grab food, or even play ping pong. These commons will most likely become your go-to dinner spots when you come to Penn State.

3. The Arboretum

• If you plan on visiting the Creamery, the Arboretum is a must see while you’re on that side of campus. The Arboretum is full of incredible scenery and waterfalls alike. Nothing beats going there on a beautiful day!

4. Your Potential College’s Home Building

• Visiting your college’s home building is a great thing to do if you’re able! Your college’s home building typically is where the college’s dean, professors and advising team are located. It’s a great idea to get acquainted with this building since you’ll most likely frequent it!

5. The Lion Shrine

• If you’re on campus, you might as well take a picture to commemorate your exciting day! The Lion Shrine honors our beloved mascot, the Nittany Lion, and is a must-see while you’re exploring campus!

6. The Pattee and Paterno Libraries

• The library is probably my favorite place on campus, and there’s an endless amount of new rooms to explore each time you walk through its halls. Not only are there some interesting rooms, there’s a cafe called McKinnon’s located in the basement, which is the perfect way to get you through your future study sessions!

7. McLanahans

• McLanahans is packed on game day, so if you’re looking to see where you can get some Penn State attire, unique gifts for your friends and snacks, this is the place to be!

8. The Corner Room

• The Corner Room is another Penn State staple. Located on Allen Street, this is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat, or watch a snowstorm cover happy valley!

9. The Berkey Creamery

• Who doesn’t love ice cream? I might be biased, but I’m pretty sure the creamery has some of the greatest ice cream on the planet. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself after your day of exploring campus!

We can’t wait for you to come visit our home away from home!

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Avid penn state fan gets visit from idol.

Photo courtesy of GEISINGER LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL Penn State football player Keaton Ellis (left) poses for a selfie with Paul ‘Mike’ Pennebaker, of Lewistown.

LEWISTOWN — To his dying breath, Paul “Mike” Pennebaker has bled Nittany Lion blue through and through.

“We’ve always been Penn State fans,” said his wife, Della, of the Lewistown couple’s allegiance with the Nittany Lions.

“We grew up in central Pennsylvania, right down the mountain,” she added. “So, we had to root for Penn State.”

Even when the chips were down, Paul — whose nickname is “Mike” — remained loyal, showing his true pride. When the tables were turned for the Pennebakers, one Nittany Lion player was able to give a dying man one last thrill — just like a Penn State victory on the football field.

With Mike losing his bout with a chronic illness about to go home for hospice, the staff at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital arranged for Penn State defensive back Keaton Ellis to pay Paul a special bedside visit.

“He loved it,” Della said of the 30-minute visit between the two. “At first, he didn’t know what was going on, but when he did, he was very pleased.”

Amy Davis, a Registered Nurse and case manager at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, happens to be a neighbor of the Pennebakers and has experienced Paul’s devotion to the Nittany Lions first-hand.

“We always knew when Penn State scored because Paul would open his front door and shout at the top of his lungs,” she joked.

The visit by Ellis certainly lifted Paul’s spirits “a lot,” Della said. “(Talked) just about Penn State football.

“Keaton held his hand for a while,” she added. “He was a very caring, down to earth, nice young man.”

The Nittany Lion star sat on the edge of the bed and spoke to Paul, who sported a Penn State ball cap.

The Pennebakers were thankful for the compassion that the hospital staff and Ellis showed to Paul, who is suffering and nearing the end of his life.

“Knowing that Paul is the biggest Penn State football fan, we really wanted to do something special for him — something to celebrate his life,” said Keith Peachey, nursing operations manager, AAC3, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

Soft spoken and kind, Ellis was born and raised in the State College area and is a 2023 graduate of Penn State University. He was a member of the football team for five years and served as a team captain.

Ellis competed in the NFL Combine recently and the Pennebakers were excited to see where he landed in the recent NFL Draft. Unfortunately, Ellis wasn’t drafted but still signed as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans.

Mike tried to watch the three-day draft to see if Ellis’ name was called. “He tried,” Della said. “He fell asleep a lot.”

“It’s a true honor to meet fans and great people like Paul and his wife Della,” Keaton said. “Talking with Paul was really meaningful and very much worth my time,” Keaton said. “I told him I’d be praying and thinking of him. It makes me proud to learn about the lives of our true fans and be part of their lives.”

Ellis gave Paul an autograph, writing “We Are” and signing his name. It is something that Paul will certainly cherish in his waning days.

“It was very nice of them putting their heads together,” Della said of the staff organizing the visit. “It was a really good thing to do for another human being.”

An act of kindness that proved to be incredibly special to Paul and his family.

“These exemplary actions of the AAC3 team show how they went above and beyond for our patient’s experience,” said Stacey Osborne, vice president and chief nursing officer. “What a wonderful way to celebrate Paul’s life and love of Penn State football with this surprise visit.”

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Penn state transfer db king mack expected to visit alabama this weekend, share this article.

The Alabama Crimson Tide are hosting multiple transfers for official visits this weekend. One of which includes Penn State Nittany Lions transfer safety King Mack.

Mack spent one season in Happy Valley. The native of Miami, Florida tallied three tackles for the Nittany Lions. He did appear in all 13 games, however. Coming out of high school, Mack was regarded as a consensus four-star prospect as well as a top-100 prospect.

Football runs in Mack’s family. His uncle, Keith Ferguson played football at Ohio State from 1977-1980. He is also a relative of Tremain Mack who played at Miami (FL) from 1993-1996.

Mack would help add depth and talent to Alabama’s safety room. The Crimson Tide currently have six safeties on the roster with two leaving this week in freshman Peyton Woodyard and sophomore Tony Mitchell. The addition of Mack could be very impactful in the near and distant future.

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Penn State OL target Ziyare Addison locks in official visit

One of Penn State's top offensive line targets in the 2025 recruiting cycle, Sumner (FL) offensive tackle Ziyare Addison has set an official visit to Penn State. The Riverview, Florida native will be on campus June 14 through the 16 for his official visit to Happy Valley.

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"The hospitality that was shown to me and my family was amazing," Addison told Happy Valley Insider in January when he took an unofficial visit to campus. "We are all really enjoying the trip," he added. Addison also made a return visit to Penn State in late March to take in a spring practice.

Other official visits that Addison has scheduled includes to Florida on May 31, Oregon on June 7, and Florida State on June 21.

Addison has garnered over 40 scholarship offers in his recruitment including Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and USC among others

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Don’t Delay: Tree Peonies Now on Display!

Paeonia × suffruticosa (Botan Group) ‘Hanakisoi’ (Japanese tree peony)

If you’re eager to see beautiful blooms, now is a great time to visit the Rose and Fragrance Garden at the Arboretum’s H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens. You won’t want to miss the short bloom period (usually only 1 to 2 weeks) of the Arboretum’s hybrid tree peonies ( Paeonia × suffruticosa )! The collection boasts 37 Japanese and Chinese tree peonies, along with 20 herbaceous peonies that bloom at different times. Tree peonies usually reach their peak around Mother’s Day, while herbaceous peonies typically bloom around Memorial Day. However, cooler weather can delay and extend the bloom period while warmer spring temperatures may shorten it.

The tree peonies, with their fragrant and intricately designed flowers, grow on sturdy shrubs that can endure harsh cold. Unlike familiar herbaceous garden peonies ( Paeonia lactiflora ), woodland peonies ( Paeonia obovata ), fernleaf peonies ( Paeonia tenuifolia ), and itoh group or intersectional hybrid peonies (tree peony and herbaceous peony cross), tree peony stems remain intact year-round.

These shrubs have been cultivated in Asia for millennia, with hybrids likely originating in Chinese gardens where various peony species were grown closely together. They were introduced to Japan in the 700s and to Western countries in the 1780s. Today, plant breeders continue to create new hybrids, experimenting with different flower shapes, colors, and scents.

When you visit the Arboretum’s peony collection, keep an eye out for large single or double flowers in a range of hues including white, yellow, pink, crimson, and magenta, all beckoning you to explore the Rose and Fragrance Garden.

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‘Star Wars’ actor visits White House, nicknames president ‘Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi’

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Actor Mark Hamill takes off sunglasses given to him Friday, May 3, by President Joe Biden during a White House visit. Hamill, famous for portraying Luke Skywalker, anointed Biden as Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi. (The Associated Press) AP

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WASHINGTON (AP) — “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House on Friday for a visit with President Joe Biden and walked away with a pair of the president’s aviator sunglasses and a greater respect for the office.

“I love the merch,” he said, taking off the glasses during a quick appearance at the White House daily press briefing following his visit with Biden. Hamill, 72, famous for playing Luke Skywalker, kidded with reporters that he’d take a few questions — as long as they weren’t about “Star Wars.”

“I was honored to be asked to come to the White House to meet the president,” he said. He’s been to the White House before, during the Carter and Obama administrations, but he’d never checked out the Oval Office, and that was quite something, he said. Biden showed off photographs and other Oval Office items, Hamill said.

Hamill said Biden told him to call him “Joe,” to which Hamill offered an alternative suggestion: “Can I call you Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi?”

“He liked that,” said Hamill, who also voiced the Joker in “Batman: The Animated Series.”

Both Hamill and the White House were vague about his reason for visiting. But Hamill, a Democrat and Biden supporter with a huge social media following, has been posting about the president’s reelection campaign this week.

“May The First Not Quench Your Thirst For Biden’s Re-election!” he wrote on May 1.

On Friday he posted, “May The Third Be Absurd That The Guy Who Tried To Steal A Fair Election Is Allowed To Run Again,” a reference to Donald Trump and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

May 4th is unofficially “Star Wars” Day, in part because of the famous Jedi phrase “May the force be with you.” The pun goes, “May the fourth be with you.”

Hamill also lent his voice to “Air Alert ” — a downloadable app linked to Ukraine’s air defense system. His voice urges people to take cover whenever Russia unleashes another aerial bombardment on Ukraine.

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Ranking Big Ten Conference's Best Running Backs: Ohio State Buckeyes or Oregon Ducks?

Which Big Ten Conference team has the best backfield entering the 2024 college football season? Ohio State, Oregon and Penn State are loaded with talented running backs.

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The Big Ten Conference is loaded with excellent running backs with a chance to electrify in the 2024 football season. Talent in this conference includes a dynamic duo, new faces and breakout stars. Ranking the top-three running back rooms:

1. Ohio State Buckeyes

It’s no secret that Ohio State does a great job bringing in some of the best talent in the nation and the running back position is no exception. Heading into 2024, the Buckeyes have arguably the best two-headed running back monster in college football with senior TreVeyon Henderson and Ole Miss transfer Quinshon Judkins.

Henderson has had some difficulty staying on the field over the course of his career but he’s absolutely not lacking talent. In his lone healthy season as a freshman in 2021, Henderson racked up 1,248 rushing yards on a remarkable 6.8 yards per carry. 

Ohio State TreVeyon Henderson, Oregon Ducks Jordan James

Quinshon Judkins is the flashy new piece in the backfield as he brings his talents over from Ole Miss where he averaged 1,363 rushing yards on almost exactly five yards per carry in two seasons for the Rebels. More of a power runner, Judkins brings the thunder to Henderson’s lightning and rounds out what should be widely considered the best running back group in the Big Ten, if not the country.

2. Oregon Ducks

Depth is the name of the game for Oregon’s running back group this season. Spearheaded by junior Jordan James, the backfield features several different types of runners.

James is the most explosive of the group, averaging an astounding 7.1 yards per carry for the Ducks in 2023. Behind him is powerhouse senior Noah Whittington who comes into 2024 off a leg injury that cost him most of last season after starting red-hot with 7.3 yards per carry through Oregon’s first four games.

Behind these two is Jay Harris, a Division Two transfer from Northwest Missouri State who has garnered rave reviews from coaches and media alike in his first spring in Eugene.

3. Penn State Nittany Lions

Some would be tempted to place Michigan’s backfield in the No. 3spot but that mostly factors in last season. After the Wolverines lost star Blake Corum to the NFL Draft, Penn State returns the next-most impressive group in the realigned Big Ten with Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen.

Singleton and Allen split carries last season for the Nittany Lions and both will be back after impressive 2023 seasons. Allen accrued 902 rushing yards in 13 games last year while Singleton contributed 752 of his own. With another year to develop, these two figure to headline one of the fiercest backfields in the Big Ten.

The Big Ten is known for its physical play and although there are other good backfields in the conference, these three should be among the most dangerous heading into 2024 .

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