Penn State University - La Vie Yearbook (University Park, PA)

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Brad Sltler common site on campus, a Ahungry squirrel eats out of the hand of this girl. true Penn Staler this with walkman and boo 5 out in the HUB fishbowL Brad Siller These students r05t against the obelisk, which houses every known rock in Pennsylvania and contains an infamous Penn State legend Brad Sltler Traditions 11

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ounging on the steps of Willard LBuilding, many students relax between classes and take in the scenery. Bud Sltlu uestion: What did the following have in common? Eating stickies , tailgaiting, going to the Creamery, Homecom- ing, pictures on the Nittany Lion Shrine, going to the Skeller, sitting on the Wall, and going to the Blue-White game. Answer: They were all Penn State traditions. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, tradition is defined as the passing down of a culture from gener- ation to generation; any time- honored set of practices, be- liefs, etc. The above activities were so popular that they have been repeated for years. Most students partici- pated in several of these tradi- tions, and some may have been involved in just one. But all students were at least fa- miliar with them. Penn State has long been associated with tradition. As you read this, you are holding a tradition in your hands. The yearbook, La Vie, has been published since 1890. The campus newspaper has been published since 1887. These publications always set high standards for themselves, and students came to rely on them. Another tradition found only in Happy Valley, was going down to Ye Olde Col- lege Diner tor a late snack of grilled cinnamon buns, com- monly known as stickies. The most popular time for a stickie seemed to be at 3 a.m. on Fridays and Satur- days. When the bars closed, many people would come in for an early breakfast or just to sober up. The warm, gooey stickie just wouldn't have been complete without a scoop of ice cream on the side. Speaking of ice cream, where was the traditional place on campus to go for ice cream? The Creamery, of course. Mrs. Carol Bowers Class of 1962i said, The Creamery was the place to go for good ice cream when I went to school here. Her daughter, Gwen Bowers 0r.,DUSl supported that tradi- tion by saying, I have been eating Creamery ice cream for as long as I can remember. My parents would bring me up for home football games, and by the time I came here as a student, I was quite familiar with the Creamery. Another tradition handed down was going to the Skeller, located on South Pugh Street. According to Mrs. Bowers, the Skeller was one of the most popular bars to frequent. As many upper- classmen land a few naughty underclassmenl knew, it still was. Many of our traditions were associated with football. Football games tand winning theml were perhaps the oldest and most popular. For over a hundred years, students, fac- ulty and alumni turned out to support the Nittany Lions. Some traditions associated with football were singing the Alma Mater our way, passing the Lion, the Wave , and of course, tailgaiting. If any of these were not performed, the game just wasn't complete. Traditions were a very im- portant part of University life. Besides providing us with a common association, they were also a lot of fun. In today's serious world, tradi- tions were a way of uniting us through good times spent together. E Article - Debbie Brady Layout -- Beth Doluisio Across the generations, the tradi- tion of posing for a picture at the lion still is and always will be a favorite. 10 Traditions Dave Basin P aw prints on chests and checks are Penn State traditions that add color to any event. Rob Finch

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F estival crowds squeeze down Al- len Street while artists perform. itb strings attached, a weaver threads her loom to complete her carpet. Tracy Keller nwv Dennis O'Connor A Twist Of Summer Color Arts Festival becomes a meeting place for old and new friends f you were in State Col- 1 lege during July 10 - 13, you could not have helped getting caught up in the excitement of the annual Arts Festival. Streets were closed to traffic, stages were erected, and stands were put together for the hundreds of exhibitors who came from all over the nation to display their arts and crafts. Many students took off work to wit- ness the multitude of talented exhibitors. No matter what your inter- ests, you were sure to find something you liked among the exhibits. There were skill- ful wood carvers and sculp- tors. One man created exqui- site birds from a block of wood, and others made wood- en toys like planes, trains, and trucks. A unique exhibit that caught the attention of many people was one in which the craftsman created detailed miniature scenes with nuts, bolts, and nails. For example, he made a bar scene with such detail that it included a miniature jukebox, cash regiszer, and beer bottles, all made from metal machine parts. Carl Chrabascz tsr. Mkth exclaimed, I never saw anything like it. That was by far my favorite exhibit at the Arts Festival. Other craftsmen exhibited such things as exquisite jewelry made of silver and gold, wooden finger pianos, paint- ings, ceramics, beach chairs, photographs, leather purses, and metal sculptures. In addition to the variety of craft displays, there was a va- riety of delicious food. While walking through the streets, you could smell the aroma of seafood and steak kabobs, pizza, and hot dogs. Huge chocolate chip cookies dipped in chocolate and put on a stick were real crowd pleasers, as were frozen yogurt and ice cream. Amidst all the food and craft stands, musical enter- tainment was constantly hap- pening on the temporarily erected Allen Street stage and the HUB lawn. The band Trinity performed at both 10- cations and was well received by the audiences. A barber shop quartet and a 60's band made people of all ages smile. A special musical highlight was Space Coop's last perfor- mance at the Phyrst, one of their best ever. Traci Levy tsr., TelecomJ said, I think one of the best things about the Arts Festival this year was the ex- posure I got to so many dif- ferent types of music. I really enjoyed the barber shop quar- tet and the 60's band. In addition to the fabulous exhibits, Todd Reale UL, Mech. Enng said it best, It was an awesome week of see- ing friends, listening to great musical entertainment, and doing some wild partying. Traci Levy agreed, saying, The Arts Festival was a time to get together with friends and see the vast amount of talent possessed by the exhibitors. E Article - Maria Witmer Layout e John Walker 12. Arts Festival