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

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The block of Allen Street from College Avenue to Beaver Avenue is transformed into a pedestrian arcade. Marked by Tradition A customer browses at the artwork on a booth set up on the Mall. On Children's Day, local volunteers dress as clowns and perform with visiting clowns to entertain the crowds. The cool waterfall on the Allen Street Mall invites the visitors to sit and relax. -by Beth Boyer i 3. .. i O n. t i u -by Beth Boyef These elderly ladies are part of a visiting artist's display at the Festival. Artists from across the state and from around the world travel to State College to take part in the annual tradition. -by Beth Boyer

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During the Phi Psi 500, the Oompa Loompas play leap-frog on Beaver Avenue. elf. -13 a Nvamnuuvv-upuruyu vi 1' v . t 19.3 t . -by Anthon y Piccioni -by Fisher The latest in slimy fun, Jello Wrestling, is a favorite during West Week Activities. Pee Wee Herman and his television friends join in to raise money during the Phi Psi 500. The money raised benefits Storm Break and the YMCA. L h , htNNhNthNNNJ Marked by Tradition In a former running of the Phi Psi 500, people dressed as chromosomes plan to attack. eby w ' ' -by Chns Swope

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ummortimo Dounion Friends Gather At Arts Festival -by Lisa Weisbrode What brought many students back to Happy Valley during the hottest week of July? A presseason football game? Sched- uling classes? No. The Arts Festival, of course! Relatively quiet in the summer, State College magically transformed into colorful sidewalk displays with water fountains and flowers. Alumni, children, parents and, of course, students poured into town to enjoy the festivities. But what was so great about Arts Festival? For most stu- dents, it was a time to reunite. It's a lot of fun walking around, looking at the booths, and bumping into people you haven't seen in awhile, noted Christine Negley. Arts Festi- val is usually the only time I get to see my friends from school w-VNNNNNNNNNNN all summer, said Julie Schirm. It was like cramming all of the good times of summer into one weekend! We were up for -by Chris Swope Arts Festival is an event forty-eight hours catching up with each other and partying people Of all ages Can en- with good friends. After you see someone everyday, it's hard '0 It h not being able to talk to them as often in the summer, lryd't' a,s, become a real commented roommates Lisa Lieberman and Sue Zelt. a 1 Ion. For those with apartments, Arts Festival was a time of open Kim Alberter hospitality. It was great partying with all of my friends! laughed Paula Ducz. 'lSome people even slept on the balcony! Students also took advantage of the amazing arts and crafts offered at the Arts Festival. Although some couldn't afford the high price tags, many students bought paintings to decorate their dorms or apartments, and jewelry was also a hot item. Michelle Capone explained, I bought a pair of really unique earrings, ones that nobody else has and that I couldn't buy in a store. Entertainment was also a big hit with students. My favor- ite group, the Nylons, played - and for free! It was great relaxing on Old Main lawn after all of the heat! said Amy Schirra. For freshman Kevin Weisbrode, the Arts Festival gave me a chance to see the 'real' Penn State. I discovered waiting in lines, crowded parties and I met a lot of new people. Vini- iby Beth Boye x N r Viv- a; a .' ' V, .i - k ' -by Beth Boyer k These pots are an example of some of Musical performers, as well as actors g: t the more exotic art found at the and dancers, entertain on the Allen .7 1 Festival. Street Stage. eby Beth Boyer Arts Festival 27