Campus Life

Ten Lost Traditions

From our January/February 2005 issue: The pushball scraps and he-she dances of the early 1900s to the Gentle Thursdays and Phi Psi 500s of 25 years ago, Penn State’s past is rich with traditions that now survive only in memory, newspaper clippings, and old photographs. Here, we recall 10 of those traditions.
Dan Morrell and David Pulizzi

The Way He Saw It

Photographer Pat Little spent decades documenting Nittany Lion football and daily life around Happy Valley. Thankfully, he took good care of his negatives.
Ryan Jones '95 Com

Home Brewed

Axemann Brewery has tapped numerous alumni to create a burgeoning beer brand.
Jeff Rice '03 Com

Preserving the Past, for the Future

At the Penn State Libraries’ Preservation, Conservation & Digitization Centre, experts lovingly care for old and rare books, photos, maps, and other items, ensuring they’ll be available to future generations.
Savita Iyer

Her Final Bow

As generations of Penn State alumni can attest, Helen Manfull was never happier than when she was introducing students to the magic of live theater.
Vicki Glembocki ’93, ’02 MFA Lib