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To say it’s been a whirlwind of a year for Dear Old State would be an understatement at best.
What began as a promising (and normal!) year was soon derailed by the coronavirus pandemic and its countless effects. Months later, Penn Staters returned to campus to embark on what was certainly one of the strangest semesters to date.
As bad as 2020 might’ve been for some, we’ve finally reached its end. Before the ball drops at midnight and we step into whatever 2021 might bring, let’s briefly look back on Penn State’s busy 2020.
January
The first month of the year got off to a fast start when several Penn State football coaches, including wide receivers coach
Penn State’s Office of Physical Plant will
begin two on-campus tree removal projects this month that will temporarily close sidewalks near the Allen Street Gate and restrict public Nittany Lion Shrine access for two days.
From December 15 to 16, crews will remove a large elm tree that hangs above the Allen Street Gates due to elm yellows disease, a common but aggressive plant ailment. The job will close sidewalks leading up the mall to Pollock Road, signified through taped-off areas and signage.
The next week, OPP will remove three large white oak trees near the Lion Shrine that have basal root rot, another common plant disease that can be caused by fungi and bacteria. The removal will close the landmark from December 22 to 23.
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Work will take place Dec. 15 and 16 to remove a large elm tree overhanging the Allen Street Gate that was discovered to have elm yellows disease over the summer. The work will result in short-term sidewalk closures along the mall to Pollock Road. Restricted areas will be taped off and signage will be in place to alert pedestrians to the work. The replanting of four trees is planned for the area in the spring.
Tree removal also is planned at the Nittany Lion Shrine, which will result in the closure of the shrine on Dec. 22 and 23 to remove three large white oak trees that were found to have basal root rot. Four trees will be replanted in the area in the spring.
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