Editor’s Note: Onward State does
not endorse State Patty’s partying this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. This post simply reflects downtown stores’ yearly tradition of introducing new themed merchandise every year.
The notorious
State Patty’s is right around the corner, and local shops have all of the gear to keep you dripped out in green. McLanahan’s, the Student Book Store, and other downtown spots chose to sell all things green this year, but it’s important to remember that there’s still a global pandemic going on.
So, wear your green, pretend to be Irish, and keep your circle very tight this weekend. Check out our official 2021 State Patty’s Day apparel ranking before you head downtown and make your annual purchases.
Although Tuesday was the first day of classes for Penn State students, University Park resembled more of a ghost town than anything else.
A day that’s usually marked by lost freshmen, packed Blue Loops, and busy sidewalks was replaced with a few straggling joggers and “closed during the remote period” signs. The pandemic has uprooted yet another semester, as only student-athletes, international students, and those with extenuating circumstances remain on campus until February 12.
In the morning, when folks would typically be walking to their 8 a.m.s, it snowed. But instead of campus looking like a winter wonderland, it resembled a frozen, deserted tundra.
madness, florida gulf coast eagles returned to campus last night and got the heroes welcome they deserved. thanks to the improbable run to the sweet 16, sales at the school s student book store are up 1,000% from last year. when the team finished with a losing record. the eagles will try to continue their historic run against the university of florida. the gators on friday night in arlington. but don t expect the eagles to be intimidated. sherwood brown said the team is not afraid to suit up against anyone, including the miami heat. you had me until you said that. finally president obama s bracket looked to be in serious trouble after the round of 64. it hovered around the 30th percentile. but his bracket is on the rebound heading into the sweet 16. the president got 11 of the 16 teams correct. if you took all the favorites you would have had ten correct. he s beating that. he failed to pick wichita state, lasalle, florida gulf coast, oregon or arizona like the rest of us.