Arts Fest Illuminates Two Old Treasures
A Queen Zip Manifesto
The mere thought of a college town as legendary as Penn State University just happens to cause all of its visitors to be completely entranced as soon as they arrive by the unification of the student body wanting to party like there is no tomorrow. As expected then, whether a visitor, alumni, or student everyone looks forward to arts fest in the hopes of being restored again by the pure essence of summer combined with the brilliant manifestations of the present day college crowd. In a place as glorified as happy valley it is only natural for everyone to arrive and immediately begin their attempt of trying desperately hard to make sure they take full advantage of the weekend.
Believe it or not, compared to the average Penn State weekend arts fest just happens to be an event where everybody kicks it up a notch (or five). Well I was clearly no exception to this unspoken rule made by the majority of people who had the pleasure of attending the festival this past weekend. However, during the extreme hustle and bustle of this annual pastime I really became aware of a few of Penn State’s hidden treasures. And I am not talking about the Joe Paterno statue people (even though he has a place in everyone’s heart). I am thinking more along the lines of two underground, underrated gems that have always electrified the excitement of the scene and guaranteed everyone in attendance one inevitable outcome--sheer bliss.
Believe it or not, compared to the average Penn State weekend arts fest just happens to be an event where everybody kicks it up a notch (or five). Well I was clearly no exception to this unspoken rule made by the majority of people who had the pleasure of attending the festival this past weekend. However, during the extreme hustle and bustle of this annual pastime I really became aware of a few of Penn State’s hidden treasures. And I am not talking about the Joe Paterno statue people (even though he has a place in everyone’s heart). I am thinking more along the lines of two underground, underrated gems that have always electrified the excitement of the scene and guaranteed everyone in attendance one inevitable outcome--sheer bliss.