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100

The location of original Beaver Stadium 

What is the lawn of Old Main?

100

Sicilian family owned restaurant that's been around for some decades making pie after pie 

What is Mama Randazzo's?

100

The place which existed here prior to building of Penn State Altoona 

What is an amusement park?

100

Place to get wellness check ups and vaccinations on campus

What is Sheetz Health and Wellness Center?

100

Contact first when you are not doing well in a class

Who is the class instructor?

200

Students physically labored to build this building 

What is Old Main?

200

Place could be mobile, but stays parked on Logan and Pleasant Valley Blvd. It's purpose is to sweeten you up and freeze the cells in your brain with the only legit way shave ice (not shaveD ice) is made in Hawai'i.

What is BrainFreezers?

200

Days to get same-morning-made sushi delivered from UP to Common Grounds in Slep

What are Tuesdays and Thursdays?

200

Campus service which provides eight free counseling to students

What is Counseling and Psychological Services(CAPS)?

200

Chat with regarding career options or schedules within/outside of your academic major

Who is the academic adviser?

400

Time period (roughly) when Penn State changed its name officially to Pennsylvania State University 

What is 1950s?

400

Painting pottery and drinking what could be debated as the best coffee served in Altoona. The local treats are also addictive.

What is The Clay Cup? 

400

Located on the central academic quad on campus and honors the region's railroad heritage. 

What is the Railroad Clock?

400

Place you'd go to for resume writing and career information

What is Career Services?

400

Email/visit when curious about all things happening on campus and want to get involved

What is Student Affairs in Slep?

600

The original colors of Penn State 

What is Black and Pink?

600

Open since 2009, a local couple moved back from Los Angeles to raise a family and infuse the food, drink, and dining experience in Hollidaysburg, PA with crepes, desserts, coffee, and ridiculously good sandwiches and salads.

What is the Allegheny Creamery and Crepes?

600

Coasters in Hawthorn is located precisely at what significant place in its history?

What is the lowest point of the roller coaster?

600

Place to request for maintenance in dorm rooms

What is FixIt ?

600

Academic year (FR, SO, JR, SR) when a student can seek a position with a faculty member for undergraduate research or apply for a summer internship

When is "anytime is a good time, and the earlier the better"?

1000

The original mascot of Penn State 

Mule (Old Coley)

1000

Free wi-fi, inclusive vibes, good coffee, comfy chairs, and a legit macaroni and cheese (and cheesecake) bar housed in the same location

What is the Greenbean Coffee House?

1000

Forty-acre forest located across the Juniata Gap entrance to campus that has hiking and mountain biking trails and a restored pond accessible to students

What is Seminary Forest ?

1000

Office that handles issues with substance abuse, academic integrity, or any incident that is a violation of Penn State Policies

What is the Student Conduct Office?

1000

Where to look if unsure of the contact information for any of your faculty members or academic adviser in the current term

What is starfish.psu.edu (Starfish)?


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