STATE PATTYS WEEKEND

Well, st. pattys weekend has come and gone. There were barhops, carbombs, and seas of green shirts for 48 hours in downtown state college. Not surprisingly, few incidents arose. The administration feels that an unsanctioned student holiday is not in the best interest of the university or its students. While I agree it may not look the best, I stand behind our student body. SOS organizes the event many months in advance and gets many local bars, taverns, clubs, restaurants, and shops to coordinate their efforts to help make the weekend a success for everyone. The administration is too worried that it reflects badly on us. Well, I say it doesnt. It is a good way for alumni and students to come together of all generations and celebrate a holiday that is unique to PSU, one of the many reasons this is a great college. We hold the one and only SPD. While it is basically an excuse to drink, it is formally planned out, helps the local economy, and goes off with few incidents of consequence. While I understand's the administration's timidness in supporting this student-run holiday, I think they need to understand that our freedom to plan something of this nature shows our true passion for creativity and individualism. WE ARE.....PENN STATE.