Few things excite students more than a Penn State football upset. After Saturday’s 24-21 White Out win against Ohio State, students stormed the field and Beaver Ave. downtown in what could be Penn State’s most raucous rally since Joe Paterno was fired in 2011. If you weren’t in Happy Valley this weekend, here’s what the view was like from the canyon.
Students stormed Beaver Ave. on the streets, the sidewalks, and balconies above. Photo: Tyler LipshutzPolice presence was evident throughout the night as officers tried to tame the crowd. Photo: Tyler LipshutzYou know your friends are for real when they throw you a beer to shotgun on top of the lamp post. Photo: Elissa HillClimbing lamp posts was a popular activity. Students took some smaller posts out of the ground and carried them away. Photo: Elissa HillMattress surfing was a close second. Photo: Tyler LipshutzOhio State swag proved the best option for lighting fires. Photo: Elissa HillPolice reportedly used pepper spray and tear gas to clear the crowds. Photo: Steffen BlancoCops blocked roads from Pugh Street to Locust Lane. Photo: Shuyao Chen