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[Video] Holding Hands With Strangers While Crossing Allen Street

A prank? Not really. A social experiment? Absolutely.

One of our staffers, Tobey Prime, headed downtown to Allen Street to see if Penn State students and townies alike would be willing to guide him safely across the street. It may’ve been embarrassing at times, but there was no shortage of helpful folks who guided Prime across the street.

Check out the video below to see how well he made out.

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Mikey DeAngelis

Mikey DeAngelis is a Penn State graduate with a degree in film production who served as Onward State's visual editor from 2023-2025. While not reminiscing about his time at Penn State, he enjoys making content for his YouTube channel. Mikey loves Philly sports, traveling and hiking in National Parks, and watching movies. To reach Mikey, feel free to reach out on Twitter (@mikey_deangelis) or by email ([email protected]).

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