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Penn State’s 2024 Involvement Fair Superlatives

On Tuesday, the HUB Lawn was bustling with energy as hundreds of student clubs and organizations rolled out their best pitches to attract new members. With over 1,000 groups to explore, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer variety.

From niche interest groups to professional development clubs, there’s something for everyone—but how do you decide where to invest your time? We can’t make the decision for you, but we can help you navigate the options… superlative style

The ‘Wax On, Wax Off’ Award: Karate Club

Feeling inspired after watching Cobra Kai? The karate club is the place for you to hone that energy and learn the ancient combat art. Beginners are welcome, just be prepared to clean your car, paint your fence, and make friends along the way.

The ‘Best Props’ Award: Club Baseball

It was hard to miss these guys with their baseball on a stick and two massive trophies that put the Land Grant Trophy to shame. With all this hardware, club baseball seems like a no-brainer if you’re passionate about playing America’s pastime.

Most Likely To Party In Boston: Tea Society

Tea has been an important beverage in many cultures for thousands of years. Whether you have it when you’re sick, or every morning with your breakfast, the tea club is the place to be for all tea lovers. We hear they throw a good party in Boston as well.

Most Likely To Have A Quill & Pen: Poetry Club

To be or not to be, that is the question. We aren’t quite sure of the answer, but we might know who is: the Poetry Club! Whether you want to read poetry or write some of your own, you’ll be in good company with like-minded individuals preserving a timeless art.

The ‘Do You Even Lift Bro?’ Award: Bodybuilding Club

While the summer-bod might be on the way out, it doesn’t mean you can’t keep lifting iron. There’s no better place to build your physique than with the bodybuilding club. So throw some Sam Sulek on and hit them up for some advice and tips for your next bodybuilding show.

The ‘Best Dressed’ Award: Shrooms & Blooms Club

Taking home best dressed for a second year in a row, we have the blooms and shrooms club. Attracting students from far and wide with their costumes, there’s no better place to learn more about mycology than with this club.

The ‘Are Those Allowed On Campus?’ Award: Fencing Club

Whether you’re an aspiring pirate, future Olympian, or just a general swashbuckler, the fencing club has a place for you. Learn the art of swordsmanship and build life-long friendships, just don’t carry your equipment around campus.

Most Likely To Still Have A Wii: Rhythm Gaming Club

If you grew up playing Just Dance on the Wii, it’s time to put those skills to the test. With the rhythm gaming club, the floor is yours to have fun with dance games and make new friends while doing it. Get your groove on.

The ‘Espresso Yourself’ Award: Coffee Club

Whether you like your coffee black or with all the cream and sugar in the world, the coffee club gives you the perfect place to espresso your opinion to others. Step up your game from HUB Starbucks drinks and become a coffee critic this semester.

Most Likely To Sit In The First Row Of A Class: Nittanyville

Whether you’re a standard setter or a back row warrior in class, everything can change for Penn State football. Nittanyville has consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best student sections. So set your alarm clocks, and get down to the stadium for some standard-setting fun.

The ‘Most Mesmerizing’ Award: Hypnosis Club

We weren’t sure about the hypnosis club as we walked past, but after talking to their pleasant group (and staring at their pocket watch), we left oddly feeling sure of the need to join. Whether you’re a newbie to hypnosis or not, we think everybody could benefit from a good mind trick.

While this is just a small glimpse at all the clubs and organizations Penn State has to offer, we hope we’ve inspired you to get involved and take advantage of everything a big school has to offer.

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Jack Anderson-Jussen

Jack is a third-year finance and accounting major from Pittsburgh, PA, and is one of Onward State's photographers. A die-hard Penguins fan, Jack bleeds black and gold. Feel free to follow his incredible Spotify playlists and make him feel good about how much time he's spent on them. When not taking pictures you'll find Jack at Panzer Stadium playing for the club lacrosse team. Follow him for more @jackaj_ on Instagram, and @jackaj on Spotify.

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