The Best Of Student Farm Greenhouse Doodles
Just across Curtin Road from the Berkey Creamery stand nine greenhouses operated by the Penn State Student Farm and College of Agricultural Sciences.
These translucent buildings are coated in a powdery substance that makes it easy to draw on or leave messages, similar to condensation on a car window.
Thanks to the creative nature of Penn Staters, the exteriors of the walls are coated in doodles and notes for all to see. We scouted the greenhouses to find the best of the best.
The first message is very mysterious, being that it is written backward. It looks like it was scribbled from the inside, leading me to believe that one of the plants was asking for help. I don’t know what goes on inside of these buildings, but I believe someone should investigate it further.
If the flora is indeed in danger, the writers here at Onward State will be ready with up-to-date information and interviews with the plants themselves.
Well, hello there, Snoopy. This beloved Peanuts character who once lived in a red doghouse now resides on the Penn State greenhouse walls.
I was very impressed by this drawing, as the shading effect on the ears and nose makes it look nearly identical to Charles Schulz’s iconic cartoon. I was, however, disappointed that Snoopy’s best friend, Woodstock, did not make an appearance.
Folks who paid attention during NSO should be familiar with this phone number and the associated jingle. Folks who did not, don’t call expecting to find a lover. These are the digits of the University Police, a number that should only be dialed in fitting situations. To the person who wrote this, let’s hope your message reaches the right audience.
Paul is always down for a good time. He enjoys nothing more than cracking open a cold one, as indicated by his greenhouse note. While everyone else was confessing their love to other individuals and writing initials in drawings of hearts, Paul wanted nothing more than a Bud Light. It’s the simple things that keep him going.
From the skies of New Jersey to the greenhouses at Penn State, UFOs have taken over. I’m not sure what this alien is looking for exactly, but maybe it was sent to investigate some of the plant life found on Earth.
As I mentioned before, I don’t know what’s inside of these structures either, so the little guy in the flying saucer will have to report back to me with some information. If it winds up taking any greenery back to space, Penn State can proudly boast of its exports to other planets. The first hydroponic system on Mars could very well come from Happy Valley.
While it may be difficult to make out in the picture, the most prominent message here reads “F*** U, Willard.” Someone definitely failed their communications classes. Or maybe it’s someone taking a shot at the Daily Collegian headquarters.
Renovated in 2021, the home of the Bellisario College of Communications has tons of amenities for students to take advantage of. I’m really not sure what there is to hate about it. Unless this person is referring to “old Willard.” In that case, I totally understand.
I’m going to pass on this one, thanks. The artist’s intentions here are unclear, but the message sounds rather disgusting and unappealing.
There is nothing worse than throwing up after a long night out, and to do that for a living is certainly not ideal. We hope this person’s actions do not reflect his/her words. Please drink in moderation, folks.
Squirrel. It’s squirrel. I think. This person made it clear that they really don’t know how to spell. Repeating this message on nearly all of the greenhouses, he/she spelled squirrel differently each time. And to compliment the sentiment, there were also drawings of the animal everywhere. Let’s hope the Beaver Stadium squirrel doesn’t catch a glimpse of this, he may be insulted.
Let’s highlight some more creative talent that can be found right here on campus. From Homer Simpson to Pepe the Frog, Penn Staters are truly the cream of the crop when it comes to artistry. Walking past the greenhouses felt like a journey into the past, as Among Us figures and various memes of previous years lined the walls. It reminded me of the Google Slides presentations I made in high school Spanish class. I know there are some other academic weapons out there that can relate.
Balls.
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