"All things considered, I’m cautiously optimistic that the Herlocher’s local purchase of the Foster Building will achieve some degree of good conservation, although it’s a tragedy for the distinctiveness of State College to lose the Skeller in the process."
Think about what your first night was like in the dusty, wooden-clad bar underneath the rest of the world. Think about all the memories you made there.
"I understand that their property rights give the Herlochers the power to pursue a course which is so damaging to our town."
Reactions from the Penn State community have been strong, so it's worth taking a step back to realize we don't have all the facts yet. Here's what we know so far, what's disputed, and what we're still trying to figure out.
Although he's not a Penn State alumnus himself, Clifford clearly recognizes the importance of the Skeller and all that it stands for in the hearts of Penn State alumni for the past 84 years. By our estimates using Penn State's historical enrollment numbers, more than 500,000 Penn Staters have had the opportunity to drink a beer at the Skeller during their time as students.
Onward State alumnus Dave Cole created the petition to #SaveTheSkeller that's already garnered nearly 300 signatures.