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Merrymaking on campus mall

Monday, May 5, 2025

Photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor

The Friday afternoon before finals stirred Wildcats into a frolicking frenzy, and the “Semester Send-Off,” hosted by the Office of Student Engagement, offered just the right ticket to fun.

Along the main campus mall, students enjoyed giant inflatables, lawn games, a tie-dye station and refreshments, including boba teas, popcorn and shaved-ice treats. With music, good vibes and favorite friends, the event rolled out a perfect way to relax and celebrate before the rigors of finals.

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Taking their best shot ...

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... and taking on the giant inflatables!

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Aiming that ax

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Sitting on a campus bench, Abby E. Young (left), nursing, and Nora K. Stoyer, pre-dental hygiene, enjoy Pelican's SnoBalls shaved-ice treats

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Strolling the mall on the first Friday in May

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Jason Wiedl is the man behind (and in front of) that on-the-go eatery: Clubhouse Concessions. He's a construction management student.

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A line-up of fun ways to de-stress before finals

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Black Student Union members offer Mr. Sticky's treats.

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Of course, no Penn College gathering is complete without cornhole!