Have you ever had trouble captioning a game day post, or have struggled to add some zest to a PSU tweet? All Penn Staters have been there, and with the largest alumni network in the world, we deserve some love from the emoji world. After all, there are 99,133 active students throughout the state.
Here are the five PSU emojis we need in our lives NOW. Just imagine your 'gram game...
1. The Nittany Lion
It goes without saying; the best mascot in the world deserves his own emoji. Recently, inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, this guy encompasses all it means to have PSU spirit. Whether he is doing push-ups on the field during a game, having photo-ops with kids or hyping us up at pep rallies, you can't resist the lovable nature of our lion.
2. The Berkey Creamery
Did someone say Death by Chocolate? Everyone at Penn State knows that the creamery has the best ice cream in the world. Established in 1865, and located on campus, this staple has created over 100 flavors of ice cream and houses the Food Science department at Penn State. So fresh, it's just about 48 hours from cow to cone! A cute ice cream pic with this emoji popped in the caption? Perfection. FUN FACT: In 1978, Ben and Jerry attended a $5 course in ice cream making at Penn State.
3. Pokey Stix
Ah, truly a Penn State staple. Gumby's Pokey Stix have a special place in the heart of Penn Staters everywhere. After a football game, while you're studying, or when you come home from a night out, there is literally no bad time for the pizza-breadstick hybrid.
Pro Tip: Pokey Stix Tuesdays offer medium Pokies for just $7.
4. The HUB
The HUB, or the Hetzel Union Building, is at the heart of Penn State's campus. I, admittedly, spend most of my time there, whether it be grabbing something to eat, studying with friends, or just passing through. This massive - and architecturally impressive, may I add - building definitely has earned its right to be on our phones because of its huge popularity among students.
5. Four Diamonds hands
Last, but certainly not least, on the list of Penn State emojis we need are Four Diamonds hands. If there is anything that Penn Staters universally agree is awesome, it is THON. Our 46-hour Dance Marathon to combat Pediatric Cancer is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, with about 16,500 student volunteers. It greatly unites us in pursuit of a noble cause and deserves ALL the emojis. Imagine the social media presence these would have! Let's make it happen.
Take notes Apple, here at Penn State, we have some ideas for your next update.
