Vandals left their mark on Penn State University's main campus.
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania -- Vandals left their mark on Penn State University's main campus in State College, stealing some of the joy and tradition from graduation weekend.
Penn State police say the Nittany Lion Shrine was found Sunday morning with its ear broken off and covered in red paint."This is tradition. So all the graduates come through and take their pictures. And there was a line of people standing down here," graduate Christy Parker told"These are profoundly disturbing acts, at a time when many families are taking photos and celebrating the educational accomplishments of their graduates," the university said in a press release.
Penn State student Collin Muran said he was planning to take a picture with his whole family in front of the shrine. "Found out online, had to come check it out, but was a little disappointed. They picked the worst weekend possible for it, honestly. This is the time when all the families come in, are able to enjoy the statue and not be able to use it now is, is a tough one," Muran said.Anyone with information is asked to contact University Police at 814-863-1111.
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