Penn State Nittany Lion Shrine closed as police investigate commencement weekend vandalism
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The Nittany Lion Shrine was closed Sunday as Penn State police investigated several incidents of vandalism during commencement weekend.
Overnight, someone broke an ear and splashed red paint on the Lion Shrine, the university said. The area is fenced off and unavailable for commencement photos.
Paint was also used to vandalize Old Main and the Hintz Family Alumni Center.
“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 statement.
Anyone with information is asked to contact university police at 814-863-1111 or submit a tip online at police.psu.edu/report-crime.
This story was originally published May 8, 2022 at 1:53 PM.