And while the gold-helmeted Fighting Irish are a well-understod mascot, Penn State’s Nittany Lions aren’t as obvious. So, what is a Nittany Lion? The Nittany Lion is more than just a symbol of ...

The reality of the Nittany Lion isn’t nearly as exotic or mysterious as its name might indicate. Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near ...

A statue of the Penn State Nittany Lion mascot sits casually on the other, right leg resting on left knee. The benches represent a choice: One side or the other, but you’ve got to pick one ...

Well, most of the team was, at least. Before the Orange Bowl kicked off, the Penn State cheerleading squad, including the Nittany Lion mascot, caught up with Peter, the beloved golden retriever of ...

Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near the school’s State College campus until the late 19th century. One of the Nittany Lions ...