Your drink order can say a lot about who you are. Some people need the strongest black coffee on the menu, while others enjoy a sweet latte or a refreshing matcha. These preferences can feel like personality traits themselves, so VALLEY decided to imagine which drinks best fit some of Penn State’s most well-known names and campus icons.
James Franklin: Straight Black Coffee
Coach James Franklin might need a large cup of joe, especially after the Oregon and UCLA losses. He needs something strong and maybe a little bitter. That is why a straight black coffee is perfect for him. VALLEY imagines him taking a long, thoughtful sip before hopefully finding a way to win against a Big Ten team.
Drew Allar: Iced Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher
Our quarterback needs a refresher after the White Out game, and nothing says “reset” like an iced strawberry açaí lemonade refresher. However, VALLEY might add a little extra ice to water it down.
The Nittany Lion: Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
The Nittany Lion is always either hyping up the crowd, doing one-handed push-ups or posing for photos. He needs a drink that is strong and sweet to fuel his Penn State school spirit. An iced brown sugar shaken espresso keeps him energized for every game day.
Ellie Sheehan, The Blue Band Drum Major: Iced Caramel Macchiato
The leader of the Blue Band deserves nothing less than a sweet, delicious drink. An iced caramel macchiato is a perfect match for Ellie. With this in hand, she is ready to march across the field and stick every front flip.
Mackenzie Bronk, The Blue Sapphire: Strawberry Matcha
A star at every performance, Mackenzie deserves a drink that is refreshing. A strawberry matcha latte fits perfectly. It is a blend that reflects her gracefulness and keeps her energized for every game day performance.
Engineering/STEM Student: Double Shot Americano
Endless hours of studying, completing labs and finishing homework requires a serious amount of caffeine. Engineering students need the double shot Americano to lock in and power through the late-night hours.
Smeal Student: Hot Vanilla Latte
Between networking events and business presentations, Smeal students are definitely in need of something classic and reliable to keep them going. A hot vanilla latte is ideal for those early mornings and long days.
Comm Student: Iced Chai Latte
You will find communications students either working on pitches, editing or brainstorming for their next social media project. With an iced chai latte in hand, their creative flow has them forming new ideas all day, every day.
Whether you are the face of Penn State football, a Blue Band icon or just a sleep-deprived student trying to keep up with classes, your drink order says more about you than you might think.
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