📚 Hidden treasures await at Alden Library's Mahn Center archives. The fifth-floor facility houses millions of historical items, from rare manuscripts to university memorabilia, available for students and the public to explore. Though only about 1% of the collection has been digitized, staff work diligently to make materials accessible both online and in person. Visitors can handle priceless artifacts like a 13th-century handwritten Bible or browse through photographs of campus protests and historic events. Open weekdays by appointment, the center encourages hands-on engagement with history, as one intern noted: "The more you know about the past, the more you can write the future."
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🍐 Ohio's Pawpaw Festival celebrates America's most elusive native fruit. The 27th annual event in Albany brought together pawpaw enthusiasts and curious visitors to honor this uniquely flavorful but highly perishable fruit that can't be found in supermarkets. Local vendors, farmers, and researchers showcased pawpaw-inspired foods, drinks, and educational exhibits, creating what festival founder Chris Chmiel calls "a seasonal ritual for families." Beyond celebration, the festival supports initiatives like Project Pawpaw, which has planted thousands of trees and aims to develop improved varieties that could help small farmers diversify their operations. For many participants, the weekend isn't just about sales but about building community around this distinctive North American treasure.
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🏈 Ohio State holds No. 1 spot after Ohio University win. The Buckeyes maintained their top ranking in the AP Top 25 poll despite a competitive game that was close until the third quarter. Texas A&M made a significant jump into the top 10 after a dramatic 41-40 victory over Notre Dame, while Penn State and LSU rounded out the top three. Notre Dame became the first team since 1988 to remain ranked with an 0-2 record, and newcomers Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, and USC joined the rankings. The SEC leads all conferences with 11 ranked teams, followed by the Big Ten with 7.
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