Name: Matthew Mowery

Graduation Year and Major: 2004, HRIM

Occupation: Banquet Manager, Westin New York at Times Square

Neighborhood/Location: Forest Hills/Kew Gardens, Queens

How long have you lived here? Since graduating, 6 years

How often do you go back to PSU and what do you miss most? I try to make it back for at least Blue and White and 2-3 good games (night ones are the best).  I really miss watching the games in the student section and passing around the Lion after his one armed push-ups.  Also tailgating.  Where else can you play beer pong with all of your best friends in a field and then watch the game in the 3rd largest stadium in the WORLD??

Who is your favorite Penn Stater, past or present? In the past probably Jack Ham '71 and Franco Harris '72, who both had 12 seasons with the Steelers winning 4 Super Bowls.  That's when football was football and cred to my father who played with Ham in High School.  Presently, I would say my sister who really taught me the ropes at Penn State and instilled in me, with my father's help, I had no choice but to bleed blue.

The Corner Room or The Tavern? HANDS DOWN The Tavern!  I worked there for several years and they were my second family.  I also loved having the employee fridge stocked with cans of Yuengling for after the shift.

Peach Paterno or Black Cow? Oooo...  Tough one...  I would have to say Peachy Paterno and not because it's Bill Clinton's favorite.

It's a random Wednesday night and you are out and about. Where are you and what are you doing?  In school I would probably be at Cafe 210 or The G-Man, after the library of course.  Now, I like interesting eateries and lounges like the Breslin, Pravda, or Employees Only.  NYC is the east coast mecca for foodies and lovers of everything new and old about food and beverage.  But you still can’t beat $2 Teas at the Café!  WE ARE!!