− Photos by Rachel A. Eirmann, student photographer, and Tom Wilson, writer/editor-PCToday
![Sharing the warmth](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/D72_6551_PCTo.jpg)
Sharing the warmth
![With every stroke and tail wag, a little more stress dissipates.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/D72_6572_PCTo.jpg)
With every stroke and tail wag, a little more stress dissipates.
![Finishing Fall 2018 strong, with help from comforting canines](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/D72_6586_PCTo.jpg)
Finishing Fall 2018 strong, with help from comforting canines
![...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/D72_6599_PCTo.jpg)
... "Stay hydrated" ...
![...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/D72_6609_PCTo.jpg)
... "Oh, and stop telling people I ate your homework!"
![It's a picture of contentment for Crystal J. Rice, a business management major and part-time graphic design student worker in the library, and friend.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/D72_6610_PCTo.jpg)
It's a picture of contentment for Crystal J. Rice, a business management major and part-time graphic design student worker in the library, and friend.
![...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/D72_6627_PCTo.jpg)
... "Get plenty of rest" ...
![A serendipitous encounter](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/D72_6633_PCTo.jpg)
A serendipitous encounter
![The rule of reciprocity: Dogs bring joy to students, and students feed treats to the dogs.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/D72_6636_PCTo.jpg)
The rule of reciprocity: Dogs bring joy to students, and students feed treats to the dogs.
![Library visitors offer timely tips for Finals Week:](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/D72_6656_PCTo.jpg)
Library visitors offer timely tips for Finals Week: "Pay attention" ...
![Karaoke artists command the mic with a rendition of Backstreet Boys'](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/Breakfast2.jpg)
Karaoke artists command the mic with a rendition of Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way," hand gestures and all.
![Devin Christian, from Nittany Balloons in State College, adds to a student's chowline ensemble.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/Breakfast3.jpg)
Devin Christian, from Nittany Balloons in State College, adds to a student's chowline ensemble.
![A table of active student leaders takes a much-deserved break, basking in food and friendship.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/Breakfast4.jpg)
A table of active student leaders takes a much-deserved break, basking in food and friendship.
![Softball coach Jackie Klahold keeps up with the demand for pancakes: 205 students served in the first 15 minutes alone.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/Breakfast5.jpg)
Softball coach Jackie Klahold keeps up with the demand for pancakes: 205 students served in the first 15 minutes alone.
![Athletics and Residence Life proved to be able partners for Dining Services. Keeping the parade moving are (from left) Christa Matlack, women's soccer coach; Jamie R. Miller, wrestling coach; Residence Life coordinator Blaise E. Marshall; and baseball coach Chris H. Howard.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/Breakfast6.jpg)
Athletics and Residence Life proved to be able partners for Dining Services. Keeping the parade moving are (from left) Christa Matlack, women's soccer coach; Jamie R. Miller, wrestling coach; Residence Life coordinator Blaise E. Marshall; and baseball coach Chris H. Howard.
![Among Thursday night's 575 patrons is this well-fed group, representing several majors ... but finding common gastronomical ground.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/Breakfast7.jpg)
Among Thursday night's 575 patrons is this well-fed group, representing several majors ... but finding common gastronomical ground.
![A group of licensed massage therapists helps to unknot test-tightened muscles outside the dining unit.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/Breakfast8.jpg)
A group of licensed massage therapists helps to unknot test-tightened muscles outside the dining unit.
![John D. Vandevere, director of athletics, keeps the mood light.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/Breakfast9.jpg)
John D. Vandevere, director of athletics, keeps the mood light.
![Tables fill up and the line still goes out the Keystone Dining Room doors and down the hall.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/Breakfast10.jpg)
Tables fill up and the line still goes out the Keystone Dining Room doors and down the hall.
![Stress relief, courtesy of ol' friends Crayola and Nintendo](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2018/12/Breakfast1.jpg)
Stress relief, courtesy of ol' friends Crayola and Nintendo