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THON 2019

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Aabha Vora/Collegian The Penn State THON 2019 Executive Directors reveal the THON 2019 total after the 46-hour dance marathon benefiting the Four Diamonds Fund and aiding the fight against pediatric cancer at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, Feb. 17. THON 2019 raises $10,621,683.76 By Lilly Forsyth away from the stage as poster by poster mer fundraising tactic involving canning. Despite this limitation, the total reflects The Daily Collegian the total was revealed, quantifying the ef- In 2014, THON raised $13,343,517.33, an enduring dedication to make a differ- forts of every person who dedicated their which is still the highest total to date. ence regardless of restrictions. The anticipated moment at the con- year to raising money for the Four Dia- After three accidents during out-of-town Stick with the Collegian for more reac- clusion of THON is finally here. This mond families, treatment and cancer re- fundraising in the fall, THON’s executive tions from the BJC after THON 2019. year’s fundraising efforts has resulted in search. director announced the cancellation of all $10,621,683.76 for the kids. Last year’s THON resulted in future trips requiring travel, as the Daily To email reporter: [email protected]. As expected, not a single eye turned $10,151,663.93, even after phasing out a for- Collegian reported. Follow her on Twitter at @lillyforsyth_. Executives, students react to total raised

By Lauren Fox and Lilly Forsyth The Daily Collegian

Forty-six hours of THON later, many people are taking an opportunity to reflect on the weekend, and the $10,621,683.76 that was raised. “It’s awesome,” co-founder of Four Diamonds Charles Millard said. “The amount of energy that goes into that event is astounding.” According to Four Diamonds executive director Suzanne Graney, more than 70 percent of the funds will go to research, while the other 30 percent will go to things like treatment costs for families and musical therapy. “The only way that we will continue to increase survivorship and how many kids are able to make it through this fight is by researching for new cures, better treatments, less toxicity,” Graney said. THON executive director Kelly McCready said the final reveal, “really shows the selflessness of our volunteers and our students.” She went on to say, “the power of the Penn State community is so remarkable.” “I’m proud of them,” Graney said. “There’s no mountain high enough that they won’t climb.” Student Ryan Shupp was excited to see the final numbers, considering the “structural changes” of no canning or out-of-town fundraising trips. “It’s exciting to see how we’ve kind of adapted and are starting to improve our numbers with our new alternative methods of fundraising,” Shupp (senior- mechanical engineering) said. The fact this year’s total surpassed last year’s made Shupp hopeful for the future. “We always constantly seem to find new ways to improve upon our previous totals,” Shupp said. “I’m excited to see the impact this might have down the road.” THON public relations director Maddy Hughes also addressed the changes to fundraising efforts in the past year, and discussed how the students involved have managed to find new ways to raise money for the philanthropy. “The way that they are able to adapt and change continuing to be successful year after year through any changes is what makes them so remarkable,” Hughes said. Landon Farnsworth’s fraternity Phi Kappa Psi and sister sorority Alpha Omicron Pi raised the second highest amount for greek organizations, with a total of $170,715.27. “I think everyone did really well,” Farnsworth (senior-finance) said. “I think everyone is just finding a way out of passion and drive to keep raising money.” Meanwhile, for first-time THON attendee and Penn State Harrisburg student Natalie Neptune, the staggering amount raised was “much more than [she] expected.” In high school, Neptune (freshman-civil engineering) participated in mini-THONs, which would raise thousands of dollars. “It was surprising to see like over a million dollars being raised, so I thought it was cool,” she said. The conversation about funds for research especially interested Neptune. She was impacted by the story of treatments actually causing cancer, so she is supportive of funds to improve the medications. On the other hand, this wasn’t Kim Swiggard’s first THON rodeo in the Bryce Jordan Center. Grad- uating from Penn State in 2017, Swiggard participated in the community, helping to raise money. “I wanted to cry,” Swiggard said of the moment the last card was raised. “It’s kind of dumb because of course [THON]’s going to continue but just to see that it really does keep going… was really emotional.” Still familiar with some of the dancers and fundraisers, Swiggard passed along a message of support. “Keep up what you’re doing,” she said. “You’re making an impact. It’s hard work but this day makes it so worth it.”

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Zack Gething/Collegian John Stinely/Collegian Paula Engel-Herbert, 8, rides on someone’s shoulders Dancer relations committee members Kaitlyn Heintz (sophomore-nursing) and Danielle Trodden (sophomore- agricultural business during Final Four of Penn State THON at the Bryce Jordan management) jump rope before Penn State THON at the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Feb. 15. Center on Sunday, Feb. 17.

Zack Gething/Collegian Family Relations chair Addison Albert (sophomore-broadcast journalism) pops a bubble during THON Friday, Feb. 15.

Noah Riffe/Collegian Dancer Madison McGran (senior-rehabilitation and human services) and Rockie Butler, 6, squirt a water gun on the Eric Firestine/Collegian floor during THON at the Bryce Jordan Center, Saturday, Feb. 16. Dancer Rebecca Gallagher (junior - biobehavioral health) hugs a friend during mail call at Penn State THON on Sunday, Feb. 17.

Noah Riffe/Collegian Dancers embrace during THON at the Bryce Jordan Center, Sunday, Feb. 17.

Zack Gething/Collegian A group of dancers and committee members stretch during Penn State THON at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Feb. 16.

Lindsey Shuey/Collegian Dancer Philip Schwarz and his son Jack Schwarz, 18 months old, hang out on the floor at THON in the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Feb. 16.

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Noah Riffe/Collegian From left, members of the Rockets Derek Petaccio, Joey DiRocco and Tyler Kingsley perform during THON at the Bryce Jordan Center, Sunday, Feb. 17. Mason Ramsey is THON’s biggest hit

By Madeline Lapreziosa The Daily Collegian

My Hero Zero? Nope. Penn State football during the Pep Ral- ly? Still no. The roaring you might have heard Saturday afternoon from the Bryce Jordan Center erupted Caitlin Lee/Collegian from Penn State THON’s crowd when Mason Ramsey, famously Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer gives a surprise performance during known on the internet as the THON on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at the Bryce Jordan Center. “Walmart Yodeling Kid” viral sensation and internet meme, took the stage. Donning his signature white Andy Grammer cowboy hat, white-button shirt, blue jeans and studded boots, 12-year-old Ramsey opened his surprise performance with origi- nal song “The Way I See It” off his puts on surprise new EP, “Famous.” The Daily Collegian originally Noah Riffe/Collegian reported that Ramsey was set to Mason Ramsey performs during THON at the Bryce Jordan Center, make an appearance at THON af- Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Friday night set ter confirming it with a member of his team. Who.” Ramsey also covered nering a remarkable amount of By Lauren Fox that it is “awesome” on the sing- “It was really good,” Jake a few classic country hits, such attention for his young age. The Daily Collegian ers part as well to be willing to be Gross said. “It seemed like he re- as “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash “It inspires other people to a part of the event. ally engaged the audience and it and “Hey Good Lookin’” by Hank maybe try and do the same THON’s special performer, Rina Manginelli also added was awesome.” Williams --one he dedicated to thing,” Gross (junior-market- Andy Grammer, came onto the that the type of music Grammer The crowd cheered enthusias- “all the ladies” in the crowd. ing) said. stage at 8 p.m., resulting in an makes is “perfect” for THON, and tically as Ramsey took the stage But perhaps the biggest reac- However, not everyone at the excited reaction for many peo- puts everyone in a good mood. and didn’t hold back in showing tion from the crowd of dancers Bryce Jordan Center was en- ple in the audience. Samantha Zimmerman (se- their love for the superstar when and spectators alike was when thralled with Ramsey’s music. The appearance was not one nior-telecommunications) said he sang Hank Williams’ “Love- they heard Ramsey sing “Love- “I’m not really into that kind that was expected, as there that Grammer being at THON sick Blues,” the song that made sick Blues,” the same tune he of stuff, so it’s just weird that he was a lot of speculation that the shows how many people are truly him famous. went viral for singing in an Illinois blew up so fast,” Abby Ianna- special performer would be Ma- impacted by the event, explain- “I think it was definitely cool Walmart back in 2018 — a sea of cone (freshman-education) said. son Ramsey, also known as the ing that every time someone especially because he’s an inter- phones capturing the moment. “Thank you guys so much,” “walmart yodeling kid.” performs they talk about what an net sensation and performed at “So, everybody’s been wait- Ramsey said in response to the Grammer started his perfor- honor it is to be there. Coachella, so he was definitely in’ for this,” loud cheers. “Today is a very im- mance with the song “Good to “THON is so famous and world- one of the bet- Ramsey said portant day to you guys, and to Be Alive (Hallelujah),” and said wide,” Manginelli (senior-eco- ter perform- before singing me.” in between nomics) said. ers,” Nick Kelly “It was really his most re- He then asked the crowd to songs that he “It’s amazing.” said. cent single “Fa- sing “Happy Birthday” to his had lost his Michael Ramsey good. It seemed mous. drummer, Jeremy, which was own mother to “THON is so Palm was one rose to fame “I thought met with loud applause. cancer, so “it of the many in March 2018 like he really famous and it was just But Ramsey wasn’t done means a lot” students who as a result of a engaged the audi- cool because there. for him to be a worldwide. It’s were suprsied video featuring no one really “Let’s get this party started part of THON to see Andy him yodeling ence and it was amazing.” knew about even more,” he said before this year. Grammer ap- in the middle awesome.” him, he was strumming his guitar. Lexie Bur- Rina Manginelli pear on stage, of a Walmart in Jake Gross just at Walmart Ramsey later entertained the ton, who has but said his mu- Harrisburg, Il- Senior performing in attentive crowd by tossing his already lost sic is very fit- linois. The clip Junior the middle of guitar pick into the crowd, tip- her voice from ting and called went viral, as nowhere, and ping his hat and busting a move. all the singing, him “FTK.” the internet it just caught on,” Kelly (sopho- Ramsey even recorded a vid- said she was not expecting Andy “A lot of these [performers] are couldn’t get enough of the young more-political science) said. “The eo with the crowd once he fin- Grammer to appear, but loves affected by cancer as well,” Palm singer’s unique talent. locals thought it was cool and vid- ished his set. his music and is really excited (senior-athletic training) said. Spectators in the stands of the eotaped it, and it went viral.” “I love you guys too,” Ramsey that he performed. “Andy said his mom was affect- BJC flashed their phone lights People around the world took said to the crowd. “”If the good “It shows how big [THON’] ed by cancer, so it’s really cool to in the rhythm of the music, as notice of Ramsey, as his video cur- Lord’s willing and the crick don’t reach is, that you can get some- see them come here and support Ramsey sang some of his songs rently has over 63 million views. rise, see y’all again next time!” one like Andy Grammer, and a the cause.” from “Famous,” including “I He later appeared on the Ellen couple years ago Joe Jonas was Saw the Light,” “Jambalaya (On DeGeneres Show and released To email reporter: [email protected]. here as well,” Burton (senior- To email reporter: [email protected]. the Bayou)” and “Yo Da Lady his debut single, “Famous,” gar- Follow her on Twitter at @MadzX34. supply chain) said, also stating Follow her on Twitter at @laurennn_foxx. Moments that shaped THON for students

By Maddie Aiken child’s family came to State Col- he said. “As a freshman, their core.” The Daily Collegian lege and spent the entire week- it was really awe- Lauren Hauptschein also said end in the stands with them. some.” Family Hour touched her. Haupts- As the THON total flashed “It was great to spend Many students chein (junior-industrial engineer- across the stage, THON 2019 of- time with them and get said family ing), said the THON child of her ficially came to a close. to know them,” Lengen- hour shaped organization, Club Water Polo, However, for many students, felder (senior-finance) THON for was close friends with Emilia the memories of this year’s said. them. Ning Dameshek, whose family shared THON will remain for year’s to Frank Incarnato, Ning Liu, the story of Emilia’s life, death come.THON 2019 centered on the who is on the OPPera- who is on and relationship with Four Dia- theme, “Shaping the moment.” tions committee, said the OPPer- monds. Each student had a different mo- Slides of Strength ations com- Simran LaLa also said the ment shape their THON experi- was his favorite part mittee, said Dameshek family’s story meant ence this year. of THON. Family Hour a lot to her. Hayley Lengenfelder, who is Incarnato (fresh- was very “It really touched me,” LaLa part of Alpha Kappa Psi, said the man-mechanical en- meaningful to (junior-industrial engineering) moment that shaped her THON gineering) said as a him. said. “I lost my grandfather to was the time she spent with her freshman it was cool to “It’s always a cancer, and I really felt a connec- business fraternity’s THON fam- participate in THON, spe- constant reminder tion.” ily. cifically Slides of Strength. of why we THON,” Last year, Alpha Kappa Psi’s “It’s my first THON, and Liu (freshman-market- To email reporter: [email protected]. THON child died. However, the I actually got to be a part of it,” ing) said. “People get hit in Follow her on Twitter at @madsaiken. The Daily Collegian THON Feb. 18-20, 2019 | Page 5 Distance isn’t an issue for alumni By Adam Beards and Hannah. Butter has been to Miller’s favorite part about The Daily Collegian THON twice, and says his favor- THON is seeing it get bigger. ite part is seeing “young people “Eventually they’ll have to Though THON may seem to be do great things.” find a new place for it,” Miller Caitlin Lee/Collegian dominated by students, if you look “It’s wonderfully noble,” Butter said. closely you’ll see an older genera- said “What they do here will last Many alumni are here to sup- Monarch’s British flag hangs near Section 105 during THON on Feb. 17. tion clad in Penn State blue and longer than four years. Coming port their children who partici- white. Penn State alumni make together like this can last for the pate in THON. the journey from places far and rest of someone’s life.” Frank Menna, Class of 1972, is Monarch: One THON wide to support their alma mater Heidi Miller, a Penn State Du- here to see his daughter, Sarah, and what they believe really mat- bois graduate of 2012, makes the dance for the fundraising group ters: the cause. drive from Reynoldsville, Penn- Apollo. Menna has been com- Mike Butter, Class of 1988, sylvania. Miller has been coming ing to the Bryce Jordan Center traveled to State College from to THON every year since she every February for the last four Pittsburgh. He has two daugh- graduated, and will come back years, and is enjoying it while it org with British flair ters involved with THON, Abbi “as long as she can.” lasts. This year, Menna was on the By Matt Lingerman dancers who dance for the Keis- dance floor for an hour, and said The Daily Collegian ter and Snyder families. J.R. his favorite part was the energy. Brown danced himself two years “It makes me feel good,” The Union Jack may be flying ago and said he’d do it again if Menna said. over Section 105 of the Bryce given the opportunity. Michelle Herr traveled from Jordan Center, but this is no in- Now that he’s the leader of the Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and is vasion. organization, however, his main back at THON for the first time Instead, the British flag is the goal is to continue building the in nearly 40 years. Herr is here symbol of Monarch, a special group while keeping the family to visit her daughter, Ali and interest Penn State THON or- aspect alive. support the cause. ganization founded by a group of “The best part about Monarch “It’s so different now,” Herr Penn State anglophiles in 2013. is that it’s a small enough group said “It’s so big and there’s so Six years later, the organization that everyone knows each other much support.” has grown to 70 active members and is like a family, but we’re still The feeling of support is not and has kept it in the family — able to go out and raise large lost on Dan Frisbie, an alumnus literally. Organization president amounts of money,” Brown said. from the Class of 1988. J.R. Brown (senior - market- “We went against the regular “With the widespread influ- ing) is the brother of one of the groups and wanted to make a ence that modern technology af- club’s founding members, Jacob group that could get together, fords, events like THON can act Brown. raise money and still be tight- like ‘dropping a stone in a pond,’ “Every Wednesday my broth- knit.” Frisbie said. er and his friends would get Monarch is just like any other Frisbie is referring to the together in one of their dorm special interest org. It has its own increasing movement of “Mini- rooms, and they’d have a cel- dance, a greek life-esque chant THONs” that occur at local high ebration and dress up as ‘gen- and promotes a close community schools and middle schools and tlemen,’ and they had a picture bond. The only difference is that ripple throughout the area. of [Queen Elizabeth II] up that they do it for the kids and for the “First it starts in Centre they’d do a toast to and they’d Queen. County, then the region, across celebrate her,” J.R. Brown said. “Our saying is ‘For the Queen.’ Pennsylvania, the country, then “A couple of the guys were re- We’re always yelling that,” Brown maybe even across the world. ally into THON but they couldn’t said. “We always have British stu- It’s a grassroots thing.” Frisbie find an organization that suited dents come and ask us all about said. them, so they decided to create it and they think we’re all British, Alumni recognize the impor- their own, and they went with and we have to explain, like no tance of what THON is doing, ‘Monarch,’ like the British mon- we just had a couple of guys who and so many are willing to travel archy.” After spending more were crazy about the Queen and far distances. than a year finding members, wanted to keep that going with “It’s Penn State,” Herr said. registering the group and co- THON.” Eric Firestine/Collegian “That’s what we do.” ordinating with a pair of THON The Fuller Family from left, Aggie, Carie, and Rob sit and watch THON families, Monarch was officially To email reporter: [email protected]. take place in the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Feb. 16. To email reporter: [email protected]. established and now has three Follow him on Twitter at @linger_man. OPPerations: The less glamorous jobs of THON By Lauren Fox “I think it’s just the OPP mental- be people that enjoy cleaning when The Daily Collegian ity,” Martin said. “We love doing they are at home, but thinks that odd jobs [and] physical labor. We cleaning for THON with the other With so many THON commit- have so much fun with it.” members offers a completely dif- tees to choose from, OPPera- Martin said she thinks OPP ferent experience and can actually tions, the committee responsible tends to attract students who are be very fun. for mopping floors and cleaning hardworking and easy going, and While they do have the respon- bathrooms, may not seem like an can find ways to have fun on the sibility of cleaning the bathrooms, ideal choice. The members of OPP, job. they get to do it with their friends. however, are more than happy with “I know I don’t necessarily like “I feel like we’re doing some- their roles within the philanthropy. to [clean] at my own apartment,” thing that’s good for THON,” Paige Lieutenant Liasion for OPP, Me- Martin said. “But I would do it all Pleviak said. “It feels good to be lissa Martin, said there are many day every day at the BJC because moving and getting things done, types of shifts that OPP entails, of the people I’m surrounded by.” and it’s for the benefit of everyone such as cleaning out trash and Martin said there are close to else.” bathrooms on the concourse, as 800 volunteers in OPP, yet they still Pleviak (sophomore-marketing) well as portal sweeps where they are able to form close bonds and be said she thinks OPP is definitely ask spectators for any trash. On what she calls “a big blue family.” one of the more “overlooked” com- the event floor, they do moppings, Alexa Corazzi joined OPP be- mittees, and even though people and weigh the trash and recycling, cause she heard she would be often want to join Dancer Rela- while also preparing the mats for able to do a lot of things within the tions, OPP offers a great THON the Slides of Strength. committee, rather than just doing experience as well. “Basically — we clean,” OPP the same thing all weekend long. “If anyone is interested in member Paige Pleviak said. She was also encouraged to join THON 2020 and doesn’t know Martin (senior-premed) said because of the size of the commit- what committee to join, I would that for most members, the trash tee and knew she would be able to highly recommend OPP,” Martin sweeps on the floor are the favorite meet a lot of people. said. shifts, because they get to talk to Corazzi (freshman-marketing) Lauren Fox/Collegian their friends who are dancing and said she would not consider her- To email reporter: [email protected]. OPP members Alexa Corazzi (right), Elise McGrath (center) and Paige see the performances up close. self or her committee members to Follow her on Twitter at @laurennn_foxx. Pleviak (left) stand together in the BJC during THON Weekend.

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By Lauren Lee weekend, she said the bond with The Daily Collegian her dancers is only becoming stronger. This weekend, 705 dancers “So far my dancers have been took to the floor of the Bryce Jor- good, but it’s definitely going to dan Center to stand for 46 hours get harder for them,” Garofolo straight. said. “So I know there is definitely Among them, Dancer Rela- some time to support them even tions committee members -- af- more.” fectionately known as DRCMs Ashley Ouzomgi is also expe- -- are helping dancers with their riencing her first year at THON every need, from stretching to as a Dancer Relations committee providing moral support. member. Donning bright yellow shirts, Ouzomgi (freshman-division of two committee members are undergraduate studies) said she paired with two dancers each to originally didn’t know what being help them get through the week- a Dancer Relations committee end. For Cierra McBean, being member would entail. a Dancer Relations committee “But then I looked more into it, member ties into her passion for and I thought that being there for being a doctor in the future. the dancers was one of the great- McBean (junior-biobehavioral est impacts that I could do,” Ou- health) said she tries to make zomgi said. sure her dancers are OK not only Ouzomgi said her relationship physically, but also mentally. with her dancer Esteban Mena McBean said this is her second Lily LaRegina/Collegian has become stronger throughout consecutive year being a DRCM, Claire Jablonski (freshman-math) and Ashley Pauls (freshman-education) from THON’s dancer relations the weekend. and she learned a lot from last committee blow bubbles on the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center during Penn State THON on Saturday, Feb. 16, “When we first met it was kind year that has helped her excel of like ‘Here’s your dancer,’ kind of during THON 2019. cause your more helpful on the when they start to lose their “I knew THON is such a big getting to know each other,” Ou- Initially, she was nervous she floor. People come to you because stamina, they start to get a little part of our school so I wanted to zomgi said, “but now, we learned would mess up by telling her they trust you. I love it.” tired and they need more guid- get involved,” Garofolo (fresh- how to kind of connect and know dancers the time. McBean said her relation- ance. That’s why we’re here, to man-business) said. “I didn’t re- when he needs help.” “But anything you do is helpful ship with her dancers during guide them.” ally know a lot of people coming in Her favorite part of THON for them,” McBean said. THON Weekend has dramati- McBean said when she notices here, so this is a really great way Weekend is seeing the kids run- Now a “seasoned” commit- cally changed in comparison to her dancers losing stamina, she to meet people.” ning around the floor and being tee member, McBean said she the weeks leading up to the dance brings them inspirations, their Garofolo said she chose to try part of water gun fights. learned this year to leave her marathon. favorite snacks, games and scav- out for the Dancer Relations com- “It makes it feel so real,” Ou- dancer alone more often than the “During THON, you literally enger hunts. mittee because she wanted to “be zomgi said. “Just shows you in dancers want them to be. become a parent,” McBean said. “Just something to keep their there for the dancers.” person why you’re doing this. It “We’d rather them be alone “You are their parent making mind not lost and blank,” McBean “Obviously what they’re going motivates me even more. It’s the and stretching a lot then tell- sure they’re well and eating and said. through is very hard,” Garofolo best inspiration.” ing them,” McBean said. “I’ve making sure they’re drinking wa- Gaby Garofolo is spending her said, “so to support them feels learned that it’s better to be a ter and Gatorade. It’s almost like first year at THON as a dancer re- very good.” To email reporter: [email protected]. seasoned committee member be- taking care of a child because lations committee member. Now in the midst of THON Follow her on Twitter at @lauren_llee. PSU Scranton makes history

By Anjelica Singer the commonwealth campuses.” The Daily Collegian Their first-ever THON child, Arelis Rodriguez, got the chance Penn State Scranton Campus’s to make the trip as well and THON organization put its game dance with them in their sec- face on and made the three-hour tion — the same section they drive to create Penn State Scran- have occupied for years, a place ton THON history. Acting as the where they all feel united. only THON organization for the “I danced here in 2017 and we Penn State Scranton Campus, it made around 14,000, which was is very important for the mem- record breaking for us then,” Courtesy of Cayley Urenko bers to come to University Park Arnold said. “I had three goals Students Jake Spagnola (junior-economics), Carlo Zarro (junior-economics) and Sammy Eline (sophomore- and support each year — espe- this year: to have a THON child, cially since this year they have so to make over 35,000 and to make finance) pose for a photo in the lower bowl of the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State THON 2019. many firsts. it on the board at the end of Because of the ground-break- THON. So far, two of those goals ing money they have raised last have come true.” year, this year Penn State Scran- Captain Stephanie Earle said THON specators stand in ton has three dancers on the she has been in the Bryce Jor- floor, a THON family, a captain’s dan Center for about 35 hours board and an all-time high of over overall. $40,000 raised — all things they “Last year we did not have solidarity through all 46 hours have never had before according a captains board, just an ex- to the participants. For a com- ecutive board,” Earle (senior- By Cayley Urenko “The kids suffer through this Carlo Zarro and Jake Spagnola, monwealth campus, Penn State psychology) said. “It is great The Daily Collegian pain every single day of their lives members of Delta Chi, both plan Scranton has made its impact. to come down to THON and because of cancer. They motivat- on standing together for all of Around seventy students left also represent all of the growth Official Penn State THON ed us to stand for the 46 hours,” THON weekend. their campus around noon on Fri- we have had. This is by far the dancers aren’t the only stu- Gibson (freshman-chemical engi- “Our THON child, Owen, is our day and got here just in time for most amazing thing I have ever dents who plan to stay in the neering) said. “I always told my- inspiration so we wanted to do it the start of THON. done.” Bryce Jordan Center all 46 self I’d stay the whole 46 hours.” for him. It makes it easier when Executive board member, Kelly Communications and special hours. Scott Kohler of the Phi Chi The- you’re with your friends and are Arnold, is experiencing her third events captain Hannah Luben is Some students have stood in ta fraternity said his THON fami- with others who are dedicated to THON, and says this time is the very proud of the history Scran- the stands all 46 hours in previ- lies have had a huge impact on his staying all 46 hours,” Zarro (soph- most emotional experience for ton broke this year. ous years and couldn’t wait to decision to stand for all 46 hours. omore-division of undergraduate her by far. “We are just so happy to be do it all again this year. Other “It’s super cool to build that re- studies) said. “We have grown so much as a here, and we are so proud of all students decided last minute to lationship with [our THON fami- Sammy Eline, who stayed for campus, and we have doubled, the work we have done this year, be in the stands from beginning lies],” Kohler (junior-supply chain 46 hours last year too, said her then tripled in size,” Arnold (ju- especially for being a teeny-tiny to end. management) said. “It really decision to stay this year had to nior—nursing) said. “This is a campus,” Luben (sophomore— Members of Alpha Phi, Ally reminds you what [THON] is all do with being there to support her history breaking year because we aerospace engineering) said. Satterthwite and Hailey Gibson about and brings a personal con- Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority broke our highest goal ever, and said they made their decision to nection to it. I want to dance next sisters dancing on the floor. we are hoping to be on the board To email reporter: [email protected]. stay the full 46 hours a few days year, so if I can do it in the stands, Visit collegian.psu.edu to read for the top five funds raised for Follow her on Twitter at @anjelica_singer. before THON weekend. I can do it on the floor.” the full story. dancers honor loved ones with personalized shirts By Lauren Lee THON was 48 hours. day or throughout THON, or even The Daily Collegian “[My parents] keep giving me just with our families or any other crap,” Bunner said. “Because aspect of our lives, [we] would Looking into the crowd of they danced when it was 48 hours, make the world a much better hundreds on the Bryce Jordan and they were like ‘We didn’t have place.” Center floor, most dancers are a [Dancer Relations Committee Jessica Rutkoski said she wearing their white long sleeve member] or have people visit chose the phrase “For Colleen” shirts with Penn State THON’s us or dancer mail.’ But they’ve in memory of her best friend who 2019 “Shape the Moment” logo – always been very supportive of died two years ago. Rutkoski (se- and a personalized phrase on the me.” nior-early childhood education) back. For Reece, the word “sunshine” said she wanted this THON week- On the back of Chelsea Bun- inspired her to put it on her shirt end to be for her friend. ner’s shirt is the date “03.04.2007.” in honor of her grandmother. “She deserves more memories Bunner (sophomore-French “[My grandmother] used to and I think by having the time this and agriculture business man- sing ‘You Are My Sunshine’ to all weekend to keep her in my mind agement) said the date marks the of us, all of the grandkids,” Reece will keep me forward and focused day her grandmother died from said. “So we always referred to and make me want to finish out cancer. her as sunshine. Sunshine will al- strong,” Rutkoski said. “That was the cancer story that ways be part of my life.” Now participating in her third hit home for me,” Bunner said. Reece said whenever she tries THON, Rutkoski said her experi- “She’s kind of been my inspira- to honor her grandmother, it usu- ence as a committee member in tion through it all, so anytime I ally involves sunshine – from the past is different from now in- always try to pay some homage socks with suns on them, to her dependently dancing. or remembrance to her.” Courtesy of Lauren Lee shirt. “I guess you can see the big im- “She’d be so proud of you,” Independent dancers Chelsea Bunner and Megan Reece pose together Morgan Flynn chose the pact you’re making while you’re Megan Reece said to Bunner. in their shirts. phrase “For the Smiles,” because dancing,” Rutkoski said. “Obvi- Both Reece (junior-economics) she hopes she bring more smiles ously everyone is making a huge and Bunner are participating in as to why they got involved with danced in THON, and that they to a Four Diamonds child’s face. impact, but it hits close to home THON together as independent THON. are now following a tradition. “Cancer can take away the when you’re dancing.” dancers. In addition to attending THON From outside of Harrisburg, smiles,” Flynn (senior-architec- Bunner and Reece said they when they were growing up, both Bunner said her parents are tural engineer) said. “But if we To email reporter: [email protected]. have similar background stories dancers said their parents had alumni and danced back when can bring one more smile each Follow her on Twitter at @lauren_llee. OPINIONKelly Powers Jake Aferiat Colsen Ackroyd Feb. 18-20, 2019 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page 7 THON finds a way to adapt to a changing landscape There are certain act like Andy Grammer staples that have been OUR VIEW or DNCE, but because part of the lore of Penn of a willingness to State THON for years, move toward innova- but recently, the phil- Between new fundraising efforts and surprise tion, THON has been anthropic organization able to land relatively has undergone major events, THON manages to stay fresh big-name artists. changes to largely That also helps to positive results. quell the potential sec- The most dras- ond plateau aside from tic change was the money — the staleness elimination of canning of some features of as a means of raising THON. money, the final step in There were times an effort to gradually where it seemed like phase the method out THON had perhaps after safety concerns peaked, but now the were raised, only to be focus seems to be followed up by the halt more on maintaining of canvassing as well. an engaging environ- Questions arose ment and one that’s as to whether THON, memorable for people the world’s largest as a way to sustain student-run philan- enthusiasm. It’s com- thropy, would be able plexities often render to sustain its heavy certain aspects to feel totals without seem- disorganized, but we’ll ingly pivotal means of THON Stinley/Collegian choose to be optimistic. The Bryce Jordan Center filled with people on Saturday night of THON, Feb. 16. fundraising. Ultimately, it’s a As it turned out, positive sign that in even despite the can- methods and tradition. changes and chal- tions and had gone the ning phase-out and And that’s an im- lenges, there’s reason same way because do- spite of all the recent other hiccups, THON portant step for THON to believe THON can ing that worked. changes, THON was raised $10,621,683.76. to be able to take in exceed that num- This year though, able to raise $10 million This comes thanks this transitional period ber once it becomes THON tested out for the second-straight due in large part to an of fundraising as the fully!accustomed to several new events, year, after a few years increase in more in- organization tests out new ways of raising many in the form of below the mark. novative fundraisers, what methods work money. surprises, as a way to If it keeps on the such as the emergence and where to look to But the changes in keep things interest- trajectory, there’s no of the online Donor- raise funds, fundraising efforts also ing and enticing to the reason to think why Drive service and the In the meantime, ushered in changes in crowd — to the tune of THON can’t do better. use of social media as a THON has seemingly the way THON is run a whiteout pep rally means to raise funds. plateaued at raising and changes in the and surprise perfor- This all demon- around $10 million, events throughout the mances by Andy strates that THON is but with the fact that weekend. Grammer and Mason able to adjust to its sur- the plateau is $10 mil- For a long time it Ramsey. roundings and adapt, lion, and the fact that seemed as though A few years ago, even despite the limita- it can remain there THON always followed THON might not have tions of conventional with new fundraising a lot of the same tradi- been able to get an

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Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2019 Collegian Inc. Party like it’s a paradox Board of Editors Editor in Chief Kelly Powers You wake up in a tent. First, whatever is being con- Rest assured that it plays for your friends and your phone is Managing Editor It is like, 100 degrees at 6 a.m. sumed – nicotine, marijuana, all hours of the day and night, dead. Kara Duriez and you wake up — in a tent. liquor, or pills for the pushers with disregard for any agenda Or when you feel that feeling Digital Managing Editor Hungover. and takers definitely allows for book or consciousness. like, ‘Oh shit, oh guys, oh wait, Andrew Kalmowitz On the ground. some scheduling flexibility. Campsites are scattered with can we sit for a minute, guys?’ In a tent. Everyone is overtired and bel- Bluetooth speakers and the buzz It is important to be aware of Opinions Editor With Penn ligerent and in of a party for those seconds, I think, before Jake Aferiat State THON hap- an excellent “My brief but the entire dura- going to an event like that. News Editor pening this week- mood. tion of the That way, the chances of pan- Patrick Newkumet end, I couldn’t Making grounding instants event. icking during the situation dis- Assistant News Editor help but draw a friends is easy, of clarity provided The setting perses over the waves of people Maddie Aiken few parallels but finding them inside of the Quinnan feeling the same sort of panic. News Social Media Editor between the and motivating some insight into venue, whatev- I don’t want to make it seem Erin Hogge music festival anyone into er it may be why typical adult like these events aren’t fun -- I Features & Investigation Editor scene and the impressive stu- action proves to like, is on a dif- recommend going (at least Alison Kuznitz dent run philanthropy event. be a chore. life does not include ferent level – once) to anyone who is up for it. Next, every Arts & Lifestyle Editor Obviously, the goals of these - the bass would It is hilarious and bright and separate ideas are completely one is ripped constant celebra- be shakes in Kara Fesolovich happy and good with all people different, and I do not mean to out of their the ground, Sports Editor tion” sharing the similar goal of a diminish the amazing work that social comfort with a different Tyler King great time. is done with THON in any way – zone and quite Kaleigh Quinnan stage lit up with Assistant Sports Editor A great time, but a time of but the loud music and high vol- literally ushered moods and Matt Lingerman paradox. ume of young people are similar to a party. genres and Sports Social Media Editor One where life is at its best in a sense. You meet some of the most crowds from every side of the Dylan Jacobs When you take a step back amazing people, and some musical spectrum. and worst, where your mood and company is unmatched but Multimedia Editor from the haze of a music festi- of the w i l d e s t. Most of them The people-watching is typi- Jack Hirsh val, however, and look into it are timeless: never to be seen cally on a different level, from you haven’t showered or slept in Photo Editor objectively, without booze or again, immortalized in a drunk- girls with nothing but a bikini three days and have to wake up friends or pong or ~fat beats, ~ en memory for when you look bottom and some stickers on to in a tent. Caitlin Lee they are a tough pill to swallow. back on a different reality. those in full blown panda suits. Assistant Photo Editor At a music festival, I went to To think that oneself is crys- There is a point where the Kaleigh Quinnan is a sophomore major- Aabha Vora this summer in mid-June, my tallized in a perfect memory for paradise of a festival goes south, ing in visual arts and French business To contact News Division: brief but grounding instants of another is equally as exciting. when the party suddenly shifts and is a columnist for The Daily News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly Collegian clarity provided some insight The music is, of course, the to a dystopia where the lights Collegian. Email her at kfq5020@psu. Phone: 814-865-1828 | Fax: 814-863-1126 into why typical adult life does most important component and beats are an ominous siren edu or follow her on Twitter at not include constant celebration. of all this. warning that you cannot find @kaleighquinnan. Board of Managers Business Manager Colsen Ackroyd verification. 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Photo: Lily LaRegina/Collegian The men’s gymnastics team captured yet another first place finish at the THON Pep Rally and now a larger question looms — how does it stack up with other great sports dynasties? By Ryan Lam zema-Cristiano Ronaldo front we have here. Olympique Lyonnais: Golden State Warriors: The Daily Collegian line leading the way. During the late 1990s and into Real Madrid has one thing over the early 2000s, the Evil Empire Eight straight Ligue 1 Three championships the Penn State men’s gymnastics is men’s gymnastics in winning on boasted a roster highlighted by certainly the new dynasty in town a continental stage, but the lads the foursome of Derek Jeter, titles last four years as the Nittany Lions claimed at University Park did it without Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada We are treading into deeper Yes, the most hated team in their third straight Pep Rally win much controversy. We’re looking and Andy Pettitte and tore up the waters here with obsolete soc- sports had to make an appear- in THON 2019. This got us think- at you, Sergio Ramos. MLB. cer picks in the French team ance. ing, how do they match up to oth- New York Yankees: Four The men’s gymnastics team Lyon. The Warriors went from a er sports dynasties? is obviously less notorious than The gymnastics team might not homegrown team to a super championships in the the Bronx Bombers, but also have someone that could bend team and started to garner mas- New England Patriots: Six they didn’t blow a 3-0 series it like Juninho Pernambucano, sive amounts of disgust toward Super Bowls since 2001 early Core Four era lead against the Red Sox in the but they can stand their own in a them. Now, now, now what do ALCS. farmers’ league for sure. Let’s just say the men’s gym- When you talk about the NFL, nastics team is still very well- you have to mention Tom Brady’s liked and the Nittany Lions ab- name. He and Bill Belichick make solutely did NOT blow a 3-1 lead up one of the most iconic duos in to the LeBron and the Cavs -- not all of sports. even in championship votes. The men’s gymnastics team Kevin Durant isn’t needed could not match up with the lon- here. gevity the New England duo represents, but our own State Col- Rafael Nadal: 11 Roland lege team can upstage the Pats in one way. Garros titles since 2005 It is a three-peat for men’s Nadal has always been in gymnastics, while the Patriots tennis G.O.A.T. conversations and only had one back-to-back Super his crazy record on the clay court Bowl winning sequence. helped back his cause against the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Real Madrid: Three Djokovic. straight Champions However, let’s just say the men are a bit more versatile in being League titles and four in able to excel on the THON stage and gymnastics mats. five years The Nittany Lions might meet The reigning European football their match in certain aspects of champions certainly come to play a dynasty, but they are certainly whenever they hit the continental able to hold their ground against stage, as Los Blancos finished Lily LaRegina/Collegian most of their opponents. the first three-peat in Champions League history in 2018 with the The men’s gymnastics team celebrates after winning the Pep Rally during Penn State THON at the Bryce Jordan To email reporter: [email protected]. potent Gareth Bale-Kareem Ben- Center on Saturday, Feb. 16. Follow him on Twitter at @ryrylam210. The Daily Collegian SPORTS Feb. 18-20, 2019 | Page 9 Curling already making an impact at THON By Jake Aferiat club, its name recognition and its went to the first meeting and saw The Daily Collegian membership all skyrocketed — how many people where there I even without many of its mem- thought it could really go some- When Rory Callahan started at bers ever having curled before. where,” Hess said. Penn State, he set out to do what “When he [Torres] brought “I just thought of it as if we he thought embodied the college it up to the people around him I could hit the ground running at experience and looked to expand thought ‘Yeah I’d join, why not,’” the beginning then we could defi- his horizons. Chris Hess, one of the club’s orig- nitely make an impact, but it took To him, that meant one thing — inal members, said. “I had never baby steps.” joining an obscure sport. curled before but I had watched it Even with the impact the club After narrowing down how he’d and thought I’d give it a try and has made, Hage acknowledged put himself out there, he still had it’s been awesome.” there are challenges with being to figure out what sport he want- Currently in its first year, the so new, but that many of those are ed to join. He opted to join the club has 100 to 150 members and par for the course with something newly formed curling club. is taking part in its first ever Penn so new. “When I got to college I wanted State THON. Even in spite of those previ- to join one obscure sport to really When the club’s THON chair ous challenges and trepidations, get out there and try new things. Olivia Hage first joined the club, Hage, who had previously attend- It was between either curling and the thought of partnering with ed THON as a member of the club quidditch so I went with curling THON was a no-brainer. figure skating team, said the club Jake Aferiat/Collegian and I started having fun with it,” “Honestly, curling was such curling team has put all that aside Callahan said. a fun laid back group and I just Penn State club curling’s Rory Callahan (left), THON chair Olivia Hage and turned out in droves — much “College is about trying new saw this group when I first joined and Chris Hess (right) pose at the club’s first THON appearance. to the delight of Hage. things and getting outside your and thought ‘Why aren’t we doing “I think it comes with setting comfort zone and I think curling THON?” Luckily for Hess though, those this is my first time with an actual up any new club — curling is this represents that the best.” But with Hage’s enthusiasm freshman did sway the club into group and now that I’m with a giant new club, we’re still getting While Callahan joined the club for wanting the club to join THON joining THON. group, it’s a much more reward- our footing, still learning how with the goal of trying something came the challenges of being a For Hess, who went to THON ing experience.” to organize a group of 100 to 150 new, the story of the club itself new club and trying to rally ev- on his own last year, the experi- Even beyond THON the club members,” she said. and its members is also one of go- eryone to get behind the cause. ence of the weekend has been far has been able to make an impact “With that comes getting ev- ing out on a limb and trying some- “At the start of the year, it was more beneficial now that he’s a despite its relative infancy. eryone stimulated and involved, thing new. pretty wobbly, but then as THON member of a group . And Hess had a feeling that be- but they really came out for this The club was started by Roar got closer and closer our fresh- “I was in a THON org last year cause of the right confluence of weekend, so I’m thrilled.” Zone member Robby Torres who man got excited and wanted to but I wasn’t as involved,” Hess events, that was destined to hap- brought the idea up to his friends go, so how could we not,” Hage said. “I just kind of showed up as pen. To email reporter: [email protected]. around him and subsequently,Lion the said. sla general istspectator last year, so “I thought about it and once I Follow him on Twitter at @Jake_Aferiat51. BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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Intro Can you feel it, BJC? / Pumpin’ up that energy All together, we will stand / One family, hand-in-hand 46, dancing proud / THON ‘19, shout it loud For the Kids, For the Glory / Penn State, let’s tell our story Verse 1: Penn State Homecoming Guiding State / Save the bees with Garden Gate High rise here, new dorms there / Renovations everywhere Sending Webmail a goodbye / What’s up Office 3-6-5 Get your pizza in a SNAP / Snow days! Back to back Saquon drafted No. 2 / Lookin’ good in Giants’ blue NIT champs in the house / Citrus Bowl with Mickey Mouse Women spike the competition / Pin ‘em down, our tradition Wally Triplett, white and blue / WE ARE!, Thanks to you Chorus Break it down, BJC / Bring it back to you and me Not in minutes, not in hours / For this Family, we empower Diamonds up, watch them soar / FTK! Is how we roar Moments shaped to drive the fight / For a cure, we unite Verse 2: Current Events Marching for our lives and fate / Love, stronger than hate Fires rage, day and night / Fighting back with all our might Rescue mission Thailand cave / Worldwide, we came to save #MeToo, we all feel / Saudi women take the wheel Bush, McCain, we remember / Thank you to our service members Winter Games, making strides / North and South, side by side France, Allez les bleus! / Royal family, something new Flyers’ Gritty hypes us up / Caps! Caps! Caps! Raise the Cup Chorus Break it down, BJC / Bring it back to you and me Not in minutes, not in hours / For this Family, we empower Diamonds up, watch them soar / FTK! Is how we roar Moments shaped to drive the fight / For a cure, we unite Verse 3: Entertainment Mental health, be aware / Take a moment, show you care Stan Lee excelsior / Wakanda, forever more R-E-S-P-E-C-T / Fans all cheer for Rhapsody Hearts sink to Bikini Bottom / Look at this — HA!, Got ‘em Birdbox, shield your eyes / Incredibles back in disguise Keeping up, with three more / Yanny? Laurel? We’re not sure Playing Fortnite every hour / Where we dropping? Tilted Towers Send your mom a turkey text / Weird flex...thank u, next DANCE BREAK Chorus

Break it down, BJC / Bring it back to you and me Not in minutes, not in hours / For this Family, we empower Diamonds up, watch them soar / FTK! Is how we roar Moments shaped to drive the fight / For a cure, we unite Verse 4: THON Reach out, touch the stars / Pull them in, make them ours Push forward, be the spark / Love illuminates the dark THON Nation we unite / Friends, alumni spread our light Helmet stickers make debut / Rules and Reg name is new Half a million for One Day / TEENetwork, here to stay Courage to empower dreams / Finding strength to believe Igniting hope with honesty / Wisdom leads discovery Now’s our time, take it, own it / All together, Shape the Moment

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