Vol. 116, No. 133 Wednesday, April 6, 2016 OUT OF THIS WORLD

NASA recently selected a group of Penn State scientists to build a new instrument that will help locate planets orbiting stars outside our solar system Jacuzzi/Collegian

By Antonia Jaramillo State research associate, said. finding rocky planets that orbit American tribe that lives where and head of the department of THE DAILY COLLEGIAN The group was selected by a star in the habitable zone – the instrument will be located, astronomy and astrophysics, said. NASA to build a $10-million the zone where rocky planets Bender said. Though Doppler spectroscopy The question that so many cutting-edge instrument that will can support liquid water on NEID means “to discover/ is not a new method, NEID scientists and others have help detect planets orbiting stars their surfaces,” Jason Wright, visualize,” in the native language will be able to make precise wrestled with is, “are we alone in outside our solar system. associate professor of astronomy of the Tohono O’odham, according measurements of the motions the universe?” The instrument, which is called and astrophysics and a member to the press release. Once of sun-like stars, which is what Thanks to NASA, a group of NEID, will help scientists detect of the science advisory team, finished, the instrument will be makes it so special, Wright said. Penn State scientists from the exoplanets – planets orbiting said. located at the Kitt Peak National Once NEID is built, it will be department of astronomy and stars outside the solar system – NEID is short for “NN-Explore Observatory in Arizona. transported to the Kitt Peak astrophysics will bring scientists and most importantly, discover Exoplanet Investigations with By measuring the radius of stars National Observatory and will be one step closer to figure out if more Earth-like planets, Bender Doppler Spectroscopy” and by inches per seconds, NEID will installed on the 3.5-meter WIYN there is life outside of Earth, Chad said. was decided to be named that be able to detect rocky planets, Bender, astronomer and Penn “NASA is most interested in as a dedication to the Native Donald Schneider, professor See NASA, Page 2. Lions shutout Pittsburgh PA House committee By Matt Martell moves bill to eliminate THE DAILY COLLEGIAN

Cleanup hitter Greg Guers stepped to the plate for Penn State statute of limitations in the bottom of the first inning Armstrong/Indiana) introduced with the bases loaded and nobody By Carley Mossbrook THE DAILY COLLEGIAN the bill into the committee along- out. side Rep. Ronald Marsico (R-Dau- Guers ripped a single past Pitts- To the delight of advocates phin), chairman of the Judiciary burgh’s first baseman Caleb Parry across the state, a bill crafted Committee. for a two-run double. The next bat- to change Pennsylvania’s stat- “With this legislation, Penn- ter Tyler Kendall hit a sacrifice fly ute of limitations laws related sylvania takes some substantial to plate Jim Haley from third base. to child sexual abuse cases ad- steps in dealing with child sexual Those three runs in the first in- vanced through the state House abuse prosecutions. It was im- ning set the tone for the Nittany Judiciary Committee on Tues- portant to strike the right balance Lions as they went on to beat the day by a vote of 26-1. between protecting children and Panthers 7-0 at Medlar Field at House Bill 1947 intends to allowing child sex abuse victims to Lubrano Park. eliminate the statute of limita- receive justice,” Petrarca wrote in “[Guers] looked for a pitch in tions for criminally prosecuting the release. that spot and he put a good swing child sexual abuse cases, as “Abolishing the criminal statute on it,” coach Rob Cooper said. well as give those affected by of limitations will send a message The Lions (16-12) took advan- sexual assault until the age of to abusers that they no longer can tage of the Panthers’ (13-12) pitch- 50 to bring civil cases against be free from prosecution simply er Sam Mersing. Though he came Linsey Fagan/Collegian their abusers, according to the because the statute of limitations into the game with a 4-1 record, his Left fielder James Coates (14) attempts to bunt a pitch during the game bill. expired on their crime before pre-game ERA of 6.18 was not one against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Current laws prevent them they could be brought to to brag about. from filing civil suits after the justice.” Lions starter Nick Hedge, Hedge struck out the next three line. It was his third hit of the age of 30. This bill comes a month after though, dominated through his six batter to work out of the jam. night. “…It can take years for sur- Pennsylvania Attorney General innings of work. Both offenses remained quiet Haley then drew a walk, which vivors of child sex abuse to re- Kathleen Kane released a grand He gave up no runs on two hits until the bottom of the fifth inning. caused the Panthers to go to their member their trauma and have jury report detailing hundreds and struck out five to pick up his Conlin Hughes launched a triple to bullpen. Tyler Garbee relieved the courage to face it. Expand- of incidents of child sex abuse third win of the season. straight away centerfield to lead Mersing. ing the ability for those survi- perpetrated by clergy members Panthers third baseman Ron off the frame. Following a Guers sacrifice vors to civilly prosecute to age of the Altoona-Johnstown Sherman led off the top of the sec- Immediately, Hughes scored on bunt, Kendall singled past the 50 affords them the time to seek Diocese. ond inning with a triple into the a wild pitch to Nick Riotto. The Li- drawn-in second baseman to justice,” committee member Priests connected to Penn State right centerfield gap. ons led 4-0. score both Riotto and Haley. Rep. Joseph Petrarca wrote in a University and State College were However, the Panthers wasted Riotto followed up the wild pitch To read full story. visit release on his webpage. the prime scoring opportunity as with a double down the left field collegian.psu.edu. Petrarca (D-Westermoreland/ See BILL, Page 2. Bellhops moving company utilizes college towns By Sarah Kegerreis for help,” Doody said. “Very few markets we currently serve na- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN students actually hire a moving tionwide,” Harrelson said. company because they’re expen- He said Bellhops is working to Imagine how much help is need- sive.” transform the moving experience ed to move four people into an un- He said Bellhops primar- from something stressful and furnished student apartment at ily serves college towns because emotional into a more impactful the start of the fall semester. there are thousands of able-bodied experience. Now imagine how much help and broke college students who He said after getting started at is needed to move even just one would be willing to help others Auburn and growing through the person completely out of one resi- move to earn extra cash. Southeastern Conference, they dence and into another. Doody said after Bellhops took wanted to branch to every major Cameron Doody said he co- off at Auburn, he realized local res- school and surrounding town. founded the moving company idents moving across town have “Customers look for options Bellhops when he was a student the same needs as moving college to move, and it’s so stressful and at Auburn University, primarily for students. worrisome,” Harrelson said. college students looking to make a Bryce Harrelson is director of “They worry about which family few extra dollars helping other col- market management for Bellhops friends they have to reach out to, lege students move. and said after taking off at Auburn, to awkwardly persuade them to “Bellhops originally started as they found a second market in help them move.” a platform to change the way col- Chattanooga. Doody said they recruit mov- lege kids move, because they’re “We were taken in by an in- ers on campuses through various Courtesy of David Martin moving all the time and reaching vestment group and they helped Bellhops co-founders, Stephen Vlahos, left, and Cameron Doody, right, out to friends and family, begging us grow and get going in the 80 See BELLHOPS, Page 2. smile for a picture. PAGE 2 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 LOCAL THE DAILY COLLEGIAN

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GPSA to vote on legislation The 65th assembly of the Gradu- ate and Professional Student As- sociation will have its final meeting of the semester at 6 p.m. tonight in room 134 of the HUB-Robeson Center. The assembly will vote on one final piece of legislation during the meeting, Resolution #65-03 Zon- ing Ordinance Amendment Bill. Max Petrosky/Collegian This is a resolution to support A student is silhouetted on Old Main during a walk from campus toward College Avenue on Tuesday evening, April 5. the amendment exempting doc- toral students from student hous- ing ordinance. “We are advocating for them to make a change to the code to ex- clude graduate students from the definition of student for zoning purposes,” GPSA President Kevin Sanctions against students Sexual Horne said via email. “This has been on the agenda of Council for months now and we’re working our way through the pro- temporarily dismissed assault cess.” GPSA Vice President Antho- By Sam Ruland suspensions against the boys and according to the documents. ny Christina said via email he THE DAILY COLLEGIAN agree to revise their process for Absent any disciplinary sanc- reported expects the meeting to be determining responsibility in al- tions, there will also be no nota- relatively short, wrapping up the Two Penn State fraternity broth- leged sexual misconduct cases, tions on the Student Exchange work the 65th assembly has done ers who were facing suspension according to court documents. Visitor Information System at and giving seniors and graduates following being found guilty of sex- The lawsuit against the univer- this time, according to the docu- to police a chance to share some parting ual misconduct are now receiving sity, Penn State President Eric ments. The students claimed that words. a clean slate. Barron and the Senior Director the “investigative model” used to By Carley Mossbrook Christina said candidates and At this point, the students of the Office of Student Conduct, handle their cases denied them THE DAILY COLLEGIAN incumbents for this year’s GPSA known as John Doe I and John Danny Shaha over the “Investiga- the basic right to due process. election will be at the business Doe II are not facing any disciplin- tive Model” used to handle the two “This was not out of the kind- Police are investigating building ahead of time for a “meet ary sanctions—their records have students’ sexual misconduct cases ness of their hearts,” Shubin a sexual assault that was the candidates” event. been temporally expunged—but was filed back in October. said. “Penn State came to the reported to the State Col- that does not mean disciplinary A Syrian student, along with an- understanding that its policy still lege Police Department on 11th Assembly set to actions will not be taken in the fu- other Penn State student—John falls short of providing accused Monday. ture, Andrew Shubin said. Doe I and John Doe II—looked students with constitutional due A woman reported she hold fi rst meeting Doe is a pseudonym for the stu- to invalidate their two-semester process.” was sexually assaulted by a With the trials and stress of dents, who are not named in the suspension the university admin- The investigative model was male acquaintance, police elections firmly behind them, the documents. istered after they were found to started after Barron’s sexual said. fresh elects of UPUA’s 11th as- Shubin, attorney to one of the have committed sexual miscon- assault task force made the rec- No information about the sembly can begin to focus on work- students, said this case is still far duct and acts relating to non-con- ommendation. The investigative time or location of the assault ing for the students who elected from being settled. The second sensual oral sex. model “would strike a balance is available at this time, police them. round of preliminary injunction The Syrian student’s parents between obtaining fair, accurate said. Tonight, in room 233B of hearings were scheduled to take and siblings, who are also Syrian outcomes while avoiding the un- This incident is the 12th the HUB-Robeson Center, the place Tuesday, Apr. 5. However, residents, live in Kuwait, but his due stress and other harm too reported sexual assault or at- first meeting of the University that did not happen. ability to visit there is dependent often caused by the current hear- tempted sexual assault report- Park Undergraduate Associa- The injunction hearings were on his status as a student. ing model,” according to the task ed to police since the semester tion’s next assembly will take canceled after Penn State held He claimed if his F1 student force’s recommendation made in began on Jan. 11. place. a telephone conference with visa was revoked, he would be January 2015. 10th Assembly President Emily Judge Matthew Brann where forced to return to Syria, which is To read full story. visit To email reporter: [email protected]. McDonald will swear in the newly they told him they would drop the currently in a state of unrest, collegian.psu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @CarleyMoss- elected president Terry Ford and brook. vice president Katie Jordan fol- lowed by the entire assembly, Em- Bellhops Doody said students provide and in the summertime once Sexual Assault ily Miller, the speaker of the 10th higher quality service because everyone starts to leave and va- assembly, said. FROM Page 1. they know it’s only a part-time cate campus, we see a rise in the Resources “The biggest part of [Wednes- job. company because everyone is day’s] agenda is the election of organizations and athletic pro- “College kids, for us, are perfect looking for movers.” the new speaker of the assembly grams. because they know they’re not go- Doody said even though the Centre County Women’s Resource as well as the four committee Center 24-hour hotline He said employing college ing to be movers forever,” Doody company was born out of the chairs,” Terry Ford (junior-ac- students doesn’t only provide said. moving needs of college stu- (814)-234-5050 counting) said. quick money for students work- “They’re able to take the job and dents, most of the moves they There will be internal elec- ing through college, it helps have a lot of pride in it. It lends it- book are for local residents in tions for these positions before customers enjoy the moving self to providing high quality expe- Penn State Counseling & college towns. Psychological the first meeting finishes, Miller experience more because rience for our customers because He said since they’ve started Services sexual assault & (senior-secondary education) they care.” the students hired are high serving non-students, 95 percent relationship violence hotline said. quality. Tyrone Branson is the campus of their bookings are local resi- 1-800-550-7575 Additionally, UPUA will hold “Any time you have the ability director of Bellhops at Penn State dents and only five percent are its liaison elections for the to be around an adult or a family and said the busiest time in the lo- 11th assembly tonight, member, or someone outside your cal market is after graduation and college students. State College Police Department “[Moving] is a dreaded life Shawn Bengali, one of the 20 new- direct sphere of influence, you put the weeks leading into the sum- (814)-234-7150 ly-elected at-large representa- your A game on,” Doody said. mer. event, I think it’s the third-most dreaded thing behind divorce tives, said. “You’re very conscientious of He said he recruits at Penn Penn State Police As this is the beginning of how people perceive you.” State through various student or- and the death of a spouse,” Doo- dy said. a long, new term for the asso- Harrelson said customers enjoy ganizations like sports teams or (814)-863-1111 ciation, “it’s going to be a very “Moving is a stressful, cha- hearing from the students who as- fraternities. important meeting,” Bengali otic, emotional time for every- sist them move about their plans He said he also recruits through Safe Walk Service (sophomore-economics and one whether you’re in a one- after graduation or what they’re Bellhops’s website and Craigslist (814)-865-9255 international politics) said. studying. ads in State College. bedroom apartment or a three or He said it helps customers “The Bellhops market [in State four-bedroom house.” Center For Women Students leave the mindset of the emo- College] is kind of steady,” Bran- tional rollercoaster that can son said. To email reporter: [email protected]. (814)-863-2027 NASA come with moving. “However, toward graduation Follow her on Twitter @sjkegerreis. FROM Page 1. telescope, according to the press Bill release. Abby Wambach still set to speak Apart from finding exoplan- FROM Page 1. ets, NEID will also follow up By Matt Fowler named in the grand jury report on planets that the Transit- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN released on March 1, as previ- ing Exoplanet Survey Satellite ously reported. discovers and also find possible Abby Wambach, former United Before the legislation was targets observed by the James States women’s national team star voted out of committee, the Webb Space Telescope and the who was arrested in Oregon this original bill was amended to Wide-Field Infrared Survey Tele- past weekend after police say she scope, Bender said. remove immunity for schools failed field sobriety tests, will still “The ultimate goal is to find and other institutions found in appear for her lecture at 8 p.m. on planets that can support life and Wednesday, April 6 in Eisenhower gross negligence from being NEID will help us do that,” Bend- Auditorium, according to a press sued civilly, according to Pe- er said. release from the Student Pro- trarca’s release. The team, which is led by gramming Association. Now, the bill must pass a Suvrath Mahadevan, assis- “Abby Wambach is keeping her vote by the full House and tant professor of astronomy commitment to appear [and] we move through the state Senate and astrophysics, will build the intend to do the same,” according before hitting Gov. Tom Wolf’s instrument at Innovation to the release. desk for a signature. Park. “We feel she is taking responsi- Marsico and Petrarca could Scientists expect the project to bility for her actions.” not be reached for comment as take about three years to build Tickets are still available to of 5 p.m. on Tuesday. before the instrument is shipped hear Wambach’s lecture. off to the observatory. Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader via Associated Press To email reporter: [email protected]. To email reporter: [email protected]. Abby Wambach, retired soccer star, points during a chat with Mel Coffee, Follow her on Twitter at @CarleyMoss- To email reporter: [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @Mfowler95. an assistant professor, at Memorial Hall at the University of Kentucky. brook. Follow her on Twitter at: @AntoniaJ_11. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN LOCAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 | PAGE 3 838$FRQQHFWVZLWKRIÀFLDOVDW&DSLWDO By Kelly Powers sembly vice president, said. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Miller (senior-secondary education) said, stressing im- In the state’s capital, within the portance, that the key with Capi- walls of Pennsylvania’s House of tal Day is that it cannot just be a Representatives as well as the day. Senate, students and heads of gov- “Capital Day itself was success- ernment met under the same roof ful, but people cannot think it’s yesterday. finished after that. It is a year-long After walking about 114 miles to effort,” Miller said. Harrisburg, the University Park Shawn Bengali, the 10th Undergraduate Association spent assembly’s borough repre- Capital Day practicing their legis- sentative, participated in the lative outreach. outreach. The UPUA’s third annual walk, “It was great because we were known as “Steps for State,” ended the voice of the student body to- with the association reaching the day. We all advocated for increased capital. state appropriations,” Bengali “We got there in the morning,” (sophomore-economics and inter- Emily Miller, speaker of the 10th national politics) said. assembly, said. “The whole point Bengali said the UPUA would of the day [was] to talk about why like to see more increase in appro- Penn State funding is important priations in the future, and he also and why appropriations are im- sees the importance of carrying portant.” the goals of Capital Day further Representatives from this stu- than yesterday. dent government association got “I think we were successful to- the chance to meet with their day, and I think we will have more local representatives, discuss- success with appropriations com- ing the facts and figures of state ing into this next year,” he said. appropriations and how important Collegian file photo they are for the school, Terry Ford To email reporter: [email protected]. Members of the Penn State Alumni Association, and current Penn State Students rally in the state capitol (junior-accounting), the 10th as- Follow her on Twitter at @kpowers01. building as part of Capital Day in Harrisburg on Tuesday, March 31. Richard Harris details his experience reporting, travelling By Matthew Grillo cells for experiments. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN “There are more than 400 cases of mix up cells used abundantly in Taking the audience through science and people don’t bother the seven continents that he vis- to check their cells,” Harris said. ited, Richard Harris spoke to ap- “The point is that research and proximately 60 people in the Fos- development of new drugs has ter Auditorium. gotten slower and slower.” The lecture titled “Communi- Harris explained how he went cating Science: Stories from the about reporting in different conti- Seven Continents” was sponsored nents and he explained how it was by the College of Communications difficult to plan ahead and often as well as the Norman Eberly Pro- depended on luck. fessorship and consisted of Harris “To a certain extent you can do detailing what it is like to report some reporting in advance,” Har- on science based topics across the ris said. “Sometimes it’s much world. more difficult particularly if you’re Harris, a National Public Radio travelling in the developed world science correspondent, detailed it’s really hard to do things in his time in numerous places nota- advance and you sort of have to bly Antarctica, Copenhagen, West count on luck.” Africa and China, which helped ex- In his career, Harris made the pose the audience to parts of the switch from writing reporting to world and events that they were radio reporting, which he admit- unfamiliar with. ted was not an easy transition. “It was interesting. I heard “He went from writing and then about things that I didn’t know,” he went to radio. He took a break Lexus Medley (junior-broadcast and he wrote a book so he’s not journalism) said. just stuck in his ways,” Alyssa While in China, Harris covered Gregory (sophomore-broadcast the Severe Acute Respiratory Syn- journalism) said. “That’s some- drome (SARS). Additionally, he thing that’s really important in also wrote about another disease journalism because it’s a forever called pneumocystis pneumonia, changing industry.” which was later realized to be the He continued by saying, “My first symptom of AIDS. most successful stories are suc- Harris is currently on leave from cessful because the people in- NPR to write his book about the is- volved show their passion.” John Baranoski/Collegian sues with biomedical research. NPR’s Richard Harris gives a talk about science report across all seven continents on Tuesday, April 5, in Foster The book gives examples of To email reporter: [email protected]. Auditorium. how researchers use the wrong Follow him on Twitter at @thegrill64.

The 2016 Undergraduate EXHIBITION Wednesday, April 6 Poster Presentations 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony 4:00 p.m. HUB-Robeson Center undergradresearch.psu.edu Open to the public

@PSU_Undergrad [email protected] 814-863-1864 OPINIONShannon Sweeney Jimmy Madden Sara B. Cudemo PAGE 4 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 U.S. women’s soccer deserves fair pay for contribution to the sport

he U.S. women’s accomplished far more for national soccer team OUR VIEW the game in our country than Thas garnered a fair the men’s team, and for that amount of media attention, alone they deserve to be paid and this time not solely for The U.S. women’s team has been the most successful soccer equally. their typical success. Athletes in general are A lawsuit filed on Thursday team in our country and deserves to be paid like it. paid an incredible amount in by U.S. women’s soccer our society, but for the less players Alex Morgan, Hope Soccer Federation. based on victories, ties, and play for their country. successful team to be making Solo, Carli Lloyd, Megan The statistics surrounding losses, while the women’s Understandably, it is going to such drastically lower Rapinoe and Becky the suit are remarkably team receives drastically take a fair amount of money wages despite producing the Sauerbrunn, claims that the staggering; despite lower compensation despite to get big name players to greater amount of revenue women’s team is subjected to generating $20 million more coming having three World come home and play medio- for the league is absurd. wage discrimination in in revenue than the men’s Cup wins under their belts, cre friendlies when they could The women of U.S. soccer comparison to the men’s soccer team in 2015, the the most recent one coming be playing in the Premier have every right to complain national team. women’s players earn roughly in 2015. League. and demand equal wages to The suit is being filed to 25 percent of what their male Critics of the suit have However, as far as value the men, and it is honestly Equal Employment colleagues make. claimed that the men need to the sport of soccer in surprising that nothing has Opportunity Commission and The men’s team also has to be paid a higher wage to the United States goes, the been made of this is against the United States higher incentives for bonuses incentivize them to come and women’s team has disparity sooner.

New state abortion bill is attack on U.S. Constitution Scan the QR code to download the official Daily Collegian app for iOS MY VIEW | NATE LARKIN and Android smartphones.

Well, they’re at it again. Less States Supreme Court has held “Not only is the committee asked to hold just than two weeks after the state’s that states cannot regulate one public hearing before budget impasse concluded, abortions prior to 24 weeks, and anti-choice bill an pushing through the anti- Republicans in the Pennsylvania the bill’s main tenant is to do attack on women’s choice bill, though, they were Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. House of Representatives just that. As a representative immediately shut down. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2013 Collegian Inc. wasted no time from the Center for rights, though; it’s The discrepancy between the in resuming their Reproductive Rights recently also an attack on speed with which House Board of Editors antics. Only this told Pennlive.com, “[the bill] Republicans are trying to the Constitution.” Editor in Chief Shannon Sweeney time around, raises serious constitutional curtail women’s rights, and the Managing Editor Garrett Ross instead of concerns by banning safe and lack thereof with which they Nate Larkin Digital Managing Editor Darian Somers stalling legal abortion at various points continually approach News Editor: Paulina Cajigal legislation that’s in pregnancy without any Pennsylvania’s most pressing Opinions Editor Jimmy Madden good for concern for a woman’s unique issues underscores the Pennsylvanians, circumstances and health legalization of desperately obstructionism and political Campus Editor Kelsey Thomasson Campus Chief Candace McPhillips Larkin the GOP is needs.” needed medicinal marijuana. expediency that should really fast-tracking a So, this bill is an attack on a In the case of the budget surprise no one at this point. Metro Editor Sierra Baldwin bill that would be devastating woman’s right to choose, even in impasse, the GOP’s Still, it’s incredibly frustrating Arts Editor Sarah Vasile for choice and women’s health. cases of rape or incest, and it’s determination to stall progress to be represented by people Features Editors Taylor Brady Only three days after the bill’s unconstitutional. Taken at face was so extreme that the who show such brazen hostility and Caitlin Wolper existence became public value, the bill is incredibly leadership sent members of the to progress in Pennsylvania. Sports Editor Connor Whooley knowledge, with only one hour offensive, but it becomes even House of Representatives home With the continued failure of Sports Chief Colin Piatt of discussion in committee, and more so when one examines its for Christmas break to avoid the GOP to work toward our Photo Editor Antonella Crescimbeni with no public hearing context, specifically, the speed voting on a bipartisan budget Pennsylvania’s best interest, Photo Chief Max Petrosky whatsoever, Republicans pushed with which the GOP pushed it bill that had passed the state and with the increasing Social Media Manager through the GOP-controlled through committee. Senate. likelihood of Donald Trump Gabby Santoliquito House Health Committee an As was noted above, the And in the case of medicinal appearing at the top of the Visual Editor Ariel Shafir anti-choice bill that would make anti-choice bill moved through marijuana, the GOP leadership Republican ticket, perhaps Visual Chief Margaret Aichele Pennsylvania’s abortion laws committee after an hour of stalled legislation — that was Pennsylvanians will move to Copy Desk Chief Aubree Rader some of the most restrictive in discussion, which took place supported by 90 percent of oust those who fail to represent Copy Desk Assistant Chief the nation, significantly three days after the bill became Pennsylvanians — in committee us this November. For the good curtailing a woman’s right to public knowledge. Contrast the for years; they did so by holding of our state, one can only hope. Jenna Stoklosa make her own healthcare rapidity with which the GOP a seemingly endless number of Copy Desk Editors choices, even in cases of rape or moved to restrict women’s committee discussions and Nate Larkin is a junior majoring in Steph Panny, Andrew Kalmowitz, incest. rights with the lethargy with public hearings in the very communication arts and sciences, and Shelby Kaplan Not only is the anti-choice bill which with the GOP moved to committee — the House Health is a columnist for The Daily Collegian. 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By Marc Levy on incarceration rates, the Apple ASSOCIATED PRESS vs. FBI privacy fight and the use of ground troops in Syria. The three Democrats run- The candidates’ attacks Tues- ning for a chance to unseat Re- day night were largely rehashed publican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey but were aired for the first time attacked each other in the most in a setting where all three were direct ways thus far in a debate present and could respond direct- Tuesday night, at times talking ly. over the moderator to get in the The debate became charged final word. early when front-runner Sestak The intensity of the fast-mov- was given a chance to respond ing debate reflected a campaign to attacks launched this week by that is entering its last three McGinty allies about his stance on weeks, and it put on stark display raising the Social Security retire- the candidates’ strengths and ment age. Sestak said the sugges- weaknesses. It also brought out tion that he had supported raising several charges of parsing the the retirement age was false. truth or flip-flopping. But McGinty returned to the Michael W. Dulaney/Associated Press Given short response times, point, suggesting that Sestak’s A newly protected captive tiger lays on the ground. A rule is being written declaring that “generic” tigers held in candidates John Fetterman, Ka- laudatory statements about a 2010 tie McGinty and Joe Sestak at deficit-reduction plan from a com- backyards and private facilities are not exempt from permitting requirements that apply to purebred tigers. times struggled to fully answer mission created by Obama meant questions or fully respond to that he also embraced its recom- their attackers. mendation to increase the retire- The race has increasingly ment age. Sestak shot back that Obama administration turned to their backgrounds and he never embraced that idea and experience rather than their said he had voted 41 times as a stances on issues that tend to be two-term congressman from sub- similar. But efforts to get a leg up urban Philadelphia to “protect” takes steps for captive tigers on the issues also emerged. Medicare and Social Security. Who is most compromised by When McGinty pressed the By Matthew Daly tigers and promote tiger conser- tiger cubs. The number of cap- his or her stance on the natural point — even suggesting that he ASSOCIATED PRESS vation. tive tigers in the United States gas industry, who is the biggest had lined up with the Republican “Removing the loophole that likely exceeds those found in the champion for a minimum wage tea party on the subject — he re- The Obama administration on enabled some tigers to be sold for wild, although exact totals are increase and who will fight ef- sponded again: “But I never said Tuesday took steps to strengthen purposes that do not benefit tigers unknown. forts to weaken Social Security those words. That’s not the truth.” protections for captive tigers held in the wild will strengthen protec- While the new rule does not benefits were among the sub- At another point, when McGinty in backyards and private breeding tions for these magnificent crea- prevent individuals from owning jects batted around during the suggested that Sestak had sup- facilities. tures and help reduce the trade generic tigers, extending the per- hour-long debate. ported lax regulation amid the The Fish and Wildlife Service in tigers that is so detrimental to mitting or registration require- Meanwhile, the candidates natural gas drilling boom in Penn- is finalizing a rule declaring that wild populations,” Ashe said, add- ment to all tigers strengthens also worked to show authentic- sylvania, he shot back: “Please privately-owned “generic” tigers ing that the rule “will be a positive efforts to address illegal wildlife ity, particularly with Fetterman don’t mislead, and that’s not right, are no longer exempt from per- driver for tiger conservation.” trade, both domestically and in- falling back on his ground-level Katie.” mitting requirements under the Wild tigers are under severe ternationally, Ashe said. work as the three-term major of Later, in his closing statement, Endangered Species Act that ap- threat from habitat loss and the Leigh Henry, senior policy ad- impoverished Braddock to im- he admonished her again: “Katie, I ply to purebred tigers at large demand for tiger bones and oth- viser for the World Wildlife Fund, prove the lives of the desperate. just wish you had kept it on a posi- zoos. Generic tigers are animals er body parts used in traditional called the new rule a critical first “You can’t just say it, you have tive level.” of unknown genetic background or Asian medicines. step toward ensuring that tigers to live it,” Fetterman said. The feuding gave an opening to crosses between different subspe- Once abundant throughout bred in the U.S. don’t fuel the il- Sestak, a retired Navy rear ad- the plainspoken Fetterman to at- cies of tigers. Asia, today there are only 3,000 to legal trade that drives poaching miral, repeatedly pointed out that tack Sestak and McGinty as being Wildlife experts estimate that as 5,000 wild tigers in small fragment- of wild tigers overseas. he chose to teach and work in the out of touch, scripted or unable to many as 5,000 generic tigers are ed groups. “By tightening regulations nonprofit community after he left give straight answers. McGinty, as being held in backyards, private Tigers are protected as endan- around captive tigers, the U.S. is Congress in 2010 rather than tak- a primary candidate for governor animal parks and breeding facili- gered in the United States and making it harder for captive-bred ing six- or seven-figure lobbying two years ago, supported a $9-an- ties across the country — 10 times internationally under the Conven- tigers to filter into and stimulate jobs. McGinty, who has served in hour minimum wage, Fetterman as many as reside in accredited tion on International Trade in En- the black market that threatens high-level posts in the state and noted. zoos and other large institutions. dangered Species of Wild Fauna wild tigers in Asia,” Henry said. federal governments, repeatedly Fetterman supports a minimum The new rule requires that and Flora. The new rule “is another sign fell back on her considerable en- wage increase to $15 an hour, and anyone selling tigers across state Most zoo tigers are pure sub- that the Obama administration dorsements, including from labor he suggested that her conver- lines obtain a permit or register species such as Siberian or Ben- takes wildlife crime seriously,” unions, President Barack Obama sion to supporting a $15 minimum under a federal wildlife registra- gal tigers, but thousands more are she added. and environmental advocacy wage is about polling, not personal tion program. considered generic. The final rule is set to be groups, and her parents’ back- conviction. She responded that Fish and Wildlife Service Direc- Some animals are featured in published in the Federal grounds as a Philadelphia police groups, presumably labor unions, tor Dan Ashe said the rule should traveling zoos and animal parks or Register on Wednesday and officer and a waitress. fighting for a $15 minimum wage help reduce illegal trafficking in used for photo opportunities with take effect May 6. They also answered questions “have endorsed me.” PAGE 6 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 ARTS THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Perry creates shows, empire By Nekesa Mumbi Moody “You get some laughter, you you don’t like my paintings, then ASSOCIATED PRESS get some education, you get some they’re not for you. But because therapy and you get some joy and you don’t like my paintings, for you When Tyler Perry began creat- some happiness, and at the end to say this work is crap, it’s horri- ing shows for the then-struggling of it, you realize you’ve learned ble, it’s awful — that’s ridiculous.” OWN Network four years ago, he’d something,” said Perry in a recent send the scripts he’d written to interview when describing his vi- Support from Winfrey Oprah Winfrey for approval — and sion. Winfrey likened Perry’s appeal she’d wince. Perry has been OWN’s savior to a church revival: “That’s ex- “I would say, ‘I think that’s too in many ways: The network was actly what’s happening when you much! It’s over the top! Oh my God, floundering when he first came to go to those plays. It’s like sitting in I can’t believe this is happening!’” Winfrey and proposed producing church. ... How dare anyone say to Winfrey recounts about Perry’s shows (he also writes, casts and the people who respond to that art first OWN show, “The Haves and directs all of them). “The Have and say that’s not art?” Have Nots,” a prime-time drama and the Have Nots” delivered re- Winfrey is passionate in her de- fueled by connivers, sex and black- cord-setting ratings for OWN, with fense of Perry, perhaps not just mail, now in its fourth season. last season’s finale scoring more because they’re close friends, but Others might have acquiesced than 3.7 million viewers. because she says she’s dealt with to Winfrey. But not Perry. He allows that he hasn’t always similar criticism, most pointedly “He would say to me, ‘I know gotten it right. For example, he from the black community. this audience better than you do, had never written a TV drama be- “There is no way to be a person I know what the audience wants,’” fore “The Have and Have Nots,” of color who is accomplished and she said. “And he’d say, ‘I’m telling and there was a steep learning not have other people try to take you it’s gonna work.’ And every curve. you out, and most importantly, time he’s been right.” “The first time I do anything is your own people,” she said. Knowing the audience and what the first time I’ve done it, period. “Your own people will do it be- they want has been the key to Per- ... So I needed an opportunity to cause we are not accustomed to ry’s success, going back to when learn. This is what I love about my that level of success, so when you he was putting on plays in the audience, they always give me the see it, surpassing anything you chitlin circuit with a loudmouth, grace to learn. ... Even when I was ever imagined, what people do is irascible gun-toting character that doing live stage shows, it was al- they criticize it because they don’t would become known as Madea. ways about, ‘This is nice baby, but understand it.” Perry describes his fans as the we gonna stay with you till you get But what Winfrey and Perry see Richard Shotwell/Associated Press people working in service jobs, the it right,’” he says, in that Madea- as a different kind of art, others Tyler Perry participates in a panel for “The Passion” at the Fox Winter TCA in women in the church pews, the like voice. see as perpetuating stereotypes Pasadena, California on Jan. 15. family with a crazy relative like He also points to his own growth — particularly Madea. Madea who can laugh about it. as an actor: Where he once con- Perry partly blames the dearth House saying, ‘Michelle and I are er, more introspective, funnier, And like Perry, who was aban- fined himself to the Madea char- of opportunities for blacks in film having dinner. Only a few people laughs more, smiles more,” said doned by his father, grew up in acter because he didn’t think he when he came to prominence are coming. Can you come up and Winfrey of Perry since becoming poverty and survived sexual had the skills to do more, he shed more than 10 years ago for the have dinner with us?’ And to sit up a father. abuse, his audience is familiar the costume in his own films and backlash he’s faced. on the Truman balcony and just While Perry will continue doing with struggle. in others; his portrayal of the slick “Black people think that be- have great conversation, there’s Madea movies as long as people “He’s creating an empire based lawyer in “Gone Girl” drew high cause you are black, you have an this moment of pinching myself want them, he has loftier ambi- on what he knows, based on what praise, and he’s due to appear in obligation to only tell certain sides constantly, like, ‘What is going on tions. he likes, and he’s doing it himself, the adaption of the best-selling of our color and our culture. You here?’” The producer of “Precious” and and he’s coming from a very chal- novel “Brain on Fire” this year, are not allowed to tell all of who Perry may be perplexed, but he “For Colored Girls ...” would love lenging background,” said Viola along with “Teenage Mutant Ninja you are. You are not allowed to remains unfazed — he’s just onto to find new talent to mentor and Davis, who starred in “Madea Turtles 2.” show to the ‘white folks’ all that we the next project. That includes his produce, and has dreams of start- Goes to Jail.” ‘’But I think he has a Of course, to his many critics — are as black people,” he said. Atlanta production studio, which ing his own film festival to find the vision that is much larger. And the and they are vocal, ranging from “Well, I’m not a kid that grew up he’s continuing to expand. next generation of filmmakers. thing I love about him, too, is that film critics to Hollywood types — with parents who have Ph.D.s from He’s also been tapped by TLC to “I’m putting myself in a position he’s targeting an audience that is he hasn’t gotten it right a lot. His Harvard. I’m not a man whose write, produce and direct the po- over the next 24 months so I can underserved.” slapstick comedies have been lam- parents even went to college. I am litical drama “Too Close to Home,” focus more on seeing other talent, basted as too basic, his dramas too a man who grew up looking at my which will be its first scripted se- which is something that I’ve never Perry’s empire melodramatic, his messaging too uncle with his ashy knees, mak- ries. And he was selected to host done before,” he said. It’s those people who have preachy, his writing too simplistic ing jokes about all kinds of things the live television adaptation of He could also see himself hav- helped his 15 self-produced films — the list goes on. that were inappropriate. I’m a the story of Jesus of Nazareth’s ing his own network someday, gross more than $740 million at But Perry, 47, pushes back man who grew up with people who final days, “The Passion,” which with more shows that fit the Perry the box office worldwide, build against those who look down on weren’t politically correct.” recently aired on Fox to mixed re- brand. his own 200,000-square-foot Tyler his work, like Madea, who will These days, though, he keeps views and success. “Somehow I’ve been given a Perry Studios in Atlanta and boost return this fall in “Boo! A Madea rarefied company. President Chief on his list of priorities, seat at the table, and with that OWN: He’s got four shows on the Halloween,” which Perry calls his Barack Obama and first lady Mi- though, is his 1-year-old son Aman. seat at the table comes tremen- network — dramas “The Have and funniest work to date. chelle Obama are friends; he was When he traveled last year with his dous responsibility to make sure Have Nots” and “If Loving You Is “I’m not trying to write ‘Rev- one of author Maya Angelou’s dear play “Madea on the Run,” he made that what I’m doing, I’m doing to Wrong,” and the comedies “Love enant.’ I’m not trying to do ‘Gone friends; and actor Sidney Poitier sure Aman was with him, with his the best of my ability,” he said lat- Thy Neighbor” and “For Better or Girl,’” he says. “None of those has praised him. mother, Perry’s statuesque girl- er. “And it’s not for everyone, but Worse,” which started a new sea- things interest me. As an art- Said Perry, “It’s amazing to friend Geilila Bekele, in tow. the whole purpose is to make sure son on OWN this month. ist, this is what I like to paint. If me to get a call from the White “(He’s) softer, gentler, kind- I continue the path I am on.” Lady Liberty musical +eir aSSareQt ÀQds KRme RQ Qd 6t

By Mark Kennedy tR leaYe 'isQey ASSOCIATED PRESS A story about how the Statue By Ryan Nakashima take the Disney reins. Robin Diedrich, a senior ana- of Liberty ended up raising her ASSOCIATED PRESS Disney said in a statement Mon- lyst with Edward Jones, said torch in New York Harbor is the day that it would “broaden” its Iger’s shoes will be tough to fill. subject of a musical that will Tom Staggs, the presumed search for CEO candidates. Disney’s stock has more than open off-Broadway this summer front-runner to replace Bob Iger Top executives will go back to tripled since he took over in 2005 at an appropriate date — July 4. as CEO of The Walt Disney Co., is reporting to Iger. after a raucous shareholder cam- Producer Theresa Wozunk leaving the company next month. Staggs, 55, had been CFO for 12 paign against then-CEO Michael said the 80-minute “Liberty: A The surprise announcement years since 1998, playing a critical Eisner. Monumental New Musical” star- Monday means Disney will have role as Disney made huge acquisi- “Disney is a creative company ring 15-year-old Abigail Shapiro to look further for Iger’s successor tions to bolster its movie studio, in- and that’s really the driving en- will play the 42West theater be- after he steps down in June 2018, cluding the $7.4 billion purchase of gine behind their earnings pow- ginning June 6 and open on Inde- a date the popular chief executive Pixar in 2006 and $4.1 billion pur- er,” she said. “They’re also en- pendence Day. has extended twice. chase of Marvel in 2009. tering a technologically focused “It’s such a simple but com- Staggs, a 26-year Disney vet- He led the parks and resorts decade. They know they need to plex and big story, so it hits peo- eran and its chief operating of- unit since 2010 in a job swap with get that right. That may be what ple in all different ways. It’s got ficer, had been assumed to be on Rasulo intended to give each ex- the board is looking for.” smart dialogue, history and fun track for the top job after the next ecutive the rounded experience Monday’s announcement all wrapped up into one,” Wozunk leading candidate, Jay Rasulo, re- required to become CEO. may draw out external can- said. signed last June as chief financial However, Staggs lacked expe- didates. But it also raises the “Everybody can relate to it. officer. rience in the TV and film busi- profile of other top internal con- Everyone has an immigrant sto- Staggs was promoted to COO in nesses, which face challenges tenders, such as Kevin Mayer, ry in their family.” February 2015, a promotion tak- as consumers rapidly adopt who became chief strategy of- The show uses some magical realism to tell the story of the en as a sign that he had won the new technology and change ficer last June, or John Skipper, iconic copper-and-cast-iron stat- internal competition to eventually their viewing habits. the president of ESPN. Zach Payne/Associated Press ue created by French sculptor Fifteen year old Abigail Sha- Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. Given human form, she arrives piro will star in the 80-minute in 1884 at a time of immigrant- Liberty: A Monumental New Musical,” bashing and she fights with poli- in New York. 5eality star KelSs Nill ticians who want to deport her. Liberty also learns about the these tourists coming here, want- people of New York — the freed ing to know more about the city, slaves and Native Americans and the challenge was just finding the immigrants. “Everybody that perfect spot.” ,daKR bRuQty KuQter bill she meets, she learns a little bit Wozunk, who helped produce more about just how complicated “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” ASSOCIATED PRESS carry part of the law. fired at a crowded apartment American life is and all the differ- on Broadway, fell in love with “Lib- “That’s why he got involved,” complex. ent people that make it up,” said erty” while watching it as a show- The reality TV star known as said Republican Rep. Richard Authorities ruled the shoot- Wozunk. case in 2006. The title role was “Dog the Bounty Hunter” says he Wills of Glenns Ferry. ing justifiable because the The piece features a book and originally intended to be an adult helped kill an Idaho measure to He said Chapman was inter- 58-year-old Clay pointed a weap- lyrics by Dana Leslie Goldstein until Shapiro came to audition regulate bounty hunters because ested in a time limit on how long on at the bounty hunter who with music by Jon Goldstein, and with her sister, Milly. it would have prevented them a felony conviction could prevent shot him, as well as other nearby is adapted from original mate- The Shapiro sisters in the past from wearing badges. someone from carrying a gun in bounty hunters. rial by Dana Leslie Goldstein, few years have made a name for Duane Chapman said the bill Idaho and getting a concealed Clay’s mother, Patricia Holt, Jon Goldstein and Robert Bruce themselves as theater veterans, also would have prevented bounty carry permit. said she supported the bill, in- McIntosh. It is directed by Evan with Milly having played the title hunters licensed in other states “We weren’t going to go there,” cluding requiring bounty hunt- Pappas. role in “Matilda the Musical,” and from pursuing bail jumpers in Wills said. ers to carry a special badge-like The show, which premiered her older sister playing Cindy Lou Idaho, unless they have an Idaho The requirement that bounty metal plate and to wear special off-Broadway at Theatre 80 St. Who in “How The Grinch Stole license to carry a concealed weap- hunters have an Idaho concealed clothes identifying their occupa- Marks in fall 2014, will now find a Christmas” at Madison Square on. carry license would have been a tion. “That really bothered me home at the 250-seat venue at 514 Garden. Chapman is not allowed to own hindrance, Chapman said. when they would come to my West 42 Street between 10th and Both initially were trying out to a firearm because of a 1976 mur- “If someone jumps from Hawaii house and flash a badge,” she 11th Avenues. play boys in “Liberty.” (“Neither der conviction. or Colorado and goes to Idaho, we said. “I can’t read a badge. I have Performances will be held dur- one of them looked like a little Ital- “I’ve had 8,000 arrests, and I’ve licensed bondsmen couldn’t chase macular degeneration.” ing the day to not conflict with ian boy,” Wozunk said, laughing.) never carried a gun because I can- him there,” he said. “We gotta call Chapman said he’s interested Broadway schedules. But Abigail did a reading with the not,” Chapman told the Post Reg- someone in the state of Idaho to in working with Holt to write a Children as young as 4 are adults and stunned the creative ister (http://bit.ly/1PRBKpU). help us out.” bill requiring training for Idaho invited. team, who began thinking of her In Idaho’s recently completed The proposed law came about bounty hunters. “We want whole families to playing Liberty. They asked her to legislative session, the bill cleared after a bounty hunter last year The bill would also require come see this — grandparents, come in the next day and she sang the House but not the Senate af- shot and killed Philip Clay while burgeoning hunters to ob- parents and their children,” Wo- all the songs. ter Chapman lobbied against it, trying to take him into custody in tain a license to be a bounty zunk said. “She just blew us away,” noting in particular the concealed eastern Idaho, with multiple shots hunter in the state. “The fact that we have all said Wozunk. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 SPORTS PAGE 7 Lions take on new leadership Penn State football will be the best man for the job.” because I think that I’ve become a Similar sentiments from other better person because of it.” players are embracing Lions’ personnel have highlighted Every day, Gesicki stays after their newfound much of spring camp this year, as practice for 20 minutes to work on everyone sounds excited about his blocking techniques against leadership roles the quarterback competition the sleds. Sleds are stationary and what each player brings with tackling dummies attached By Matt Martell to the table. to them so players can practice THE DAILY COLLEGIAN However, more seasoned blocking against inanimate veterans on the offense also defenders in a controlled setting. Spring practices give new have gelled into newfound “If I’m staying after practice players a chance to step into the leadership roles. for 20 minutes every single day,” leadership roles left behind by the Gesicki, a rising junior, is the Gesicki said, “I’m going to put in a recently departed most experienced Lions tight lot of hours of extra work between seniors. FOOTBALL end, and despite his struggles catching balls at practice and Quarterback, for in 2015, he feels he’s become a working on the sleds. I’m doing example, seems to better player and leader because what I can [to improve] in the time be an obvious leadership position, of them. I have on the field.” as the offense runs through him. “If you go through things like The Lions also look to rising In the absence of former Penn that and you don’t become better junior wide receiver Chris Godwin State signal caller Christian from them,” Gesicki said, “then I as a quiet leader on the team. Hackenberg, two young players think that’s your fault.” Though Godwin isn’t one of — Trace McSorley and Tommy He said it’s now his turn to relay the more vocal players on the Stevens — fight to emerge as the the information he’s learned to team, his attention to detail Nittany Lions’ starting passer, the the younger tight ends, such as and astute nature in the film ultimate leadership role. Danny Dalton and Nick Bowers, room make him an ideal leader “They’re both doing a which is something he said he in the eyes of tremendous job being leaders,” takes a lot of pride in. cornerback Grant Haley. tight end Mike Gesicki said. “As far as the mental aspect of Linsey Fagan/Collegian “Whoever is going to be under it,” he said, “I would not change a To email reporter: [email protected]. Trace McSorley (9) throws a pass upfield during the TaxSlayer Bowl against center for us when the time comes thing that I went through last year Follow him on Twitter at @mmartell728. Georgia at EverBank Field on Saturday, Jan. 2. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Penn State WILL SCHREINER swept by No. 2 Ohio By Tim Alvarez like the Lions had a chance, losing THE DAILY COLLEGIAN each set by a wider margin. John- son, one of the best hitters in the The No. 11 Nittany Lions were country, finished the match with swept by No. 2 Ohio State (25-22, 18 kills on 36 attacks, finishing the 25-20, 25-18) in Columbus. The game hitting .389. The junior only contest was had four errors on the night. Nico- the last of a las Szerszen played a great game MEN’S three game for the Buckeyes as well, ending VOLLEYBALL road trip for the game with 13 kills on just 25 the Lions. attacks. The first “I think that’s the reason why set saw a good start from the they are number 2 in the country,” Lions, but a better close by the coach Mark Pavlik said. “We are Buckeyes. Miles Johnson tallied dealing with three physical hitters seven kills in what would be a that don’t make a ton of mistakes. 25-22 victory by Ohio State. The We just need to try to do what we set was a back and forth affair need to do against them. We aren’t until Peter Edwards served for good enough yet to control one of Ohio State. The Buckeyes went those, you look at their season’s on a seven point run to put the work there aren’t a lot of teams Lions away. that have controlled them.” From there, it did not seem See VOLLEYBALL, Page 8.

John Baranoski/Collegian Will Schreiner (19) makes a save during a game against Harvard at the Penn State Lacrosse Field on Saturday, March 12.

By Andrew Rubin Collegian’s Athlete of the Week honors along THE DAILY COLLEGIAN with Big Ten Specialist of the Week. This season is the sophomore’s first year Ohio Stadium has seen its fair share of great starting for the Nittany Lions. performances in its storied history. Schreiner earned the starting role this In Will Schreiner’s first game in the legendary season under coach Jeff Tambroni in a tough stadium, he had a career day. The goalie made situation as he was stepping into a net vacated 15 saves to set a new career high and power No. by teammate Connor Darcey, last year’s starter 14 Penn State to a 6-5 win over Ohio State. who passed away in a car accident over the Week in and week out, Schreiner’s summer. teammates have talked about how they feel his He has handled the pressure of filling performances have improved. On Saturday, as the Lions’ net admirably and is a big part the Lions’ offense put up its lowest goal total of of the Lions being 7-3 and ranked No. 14 the season — six — Schreiner helped the team with just four games to go. get conference play started in style with his Tap Pemayo/Collegian season-high save total. To email reporter: [email protected]. Chris Nugenet (10) spikes the ball during the game against Loyola That performance earned him the Daily Follow him on Twitter at @andrewrubin24. Chicago at Rec Hall on Saturday, March 26. Hedge dominates Panthers, Lions take Pittsurgh 7-0

By Evan Murach ‘Oh I’ve got to strike out the ered his ERA by more than 70 THE DAILY COLLEGIAN side,’” the starter said. “You’ve points to 2.42. His six innings of just got to take them one pitch work and five strikeouts are his When Pittsburgh’s Ron Sher- at a time and I strung a couple season highs. man led off the second inning of them together.” The right-hander hurled three with a triple, it looked like the Hedge, who’s now 3-1 this sea- 1-2-3 innings and only threw 82 Panther’s son, pitched six shutout innings, pitches, 67 percentage of which battery was struck out five, and allowed just were strikes. BASEBALL about their hit two hits and one walk. His coach, Rob Cooper, said parade. The Panthers came into this with such a low pitch count, But three strikeouts later, game with a .295 team batting Hedge will be available to pitch Sherman was stranded 90 feet average, but against the Lions’ on Sunday. away from home plate and his senior went 2-22. Only Sherman “I just went right after guys,” team wouldn’t get another hit provided the team’s offense. Cooper said about his starter. until the sixth inning. Hedge said he kept to the “His mound presence really just Penn State’s starting pitcher same game plan he’s had all dictated the whole thing.” Nick Hedge hurled his best year; keep the ball low and In the seventh, the starter performance of year on Tues- let his defense work behind gave way to Dakota Forsyth day at Medlar Field at Lubrano him. for two innings, then Jared Park. He guided the Nittany “It was coming out good to- Fagnano, who completed the Lions to their 7-0 win over the day,” he said about his curveball. game. Panthers. “All three pitches were working. Linsey Fagan/Collegian “Giving up a leadoff triple like I had a lot of trust in them.” To email reporter: [email protected]. Pitcher Nick Hedge (20) delivers a pitch to Pittsburgh’s Ron Sherman (18) during that, you can really think about, With the outing, Hedge low- Follow him on twitter at @EJMurach. their game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Tuesday, April 5. PAGE 8| WEDNESDAY APRIL 6, 2016 SPORTS THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Goalies share bond of friendship By Zack Green Northwestern in last year’s Big and Cat are just like little chick- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Ten tournament. lets, being all over the place.” “Emi was in cage, and the girl All three goaltenders are re- Emi Smith calls it the tripod — a came around and did a behind- sponsible for communicating with three-deep unit of intense compe- the-back shot, and Emi saved it,” the defense when they’re in the tition and unshakeable friendship. Rainone said. “In goaltending, it’s cage. She’s referring a really hard shot to save. So to see Defender Ally Heavens, who is to the Penn State one of my best friends and team- second in caused turnovers on the WOMEN’S goaltending squad mates do it, everyone was scream- team (16) and rooms with Smith, LACROSSE of McKenna Coyle, ing and McKenna and I were said the defense shares in that re- Cat Rainone and jumping up and down and freaking sponsibility. herself, an “odd bunch” that share out for her.” “Sometimes I feel like they feel an uncommon bond. Coyle and Rainone share an like they’re not connecting with “Some goalies, they have this apartment, and Coyle said the us, but they always are,” she said. competitiveness and this drive to three spend free time at each “We always want to make sure beat out the other goalie,” Smith other’s apartments, as well as Ir- we’re giving the goaltenders the said. “We still have that, but we ving’s downtown. worst shot possible.” also have a special bond and Her favorite meal? All-day Smith said she relies on Heav- friendship with each other. I think oatmeal. ens more than any other defender. that’s the most incredible thing According to coach Missy “We just kid with each other that goaltenders can have, just be- Doherty, the three goaltenders on the field,” Smith said. “We can cause if one of us is playing, then I bring unique skills to the table. amp each other up and tell each know that no matter they’re going She cited Smith’s clearing ability other ‘You’re playing crappy, to support me.” and Coyle’s height and running go out and get this next ground Smith sees the majority of min- ability. Rainone has a knack for ball.’” utes for the Nittany Lions, and making big plays at crucial times. Rainone pointed to Abby Smuck- she’s earned eight of the team’s Smith explained that although er as the defender with whom she nine wins. Coyle, a sophomore, is the young- shares the strongest bond. With a team-leading 9.70 goals est member of the squad, she’s a Smucker, a junior who has tran- Cameron Hart/Collegian against average, it might be easi- moderating influence on her fel- sitioned away from the midfield Rutger’s Macy Scott (5) shoots as Penn State’s Emi Smith (13) defends er to for her feel secure with her low goaltenders. into the defensive zone this sea- the goal at the Penn State Lacrosse Field, Saturday afternoon, April 2. place in the lineup. But hers is a “McKenna kind of balances son, made an analogy to another sentiment echoed by both of her me and Cat out. She’s kind of the sport to explain the importance of terbacks behind us,” she said. to give us a heads up.” fellow goaltenders. mama hen of the three of us,” the goaltenders in defensive com- “They’re able to see where the Rainone recalled a moment Smith said. “She can calm us down munication. ball is at all times, so if our back To email reporter: [email protected]. during the Lions’ victory over if we need to, pump us up, and me “The goalies are the main quar- is toward the ball, they’re able Follow him on Twitter at @verdant42. Volleyball Softball to take on Buckeyes FROM page 7. Coach emphasized how the By Vincent Lungaro team will be close towards the THE DAILY COLLEGIAN end of the set, the Lions just have to find a way to push for those With a chance to build off its last two or three points. best start to conference play in Consistency was a major is- program history, Penn State is sue for the Lions the entire going into its mid- night. Chris Nugent finished week matchup full with a team high in kills, ending SOFTBALL of confidence. the game with 10. However, the The Nittany Li- junior committed four errors, ons (17-14, 6-0 Big Ten) and Buck- dropping his hitting percentage eyes (19-8-1, 4-1-1) will tangle at 10 to .300. a.m. on Wednesday from Buckeye Lee Smith received a start Field with the former looking to over Spencer Sauter and strug- stay perfect in the early goings of gled in the match. the Big Ten schedule. Smith led the team in total at- Coming off back-to-back sweeps tacks with 25, but only finished over Rutgers and Michigan State, with five kills. the Buckeyes present a new chal- The freshman also finished lenge to the Lions as they them- with three errors, eventually hit- selves have lost just once within ting .080. the conference thus far. Max Petrosky/Collegian Perhaps the lone bright spot A big key for the Lions will Third baseman Shelby Miller (77) makes a throw to first baseman Kristina Brackpool (52) during the second of the game was the play of se- be whether or not the pitch- game of the doubleheader against Michigan State at Beard Field on Friday, April 1. nior captain Matt Seifert. The ing staff can continue to limit senior finished one off Nugent’s the opposition’s chances at the “She’s the one we can rely on to go resurgence is senior Macy Jones, advantage of Jones and Miller lead of kills for the team. Seifert plate as it did against the Scarlet out there and attack hitters.” who is batting a team-leading .414 reaching base safely, cranking finished with nine kills and only Knights and Spartans. Laubach was equal to the task on the season, with 41 hits, six out a team-best 29 runs batted in. needed 11 attacks, ending the Ace of the staff junior last Friday in the team’s 7-2 win homers and a .747 slugging per- In years past, the Lions have game hitting .500. The captain Marlaina Laubach excelled in over the Spartans also, going sev- centage. experienced up and down per- also finished the contest with 1.5 both appearances on the mound en innings strong while only giving “To me for Macy Jones it’s all formances once they got into the blocks. Pavlik talked about how March 26 against the Scarlet up four hits and one earned run. about the mentality she brings to meat of their schedule, but so far every swing Seifert had was con- Knights and on April 1 against the Laubach now sits at 6-5 on the the plate,” Lehotak said. “It’s kind this year has been different in the tested and somehow the senior green and white. year with a team-best 2.20 earned of that senior mentality where she eyes of Lehotak. still delivered. In Piscataway, the two sides run average. knows she kind of been there and Against the Buckeyes and “We sweep this weekend we went nine innings before the Li- Expect Laubach to get the done that. Even if she has a bad at moving forward, the Lions aren’t clinch, it means that we host the ons claimed a 4-1 win, in large start game one Wednesday night bat she comes back even stronger. afraid to go toe-to-toe with the EIVA championship and every- part because of Laubach’s in Columbus. I really like her at the leadoff spot.” best in the Big Ten. one comes to us,” Pavlik said. dominant showing. As the pitching staff has turned Right behind Jones at the top of “They’ve really come togeth- “The goal is to win the EIVA The Northampton High School things up a notch at the start of the team’s offensive categories is er,” Lehotak said of her team’s and then it makes our goal to product pitched all nine innings, conference play, so too has the Li- third baseman Shelby Miller. belief they can challenge in the win the NCAA Championship. surrendered just the one run and ons’ lineup. Miller is second on the team in Big Ten. “They’ve made a cogni- The team understands it, we struck out four batters. Laubach’s Thanks to the offense putting plate appearances (104), batting tive choice that they were going are not looking past Harvard command was all-impressive, as up much better numbers in recent average (.394) and on base per- to do it this year.” and Sacred Heart.” she allowed only two walks with no weeks, the Lions have shot up to centage (.500). hit by pitches or wild pitches. the top of the Big Ten standings. In the cleanup spot, catcher To email reporter: [email protected]. To email reporter: [email protected]. “Marly’s our ace,” Lehotak said. Leading that offensive Alyssa VanDerveer has taken Follow him on Twitter at @VinceLungaro. Follow him on Twitter at @Too_Saucy. Lions’ road to the postseason Women’s Golf gains By Andrew Rubin make the NCAA tournament. To guarantee an at-large bid, THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Every win, especially those the Lions will also want to fin- experience to improve over ranked teams, helps the ish the season higher than No. With just four games to go, Penn Lions’ resume. 14 with conference champions By Thomas Leffler indoors during the winter layover State has a tough road ahead, with Last week Grant Ament, the Li- earning an auto bid. If all the con- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN between seasons, the group has all four coming against confer- ons’ leading scorer and freshman ference champions come from missed out on the fresh grass op- ence opponents sensation, talked about how beat- inside the top 16 then it won’t af- For Penn State, the road to ex- portunities that go a long way in and three of them ing Denver would help with an at- fect the Lions at all, but if a bunch perience comes with repetition. improving a players’ game. MEN’S coming against large bid as do all statement wins. come from outside the top 16, That doesn’t mean there aren’t One of the weaknesses attribut- LACROSSE teams ranked in The Lions will likely need then the bottom few teams will bumps along the ed to lack of outside play is work- the NCAA top 20. to beat Michigan, the only re- be bumped out. WOMEN’S way. ing with irons. At Bryan Park, the The Nittany Lions sit at No. 14 maining unranked team on the The guaranteed road would GOLF After comple- team was better than its average in the NCAA rankings and with schedule, and then take two of be to just win the Big Ten, but tion of the team’s on par fives, yet struggled when the tournament being a 16-team three against Maryland, Johns with tough opposition that won’t third spring tour- facing shorter holes. The Lions’ competition, the Lions are on the Hopkins and Rutgers. be an easy task. nament at the Bryan Park Invi- average score on par threes was bubble. They are going to have to Losses to ranked teams don’t Three wins in their last four tational, where the team placed a 3.43, well below the tourna- raise their game against tough drop a team down as far and wins should have the Lions pushing 13th out of 15 squads, the Nit- ment’s 3.25 average. opponents as they have done will boost rankings even more. the top 10 and not having to worry tany Lions have more questions “It boils down to checking in all season long. All year the Lions have stepped about being bumped by confer- than answers in their quest for with each individual and making Raising their game to another up and “played better” against ence champions. improvement. The group tied for sure that they see where they level is a key reason the Lions quality opposition so there is rea- last in the tournament in terms need to work on,” St. Pierre said. are 7-3, that they have ended a son to think they can continue to To email reporter: [email protected]. of birdies, sinking only 14 of them “For a lot of them, it comes down 20-game winning streak against do so, Schreiner said. Follow him on Twitter at @andrewrubin. collectively. to iron play or short game, up and a top-ranked team, beaten three Trouble with shooting good down capabilities. It’s the one top-20 teams and are in contention holes, as well as a lack of con- area of the game that is very dif- for an at-large bid for the NCAA sistency, has hurt while trying to ficult for us to practice indoors.” tournament. climb event standings. Luckily for the Lions, they have “We play better against better Some of the Lions’ issues come more than enough foundation for teams,” goalie Will Schreiner said directly from the team’s lack of improvement. Lauren Waller has following the win against Ohio trusted veterans. Coach Denise had a significant freshman cam- State. “The next two teams we St. Pierre brought three fresh- paign, including leading the team play are ranked extremely high.” man and a sophomore to Bryan at the Briar’s Creek Invitational Next up the Lions will be play- Park, with only senior Halley with a top-15 finish. ing host to No. 5 Maryland and No. Morell having experience on the To improve their season’s per- 16 Johns Hopkins on back-to-back tournaments’ course. formance, continuing at the Se- weeks in Happy Valley. “The one thing about this team ahawk Invitational in Wilmington, When they take the field, there is, unlike a lot of teams over the North Carolina this weekend, the will be huge implications for two years, we have a very young Lions will have to use positive postseason competitions, the Big team,” St. Pierre said. “In per- performances on both days to fuel Ten and NCAA tournaments. The spective of, ‘Oh yeah, that’s a a late-season charge. Big Ten tournament only takes the tournament, that’s a golf course “We certainly have great play- top four of six conference teams. I’ve played over the years since ers, it’s just a matter of putting The Lions are off to a 1-0 start I’ve been here at Penn State,’ I scores up on the board that are but still need some wins in their don’t have anybody on my team consistent [throughout the tour- last four games to lock up a spot. that can say that.” nament],” St. Pierre said. If the Lions qualify but fail to John Baranoski/Collegian Chief among the Lions’ po- win the Big Ten tournament, they Josh Wellman (2) fights off a Harvard defender during a game against tential remedies is simply more To email reporter: [email protected]. would need an at-large bid to Harvard at the Penn State Lacrosse Field on Saturday, March 12. playing time. Working mostly Follow him on Twitter at #WOHIÁHU THE DAILY COLLEGIAN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 | PAGE 9 Astros top Yankees in season opener By Ronald Blum October’s AL wild-card game. ASSOCIATED PRESS Keuchel (1-0) allowed Starlin Cas- tro’s two-run double in the second, A freezing opening day at Yan- which ended the AL Cy Young kee Stadium turned on a play that Award winner’s 29-inning score- caused a hot argument. less streak against New York, but Carlos Correa reached gave up just three hits in seven in- on an eighth-inning drib- nings, struck out five and walked MLB bler that Dellin Betances four — his most since last June 20. threw over first base- Didi Gregorius homered on man Mark Teixeira as Jose Al- a 96 mph fastball in the eighth tuve scored the tiebreaking run, from Ken Giles, who lost to Luke and the Houston Astros went on Gregerson in the competition for to beat the New York Yankees 5-3 Astros closer, and Gregerson got Tuesday to win four straight open- three straight outs in the ninth for ers for the first time in franchise the save. history. It was 27 degrees when batting Yankees manager Joe Girardi practice began, and there were argued with plate umpire Dana tiny ice crystals on the infield from DeMuth that Correa should have a morning watering. The tempera- been called out for running on the ture rose to 36 with a stiff wind and fair side of the foul line, causing a cloudless sky at game time, the Betances (0-1) to throw the ball coldest for a regular-season Yan- over Teixeira for an error. kees game in the Bronx since their Seth Wenig/Associated Press After the four umpires con- 2003 home opener. Houston Astros’ Luis Valbuena hits a two-run single during the eighth inning of the baseball game against the New ferred, the call was upheld and Castro wore a navy ski mask. York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Tuesday, April 5 in New York. Girardi played the remainder of The stadium public address sys- the game under protest. Luis Val- tem played Foreigner’s “Cold As But players did have a few Castro, acquired from the Left fielder Aaron Hicks, like buena added a two-run single on Ice” before Colby Rasmus led off amenities in a ballpark that Chicago Cubs to give the Yan- Castro making his Yankees de- Betances’ 30th and final pitch for the second. opened eight years ago — vent kees another left-handed bat, but, misjudged Jose Altuve’s a 5-2 lead. Only about half the seats ap- blew hot air into the dugouts and pulled an 85 mph cutter down the liner leading off the fourth and Dallas Keuchel dominated, peared to be occupied, and the bat racks were heated, keep- left-field line in the second allowed it to soar over him but not quite as much as in last hardly any in the owners’ box. ing the wood warm. for a 2-0 lead. for a leadoff double. JE ; O *That's awesome. |

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As ing legends like he took move after move from the Junkyard Dog the Phenom, his morality play tear it up at the took the form of being choke- old Allentown slammed onto steel steps. When Fairgrounds, a Shane finally had ‘Taker down, former hotbed for everyone in the building knew the then-named what was coming. Leffler World Wrestling Known for his death-defying Federation. Since leaps, Shane looked up to the that time in the mid-1980s, the heavens, then started scaling the “F” got switched to an “E”, cage. standing for entertainment. After A story, when told beautifully, taking her on a trip to Dallas for can capture anyone. When my the pinnacle of the entertain- mom screamed about “The ment contribution, WrestleMania Money” falling once more, I 32, I can certainly see why that’s knew that to be true. the case. WrestleMania also represented The culmination of a year-long an intriguing paradigm shift in journey, not unlike the Super wrestling culture. Back in the Bowl, WrestleMania packed late 1990s, wrestling hit a boom Richard W. Rodriguez/Associated Press AT&T Stadium on Sunday night, period in the form of “Attitude,” a Two wrestlers are thrown from the ring during the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at Wrestlemania 32 at bringing six figures worth of raunchier take on the business AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, April 3. fanatics into Jerry World with led by hokey shows involving intent. Had this been the old wrestling pimps, porn stars and night in a role usually reserved hitters like Randy Orton, John Cena was there for backup in an Texas Stadium, the ring would plenty of scantily-clad women. for ridiculous sexism. Cena and then-WWE champion unexpected moment. have been on the spot of Terrell The male contingent ate it up — When Flair finally won, with Seth Rollins. 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When the company’s brightest Mania is to convert the uninitiat- That was the path prodigal son Sasha Banks (led to the ring by Going into WrestleMania, the star of all, wrestler-turned-celeb- ed. Seeing her eyes bulge with Shane McMahon took on Sunday, cousin Snoop Dogg) and Becky company had dealt with a rash of rity The Rock, was trapped in the excitement all night long, I would leaping high off the “Hell in a Lynch put on the match of the injuries, including ones to heavy- ring by the cultish Wyatt clan, consider it a success. Conte is right choice for Chelsea McIlroy MY VIEW Instead, Conte is a manager who seeks to instill fire within his has new 9LQFHQW/XQJDUR players through consistent drill- ing of the game’s basics and a team-first attitude. approach In news pretty much the entire That style is vastly different soccer world saw coming on from Chelsea’s last full-time Monday, Italy national team man- manager Jose Mourinho. for Grand ager Antonio Although Mourinho won the SOCCER Conte accepted Premier League in 2014-15, he the offer to couldn’t duplicate that accom- become Chelsea’s plishment this season with large- Slam quest next manager. ly the same group of players. By Paul Newberry The 46-year-old The biggest reason for that is ASSOCIATED PRESS Conte will assume because he lost control of his command of the locker room. Rory McIlroy stood on the 17th London-based Taking all the credit for that green, waving his arms this way club after the con- title and giving none to his play- and that. clusion of his ers was Mourinho’s first wrong Then he feigned a jump duties with Italy step. GOLF shot for England’s Mat- Lungaro at the European The second was his question- Kerstin Joensson/Associated Press thew Fitzpatrick, recreat- Championships in able decision to replace legend- Italy coach Antonio Conte applauds prior to a friendly soccer match be- ing the NCAA men’s basketball July. ary striker Didier Drogba, who tween Germany and Italy at the Allianz Arena in Munich, southern Germany. championship game from the Although he had a love for was moving to Major League night before. coaching his country, Conte was Soccer club the Montreal Impact, that fit his mold. The cupboard isn’t completely “He was explaining what hap- eager to get back into the day-to- with way out-of-form Radamel Chelsea has already been bare however, as he also has pened,” Fitzpatrick said after day aspects of being a club man- Falcao. linked with stars such as Arturo talent to work with already with they wrapped up their Masters ager. Mourinho’s third and probably Vidal of Bayern Munich, Leonar- players Mourinho left behind. practice round Tuesday. “It was Conte made a name for him- most fatal step was further alien- do Bonucci of Juventus and Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, an exciting finish, apparently.” self as one of the best young ating his players to the point Radja Nainggolan of Roma. winger Willian and midfielder Indeed it was, as Villanova managers in Europe in his three where they truly hated him, after Those three and others pos- Nemanja Matic will likely be swished a winning 3-pointer at seasons with Serie A club Juven- he publicly blamed them for sess both the right amount tech- main stays in Conte’s starting the buzzer. tus from 2011-2014. Chelsea’s struggles near the bot- nicality and discipline to play in a eleven, given that they buy into “Unbelievable,” McIlroy said. Conte’s time with Juventus tom of the league table in the Conte system. his way. “Ridiculous.” was a huge success, as “the Old first half of the season. He won’t employ the 3-5-2 sys- He will have his hands full He’s hoping for some theatrics Lady” won three straight league So, facing relegation a year tem as he did so often with with club-captain Terry, out of of his own at Augusta National. championships. after his club was the king of Juventus and has done on occa- form superstar Eden Hazard Maybe a new approach will help. This followed arguably the England, Chelsea owner Roman sion with Italy, but I do expect (who may be on his way to Real With a career Grand Slam worst period in the club’s history Abramovich had to fire Conte to utilize a 4-3-3 formation. Madrid) and the enigmatic again in his grasp, the 26-year- after it was relegated to Serie B Mourinho. One that has that holding mid- Diego Costa. old from Northern Ireland in the ‘Calciopoli’ match-fixing Chelsea has recovered since fielder to shield the defense and But, if there’s one thing that’s changed his preparation for the scandal in 2006 that rocked the interim manager Guus Hiddink two other pivots centrally that certain with Conte, you either first major of the year. Instead of Italian soccer world. took over, but they still have a can spark the attack going for- buy into his way or you don’t arriving early, he didn’t play his Conte’s playing career with long way to go to get back to ward. play. first practice round until Monday. Lecce, Juventus and Italy from competing with Leicester City, Conte’s first job will be to If they don’t see it his way He also tried to take a more com- 1985-2004 was defined by his Tottenham, Arsenal and Man- rebuild Chelsea’s defense. and they don’t go about his petitive approach, replicating a workman-like mentality as a true chester City at the top of the Both John Terry and Branislav drills or rehearsal in a way he match-play format his first time box-to-box midfielder who played Premier League table. Ivanovic are the down slopes of deems appropriate, you will be around the course, the 3-and-2 with intensity and desire. That rebuild is the perfect job their career and Gary Cahill may shown the door. victory over Chris Wood clinched His managerial career has for Conte. not be the answer next to Kurt You either commit yourself to by a hole-in-one at the 16th. That largely been defined for the same He did it at Juventus with Zouma once he returns from him and the team, or you con- was followed by a four-ball match reasons. those three titles, a time when injury. tinue your career elsewhere. on Tuesday. Conte won’t be confused as a the “Bianconeri” weren’t gener- But shaping a defense is one of And after the circus that was “I’ve hit it off pine straw this tactical magician or someone ating nearly the amount of reve- Conte’s biggest strengths. the second Mourinho tenure, week,” McIlroy said. “Hit it out who will devise an elaborate plan nue they are now. Juventus’ back three was near- it’s that kind of direct manage- of the rough, fairway bunkers, to shut down a team’s best play- A bigger transfer budget will ly unbreakable in his time in ment that Chelsea needs going bunker shots. You get more of a er. see Conte go out and get players Turin. forward. feel of how the course is actually going to play and especially from certain areas that you wouldn’t normally hit out of in a practice round. I’m just trying to play Twitter to stream Thursday night NLF games at more like it is a tournament round.” with digital broadcasts to see how streams has been significantly The game between Denver and By Rachel Cohen At the 18th hole, he yanked his ASSOCIATED PRESS they might fit into future strate- smaller than that for traditional Cincinnati averaged 15.8 million second shot into the patrons left gies. In the meantime, this also television. The Yahoo broadcast viewers on TV and just 154,000 of the green. The NFL has picked Twitter to offers a new revenue source with of the Bills-Jaguars game from on the WatchESPN streaming “Sorry,” McIlroy said sheep- stream its Thursday night games. digital companies eager to get in- London in October averaged a service. ishly as he walked up to his ball. When the league negotiated volved in live sports. worldwide audience of about 2.4 Only ESPN subscribers who its latest deal for the Thursday Twitter is paying more than $10 million. A Jets-Dolphins matchup log in are able to access those Then he chipped it right next package, it decided to sell million along with providing pro- from London earlier that month, streams, though, while the NFL to the flag, the gallery roaring its the streaming rights sepa- motional opportunities as part of which started at the same time, Thursday night Twitter broad- approval. rately for an “over the top” the deal, according to a person averaged more than quadruple casts will be available free to any For McIlroy, this is all part of a broadcast. familiar with the agreement. The that in the U.S. alone with 9.9 mil- user. new plan to become just the sixth This past season, it part- person spoke on condition of ano- lion viewers on CBS. The NFL launched “Thursday player to capture the modern nered with Yahoo to stream nymity because the companies are The Bill-Jaguars game Night Football” on NFL Network version of the Grand Slam. He’s a game from London that not releasing the financial details. was available on TV only in in 2006 with eight games, which already won the U.S. Open, the took place on a Sunday morning in CBS and NBC are paying $45 the teams’ home markets, grew to 13 by 2012. In 2014, the British Open, and a pair of PGA the United States. million per game for the Thurs- so fans in the rest of the country league partnered with CBS for a Championships. The Masters is Only the 10 Thursday night day night package. The networks who wanted to see it had to watch 16-game slate — half simulcast the only thing standing between games on CBS and NBC will be also own the rights to stream their the stream. on CBS and NFL Network and him and the exclusive club that streamed through Twitter under a games in the U.S. through their In contrast, the Thursday night half solely on NFL Network, with includes Gene Sarazen, Ben Ho- one-year agreement, the NFL an- websites and apps. broadcasts are nationally tele- CBS producing all the games gan, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player nounced Tuesday. They will be free For the NBC telecasts, view- vised. with its top announcing team. and Tiger Woods. worldwide on all devices through ers must subscribe to a cable That London game took place at CBS received the rights again for McIlroy took his first shot at the Twitter platform. Viewers will or satellite provider and log a time of day when American fans 2015. the Slam a year ago, only to be not need to be registered Twitter in to “authenticate,” as is the might be less likely to find them- In 2016 and ‘17, CBS and NBC derailed by a sluggish start. He users. case for “Sunday Night Football.” selves in front of a TV. For prime will each air five games, which fought back to a tie for fourth at The NFL Network-only Thurs- CBS has yet to announce its plans time, that isn’t as much of an issue. will be simulcast on NFL Net- 12-under 276, his best finish ever day games are not part of the deal. for its games. Consider the “Monday Night work. Another eight will be exclu- at Augusta, but wasn’t really a The league wants to experiment So far, the audience for NFL Football” finale this past season. sively on NFL Network. threat to winner Jordan Spieth. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 | PAGE 11 Player declares early for draft

By Dough Feinberg how good Kentucky’s men’s basketball ASSOCIATED PRESS team could have been if all those players who left early for the NBA had stayed. For years, women’s college basketball “When you have really good players and players never really entertained the idea they stay for all four years it’s that much of leaving early to turn professional. more difficult to beat them,” UConn coach But for the second straight Geno Auriemma said. season at least one player Even if Diana Taurasi or Maya Moore or WNBA is entering the WNBA draft Breanna Stewart had wanted to leave af- rather than staying in school. ter their freshman year, they couldn’t. The Michigan State’s Aerial Powers made the WNBA has strict rules about who can be announcement Monday a year after Jewell drafted early, including a requirement that Loyd and Amanda Zahui B. did it. Powers the player reach the age of 22 during the is expected to be taken in the first round. calendar year of the draft. That applied to “This was not an easy decision to make, Powers, who missed the 2012-13 season af- but I want to thank Coach (Suzy) Merchant ter tearing her Achilles tendon during her and all the coaches and support staff, my freshman year. family and all of my teammates. I have UConn star Morgan Tuck, who could re- enjoyed every second of being a Spartan,” turn for a fifth season after missing most Powers said. “Now I look forward to the of her sophomore season with an injury, next chapter of my basketball career.” said she would announce her plans af- Washington’s Kelsey Plum and Baylor’s ter the national championship game late Nina Davis were two other high profile Tuesday. The WNBA allows players in players who could have chosen to go pro, the title game 24 hours to decide once the but both decided to stay in school as Mon- game ends. day’s deadline came and went. If Tuck does decide to enter the draft, It’s easy to understand why they stayed that would make four players in the past since the money just isn’t there yet for pros two years to leave early. in the women’s game. The top four picks New WNBA President Lisa Borders in the WNBA draft make just over $50,000 doesn’t see this as a trend — yet. and they sign non-negotiable, three-year “Trends take more than a year or two to deals. Getting a degree and enjoying the really develop,” she said. “Let’s revisit this college experience has tended to be much again a few years down the road and then more valuable to young stars. see where we stand.” There is money overseas, but it’s rare Loyd, who was the league’s rookie of when players fresh out of college can the year last season, was happy with make a lot of money quickly playing in Eu- her decision. rope or Asia. “It was the best thing for me to do,” Part of the reason for UConn’s domi- she said in February at the USA Bas- nance over the past 20 years has been the ketball training camp. “I don’t regret fact that players don’t leave early. Imagine my choice at all.”

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Michael Sohn/Associated Press IAAF President Sebastian Coe addresses the media after attending a two-day council meeting in Monaco about Russia’s anti-doping program. Russian olympian suspended for Non Sequitur by Wiley suspected doping By James Ellingworth with the most modern equipment avail- ASSOCIATED PRESS able. Previous retesting of some 2005 sam- ples in 2013 revealed banned substances Olympic hammer throw champion in samples given by five medal winners. Tatyana Beloborodova of Russia has been However, the latest round of retests, which suspended in a doping case, the IAAF said began last year, is controversial. Tuesday, potentially increasing pressure A Russian runner, Tatyana Andrianova, on the country’s track and field team. was banned by the IAAF in December af- by Hilary Price Russian state media reported that a ter the banned substance stanozolol was Rhymes with Orange sample Beloborodova gave at the 2005 found in her 2005 sample, costing her a world championships had tested positive bronze medal in the 800 meters. in a retest. The IAAF did not confirm the However, the IAAF says Andrianova is claim. now appealing the verdict at the Court of Beloborodova previously served a two- Arbitration for Sport. year ban for steroid use in 2007, and a sec- A key issue is the IAAF’s interpretation ond offense could leave her with a lengthy of the time limit for retesting samples, ban, potentially affecting the Olympic gold which was increased from eight to 10 medal she won in 2012. years by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The 32-year-old Beloborodova, who was That prompted the IAAF to launch the known as Tatyana Lysenko until 2014, has retesting program which caught Andri- also won two world championship gold anova, but there has been opposition to medals and is a former world-record hold- this retrospective increase. Under the er in the hammer. eight-year limit in force in 2005, she and She returned to competition last year af- other doped athletes at the 2005 champi- ter giving birth, but has not competed this onships would not have been eligible for season. retesting after 2013. Russia is currently banned from all in- Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko ternational track and field competitions, on Tuesday told Russian news agency R- including the Olympics, after a World Sport that he believed those retests were Anti-Doping Agency commission report illegal. in November detailed systematic, state- “In our view, the given situation is a sponsored doping. However, Russia hopes breach of the relevant rule,” Mutko said. to have the suspension lifted before the “We will dispute it.” Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in August. The IAAF said it would not comment Samples from older competitions, in- further on any doping cases from the 2005 cluding the Olympics, are often retested championships until Andrianova’s legal years later to allow them to be examined dispute is resolved. PAGE 12 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 SPORTS THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Red Sox down Indians in opener By Tom Withers reer list. Ortiz also doubled. the sixth on Brock Holt’s RBI sin- ASSOCIATED PRESS Boston’s Mookie Betts homered gle and Kluber’s wild pitch. in the second off Corey Kluber, Betts struck out leading off the David Price struck out 10 and tagged with a loss in the opener first, but Boston’s right fielder won his weather-delayed debut for for the second straight year. Cleve- didn’t miss one of Kluber’s sliders Boston and David Ortiz hit a two- land’s ace gave up four runs and in the third. run homer, leading nine hits in 5 1-3 innings. After Jackie Bradley singled, the Red Sox to a 6-2 Monday’s opener was post- Betts connected on a 1-1 pitch, MLB win over the Cleve- poned before the gates opened in driving it into the left-field bleach- land Indians, who Progressive Field, where the wind ers to give Price an early 2-0 cush- were forced to push their season chill dipped temperatures into the ion. opener back because of wintry upper teens. It was warmer — 34 It was the second straight sea- conditions. degrees — and sunny when Klu- son Betts has homered in the Price gave up two runs and five ber fired his first pitch to Betts, opener. He hit a solo shot last sea- hits in six innings, giving the Red but there also thousands of empty son in a win at Philadelphia. Sox and immediate payoff after seats as many fans couldn’t afford The Indians scored twice to they signed the left-hander to a to take a second day off work. tie it in the fourth off Price, who seven-year, $217 million contract. Price didn’t disappoint Red Sox coasted through three innings and Boston is hoping Price can push fans, who envision him turning was threatening to turn his initial them back into contention in the Boston back into a power. He didn’t outing for Boston into something AL East after the club finished last allow a hit until the fourth and im- historic. in the division the past two sea- proved to 10-2 with a 2.24 ERA in He struck out six and easily han- sons. 14 starts against Cleveland. dled a Cleveland lineup missing its Ortiz began his farewell season Boston’s win was also meaning- best hitter, injured outfielder Mi- with a bang, connecting for his ful to manager John Farrell, who chael Brantley. Tony Dejak/Associated Press 504th career homer in the ninth. left the club last season after he Yan Gomes hit an RBI single Big Papi tied Hall of Famer Eddie was diagnosed with cancer. and Marlon Byrd added a sacrifice Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price delivers in the first inning of a Murray for 26th place on the ca- The Red Sox broke a 2-2 tie in fly for Cleveland in the fourth. baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Tuesday, April 5. Yankee’s ticket winners Trial opens for Jets wear costumes to game player accused of ASSOCIATED PRESS punching woman Two fans wore yellow and green By Larry Neumeister be in this courtroom,” Steinberg Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ASSOCIATED PRESS said. Myles is seeking unspeci- outfits to Yankee Stadium to an- fied damages in the lawsuit she swer comedian John A California woman sobbed filed after the March 11, 2012 en- MLB Oliver’s call to dress Tuesday as she told a jury that counter outside Marquee night- like “riff-raff.” she still suffers from injuries in- club, where she was celebrating Joe Spillo and curred when she was her 24th birthday. John Welch of suburban Yorktown punched in the face Joshua Moskovitz, attorney for Heights sat in the second row of NFL outside a Manhattan Myles, said Marshall mistook Myl- the Legends Suites luxury seats nightclub four years es for another woman who tossed behind home plate Tuesday after ago by NFL wide receiver Bran- a bottle outside the nightclub. winning the tickets for 25 cents don Marshall. Marshall, in a blue striped suit, each from HBO’s “Last Week To- Christin Myles, 28, said Mar- showed no emotion as Myles testi- night with John Oliver.” shall left her with still unhealed fied after lawyers made introduc- Claiming the Yankees are elit- eye injuries, along with neck and tory remarks. He was expected to ist, Oliver is selling the premium back pain that still torment. eventually testify. seats to this week’s opening three- Attorney Harvey Steinberg, Jurors viewed several grainy game series for a quarter to fans representing Marshall, a six- security videos that showed a who promise to dress like they time Pro Bowler who now plays disturbance inside the club. It don’t belong there. Kathy Willens/Associated Press for the New York Jets, told jurors occurred in the area where Mar- After the Yankees announced Joe Spillo, left, looks at his cell phone while John Welch, both of Yorktown in an opening statement that his shall, his wife, and his close friend that fans no longer could print Heights, N.Y., looks around from their pricey Legends Suites luxury seats. client never punched Myles. He Michael Anthony Sims-Walker tickets at home, chief oper- suggested the Manhattan federal were gathered near where Myles ating officer Lonn Trost ex- one buying a discounted ticket premium location, so that’s a court trial was a money grab. and three others including her pressed concern on radio station from a resale service “may be frustration to our existing fan “I have a feeling if he wasn’t a boyfriend and her brother were WFAN in February that some- someone who has never sat in a base.” professional athlete, we wouldn’t sharing champagne.