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Vol. 117, No. 144 Thursday, April 20, 2017 Community without a god By Nicholas Capri label” of atheist in high school, FOR THE COLLEGIAN and joined AAA in the spring of his freshman year. There was a light crowd in 105 The Atheist/Agnostic Associa- Willard for the Atheist/Agnos- tion seeks “to create a sense of tic Association’s meeting, but community for people that often President Sean Penfield wasn’t times when they come to college concerned. don’t have that sense of commu- “It’s difficult to get non-reli- nity,” Penfield said. gious people to come to a week- Each Thursday night the club ly meeting, which is part of the gathers for a small presentation reason they became atheists,” on religion, science, politics or Georgi DeCarmine/Collegian Penfield (junior-security and anything in between. Laura Murcia (junior-food science) struts down the runway during a fashion show at New Leaf Initiative on risk analysis and risk manage- A lively discussion follows the ment) said with a smile. presentation. Wednesday, April 19. Fashion Society of Penn State and designer Meaghan Paige teamed up to host their first More interested in Nation- Last week, Carl Bligan, an ac- annual fashion show. al Geographic than vacation tive member in the club, gave Bible school while growing a presentation on “Germanic up, Penfield graduated high Paganism and Modern Hea- school in a class of about one thenry,” describing Norse Gods hundred people in a town with and the neo-pagan revival led by Alumna debuts her fourteen churches, and was many white supremacists. not the most popular kid in To read full story, visit fashion collection his town. Penfield “found the collegian.psu.edu. By Emeling Navas “A lot of the collection was 2016 Brandywine alumna, THE I think was inspired by color, interned with Antonoff during especially maroons and reds,” the school year as a communi- Mega prints, bright colors and Daly said. cations arts and sciences major athleisure were on full display at The nine looks featured and was inspired to enter fash- the New Leaf Initiative exhibit- florals, stripes and a mesh of reds ion design there. ing Meaghan Daly’s “Meaghan and nudes. Coats inspired by the “I think it’s also fashion Paige” fall/winter 2017 collection. Shrimps brand also ran down the forward but I think not too crazy. Her relationship with the runway and sketched dresses You could wear it on a night on Fashion Society, which hosted the were debuted. the town,” Heather McCreary event, began through a mutual relationship and a potential Sky- College Fashionista and (junior-biology), a model on pe interview through the club, ac- Express were also featured at the featured on the runway, said. cording to Vice President Laura event. The collection was hand-sewed Kerns. Paige was also personally by the designer in a span of two The first fashion show hosted inspired by Stella McCartney’s months, ever since her trip to Courtesy of Sean M. Penfield by the society was inspired by sustainability philosophy and Ireland. Meaghan Daly’s trip to Ireland — Rachel Antonoff’s quirk pieces. To read full story, visit From left, Cole Perkins, Sean Penfield and David Silverman. the designer is also Irish. The designer, a 2016 Penn State collegian.psu.edu. Silverman is the president of American atheists. Conference to feature alumna Olympian, CEO of Deloitte By Lauren Lee you mimic this, how can I do this and management. In 2007, she THE DAILY COLLEGIAN again?” earned her MBA specializing in From NASCAR to the marketing, also from Penn State When Allison Baver first Olympics, a diverse set of ac- — and Baver achieved these started to train, she did not see complished keynote speakers will goals all while competing for the speed skating in the Olympics take on the 2017 Powerful Women Olympics. as a career — she saw it as a Paving the Way Conference this “I almost like the challenge, it goal and a dream. Thursday. was something that pushed me Baver said she made it a ca- Olympic bronze-medal winning more to be better and dig deep- reer through a lot of work, con- speed skater Baver will be one of er because I knew it was hard,” sistency of performance and an the keynote speakers at the event. Baver said. “I knew it was some- amazing opportunity to travel In addition to her prestigious ath- thing where that level of difficulty around the world and pursue letic achievement, Baver is also helped my determination.” Courtesy of John Gilmore her dream day in and day out. the founder of Off the Ice Founda- Baver created her Off the Ice John Gilmore (right) and Joshua Blair (left) pose at an event in Atlanta When Baver won her first tion, owner of Allison Baver New foundation to fund inline skating hosted by their client, former NFL player Takeo Spikes. Olympic bronze medal, she York LLC and a real estate inves- programs so that schools can said it was the happiest she’s tor with High Rise Realty LLC. incorporate them into their stu- ever been. “I’m a person that once I dent’s learning. “I couldn’t even describe commit to something I see it Baver said she was inspired to John Gilmore to give that feeling, because it’s some- through,” Baver said. create the foundation when her thing that just you never feel,” In 2003, Baver graduated grandmother passed away from Baver said. “And that’s where from Penn State with a Bach- To read full story, visit back to lettermen I thought to myself, how can elor of Arts degree in marketing collegian.psu.edu. By Leif Greiss people to know they can come as THE DAILY COLLEGIAN they are this is going to be a fun environment, and they can ex- Former Penn State tight end pect to have some knowledgeable John Gilmore is going to touch conversations.” down with Penn State letterman Josh Blair, strategic director and others in the Penn State com- and one of the co-founders of munity on the importance and Brandthumb, said the event was power of branding themselves about giving back to the Penn and their businesses. State community and helping The first Small Business Penn State football players with Branding and Marketing Sympo- their own businesses to develop sium, presented in part by Gilm- effective marketing and branding ore’s company Brandthumb, will strategies. get into the nitty gritty of how “Being a football player and a small business owners and entre- student athlete prepares you to preneurs can overcome challeng- adjust on demand,” Gilmore said. es in branding and marketing to “Your team looks at you to ex- establish personal and business ecute on the job and some people brand identities for long-term don’t really get that. Joe Barry success. said ‘I don’t feel pressure, I apply “This isn’t gonna be a stuffy To read full story, visit Courtesy of Meg Brower weekend,” Gilmore said. “I want collegian.psu.edu. Participants in the 2016 Powerful Women Conference listen to a speaker. PAGE 2 | THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 LOCAL THE DAILY COLLEGIAN

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By Maddie Biertempfel encourage other students to rec- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN ognize the importance of credible news. Liaisons were elected, a di- “Help support this program rector of communications was and talk about the value of news,” confirmed and a bill funding 35 Winton said, adding that students gallons of Starbucks coffee to be have access to news sources be- available during finals week was cause of their student activity fee Connor Kane/Collegian passed at Wednesday night’s — something they should take From left, Connor Hoff (senior-criminology) and Zach Grill (junior-accounting) act as Andrew Carnegie and University Park Undergraduate advantage of. Association meeting. In new business, Lexi Shim- Charles Schwab, during the Lion Ambassadors Lantern Tour on Wednesday, April 19. During President Katie Jor- konis, an assisting managing dan’s report, she said she met editor at , was con- with Penn State President Eric firmed director of communica- Barron, along with UPUA Vice tions after being nominated by Lion Ambassadors give President Alex Shockley, Speak- Jordan. er of the Assembly Brent Rice, “We need someone who can and former UPUA President manage the growth of this organi- Terry Ford. zation,” Jordan said, adding that At the half-hour meeting, Shimkonis would play an essen- nighttime Lantern Tours tial role in doing so. the student body government leaders discussed the state of Shimkonis spoke about her By Abbi Sales one of their staple events. The was not intimidating. greek life at Penn State, Jor- experience utilizing social media THE DAILY COLLEGIAN community knows it very well and A student playing Rebecca dan (junior-public relations and and ability to expand the brand of they have a pretty huge turn out Ewing, the first female to gradu- community, environment and UPUA. The gloomy weather didn’t stop every year. In the past, they’ve ate of the Agricultural College development) said, adding that She will serve as Onward Lion Ambassadors from giving expected about 2,000, but the rain of Pennsylvania in 1873, gave the university has students’ best State’s assisting managing edi- Lantern Tours on Wednesday hasn’t been too friendly. However, a brief history of when women interests in mind and is open to tor until the end of the semester, night as a part of PSi<3U week. their fingers are crossed for a were accepted into Penn State, hearing student opinions. at which point she will become a Jackson Houser organized good turn out. followed by a couple who ex- Jordan also spoke about the staff writer, Elissa Hill, a manag- this year’s Lantern Tours, com- “I really like that it’s for the plain dating in the 1870’s. The progress of updating the cur- ing editor for Onward State said. plete with live music, free treats community, you get a lot of little male had to write four letters rent “classic view” of Lionpath, After an assembly-wide vote by — lemonade, iced tea, water, kids who come out in their Penn to the dean of the women’s col- as well as improving the student secret ballot, Shimkonis was con- cookies, Philly pretzel factory State gear,” Houser said. “They lege and if she accepted, the affairs website and creating a firmed 28-4. pretzels, popcorn, Rita’s, cotton love walking around and seeing couple would be lucky enough student leader transition book- Liaison elections followed, in candy — and a petting zoo from everyone play their characters to get a 15-minute date in which let for newer organizations to which Zach Robinson (sopho- Shaggy Mountain Farm that in- and I like that it gets little kids the Dean had to sit in. The tour utilize. more-agribusiness management) cluded goats, chickens, sheep, pretty hype in Penn State pride guides explained that the McAl- Representatives of the Penn was unanimously elected liaison and an angora rabbit. there.” lister building was first female State Student Newspaper Read- for the Pennsylvania Associa- “The lantern tours are a histor- Community members young dorm and the bench and garden ership Program gave a presen- tion of State-Related Students, or ical event we do every year where and old gathered to sign up in front of it were used as a date tation focused on encouraging PASS. we get tour groups to go around for tours, and received colored spot. students to utilize credible news PASS represents students from on campus,” Houser (junior- wristbands indicating which The tour guides approached sources in a time when newspa- Penn State, University of Pitts- security and risk analysis) said. tour they would be on. The Lion the Penn State Veterans Pla- per readership has declined and burgh, Temple University and “We have Lion Ambassadors play Ambassador tour guides car- za, where an ROTC student online alternatives have flour- Lincoln University. According to historical characters from Penn rying lit lanterns started the dressed in an Army uniform ished. its website, PASS advocates for State’s past and educate mem- tours at 7 p.m., taking visitors was doing drills his Sargent Shea Winton, who oversees these students and “focuses on bers of the community and Penn on a tour through Penn State’s barked at him. The Sargent the program, said newspapers our unique relationship with the State students on their relevance past. commanded him to be at ease will no longer be available in the state of Pennsylvania.” to the University.” The first character in the tour and the student gave the group residence halls starting in the Rep- Houser said Wednesday night was Old Coaly and his owner, Mr. information about the start of fall semester. resentative Nick Karafilis (soph- was the rain date, due to inclem- Lytle, who talked about their part the ROTC program at Penn Instead, Winton encouraged omore-information sciences and ent weather on the original date, in building Old Main and how State. He said that the program the use of digital platforms such technology and integrated arts) March 30th. He said this is the Old Coly was the very first Penn was founded in 1916 and ex- as The Daily Collegian app, was elected liaison for the Asso- Lion Ambassador’s 36th year as State mascot. The university then plained that they are constantly Academic ciation of Big Ten Students by a an organization and they have switched to the Nittany Lion as training. Pass, The BUZZ and the Centre vote of 26-5. been doing this even for a long a mascot after a baseball game To read full story, visit Daily Times app. To read full story, visit time — not every year, but it is where Princeton said Old Coaly collegian.psu.edu. Winton urged the assembly to collegian.psu.edu.

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MY VIEW | CARTER WALKER Choosing a direction that works for you When I was in elementary it never went to print, I consider college, I found myself living a “A wrench in the Perhaps life isn’t worth living school, I noticed two teachers this the first story I ever re- life that, looking back, is hard to if you aren’t afraid of what you’re leave the school and walk across ported. recognize as my own. engine, doing; if you aren’t nervous the street to an When some students reach At the time, things seemed that it won’t work out; or scared empty lot, where their junior and senior years normal, and I was content to sometimes maybe that it will. a house had of high school — and in some maintain the status quo, until literally, is to be Although, this time I will been torn down cases into the early semesters of things boiled over. Once they did, choose the right road without the year before. college — they are unsure of the I could no longer sit idly by, whit- expected along having to back track once or Curiosity struck, direction they want to take their tling away my days. the way.” twice. and I began ask- careers. But for me, the choice A choice had to be made: I think this time around I will ing around to see was obvious. Storytelling has Would I continue on the road Carter Walker take a more centered approach. what was always been my passion. I was on, or take the road less Assistant News Editor Great challenges such as the happening. Even with my career aspira- traveled? What Frost fails to ones we face at this point in life Walker At recess, with tions solidified, life can still mention is that the less trav- require us to fully gather our my pencil and sometimes have a plan of its eled road is full of low hanging More than two roads diverge, thoughts before making notebook in hand, I began asking own. A wrench in the engine, branches that smack you in the because life is never black and a decision. other students and the recess sometimes literally, is to be face around every turn. white. Even so, things have a habit aides if they knew why the teach- expected along the way. But he was right in that it did So to make a decision I can of working out the way they’re ers were scoping out the land. I have found that it is some- make all the difference. feel confident in, I will need to meant to, despite what you may The children’s answers were times the unexpected challeng- And now, as I come to another, use the tools I’ve gained in disap- have planned. ludicrous as expected, and the es, and blessings, that have the much more significant intersec- pointment and success. adults didn’t know anything biggest impact on the course of tion in my life, it seems that the I do long for the old road, a Carter Walker is a senior majoring in useful. my life, rather than the things I choices I made in the past were lethargic trail that lends itself to digital and print journalism and is the Sometime later, I found out the thought were under my control. a precursor; preparation, if you happiness by way of its Assistant News Editor for The Daily district was purchasing the land As I reached a crossroad at will, for the ones I must make familiarity. Collegian. His email is [email protected] to build a baseball field. Though the end of my sophomore year of now. But then, apathy is death. or follow him on Twitter at @ Carterw284.

MY VIEW | LIZ FURIO Goodbye and good riddance! Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. My college experience coin- high school level learning — I “This university can shout ‘We Are’ until State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2016 Collegian Inc. cided with a strange time to had two goals in mind: to attend Penn State. I arrived become fluent in Spanish and its face turns blue. But to anyone who during the graduate with a job offer. pays attention, this solidarity does not denouement of Within my first week at Uni- Board of Editors Happy Valley. versity Park I drafted a new actually exist. Students should be Editor in Chief Garrett Ross Once the San- goal: do not get sexually Managing Editor Hannah Sarisohn dusky scandal assaulted. shouting ‘I am.’” Digital Managing Editor reared its head, For a college nationally Gabby Santoliquito students strug- acclaimed for turning a blind Liz Furio News Editor Sarah Vasile gled more to eye to rape, I imagined the Music and arts reporter Assistant News Editor convince them- school would diminish the Carter Walker selves that number of sexual assault Furio Opinions Editor Caroline Crasnick State College is alerts students receive. hours with friends and realiz- collection of comedians. Arts & Lifestyle Editor Jenna Stoklosa the “happiest of valleys.” But based on the culture ing in those strange moments And most of all, to my mom, Many mediocre memories here, I don’t foresee it chang- of clarity that I was exactly I would not be who I am today Features Editor Jimmy Madden will stand out to me during my ing anytime soon. This is a uni- where I needed to be. without your unwavering sup- Sports Editor Jill Beckman time at Penn State: versity for some, not for all. Perhaps the way I changed port, introductions to interest- Assistant Sports Editor Mark Fischer The man who screamed This university can shout most throughout college ing art that turned me preten- Photo/Multimedia Editor “c***” at me on College Ave- “We Are” until its face turns involved my willingness to let tious and unconventional Antonella Crescimbeni nue at 8 p.m. on a Thursday, blue. But to anyone who pays others know me — a feat advice on everything from Photo/Multimedia Chief when Penn State attention, this solidarity does requiring about two decades of what would make a good short Camille Stefani, Linsey Fagan fired my favorite professor for not actually exist. Students effort. story to whether food is too Social Media Editor Waiss Aramesh writing her doctoral work in should be shouting “I Am.” To all of the three friends I moldy for me to eat. Newsletter Chief Kasey Feather Spanish and then purchased Though I describe myself made and kept from Penn As Billy Joel said, “Life is a Copy Desk Chief Sam Ruland flat screen televisions to line undeniably as a pessimist, I State Lehigh Valley — includ- series of hellos and goodbyes, Copy Desk Assistant Chief the building’s foyer and — per- will cherish many moments ing one unbelievably support- I’m afraid it’s time for goodbye Brian Cunningham haps nearest to my heart — unrelated to the university ive boyfriend and two rather again.” Copy Desk Editors when my Smeal advisor itself: seeing my articles on the remarkable stand-in boyfriends So Penn State, goodbye and Sydney Herdle, Kelly Chartrand, laughed in my face when I said front page above the fold in the — I could not be happier to good riddance. 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He was decision to move out myself,” leaving behind his Nico said. “In fact, after seeing native country of Spain, his family how well he is doing, I wanted and his brother Nico, with whom to do the same thing and move he’d done nearly everything with to Madrid where I’m planning since they were kids. on finishing my undergraduate “My brother Nico has been degree in marine engineering a great support all my life,” and continuing my diving career.” Hector said of his relationship Nico now dives in Madrid for with his older brother. “I would Real Canoe, regarded as the best say he’s the person who’s most diving club team in Spain. influenced me, besides my coach. The two brothers previously We basically went to school to- dove together in several large gether, went to practice together, events, including the synchro- competed together.” nized diving competition at the The Garcia Boissiers grew up 2015 FINA World Championships in Las Palmas, the capitol of Gran in Kazan, Russia, and are looking Canaria, which is part of Spain to reunite this summer. and is the second most populous Aabha Vora/Collegian “I’m working toward the of the Canary Islands. Héctor García Boissier, a diver for the Penn State men’s swimming team, sits on a diving board in the European Championships and There, the two brothers — Nico Natatorium on Tuesday, April 11. trying to qualify for Worlds this one year older than Hector — summer,” Hector said. “It’s been attended IES Politecnico and idea of what opportunities would Hector also dealt with some of honorable mentions — one in the such a good season so far not only dove under the guidance of coach be available to him in the states. the same issues many interna- 1-meter competition and one in for me, but my brother as well, Enrique Martinez for the club “He didn’t go to school here,” tional students have to face, from the 3-meter — at the 2017 NCAA and I feel like we could have solid team CN Metropole. They were Hector said of Martinez’s involve- not knowing American culture Championships. performances diving together in very close with one another and ment in his college selection pro- and customs to struggling with Hector has also succeeded on the synchronized event.” their family, causing both broth- cess. “But he came here for one the language. the Big Ten stage. The Garcia Boissier brothers ers to be reluctant to leave home or two years, and he knew how ev- “It was really scary to come He finished seventh in the have ambitious goals for these to continue their diving as well as erything worked here, and he told from Spain to a place that I didn’t 1-meter and eighth in the 3- upcoming competitions. education. me about how you could dive and know anything about. I just knew meter his freshman year, then “Being in the top-6 at Nico was the first to have to study at the same time here…I the pictures of Penn State. The came back this season to post Europeans and reaching the fi- make the decision. wanted to give it a try.” only person I knew was Den- ninth in the 1-meter and fourth in nals at Worlds are some of the He chose to stay close, Despite the encouragement of nis [Ceppa], the diving coach, the 3-meter with a school record goals I believe we can accom- attending La Universidad de Las his coach, Hector was nervous because I Skyped with him and I of 465.00. plish,” Hector said. “Right now, Palmas de Gran Canaria. when he first came to Happy knew how he was coaching, but Hector said his sophomore my brother is training miles away “I’ve always been very close to Valley. besides that it was a very scary season was an improvement from from Spain, but we’ll reunite soon, my family, and the idea of leaving “[The beginning of my decision. That was the hardest his first in North America, and a and I can’t wait to see what the home was something terrifying freshman year] was kind of hard thing for me.” sign of good things to come. rest of the year has in store for us. for me,” Nico said of his choice because I didn’t know anyone,” Despite struggling with adjust- “My freshman year was quite “I think you just never forget to say on the small island off the he said. “Other people from the ing to a new place, Hector has successful,” he said. “I would say where you came from and use coast of Africa. team come here and have a thrived in his first two years as a that this year I did a lot better at those values you learn from your Hector may have been des- recruiting trip and they can meet Nittany Lion. conference championships, and I family and take that wherever tined to follow his brother’s path the team, get to know each other Already with an NCAA came out with an improvement in you go with you.” if it weren’t for their coach. Mar- a little bit, then take the decision All-America Honorable Mention national championships with two tinez previously spent some time whether they want to come or off the 1-meter boards his fresh- honorable mentions.” To email reporter: [email protected]. in the U.S. and gave Hector an not. I couldn’t do that.” man year, he added two more This success wasn’t lost on Follow him on Twitter at @TylerOlson1791. Franklin talks Blue-White game, NCAA rule changes By Paddy Cotter indicate that Holland will guy and that was his deal.” THE DAILY COLLEGIAN compete for the job. Franklin’s current staff is Farmer, who made the transi- composed of four coaches focus- Tailgating and celebrat- tion from safety to linebacker, is ing on defense and five focusing ing warm weather are bigger starting to get much more com- on offense. In addition to spe- themes than what the event is fortable in his role this season. cial team responsibilities, that actually based on “He’s finally found a home,” additional coach would also have –– football. Franklin said. “He has been fight- a defensive emphasis to balance FOOTBALL Coach James ing genetics for a long time, he’s out the staff’s attention. Franklin said the finally embraced linebacker.” The NCAA is implementing an spring practices leading up to McPherson has also improved early signing period in Decem- the Blue-White game are “really his stock during spring practices ber. Those 72 hours will decrease where the most value for [Penn and has become an option at punt the craziness that is National Tap Permyao/Collegian State] comes.” return for the Nittany Lions. Signing day in February. It also Head coach Josh Brandwene watches his team play during the game “The Blue and White game, Running back Andre Robinson changes the official visiting pe- against St. Lawrence at on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. to be honest with you, it’s about referred to the Blue and White riod for recruits to the summer. going in and kind of one last game as a dumbed down version “Early signing period, I do hoorah and it’s for the fans and of spring practices. think makes sense,” Franklin everything else.” Franklin said. “It’s a lot of base stuff,” Robin- said. “I wasn’t a big fan of the Brandwene retires “I would say more value is in the son said. “We’re not going to run early visits. When do the coaches practice.” a lot of the things we don’t want go on vacation? You also like be- During those practices, a few other teams to be able to see.” ing able to show these kids the players have stood out to Frank- campus when the students are from coaching lin including quarterback Tommy The NCAA giveth here.” Stevens, cornerback Christian The NCAA reformed some of By Andrew Rubin refuted some of the specifics of Campbell, tight end Jonathan its policies last week, including Being Barkley’s backup THE DAILY COLLEGIAN what’s been reported,” Barbour Holland, linebacker Koa Farm- the expansion of the assistant Andre Robinson is finally told the Collegian at the time. “I er and running back Josh coaching staff from nine to 10, asking questions. Saquon Bark- After a little over five sea- think that makes it even all the McPhearson. and Franklin has a good idea of ley’s incessant –– almost annoy- sons behind Penn State’s bench, more important that we make The improvement of Campbell what he wants from that 10th as- ing –– questioning has opened Josh Brandwene is leaving the sure we take a really, really good in spring practices has been vital sistant. up his teammate’s eyes to the women’s hockey look at this.” following John Reid’s injury. “I’d like it to be a guy that importance of finding out the WOMEN’S program. On Wednesday, Bradwene Heading into the spring, it was has an emphasis on spe- how and why behind the running HOCKEY Brandwene told GoPSUSports that spend- uncertain who would be Mike cial teams,” Franklin said. back position. is retiring from ing more time with his wife and Gesicki’s backup come the “Long term, you’d love to be To read full story, visit coaching college daughter factored into his deci- fall, but Franklin’s comments in a situation where you had a collegian.psu.edu. hockey after posting a 45-105- sion to retire. 19 record in his five-and-a-half “I’ve been blessed to have Le- seasons in charge of the Nittany ona’s unwavering support for my Lions, Penn State Athletics an- coaching career for 25 years,” nounced in a press release early Brandwene said. Wednesday morning. “It’s my turn to make a change Brandwene hasn’t stood that will support her career and behind the bench since January move into a role that enables when he took a medical leave me to spend more time with our of absence and assistant Dean daughter, Sophie.” Jackson took over as interim Brandwene was named the head coach. Athletics direc- first coach of the Nittany Lions tor Sandy Barbour said that a in May 2011, as the team tran- national search will immediately sitioned to Division I status and begin for a new coach. began competing in the 2012-13 Last March, the Daily Col- season. legian reported allegations of “I am very appreciative of coaching misconduct made by Josh’s contributions and his former players against Brand- efforts in getting the program wene, though it is unclear wheth- started,” Barbour told gopsus- er the allegations and his retir- ports.com “I am grateful for his ing are at-all related. commitment to comprehen- Barbour responded to the sive excellence in all aspects of Collegian’s story soon after it the program, including strong had been published and eventu- academic achievement and com- ally decided to give him another munity engagement. We thank season in charge. Josh for his service to Penn “We’ve had, as a result of this State and wish him the best with article on Monday, folks step his future endeavors.” Caitlin Lee/Collegian forward and give us some very Head coach James Franklin talks with Blake Gillikin (93) and Tyler Davis (95) during football practice at the positive assessments and frank- To email reporter: [email protected]. Lasch building on Wednesday, April 19. ly some of them have flat out Follow him on Twitter at @andrewrubin24. PAGE 6 | THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 SPORTS THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Lions sweep doubleheader against Bucknell By David Eckert “All of a sudden [the team]’s “She’s just so freaking competi- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN energy was authentic, rather tive, and I think you’re starting to than trying to create it” she said. see that right now. She’s going af- After losing a pair of games in “I could feel that we were going to ter them, she’s not afraid of mak- late innings last weekend, Penn score runs.” ing mistakes, and I like how she’s State pulled off a pair of dramatic Elling came up big for the challenging teams right now.” victories of its own Nittany Lions again, singling The first game of the day on Wednesday as it to left field to tie the game, but was an old-fashioned pitchers’ SOFTBALL swept a doublehead- Tori Dubois was cut down at the duel. As she has done so often er with Bucknell. plate trying to score the winning this season, Marlaina Laubach The Nittany Lions took the first run, sending the game to extra carried the Nittany Lions to game 1-0 in regulation before innings. victory in game one. The senior needing extra innings to earn a Elling was 0-4 on the day before pitcher hurled a complete game 6-5 victory in game two. her home run in the sixth, but shutout, scattering five hits and Penn State fell behind 3-0 in the she said she knew how Bucknell two walks over a stellar seven first inning of the nightcap, and was going to pitch her after four innings as the Nittany Lions Bucknell stretched its lead out to at-bats. defeated the Bison 1-0. 5-0 after five-and-a-half innings. “For me, the first game-and-a- “Marley always gets game one, With starter Lara Bean half didn’t go so well,” Elling said. or usually Friday night, because cruising through their lineup, the “So I talked with coach and went she’s just kind of our spark,” Nittany Lions appeared poised to over my game plan, and I felt a Lehotak said. “Whether it’s her settle for a split, but they made lot more comfortable. I was really energy, her ability to hit her the most of their last six outs. happy I could pull through for the locations consistently, it’s Devam Shah/Collegian Delaney Elling homered in team.” something about Marley that she Rebecca Ziegler (15) runs for the first base against Ohio State at Beard the bottom of the sixth to cut the After a scoreless top of the usually just kind of gets us going, Field on Wednesday, April 12. Ohio State defeated Penn State 10-7. deficit to 5-2 and put Penn State eighth, Rebecca Ziegler sin- and she’s done that for four years. in position for an epic comeback gled home Christa Wagner to For most of the game, however, ca Ziegler from first base for the part of their game one victory on in the seventh. complete the comeback and earn she was matched pitch-for-pitch only run Laubach would need. Wednesday. Two hits and an error brought the win. by Bucknell’s Raeanne Geffert, She retired the Bison in order In the second inning, Sam home another run, followed by a Madison Shaffer earned the who held Penn State scoreless in the top of the seventh to seal Shanahan made an impressive walk and run-scoring hit-by-pitch win in relief for the Nittany Lions, through five innings. the win, snapping Penn State’s throw to home plate, forcing a that cut the Bison lead to a single throwing five innings without In the sixth, though, Toni four game losing streak. Bucknell runner to stay at third run. allowing an earned run. Polk broke the ice. The sopho- The Nittany Lions’ defense base on what might have other- Coach Amanda Lehotak said “Her level of consistency is get- more shortstop hooked a Geffert let them down on more than one wise been a sacrifice fly. she could tell her team was about ting better and better,” Lehotak offering into the right field occasion last weekend against To read full story, visit to make a run. said of her sophomore pitcher. corner for a triple, scoring Rebec- Nebraska, but it played a pivotal collegian.psu.edu. 3HQQ6WDWHWRKRVWÀUVWURXQGRI FRQIHUHQFHWRXUQDPHQW By Natasha Warcholak EIVA champion George Mason. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN They are slated to take on Penn State Princeton (No. 4) on Thursday Head coach Mark Pavlik and night, and if victorious, they’ll vs. Princeton Penn State know how to win EIVA take on either St. Francis or Sa- championships — the Nittany cred Heart on Saturday. When: Thursday, April 20 Lions have won In both matches against Princ- @ 7:30 p.m. 17 of the last 18 eton this year, the Nittany Lions Where: MEN’S conference tour- managed to take down the Ti- VOLLEYBALL Follow @TDC_MVolleyball for naments. gers, but each match took the updates and analysis. Penn State last maximum five sets. In EIVA play took the title in 2015, but fell to St. this year, the Nittany Lions have Francis in the semifinals last sea- taken all but one of their five-set creates an imbalance where the son. But the Nittany Lions are de- matches. Pavlik believes that the outside hitters get more oppor- termined to take back their place reason the Tigers are able to sus- tunities, which the Lions are pre- at the podium this weekend as tain five-set matches so frequent- paring to defend on Thursday. they host the EIVA championship ly is the strength of their middles. “The middles score with blocks, at Rec Hall. “(Princeton) has two of the and when you worry about them Heading into the most impor- most physical middles in the it creates one on one opportunity tant weekend of the season, the league, between George Huh- for the outside hitters,” Pavlik Nittany Lions find themselves at mann and Junior Oboh, they’re a said. the top of the conference, with the handful,” Pavlik said. “They com- Pavlik also cited strong setting opportunity to defend their spot pete hard. It’s going to be a close as another obstacle that the Nit- with home-court advantage. The match”. tany Lions will have to contend Aabha Vora/Collegian Lions earned home court advan- When the Nittany Lions target with on Thursday. Frank Melvin (3) attacks during the men’s volleyball game against tage with an undefeated weekend the middles to try and prevent To read full story, visit University of Charleston at Rec Hall on Friday, April 14. against Charleston (WV) and 2016 them from impacting the play, it collegian.psu.edu.

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SPEAKER FINALE 11:30am – 12:00pm Featured Speaker Meet and Greet (Berkey Creamery ice cream will be served) 12:00pm – 12:45pm Jerome Griffith CEO, Lands’ End 12:45pm – 1:15pm “Lessons Learned Building a $100 Million Startup” Eric Franchi Informative talks from founders and leaders of Co-Founder, Undertone 1:15pm – 2:15pm high-profile companies like: “What I Wish I Knew...” - Entrepreneur Panel Jake Poliskin Associate, Mark Cuban Companies Jake Stein CEO and Co-Founder, Stitch Rich White CEO and Founder, UserVoice Anne Zummo Malone Chief of Schools, AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School 2:15pm – 2:45pm David Rusenko CEO and Co-Founder, Weebly 2:45pm – 3:30pm Steve Huffman CEO of Reddit Co-Founder of Hipmunk and more…

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HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND CAMPUS Downtown Penn State Sports State Theatre Friday, April 21 The Price is Right Live Women’s Tennis April 20 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 vs. Purdue 7 p.m. Penn State’s IAH presents Truth 4 p.m. The hit interactive stage show gives University Park, Pa. & Reconciliation Series eligible individuals the chance to “Come Softball April 21 On Down” to win. vs. Rutgers 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Lady Grey’s Late 6 p.m. Night Cabaret presents “Twisted Spring 2017 Commencement University Park, Pa. Fairytales” Friday, May 5 Baseball April 22 8 p.m. - College of Engineering vs. Northwestern 6 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Metropolitan Opera HD Saturday, May 6 2016-2017 Series: Eugene Onegin University Park, Pa. 9 a.m. - Eberly College of Science 7 p.m. The Student Film Organization Saturday, April 22 presents: Blue & White Film Festival 12 p.m. - College of Communications Football 3 p.m. - College of Health and April 24 Blue-White Spring Game Human Development 3 p.m. 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Monday Movie University Park, Pa. Series: Manchester by the Sea 6:30 p.m. - College of the Liberal Arts Baseball April 27 Sunday, May 7 vs. Northwestern 7 p.m. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern 6 p.m. Are Dead 9 a.m. - Smeal College of Business University Park, Pa. 8 p.m. Next Stage Theatre Company 12:30 p.m. - College of Education presents Rain Dance Sunday, April 23 3:30 p.m. - College of Agricultural Women’s Tennis April 28 Sciences vs. Indiana 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Next Stage Theatre Company 6:30 p.m. - The Graduate School University Park, Pa. presents Rain Dance Men’s Lacrosse vs. Rutgers 7 p.m. University Park, Pa.