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Ken Minamoto/Collegian values Trace McSorley’s friendship as he heads into his first Big Ten game as the starting for the Nittany Lions By Caleb Wilfinger Clifford was not only replacing game or even football in general. talk about what plays he liked and in July, Clifford stated that he “is THE DAILY COLLEGIAN one of the most beloved quar- It’s more about having good con- didn’t like. He would analyze how the most confident and the most terbacks in program history, but versations and staying in contact defensive players would react to a ready” he’s ever been to com- When Sean Clifford arrived someone who has been a great with him.” certain play, and look at what we mand Penn State’s offense. on campus in 2017, he had a tall mentor on the field, and an even Clifford explained that these can do differently. He was always Clifford’s newfound asser- mountain to climb before eventu- better friend away from the con- conversations between him and prepared.” tiveness is something that his ally being named Trace McSor- fines of Beaver Stadium. his former mentor are a continu- Through his first three games coaches have taken notice of, ley’s successor. In fact, the relationship be- ation of the rapport that he built as a starter, Clifford has experi- and a change that has positively Little did he know that he would tween Clifford and McSorley is with McSorley over the years. enced moderate success. impacted how he’s handled the make a lifelong friend along the one that extends far beyond foot- “We’re not really talking much Clifford is averaging 261 yards transition from watching the way, and it would come in the ball. about the game on those Friday through the air and has thrown games on the sidelines to leading form of the quarterback he would “Trace is one of the best re- nights,” Clifford said. “It’s more seven , in addition to the offense. eventually replace. sources I have,” Clifford said. about talking to each other about rushing for over 50 yards against “I don't know if [Clifford’s im- “Trace has always been great “He’s been through everything everyday things and catching up. Idaho and Buffalo. provement] has been dramatic,” to me from the beginning, and you could think of — on and off Overall, he and I have been able More importantly, the first-year James Franklin said. “I just we’re always going to be close,” the field — and because of that, to maintain a great relationship starter has led his team to a 3-0 keep seeing him getting bet- Clifford said. “He’s taken me un- he has a perspective that other that way.” record heading into Big Ten play. ter, getting more confident, get- der his wing since I got [to Penn people don’t.” When Clifford was announced In assessing Clifford’s perfor- ting more relaxed. He’s much State] and has been a big part In his four years at Penn State, as the starter on Aug. 23, expecta- mance through the first month more assertive in some areas in my growth and development McSorley went from backing up tions for the redshirt sophomore of the season, McSorley stressed now, and I think that because of since my freshman year.” to becom- were understandably high. that the end result is all that the way he approaches things, For two seasons, the Cincinnati ing a proven leader and one of the So it was only natural that Clif- should matter. he’s just going to continue to get native put in countless hours of most integral players to the pro- ford would internalize the teach- “I think [Clifford] has done a better.” work in the gym, film room and gram in recent memory. ings of McSorley before his first great job as far as managing the McSorley has undoubtedly im- on the practice field while McSor- Now a rookie with the Bal- season as a starting quarterback game, and taking what’s there,” pacted Clifford’s growth and de- ley led Penn State to a 20-6 record timore Ravens, McSorley has at the collegiate level. McSorley said. “He had a bit of a velopment on the field over the over the course of the two years made a point to keep up with this Outside of the fact that McSor- tough game against Pitt, but over- course of his Penn State career. during which they shared a quar- year’s team, devoting extra time ley has already seen nearly every all he has done a really good job But what Clifford is most terback room. to catch up with Clifford and talk possible defense in the Big Ten, of leading the guys from where I thankful for is what McSorley has After Tommy Stevens trans- about the latest in each other’s his commitment to preparation sit.” brought to his life away from the ferred this past spring, Clifford lives. and attention to detail has direct- One thing that Clifford has game of football. turned himself into an immediate “I still keep in contact with a lot ly translated into how Clifford ap- struggled with throughout his ca- “I’m just happy to have him as offensive cornerstone for the Nit- of the guys on this year’s team, proaches each game. reer is knowing when to trust his a really good friend of mine more tany Lions and was announced especially [Clifford],” McSorley “Trace was always in the film abilities and the work he’s put in. than anything.” as the starting quarterback eight said. “I probably talk to Sean ev- room trying to get better on a That has changed over the days before the 2019 season- ery Friday night, and really the weekly basis,” Clifford said. “He summer, and carried over into To email reporter: [email protected]. opener against Idaho. phone calls are hardly about the would sit and dissect film, and the regular season. 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James Leavy/Collegian DJ Rictor adjusts the sound system as he performs at Champs Downtown on Thursday, September 19. Making music, making connections

By Grace Miller Sanchez said his stage name he said. “You know, just think- his entire set off the crowd. smoke machine, lights and stuff,” The Daily Collegian plays off the earthquake-measur- ing of different things mix in, Early in a party, he said he likes he said. “There’s a whole ex- ing Richter scale. different ways to make it better. to play hip-hop, but in the middle perience like nothing I ever did Editor’s note: Thi is the first “When you come to my shows, So I’m constantly working on it.” of the party, at around 11:30 p.m., before.” of a two-part series highlighting my event is full of energy, like, He doesn’t currently have a he likes to play Electronic Dance To Dykes, “landing a couple local artists that are part of the we’re going to have a great time,” “stage name,” but said he’s open Music. sets [at Champs]” is one of his music scene in State College. he said. “We’re moving and to it if one comes to him naturally. “I found that, you know, when biggest accomplishments. The lights drop at the gig — shaking the world in good ways.” Freshman Wezi Mkandawire people get into the party, they “There’s so many, like, differ- whether it be a club, bar or apart- He first began DJing when also doesn’t have a stage start letting themselves loose a ent DJs, you know, a lot of young ment — and a few opening notes he was in grade school, but name, but perhaps because little bit,” Dykes said. “They like talent that’s down there,” Dykes pour into the room, met with a began performing professionally he does something a little to dance more, so I play more said. roar of cheers. to crowds of a couple thousand different. dance music.” Compared to playing fraternity Though Penn State might be when he was 15 years old. Instead of DJing, he produces Though he might think of a few parties, Dykes said that the audi- known for its party scene, there’s He said his first major gig was music to be used in videos and songs he wants to play before- ence downtown is more mature. a lot about social events that stu- working with Wiz Khalifa, which short films. Mkandawire (fresh- hand, Dykes said everything he “It’s a different vibe, but it’s dents may not consider. he did until seven years ago. man-chemical engineering) has does is “on the fly.” great, you know, being up there, Namely, the people behind the He was also Penn State’s “offi- been doing this for three years “I have a music library that’s, having your name on the TV’s, music mixes. cial” DJ in Beaver Stadium and now and previously uploaded his you know, there’s thousands of your logo, and just being center There’s a number of artists at recently DJed for the Jonas music to YouTube, SoundCloud or songs,” he said. “So I’ll just go stage in front of everyone,” he Penn State who DJ these func- Brothers concert at the Bryce Bandcamp. through and I’ll play one song, said. tions, in addition to performing Jordan Center. Now, he works with a licensing and then think of what to play Creative Director of Champs, and producing their own music Sanchez said it’s hard for him company. next. So I never really come Dante Lucchesi, said that for outlets beyond State College. to believe that he’s the same kid prepared per Champs likes that started DJing at a young age. The Process se.” to give these Meet the artists “That’s crazy to me,” he said. When Mkandawire sits down to This gives artists a plat- Philadelphia native Azjan “That’s where music can take create a song, he said he usually variety to all “I always say any- form because Ransome, also known as DJ Zeni, you if you’re able to, you know, starts with the piano. his shows. body can place mu- they often re- has loved music since childhood, obviously just treat people good. Once he finds something While he typi- flect the cli- but only recently became a DJ in Do stuff with meaning, do stuff he likes, he’ll use a computer cally likes to sic, but not every- entele of the April. with impact.” program called Logic Pro X, play- play each song body can create an sports bar. “[It’s] kind of a secret,” When performing, he aims to ing around with different elec- for about 45 “They are Ransome (freshman-marketing) create experiences “that can’t be tronic sounds and plugins. seconds or experience... where their own de- said. “Most people think I’ve been duplicated.” He said he does this “I try to think of a story [based a minute, he they leave, knowing mographic, DJing forever.” by crowd interaction and being on what] I’m making makes me said if he gets right? They’re Before his DJ days, he said he able to bring all different types of think of” he said. “I just keep lost, some- that they had the performing for started out as an instrumental people together. working on it until I feel like I’ve times he’ll play best time of their their peers,” performer, and later become a “I always say anybody can play got to a point when I’ve adequate- a song for two Lucchesi said. producer. music, but not everybody can ly said the story that I feel like I minutes. life.” “We try to give “When I was, like, seven, I create an experience,” he said. want to say.” “It’s defi- a platform to started playing guitar,” he said. “So as a DJ, it’s my job to create For Ransome, he has to love nitely pretty Jeremy Sanchez those people. “And then I always made stuff the experience where they leave, the first sound. tough,” he said. Realtor Who better to with computers, like comic books knowing that they had the best “Sometimes I just sit in front of “It’s so fast speak to that and cartoons.” time of their life… during that my computer, and I mess around, paced.” demographic Beyond music, Ransome is moment with that DJ.” like, my piano,” Ransome said. For Sanchez, listening is than one of their peers?” also a full- In addi- “I play some stuff or I just surf learning. He said that when booking DJs, time student, tion to being a through some sounds I already He said his process includes they look for good people before so he said it is DJ, Sanchez have, but once I find something I frequently listening to all they look for talent. sometimes dif- “It’s a different also takes on- really like that I can groove with, different types of music. For “We try to start small, and you ficult balancing vibe, but it’s great, line classes it’s like, fleshing it out.” instance, he said he sometimes know, I like for them to show me academics with through World He said he makes a song finds inspiration in classical mu- that they’re, like, responsible his music. To you know, being up Campus and every day and that he sometimes sic or jazz. adults and make an honored help with this, there, having your is a realtor for collaborates with people that “I’m a big student of the game,” commitment, stuff like that,” all of his class- Kissinger and also came to Penn State from Sanchez said, “so I love listening Lucchesi said. “And then once es are from 8 name on the TV’s, Associate Real- Philadelphia. to all different types of music they’ve proved to us that they’re a.m. to noon, your logo, and just tors. “I perform in the summertime from Caribbean music to down either willing to do business and leaving him Headlining a pretty often,” he said. “Maybe, south to EDM to all different they’re reliable person, then we with the rest of being center stage different scene, like, once every two or three types of music, just to be able to build a relationship on that.” the day to focus in front of everyone.” Nick Dykes is weeks. I’m always writing, you find those different beat patterns, Sanchez called Lucchesi a on producing a familiar DJ know, whenever I have free time.” to find those different melodies to “cool sphere of influence.” “[After class- Nick Dykes within his fra- Something unique about him, create music.” In addition to DJing at Champs es,] it’s all busi- Penn State senior ternity Delta Ransome said, is that he only Through his process, he hopes every Thursday, Sanchez said he ness,” he said. Kappa Epsi- raps on his own tracks. to introduce people to new values being able to appeal to Since he’s lon. He also “Everything’s 100 percent orig- music or reintroduce them to all musical interests, as well as relatively new occasionally inal,” he said. music they associate with good cultural backgrounds. to DJing, he performs at Ransome said he’s learned times. He said one of the challenges of said it is tricky knowing “industry Champs. to run his music like a success- being in State College is the fact practices.” But for this, he has He said that he enjoys DJing ful business: how to DJ, rap, The Accomplishments that there’s still work to do with mentors. because he gets to influence how engineer vocals and do web Recently, Mkandawire made a celebrating and recognizing all One of those mentors is people’s nights go, but know- design. song that was used in video made the different cultures present. He Jeremy Sanchez, also known as ing what music to play can be “A lot of people make music and by National Geographic. said, for example, there should DJ Rictor. challenging. Embracing the they put it online, and it’s just up “I just want it to be something be more authentic cultural Sanchez is a local DJ with a challenge, Dykes (senior-civil there. But for me, it’s a brand,” he that I can use as a way to help restaurants. residency in Champs Downtown, engineering) spends all his free said. “Like, DJ Zeni is a brand. me talk about myself,” he said. “We have so much really good, performing every Thursday. time practicing. I have a website… I put music “It feels good to have… a com- rich culture,” Sanchez said. Additionally, he plays for other “Even when I’m not, like, at a up there for sale. So it’s a whole pany… that used my music, but “Let’s all come together and do local organizations and around party or at the bar, like, I’m going business.” that’s not the number one kind of more things. You know what I the country. to be in my room, on my laptop,” When Dykes is DJing, he bases goal.” mean? That’s the only challenge. Instead, Mkandawire’s priority Like, we’re like a little city… we is to use music as a way to open haven’t fully harnessed what we up. He said his friends have told have here yet.” him that it’s hard to get him to The variety of interests could talk about himself, so he tried to potentially create a problem for do it through his work. local DJs, but not for Sanchez. “Playing music and everything “I love the challenge,” he said. gets me to kind of — like, if I were “I DJ to bring everybody together, to write down everything I’m whether it’s from India, Jamaica, feeling, except through playing whatever, we’re rockin, you know music itself. It helps me just get what I mean? I’m gonna make things out.” sure I hit everyone’s nerve, like, From Ransome’s perspective, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s awesome.’” he said the business side of things He also said that he’s has been one of his favorite parts committed to his career, and that of his whole experience. there’s a difference in being inter- “I definitely enjoy, like, advo- ested in a DJ — or anything else cating for myself, the marketing for that matter — and being com- of the brand,” Ransome said, “I mitted. like controlling my public image, “If you’re interested in some- deciding what does, what doesn’t thing you might be curious to see go on social media, like, a lot of what it’s about,” Sanchez said. “If the presentation of it. There’s a you’re committed, you’re going lot besides music that goes into to see what it’s about, you’re go- parties and mixtapes and stuff, a ing to feel what it’s about and if it lot of planning I really enjoy.” has… highs and lows, you’re go- Like Sanchez and Dykes, ing to keep going with it because Ransome has also been able to you’re committed.” perform at Champs, which he Rachel Miller/Collegian says he is proud of. To email reporter: [email protected]. Penn State student Azjan Ransome, DJ Zeni, (Freshman-Marketing) producing music in his dorm room. “They set me up with, like, a Follow her on Twitter at: @graceemilleer. OPINIONElena Rose Lindsey Toomer Colsen Ackroyd Sept. 26-29, 2019 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page 3 Trump basically encourages his own impeachment

The White House made that “there’s obviously the decision to release OUR VIEW some very troubling things a summary of the presi- here,” according to CNN. dent’s conversation with Republicans and Demo- Ukrainian President Trump continues to contradict and embarrass crats alike seem shaken Volodymyr Zelensky — by the way this situation and with that, President himself, even as he faces impeachment. is playing out, and it will Donald Trump may as well remain unclear what is to have called for his own incriminating documents Pelosi has publically summary of his conversa- come as the whistleblower been hesitant about play- tion with Zelensky public, impeachment. is very on-brand for the complaint remains classi- president. ing to impeach Trump with where he promises aid to a The intention of the con- fied. Maybe this conversa- Speaker of the House the knowledge that it likely foreign entity in exchange versation was to ensure tion was all just Trump Nancy Pelosi released will not get through the for its attempt to bring good relations between looking for another “lock an official movement to Senate and may do more down former Vice Presi- the U.S. and the newly her up” slogan for the impeach the president harm for the Democratic dent Joe Biden, shows that elected Ukranian govern- next round of elections, and has received mixed party than good — so what Trump might not be as ment. But in the document, campaigning primarily by reactions from her fellow changed her mind with this confident in his ability to be there are many references representatives. This is conversation? Well, per- re-elected as he appears. slamming his opponents. where the president calls the fourth official impeach- haps the subject matter is In a press conference As this impeachment on Ukraine’s prosecutor ment inquiry into a presi- the difference maker. yesterday, Trump said, trial plays out, it will be to look into former Vice dent in the history of the “You have come into “I fully support transpar- interesting to see how this President Joe Biden. country, and as of 8 p.m. my wheelhouse,” Pelosi ency on the whistleblower will stick with voters, and Over the course of his Wednesday night, 210 rep- said to Trump regarding information,” which seems it will likely be talked about presidency Trump has resentatives are on board her extensive background illogical given Congress’s by every news outlet. made many questionable according to CNN. working with intelligence reactions to the complaint Impeaching Trump will choices, and the attempt How could Trump pos- security. released to them Wednes- not change what he has/ to dig up dirt on a political sibly benefit from releasing For someone who claims day night. has not done while in office opponent feels like a minor the details of this phone to be intimidated by noth- Republican Senator Ben — but regardless — it is issue. call? While one would hope ing, Trump’s recent ac- Sasse said the process is just as important that he But Trump’s decision that his actions will have tions show he may be more by no means quick and is held accountable for his to stand up and defend an impact on Republican’s scared of his opposers than criticized the urgency actions and that it is made himself after approving thoughts on Trump, it is he’d like them to think. Democrats have to jump clear that the president is the release of potentially likely they will not change. The decision to make the on the matter, but added not above the law.

MY VIEW | Madeline Messa FIFA supports women’s rights Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2019 Collegian Inc. Board of Editors in its delegation to Iran Editor in Chief Elena Rose FIFA, the sports giant and ums after the Islamic Revo- Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s is now “assured” women will Managing Editor overseer of the World Cup, lution. The discriminatory president, demanded Iran be allowed to cheer along- Tyler King boldly told Iran to lift its sta- ban has been maintained for resolve this “unacceptable side their male counterparts Digital Managing Editor diums’ ban on four decades, and it has had situation,” saying, “Our posi- beginning with the qualifier David Eckert Opinions Editor women. troubling effects. tion is clear and firm. Women match. and News Social Media Editor Even in the Last year, the “Iran is slow to dis- must be Women’s soccer exists Lindsey Toomer United States, ban was tempo- continue practices allowed in Iran, and it only makes News Editor women continue rarily lifted for into football sense that women be permit- Maddie Aiken to rally for their the World Cup, that discriminate and stadiums in ted to attend men’s games. Assistant News Editor equal treatment. and Iranian soc- have no function in Iran.” Infantino agreed with that Lauren Fox For many years, cer fans vied for Iran will sentiment, saying, “we need Features & Investigation Editor modern society, FIFA Lilly Forsyth Messa it was unaccept- women to stop be- is admirably impos- host an in- to push for that, with respect Arts & Lifestyle Editor able for them ing denied access ing its power as the ternational but in a strong and forceful Chelsea Kun to find a career outside of to their own coun- match way.” Because Iran is slow Sports Editor teaching or nursing. try’s stadiums. world governor of against to discontinue practices that Matt Lingerman The 19th Amendment did Sahar Khodayar, soccer to intervene. ” Cambodia discriminate and have no Assistant Sports Editor not grant them suffrage an Iranian woman for a World function in modern society, Jake Aferiat Madeline Messa Assistant Sports Editor until 1920. 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Receive, at that six position,” Jean said. pass it on. Receive, pass it on… “That’s a lot of pressure as an in- It’s like an expensive Swiss coming freshman and to be start- watch working ing all of those games, but she’s with surgical pre- absolutely killing it, she’s destroy- WOMEN’S cision. ing it.” SOCCER That is how Dyke’s journey started in Colo- freshman Cori rado, where she and her older Dyke has operated as the defen- sister, Camryn, developed at the sive midfielder for this Penn State youth level before eventually team. moving on to prominent univer- She is calm under pressure sities in Penn State and Notre while almost always being the Dame, respectively. first option when the Nittany Li- It was the youthful jabs they ons need to recycle possessions. took at each other that got them She also features as an impor- to where they are. tant final line of defense right in “Our competitive fire between front of the center-backs. the two of us definitely fueled Dyke features as the Regista both of us,” Dyke said. “She for Penn State, a specialized role pushed me a lot to be better over held by a deep-lying midfielder the years.” who possesses playmaking re- Dyke moved to Littleton, Colo- sponsibilities and can serve as a rado when she was seven. It was catalyst for transition play. there where her career and play- Even as soccer tactics have ing style started to take shape. changed drastically over the last As a member of her club team, century of the sport, the duties the Colorado Rush, Dyke was — and importance — of a quality able to break through as a young Regista have remained constant. player with stellar performances In that sense, it’s no small at both the club and high school Briana San Diego/Collegian compliment that coach Erica levels. Her success saw her com- Midfielder Cori Dyke (5) slides while trying to reach for the ball during the game against Virginia on Sunday, Dambach placed the freshman mitting to Penn State in her soph- into that role from the get-go, omore year of high school. Sept. 15 at Jeffrey Field. The Nittany Lions lost the match, 2-1. trusting her to replace one of the “It’s a lot, you know, over the program’s best players in recent years between club, high school growing up that just wanted to be “I love being here, love the Jordan Canniff, made up the No. memory in Emily Ogle. and trying to decide on where on the ball and wanted to do more team, love the environment,” 1 recruiting class this year for the “Watching Cori grow into this you’re going to college,” Dyke training and just did a lot of tech- Dyke said. “I think the leadership Nittany Lions. They have already role has been thrilling. She’s re- said. nical stuff,” Dyke said. “My club from the girls on this team, from been a major part of the squad ally grown as a player,” Dambach “I’m just happy to be here. I environment at home, I just did the coaches, they just create such and started to contribute right said. think all of my club preparation a really good job with technical a welcoming environment here. away. “It’s a big ask for a young play- over the years was great. For me, training.” I’ve felt like since the very begin- While some might not associ- er in the role she’s in, but she was I love my club experience.” Dyke hasn’t lost that desire to ning that I’m like a part of a fam- ate a player in such a deep-lying up to the task since day one. She The formative years of a play- ignite the attack since her days ily.” role as being came in incredibly fit with a ton of er are very important, and Dyke as a youth player. Through every The famed a lynchpin in a confidence, and she has allowed credited her playing style and step of development, she relished Penn State cul- team’s efforts us to play the way we’re playing success to her club setting. in having the ball at her feet any- ture and envi- “I just love to gain and right now.” “I think I was always the player where on the field. ronment also retain posses- With the success Dyke had in play a part in to play, and sion, Dyke has her youth career, she became a match play, giv- relished and regular fixture of the USWNT ing this tight- whatever they excelled in that youth teams from the U-14 level knit group an role early in her to, most recently, the U-20 squad. extra edge. want me to Penn State ca- It is obviously an extra commit- “I think that reer. ment as a player, but one which translates onto do, I’m happy Early suc- has fostered tremendous growth. the field,” Dyke cess aside, it “It’s just an absolute honor,” said. “It helps to do that.” doesn’t matter Dyke said. “Some of the players me when I’m to Dyke wheth- I’ve been able to play alongside, on the field, er she remains some of the places I’ve been able knowing that Cori Dyke as the Regista to travel to, just overall an amaz- the girls next to Midfielder or is moved ing experience. I’ve definitely me are willing elsewhere – grown a lot as a player through to fight for each she just wants that system as well.” other.” to be on the Although the decision was And fight, she field. made in her sophomore year of did. Dyke has started and played “I just love to play, and whatev- high school, the prospects of mov- in all 10 matches so far this sea- er they want me to do, I’m happy ing all the way across the coun- son, along with Jean, Kaleigh to do that,” Dyke said. “That’s try for school would still be a bit Riehl and Laura Suero — all what I’m here to do and just do it daunting for most people. three of whom are upperclass- to the best of my ability.” Ken Minamoto/Collegian Dyke, however, thought the men. Cori Dyke and an Oklahoma State player look toward the play during the Penn State program has helped Dyke, with players like Kate To email reporter: [email protected]. match on Sept. 12 at Jeffrey Field. in that process. Wiesner, Payton Linnehan and Follow him on Twitter at: @ryrylam210. Double trouble: PSU is navigating life with two quality goalkeepers By David Pollak Levine faced one of the best four shutouts. Penn State is 3-0-0 when Shakes the meaning behind the save per- The Daily Collegian teams in the country in Penn In Levine’s case, he’s faced the is in net compared to Levine’s re- centages, records, shutouts, etc. State’s 5-0 loss to Stanford, which tougher competition in his three cord of 1-1-1, but the strength of Fans may think there is a battle Penn State is off to one of its left a lot of question marks about starts. the opponents weighs heavily on between the two, but coach Jeff best starts in recent history, the young side. Levine has allowed 8 goals in the records. Cook strongly believes in all three which includes receiving 41 votes Shakes was given the nod for total against Stanford, at UCF Take away the game against of his guys on any given night, as in the latest poll the following game away at Stony and most recently at Ohio State, Stanford, and Levine has allowed Cook mentioned leading up to the for the first time Brook, in which the Nitta- but has shown strides and confi- three goals and made 11 saves in Villanova matchup. MEN’S since Sep- ny Lions bounced back dence with big saves against the his last two games, both of which “We have three really talented SOCCER tember 2016. in a 4-1 win. Shakes Knights and Buckeyes. were on the road. goalkeepers,” Cook said. With its made five saves in Levine has made 17 saves on UCF is one of the best posses- “Right now, Josh and Kris are recent winning ways, one his collegiate debut, the season, but his save percent- sion sides in the country to go working well together. Tradition- would expect to see a consis- which sparked the age is .680, heavily weighted by along with a top striker in Cal ally in soccer, you name a num- tent lineup. conversation of who the five allowed goals against Jennings, and Ohio State came ber one and move forward… but However, that’s should start in Stanford. into the matchup on Saturday rid- I think we have two assets in our not the case at goal for Another factor to look at is how ing a five-game win streak. team, two guys that can handle the goalkeep- the team Without the big saves Levine Division 1 games very well. I think er position performs had, Penn State is most likely our fans and team can expect to as coach when not in position to be able to force see both of them play throughout Jeff Cook either overtime and get the winner. the rest of the season.” has split the Nittany Lions. Shakes or While this is not a knock on the Levine and Shakes Levine is in net. either Shakes or Levine, it’s To email reporter: [email protected]. time both have three starts on Shakes has the advantage in important to look at the stats Follow him on Twitter at the season, but there’s one that regard as well. within context to truly evaluate @David_Pollak097. statistic that separates the two — goals allowed. In Shakes’ three starts, he’s allowed only one goal and posted back-to-back shutouts after his debut against Stony Brook. To go along with that, Shakes has 12 saves on the year and boasts a with .923 save percentage. Kris While two of Shakes’ Shakes and starts are against low- Josh Levine. er competition teams

Pictured: Kris Shakes Levine was such as Stetson and Noah Riffe/Collegian the first choice Stony Brook, he had goalie last season a huge impact in and headed into the shutout at home the season with against Villanova the assumed role with multiple big once again with fresh- saves against men Owen Elliot and a Wildcats side Shakes as the other that started its Ken Minamoto/Collegian two choices. season 4-0 with Goalkeeper Josh Levine (1) makes a save against Stanford at Jeffery Field on Aug. 30. The Daily Collegian Local Sept. 26-29, 2019 | Page 5 Inside the statistics on marginalized students By Ava Leone good at that. But if we have left a The Daily Collegian student in a position, in which they are $80,000 in debt, when Despite attempts from the uni- they leave here it doesn’t matter versity to make students feel like how good the job is,” he said. they “are” Penn State, marginal- “The resources are there, ized students do not always feel it’s just a question of, is it ever comfortable on campus. really enough?” Statistics show the university continues to be predominantly Female experiences white, and a slight majority of stu- In fall 2018, 53.5 percent of the dents are male. student body was male and 46.5 However, the university pushes percent was female. for diversity and inclusion, and Jackie Friedlander, a mem- resources offered for under- ber of Penn State’s chapter of represented students may help Planned Parenthood Genera- Penn State students feel more tion Action, said she believes welcoming. equality on-campus between men and women needs to Within the minority be addressed and further community Collegian Creative promoted. student body from appearing on Friedlander (sophomore-pub- In fall 2014, 1,802 African Amer- campus. “The tough part can be University Park.” campus?’” lic relations) said there are many ican students, 2,618 Asian stu- understanding why the demo- Additionally, one of the main Penn State’s environment can obstacles to people who may times when she feels uncomfort- dents, 2,454 Hispanic or Latino graphics look like they do. From be a culture shock to many stu- attend Penn State is the cost. able in male-dominated settings students, and 31,220 white stu- what I understand and what I dents who come from more di- Abdullah said while Penn State at Penn State and believes sexual dents attended Penn State. know, Penn State puts a fairly verse, urban areas. does what it can to help students assault perpetrators are not al- In fall 2018, 1,892 African good amount of resources into As it is, Centre County is pre- financially, it “doesn’t make fi- ways held accountable for their American students, 2,661 Asian the recruitment of a diverse stu- dominantly white, with nearly 88 nancial sense” for students actions. students, 2,983 Hispanic or dent body,” Gary Abdullah , the percent of residents being Cau- to attend Penn State — which During the 2018-19 academic Latino students, and 28,934 assistant dean for diversity and casian, according to 2018 Census is one of the most expensive years, 12 sexual assaults were white students attended Penn inclusion in the College of Com- data. state-related universities in the reported on campus. However, State. munications, said. Representation is important country. that number does not account for “But we have to begin to ask In four years, not much has to many students, and to have For many students — includ- unreported assaults — and most ourselves, ‘What are the things changed, with Penn State con- people who look like them in the ing students of color — Abdullah assaults go unreported. tinuing to be a majority-white that are preventing that diverse classroom can said it makes more sense to go to Despite this, Friedlander go a long way. a localized community school and pointed out that the university of- “Having obtain their degree. fers helpful resources to push for folks that look “If we’re to be honest, one of gender equality. like them or the toughest things preventing Specifically, she said resources identify as a more diverse student body is like the Gender Equity Center, them inside of finances…at the current price Centre Safe and services provid- administration, point at which we’re at, it can ed by University Health Services inside of fac- become financially complicated help women who attend Penn ulty, inside of for a wide variety of people, not State. staff is impor- only underrepresented students tant, and that’s or racial and ethnic minorities,” Pushes for change something that Abdullah said. Lexy Pathickal , the chair of we can defi- While the university offers fi- outreach on UPUA, focuses her nitely continue nancial resources and prides it- committee on diversity and inclu- to improve on,” self for its extensive alumni net- sion at Penn State, in addition to Abdullah said. work, Abdullah said that might outreach initiatives. “I think we not ever be enough. She believes the faculty and are striving for “What we like to sell ourselves staff need to be further diversi- that here at on at many times is our alumni fied. Penn State, and network, is our career centers, Visit collegian.psu.edu to read particularly at and that’s all very true, we’re very the full story. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENT IT ATTENTION TRADITIONAL HAY RIDES. Bonfire feast. Music. Transportation available. Large and small groups. Call Nittany Mountain Trail Rides. 814-880- 5100

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Page 6 | Sept. 26-29, 2019 RUNDOWN The Daily Collegian

PENN STATE VS. Maryland

Will Newton/Associated Press Maryland running back Anthony McFarland (5) rushes against Syracuse on Sept. 7.

GAME INFO Stopping Maryland’s prolific offense Penn State vs. Maryland By Benjamin Ferree Maryland’s offense had 623 has been just as good. should a similar game plan in ef- Time: 8:00 p.m. Friday The Daily Collegian yards against Howard in its open- Jackson had a lot of question fect for the Nittany Lions? Place: Capital One Field ing game and the next week pro- marks and a tough time while at The main way the Owls at- TV: FS1 Penn State’s defense has duced 650 yards of offense against Virginia Tech including a season tacked Maryland is through its Spread: Penn State -6.5 been praised constantly then-ranked Syracuse. ending leg injury in 2018, but it offensive line. The unit is the Over/under: 61.5 throughout the spring, sum- And a big part of the Terps suc- looks like the move to Maryland weakest on the offensive side of mer and through the first three cess is in their rushing attack. was all the quarterback needed. the ball for Maryland and Temple weeks of the season. Maryland leads the Big Ten He has completed 51 of his 100 exploited it. But now, in for their first real in rushing offense averaging a passing attempts for 724 yards. The Owls disguised blitzes and test of the season, it’s time for whopping 277.3 yards per game He has already thrown eight didn’t allow Jackson time to sit in PLAYERS them to show why. and have averaged six-yards per passes and has two the pocket and throw the ball to New Maryland head coach carry. to his name. the explosive skill position play- Michael Locksley has done Anthony McFarland Jr. has led So far, Jackson has shown ers around him. TO WATCH wonders with the Terrapins of- this attack with 225 yards and three Maryland receivers to be Temple also did a good job dis- fense so far this season and is five touchdowns through the first his favorite targets. Dontay De- guising coverages, which forced a big reason why Friday night’s three games. mus Jr. has nine receptions for some mistakes from Jackson and Penn State: game is generating a lot of buzz. Javon Leake has also been ex- 167 yards and two touchdowns. made him play the worst game of TE Pat Freiermuth Locksley has seamlessly plosive in the Maryland backfield, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Mary- his college career. In a game like this with an translated the success he had averaging 10.4 yards per carry on land’s tight end, also has nine re- If Penn State’s pass rush is fi- inexperienced quarterback, it’s as the offensive coordinator at his 18 attempts. Jake Funk also ceptions this season. nally going to find its footing and important to have a safety valve Alabama the past two seasons. averages over 10-yards per carry, Darryl Jones has also shown play at the level it is expected to for short passes. That is what Maryland’s offensive coordi- but the running back will miss the some firepower in his seven re- play at, this Friday would be a Freiermuth provides. If the big nator Scottie Montgomery has rest of the season with an ACL in- ceptions this season which have great time to do that. play offense isn’t effective like it also been a big reason that the jury. averaged 19.71 yards per catch. Maryland has firepower across has been in recent weeks, then a Terps rank fifth in the FBS with The Maryland rushing attack Maryland is dangerous and has the board on the offensive side of player like Freiermuth is their 53 points per game. The can pound the ball and grind out athletes than can hurt opposing the ball that Penn State has yet critical. Terps have already scored 22 victories that way, but it excels in teams all over the field. to see this season and it’s time offensive touchdowns in three explosive plays. Four Maryland But then its offensive power for the Nittany Lions defense to games. players have had runs for over was nowhere to be found in the show why its been talked about Maryland: In its first two contests — 30-yards so far this season. Terps week three loss to Temple. as one of the best defenses of the RB Anthony MacFarland wins over Howard and Syra- While Maryland will look to at- The Owls held Maryland to country. cuse — Maryland averaged 71 tack Penn State on the ground only 340 yards and caused havoc The Maryland offense lives points which was first in the first, its passing attack led by Vir- throughout the game. and dies with Anthony MacFar- To email reporter: [email protected]. nation after the first two weeks. ginia Tech transfer Josh Jackson So how did Temple do it and land. The running back has 225 Follow him on Twitter at @BFerree_. rushing yards and five touch- downs on the season so far. Josh MY VIEW | DYLAN JACOBS Jackson is a talented quarte- back, but MacFarland is the key piece of the offense, and if he performs well, it will lead to We’ll finally know what this team really is success. Penn State’s first three ard and then-ranked Syracuse. with coaches on recruiting trips, convincing fashion, it could spell games provided more ques- While they lost their last game so even though they may try to disaster as the season goes on. tions than answers. At this against Temple — a solid op- adjust, a schedule change still The schedule doesn’t get point, we don’t know what this ponent — so Maryland is still no makes things difficult. easier after this. BY THE Penn State team is. easy team to beat. Will this game firmly decide Purdue, Iowa and Michigan Friday night should answer Its defense has also been what this Penn State team is? follow this matchup, and if Penn most of these questions. sturdy this season, allowing 13 No. One game doesn’t decide a State wants to roll through these NUMBERS The Nittany Lions played points per game. season. games, it can’t suffer a shot to its their first three games in the Penn State’s offense is inexpe- 2016 is a prime example of this. confidence. 3 friendly confines of Beaver Sta- rienced, and for many this will be It takes time for a team to find This is Sean Clifford’s first dium, but will now hit the road their first road game. confidence and find its groove. true road game. This is a tough Friday night’s game is only to Maryland. College Park isn’t This isn’t a game against People often forget, but the environment, and with an even the 3rd night game at Maryland considered a hostile environ- Rutgers or Illinois, where even Nittany Lions played a competi- tougher game with a rumored since the Terps joined the Big ment, but this Friday certainly a road game wouldn’t give them tive game against Kent State to night time clash in Iowa City on Ten. The last took place in 2016 will be. much trouble. open the season. the horizon, this game in Mary- against Michigan State. Maryland has sold out its This is a good team in a tough That doesn’t even seem like land is a good first test. student allotment, and the environment, and to make mat- the same season as the Big Ten Can this team compete for a 0 crowd, and the players, will ters worse, the routine has to Championship that followed. Big Ten title or New Year’s Six Sean Clifford has protected all be wearing black on Friday change. However, at this point in the berth? the ball during his first three night. With a Friday game, every- season, a game like this could Will it be regulated to irrel- games, not throwing a single The environment will be thing was pushed back a day, and make or break a season. evant bowl contention? . tough, and so will the team op- while Penn State had the bye If the Nittany Lions go out and We don’t know now, but when posite Penn State. week, which made the adjust- put together a strong perfor- the clock hits 0:00 on Friday The Terps had a really ment easier, it’s still not an easy mance, that could give them night, we’ll have a better idea. 70.7 strong start to the season, put- fix. confidence and propel them into Penn State’s defense has only ting up 70-plus points in their Franklin mentioned some success this season. To email reporter: [email protected]. allowed 70.7 yards on the ground. first two games against How- hectic travel this past weekend If they go out and lose in un- Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacobs.