NEDA Aims to Raise Eating Disorder Awareness

Vol. 119, No. 45 Feb. 25-27, 2019 NEDA aims to raise eating disorder awareness

By Jordan Corley she does not believe in the THE DAILY COLLEGIAN medical definition of an eating disorder because every The term “eating disorder” is defined by the person experiences an eating American Psychiatric Association as an illness in disorder differently. which a person experiences a significant distur- “I think there’s a lot of defini- bance in their eating habits and is consumed by tions for [an eating disorder],” thoughts of food and body. Eleni said, “but I think that those But those who have an eating disorder, as well definitions are also the problem when it as the National Eating Disorders Association, comes to what eating disorders are.” know the illness is more than just a signifi- Eleni said the weight standard associated with cant disturbance, and are working to spread anorexia nervosa prevents many individuals who awareness about just how much living with are considered a healthy weight, or even over- one could impact someone’s life. weight on a BMI chart, from receiving help. Ac- National Eating Disorders Awareness Week cording to the diagnosis qualifications provid- that make an individual more susceptible to the is an annual, international event created ed by the DSM-5 manual and the opinions of development of an eating disorder. by the NEDA to spread this awareness some doctors, the person cannot have an “There is not a single cause for these disor- and work to end the stigma surround- eating disorder unless medically under- ders,” Brian Crosby, associate professor of psy- ing them. weight. chology, said. “They stem from a range of factors This year, the week will occur from Eleni said she believes if someone sees including genetics, neurobiological factors, so- Feb. 25 to March 3. The theme is “Come they are not “sick enough” according to ciocultural factors related to ideals about body as You Are,” which highlights “NEDA’s the medical diagnosis, they may believe weight, size and beauty, family factors, cognitive movement toward inclusivity in the greater they don’t need help. eating disorder community and [its] goal of The belief that eating disorders are solely and personality factors, etcetera.” unifying the field of eating disorders,” according about food is a common misconception had by Eating disorders can affect people of any age, to the NEDA website. the general public and an instigator of the stig- sex, gender, race, ethnicity and socioeconomic The goal this year is to create an atmo- ma that surrounds the illness, Quick said. group, according to NEDA. sphere where everyone feels welcome to share According to NEDA, eating disorders are a “The first time I ever remember understand- their story — no matter what their body type, complicated mental illness with multiple coming that I could control what I put in my body was body image or relationship with food is. ponents extending beyond the aspect of food in probably about when I was five or six,” Eleni said. “I always like to say that it’s not really about the one’s daily life. Eating disorders can also present Around 11-years-old, Eleni said her restriction food,” Katelyn Quick, a registered dietitian and themselves in different ways — including but not tendencies worsened. At 16 years old, Eleni went part of Penn State Health Promotion and Well- limited to anorexia nervosa, body dysmorphic into eating disorder treatment. She said she was ness, said. “It’s really that the food is the coping disorder, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disor- forced into treatment by her mother and doc- mechanism for some issue that’s unresolved in der. tors. Although she hated it at the time, she is very that person’s life.” Pinpointing the exact cause of an eating dis- grateful to them now. Macy Eleni, an eating disorder recovery advo- order is also complicated. Research indicates cate on social media platforms and YouTube, said strong genetic and environmental risk factors See NEDA, Page 2. Drawn to life: Chip Mock’s caricatures By Gabrielle Barone Caricatures around THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Pennsylvania Chip Mock began drawing in Mock has also done carica- junior high school. Centre Coun- tures at events all over Central ty’s local caricature artist wasn’t Pennsylvania, at Penn State and drawing caricatures, however: off campus. He’s drawn at the He spent time in study hall draw- Central Pennsylvania Festival of ing his teachers, trying to get the Arts, the Pennsylvania State their likenesses. Laurel Festival, Uncork the Al- In June, the artist will celebrate leghenies and regularly draws at 40 years of drawing caricatures at after-prom events held by the lo- events. cal high schools. He also draws at But his real interest in carica- many Penn State events, where ture drawing started in an unusu- his caricatures are free. al place. Molly Nulty, the assistant di- When he was young, grow- rector of Welcome Programs in ing up in Johnstown, Pennsyl- Penn State’s Student Transition vania, his family went to church and Orientation Programs, has on Sundays. Standing outside had Mock draw at campus events the church, waiting for people like Late Night, Pollock Party, to come out, was a man selling Nittany Block Party and Rock the newspapers at a kiosk. Mock’s Ice, where his caricatures have family would buy a copy, which proved popular. contained a TV guide section with “Chip consistently has a line upcoming listings. of students waiting to have their On the cover of the TV guide, caricatures drawn during our drawn by artist John Johns, were events – some of which are three caricatures of famous television Briana San Diego/Collegian or four hours long,” Nulty said via celebrities like Lucille Ball and Chip Mock, of State College, draws free caricatures at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, Feb. 2. email. Bob Newhart. Mock thought it Nulty believes Mock’s carica- was the “coolest thing” that Johns end of the workshop, if they did each student would have a line worked outward from the center tures can help to ease some of the drew in color, while television was well enough, students would have of people waiting to have their of the face. still black and white. Eventually, nerves students might feel when the opportunity to participate in caricatures drawn. Soon after, he started reading Mad Maga- Having drawn “hundreds of they transition to a new place, es- the Three Rivers Arts Festival, people began calling him, asking zine – a publication famous for its thousands” of caricatures over pecially a large university. where they, along with Johns, him to draw at birthday parties, caricatures and drawings. the years, Mock is able to envision “It’s always great to see how wedding receptions and company “And I’m like, ‘This is some- would do live caricature-drawing the piece as soon as someone sits quickly one of Chip’s drawings picnics. thing that’s pretty cool,’” Mock for festival-goers. Mock, then a down to have their picture drawn. can help a group of students bond After graduating in 1981, said. college freshman, had already “I know what I need to do to with each other, and I think that is Mock moved to State College to At Greater Johnstown Area Vo- been interested in exploring cari- make it look like you and I know a big part of what makes him so take a job with Barash Adver- cational Technical High School, catures, and wanted to get into what I’m gonna exaggerate and talented,” Nulty said. tising, a local media company he played trumpet in the county the Festival, so he took the work- still make it look like you,” Mock That, Nulty said, is one of the founded by Mimi Barash Copper- band. He also began to earn mon- shop. said. “My goal is to make it look reasons they invite him back each smith. ey for his artistic talent by making Johns would wear a Hawaiian more like you than you look like semester. “Additionally, I appreci- When he got to State College, silk-screening T-shirts and paint- shirt to events, and bring a back- you.” ate that students are able to walk he was interested in the Central ing signs in his parent’s base- pack with a microphone on it, Mock estimated it takes one away from the events at which Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. ment, often for the band students. Mock said, in order to talk to peo- to two minutes for him to draw Chip is present with their carica- ple as he was drawing their cari- By 1982, Mock was drawing there, tures. It’s a…nice way for them to His high school art teacher, a caricature. Occasionally, he’ll catures. From this, Mock learned and people were calling again to have a memento from one of their Paul Whinnie, had gone to the branch out and draw pets if to talk more when drawing – but hire him for other events. first few days on campus.” Art Institute of Pittsburgh and someone requests that their pets also about his own ability to draw Similarly, Marce Pancio, assis- thought it was a great place, so be included. No matter what cari- at live events. How to draw a caricature tant director of Residence Life at Mock applied there and was ac- catures he’s drawing, it’s always cepted. As a visual communica- “At the arts festival, anytime Today, Mock still does graphic Pollock Halls, has had the oppor- he was out there drawing, I’d design and advertising through with a permanent marker on tunity to work with Mock at Pol- tions major, he had an intensive an 18x24 piece of paper - so he workload creating everything by make sure I was drawing near his business, Mock Creations. He lock Palooza events. can draw groups and exaggerate hand and without the help of com- him,” Mock said. “A lot of artists, mainly does print work, drawing “He is great to work with and more. puters. However, the four hours a they didn’t want to be near him by hand, and works with health- does amazing work – the students day he spent creating art during because he was getting all the care companies. “I’ve had the pleasure of do- love it every year,” Pancio said via high school had prepared him for good business and all that, but For Mock, each caricature ing caricatures on cruise ships, email. it. I wanted to see if I can keep up drawing begins with the nose, so I’ve drawn on cruises to Ber- Even when she isn’t working What he wanted to explore with him. I could keep up with which serves as the “center of muda and the Mediterranean, with him, “I always see Chip’s further was caricatures, and the him.” the caricature universe.” From so I’ve gotten to draw literally smiling face outside of the Uni- same man who’d inspired him as The Art Institute was good there, he’ll work outward, usually all over the world. The Medi- versity working – football, [Cen- a child was now the same man of- about giving students practi- to the mouth or eyes. He’d been terranean cruise was Italy, the tral Pennsylvania Festival of the fering caricature workshops. cal experience, Mock said. They taught to draw the shape of the Greek islands and Istanbul, Arts], [G]range Fair, and Memo- John Johns was then the Presi- would give tours where people face—the hairline, the neck, the Turkey so you know, who would rial [D]ay in Boalsburg,” Pancio dent Emeritus of the Art Insti- could come in and watch the shoulders — and then to draw have ever thought this would get said. tute, and offered caricature draw- students draw, or send them to in the details, but found he had me to Istanbul, Turkey?” Mock ing workshops to students. At the festivals. During the Festivals, more room to exaggerate if he said. See CARICATURES, Page 6. Page 2 | Feb. 25-27, 2019 LOCAL The Daily Collegian

‘THE ESSENCE OF THE ISLES’

James Leavy/Collegian A student strikes a pose during the swimsuit portion of the Essence of the Isle event on Satur- day, Feb. 23. The event was hosted by the Caribbean Student Association.

James Leavy/Collegian James Leavy/Collegian Penn State students supporting fellow students at the Essence of the Isle, during the fashion A student performs at the Essence of the Isle event on Saturday, Feb. 23. The event show on Saturday, Feb. 23. The event was hosted by the Caribbean Student Association. was hosted by the Caribbean Student Association.

treatment of eating disorders NEDA is offensive,” Crosby said. “I FROM Page 1. do, however, exercise cau- tion when sharing any pho- Tour guides face “I was at that point in life tographs or videos related to that I feel like a lot of people these disorders.” go through where I didn’t Crosby said he has had stu- want to be there, I didn’t dents voice their concern af- care to be there,” Eleni said. ter viewing visual material in winter challenges “I completely wasted all of class, which prompted Crosby those resources that my to accommodate his lecture mom provided me, but I just By Cayley Urenko material. Students have also couldn’t see it.” THE DAILY COLLEGIAN shared their experiences with After leaving treatment, eating disorders with him. Eleni said she continued to Central Pennsylvania gets hit “It is a big step for someone survive in life, yet that did hard every winter with snowy, to share this information,” not translate to recovery or cold weather, which has worked Crosby said, “but I appreci- happiness. Eleni said she out for Penn State students with ate the insight that I can gain took her first step toward recent class cancellations — but about eating disorders from not so much for student recruit- real recovery after moving these discussions.” ment organizations on campus. to Los Angeles with her boy- Penn State has canceled seven friend following college. She This year, Crosby said his days of classes because of win- was working in the fashion lectures on eating disorders ter weather so far this academic industry and creating fash- align with NEDAwareness year, causing campus tours for ion-related content for her Week. He will discuss with his transferring and prospective stu- YouTube channel, when she students some of the activities dents to be canceled, as well. mentally broke down one available to students through- Lion Ambassadors, Lion day. out the week. Scouts and S.M.A.R.T. (the Stu- Eleni recorded herself In honor of NEDAwareness dent Minority Advisory and Re- talking about her eating dis- Week, author and speaker cruitment Team) are all organi- order and the prospects of Jes Baker will speak, and The zations responsible for hosting recovery, something she nev- Body Monologues and stu- tours around the University Park er really considered herself dent activities will take place campus. able to do. She posted the in the HUB-Robeson Center TaKhari Thompson, secretary video and has been making throughout the week. To cel- of S.M.A.R.T., said that S.M.A.R.T. recovery content ever since. ebrate body positivity, special gives more private tours than Currently, Eleni said she FitWell classes such as power general tours to high schools or remix and yoga will be avail- church groups. is in a good place in her recovery and believes her vid- able to students in the Intra- “[Tour groups] will request mural Building. a day and will request that eos help others in their own For students with an eating S.M.A.R.T. tour guides specifical- journeys. disorder or disordered eating ly give a tour,” Thompson (junior- Ken Kalbach/Collegian “I feel like because I feel habits, Penn State offers the geography) said. “Then we come Students walk from class in the frigid cold weather in front of Old Main okay to share, that it’s kind of like my duty to do so because program Healthy Eating and in and there’s a snowstorm, if the on Wednesday, Jan. 30. university isn’t open then we can’t there are so many people Living Support (HEALS) to give them a tour.” that aren’t [comfortable help students begin the pro- er through” the winter weather. have to talk over everyone’s Thompson said this sets the sharing],” Eleni said. cess of recovery. “It might be a bad day, but it sneaky shoes as they’re walking tour groups back, so prospective In Crosby’s abnormal psy- Through HEALS, students could be a day for someone to through the hallways.” students may not get another op- chology class, he said he have access to medical treat- fall in love with Penn State, too,” As president, he said he’s portunity to visit Penn State. teaches students about the ment, nutritional treatment, Bunce (senior-advertising and impressed watching the tour “As long as the university is diagnostic criteria of an eat- individual counseling and new media art) said. guides go through the wintery open, we will tour in anything — group therapy. President of Lion Ambassa- weather. ing disorder, treatment op- rain, sleet and snow,” Thompson Nutritional treatment is dors, Nick Pazuchanics, said he “Yes, they complain, and we tions, prevalence and pro- said. gression of the disorder, and provided through the Nutri- Thompson said the university still had a memorable experi- all do sometimes, but people are ence when he toured Penn State still willing to go out there and I the effect an eating disorder tion Clinic and counseling is supplies resources for students can have on physical health. provided through Penn State’s to be warm and comfortable in in a blizzard and remembers how think that speaks to the quality excited his tour guides were, de- of the organization,” Pazuchan- Crosby said he aims to Counseling and Psychological the uncontrollable weather con- clarify the specifics of the Services. ditions, like warm jackets, hand spite the bad weather. ics said. “Seeing students walking Bunce said she tries to use different types of eating dis- The biggest piece of advice warmers and foot warmers. orders in order to help com- Eleni would offer to college “The hardest part [about giv- around through the blizzard in- sarcasm and humor during in- bat the stigmas surrounding students with an eating disor- ing tours] is trying to keep the dicated that [Penn State] has the clement tours, and has received them. morale of the tour group up be- pride that powers everyone to do many compliments from fami- der is to talk to someone about cause no one wants to tour in in- the things they’re supposed to lies and alumni who appreciate The biggest misconception the disorder. clement weather, but at the same be doing,” Pazuchanics (senior- her trying to make the best out Crosby hears is that binge- “You need to be completely time, they drove all the way to labor and employment relations) of an unideal experience. eating and purging are ex- honest with yourself and tell State College, they’re not about to said. “The ability to influence “If you see tour guides that clusive to bulimia nervosa. someone, anyone that you turn around and miss their tour,” someone’s decision to come to are willing to go through the However, individuals with feel you can trust and just tell Thompson said. Penn State supersedes going snow, rain, whatever it may be anorexia nervosa may also them,” Eleni said. “Tell them Tara Bunce, director of com- through and snow and ice.” to show you their school, that’s engage in these behaviors. every thought that you think munications of Lion Ambassa- “There are a couple of times really cool,” Bunce said. “That When lecturing about you’re not supposed to say out dors, said because of the required [on tours] when you get to pop says a lot about the university these disorders, Crosby said loud.” uniforms Lion Ambassadors inside too, which is always nice. itself.” he is aware students in class must wear, they are a bit limited There are places you can go to may have an eating disorder. To email reporter: [email protected]. when it comes to dressing warm- get a break from the snow,” Pa- To email reporter: [email protected]. “I don’t believe that talk- Follow her on Twitter at ly, but they have learned to “pow- zuchanics said. “But then you Follow her on Twitter at @cayyyley. ing about the diagnosis and @JordanCorley7. OPINIONKelly Powers Jake Aferiat Colsen Ackroyd Feb. 25-27, 2019 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page 3 Flag protests are not anti-American

Revisionist history can cause America. a lot of problems. The south has a long way to It allows people to disregard OUR VIEW go toward repairing its past and facts and paint a false narrative doing right by the communities of events, furthering whatever of color that live there. cause suits them. Ole Miss basketball players boldly highlight Former Mayor of New Take for example, the Civil Orleans Mitch Landrieu, a War — which some seem to white man, recognized this and paint as “the War of Northern that anthem protests are not unpatriotic said in a Guardian article: “You Aggression” and make it seem may have the law on your side, as though the Confederacy, quially known as “Ole Miss,” deplorable, and this protest by And yet, his players will still which seceded from the United but if someone else controls the knelt for the national anthem these players is them recogniz- States and owned slaves, was be portrayed by some as money, the machines or the before the team’s game against ing the history of the south and somehow maligned throughout anti-American, anti-troops anti- hardware you need to make Georgia in response to a pro- saying they will not tolerate its history. whatever other smear people your new law work, you are Confederate rally happening repetition nor any grip the Con- Even former White House will choose to throw at them all screwed. This is the difference Chief of Staff John Kelly, who is both on campus and throughout federacy may still hold in this for exercising their First between de jure and de facto a retired Marine Corps general Oxford, Mississippi. country. Amendment rights. discrimination in today’s world.” said that the war was largely The other interesting aspect These players will likely Maybe they’re the real Ameri- That’s a white mayor from about an inability to compro- is that Ole Miss’s nickname is quickly be derided for choosing cans for realizing that the flag one of the south’s largest and the Rebels, which promotes the this as their preferred protest mise and that there were good represents America in its totali- most important cities talking “Lost Cause” mentality that method even despite one of the ty and that includes the good people on both sides... as if about the pushback he many pro-Confederate apolo- players, Breein Tyree, taking to parts and the bad, uncomfort- there’s a compromise to be received when he tried to gists love to adopt. Twitter to clarify that this pro- able, regrettable parts of this found between owning other take down pro-Confederate humans and not. But beyond all of that, these test has nothing to do with country’s complex history. athletes should be commended troops having served in the U.S. In his privileged position as a monuments and also details But too many hate groups, obstacles still faced by people of especially in the South, are for taking such a big risk in Military. white man in a part of the coun- color today. eager to rewrite history and set such a hostile part of the south That should say something try where white supremacy is So let’s all take a page from this country back to the times of to speak out against the racism about where we are as a coun- still present, Davis’ show of sup- Jim Crow and segregation, and and bigotry that was seeping try that a tweet like that had to port is incredibly important. Kirby Davis’ and Mitch a disturbing number of people into their campus. be clarified. Davis had previously said his Landrieu’s books and develop are willing to pay tribute to and That’s not to say there’s no The white head coach Kermit teams would stand for the the capacity for empathy, an idolize Confederate monuments. racism and bigotry at universi- Davis even explicitly said: “This anthem and respect the flag, ability to let circumstance and As a result of this idolatry and ties in the north. was all about the hate groups and he seems to now be of the reason change your mind, and reverence for a bygone era, However, slavery wasn’t an that came to our community to opinion that it’s respectable to to realize that racism and bigot- eight basketball players at the integral part of their culture try to spread racism and bigot- take action through kneeling to ry are just as present now as University of Mississippi, collo- and was widely held to be ry.” protest injustice without hating they ever have been.

MY VIEW | Mike Fortugno Machado’s contract won’t

be worth it for the Padres Scan the QR code to download the official Spotlight app for iOS smartphones. Last week, my phone began contract’s worth based on pro- to buzz as a flood of GroupMe duction – and what I mean by messages, texts, and push noti- production are championships. fications took up Of this list, which includes my screen. players like Albert Pujols, The common Prince Fielder and A-Rod Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. denominator twice; just three of the con- State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2019 Collegian Inc. behind it all was tracts resulted in a World that Manny Series trophy. Machado, Major These contacts include Board of Editors League Base- A-Rod’s aforementioned deal Editor in Chief ball’s crown with the Yankees, David Kelly Powers jewel of the free Price’s 7 year $217 million deal Fortugno Managing Editor agency season, with the Boston Red Sox had finally before the 2016 season, and Kara Duriez signed… with the San Diego Jason Heyward’s 8 year $184 Digital Managing Editor Padres. million deal with the Chicago Andrew Kalmowitz Yes the 96 loss Padres, who Cubs before the 2016 season. haven’t qualified for the post- The common theme in each Opinions Editor season since 2006 and whose of these deals that seemingly Jake Aferiat annual payroll has never paid off is that all three of News Editor exceeded the $100 million mark these players were joining a until this upcoming year ($110 team (A-Rod resigned with the Patrick Newkumet Assistant News Editor million), handed the 26-year Yankees after opting out of his Associated Press old Machado a contract valued previous deal) already in con- Manny Machado agreed to the biggest contract ever for a free agent. Maddie Aiken at $300 million dollars over 10 tention for title that just need- News Social Media Editor years. ed a little help. production value dropped to and 4.4 rating. Erin Hogge The contact is the largest A-Rod rejoined a 2007 Yan- that of your standard ballplay- The point I am trying to get free-agent contract in the his- kees team that won 94 games er. across here, and what is pretty Features & Investigation Editor tory of baseball (and American and lost in the ALDS , Hey- Using Baseball-Reference. much my defense of MLB gen- Alison Kuznitz sports), topping Alex Rodri- ward signed onto join a Cubs com’s definition of a “Win’s guez’s 2007 offseason deal with team that won 97 games and eral managers is that if you Arts & Lifestyle Editor Above Replacement” or WAR sign players to these sort of the Yankees for $275 million lost in the NLCS , and even the Rating, a rating of 8 or higher Kara Fesolovich long term deals which take up over 10 years. sub-.500 Red Sox of 2015 were is MVP level production, above Sports Editor Only Giancarlo Stanton’s just two years removed from a large chunks of your payroll — 5 is All-Star level production, Tyler King 13-year extension with the World Series championship. above 2 is the average of any you better win, because the Assistant Sports Editor Miami Marlins for $325 million It should also be noted that given starter, and below that is production will inevitably fall to in 2014 has ever guaranteed a for each of those players, a for reserve players. replacement level. Matt Lingerman player more money. championship was won within From 2012 on, A-Rod was In my opinion the Padres, The question now is: Will he the first three years of the con- Sports Social Media Editor rated a 2.2, 0.3, did not play due despite their number one be worth it? tract. Dylan Jacobs to suspension in 2014, 2.9, and ranked farm system, are far Is it really worth it to pay a The Yankees won their title Multimedia Editor baseball player, whose affect with Rodriguez in 2009, the -1.2 before being essentially and away from winning a Jack Hirsh on the outcome of a game Cubs with Heyward in the first forced out of baseball by the championship in the next three comes from maybe three or year of their 2016 deal, and the Yankees two years short of his years when Machado will be at Photo Editor contract length. four at bats and plays in the Red Sox just this past year in the front door of his 30s. Caitlin Lee field, $30 million dollars per 2018. 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Photo: Ken Minamoto/Collegian Senior captain Chase Berger lets his actions do the talking for the Nittany Lions

By Dylan Jacobs Collegian. he has rarely mentioned Berger. point wise this year,” Hamilton so I think coach Gadowsky had a THE DAILY COLLEGIAN “He’s one of those guys that It’s clear he doesn’t want to be said. mold of what he was looking for looks after guys off the ice. If the only leader on the team. “But he’s always the guy doing and these two kids fit that and the On Saturday night, Chase someone needs help with some- “I would say that I’m vocal the right thing in the d-zone and fact that they came together at Berger walked into the media thing he is always the first guy when I have to be,” Berger said making sure he is doing the right Tri-City was more good fortune.” room at Pegula Ice Arena and the to reach out. I think he is a really back in January. thing for the team. He is making Berger and Kerr have played disappointment good gifted athlete and human “We’ve got a lot of guys that like sure that what he does is right for together for the last six years, MEN’S within him could being as well.” to talk like [Alec Marsh], [Chris the team which will ultimately get forming a bond while playing for HOCKEY be seen just by Berger was an alternate cap- Funkey] and our other captains. them a win before trying to go for the Storm. taking a glance at tain during his junior year, and They say all the right stuff so a points.” “We were great friends out his face. when the previous group of se- lot of the time I don’t need to say For a lot of his Penn State ca- there in juniors,” Kerr said. It was his senior night — poten- niors got together to discuss who something but I’ll say stuff when I reer, Berger has played alongside “It was a really small town, tially his last game on the sheet should be the team’s next cap- have to… I try to lead all through- Alec Marsh and former Nittany about 20,000 people. It was tiny. of ice he’s spent a large portion of tain, the choice was obvious. out the week and when I’m on the Lion Andrew Sturtz. So we didn’t really get to do his college career on. “When [coach Guy] Gadowsky ice because talk is cheap.” That line was always success- much expect hangout, play Xbox And it couldn’t have ended any brought us in, I actually told him Jim Hulton, Berger’s coach at ful, partly because of Berger’s and some chess games and worse — a 7-3 defeat at the hands that I think that Chase should the Tri-City Storm in the USHL, playmaking ability. watch football of a Wisconsin team at the bottom be the captain,” Hamilton said. said the most important part of “No matter “When [Guy] on Sundays of the Big Ten standings. “That was kind of a unanimous being a good captain is being a who he plays but we be- The team struggled in many kind of choice.” good person, and that Berger em- with, he’s going Gadowsky brought came close. different areas, most notably on When Berger was named cap- bodies that to a tee. to make them us in, I actually told We roomed defense and special teams, but tain, his goal was to learn from “To me, good captains are better whether together after a couple of questions, he the ones that came before him. great people first and foremost. it’s Aarne or him that I think that freshman year went on to throw blame onto one While he acknowledges David Gone are the days of the rah-rah Sternschein Chase should be the and through- person — himself. Glen, David Goodwin and James speeches and the fire and brim- or Marsh, he’s out our entire “Guys weren’t ready to go, and Robinson had some differences in stone. To me, it’s guys who play going to make captain. That was time at col- that starts with me,” Berger said. their leadership style, their over- the game the right way, in terms them have a kind of a unanimous lege. We’ve That is the motto Berger has all message was the same. of showing up every day, they’re good season,” been living used throughout his year as Penn “I try to kind of model what I first in the gym, last out of the Sturtz told the kind of choice.” in the same State’s captain. do after all of those guys,” Berger gym, first on the ice, last off the Collegian. Trevor Hamilton apartment for “I’ll say stuff when it needs to said. ice,” Hulton told The Daily Col- With a player the past three be said but I think at the end of “I’ve been a part of teams legian. as versatile as Former Penn State defenseman years now so the day, the respect I get from the where leaders are really type-A “They approach everything Berger, Gad- we’ve pretty guys is not really from what I say where they’re yelling at guys and with a smile on their face and owsky knows much been but how I carry myself on and off I haven’t really felt like that has they build people up, don’t tear how important a player like him together for the past six years. the ice,” Berger said. benefitted the team that much, people down. To me, that’s what is to the success of the program. He’s one of my best friends, a Accountability is important to so I try to not only do my part but Chase always did… that’s what “He’s a perfect representa- great guy on and off the ice.” Berger, not just for himself, but kind of empower these guys, the true leaders do.” tive of what we want Penn State Berger was a consistent sec- for his team as a whole. seniors, the upperclassmen, the *** hockey to be,” Gadowsky said af- ondary scoring threat with the And that certainly has gained leaders on the team to kind of Berger’s versatility is what ter the game against Notre Dame Storm, tallying 24 goals in his two him the respect he desires. step up as well so it’s kind of a col- makes him so important to the on Dec. 8. “He’s a great student, years. “I think he holds guys account- lective effort.” Nittany Lions. a great person, he’s extremely The complete player that he is able really well, which that’s re- Empowering others to speak Last year’s captain James grateful for everything Penn during his time at Penn State was ally tough to do in today’s day up has worked for Berger. Mul- Robinson wasn’t known for goal State hockey has to offer and he’s evident before he even got there. and age, but I think he does really tiple times throughout the year, scoring. a tremendous player and a tre- “It was actually his play away good job at that,” recent graduate Gadowsky has mentioned guys He played on the defensive for- mendous leader.” from the puck that was most im- Trevor Hamilton told The Daily giving motivational speeches, but ward line, providing tough and *** pressive early on,” Hulton said. physical minutes. Berger’s journey to Penn State “We knew he had a pedigree as Berger can do all of that and was similar to many others. a goal scorer, but in order to play more. Before coming to State College, at a higher level you gotta be able “He plays hard. He plays Penn he spent time in the USHL play- to play away from the puck. I think State style of hockey,” Hamilton ing with the Storm. he had a grasp of that early on. It said. “It doesn’t matter if he’s The Storm have been kind was his positioning away from the playing the first line or the third of a pipeline for Penn State, as puck that in turn allowed him to line he’s always bringing the en- numerous players have gone get into offensive spots and he ergy and making sure guys are through Kearny, Nebraska, to get had the hands to finish when he staying on top of things.” to Happy Valley. got there.” He has always been a scoring When Berger was there, he Hulton will always remember a threat for the Nittany Lions. He played alongside another mem- specific pass that Kerr made in a ranked fourth, fifth, and sixth on ber of this year’s senior class, playoff game. the team in points over his first Kevin Kerr. But his favorite memories of three years, and currently ranks They both had verbal commit- Berger are much different. seventh in points this season. ments to Penn State when they “Chase, I just remember that Earlier this year, he became the got to Tri-City, and that grew their smile,” Hulton said. third Nittany Lions to eclipse 100 bond the moment they got there, “He was just a very constant points, and he is now second in as Hulton saw them as perfect fits guy and his willingness to play program history with 115 points. together at Penn State. any role I think he played every- But this year, he maybe hasn’t “I think it was just a part of the thing from first line center to gotten the attention he deserves. process when [Gadowsky] went third line left wing, wherever we While he is one of the team’s most in to Penn State, he knew what needed him. That to me was more consistent players, other players they wanted to build around…” than one moment but his steady have gotten more of the praise. Hulton said. and calm personality stands out “I mean he’s kind of in the “They’re not always defined to me.” Ken Minamoto/Collegian by one thing or another. They’re Chase Berger (8) protects the puck during the game against Minnesota shadows of the [Evan] Barratts, the [Alex] Limoges and all those defined by big shot count, and To email reporter: [email protected]. at Pegula Ice Arena on Feb. 9. guys who are doing very well in-your-face up and down lineup Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacob. The Daily Collegian SPORTS Feb. 25-27, 2019 | Page 5 EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Jason Nolf never expected to wrestle at Rec Hall, but he ended his time there exactly how he started By Jake Aferiat and I ended up committing,” Nolf than ever before. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN said. “It’s not something I really “It’s just been a blessing to be a expected.” part of this program and to have Jason Nolf finished his Rec Luckily for Sanderson and these people surrounding us Hall career in the same manner company, his recruiting pitch and to have the best fans in the that he began it — with a pin. worked. country,” Nolf said. “I definitely As a result, he Five years and 111 bouts ago, feel a lot of energy going out and sent the 6,614 Nolf made his Rec Hall and Penn wrestling and I feel grateful to be WRESTLING fans into a stand- State debut against Lock Haven’s here.” ing ovation and Aaron McKinney and pinned him Sanderson is grateful that Nolf an uproar when he pinned Buf- in 2:42. The rest is history. and his teammates have been falo’s Kyle Todrank in 5:41 in what The Yatesboro, Pennsylvania, able to come up clutch for the Nit- marked Nolf’s final time compet- native has made a career out of tany Lions when it matters. ing in Rec Hall. pinning big opponents in big mo- “Any of these other guys are While the result was likely to be ments, acting as a momentum- very fortunate to be on a team expected, Nolf first had to believe setter of sorts. with guys like Jason Nolf and that he’d even be competing in That first pin set the momen- Bo Nickal and feed off their en- tum for Nolf’s other 57 and as one of the hallowed cathedrals of ergy...” Sanderson said. “They’re Penn State’s 157-pounder, this college wrestling. the ones that have to make the year, just like last year, his pins And yet for the three-time All- decisions in the way they think often set the momentum for the and the way they perceive the American and two-time NCAA second half of duals situation they’re in. They’ve done champion the prospect of wres- “To have that kind of effect is a fantastic job.” tling for Penn part of wres- As storybook of an ending as State — where Noah Riffe/Collegian “To have that kind tling, and Nolf may have had to his Rec Hall he has become Jason Nolf pins Kyle Todrank during the wrestling match against Buffalo of effect is part of there’s mo- career, his Penn State career a fixture and an mentum and at Rec Hall on Sunday, Feb. 24. isn’t over yet with the Big Ten all-time great — you feed off and NCAA tournament both just wrestling... and you tion from former teammate Zain fans equally as excited. wasn’t something each other and weeks away. Retherford, say it can’t be dis- And even though Nolf’s re- he expected five feed off each other, that’s definitely So don’t tell Nolf that his career years ago. a real thing,” counted. sult on Senior Day was perhaps has come full circle just yet de- Nolf had offers and that’s definitely Nolf said. “Last year when we had Zain among the most expected and spite another characteristic fall. from Stanford, a real thing.” It can be on the team and he’d get the most fitting of any college wres- “I just try to wrestle my best Cornell, North- hard to imag- pin, it was exciting,” Nickal said. tler ever, his thought from five every match, and the best I can western, Wiscon- Jason Nolf ine that mo- “The best that you can do for your years ago still prevails. do for my team is to get the pin, sin and Lehigh mentum is as team is get a pin, so we want to To Nolf, the result seemed un- so that’s what I go for,” Nolf said. before settling important as win every match and win by as expected because the circum- “I’ve still got some matches left on Penn State thanks to coaxing it is, when talking about a team large a margin as we can, so it’s stance of wrestling for Penn State to go, so the circle hasn’t closed from coach Cael Sanderson. with as much innate talent as definitely something that gets us was unexpected and that’s not quite yet.” “When I was being recruited, I Penn State. excited.” lost on him. never thought I’d come to Penn But both Nolf and teammate While Nolf gets his teammates In fact, he’s more cog- To email reporter: [email protected]. 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By Maddie McCabe with a printed piece of her art- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN work on it in 2017, he said. “A lot of people liked it because Penn State student, Mila it was different and I wore it all Keyes, has always been inspired the time and I still wear it all the by her creativity and artwork, and time,” Bullock said. this led her to start selling hand- She continued to make and sell painted clothing. her clothes for about two years, “I’m an artist, I really just but stopped after transferring to like painting and stuff. Initially I the University Park campus. guess that’s why I was influenced Keyes was an advertising ma- to paint on clothes, to see what jor, and had hoped to graduate in would happen,” Keyes (senior - that field, she said. Because she photojournalism) said. transferred from the Greater Al- In 2015, Keyes started painting legheny campus to University on clothes when she was inspired Park, Keyes had to change her to paint a plain hat she received plans and become a photojournal- for her former commons job at a ism major. Penn State Commonwealth cam- Keyes said she was wor- pus. ried and upset when she had to “It was a tan hat and I made a change her major. “I was crying little flower pot out of jean mate- and everything like I’m paying all James Leavy/Collegian rial and I painted a flower,” Keyes this money and I can’t do what I Mila Keyes (senior-photojournalism) poses in the HUB-Robeson Center on Thursday, Feb. 14. said. “People really liked it so I want,” she said. was like maybe I should do this Though she hasn’t been able I’m going with it.” things,” Keyes said. and just comes out terrible it’s all the time, do some hats and see to do exactly what she wanted, When she graduates, Keyes Keyes’s boyfriend, Dominic like all that time put into it is not Keyes said she is still glad she what happens.” said she plans on buying all her Whindleton, also shares the even worth it.” From there, Keyes decided switched to photojournalism be- supplies then starting MadexMila hope she has for the future of her Though Keyes has had diffi- to start her brand, MadexMila, cause of the skills she has learned back up on her original social me- brand. culties during her college expe- which consists of streetwear that will help her in the relaunch dia accounts and on Etsy, and she “I’m excited for her, before she rience and has worries for the clothes sold on Etsy. of her clothing brand. She plans hopes from there to start her own was making stuff on the side,” future, she is confident in herself She likes to get clothes at thrift on starting to make clothes af- Whindleton said. “I think she will website. with the skills she now has, she stores to turn into one-of-a-kind ter she graduates and using her do well when she graduates...she She plans on also making her said. pieces, Keyes said. learned assets to help develop will have time to do it on her own “I really like finding things at her brand more she said. clothes more suitable for men free time.” “I just really realized that it’s the thrift store because they usu- “I’ve learned so much in how to and women, while still being a Though Keyes still has doubts not about what your degree is, it’s ally have more character and market myself online and I know streetwear brand. She said she for the future though, she said. about what you know and what more interesting patterns or just how to take great pictures so I can wants to branch out and make “I’m afraid of failing which you bring to the table and where the fabrics are more durable,” do my own photo shoots with my different types of clothes, such as is why I didn’t start it for a long you’re willing to go. I just trust Keyes said. clothes and stuff like that,” Keyes a line of pants. time,” Keyes said. “Mostly I’m that I’ll get there,” Keyes said. Vittorio Bullock, her close said. “I got say that I learned a “I just really love color so afraid of creating stuff that people friend from high school in Pitts- lot and I don’t think this is really I just want to share that and won’t like, that’s such a bummer. To email reporter: [email protected]. burgh, purchased a black hoodie where I saw myself exactly, but see different people in colorful Even when you make a painting Follow her on Twitter at @maddiemccabee. Penn Staters talk spring break plans By Jacqueline Miller Kakkad (graduate-economics) FOR THE DAILY COLLEGIAN is visiting another major United States city as she travels to Bos- Whether they’re vacationing ton this break. outside of the country or going “I’ve been to New York, Florida, home “outside of Philly,” many Pittsburgh, Philadelphia,” Kak- Penn State students won’t be on kad said. campus for spring break. However, some students may Some are used to migrating. not be as comfortable with travel- “I love traveling. I’m used ling. to it from my dad’s job.” Cami Ashley Ju will be spending her Baldivieso, a Bolivian native, said. break with her family in Cancun. “We have lived in like more “This is like the first time in than ten countries It’s normal a while,” Ju (junior-hospitality for my family. I don’t like saying it management) said. “It was like because I feel like I sound cocky kind of an impromptu thing.” or something, She usu- but I live on air- “We have lived in ally goes home planes.” like more than ten to New York Baldivieso City for spring (sophomore- countries It’s nor- break, but is ex- biology) is go- mal for my family. cited to try new ing to take things and get a her room- I don’t like saying tan this year. mate to Spain. it because I feel Jordan Ten- Her plans to erowicz is a stay with a like I sound cocky little more ner- friend from or something, but I vous. Collegian file photo high school, “I am going Two students walk with suitcases in tow along Pollock Road on March 17, 2014. go to restau- live on airplanes.” to Florida with rants and walk Cami Baldivieso my friend to she’s used to, but she is trying to girlfriend. miss Penn State, though. around a mu- Sophomore visit her fam- keep an open mind. Not one for homesickness, “Penn State is a college where seum sounded ily,” Tenerowicz Many Penn State stu- Wearing (sophomore-photojour- everything around it is college, like an average (senior-animal day on campus. dents are content staying nalism) is still very excited to the town was built around it,” science) said. “It might be weird, in their comfort zone, how- spend time at home, like many McVaney (sophomore-electrical However, Baldivieso will likely but it’s fine.” be going to Museo Nacional del ever, and will heading home students. engineering) said. She has never been to to see family and Danny McVaney, like many, will “It’s a place for college stu- Prado — not the Palmer Museum Tampa before but hopes to friends next week. miss being on campus. dents, where everyone is like you, of Art. have a relaxing break on the Mahkaelah Wearing is going He’s glad to be perform- and you can always find someone Kruti Kakkad, an international beach. home to West Philadelphia to ing around Florida with to be friends with, where every- student from India, finds herself Traveling is not something in a similar situation this break. spend time with her family and his choir — he will still one has something in common.”

but what resources Briana San Diego/Collegian Chip Mock, of State College, draws free caricatures at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, Feb. 2.

can help? speed and humorous caricatures. Caricatures Newruck said he showed interest FROM Page 1. in drawing caricatures, so he vis- ited Mock at some of his events and watched him draw. 24 hour career information and Caricature Connections “I asked a lot of questions on When he’s in town, Mock said, how he placed down the lines on resources can get you started. he’ll have people come up to him the paper, this taught me a lot. and show him pictures of carica- He explained what part of the tures they have hanging on their face to start with, how to start and Take control of your future and grow walls at home. They’ll come back end the lines in different areas of year after year, and have draw- the face,” Newruck said. your career knowledge now. ings from when their kids were “One thing among many young all the way through high that he’s taught me is that my school. style will change over the years, “Every time I go out [to draw] and just go with it if it’s getting Learn more at bit.ly/2KqnrPG it’s exciting to me,” Mock said. “I laughs.” love what I do, and I’m like, ‘I’m As for his own artwork, Mock is going to get do what I love for the grateful that he’s able to carry on next three hours and people are his passion for doing something going to like it.’” which became “part of” him in your next steps starts here. Mark Newruck, the owner of art school and has continued into Mountain Graphics, has known today. Mock for over 20 years, since they “I hope I never stop,” Mock met at the Pennsylvania State said, “It’s just so much fun.” Laurel Festival. When he first saw Mock draw, To email reporter: [email protected]. Newruck was impressed by his Follow her on Twitter at @gabbybarone98.