Pride at Penn State by Lilly Forsyth the DAILY COLLEGIAN Ferent Group in the LGBTQ 13-Year-Old Eric About Time.’ I Had Called Her a Layland Went to Bed Community

Vol. 118, No. 109 June 28-July 4, 2018

Pride at Penn State By Lilly Forsyth THE DAILY COLLEGIAN ferent group in the LGBTQ 13-year-old Eric about time.’ I had called her A Layland went to bed community. several times before to tell her early one night fearful of what something important but I was “When people see me they morning would bring. never brave enough,” Pérez usually make the assumption He had left a note for his par- (graduate-costume production) that I am gay, which can be a lit- ents to find — finally wanting to said. “She knew all along but tle invalidating,” she said. “So, I tell them he was gay. was respecting my space and feel like I have to come out even Growing up with religious time.” more as bisexual.” parents, Layland (graduate- Though Pérez took longer to human development and family While inclusive LGBTQ live comfortably with his sexu- events are held throughout studies) was not sure how they ality, he is beginning to take the year around the world to would react. Would they give steps into his new comfort zone. him a chance to explain? Would “I got my first manicure last celebrate the community and they send him to conversion Sunday, and it was amazing me- provide resources to those first therapy? Would he be thrown tallic blue and yellow nail pol- coming out, June in the United out? ish,” he said. States was declared “National Coming out stories are told For Pérez and Layland, their Pride Month ” by former Presi- every day and these stories are sexual orientation is pretty dent Barack Obama in 2009. a relatable experience among familiar to the general public Since then, many cities those in the LGBTQ commu- within the LGBTQ spectrum. around the world have made an nity. Wynn Beck and Rachel Kane- effort to host inclusive events With Pride Month coming to shiki ’s self-definitions are less and displays. a close, marches and festivals commonly seen. have been commonly attended Beck (senior-biochemistry The Stonewall Inn in New events around the world, filling and molecular biology) is asex- York became the first LG- streets with the rainbow, cover- ual, which they explained as not BTQ monument in America . ing every person and object in experiencing sexual attraction The United Kingdom erected sight. Such events are inclusive to any gender. a statue of famous computer to all genders, races and sexual “Asexual doesn’t just mean scientist Alan Turing who was orientations. abstinent. Some asexuals are arrested and chemically cas- But things didn’t start out okay with having sex while oth- trated because of his homo- that way for sexuality. Amsterdam’s Ho- Layland. momonument pays tribute to After agree- homosexuals targeted by Na- ing to go to Resources zis during World War II . conversion LGBTQA Student Resource Center: Recently, therapy, studentaffairs.psu.edu/lgbtqa as well as State Col- see three 814-865-0790 lege itself different painted “But in the end, the therapists, the cross- Layland QTPOC (Queer and Trans walks at only person who can eventually People of Color): Calder Way accepted his decide what my https://www.facebook.com/QTPOCpsu/ and Allen attraction to Street the sexuality is and what it men. colors of He re- Centre LGBTQA Support Network: the rain- called the means to me, is me.” bow — dramatically http://www.centrelgbtqa.org/ Wynn Beck different en- similar to vironment crosswalks Student he felt in a The Coalition on Sexual in West train station Orientation & Gender Identity: Hollywood after a Pride , Atlanta festival. http://lgbtq.psu.edu/csogi/ and Seattle in honor of the “There were month . people in ALLY House: “I did see [the announce- rainbow ment] the other day and stuff every- https://housing.psu.edu/special-living-options#ALLY thought it was beautiful. My where, and sister lives in Seattle and they I thought, have those there too. I think ‘This is Commission on Lesbian, Gay, it’s a nice statement and a what it feels Bisexual, Transgender, and like to be great step toward change,” straight?’” Queer Equity: Dori Puzycki, said. “I defi- he said. http://equity.psu.edu/clgbtqe nitely think they could still do “Like, to as- more for the LGBTQA com- sume that munity but it’s a good start.” everyone I Puzycki (junior-rehabilita- am seeing is like me because ers are not. It’s a spectrum, like tion and human services) said on that day we get to be who is anything else,” Beck said. she struggled to find an iden- normal.” Despite their sexual disin- tity she felt comfortable with Abdiel Pérez was much older terest in any gender, Beck is but soon “found a home” in the when he decided to come out to no stranger to outside pres- term pansexuality. his best friend. sures attempting to convince Pansexuality, as defined by “[Kiara] acted unsurprised, them their orientation is “just a as expected. She told me ‘It was phase.” the Human Rights Campaign, is “I’ve had a lot of people in the someone who “has the potential past try to tell me I’m not asexu- for emotional, romantic or sex- al or ‘You just haven’t found the ual attraction to people of any “They can hate me right person yet.’ But in the end, gender though not necessar- all they want but they the only person who can decide ily simultaneously, in the same what my sexuality is and what it way or to the same degree.” can’t take that away means to me, is me,” they said. So, what is it about the rain- Kaneshiki (junior-informa- bow that makes people in the tion sciences and technol- community so happy to see it? from me. I’m queer ogy), on the other hand, has more trouble with quick judge- and I’m here and I’m ments placing her into a dif- See PRIDE , Page 2. happy.” Dori Puzycki Student Page 2 | June 28-July 4, 2018 local The Daily Collegian Community garden looking for volunteers

By Bailey Jensen DeMeo said there is a lot to THE DAILY COLLEGIAN learn about what he calls “road- side horticulture.” Gardens, such Giving back to the as the one in State College, that community can be a great way to are grown in a traffic island tend spend the long summertime hours to have tougher soil compared – and that’s exactly what some to a raised bed in someone’s community members did this backyard. month. He said by volunteering, peo- In mid-June, eight volunteers ple can learn different irriga- and members of the Western tion techniques and plan selec- Pennsylvania Conservancy came tion according to the type of soil together to revive four differ- available. ent beds of annual and peren- Kristine Charles is a member nial flowers in the plot of land of the community who helped at the intersection of College plant the garden. Avenue and University Drive. “It was a lot of fun,” Charles The garden, which is just one of said. “I was happy to help make 132 across 20 different counties in State College a prettier place.” Western Pennsylvania, was first As a gardener herself, Charles planted in 1999. It is the organiza- knew how to help. She said she tion’s sole garden in State College was both surprised and im- and considered larger than many pressed with how many Penn others. Courtesy of Lynn McGuire-Olzak State students were also there to Every summer, around the The community garden is located at the intersection of College Avenue and University Drive. help with the planting. months of May and June, the gar- “Our volunteers are a chang- den is replanted, and every Sep- Pennsylvania Conservancy’s ent ages and groups of people get pace Services, Art DeMeo, over- ing force in their communities,” tember and October, the garden Community Gardens and Greens- involved, so it’s just a wonderful seas the community garden DeMeo said. “They take a space is plucked and prepared for the pace Program, has worked with way to bring people together and program and field staff. He has that would have just been green winter months. the organization for 11 years. have fun while doing something been working for the organization grass and turn it into something The Western Pennsylvania She said across all of the gar- productive.” for 15 years. beautiful.” Conservancy aims to protect and dens within Western Pennsylva- Currently, the local garden has “I like everything about my DeMeo says the organization restore locations providing clean nia, there are roughly 11,500 vol- only one volunteer to water and job,” DeMeo said. “One of my fa- welcomes everyone to come out water and healthy forests, wildlife unteers. weed. McGuire-Olzak said the vorite aspects is seeing people and help. He says an easy way and natural areas for the ben- “I love the fact that the commu- garden could use anywhere from come out to make their commu- to signup is at their website: efit of present and future genera- nities get involved and volunteers five to 20 volunteers through- nity a better place. We encour- waterlandlife.org. tions, according to its website. take time out of their busy sched- out the summer to help keep it age volunteers to get outside, get Lynn McGuire-Olzak, volun- ules to beautify the community,” thriving. their hands dirty and learn about To email reporter: [email protected]. teer coordinator for the Western McGuire-Olzak said. “All differ- Director of Community Greens- gardening.” Follow her on Twitter at @baileyejensen. Getting down ‘n’ dirty with the PSU Master Gardeners

By Tina Locurto Parks Service as a naturalist, consumer horticulture educator Through its website, the she was looking for. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Schmotzer said she always felt a and taught the class herself. pollinator program allows curi- “I enjoy learning out in the deep connection for nature and “It was really very enlighten- ous visitors to learn about saving field; we share the excitement of Surrounded by grassy plains, plants. ing,” she said. “Just about every- pollinators in their own back- something new,” Simmons said. snow-speckled mountain sum- Upon retiring, she decided to body I met had a love for the earth yards. “While out in the field I hear the mits and grazing bison, Connie continue her love and passion for and a desire to improve things.” Some of the links curated by birds singing and the buzz of the The 16-week program covers a the master gardeners include Schmotzer made an unrefined, the natural world — with a mas- bee. It’s a very sensory ex- multitude of topics such as soils, lessons in creat- ing nest- natural world at Grand Teton ter gardening program at Penn perience.” invasive plants, pruning plants ing sites for pol- National Park in Wyoming her of- State. To her, the fice for 10 years. Taking the class in 1990, and planting itself. linators, the best most Working for the National Schmotzer later became a Classes are three hours long types of flow- and once a week. ers to plant for re- At the end of the pollina- ward- program, stu- tors and ing dents must take how to part of a test, present a manage the program 10-minute proj- a garden is sharing ect and have 50 without information hours of volun- using pesti- with others teering complet- cides. and collect- ed. Through the pol- ing data on “They get linator program, in- plants and a real crash dividuals or organiza- pollina- course in just tions looking to have their about every as- gardens certified as a “pollinators that can be used pect of anything tor-friendly garden,” can submit throughout the state and that might be go- an application to be reviewed by country. ing on in the gar- Penn State Master Gardeners. With the hope of more people den,” Schmotzer Currently, there are 753 gar- utilizing the website’s resourc- said. dens certified throughout Penn- es, Simmons said she is very More recently, sylvania as pollinator-friendly. confident it can make a the Penn State About 80 percent of all plants difference in promoting Pollinator Certi- in the ecosystem require insect pollinators and the world. fication Program pollination, Schmotzer said. Ad- “[Pollinators] run the ecosys- introduced in ditionally, one of every three bites tem,” Schmotzer said. “Without 2011, was start- of food was touched in some way pollinators, it would be a very ed by master by a pollinator. dull, uninteresting and probably gardeners hop- For Alice Simmons, a Penn ing to bring the State master gardener with an uninhabitable world.” “plight” of pol- interest in native plants and Ken Kalbach/Collegian linators into the providing habitats for wildlife, To email reporter: [email protected]. Flowers bloom at the Penn State Arboretum. public eye. this program was exactly what Follow her on Twitter at @tina_locurto. Pride Five free summer activities at and around Penn State FRom Page 1. By Cissy Ming Hartley Wood lies across a within them, but show courtesy Located only 25 minutes from “Anytime I see rainbow any- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN grassy field from the Overlook for people who have the space re- downtown State College, Whipple thing I just want to buy it. I am Pavilion, an open building located served for a class, organization or Dam State Park offers a sandy all about Target right now be- State College has a reputation on a sloping hill in the Arboretum. other purpose. beach and the opportunity to cause of their Pride merchan- as a “middle of nowhere” town Hartley Wood is one of Penn- swim in non-chlorinated water. dise,” Kaneshiki said. “It de- without the constant action of sylvania’s few remaining plots of Go to the beach Though the beach fills quickly old-growth forest, meaning it has on warm weather weekends, the notes a nice, safe area.” New York City or Philadelphia, Landlocked Centre County is especially when students leave never experienced significant a good three-hour drive from the crowds never reach the Wildwood “When I see a rainbow flag, after finals week. However, disturbances like logging or fire. ocean, making a traditional sum- or Ocean City proportions. I feel accepted, loved, celebrat- there’s still fun to be had. Pick up a trail map at the Over- mer beach trip difficult to accom- Visit collegian.psu.edu. to read ed, protected,” Pérez said. Whether you’re staying on look Pavilion or explore the color- plish for many summer students. the full story. Whether someone is just be- campus for classes, research or coded trails on your own. ginning to question their sex- you live in the area, here are five While Hartley Wood lacks the ual identity or orientation, or things to do on a budget. size or trail mileage of nearby Ro- throck State Forest, following the is as out and proud as George Matson Museum of crisscrossing trails through the Takei and Ellen DeGeneres 43-acre forest never gets boring. , self-acceptance is an impor- Anthropology Some of the forest trails con- tant step in the process. Fans of fashion, shrunken nect to the paved 1.3-mile Belle- “I would tell my younger heads, art and archaeology all fonte Rail-Trail, a quiet path sur- self to live without fear. To not have something to enjoy at this rounded by trees on both sides. little-known attraction, often neglect who you are and that overshadowed by the nearby DIY Movie Theater what you are feeling is real, Lion Shrine. Without huge lecture classes is valid and it is important. The Matson Museum of An- occupying the space, Penn State’s So many times I felt different, thropology, one of six museums large classrooms can serve a dif- I knew who I was, but I was on the University Park campus, ferent purpose entirely. blinded by religion, by ide- occupies several rooms of the Armed with Netflix and a Penn Carpenter Building’s fourth floor. als, by ‘morals’,” Pérez said. State account, you can take ad- Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from “All the things I feared when vantage of the projectors and Tuesday to Friday, the museum sound systems to create a movie coming out, they came true typically has few visitors dur- theatre experience without the but I am still here and living ing the summer. You can spend price tag. authentically.” hours exploring the cases of arti- Simply go down to the podium, Puzycki also emphasized the facts and information on display, log into the control computer, importance of accepting who or take a quick walkthrough to turn on the projector and sound, escape the afternoon heat. one is. turn off the lights and enjoy the For interested students, the entertainment. “The person I am now is museum also accepts volunteers From experience, 100 Thomas happy and free. I’m living the throughout the year to help with and the rooms adjacent to it make best life I can at the moment. educational programs and main- especially good makeshift movie I think that says it all, you taining the collections. theaters. know?” Puzycki said. “They Hartley Wood and Additionally, the classrooms can hate me all they want but on the first floor of the Willard they can’t take that away from Bellefonte Rail-Trail Building have far fewer seats, but on the plus side, they have cush- me. I’m queer and I’m here and Looking for a change of ioning like actual movie theater I’m happy.” scenery from the sprawl of cam- seats. pus and downtown? Take a short The university generally allows Collegian file photo To email reporter: [email protected]. walk to North Campus for an es- students open access to empty Cultural masks are displayed in the Anthropology Exhibit in the cape to nature. Follow her on Twitter at @lillyforsyth_. classrooms and the equipment Carpenter Building. The Daily Collegian local June 28-July 4, 2018 | Page 3 Comic Swap battles with ever-changing industry By Mikayla Corrigan medium that comes out anywhere “In the ‘40s, they were THE DAILY COLLEGIAN from bi-monthly or even some- mega-successful, as people from times bi-weekly and, according to all walks of life were reading Tucked below businesses on McComas, makes up between 40 comic books,” Faust said. “Then Fraser Street, the passerby may and 50 percent of the local store’s following the war, the patriotic see vibrant superhero signs glow- gross income a year. This forces angle which fueled a lot of these ing in the window of State Col- store operators to constantly re- heroes.” lege’s Comic Swap. plenish their stock while moving Faust said the boom for com- The shop is known for being a old issues off the shelves. ics ended after that, as there social hub for many comic book However, unlike milk and eggs, was a “morality scare” that lovers, but how has also happened to rap music and the local comic book rock n’ roll at the time, as the store been affected “There are not many violence and suggestive by the ever-chang- themes were pointed out by ing industry and comic book stores in the the public. fan base over the “The medium has never ful- years? world that can boast that ly recovered since,” he said. First opening kind of longevity” However, this history is its doors in 1976, very important to the form- John McComas business manager ing of the modern comic book John McComas Business Manager of Comic Swap shop known today. defines operating a Initially, Faust said the comic book store as comic book evolved out of running “a whole bunch comic strips in newspapers. As Ken Kalbach/Collegian of things at once” and com- comics a fan base grew, they were sold All new X-Men appears on the shelf at Comic Swap. pares the business model to an have elastic demand, separately in all different kinds of 25 years, where comics went exemplified by the Students of uncanny resemblance of a gro- meaning they are constantly genres. After the morality scare, through a purge of that kind of cery store. subject to change. there was a push to a specialty SHIELD. “old boy’s mentality” that result- “[Comics] have, just as much In order to keep up with the market. As a result, the rise of the “It does have a trickle-down ed from the morality scare. as milk or eggs, an expiration demand, McComas equates that comic stores came to be. effect, and more and more people with needing to know the audi- “Our store, for example, date,” McComas said. McComas began reading com- are coming into comics and we have just many first-time Comics or single issues are ence “very, very intimately” and ics in the late ‘90s when he was readers as legacy or veter- just the superhero genre, and known to be a contemporary staying in tune with trends, which 18, where he said comics were an are very dif- afterthought. an readers,” McComas said. doing more than just going to the ferent today “You couldn’t really make a ter- “There has to be a place, movies,” Faust said. “With some than when the rible amount of money even in the especially in our store to of these themes like the X-Men, industry first large metropolitan area on com- enfranchise every one of those they can’t control that they were took off the ics at the particular timing win- people. [The culture] took a lot born mutants. In the ‘60s, ‘30s. dow in the ‘90s, because prior that worked really well Recent to that window was a very as a metaphor for civil graduate and large bust in the economy “We do have a rather rights.” former presi- and scale of comic book impeccable track record when dent of the retail,” he said. Faust said that can Penn State After that, many comic it comes to customer service be equally said for Students of books stores “went un- with a very large collection of today’s day and age. SHIELD, Vin- der” because of how dif- “Nowadays, you cent Faust, comic books.” ficult it was to sell — but John McComas can expand that meta- refers to Comic Swap still sur- phor to other areas like this time in vived. Business Manager of Comic Swap LGBTQ rights and comic book “There are not many history as a comic book stores in the things like that,” he said. “renaissance world that can boast that “So, I think the themes of sorts” for kind of longevity which of internal in this community draw a the industry, speaks to the fidelity of the change to get to the point lot of people in from diverse particularly customer base and the uncanny where most comic book stores backgrounds whether it is are now.” Marvel, as business sense of the owner,” their race, gender, sexuality or Now, the store has a pretty businesses McComas said. whatever.” started de- Simply, he said, it boils down equal distribution between age But the store had to overcome Ken Kalbach/Collegian buting a lot of to knowing the customer base as brackets for customers, where it more than those hurdles in over Comic Swap is located downtown on the corner of West their big char- closely as possible, and trying to sees people a year or less from acters which buy things which might appeal to retiring, to customers that are to survive throughout the years. College Avenue and Fraser Street. are still popu- them. shorter than the sales counter. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read lar today. This has changed in the last This new diverse fan base is the full story. Doo-Wop isn’t done: Meet RamaLama Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2018 Collegian Inc. By Gabby Barone THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Board of Editors Editor in Chief Doo-wop is a musical genre Kelly Powers which forgoes formality. Managing Editor Compared to other styles, it’s Kara Duriez markedly loose and relaxed. Digital Managing Editor RamaLama, State College’s Andrew Kalmowitz local doo-wop band, was crafted News Editor with the same easygoing, flowing Lauren Lee spirit back when it got started a Assistant News & few years ago. Multimedia Editor Tom Wilson, RamaLama’s Tina Locurto founder and booking manager, Sports Editor grew up listening to doo-wop in Thomas Schlarp the ‘50s and ‘60s. Gradually, Wil- Football Editor son, the former mayor of Belle- Tyler King fonte, said doo-wop gave way to Photo Editor The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Lindsey Shuey soon after – to classic rock. After State College’s earlier To contact News Division: doo-wop group —led by Frank News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly Collegian Fox of “Vito and The Saluta- Phone: (814) 865-1828 | Fax: (814) 863-1126 tions” doo-wop notoriety— had gradually faded out, Wilson decided one night to bring the Board of Managers genre back to town. Business Manager “So we did just for the fun of it. Colsen Ackroyd And I have to admit, we actually Courtesy of RamaLama Advertising Manager sounded pretty good,” said Jeff The doo-wop group RamaLama poses wearing matching outfits following one of their performances. Scott Witham Brown, a local radio host and the Sales Managers second member of RamaLama. Brown said the first time they used in “The Lion King,” and Wilson said that while the group is Pierre Coupin and Andrei Mitrut Wilson approached Brown with came together to practice was “There Goes My Baby,” by The strolling around spontaneously, the intent of looking for a bass “amazing” because of how good Drifters. Because of doo-wop’s other demographics find the music To contact Business Division: singer. Brown had a barbershop they sounded by the end of the comparative lack of precise- appealing as well. Advertising, circulation, accounting and classifieds night. They had to choose a name ness, Brown “We were Phone: (814) 865-2531 | Fax: (814) 865-3848 quartet background, but was in- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays terested in the “dirty” sound of to be an official group. And before finds it easier strolling doo-wop. Wilson acted as tenor, there was RamaLama, there was to practice and “We’re not around the while Brown rounded out bass. “Rama Lama Ding Dong,” the perform. planning to be town, singing,” reaction from the audience, After a while, there were popular doo-wop song released “I love the Wilson said many of whom listened to doo- four members, with John by The Edsels. melodies in both stars, we’re just reminiscing, wop when it was on the radio, Zimmerman was baritone. Luke “So we thought, ‘Well, maybe genres, but doo- “and even or heard the musi- Lorenz, another tenor, came RamaLama would say it,’” Wilson wop is so much local musicians some of the cal groups on TV and along and so did Eric McGinnis. said. easier [because]... young people, radio on “American Bandstand.” McGinnis’s wife, Amelia, filled in Despite what it may appear you don’t have to having a great they’d stop, “You’ll see people that come a year later as the group’s female like on paper, Wilson said that the be so precise, and and they’d look, in, they’ll be in wheelchairs, or vocalist after their original female group is not called “Rama Llama,” you don’t have to time.” and they’d get just sort of non-responsive,” vocalist wasn’t able to stay with though he admitted that many have the mouth Tom Wilson these smiles Wilson said, “and a certain song the group. people think so, especially on movement or any- Founder of RamaLama on their faces, will come on and their heads will Working with members who Facebook. thing else, you ‘Wow, this was come up, and their eyes will get were used to State College just have to sing.” really cool.’” bright and they’ll actually sing firmer, more “The smiles had been missing a During practice sessions, the “The smiles on their faces are along to these songs.” controlled doo-wop group, but group figures out what songs like our reward,” Wilson said. Wilson said performing music rath- on their faces that didn’t mean they want to perform, how many “It’s like our pay.” doo-wop for senior citizens is a er than the it wasn’t ready for songs they need and which Often, the group will “connector.” looseness of are like our one. songs they can perform the best, perform around Centre County “It’s just so cool to sit and watch doo-wop, Wil- Mainly, the group according to Brown. and use its proceeds to fundraise them and see their faces light up son found he reward, it’s practices once a The band actually doesn’t read on behalf of local community when we play a song that they had to help week at a mem- music but instead listens to the organizations such as the State really love and means something them a little. like our pay.” ber’s house. A Ca- songs they want to sing and each College and Bellefonte Food to them,” Brown said. “I had to pella doo-wop, Wil- person finds their individual vocal Banks and PAWS. While most bands are formed Tom Wilson coach these son said, is rooted place. The band is also with the aim of getting famous, guys,” Wilson Founder of RamaLama in soul music and “It’s great,” McGinnis said. currently looking for other similar going platinum and becoming said. “‘No, rhythm and blues. “I love being able to add the charitable organizations to rock stars, RamaLama is simply don’t articu- It’s a divergence extra element that a woman fundraise for. just along for the ride. late so well. from the clean, adds and sing some songs they In the past, the band has “We’re not planning to be Make it dirty, make it rough – street clear-cut sounds of a barbershop wouldn’t be able to sing without performed at concerts including stars,” Wilson said. “We’re just corner rough.’” quartet, but has the same har- me.” the Central Pennsylvania Festival local musicians having a great Despite coaching, one of monic melodies. While most of RamaLa- of the Arts. time.” Wilson’s favorite parts of Examples of doo-wop ma’s audience is often men When performing at rest the group is watching other include “The Lion Sleeps To- and women who listened to homes, Wilson and Brown To email reporter: [email protected]. members’ musical abilities grow. night,” by The Tokens, later doo-wop in the ‘50s and ‘60s, have both noticed a palpable Follow her on Twitter at: @gabbybarone98. Page 4 SPoRTS June 28-July 4, 2018

Football roster summer census With full summer workouts just around the corner, here’s a breakdown of the roster by the numbers

By Matt Lingerman next highest total for any state from No. 1. That fact is not ex- 43, most recently worn by line- and being named an All-Big Ten THE DAILY COLLEGIAN is Maryland with 15, followed by ceptional, especially consider- backer Manny Bowen. Bowen honorable mention the year be- Virginia (9) and New Jersey (7). ing single-digit numbers are started in nine games before fore, and the rise of last year’s When it comes to college foot- Ohio is also home to seven usually sought after in most col- being suspended and ultimately underclassmen role players. ball, there’s a bevy of constantly Nittany Lions, including red- lege programs. removed from the roster prior to For the most part, the voids changing information to pro- shirt sophomore Antonio Shel- What is rare, however, is that the 2017 Fiesta Bowl. left in the defense are up the cess. Penn State ton and redshirt freshman long No. 19 is not only worn by two A recent Instagram post by middle. One of the two open is no different. snapper Chris Stoll. Both grew players, but by two defensive Bowen has raised speculation defensive tackle spots will pre- FOOTBALL With just 65 up in Westerville, Ohio, just 15 players in cornerback Trent he could be back with the Nit- sumably be filled by junior Kev- days until Penn miles from Columbus. Gordon and end Torrence tany Lions sooner rather than in Givens, who spent time all State football kicks off the 2018 In all, 20 states are represent- Brown. Considering Gordon is later, a return which may be over the defensive line last year. season at home against Appala- ed by at least one rostered play- a true freshman and Brown is a welcomed judging by several chian State, time is running out er, the farthest being California, redshirt senior and three-time former teammates’ encourag- The other is seemingly up for to get to know the Nittany Lions home of fifth-year linebacker letterman, it can be expected ing comments on the photo. grabs. new-and-old and who will play a Koa Farmer. Brown will be the only one wear- If Franklin chooses to rein- In the defensive backfield, part this fall. Currently, only three Florid- ing the number by the time the state Bowen for his senior sea- Penn State will have to replace For that reason, we broke the ians call Beaver Stadium their season rolls around. son, his old jersey could be wait- the draftee duo of Troy Apke and most recently released roster home, but with newly-hired run- No. 26, which was donned by ing for him. Marcus Allen at safety. down for a comprehensive cen- ning backs coach and Florida former Penn State phenom and The position which raises sus of Penn State’s summer par- native Ja’Juan Seider expected current New York Giants rookie Returning Players the most question marks is un- ticipants. to be involved heavily in future running back Saquon Barkley Although James Franklin’s doubtedly linebacker. Expect Editor’s note: Information recruiting efforts, that number for the last three years, was re- team has lost a few notable a rotation at the second level, was taken from the official should rise over the next couple cently acquired by Sutherland. names on both sides of the ball even if Bowen is reinstated. team roster released Sunday, of years. Freshman defensive end- (see: Saquon Barkley) due to On the opposite side of the June 24 and was accurate at This year’s team will also fea- turned-linebacker Micah graduation and the NFL draft, ball, seven starters return. Per- time of print. ture a trio of Canadians in red- Parsons has selected No. 11, the Nittany Lions won’t lack ex- haps the most important of these Demographics shirt sophomore defensive end following in the footsteps of perience in 2018. — besides redshirt senior quar- Daniel Joseph, redshirt fresh- hard-hitting former Penn State Penn State returns 41 let- terback Trace McSorley — is the man safety Jonathan Suther- Although it’s nearly certain and current NFL linebackers termen (not counting a pos- quartet of offensive lineman re- that changes will be made pri- land and freshman linebacker Brandon Bell and Navorro Bow- sible Bowen comeback), eight of turning. or to the Nittany Lions’ Sept. Jesse Luketa. All three hail from man. which have received the honor With such an experienced 1 matchup with Appalachian Ontario, with the latter two com- Alternatively, 13 numbers are three times. State, as of Sunday coach James ing from Ottawa. not currently owned by any play- Five of those three-time letter group upfront and a quarter- Franklin’s roster stood at 113 ers. No. 22 was retired in 2013 in winners play on a defense which back entering his third year as players. By the Numbers honor of John Cappelletti, the loses eight Fiesta Bowl starters a starter, Penn State should be Those players come from With a small army of players, program’s sole Heisman Trophy and six Big Ten honorees. How- able to ease the burden of negat- each corner of the United States jersey number duplicates are winner who led the Nittany Li- ever, the defense should be bol- ing the loss of its two most pro- and beyond. necessary. ons to an undefeated season in stered by the expected return of lific skill players in Barkley and As far as U.S. states go, Penn- In all, 26 jersey numbers are 1973. corner John Reid, who missed tight end Mike Gesicki. sylvania – as expected – leads worn by two players, including One notable number not oc- his entire junior season due to Visit collegian.psu.edu to the way with 42 players. The each single-digit number aside cupied on the current roster is injury after starting each game read the full story. Top contenders for Rounding up the the Heisman Trophy Big Ten news MY VIEW | TYLER KING McSorley is the Heisman contender on By Thomas Schlarp Coaches may be less pressured to play Penn State’s roster. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN a borderline healthy athlete, knowing that Saquon Barkley may be gone, but A lot of talent won’t be returning to they can go deeper into their bench. A there is still a Heisman contender on college football next season, including Penn State has certainly been busy this team’s bowl game at the end of the year Penn State’s roster. the likes of Barkley, Baker Mayfield and summer landing key recruits, making vi- can now also provide a little experimenta- Trace McSorley shared Josh Rosen. But there are plenty of tal- ral videos of a surprise scholarship offer tion and evaluation of what young talent the backfield with Barkley ented players to watch for when the sea- to a veteran player and a team may have to look forward to in the over the last two seasons, son gets underway in September. with a certain former let- following season. but he had to take a back- Let’s take a look at some of McSor- FOOTBALL seat in the national spot- terman gracing the cover The new transfer rule states that ath- ley’s early competition for college foot- of a magazine in the nude. letes no longer have to ask coaches for light. As the Penn State ball’s highest individual honor. offense racked up 460 But the Nittany Lions are far from the permission to transfer from the program. yards per game, it was Bryce Love only team making headlines as the mer- Previously athletes were required to gain Barkley, not McSorley, RB Stanford cury rises. permission from their school to contact that drew the eyes of The lone returning player from the With nine games scheduled against Big another school. FOOTBALL fans and opposing Heisman ceremony is currently the Ten opponents, there have been some The new rule does, however, allow for defenses. odds-on favorite to hoist the trophy in summer developments already among conferences to enact slightly stricter Now Barkley is a mem- New York this December. the teams on the upcoming Penn State transfer restrictions such as potentially ber of the New York Giants and McSor- Love surprised a lot of people by opt- slate. blocking in-conference transfers. ley is ready for one last season in Happy ing to return to Palo Alto for his senior Here’s a breakdown of the five biggest Valley, where he and the rest of the Penn season with the Cardinal. Many thought stories around the Big Ten. Hunter Johnson to Northwestern State offense is eager to prove that the he was a fringe first round draft pick, but Speaking of transfers, Northwestern train will keep rolling on, even without he opted to return and potentially be the New transfer and redshirt rules landed perhaps the biggest transfer of top running back selected in the 2019 Barkley. The NCAA passed two new rules in the the year in former Clemson quarterback NFL Draft. That isn’t to say McSorley has been last few weeks, with the biggest impact on Hunter Johnson. invisible, however. He is entering his The North Carolina native broke onto Penn State likely being the change to the Johnson was the No. 1 rated quarter- third season as the starting quarterback the scene during his team’s first game of redshirt process. back in the Class of 2017 by ESPN. for one of the most successful programs the season against Rice, where he ran in college football over the last two sea- for 180 yards on just 13 attempts. His Formerly a redshirted player would The Indiana native will have to sit out sons. real coming out party came against have had to sit out an entire season, but the 2018 season per NCAA transfer rules, While he began the 2017 season as a UCLA when Love dashed for 263 yards new legislation now allows for a player to but will have three years of eligibility re- Heisman contender, McSorley didn’t during Stanford’s 58-34 route of the Bru- appear in up to four games throughout maining beginning in 2019. really have a chance to garner enough ins. the season and still retain their redshirt Last season Johnson played in four attention alongside Barkley, despite The biggest thing hurting Love’s Heis- status. games for the Tigers, completing 77.8 putting up big numbers and improving man chances last year were Stanford’s Having the option to play in up to four percent of his passes and throwing for 234 dramatically in terms of completion lack of success as a team. games will allow younger players to gar- yards and a pair of touchdowns. percentage. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read the full ner some experience without having to Visit collegian.psu.edu to read the full But entering the 2018 season, story. burn an entire year of eligibility. story. The Daily Collegian SPoRTS June 28-July 4, 2018 | Page 5 Manny Bowen could be the missing link MY VIEW | PATRICK BURNS

It appeared as if Manny Once kicked off Bowen’s tumultuous Penn State for violating team career had come to an end back in January, but a cryptic Insta- rules, Bowen could gram post has fans wondering. As of Wednesday afternoon, be exactly what Bowen’s status is still up in the air. the Nittany Lions’ The Barnegat, New Jersey, native was on campus for the en- defense needs tire spring semester and is still enrolled at Penn State, according group faces plenty of uncertainty to the university’s student direc- and it’s hard to ignore the gaping tory. Rumors that Bowen could hole in the middle of Brent Pry’s rejoin the Nittany Lions have defense. been swirling for far longer than Whoever starts at the MIKE just the past week, too. position this upcoming season However, Penn State hasn’t will do so not having played the come forward with an official position at much length at the statement, Bowen was nowhere collegiate level, or in Micah Par- to be found on the Nittany Lions’ sons ’ case, ever before. latest roster update this past While Parsons and fellow Sunday and the team currently freshmen Ellis Brooks and Jesse sits exactly at the maximum of 85 Luketa are bound to contribute scholarships. in a massive way down the line That means he’d either have and have impressed this spring, to walk back onto the team or a experience and leadership are current scholarship player would perhaps the two most important have to transfer out. positions at the MIKE position. Collegian file photo Like Bowen’s status going Koa Farmer and Cam Brown Manny Bowen (43) assists Robert Windsor (54) in a tackle against Ohio State at Beaver Stadium during the forward, Penn State’s linebacker certainly possess the experience White Out game on Oct. 27, 2016. that the aforementioned fresh- hopes to compete for a Big Ten It’s mostly unknown what ex- men don’t, but each are at their and perhaps even a national title. actly Bowen did to lose his place best on the outside. There’s no doubt that Penn on the team, and it’s possible Redshirt junior Jarvis Miller State would benefit the most that he’s burned one too many will also contribute this season from Bowen’s presence this bridges with the Nittany Lions to but is still relatively new to the upcoming season, but it could make a comeback. position and like Farmer and provide a boost in the future as But, based off of the comments Brown, is more suited to play on well. on his latest Instagram post, it’s Parsons is as dynamic of a the outside. rather evident his former team- Enter (or re-enter, for that defensive talent as Penn State mates would gladly welcome him matter) Bowen: who is by far the has ever seen, but based off of back onto the team. best candidate to replace Jason James Franklin’s comments at Cabinda as the general of Pry’s the end of the spring, it sounds He’ll have to earn back his defense. like the former five-star recruit place but if he does, there’s no While Bowen’s past troubles would be best suited to wreak reason he shouldn’t be leading shouldn’t be ignored, neither havoc at the SAM or WILL posi- Pry’s defense onto the field on should his success on the football tion, or even at defensive end as Sept. 1 at Beaver Stadium. field. a freshman. And if he does, there’s no deny- I thought he was the blue and This is a luxury that Franklin ing that Penn State will be better white’s top linebacker last sea- probably wouldn’t have without off for it. Caitlin Lee/Collegian son, and with some transition on the potential addition of Bowen, Bowen (43) celebrates during a game against Michigan at Beaver Sta- the defensive line and at safety, who could help ease Parsons, To email reporter: [email protected]. his veteran presence is needed Brooks and Luketa into their Follow him on Twitter at @PatrickBurns_. dium on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Penn State defeated Michigan 42-13. in a year in which Penn State respective positions. Crossword Lion slist © 2018 PuzzleJunction.com BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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For many sophomores and juniors moving off campus and into apartments for the first time, cooking is a foreign experience. Making one’s own meals can also be a new concept for incoming freshmen. Here are four easy meals that can help you jump into the world of cooking.

1. Egg on Avocado Toast Ingredients: • ½ of an avocado • 1 piece of bread • 1 egg • Crushed red pepper to taste • Pepper Instructions: Smash the avocado in the bowl until it is a smooth consistency. Add in as much of the crushed red pepper as you want, and then mix it throughout the avocado. Set aside. Put your bread in the toaster and set it to the toast setting of your choice. While it toasts, crack an egg onto a frying pan and let cook at a low heat. Continue to let it cook until the egg whites are solidified and the yolk is still runny. Sprinkle a little bit of pepper onto the egg. Take the bread out of the toaster when it is your desired level of toasted, and spread the avocado on top. Carefully slide the egg from the frying pan to the toast so the yolk does not crack, and enjoy.

2. Ramen Soup Ingredients: • 1 pack of ramen with any flavor packet • 1 egg • 1 ½ cups of sliced mushrooms • 1 cup sliced carrots • Garlic powder to taste • Chives Instructions: Boil two cups of water, then add the ramen noodles. Let it cook until the noodles are softened, but not completely done as you will need to put it back on the stove top for a few more minutes later. Take it off the stove top and add the flavor packet, allowing it to dissolve completely. At this time, you can also add garlic powder to give it more flavor. Add carrots, mushrooms and chives to the soup and put it back on the stove top, bringing it to a simmer rather than a boil. While the vegetables cook, scramble an egg and slowly drizzle it into the soup. Make sure to stir the egg into the soup very well so it is evenly dispersed and cooks evenly. Take it off the stove top once the egg is completely cooked and the soup is ready to serve.

3. Minute rice fried rice Ingredients: • 1 egg • Vegetable oil • Sesame oil • 1 bag of steam fresh rice with vegetables • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • ½ teaspoon ginger • 2/8 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder • About ½ cup soy sauce Instructions: Put the rice in the microwave and follow cooking instructions on the bag. While you wait, coat a large frying pan with two parts vegetable oil, one part sesame oil and swirl it around to mix. Scramble the egg and cook it on the frying pan on a low heat. Once the rice is done, add it to the frying pan and mix it so the egg is even dispersed throughout the rice. You can now bring the temperature on the stove up to a medium heat. Add half of the ¼ cup soy sauce and stir it around to evenly coat the rice. Now you can add the garlic powder, ginger and Chinese 5 spice powder. Mix it all evenly, and add the rest of the soy sauce. Do a taste test to make sure it does not need any more of one ingredient. Take the fried rice off the heat and it is ready to serve.

4. Naan Pizza Ingredients: • 1 piece of Naan bread • Spoonful of olive oil • Half a spoonful of minced garlic • One pre-sliced stick of mozzarella • ½ of a tomato • Oregano • Any other toppings of choice (I use spinach and mushrooms) Instructions: Spread a spoonful of olive oil onto the Naan bread, then add half a spoonful of minced garlic. Make sure it is spread evenly throughout the bread and there are no large buildups of garlic. Take slices of the mozzarella and place them all over the pizza. Add slices of tomatoes and other toppings in between the mozzarella or where the pizza looks empty. Put in the oven at 400 degrees. Since the bread has already been baked, you only need to keep it in the oven long enough for the cheese to melt and the toppings to cook. This should only take between six to 10 minutes, depending on your toppings. Once taken out of the oven, sprinkle some oregano on top to finish it up.

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