A Masterpiece on Skin

Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 Vol. 118, No. 25

Photos by: Lindsey Shuey/Collegian CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The “tattoo” sign hangs outside of King Cobra Tattoo. Justin Sellers, tattoo artist and owner of King Cobra Tattoo, poses in his shop. Nicole Bonsell shows off her tattoo, which reads, “still i rise.” Business cards sit on the front desk at Evolution Tattoo. Jennifer DiLorenzo shows off her daith piercing from Ikonic Ink. A mAsterpiece on skin Your guide to getting inked and pierced in State College By Allison Moody and where do students prefer to Nicole Bonsell (junior-psychol- first six months. She said the four The Daily Collegian get poked? ogy) has gotten two tattoos from tattoo artists in the shop can do King Cobra in the past year, the just about every style asked for, Tattoos and piercings have been King Cobra most recent time being last Friday. and spots are often in high de- a staple for rebellious college King Cobra is the oldest of the Her first tattoo at King Cobra was mand. students for years, but with three studios downtown. out of convenience, as they had “This shop stays extremely acceptance of these body modifi- Originally called Tattoo Mark’s walk-in availability the day she fi- busy,” Stephanie said. Ikonic offers cations on the rise, more and more since 1999, the name changed nally made the decision. walk-ins for both piercings and tat- millennials are going under the about a year ago when Justin Sell- After her first positive experi- toos, but tattoos can only be done needle. ers and his brother Tim took over. ence, Bonsell was hooked. if artists are free. If someone real- “It used to be bikers getting Tattoos at the shop start at “Price isn’t too big of a deal ly wants a tattoo at Ikonic at a cer- tattooed, now it’s $60, just $10 more when I’m getting a tattoo because tain time, making an appointment housewives get- “It used to be than their minimum I want to get a good one,” Bonsell is advised. Jennifer DiLorenzo got ting tattooed,” price in 1999. The said. a bicep tattoo about a year ago, said Justin Sell- bikers getting shop takes walk-ins King Cobra offers many differ- reading “Stay strong for yourself.” ers, tattoo artist tattooed, now it’s for both tattoos and ent piercings, but only basic jew- DiLorenzo (senior-kinesiology) and owner of King piercings, but all elry to promote healing. Nostril said word of mouth is what led her Cobra Tattoo. housewives customers must pay piercings are $55, navel piercings to Ikonic, rather than any other King Cobra is getting tattooed.” in cash. range from $55to $70 and two nip- shop in the area. just one of three “We’re not a shop ple piercings cost $85 to $95. “I have had several friends point Justin Sellers main tattoo shops [where] each per- Lauren Bennett had a positive me to Ikonic. They’re like, ‘You in State College, Owner of King Cobra Tattoo son does one tattoo experience getting some pierc- have to go here,’” DiLorenzo said. situated conve- a day, and they put ings at Ikonic, but King Cobra Once she made the appoint- niently downtown themselves out for happened to be closer when she ment, she put a down payment to for students who want to act on months. We take care of business,” worked up the courage to get her secure her spot — going toward their impulses. The others include Sellers said. navel done. the overall cost of her tattoo. Ikonic Ink Tattoo and Piercing The shop has three tattoo art- Bennett (sophomore-psycholo- They showed DiLorenzo a web- Studio and Evolution Tattoo Stu- ists, one of whom is also the sole gy) got her navel pierced at King site allowing her to play around dio. piercer. Sellers inks tattoos on a Cobra in April. with perspective fonts. They also The beginning of fall semester regular basis, and hand-paints “It’s smaller and there [are] less allowed her to watch her artist draws in the biggest crowds, ac- most of the traditional style art- people there,” Bennett said. “It’s a open all of the clean needles and cording to all three shops. They work coating the shop’s walls. much more open environment.” equipment. “The staff is super also agree nostril, navel and nip- “People scoff at getting stuff friendly and the shop is super ple piercings are the most popu- from the wall, but these are the Ikonic Ink clean,” DiLorenzo said. “[It] is lar, and black lettering is the most same people [who] bring in a Ikonic Ink opened beside Pane- definitely one of my favorite shops common tattoo type among Penn picture from Pinterest that thou- ra Bread in 2013, and Studio Man- I’ve been to.” State students. sands of people already have,” ager Stephanie H. has been there So, what sets these shops apart, Sellers said. since, with the exception of the See TaTToo, Page 2.

INSIDE: connor mcGovern Not a ‘pour’ settling in at center decision

By Andrew Rubin about his first start. “The follow- The Daily Collegian ing week, the game felt like it slowed down for me, and I was The rave reviews started early. able to participate a lot more and After coming in as a highly touted feel more comfortable out on the recruit, Connor McGovern did field.” something that few offensive line- Even as they were in the mid- men do each year in college foot- dle of fighting for the starting Linsey Fagan ball: play as a true freshmen. role, Dowrey seemingly realized Check out the best bar deals in While McGovern spent the the talent he was up against in Linsey Fagan/Collegian State College. first month of his freshman sea- the position battle last season. son splitting time at right guard “Connor has a bright future Natalie Keller (senior-food science) receives a donation from Isabella with former Penn State lineman here. I firmly believe that,” Dow- Ney, 5, of Millersburg, during a canning weekend on Oct. 29, 2016. Page 2 Derek Dowrey , by the fifth game rey said. “Not a lot of true fresh- of the year, McGovern was the men can just step on the field. I starter. Dowrey didn’t see the know he had a spring to get go- Athletes take a field again until the Nittany Lions ing, but if I were in his situation, tHon says goodbye went through an injury crisis on I wouldn’t be able to do what he’s stand the offensive line in November. doing. He’s a very talented guy, Now in his second season, Mc- smart guy and is picking things to canning weekends Govern has slid over to center, up.” McGovern continued to im- which once again highlights his prove throughout 2016, eventu- Bailey Jensen childhood cancer. knack for making smooth adjust- ally becoming one of the Nittany The Daily Collegian Tim Miller, rules and regula- ments on the offensive line. Lions’ most effective bodies on tions volunteer safety director for “Everything was just speeding the offensive line. It might not come as a sur- THON, said canning was always a around, felt like it was going 100 prise to those close to Penn serious risk. Aside from concerns miles an hour,” McGovern said McGovern, See Page 5. State THON, but the philan- with travel safety, there is worry thropic effort is phasing out can- that volunteers are essentially ning as one of its fundraisers. defenseless while standing in Stephanie Panny Discussion surrounding the front of a store with a metal can Athletes sign the pledge to end safety of canning can be traced containing potentially hundreds hazing. all the way back to the late 90s, of dollars. “THON is responsible according to executive direc- for the mass of volunteers who Page 3 tor for THON, go canning, and Andrew Smith. “THON is responsible that responsibility Canning sur- for the mass of only grows [with] Soccer profile: faced often as volunteers who can the amount of in- a topic of con- dividuals who get Megan Schafer cern, but was go canning, and that involved,” Miller never fully responsibility only (senior-aerospace dealt with until engineering) said. August 2016, grows [with] the Smith (senior- when THON amount of individuals accounting) said announced it it was recognized would phase it who get involved.” early that one out by 2019. method was not The an- Tim Miller going to complete- nouncement rules and regulations safety director ly make up for the followed the loss of canning, death of Penn but he’s optimistic Collegian file photo State student Vitalya “Tally” about the future. Megan Schafer is a jack of all trades Sepot, who died when returning Smith said they have closely from a canning trip in fall 2015. examined what can be done to on the field. Sept. 23 and 24 mark the final improve methods and advise or- canning weekend — marking ganizations on the best locations collegian.psu.edu Linsey Fagan/Collegian the end of a fundraising method to canvas and the efficiency of al- Offensive lineman Connor McGovern shakes hands with fans as he often considered one of THON’s ternative fundraising. On Twitter at enters the stadium during team arrival on Saturday, Sept. 2. greatest approaches to money To read full story, visit raising for its fight against collegian.psu.edu. @DailyCollegian Page 2 | FriDay, SePT. 22, 2017 local The Daily Collegian Tattoo going super saiyan FroM Page 1. DiLorenzo got a daith ear Ikonic was her selection only be- piercing at Ikonic around the cause it was the first to pop up on same time, which some studies her Google search, but she had no claim helps with migraines. She regrets about her choice. suffered from them, and she said “He was telling me jokes and the piercing has helped with the stuff,” Bennet said about Ikonic frequency and pain. piercer Jesse Barto. “He just Ikonic has daily piercing spe- made me feel really comfortable.” cials to entice students to acces- sorize their body and save money Evolution while doing it: Tuesday $40 sep- Evolution opened in 2010, just tum piercings, Wednesday $10 behind Baby’s diner. One of its off any ear piercing, Thursday artists, Tony Campbell , was the weekly surprise special, Friday owner of Good and Evil Tattoos $80 genital and $60 nipples and on West Beaver Avenue until the Saturday $40 navel. shop closed in 2015. Ikonic has the most extensive Now, he is one of three resident jewelry selection of the three tattoo artists at the shop. While shops. They offer basic studs, 18 he said he does mostly black let- karat gold, diamonds and every- tering and mandalas, anyone at thing in between. Bennett, who the shop can handle the requests got her navel pierced at King that come through the door. Cobra, got her lobes and nostril To read full story, visit done at Ikonic Ink months prior. collegian.psu.edu. Locations: King Cobra Tattoo: 127 E Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801

Aabha Vora/Collegian Ikonic Ink: 111 W Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801 Freddy Purnell (sophomore-biology) and Brian Naugle (senior-supply chain management) scream at Evolution Tattoo Studio: 411 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801 each other during the “Scream like Goku” event on Old Main lawn on Sept. 21. ‘pop Up Ave’ takes to Bottoms up: Best bar deals the streets once again in downtown state college By Shelby Kaplan Ave co-founder Andrea Groznik The Daily Collegian said in a press release. There will also be live music, By Emeling Navas The Daily Collegian For the second year in a row, food vendors, a beer garden by over 40 retailers throughout Elk Creek Café and Aleworks, Pennsylvania will be gathering on along with activities for kids, col- Being a college student en- Garner St. for Pop Up Ave, a flea lege students and all other ages, tails being half broke and half market run by local businesses. according to a press release re- drunk. The event will be held from 11 garding the event. Constantly consuming alcohol a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday at the The flea market is free to all drains the wallet, but thankfully Garner Street parking lot. and will happen rain or shine. many bars around State College Last year, over 3,000 residents offer a variety of offers to ease visited the flea market and, with To email reporter: [email protected]. the stress. such an overwhelming turnout, Follow her on Twitter at @_shelbykaplan_. the curators had no choice but to Chrome Liquor Lounge return. Brad and Andrea Groznik, Chrome, a smaller bar with the creators of Pop Up Ave, both If you go: specialty drinks offers happy Collegian file photo attended Penn State as under- hour Wednesday to Saturday Primanti Bros. is located at 130 Hiester St., State College. graduates. When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., from opening time, either 8 p.m. The work was unexpected, but Sept. 23. or 9 p.m. — depending on the Thursday offers $2 you call it’s Primanti Bros. the response was more than wel- day — to midnight. and $2 off craft cocktails and mar- coming and encouraged them to Where: Garner Street On Wednesday, the bar offers tinis. On Fridays (8 p.m. – mid- Happy hour is offered Monday continue the flea market. Parking lot (rain or half price drinks—including top night) and Saturdays (10 p.m. – to Saturday from 10 p.m. to mid- “The momentum for this event shine) shelf drinks — $2 flavored teas midnight) the bar offers half price night and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 keeps increasing and we’re so and $2 off craft cocktails and drinks and $2 off craft cocktails To read full story, visit happy people enjoy it,” Pop Up martinis. and martinis. collegian.psu.edu. The Daily Collegian NEWS FriDay, SePT. 22, 2017 | Page 3 Athletes sign IFC pledge Former penn state athlete pleads guilty to ‘End Hazing Now’ By Stephanie Panny sustained injury to his right knee The Daily Collegian which later required ligament By Stephanie Panny Thursday night except for a table “Obviously, I don’t agree with surgery, according to court docu- The Daily Collegian set up outside the entrance. it,” Penn State football running Former Penn State, Chicago ments. A preliminary hearing A MacBook was open, display- back Saquon Barkley said. Bears and Cleveland Browns was scheduled for Feb. 1 — al- There was nothing around the ing the Penn State Interfraternity “Obviously, it’s not allowed in running back Curtis Enis was most a month after Enis was of- Morgan Academic Center on Council’s anti-hazing pledge. sports. In the past, it was, but charged on Jan. 4 for two counts ficially charged — and his formal still even if it was, I wouldn’t be- of simple assault and two counts arraignment was scheduled for lieve in it,” he said. of harassment. March 3. As student-athletes passed On Thursday, Sept. 21, the day His trial, originally scheduled by the table, Megan McClo- before his trial, Enis pleaded for sometime in July, was post- skey and Michael Cavallaro guilty to these charges. poned until late September due continuously called out, ask- According to court docu- to one of the victims being “out ing if the student-athletes ments, Enis was arrested on of state and therefore not avail- wanted to sign the anti-hazing Oct. 22, 2016, at 118 S. Garner able,” according to court docu- pledge. St., after he punched Jordan ments. A total of 136 Penn State ath- Zvonkovich in the face in front While at Penn State from 1995- letes and 336 students overall of the bar Lion’s Den before 1997 under former head coach signed their name. “fleeing” toward Calder Way. Joe Paterno, Enis was the 12th “It shows that the student- After bartenders attempted to Nittany Lion running back first- athletes are doing this out of the restrain him, Enis tackled pass- team All-American as he rushed goodness of their own hearts erby Levi Rentzel and ran to the for 1,363 yards on 288 attempts and they truly believe this anti- adjacent parking lot. and made 19 touchdowns, ac- hazing pledge and what they’re Enis injured both males in- cording to his GoPSUSports.com signing for,” McCloskey, a high- volved. biography. jumper for the track and field Zvonkovich complained of Enis was named the Big Ten Stephanie Panny/Collegian team, said. lasting pain and said he required Player of the Year in 1997. Running back Saquon Barkley (26) signs Penn State IFC’s “End Hazing To read full story, multiple medical follow-up visits To read full story, Now” pledge on Thursday, Sept. 21. visit collegian.psu.edu. after the punch, while Rentzel visit collegian.psu.edu. ‘Dance Dance’ maniacs dominate pollock commons By Elena Rose versity-wide club — Dance Dance at University Park. The Daily Collegian Maniacs. “[My freshman year] I came “It’s kind of a problem for me here with my friend and I saw my Zachary West extended his because I feel like I’m on [the ma- now-friend who graduated play- hand for a handshake, but drew chine] way too much,” club mem- ing and I was like, ‘Hey, I want to back almost as quickly as he had ber Lamar Russ said. “I can’t ac- play too,’” West said. “So I pick reached out. tually dance but this is a way for this insanely difficult song and “Sorry, my hands are a little me to release that energy.” I fail miserably, and I said ‘I’m sweaty,” West (sophomore-com- The Maniacs meet at least going to keep playing until I can puter engineering) said. once each Thursday from 8 p.m. pass that.’ I still can’t pass it, but This is not out of the normal to midnight to hang out but, most I’m going to keep on trying.” for West, though — Dance Dance importantly, they meet to improve West, now in his sophomore Revolution has a tendency to at the game. year with Dance Dance Mani- make him “a little sweaty” every Members of the club range acs, does keep trying seven days day, and he’s certainly not alone. from all different levels of ex- a week. Though he does go each West, along with about 15 to pertise, but some are capable of day after his afternoon classes 20 other Penn State students, passing songs on levels as high end, how much time he spends dedicate hours on end each week as 14. While everyday students at the machine “depends on the to playing on the Dance Mania might walk by the Dance Mania day.” machine located in Pollock Com- machine under the impression “Sometimes I’ll play four songs mons. In fact, they love play- the Maniacs have been playing and I’m exhausted,” West said. Aabha Vora/Collegian ing Dance Dance Revolution so for years, plenty of them only To read full story, Zachary West (sophomore - computer engineering) and Nicholas much they joined the game’s uni- started playing once they arrived visit collegian.psu.edu. Muriel (junior - art history) play Dance Dance Revolution on Sept 20. oPINIoNSam Ruland Antonia Jaramillo Leen Obeidat Page 4 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager FriDay, SePT. 22, 2017 We must step up to condemn hatred and bigotry

After “Identity Evropa” post- Allen, Penn State student, Seun ers appeared on campus, sever- Babalola also decided to take al Penn State students stepped charge by starting a petition. up to condemn this organization OUR VIEW With 515 supporters as of — a move we stand behind. Thursday morning, Babalola Though we recognize that (junior-political science) wrote these posters have every legal that Penn State has a duty to right to be here, that does not It’s important to stand behind Penn Staters when fighting against any denounce groups that incite mean we support it. hatred and violence on campus. Yes, it is true due to freedom form of racism in a peaceful and respectful manner. “I am calling on The Pennsyl- of speech, people are technically vania State University to retract allowed to put up posters that its statement on the tweet that support hurtful and racist even though they cannot take incident of bias, discrimination their European heritage only was written yesterday, for Presi- motives. However, as we men- them down. However, Penn or harassment on the Penn make others feel discriminated dent Eric J. Barron to denounce tioned earlier this week in State should not have waited for State Educational Equity web- and preyed upon. the Identity Evropa group, and regards to freedom of speech, students to single them out to site, or head to the Office of Stu- Though we can’t silence the for the schools administration to these posters represent a form respond to these threats. dent Conduct, Office of Sexual views of others, we can be loud- take all necessary action to of hate speech designed to On Sept. 18, Penn State Misconduct Prevention and er in our own peaceful and pro- ensure such groups cannot upset and frighten others. Thus, released a statement denounc- Response, Center for Counsel- fessional way. advertise or recruit on this cam- we believe they should not be ing the fliers. ing and Psychological Services It is up to us to step forward pus,” Babalola wrote in his peti- displayed on our campus. The “The posters are designed to and the Paul Robeson Cultural and we stand by the Penn State tion. university should continue to provoke anger and divisiveness, Center. students and others who have Its steps like these that pursue measures to remove and intimidate others. As a Uni- Though it’s true that Penn decided to speak out. remind us how much of an them and stop them from reap- versity that fosters diversity and State is definitely trying to pro- Penn State football athletes, impact words and actions can pearing. inclusion — we find the posters mote an environment based on Marcus Allen and Jason Cabin- make. And ironically, it’s all due We are proud of the people and the responsible group coun- diversity and inclusion, the fact da spoke out on twitter, prompt- to freedom of speech. who took a stand and made it ter to our values,” Penn State remains that we are a universi- ing Penn State to release their Just like white nationalist perfectly clear they will not tol- said in its statement. ty located in Central Pennsylva- statement. Having such well- groups like “Identity Evropa” erate the racism and bigotry Furthermore, in an effort to nia. known student figures shed are free to express their opin- that these posters and the orga- promote a safe and secure cam- Whether we want to admit it light on this subject helps bring ions and beliefs, we are as well. nization behind it supports. pus, Penn State put in their or not, we are not a very diverse our community others together That’s what we must remember. We stand behind the universi- statement ways for students to campus. We are a predominant- to discuss — and hopefully — Through peaceful motives, we ty for making it clear that they reach out if they feel threat- ly white community and thus, step up to stop this. must all take a stand against do not support this organization ened. Students can report an having posters that celebrate Aside from Cabinda and hatred and bigotry.

MY VIEW | BRIAN CUNNINGHAM Trump’s humor brigades hate

At this point, if there’s one Now I won’t lie, if the subject like this at Trump’s expense, I specifically listing NBC News, thing President Donald Trump were someone I didn’t know, or might still laugh, but at the ABC, CBS and CNN, as “the isn’t doing anymore, it’s something done in good fun, I’d same time I would be sort of enemy of the American surprising probably find it funny. shocked to see it come from people.” people. But there are some key differ- him. So when the president Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. Even the most ences between Trump’s retweet No matter how much I declares an organization, in State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2016 Collegian Inc. off-the-wall and my example. respect Obama right now, it this case CNN, as an enemy, things he has First of all, this is not done in would definitely change the way and then promotes a video of said, while good fun. It’s brigading against I looked at him. him beating a person labeled astonishingly Clinton as he did for his entire Part of the problem with as that organization, what’s Board of Editors immature or campaign. What’s worse is that Trump is that I really don’t think the message he’s sending? It ignorant at times, it isn’t just a joke at her it changed anyone’s impression couldn’t be clearer that he Editor in Chief Sam Ruland CUNNINGHAM are what we have expense, it’s actually of him. believes violence is an Managing Editor Lauren Davis come to expect intentionally representing Though this might have been acceptable answer against Digital Managing Editor from our president. violence against her. Laughing a new instance of childish people he disagrees with. Mark Fischer One of Trump’s most recent at her expense. Not laughing behavior, it was just another Say what you will about the News Editor Andrew Kalmowitz attention-drawing Twitter stunts with her. unsurprising childish action to fake news media. You can News Chief Kelly Powers was him retweeting a GIF of Second, Trump and I are in add to the ongoing list we have support his political views if Opinions Editor Antonia Jaramillo himself swinging a golf club and very different positions. I’m not for our president. you want. You can support his Features & Culture Editor Kara Duriez hitting a ball, which was edited saying my actions don’t have This isn’t the first time his cabinet choices. You can even Features & Culture Chief Jenna Stoklosa to appear as though it hit consequences, but his actions retweets have gotten him support his racist views as Sports Editor Vincent Lungaro Hillary Clinton in the back, have a much grander scale of criticism. Back in July, Trump well. But it becomes wrong Sports Chief Dave Eckert knocking her over. consequences, and way more retweeted a video of him when he enforces hate as Football Editor Matt Martell Now, we look at the Wendy’s influence. tackling and beating a person policy. Photo/Multimedia Editor Linsey Fagan Twitter account dropping shade For the person who made the with the CNN logo edited over Our president is promoting Photo/Multimedia Chief on other fast food chains and we GIF and to most of the people their face. violence not against the Camille Stefani think it’s hilarious. Still, it’s sort who laughed at it or found it Seeing as it wasn’t evidently enemy, but against his own Social Media Editor Sarah Vasile of unexpected from a PR funny, I don’t really care. Even if in response to any specific story petty opponents. Copy Desk Chief Tina Locurto perspective. 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FriDay, SePT. 22, 2017 SPoRTS Page 5 McGovern Schafer is a jack of all trades FroM Page 1. The speed of play increases By Matt Lingerman significantly at each level of The Daily Collegian football. For big offensive linemen, the If head coach Erica Dambach speed and athleticism of Power could design the ideal college 5 defenses can be hard to match forward in a laboratory, the re- early in their careers, which ex- sult would be a plains why a large majority of WOMEN’S player possessing them are red shirted. SOCCER strength, speed, As McGovern settled into his skill and the will- role at guard, the end of last sea- ingness to play physical. son brought a new challenge: In other words, Dambach adjusting to being Penn State’s would’ve created Megan Schafer. starting center in 2017. Brian Schafer, now a senior with the Gaia , last year’s center, was Nittany Lions, has been a key graduating and offensive line piece in Dambach’s system since coach Matt Limegrover was her arrival to Jeffrey Field in 2014. going to have to find a replace- “We have players like Megan ment. Schafer leading the line for us McGovern was the obvious right now, and I think it all starts choice because he played cen- from the work in the front,” Dam- ter in high school. So far, he’s ad- bach said. “I think she’s done a justed to the position nicely and great job of setting the standard continues to play the position for on both sides of the ball.” the Nittany Lions. Schafer — a native of Lang- One of the concerns coach horne, Pennsylvania and gradu- James Franklin had early on ate of Neshaminy High School — with McGovern at center was first caught Dambach’s attention that McGovern isn’t a vocal per- because of the Penn State coach’s son, by nature, which is a valu- ties to the greater Philadelphia able skill for a center. Having area. Dambach said a friend two redshirt seniors in the room who coached against Neshaminy has helped ease McGovern’s phoned her to talk about a “spe- transition. cial” player. “He doesn’t have to be the vo- After placing a few calls to her cal leader of that group,” Lime- Collegian file photo other trusted contacts in the area, grover said. “Having guys like Dambach needed no further con- Megan Schafer (4) battles for the ball with Hunter Filippo (13) of La Salle during the first half of the game at Brendan Mahon and Andrew vincing to scout Schafer. Jeffrey Field on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. Penn State defeated La Salle 2-0. Nelson in that room, they are “It sounded like she was a the vocal leaders being the older player at our caliber,” Dambach “I would say she is your typical “I think especially in the Big goals coming as game winners. guys. said. “We started driving down to American college soccer player,” Ten it’s just a physical conference “We know that if we need a “I think what will happen with watch her club games. She was Dambach said. “Big, strong, fast, in general,” Schafer said. “You goal we can look to her,” Dam- him over time as some of those by far and away the best player powerful. Has a nose for the goal, have to be aware of when to use bach said. older guys work their way out of on her club team.” and a fighter. She’s a winner.” [physicality, skill and speed]. You “She wants to put this team on the program and graduate and Schafer proceeded to pile on Schafer’s athleticism, paired have to be smart.” her back, she wants to drive this move on, he’ll be a guy that will accolades during her high school with her unabashed physical- Schafer’s dexterity and catalog team right now and this is some share more and more of that career as universities from ity and smooth footwork have al- of skills have certainly played a of the best soccer I’ve ever seen panel of responsibility and lead- around the country asked for her lowed her to be a versatile focal major role in her collegiate rec- her play.” ership.” signature. But Schafer said that point in a Penn State attack that ognitions, which include being Upon her graduation from While he may not need to be on her first trip to University Park enjoys playing the game in a mul- named to All-Big Ten Second and Penn State, Schafer has plans the most vocal person off the as a high school sophomore, she titude of ways. Third Teams during her sopho- of attending graduate school, field, his role as center means knew it was the perfect fit. She can act as a forceful target more and junior years, respec- where she will pursue her stud- that he still needs to make calls The 5-foot-7 forward went on to striker down the middle against tively, and being named to the ies in speech and language pa- on the field to his teammates be- be a three-time All-American se- the country’s most robust cen- 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy Pre- thology, hoping eventually to side him. lection, four-time First Team All- ter backs, but can also bounce season Watch List. But what sets work in schools or early inter- “Making sure that he was State Honoree and winner of the outside and beat fullbacks with her apart from the crowd of offen- vention. Until then, Schafer will going to take control in there, Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of her speed and agility. Schafer sively gifted players is her eager- continue to produce for No. 7 make the calls with confidence, the Year Award during her high also has the wherewithal to find ness to use her body to outmuscle Penn State as a striker who does that was something that I think school’s unbeaten state champi- open players in threatening areas the solid defenders which NCAA more than just score goals. needed to grow,” Franklin said. onship season her senior year. when she herself has been put — Big Ten in particular — soccer “She’s blue collar through and “He’s done a good job.” She scored an unprecedented under pressure. has to offer. through,” Dambach said. “She McGovern credits Gaia in 102 goals and recorded 77 assists It came as no surprise that “Meg scares me, in a really is so much of what Penn State helping him become more confi- during her Neshaminy career be- Schafer singled out U.S. Wom- good way,” assistant coach Tim soccer is all about, and epitomiz- dent making calls at center, and fore making the transition to col- en’s National Team legend Abby Wassell said with a laugh. “I’m es everything that we try to find Limegrover said the same thing legiate play with the Nittany Li- Wambach and current USWNT not going to go into a 50/50 chal- in a student athlete in terms of last year. Gaia taught McGovern ons. Now eight matches into her member Alex Morgan as players lenge with Meg and come out academics, community service the intricacies of offensive align- final season at Penn State, Scha- she enjoys watching. Her play- the other side in one piece. She’s and her grit and hard work.” ments and where he needed to fer has continued to be a force ing style can be considered a done an incredible job.” be on certain plays. within the Big Ten, registering 71 collegiate blend of the two stars’ Schafer also has a knack for the To email reporter: [email protected]. To read full story, points in her career. games. spotlight, with 10 of her 27 career Follow him on Twitter at @linger_man. visit collegian.psu.edu. penn state to host iowa and nebraska at rec Hall By Jake Aferiat FoR The Collegian

Penn State coach Russ Rose characterized the Big Ten conference as “clearly the strongest conference in the WOMEN’S country.” VOLLEYBALL It’s a bold statement, but his reasoning is simple. Linsey Fagan/Collegian “Nine of the 14 schools are ei- Penn State Men’s Hockey pose with their Big Ten Championship trophy ther ranked or receiving votes in the coaches poll,” he said. “It’s after winning their first Big Ten Championship in program history against clearly the strongest conference No. 17 Wisconsin at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, March 18, 2017. in the country.” The Nittany Lions open up conference play at home this weekend, first with Nebraska on Fri- stronger B1G will day night and then with Iowa on Saturday. Winning conference games has challenge penn state seemingly come easy to the Nit- Camille Stefani/Collegian tany Lions during this season, Haleigh Washington (15) By Patrick Burns after the two schools have played and every year of Rose’s tenure, makes a kill during the women’s volleyball The Daily Collegian a home-and-home series the last where Rose’s record is 538-104 game against Wake Forest in the Penn State Classic on Sept. 16. two seasons. Both contests be- all-time. Despite winning the Big Ten tween the two programs in South Just one team has caused the time against currently unranked ing last season on the right side, Tournament a season ago and Bend last season went to over- Nittany Lions problems — Ne- Iowa, Rose said that the Hawk- a move originally made out of returning the bulk of its roster, time, with Penn State claiming braska. The No. 14 Cornhuskers eyes are no slouches either. necessity. Penn State opens as a victory in one game and tying (7-3) come to Rec Hall as No. 2 “Iowa’s continued to get bet- While playing on the right MEN’S a relative longshot to the other. Denis Smirnov led all Penn State (10-0) looks to contin- ter every year and is a team that may not have been natural for HOCKEY win the conference. freshmen nationwide in points ue its winning ways. Penn State is relevant to the point where Thelen, it didn’t show in the box The Nittany Lions last year with 47, leading to a sixth is 10-19 all-time against Nebras- they’re going to be beating peo- score as the senior racked up ranked fourth behind Minne- round selection from the Colo- ka, who dealt the Nittany Lions ple,” he said. “If you’re one of the 205 kills in 118 sets. sota, Notre Dame and Wiscon- rado Avalanche in the NHL Draft three losses last year, including a teams ranked a little bit higher, Rose lauded Thelen’s decision sin in the 2017-18 preseason Big this summer. Gadowsky says particularly painful defeat in the you’ve got to make sure you’re and willingness to move. Ten coaches’ poll. While Penn Smirnov’s improved strength and third round of the NCAA Tourna- on your game because their style To read full story, State coach Guy Gadowsky says conditioning could take the Rus- ment. of play and how hard they play is visit collegian.psu.edu. his team has gotten even bet- sian’s game to another level in his Penn State’s last win against certainly capable of beating you.” ter from last season, he also sophomore season. the Cornhuskers came on Nov. 29, Among the players that will fig- acknowledges that the rest of “I think [Smirnov]’s going to 2014 when the Nittany Lions won ure to lead the charge for Penn Preview the Big Ten has made massive bring much of the same in terms in straight sets. State are seniors Simone Lee, Ali strides and will provide even of his vision and skill but it’s go- Rose acknowledged that Ne- Frantti and Heidi Thelen. Who: Penn State vs. Nebraska, fiercer competition, especially ing to be a little easier on his body braska will continue to do what it Lee took home Big Ten Player Penn State vs. Iowa with the addition of Notre Dame. and he’s going to be able to play in does well, which means that the of the Week honors after averag- “[Notre Dame] is a great traffic a little better,” Gadowsky Nittany Lions will be tested. ing 3.6 kills per and recording five When: Sept. 22-23 team that plays in an arena that said. Incoming freshman Evan “Nebraska’s always been a re- service aces last weekend. Where: Rec Hall really gives us fits,” Gadowsky Barratt could give Penn State an- ally good serve and pass team,” This marked the third week in Players to watch: Penn State- said. “They’re coming off a Fro- other playmaking option to add to he said. “They have one of the a row that a member of the Nit- Sr. Haleigh Washington and zen Four appearance and that its already solid core. Gadowsky top players in the conference, in tany Lions took home the award Sr. Heidi Thelen. Nebraska-Sr. staff is tremendous, so it defi- lauded the instincts of Barratt, [Annika] Albrecht who’s a great after Haleigh Washington and nitely doesn’t make our league who racked up 86 points in 96 all-around player and [Mikaela] Frantti earned the honors in the Annika Albrecht and Jr. Mikaela any easier to have success in, games across the USHL, USDP Foecke might be the best attack- two weeks prior. Foecke that’s for sure.” and U18 World Junior Champion- er in the conference so we’ll have As for Thelen, this season she Iowa-Jr. Reghan Coyle and Sr. The Fighting Irish enter the ship in 2016-17. our hands full with them.” moved back to her natural posi- Jess Janota. conference with a budding ri- To read full story, And while Penn State is 50-0 all- tion of middle blocker after spend- valry against the Nittany Lions, visit collegian.psu.edu. 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MY VIEW | PATRICK BURNS NHL games at Pegula Jewell is a daunting should be played annually presence for offense For the second straight By Andrew Rubin year, Pegula Ice Arena The Daily Collegian provided an electric atmosphere for an NHL pre- Iowa is a program season game. And, most known for playing physi- importantly for Penn State cal football. It’s an iden- fans, it put the raucous tity that has “Hockey Valley” environ- FOOTBALL branded ment on center stage. the Hawk- While playing a game at eyes pro- Penn State grants a valu- gram seemingly since its able opportunity for Buffa- conception, and one that lo Sabres owner Terry continues today. Pegula to gain support for No. 4 Penn State’s de- his beloved Sabres and fense is most likely going the Pittsburgh Penguins to see a run-heavy Iowa to connect with fans in the Linsey Fagan/Collegian offense on Saturday night: Central Pennsylvania Penguins fans celebrate a goal during the preseason game The Hawkeyes have run the ball on 141 of their 224 region, the team that ben- against Buffalo at Pegula on Tuesday, Sept. 19. efitted the most from total offensive snaps this Tuesday night’s game was for a more entertaining contest on the year. one that didn’t even play: Penn State ice. Buffalo topped the defending Stan- The Nittany Lions have Linsey Fagan/Collegian men’s hockey. ley Cup Champions, 4-3 in a back-and- said they need to be defen- Head coach James Franklin walks through the tunnel of Pegula Ice Arena is the pride and joy forth affair that included rare star sively sound and minimize fans during team arrival prior to the game on Sept. 16. of Penn State hockey. The noise of appeal for a preseason game. yards after contact to limit around 6,000 tightly-packed fans yelling Jack Eichel, who slotted home the Hawkeyes star running award is for the best line- about it. He makes their in unison and a terrifyingly steep stu- game’s winning goal on an odd-man back, Akrum Wadley. backer in the country. defense go from a leader- dent section make for an atmosphere rush 25 seconds into overtime, also Flying somewhat under “I think Josey Jewell, ship and from a play mak- unlike any other in the sport. added two assists. the radar, however, has there’s no doubt that he’s ing perspective.” Thus, getting to show it off to NHL Eichel’s elite talent drew attention been Big Ten Defensive the leader and Bell Cow Penn State running back teams, fans and reporters is one of the from anyone watching the 2015 Hobey Player of the Year can- of their defense,” Nittany Saquon Barkley has made Lions coach James Frank- smartest marketing strategies Penn Baker winner — awarded to the nation’s didate, linebacker Josey similar observations of lin said. “Very instinctive State athletic director Sandy Barbour top college hockey player — for the first Jewell. Jewell after preparing to player, very physical player, has employed. time. He was a Butkus Award go against him for a second very productive player over Throughout the night, advertisements Mike Bonacci (freshman-finance) finalist a year ago after time. his career there. I don’t for the Nittany Lions flashed up on the came to the game wearing a Wayne racking up 124 tackles and To read full story, think there’s any doubt screen, reporters from Pittsburgh and Simmonds Philadelphia Flyers jersey to nine pass breakups. The visit collegian.psu.edu. Buffalo showed significant interest in root against the Penguins, but left with coach Guy Gadowsky’s program and the a better idea of what he can expect from crowd sang to Penn State cowbell Penn State hockey. chants in unison. “I think [the NHL preseason game] Barbour and the rest of the athletic definitely promotes the arena and the department have nailed it by securing program really well,” Bonacci said. the first two preseason games, but now So for Sandy Barbour and the rest of they need to take the next step. There the Penn State athletic department, should be an NHL game at Pegula Ice adding an NHL preseason game each Arena every single season. year only makes sense. Even Penguins goaltender Antti It’s unlikely that any other platform Niemi, an 11-year veteran of the NHL, could offer the chance to promote Penn came away impressed with what Penn State’s brand and engage the crowd State had to offer, and he’s faced his fair before the college season officially share of raucous environments. starts quite like hosting two profession- “Playing in a college atmosphere is al teams on campus can. exciting,” Niemi said. “Coming from Europe, this kind of Patrick Burns is a sophomore majoring in broad- atmosphere is impressive.” cast journalism and is The Daily Collegian’s men’s On top of the exciting product in the hockey reporter. His email is [email protected]. stands, it would have been hard to ask Follow him on Twitter at @PatrickBurnsPSU.

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