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WHYRelay for Life overallSHE Melanie Kamil relaysRELAYS in honor of her mother
By Allison Moody “I would always tell FOR THE COLLEGIAN her that I wished When Melanie Kamil was six that there was years old, her mother was diag- nosed with stage three ovarian something I could cancer. Each time she went into do, and she would remission, the cancer came back. It was during her first month answer by saying at Penn State, February 2015 that ‘all that I care about Kamil got a call from her aunt — “You need to come say your good- is that you are here byes.” with me.’” It was her mother’s life — and death — that inspired Kamil’s Melanie Kamil involvement and ferocious dedi- Relay for Life Overall cation to Relay for Life of Penn State. She started as a speaker and her spine. This lead to more at the luminaria ceremony about chemotherapy throughout 2013 a month after her mother’s and 2014. Natalie Runnerstrom/Collegian passing and has worked her way “I would always tell her that I to holding a merchandise overall wished that there was something The stage for Relay For Life in the HUB-Robeson Center on Saturday, April 9, 2016. position. I could do, and she would answer by saying ‘all that I care about the treatment was working, she “We talked about memories Living with a survivor is that you are here with me,’” was too weak for anymore chemo, over the years, how much we Kamil’s mother, Stephanie, Kamil said in her speech. and that was when we knew that were going to miss each other, was diagnosed with her first was the end of her long battle,” what heaven might be like and bout of cancer in 2002. After Starting a new chapter Kamil said during her speech. I told her that it was ok to go,” going through chemotherapy and In the fall of 2014, Kamil headed Kamil said during her speech. radiation treatments, she was off to college at the University of Saying goodbye “My family has been going to declared cancer-free later that South Carolina. Even in her dete- “I will never forget this day,” Disney since before I was born, same year. riorating health, Kamil’s mother Kamil said. “I was coming back so we were talking about how Five years later in 2007, made the trip from New Jersey to from class and I was taking the there might be a Disney heaven, Melanie’s mother was diagnosed visit her for parent’s weekend. white loop back to my freshman where she could ride all the rides with another form of cancer. And “It didn’t matter what I did, dorm and I got a call from my and eat Mickey ice cream sand- again, after chemotherapy, ra- she was always so proud of me,” aunt telling me to come home wiches whenever she wants.” diation and eventually remission, Kamil said. right now.” Kamil and her twin sister she was diagnosed a third time in The University of South Kamil said she could not stayed with their mother for the late 2012. Carolina did not feel like home to believe what she was hearing. remainder of the week, before “She had cancer for as long as I Kamil after her first semester, so She had just talked to her mother parting ways and heading back to can remember,” Kamil said in her she transferred to Penn State in not two hours before, and every- college. While Kamil didn’t want speech during Relay for Life 2015. January 2015. During this time, thing seemed okay. to leave, she knew that her mom Through all of the hospital trips her mother’s doctors were con- While onlookers stared, an wouldn’t want her to remember Courtesy of Melanie Kamil and treatments, the Kamil fam- ducting routine tests when they emotionally devastated Kamil her that way. ily still found ways to have fun found the worst case scenario. rushed back to her dorm, packed Kamil experienced her first Melanie Kamil and her mother together, visiting Disney over 18 The cancer had spread to her a bag and took an Uber from THON just days after saying pose for a photo at a high school times. Kamil said her mother “al- brain. State College to Shrewsbury, goodbye to her mother. While graduation dinner. ways remained her happy smil- Doctors began a 10-day radia- New Jersey where her mother she felt supported by all of the ing self no matter what.” tion treatment, which if it worked, was being treated. When she ar- patients and survivors, she re- after a 13-year battle, Melanie’s In August 2013 during a would allow Kamil’s mother to be rived, her mother was hooked up grets not being there on her mother passed away. routine scan, doctors found that released for the time being. to multiple machines and drifting mother’s last days. To read full story, visit the cancer had spread to her liver “Unfortunately, even though in and out of consciousness. At 6 a.m. on February 25, 2015, collegian.psu.edu. First-time tryout lands lead role By Elena Rose able to pursue an academic ma- “With Thespian auditions, “I had no idea what THE DAILY COLLEGIAN jor of her choice and perhaps en- there’s the group of people that gage in something in the theatre have been here before, and they to expect. I had no Ever since she could recite realm as well. walk in and yyou’re like, ‘Yeah I idea what this club the ABCs, Melissa Elliott was a During her first semester, kknownow wwhoho you are,’ anandd yyouou jjustust girl with a plan. Until she found Elliott soon realized she was ggetet on with the process,” Levine was or the level out about one year ago that she missing a part of herself without ((senior-history)senior-history) said. ““ButBut of professional- wasn’t. theatre as a driving force in her MMelissaelissa didn’t know ananyy of She almost got there. A Golden, day-to-day life. us. It was actuaactuallylly realreallyly ism and tal- Colorado native, Elliott spent her “I went first semester without iinterestingnteresting to see her ent that’s childhood traveling the world doing anything, and it killed me; ververyy proprofession-fession- performing with professional oh my God, it killed me,” Elliott allyy come in clearly productions She then starred said. “I remember calling my present, so in her freshman year musical mom crying because I missed as Éponine in Lakewood High theatre so much. I knew I needed I just gave School’s production of Les Mi- to do something, and that’s when it a shot,” sérables and flew across the I found Penn State Thespians.” country a time or two for college Elliott described stumbling Melissa auditions — all while keeping her across Penn State Thespians’ Elliott Big Apple, big theatre dreams at audition for “Beauty and the the forefront of her future. Beast” as “serendipitous” — the Nowadays, those dreams Devam Shah/Collegian auditions were Jan. 11-13, and are resting in her back pocket, Melissa Elliott (freshman-BBH) she discovered them on Jan. 10. perhaps to be revisited another takes notes during her abnormal Those auditioning were asked day. to prepare a monologue, as well “My mom tells me it’s what I psychology class in Forum Building as a song “in the style of Disney” was born to do,” Elliott (freshman on Wednesday, April 5. — instead, Elliott came with the – bio-behavioral health) said. “I monologue she’d used in college started singing and performing people at the Denver Center for auditions and the song “What Did basically when I could talk. It was the Performing Arts who went I Have That I Don’t Have?” from and introduce herher-r- sort of this innate thing, and I just to these incredible places like “On a Clear Day You Can See seselflf to aallll ooff us aandnd stastartrt loved it.” Yale School of Drama and Carn- Forever.” She had little to no wwithith eexcellentxcellent audauditionition The life El- egie Mellon. materials.”il ” “Melissa didn’t knowledge about the club or liott envisioned These schools anybody in it, and she went into The freshman went from ‘Oh, that happens Taps Week’ or under the lights know any of us. It are known for the audition possessing far more a schedule of only balancing ‘Oh, that happens the Sunday be- theatre, yet these began to feel like doubt than confidence in getting schoolwork and her Penn State fore,’” Elliott said. was actually really people are 35 and less of a reality a callback. THON special interest organi- “Everything just happened. her senior year still asking if any- zation, Ohana, to two straight interesting to see Her results proved inverse to It was surreal to me. It was just of high school, body has a couch her suspicions. In a matter of months of practice every Monday constantly adjusting and being once she started her very profession- they can sleep three days, Elliott went from al- through Thursday starting as able to just take an arrow and re- receiving rejec- on,” Elliott said. most not auditioning to landing early as 5:30 p.m. until as late as ally come in and direct it.” tion letters from “I didn’t want the lead role of Belle. “I had no midnight each night, including a collegiate theatre introduce herself to that to be my life idea what to expect. I had no idea few additional practices on week- Regardless of how much she programs. all of us and start when I knew I what this club was or the level of ends. had to learn, Levine claims her After nearly could go into a professionalism and talent that’s For Elliott, her most difficult work ethic never made those two decades with excellent career that was clearly present, so I just gave it a challenge wasn’t working with gaps obvious, and her rookie sta- of chasing her audition materials.” more balanced shot,” Elliott said. “It was like a older co-leads or prioritizing tus proved as no barrier to her dream, Elliott had and maybe a dream come true. It was the best schoolwork and Thespians, but abilities. no choice but to Max Levine wiser decision for decision I ever made.” instead simply being new to the In addition to her one-of-a-kind use her dwindling Student Director me.” While her hopes going into club’s productions and not know- professionalism he noted, Levine senior year to Elliott was ac- auditions may not have been ing what to expect every day. also said Elliott brought a spice re-evaluate the- cepted to Penn high, “Beauty and the Beast” stu- “I didn’t know when we were to Belle he’s never quite seen atre in her future and investigate State but was waitlisted for the dent director Max Levine claims going to get sets or when we were before. other potential career paths. theatre program. She decided Elliott sparked his interest the going to get props and costumes, To read full story, visit “In the summer, I work with to attend, knowing she would be moment she made her entrance. while everyone else was like, collegian.psu.edu. PAGE 2 | FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 LOCAL THE DAILY COLLEGIAN
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Max Petrosky/Collegian Rathskeller Don Broco lead singer Rob Damiani sings to fans on the barrier during a concert sponsored by Penn State’s Student Programming As- Friday: Smirnoff until midnight sociation in Alumni Hall in the HUB-Robeson Center on Thursday, April 6. Saturday: Jack Daniels until midnight Black light vigil held to honor victims of violence By Emeling Navas children against their abusers. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN They make visits to the child’s home and accompanying them to As part of National Crime courthouse hearings. Victims’ Rights Week, the The event then moved to the Centre County district at- Flex Theater where people torney’s office held a black were handed silhouettes of chil- light vigil in the HUB-Robeson dren and glow sticks to hold Center. above in honor of victims of The event was set to include violence. a march from Old Main to Flex Faith Schindler, a victim’s ad- Theater but due to inclement vocate at the Centre County’s weather the speaker’s portion district attorneys office gave was held in the HUB-Robeson a presentation on her dog, Center steps. Princess, a proclaimed child ad- Centre County District At- vocate. torney Stacy Parks Miller Princess would attend court presented the opening remarks hearings with child abuse and presented Pastor Aaron Hen- survivors and provide com- ning, who said a prayer and per- fortable during their times of sonally honored Jean Tuggy, a need. Princess has since passed homicide victim and past away. congregant. Edward Fan/Collegian “The very best thing you can “Victims of crime need to be An audience member holds a sign during the The Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller’s speech at say to someone who has expe- heard and they need to be be- rienced crime — normally it’s a lieved,” Anne Ard, from the Cen- the HUB-Robeson Center on Thursday, April 6. crime of interpersonal violence tre County’s Women’s Resource — is ‘I believe you and I am re- Center, said. and emergency shelter. letter from a survivor of sexual Bikers Against Child Abuse ally sorry this happened to you The Centre County Wom- “Violence is the responsibil- abuse and a victim impact state- from the Laurel Highland chap- and I am here for you,’” Ard en’s Resource Center provides ity only of the perpetrator,” Ard ment from a survivor of childhood ter presented a speech on their said. support to victims of sexual said. sexual abuse. “Our goal is for vic- organization. The organization abuse and domestic violence Staff members from the dis- tims to become survivors,” Parks provides assistance to child To email reporter: [email protected]. equipped with a 24-hour hotline trict attorney’s office also read a Miller said. abuse survivors by empowering Follow her on Twitter at @emeling_n. ŎOO THE DAILY COLLEGIAN LOCAL FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 | PAGE 3 Graduate employees host ‘work-in’ protest By Maddie Biertempfel Penn State administration, the THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Pennsylvania State Education Association and the PLRB Thurs- Just outside President Eric day morning yielded a result, just Barron’s office on the second floor not the one Sherman-Wilkins had of Old Main, about 20 students hoped to hear. gathered Thursday. Some sat on “Penn State has decided couches, others the floor, quietly they’re going to challenge PLRB’s typing and completing work. original ruling that graduate stu- Several posters were scattered dents are actually employees,” about, with phrases like, “Not Sherman-Wilkins said. “At this employees? My W-2 begs to dif- point, the process looks like it’s fer” and “This is what graduate going to the courts.” labor looks like” written on them. Sherman-Wilkins said the Most of those in attendance election regarding unionization were graduate students wearing would be delayed until the issue a button labeled “CGE,” repre- was resolved in court, a lengthy senting the Coalition of Graduate process. Employees. “We’re very frustrated because Since Barron’s statement Mon- Max Petrosky/Collegian we do not believe we’ll be able day opposing the creation of a Penn State president Eric Barron addresses the Board of Trustees about diversity on campus during the to have an election in the fall,” graduate employee union, CGE board’s meeting at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. Sherman-Wilkins said. members decided to take a stand Of the roughly 4,000 gradu- — or a seat, rather — in protest. this petition for representation important parts of the university On Feb. 22, the CGE filed a peti- ate students, Sherman-Wilkins Barron’s university-wide email with the [Pennsylvania Labor community, but at the same time tion for union representation with said about 3,700 were employed stated “the university’s relation- Relations Board].” they’re denying our right to hold the PLRB — which sets policy by the university, many through ship with our students is funda- CGE Media Officer Kyler a fair and free election when we on who counts as an employee or assistantships — as graduate, mentally different from that of Sherman-Wilkins said Barron’s want to unionize,” Sherman- not. Until Thursday, the organiza- teaching or research assistants. an employer and employee. For statement was “ridiculous.” Wilkins (graduate-sociology and tion had not heard back. To read full story, visit this reason, Penn State opposes “On one hand they say we are demography) said. But a phone conversation with collegian.psu.edu
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750+ undergraduate and graduate courses Online, classroom, and hybrid formats. Visiting students welcome. www.lehman.edu/summer OPINIONGarrett Ross Caroline Crasnick Maggie Elinsky PAGE 4 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 Al Lord’s words warrant a resignation Penn State President Graham mined to consign four honest and Spanier was recently found guilty honorable men to its politically on one count of child endanger- OUR VIEW correct trash heap.” ment under his supervision, and The bottom line, apology many rejoiced over the ruling in or not, is that Lord’s absolute the case. lack of concern — or better yet, Since the Jerry Sandusky child Lord’s absolute lack of concern — or better yet, lack of empathy and human compassion sex abuse case hit Penn State (and the rest of the world), the empathy and human compassion — for the survivors of — for the survivors of San- heartbreaking testimonies of the dusky’s abuse is nothing short of survivors have been instrumen- appalling. tal in understanding the magni- Jerry Sandusky’s abuse is nothing short of appalling. It is for this reason that The tude of the situation and rightly Daily Collegian applauds the placing those involved behind decision on behalf of the other bars. ball coach Sandusky. According to a press release Chair Ira Lubert and Vice Chair members of Penn State Board of However, not every Penn Also in the email, Lord de- issued by the university, although Mark Dambly said in response to Trustees pushing for the resigna- Stater seems to think so. fended the former president and Lord is not expected to run for the incident. tion of Al Lord. In an email to The Chronicle claimed the trial did not focus re-election to the board, the Lord has since apologized for There is no excuse for Lord’s of Higher Education that came on the actions of Spanier, and other BOT members are now the remarks in a public state- words, as they outright disre- into light last week, Penn State instead unnecessarily revolved calling for Lord’s resignation as ment, but still claimed that Board of Trustees member Al around the stories of the survi- soon as possible. Penn State and the legal system spect those who chose to bravely Lord stated he was “running out vors. The Board of Trustees then “Members of this board must treated those involved with the speak out about their experi- of sympathy” for the “so-called responded to Lord’s statements, hold themselves to a higher case unfairly, stating that the ences of abuse, and we hope to victims” of sexual abuse at the calling them “offensive and em- standard and represent our uni- verdict ushered in a new mindset see Lord step down in a timely hands of former assistant foot- barrassing.” versity with respect for all,” BOT for the university, that is “deter- manner.
MY VIEW | PETE OLIN Penn State, you have a drinking problem
It’s now been over two of sexual assault are common is not known for its self-control. A system allowing staff to mon- months since the death of and students often drink them- After all, it’s quite hard to itor parties could not only Penn State student, Timothy selves into an ambulance. In police over 40,000 students make them more controlled, Piazza. During some ways, it’s no different between the ages of 18-23. On but also much safer. That could a party at the from any other party, where the edge between maturity and be a very effective possibility Scan the QR code to download the Beta Theta Pi unsavory people will do what cluelessness, it’s not hard to for the Greek community official Daily Collegian app. fraternity, Piaz- they will, where, quite simply, see why students lose control. specifically. za fell down a shit will hit the fan. That could partially explain The above suggestions flight of stairs With no real supervision, it’s the riots. Enough fervor, spirit would only help cut down on and sustained unsurprising these are and Jack Daniels can easily the number of issues. However, serious injuries. common occurrences. turn an otherwise logical policing never truly stops the He later died. That leads to the overlying 19-year-old into — for lack of a problem. In response theme about these restrictions. Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. Olin better term — a dumbass. The best bet, obviously, State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2016 Collegian Inc. to the horrible The Greek community, in theo- Of course, a lot of alcohol would be to change the culture incident at Beta Theta Pi, ry, is a community dedicated to and a lack of self-control will at Penn State. Everyone Penn State recently released the betterment of Penn State lead to a lot of the issues Penn seemingly wants to turn up. Board of Editors new rules for Greek organiza- academically and morally. State regularly faces. Rape, However, there’s turning up Editor in Chief Garrett Ross tions regarding rushing, They stand for study, charity fights, alcohol poisoning and and then there’s just being Managing Editor Hannah Sarisohn parties and socials. and excellence. In execution, death. smart. Digital Managing Editor Among them is a slew of the Greek community is more The lack of accountability The lack of education and Gabby Santoliquito restrictions reducing the num- commonly seen as, “the next allows students to do as they humility with alcohol is stag- News Editor Sarah Vasile ber of events Greek organiza- frat to go to when the current please without an afterthought. gering. Assistant News Editor tions can hold and strong pro- one runs out of alcohol.” In a perfect world, everyone Alcohol at Penn State is Carter Walker hibition of certain alcohol, I don’t blame the Greeks for would be smart enough to not what cigarettes were in the Opinions Editor Caroline Crasnick allowing only wine and beer. this, although they absolutely push their limits. That clearly ‘50s. It seems really cool not to Arts & Lifestyle Editor Jenna Stoklosa No kegs, no hard liquor. help stimulate the problem. In isn’t possible. In lieu of that, care. Nobody seems to grasp Features Editor Jimmy Madden Some say it was a long time reality, it’s every participant’s perhaps it’d be smarter to not the possible consequences, as coming. Others say the restric- problem. directly punish, but to work if they don’t exist. Sports Editor Jill Beckman tions are too harsh. As much The real issue here is the with the party culture. This isn’t to say we should Assistant Sports Editor Mark Fischer as the Greek community’s party culture at Penn State. It Some universities allow alco- stop altogether. Again, as a Photo/Multimedia Editor actions are rumored as trou- was in the back of many of our hol on campus, but instead dis- participant, I love to go to par- Antonella Crescimbeni blesome, they add a significant minds when we applied to this tribute and regulate its ties, see bands, get drunk and Photo/Multimedia Chief amount to Penn State in terms school. Penn State likes to consumption. meet people. That’s part of our Camille Stefani, Linsey Fagan of community service and party. It may not have been the They don’t just take it away, age. It’s the culture. That Social Media Editor Waiss Aramesh THON contributions. reason we applied, it probably they allow it, but at their own doesn’t mean we can’t cut back Newsletter Chief Kasey Feather Greek life, after all, was had little to do with our deci- discretion. Alcohol-related just a little bit. Copy Desk Chief Sam Ruland intended to be a Penn State sion to go here in the first problems on these campuses Penn State, I beg us to con- Copy Desk Assistant Chief community effort, as well as a place. However, I’ve never met are much lower than other sider it. This might be the Brian Cunningham networking tool in which peo- a single person who didn’t campuses as a result, because most “square” phrase I’ll ever ple not only establish long know Penn State has a party the universities are held Copy Desk Editors write, but there are ways to Sydney Herdle, Kelly Chartrand, term bonds with one another, reputation. accountable. drink responsibly and still have Hyun Soo Lee but also connect with members As a participant, I’m not It’s their own credibility on the time of our lives. across the country. It’s like a absolved from the culture. I’ve the line. To contact News Division: national club with an automat- had my fair share of nights Again, Penn State is a large News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The Pete Olin is a junior majoring in Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly Collegian ic recognition of brotherhood where I’ve drank too much or campus, so it’d be hard to Phone: (814) 865-1828 | Fax: (814) 863-1126 print and digital journalism and or sisterhood. my memory was spotty. I’ve implement such a system. However, that doesn’t come across people and Bars also come to mind. At political science and is a columnist detract from the horrible friends whom I’ve had to help bars, if a person causes trouble for The Daily Collegian. His email is Board of Managers things that tend to happen at because they were too drunk or drinks too much, the staff [email protected] or follow him Business Manager Maggie Elinsky fraternity events. Accusations to help themselves. Penn State kicks them out. 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the 2017 football season. By Andrew Rubin unit tries to establish its rotation play safety, in part because the THE DAILY COLLEGIAN before the fall rolls around. Nittany Lions had a plethora of By Jack R. Hirsh freshmen Tariq Castro-Fields, options at corner. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Donovon Johnson and The injury bug has bitten Penn The known With the loss of Reid, it makes DJDJ Brown thithiss StStateate earearly.ly. Grant Haley: Haley, a rising it more likely Wade could spend Penn State’s defense just tookook summer.. In thethe mmidstidst oof spring practice, senior, is now without question his time at corner. He also took a huge hit. startings corner- Penn State’s No. 1 corner head- reps at nickel when practice was On Thursday, Lions247 sportsorts ToTo email reporter: FOOTBALLFOOTBALL backb John Reid ing into the 2017 season. He will open to the media last week. How reported risingsing [email protected]@psu.edu. suffereds what likely be called on to cover the quickly Wade, who was a five- junior cornerbackback FFollowollow him on Twitter at couldc be a season- opposition’s best receiver each star recruit in many rankings, FOOTBALL John Reid couldould @@JR_HIRSHey.JR_HIRSHey. endingending kneekne injury, accord- week and will undoubtedly be a develops will largely affect how miss the 22017017 inging to Lions247.L leader in the secondary along- the rotation plays out in the fall. season after suffering a kkneenee Reid,Reid a rising junior, side safety Marcus Allen. Garrett Taylor: Taylor injury during spring practice. TThehe isis onone of Penn State’s If Haley struggles in 2017, it signed in the Class of 2015 as the specific nature of the injuryy iiss most versatile and will likely be a long year for the second highest-rated recruit in still unknown. dependabledepe players. Penn State secondary, as there coach James Franklin’s class, Reid started all 14 games fforor LastLast year, his team- isn’t another player on the roster behind Reid and ahead of star the Nittany Lions last season,n, iinn matesma pointed to with his experience. running back Saquon Barkley. which he was named All-Big TTenen him as someone Christian Campbell: Camp- Since then, we haven’t seen much honorable mention after notch-tch- theyth could count bell is another rising senior who of him besides on special teams. ing 36 tackles, five for a loss aandnd on to set an ex- has played behind Haley for most There is no doubt that Taylor is amplea on and one interception. He also led tthehe of his career. He made two starts a talented athlete who has the offo the field. He team in passes defended withh 10. in 2016 when the secondary potential to be a collegiate start- watchedw hours of er, but with how limited his action His pick of Temple’sple’s was hit with injuries. It wasn’t film,f which drove was in 2016, one has to assume he Phillip Walker with 37 secondsnds until later in the season when he everyonee else to is a little further down the depth left sealed a 34-27 win over tthehe showed signs of his development. alsoa study more chart than players like Campbell Owls in Week 3. Campbell is going to be thrust film.f He was the and Oruwariye. Reid also contributed on into a battle for the starting job NittanyN Lions’ Other options: Four-star special teams, returning 222 p opposite Haley as he tries to play unts for 166 yards and a longg ooff best corner and corner Zechariah McPhearson their primary a bigger role on defensive coordi- signed in 2016 and redshirted, 59 in 2016. nator Brent Pry’s defense. He was set to return along-ong- puntp returner. so it is hard to pinpoint exactly Reid and Grant Amani Oruwariye: Oru- where his development is and side seniors Christian Campbellbell wariye burst onto the scene and Grant Haley in the startingting HaleyHale were the how big of a roll he could play in startingstarting corners for the early in the third quarter in 2016. cornerback rotation. Penn State’s first game of last Penn State’s other cornerss on NittanyNittany LLions in 2016, and In the summer, Class of 2017 withwith bbothoth returning, it was season against Kent State when signees Tariq Castro-Fields, the roster who have seen gameame he jumped a route, intercepted a action are redshirt junior Amanimani expectedexpected tthey’d start there Donovan Johnson and D.J. again,again, so as long as they pass and took it to the house for Brown will join the rotation, but Oruwariye, and redshirt sopho-pho- six. He, like Campbell, is a player mores Garrett Taylor and TTroyroy stayedstayed hhealthy.e it will probably be hard for them who will be battling to take Reid’s Shorts. However,Howev with Reid to come in as true freshmen and spot. Both he and Campbell have Also on the roster aarere out fforor the 2017 season, compete for a job because they shown both flashes of good cov- redshirt junior Desi Davis, trans-ans- Penn StateSta needs to find a didn’t enroll early. erage and blown assignments, fer Jabari Butler, redshirt fresh-esh- new stastartingr cornerback. The Nittany Lions had a deep which should make for an in- men Zech McPhearson and T.T.J.J. TheThe teateam’sm depth at the rotation at corner in 2016 and lost tense position battle. Johnson and 2017 early enrolleellee positionposition should help it only Jordan Smith to graduation and five-star recruit Lamontmont makemake it through the loss The unknown from that group. Having a lot of Wade. Until Thursday, Wade wwasas ofof ReReid,id, as it has some returners will help them through thought to be in the mix to shifshiftt experiencedexperien options who Lamont Wade: The headline this, but there is no doubt this is a positions and replace the depart-art- couldcould bbe ready for an of Penn State’s 2017 recruiting huge loss for their defense. ed Malik Golden at safety. increasedincrease role in the sec- class and one of four early enroll- The Nittany Lions will add ttruerue ondary.ondary. Here are some ees, Wade comes to Happy Valley To email reporter: [email protected]. namesnames to know as the as a corner who said he might Follow him on Twitter at @andrewrubin24. Lions looking to protect top ranking By Paddy Cotter ended the Nittany Lions’ season THE DAILY COLLEGIAN last year en route to a shot at a Penn State national championship. No. 8 Maryland will have the “This is not going to be a game vs. Maryland first shot at dethroning No. 1 where we have to go in there Penn State on home turf. and get them excited to play,” When: Saturday, April 8 The Terrapins Tambroni said. “On the contrary, @ 1 p.m. held the top rank- we’re going to have to go in there Where: College Park, Md. MEN’S ing in the coun- LACROSSE and just ask our guys to pull back Players to Watch: Chris Sabia try before nearly a little bit.” falling to Yale and (PSU) and Matt Rambo Brianna Basile/Collegian Goalie Dan Morris will (Maryland) dropping two consecutive games have a tough time against the Chris Nugent (10) hits the ball over Kendall Ratter (6) and Georger against No. 4 Notre Dame and Nittany Lions’ offense. Eight not going to forget about the Huhmann during Penn State’s victory over Princeton on Friday, March 31. Villanova. players accounted for the nine Since then, Maryland has other two guys on attack.” goals against the Buckeyes, reassured the nation of its Those other two guys are meaning that the Terrapins dominance, handling returning seniors Colin Heacock and Dylan defense cannot stay concentrat- Maltz. The duo has been the ben- Penn State national champion North Caro- lina and Michigan. ed on attackmen Mac O’Keefe or eficiaries of Rambo’s assists, re- “It’s the best team, from top Grant Ament. cording 30 goals between them. to bottom that we have faced Maryland senior Matt Rambo In order to slow down the this year,” coach Jeff Tambroni is one of the nation’s best offend- Terrapins’ veteran offense, the works to widen said of Maryland. “Being senior ers and is a top contender for Nittany Lions’ defense will need day and being at home, I’m sure the Tewaaraton Award, college to repeat the stellar perfor- we’re going to get their best lacrosse’s Heisman equivalent. mance it had in the victory over game.” Rambo’s junior campaign was Ohio State. Penn State has plenty of one of the best in the long history “We know what they’re EIVA lead of Maryland lacrosse, recording reasons to be amped up for a capable of,” Chris Sabia said. By Austin Kurtanich shot at beating Maryland. Along 75 points (43 goals, 32 assists). “It’s going to be a crazy game.” THE DAILY COLLEGIAN with being one of the premiere “I’ll definitely focus on their Penn State vs. programs in the history of col- number one guy,” goalie Colby To email reporter: [email protected]. Penn State is in a place of Sacred Heart lege lacrosse, the Terrapins Kneese said of Rambo. “But I’m Follow him on Twitter at @PaddyCotter. dominance in the EIVA, and this weekend’s conference matches When: April 7 @ 7 p.m. will determine Where: Fairfield, Connecticut its postseason. MEN’S The Nittany Players to Watch: Senior Chris VOLLEYBALL Lions will travel Nugent and redshirt sophomore to the northeast, Taylor Bloomquist visiting both Harvard and Sacred Heart. Luke Braswell, the starting Penn State setter for the blue and white, will be back in the lineup after vs. Harvard missing the last three games due to a concussion. He is one of When: April 8 @ 7 p.m. at least five players the Nittany Where: Cambridge, Mass. Lions have lost this year due to Players to watch: Senior Chris injury or sickness. Nugent and senior Casey White However, the team has progressed in spite of the varying level out and play well,” Pavlik lineups throughout the season. said. “There seemed to be more Nugent, a senior, has excelled of a self-confidence coming out following his five-week injury. of all this,” coach Mark Pavlik He was named AVCA National said. “My goal is to not get in the Player of the Week Tuesday, a way of that and let it continue to day after being named EIVA happen.” Offensive Player of the Week for Aidan Albrecht has been called on to fill the positions of Lee Smith the second time. and Chris Nugent during their Sacred Heart beat the Nit- injuries. He has played 71 sets so tany Lions for the first time in its far this year, more than original EIVA career earlier this season. starting outside hitter Lee Smith, However, its luck seems to have since he has been out due to an stopped, as they are currently on Devam Shah/Collegian ACL injury early in the season. a six-game losing streak. Ben Randall (40) of Ohio State tries to defend Grant Ament (1) of Penn State during the game at Penn State “After Nugent’s injury, Albrecht To read full story, visit Lacrosse Field on Sunday, April 2. Penn State defeated Ohio State 9-4. came in and we still started to collegian.psu.edu. PAGE 6 | FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 SPORTS THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Lions look to continue stride in Louisiana By Stephanie Panny Danae Rivers, Domenic Perretta THE DAILY COLLEGIAN and Isaiah Harris, and the men’s Battle on the 4x100-meter relay team of Xavi- After its first two weeks of er Smith, Dan Chisena, Malik Bayou Meet outdoor competition, Penn State Moffett and Karson Kowalchuck has started to hit its stride, — ranked throughout the top-25 When: Saturday, April 8 showing no sign of in the TFRRS NCAA track and slowing down as the field rankings. Where: Baton Rouge, Louisiana TRACK & team travels to Loui- Harris, who was named the Events to Watch FIELD siana this weekend Big Ten Men’s Track Athlete of Women — triple jump, pole for the ‘Battle on the the Week on Wednesday, posted vault, 1,500 - meter, 4 x 800- Bayou’ meet on Saturday. an NCAA-leading time of 1:45.64 meter relay, distance medley “The outdoor season is a lot dif- in the men’s 800-meter event. relay, shot put, discus, 800- ferent than the indoors,” coach Harris’ time is currently second meter John Gondak said. “You just in the world for 2017, both the have to get to the first round, indoor and outdoor season. Men — 4 x 100-meter relay, which is the top-48 people on the The women’s 4x800-meter javelin, discus, 800-meter, eastern half of the [United relay team of Rivers, Frances 600-meter, 4 x 800-meter relay States], whereas indoors, it’s the Bull, Julie Kocjancic and Marissa top-16 people on a list in the na- Sheva also broke a six-year-old tion that make it to nationals. school record while in Florida competition at the end of May. Outdoors, you can compete your with their time of 8:38.17. Max Petrosky/Collegian “I think last weekend, both way to nationals.” While the runners will be Isaiah Harris runs the 800-meter leg of the distance medley relay during out at Stanford and down in With no dip in performance returning to compete for their the Penn State National Open on Friday, Jan. 27. Florida,” Gondak said, “we had level from the indoor to the out- third straight weekend, the some outdoor [personal records] door season, the Nittany Lions throwers, including Shuey, who tition after taking last weekend to is if they continue to compete as and performances that are already have eight athletes — was named the Big Ten Athlete rest. well as they have been, they’ll going to advance people onto the jumper Dannielle Gibson, throw- of the Week two weeks ago for Gondak said his athletes have a good chance to move regional NCAA first round.” ers Alyssa Robinson, Michael his comeback performance in competed at a high-performance onto the Big Ten outdoor meet, Shuey, Michael Biddle and David the javelin at the Big Ten/Pac-12 level at both Gainesville and which Penn State is hosting To email reporter: [email protected]. Lucas, middle distance runners Challenge, also return to compe- Stanford, and added the reality between May 12-14, and the NCAA Follow her on Twitter at @StephaniePanny. %DVHEDOOWRKRVWÀUVW%LJ7HQVHULHVRI WKHVHDVRQ By Kara Duriez suffering from a four-game Sunday, Cooper said he’s leaning THE DAILY COLLEGIAN losing skid. toward having Eric Mock start on The marathon of play may the mound. Coach Rob Cooper said a little be difficult in terms of the “Our plan is to go and try and bit of adversity has forced his opponents and the tiring effect it be successful in the Big Ten team to look closer at the way it could have on the pitching staff. because those are the games in plays, which could “You’re looking at basically front of us,” Cooper said. “We’re be something 45 innings of pitching over five going to do everything we can BASEBALL Penn State needs, days,” Cooper said. “But we have to win Friday night, and we’ll go heading into a five- to worry about the first inning on from there.” game home stint with no days off. Friday and go from there.” Trying to focus only on the The Nittany Lions (10-17, Cooper said trying to plan too series with Ohio State, Coo- 0-3) will welcome the Buckeyes far ahead with pitching choices per said the Buckeyes are a (12-16, 1-5) to Medlar for a can make a team lose sight of the well-coached ball club that knows three-game series this week- game in front of it, a problem he how to win at a high level. end and will host Binghamton said the Nittany Lions need to “They’re going to be really, and Bucknell on Monday and avoid heading into this series. really good even though they Tuesday, respectively. Regardless, Cooper said Sal are young and they’ve lost a lot,” Tap Permyao/Collegian Five games in five days will Biasi will get the start on Friday, Cooper said. “They’ve got guys Sal Biasi (6) throws to first during the game against Michigan State at likely be a challenge for Penn and Justin Hagenman on Satur- To read full story, visit Medlar Field on Sunday, April 10, 2016. 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Success over a single week- end hasn’t been too hard to come by for Penn State this season. Sustaining that Georgi DeCarmine/Collegian Constant De La Bassetiere attempts to keep the ball in play during a SOFTBALL momentum, how- ever, has proven match against Virginia Commonwealth University Friday, Feb. 10. extremely difficult. A series victory over confer- ence foe Indiana marks the third time the Nittany Lions have at- Men’s tennis to tained a winning record over the course of a weekend, but each of those solid performances have been followed by a subpar one. host three teams Travelling to East Lansing, Michigan for a three-game set this weekend, the Nittany Lions will look to improve on their 2-4 Tap Permyao/Collegian conference record as they take this weekend Marlaina Laubach (7) delivers a pitch during the second game of the on Michigan State, a team that By Caleb Wilfinger to-back wins on the road in the holds a 3-3 mark in conference doubleheader against Indiana at Beard Field on Saturday, April 1. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Big Ten,” associate head coach play. Paul Tobin said. “I feel like our of it like 21 innings instead of The Spartans, coming off a Penn State will look to build on doubles teams are finally click- just the seven, so I’d say right home sweep of Maryland, feature Penn State vs. its current three-game winning ing, and that’s taking some pres- now it’s between those two.” a high-powered offense, which streak with an important set of sure off of our guys in singles. relies heavily on the longball. The arms of Smith and Michigan State matches this week- One thing that we need to do bet- Laubach were enough to propel Michigan State has slugged When: Friday, April 7 @ 4 p.m., end. ter is being more patient in lon- 36 homers this year, trailing only Penn State to a pair of wins last MEN’S The Nittany Li- ger rallies and working the ball weekend in spite of another lack- Saturday, April 8 @ 1 p.m. and TENNIS Ohio State for the most in the Big Sunday, April 9 @ 1 p.m. ons will host con- inside the baseline, something Ten. luster offensive performance, as ference rival Pur- that we’ve been telling these To silence their opponent’s the Nittany Lions scored just six Where: Secchia Stadium, East due on Friday at 4 p.m. and face guys all year.” powerful bats, assistant coach times in three games. Lansing, Mich. off against Indiana and in-state Following last weekend’s suc- Sarah Sigrest said the Nittany To earn a similar result this How to Watch: BTN (Friday) foe Temple in a Sunday matinee cess, Penn State’s No. 1 doubles Lions will rely primarily on the time around, however, Penn Players to Watch: Marlaina doubleheader starting at noon. pairing of Constant De La Bas- duo of Marlaina Laubach and State will likely need more Laubach (PSU) and Lea Last weekend, Penn State put setiere (Reims, France) and Madey Smith, who each earned production from its bats. Foerster (MSU) up an impressive showing by Christian Lakoseljac (Ontario, wins over Indiana last weekend, Unlike Michigan State, the defeating two Big Ten teams on Canada) have made it into the with Laubach adding a save, as Nittany Lions don’t feature a ton our games can see that we’re not their respective home courts. ITA Rankings for the first time well. of power, with only 13 home runs scoring a ton of runs,” Sigrest The Nittany Lions took down Ne- this season. The duo is listed at “Right now, it’s going to be so far this year. said, “so we’re just trying to do braska, 5-2, last Friday. No. 66 out of 100 overall. either Smith or Laubach, just As a result, they are forced a better job of putting the ball They followed up that winning This weekend’s matches are because they’ve been the most to emphasize small ball and in play, making things happen, performance with another im- part of a larger, six-match home- consistent for us throughout,” fundamentals at the plate, ar- doing what we do, getting our portant victory, this time over the stand for Penn State. Sigrest said. “We have a lot of eas Sigrest said are the focus of bunts down.” Iowa Hawkeyes, as they pulled depth in the circle. I think we’re Penn State’s efforts this week in out a close 4-3 victory on last To email reporter: [email protected] just trying to figure out how we practice. To email reporter: [email protected]. Sunday in Iowa City. Follow him on Twitter at structure it. We’ve got to think “I think anybody that came to Follow him on Twitter at @davideckert98. “It’s always great to get back- #FDOHEBZLOÀQJHU
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Field The fifth-ranked Nittany Lions Players to Watch: Madison were able to deter an upset bid Carter (48 goals), Steph Lazo from the lowly Buckeyes (6-8, (71 points), Cat Rainone (11 0-3 conference) by rallying back wins, 8 saves p/g) from a 6-3 deficit near the end of the first half to win the contest Cavaliers have lost two straight 16-12. and are 2-4 against ranked oppo- Virginia (7-5) will be the nents. seventh ranked opponent that Penn State’s most prolific Penn State has faced this season, scorers continue to be senior at- and the Nittany Lions have been tackman Steph Lazo and sopho- able to claim victories in all but more midfielder Madison Carter. one of those contests. Lazo is third in the nation in “I think our team is dedicated points at 71, while Carter is third to 60 minutes,” coach Missy in goals with 48. Doherty said. “In a lot of our This week, Carter claimed the games we’ve been out in front title of Big Ten Offensive Player early or behind early, and we just of the Week for the third time keep grinding away. We’ve found this season and second week in a Rebecca Storch/Collegian ways to make a difference in a row. Madison Carter (24) cradles the ball during the women’s lacrosse game against Ohio State on Saturday, April short amount of time in games, “I definitely saw our team be- 1. Penn State defeated Ohio State 16-12. and that’s helped us come away ing able to accomplish a lot from with a lot of big victories.” the beginning of the season,” atop the conference standings “With the games that we have something else every game.” The visitors are coming off Carter said. “We worked hard in with just three games remaining, left in our regular season, we Penn State is the 15th ranked a 16-11 defeat against No. 1 the fall and the preseason, and and undefeated Maryland (12-0) have an opportunity to continue scoring offense in the nation and Maryland Wednesday and is we knew coming in we had a lot of trails by just a lone victory. to get ready as the postseason is fifth in the nation in terms of 2-1 against common opponents potential with the mix of girls we Virginia poses the only gets closer,” Doherty said. “We goals scored on assists. that Penn State is undefeated have.” non-conference threat that lasts have some really tough games against. 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Freshman Rylie Cooper has a lot more planned than most students. Rylie Cooper grew up in Thompsontown, a small town in Juniata County. Growing up with her father in a town where more than twice the registered vot- ers were Republican rather than Democrat, Cooper saw herself as different. Cooper remembers when George W. Bush was running for re-election against John Kerry in 2004. Her elementary school held a mock election, and though she was too young to have formed her own political opinions, she re- members “voting for [Bush] be- cause everyone [in town] talked about him.” Flash forward a few years to the 2008 race between Barack Obama and John McCain. Then, Thompsontown was buzzing for a different reason. “There was definitely a lot of anti-Democrat sentiment,” Coo- per said. “A lot of anti-Obama sen- Georgi DeCarmine/Collegian timent. Growing up when I was Rylie Cooper (freshman-international politics) poses at Old Main lawn on Monday, March 20, 2017. Cooper is currently running for Borough Council. little, it was hard for me to really understand that.” Washington D.C., and took part ing to launch Model United Na- ing political views, he was always munity builders” to improve rela- Now Cooper was old enough in workshops focused on activ- tions as she was getting ready to wanting to listen to what I had to tionships between students and to start forming her own political ism as well as took in the sights graduate. say and [look at] my side of things residential community members. ideas, and this time she wasn’t around D.C. There were, however, chances as well as argue his own side of Despite differing age groups and basing them on what she heard “Of course, in sixth grade ac- to get involved with other activi- things, and that really helped political views, Cooper believes the adults say. Instead, she said tivism is like, ‘I want to fight for ties. Cooper took advantage of the me to learn how to converse and that there are issues that stu- she responded to Obama’s mes- more candy at lunchtime,’” Coo- opportunities, with a laundry list try to cross party lines when I’m dents and residents could come sage of hope, a theme that would per said. of extracurriculars. speaking to people, so I definitely together on for the common lead her to support him in both On a later visit, Cooper particu- National Honor Society. Stu- thought that was great,” Cooper good, particularly “upkeep” of the 2008 and 2012, though she wasn’t larly remembers enjoying the Na- dent Council. PMEA (the Penn- said. community, such as decorating legally able to vote yet. tional Museum of American His- sylvania Music Educators Asso- Cameron, a social studies benches and trash cans for the Despite living in such a con- tory’s exhibit on the role of the ciation). Marching band. Two jazz teacher for East Juniata, said good of the town. servative area, Cooper said her First Ladies, and being able to bands. via email that Cooper has left an “I want to accurately represent father inspired her to express see the door of the Library of Con- Cooper said for a time, she ba- impact on him as a teacher as the student population on student her own opinions, even if they gress’s Women’s Reading Room, sically “lived in the band room well. According to Cameron, Coo- issues that we’re all really pas- differed from the usual views in a space that she joked she’s going part time,” a situation which that per was a very good student who sionate about,” Cooper said. “As their town. As a “strong Demo- to make her office one day. left her with the ability to play the “possesses great potential with well as try to work with communi- crat,” Cooper’s father inspired Now, Cooper said her goal has saxophone, french horn and mel- and eagerness to learn.” ty members to improve our ‘town her to share her own political changed. Instead of being presi- lophone, with added talents on When they had their politi- and gown’ relations...I really want views, leading her to put a Ber- dent one day, she’d like to earn the mandolin and guitar. cal discussions in class, he said to show [the resi- nie Sanders bumper sticker on a place as a senator, this time for In addition, she also found time Cooper was al- dential commu- her car senior year and skip half more than just one day. Begin- to participate in a government ways open to “Gender shouldn’t nity] that we’re a day of school to see him speak ning as governor or in state sen- class and the thespians program, hearing and matter when you’re here to work with at Penn State. ate for Pennsylvania, she hopes both of which Cooper attributes learning about them, we’re not to work her way up to a national much of her current ambition to. both sides of an running for office. just the crazy ——— senate seat. Performing under East Juni- issue, something The only thing that party population While she said she hasn’t ex- ata’s Director of Theatre Penny that doesn’t al- that everyone Cooper remembers when she perienced stereotypical sexism, Ritzman, Cooper said she was ways come easily should matter is thinks we are.” encountered professional opposi- Cooper noted that ageism has pushed to take on roles that she to students. your policy views, Though Coo- tion for the first time. It was sec- been a problem in getting people wasn’t comfortable with, lead- “The thought per admits she ond grade, and she was filling out to take her seriously. ing her to act in student produc- that she put into and what you’re hadn’t “really one of the career questionnaires “Ageism has been the bigger tions of “Fiddler on the Roof” and her views demon- capable of doing.” read a lot of po- that ask what someone wants to factor because I just turned 19 a western-style “Taming of the strated maturity Rylie Cooper litical literature” be. a week ago, so there’s definitely Shrew.” and a desire to besides school Cooper wrote “the president.” been a lot more of ‘How are you Cooper called Ritzman “one of fully comprehend assignments, she Upon seeing this, her teacher going to do this?’ People have my biggest inspirations” in striv- the challenges associated with said she tries to vary her read- scoffed. been taking me seriously as a ing to reach for her ambitions difficult topics,” Cameron added. ings, “just because my everyday “My teacher actually made woman, but not as a young per- because Ritzman “always pushed “I have missed her contributions life is like politics.” While Cooper me change it, and told me that a son.” me to try for more. She would to class discussions this year.” recently enjoyed Kate Chopin’s woman couldn’t be president. So Though she worries that age cast me in roles that I wouldn’t “In addition,” Cameron added, “The Awakening,” some of her fa- that was the first instance where could be a problem, Cooper be- necessarily see myself fitting but “I would speak highly of her char- vorite works of literature include I kind of knew [I wanted to get in- lieves that having already begun in the end it would somehow work acter.” He added that she was ea- John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and volved with politics].” Afterwards, to establish relationships with out great because she would, like, ger to help others, and always did Men,” Franz Kafka’s “The Meta- Cooper said she went through the political members has given her push me to break out of my com- her work early if she had to miss morphosis,” and the works of Syl- usual changing career decisions. a leg up. fort zones.” class. via Plath. She found another career path “I got to be [the] personal point As a performer, Ritzman said by sixth grade, when she was cho- of contact for a former ambassa- via email that Cooper “took a ——— ——— sen to take place in the “Senator dor, and he’s one of my personal leadership role with the other for a Day” program. Cooper was heroes, so it was really amazing. students as both an actress and After taking a gap year be- Before launching her politi- named Chair of the Education I cried a little bit when they told later, as a student director,” par- tween high school and college, cal campaign, Cooper also had committee, and went to Harris- me I was going to get to introduce ticipating in the school’s “the- Cooper has continued to excel at the chance to go to the Women’s burg, where she met with Senator him,” Cooper admitted, laughing. atre fest” and helping to guide Penn State. March in D.C. with the College Jake Corman. a group of younger students She became almost immedi- Progressives and College Demo- “Sitting in a PA senate room... ——— through learning the aspects of ately involved on campus, help- crats. After arriving at their des- getting to see everything going stage makeup. Citing her great ing with political campaigns and tination on Friday night, Cooper on…really sparked my interest work ethic, Ritzman said Cooper Growing up, Cooper was in- rising through the ranks to earn and her friends woke up early and more in government, because I “is a hard worker and when she volved in more than just politics. the title of fellow. Her clubs and drove the rest of the way into D.C. started to understand what was decides on a goal, she works hard Cooper attended East Juniata organizations are again numer- before joining the march. Even at behind it and what was at stake until she achieves it.” High School, a school where her ous, and she counts College Pro- an early hour, Cooper said D.C. for people,” Cooper said. Similarly, Cooper found ways graduating class had around 80 gressives and College Democrats was crowded, and even while She had another transforma- people and the building housed to express herself in Simon Cam- among her activities. After she travelling in pairs, people still had tive education experience in sixth seventh through twelfth graders. eron’s government class, though earned the title of fellow in one of trouble finding their ways back to grade, when she was addition- There weren’t many chances to it was through more forceful her clubs, she said her activism the group. ally chosen for a student leader- become involved with political means. “started to move forward, and it “It was definitely overwhelm- ship program. Students went to clubs, as Cooper said, past help- “Even though we had oppos- never really stopped.” ing, to say the least, but the en- Cooper said her decision to ergy was something that I can’t run began when she attended put into words,” she said. the Keystone Progress Sum- “I think my favorite part of mit, which she’d learned about Penn State is the cool commu- through College Progressives nity aspect,” Cooper said. She and College Democrats. They at- recalled an incident at the march tended the conference, and Coo- where someone came up to her per was able to see multiple wom- friend who was wearing a Penn en who held office. When asked State shirt. It turned out the man where they had gotten their start, was an alumnus, and had gone to they said they’d had begun their Penn State years earlier. political careers at the age of 18, The march was a great expe- an age Cooper passed just a few rience not only for the activism weeks ago. opportunities but for the ability “That really prompted me to to interact with her personal in- run in this election because it’s spirations, Cooper said. Among never too soon,” Cooper said. In performers such as Alicia Keys, addition, Cooper pointed out that Penn State students make up Cooper had the opportunity to almost 70 percent of the State see speakers such as Senators College borough, meaning that Tammy Duckworth and Kamala they are a large majority who Harris. have power within the commu- Read the full story at nity. Despite this wealth of in- fluence, Cooper points out that collegian.psu.edu. there are currently no students representing the collegiate Alex Yuan/Collegian community on the council. To email reporter: [email protected]. Riley Cooper (freshman-international politics) makes a statement about the transgender issues on campus If she wins the election, Cooper Follow this reporter on Twitter at during the UPUA meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017. said her focus would be on “com- @gabbybarone98.