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STEVENS CLIFFORD VS.

For the first time in three years, Penn State’s starting QB job is up for grabs heading into the Blue-White game Photos by Ken Kalbach and Aabha Vora Page A2 | aPril 11-14, 2019 versus The Daily Collegian A PATIENT JOURNEY

Photo by Caitlin Lee/Collegian After tragedy and off-the-field issues, running back Journey Brown is ready to be a key contributor

By Caleb Wilfinger and that I don’t want to waste this prepared to take advantage of this and continues to lead by example. six-yard rush, against Michigan The Daily Collegian opportunity that I have.” opportunity. “We’ve seen some really good he had an eight-yard carry and Trusting himself has been “I’m getting more comfort- things from him,” Franklin said. caught a pair of passes out of the Journey Brown has been noth- something that Brown has strug- able with the offense because our “He’s a really confident player backfield and a late-season game ing if not patient. gled with, but those around him style of play here is a lot different now, and he was a leader [in the against Maryland saw Brown fin- From the first day he arrived to — from his grandmother to his from what I was used to in high backfield] all offseason for us.” ish with 17 yards on three carries, campus in 2017, he knew that the coaches — have always believed school,” Brown said. A native of Meadville, Pennsyl- both of which were career highs. starting running back position in his game. “Just learning how to play at vania, Brown was a three-time While it wasn’t much on the would not be immediately avail- Running backs coach Ja’Juan this level is the most important all-region honoree and broke the surface, that in-game experience able to him. Seider has played a significant skill I’ve picked up [since coming Meadville High School rushing did a lot for Brown’s outlook on He also thought that perhaps role in helping Brown adapt to the to Penn State]. I think I’ve gotten record, finishing his career with how difficult it is to succeed at the he was not cut out to be a big-time college game, and has also been a lot stronger, faster and smarter 7,027 yards and 106 touchdowns. highest level of college football. college athlete and if he would there for Brown when the 20-year on the field.” During a game as a junior in “It just sort of showed me what ever make it — a sense of doubt old had gone through some of his It’s fair to assume that sopho- 2015, Brown set a state record for it’s like when you’re in the game,” that crept in only after Brown en- mentally and emotionally taxing more five-star recruit Ricky Slade rushing yards in single game af- he said. “I didn’t have much game dured a personal tragedy. off-the-field issues, whether it will get the majority of the carries ter racking up 722 yards with 10 experience, but those opportuni- Despite being a gifted athlete was with his family or related to in the early part of the season, es- total touchdowns, in a 107-90 win ties prepared me for what I’m on the field and remaining closer school. pecially since he carries the most over DuBois. going to see from now on. I know to home by attending Penn State, “I tend to overthink things in-game experience out of the The redshirt sophomore did how hard the linebacker hits, I the Pennsylvania native strug- sometimes,” Brown said. “I can stable of running backs. all of this while having to share know how fast the game moves, gled with a number of personal is- second guess myself on the field But, even after putting up vid- handoffs with his teammates and it just makes me realize how sues that threatened to take him at points, but I’ve cut down on eo-game like numbers in high throughout his impressive high much better I’ve gotten in the off- off the field entirely. that a lot compared to last year, school, Brown is still a relatively school career. season compared to last year.” “I would often let personal stuff and I’m starting to trust myself unknown player at the Division I As part of a crowded back- It’s fair to say that Brown might off the field, like school or people and my abilities more. Coach Se- level. field in Happy Valley, Brown is not be an every-down back in this who passed away in my family, fill ider has helped me out a lot with “Obviously, Journey doesn’t embracing the challenge of es- offense, but his talents extend be- up my brain on the field,” Brown believing in myself.” have the game experience that tablishing himself as a fixture in yond running between the tack- said. “I would always use football But now, after the subsequent Ricky has, but he was always a Penn State’s offense, while also les. as my off the field escape in high departures of Saquon Barkley gifted player,” James Franklin acknowledging that seeing his A track star and hundred-yard school, and I feel like I lost that to and Miles Sanders — two an- said. “He missed a lot of spring teammates succeed is just as re- dash specialist in his younger the point where it was more of a chors in the backfield over the ball last year because of a ham- warding. days, his elite speed without the business than a game I loved.” last few seasons — the running string injury, but this year the “Personally, I like the way our ball can be a weapon for Penn Brown says he started to push back position is as wide open as it light really seems to be turning system is set up now,” Brown State on special teams as well. through these off-the-field chal- has been in years. on for him this time around. Not said. “It’s a lot more fun being a Regardless of how many car- lenges and get back to loving the Even though believing in him- only is he becoming more con- part of a group where everyone ries he ends up getting, or how game last year. self has been an ongoing struggle fident within the offense, but his touches the ball. It’s more fun for he is implemented in the offense, The turning point for him, he for Brown, his body language and blitz pickup and pass blocking us [the running backs], and it’s Brown is a unique talent who says, was when his grandmother development on the field has got- have gotten a lot better as well.” also harder on the defense be- could turn out to be a very impor- passed away. ten the attention of his running While most running backs that cause they can’t just focus on one tant player for the Nittany Lions A fixture in Brown’s upbring- backs coach. commit to a major Division I pro- guy. You’ve got to stop all of us.” this season. ing, she has been a part of his “Journey has really been a gram are used to being looked at Even with all the gaudy num- “We have a lot of talent [in the journey since the beginning, on pleasant surprise,” Seider said. as the main option, Brown has bers in his high school career, backfield], and I feel like we all and off the field. “He’s taking that next stop and I grown accustomed to sharing the Brown has not had the easiest complement each other pretty “When my grandma passed think that the confidence — even workload with others at his posi- time as a face in the crowd at one well,” Brown said. “At this point, away, I really started to lock in,” though he didn’t play a lot, he got tion. of the premier college football it seems like we’ll be sharing the Brown said. in the game enough to know that This running back by com- programs in the nation. load, but I feel comfortable wher- “She was a big part of my life we believe in him — is starting to mittee system that Penn State Last year, Brown appeared in ever I’m put it, and I’ll do what- and she always gave me that show out here on the field.” is likely to employ this fall could eight games and got a handful of ever the team needs to win.” confidence I needed to succeed. After two years of waiting in have been a point of contention in carries in most of those contests. When she died, it made me un- the wings and adapting to the the locker room, but Brown has Against Illinois, he scored To email reporter: [email protected]. derstand why I play this game, college game, Brown is fully bought in to Penn State’s system, his first career touchdown on a Follow him on Twitter at @caleb_wilfinger. Shaping the Nittany Lions’ O-line By Evan Patrick At center, redshirt junior Mi- “He’s the person on offense The Daily Collegian chal Menet will return to the spot who has taken the biggest stride where he made 12 starts a year over spring ball,” sophomore de- Two of Penn State’s most vital ago. fensive end Yetur Gross-Matos lineman from a year ago won’t be Last season was Menet’s first said. at the 2019 Blue-White game. as a full-time starter for Penn “Coming in he was really raw Instead, they’ll be getting ready State, and over the course of the and he’s come a long way since for the NFL Draft. year he developed strong chemis- he’s been here.” Connor McGovern started ev- try with his left guard. Walker played in just four ery game for the Nittany Lions “We don’t even have to make games last season as a true fresh- last season while Ryan Bates calls to each other sometimes be- man but was highly regarded as started all but one. cause we just know what we have a recruit, ranked as a four-star McGovern leaves an opening to do,” Gonzalez said of the chem- prospect by 247Sports and the at the right guard position, while istry between him and Menet. No. 3 player in all of Maryland in Bates’ departure raises ques- Redshirt junior Will Fries is set the 2018 class. tions about both tackle position to be the starter at right tackle “The thing about Rasheed is after he made nine starts at left following a season that saw him he’s a freak athlete, he has super tackle and three at right tackle. make seven starts at that spot quick feet, he can keep up with McGovern and Bates both re- and four starts at the opposite anyone,” Gonzalez said. “His feet ceived third-team All-Big Ten tackle. are just so smooth and he has honors for their performances Fries appeared in all 13 games great flexibility.” last season. last year and started 11. Walker will have to adapt quick- Collegian file photo Despite losing two quality line- “[Menet] is a very vocal leader ly, as he’ll be tasked with protect- Offensive lineman Michal Menet (62) inspects the Feista Bowl trophy at man to the NFL, the Penn State and so is Will Fries,” Gonzalez ing his quarterback’s blind side the JW Marriott Camelback Inn on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. offensive line is already shaping said. “A lot of the older guys are this season, whoever that may be. up as spring ball comes to a close. really stepping up.” For the right guard spot, it isn’t defensive tackle to add depth on sophomore, had a similar season Steven Gonzalez opted to re- The right guard and left tackle as clear who the starter will be the d-line. to Thorpe last year in terms of turn for his final season of eligi- positions have been up for grabs at this point, with multiple guys The Pittsburgh native quickly playing time. bility for the Nittany Lions at the throughout spring ball, and a competing for the job. emerged and received a decent “At the guard position CJ and left guard spot. couple of names have come out An interesting wrinkle thrown amount of playing time on the d- Miranda have really come on and Gonzalez has started in all 13 as the leading candidates for the into this position battle is the ad- line, but now he’s back on the of- gotten better over the spring,” games for the last two seasons spots. dition of redshirt sophomore CJ fensive side and in the mix for the Gross-Matos said. “I think they’re without missing a beat, and has At left tackle, it is looking like Thorpe. starting right guard spot. gonna come back next year stron- proven to be one of the team’s redshirt sophomore Rasheed Thorpe appeared in all 13 Mike Miranda is also an op- ger.” most reliable lineman in that Walker has distanced himself games last season, but early on tion at right guard for the Nittany Visit collegian.psu.edu to read time. from the rest. in the year he made the switch to Lions. Miranda, also a redshirt the full story. The Daily Collegian versus aPril 11-14, 2019 | Page A3 Tommy Stevens and Sean Clifford battle to become Penn State’s new leader under center By Dylan Jacobs a variety of ways. to find consistency, his biggest The Daily Collegian Whether it was throwing, run- strength is his running ability. ning or catching the ball, fans al- He can fit the mold of what A year ago, the successor to ways get excited to see the ball in McSorley left behind, providing a Trace McSorley looked set in No. 2’s hands. leader for a read-option offense. stone. When Tommy Stevens an- Franklin is not shy about call- There’s a reason Franklin cre- nounced he would stay at Penn ing him a special player. ated a new position for him. His State instead of transferring, it “He is as gifted physically as agility makes him a weapon. looked safe to say he would earn any quarterback as I’ve been But at this point in the spring, the starting spot once his redshirt around,” Franklin said. “He’s he’s not moving around that senior season rolled around. 6-foot-4, 225 pounds. He can run much. But after a season filled with 4.5 [second 40-yard dash]. He’s Still recovering from the injury injuries, Penn State’s situation got a strong arm. He’s got a natu- he suffered last season, he has under center is murky. ral feel for the game.” been limited this spring. With Redshirt sophomore Sean Clif- Stevens had a chance to earn that, there could be a cause for ford impressed in the few games the starting spot when he got concern. he played in last season, going to Penn State, but when he lost But Stevens is still trying to do 5-for-7 with 195 yards and two the battle, there was talk that he whatever he can. touchdowns. would transfer. “[I’m] still trying to emphasize Back in Feb- “It was obvi- little things in the offense…” Ste- ruary, James “[Clifford] knows ously not what I vens said. “Trying to be vocal, as Franklin men- what this is all about. pictured myself vocal as possible and just being tioned that while He knows what it doing when I somebody the guys can lean on.” Stevens would signed here,” Ste- Franklin has been proud of see the majority takes to compete at vens said. “When the work Stevens has done even of first-team reps, this level. From what people sign they though he’s only on the field for a he wasn’t ready obviously want I know from Sean he few drills. to name a start- to play so that’s “His approach and his maturity ing quarterback. would want it no been a difficult has been really good,” Franklin But with Stevens other way.” thing for me. As said. “In meetings, taking notes, limited in spring much as I’m able asking great questions and on the practice, it’s been to do there’s a field being locked in.” Clifford who has Steve Specht limit… I’m try- As a rising senior, Stevens seen the majority High School coach ing to not let it has taken a leadership role this of first-team reps be about me and spring, and while he’s in the heading into Blue- trying to make it midst of a position battle, he’s White. And even though the reps team-first and whatever I could still making sure everyone else aren’t equal, the battle is intense. for the team.” gets better. “Every day there’s competition He ultimately decided to stay, “Tommy’s done a great job of at every position. If you’re not get- and in a few appearances, the keeping everybody’s standard Caitlin Lee/Collegian ting pushed there’s a problem,” Indianapolis native has shown high,” Clifford said. “That’s one of Sean Clifford (14) hands the ball off during the game against Kent State Stevens said. “I would even say glimpses that he could be a ca- his strengths, to bring everyone at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. when Trace was here I was try- pable starting quarterback. up to his level. ing to push him every day. Sean’s Even with some strong show- When I throw an incompletion most competitive guy on this dual-threat guy that can hurt you done a great job. Obviously with ings like this, Stevens isn’t using or make a wrong read, he’s not team, because I am.” in many ways,” Franklin said. the increase in reps he plays well. this as an advantage. yelling at me but he’s coaching The Cincinnati native was a “He’s worked so hard at changing He’s on scholarship at Penn State “It means a lot but at the same me up on what I can do better on four-year varsity player, some- his body and getting stronger and for a reason. Talented football time my past here at Penn State the next play.” thing that his high school coach getting more explosive.” player, and I’m happy with the isn’t going to help us win games,” Being on the sideline has been Steve Specht said was extremely Even though this area of his progress of our room as a whole.” he said. “Still have to continue to tough for Stevens, something that rare. game has grown, he knows what grow each and every day.” he is not used to. He added that a player with the makes him a talented quarter- But even with strong moments, *** He stated that he was rarely leadership capabilities of McSor- back. There’s a reason Tommy Ste- he has also shown that he still has ever hurt before coming to Penn ley is not easy to replace, but Clif- “I’m not trying to be Mike Vick vens is a fan favorite. plenty of work to do. State, questioning people who ford can easily fill that role. out there,” Clifford said. “That’s As ‘the Lion,’ he made plays in While his accuracy may need have doubts about his injury con- “You can tell Sean was special not who I am. I’m Sean Clifford. cerns. from a leadership standpoint. But if I can add another dynamic “I guess I’ve kind of been both- He’s the only player I’ve ever of the game I can press defenses ered by the injury-prone stigma,” coached that was a two-time cap- in different ways.” Stevens said. “Up until this point tain...” Specht told The Daily Col- Specht and Franklin have last year I never missed a prac- legian. “He’s just so charismatic. talked about how a major area of tice in high school even. I wouldn’t He has a unique ability to bring strength for him is his ability to say durability is an issue. I guess people together. The leadership read defenses. it was just never fixed the first aspect is probably what coach That ability, according to time.” Franklin and his staff are seeing Specht, makes him a unique tal- But even with all of these ob- right now. When you lose a guy ent. stacles, he sees the opportunities like McSorley, that’s tough. But “I’ve seen quarterbacks with in front of him. Sean can pick up that slack, that’s tremendous talent, but I’ve de- “In all realties it’s exciting to for sure.” scribed them as dial-up internet. have the chance to be a starting An area of concern for Clifford They didn’t process things fast quarterback here at Penn State,” is his lack of mobility, especially enough,” Specht said. “Sean has Stevens said. compared a mobile player like the unique ability to process. Stevens. Look at what the defense is do- *** But Specht feels that this criti- ing quickly and make quick deci- Sean Clifford’s path to the start- cism is not justified. sions. We can talk about his arm ing lineup looked pretty clear. He “He’s deceptively fast. He can strength and his release and all sits behind McSorley and Stevens make you miss,” Specht said. that. for two years and gets the job in “Tommy might be faster than But what separates the great 2020. Sean, but I’ll tell you, he’s an ath- one’s is the ability to process ev- But there’s one aspect of his lete. He’s elusive and faster than erything that’s happening quick- game that’s making that difficult you think so I don’t buy that. I saw ly, and Sean has been always able — his competitiveness. too much of Sean creating with to do that.” “The thing that I’ve been im- his legs for four years so I don’t Even though he had been a pressed with is how competitive buy that he couldn’t be a dual- three-year varsity at St. Xavier, he is,” Franklin said. “You see threat guy.” he had to win a quarterback com- it in the weight room, you see it During his senior season, Clif- petition before his senior year. in winter workouts. He’s highly ford was the team’s leading rush- That is why Specht knows that competitive almost to the point er on the way to a state champi- Clifford can handle the pressure. when he first got here that he was onship. “This is not new to Sean,” he hard to coach because he was Franklin has seen more pro- said. “He knows what this is all so prideful and so competitive in gression in that area from Clif- about. what he did.” ford, making him a more dynamic He knows what it takes to com- Clifford added: “You could ask player. pete at this level. From what I anybody on our team and I think “Because of that competitive- know from Sean he would want it they would say I’m one of the Samantha Wilson/Collegian ness and because of how prideful no other way.” most competitive guys on this he is he went from what people Tommy Stevens (2) runs the ball during the game against Maryland at team. listed him as pro-style quarter- To email reporter: [email protected]. Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. And I’d tell you that I am the back to a guy who’s a legitimate Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacobs. Page A4 | aPril 11-14, 2019 versus The Daily Collegian A NEW LOOK AT WR Plenty of optimism surrounds Penn State’s young, talented wide receiver corps

By Caleb Wilfinger was ranked eighth nationally The Daily Collegian by 247Sports. This is a player with clear tal- For the last couple of seasons, ent and explosive ability at the Penn State’s wide receiving corps position. But, it’s apparent that has been dominated by an experi- while the physical gifts are there, enced stable of familiar faces. Shorter is still a little raw and has However, when the Nittany Li- yet to fully adjust to the college ons take the field Saturday for the game. Blue-White game, there will be a “The exciting part is he still has plethora of wideouts looking to a lot of room for growth,” Franklin make a good impression on the said. “He needs to work on block, coaching staff and pick up where releasing and being more physi- past targets like DaeSean Hamil- cal, but he shows great flashes. ton, Saeed Blacknall and Juwan I think Coach Parker has been Johnson left off. great for him.” Last year, Penn State consis- A couple of notable transfers tently relied on the playmaking could make the difference this abilities of redshirt sophomore season for Penn State. KJ Hamler, and he delivered time The Nittany Lions picked up and again. a pair of graduate transfers in Hamler is a player with game- Weston Carr and George Camp- breaking potential and he showed bell. A Division II All-American that throughout the season, fin- at Azusa Pacific, Carr caught ishing with nearly 800 receiving 167 passes for 3,005 yards and 36 yards and six total touchdowns on his way to being named an touchdowns; 15 of those scores Caitlin Lee/Collegian coming in the 2017 season. honorable-mention All-Big Ten Wide receiver KJ Hamler reacts after successfully earning a first down during the game against Maryland at selection as a receiver and kick Campbell was a five-star pros- returner by the coaches and me- Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Then-No.12 Penn State defeated Maryland 38-3. pect coming out of high school in dia. 2015, but his college career never Hamler also broke the Penn season, James Franklin believes of talent at this position, and the makes a nice catch to get some lived up to the hype. State freshman record with 1,417 in his young group of wide receiv- depth chart is filled with players yards after the catch, and break His most prolific season was in all-purpose yards last season, ers and is looking for the new who are anxious to contribute. a tackle.” 2017, when he caught six passes topping the previous mark of guys to step in and immediately There’s Jahan Dotson, who Similarly, Justin Shorter made for 122 yards. 1,237 yards set by Saquon Bark- make an impact. started four games last season his debut as a true freshman last For the Nittany Lions, these ac- ley in 2015. “I like where we are [with the and became the first true-fresh- season. quisitions couldn’t have come at However, during the 2018 sea- receivers] right now,” Franklin man receiver to start since Black- However, he only appeared in a better time, especially consid- son, the Nittany Lions struggled said. “We’ve had a specific plan nall in 2014. four games and caught just three ering the losses they suffered at to find any sort of consistent pro- for all of these guys in the spring, Dotson showed flashes of his passes for the season. receiver the past two offseasons. duction at the receiver spot, out- and they all have shown prom- potential in his eight appearanc- A five-star prospect, Shorter side of the capabilities of Hamler. ise.” es last season, with 10 of his 13 was the top wide receiver in To email reporter: [email protected]. But heading into a fresh There is certainly no shortage catches resulting in first downs. the 2018 recruiting class and Follow him on Twitter at @caleb_wilfinger. His best performance of the campaign came against Rutgers, where he hauled in a career-high four catches for 58 yards, includ- ing a career-long 35-yard grab in the second quarter of Penn State’s victory. The sophomore from Naza- reth, Pennsylvania, was praised by Franklin for his natural ability at the position, but there is still plenty of work to be done for the young wideout if he is to develop into a consistent threat at this level. “I think one of the things he has to do is he has to develop a Big Ten body and then eventually he has to develop an NFL body,” Franklin said. “There are times where he needs that strength when he is Eric Firestine/Collegian getting pressed manned to get off Zack Gething/Collegian Wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) runs with the ball during the Citrus Bowl press coverage. There are times Wide receiver Justin Shorter runs after a reception during the football in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, Jan. 1. when he needs that when he game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Wild dogs primed to lead the defense

By Benjamin Ferree feels the team is further along at The Daily Collegian that position than he expected, but it is still getting overshad- The wild dogs are back for an- owed by the pure talent the Nit- other season and they may be tany Lions have on the edge. better than ever. “I think our defensive end Penn State will have to replace group is one of the better defen- defensive linemen Shareef Miller sive end groups in the country,” and Kevin Givens who combined Franklin said. “In my 24 years, for 12.5 sacks last season. But this is the best defensive end even with the two departures, group I’ve been around. the Nittany Lions have plenty of “Obviously losing Shareef is a talent along the defensive line to big loss but I’m talking from top improve on last season’s success. to bottom our D-end group has a That talent all starts with Yetur chance to be special.” Gross-Matos, who led the team Last season, Penn State ranked with eight sacks last season in a fourth in the nation with 47 sacks breakout sophomore campaign. and had the highest sacks per And according to Gross-Matos, game in the country with an aver- he is bigger, faster, stronger and age 3.62 per game. more explosive this season. And this season those numbers “He’s just one of those guys could just continue to grow, and that when you have a list of all the a big part of that is the job that characteristics that you’re look- Spencer has done coaching the ing for at defensive end, he’s got unit. most of those boxes checked,” John Stinely/Collegian “He is a damn good coach who James Franklin said. “I think he Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (99) fights through a block during the game against Michigan at Michigan connects with his kids and is pas- is going to come into the season sionate as heck,” Franklin said with a lot of confidence.” Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Wolverines won by a final score of 42-7. about Spencer. “He’s borderline While Gross-Matos and defen- crazy, but he has great energy sive line coach Sean Spencer both his game, Spencer acknowledges “I think the sky is the limit,” tion — and that’s exactly what’s with the players, he’s got great say the next step for the defen- the special talent Gross-Matos Spencer said of Gross-Matos. happened. energy in recruiting, he studies sive-end is in the mental side of has. “The guy has some of the most But one Nittany Lion has really his position, he’s a master in the natural ability I’ve ever been stood out to players and coaches craft of defensive line position around, especially since I’ve been alike in Jayson Oweh. and he’s always looking to get here.” To put Oweh’s athletic ability better.” Gross-Matos has also devel- into perspective, Micah Parsons Spencer joked that this connec- oped this spring as a leader. Spen- and Gross-Matos both described tion with his players is because cer praised his ability to lead by him as a “freak,” and now his raw, he thinks he is younger than example and the motor he plays athletic ability is starting to trans- them sometimes, but really the with, running from sideline-to- late onto the field. bond really starts in the recruit- sideline and never taking a play “He has that crazy pick-up ing process and is about much off every practice. speed for a defensive end that’s more than what is happening on But the talent doesn’t end so freakish,” Parsons said. “Jay- the field. there. son is going to be another guy “I was crazy when I recruited Players like Shaka Toney, Fred that is going to make a lot of noise them and I’m crazy when I coach Hansard, Robert Windsor, Anto- this year off the edge.” them here now but I try to tap into nio Shelton and PJ Mustipher are “The combination of him and their lives outside of football,” all returning and poised to reach Shaka [Toney] will be dangerous. Spencer said. “I think it’s impor- new heights. He’s leading spring ball in stats tant for us to do that as coaches. Spencer praised every player right now so Jayson is going to be “I think anytime that you have he was asked about. Whether very disruptive.” a player that you recruited that it was the maturity of Windsor, Spencer said the switch flipped their parents entrusted you with Mustipher’s potential to be “spe- for Oweh right around bowl prac- the lives of them that you have to cial” or Daniel Joseph being de- tices last season, and since then take a great responsibility.” scribed “as a guy about to sky- it has only been rapid growth for Spencer is entering his sixth rocket to the next level.” the sophomore. season as the defensive line Spencer has seen what he “He’s a problem off that edge,” coach at Penn State, and he’s also wants from his position group Spencer said. “I mean it’s scary not ruling out the possibility this this spring. He wanted the expe- when he comes off that edge.” could be the best defensive line Ken Minamoto/Collegian rienced guys to get better and the While the defensive tackle posi- group he’s coached. Associate head coach Sean Spencer answers questions from reporters younger guys to grow to the point tion group was a question mark Visit collegian.psu.edu to read after practice at the Lasch Football Building on April 10. where they could fit into the rota- heading into spring ball, Franklin the full story. The Daily Collegian versus aPril 11-14, 2019 | Page A5

Eric Firestine/Collegian Eric Firestine/Collegian Running back Ricky Slade (4) runs the ball during the Citrus Bowl at Camping World Sta- Tight end Pat Freiermurth (87) watches the ball fly by his hand during the Citrus Bowl at dium in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Kentucky won by a final of 27-24. Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, Jan. 1. PENN STATE Nittany Lions No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 27 Aeneas Hawkins DT/Fr. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 K.J. Hamler WR/Fr. 27 Cody Romano S/Fr. 69 C.J. Thorpe OL/Fr. 2 Keaton Ellis CB/Fr. 28 Jayson Oweh DE/Fr. 70 Juice Scruggs OL/Fr. 2 Tommy Stevens QB/Sr. 29 Henry Fessler WR/Fr. 71 Will Fries OL/Jr. 3 Donovan Johnson CB/So. 29 John Reid CB/Sr. 72 Bryce Effner OL/Fr. 3 Ricky Slade RB/So. 33 CJ Holmes RB/So. 73 Mike Miranda OL/Fr. 4 Journey Brown RB/So. 34 Shane Simmons DE/Jr. 74 Steven Gonzalez OL/Sr. 5 Tariq Castro-Fields CB/So. 35 Justin Neff S/So. 75 Des Holmes OL/So. 5 Jahan Dotson WR/So. 36 Jan Johnson LB/Sr. 80 Justin Weller WR/So. 6 Cam Brown LB/Sr. 36 Makai Self CB/Fr. 81 Cam Sullivan-Brown WR/So. 6 Justin Shorter WR/Fr. 37 Drew Hartlaub S/So. 82 Zach Kuntz TE/Fr. 7 Will Levis QB/Fr. 38 Lamont Wade S/Jr. 83 Nick Bowers TE/Sr. 8 Marquis Wilson CB/Fr. 39 Robbie Dwyer LB/Fr. 83 Alex Hoenstine WR/So. 9 Ta’Quan Roberson QB/Fr. 40 Nick Eury RB/Jr. 84 Benjamin Wilson WR/Jr. 10 Lance Dixon LB/Fr. 40 Jesse Luketa LB/So. 85 Issac Lutz WR/Jr. 11 Daniel George WR/Fr. 42 Ellison Jordan DT/Jr. 86 Alec Berger WR/So. 11 Micah Parsons LB/So. 43 Trevor Baker TE/Jr. 86 Brenton Strange TE/Fr. 12 Mac Hippenhammer WR/So. 44 Cameron Pica WR/So. 87 Pat Freiermuth TE/So. 12 Brandon Smith LB/Fr. 45 Charlie Katshir LB/Fr. 88 Dan Chisena WR/Sr. 13 Ellis Brooks LB/So. 46 Nick Tarburton DE/FR. 88 Judge Culpepper DT/Fr. 14 Sean Clifford QB/So. 49 Daniel Joseph DE/Jr. 89 Colton Maxwell WR/Jr. 15 Michael Shuster QB/Jr. 49 Cade Pollard P/Fr. 90 Damion Barber DT/So. 16 John Petrishen S/Sr. 50 Max Chizmar LB/So. 90 Dafael Checa K/So. 17 Grayson Kline TE/Fr. 50 Will Knutsson OL/Fr. 91 Chris Stoll SN/So. 17 Garrett Taylor S/Jr. 53 Fred Hansard DT/So. 92 Jake Pinegar K/So. 18 Johnathan Holland TE/Sr. 53 Rasheed Walker OL/Fr. 93 Blake Gillikin P/K/Sr. 18 Shaka Toney DE/Jr. 54 Robert Windsor OL/Sr. 93 PJ Mustipher DT/So. 19 Trent Gordon CB/Fr. 55 Antonio Shelton DT/Jr. 94 Joe Calcagno SN/So. 19 Isaac Rumery QB/Fr. 55 Anthony Whigan OL/Jr. 95 Vlad Hilling K/Fr. 20 Adisa Isaac DE/Fr. 58 Evan Presta DT/So. 97 Carson Landis K/P/So. 21 Noah Cain RB/Fr. 59 Kaleb Konigus OT/Fr. 98 Dan Vesey DL/LS/So. 21 Tyler Rudolph S/Fr. 62 Michael Menet OL/Jr. 99 Yetur Gross-Matos DE/Jr. 24 DJ Brown CB/So. 63 Collin De Boef OL/Fr. 99 Justin Tobin K/Jr. 26 Jonathan Sutherland S/So. 68 Hunter Kelly OL/DL/Jr.

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GAME INFO Jonah Rosen/Collegian 2019 Blue-White Game Time: 3:00 p.m. Saturday James Franklin addresses the media after practice at the Lasch Football Building on Wednesday, April 10. Place: Beaver Stadium TV: BTN (Tape delay - 8 p.m.) Early enrollees to watch for PLAYERS By Ben Ferree the footsteps of Micah Parsons cial pick-up for Penn State as the coming from high school, but in- The Daily Collegian last season by enrolling early. Nittany Lions continue to recruit stead is a junior college (JUCO) Smith’s 6-foot-3 frame will the state of Florida. transfer. TO WATCH While April means the school suit up in the No. 12 jersey this Cain, like most other recruits Anthony Whigan is a 6-foot-5 Penn State: year is coming to a close for the season. in the 2019 class, comes to Penn offensive lineman who played for TE Pat Friermuth majority high school seniors, for State with a host of awards, in- Lackawanna Community College some top-recruits high school Adisa Isaac, DE cluding being selected to the Un- in Scranton the past two seasons. The true sophomore tight end ended in December. Penn State has a lot of talent on der Armour All-American Game Whigan was ranked as the No. had a breakout season last year, Ten freshmen and one junior the edge, and top-recruit Adisa and Nike’s The Opening. 7 JUCO prospect and the No. 1 of- but now with a new QB at the college transfer enrolled at Isaac will look to add to it. Cain will wear No. 21 this sea- fensive tackle by 247Sports. helm, it’ll be interesting to see if Penn State early and got a head Isaac was ranked the No. 92 son and will look to add to the re- This transfer comes at an im- the chemistry can continue. start on their careers as Nit- player in the 2019 recruiting class, cent successes of the Penn State portant time for Penn State with tany Lions. Here are a few new as well as the fourth-ranked de- backfield. the departures of Connor McGov- names to look out for as Penn fensive end and the top player in ern and Ryan Bates, who are both Penn State: State takes the field for its an- New York by 247Sports. Keaton Ellis, DB headed to the NFL. RB Ricky Slade nual Blue-White game. Just like Smith, Isaac partici- While Penn State continues to The Great Mills, Maryland, na- pated in Nike’s The Opening and branch its recruiting efforts out tive will wear No. 55 this season. Even though it’s looking like Brandon Smith, LB arrives at Penn State with a host all across the country, one early it’ll be a committee tasked to Brandon Smith comes to of awards. enrollee is a familiar face in State More enrollees to watch carry the ball next season, Slade Penn State with high expecta- The Brooklyn native is 6-foot-4 College. The other early enrollees for should see most of the carries, tions. The Mineral, Virginia, na- and still has plenty of room to get Keaton Ellis attended State Penn State include linebacker, but will Franklin use him a lot tive was the 12th ranked pros- stronger in order to be a force in College High School and was Lance Dixon, who was ranked as during this game, or let other pect in the nation as well as the the future for the Nittany Lions. ranked the 31st-best cornerback the ninth-best outside linebacker backs like Brown and Cain get top-ranked inside linebacker, Isaac will wear No. 20 this and second-best player in Penn- in the nation by 247Sports. season. the reps. according to 247Sports. sylvania, according to 247Sports. Two quarterbacks, Michael Smith was selected to the Noah Cain, RB While Ellis isn’t the most tal- Johnson Jr. and Ta’Quan Rob- Penn State: Under Armour All-America The high-profile recruits for ented player in the 2019 recruit- erson, also signed early and will Game, participated in Nike’s ing class for Penn State, the State QB Will Levis the Nittany Lions didn’t stop likely see a lot of playing time in The Opening, claimed first team there, as Penn State also secured College native will surely be a fan the Blue-White game. The redshirt freshman has honors from USA Today and the signature of IMG product, favorite in Beaver Stadium. The early enrollees also in- seen plenty of reps this spring was the 2018 Gatorade Player Noah Cain. Ellis joined a secondary which clude a pair of defensive backs in with the absence of Stevens, of the Year in Virginia, just to Cain was ranked the 98th-best has a lot of question marks head- Tyler Rudolph and Marquis Wil- and should expect a lot of play- name a few of the accomplish- player in the class including the ing into the upcoming season. El- son. Brenton Strange a tight-end, ing time in this game, hoping to ments the freshman brings with sixth running back and No. 13 lis will wear No. 2 this season. rounds out the early enrollees for give Penn State a reliable third- him to State College. player in Florida by 247Sports. Penn State this season. string QB once again. The linebacker is the latest The Louisiana native played Anthony Whigan, OL top recruit at the position to join his final two years of high school One of Penn State’s most im- To email reporter: [email protected]. the Nittany Lions, following in at IMG Academy and was a cru- portant early enrollees isn’t Follow him on Twitter at @BFerree_. BY THE Plenty of turnover on defense

NUMBERS By Evan Patrick well for me, I’ve been really freshman Brandon Smith to the corner Amani Oruwariye. The Daily Collegian dominant,” Gross-Matos said. same position. Scott had three interceptions “My progress has been mostly in Smith is a five-star recruit, ac- over the course of last season and 15 From Shareef Miller at the expanding my knowledge on the cording to 247Sports, and the No. received honorable-mention All- defensive end spot to Amani defense, not just knowing my role 1 recruit in Virginia for his class, Big Ten honors from the media. The Blue-White game is the Oruwariye in the secondary, but the people behind me and according to ESPN. Oruwariye was selected first- culmination of 15 spring prac- Penn State lost key starters in what they’re doing.” The rest of the core lineback- team All-Big Ten at the end of last tices. each area of its defense after Junior Shaka Toney will pre- ers from a season ago are return- season and also had three inter- last season. sumably start at the end oppo- ing. Cam Brown, Jan Johnson ceptions to his name. But even with the departure site of Gross-Matos, but redshirt and Micah Parsons will see the John Reid returns to the cor- 1951 of so many impact players on freshman Jayson Oweh has majority of the playing time at the ner spot along with sophomore that side of the ball, the defense turned some heads this spring position. Tariq Castro-Fields. The first Blue-White game isn’t lacking depth and is still and will likely be in the rotation of Parsons played in all 13 games Reid, Castro-Fields and red- took place in 1951 with an esti- poised to be one of the Big Ten’s pass rushers. as a freshman after changing po- shirt freshman Donovan Johnson mated 500 in attendance. best come the fall. Another underclassman who sitions from defensive end to mid- will make up the main group of will have an increased role on dle linebacker when he arrived at defensive backs, but some of the Defensive Line the defensive line is tackle PJ Penn State and led the team in younger guys have impressed 75,000 Shareef Miller and Kevin Giv- Mustipher. tackles as a true freshman. throughout the spring. ens were vital parts of the defen- Mustipher and senior Robert The linebacking group will look “Defensively we’ve had some sive line last season on the edge Windsor are set to be the two to take the next step with another guys come in and really make This year’s installment is ex- and the interior respectively. tackles who see the field the most year of experience under its belt. their presence known,” coach pected to bring in 75,000 fans, Despite the departure of Mill- this season. “Our defense is looking faster James Franklin said. “Right away especially with the pleasant er and Givens, James Franklin than it’s ever been before,” Par- I think the two young corners, weather expected. has called the defensive line Linebackers sons said. Marquise [Wilson] and Keaton group that he has now as the Koa Farmer is the only notable “I wanna show people all our [Ellis], those guys have made best he has worked with in his loss at the second level, but his versatility, we’re all gonna be plays, so I like where we’re at.” 7 career. fellow linebackers showed their playing multiple positions.” At the safety spot, Garrett Tay- Sophomore Yetur Gross-Ma- worth even at the end of last sea- lor returns for his senior season, Sean Clifford, the number tos has improved a lot since last son and will look to improve on Secondary while the other safety position is one quarterback going into the season’s end and will look to fill that this year. The secondary said goodbye yet to be determined. game, has attempted seven the void left by Miller. Farmer’s departure comes to two key players at the end of Visit collegian.psu.edu to read passes in his collegiate career. “Spring has gone really just as Penn State welcomes true last year in safety Nick Scott and the full story. Opinions Editor: Dylan Jacobs Benjamin Ferree Evan Patrick Caleb Wilfinger What to watch What to Jake Aferiat What to watch What to watch What to watch for: for: The offensive for: watch for: The young Defensive for: Tight ends. quarterbacks. line depth. James speed. everyone on Dynamic duo at Franklin said that running back. Penn state is two excluding stevens the defense has years removed and Clifford, the the third linemen been raving about ricky slade and are going to see Journey Brown from Mike Gesicki other members of how fast they are at tight end but the QB room have playing time this this season, and have big shoes to season. Penn state fill. James have found a bona gotten plenty of Franklin has called fide replacement in Jacobs Ferree will not necessarily Patrick Wilfinger Franklin has indi- praise. We’ll see the defensive line sophomore Pat how Will Levis, have a set starting the best he’s cated that the Aferiat five this season, so the depth of the two will likely share the workload Freiermuth who Ta’Quan roberson and Michael worked with in his coaching career. was the team’s Johnson perform in real competition offensive line will be something to It’ll be interesting to see the intensity and on saturday, we’ll catch a keep an eye on late into the spring glimpse of their talents after an leader in touchdown receptions last and who can climb the ranks. and pace the defense comes out with season. game. for saturday. offseason of questions. vol. 119, No. 56 April 11-14, 2019

Eric Firestine/Collegian People tailgate and wait in line for the bathroom before the Blue -White game on Saturday, April 21, 2018. BLuE-WhiTE iS hErE Everything alumni, students and visitors need to know about events happening this weekend

By Caitlyn Frolo and fans can enter through all $20 pass in advance can go to the The festival will include car- After the game The Daily Collegian four main gates. Bryce Jordan Center ticket office nival games, free carnival rides, Penn State alumni and fans Admission into the stadium is during regular hours until 4:30 photo opportunities, caricature have plenty of options to keep the As Blue-White weekend ap- free and general admission seat- p.m. Friday, April 12. artists, food vendors and more. fun of the day’s festivities going proaches, alumni from all over ing will be in place. Overnight Recreational Vehi- Penn State student-athletes into the evening. the country will travel back to The game, which is the last cles (ORV) with passes from the will host a variety of fun games at Alumni can make time to visit University Park for a glimpse at organized practice of the spring previous season will be charged the fest from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. some of their favorite places on the 2019 Penn State football team. for the football team, will begin $60 and can park starting at 8 a.m. A stage show will run from 10 a.m. campus, like Old Main, or explore A schedule of events for the at 3 p.m. Friday. ORV’s without passes will to the end of team arrival. to see how things have changed weekend may be necessary to be charged $100. The Penn State All-Sports since they graduated. make time for a visit to the Lion Parking Fans who bring their ORV’s on Museum will also hold chil- A selection of sporting events Shrine, Berkey Creamery and ev- Beaver Stadium parking lots game day and have a previous dren friendly activities from will be held in the evening after erything in between. for the game will open at 8 a.m. season pass will be admitted for 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Blue-White. The weekend is full of events Saturday morning. free, while those without passes An athletics equipment sale, Downtown State College offers for people with all interests, rang- Season ticket and parking per- will be charged $40 for day of including Blue-White apparel and shopping for Penn State gear and ing from sporting events to the- mit holders should have already parking. game-used apparel and equip- staple dining options like The ater performances. received a Blue-White parking All parking on game day is ment, will take place from 9 a.m. Corner Room or The Tavern. Here is everything to know pass with their tickets from the cash only. to 2:30 p.m. at Pegula Ice Arena. The Creamery will operate dur- about the 2019 Blue-White fall 2018 season. Autograph sessions with the ing normal hours — 7 a.m. to 10 weekend. Fans attending the game Game day events Nittany Lions will be held from p.m. — for those who come back who do not already have a park- The Blue-White Boardwalk Fan 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. at all gates of for a scoop of Alumni Swirl. The game ing permit will be charged Fest will open at 10 a.m. Saturday Beaver Stadium. Players will be Beaver Stadium will open its $20 for parking. and is located on Curtin Road permitted to sign one item per To email reporter: [email protected]. gates 90 minutes before kickoff, Those who want to purchase a near the stadium. person. Follow her on Twitter at @caitlynfrolo.

ADDITIONAL Friday, April 12: Saturday, April 13: Sunday, April 14: Sunday, April 14 Cont’d:

Women’s tennis vs. Indiana, Men’s golf Rutherford Paterno Family Beaver Baseball vs. Nebraska, 12 p.m. EVENTS 4:30 p.m. Invitational, 8 a.m. Stadium Run, 11 a.m. Annual Spring Figure Skating Softball vs. Rutgers, 6 p.m. Softball vs. Rutgers, 5 p.m. Men’s golf Rutherford Show, Pegula Ice Arena, 5 p.m. Baseball vs. Nebraska, 6 p.m. Invitational, 8 a.m. ON CAMPUS Baseball vs. Nebraska, 6:30 p.m. Performance of “Night Train Women’s tennis vs. Purdue, 57” at Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State School of Theatre’s, 11 a.m. 4 p.m. THIS WEEKEND “To Kill a Mockingbird”, 7:30 p.m. Softball vs. Rutgers, 12 p.m. Tailgate to trash bag: Students hope to make big impact

By Gabriella Hornack Amy Schirf, the make the most of our time. The The Daily Collegian education coordina- quicker you learn the habits, the tor with the Centre easier it is to put them into your With Blue-White weekend in County Recycling daily lifestyle.” full swing, Penn State fans ev- and Refuse Author- Students also had the oppor- erywhere are preparing to pack ity, stressed the im- tunity to focus their advocacy up their RV’s stocked with food, portance of proper projects on a variety of different friends and recyclables galore. waste disposal events such as the Autism Speaks However, as fans leave their lots practices. Walk, the Watershed Cleanup to flood the stadium, one thing is Those tailgating Day or the Paterno Family Bea- often left behind — garbage. should place their ver Stadium Run. Jan Babcock’s rhetoric and bottles and cans in As this is the first year a Blue- civil life class was quick to take the blue trash bags White game advocacy project has notice to the environmental dam- and their miscella- been explored, Babcock was sur- age tailgaters were imposing on neous trash in the prised to notice student interest Beaver Stadium. clear bags, Schirf was increasingly high. Babcock, an assistant teach- said. Upon filling “I was pleasantly surprised ing professor of English, and her each bag, fans can that students took to this option class will be partnering with the tie the bags up and instead of just wanting to do an Tailgate Ambassadors and the leave them at their in-class assignment,” Babcock Centre County Recycling and respective tailgate said. “I think this generation is Refuse Authority in hopes of stations for future more apt to get out, volunteer and “promoting environmentally re- pickup. sponsible tailgating practices,” “I think the more get out of the classroom. It really helps when professors promote according to the Tailgate Ambas- [tailgaters] know John Stinely/Collegian sador’s website. and are aware of civic life ideals.” The Wade family, of Clariton, Pensylvania, have a family picnic before the Blue- White Babcock said she is hopeful “This semester I really wanted proper trash and game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, April 21, 2018. to encourage students to venture recycling practices that her class will embrace what out into the local community and during the football CCRRA is trying to market to get more involved,” Babcock said. games, the better off everyone as “We thought this would be largest population we could, all season ticket holders, out-of-state “So, rather than just projects, I a community will be,” Schirf said. the perfect place to do this be- while doing good work for our fans and Penn State students. offered the opportunity to do dif- “This could be a precursor to the cause there’s always so much school as well.” “It’s not about judging,” Bab- ferent walks and events that ulti- games in the fall. If we can get trash left after tailgates and hits Esbenshade said she has been cock said. “We’re not there to say mately benefit someone else.” a grip on things for this game, it so close to home,” Esbenshade learning these lessons since she don’t have fun at the Blue-White Students will start their shifts might make the fall a bit easier to (freshman-psychology and Span- was little. game. It’s truly just about sus- around 8 a.m. in order to catch as manage.” ish) said. “We’re all on this cam- “We have to take care of the tainability, recycling and clean- many tailgaters as they can be- Inspired by the idea of giving pus together. We all need to take Earth or else it’s not going to ing up after ourselves to help the fore the 3 p.m. kickoff. They will back, Catherine Esbenshade some responsibility for what we pan out well,” Esbenshade said. community.” each be equipped with backpacks chose to create a promotional are doing. Through this proj- “People should take it seriously full of blue and white trash bags video for the recycling efforts at ect, we thought it would be the because we are all here for the To email reporter: [email protected]. to hand out at different lots. the Blue-White game. best way to relate it back to the same four years and we need to Follow her on Twitter at @gabhornack. Page B2 | aPril 11-14, 2019 LOCAL The Daily Collegian Ag dAy for All, y’All

Lily LaRegina/Collegian From left, Ashley Anderson (junior- animal science) demonstrates roping with the Club Western Equestrian Team, and a dog sits on a saddle during Ag Day on the lawn of Berkey Creamery on Wednesday, April 10. Findlay Commons wins design award By Gabriella Hornack cility Design Award of Excellence the award in tandem at the an- “exit-only” use, resulting in lim- change the most is the eating pat- The Daily Collegian for its innovative renovation work nual national conference in In- ited pedestrian traffic flow. terns of our guests,” Jodon said. in Findlay Commons of East Food dianapolis, occurring from March Other renovations include the “I feel like it has gone from want- Upperclassmen and alumni District — proving the hassle and 24-28. vestibules giving view to new res- ing to eat an all-you-care-to-eat may remember Findlay Com- inconvenience of renovation peri- Jim Richard, senior director idence halls and the large mar- meal to wanting to be able to sit mons being anything but spec- ods really does pay off. of Enterprise Services for Hous- quee signs atop the staircase. and eat something quick on the tacular. But with renovations WTW Architects, the Pitts- ing and Food Services, played a “The major change was in the run. Quick service has definitely over the past few years, it has burgh-based firm responsible for key role in the original renova- effort of the student experience changed the eating patterns of been transformed into anything the renovations, submitted this tions. At the time, he served as and common space,” Richard our guests.” but common. Penn State recently project as merited by the ACUI the director of Residential Din- said. “This is basically the hub of Before the renovations, Find- accepted the 2019 Association of charter. Penn State and WTW ing, making the project under his East Halls, and we wanted to em- lay housed an all-you-care-to-eat College Unions International Fa- Architects were presented with purview. Richard’s main goal was phasize that benefit for students.” large buffet with an Asian Grill, to work closely with architects to In renovating the common Deli and Big Onion pizza shop off oversee Penn State’s vision amid space, WTW Architects – in part- to the side. It was soon replaced the architectural development. nership with ResLife – added a by faster alternatives with more “We needed to expand ser- variety of seating options, study menu items per restaurant. vices,” Richard said. “We were spaces and even an acoustic-tiled Isobel Mannino said she has woefully lacking in study and stage as an entertainment area. enjoyed the overall appearance work space, especially given the The architects also added rolling of Findlay Commons through- density of population here at East grating that allows the upstairs out her freshman year. However, Halls. We hadn’t really touched seating areas to be open 24/7, she explained that maybe they the building in 25 years, so we even when the food services are “missed their mark” when it really needed to take the oppor- closed. comes to vegetarian options. tunity to update both the food “In addition, obviously food ser- “I’m not a huge fan of the food services and the way we use the vices changed quite a bit,” Rich- because I feel that I don’t have space.” ard said. “Foods change. Trends as many options as people who Prior to the renovations, Mar- change. Students’ palates come aren’t vegetarians. I have to eat ket East was a small convenience to school evermore educated now the same thing every day, but it’s store called Good 2 Go, which than they were before.” not horrible compared to other was only a mere 500 square feet. Brooke Jodon, assistant direc- schools I’ve visited,” Mannino It soon was expanded to the 3,200 tor of Findlay Dining Commons, (freshman-psychology) said. “I square foot layout that current said she has seen the progression think they could work on the qual- freshmen are used to. Another of food demand over the 18 years ity in the coming years and give addition is the grand staircase she’s been employed at Penn even more of a variety of foods.” Chushi Hu/Collegian that overlooks the new dormitory State. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read Two people walk out of Findlay Commons on Wednesday, April 10. Earle Hall. Previously, it was of “I think what I have seen the full story. PSU Harrisburg professor and alumni research gender’s impact on serial killers By Grace Miller them black widows.” serial killer, they’ve probably The Daily Collegian After studying these attributes, heard of [Aileen Wuornos], and Harrison started to notice it she’s not like the other female Marissa Harrison is always seemed like they were “gather- serial killers, so I think the por- game for a good study. ing.” trayal is incomplete.” This explains why Harrison, “Then I said, ‘I wonder if men The disparity in public status associate professor of psychology are hunters,’” Harrison said. “I of male and female serial killers at Penn State Harrisburg and an looked into other people’s re- is evident in media, according to evolutionary psychologist, was search and sure enough, male Harrison. part of a team of people who did serial killers tend to hunt their She noted that people tend to intensive research about serial victims almost quite literally.” think that women aren’t capable killers. Harrison explained that the of serial murders. The research began when hunter attribute can be seen In reality, Harrison said, one a student approached her and through the way that they stalk out of every six serial killers iden- asked if she would help her with strangers and keep “trophies” tifies as a woman. an independent study of the topic, from their victims. “There really is a stark differ- and later found that there wasn’t Although, Harrison wanted to ence,” Harrison said. “I mean, the much information about female do her own data to create a “di- end is the same. The killing is just serial killers. As a result, they be- rect comparison” between male as horrific, but it seems like they gan to study and document pat- and female serial killers. have such different motives.” terns of female serial killers and Along with others, she con- Despite doing extensive re- compare them to males. ducted something called the search, Harrison said she never “[Female serial killers] tend “mass media method,” which gets used to the stories. Associated Press to kill the people around them involved looking at reliable news “I do not become desensitized,” Serial killer Ted Bundy being escorted from a Pitkin County, Colorado and they tend to collect profit,” networks, collecting information Harrison said. “Every time I courtroom in 1977. Harrison said. “In other words, and comparing the information read, it’s like, ‘These are people. you’ll have female serial killers for sex differences. These are kids. This is somebody females, her partner Adam Gott his thesis project was about sub- that are married and they kill Harrison started to notice that walking home at night just trying primarily focused on male serial stance abuse and the “dark triad” their husband and take the insur- male serial killers were better to get home.’” killers. Gott, 33, graduated with of personality traits. ance money, get married again, known. While Harrison said she fo- his master’s from Penn State. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read do the same thing. They call “If [people] know of a female cused her research mainly on While in the master’s program, the full story.

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Sign up by Wednesday, May 1 Register online at: www.pjas.net/statejudge OPINIONKelly Powers Jake Aferiat Colsen Ackroyd aPril 11-14, 2019 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page B3 Despite Texas Tech ruling, affirmative action is still needed With the new order That’s a very boiler- from President Donald OUR VIEW plate response and doesn’t Trump’s administration shed any insight as to if mandating Texas Tech’s she’s aware of specific medical school to stop Even in 2019, racism is still prevalent and details or policies that are considering race in the either currently in place or admissions process — a used to be in place. dangerous precedent and underscores need for affirmative action But, the odds that message is being sent. someone in her position is The move comes after which is simply false. Also literally nothing many of them excel and genuinely that aloof and an agreement, first re- The FBI reported the points to this country surpass their white coun- unaware are pretty low, so ported by the Wall Street number of hate crimes somehow being less racist terparts. her non-answers and lack Journal, was reached by increased in 2017 and — in fact, these statistics This agreement be- of specifics are that much both Texas Tech and the 59.6% of hate crimes were seem to point to the con- tween Texas Tech and the more insidious and detri- Department of Education. a result of bias against a trary, along with the fact Department of Education mental because she can’t The agreement orders certain race or ethnicity that in many states, the also strikes down regula- be pressed on policy and Texas Tech to stop using and of that 59.6%, nearly percentage of minority stu- tions put in place under expected to answer. race when considering 83% of hate crimes were dents admitted isn’t in line President Obama that Racism is systemic in applicants, and if it turns perpetrated against non- with that state’s minority actually encouraged race- all areas of life, and higher out the school wishes to white individuals. population — though it neutral decisions unless education is no different. use race or national origin There is still a preva- must be noted that far there was a compelling Now, with the rollback in the basis of admission, lent disparity in terms of from every minority stu- reason to consider race of affirmative action it must pen a letter to the the median household in- dent admitted to college otherwise. standards it gives a cover Department of Education comes of black and African got there as a result of When questioned by to racists in admissions de- and justify the decision. American earners, Latino affirmative action. the United States House partments to ignore these This move away from earners and their white The other fact is many of Representatives, important policies and not affirmative action in ad- counterparts. people feel as though af- Secretary of Education promote diversity all while missions is both misguided Per the U.S. Census firmative action puts white Betsy DeVos claimed to receiving cover. and disconcerting. Bureau, the median students at a disadvantage not be aware of much of The odds that this For starters, the shift income for whites in 2017 because they’re not the the precedent set and of occurs at Penn State are seems to paint the picture was $68,145 compared beneficiaries of the poli- many of the specifics of slim, but the one thing that affirmative action is to $50,486 for Hispanics cies. important Supreme Court that is for certain is that no longer necessary and and $40,258 for blacks and Affirmative action stu- cases, saying only “It’s if the university wants to that racism no longer African-Americans, which dents also still have to go valuable for every student continue broadening its exists or that minorities again shows instances through the same process to be in a school setting diversity measures — it still aren’t at a disadvan- of disparity faced by mi- as white students and still that has great diversity. I should ignore this advice tage compared to their norities compared to their have to apply to the same think it’s valuable for every from the Department of white counterparts, white counterparts. schools, and once there, student.” Education.

MY VIEW | Madeline Messa Stilettos or not, stand with Men Against Violence Scan the QR code to download the The message “no means option when the heels were official Spotlight app for iOS smartphones. no, yes means yes” sounded criticized for perpetuating gen- through a megaphone and was der roles. echoed by a Conversely, the walk is meant crowd marching to protest sexual violence of any across campus kind, regardless of who the vic- Wednesday. tims and the assailants are. Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. The call for While education tends to focus State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2019 Collegian Inc. consent, along on assault by men toward with other women, the fact is men can be chants, was part victims, too. Board of Editors of an event for According to the Gender Editor in Chief Messa the University Equity Center, one in five Kelly Powers Park Undergrad- women and one in 16 men are Managing Editor uate Association’s Sexual Vio- sexually assaulted during their Kara Duriez lence Awareness and Prevention college career. Digital Managing Editor Week. The misrepresentation of Andrew Kalmowitz The fifth-annual Men Against assault likely factors into the Opinions Editor Violence Walk invited anyone to statistic that 90% of campus Jake Aferiat participate in its promotions assaults go unreported. News Editor that said, “We all have a hand in Resources at Penn State are Patrick Newkumet ending sexual violence. Let’s abundant and are clear about Assistant News Editor walk the walk.” where reports can be made, but Ken Kalbach/Collegian The inclusive efforts could students can be discouraged by Shannon DeHoff talks about the how frequent stalking happens during Maddie Aiken News Social Media Editor also be seen in the walk’s trans- unwarranted shame or a feeling the Romanticizing Stalking in the HUB-Robenson on Tuesday Jan. 22. formation. like they might not be taken Erin Hogge It was previously called “Walk seriously. Features & Investigation Editor required public schools to teach a Mile in Her Shoes” and It is appalling when society trends that are part of the sta- Alison Kuznitz sex education as of 2016. Guide- involved men tacks blame on vic- tus quo will continue. Arts & Lifestyle Editor lines concerning how it is taught strutting in “Schools need to teach tims, adding an Men Against Violence is a Kara Fesolovich are lax, allowing each school to force to dissuade the patriar- stilettos to a clear definition of con- extra dimension of Sports Editor decide whether to do so proper- chal stereotype of assault, draw atten- suffering and Tyler King sent, explain there is no ly or to present abstinence as encouraging all impacted by tion to its accusing them of Assistant Sports Editor cause. shame in reporting a being at fault for the only option. assault to be considered. Sexual assault is partially a Walks against sexual violence Matt Lingerman The clack- crime and use statistics the harm enacted Sports Social Media Editor ing of red on them. symptom of a flawed educational are evolving, and sex education to prove sexual assault Dylan Jacobs heels against A thief would not system. needs to do the same. Multimedia Editor pavement was does not discriminate be justified by This means the very resource With or without stilettos, Men tasked with preventing violence Against Violence invite every- Jack Hirsh like a scene when claiming victims.” stealing from from “The someone who had is sometimes an antecedent of one to move toward a more Photo Editor Wizard of Oz,” Madeline Messa change jingling in it. Awareness is key to preven- educated world one step at a Caitlin Lee tion, so education needs to be time. We should not hesitate to Assistant Photo Editor except Pol- Columnist their pocket, so lock Road why is it okay to accurate. join them. Aabha Vora replaced the shrug off sexual Schools need to teach a clear To contact News Division: yellow brick assault as definition of consent, explain Madeline Messa is a junior majoring News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly Collegian road. deserved based on there is no shame in reporting a in print journalism and political science Phone: 814-865-1828 | Fax: 814-863-1126 The sneakers worn by a person’s clothing? crime and use statistics to prove and is a columnist for The Daily Colle- walkers this year may have Prevention starts with educa- sexual assault does not discrimi- gian. Email her at [email protected] Board of Managers been less striking, but they were tion. nate when claiming victims. or follow her on Twitter at Business Manager determined to be the preferred Unfortunately, only 24 states Otherwise these harmful @madeline_messa. Colsen Ackroyd Vice President Rachel Weber We want to hear from you verification. 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I’m more like off to the side, with Padilla I love helping him as Facing adversity is something much as possible, Shea last year.” Ryan Sloniger has grown accus- From a distance, Cooper takes tomed to over the course of his notice of players tending to collegiate career gravitate towards Sloniger and BASEBALL at Penn State. the blue-collared work ethic he Hard times brings to the table each and every have fallen on the day. Nittany Lions’ ball club over the “He takes a lot of pride in being last few years, combining for a 33- a baseball player, it means a lot to 71 record in 2017 and 2018, while him, more importantly he really missing the Big Ten tournament does a good job with the young for the sixth and seventh consec- guys,” Cooper said. “He’s a guy utive seasons. that’s going to go out of his way But with their best start over to make sure guys are doing well, the first six games — a stretch he’s going to check on them, he’s during which they went undefeat- going to teach them the game, ed — since 1980, this year has a he’s going to be the guy when I different vibe to it than the previ- get on a guy or something bad ous ones. happens, he’s going to go put his arm around him.”

Not only is Penn State statisti- cally more efficient hitting and Although Sloniger plans to pitching, the locker room appears stick with playing baseball for as more united than ever, led by a John Stinely/Collegian long as time permits, he aspires senior class with a narrow taste Ryan Sloniger slides into home plate to score the game-winning run against UMass Lowell on March 17. to take on a coaching role some- of success from its freshman year, time in the future, listing Cooper when the program finished 28-27, nified his confidence to the point “My dad (Jim) has missed two situational hitting philosophy and and Dickey as inspirations. Both just one game shy of the Big Ten where nothing can stop him from series in my entire career just always had a plan at the plate.” will be the first to talk about how tournament. attaining his goals and aspira- ‘cause he wasn’t able to make it “Defensively, what I loved prosperous he would be in lead- Among that group, Sloniger tions. and they were both road trips,” about Ryan was the fact that he ing a ball club. has grasped the concepts it takes “Personally I fully believe I’m Sloniger said. “For me knowing commanded the game like a good “I’m going to be honest with to build a winning culture. the best player and best hitter that they’re always here, I come catcher should,” Dickey added. you, I think that if Ryan Sloniger “Those times my freshman and on the field every time I go out up and see them after every game “His presence behind the plate wants to go into coaching, if he sophomore year playing as much there,” Sloniger said. “If you don’t and we go out to eat and stuff, it basically eliminated most teams’ wants to go into business, if he as I did really set me up for a good believe that you’re never going means a ton to me.” running games.” wants to do talk radio, the guy’s year last year and really where to be successful in anything, and In fact, Punxsutawney has a There’s no doubt Sloniger left going to do a great job,” Cooper I’m at right now; like I struggled I know I’m a guy that can carry special place in his heart. He his mark on his old high school, said. “Number one, he knows how here to start the year and got our offense and get us going as a credits many of his achievements setting the all-time hits record to treat people, number two he off to a little bit of a slow start,” team.” to the lessons that have enhanced (109) on his senior night, while can get along with people, he can Sloniger admitted. “The things I His belief is warranted in all as- his upbringing, which is why his also maintaining the record for listen but he can also get his point learned then to keep pushing and pects of his game, with validation favorite collegiate memory thus RBIs (88) and doubles (35). across and connect with people.” stay positive is really what’s kept of his production being observed far involves his hometown. But what really stood out to his Not only has Sloniger exempli- me going here and getting me through his increase in every sta- “My town in general means former coach was his willingness fied what it means to be a student back on track.” tistical offensive category from a lot to me, every year I’ve been to mentor and guide the under- of the game, he’s discreetly eye- Sloniger is right. his sophomore year to junior here they’ve had classmen seeking balled Cooper’s coaching tactics The senior catcher has gotten year; perhaps most impressively a ‘Punxsy Little “Now it’s our to make an imme- and the effects it has had on the off to a slower start than antici- his power swing in going from League Day’ and chance... we were diate impact on entirety of Penn State’s program. pated, batting only .222 so far this one homerun to a team-leading there’s been a his ball club. “He really wants to build rela- season, after enjoying a breakout five home runs and a .292 slug- couple hundred close as freshman “Ryan always tionships with us and he did that junior campaign when he bat- ging percentage to .494. people from my and now we got one bought into ev- from the first time I’ve visited ted .306 while leading the team Sixth-year head coach Rob town come and erything we were here as a junior in high school to in RBIs (31), putting him on the Cooper has witnessed Sloniger’s see me play,” Slo- more shot at it.” trying to do, and still now,” Sloniger said. “I think development from the moment niger said. “Last it rubbed off on that’s something that in anything MLB Draft radar. Ryan Sloniger As of recently, all evidence he stepped on campus his fresh- year [on Punxsy the younger guys you do, especially in coaching, points to him bouncing back to his men year, and had nothing but Little League Catcher coming up,” Dick- you have to build those relation- junior year form, batting 7-for-20 praise for his continuation and Day] on my sec- ey said. “When ships with your players, and to (.350) with three doubles over his progression through the strenu- ond at bat that one of your best build that trust.” last six games. ous hurdles he’s come across. day I hit a home players is also But now, it’s come down to one But from the moment you get “I think his confidence took a run with all of 100 percent in on final chance for Sloniger to help a chance to speak with Sloni- hit but what he’s done, he’s get- those people what you’re doing lead his team into its preseason ger, you realize he just gets it. ting back to that confidence know- here, it was really cool for me to as a coach, it has a positive im- goal of making the Big Ten tour- He understands life isn’t always ing that he’s a good player,” Coo- come see the kids after and I go pact on everyone.” nament for the first time in eight straightforward and painless, per said. “The thing that makes it back home to be able to give back seasons, and perhaps advancing that growth comes from the abil- great is all of our guys know that to the kids as much as possible.” even further to the College World ity to rebound past difficult obsta- ‘Slony’ is going to give his best ef- After a decorated and exceed- He’s carried those invaluable Series. cles. fort every single day, so when he ingly successful high school ca- leadership skills he developed Those are some lofty goals for “Those couple of years where talks about stuff like that they’re reer at Punxsutawney Area High from his younger days to Penn a team fielding only four or five we really struggled, you learn going to listen and respect him.” School, his former coach, Mike State. upperclassmen into its starting a lot more that way than you do Dickey, can reflect back on his Sloniger’s team-first outlook lineup on most nights, but Sloni- from winning,” Sloniger said. first conversations with Sloniger knowing he has to share playing ger knows the key is for everyone “The guys that have been here Residing from Punxsutawney, and how his situational aware- time behind the plate with recent — especially the underclassmen the last couple of years, those Pennsylvania — only 75 miles ness and high baseball IQ built transfers Shea Sbranti (senior - — to willingly fulfill their respon- losses stick with you longer than from State College — the highly him into the player he is today. San Joaquin Delta College) and sibilities. the big wins.” touted prospect (second-ranked That’s why it’s no surprise Slo- Jacob Padilla (junior - Murray “Now it’s our chance... we were “Just for me, we’re always go- catcher in the state, 28th nation- niger won the starting catcher job State College) has played a role close as freshman and now we got ing to be given tough times and ally) chose to attend Penn State as a freshman and never looked in mitigating the hardships that one more shot at it, Sloniger said. everything, but being able to for reasons beyond his own per- back, with his two-way abilities come with transferring across “That’s something that makes learn and build from that adversi- sonal desire. being a major reason why. the country. us as a team really special is just ty, that really tells to who you are Every game, his family sits in a “He always had a pretty solid “In high school I had the op- holding guys accountable and it’s whenever you come back from suite near the press box watching approach at the plate, but over portunity to really learn how to really player-driven.” those times,” he added. onward as he steps up to the plate the years, he continued to be a good leader, then I carried This approach to baseball, but or crouches behind it, something mature,” Dickey told The Col- that here,” Sloniger said. “For the To email reporter: [email protected]. more importantly life, has mag- he doesn’t take for granted. legian via email. “He adopted a people that know me I’m a real Follow him on Twitter at @jshulman27. Chambers and players adjust to new draft rules By Matt Lingerman the 2018-2019 season which give waters of the NBA Draft. The Daily Collegian players more leeway when it “If they ask me questions, I’m comes to assessing their profes- gonna make sure I give them the The month of April is cruel to sional values. Most notably, play- right answers and be very truth- college basketball fans. ers can now hire agents or advis- ful and honest,” Chambers said. Just after reaching the sport’s ers without surrendering their “I think that’s the best thing I can peak, we fall off collegiate eligibility, and those do as their head coach. a cliff and into a players who do leave early but go “But I also want to be extreme- MEN’S ravine devoid of undrafted may return to their col- ly supportive. I’m not trying to BASKETBALL hoops for nearly lege programs. sway them right now. I want them six months. Prior to the rule changes, play- to feed into what they’re trying to But the basketball hangover ers could only return to school if accomplish.” is even worse for coaches, and they didn’t hire professional guid- But at the same time, Cham- for programs like Penn State, ance and removed their names bers’ main job is to make Penn the abrupt end of the Big Dance from the player pool no more State as competitive as it can be, means uncertainty and some- than 10 days following the NBA and there is no question bringing thing of a tightrope act — espe- Draft Combine. back Stevens and Watkins is a key cially given the NCAA’s recent So, in short, these alterations component to that. rule changes regarding the NBA are highly beneficial to athletes, The reality of the situation is Caitlin Lee/Collegiann Draft. but will also force reactions from that if Stevens returns, he’s a Pat Chambers yells at Lamar Stevens during the NIT Championship game “We definitely want to take ad- college programs. Penn State is a preseason Big Ten Player of the against Utah on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Madison Square Garden. vantage of the opportunity, with prime example of the balancing Year candidate, and Penn State the NCAA and these new rules, for act which the next few months is a team which would be disap- bye will have left the program, manager, it’s not Chambers’ them to go out and hire an agent will require. pointed if it misses the NCAA leaving a group of talented but job to dissuade players from at- and go try to live your dream,” On the one hand, Chambers Tournament. inexperienced players to pick up tempting to pursue a professional coach Pat Chambers said. “We’re wants his players to be able to But if the duo departs, what is the pieces. career, and Chambers knows going to support them in that, and pursue their dreams of earning Chambers left with? Chambers harped on the idea that. we’re going to be with every step a living playing basketball. He Two-and-a-half of his starting of his team using its experiences In fact, he would be doing a dis- of the way.” wasn’t shy about that sentiment five from a season which saw the to build in the future, but if three service to Stevens, Watkins and The amendments Chambers in his season wrap-up press con- Nittany Lions overcome an 0-10 of his most experienced players the program as a whole if he tried was referencing were condi- ference Tuesday, during which start to conference play only to left, there’s a void which is nearly only to convince them to stay. tions sent down by the governing it was revealed Lamar Stevens claw their way back to earning a impossible to fill. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read body of college athletics prior to and Mike Watkins would test the first round Big Ten tournament With that said, as a player the full story. The Daily Collegian sPOrTs aPril 11-14, 2019 | Page B5 Lieb brothers bid farewell As the twins say goodbye to their collegiate careers, they prepare for their futures apart

By Ryan Lam gin. And for the first time, they court in their backyard. to survive be- The Daily Collegian won’t be writing it together. Tennis is a sport that requires a cause you have “Me and Ben have been doing head start as junior tournaments to have the best The Lieb brothers have been stuff together for the first 22 years are fierce and players can always kids from PA the cornerstone of the of the of our lives, so obviously there’s use the muscle memory and con- come and they men’s tennis program since their a big change coming, but I don’t stant repetition. It was no sur- did. That tells arrival in State College. think that will change anything in prise the Lieb brothers enjoyed the other kids They were high- our relationship,” Zach Lieb said. success in their careers. that look up to MEN’S ly-touted recruits Their upbringing had every- “Our first tournament was the Lieb broth- TENNIS coming out of ju- thing to do with the success they when we were eight and it has ers, ‘Hey, look niors – Ben was had on the court, as the twin helped us making the transition what they’re the No. 1 player in brothers got their start right out- to our junior and collegiate career doing at Penn Pennsylvania and Zach the No. 4. side Philadelphia. much easier,” Zach Lieb said. State. I can be But as their careers reach their “We held our rackets since “Even when we’re in the ju- like them,’” ends, soon a new chapter will be- we’re four and we grew up in a niors, we always played in the Zinn said. pretty tennis- same tournaments, staying and He was also crazy family,” cheering for each other and extremely Zach Lieb said. played doubles together. [We] grateful for the “Our dad and had success winning two national brothers’ con- older brother titles playing doubles,” Ben Lieb tributions over played in the added. the four years. college level. The inseparable bond they “First and Lily LaRegina/Collegian It’s special to shared throughout their lives also foremost, continue the meant that there will always be they’re terrific Ben Lieb returns the ball during the doubles match legacy and it’s someone in the corner for each young men. against Wisconsin at the Tennis Center on March 31. winding down other, both in game and in life. They came in now. Just try- “It definitely helps having your as boys, they’re leaving as young State in terms of academics and ing to live it up twin brother with you throughout men. They bought into everything athletics,” Ben said. They com- and continue on the process,” Ben Lieb said. “It’s that we talked about. They weath- mitted to coach Zinn and coach with the guys.” cool to have your twin brother ered [the change in culture], Tobin right after their visit. Ben and Zach with you in college playing to- never complained and never not “What makes it so special is were also never gether, living in the dorms and a done what we’ve asked,” Zinn tennis is such an international the type to stay house together. We’ve been doing said. sport these days and to represent inside. Ben things together for a while now so Despite being offered scholar- the state of PA being Philly guys recalled they we’ve gotten used to it and found ships from schools like Louisville, on such an international stage were always success as well.” the Lieb brothers knew they were like tennis is one of the reasons playing outside, Coach Jeff Zinn can’t be more a “package deal,” and going to why I, and I think Ben as well, be it tennis or ecstatic on landing the duo from Penn State was a no brainer for picked to go to Penn State,” Zach Lily LaRegina/Collegian other sports, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. different reasons. added. Noah Sutter (left) and Zach Lieb high five at a match and had to be “We need Pennsylvania kids. “Growing up in PA, there’s no Visit collegian.psu.edu to read against James MadisonLion University. dragged sloff the That’s theist only way we’re going reason to not want to go to Penn the full story. BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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