Vol. 118, No. 75 Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 collegian.psu.edu SUSPENDED By Alison Kuznitz The Daily Collegian March,30 Beta Theta Pi sits eerily dark at 220 N. Burrowes St., with nearby fraterni- ties festooned in bright holiday lights. Only a faint purple glow from a security system is visible inside the house where sophomore pledge Timothy Piazza Penn State announces greek life died last February following an alcohol-fueled hazing ritual. But, Beta Theta Pi is still part of a constellation, a fabric of fraternity restrictions,bans Beta Theta Pi chapters and entire greek life systems that have been shuttered across the fraternity permanently nation. Louisiana State. Indiana University. Florida State. The list goes on — and so do the tales of sexual assault, binge drink- ing and other conduct violations.

OUT OF TIME OUT OF In June, the Penn State Board of Trustees voted on major reforms to curb this very behavior at the university. Beyond tactics including increased monitoring of fraternities and deferred recruitment, a “score card” was intro- duced. With some chapters at Penn State already receiving failing marks, The Daily Collegian investigated if other major institutions wrestling with the so-called greek life epi- demic are any closer to earning passing grades. The following responses come from a mixture of professional and student reporters — the individu- als who have been paint- ing the narrative of quickly crumbling greek structures in recent weeks.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

All 37 fraterni- ties at Ohio State are under interim suspension, but no members are being forced to move out, said Owen Daugh- erty, the assistant campus editor of The Lantern. Before that landmark decision in November, 11 fraternities were — and continue to be — under investiga- tion by administration. Sept. 14 “A handful of fraternities have already been found to have violations regard- ing hazing or alcohol infractions, according to Ohio State,” Daugherty said. “With those violations, the individual fraternities were either socially suspend- Louisiana State University ed or put on cease and desist, which means you can’t do anything until further suspends all greek life for a notice.” Much the same as at Penn State, greek life is embedded in the culture at week Ohio State, though membership rates are at only about 10 to 12 percent. “Sororities and fraternities on campus feel more prominent than they are,” Daugherty said. “However, it is an active community that can be seen wearing letters and holding events frequently across campus.” The future direction of greek life and spring recruitment at Ohio State re- mains uncertain. But, one vital aspect is clear: The fraternities will be back. “This is certainly not a permanent, or even long-term, suspension,” Daugh- erty said. He said the IFC is currently creating an action plan to present to adminis- tration, with the hope of lifting the restrictions. FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Katherine Lutz described the current atmosphere around Florida State campus as pretty quiet — but tense. Nov. 7 and Nov. 16 The editor-in-chief at the FSView & Florida Flambeau said her university has had a rough semester. “Between Hurricane Irma, a tough football season and the greek ban… I Florida State University think that mostly students are ready for it to be 2018 and for a new semester to start,” Lutz said. indefinitely suspends greek On Nov. 3, Pi Kappa Phi pledge Andrew Coffey died after an off-campus life party. And, just three days later, a member of Phi Delta Theta at the university was arrested for selling and trafficking cocaine. By the following Monday, University President John Thrasher announced Ohio University suspends he was indefinitely suspending all 54 fraternities and sororities at Florida State. activities of select “They make up about 25 percent of our population and contribute signifi- fraternities a week following cantly to aspects of our campus culture like service and socials,” Lutz said. “They tend to be on top of things like tailgates and homecoming as well, so the timing of the ban made the impact rather significant throughout the entire community.” As Lutz sees it, greek life will be reinstated soon — contingent on stricter policies and regulations. “It was horrifying to lose a student to irresponsibility, and I hope this or- deal sparks change,” she said. “I also understand that in order for change to happen, it’ll be a pretty significant cultural shift around campus, so it may be easier said than done.”

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

All greek activities were frozen at Louisiana State University after the Sep- Nov. 27 tember death of Phi Delta Theta fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver. Then it was “unfrozen,” but quickly reversed by University President F. King Alexan- Indiana University suspends der, after a string of complaints. “That’s the big standing consequence from the student death,” Rebekah Al- fraternity activities len, an enterprise reporter at The Advocate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, said. “They can do philanthropy events, but they still can’t do pledging events. That ban is in place until January because they have a taskforce looking into evalu- ations and revamping of rules surrounding greek life.”

See Greek, Page A2. Page a2| FriDay, DeC. 8, 2017 local The Daily Collegian the wreath of finals Stacy Parks Miller challenges Centre County courts

Stephanie Panny Lachman is the judge through The Daily Collegian whom the new charges — the charges related to the deleted District Attorney Stacy Parks video footage — are being filed. Miller said she feels personally Parks Miller accused Sinclair victimized in regard to how the of making an “error of law” in Centre County court system is dismissing the felony charges, handling the Beta Theta Pi case. saying the felony charges of ag- “While this case may be un- gravated assault and involuntary usual and novel in complexity manslaughter were previously and number of Defendants, the approved by a Centre County Court has an obligation to handle Grand Jury after hearing evi- it properly and be fair to both dence to support those charges sides,” Parks Mill- over a four- er said in a press “...the Court has an month span. release. “To date, She also said it has failed miser- obligation to handle the outcome was ably.” it properly and be made “uneven In a release sent and confusing” to various media fair to both sides. because Sin- outlets early on To date, it has failed clair dismissed Thursday after- the charges in noon, Parks Miller miserably.” an “inexplicable cited different Stacy Parks Miller unexplainable ways in which Cen- fashion” and this tre County has at- District Attorney is enough for an tempted to delay appeal of his de- the preliminary hearings of the cision. defendants in the case until she Parks Miller also accused leaves office at the end of Decem- Lachman of “unilaterally” choos- ber. ing to refrain from proceeding According to the release, Parks on the new complaints by sched- Miller said she filed concerns uling all the new arraignments with the court to recuse — or, before Thanksgiving, attempting “excuse due to possible conflict to “withdraw” warrants he was of interest or lack of impartiality” supposed to issue and refusing — Magisterial District Judges Al- to sign the affidavit for Nicholas len Sinclair and Steven Lachman Kubera until one count of the mis- Jonah Rosen/Collegian from hearing the Beta Theta Pi demeanor charge of “Furnishing case. Sinclair was the judge who Alcohol to Minors” was dropped. Danielle Ryle (graduate-Renaissance literature) decorates a wreath at the Ritenour Building on Dec. 6. dismissed the felony charges at To read full story, visit the beginning of September, and collegian.psu.edu, Is it the most wonderful time of the year?

By Allison Moody worsening of symptoms for those self-harm behavior, suicide at- The Daily Collegian dealing with mental health is- tempts and completions decrease sues, especially depression and during the holidays, but increase Christmas and the entire holi- anxiety. sharply afterward. day season are often a time of joy, The 2011 peer-reviewed article, According to the AFSP, suicide hope and love. “The Christmas Effect on Psy- is the third leading cause of death Happiness is sold to consum- chopathy” compiled all available for those ages 10 to 24 in Pennsyl- ers through songs, movies and research on the topic and came vania and the 11th leading cause gifts as the only acceptable way to the conclusion that the holiday of death for all Pennsylvanians. to feel through the entire holiday season can lead to a worsening “Suicide is very prevalent in mood, with loneliness, anxiety our society,” Benz said. “When season. and helplessness being among it happens in the spring or sum- Although this is a hope, it is not the most common emotions. mer, it kind of gets swept under often a reality. Known as “The “One of the most relevant fac- the rug.” Christmas Effect,” the holiday tors in Christmas depressions is Each year around the holidays, season often contributes to a the individual’s belief in the myth the AFSP promotes its list of that everyone else is having a risk factors and warning signs to good time and engaged in loving make people more aware of their family relationships — clearly a loved ones behavior. wish, but not necessarily true,” If you personally suffer from one study concluded. a mental illness, there are many Strained relationships with things you can do to help yourself Collegian file photo family, friends and significant during this often difficult time. The Student Health Center is located at 438 Student Health Ctr. others — or a lack of these rela- “As hard as it is, try not to iso- tionships altogether — can often late yourself,” Benz said. “Force occasionally can help fend off bers to destress over the holiday cause some of these negative yourself out of your comfort zone some of the symptoms that come break. The most important thing, feelings. to remind yourself that you’re not The holidays can also load alone.” with depression and other mental she said, is remembering to take people’s plates with a heaping of Kate Staley, assistant director illnesses. care of yourself during this often responsibilities and obligations, of community education and out- “It’s great to kind of chill out stressful time. some of which are unwanted. reach for CAPS, said journaling and watch Netflix all day, but “If you feel overwhelmed, you “It may not even be that [men- can help vent emotions and prop- there is evidence that doing that need to take a break. Whether tal illnesses] increase,” Saman- erly cope with them. for the entire break can actually that means locking yourself in a tha Benz, director of the Central “There is a lot of evidence that increase those symptoms of de- room and listen to music, or col- and Eastern PA chapter of the actually labeling the emotion is pression,” Staley said. oring…” Zielinski (sophomore- American Foundation for Suicide part of the process of accepting President of Active Minds at organizational leadership) said. Prevention (AFSP), said. “Some- that emotion,” Staley said. Penn State World Campus Victo- “Just because it’s the holidays, Aabha Vora/Collegian times people become a little more Although students will be re- ria Zielinski said she is planning don’t forget your self-care.” The Christmas tree on Allen Street aware of it.” laxing and winding down from on holding a support group over The article also found that uti- finals, Staley said sleeping well, webcam and sending out coloring To email reporter: [email protected]. was lit on Nov 16. lization of psychiatric services, eating healthily and working out pages via email for her club mem- Follow her on Twitter at @allisonvmoody.

mer brothers have been charged Greek for their roles in Timothy Pi- From Page A1. azza’s death. The second round of preliminary hearings is set to Other fraternities have since begin Dec. 13, with new evidence been suspended, stemming from now recovered from basement decisions spanning national surveillance footage. headquarters, the university About 17 percent of Penn State president’s office and LSU Greek students are involved in greek Life. organizations, according to the Still, Gruver’s death is by far Office of Fraternity and Soror- the school’s “defining moment,” ity Life. Greek life is a core part as Allen said. of the Penn State identity, and it It remains to be seen, however, shares its name with the “largest what the long-term impact will be student-run philanthropy in the — especially one that appeals to a world,” the Interfraternity Coun- considerable community of greek cil/Panhellenic Dance Marathon. alumni. Huge Greek letters, embla- “It’s ingrained in the university zoned with decorations, domi- culture and certainly southern nate the stands of the Bryce culture,” Allen said. “The univer- Jordan Center for 46 hours every sity president has said he’s really February. committed to fixing it, not elimi- Linsey Fagan/Collegian The future of greek life at Penn nating it.” Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller announces the charges in the investigation into the death State — as is the case with other After all, sororities and frater- of Tim Piazza at the Centre County Courthouse Annex on Friday, May 5, 2017. There were eighteen people and schools interviewed — hinges nities are a staple of the univer- Beta Theta Pi fraternity corporation were charged. upon measurable change. For sity landscape, and they even University President Eric Bar- tailgate “right in the center” of either a chapter adviser or some- said, instantly chuckling. The mented that the current system is ron, that means not repeating the campus, Allen said. one from national headquarters houses themselves are like man- not sustainable and this is where stories of Beta or Kappa Delta supervising whatever new mem- sions — a testament to the 8,200 the new restrictions come into Rho or any of the nine fraterni- INDIANA UNIVERSITY ber education activities they’re students who are members of so- play. Originally handed down last ties that violated the rules during At first glance, all Interfrater- doing.” rorities and fraternities. March, with further measures Parent’s Weekend last April. nity Council social activities ap- The restrictions don’t apply to As far as Reschke is concerned, enacted on the first day of the fall “The positive is well worth pear to be suspended at Indiana sororities or organizations under greek life at Indiana will not be semester, the rules appear to be protecting — the value of broth- University until Feb. 28. T erhood and sisterhood and the the Multicultural Greek Council. dismantled anytime soon. The increasingly enforced. here’s a caveat, though, in the great service associated with Reschke described the steps as IFC is poised to meet with admin- Administrators have cracked unanimous vote from student Greek life,” Barron wrote in istrators, agreeing on tangible leaders aimed at “creating a sus- “preemptive,” mirroring the cli- down on fraternities like Delta his “Digging Deeper” blog last tainable environment.” mate at other universities with- steps to improve campus life and Upsilon and Pi Lambda Phi for spring. “But the stories… cannot “They can still have a party, as out the added pressure from ad- Bloomington overall. alcohol-related misconduct. continue. If they do, I predict that long as there’s no alcohol there,” ministration. “I’m curious,” he said. “I’m just But, there’s also a wait- we will see many empty houses said Michael Reschke, a higher “The Interfraternity Council waiting to see what they decide.” ing game with greek life, and and then the end of greek life at education reporter at The Herald- said it wasn’t made in a vacuum,” especially with Beta Theta Pi. Penn State.” Times in Bloomington, Indiana. Reschke said. PENN STATE UNIVERSITY While the Alpha Upsilon chap- “They can still have recruitment, Greek life at Indiana is “ex- Greek life is in a state of flux. ter is permanently banned from To email reporter: [email protected]. but there has to be an adviser — tremely” prominent, Reschke Penn State officials have com- the university, more than 17 for- Follow her on Twitter at @Alisonkuznitz The Daily Collegian entertainment FriDay, DeC. 8, 2017 | Page a3 All aboard ‘The Polar Express’ in State College Dreaded

By Liam Matthews every 20 minutes. Claus, children will FoR The Collegian Saturdays run from be given a print of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the picture as they It’s around that time of year while Sundays go travel through Holiday when the temperature begins to from 2 p.m. to 4:20 his workshop in drop, the gloves and hats come p.m ., according to search of that per- out and the countdown to jolly old Children’s Librar- fect gift . Saint Nick starts to commence. ian Katie Brennan. Presents range In State College, it’s no differ- “The event’s from coloring ent. The entire town is decked out Questions probably been go- books and toy guns in Christmas lights , illuminating ing on for 15 years now,” Brennan to dolls and action figures. the streets downtown as students said. “It’s a really popular tradi- Once they’ve picked out their are ready for the holiday season. tion. It sells out immediately.” gift, the children exchange their In town, it’s not hard to find After the story, children are gold coins and head on over to seasonal activities, as every turn given a velveteen pouch contain- the picture-decorating station . seems to lead to a festive perfor- ing a bell, symbolizing the magic Here, they can use their photo mance or experience. By Emma Andreasen happy I did it,” Richards (fresh- of Christmas and a gold coin to with Santa to create a decora- The Downtown State College The Daily Collegian men-marketing) said. “But the spend at Santa’s Workshop. tive card for someone special. Improvement District provides way my family talked about it was From there, Santa’s elves es- “The Polar Express is a won- the schedules for all of these As students finally make it like I had given up, which made events, ranging from holiday cort the children to a trolley, derful family event to kick-off through the stress of final ex- me feel really bad.” cookie decorating workshops to where they’ll board State Col- the holiday season,” Irene Miller ams next week, they must pre- Four of Richards’ aunts kept Christmas stories and caroling. lege’s very own Polar Express. , executive director of the Down- pare for a new type to roll in — asking her, “Why did you give up One event the Downtown Im- The trolley ride circles through town Improvement District, family-induced stress. so soon, it’s not supposed to be provement District promotes is the town and all the way to San- said. “It’s a great way to fold in Every student has those easy?” This was bothersome, as the annual Polar Express trip. ta’s Workshop, located on the family reading time.” weird, awkward questions they the decision was a huge point of Taking place in the children’s second floor of the State College The Downtown Improvement dread being asked at family stress. department of the Schlow Cen- Borough Building. District has been involved with events throughout the holiday Lauren Raith meets similar is- tre Region Library, kids of all In Santa’s Workshop, one can the event for years now and season, and for Mahima Kania sues with her decision since col- ages are greeted to a winter find presents, snacks and Santa largely helps with the produc- , her mechanical engineering lege to become vegan. wonderland, where they gather Claus himself, eager to hear ev- tion of Santa’s Workshop. major gets a lot of attention “A lot of my older relatives around the storyteller as they av- eryone’s Christmas list. To read full story, visit from family members, especial- don’t get why I could give up so idly listen to the story of the Polar After taking a photo with Mr. collegian.psu.edu. ly if something is broken. many different types of food or Express. “My relatives always say even why I wouldn’t eat turkey at “Can I hear a train whistle?” things to me like, ‘You are doing Thanksgiving,” Raith (freshman- Ellysa Cahoy, a volunteer first- mechanical engineering right? journalism) said. year reader, said enthusiastically. Please fix this washing machine Raith is not looking forward “Woo woo,” the children said for me; also the fan is making to the “Are you still vegan?” and in response. Cahoy, from the Col- noise and I totally forgot about “Why?” questions that are sure to lege of Education, sat alongside the toaster.” Kania (freshmen- come out of her relatives mouths. her daughter, as she told Chris mechanical engineering) said. Another point of stress among Van Allsburg’s award- winning It’s a joke that adults seem many college students is their holiday story about a boy’s magi- to find hilarious, Kania said, love lives, something family cal journey to the North Pole. and often it’s best to just “laugh members happily throw into the She said she’s seen the devel- it off.” She’s not the only one spotlight at the displeasure of so opment of the event since the be- who receives a lot of attention many. ginning and just how far it’s come from family members about her Jacquelyn Shanley attended along. major. Catholic girls’ school her entire “I’ve been taking my daughter Griffin Richards recently life until getting to Penn State and here ever since she was a kid,” switched from biology to a mar- no one was more thrilled that she Cahoy said. “I think it’s just a re- keting major and gets a lot of would finally be going to school ally neat community outreach questions. Over Thanksgiving, with boys than her grandma. event.” she received questions like, “So, “She calls me and asks me if The free event requires regis- do you finally know what you’re I’ve met any cute boys yet all the tration , however day-of walk-ins doing yet?” She’s not looking time,” Shanley (freshman-pre Associated Press are still available. It takes place forward to more of the same. veterinarian) said. over the first two weekends of Conductor Brian Durham prepares to board the Maine Narrow Gauge “Switching majors was just a To read full story, visit December, with readings occur Railroad’s Polar Express train, Nov. 27, 2015, in Portland. really big, scary step and I’m so collegian.psu.edu. oPinionSam Ruland Antonia Jaramillo Leen Obeidat Page a4 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager FriDay, DeC. 8, 2017 Let’s finish this year strong Well this is it folks, the last who have committed these editorial of the semester. As crimes. 2017 is coming to a close and Just look at Time’s Person of finals draw near, we thought OUR VIEW the Year. With multiple photos of we’d reflect back on this semes- different women, the theme of ter at Penn State and the year the magazine is “The Silence as a whole. Breakers.” This proves once When the school year started, again that we can all make a dif- we hoped this semester would The semester and the year might soon be over, but we hope we all learned from ference. be a new opportunity for Penn this past year and we continue to do what went right as we improve and fix what By continuing to hold those State to shed a different and accountable and not let fear better light than it had in the went wrong. control our emotions, we can past, and in many ways, it has continue to make progress and been. only sport to do well or give with handling greek life. Not had multiple terror attacks in see change. Let’s start with sports. Penn State a good name. There only are they proving to the rest various countries across the In fact, if we were to sum up Yes, it’s true that at the end of was women’s volleyball, wom- of us that they are no longer world, mass shootings, violent this year with a few words, we’d it all, our football team ended up en’s soccer, men’s hockey and going to stand idly by while and racist protests within our say “holding those account- breaking our hearts a little. But field hockey. Women’s volleyball greek life commits other atroci- country and not to mention, all able.” let’s go back a few years, where ended No. 1 in their regular sea- ties, they are following their the high-profile people who Whether it be holding greek nobody expected Penn State to son while losing only one game. word by implementing all the have been accused of sexual life accountable here at Penn beat Ohio State or Michigan, or Women’s soccer won the Big 10 strict sanctions in place. assault. State or holding those accused even make it a bowl game Tournament and men’s hockey But that does not solely apply However, instead of looking at of sexual assault accountable, because of the ban that had have been unbeaten in the last to Penn State. all those negatives, let’s focus we have made the decision to been placed on us. And now six games. Then our field hock- The rest of the nation has instead on what went right. For act. look where we are. Not only did ey team made it to the final of also been responding to this starters, though there has been Our hope for this upcoming we have College GameDay the Big 10 Tournament and to greek life epidemic that has a surge of people being accused year is that we continue this come to Penn State, our team the quarter finals of the NCAA been plaguing our country. with sexual assault, at least now movement and not lose hope was at some point ranked No. 2 Tournament. Shutting down or suspending people are coming forward and because after all, if we want and we still played incredibly Now let’s transition to greek greek life altogether like other we’re doing something about it. change to happen, then we have well. life — the other side that most universities have proves that we Instead of being oblivious and to make it happen. We can no Furthermore, Saquon Barkley people associate Penn State are all finally fed up with frater- still letting sexual assaults hap- longer depend or expect older had a phenomenal season and with. nities and sororities breaking pen, we now finally acknowledge generations to determine where reminded us, and showed the Greek life hasn’t been perfect the rules and making reckless that it is not OK and that no one we’re going or how the world is rest of the nation, the talent and it hasn’t exactly gotten bet- and dangerous mistakes. should get away with it. We are going to be, it’s on us — our that he possesses. ter, but we believe our universi- This year has not been per- reporting on these instances generation to change the world, However, football wasn’t the ty has done a much better job fect by any account. We have and we are reprimanding those and to change it for the better.

MY VIEW | BRIAN CUNNINGHAM Politics can’t trump morals when it comes to sexual assault We’ve made a ton of progress Cuts is why we need Republican ciently backed up. After all, that people would suddenly standing against sexual assault Roy Moore to win in Alabama,” Trump’s only actual argument accept, based on his word in recent months. It’s both Trump tweeted. was that Moore himself denied alone, that the video was shocking and It doesn’t take reading it. fake? There were multiple wit- Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. encouraging how between the lines to understand I’m not saying Moore should nesses in the video itself, State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2017 Collegian Inc. quickly the fire that Trump’s only motivation for be treated guilty before any- including Billy Bush, not to spread through endorsing Moore was his politi- thing has been proven, but at mention the fact that Trump Hollywood and cal party. While under normal the same time, Trump isn’t giv- failed to deny it for more than the streak proba- circumstances, this is under- ing us any reason to believe his a year. Board of Editors standable, these are not normal defense of Moore is for any gen- bly isn’t over yet. But now, suddenly, it’s not Editor in Chief Sam Ruland circumstances. The man was uine reason beyond political Not only are true! It didn’t happen! We all Managing Editor Lauren Davis accused of sexual misconduct purposes. know what Trump is trying to the offenders Digital Managing Editor with teenagers and Trump This, of course, is all sort of do, and the fact that he was so CUNNINGHAM receiving their Mark Fischer just punishments would rather take his chances ironic for another reason. There careless about not considering News Editor Andrew Kalmowitz and losing their reputation, with a pedophile than give the was a video leaked prior to his suspicions only makes it more News Chief Kelly Powers “The Silence Breakers” were spot to a Democrat. election into office that showed laughable. Opinions Editor just named Time’s “Person of Regardless of Trump’s Trump bragging about sexually This all brings us back to Antonia Jaramillo the Year.” endorsement of Moore, Speaker assaulting women, which has the original question. Why are Features & Culture Editor Kara Duriez Yet, despite all of this, we of the House Paul Ryan believes since been further backed up by politicians treated so differ- have people in politics who are the allegations against Moore an accusation from model Kris- ently from celebrities in the Features & Culture Chief Jenna Stoklosa evading these standards. are “credible” and that he tin Anderson, who claims Trump entertainment industry when Sports Editor Vincent Lungaro Roy Moore, the Republican should drop out of the race. reached under her skirt in the it comes to sexual assault? Sports Chief Dave Eckert Senate candidate in Alabama, “I think he should step aside,” 1990s. Well, I think Trump made that Football Editor Matt Martell was accused of sexual miscon- Ryan said. “Number one, these While Trump initially answer pretty clear. There are Photo/Multimedia Editor duct with teenagers in Novem- allegations are credible. Num- shrugged it off, defending it as a lot of people in this world Linsey Fagan ber after four women came for- ber two, if he cares about the “locker room talk,” he recently who would gladly put a sex Photo/Multimedia Chief ward. values that he claims to care questioned the authenticity of offender in office if it means Camille Stefani John Skipper, a former chair about, then he should step the video period. more power for their party. Social Media Editor Sarah Vasile of the Mobile County Republi- aside.” This was immediately shot It’s a problem that there’s Copy Desk Chief Tina Locurto can Party, said he figured most But it doesn’t end there. Just down by Billy Bush, the man not more protection against Assistant Copy Desk Chief Alabama Republicans he knows this past week, Trump defended Trump was speaking to in the that happening. Kara Fesolovich are likely to still support Moore, Moore again. video. There are enough people To contact News Division: even after the allegations “He says it didn’t happen,” “He said it. ‘Grab ‘em by the that don’t care about the alle- News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly against him. Trump said. “You have to listen pussy.’ Of course he said it.” gations against Moore, which Collegian Phone: (814) 865-1828 | Fax: (814) “Most of them will not be to him, also.” Bush said in a New York Times means there is nothing stand- 863-1126 shocked,” Skipper said. “And Here we have Trump advocat- op-ed on Sunday. ing between him and the seat, will rather be expecting these ing against tunnel vision on this Clearly, Trump is trying to dis- as long as he’s not charged Board of Managers shenanigans being pulled by the issue while also completely suade the public from having beforehand. Business Manager Leen Obeidat Democrats as standard operat- invalidating the accusations reasons to jump on him like Advertising Manager Scott Witham ing procedure.” brought forward. they did on the other celebrities Brian Cunningham is a sophomore Business Operations Manager President Donald Trump then The worrying thing here is, who have recently been brought majoring in digital and print journalism Nicole Miao went on to endorse Moore on when you consider the nature of into the light for their actions. and is a columnist for The Daily Assistant Business Operations Manager Monday. Trump’s other tweets, it makes It’s almost pathetic, really. Collegian. Email him at Daphne Kao “Democrats refusal to give this tweet seem just as impul- How could he genuinely believe, [email protected] and follow him on Creative Director even one vote for massive Tax sive and potentially not suffi- knowing that the video is real, Twitter at @BrianC1785. 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In the volleyball powerhouse goes with the program. and into the Elite 8 on Saturday coach Russ Rose has construct- But as good as this senior night, this team will have as ed at Penn State, seniors are class has been this season, it good a chance as ever of getting defined by the could be described as a disap- to Kansas City. That is easier banners they pointment if they don’t deliver a said than done, though. WOMEN’S raise. championship. This team has had multiple VOLLEYBALL While this Ali Frantti, Simone Lee, winning streaks of 10 games or current senior Haleigh Washington, Heidi Thel- more this season, and no games class is arguably one of the en and Abby Detering will all go are more important than the most talented Rose has led dur- down as one of the best groups ones it will play this weekend ing his time at Penn State, this of seniors to come through and potentially next week. group is in danger of doing Happy Valley with the amount of It’s hard for a team as talent- something that hasn’t been done production they have provided ed as this one to have its legacy in 10 years. over their four-year careers. defined by how this season Since the 2007 season, the Nit- There is always added pres- ends, but that is the reality. tany Lions have won six nation- sure just being part of the Penn Coming into this season, it al championships, including four State program, but this Nittany was championship or bust for in a row from 2007-2010, with the Lions team is perfectly set up to the Nittany Lions, but now the last coming in 2014 when this win a national championship stakes are even higher for the senior class were freshmen. after dropping just one match seniors, who can become a After losing in the Sweet 16 all season and picking up multi- major success or disappoint- the past two seasons, if the ple quality wins, including two ment based on how the next team does not hoist the trophy over Stanford in the nonconfer- two weeks go. in Kansas City next Saturday, ence. Arguably the most daunt- this senior class will be the first ing matchup will come on Fri- Tyler King is a sophomore majoring in since 2007 to leave with just one day in the Sweet 16, the round print and digital journalism and is The Zack Gething/Collegian national championship ring. that has haunted this squad the Daily Collegian’s women’s volleyball Haleigh Washington (15) and Ali Frantti (5) celebrate a Penn State kill That fact alone is astonishing past two seasons. reporter. His email is [email protected]. despite the prominence that If they can get past Missouri Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB. at the women’s volleyball game vs Pitt at Rec Hall on Saturday, Dec. 2. Speedy Liam Folkes paces Penn State

By Patrick Burns State’s lineup, and in our team coming back with back- The Daily Collegian nine less games, he’s checking and obviously being a already matched his defenseman, it makes our job a Growing up a small kid in the goal total of six from lot easier. In the D-zone, he really hockey-crazed suburbs of Toron- last season. knows his assignments well and to, Ontario, Liam Folkes was con- “It was obviously he does whatever he can for the stantly reminded a big moment for the team to win.” MEN’S by his father, Carl, team, being our first Not knowing where he’d be in HOCKEY an Olympic track Big Ten champion- the lineup in 2017-18, Folkes ad- sprinter, “You can’t ship, but personally, it justed his weight lifting routine hit what you can’t gave me a lot of confi- and diet while training and skat- touch.” dence coming into my ing more frequently in the offsea- “That was definitely the biggest second year,” Folkes son with the hopes of becoming a thing my dad would say,” said the said. “Just proving to more consistent player. 5-foot-8, 177-pound Folkes, whose myself that I can play “He spent the whole summer mother, Ali Evanoff, also featured at this level and be making sure that he gave coach for the Canadian national track effective. I think that no reason not to play him every team as a long distance runner. I’ve done a lot better night and I think it’s unbelievable “He always stressed being faster this year than last where he’s come from the start of than everyone else.” year, so I’m excited.” freshman year to now,” junior for- It just so happened that Fol- The Nittany Lions, ward Andrew Sturtz said. kes’ speed was called upon in the who are 9-7-2 on the Penn State coach Guy Gad- most crucial period in Penn State season, are 5-0 when owsky has also taken notice, men’s hockey’s entire history — Folkes scores a goal saying that Folkes’ battles, puck the second overtime of March’s and 7-1 when he re- entry into the zone and back- Big Ten Tournament Champion- cords a point. Play- checking have all improved dra- ship game, which was the 13th ing on the third line matically. period that the team had played alongside freshman “Even if he hadn’t scored a in just three days. forwards Evan Bar- goal all year, I’d still tell you he’s With the game knotted 1-1 ratt and Alex Limo- a way better hockey player than nearly halfway through the sec- Linsey Fagan/Collegian ges, Folkes boasts he was last year,” Gadowsky said. ond frame of OT, Folkes — who a plus-5 goal differ- “It’s nice to see guys like that who had rotated in and out of the Forward Liam Folkes (26) controls the puck with pressure from Mercyhurst forward ential this year and [work hard on defense] get re- lineup all season — latched onto Kane Elliot (8) during the game at Pegula Ice Arena on Friday, Nov. 3. has also improved warded. I think that’s really how a pass from Brandon Biro near tremendously on the the hockey gods work.” center-ice and skated free. All moved the puck to his dominant secured its first ever berth in the defensive end. While he’s added plenty of that stood in between him and the right side and slotted it by Berry NCAA Tournament, with both “Liam’s a great player,” senior new elements to his game, most important goal in program to put his name in the Nittany Li- goals in the deciding game com- defenseman Trevor Hamilton Folkes’ speed is still what sets the history was Wisconsin goalten- ons’ history books forever. Penn ing from Folkes. Since that early said. “Not even just offensively, sophomore apart. der, Jack Berry. State had won its first Big Ten Sunday morning in Detroit, Fol- but defensively as well. He’s one To read full story, visit Folkes faked a backhand, Tournament Championship and kes has been a mainstay in Penn of the more hard-working guys on collegian.psu.edu.

MY VIEW | TYLER KING Lamar Stevens is needed to help carry the load

Penn State’s roster has often boasted a star guard in recent years, but never another play- er to help carry the load and propel the team in the upper echelon of the Big Ten. Once again, the Nittany Lions have a Linsey Fagan/Collegian King star leading the Passing game coordinator and tight ends coach Ricky Rahne speaks offense in Tony to a referee during the Blue-White game on Saturday, April 22. Carr, but now coach Pat Cham- bers may have another sopho- more capable of leading the team –– Lamar Stevens. Bowl to be glimpse of Stevens and Carr won a PIAA State Championship in their senior season at Roman Catholic High School, and are Rahne as a play caller now looking to bring success to the Penn State program. By Andrew Rubin time he’ll be calling the bowl Carr has already risen to The Daily Collegian game knowing he’s going to be prominence in the Big Ten and Christopher Sanders/Collegian the full-time offensive coordi- had a big performance earlier The Fiesta Bowl isn’t going to nator in 2018. this season against a talented Penn State’s Lamar Stevens (11) takes a shot during the game against give us the full picture of what The Nittany Lions offense Texas A&M team on a big Texas A&M at the Barclay’s Center on Tuesday Nov. 21. Penn State’s of- won’t solely belong to Rahne, stage in the Barclays Center. fense is going to be FOOTBALL as he’ll still be operating in the Carr is currently leading the night where Carr is out with an his shot isn’t falling. in 2018, but it’ll be a shell of former OC Joe Moor- Big Ten in scoring at 20.1 injury, but he needs to be more “I don’t ever want to force glimpse into the fu- head’s scheme, but we’ll start points per game, with Stevens consistent. anything and play selfishly,” Ste- ture of the one calling the shots. to see what he’s like as a play not too far behind at just over After picking up a win in Iowa vens said. “When my shot’s not It’ll be new offensive coordi- caller before he spends the off- 14 points per game. City for the first time since 2001, falling, I focus on rebounding nator Ricky Rahne’s first time season installing his system. In that same game against Penn State had a disappointing and defending.” calling the offense since the No two people think alike, Texas A&M, Stevens also had loss at home against Wisconsin. Stevens has been working on Taxslayer Bowl at the end of and that’s true in every as- a big night, scoring 25 points Stevens played arguably his being that consistent player for the 2015 season. That time, the pect of life. His instincts dur- and grabbing a team-high worst game at Penn State, scor- Penn State and it’s what Cham- circumstances were different, ing a game aren’t going to be seven rebounds. ing just four points on 1-of-7 bers needs to win games in the though. identical to those of Moorhead. It’s clear Stevens is capable shooting. Despite being a gifted Big Ten. Rahne was going to be calling To read full story, visit of putting up big numbers and player, Stevens understands he To read full story, visit plays for only that bowl. This collegian.psu.edu. carrying the team, even on a needs to play unselfishly when collegian.psu.edu. FriDay, DeC. 8, 2017 sPorts The Daily Collegian| Page B3 Consistency is key for Nittany Lions By Thomas Schlarp The Daily Collegian

Consistency. A word reiter- ated numerous times by coach Pat Chambers before Wednes- day’s practice is something MEN’S that Penn BASKETBALL State has struggled with Jefferson Luo/Collegian all season and plans to correct Simone Lee (22) spikes a ball past a Pitt defender at the Rec Hall On in the next five games before conference play resumes. Saturday, Dec. 2. Penn state defeated Pitt 3-1. “I thought we did some good things against NC State, but we weren’t consistent throughout,” Chambers said. “I thought we Lions are focused did some good things against Iowa, again, [we] weren’t con- sistent throughout. Wisconsin, we looked like we were drag- on Missouri match ging a little bit. We were slug- By Will Bodycot gish.” FoR The Collegian Penn State emerges from Preview playing three games in just six days with a 1-2 record, which Penn State has advanced to the WHO: Penn State vs. Missouri Eric Firestine/Collegian also included splitting a pair of Sweet 16 in the NCAA Women’s WHEN: Friday @ 2 p.m. Head Coach Patrick Chambers shows emotion during a game against Volleyball Tournament for the early Big Ten games. third year in the WHERE: Rec Hall In the Nittany Lions’ most Wisconsin. Penn State lost the game with a final score of 64-63. row. Their quest HOW TO WATCH: ESPNU recent game against confer- WOMEN’S to win a National ence-foe Wisconsin, Penn State throughout, only shooting 5-of- VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS TO WATCH: Simone 22. Championship Lee (PSU), Kira Larson (MIZ- trailed the Badgers by as many Preview for the first time ZOU) as 17 points late in the second If Penn State has plans to com- since 2014 will continue, as they half only to have the opportu- WHO: Penn State (7-3) vs pete with the higher tier teams nity to win the matchup slip of the Big Ten, getting more reli- take on the Missouri Tigers at 2 anticipated games against George Washington (5-4) through its fingers. Tony Carr, able minutes from the reserves p.m. on Friday in Rec Hall. Howard and Pitt to start of the WHEN: Saturday @ 4 p.m. After losing to Hawaii in 2015 who has been given the task of will be crucial down the stretch tournament last weekend. This and Nebraska in 2016 in the third being the team’s go-to scorer WHERE: Bryce Jordan Center of the physically demanding con- Penn State team can’t afford to round, this year’s team is more late in games, missed a poten- PLAYERS TO WATCH: Mike ference slate. look past their next opponent as focused than ever. The Tigers, tial game-winning three-point Watkins (PSU), Yuta Watanabe “You get more consistency, coming off wins against Kansas they prepare for this match. shot in the final seconds. (GW) then you reduce Tony’s min- and Wichita State are being tak- Penn State’s eyes are square- The five days between the utes,” Chambers said. “You can’t ly on Missouri, even as a win Wisconsin game and the up- en very seriously by the Nittany us. We definitely need it.” play them as hard as you want Lions. could match the Nittany Lions coming showdown with George them to play if they’re playing In Penn State’s two confer- “They beat two ranked teams up with either Michigan State Washington matches the team’s 40, 39 or 38 minutes….I just don’t ence games against Iowa and to get here so that should be or Illinois in the next round, two longest break in between want a drop off in intensity in enough information for every- teams they’ve swept this sea- games, a chance for some time Wisconsin, the Nittany Lion what we’re trying to do.” one...they’ve earned their posi- son. to recuperate and iron out the bench contributed a combined When everything is clicking tion in the tournament and we “I haven’t gone into those two flaws of past games. one point to the scoring total. from Penn State’s three best need to focus on those facts,” piles yet,” Rose said about pre- “We still have to play at a Tony Carr played 39 and 38 min- players, the thought of what coach Russ Rose said. paring for either potential op- certain level to reach the upper utes, respectively, in each game. they can do to the opposition is Rose’s need for his team to ponent. echelon of the Big Ten,” Cham- Perhaps the consequences of fa- a scary idea. concentrate is expected af- To read full story, visit bers said. “These next couple tigue were on full display later in To read full story, visit ter having two closer than collegian.psu.edu. days are going to be a break for the game as the star struggled collegian.psu.edu. OUR VIEW | VINCENT LUNGARO AND DAVID ECKERT Nittany Lions Penn State’s end of semester sports awards to battle Unlike Penn State women’s ton (WVB), Simone Lee (WVB), volleyball coach Russ Rose, who Moira Putsch (FH), Natalie often wears an indifferent Heising (WHKY), Jillian expression on the sideline as his Hunsberger (CC), Laura Robert Morris team demolishes the competi- Freigang (WSOC) tion, there were a number of Winners: Haleigh By Patrick Burns Nittany Lion performances that Washington and Simone Lee The Daily Collegian impressed us this season. Check Picking between Haleigh out our awards from the fall Washington and Simone Lee is Riding the nation’s third- semester in Penn State sports, like picking between Rocky and longest active unbeaten streak below. Rocky II — borderline impossi- of six games, the chance is on ble. Therefore, Washington and the table for Penn Team of the semester Lee are co-female athletes of State to head into the semester. I’m not sure the Nominees: football, women’s MEN’S the winter break Nittany Lions are in the position volleyball, field hockey, HOCKEY on a tear. they’re in if one of these two women’s soccer With the coun- players is missing from the line- Winner: women’s volleyball try’s highest-scoring offense, a up. Lee leads her team in kills Anytime you finish the regular suddenly resurgent defensive with 433 on the season, while season with just one check mark unit and two hot goaltenders, Washington has a team-best .513 in the loss column, you know everything is clicking at once attacking percentage (among things have gone pretty well. for the Nittany Lions who are up players with at least 100 Russ Rose’s squad finished the to second in the Big Ten stand- attempts). When their college regular season as co-Big Ten ings. careers wrap up after this sea- Champions and earned the No. Next up for the blue and white son, they will both go down as 1 overall seed in the NCAA is a home-and-home series two of the greatest to ever suit Tournament. Led by the senior against the second of two in- up for Penn State women’s vol- trio of Haleigh Washington, Ali state, out-of-conference oppo- leyball. Frantti and Simone Lee, the nents on Penn State’s schedule. Nittany Lions have flat out dom- Male athlete of the John Stinely/Collegian After splitting a series at inated the competition. Oppo- Haleigh Washington (15) spikes the ball into Howard’s Jessica Young home against Mercyhurst at the nent’s only forced Penn State to semester (13) and Kira Porter (1) during the match on Friday, Dec. 1. beginning of November, the Nit- play five sets three times — tany Lions will look to maintain that’s really impressive. Barring Nominees: Ethan Beckford definition of a highlight reel which featured five lead chang- their supreme reign of Pennsyl- a big upset, Penn State should (MSOC), Andrew Sturz most of this season. It’s unfortu- es. vania against the state’s other be Final Four bound once again. (MHKY), Saquon Barkley nate poor offensive line play lim- Division I program, Robert Now, if the Nittany Lions fall in (FBALL), Tony Carr (MBB), ited his impact, numbers wise, Coach of the semester Morris. Friday’s third round matchup Charles Huntzinger (MGOLF), against Ohio State and Michigan “When we do go to other with Missouri, you may direct Trace McSorley (FBALL) Nominees: Russ Rose State, costing him a shot at the areas of the state, specifically your fury toward me for jinxing Winner: Saquon Barkley (WVB), Erica Dambach Heisman. Still, there’s no doubt the Wells Fargo Center or PPG them. Expect anything different? (WSOC), Charlene Morett-Cur- Nah. The Heisman may have he was the most valuable player tiss (FH), James Franklin Paints Arena, it’s nice that we Female athlete(s) of the snubbed Saquon, but I’m not in all of college football, given (FBALL) can get alumni who have been going to do the same. One of the the amount of attention defen- Winner: Russ Rose trying to get to Pegula, but semester best players in Penn State foot- sive coordinators had to give Similar to the team of the can’t,” coach Guy Gadowsky Nominees: Haleigh Washing- ball history, Barkley was the him in their game plans. I’m semester pick, it’d be crazy to said. “We really enjoy it.” truly thankful I got to see him in pick anyone but Russ Rose Over the unbeaten run, Penn action these past three years, here. Rose deserves a lot of State has outscored its oppo- because he is a once in a life- credit for getting this much tal- nents 29-11, scored seven goals time athlete. ent to Happy Valley. He on two occasions, pitched two deserves even more credit for shutouts and killed penalties at Game of the semester putting all that talent together a 95 percent clip. Nominees: men’s hockey ties and getting this team to play But, the Nittany Lions have a Ohio State, 5-5 in OT (Dec. 1), like a well-oiled machine. massive void to fill on the blue women’s soccer defeats Illinois Champion. Legend. GOAT. line with Kevin Kerr joining with last-minute goal in 2OT Russ. Erik Autio on the sidelines. Kerr (Sept. 17), women’s volleyball has an impressive seven points beats Stanford in five sets Individual performance in just six games this year, but (Sept. 9), football wins at the suffered a broken wrist against death at Iowa (Sept. 23) of the semester Ohio State. Winner: men’s hockey 5-5 Nominees: Laura Freigang As a result, senior defense- thriller with Ohio State nets hat-trick in NCAA Tour- man Trevor Hamilton will be Buzzer beaters in basketball nament (WSOC), Abby Deter- tasked with keeping up his ex- are exciting, but they occur often ing records a triple-double ceptional performance. Hamil- in the grand scheme of things. against Stanford (WVB), ton has a plus-10 goal differen- Last second goals in hockey? Saquon Barkley’s magical tial and 16 points this season, That’s quite a rarity. Penn State’s night at Iowa (FBALL), James despite playing with a different Andrew Sturtz lit the lamp with a Robinson’s hat-trick on defensive partner almost every desperation shot from the point Mercyhurst (MHKY), Tony weekend. with less than a second remaining Carr scores 31 points against “Last year I was minus-1 and to tie the game at five and send it highly ranked Texas A&M most of our team was in the to overtime. After a scoreless (MBB) pluses, so that was something Christopher Sanders/Collegian overtime, Sturtz scored the only Winner: Saquon Barkley I really wanted to change over goal in the shootout to send the vs. Iowa the summer,” Hamilton said. Running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball in the open field during Nittany Lions home with an extra To read full story, visit To read full story, visit the game on Saturday Nov. 25. Big Ten point and cap off a game collegian.psu.edu. collegian.psu.edu. Page B4 | FriDay, DeC. 8, 2017 entertainment The Daily Collegian Pennharmonics to celebrate A personal journey 25th year together as group to find a cure Meghan Drakas Behrend campus. By Emma Creamer The Daily Collegian “Ever since [her] senior year of The Daily Collegian high school, Alexis had her heart The pure innocence of a child set on going to Penn State,” Jake As the very first coed a cappella equates to a world where any- DePasqua (freshman-finance) group formed at Penn State, The thing is possible; a universe said. “[It] was actually the only Pennharmonics are well-known in which cancer does not exist school she applied to.” across the university’s music because a cure has been found. Her tight-knit family has always community. This spring, they will When Alexis DePasqua was in- traveled to Penn State games and celebrate their 25th year of being troduced to the idea of cancer at thrown massive tailgates with a group. the young age of eight years-old, her friends and family for all of The group dons black and gold she believed she had the power the big season football games. as their signature colors and to raise enough money to find a Out of all the Penn State fes- strives to be professional to keep cure for the disease which had tivities and traditions, one stands up with their brand. They also are broken her family. alone for Alexis: THON, which very focused on an alternative A young and determined has raised over $146 million dol- sound that sets them apart from adolescent who, along with her lars for Four Diamonds at Penn other groups. third-grade class, made friend- State Hershey’s Children’s “What we sing and how we sing ship bracelets and sold them Hospital. it, we’re really trying to make it for 75 cents apiece. This was the something that our entire group wide-eyed hopefulness of a little A lost best friend John Stinely/Collegian shapes,” Marissa Works, direc- girl without knowledge of the Gracie Campoli performs a solo to the song “Half the Man” by Rozzi Alexis’ personal connection to tor of the group, said. “I think we true horrors this disease could helping fight cancer began when have so many different strengths Crane during the Pennharmonics fall concert on Dec. 2. cause to so many people, espe- her mother sat her down one day cially to her Aunt Lori. in the group in terms of voices, in third grade and delivered some in terms of talents, in terms of pect,” Works (junior-public rela- “We are the only group that Growing up breathing of the worst news she’d ever re- so many different musical back- tions and music education) said. has a house that a decent ceive. “I remember my mom tell- grounds.” “I think my favorite part about amount of our members live in. blue and white ing me my aunt was diagnosed,” The Pennharmonics are a very being in an a cappella group is So, the door is always open to all Growing up in Pittsburgh, Alexis said. But as such a young diverse group of singers, having definitely getting to not only make the other members, so we often girl, she didn’t exactly know what people from all majors such as music, but getting to create last- just go there after rehearsals Pennsylvania, Alexis was born into the Penn State culture: being diagnosed with breast can- engineering to actual music ma- ing relationships with people who and hang out,” Joe Shanley , the cer truly meant. jors. share the same interest as me,” group’s business manager, said. a way of life for many Penn Staters. Her father, John De- “I remember her dark curly “Something we take really seri- said Claudia Hatch , the group’s The Pennharmonics also have hair vanishing from her head and ously is professionalism. Always. Pasqua graduated from Penn public relations director. two of their own singles and a having to wear bandanas to cover We have a specific brand that One thing that differentiates music video. State in 1987 and was a line- the bald,” Alexis said. “Her thin makes us successful in a way this group from the others is their To read full story, visit backer and Letterman on the figure changed from the chemo, because people know what to ex- tight knit family feel. collegian.psu.edu. 1986 Penn State Football Na- tional Championship Team. Her but she stayed positive the en- Uncle Tony Williott was also a tire time thinking she could beat Letterman on the Penn State this.” Football Team in 1976 and 1977. Before the cancer clawed its Meet Penn State Law Journal’s Almost every individual from way into her aunt’s life, Alexis her family graduated from Penn and her family would take trips State, including her Aunt Dana, to see her Aunt Lori, Uncle Jim two of her cousins, Alexandra and cousin’s Sara and Daniel and all-female editor-in-chiefs and Gabrielle, and younger travel to Hershey Park together. By Gabrielle Barone an editor-in-chief at Penn State State Law’s journals will con- brother Jake, who is currently To read full story, visit The Daily Collegian Law,” Kellogg said via email. tinue to increase diversity more a freshman at the Penn State collegian.psu.edu. She said that editor-in-chief generally.” As a high schooler intrigued wasn’t a position she had ever “My class has an abundance with international issues and hu- foreseen for herself, but that she of fiercely talented women, man rights, Catherine Kellogg was honored to be part of the law and while ours is not unique in first became interested in the journals’ inaugural female lead- comparison to previous Penn field of law after reading “A Time ership. State Law classes, the number To Kill,” by John Grisham. Kellogg, who said she was ini- of female EICs in our collective Now, Kellogg is running her tially surprised that it was the journals’ history is so small,” own law publication as the editor- first time three editor-in-chiefs Millburg said via email. “It’s in-chief of the Penn State Journal were women, hopes that younger about damn time there was an of Law and International Affairs. female law students will be in- all-female editor-in-chief group Kellogg, along with other Penn spired to take their own leader- State Law students Casey Mill- ship positions in the future. here and it’s a milestone that is burg and Sarah Loy, makes up Loy, also a third year law stu- greatly overdue” in addition to the first time that three women dent, was thrilled to be part of the adding in more minorities and have been the editor-in-chiefs of first all-female editor group. diversity into the legal profes- Penn State’s top law journals. “I think it shows the strides sion. Millburg is the editor-in-chief of the legal profession is beginning “Being one of the editors has the Penn State “Arbitration Law to make with regard to women been a humbling and gratifying Review” and Loy is the editor- in leadership positions,” Loy opportunity,” Millburg said via Erin O’Neill/Collegian in-chief of the “Penn State Law said via email. “It also makes email. Review.” me hopeful that the ‘Penn State To read full story, visit Alexis DePasqua (senior-agricultural sciences) poses making the FTK “I was astonished to become Law Review’ and all of Penn collegian.psu.edu. Lionsymbol with her hands at Oldsl Main on Dec. 7. ist BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT ON CAMPUS ROOMS for rent for spring 18 in fraternity house. ATTENTION Unfurnished. Utilities and parking included. Membership not TO PLACE A classified in Lion’s required. Males only. Meals not List call our business offices at included but kitchen is available. 814-865-2531. 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By Meghan Drakas The Daily Collegian

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey Nothing screams Christmas more than this classic Mariah Carey jingle. “Feliz Navidad” by José Feli- ciano A Spanglish crossover spread- ing the holiday season with lots of “Merry Christmas” and “Feliz Navidad.” “Last Christmas” by Jimmy Eat World The classic tale of heartbreak and regret, but moving onto smarter ways in the upcoming holiday season. “The Christmas Song Come Home)” by Michael “He’s gonna find out who’s (Chestnuts Roasting on an Bublé naughty and nice.” Open Fire)” by Whitney Hous- Christmas just isn’t the same “White Christmas” by Glee ton without loved ones by your side. Cast The magical tones of Whitney “Rocking Around The Having snow on Christmas sets Houston bring Christmas joy to Christmas Tree / Winter Won- the scene for a perfect holiday. everyone surrounded by the fire. derland” by Straight No Chaser “Joy to the World” by Mariah “Merry Christmas, Happy A blend of two Christmas clas- Carey Holidays” by Pentatonix sics to form an upbeat, a capella What is better than a ‘joyful’ Wishing everyone a ‘Merry sing-along jingle. Christmas season? Christmas and happy holidays’ “My Gift Is You” by Gwen “Holly Jolly Christmas” by this winter season. Stefani Faith Hill “Baby It’s Cold Outside” The true gift of Christmas is Spreading cheer and joy with by Idina Menzel and Michael having that special someone to the jolly old man with a white Bublé share it with. beard. Wildly appropri- “This Christmas” “The Christmas Shoes” by ate for the win- by Mary J. Blige Newsong ter weather in Dreaming of There isn’t a dry eye in the State College. that perfect house after listening to this bit- Pardon My Planet by Vic Lee “ Y o u Christmas. tersweet Christmas song. Make It “Fa La “Have Yourself a Merry Little Feel Like La” by Jus- Christmas” Christ- tin Bieber Dreaming of a world in which mas” by feat. Boyz everything is perfect and merry. Gwen Ste- II Men “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let fani feat. What other It Snow” by Lady Antebellum Blake Shel- time of the How many inches of snow are ton year do you get you hoping for this winter sea- The famous to say ‘fa la la’? son? couple sings of hap- “Mary, Did You “Run Run Rudolph” by Luke piness and ‘finding a Know?” by Pentatonix Bryan love like this’ making every Touching on the religious “The most famous reindeer of day as joyful as Christmas. background of the festive all…” by Hilary Price “Underneath the Tree” by holiday. “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” Rhymes with Orange Kelly Clarkson “Jingle Bell Rock” by Rascal by John Lennon What kinds of gifts will be ‘un- Flatts This classic hit celebrates derneath your tree’ this year? Whether it’s a “Mean Girls” peace and equality throughout “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana cover or a country twist, this clas- the world during the happiest Grande sic has been a part of the holiday time of the year. Does the jolly old man hold all songs forever. of the Christmas secrets? “Santa Claus Is Coming To To email reporter: [email protected]. “Christmas (Baby Please Town” by The Jackson 5 Follow her on Twitter at @meghan_Drakas.

Winter break has different Mike Du Jour by Mike Lester meanings for all students

By August Pasquale Mu and Liu did mention that to Italy. FoR The Collegian they will be missing out on some For Christmas however, he will celebrations back at home, traveling to his original home of It’s that time of year again. though. While not taking place Rome. No, not the holidays — it’s travel over break, “Spring festival,” also Overall, Ranieri said that time. known as the Chinese New Year, Christmas is very similar in Italy For many Penn State students, is a major celebration falling on apart from a few traditions. this means a few hours of driving Feb. 18, 2018. “Santa Claus and the presents by Wiley until they’re home getting toasty Spring festival always takes are the same, but one particular Non Sequitur by the fireplace. But, for others, place on the first tradition is that younger children winter break has a completely in the family need to show how different meaning. good they are,” Ranieri said. “We prefer not to go back “So they have to memorize home because we want to a Christmas poem, and explore the U.S. more,” then recite it in front Qiyu Mu said. Mu (senior- of the family.” economics) is In Africa, Ra- originally from nieri said that Beijing. While Christmas has China is her a completely home, she different likes to take feeling. this time for “It’s WORD SEARCH travel and warm that cultural im- time of © 2017 PuzzleJunction.com mersion. year, so “It’s al- you can most a actually month off, go outside and at this and swim in time at home, a pool,” he parents are said. usually work- Ranieri stays ing very hard in here in Happy China,” she said. Valley during “We’d rather stay Thanksgiving and here.” spring break and said “We” includes Shuai that there isn’t much ac- Liu, who is a friend of Mu and tion. is originally from Shanghai. For “I was on my own. Rather lone- the past two years, the students some,” he said. have done their best to take full new moon For those who will be stay- advantage of the time off. between Jan. 21. and Feb. 20, and ing here over winter break, the “We’re still planning for this signifies the start of the New Year. year,” Liu (junior-computer sci- Other students may be going university and community do ence) said. “Last year, we went to home for the holidays, but it will provide events to keep students Puerto Rico.” take a little longer than a short busy. After much planning, they de- car ride. Santa Express train rides are cided to make the drive to Orlan- “The itinerary is a six-hour bus taking place Dec. 15 through 17 do, where they caught a flight to to Philadelphia or New York,” in Bellefonte, and Charles Dick- the Caribbean territory. Gianlorenzo Ranieri said. “I fly ens’s “A Christmas Carol” will This year’s plans might not be from there to London and from be playing on Dec. 30 in the State as ambitious. Mu said they are London to wherever home is at College Theatre. considering Pittsburgh as their the moment.” For those looking to start off destination for the next month. Ranieri’s (sophomore-finance the New Year with some exer- “It’s so near, but I’ve never and political science) parents live cise, the First Night Resolution been there in my four years abroad for work, so “home” could Run 5K will be taking place New here,” Mu said. mean anywhere from Zimbabwe Year’s Eve. Page B6 | FriDay, DeC. 8, 2017 The Daily Collegian

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