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John Urschel retired from the NFL in July. Now he’s pursuing his dream to teach math at Penn State. More on Page A3

Layout By: Camille Stefani Page A2 | FriDay, SePT. 15, 2017 vERsus The Daily Collegian PENN STATE Nittany Lions (2-0) No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 Christian Campbell CB/Sr. 26 Jonathan Sutherland S/Fr. 62 Michal Menet OL/Fr. 1 KJ Hamler WR/Fr. 28 Troy Apke S/Sr. 64 Zach Simpson OL/So. 2 Marcus Allen S/Sr. 29 John Reid CB/Jr. 65 Crae McCracken OL/Fr. 2 Tommy Stevens QB/So. 30 Kevin Givens DT/So. 66 Connor McGovern OL/So. 3 DeAndre Thompkins WR/Jr. 31 Christopher Welde WR/So. 68 Hunter Kelly OL/Fr. 3 Donovan Johnson CB/Fr. 32 Mitchell Vallone S/Sr. 70 Brendan Mahon OL/Sr. 4 Nick Scott S/Jr. 32 Journey Brown RB/Fr. 71 Will Fries OL/Fr. 5 DaeSean Hamilton WR/Sr. 33 Jake Cooper LB/Jr. 72 Robbie Martin OL/Fr. 5 Tariq Castro-Fields CB/Fr. 34 Shane Simmons DE/Fr. 73 Mike Miranda OL/Fr. 6 Cam Brown LB/So. 35 Justin Neff S/Fr. 74 Steven Gonzalez OL/So. 6 Andre Robinson RB/So. 36 Jan Johnson LB/So. 75 Des Holmes OL/Fr. 7 Koa Farmer LB/Jr. 37 Drew Hartlaub S/Fr. 76 Sterling Jenkins OL/So. 7 Jake Zembiec QB/Fr. 38 Lamont Wade CB/Fr. 77 Chasz Wright OL/Jr. 8 Mark Allen RB/Jr. 39 Frank Di Leo LB/So. 79 Charlie Shuman OL/Jr. 9 Trace McSorley QB/Jr. 39 Josh McPhearson RB/Sr. 80 Danny Dalton TE/H/Fr. 9 Jarvis Miller S/So. 40 Jason Cabinda LB/Sr. 81 Cam Sullivan-Brown WR/Fr. 10 Brandon Polk WR/So. 40 Nick Eury RB/Fr. 82 Tyler Shoop WR/So. 11 Irvin Charles WR/So. 41 Joe Arcangelo TE/So. 83 Nick Bowers TE/H/So. 12 Desi Davis CB/Jr. 41 Parker Cothren DT/Sr. 83 Alex Hoenstine WR/Fr. 12 Mac Hippenhammer WR/Fr. 42 Ellison Jordan DT/Fr. 84 Juwan Johnson WR/So. 13 Saeed Blacknall WR/Sr. 43 Manny Bowen LB/Jr. 85 Isaac Lutz WR/Fr. 13 Ellis Brooks LB/Fr. 44 Brailyn Franklin LB/Fr. 86 Cody Hodgens WR/Sr. 14 Zech McPhearson CB/Fr. 45 Joe DuMond LB/So. 87 Dae’Lun Darien WR/Fr. 14 Sean Clifford QB/Fr. 46 Colin Castagna DE/Jr. 88 Mike Gesicki TE/H/sr. 15 Grant Haley CB/Sr. 47 Will Blair LB/Fr. 89 Colton Maxwell WR/Fr. 15 Michael Shuster QB/Fr. 47 Brandon Smith LB/Sr. 89 Tom Pancoast TE/H/Sr. 16 Billy Fessler QB/Jr. 48 Shareef Miller DE/So. 90 Damion Barber DE/Fr. 16 John Petrishen S/So. 49 Daniel Joseph DE/Fr. 90 Alex Barbir K/Fr. 17 Garrett Taylor S/So. 50 Max Chizmar LB/Fr. 91 Ryan Monk DT/So. 18 Johnathan Holland TE/So. 51 Alex Gellerstedt OL/Fr. 91 Chris Stoll SN/Fr. 18 Shaka Toney DE/Fr. 51 Jason Vranic LB/Sr. 92 Daniel Pasquariello P/Sr. 19 Torrence Brown DE/Jr. 52 Ryan Bates OL/So. 92 Corey Bolds DT/Fr. 20 Jabari Butler CB/Jr. 52 Curtis Cothran DT/Sr. 93 Blake Gillikin P/K/So. 20 Johnathan Thomas LB/Jr. 53 Fred Hansard DT/Fr. 94 Joe Calcagno SN/Fr. 21 Amani Oruwariye CB/Jr. 54 Robert Windsor DT/So. 95 Tyler Davis K/P/Sr. 23 Ayron Monroe S/So. 55 Antonio Shelton DT/Fr. 96 Immanuel Iyke DT/So. 24 Miles Sanders RB/So. 56 Tyrell Chavis DT/Sr. 96 Kyle Vasey SN/Jr. 24 DJ Brown CB/Fr. 58 Evan Presta DT/Fr. 97 Ryan Buchholz DE/So. 25 Brelin Faison-Walden LB/Fr. 59 Andrew Nelson OL/Sr. 97 Carson Landis K/P/Fr. 26 Saquon Barkley RB/Jr. 61 C.J. Thorpe OL/Fr. 99 Yetur Gross-Matos DE/Fr. Georgia State Panthers (0-1) No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 Kendrick Dorn WR/Sr. 30 Javonte Lain DE/So. 68 Mitchell Shea DE/Jr. 2 Ed Curney LB/So. 31 Ronald Peterkin S/Jr. 69 Lucas Johnson G/Jr. 2 Jaquez Parks QB/Jr. 32 Malik Ricks DE/Sr. 70 Chris Sibilia OT/Fr. 3 Chris Bacon S/Fr. 33 James Traylor LB/Sr. 72 Gabe Mobley C/Jr. 4 Jawan Nobles WR/So. 34 Niemus Bryant LB/Jr. 73 Nick Meyer OT/Fr. 5 Tra Barnett RB/So. 35 Gunnar Kennedy PK/Fr. 74 Sebastian Willer OT/Sr. 5 Mackendy Cheridor DE/Sr. 36 Khai Anderson CB/So. 75 Shamarious Gilmore G/Fr. 6 Jonathan Ifedi WR/Fr. 37 Victor Heyward LB/Fr. 76 Hunter Atkinson OT/So. 7 Conner Manning QB/Sr. 38 Demarcus Kirk RB/Jr. 76 Justin Lamphear DL/Sr. 7 Jordan Strachan S/Fr. 39 Chase Middelton LB/Jr. 78 Kevin Kwapis OL/Jr. 8 Taz Bateman RB/Jr. 40 Remy Lazarus S/Fr. 79 Connor Robbins OL/Fr. 9 Cedric Stone CB/So. 41 Jordan Cornelius CB/Fr. 80 Matlin Marshall WR/Fr. 10 Chandon Sullivan CB/Sr. 42 Trey Payne LB/Sr. 81 Tamir Jones WR/Fr. 10 Jack Walker QB/Fr. 43 Deandre Bowman RB/Fr. 82 Chancellor Triplett WR/Sr. 11 Aaron Winchester QB/So. 44 Michael Shaw LB/Jr. 83 Christian Cumberlander WR/Sr. 12 Emiere Scaife TE/Jr. 45 Roger Carter TE/Fr. 84 Camrin Knight TE/Jr. 13 Charlie Patrick LB/So. 46 Jacob Nesmith TE/Sr. 85 Christian Owens WR/So. 14 Devin Gentry WR/So. 47 Jhi’Shawn Taylor LB/Fr. 86 Bryson Duckworth WR/Fr. 15 Todd Boyd WR/Sr. 48 Oliver Holdenson P/So. 87 Camryn Johnson WR/Fr. 16 Joshua Shim QB/Fr. 50 Jamal Paxton C/Jr. 88 Ari Werts TE/Jr. 16 Jerome Smith CB/Fr. 51 Trajan Stephens-McQueen LB/Fr. 89 Michael Kouassi TE/Fr. 17 Glenn Smith RB/Sr. 52 Dontae Wilison DL/Fr. 90 Hadrick Willis DE/Fr. 18 Penny Hart WR/So. 53 Jalen Wade LB/Jr. 91 Julien Laurent NT/Sr. 18 David West DB/So. 54 Daniel Zeigler LS/Sr. 93 Brandon Wright PK/So. 19 Kerryon Richardson CB/Fr. 55 Terry Thomas DL/So. 94 Barry Brown PK/Fr. 20 Bryan Williams S/Sr. 56 Alex Stoehr G/Sr. 95 Marterious Allen DE/Jr. 21 Antreal Allen S/Sr. 57 Warren McWilliams LB/Jr. 96 Shavi Bash PK/Jr. 22 Trey Chapman S/Fr. 58 Mark Lancaster LB/Fr. 97 Ruggiero DeLuca DE/Jr. 23 Darius Stubbs RB/So. 59 Deshaun Faltz LB/Sr. 98 Jeff Hollingsworth P/Fr. 23 Nygee Williams-Mitchell S/Fr. 60 Jaylen Fareed G/Sr. 99 Clifford Amazan NT/So. 24 DeAndre Applin S/Jr. 61 Steven Banks DL/Fr. 25 Kyler Neal RB/Sr. 62 Malik Sumter OL/Fr. 25 Kyndall Phillips S/So. 63 Davis Moore G/Sr. 26 Kendrec Grady LB/Fr. 64 Pat Bartlett OL/Fr. 27 Jaylon Jones S/Fr. 65 Jalen Jackson OL/Fr. 28 Ben Hood CB/So. 66 Seth-Patrick Holman LS/Jr. 29 B.J. Clay CB/Sr. 67 T.J. Arnold LB/Fr. The Daily Collegian vERsus FriDay, SePT. 15, 2017 | Page A3

Collegian file photo John Urschel shows off his math skills in front of a University Park campus classroom. From the field to the classroom Former Nittany Lions offensive lineman John Urschel reflects on his decision to retire from the NFL and pursue a career as a Penn State math professor. By Jack Hirsh He was primarily a backup for about, but it wasn’t the reason for He also teaches math lessons What’s next? The Daily Collegian the Ravens, but he started 15 his decision. when he visits schools. Fishpaw There are a few different ca- games at either center or guard “[Retiring] was something I said he’s been big hit with the stu- reer paths for Urschel to pursue Imagine walking into a 10 a.m. after starting 40 contests for the had been thinking about for a dents. Part of that reason could advanced mathematics course Nittany Lions. while,” Urschel said. “This wasn’t be his willingness to take addi- in mathematics, but one stands and a former NFL lineman is Urschel said he wouldn’t have really a retirement out of fear.” tional steps and help them out. out from the rest. He wants to be your professor. traded his football career for any- A study released just two days Urschel once walked to the a math professor at Penn State. Sounds like something com- thing. before Urschel announced his closest Barnes & Noble to a “I do not possibly want to be a pletely unbelievable, but former “I loved my years playing in the retirement showed that 110 out school where he was teaching a math professor, I certainly want Penn State lineman John Urschel NFL,” Urschel of 111 brains of lesson and purchased about 20 to be a math professor,” Urschel soon might make that a reality. said. “I love “One of the best things deceased NFL math books he deemed suitable said. “I definitely could be back at “It’s going to be my next ca- football. My that I’ve loved about players, donat- for his lesson. Penn State [teaching]. It’s a place reer,” Urschel told the Collegian. time at Penn ed by their fam- On one visit to a Baltimore that I love. It feels like home.” “It’s a little different.” State was just my football career is ilies, had CTE. school, some children were ask- If he does return to Happy Val- Urschel retired before the unreal… Play- that it’s given me a However, ing him math-related questions. ley to continue his life after foot- 2017 season after spending three ing in the NFL, Urschel wasn’t “He wrote his personal email ball, the question could become years with the Baltimore Ra- against the platform to show young sure people address up on the board and told whether he’d rather be known as vens. During his NFL career, he world’s elite, people that you don’t were interpret- the kids, ‘Hey, email me if need John Urschel the football player simultaneously was studying for was an amazing the study help with your math homework,’” or John Urschel the professor. a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts ing experience just have to be an correctly. Fishpaw said. “And I absolutely “Do I have to pick?” Urschel Institute of Technology. for me.” academic or an “There are believe that if any of those stu- asked. “They’re intertwined in so A few years ago, Urschel part- Urschel’s not things per- dents emailed him, he helped many ways. nered with Texas Instruments rookie year athlete.” haps wrong them with their math homework.” “One of the best things that I’ve and started initiatives to help in 2014 was John Urschel with the study, Unfortunately, Urschel said not loved about my football career is show kids that STEM (science, also his friend but perhaps many students have reached out that it’s given me a platform to engineering, technology and Chris Boreland’s rookie year, who with how the media is showing to him, but he wished they had. show young people that you don’t mathematics) can be fun and has played with the San Francisco the study,” Urschel said. “There’s “The whole thing,” Urschel just have to be an academic or an plenty of applications in regular 49ers. some headlines that come out said, “is to try to get kids interest- athlete. You can have multiple in- life. That season was also Bore- about this 99 percent number. ed in STEM and show them that terests.” However, his premature re- land’s last in the NFL. He retired These things can look pretty these things show up in areas tirement raised many questions in March 2015, citing concern for scary to the untrained eye.” where they would least expect To email reporter: [email protected]. about why he called it quits after head injuries. Urschel said he hasn’t yet them.” Follow him on Twitter at @JR_HIRSHey. just three seasons. The decision Not long after, Urschel penned thought about whether he will do- was questioned especially after his piece in the Player’s Tribune nate his brain to be studied. he wrote a column in March 2015 in which he said he envied Bore- that was published in the Player’s land, but ultimately couldn’t stay From reducing pressure Tribune about why he still plays away from the game. football, despite his academic ac- “There’s a rush you get when on quarterbacks to colades. you go out on the field, lay everything on the line and physically reducing fractions ‘Why I Still Play[ed] dominate the player across from About two years ago, Texas In- you,” Urschel wrote. “This is a struments approached Urschel Football’ feeling I’m (for lack of a better about working with them to pro- Urschel had a storied career in word) addicted to, and I’m hard- mote its STEM initiatives to chil- Happy Valley. pressed to find anywhere else.” dren. He was not only an All-Big Ten But Urschel finally did decide Ellen Fishpaw, a media rela- guard on the football field, but he to hang up his cleats in July, an- tions manager with TI, said the excelled in the classroom like few nouncing he would begin working company has always looked for other Penn State football players. full-time on his Ph.D., and he is good role models to endorse their He was a two-time first-team Co- expecting his first child in De- products. As someone in the pub- SIDA Academic All-America in cember. lic chasing both a common dream 2012 and 2013, and he was given “It felt time to move on and fo- of playing pro football and an un- the 2013 William V. Campbell tro- cus on my second career, which is common one as a mathematician, phy. trying to be the best mathemati- Urschel was the perfect fit. The Campbell award is prob- cian I can be,” Urschel said. “[I “We really were impressed with ably most telling of Urschel’s ac- will] also try to continue to do the John and his passion for mathe- complishments. The award is giv- things that I’ve been doing to in- matics,” Fishpaw said. “He loves en annually college football’s top spire young people in the math working with kids and getting scholar athlete. It is commonly and science industry, like I’ve hands on in the classrooms with known as the academic Heisman. been doing with TI.” kids.” With TI, he visits schools With the Campbell award, Ur- Many thought Urschel retired and serves the spokesperson for schel received $25,000 dollars to because of concerns over the contests, such as the ongoing go toward post-grad work, which risks of concussions and CTE, #GenSTEM contest. The #Gen- he has been working on at MIT the degenerative disease caused STEM contest requires students while still playing professional by repeated hits to the head. He to snap a photo of why STEM in- football. said it was something he thought spires them. Collegian file photo Cabinda takes pride in civic engagement By Andrew Rubin That’s also why he’s such a strong “But at the same time, I don’t The Daily Collegian leader, because when he says think it is hard to speak out on things, he says it with conviction, things that are wrong, things that Penn State’s Jason Cabinda because he’s thought it through.” you don’t think are morally cor- has earned the reputation across Cabinda takes pride in his civic rect. That is kind of what every- the Big Ten as a player who gives engagement and looks at it as an one should do.” the Nittany Lions’ front seven a important part of being an Ameri- Cabinda said race relations is physical presence on defense. can citizen. While he lives a busy the most important issue in soci- Those who follow Cabinda on life, especially in-season as a Di- ety today, and it is an issue that he Twitter, though, also know some- vision I football player, he said talks about somewhat regularly thing else about him: he is very he always makes time to stay in- on his social media. public with his opinions. formed, and he tries to see issues With Cabinda in his final Cabinda regularly voices his from both sides before putting his months on campus, Franklin said opinion on social and political is- opinion out there. he hopes the younger players sues, which is somewhat rare “I think it is important to be in his program will continue to for well-known student athletes. aware,” Cabinda said. “You can’t be informed long after Cabinda While many sports figures shy put yourself in a little hole, your leaves. away from taking a stand during own world of football and school, “I think Jason is going to end such a polarized time in Ameri- and not know what is going on in up leaving an impact with the can history, Cabinda likes to the rest of the country and the young guys that we’ve got in our share his thoughts. world.” program now, leaving a legacy So far, he said he hasn’t re- Last week, Cabinda said he that guys say, ‘This is how Jason ceived much backlash, but he also didn’t think he’s outspoken be- did it when he was here,’” Frank- isn’t afraid if some flak comes his cause he has followed the exam- lin said. way. ple of a family member or a close “I’m very pleased with him. “He comes from a very proud friend. The last cherry on top is making family, a family that takes educa- “I think I’ve just grown to be a sure that he leaves in December tion very serious,” coach James very strong, opinionated person with his degree in economics.” Camille Stefani/Collegian Franklin said last week. “Jason in general,” Cabinda said. “I think Jason Cabinda (40) poses for photos during Penn State football Photo is a guy that has very strong that is my personality and just To email reporter: [email protected]. Day at Beaver Stadium on Aug. 20. opinions and beliefs, which I like. who I am. Follow him on Twitter at @andrewrubin24. Page a4 | FriDay, SePT. 15, 2017 vERsus The Daily Collegian From State High to Penn State Keaton Ellis had his dreams come true when he committed to playing for his hometown Nittany Lions

By Tyler King school team isn’t his only respon- The Daily Collegian sibility. He also wants to be the leader for Penn State’s 2019 re- State College Area High cruiting class. School’s Keaton Ellis under- That responsibility is part of stands the importance of football the reason why Ellis committed in Happy Valley. when he did. For as long as Ellis can remem- “I wanted to be the first guy to ber, he’s dreamed of putting on commit,” Ellis said. a Penn State uniform and play- “I want to be the leader of the ing in front of a raucous crowd in class, and now it’s my job to bring Beaver Stadium. other players on board and build Like a lot of kids growing up up this class.” in the State College area, Ellis Ellis already appears to have attended plenty of home Nittany built relationships with a few of Lions football games and imag- the players that are ahead of him ined himself one day being down in the Nittany Lions’ 2018 recruit- on that field making plays for his ing class. He said those players hometown school on Saturdays. have brought him into the family However, only a handful of and given him advice for getting players have made the transition other players to commit. from State High to Penn State. “I’ve talked with [Jesse] Luke- That said, Ellis likely will be one Courtesy of Keaton Ellis via Twitter ta, [Zack] Kuntz and [Charlie] of them. Katshir at a few of the games,” After announcing his verbal Keaton Ellis (center) poses with Coach James Franklin and other Penn State football staff members. Ellis said. “They’ve shown me a commitment to the Nittany Li- lot of love and encouraged me to ons after the team’s 33-14 victory but impressive group of players as the longest in Super Bowl his- Ellis was only a freshman looking go out and get other guys to join over Pitt, the three-star corner- that made the transition from tory. to make his way onto the field as me.” back will become the first State State High to Penn State. Norwood was lightly recruited a varsity player. Like the college team that plays High alumnus since Alex Kenney He hopes his time at Penn out of State High, but ultimately Whatever Norwood told Ellis at just a few minutes away, the State to play for Penn State. Kenney State will help him reach the chose to go to Penn State over the time must have clicked. The High Little Lions are 2-0 so far on played for the Nittany Lions from NFL, which would put him in an Bucknell. His own high school next season Ellis was noticed by the season and have the potential 2010-2013. even more exclusive group. Since guidance counselor wasn’t even Division I programs and was in- to continue playing deep into the Ellis is the first player to com- 2003, Larry Johnson and Jordan aware he was on the football team vited to several camps, including PIAA state playoffs. mit to the Nittany Lions from Norwood are the only two play- when he went to get his tran- at Penn State, which eventually Although Ellis still has a little the 2019 recruiting class and is ers from State High to reach the scripts as a senior at State High. led to him getting multiple schol- less than two seasons playing on the first State High commit for NFL. “There’s a lot of things [El- arship offers. Friday nights at Memorial Field James Franklin. Johnson went on to be an All- lis] can learn while he’s there,” “[Norwood] is a great role in downtown State College, he is “[Penn State] checked all of the Pro running back with the Kan- Norwood told the Collegian. “The model for me,” Ellis said. “It’s im- already itching to suit up for the boxes for me,” Ellis told the Col- sas City Chiefs, while Norwood hard work that he put in to get portant to have guys to look up to Nittany Lions. legian. “I’ve built a great relation- bounced around for a few years to Penn State will ultimately be like that, not just in football, but in “The atmosphere [in Beaver ship with the coaches already, and before finding a home with the what keeps him around and suc- life as well.” Stadium] is the best in the coun- I felt a connection right away.” Denver Broncos. ceeding on the football field.” While there are plenty of play- try,” Ellis said. “I can’t wait to When he crosses College Av- Norwood was a key player on Ellis and Norwood met and ers Ellis considers role models, play on that field.” enue and becomes a Penn State the Broncos team that won Super talked two years ago when Nor- he realizes that it’s now time for student, Ellis will have the oppor- Bowl L. His biggest play was a 61- wood came back to visit his old him to be the one people look up To email reporter: [email protected]. tunity to become a part of a small yard punt return that still stands stomping grounds. At that time, to. Being a leader for his high Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB. WHOOP, there it is: Nittany Lions using wearable sleep monitor By Jack R. Hirsh are they getting enough sleep? statistics on his sleep was The Daily Collegian What type of sleep are they get- strange, he realized the value of ting? Are they getting into REM getting quality sleep and all he James Franklin isn’t Santa sleep, deep sleep? Were they are can get out of it. Claus, but he does see when his getting the most value?” “Sleep is something that’s very players are sleeping. Franklin said sleep is one of important,” Thompkins said. No, Franklin doesn’t have su- the most neglected aspects of “You talk to any athlete that’s a per natural powers, but he does a football player’s life, and he professional athlete, [he or she] have the luxury of a new technol- wants his team to be more aware says that sleep is something that ogy that helps monitor the sleep of sleep’s importance. is very valuable. When we got the patterns of Penn State players. “We all realize, the better sleep opportunity to sit down and talk The Nittany Lions have been you get, the more your body is about the WHOOP and what it using the WHOOP strap, worn going to recover and the more does, that was something I was on the wrist, similar to an Apple productive you’re going to be the very interested in.” Watch or Fitbit. Its main pur- next day,” Franklin said. Thompkins was wearing his pose: to measure sleep. The football team isn’t the device at Tuesday’s press confer- Jefferson Luo/Collegian When the players first heard only Penn State program taking ence, and he said he hardly ever Penn State Punter/Kicker, Blake Gillikin (93) looks on at practice at about the WHOOP, they didn’t advantage of the WHOOP. Dave takes it off. the football practice facility on Wednesday, Sept 13. know what to expect, but thought Hamilton, who is Penn State’s Farmer, however, was not the concept was intriguing. assistant athletic director for wearing his when he spoke to the “Is it going to look like an Ap- applied health and performance media. ple-watch-type thing?” lineback- science, told the Collegian via He had to take it off because er Koa Farmer remembered email that other Nittany Lion he was at the career fair. Even Gillikin dreams of thinking. “When we got it, it was teams, including basketball and so, he was no less appreciative of exciting.” swimming, also utilize the de- the technology. According to its website, the vice. “If you’re working too hard going to med school WHOOP Strap 2.0, which retails Hamilton said Penn State pur- and you’re getting less sleep, for $500, has five key measure- chased its first unit last January, how is that going to affect your By Andrew Rubin couple of conversations with ments: “heart rate, heart rate but the football program didn’t day? [That] type of thing,” Farm- The Daily Collegian their players on what they want variability (HRV), ambient tem- implement the technology until er said. to do after football. perature, motion via 3-axis accel- the spring. “So I think that’s pretty inter- Blake Gillikin has high aspira- Coach James Franklin said erometer and on/off wrist detec- Wide receiver DeAndre esting to look at.” tions for his career after he is it usually happens three times, tion via capacitive touch sensor.” Thompkins said it took some Still, sometimes it’s hard for done punting a football. during recruiting, in their soph- It’s also waterproof and offers time to get used to the WHOOP. the players to get the type of Penn State’s sophomore omore year and in their junior strain, sleep and recovery analy- “It’s kind of weird being able sleep they need, even with the quickly established himself as a or senior years. sis. to put numbers to your sleep,” WHOOP. reliable punter a year ago, win- “We talk about it obviously The WHOOP categorizes the Thompkins said. “It was kind of Farmer smiled when he ad- ning the job as a true freshman. during the recruiting process quality of sleep its users get into like a weird situation being able mitted he doesn’t often sleep Yet Gillikin hasn’t decided yet a whole lot,” Franklin said. three colors: red, yellow and to go on your iPad and track how well enough for his WHOOP if he is going to pursue a career “Then once they get here, a lot green, with green being the best much sleep you had, how many to read green. He added: “On in the NFL once his days in of them think they have a good and red being the worst. times you woke up and stuff like weekends, I do.” Happy Valley come to a close. idea about what they want to “[The players] sign off on it that.” “Obviously, I think most of do. Then they get here and that we can track it,” Franklin While Thompkins, a junior, To email reporter: [email protected]. the guys on our team have as- start taking it, no different than said. “And then we’re able to see, thought the idea of seeing Follow him on Twitter at @JR_HIRSHey. pirations to [play in the NFL],” any other college student, and Gillikin said. “I think that is a maybe it isn’t what they thought special opportunity that when it was.” it comes, I think it is something An interest in the human definitely need to look at it. body runs in the family. Gillikin’s Obviously, we have a lot of brother Tyler, who is Northwest- time until I even need to make ern’s long snapper, is studying that decision.” biology. One thing is clear for Gillikin: He also likes the idea of help- After playing for the Nittany Li- ing injured people. ons, he wants to attend medical “I think through being a doc- school. tor,” Gillikin said. “You kind “I have aspirations to become of have to be a perfectionist a doctor, specifically an ortho- to be a doctor, because you al- pedic surgeon,” Gillikin said. ways want to get it right. You “Whenever my football career always want to make sure is done, or maybe when it’s still that the person heals the happening, I would like to start right way, gets better. I think taking classes to work towards that came from how I was meeting that goal and pursuing raised, being a perfectionist a job in that field.” also came from my passion of Gillikin’s inspiration to be- helping people.” come a surgeon comes from the “He’s a pre-med major. He’s times he injured himself when in the Schreyers Honors Col- he was younger. lege,” Franklin said. “He’s kind “As a kid I broke a couple of the whole package. His par- bones,” Gillikin said. “I was ents have done a great job.” always interested in how the Linsey Fagan/Collegian human body works. I am a To email reporter: [email protected]. Wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins shows off the football team’s newest technology of a sleep tracker, the kinesiology major.” Follow him on Twitter at WHOOP, during the weekly press conference at Beaver Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The coaching staff has a @andrewrubin24. The Daily Collegian vERsus FriDay, SePT. 15, 2017 | Page A5 LET’S

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PENN STATE VS. Georgia State

Christopher Sanders/Collegian Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) throws the ball deep during the game against Pitt at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9. Penn State defeated Pitt 33-14. GAME INFO Penn State has plenty to Penn State vs. Georgia State Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Place: Beaver Stadium TV: BTN prove against Georgia State Spread: Penn State -37 Over/under: 55 By Paddy Cotter This non-conference slate had relatively no impact on the hit after tackle Ryan Bates was The Daily Collegian could have quashed the opposing contest, despite their game- beat on the outside. On another argument altogether, but more changing talent. The lack of ac- play, center Connor McGovern Questions asked at a mid- than a few inaccurate passes has tion the receivers saw last week blocked the wrong man. He was week press conference often prevented that from happening. could hurt the in-game chemistry supposed to block the defensive serve as strong indicators for Overall, his accuracy has been going forward. Timing between tackle lined up in front of guard the quality of a team’s next op- above average with a 62 percent McSorley and his receivers could Brendan Mahon because Ma- PLAYERS ponent. Based on the one held completion percentage. However, be off, and the receivers’ route hon pulled to block the defensive Tuesday at Beaver Stadium, there have been some glaring efficiency could suffer if they con- end. Instead, McGovern double- Georgia State isn’t good enough overthrows that could be costly tinue to see few targets. teamed the other defensive tack- TO WATCH to garner a couple of questions. against better opponents. With Saquon Barkley in the le. Even though Penn State, The most consistent issues backfield against an outmatched Other than that instance, the Penn State: which is favored by 37 points, have been on post routes, which opponent, the Nittany Lions can line’s run-blocking has been su- shouldn’t have much trouble in require a pass that leads the re- overcome the disadvantage. perb. The unit has opened holes Trace McSorley Saturday’s contest, the Nittany ceiver between the safeties. Mul- Against a top-caliber Big Ten for both McSorley and Barkley, Lions still have something to tiple open post routes, which like- opponent, Penn State’s defense who have totaled 373 rushing McSorley had a subpar prove before the final whistle of ly would have been touchdowns, would quickly exhaust if the of- yards. performance against Pitt last their last non-conference game. fell incomplete because of inac- fense doesn’t put together long The Georgia State game gives week. He inaccurate and over- curate throws. enough drives. McGovern an opportunity to gain threw several of his deep McSorley’s accuracy Against Georgia State, McSor- The Nittany Lions would be more confidence in his new posi- passes. He finished 15-for-28 Trace McSorley has built a ca- ley has the opportunity to iron wise to set up a few longer drives tion. with three TD passes and 164 reer, and a quiet Heisman cam- out the slight issues that could against Georgia State to prepare Last season, he played mostly yards. Saturday could be a paign, on bold shots downfield. become dire mistakes in Big Ten for the mixed tempos that will be guard. McGovern has noted that bounceback game for the .QB. He led the FBS in passing yards play. He also has a chance to add required going forward. each game has increased the in- per completion last season. The to the impressive year he’s hav- game communication among the Penn State: second half of last year’s Big ing on the ground. McSorley has Offensive improvements linemen. Ten championship game, specif- racked up 129 yards on 20 carries, The Nittany Lions have the Mike Gesicki ically, served as an example for with his longest career run of 36 best offensive line they’ve had in Georgia State his deep-passing prowess. yards coming against Pitt. years, but there are still areas for Despite being heavily out- Gesicki has scored four That performance, along improvement. matched, Georgia will present touchdowns through Penn with the numerous comebacks Tempo McSorley was under fire during an offensive attack the Nittany State’s two games. He had staged by the then-redshirt Penn State was too talented for some plays against Pitt, which Lions will certainly see in Big Ten five total in his breakout 2016 sophomore in 2016, developed Pitt last week, but the lopsided contributed to some of his poorly play. The Panthers run a spread campaign. He also leads the an unflattering narrative that time of possession made the thrown passes. offense, which is very different Nittany Lions with 10 catches for McSorley was a careless deep game more interesting than an- Some of the offensive line’s from Pitt’s motion-heavy power 97 yards. ball chucker who relied on luck ticipated. Pitt controlled the ball weakest moments have come on run packages. to advance the offense. for most of the contest, thanks to third down. The Nittany Lions Georgia State has a capable Offensive coordinator Joe three drives of 15 plays. have converted on only seven of receiving corps that should keep Moorhead passionately defend- The Nittany Lions’ two oppo- their 21 third-down attempts this the Nittany Lions defensive backs ed his quarterback in August, nents this season averaged 10 season. on their toes. stating the narrative was abso- more minutes on offense than Pitt’s differing blitz packages BY THE lutely incorrect and an insult to they did. tripped up the line on a number To email reporter: [email protected] NUMBERS the complexities his offense. Penn State’s wide receivers of occasions. McSorley took a big Follow him on Twitter at @PaddyCotter 214.5 Saquon Barkley ranks second Penn State freshmen work in the FBS with 214.5 all purpose yards per game this season. 22.6 toward earning their stripes By Andrew Rubin they earn their stripes. performance that gets a player Franklin lets each position DeAndre Thompkins is The Daily Collegian At the end of practice on the coveted blue stripe down over group determine who gets a averaging 22.6 yards per punt Wednesday, players were clap- the top of their helmet. There are stripe, and the groups give out return this season, which ranks Across college and high ping in the team’s huddle. It was a long list of tasks that a player their stripes a little differently. No. 5 in the FBS. school football, many programs because offensive linemen Des needs to achieve when they Some have done it in front of the give their young players tangi- Holmes had just earned his stripe are making the jump from high whole team at the end of practice 61 ble incentives to motivate them to become the sixth or seventh school to college football. and others have done it in their as soon as they join the team. person to do so this year, coach “It is everything,” Franklin individual position rooms. These incentives give them James Franklin said. said. “It is how they are in meet- “You decide as a position group Penn State has scored 61 an opportunity to show they’re “I definitely think it is a pride ings. It is how respectful they are and with your coaches when they more points than its opponents making progress in their early thing,” safety Nick Scott said. of the senior players. How coach- earn it,” Scott said. this season, out-scoring them days with the program. “I’m sure the guys bust on each able [they are]. Are they going “The guy for us safeties is John 85-14. Penn State has settled on giv- other when they earn one, but it to class consistently? Are they Sutherland. We felt that he came ing the true freshmen stripes is nothing to be ashamed of when working hard in the weight room? in, was real physical, picked up on their helmets. At the start of you haven’t earned your stripe. It is basically the veteran leader- the defense pretty fast, and has 7 preseason camp, the true fresh- It really means that we just want ship players that we have basi- just been playing fast with a lot men practice without stripes to see a little bit more from you. cally saying you are doing a re- of confidence so we gave him his Penn State ranks No. 7 in the on their helmets. While they do We feel like you have more steps ally good job, and I’m comfortable stripe.” FBS in scoring defense, allow- get to wear them during games, to reach your full potential your with the direction you are headed ing an average of seven points during the week at practice they freshman year.” in terms of how we do things To email reporter: [email protected] per game. wear plain white helmets until It is more than just on-field around here at Penn State.” Follow him on Twitter at @andrewrubin24.

Matt Martell Paddy Cotter Jack R. Hirsh Andrew Rubin Sports Editor: What to watch What to watch What to watch What to watch Vincent Lungaro for: The Nittany for: Penn state for: for: What to watch Lions are going to will get up early in This game Pick any score for: win in blowout its final non- should remind fans you’d like, really: It’s another super fashion, but they conference contest. much of the match- Penn state cruises. Bowl week for Penn still have a few Don’t expect the up with Akron a Only thing I’m state. saquon things to get ironed Nittany Lions to few weeks ago. looking for is that Barkley is going to out. leave their starters Georgia state is an Mcsorley gets his Cotter Rubin gain 200 yards on Martell The biggest thing in after taking a Hirsh outmatched deep ball accuracy the ground, and the will keeping every- comfortable lead opponent playing in back. Road test in Lungaro Nittany Lions will one healthy before conference play. with Big Ten play looming. front of a crowd it has never Kinnick stadium in a week is the role over the experienced before. Lions’ next real matchup. Panthers in dominant fashion. score: Penn state 55, Georgia score: Penn state 48, Georgia score: Penn state 52, Georgia score: Penn state 59, Georgia score: Penn state 50, Georgia state 6 state 6 state 3 state 7 state 10 vol. 118, No. 20 Friday, sept. 15, 2017

Bri Basile/Collegian Ashley Read (PhD-English) climbs the new boulder wall at the Intramural Building on Sept. 14.

INSIDE: Four weeks, one report Big changes to A lack of reported sexual assaults on Penn State’s campus food delivery this semester raises questions from community.

By Cassie Kizis Violence Resource Center, one in Lucas (junior-psychology with sures toward restricting greek and Stephanie Panny five women and one in 71 men will a life sciences option) said she life in the hope of diminishing the The Daily Collegian be raped at some point in their believes in many instances those “problems within the University’s lives, but one in five women and affected by sexual assault will greek-letter community.” Four weeks into the fall semes- one in 16 men will be raped dur- feel so ashamed and guilty that In an email, Sims said soror- ter, Penn State has had one sexu- ing their time in college. they are afraid of retribution from ity women were 50 percent more al assault reported. However, according to those their attacker, and victim-blam- likely to be sexually assaulted Around this time last fall, there statistics, more than 90 percent ing from society. than any other female on cam- were already five sexual assaults of sexual assaults on college However, student Eric Pauley pus; while 62 percent of fraternity Linsey Fagan reported between Aug. 30 and campuses go un- said he would men were more likely to commit Big changes are coming to State Sept. 10, 2016. This time in Fall reported, which “I feel like it might guess greek acts of sexual violence than any College in the food delivery 2015, there were already three makes rape one of have something to life restrictions other men. Pauley — like Lucas business; see page 2 for details. sexual assaults reported via the the most underre- have contributed — said he still thinks sexual as- University Park Timely Warn- ported crimes. do with people to the possible saults are happening on campus, Page 2 ings. There were a total of 62 re- This is an issue being afraid to lack of sexual but they’re not being reported. ported sexual assaults by the end that proved trou- assaults them- To read full story, visit of 2015, according to a previous blesome for many report it...It’s an selves. collegian.psu.edu. article by The Daily Collegian, students on cam- awkward topic and “If you look at The year with the lowest pus. previous num- amount of reported sexual as- “I feel like it kind of scary to talk bers,” Pauley Where to report: Prepare to jam! saults was 2013, with just 28 over- might have some- about.” (junior-electrical all. By the end of the Fall 2016 se- thing to do with engineering) -Police (814-863-1111) mester, 19 sexual assaults were people being afraid Julia Lucas said, “you can reported by timely warnings, to report it,” Ju- junior-psychology see that being -Online (https://pennstate. and by the end of the Spring 2017 lia Lucas said. a part of greek semester, there were a total 28 “Or, maybe that life significantly qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ sexual assaults reported for the they feel like people aren’t tak- increases your risk of being sexu- SV_6zqfLgCR4r5W8Xr) entire school year. ing enough action to assist them. ally assaulted. So, it stands to rea- It’s an awkward topic and kind of son that reducing their functions -In person (Boucke Building Why is the number so scary to talk about. A lot of times, would reduce that.” 222) people are so traumatized after it On March 30, Penn State Vice low? happens the last thing they want President for Student Affairs -Penn State Hotline According to 2015 statis- to do is deal with all of these peo- Damon Sims announced Penn (1-800-560-1637) tics from the National Sexual ple.” State would be taking new mea- Edward Fan Blue Band expresses excitement for “Blue Band Jam” performance ‘Food coming up. Truck Page 2 Women’s soccer Fiesta’ wins big to bring heat By Emeling Navas The Daily Collegian Bri Basile/Collegian Scarlett Loughlin, a THON captain, poses with her dog in front of Old Main on Sept. 14 The first State College Food Truck Fiesta will bring out an assortment of foods today from Caitlin Lee 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Grace Luther- Race to the Captains share an Church, 205 S. Garner St. Women’s soccer victorious against Twelve food trucks from Northwestern. Central Pennsylvania will be serving Brazilian pao de queijo Page 4 THON lottery: excitement for (cheese puffs), tacos, fries and many other foods. A portion of the proceeds will go to Penn how it works 2018 THON State THON. Lions stay ‘classy’ With the help from other stu- By Lucy McKeever couples, or IDC’s as By Lucy McKeever a knock on the door,” dents, Sarah Menna organized The Daily Collegian they are commonly The Daily Collegian Loughlin said via the event during the summer, referred to, are pair- email. “I opened and contacting different local busi- Every year, students ings of students who New student rep- David Candito, direc- nesses and obtaining permits. try to get as many tickets register for the lottery resentation for Penn tor of communications “We noticed the popularity as possible in the Penn together. State THON 2018 is of- for THON, along with of food trucks and thought that State THON lottery, in “They’re viewed ficially underway with some of my co-captains bringing this trend to State Col- hopes of securing a cov- pretty much as a unit the selection of new showered me with silly lege would be an exciting event eted dancer position. throughout the entire committee captains at string and a green for both students and communi- Through this system, process,” Cara Perotti, the beginning of the balloon inviting me to ty members,” Menna (junior— only a fraction are se- dancer relations direc- month. The process the Communications kinesiology) said. Brazilian lected to dance in Feb- tor, said. “One of them began with applica- team. It was definitely Munchies is a restaurant that ruary. But, what is the wouldn’t get chosen tions at the start of the the best birthday sur- will be selling vegan empadas lottery? without the other.” school year in August, prise I could have ever (little pies or empanadas) made Aabha Vora “Throughout the sum- The lottery system is followed by interviews. asked for.”An involved with jackfruit and peppers as Women’s volleyball prepares to mer, the Executive Com- dependent on fundrais- Decisions were announcement for new well coxinha (chicken bites). host Penn State Classic. mittee evaluates each ing. From there, the made after the in- captains is standard For those craving ribs slath- Organization’s fundrais- pair raises money in terview process, and for THON committees. ered with barbecue sauce and a Page 4 ing history to determine order to secure more most committees an- “If you receive the po- plethora of pork dishes, Doan’s how many guaranteed and more tickets in the nounced their new cap- sition, the director of Bones BBQ and Just Better Dancers they will re- lottery. tains the first week of your committee shows BBQ will also be there serving. ceive,” Steven Davis, “To enter the dancer September. up to your door with a Salsa from Salsa Mexican Grille technology director (ju- lottery, it is a mini- For Scarlett Lough- balloon, card and giant will be selling typical Mexican collegian.psu.edu nior-computer engineer- mum of $2,800,” Perotti lin, now one of 21 Com- smile!” Dani Capriola fare with tacos and burritos. ing), said via email. (senior-industrial en- munications Commit- (sophomore-health For more international dishes On Twitter at Following that pro- gineering) said. “After tee captains, the news policy administration), World’s Fare Catering will also @DailyCollegian cess, independent that, every additional came on her birthday. newly selected Hospi- have Mexican dishes with a mix dancer couples are then $600 you raise is anoth- “I drove five hours tality Committee cap- of Thai, French and Italian cui- given the opportunity to er ticket in the lottery.” back from the shore, tain, said via email. sine. register for the lottery. To read full story, and when I got back to To read full story, To read full story, visit Independent dancer visit collegian.psu.edu. State College I heard visit collegian.psu.edu. collegian.psu.edu. Page B2 | FriDay, SePT. 15, 2017 LOCAL The Daily Collegian

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By Cali Tomko week. Customers can also adjust Grubhub allows customers The Daily Collegian the way their food is dropped off. the option to go and pick up their According to UberEats.com, order if they would prefer to not It is obvious that college stu- “You can choose curbside, door- have it delivered. dents love to eat. Penn State’s to-door, or meet in lobby.” The express reorder option al- dining halls, cafes and HUB din- This feature will make it sim- lows customers to order a meal ing accommodate for most stu- pler for those in dorms and apart- they have previously ordered. dents hunger needs. ments because the food will be Along with UberEats, Grub- But what about your favorite delivered to a more direct loca- hub also offers the pre-order op- Camille Stefani/Collegian food places downtown? For some, tion, an alternative from experi- tion. Grubhub will allow custom- Bailey and Bandit, of Lewistown, walk through the tailgate fields before it’s not easy access to get a quick encing the hassle of those 20 min- ers to place an order for a later the game against Pitt at Beaver Stadium on Sept. 9. bite from food restaurants they ute phone calls trying to locate date in time to be delivered to are craving. the delivery guy. their desired location. Penn State has A difference be- companies such as tween OrderUp, Blue Band jazzed Order Up that will now Grubhub, and deliver food to your UberEats is the de- dorms and apart- livery time. for ‘Blue Band Jam’ ments, but soon Delivery typically enough a new com- takes 45 minutes By Gabrielle Barone the marching band. The Mont- petitor will makes its or even up to an The Daily Collegian gomery Area High School band way to Penn State — hour, according to was chosen earlier in the year to UberEats, a new app OrderUp.com. In Marching bands from differ- perform in January at the Presi- from the well-known contrast, UberEats. ent areas and programs will dential Inauguration. company, Uber. com said they have “band together” in a pregame LaForme said via email that According to USA a delivery time of performance with the Penn having such an opportunity made Today UberEats will only 35 minutes. State Blue Band on Saturday. the band determined to seize oth- be expanding to mul- “UberEats time The fourth annual “Blue Band er prestigious chances they were tiple universities and estimate was accu- Jam” will bring the award-win- given, including playing with Penn State is soon to rate,” said Megan ning Blue Band together with the Blue Band, which LaForme be one of them. Campbell (fresh- 12 highly accomplished high called a “fantastic honor” and With this app, stu- man-education). school marching bands from “terrific opportunity.” dents will be able to “Everything was schools throughout Pennsylva- Larry Sarvey is the Director have food delivered to delivered right to nia. The performance will take of Bands at Everett Area School their dorms and to off my house and it place at 5 p.m. on Sept. 16 in the District. campus housing. AT PSU didn’t take any lon- Bryce Jordan Center. “The Blue Band Jam is a fan- UberEats’s website ger than I expect- In a press release dated Sept. tastic opportunity for young said they are “work- ed.” Campbell said 11, Blue Band President Domi- musicians,” Sarvey said, citing ing with over a hun- that when using nic Ruggerio said the band is the opportunity to play as well dred of the best spots in your city With a new competitor on the the UberEats app, it was simple excited to collaborate with other as the interaction with other lo- to put the best local food all in one horizon, OrderUp will see chang- and easy to understand and she marching bands. cal marching bands. “Music is place. If you’re craving it, you can es as well. “Grubhub is taking didn’t run into any problems “We are very excited to have all about sharing, collaborating find it on UberEATS.” over for OrderUp’s delivery busi- while using it. so many talented high schools and meeting new people and this The app allows students to ness and operations in State Col- With UberEats on its way and joining us today to share our event embodies all of that.” place an order for a specific res- lege,” said Katie Norris, a public OrderUp transitioning to Grub- love of music with each other Sarvey added that his band has taurant, pay for the order and relations manager at Grubhub. hub, the competition will be stiff and for them to see what a game been preparing by rehearsing then have it delivered to their ad- OrderUp users will still be able in the food delivery business day experience is like with the their performance songs, includ- dress. Students will have access to benefit the same features as here in State College. The com- Blue Band,” Ruggerio said in ing the song “Gonna Fly Now” by to multiple restaurants within the before, but now it will be through pany that will succeed over the the press release. Both students Bill Conti from the movie “Rocky.” State College area. Grubhub. other will be potentially deter- and directors of the participat- As an educator, Sarvey added, UberEats offers other features “A few of Grubhub’s key fea- mined by which app is more ac- ing high school bands share he wants his students to take ad- that will appease customers. Ac- tures that make it easier than commodating to its customers. Ruggerio’s enthusiasm. vantage of the opportunity. cording to UberEats.com, you can ever to place takeout orders,” Maddie LaForme is a stu- pre-order a meal in advance for a Norris said. “Including pickup, To email reporter: [email protected]. dent at Montgomery Area High To email reporter: [email protected]. specific time and date during the express reorder and pre-order.” Follow her on Twitter at @calitomko. School and the drum major for Follow her on Twitter at @gabbybarone98.

WORD SEARCH © 2017 PuzzleJunction.com OPINIONSam Ruland Antonia Jaramillo Leen Obeidat FriDay, SePT. 15, 2017 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page B3 BOT should have more than one student representative

We as the Board of Editors, than one student trustee on the full-heartedly agree and board and Wolf did not give a understand Katie Jordan’s valid reason as to taking one of disappointment towards OUR VIEW our voices away. Pennsylvania Governor Tom To knowingly and willingly not Wolf’s decision to not appoint a appoint a governor-appointed student as one of his selections student trustee further limits for the Pennsylvania State Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf should have appointed a student as our contact with the rest of University Board of Trustees. trustees and not only is that On Friday, Sept. 1, Wolf’s one of his selections for the Board of Trustees. frustrating, it is also office informed University Park concerning. Undergraduate Association’s It simply begs the questions, President, Katie Jordan of his For the past 46 years, there board is enough to represent board, who are not or are no “why governor, simply why?” decision, and then on Thursday, has been a governor-appointed the whole student body. longer students at this Having a board that Jordan (senior-public relations, student trustee but now that As Jordan said, “the university. represents all the demographics community, environment and tradition has been broken. governor-appointed student Students should be allowed to at Penn State is not only a development) wrote an op-ed To understand or even begin trustee has historically been have a voice on their board crucial component, it should for The Daily Collegian to comprehend why Wolf would applauded by their fellow board whether or not the other board seem completely normal that expressing her frustration. not want to appoint a fellow members for bringing an members choose to listen or students — yes, more than one “The Board of Trustees of Penn State student as one of his inimitable perspective, matched heed what the student says. — be a part of that board. The Pennsylvania State selections, one would have to with poise and professionalism.” Being able to voice our opin- As mentioned previously, the University is the corporate body ask him, as he did not release a Just because there might ion to a board that is a lot older other board members no longer established by the charter with statement in doing so. already be another student and think differently than we do are students. Their time in complete responsibility for the Fortunately, he did tell Jordan representative on the board, it is an amazing opportunity that college is very different to the government and welfare of the that he did not feel it was does not mean that there should should not be overlooked or one we are experiencing now. University and all the interests necessary to appoint a student not be another. taken for granted. Thus, there should be more pertaining thereto including this year since there is already Having more than one opinion Having more than one voice than one student representative students, faculty, staff and another student on the board. from a fellow Penn State should not be deemed as unnec- on the Board of Trustees alumni,” according the Penn OK, thanks Wolf. Good to hear student only adds more input essary. discussing and voicing their State Office of the Board of that only one student and provides more of an There is no negative opinions for the rest of the Trustees website. represented on an already big opportunity for the rest of the consequence to having more student body on campus.

MY VIEW | BRIAN CUNNINGHAM Pope brings new light to Scan the QR code to download the official Daily Collegian app for iOS Catholicism and Android smartphones. Pope Francis has definitely President of the United States grace and growth,” he wrote in “wrong.” Even if you TRULY made some waves with his presents himself as a man who his apostolic exhortation, titled, believe that somebody is an commentary on social issues is pro-life,” the pope said. “If he “Amoris Laetitia.” incarnation of the devil for Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. since becoming is a good pro-life [man], then he I’ve been Catholic my whole their sexuality, why is that not State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2016 Collegian Inc. the pope, but for will understand that the family life, but I didn’t start going to all the more reason to take many, it’s a is the cradle of life and it must church weekly until middle them in and show them love? refreshing be defended as a unit.” school. That being said, I don’t No, that doesn’t mean try to change. More Additionally, he talked about consider myself a super “convert” them. It means Board of Editors importantly, it’s how climate change deniers, spiritual person. It could be accept them for who they are, helping to rid including political leaders, because Pope Francis is the and live in this world together Editor in Chief Sam Ruland some of the remind him of a Bible passage first pope I’ve really been able as different people. The world Managing Editor Lauren Davis misconceptions about the stubbornness of to pay attention to, but I feel would be a boring place if we Digital Managing Editor CUNNINGHAM about people. that I’m still able to connect to all stuck to the same rules of Mark Fischer Catholicism. “Man is stupid,” he said, and share many of his views being alive. News Editor Andrew Kalmowitz The Catholic Church is the referencing the passage. “When even without dedicating my life Imposing a religion on News Chief Kelly Powers largest Christian denomination you don’t want to see, you don’t to the church. somebody should never be the Opinions Editor Antonia Jaramillo in the world, so it’s usually the see.” He doesn’t just follow the purpose of a religion. The Features & Culture Editor Kara Duriez first denomination people think Taking a scientific approach written rules of the church and pope understands that you Features & Culture Chief Jenna Stoklosa of when they think of to the world also isn’t new to praise God every day the same don’t convince somebody to be Sports Editor Vincent Lungaro Christianity. As such, many Catholicism. While the belief of as the day before. 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By Thomas Schlarp nior defender Brittany Basinger liams made several deep pene- The Daily Collegian crossed a ball into the box that trating runs into the heart of the Megan Schafer finished with her Northwestern back line, reeling Penn State had all week to hear head to give the Nittany Lions the off three shots by the 15-minute about its continued trend of slow early lead. Schafer’s goal was the mark. starts, conceding the early goal in second of her senior season. As Penn State continued to three of its past four “Today we were just really fo- work Northwestern goalkeeper WOMEN’S games. cused on big [moments] and giv- Lauren Clem with a barrage of The No. 8 Nittany ing each other boosts throughout shots, the Wildcats fouled Penn SOCCER Lions needed some- the entire game,” Basinger said. State on the top of the box with one to take these “It just happened to come when just a few minutes remaining in frustrations out on, and North- [Schafer] did a fantastic job fin- the half. western fit the bill perfectly as ishing.” The dangerous Emily Ogle, Caitlin Lee/Collegian Penn State dominated the Wild- Penn State did not slow down already a scorer of three penalty Charlotte Williams (12) fights to keep possession of the ball during cats, 3-0. after the opening score. The Nit- kicks this season, converted the the women’s soccer game against Northwestern on Thursday, Sept. 14. “We set the tone really ear- tany Lions continued to rip off 24-yard free kick to double the ly,” coach Erica Dambach said. shots and own almost the entire- lead. “That’s a good Northwestern ty of possession as the Wildcats “Any person in any moment team, and I think we took a little were left struggling just to con- could step up and be that per- bit of the wind out of their sails.” nect more than a couple of passes son to make something happen,” Versatility on display in With just four minutes gone in in succession. Ogle said. “It just so happened Penn State’s Big Ten opener, se- Penn State’s Charlotte Wil- that today it was me.” Two minutes into the second half, Frannie Crouse used an im- women’s soccer’s win pressive cut to navigate around a Wildcat defender and find an By Matt Lingerman team that we just put three goals open Charlotte Williams in the The Daily Collegian in on.” box who provided the third in- Penn State owned all three surance goal. No. 8 Penn State looked like thirds of the pitch for the major- With the game in hand Penn different teams on each of their ity of the match, controlling pos- State was able to dig deep into three goals in Thursday’s win session and thwarting the rare its bench, providing valuable over Northwest- Northwestern charges. conference experience to a myr- WOMEN’S ern. In the attacking third, Penn iad of players so early in the Big SOCCER Coming off of a State was especially creative, as Ten slate. loss to No. 5 Vir- all three tallies came in different 23 Nittany Lions recorded ginia, the Nittany ways. The Nittany Lions’ variabil- minutes on the field as Penn Lions dictated all aspects of ity could’ve generated more goals State continued to never face their conference opener against had it not been for Northwestern any real threats from the Wildcat a Northwestern team that made goalkeeper Lauren Clem, a Big offense in the smothering Penn it to the semifinals of last year’s Ten Preseason Honoree and State victory. Big Ten tournament and shared MAC Hermann Watch List player, “Thought it was a really pro- the regular season league title. who made seven saves.“Lauren fessional performance tonight,” But their versatility was the Clem is a special goalkeeper,” Dambach said. “Players came key to the offensive onslaught. Dambach said. “I think it was that off the bench and gave us a big “I think we set the tone really last pass we were making, that fi- boost. Great start to the Big Ten early,” coach Erica Dambach nal pass was very good tonight. Caitlin Lee/Collegian season.” said. “We had a good plan, our Tough for Lauren [Clem] to deal Forward Megan Schafer (4) jumps on Frannie Crouse (9) and Charlotte movement was quite good, and with it. Williams (12) after Charlotte scores a goal on Thursday, Sept. 14. To email reporter: [email protected]. we were able to unlock them ”To read full story, Follow him on Twitter at @tschlarp. a little bit. That’s a very good visit collegian.psu.edu. Nittany Lions to host the Penn State Classic By Tyler King remaining before Big Ten con- ons will play two matches on the The Daily Collegian ference play gets underway next same day for the second time this weekend. season. For the first time in 286 days, The coaches and the team are The first match of the day, and Penn State will get to play a jubilant to finally to be done trav- the first of four matches in Rec match in Rec Hall. elling for the time being. Hall throughout the day, will have After playing “It’s good to be home, that’s for Penn State taking on Wake Forest WOMEN’S the first seven sure,” coach Russ Rose said. “I at 10 a.m.. VOLLEYBALL matches of the know the players are excited to The Demon Deacons have a 7-2 season away be back after three weeks of trav- record heading into this weekend, from home, the elling.” but the only common opponent Nittany Lions return this week- Coming off a weekend in which between them and the Nittany Li- end when they host Yale, Wake the team picked up a second win ons is Colorado. Forest and Ohio for the Penn over a ranked Stanford team, the Penn State was able to down State Classic. Nittany Lions will look to repli- Colorado in straight sets, while The No. 2 Nittany Lions cur- cate that amount of success this Wake Forest fell in straight sets rently boast an impressive 7-0 weekend. to the Buffaloes. record with just three matches Penn State’s first match of the Wake Forest does have one weekend will come against Yale player the Nittany Lions should on Friday night at 7:30 p.m.. will have to keep in check, and Preview The Bulldogs are currently 4-2 that is Kylie Long. What: Penn State Classic. on the season with wins over Del- The Nittany Lions will have a aware, Rhode Island, Clemson few hours to kill after the match When: Friday, Sept. 15 and and UC Santa Barbara. with Wake Forest before they Saturday. Sept. 16. But Yale is currently on a two- finish out the weekend with a Where: Penn State Rec Hall. game losing streak coming into matchup with Ohio at 4 p.m. Teams: Penn State, Ohio, Wake this weekend and will be out to The Bobcats haven’t gotten off Forest, Yale. change their luck. to a blazing start this season as Players to Watch: Ali Frantti Junior outside hitter Kelley they are currently 6-5 heading and Haleigh Washington (PSU), Wirth has been a big part of Yale’s into the Penn State Classic. success so far this season, lead- Aabha Vora/Collegian Lizzie Stephens (OHIO), Kylie Head coach Russ Rose speaks to the Penn State women’s volleyball Long (WF), Kelley Wirth (YALE). ing the team in kills with 66. To read full story, visit On Saturday, the Nittany Li- collegian.psu.edu. team at the Dig Pink match against Ohio State Oct. 19, 2016. Field hockey to host two ranked teams By Patrick Burns Lions’ four opponents in Septem- The Blue Hens and Penn State The Daily Collegian ber. share a common opponent in Rizzo’s hot streak will be tested Princeton. Delaware dispatched An opportunity for No. 2 Penn against two dynamic offenses this the Tigers 5-3 back on Sept. 3. State to become the nation’s top- weekend. It’s been four years since the ranked team could be on the table Delaware averages 4.5 goals Nittany Lions and Blue Hens last this weekend. per game, which ranks third-best met, when Penn State routed Del- With conference in the entire country, while the aware 5-0 at the Penn State Field FIELD Hawkeyes come in at 16th with HOCKEY foe, No. 19 Iowa, and Hockey Complex. defending national 2.86 per game. The Nittany Lions have champion, No. 6 Del- Delaware’s offense runs claimed victory in the past two aware, on the docket, the Nittany through the nation’s two top assis- games against the Hawkeyes, the Lions have a chance to show they ters, senior forward Taylor Lister, last being a 4-3 triumph in Iowa belong at the top of the table. a Pennsylvania native who played City in 2016. The clash against the Hawk- with Bramley at Lower Dauphin eyes (3-4) will kick off Penn High School; and redshirt senior To email reporter: [email protected]. State’s Big Ten slate. midfielder Kayla Devlin. Lister Follow him on Twitter at @PatrickBurnsPSU. The Nittany Lions are paced of- averages 1.67 assists per game, fensively by a trio of juniors. For- with Devlin not too far behind at ward Moira Putsch and midfield- 1.33 per contest. Preview er Gini Bramley lead the team Often on the end of assists from with five goals apiece. Lister and Devlin, is junior for- Who: Penn State vs Iowa and Putsch also leads the blue and ward Greta Nauck, who has found Delaware. white with six assists on the year, the back of the net seven times When: Friday, Sept. 15 @ 5 while midfielder/forward Aurelia this season. p.m. Meijer has contributed four goals The Hawkeyes also own a po- and two assists. tent goal scorer in 2016 Big Ten Where: Penn State Field Hockey The impressive play for Penn Freshman of the Year Katie Birch. Complex, The Nook. State has also carried over to the Birch leads Iowa with nine goals All-time series: Iowa leads 26- defensive end. on the season, including two off 24-1. Penn State leads 15-5-2. Junior goalkeeper Jenny Riz- of penalty corners. In the Hawk- Camille Stefani/Collegian Players to Watch: Jenny Rizzo zo has dominated in goal in this eyes’ last contest, Birch bagged (PSU), Katie Birch (IOWA) and Jenny Rizzo (5) blocks a shot from Maryland during the game at the Penn month, allowing only one goal and a hat trick at home against New Taylor Lister (DEL). State Field Hockey Complex on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. shutting out three of the Nittany Hampshire. The Daily Collegian COMICs FriDay, SePT. 15, 2017 | Page B5 COSMICCOSMIC BOWLBOWL Lion slist FRIDAYS SATURDAYS BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT 9PM-3AM 9PM-3AM THE LIGHTS GO DOWN A BOWLING EXPERIENCE ATTENTION AND THE MUSIC GOES UP! THAT’S OUT OF THIS WORLD! 1521 Martin St. along the CATA N Route • 814-237-1500 DO YOU HAVE an interest in Today’s Crossword presented to you by visit us on Facebook and northlandbowl.com Consciousness, Quantum Physics, Mysticism, Energy Healing, Ancient Wisdom, Positive Thinking or Law of Attracting? Forming new student organization on campus. 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