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COACHVol. 119 No. 8 Sept. 13-16, 2018CHAOS@DailyCollegian@DailyCollegian AND HIS WILD DOGS Page A2 | SePT. 13-16, 2018 versus The (2-0) No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 KJ Hamler WR/Fr. 29 Henry Fessler WR/Fr. 70 Juice Scruggs OL/Fr. 2 Isaiah Humphries S/Fr. 29 John Reid CB/Jr. 71 Will Fries OL/So. 2 Donovan Johnson CB/Fr. 30 Kevin Givens DT/Jr. 72 Bryce Effner OL/Fr. 2 Tommy Stevens QB/Jr. 31 Christopher Welde WR/Jr. 73 Mike Miranda OL/Fr. 3 DeAndre Thompkins WR/Jr. 32 Journey Brown RB/Fr. 74 Steven Gonzalez OL/Jr. 4 Nick Scott S/Sr. 33 Jake Cooper LB/Sr. 75 Des Holmes OL/Fr. 4 Ricky Slade RB/Fr. 33 C.J. Holmes RB/So. 76 Sterling Jenkins OL/Jr. 5 Tariq Castro-Fields CB/So. 34 Shane Simmons DE/So. 77 Chasz Wright OL/Sr. 5 Jahan Dotson WR/Fr. 35 Justin Neff S/Fr. 79 Charlie Shuman OL/Sr. 6 Cam Brown LB/Jr. 36 Jan Johnson LB/Jr. 80 Danny Dalton TE/H/So. 6 Justin Shorter WR/Fr. 37 Drew Hartlaub S/Fr. 80 Justin Weller WR/Fr. 7 Koa Farmer LB/Sr. 38 Lamont Wade CB/So. 81 Cam Sullivan-Brown WR/Fr. 8 Mark Allen RB/Sr. 39 Frank Di Leo LB/Jr. 82 Zack Kuntz TE/H/Fr. 9 Trace McSorley QB/Sr. 40 Nick Eury RB/So. 82 Tyler Shoop WR/Jr. 9 Jarvis Miller LB/Jr. 40 Jesse Luketa LB/Fr. 83 Nick Bowers TE/H/Jr. 10 Brandon Polk WR/Jr. 41 Joe Arcangelo TE/Jr. 83 Alex Hoenstine WR/Fr. 11 Micah Parsons LB/Fr. 42 Dae’Lun Darien LB/So. 84 Juwan Johnson WR/Jr. 12 Mac Hippenhammer WR/Fr. 42 Ellison Jordan DT/So. 85 Isaac Lutz WR/So. 13 Ellis Brooks LB/Fr. 45 Joe DuMond LB/So. 86 Daniel George WR/Fr. 13 Grayson Kline QB/Fr. 45 Charlie Katshir LB/Fr. 87 Pat Freiermuth TE/H/Fr. 14 Sean Clifford QB/Fr. 46 Nick Tarburton DE/Fr. 88 Dan Chisena WR/Jr. 14 Zech McPhearson CB/So. 48 Shareef Miller DE/Jr. 88 Judge Culpepper DT/Fr. 15 Michael Shuster QB/So. 49 Daniel Joseph DE/So. 89 Brandon Clark WR/Fr. 16 John Petrishen S/Jr. 49 Cade Pollard P/Fr. 89 Colton Maxwell WR/So. 17 Will Levis QB/Fr. 50 Max Chizmar LB/Fr. 90 Damion Barber DT/Fr. 17 Garrett Taylor S/Jr. 50 Will Knutsson OL/Fr. 90 Rafael Checa K/Fr. 18 Johnathan Holland TE/Jr. 51 Alex Gellerstedt OL/So. 91 Chris Stoll SN/Fr. 18 Shaka Toney DE/So. 51 Jason Vranic LB/Sr. 92 Jake Pinegar K/Fr. 19 Trent Gordon CB/Fr. 52 Ryan Bates OL/Jr. 93 Blake Gillikin P/K/Jr. 20 Jabari Butler CB/Jr. 53 Fred Hansard DT/Fr. 93 PJ Mustipher DT/Fr. 20 Johnathan Thomas RB/Sr. 53 Rasheed Walker OL/Fr. 94 Joe Calcagno SN/Fr. 21 Amani Oruwariye CB/Sr. 54 Robert Windsor DT/Jr. 95 Donnell Dix DE/Sr. 23 Ayron Monroe S/Jr. 55 Antonio Shelton DT/So. 95 Vlad Hilling K/Fr. 24 DJ Brown CB/Fr. 58 Evan Presta DT/Fr. 96 Matt Aloni SN/Fr. 24 Miles Sanders RB/Jr. 62 Michal Menet OL/So. 96 Kyle Vasey SN/Sr. 25 Brelin Faison-Walden LB/So. 63 Collin De Boef OL/Fr. 97 Carson Landis K/P/Fr. 26 Jonathan Sutherland S/Fr. 64 Zach Simpson OL/Jr. 98 Kevin Cahill SN/Fr. 27 Aeneas Hawkins DT/Fr. 66 Connor McGovern OL/Jr. 98 Dan Vasey DL/LS/Fr. 27 Cody Romano S/Fr. 68 Hunter Kelly OL/DL/So. 99 Yetur Gross-Matos DE/So. 28 Jayson Oweh DE/Fr. 69 C.J. Thorpe OL/Fr 99 Justin Tobin K/So. KENT STATE Golden Flashes (1-1)

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1 Nick Faulkner LB/Jr. 28 Mandela Lawrence-Burke LB/Jr. 67 Nathan Monnin OL/So. 2 Will Matthews RB/Jr. 29 Capone Blue CB/Fr. 68 Mike Marinelli OL/Jr. 6 Matt Bahr LB/Sr. 30 Darryl Marshall CB/Sr. 69 Sam Allan OL/Fr. 7 Jamal Parker CB/Jr. 31 Akeam Peters S/Jr. 70 Jack Clement OL/Fr. 8 Elvis Hines S/So. 32 Dalton Hicks LB/Jr. 71 Eddie Brecht OL/Fr. 10 Kavious Price WR/Jr. 33 Jo-El Shaw RB/Jr. 72 Jamil Viaud OL/Jr. 10 Quan Robinson Jr. CB/Sr. 34 KeSean Gamble LB/So. 73 Zach Whaley OL/Fr. 11 Justin Rankin RB/Jr. 36 Jeremiah Salaam CB/Fr. 75 Adam Gregoire OL/Jr. 11 Jordan Silva DL/Sr. 37 Cepeda Phillips LB/So. 76 Chase Van Hoef OL/Jr. 12 Darrick Edwards RB/Jr. 38 Jae’Vante Ray S/Jr. 77 Daniel Johnson OL/Fr. 12 Raymond James DB/So. 39 Miles Daniel CB/So. 78 Zach Corrigall OL/So. 13 Will Phillis QB/Fr. 41 Rodley Jolicoeur S/Fr. 80 Johnny Woods WR/Sr. 13 Erik Simpson S/Sr. 42 Jordan Felice DE/Fr. 81 Dominic DiGioia WR/Jr. 14 John Henry Bronczek S/Jr. 43 Tyler Britton DE/LB/So. 82 D’J Edwards WR/Fr. 14 Dustin Crum QB/So. 44 Matt Harmon LB/Fr. 83 Lon’Kevious McFadden WR/Fr. 15 Woody Barrett QB/So. 45 Adam Dulka TE/So. 84 Jalil Nelson WR/Fr. 15 Keith Sherald Jr. CB/So. 46 Mitch Lengyel TE/So. 85 Mark Williams TE/Fr. 17 Marquez Glover QB/Fr. 49 Keenan Orr WR/Fr. 86 Zaquon Tyson WR/Sr. 18 Pyrce Taylor QB/Fr. 49 Kalil Morris NT/Sr. 87 Mike Carrigan WR/Jr. 18 Xavier Williams RB/Fr. 50 Sebastian Spear LB/So. 88 Conor Brumfield TE/Jr. 19 A.J. Musolino LB/Fr. 51 Connor Parks DL/Fr. 89 Antwan Dixon WR/Jr. 19 Donte Ross WR/Sr. 52 Ishmael Robinson LB/Fr. 90 Colten McFadden K/Fr. 20 Trey Harrell WR/Jr. 53 Alex Hoag DE/Jr. 91 Neiman Novitski DL/Fr. 21 Montre Miller CB/Fr. 54 Nate Warnock OL/Jr. 92 Theo Majette DL/Jr. 22 Jim Jones LB/Sr. 55 Julian Sams OL/Fr. 93 Matt Bell DL/So. 22 Javaughn Williams WR/Fr. 56 Elijah Ratliff DL/Fr. 94 Grant Urenovitch P/So. 23 Isaiah McKoy WR/Fr. 57 William Luckey LB/Fr. 94 Dennis Wariboko DL/Jr. 24 Raekwon James RB/WR/Sr. 58 Theo Eboigbe DE/Sr. 95 Joey Palumbo LS/Jr. 25 Craig Elmore RB/Fr. 59 Will Burns DL/Fr, 96 Derek Adams P/Jr. 25 Juantez McRae S/Sr. 60 Dalton DeChristopher K/Fr. 97 Zayin West DE/Fr. 26 Richie Carpenter Jr. DB/Jr. 62 Mike Morris OL/Fr. 98 Dominic Hill NT/Jr. 26 Myles Washington RB/TE/Jr. 64 Bryce Gibbs OL/Jr. 27 Isaac Vance RB/ATH/Fr. 65 Luke Dye OL/Fr. Confident offensive line should only get better

By Matt Lingerman better, makes them better. Iron THE DAILY COLLEGIAN sharpens iron… I think for them, they continue to do their job, pro- If Penn State’s offense was run- tect the quarterback, make big ning on all cylinders against Pitt plays for our offense.” on Saturday, the offensive line Penn State will look to improve was the ignition. upon a strong offensive line show- Although the Nittany Lions ing at Pitt on Saturday against allowed more tackles for loss Kent State. against the Panthers than they The difference is that the Gold- did during Week 1 against Appala- en Flashes defense plays an odd chian State, the offensive line was front, similar to the Appalachian visibly more effective in giving State 3-4 defense that gave new Trace McSorley time and opening guard-turned-center Menet some holes for the running game. problems. “This year [the offensive “I think it’s a little bit of a chal- line] has a different sense of lenge to snap the ball and have a confidence about themselves,” guy right head up on you,” Menet McSorley said. “When they come said. “I was used to it a little bit in, every single week, they feel going through camp but I think like they can be the deciding fac- that was good for me to see Week tor in the game by dominating the 1 so I could really see the areas I line of scrimmage and being that need to improve going against an force for our team.” odd front.” That was certainly the case at Collegian File Photo Menet also said getting reps Heinz Field, as Penn State turned Offensive lineman Michal Menet (62) inspects the Feista Bowl trophy during Fiesta Bowl Media Day at the JW against as many different looks as in five rushes of 20 yards or Marriott Camelback Inn on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. they can early in the season will more and was able to stretch the help the Nittany Lions down the secondary in the passing game. ran for 211 yards as a team, those signifies how we’re playing as a passing numbers weren’t quite as road. The offensive line should McSorley didn’t register a rush reads were spot on. unit.” efficient, he was flushed from the continue to get even better, espe- until his third quarter touchdown, “I think rushing yards is prob- The o-line was able to find suc- pocket much less and was able to cially now that Will Fries has ap- but the quarterback said that was ably the biggest [stat] for offen- cess on a variety of rush plays, connect with receivers down the parently won the right tackle job. more due to his reads telling him sive lines,” center Michal Menet from KJ Hamler’s jet sweep field on a few occasions. He and Chasz Wright had split to hand the ball off than a reluc- said. “Even though we have great touchdown in the first quarter to “Obviously we have one of the time in the first two games, but tance to run. Considering Penn backs, the more push we get the read-options to a designed QB best o-lines in the Big Ten,” de- Fries was recently designated State averaged 6.4 yards per more movement we get off the draw late in the game. fensive end Daniel Joseph said. as the starter on the depth chart rush — up from the 4.7 yards per ball, it makes their job a lot easier. McSorley was also given more “I would say the best o-line in the heading into Week 3. carry the Nittany Lions averaged So, I think rushing yards is one of time in the pocket last week as Big Ten. Lining up against them Visit collegian.psu.edu to read against Appalachian State — and the biggest things that we think opposed to Week 1. Although the every day, that’s what makes us the full story. The Daily Collegian versus SePT. 13-16, 2018 | Page A3 Two years laTer Plenty has changed within the Penn State program since the last time Kent State visited Happy Valley, but one thing hasn’t — Trace McSorley

By Tyler King being as far along as he would THE DAILY COLLEGIAN like, something he puts squarely on him. This Saturday, Trace McSorley “A lot of it I would put on my- will be Penn State’s starting quar- self just not being accurate,” Mc- terback for the 30th time in his ca- Sorley said. “I’m not putting the reer. When he heads out onto the ball in the right spots or where it field for the first time, the team needs to be for our guys to make on the other side will bring back plays.” some memories. While McSorley is right that he As McSorley surveys the Kent can be more accurate with the State defense for the first time, ball, his receivers, specifically he might have a flashback to 2016. his two most experienced targets A redshirt sophomore back then, Juwan Johnson and DeAndre McSorley made his first career Thompkins, have had their fair start against the Golden Flashes. share of struggles. Saquon Barkley was standing to “They know that we have con- his right in the backfield. DaeSe- fidence in them and that they’re an Hamilton, Chris Godwin and going to pick it up and get going,” Mike Gesicki were his main pass- McSorley said. “The time’s going ing targets. When he looked to the Collegian file photo to come where it starts to fall into sideline, Joe Moorhead was there place.” calling the plays in his first game Trace McSorley (9) looks for an open player during the Kent State game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. One other aspect of the Penn as Penn State offensive coordina- 3, 2016. Penn State defeated Kent State 33-13. State offense that isn’t up to the tor. program’s high standards is the This Saturday, as the ball is changed. “I don’t see too much of a Polk’s freshman year, the two ing a fast start,” McSorley said explosive plays. KJ Hamler is snapped and McSorley snaps difference,” McSorley said. squared off against each other Wednesday. making explosive plays left and back to reality, he won’t see any “We’ve still been aggressive and and Polk still hasn’t forgotten it. “The last two games we’ve right, but the offense as a whole of those people. Barkley, Godwin tried to establish our run game.” “It was my freshman year be- been able to score on the first can be doing better, something and Gesicki are playing Sundays. Redshirt junior wide receiver cause I played at a school called drive, but then we kind of hit a James Franklin mentioned after Moorhead is now the head coach Brandon Polk has known Mc- Freedom High School, and I re- little bit of a wall.” the win over Pitt. at Mississippi State. Sorley longer than anyone else member all week, they were talk- According to McSorley, one of “I think we can be even more But aside from the new faces on Penn State’s roster. The two ing about Trace McSorley, Trace the biggest reasons the offense explosive,” Franklin said. and the countless records Mc- played at Briar Woods High McSorley,” Polk said. “I had has hit a lull after its first drive is Visit collegian.psu.edu to read Sorley has broken or is on pace to School for two years. The one heard of him because my dad and because of the passing game not the full story. break this season, not much has year they didn’t play together, his dad were really close friends, and they came and they killed us and that’s kind of when I knew about Trace McSorley and the things that he could do.” The rest of the Penn State team and the 100,000-plus fans in Beaver Stadium on Sept. 3, 2016 quickly found out what he could do as well. Although it wasn’t his sharpest game by any means, the potential was there. McSorley threw for over 200 yards and ran for nearly 50 on the ground. “I remember the first touch- down pass to start,” McSorley said. “I remember it took us a little bit to get going. It wasn’t as smooth sailing as we all would’ve wanted.” Struggling to get going would become a common theme for that Collegian file photo 2016 team and that still holds true Zack Gething/Collegian Trace McSorley (9) looks to pass during the TaxSlayer Bowl against Geor- for the first two games of 2018. Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) celebrates after scoring a gia at EverBank Field on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. Penn State lost 24-17. “We always emphasize hav- touchdown at the football game against Pitt on Saturday, Sept. 8. Page A4 | SePT. 13-16, 2018 versus The Daily Collegian embrace The chaos Why Sean Spencer, aka Coach Chaos, and his ‘Wild Dogs’ are so wild By Patrick Burns season. “If you’re in the top six or THE DAILY COLLEGIAN seven DTs and top six or seven DEs, there’s a chance you’re go- As the quarterbacks spoke ing to play,” Spencer said in Au- calmly to reporters on the away gust. sideline at Beaver Stadium dur- Ten different defensive line- ing Penn State’s media day, spe- men have seen the field so far cial teamers fiddled with their this season. And if things go ac- phones while sitting on benches cording to Spencer’s plans, each on the opposite side of the field. and every one of them are playing The demeanor of every other for each other. position group was somewhat Each week, the D-line holds a similar. dog tag ceremony, where players Except for one. pick tags out of a bucket to deter- Near the south end zone, vari- mine which teammate they’re ous defensive linemen engaged playing for that weekend. in an impromptu dance-off to On gameday, the group corrals Drake’s “Nice for What.” a white rawhide bone into the sta- After an afternoon that includ- dium, with “Wild Dogs” printed in ed plenty of dancing, more than navy blue. a few expletives, and a whole lot “Everybody is family here,” of energy, it was well evident that Miller said. “We all brothers, ev- these Wild Dogs are a totally dif- erybody got a different personal- ferent breed. ity. I’m a quiet, laid back kind of “Our chemistry is real different guy. But being around guys like from everyone else on the team,” Fred [Hansard] and Damion redshirt sophomore defensive [Barber] is bringing me out of my end Shane Simmons told The shell a little bit.” Daily Collegian. “We are much Collegian file photo *** closer and we ride for each other.” Penn State defensive line coach Sean Spencer encourages safety Malik Golden (6) as he exits the field after The Happy Valley version of That bond has provided results a play during the game against Kent State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. the Wild Dogs might have an ex- on the field, as few defensive lines piration date, as Coach Chaos across the nation have enjoyed players motivated for a late-night of replacing Larry Johnson, a you gotta work.” will have the title ‘head coach’ in as much success as Penn State’s meeting. legend who has long *** front of his name sooner rather since Sean Spencer took the Nit- At practice or during pregame been regarded as one of the top Year after year, the Wild Dogs than later. Spencer has spoken at tany Lions’ defensive line coach warmups, the 47-year-old can position coaches in the country. continue to reload. Pitt found great length about his ambitions job in 2014. be found danc- Over 14 years at Penn State, that out the hard way this past to be a head coach, and has re- Penn State ing alongside his Johnson groomed six NFL first weekend. In last Saturday’s 51-6 portedly received multiple offers has posted three “Our chemistry is players. During round picks, seven first-team All destruction of the Panthers, Penn to coach elsewhere. straight 40-sack real different. We games, he’ll re- Americans and 15 first team all- State’s D-line spent most of the That dream is a step closer to seasons, includ- ward players with Big Ten selections. second half in Pitt’s backfield. becoming a reality, thanks to de- ing an NCAA- are much closer a bear hug after a Upon accepting the job, Spen- The Nittany Lions’ defensive fensive coordinator Brent Pry. leading 46 sacks and we ride for significant tackle cer welcomed the challenge with line racked up 27 tackles, 7.5 tack- Pry, who has coached with Spen- in 2015. les for loss and 3.5 sacks against cer since 2011 dating back to the each other.” or sack. open arms. But as Shareef “There’s al- “I have my own way about me the Panthers, holding their in- pair’s days at Vanderbilt, gave up Miller and his state rivals to negative two yards his title as associate head coach Shane Simmons ways that fire and I know coach Johnson did a teammates have to him,” Joseph great job here,” Spencer told re- in the third quarter and just 69 to keep Spencer on staff this off- learned, being a Defensive end said. “It’s consis- porters in 2014. “But I have my total yards in the season. Wild Dog is more “Coach Spencer tent every week.” own way about me. I’m going to second half. “There’s a lot than just football, and I are awfully Spencer, a Hartford, Connecti- make my own history.” Most teams and it isn’t just a nickname. of coaches that good buddies,” cut native, may have played safe- In addition to leading the Nit- would struggle To Simmons, it’s a brother- to replace four Pry said after this ty at Division II Clarion Univer- tany Lions to three consecutive I couldn’t really hood. key linemen in year’s Blue-White sity, but he’s right at home in the seasons with 40 or more sacks, To Kevin Givens, it’s a family. one offseason, relate to and they game. “Spence had defensive line room. Spencer has coached an All- To Shaka Toney, it means play- a reality Penn a lot of teams come After getting to know Spencer American, developed three NFL ain’t bring that ing nasty. draft picks and had nine players State was faced courting him. He To Ryan Buchholz, who had throughout the recruiting pro- with this sum- energy that he does a great job in cess, there was only one coach earn all-Big Ten accolades. to retire in August due to injury: “[Spencer] is deeply admired mer, but Spen- had.” our program and “It means we’ve got each other’s Miller wanted to play for. cer’s philosophy we wanted to make “There’s a lot coaches that I by both our players and coach- back.” es,” Franklin said in a statement. of rotating line- Shareef Miller sure he stayed *** couldn’t really relate to and they men as much, if Defensive end here.” ain’t bring that energy that he “Sean’s boundless energy, on and The word energy is almost al- off the field, is what makes him not more, than While the future had,” Miller, a Philadelphia na- ways mentioned whenever Spen- unique.” any other coach might take him tive, said. “The vibe just wasn’t cer’s name comes up. *** in the country has eased the tran- elsewhere, Spencer’s work at there.” “Coach Spencer has a lot Shareef Miller is quiet and laid sition. Penn State isn’t done. Far from it, “You could just tell it was a of energy to him,” redshirt back by nature. But on the field, This year’s starting defen- in fact. different vibe with coach Spen- freshman defensive end Daniel his actions are anything but that. sive tackles, Givens and Robert “I’d like to win a national cham- ce,” Miller said. “And he never Joseph said. “A lot of flavor.” And when he speaks, his words Windsor, each have plenty of ex- pionship here first,” Spencer said switched up since day one.” Spencer, known to some of his command attention. perience under their belts, while with a smile. players and colleagues as Coach Spencer arrived at Penn State “There’s no one better than Simmons, Joseph, Yetur Gross- Chaos, recently blasted Drake’s as part of James Franklin’s in- me,” the redshirt junior defensive Matos, Ellison Jordan and An- To email reporter: [email protected]. “Nonstop” in an effort to get his augural staff, faced with the task end said. “I know what I bring on tonio Shelton all saw time last Follow him on Twitter at @PatrickBurns_. Saturdays and to this Penn State team.” Miller has developed into the quintessential Wild Dog. He’s different than some of the greats that have come be- fore him, like the fearsome trio of Anthony Zettel, Carl Nassib and Austin Johnson, all of whom are currently on NFL rosters. But he’s versatile, isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty, and brings the same game-changing ability. And now, he’s a leader. “His evolution across the board has been really impressive,” Franklin said. “I couldn’t be more proud of him the type of team- mate he is, the type of student he’s become, you know, the type of player he is, the leader. He’s done a great job with the defen- sive line.” Miller has lofty goals, but he Caitlin Lee/Collegian doesn’t want to be alone in achiev- Collegian file photo Kevin Givens (30) and Shareef Miller (48) celebrate after sacking ing them. Defensive end Shane Simmons (34) attempts to get past Ohio State Michigan’s quarterback at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. “We want to be the best,” Miller offensive lineman Jamarco Jones (74) on Oct. 28, 2017. said. “But in order to be the best, Family competition has bred Zech mcPhearson By Thomas Schlarp tackle. McPhearson had just two THE DAILY COLLEGIAN stops. And come 12:28 left in the sec- Zech McPhearson and compe- ond quarter of the Pitt game, tition go hand-in-hand. After all, the Penn State defense was still the two have been linked since scrambling to find its mojo. birth. The Panthers had already Growing up in a household with thrashed the Nittany Lions for six older brothers who all played 113 rushing yards in the first collegiate football or were drafted quarter. into the MLB, it’d be an under- Pitt running back Qadree Olli- statement to say that McPhear- son had just taken a handoff from son had some pretty big shoes to his quarterback Kenny Pickett, fill. broke through a hole at Pitt’s The youngest of eight, the bat- own 15-yard line, and widened his tle for top-dog status in his own eyes as he saw 85 yards of open home made for scuffed walls and field between him and the end an angry mother. zone, an easy score to move the Even when McPhearson Panthers ahead 13-7. stepped onto Penn State’s cam- That is, however, until he does pus for the first time in 2016, it a quick rearview mirror check was under the shadow of his old- only to find a 5-foot-11, 188 pound, er brother, Josh, a running back No. 14 dressed in white bolting to- Collegian file photo who graduated last year. ward him. So when the Nittany Lion sec- Cornerback Zech McPhearson (14) breaks up a pass to Northwestern wide receiver Macan Wilson (15) during “My adrenaline was pretty ondary lost the likes of Grant Hal- their game at Ryan Field on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. No. 4 Penn State won 31-7. heavy, so I was just like, ‘I’ve got ey, Christian Campbell and Mar- to catch this guy,’” McPhearson cus Allen among others to the “The whole spring, I knew I had kept building through that whole his fellow Penn State defenders. said. NFL, the notion of staring up at a to take a big step forward,” McP- spring ball. That was a big boost The team had just snatched “I just tucked my head down depth chart with highly recruited hearson said. “Losing a lot of cor- for me.” victory from the jaws of defeat and started running full speed. cornerbacks like Tariq Castro- nerbacks from the previous year, But days before the Pitt game, against Appalachian State and It was just making a stop and not Fields and Amani Oruwariye far going into the Blue-White game, that very confidence McPhear- provided a defensive effort that giving them a big play.” from struck fear in the redshirt every practice I approached it son had spent months building James Franklin said his biggest Visit collegian.psu.edu to read sophomore cornerback. like a game….My confidence just may have begun to waiver with takeaway was an inability to the full story. The Daily Collegian versus SePT. 13-16, 2018 | Page A5 Tight end competition is wide open

By Matt Lingerman rest of the pack. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Beyond that, it could be a sig- nal to opponents that Freiermuth Penn State knew coming into coming onto the field means a this season it had some holes to rush is likely. fill at skill positions. “I think Pat has stepped up,” None of those voids were big- wide receiver Mac Hippenham- ger — literally — than the loss of mer said. “He is mature. I think 6-foot-6 tight end Mike Gesicki. you have to be mature as a true His 57 catches in 2017 were best freshman, and you have to grow on the team, and his 563 receiving up fast.” yards and nine touchdowns made For McSorley, the tight end him the preferred security blan- group going by committee hasn’t ket for Trace McSorley. negatively affected him. He still But now, Gesicki is catching threw for 230 yards Week 1 and passes from Ryan Tannehill as a played better than his stat line member of the Miami Dolphins, suggested against Pitt. and McSorley is searching for “[The tight ends] are all really someone to make up for the tight similar as far as the routes that end’s production as best he can. they’re running and they all do a Through two games, three tight really good job of getting open,” ends — redshirt sophomore Dan- McSorley said. “So for me, it’s not ny Dalton, redshirt junior Jona- really a matter of getting into a than Holland and freshman Pat rhythm with those guys.” Freiermuth — have combined for However, as the season goes eight catches and 85 yards. Zack Gething/Collegian on and the opponents are more “I think Jon Holland has done a formidable, it may not behoove really nice job, and I think Dalton Penn State tight end Jonathan Holland (18) runs through Pitt defensive back Dennis Briggs (20) at the football the Nittany Lions to continue to has done a really nice job and I game against Pitt at Heinz Field on Saturday, Sept. 8. rotate the three. McSorley might think Freiermuth has earned the prefer to develop a bond with one right to get reps and has done a most similar to Gesicki’s. Dalton’s necessarily a bad thing and that carries his weight the way you like he did with Gesicki. really good job in the run game,” skillset is somewhere in between. it doesn’t mean he isn’t pleased really want football players to But the tight ends themselves coach James Franklin said. “I So far, none of them have set with the tight end play. Rather, carry their weight, in their lower are the only ones who can force think we’ve got a really nice themselves apart as a clear favor- the coaching staff believes it has half. It hasn’t seemed too big for Franklin to make that decision. complementary package of guys ite of McSorley or the coaching three effective options who are all him, and he’s approached it the “The dynamics of [rotating there, but I do think we’ve got to staff. But that may be subject to relatively equal in their value at right way… I think you’ll see his tight ends] can be different, but be more complete.” change. this point. role continue to grow as long as we never really necessarily say Each member of the trio brings “I don’t think we ever really say In terms of experience, Hol- he keeps approaching it the way we want to do things by commit- something of value to the Nittany our plan is to do things by com- land is the clear frontrunner. He he has so far.” tee,” Franklin said. “It’s all wait- Lions. Holland is the most expe- mittee,” Franklin said. “We do was the only of the three to have While it’s pleasantly surpris- ing for someone to establish him- rienced (though not by much) that until someone clearly takes a caught a collegiate pass prior to ing for a true freshman tight end self, to separate himself from the and has been featured the most hold of the job and takes a separa- this season. He’s long and quick, to be so strong in the run game, pack.” in the passing game. Freiermuth tion from the next guys. If there’s and as Holland’s confidence as a there’s still more for Freiermuth has been impressive as a blocker no separation, we keep rotating.” route-runner grows, he could be- to learn if he’s going to be the one To email reporter: [email protected]. and at 6-foot-5, possesses a frame Franklin added that’s not come a go-to option for McSorley. who separates himself from the Follow him on Twitter at @linger_man. But Dalton and Freiermuth have turned heads too. “[Dalton]’s a grinder,” cen- ter Michael Menet said. “That’s probably the best way to put it. He works his butt off every single day, always trying to improve, always getting better, always getting extra work in the weight room.” On the field, Freiermuth is the hardest to miss. He’s been brought in on running downs many times over the course of the first two weeks, and for the most part the Nittany Lions have had success when that’s been the case. In fact, in just over 10 offensive snaps for Freiermuth against Ap- palachian State during Week 1, Penn State scored two rushing Collegian file photo touchdowns. Zack Gething/Collegian Danny Dalton (80) tries to catch the ball during the Blue-White Game at “He’s strong, he’s powerful,” Pat Freiermuth (87) high-fives students after the game against Pitt at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Franklin said of Freiermuth. “He Heinz Field on Saturday, Sept. 8. No. 13 Penn State defeated Pitt 51-6. MAKE THE RIGHT CALL

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GAME INFO Penn State vs. Kent State Time: 12 p.m. Saturday Place: Beaver Stadium TV: FS1 Spread: Penn State -35 Over/under: 64 Collegian file photo Trace McSorley (9) tries to dodge defensive players during the Kent State game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Penn State defeated Kent State 33-13. PLAYERS Kent state offense presents Penn TO WATCH state defense with new challenge Penn State: By Tyler King thing they could handle. Beaver Stadium and he was the and it’s no surprise he’s playing WR Juwan Johnson THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Barrett threw for 270 and 2 feature back then as well. two Big Ten teams, Illinois and touchdowns in the air and ran Rankin ran for 82 yards on 13 now Penn State, early in the sea- Each quarterback the Penn for over 115 yards on the ground, carries during Penn State’s 33-13 son. Juwan Johnson hasn’t had State defense has faced in the getting into the end zone once win to kick off the 2016 season. “Obviously his background is the fastest start to the season, first two weeks of the season has more with his legs. Still just a junior, Rankin wasn’t on the offensive side of the ball. and he’ll be looking to have a big presented a different challenge. “The quarterback’s a prob- extremely effective against Il- He’s a Big Ten guy, played at the game in the final nonconfernce Appalachian State’s Zac lem. Woody Barrett is a prob- linois, but ran all over Howard’s of Wisconsin for Bar- game of the season. Johnson Thomas was a relative unknown lem,” Franklin said. “You see defense last weekend. ry Alvarez,” Franklin said. “So, draws plenty of attention from coming into the season having guys come through blitzing and The Ohio native finished with he understands this conference, the defense, but drops have attempted only 10 passes he stands in the pocket, they hit nearly 150 yards on the ground as well.” plagued the start to his season. before the season opener. him, they bounce off, he keeps on just 12 carries. The Penn State defense re- But he torched the inexpe- his eyes down the field, delivers Kent State is led by young sponded well to its struggles Penn State: rienced Nittany Lion defense, the strike, will beat you with his head coach Sean Lewis. He be- in Week 1 with a strong perfor- legs. He’s a problem. So, we’ve came the youngest FBS coach mance against Pitt, but things CB Donovan Johnson throwing for 270 yards and 2 touchdowns. got to be ready and prepared for when he was hired away from won’t get any easier in the final Redshirt freshman defensive Thomas proved that wasn’t a him.” Syracuse in 2017 at the age of 31. tune-up before Big Ten play. back Donovan Johnson has seen fluke as he threw for 295 yards The player who lines up next Despite his young age, Franklin “Their tempo is extremely a good amount of playing time and 3 touchdowns in the blowout to Barrett on offense is running is still very aware of Lewis. quick. They like to spread you to start the season and he’s im- win over Charlotte. back Justin Rankin, Franklin “I have a lot of respect for out,” Jan Johnson said. “They pressed. Watch for him to con- But here’s the most impres- also acknowledged as someone [Lewis],” Franklin said. “We did will spread you out, run the ball tinue to come onto the field in sive stat –– he didn’t throw an his defense will have to key in on. a travel camp with those guys a and if you’re not out there to cov- nickel packages. incomplete pass in the game, fin- “Justin Rankin does a nice few years back in Chicago and er the receivers, they will throw ishing a perfect 14-of-14. job for them, as well, 5’9, 211 got a chance to get to know him the ball.” Pitt quarterback Kenny Pick- pounds,” Franklin said. a little bit. Very, very impressed.” ett proved himself more useful Rankin was here two years ago Lewis has quickly risen up the To email reporter: [email protected]. as a runner than as a passer last when the Golden Flashes visited ranks as a bright offensive mind Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB. week. BY THE Even though his stats suggest he didn’t have much of an impact on the game, Pickett picked up a NUMBERS few key first downs on scrambles in the first half. Now this week, Penn State could be facing its toughest chal- 0 lenge yet at the quarterback po- sition. Senior wide receiver Kent State quarterback Woody DeAndre Thompkins has yet to Barrett is a former Auburn sign- grab a reception this season. ee that transferred to Kent State from junior college. 2 Barrett had other offers from Alabama, Louisville and Michi- gan State, so James Franklin is In his debut against Kent aware of Barrett’s natural abili- State two years ago, Shareef ties. Miller notched two sacks. “Highly, highly-recruited kid. Played in the Under Armour All-American Game, signs with 118 Auburn, transfers out to a junior college and now is starting at Miles Sanders ran for a Kent State,” Franklin said. “He’s career-best 118 yards in the win 6-2, 236 pounds. He can run. He over Pitt last week. can throw. He’s dynamic.” Barrett was rated as one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the country as a recruit and that 20 showed in the Golden Flashes’ season opener. Kent State visited another The Nittany Lions topped the Big Ten team, Illinois, to start of Collegian file photo Golden Flashes by 20 points the the 2018 season and gave coach Penn State head coach James Franklin paces the sidelines during the game against Kent State at Beaver last time the two teams met. Lovie Smith and company every- Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.

Asst. Sports Editor: Tyler King Patrick Burns Matt Lingerman Thomas Schlarp What to watch What to Jake Aferiat What to watch What to watch What to watch for: for: even following for: watch for: Penn state After finding a for: The Penn state fans can plan on a solid performance groove in the run- Familiar score, but last week, some much more offensive unit has leaving the stadium ning game at Pitt, I been on full display at hafltime this questions remain on think ricky rahne lopsided on the Psu’s defense. field than last the past two games. week. The Nittany will let Trace If the Nittany Lions Lions will have Keep an eye on the Mcsorley to air it week. We should linebacker rota- finally get to see continue to diversify their best game of out saturday. I the play call and mix Kingthe season to date Burns tions, as they creep Lingerman also expect the Schlarp a lot of those closer to a solution. freshmen every- things up offensive- in the final tune-up defense to build off Aferiat ly, it could be before Big Ten play gets underway. On offense, Psu won’t have any of its stout showing against the one has been waiting for with this trouble facing yet another odd-front year’s redshirt rules. another high scoring We should see sean Clifford again Panthers. affair. this week. defense. score: Penn state 51, Kent state 9 score: Penn state 51, Kent state score: Penn state 52, Kent state 6 score: Penn state 49, Kent state score: Penn state 55, Kent state 21 13 17 vol. 119, No. 8 sept. 13-16, 2018 Alcohol education programs across the B1G

By Lauren Lee and Shannon Harney THE DAILY COLLEGIAN MarylandMaryland PennPenn State RutgersRutgers In 2009, Linda LaSalle, then a Health Promotion and Wellness employee, spoke -AlcoholEdu**-AlcoholEdu** -Not-Not AnymoreAnymore forfor about the shortcomings of Penn State’s -SAFE**-SAFE** AlcoholEdu program on an episode of the AlcoholAlcohol && OtherOther -BASICS-BASICS podcast “This American Life.” By 2018, she Drugs**Drugs** would find herself on the witness stand in -Collegiate-Collegiate RecoveryRecovery the Centre County Courthouse, testifying Program about a different iteration of the program. Program In the podcast, LaSalle said the man- datory online alcohol safety program had “no real success” because, though students saw “tremendous knowledge gains,” there was no significant behavior ** denotes a change. Michigan Ohio State “It feels very defeating,” LaSalle said program that is -CHUG in the podcast. “I feel like there’s not very mandatory for all -CHUGonline alcohol screening -BASICS-BASICS much we can do, that there are so many incoming students -BASICS online alcohol screening -Collegiate-Collegiate Recovery things that contribute to this problem that -BASICS are out of our control.” -Collegiate Recovery ProgramProgram AlcoholEdu was swapped out in 2011 for -Collegiate Recovery the Student Alcohol Feedback and Educa- Program tion program, an online program required Program for all first-year Penn State students who Collegian are under 21. SAFE aims to educate stu- Creative dents about the effects of alcohol to help them make informed decisions. when he took the SAFE program less than would have remembered that,” Glatzer ferred comment to LaSalle. This August, LaSalle testified about a month into his freshman year. said. “That’s the only fact in that program The initial overhaul of the AlcoholEdu SAFE in the latest pretrial surrounding “I remember it tried to calculate my that’s reiterated over and over again. If program — and adoption of SAFE — stems the hazing death of Beta Theta Pi pledge alcohol limit, which I thought was weird they had remembered that, they could’ve from Penn State President Eric Barron Timothy Piazza. because my body is so different from ev- gotten help for that boy.” calling for a Task Force on Sexual Assault Prosecutors attempted to use LaSalle’s eryone else’s,” Zydonik (senior-chemical Katie Smith, a first-year student, spent and Sexual Harassment in July 2014. testimony to suggest the defendants knew engineering) said. “The only thing I re- about an hour and a half completing the The Task Force recommended a re- about the risks associated with drinking member learning from the program is SAFE program. Smith (freshman-elemen- quired course for all first-year students because of their participation in the pro- that if you’re drunk and with someone who tary education) said she learned “how long that emphasizes positive relationships, gram — and therefore should not have giv- needs help, you can help them without get- it takes for a person to sober up” based on student wellbeing and safety in an effort en Piazza an excessive amount of alcohol. ting in trouble.” body mass index and the amount of drinks to prevent sexual misconduct and alcohol “I want to be able to do something,” La- Laura Glatzer also took the SAFE pro- consumed. misuse. Salle said on the podcast. “No college stu- gram nearly four years ago as an incoming Smith said making the assumption that According to the Task Force’s final re- dent should ever die because they simply freshman. the former Beta Theta Pi brothers re- port, 714 University Park students were had too much to drink.” Glatzer (senior-biology) said she thinks tained knowledge learned in the program transported to the local emergency de- But that’s what happened when Piazza, the program took her about 45 minutes, “is a stretch.” 19, died following an alcohol-fueled hazing but she added it was hard to differenti- LaSalle said via email that a team at partment for alcohol-related problems in ritual in February 2017 at the now-banned ate SAFE from all of the other safety pro- Penn State is currently in the process of 2014 alone. Their average blood alcohol fraternity. grams she’s had to take at Penn State for redesigning SAFE and AWARE, a sexual level was .258, which is more than three Despite the prosecution stressing this lab work. assault safety module. She said the team times the legal driving limit. new piece of evidence, many Penn State She also said she remembers learn- has been working on the redesign since And, nearly half of the students surveyed students seem unconvinced of the pro- ing about Penn State’s Responsible Ac- April and plans to launch the new version engaged in high-risk drinking at least once gram’s ability to provide a lasting — and tion Protocol, which states students who in January 2019. in the previous two weeks. One-sixth said impactful — education on the risks associ- seek medical assistance for themselves or Multiple interview requests for LaSal- they had done so three to five times in that ated with alcohol. friends will not be punished by the univer- le seeking additional information about period. Penn State senior Zachary Zydonik esti- sity for alcohol or drug use. SAFE went unanswered. Penn State’s Of- mated it took him 30 minutes to complete “I only wish the members of that frat fice of Strategic Communications also de- See Alcohol, Page B2. ‘Out’ and about: LGBTQ THON org Prism returns for a second year By Lindsey Toomer THE DAILY COLLEGIAN

Prism Benefiting THON is a new organization on campus with the intention of creating a wel- coming space within the THON community for LGBTQ students. Prism was founded last fall by Veronica Gruning and other members of the LGBTQ club oS- TEM — “out in Science, Technol- ogy, Engineering and Mathemat- ics.” The THON organization also went by the name “oSTEM” since all of its members were from the original STEM club, but changed its name to Prism this year. Evan Sneed, treasurer for Prism, said the founding mem- bers decided being involved with THON was bigger than just STEM, but was something for all LGBTQ students, leading the Collegian file photo clubs to completely separate this Assistant coach George Abashidze talks with a group of foil fencers year. after thier bouts with Yale during the duel in the White Building on “We are a very open and wel- Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. coming community, and we really Courtney Taylor/Collegian just want people to come out and get to know each other, and direct A Prism display stands at the info booth for Prism Benefiting THON at the assistant fencing all of that good energy toward LGBTQA Student Resource Center’s Welcome Reception on Sept. 5. a good cause — trying to raise she was younger, and has since every other Monday in 302 Wil- money for THON,” Steve Babyak, donated her hair every two years. lard. Sneed (junior astronomy coach placed on president of Prism, said. Babyak (junior-computer sci- and astrophysics) said anyone is Gruning (graduate-mechanical ence) noted that many THON welcome to join Prism—whether engineering) had been involved organizations are predominantly or not they are a part of the LG- in different THON organizations from Greek life, which is not al- BTQ community—and encourag- throughout her undergraduate administrative leave ways the way people want to get es everyone to get involved with career at Penn State, but it wasn’t involved with THON. He said THON however they see fit. By David Eckert nature very seriously. We are until her senior year that she THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Prism is a smaller community for The organization has about a aware of this situation and thought about fully bringing her continue to gather informa- anyone to get involved without the dozen returning members, with queerness into it, leading her and over 50 students showing interest Penn State fencing assistant tion,” Nelson said. her co-founders to create Prism. commitment of a fraternity or so- coach George Abashidze was Abashidze would have been rority. in joining Prism at this year’s LG- “It can be so easy to get self-ab- BTQ Welcome Reception, Babyak placed on administrative leave entering his 10th year as an sorbed in college, and being able Kayla Monteiro, Prism’s fund- by the university, Penn State assistant coach with the Nit- raising outreach chair, said her fa- said. to look beyond the narrow per- Regardless of the organization’s Intercollegiate Athletics spokes- tany Lions. He was previously spective of just classes and your vorite part about joining this club person Jeff Nelson told The Dai- size, both Sneed and Gruning feel an assistant at Ohio State. career...there are people way less is seeing the impact they have at ly Collegian. it’s important to have a welcom- Abashidze, who brought a fortunate than yourself for a vari- THON, as well as meeting new The U.S. Center for SafeSport, ing space for LGBTQ people in bevy of international compet- ety of reasons,” Gruning said. people and creating relationships. a nonprofit organization seeking the THON community. Sneed also ing and coaching experience, Marissa Cannistraro has been “I know a lot of people in the gay to end abuse within American said Prism is positive way to show was also suspended by USA a member of Prism since last community feel like THON is just athletics, lists sexual miscon- people in marginalized groups Fencing for three years on year, and said the group is anoth- something for sororities and fra- duct and sexual harassment vio- can contribute to making a differ- Aug. 1, a spokesperson from er great opportunity to bring the ternities,” Monterio (sophomore- lations under Abashidze’s name USA Fencing confirmed. That ence toward THON. LGBTQ community together and English and classics and ancient within its database of disciplin- suspension is also subject to “…A lot of LGBTQ community find support in one another. Mediterranean studies) said, ary records. appeal. service is geared toward helping “Yes, it’s another way to get “and I think it’s important that it’s A SafeSport representative At the time of publication, other LGBTQ people,” Gruning involved on campus but more im- an inclusive event, because at the declined to provide a comment Abashidze still appeared in said. “But I think it’s also really portantly, you’re coming together end of the day, it’s about the kids.” on specifics in the matter, as Penn State’s directory and re- good to [expand to] something for the charity aspect,” Cannistra- Members of Prism were able to bigger than yourself, and pediat- well as whether those violations mained on Penn State Athlet- ro (sophomore-forensic science) participate in THON last spring, ric cancer is so much bigger than apply to a single incident or ics’ online fencing roster page. multiple. According to the same said. “We’re all coming together and Monteiro and Cannistraro any of us.” to help end childhood cancer.” both said the experience was re- database, the violations are not To email reporter: [email protected]. Cannistraro had a friend diag- warding. To email reporter: [email protected]. final and are subject to appeal. Follow him on Twitter at “We take matters of this @davideckert98. nosed with pediatric cancer when Prism meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Follow her on Twitter at @lindseytoom. Page B2 | SePT. 13-16, 2018 LOCAL The Daily Collegian ‘ruff’ day?

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ago when he was an incoming However, the Brief Alcohol campus. It also has a brief al- drink responsibly,” reinforce the Alcohol freshman. Screening and Intervention for cohol risk screening tool called school’s conduct expectations, From Page B1. “It just felt like an eighth grade College Students program, or “e-CHUG.” Timpf said. health class all over again,” In- BASICS, is required for students At The University of Maryland, can also talk to The Task Force recognized tindola said. “I feel like with most fulfilling a court order as a result AlcoholEdu¬ — the program students about they can be a part that online offerings are the college students coming in from of an alcohol-related offense. previously used at Penn State — of the solution, Buelow said, and easiest to reach all Penn State high school, you know what the Penn State also has the BA- is required for all incoming fresh- help with bystander intervention. students. Still, it left open the dangers of alcohol are.” SICS program for first-time al- men. Providing more spaces where opportunity for more “sophis- Just two weeks into freshman cohol offenders on or off campus, Rob Buelow, the vice presi- students can connect with their ticated offerings,” which would year, Intindola said his resident as well as those who have gone dent of EVERFI, the company peers without the pressure to “increase the likelihood that stu- assistant caught him and his to Medical Center that created AlcoholEdu, said drink at alcohol-filled events is dents would give these programs friends with alcohol in his dorm for alcohol-related emergencies, he works with nine out of the 14 another solution, Timpf said. On the attention they require.” after a football game. according to Penn State’s web- universities in the Big Ten. UMD’s website, the two-part in- The Daily Collegian reached Intindola said he had to take site. According to Buelow, most in- teractive online program lasts out to four Big Ten Schools — an alcohol education program, in BASICS is broken up into two coming students stated they were two to three hours. The module , The Ohio which he learned about the dan- 60-minute segments. Students steadily non-drinkers and abstain- customizes students’ experience State University, The University gers of drinking and then wrote a meet with a facilitator in the first ers of alcohol based on the data with the module through their of Maryland and The University of 250-word essay. phase, in which they will answer collected from AlcoholEdu. The sex, drinking pattern, level of Michigan — to evaluate how their “It was a classic, you did some- interview questions and an online program is focused on incoming awareness and choices. alcohol education programs com- thing wrong, this is what you did questionnaire. In the second ses- students as they are identified as Instead of online modules, In- pare to Penn State’s. wrong, and we need you to know sion, students receive a feedback a “high-risk” group coming from tindola said hands-on activities, At Rutgers, “Not Anymore you did something wrong,” Intin- profile identifying possible ways high school into college. such as skits with resident assis- for Alcohol & Other Drugs” is dola said. they can reduce the risk of run- Kimberley Timpf, EVERFI’s tants, would be a more effective a mandatory program to teach Looking back, Intindola said he ning into future alcohol problems. senior director of prevention way to have students learn about incoming students the risks was more annoyed that he had Like Penn State, OSU has a education, said one-time online making healthy choices. of drugs and alcohol abuse in to complete the online modules Collegiate Recovery Community, programs, such as AlcoholEdu, “I think people would remem- real-life situations. than learn from the test. designed to support students re- are not the only solution to solve ber that more than clicking If students fail to complete it by “Like, when you’re going out covering from alcohol and other alcohol-related problems. through a test,” Intindola said. deadline, they’re unable to regis- to this party, you’re not thinking drug use disorders. Timpf said changing the “so- ter for classes. about this module,” he said. In addition to Penn State cial norms” of drinking on cam- To email reporters: [email protected] Declan Intindola, a student At Ohio State, no program was and OSU, The University of pus through campaigns can be and [email protected]. at Rutgers, remembers taking listed as mandatory for incoming Michigan has BASICS and Col- a start. For example, signs on Follow them on Twitter at @lauren_llee the mandatory online test a year students. legiate Recovery programs on campus stating, “Here’s how you and @shannharney. recycling rules aim for eco-friendly tailgating With this new rule, CCRRA hopes ing and communication specialist By Alexandra Ramos that the sorting of the blue bags at Penn State’s Office of Physical THE DAILY COLLEGIAN will run more smoothly than it Plant, there is success ahead for typically did last fall. waste management matters this For many, it’s almost impos- Once the blue bags are tied up, tailgating season. sible to imagine football without tailgaters are advised to leave the “Our goal was to find ways of tailgating. But with tailgates bags at their designated tailgate encouraging fans to recycle [and come mounds of disposable items spots for members of the tailgate dispose of waste],” Bedsworth that aren’t properly thrown away grounds crew to pick up. Clear said. “We are optimistic [fans’] — or don’t make it to a disposal bags will be delivered to the land- recycling efforts will improve now bin at all. fill and the blue bags are sent to that there is greater awareness Last year, the Centre County CCRRA to be sorted and recycled. surrounding the efforts.” Recycling and Refuse Author- Since all blue bags are sorted Penn State students are help- ity said there was more trash by hand, Schirf hopes for a better ing out with these new rules, as in the designated blue bags for sorting experience through this well. recycling than actual recycling. new waste protocol. The Tailgate Ambassadors, So, Amy Schirf, an education co- “It really is a team effort,” student volunteers who help fa- ordinator for CCRRA, decided to Schirf said. “We… have simplified cilitate proper game day waste write a column on how easy it can our message this year: Blue bags disposal, cover tailgating lots at be to recycle while adjusting to are for bottles and cans, [and] every home game and make sure recycling’s evolving protocols. clears bags are for everything that the message of recycling When fans set up their desig- else.” your tailgate items is spread. nated tailgate spot, they are ad- Fan’s proper tailgate disposal “By only collecting bottles and vised to head over to an A-Frame efforts impact more than many cans, the amount of recycling will that offers specific directions for possibly imagine off the bat, actually increase which is amaz- recycling at tailgates. It contains Schirf said. ing,” Jillian Barskey, Tailgate Am- two different colored bags — one According to Schirf, the recy- bassadors student leader, said. blue and one white. The blue bag cled material generated at tail- “Switching from all recyclables to is to collect recyclable waste, and gates is kept from landfills, and only bottles and cans will, in turn, the white bag is to collect com- precious natural resources are reduce contamination and will in- postable waste. saved when recyclable materi- crease the amount recycled.” Although CCRRA included pa- als are used to feed stock, which For more information on re- per in the recyclable items cat- makes new products. cycling and disposal protocol for egory last year, the organization “Recycling correctly at tail- Beaver Stadium tailgating, visit since moved paper into the com- gates and the games is a win- Centre County Recycles. Max Petrosky/Collegian postable category. Now, only plas- win for our community and our Vermon Martin, Class of 2015, makes a toast to his friends while tic bottles, glass bottles and metal earth,” Schirf said. To email reporter: [email protected]. tailgating outside of Beaver Stadium before the Blue-White Game on cans may be put into the blue bag. To Susan Bedsworth, a market- Follow her on Twitter at @alliramos1620. Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Edward Fan/Collegian Max Petrosky/Collegian Jil Suchodolski, of Blue Bell, 13, plays root beer pong during the tailgate at the Beaver Fans grill outside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana before the 2016 Big Ten Stadium Parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. Campionship game. OPINIONKelly Powers Kara Fesolovich Colsen Ackroyd SePT. 13-16, 2018 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page B3 JUULs are causing problems Smoking is bad for you. diseases like lung cancer, but Our generation seems to one day we’ll likely find out it understand that. Starting this OUR VIEW can cause some type of health semester, Penn State even problem. Granted, we didn’t established itself as a “smoke- have the technology until recent free” campus. history to fully understand the In 2005, 20.9 percent of adults Young people must be aware of how JUUL health consequences, but you in the United States smoked never know what will be cigarettes, but that number fell usage can lead to nicotine addiction. discovered. to 15.5 percent in 2016, It’s naïve to think people according to the Center for flash-drive looking vape that is logical — smokers quit so they another unintended wouldn’t get addicted to this Disease Control and operated by JUULpods. The can lead a healthier life. consequence: Litter. devise the same way people Prevention. pods contain flavored, nicotine The problem has become We don’t see cigarette butts became addicted to cigarettes. Perhaps some of the decline e-liquid that is then vaporized young people — who have never around campus, and they’re Nicotine is an addictive has to do with the introduction once the user begins inhaling. smoked and maybe never would spotted rarely downtown, now chemical. of electronic cigarettes, which When these devices first have — are becoming addicted used JUULpods have become There’s not much more that are tobacco-free smoking started gaining traction, mst to their JUUL and nicotine. the new form of litter. And, can be done to regulate the devices containing nicotine- people thought it was just going This is something the company they’re plastic so obviously manufacturing of these devices, based liquid that is vaporized to be a fad. But now, the trend actually addressed on their letting them rot on the ground but information surrounding it’s and inhaled by the user. seems to be getting even more website: “These alternatives isn’t great for the environment. addictive nature should be more The invention was basically popular. contain nicotine, which has not We’ve evolved as a society readily available. created so people trying to quit On Sept. 11, the Food and been shown to cause cancer but enough to understand how The biggest issue is the can still feel like they are Drug Administration has called can create dependency. We harmful smoking it. But now public’s lack of knowledge. smoking, but without the the use of JUULs and other believe that these alternatives we’re becoming addicted to For the most part, people only harmful consequences of e-cigarettes a rising issue are not appropriate for people another less harmful, but still know that JUULs are less tobacco. It also is less of a among teens, giving JUUL Labs who do not already smoke.” not-good-for-you, smoking harmful than cigarettes — but health risk and nucence to and other manufacturers 60 However, that has not stopped device. its marketing targets current people around smokers. days to prove they are able to the epidemic from spreading to This one is electronic and smokers, not those who have However, that doesn’t mean keep the devices out of the State College, as JUULs are futuristic though. So it’s cool. never used nicotine before. there are no harmful effects of hands of minors. everywhere around campus. It’s almost like reading an There needs to be a ingesting hot air saturated with Under current law, the age of We’ve seen them used in actual book versus reading on a concerted effort to make young nicotine — an addictive purchase for the devices is 18, lecture halls, in Beaver Stadium Kindle — almost the same people aware of the addiction chemical. but that hasn’t stopped its and on College Avenue. They’re product, but it comes in a they may face when they start The main attraction is the circulation among teens and so small and sleek, they can be sleeker package. using JUULs. JUUL. preteens. used fairly inconspicuously. There’s no evidence linking We hope this apparent fad It is a small, electronic, The intent behind JUULs is JUUL has also created JUUL usage to harmful wears out soon.

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of our two track presidency Board of Editors Editor in Chief Parallel to our divided Washington Post fact check- administration. Frustrated dent and a cabinet majority to Kelly Powers nation, it’s now more blatant ers have counted his thou- with Trump’s behavior, officials declare the president “unable Managing Editor than ever that we have a divid- sands of lies and false claims are revolting against the presi- to discharge the powers and Kara Duriez ed presidency. over the past two years, aver- dent and erecting a coup from duties of his office.” If it were Digital Managing Editor An op-ed titled aging them out to 7.6 falsities the inside. The anonymous to fail, it could be political and “I am part of the per day when it was tallied last author and their counterparts career suicide, only embolden- Andrew Kalmowitz resistance inside August. are “working diligently from ing Trump further. But at least Opinions Editor the Trump We as a nation have lowered within to frustrate parts of enacting it would show the Kara Fesolovich administration” our standards of the office of [Trump’s] agenda and his administration is willing to put News Editor up a visible fight. was published by the presidency tremendously. worst inclinations,” they wrote. Katie Johnston We have allowed Trump to the New York Several of the previously listed Even as officials rebel, how- Assistant News & Social Media Editor Times last week. concerns have been likened to ever, I am struck by the ratio- drag us down to the gutters Messa Elena Rose It was written by former President Nixon’s nale that they are continuing with him. Instead of fighting an anonymous author cited involvement in Watergate. to allow Trump to have his our way out, we are only trying Features & Investigation Editor only as a senior White House Rather than accounting for his way. Usurping the administra- to prevent him pulling us in Alison Kuznitz official. It detailed chaos in the faults, however, Trump has tion from within is only a half- deeper. Arts & Lifestyle Editor Instead of forcing a game Oval Office the author said has somehow passed each off as measure. Gabrielle Barone resulted in a “two-track presi- unremarkable smudges on The anonymous author over, we are stalling it out. This is where the op-ed loses me. I Sports Editor dency.” what he so humbly believes is admitted there was talk among Dylan Jacobs The president’s rash impul- a superlative record. senior officials about calling appreciate the “quiet resis- tance” the author describes, Assistant Sports Editor sivity — as exampled in an all- The media steadfastly per- upon the 25th amendment, but what I don’t understand is caps tweet he put out in forms its watchdog function “but no one wanted to precipi- Jake Aferiat why they do not raise their response to the opinion, despite the president’s relent- tate a constitutional crisis,” Sports Social Media Editor whisper to a shout. “TREASON?” — and amorality less barrage on it. The media they wrote. “So we will do what David Eckert The author and their cohorts are identified as the core of the is nonsensically called fake we can to steer the administra- Football Editor are too busy fighting the fire to ongoing downfall. news and — save for the con- tion in the right direction until run out of the building. Alert- Tyler King His flaws are apparent in servative Fox station — outlets — one way or another — it’s ing the media was their way of Multimedia Editor routine scandals and contro- are given derogatory nick- over.” pulling the fire alarm. Jack R Hirsh versies. He vouched for Putin names from “failing” to “failing Honestly, what is a little con- A silent coup is thwarting on the topic of Russian med- pile of garbage.” stitutional unrest in compari- Photo Editor our presidency from the inside. 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By Jake Aferiat to a higher standard than most THE DAILY COLLEGIAN schools. We’re tied for the most national championships and with Kaitlyn Hord was a key that comes the responsibility to member of Penn State volley- not tear down what others have ball’s top-ranked recruiting class built up.” for 2018. The Lex- Gray is already leaving her WOMEN’S ington, Kentucky mark and doing her part to make VOLLEYBALL native has quickly sure that the pedigree and clout proven why, lead- of the program are upheld. ing Penn State in She’s one of only two freshmen hitting percentage at .475 and to have started every match for blocks with 26 — earning her Penn State, she’s second on the keep and putting both people team with a .356 hitting percent- and the Big Ten on notice in the age and second in blocks with 25 process. and it appears as though she’s Hord took home Big Ten already trying to take a page out Freshman of the Week honors, of the Kaitlyn Hord playbook. an award teammate Nia Reed “She can read the game and said that Hord was unaware of, tell where the setter’s going following her play against Stan- before the ball is released, ford and Oregon during a week- which is something I wish I was end in which Hord had 23 kills better at,” Gray said. “She’s and 12 blocks. Ken Kalbach/Collegian working hard in transition But for all the early success Middle blocker Serena Gray (16) hits the ball over the net for a kill during the game against UMBC at every time to get up and that’s Hord’s had, Reed still insists that on Saturday, Aug. 25. The Nittany Lions swept the Retrievers 3 sets to 0. something I want to work on.” she’s a secret weapon of sorts for The Temple City, Califor- the Nittany Lions. earning playing time has been things she’s comfortable doing,” thing,” Hord said. “Even if we nia native is also keenly aware “Here she comes in as a fresh- a dependence on them coupled Rose said. “She’s played well but make mistakes, we shake it off of the hard work that entails man, puts people in body bags with their performance. I’m also realistic to the fact that and we’re making sure that ev- playing for Penn State, with Taylor and does what she does,” Reed “We’re certainly more depen- she’s young and there’s a real big ery person is positive with them- Leath and fellow upperclassmen said. “She’s a string bean and dent on this freshmen group right learning curve. But she works selves.” reminding Gray and all of the she goes on the court and no one now because there’ve been times hard and has a real positive Washington, along with Sim- freshmen not to waste time and even knows how good this girl is where both freshmen middles disposition, so those are all posi- one Lee, Heidi Thelen and Abby make practice count. because she’s so skinny and were out there or we had Allyson tive things.” Detering were some of the recent Rose has taken notice of Gray’s doesn’t have a lot of muscle yet.” [Cathey], Jonni [Parker], Gabby Hord is the most recent in keys for Penn State for nearly concerted efforts to improve and While Hord might not have [Blossom] or Jenna [Hampton] a long list of prolific middle the entirety of their tenures play- said that while she still has room a lot of muscle yet, she’s been a all out there,” Rose said. “At some blockers to wear the blue and ing for Rose and they exuded a to grow, she was also benefited by bona fide producer for the Nittany points in time, we’ve had five or white and she looks to fill the similar positivity, while also playing such stiff competition in Lions and one of the most inte- six freshmen rotating in and out gap left by three-time All-Amer- laying the framework for success Oregon and Stanford. gral members of one of coach with Kendall [White] as the only ican and 2017 Big Ten Defensive and a path for these freshmen to “Serena like all of the fresh- Russ Rose’s most unique squads veteran.” Player of the Year, Haleigh Wash- follow. men is a work in progress, but in recent history. As a part of the platoon of fresh- ington. That fact weighs heavy in the she’s picked up some things that This year’s Penn State team men who Rose has come to rely Though Washington isn’t mind of Serena Gray who feels were valuable over the weekend contains of the program’s first on, Hord has endeared herself to around to impart wisdom on her it’s imperative to not let Lee, because they got a chance to ever grad transfer in Tay- the 40-year head coach with her or fellow newcomer middle block- Washington or any other alumni see a number of All-American lor Leath, returns only one work ethic and demeanor. er Serena Gray, the upperclass- of the program down. players that were playing on the All-American in Kendall White Rose did admit, however that men have taught Hord and all of “There are so many girls who other teams from Minnesota and and has seen freshmen start in Hord, like all of the freshmen, still the freshmen valuable lessons. came before us who built this Stanford.” four of seven matches played this has to adjust to the college game “We haven’t really played program up. We have the respon- season. and continue to improve. together a lot, but we’re not play- sibility to uphold that,” Gray said. To email reporter: [email protected]. For many of the freshmen, “She’s young and she does the ing as individuals which is a good “Every year, Penn State is held Follow him on Twitter at @Jake_Aferiat51.

MY VIEW | ANDREW RUBIN This weekend will give PsU fans best look at buckeyes Ohio State versus TCU is one should be a somewhat evenly of the headliners of this college split crowd? football Saturday. It’s a Coming in for an injured nonconference J.T. Barrett midway through the September game against Michigan last year, showdown Haskins looked good, but it’s his between top-25 team now, which no doubt teams, games carries a different mentality. Ohio State have Will the Ohio State secondary been a part of on finally lock vulnerable after John Stinley/Collegian a regular basis losing more players to the NFL Defenseman Kevin Kerr (5) goes to take the puck from Denver’s Kohen Olischefski (12) during Penn State in recent years. and its highly regarded The Buck- cornerbacks coach Kerry men’s hockey NCAA tournament game vs. Denver at the PPL Center on Saturday, March 24. eyes’ Saturday night matchup Coombs? against TCU will be its tough- Texas Christian has a speedy est of the first three weeks, the group of receivers that is three games that’ll be played undoubtedly going to test them with Ohio State head coach down field. Penn state position Urban Meyer suspended. How will the Buckeyes’ front It’ll be played in the stadium seven look against athletic that saw the Buckeyes’ biggest dual-threat quarterback Shawn triumph since Meyer took over Robinson? preview: defensemen as head coach in 2012, AT&T It’ll be the best indicator of Stadium in Arlington, Texas, how they are going to defend where Ohio State topped Or- against Penn State quarterback By Benjamin Ferree Hults, a Los Angeles Kings Paul DeNaples. egon for a national Trace McSorley before they THE DAILY COLLEGIAN draft pick, is back for his The native championship. actually have to do it. sophomore season and is car- played for the Sioux Falls Stam- This Saturday’s game in Those are all valid questions Penn State possessed one of rying with him some very high pede in the USHL for the past two Arlington will represent the headed into this primetime the nation’s most potent offenses expectations. seasons. DeNaples was a cap- biggest on-the-field test for matchup that no one has the college hockey a season ago. The Wisconsin native skated tain for the Stampede last sea- Ohio State before they travel answer to. That made in all 38 games last and accumu- son. to Happy Valley in another few What the answers look like MEN’S life slightly eas- lated a total of 20 points while the The other addition, who could weeks. come midnight Saturday will ier for a Nittany Nittany Lions were plus-6 while be the x-factor for this Penn In their first two games, the almost definitely do more than HOCKEY Lion squad that Hults was on the ice. State defense, is Evan Bell. Buckeyes have rolled. anything else between now and also possessed a Hults was also the first There are a lot of questions A 77-31 pounding of Oregon then to shape how both Penn porous defensive unit. Nittany Lion to ever be named to the about Penn State’s defensive State and then a 52-3 beat-down State and Ohio State fans feel The Penn State blue line had a preliminary roster for the 2018 group, but Bell could answer of Rutgers that put to rest headed into the Sept. 29 very up-and-down year, especially U.S. National Junior Team. those questions for the Nittany some of the defensive concerns matchup that could ultimately at the start of the season. The offensive-minded defender Lions. that stood out in Week 1. decide the Big Ten East. Last season, Penn State al- fits the style coach Guy Gadowsky Bell, who played five games at But now the Buckeyes have It’s the best tape coach James lowed 3.16 goals per game, which loves to play. As such, Hults is Merrimack last season, will join a top-25 opponent. Franklin and his staff will get of ranked 42nd out of the 60 Division compared to former Penn State the team in January because They are nearly two touch- these Buckeyes before they have I hockey programs. The Nittany defender and now member of the of the NCAA transfer rule. Af- down favorites heading in. to prepare for them. It’s the Lions also struggled on the penal- New York Rangers AHL affiliate ter playing with Merrimack, They are expected to cruise. only team out of Oregon State, ty kill, ranking 28th in the country. Hartford Wolf Pack, Vince Pedrie. Bell rejoined the Fargo Force In the first two games they Rutgers and Tulane that has any Penn State also lost its two top Pedrie posted 22 points of the USHL where he spent a didn’t seem to miss Meyer at hope of matching up for long defenders in Trevor Hamilton his freshman season before total of three seasons. all from the outside. stretches of the game. and Erik Autio. becoming the star of the team Last season the 21-year-old But will that be the case if With the potential banana But the Nittany Lions return during the 2016-17 season. sophomore accumulated 23 they face second-half adversity peel of a game that was Pitt some talented players and two James Gobetz also returns this points on eight goals and 15 in Texas? cleared in emphatic fashion last new additions that could fuel this year for his third season at Penn points and helped lead the Force It’s anyone’s guess. weekend, it’d now be a massive unit to be much improved from State. Gobetz skated in 35 games to the USHL championship last It’s also worth noting that shock to see the Nittany Lions last season. last season, but will be looking season. when the Buckeyes take the be anything other than 3-0 as Alternate captain Kevin Kerr to gain a bigger role this season The Force were also plus 15 field in Arlington they’ll be just they prepare to take on Meyer’s and now sophomore Cole Hults after the departures of Autio and while Bell was on the ice. 14 days from kickoff in State Buckeyes. will headline the Penn State blue Hamilton. While Bell is inactive for the College. So, while the football team line this season. Fellow junior Kris Myllari first few months, Derian Ham- This will be Penn State fans’ itself keeps its focus on the Kerr is a talented defenseman is also back for the Nittany ilton, Alex Stevens and Adam best look at the Buckeyes weekly task at hand to prevent but has struggled to stay healthy Lions this season. Myllari, who Pilewicz will look to fight for before the game they’ve been lapses and potential slip ups, since his freshman year, only is now one of the oldest and most playing time. These guys spent waiting for since Buckeye chatter across the region is no skating in 45 games over the past experienced players on the blue most of last season on the bench, Nation poured onto the field at doubt going to start turning two seasons. line, skated in all 38 games this so they could see expanded Ohio Stadium at the end of an toward the Scarlet and Gray The senior should bring leader- past season and accumulated 14 roles early in the season. instant-classic last fall. before that. ship and valuable experience to a points. How will first-year starting relatively inexperienced position Penn State will have one fresh- To email reporter: [email protected]. quarterback Dwayne Haskins To email reporter: [email protected]. group. man defender this season in Follow him on Twitter at @BFerree3. look away from home in what Follow him on Twitter at @andrewrubin24. The Daily Collegian OPINION SePT. 13-16, 2018 | Page B5

MY VIEW | David Tilli revamping Ice to the point of abolishment The Immigration and Cus- the time between 2010 to 2017. reckoning for the American toms Enforcement has entered U.S. Immigration and Customs Only 43 of these cases have people. If the agency itself isn’t controversy after controversy. been properly investigated. All abolished, then its current ethos From separat- Enforcement poses a grave risk to other horror stories are simply and modus operandi should ing families, to America’s democratic standing gathering dust, as both closure certainly be. Last year, the State allegedly making for victims and punishment for College Borough Council voted detainees do straightforward abolishment, as data to even graph. perpetrators flutter as an insti- to keep immigration enforce- forced labor in was originally envisioned by the But then again, questions of tutional afterthought. ment a federal responsibility, private prisons, birth of the hashtag. The policy morality converge very little, if And let’s not forget the one the local government will these misdeeds also served as a touchstone of not outright contrast, with ques- agency’s embrace of the have no interest in aiding. While have spawned Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s pro- tions of popularity. During its privatization of slavery. Various certainly a nice gesture — es- a progressive gressive platform, whose sur- short (and haphazard) 15-year lawsuits, including one recently pecially for the 13.5 percent of Tilli catchphrase prise victory in New York’s 14th existence, the agency has shown approved by a federal judge to State College residents classi- blazing across Twitter: “#Abol- Congressional District primary to be an incompetent, brutal move forward, have alleged im- fied as “foreign-born,” according ishIce.” Sean McElwee is race rattled both parties. and anti-democratic institution. migrant detainees were forced to the U.S. Census — the resolu- credited with creating the Still, ICE has a mixed re- These vices have only grown by the private prisons to clean tion represents a local triumph hashtag last February. Though, ception among voters — Pew deeper since President Donald the facility, often for little to no that nonetheless does little to the slogan didn’t begin to gain Research Center found it to Trump’s presidency. compensation. Obviously, ICE overhaul the actual problem. traction until July 2018 when be one of America’s least-liked There is the latest offense in its current state is an agency Any federal agency hell-bent ICE’s forced family separation agencies. Advocacy for complete perpetuated by ICE, mainly its responsible for untold amounts on terrorizing America’s im- program was exposed. abolishment has yet to reach extensions of Trump’s “zero tol- of human suffering. Whether migrant population should not While grassroots’ anger fueled majority support, however. erance” program at the border, one examines its reimagining of be tolerated, especially in Penn the hashtag’s popularity among Though numbers are growing in which separated parents from America’s peculiar institution State’s purported environment the left-leaning Twitter popu- favor of total dissolution, espe- their children in an attempt to of slavery, its apathy toward of inclusion. The larger overhaul lace, the radical proposal is less cially among Democrats, a re- discourage immigration. Ac- victims of sexual abuse or state- needed can only come from the popular among politicians and cent Reuters poll still found that cording to the Washington Post, mandated childhood trauma, representatives we choose and the general population. Progres- only 32 percent of Americans as of Aug. 31 nearly 500 children there are very little moral de- our level of political engage- sive darling Sen. Bernie Sanders are in favor of abolishing ICE. remain separated from their fenses of ICE — and its plunder- ment. instead advocates for a “reform” State College hasn’t gotten the parents. And even reunited chil- ing of the human spirit — that So, choose and engage wisely. of the embattled agency, which “#Abolish” fever either, judg- dren are showing signs of linger- have merit. is the same stance taken by ing from Google Trends data. ing trauma, as reported by the “Abolish” as a verb has harsh David Tilli is a sophomore majoring in presidential hopeful Kamala Searches for the agency’s name, New York Times. Or, as revealed overtones and a revolutionary print and digital journalism and is The Daily Harris. Other senators, such as or its potential abolishment, by The Intercept, there are the tint. It’s flashy and tailor-built Collegian’s political reporter. Email him at Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth have occurred so infrequently in 1,224 complaints of sexual as- for the Twittersphere, yet the [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at Warren, have advocated for the area that there isn’t enough sault that ICE has received in slogan poses a serious moral @davewithtilli. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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WORD SEARCH Call 234-1812. © 2018 PuzzleJunction.com Page B6 | SePT. 13-16, 2018 NATIONAL The Daily Collegian ‘Asking for humanity’: Reflecting on strikes Penn State students discuss prison conditions, racial inequalities across the U.S. end date of the protest in honor of By David Tilli the infamous Attica Prison Riot of THE DAILY COLLEGIAN 1971 — an uprising that resulted in the death of 43 individuals in- During the three-week period cluding 33 inmates and 10 prison of Aug. 2-Sept. 9, prisoners in 17 employees. states went on strike, refusing Another more recent source to eat or work in protest against of inspiration for the prisoners America’s current penal system. came from the deadly riots in While Centre County’s own South Carolina’s Lee Correction- correctional facility didn’t partici- al Facility in April, where seven pate in the nationwide strike, the inmates were killed. issues highlighted by the move- Among the other demands of ment have implications for the the strike includes an improve- entire country. ment in prison conditions, a de- Spearheaded by the Incarcer- crease in mass incarceration and ated Workers Organizing Com- an end to racial disparities in the mittee — a subgroup of the wider criminal justice system. Industrial Workers of the World According to the Sentencing — the strike called for an end to Project, America’s prison system “prison slavery” and other forms has seen a 500 percent inmate in- of malpractice within the justice crease in the last 40 years, with system. little evidence suggesting a cor- Associated Press To understand the reason- relation between the swelling A nationwide prison strike has raised questions about the 13th Amendment, fair treatment in correctional ing behind such demands, a prison population and decreases facilities and the justice system. little background into the United in crime rates. States’ history with the criminal Additionally, the NAACP found a surprise to many, since he the current system is designed justice system is that, despite Af- has previously endorsed the to target and disenfranchise needed. “They’re bad rican Americans execution of drug dealers. vulnerable populations. He also The 13th Amend- and whites using Supportive of minor prison re- supports efforts to overhaul such ment, which abol- people, who’ve done drugs at simi- form, such as improving prison an institution. ished chattel bad things. They lar rates, the conditions and granting the right “[Prisoners] are standing up slavery, included imprisonment to vote back to individuals like against modern-day slavery,” he a loophole that al- really don’t deserve rates for blacks Johnson, Semanko said that pris- said. lowed either “slav- any luxury.” is six times oners are “a burden to society” Zavada also drew a link be- ery or involuntary those of whites. who must repay their debt. tween the prison strike and the servitude” to be Sean Semanko Sean Se- “They’re bad people, who’ve socialist project overall. used as punish- Bull Moose Party, Secretary manko, sec- done bad things,” he said. “They “We have an economic system ment for those con- retary of both really don’t deserve any luxury.” that makes money off ‘school-to- victed of crimes. Turning Point Opposed to paying prisoners for prison pipelines’ and incarcerat- This provision, and the Bull their work, he lamented the sup- ing people,” Zavada said. “This is prison reformers argue, creates a Moose Party, “highly doubted” posed decrease in prison labor a result of capitalism.” labor environment as exploitative that such racial disparities are and argued that many prisoners Katierose Epstein, president of as few others. caused by racism. are actually “living pretty darn Penn State’s College Democrats, The Marshall Project, a jour- While Semanko (junior-ad- good.” According to Semanko, said she supports any worker’s nalism nonprofit focusing on the vertising) supports some of the these “luxuries” include access right to strike, including those U.S. criminal justice system, es- movement’s demands, he still to movies and books. imprisoned. timated that the average pay for remains skeptical about its cri- Semanko also supported the in- “Their demands are basically prison laborers is 20 cents an tiques and overall goals, charac- voluntary servitude clause of the asking for humanity,” Epstein hour. terizing them as “overblown.” 13th Amendment, and said that (senior-political science and Since at least half of America’s In instances of minor offenses, prisoners are “under the war- women’s studies) said. prison population of 2.2 million Semanko is in favor of shorter den’s control” and thus subject to Rather than amending the 13th Kiichiro Sato/Associated Press inmates currently works, this ar- sentences and granting commu- their commands. Amendment, since the process is Prisoners were on strike nationwide rangement creates a cheap and tation to those already impris- These stances could not be too extensive in the short-term, between Aug. 2 and Sept. 9. massive alternative to the tradi- oned. He cited Alice Johnson as a more opposite from Evan Za- Epstein instead wants to encour- tional labor force. prime example of a candidate for vada’s beliefs. age prison owners to stop over- meaningful change. Various companies have out- such clemency. As the president of Penn loading their prisons. “It is important for the justice sourced their labor contracts to Johnson, sentenced to life im- State’s United Socialists, Zavada Since so many prison workers system to [reevaluate] how we prisons including Target, Star- prisonment for drug trafficking (senior-community, environment are tasked with dangerous jobs punish drug crimes,” she said, bucks, Victoria’s Secret and Mc- in 1996, was released from prison and development) said that the — such as putting out wildfires in pointing out that it’s primarily Donald’s. earlier this summer after Presi- prison-industrial complex im- California — Epstein argued they communities of color most hurt This latest wave of strikes dent Donald Trump discussed prisons people for profit and then deserve higher wages and great- by such policies. reflects the Prisoners’ Rights the issue with celebrity Kim Kar- criminally underpays them. er protection. She also hopes the Movement’s troubled history. The dashian in a formal meeting. In favor of amending the 13th national conversation sparked To email reporter: [email protected]. Committee chose Sept. 9 as the Trump’s decision came as Amendment, Zavada argued that by the prison strikes will lead to Follow him on Twitter at @davewithtill.

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