Vol. 117, No. 150 Friday, April 28, 2017
‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’ A look into the future of greek life at Penn State
By Frank Esposito ent at future social events. As li- “Let’s be honest, THE DAILY COLLEGIAN censed bartenders are required to check identification, this this didn’t have to would functionally end underage happen,” Where we are drinking at fraternity house It’s the first weekend of Febru- parties. James Piazza ary at Penn State. What seemed like a punish- Father of Timothy Piazza On Feb. 4, Penn State learned ment for dangerous behavior of an accident that injured a stu- changed into a mandate for a Recently DU had an assault dent, Timothy Piazza. shift in the way greek life oper- reported at their house after a Piazza, a sophomore study- ates on campus. woman was hit in the head with ing engineering, died on Feb. Shortly after Piazza’s death, a can of unopened beer at a party 4 in a bed at the Hershey Medi- members of the IFC’s leader- there in January. cal Center. The Dauphin County ship stepped down due to hazing The Kappa Delta Rho haz- Coroner declared Piazza’s death allegations at their own frater- ing and sexual assault case in accidental — the result of mul- nity and police charged the house 2015 brought even more atten- tiple injuries sustained from fall- manager of Beta Theta Pi with tion to the situation and started ing down stairs. Piazza joined 26 selling large amounts of marijua- a task force to examine the is- other Penn State students this na from the house, as previously sues in greek life at Penn State. year who will never get a diplo- reported by The Daily Collegian. That case was also followed ma, dying before completing their Damon Sims, vice president by the suspension of Phi Kap- studies. for student affairs, announced a Alex Yuan/Collegian pa Tau for alleged hazing, as Piazza’s parents and friends new set of sanctions on March Timothy’s father, James Piazza, speaks during the vigil on Sunday, previously reported by The Daily gathered to remember their 30. These sanctions prompted Feb. 12. Collegian. friend and son. protests from Sims dismissed the notion that They held the vig- part of greek life During the weekend Danny Sha- Beta Theta Pi. In 2009, they were fraternities have control of their il at night, where “If new rules can and questions as ha, director of fraternity and so- disbanded for hazing and drink- own parties. a cool drizzle of to the future of just be ignored, or rority life, called the State College ing violations and were forced to “It is a dangerous situation that rain made can- greek life on at Police Department to report the leave their house that March af- they are creating for themselves, dles sparkle along behavior just goes Penn State. party at Sigma Alpha Mu. ter disbanding that February, as it’s an unlawful situation,” Sims the steps of the “Enough is underground, and if These violations prompted previously reported by the Daily said. Old Main patio. enough,” Sims Penn State President Eric Bar- Collegian. This mirrors the cur- The problem arises from the He loved working there is no willing- said. ron to write an open letter to rent situation, as the brothers of size of the parties and the abuse with his THON In addition to ness to recognize greek life at Penn State. In his BTP were evicted and placed into of alcohol according to Sims. the new rules, committee and letter, Barron expressed his dis- student housing this year. “It is problematic both in terms the adverse impact Penn State also helping others, appointment with how rules were BTP was allowed back onto of the alcohol and the size of the permanently said a few of those of excessive drink- ignored or how student leaders campus after it pledged to enact gatherings,” Sims said. “They who spoke about ing, hazing and banned Beta advised their peers on how to ex- alcohol-free and anti-hazing poli- can’t exceed 200 or 225 people Piazza’s life. Theta Pi from the plicitly hide violations. cies. The former Schreyer’s Hon- I think in the largest one, so if And then Piaz- sexual assault, then university. Penn “If new rules can just be ig- ors College Dean Christian Brady you’ve got 1,000 or 1,200 people za’s father spoke is there any hope?” State administra- nored, or behavior just goes un- took on the role as advisor for the participating in these events to the crowd. tors previously derground, and if there is no will- reinstatement for BTP in 2010, as that’s a problem on many fronts.” “Let’s be hon- Eric Barron viewed BTP as an ingness to recognize the adverse previously reported by The Daily Fraternities sometimes even est, this didn’t Penn State President example of one of impact of excessive drinking, Collegian. call the police on themselves have to happen,” the best fraterni- hazing and sexual assault, then is Other fraternities, like Delta when they lose control of the par- James Piazza ties at campus. there any hope?” Barron asked in Upsilon, provide a model of the ties. These calls usually result in said. BTP previously his letter. repeat offences and the problems no charges, according to State Tim fell down some steps, but won awards for its conduct and Barron said he predicts Penn that fraternities cause. In 2007 College Police. not in just any house or apart- integrity. Sue Paterno was the State “will see many empty hous- they were placed on reorganiza- Broader issues with all frater- ment — he fell down the steps house mother at BTP and the es and then the end of greek life tion status when member Justin nities also point to problems with at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity academic advisor was president at Penn State,” if the restrictions Parent died from a heroin over- the sustainability of the system house during a pledging event of the faculty senate, Sims said. aren’t followed. dose in the house, and members as a whole. there. The State College Police The national charter for BTP also This letter prompted the public of Delta Upsilon were evicted Recent research shows that Department said heavy drinking listed that the house was alcohol questioning of the future of greek from their house in 2007 after Penn State fraternity and soror- played a part in the night’s activi- free. life at Penn State. hosting a party featuring rap art- ity members are four times more ties. “[BTP] being among the best ist Wiz Khalifa, as previously re- likely than the general student Tim’s death caused the final circumstances imaginable, the Pressure builds ported by the Daily Collegian. population to be heavy drinkers, slip in the fault lines between worst possible outcome hap- Hazing and sexual assault sto- DU came back and subse- according to a report from the greek life and the administration. pened there,” Sims said. “That ries, large and small, blanket the quently faced sanctions again university. The result of the slip — a tectonic was reminder enough that if it history of greek life at Penn State after a woman reported a sexual To read full story, visit shift in the future of greek life at could happen there it could hap- — even the once well-received assault at the fraternity in 2014. collegian.psu.edu. Penn State. pen anywhere.” Recent history Sanction aftermath Immediately following Piazza’s The sanctions imposed on death the Interfraternity Council March 30 limited the amount — a group governing the differ- of social events to only 10 per ent fraternities at Penn State — chapter, per semester, and lim- banned all socials for the foresee- ited rushing to students who had able future. This ban coincided completed more than 12 credits, with both THON weekend and effectively banning incoming State Patty’s weekend, both of freshman from the pool of pos- which are events that fraternities sible recruits. Student leaders abstain from hosting parties dur- complained that the new rules ing. were decided on without consul- Penn State released sanc- tation. tions on greek life in the weeks Penn State’s administration re- following Piazza’s death. All laxed the rules for two weekends. socials were canceled, as was Parents of fraternity and sorority spring rush — the time when members came in to spend time fraternities recruit and select at the fraternity houses with their new members. The restrictions kids. Some of the fraternities vio- Collegian file photo also limited the types of alcohol lated the rules and one fraternity served at socials and mandated in particular — Sigma Alpha Mu Visitors at a fraternity house located on East Foster Avenue enjoy the warm weather outside on Monday, April that licensed bartenders be pres- — violated many of the rules. 8, 2013. PAGE 2 | FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017 LOCAL THE DAILY COLLEGIAN
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Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2016 Collegian Inc. Board of Editors Editor in Chief Garrett Ross Managing Editor Hannah Sarisohn Digital Managing Editor Gabby Santoliquito News Editor Sarah Vasile Assistant News Editor Carter Walker Opinions Editor Caroline Crasnick Arts & Lifestyle Editor Jenna Stoklosa Features Editor Jimmy Madden Sports Editor Jill Beckman Assistant Sports Editor Mark Fischer Photo/Multimedia Editor Antonella Crescimbeni Photo/Multimedia Chief Camille Stefani, Linsey Fagan Social Media Editor Waiss Aramesh Devam Shah/Collegian Newsletter Chief Kasey Feather Students honor and remember 27 students who passed away last year at a candle-light vigil organized by UPUA at Old Main on Thursday, April 27. Copy Desk Chief Sam Ruland Copy Desk Assistant Chief Brian Cunningham Copy Desk Editors Sydney Herdle, Kelly Chartrand, Hyun Soo Lee To contact News Division: News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The A night to remember Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly Collegian Phone: (814) 865-1828 | Fax: (814) 863-1126 By Kat Procyk first few weeks at school. Jordan year, we obviously left Penn The vigil closed with the crowd THE DAILY COLLEGIAN shared a piece of advice she re- Staters back,” Tyler Akers singing the Penn State alma ma- Board of Managers ceived after the death. (freshman-business manage- ter alongside the Pennharmon- Business Manager Maggie Elinsky Even as the rain started to “Live everyday embracing all ment) said. “It’s really important ics. Advertising Manager Scott Witham pour, the candlelight shone at Penn State has to offer for you for us to honor them.” Starrett Metzler, Kari- Business Operations Manager the Penn State Night of Remem- are lucky to be here, and they are The Penn State community is na Nunez-Fabian, Shannon Danielle Zatkos brance, hosted by UPUA, to proud you are there, too,” Jordan a family to Will Dunn. Mathers, Rahman Hassan, honor the 27 Penn State students said. “If you come to Penn State, Madison Hill, Jedidiah Seck- Business Operations Assistant Manager who have died in the past year. The Pennharmonics, a student you’re obviously a part of this inger, Christina Anthony, Scott William Barrett A small crowd gathered a capella group, sang “Don’t Wor- new family, and as a family, we Loper, Matthew Kayser, George Creative Director Ander Andreades around the Old Main steps in ry about Me” before each candle need to mourn the ones that Samah, Garren Stamp, Byron Assistant Creative Director silence as trumpets played commemorating each deceased we’ve lost,” Dunn (freshman- Markle, Nicolai Tereschak, Hay- Cameron Mothersbaugh “Amazing Grace” to begin the student was lit. A moment of si- hospitality management) said. ley McMillen, Matthew Wolf- Promotions Manager Lucy Gordon vigil. lence was then held. Ford, who is concluding his gang, Stephanie Inman, Benja- Assistant Promotions Manager Opening remarks were made No additional students spoke term, said it was important for min Harner, Robert Lane, Sarah Allison Ulven by University Park Undergradu- during the vigil. However, re- him to recognize those who Barbale, Andrew Edwards, Jas- Sales Managers Leen Obeidat, ate Association vice president sources were available for any- “were not able to reach this per Hicks, Lucas Shook, Luke Joe Brogna Alex Shockley then followed by one feeling upset during the point” with the school year com- Still, Samuel Kepler, Stephanie Audience Engagement Manager former president Terry Ford event. ing to a close. Matteo, Timothy Piazza and Alana Richardson reading “Remember Me.” Last Students reflected on the im- “It’s a good event to conclude Cody Mullen were all commemo- Audience Engagement to speak, newly elected presi- portance of honoring those who the year — to remember that rated. Assistant Manager Matthew Fowler dent Katie Jordan spoke on her have died. we’ve lost a few people along the To contact Business Division: Advertising, circulation, accounting and classifieds own experience losing a friend in “Although the university has way — and to honor them is very To email reporter: [email protected]. Phone: (814) 865-2531 | Fax: (814) 865-3848 the Penn State community in her accomplished a lot in the past important for us,” Ford said. Follow her on Twitter at @_KatPro_. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
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SENIOR COLUMN | GARRETT ROSS Finding a place to call home When people ask me where From there, I started to think “To The Daily Collegian — I don’t know how calm and carry on. I’m from, I have a hard time about what more I could do for To Shannon Sweeney, one of answering. this organization. to sum up my feelings for you. You’ve given my best friends and greatest I’ve lived in I saw an opportunity to help everything and more than I could ever ask for, influences, for an unforgettable four different grow this place and the people and I hope you know that I’ve given you year and always pushing me to states, all for who worked here as the manag- be better. I owe you everything significant por- ing editor under one of the most everything I have in return. ” and I can’t thank you enough. tions of my life. talented people I’ve ever met, At the end of our year, I said if I Indiana, Ken- and we spent a year — one of Garrett Ross could be half as good of an editor tucky, Maryland, the best of my life — meeting Editor in Chief as you were, that would be OK. I Pennsylvania. challenges head on and pushing don’t know if I was, but I hope I guide the organization Connor Whooley, two of my So, I tell people this place to somewhere it had made you proud. Ross gracefully. greatest friends, for mentoring that. never been before. To Sam Ruland, my succes- I have learned so much in my me and helping me more than Then there’s usually a follow- Entering this year, I knew that sor and someone who knows me up question: “Well, where do you I had all of the tools to succeed time here, because that’s what either of you will ever know. better than most, for constantly call home?” as the editor in chief. this place offers: a chance to To Patti Hartranft, an ally believing in me and being there. Again, it’s hard to say. It de- But if you know me, you know learn and grow as a journalist and a mentor, for always being a You’re going to do greater things pends on how you define home. I that I don’t have much and a person. champion and friend for Col- than I could ever imagine and was born in Indiana. I was raised confidence in myself. Now, before I go any further, legian students. Hope you’re in Kentucky and Maryland. My So I surrounded myself with I have a little list of people to enjoying retirement. I’ll be cheering on harder than parents live in Pennsylvania. and built a staff that I am im- thank for helping a young jour- To Darian Somers, a constant anyone from afar. My definition is this: Home is mensely grateful for every day, nalist find his footing. I would annoyance but always a friend, And, finally, to The Daily Colle- the place that means the most because every single person has appreciate it if you took the for helping take this place to gian — I don’t know how to sum to you. come together to accomplish so time to continue reading, these a level that it had never been up my feelings for you. You’ve Whenever my mom would call much. You all deserve so much individuals deserve the recogni- before. And for the tweets. given me everything and more me these past four years at Penn praise and so much recognition tion. Let’s just start from the To Maggie Elinsky, an unsung than I could ever ask for, and I State, she would always start by for that. beginning: hero of the Collegian, for always hope you know that I’ve given asking “What are you up to?” I came into the office each To Lauren Price, my high pushing this organization to you everything I have in return. Eventually, she came to and every day for one reason: school journalism teacher, for where it needs to be through a I don’t know what the future expect the answer that would for the people on this staff that helping introduce me to what whirlwind of a year. holds — for me or for you — but follow: “Just at the office,” I dedicate so much of their lives has become my life’s greatest To Hannah Sarisohn, my I know that you’ll stay a part would say. to an organization that has given passion. managing editor, for sticking of me forever. With every step Often, she would ask if I was us so much. To all of the editors who with me through all of the ups along the unknown path before still going to class or if I even It is the best student-run pub- helped shape myself as a writer and downs. me, I’ll think back fondly to the needed my apartment lease lication in the country, no matter at the Collegian and made me To Gabby Santoliquito, my countless hours that I spent anymore since I was spending what anyone else believes. To be feel like my contributions digital managing editor, for here. so many hours at the Collegian. in that newsroom every day is to mattered. reminding me of what we do and You’ve meant everything to The answer, most of the time, understand why that is the case. To Mike Kilcoyne, for quitting who we do it for, and for being a me, and I’ll miss you more than was, yes I’m still going to class This place is so valuable to the football beat my sophomore better friend than I could ask for. you know. But I know I’ll be back and getting (some) sleep. the students and every decision year and giving me the chance To Waiss David Aramesh and sooner rather than later. When she called today, I that I have made has been with to fulfill one of my college Antonella Crescimbeni, two of I won’t be able to stay away thought back to my freshman that thought in mind, ensuring dreams far before I could have my best friends and closest con- from home for too long. year. I didn’t know that I would that the experience that I was dreamed it. fidants, for making these years be sitting in the editor’s chair as so lucky to have for four years is To the members of “Cocky worth it and keeping me sane Garrett Ross is a senior majoring in a senior writing this column. available to students for years Desk,” for enduring my crazi- through all of the craziness. print and digital journalism and was My goal was to cover the Penn to come. ness, always striving to keep To Collegian Editors past, State football team as a senior. This newsroom is positioned that streak alive and being great thank you for giving me some- the Editor in Chief for The Daily Col- Through a fortunate turn of better than it has ever been to friends during an incredible thing to strive for every single legian until 6:15 a.m. today. Email events, I achieved that goal as a thrive in the uncertain future. semester. day I stepped foot in this office, him at [email protected] and follow sophomore. All I hope is that I have helped To Johnny McGonigal and and encouraging me to keep him on Twitter at @garrett_ross.
SENIOR COLUMN | GABBY SANTOLIQUITO SENIOR COLUMN | HANNAH SARISOHN Thank you to the place It’s only four years that made me believe “I want to transfer.” inhibition I let dictate me. Growing up, I thought my life would in Happy Valley, I’d probably laugh in your The words I’d been thinking all I — the person who once became forever be different than everyone else face. I constantly joke that the motto of my semester finally came out. debilitatingly anxious sitting in a around me. I had a lot of life is, “close, but no cigar.” I sat across from my gen-ed theatre class at Forum — trav- self-pity because of the I started dancing when I was three and mom at the Candle- eled a week alone in Spain, wrote 14 different ways my family wanted to continue when I came to col- light diner the last bylines for an international newspaper has to live and for some lege. Freshman year I tried out for the Li- night I was home for and lived on my own in the nation’s reason I’d always get jeal- onettes, and I didn’t make it. I tried out for winter break, fidgeting capital. ous of people I’d see living the hip-hop group Whiplash, didn’t make at the table and trying In four years, I lived with 12 room- out their dreams — think- it. I tried out for the lyrical group Orche- not to cry. mates in five different apartments, and ing I would never be able sis, didn’t make it. I tried out for the lyri- Shocking, isn’t it — called four cities and three different to reach mine. cal company Peace. Love. Lyrical, didn’t that the proudest Penn countries home. I made friendships I Sarisohn Santoliquito My younger brother, make it. Of course I started falling back Stater you know was will forever treasure (looking at you, Matt, was born with cere- into the self-pity but knew that I couldn’t. once so unhappy to the Onward Israel and CIEE Brussels) bral palsy and a severe seizure disorder, When I thought I was finally ready to call point of wanting to transfer. and I know I have a support system ultimately leaving him unable to eat, talk, it quits, I decided to join the Penn State It’s something I tried to hide, as it’s that extends across the country. or walk on his own. I had to grow up a lot Ballet Club, Volé. I tried out for the Per- seemingly sacrilegious to be miserable It was a gradual process, and one faster than most people, making sure I formance Company, and made it. Not only in Happy Valley. I was unsure would ever happen, but was home to take care of my brother or did I make it, but I met some of my best But on the morning of move in day I eventually grew to call Penn State home too. babysit my younger sister, Kayla. friends who have been through it all for when I pulled up to East Halls, in the Home also became the basement Whenever I was out with my friends or the past four years. pit in my stomach wasn’t excitement of 123 S. Burrowes St., where I made at school, I’d be fine. When I went home I was able to dance in THON this year, I — it was a hidden, tingling feeling deadlines and best friends and some though, I’d change. I’d overthink every- was an executive producer for the Centre that I made a huge mistake of decid- of my greatest college memories. I thing and constantly make up a bunch County Report, I just accepted a full-time ing on Penn State too soon after being learned from editors who I continue to of different scenarios in my head of how job and most importantly, I was able to rejected from my top university. have immense respect and admiration things would be different if Matt didn’t serve as the Collegian’s Digital Managing As the first semester progressed for, who shockingly, used to have to deal with the issues he does. Editor all year. everything petrified me: the size of the petrify me. I wasn’t normally the shining star in In high school, I didn’t make it into the campus, the party culture, the third An organization that once intimi- anything that I was involved with — dance, morning TV news program, so of course I generation Penn Staters who grew up school, or sports. bleeding blue and white and seemed to dated me to the point of wanting to quit thought I wouldn’t be good enough to pur- is now my biggest source of pride and There was nothing wrong with that, but sue journalism. Four years later, I was just know everything. I eventually found myself just accepting It was a mistake I couldn’t see a accomplishment. awarded a postgraduate news producing I wouldn’t be who or where I am if how things were whether I was content fellowship. way out of. I desperately didn’t want with it or not. to be at Penn State, but the thought of it weren’t for everyone at The Daily Before I came to Penn State I had never Collegian who believed in me, doubted That’s not to say I didn’t do well in dance heard of The Daily Collegian. I started as putting myself through the process of or school or sports, but it forced me into starting over made me physically ache. me and pushed me from being the too- a reporter, made my way to a beat editor quiet freshman to the now too-loud being humble — sometimes too humble. and eventually became one of the three So I’d stay and suck it up. It’s only four years. Managing Editor. I’m not a fan of people who kiss ass or executive editors. Again, if you would’ve Now, only with hindsight, can I un- It really only hit me a few months are obnoxiously over the top, but I quickly asked high-school me if I would have ac- derstand just how the decision to stay ago just how much my perception of learned I needed to break out of my shell complished all of this, I would’ve laughed. at Penn State impacted me. myself and this and find a happy medium between too This isn’t meant for me to stand up here Yes, my first semester and a half was university changed. humble, and overly obnoxious. on my soapbox bragging about everything miserable and you could not pay me to This realization came one night As cliché as it sounds, I was able to do I’ve done or saying I’m better than every- do it over again. while walking home with my friends just that when I came to college. It opened one else. I’m saying if you work your ass But leaving freshman year I knew from Gaff, because obviously, one’s my eyes to more than I ever thought. off, don’t sell yourself short and push your- this: if I could handle Penn State, with most profound thoughts are had while It took me 20 years to accept my life. self far beyond your comfort zone, you can all of its complexities and challenges, I walking home from Gaff. Twenty years to accept that Matt would do anything you want to. could handle anything. “It just seems so small now.” never change. Twenty years to realize My mom gave me a little plaque dur- Deciding to stay at Penn State gave It was a pretty quiet night, the kind things were always going to be different. ing my senior year of high school with the me guts, pushed my sense of fearless- composed of a symphony of drunken And it took me 20 years to push myself Walt Disney quote, “if you can dream it, ness and made me work that much ‘we are’ chants and the opening notes to be the best I can be because there are you can do it,” and I’ve remembered that people out there who obviously have it way harder for what I wanted. of ‘Closer’ echoing down College ever since. worse than me. Things don’t come easily at a school Avenue. And guess what? There’s people who are fighting can- as big as Penn State, whether it be The kind of night that feels like the Sometimes you’re allowed to scream it cer. There’s people who are working hard a position in an organization, a class bubble surrounding America’s quintes- to the world about how successful you’ve as hell to keep a roof over their heads. you really want, a good apartment or a sential college town is slowly closing in become. Sometimes you’re allowed to be There’s people who have lost a parent at a table outside at Cafe on a warm day. on you. proud of what you’ve accomplished. It took young age. I may have had to endure some But in learning how to overcome the That moment gave me the first me a long time to realize that but I think adversity in my life, but I finally learned challenges of a big school I became twinge that I was getting ready to I’ve finally found my happy medium of too that hardships aren’t always the end of the confident in ways I never imagined leave — this time, though, because I’m humble and too obnoxious — because I world. possible. getting ready to move on to something deserve it. Sophomore year I got a tattoo that Facing these challenges gave me even bigger and better. So, it’s time for me to sit here, copy reads, “Acceptance” with my brother’s the confidence in deciding to apply to Whatever that bigger and better what my predecessor Darian did last birthday in Roman numerals going up the intern in Israel at The Jerusalem Post, may be, I’ll have Penn State to thank side of it. It’s a daily reminder of where I year, and say a few thank you’s because and the guts to decide to study abroad for getting me there. used to be and where I am now. there’s absolutely no way I’d have the in Brussels — where literally no one It’s hard to believe it’s only four I grew up at Penn State and I stopped confidence I do now, on my own. goes to study abroad. years. with the self-pity. I broke out of my shell Though these decisions scared me, I and I didn’t take no for an answer. I real- Gabby Santoliquito is a senior majoring in knew I was capable beyond any exist- Hannah Sarisohn is a senior majoring in ized I deserve to reach my goals just like broadcast journalism and was the Digital ing fears. communication arts and sciences and was everyone else. Managing Editor for The Daily Collegian. Her Attending Penn State forced me, the Daily Collegian’s Managing Editor. Email If you would’ve asked me four years ago email is [email protected] and follow her for lack of better words, to get the her at [email protected] and follow her on if I thought I’d accomplish all that I have on Twitter at @gabbysanto. hell over myself and whatever Twitter at @hannahsarisohn. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN LOCAL FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017 | PAGE 5 ‘Out of the Darkness’ and into the light Julia Poggi de Mendonça provides that opportunity for people FOR THE COLLEGIAN to come to a safe place and increase awareness. It’s a very powerful event that The American Foundation for Suicide people attend—and many feel very alone Prevention will be hosting the Out of in a complicated grief—so they come to Darkness Centre County Walk from 11:00 the walk and realize that what they’re a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 at feeling is not abnormal, and they are not Sidney Friedman Park alone,” Quick said. As reported by the American Founda- One of the educational programs tion for Suicide Prevention, suicide is geared toward informing others on ranked as the 10th leading cause of death suicide prevention is what AFSP calls in the U.S., which culminates to a total of “Talk Saves Lives.” 44,193 American deaths by suicide each The program is essentially a com- year, with an average of 121 suicides per munity-based presentation which cov- day. ers the general scope of suicide, the re- Notwithstanding the significance of search on prevention and the benefit of these stats, many people are uneducated, mental health treatment in combatting or at least uninformed, on the topic of suicide. suicide in general. “It wasn’t until after I began to advo- AFSP’s goal is to save lives and bring cate for suicide awareness that I realized hope to those affected by suicide by reduc- how many other people had experienced ing the occurrence of suicide to 20 percent similar situations as me,” student overall by 2025. captain for the walk Kristen Meihofer Their core mission is fully achieved said. by funding scientific research, offering Meihofer gains much of her inspiration educational programs for professionals, to be involved with AFSP from the speak- educating the public about suicide pre- ers who share their experiences with vention, and making resources available mental health and suicide. to survivors of suicide loss and people at Aside from the program of speakers, risk. there will also be survivor activities, Director of crisis intervention services therapy dogs and messages of hope avail- at the Meadows Behavioral Treatment able to participants of the walk. Facility, Shanon Quick, believes that “I hope the walk fosters a sense of the key to suicide prevention is mainly community for the participants — I hope through education. people leave the walk with a sense of hope “The way to fight the stigma is by and belonging,” vice president of Active making it matter to people, and the walk Minds Maura Barrett said.
Georgi DeCarmine/Collegian Lexi Shimkonis (junior-civil engineering) poses at Old Main on Wednesday, April 26. Shimkonis is confirmed as the next director of communications for UPUA. Onward State editor leaves post for UPUA
Alison Kuznitz UPUA Vice President Alex Shockley THE DAILY COLLEGIAN called it a matter of free speech. “We as an organization have no means She’s an aspiring engineer, but she to quiet someone when they’re trying to finds an escape through writing. That involve themselves in other organiza- outlet used to be Onward State. Now, it tions,” Shockley (junior-hospitality man- will take a backseat as she assumes the agement) said. role of director of communications for All four committee chairs voted in favor the University Park Undergraduate of Shimkonis before she was brought to Association. the rest of the 12th General Assembly for After former managing editor Lexi confirmation, Shockley said. Shimkonis was confirmed by a vote of 28- Only two students applied exclusively 4, the news was met with mixed respons- for the job, yet those seeking related es on Twitter. Some commented on the communications spots were automati- underlying ethics of the selection, while cally considered as well, Chief of Staff Jen others questioned if the blog and student nifer Heckman (junior-international poli- government had seemingly merged into tics) said. one entity. Former at-large representative Andrew Shimkonis (junior-civil engineering) Uhring didn’t make the cut. doesn’t see it as a conflict of interest, and Besides managing social media neither does top UPUA leadership. accounts for various on-campus groups, “When you come into UPUA, that’s the Uhring (sophomore-political science) said position that you’re serving,” she said. he also contributed to national-level com- “You don’t bring your personal bias.” munications for the College Democrats of Shimkonis said she’ll drop down to a America. staff writer on Onward State, covering “I wasn’t cocky, but I thought I had what it took,” he said. topics without ties to UPUA. The stance Uhring said while Shimkonis may is echoed in an editor’s note on the blog be qualified, he cautioned against the from April 20, which states: “Obviously, student government’s decision-making Lexi will not be involved in writing or process. editing any posts related to UPUA.” “I don’t think any member of the media As Shimkonis said, it’s all a matter of should ever go into UPUA in any official keeping “business and business” sepa- capacity,” he said. rate. But, that’s exactly what sold Shockley, Though applications for the Executive who said he had been friends with Shim- Board are accepted on a rolling basis, konis beforehand, on the idea. UPUA President Katie Jordan said the The Department of Communications search was over for a director of com- plans to maintain a larger presence as munications after the suggested April 14 UPUA launches outreach initiatives with deadline. student organizations. “You just know when you know, and Using her news and social media we knew we needed someone who could background, Shimkonis is expected to start right away,” Jordan (junior-public create graphics and other content to relations and community, environment generate awareness of UPUA. and development) said. “Lexi was sim- Her position has taken on a new mean- ply the most qualified person for the role ing in the assembly under a revamped based on her experiences working with media relations policy. Whereas news Onward State and with the Fee Board.” outlets previously reached out to repre- This past year, Shimkonis served as sentatives directly, Shimkonis will now act an at-large member on the inaugural as the first point of contact. Student Fee Board. She had considered “We made it clear that her relationship joining UPUA as an at-large representa- going forward will be just as equivalent tive in the fall semester, but finally decid- as with The Daily Collegian and The ed to commit to the organization following Underground,” Shockley said. recent elections. There will be no preferential treatment “Our perspective on Lexi’s previous for disseminating information, Jordan experience with Onward State is that we said. can’t discriminate a student’s involve- ment based on what they want to get in- To email reporter: [email protected]. volved with in the future,” Jordan said. Follow her on Twitter at @AlisonKuznitz. PAGE 6 SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017 How Huntzinger pushed his way into golf By Jack R. Hirsh a bunch of resumes to differ- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN ent coaches around the country he was interested in playing for. Charles Huntzinger and his fa- However, he claimed he didn’t ther have two different accounts quite have the accolades built of how they met Penn State golf up to warrant playing a top level coach Greg Nye. school early in his high school ca- The two traveled an reer. MEN’S hour and a half away “You look at kids now who are GOLF from their home in Du- going to UGA, Illinois, basically luth, Georgia to meet the top schools in the country, Nye. they’re winning [junior tourna- Then a sophomore in high ments] when they’re freshmen, school, Charles had sent his tour- sophomores, juniors,and they’re nament resume to around 20-25 shooting 68s and 65s when they’re schools, including Penn State. 14,” he said. “I didn’t get to that When he heard the Nittany Lions point until right before my senior were competing near his home- year.” town, he made sure to make the Penn State was also an option trip, and left an impression on because it afforded him the ability Nye which would land him in to start on team Huntzinger said Happy Valley around two years was “definitely up-and-coming.” later. “My dad always told me, ‘Why would you go to Alabama if you’re Why Penn State? not going to start until senior College golf is generally a sport year?’” He said. dominated by southern schools. In fact, out of the top-25 schools Lucky break in the latest golfstat.com rank- It was right before his senior ing, only two — Illinois and Or- year of high school when Huntz- egon — typically receive snowfall inger locked up his commitment throughout the year. to Penn State, and later signed in But that didn’t deter Huntzing- November of 2014. er from traveling over 700 miles But, Huntzinger’s recruitment Caitlin Lee/Collegian north to come to Penn State. wasn’t that simple. After all, he Huntzinger, Penn State’s active lived far away from Penn State’s Charles Huntzinger tees off during the Rutherford Intercollegiate tournament at the Penn State Blue Course career-low-scoring average lead- campus, so, as a young player, it on Saturday, April 15. er, even acknowledged he could didn’t make much sense to travel have played some of the top at all the way to University Park to raining… When we got there, we asked him if he was any good. He some of the top southern schools meet coach Greg Nye. thought they had canceled the said, ‘Not bad.’” Men’s Golf such as Georgia, South Carolina But Huntzinger caught a lucky round.” Nye then noticed that Charles or Georgia Tech. break. They walked throughout the was by himself. He asked if the Big Ten “I always get asked that,” the “I’m looking at their schedule,” back nine until they finally saw man standing 40 yards away was sophomore said about his deci- Kurt said. “In a couple of months, someone coaching a Penn State his father. Charles said it was. Championship player on the course. After Charles gave Nye his re- sion to attend Penn State. “My they’re playing very close to us.” Field: 14 teams dad is from PA. His side of the During his spring break soph- “I said, ‘I’m pretty sure that’s sume, Nye began to walk away family lives in Harrisburg. I ba- omore year, the Nittany Lions the coach,’” Kurt said. “I said, ‘We and get back to coaching, but When: Friday, April 28 to sically grew up a blue and white were playing just an hour-and- don’t want to interrupt him.’ But Charles saw he was looking at his Sunday, April 30 fan. I had been to several football a-half away from Duluth at the luckily, after that hole, he actually resume. Where: Baltimore Country Club games as a kid. So [my dad] kind Linger Longer Invitational on the went into the restroom. So I kid “I was looking at him, just to in Baltimore, MD (Par 70, 7,181 of persuaded me in that sense.” Great Waters course at Reynolds Charles to this day that he was make out any sense of emotions, yards) He also said he was interest- Plantation. stalking coach because he liter- I saw him flipping through the Live Scoring: Golfstat.com ed in playing at Florida, as he He went just to meet Nye. ally waited right outside the rest- pages. He turned it back over, grew up a Gator fan during Tim His father, Kurt, told his son room door.” basically like a double-check,” Players to Watch: Charles Tebow’s time on its football team, he needed to prepare something Charles’ memory of the meet- Charles said. Huntzinger leading the Gators to two national to say to Nye if they were able to ing was slightly different. The last tournament on his re- Follow @JR_HIRSHey and championships. meet him because he wouldn’t “I happened to look to the left, sume was one where he won, and @TSchlarp for updates and His father, Kurt, said his son be able to help him. Charles had and there was a little bathroom he remembered shooting either a analysis was talking to different coaches brought with him his resume, the shack,” he said. “I saw someone 68 or 67 in the final round. around the south early in high same one he sent to other coach- come out, and he was wearing “When he flipped that page This year, Huntzinger picked school, but Penn State was still es, including Nye. blue and white, but I wasn’t sure if over, I could see him jerk back up his second collegiate victory high on his list. “We kind of rehearsed on he was a parent or not. He walked and almost stand up,” Charles at the Bank of Tennessee Inter- While the interest was there, the hour-and-a-half drive what up a little further, and he was said. “Just seeing that reaction, collegiate and is a big reason why that didn’t mean he could just find he wanted to get across to the wearing a white visor, and I real- I was like, ‘OK, maybe we have the team is in prime position for a scholarship to Penn State that coach.” ized, ‘OK, that’s probably coach.’” something here.’” another trip to Regionals. easily. He remarked at how differ- When the Huntzingers arrived Charles said Nye looked Fast-forward four years, and Next season, Huntzinger said ent recruiting for college golf is on Saturday of the tournament, shocked when he approached Huntzinger and the Nittany Lions the Nittany Lions will re-work than other sports. which was eventually shortened him and told him his name and are gearing up for the Big Ten their typical schedule. This will “You have to recruit yourself to one day of 36 holes due to that he had emailed about playing Championship. give Huntzinger a chance to re- almost,” Huntzinger said. “It’s weather, they immediately asked for him. He handed him the paper Last season, a freshman Hunt- turn to The Linger Longer and not like football where if you’re where they could find the Penn copy of his resume, as well. zinger started in every event and play in the event. It will be Penn good, people know you’re good. State team. “I thought he was a kid who just helped guide the team to its sec- State’s first trip there since Nye’s You have to basically just throw “It was one of the earlier popped out of house in the neigh- ond straight NCAA Regional ap- and Huntzinger’s first encounter. yourself out there for everyone to tournaments, and it was nasty borhood,” Nye said of when the pearance. Huntzinger collected see it.” weather,” Kurt said of the late pair met. “I asked him if played Big Ten Freshman of the Year To email reporter: [email protected]. Huntzinger estimated he sent March event. “It was cold. It was golf. [He responded] ‘yessir.’ I honors after the season. Follow him on Twitter at @JR_HIRSHey. Trio likely to replace football defensive ends By Andrew Rubin As new faces grew into their out there. Now I had a full sea- before the season kicks off in Sep- position. He’s beginning to trust THE DAILY COLLEGIAN roles, it wasn’t a pretty sight at son playing, and I can just go. tember. the techniques, trust his reads. the beginning of the season. I know the playbook in and “I think Shareef is a young We still got some work to do As Evan Schwan graduated In the Nittany Lions’ first real out. I can just play fast.” guy with so much promise and there.” and Garrett Sickels declared test of the season, the front seven His defensive coordinator talent,” Pry said. “We saw that for the draft following the 2016 was torched by the Pitt ground at- agreed that although he has pro- last fall. He is still growing into To email reporter: [email protected]. season, Penn State was left look- tack. The Panthers rushed for 341 gressed, there is still work to do the position. He is learning the Follow him on Twitter at @andrewrubin24. ing to replace both yards en route to a 42-39 win. FOOTBALL of its starting de- Just two weeks later, in a fensive ends. beat-down at the Big House, The Nittany Li- Michigan rushed for 326 yards as ons lost a duo that had combined it ran away to a 49-10 win. for 12 sacks — as Sickels and While the Nittany Lions won’t Schwan each led the team with face an elite team in September six — and 79 tackles. like they did last year, they’ll still They have three primary want to avoid too many growing options to replace the duo: pains with Iowa and Pitt in the Torrence Brown, Shareef Miller opening slate. and Shane Simmons . “There is a lot of potential “So I am encouraged by the there, got some good candi- competition and the depth that dates,” Pry said. “There are big we can have there,” defensive shoes to fill. Over the last three coordinator Brent Pry said . “We years we’ve had some pretty good still have some work to do to end play, not just last year. There find two guys that can equal the are a good group of guys at the production that Schwan and Sick- position that are competing and els had.” battling.” When Sickels declared for Following the Blue-White the draft he, and the rest of the game, Miller said he is more defensive ends, looked at it as prepared to contribute this sea- an opportunity to expand their son than he was last year. While role with the team, Miller said he has gotten stronger over the following the Blue-White Game. offseason, which has made it The same thing happened on easier for him to set the edge the defensive line a year ago as on rushes, playing experience Sickles was the only returning has also made him grow into his starter with Carl Nassib , Austin job. Linsey Fagan/Collegian Johnson and Anthony Zettel, all “Not thinking too much,” NFL bound following the 2015 Miller said. “Last year, I was Defensive end Shareef Miller (48) gets past tight end Joe Arcangelo (41) during the Blue-White game at Beaver campaign. thinking too much when I was Stadium on Saturday, April 22.
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By David Eckert has lost just three games all sea- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN son — looming the Nittany Lions Penn State vs. must do their work now against Penn State’s season could very lowly Maryland. Maryland well be on the line when it travels Despite their poor record, to Maryland for a three-game se- the Terrapins have some When: Friday, 6 p.m., Saturday, ries this weekend. impressive wins on their 1 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. Sitting outside resume. Where: Maryland Softball SOFTBALL the top-100 teams They boast victories over three Stadium in the Rotary Power ranked teams on the year, includ- How to watch: BTN (Friday) Index rankings, Penn State’s ing a massive upset over then-No. only chance at a postseason 1 Florida . Players to watch: Madison berth is to earn the NCAA tour- Penn State is coming off a dou- Shaffer (PSU), Skylynne Ellazar nament auto-bid that comes bleheader sweep at the hands of (MD) along with winning the Big Ten Saint Francis, a team that held tournament. the Nittany Lions scoreless over Coach Amanda Lehotak hopes The Nittany Lions must fin- the course of 15 innings and lim- to translate her team’s solid fun- ish 12th or better out of 14 teams ited them to just two hits — both damental outing to Big Ten play in the Big Ten to qualify for the singles. this weekend. conference tournament, and that In the other two phases of the “We’ve talked all year that could come down to the outcome game, however, Penn State was we’ve had two out of the three of their series with the Terrapins impressive. Its pitchers held the aspects of the game, but not all (9-33-1, 2-13 Big Ten ) in College Red Flash to just three runs, and, three,” Lehotak said. “So, tonight, Park, Maryland. perhaps most importantly for a obviously we had pitching and de- Penn State (20-28, 6-11 Big Ten) team that has played abysmal fense, just we didn’t have hitting, currently sits 10th in the Big Ten defense all season, the Nittany which happens sometimes.” Tap Permyao/Collegian , but with a season-ending series Lions did not commit a single To read full story, visit Rebecca Ziegler (15) hits a single during the game against Rutgers at with a Minnesota team — that error. collegian.psu.edu. Beard Field on Friday, April 9. Penn State defeated Rutgers 11-9.
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Courtesy of Erin O’Neill The Penn State equestrian national qualifying riders and coach, Kristin Gretok, pose with their individual awards at Centenary University in New Jersey at IHSA Zone 3 Finals on April 8. RIDING INTO NATIONALS Turning heads as a group, the Penn State Equestrian Team prepares to enter the ring at the IHSA nationals in Kentucky to compete in the team competition for the first time since 2012 By Matt Lingerman Equestrian of the Year in 2016, notably the fact that horses are Gretok said. “They don’t have tucky as an individual rider. “She THE DAILY COLLEGIAN make her one of the most expe- chosen randomly at each show. that experience on the regular works so hard, and we love to rienced and well known mem- “You don’t know the horse. You circuit. [Traband] told me zones teach her and help her because A few miles southwest of bers of the team. Perhaps most don’t know what to expect,” PSET were hard, not because she she’s so open to learning. She’s campus, a small group of Penn impressive is the fact that she has president Katie Groomes said. “It was worried about herself, but always positive beyond belief.” State students roam around the achieved all of this having been equalizes the field, because ev- because she was worried about At nationals, the most expe- stable of Kocher born with only one hand. eryone is riding the same horses. everyone else.” rienced level riders will go last. Farms Stable “Being without a left hand, It’s all based on This year, Echevarria will be PSET’s rep- EQUESTRIAN and Tack Shop. there have definitely been some you, how you look Madison Stine resentative, meaning she could It has challenges along the way,” on the horse, how “Something that will represent be the difference between placing the usual components of a Traband said. “But I’ve been very you handle the makes them really Penn State in the inside or outside of the top-10. farm — an ivy-ridden silo, a fortunate to have a very good horse that you’ve walk trot — the “[Echevarria] performs best couple of tractors and acres of support system around me, and never seen or special compared lowest level — at under pressure,” Groomes said. land — but one aspect sets it I’ve been able to do a lot of things ridden before.” to a lot of the nationals. Stine, “She’s our anchor. She focuses apart from the others. that people told me I couldn’t do To even the who also plays better. She gets the job done.” Eight girls tend to the farm’s 17 when I was a little kid. I hope I playing field fur- others schools is sousaphone in With all of its different horses and joke with one another can continue to do that, and I ther, the team that they’re a club the Blue Band, backgrounds, the success it has as they prepare to mount the hope that I can be a role model portion of the understands her enjoyed this year and the looming well-trained animals. for other riders that are overcom- event is split into sport. They’re not a role to the team trip to Kentucky, all of the team’s In a sport that is usually focused ing different difficulties, whether eight levels based varsity sport — is crucial, even members agree that one aspect on individual performances, Penn it’s something you can see or on riding experi- though she has sets it apart from its competitors: State’s Equestrian Team (PSET) something you can’t see.” ence. Each team they don’t get been riding com- they make up a family. is turning heads as a group. With all her success as an has one rider, scholarships, they petitively for only “This is a family that I never “It already feels like we ac- individual competitor, Traband known as the a year. had,” Groomes said. “I love it complished something, no matter has enjoyed being a part of a team points rider, in don’t get money, “It’s cool to be so much. I have 86 best friends. how we do at nationals,” junior this year. each level desig- they don’t get able to ride with Having so many friends that are rider Sara Echevarria said. “It’ll “We don’t have that in our sport nated to accumu- people who know so different and coming from be really cool to see everybody until we come to college,” Traband late points for the endorsements. so much more different backgrounds. The one ride.” said. “When you’re competing as team as a whole. The work ethic than I do, and if I thing that brings us together is On May 4-7, six riders will a junior or as an amateur, you’re However, each get a blue ribbon, our love of horses.” head to Lexington, Kentucky to competing just against people level is worth the is incredible.” it’s worth seven “We’re such a family, in so many compete in Intercollegiate at your level, so just getting to same amount of Kristin Gretok points, and if they ways,” Traband added. “It’s unbe- Horse Show Association (IHSA) interact with so many people from points, meaning get a blue ribbon, lievable, especially us, because Coach national championships as a hunt so many different backgrounds is a rider with only it’s worth seven we don’t get to do this in our sport. seat English riding team for the so special, because you can really a year of experi- points,” Stine It’s an individual sport. When you first time in five years. Two other connect with them.” ence is just as said. come into college, you’re used to riders will also make the trip as Because IHSA encourages valuable as one who has been rid- Her teammates have taken everyone being your competitor. individual competitors. riders of all riding experiences, ing her whole life. This team as- notice of her work ethic. Then you come here, and every- After winning their region for the organization implements pect is unique to the IHSA. “[Stine] has so much talent, one has your back.” the 25th time in 27 years, the rules that wouldn’t normally be “Our top-level riders are and she’s so dedicated, and our Nittany Lions placed second in found on the amateur and profes- rooting on our low level riders, coaches recognized that,” said To email reporter: [email protected]. the team event at the zone show, sional equestrian circuits, most because it’s a team experience” Groomes, who will head to Ken- Follow him on Twitter at @lingerdaddy. qualifying as one of 16 teams nationally that will be represent- ed at the championships. Founded as a club sport in 1971, PSET won Penn State Club Sport of the Year in 2012 and 2016. Kristin Gretok and her brother Kerry Kocher have coached the team for just over three years, making the coming trip their first time bringing a team to nationals. “We really are lucky to have talented kids, because a lot of kids that come to this school don’t come for the riding team,” Gretok said. “They come for the education. We’re the bonus.” Many of the schools PSET faces have very strong equine science programs. Members of Savannah College of Art and Design’s team, for example, ride twice or more per day. Most of PSET’s members ride only once or twice a week. “Something that makes them really special compared to a lot of the others schools is that they’re a club sport,” Gretok said. “They’re not a varsity sport — they don’t get scholarships, they don’t get money, they don’t get endorsements. The work ethic is incredible.” PSET boasts a wide array of riders who come from differ- ent backgrounds. While some are new to equitation, others, like freshman Lizzy Traband, have already achieved individual success prior to joining Penn State’s team. Courtesy of Sam Wilson Traband’s accomplishments, Penn State equestrian’s team president, Katie Groomes, competes in individual Intermediate Over Fences at the IHSA Zone 3 Finals held at which include winning Junior Centenary University on April 8.