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Vol. 120 No. 24 Nov. 14-17, 2019 @DailyCollegian BETTER THAN EVER John Reid’s journey at Penn State has been long with plenty of setbacks, but the fifth-year senior is playing the best football of his career

What’s Inside:

- John Reid’s return to form after a knee injury in 2017 (Page A3)

- Jayson Oweh’s rapid growth as a football player (Page A4)

- PSU still searching for consistency at wide receiver (Page A5)

- Indiana’s rise as a program, predictions, notes and more (Page A6) Photo by Caitlin Lee/Collegian Page A2 | Nov. 14-17, 2019 versus The Daily Collegian PENN STATE Nittany Lions (8-1) No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 KJ Hamler WR/So. 28 Jayson Oweh DE/Fr. 68 Hunter Kelly OL/Jr. 2 Keaton Ellis CB/Fr. 29 Henry Fessler WR/Fr. 69 CJ Thorpe OL/So. 3 Donovan Johnson CB/So. 29 John Reid CB/Sr. 70 Juice Scruggs OL/Fr. 3 Ricky Slade RB/So. 31 Denver Light LB/Fr. 71 Will Fries OL/Jr. 4 Journey Brown RB/So. 32 Dylan Forranto S/Fr. 72 Bryce Effner OL/Fr. 5 Tariq Castro-Fields CB/Jr. 33 Corey Melzer CB/Fr. 73 Mike Miranda OL/So. 5 Jahan Dotson WR/Jr. 34 Shane Simmons DE/Jr. 74 Steven Gonzalez OL/Sr. 6 Cam Brown LB/Sr. 35 Justin Neff S/So. 75 Des Holmes OL/So. 6 Justin Shorter WR/So. 36 Jan Johnson LB/Sr. 76 Justin Kopko OL/Fr. 7 Jaquan Brisker S/Jr. 36 Makai Self CB/Fr. 77 Judge Culpepper DT/Fr.. 7 Will Levis QB/Fr. 37 Drew Hartlaub S/So. 77 Sal Wormley OL/Fr. 8 John Dunmore WR/Fr. 38 Lamont Wade CB/Jr. 79 Caedan Wallace OL/Fr. 8 Marquis Wilson CB/Fr. 39 Robbie Dwyer LB/Fr. 80 Justin Weller WR/So. 9 Joey Porter Jr CB/Fr. 40 Nick Eury RB/Jr. 81 Cam Sullivan-Brown WR/So. 9 Ta’Quan Roberson QB/Fr. 40 Jesse Luketa LB/So. 82 Zack Kuntz TE/Fr. 10 Lance Dixon LB/Fr. 42 Austin Sullivan SN/Fr. 83 Nick Bowers TE/Sr. 10 TJ Jones WR/Fr. 43 Trevor Baker TE/So. 84 Benjamin Wilson WR/Jr. 11 Daniel George WR/Fr. 44 Joseph Appiah Darkwa DT/Fr. 85 Isaac Lutz WR/Jr 11 Micah Parsons LB/So. 44 Cameron Pica WR/So. 86 Alec Berger WR/Jr. 12 Brandon Smith LB/Fr. 45 Charlie Katshir LB/Fr. 86 Brenton Strange TE/Fr. 12 Mac Hippenhammer WR/Jr. 46 Nick Tarburton DE/Fr. 87 Pat Freiermuth TE/So. 13 Ellis Brooks LB/So. 47 Tommy Friberg TE/Fr. 88 Dan Chisena WR/Sr. 13 Michael Johnson Jr. QB/Fr. 47 Alex Furmanek LB/Fr 89 Colton Maxwell WR/Jr. 14 Sean Clifford QB/So. 48 CJ Holmes S/So. 90 Damion Barber DT/So. 15 Michael Shuster QB/Jr. 49 Daniel Joseph DE/Jr. 90 Rafael Checa K/So. 17 Grayson Kline TE/Fr. 50 Max Chizmar LB/So. 91 Dvon Ellies DT/Fr. 17 Garrett Taylor S/Sr. 50 Will Knutsson OL/Fr. 91 Chris Stoll SN/So. 18 Shaka Toney DE/Jr. 51 Hakeem Beamon DE/Fr. 92 Jake Pinegar K/So. 19 Trent Gordon CB/Fr. 51 Dalton Daddona OL/Fr. 92 Smith Vilbert DE/Fr. 19 Isaac Rumery QB/Fr. 52 Blake Zalar OL/Fr. 93 Blake Gillikin P/K/Sr. 20 Adisa Isaac DE/Fr. 53 Fred Hansard DT/So. 94 Joe Calcagno SN/So. 21 Noah Cain RB/Fr. 53 Rasheed Walker OL/Fr. 95 Vlad Hilling K/Fr. 21 Tyler Rudolph S/Fr. 54 Robert Windsor DT/Fr. 97 PJ Mustipher DT/So. 23 Weston Carr WR/Fr. 55 Antonio Shelton DT/Jr. 97 Sebastain Costantini K/P/Fr. 24 DJ Brown CB/So. 55 Anthony Whigan OL/Jr. 97 Carson Landis K/P/So. 25 Daequan Hardy CB/Fr. 58 Evan Presta DT/So. 98 Bradley King P/So. 26 Jonathan Sutherland S/So. 59 Kaleb Kongius OL/Fr. 98 Dan Vasey DL/LS/So. 27 Jaden Seider S/Fr. 62 Michal Menet OL/Jr. 98 Jordan Stout K/P/So. 27 Aeneas Hawkins DT/Fr. 63 Collin De Boef OL/Fr. 99 Yetur Gross-Matos DE/Jr. 28 Devyn Ford RB/Fr. 65 Hudson Morris OL/Fr. 99 Justin Tobin K/Jr. Indiana Hoosiers (7-2) No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 Whop Philyor WR/Jr. 30 Jordan Jusevitch DB/Fr. 69 Gavin Everett DL/Sr. 2 Reese Taylor DB/So. 31 Bryant Fitzgerald DB/So. 70 Peter Schulz OL/Fr. 3 Ty Fryfogle WR/Jr. 33 Dominick Sidari TE/Jr. 72 Simon Stepaniak OL/Sr. 3 Tiawan Mullen WR/Fr. 34 Davion Ervin-Poindexter RB/Fr. 73 Tim Weaver OL/Fr. 4 Cam Jones LB/So. 35 DeKaleb Thomas DB/Fr. 74 Nick Marozas OL/Fr. 5 Juwan Burgess DB/So. 36 Nick Grieser DB/Fr. 76 Matthew Bedford OL/Fr. 6 Donavan Hale WR/Sr. 37 Ahrod Lloyd RB/So. 77 Caleb Jones OL/So. 6 James Head Jr. DL/So. 38 Jeremy Boyd DB/So. 78 Britt Beery OL/So. 7 Reakwon Jones LB/Sr. 38 Connor Thomas RB/Jr. 79 Charlie O’Connor OL/Fr. 8 James Miller LB/Fr. 39 Ryan Barnes TE/Fr. 80 Da’Shaun Brown WR/Fr. 8 Stevie Scott III RB/So. 39 Christopher Martin DB/Fr 81 Gary Cooper` TE/Fr. 9 Marcelino Ball DB/Jr. 40 Cameron Williams LB/Fr. 82 Christian Harris WR/Jr. 9 Michael Penix Jr. QB/Fr. 41 Beau Robbins DL/Fr. 82 Logan Justus K/Sr. 10 David Ellis WR/Fr. 42 D.K. Bonhomme LB/Fr. 83 Asher King P/Fr. 12 Peyton Ramsey QB/Jr. 43 Samuel Slusher DB/So. 83 Bryan Parker WR/Jr. 13 Miles Marshall WR/Fr. 44 Thomas Allen LB/So. 84 Turon Ivy Jr. TE/Fr. 13 Larry Trace III DB/Fr. 45 Trey Walker TE/Fr. 85` McCall Ray WR/Fr. 14 Andre Brown Jr. DB/Sr. 46 Aaron Casey LB/Fr. 86 Peyton Hendershot TE/So. 14 Jack Tuttle QB/Fr. 47 Micah McFadden LB/So. 87 Jack Cardillo K/So. 15 Zack Merrill QB/Fr. 48 Robert Tolbert IV LB/Fr. 87 Michael Ziemba DL/Jr. 15 Nick Westbrook WR/Sr. 49 Madison Norris DL/Fr. 88 Justin Berry WR/Jr. 16 Grant Gremel QB/Fr. 50 Sio Nofoagatoto’a DL/Fr. 89 Matt Bjorson TE/So. 17 Jordan Jakes WR/Fr. 51 Mackenzie Nworah OL/Jr. 90 Connor Schneider DL/So. 17 Raheem Layne DB/Jr. 52 Davondre Love OL/Sr. 90 Jared Smolar K/Jr. 18 Jacoldby Hewitt WR/Fr. 53 Stephen Walker II DL/Fr. 91 Ethan Mitchell TE/So. 18 Jonathan King DL/Fr. 54 Coy Cronk OL/Sr. 91 Jeramy Passmore DL/Fr. 19 Josh Sanguinetti DB/Fr. 55 Luke Lane OL/Fr. 92 Alfred Bryant DL/So. 19 Luke Shayotovich WR/Fr. 55 C.J. Person DL/Fr. 92 Chase Wyatt P/Fr. 20 Joseph Daniels Jr. DB/Fr. 56 Mike Katic OL/Fr. 93 Charles Campbell K/Fr. 21 Noah Pierre DB/Fr. 57 Harry Crider OL/Jr. 94 DeMarcus Elliott DL/So. 22 Jamar Johnson DB/So. 58 Jake Ostrowski DL/So. 94 Haydon Whitehead P/Sr. 23 Ronnie Walker Jr. RB/So. 59 Gavin McCabe DL/Fr. 95 Antoine Whitner Jr. DL/Fr. 23 Jaylin Williams DB/So. 60 Jacob Limbach LS/Jr. 95 Sean Wracher LS/Fr. 24 Sampson Jones RB/Fr. 61 Ricky Tamis OL/Fr. 96 Shamar Jones DL/Fr. 25 Will Jontz QB/Fr. 64 Samuel Lewis-Perez OL/Fr. 97 Tramar Reece DL/So. 25 Cam Wilson WR/So. 65 Dominic Altimari OL/So. 98 Jerome Johnson DL/Jr. 26 Gabe Cohen DB/Jr. 66 Aidan Rafferty OL/Fr. 99 Nathanael Snyder K/Jr. 27 Devon Matthews DB/So. 67 Christian Love DL/Fr. 99 Allen Stallings IV DL/Sr. 29 Khalil Bryant DB/Sr. 68 Hunter Littlejohn OL/Sr.

MY VIEW | DYLAN JACOBS Penn State needs a dominant performance against Indiana

This season is far from over. game and have a chance at the If Tariq Castro-Fields, John Penn State still controls its end, then they won’t walk out Reid and the rest of the sec- own destiny for the Big Ten East of that game with any more confi- ondary puts together a strong and the College dence and momentum than they performance, then they should Football Playoff. had before, win or lose. be more ready for the dangerous Everything is They need to come out and Buckeye passing attack. still on the table. dominate from start to finish. But if they struggle again, But we’ll get They will finish the season the Justin Fields could be set to a better idea of same way they did last year if shred the Penn State defense. where this team they let Saturday’s loss affect Everything is still in the cards will end up with them negatively. for the Nittany Lions. its performance James Franklin mentioned The playoff is still possible. Saturday against after the game that he’s handling The Rose Bowl is still possible. Indiana. the loss differently compared to A New Year’s Six game is pretty Teams can react to losses in previous losses. likely, barring a collapse. different ways. This team can Instead of addressing the Honestly, all of this is above either fall flat, or play angry, issues right away, he decided to most people’s expectations from inspired football. wait. August. If the Nittany Lions want But it’s easy to tell that the But at this point, anything less any chance of pulling an upset loss hurt. Now it’s up to them than these games would be a against Ohio State, they need to to not stew on the loss. Instead, huge disappointment. play inspired. they need to use it as fuel. Caitlin Lee/Collegian If Penn State wants to play in a The Hoosiers are team not to If the Ohio State game was this Wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) walks off the field after the game against meaningful bowl game, it needs be taken lightly, and they will put week, Penn State would probably to get back on track Saturday. up a fight. But at home, not be mentally ready for it. But Minnesota at TCF Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday, Nov. 9. If not, we could be looking at a Penn State should control this if it gets a dominant performance mediocre bowl loss once again. The unit that needs the most entire game against Minnesota, game. against the Hoosiers, that could If the Nittany Lions come out give them the momentum it confidence is the secondary. That and Indiana possesses a talented To email reporter: [email protected]. slow, allow Indiana be in the needs. group got torched throughout the offense. Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacobs. The Daily Collegian versus Nov. 14-17, 2019 | Page A3 Reid’s Resurgence John Reid has gotten past the injury he suffered over two years ago and is playing his best football as his Penn State career winds to an end

By Dylan Jacobs ter athlete, but he knew if he The Daily Collegian was doing that he wouldn’t have the same time to hang out with John Reid was destined to be friends as much as teenage kids the next big thing. would do. But to him it was worth His first two years at Penn it because his dream was to be State presented a glimpse of his a college football player and potential. hopefully an NFL player.” It seemed like the path to great- Throughout his time at Penn ness was smooth and clear. State, he has taken that to the But one spring day presented a next level, with his father describ- detour that he would need to get ing his life as “football, school, past. football, school.” The Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, A schedule with that little free native suffered a knee injury in time could be daunting for many the spring of 2017, keeping him off college students. the field the following season. So is he having fun? Now over two years later, Reid “There were times when I is back on the field, producing at asked him if he was still having a high level. fun because he has such a busy He got past that detour, but schedule,” Reid Sr. said. there was one, a little less obvi- “But John’s fun is that he’s do- ous, that was even harder to clear. ing well in his classes, he’s doing well on the football field. That’s *** John’s fun. His fun is getting Coming back from a knee inju- better at his craft.” ry is common place at this point. They happen so often that people *** don’t even bat an eye anymore. Reid returned to the field in Healing the knee is one thing. 2018, and it took a bit to get back Healing the mind is another. into his freshman year form. Reid knew what he had to do to That fact could surprise some give himself a shot to come back, because usually players have a but his dad knows there was still natural progression of getting Caitlin Lee/Colllegian plenty of worry. better throughout his four years. “Any time you have an injury, Cornerback John Reid (29) and safety Lamont Wade (38) bring down Iowa wide receiver Calvin Lockett during But he started out making an of course you’re going to won- the game against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12. immediate impact. der ‘Am I going to come back as “You always want to see your fast as I was, as strong as I was?’ looking forward to that season. values of the school. he’s taking his own lane. kid reach the potential that he You always question that,” John He thought that season would be It was those values that pro- “Him getting his degree is a knows he can reach. He wanted Reid Sr. told the Collegian. “In his a special one.” pelled Reid through the obstacles big thing for me,” Reid Sr. said. “I to play right away. He thought mind, that was the first thing he A positive for Reid was that this presented in front of him. didn’t go to college. I had John at he could…” Reid Sr. said. “But worried about.” experience wasn’t completely “In times of trouble, when ad- a young age. So I wanted him to of course going into college, is “‘Will I come back as good as I foreign to him. versity hits, sometimes there are be better than I was.” he strong enough? Is he ready was?’” According to his high school things that you can’t control. How Reid has gone above and be- mentally? That’s what impressed There’s never a good time to coach, and current Temple run- you respond to them is the pow- yond in the classroom, and be- me the most, because when he have an injury this serious, but ning backs coach, Gabe Infante, er that you have,” Infante said. cause of that, he earned a unique got there, you knew that he was it couldn’t have happened at a he had been in this situation “That’s in your faith, and John opportunity in the summer of mentally ready.” worse time for Reid. before. turned to family and faith to do 2017. He interned at Intel in Or- It took some time to get men- As guys like Grant Haley and “He had suffered a similar that.” egon, earning an opportunity that tally ready for his return, but Christian Campbell graduated, injury in high school and had Family is a big part of one’s not many football players get, so when he did, everyone was happy Reid had the opportunity to step managed to bounce back from faith, and Reid used his family to he had to make the most of it. to see it. up into the No. 1 corner spot. that,” Infante said. “John’s no help. “The plus of the time away “I think he’s better than [two years ago],” linebacker Cam But he didn’t get the chance. stranger to adversity. John has His father was there through- from football was the fact that Brown said after the Iowa game “Going into that junior year, the skills and the values to handle out the entire process, showing he could show a company like in 2018. “That year that he had in spring camp, he was feeling whatever comes his way.” him the light at the end of the Intel that he is not just a football to sit out he’s im- phenomenal. Super strong, su- Infante credits his values as a tunnel. player. He is an proved mentally per fast. He just felt poised to big reason for his bounce-back. “We just kept telling him engineer,” Reid and now you guys have a great year,” Reid Sr. said. Reid went to St. Joseph’s Prep, the whole time, ‘You can come Sr. said. “He can “We just kept are starting to see “So to have it taken away from a Jesuit school in Philadelphia. back better than ever because do these things telling him the it on the field.” him, he was down. He was really Faith is intertwined within the now when you’re doing rehab, on top of being strength train- a football player whole time, ‘You Now, he’s one of ing, you’re go- which is a very the senior mem- bers on a very ing to be so rare commodity.” can come back young team. focused on Reid has al- But even the that leg that ways been inter- better than ever veterans under- it’ll come back ested in data sci- because ” stand how impor- stronger than ence, even though tant he is. what it was,’” St. Joe’s didn’t re- “I was super Reid Sr. said. ally make it easy. John Reid Sr. happy for John,” Reid had his So he decided Reid’s father Garrett Taylor faith. He had is to take it upon said in Septem- family. himself. ber. “I know what But in the “He and a he puts into it and end, his rehab teammate [Olamide Zaccheaus] I know what he’s been through in came down to petitioned the school to have a terms of coming back from his in- just getting ac- computer science independent jury so seeing him have success climated on the study course, and the school insti- means a lot to me.” field again. tuted it his senior year,” Infante Reid has had a strong season, “I would say said. totaling 27 tackles and two inter- the hardest “Very proactive in his own ceptions, one that was returned part coming learning. He was not someone for a touchdown. back from an who just went to school and took At this point, James Franklin injury is just classes.” has seen years of commitment, your instincts He went above and beyond and because of it, he believes Re- that you have at a school that required that to id’s among the best to ever do it. for football,” achieve bare minimum success. “When people see examples Reid said be- “The school he went to is 168 of guys having that type of suc- fore the 2019 years old. No phys-ed, four years cess with the type of investment season opener. of Latin. Very difficult academi- he made, I think that it spreads,” “I guess in my cally to get in…” Infante said. “He Franklin said. “No different than case since I’ve was in a very rigorous academic the legacy that I think that Trace been playing environment and John did very McSorley has left here with his football for so well.” demeanor and how he prepares… many years Even with the success Reid had I think that John has a lot of those in a row and in the classroom at high school, same qualities and I hope it runs then to sit out his opportunities to continue his with a lot of our guys.” a season, my education in this field were lim- Reid only has two more home instincts did ited. games left, and while he doesn’t end up com- He has been able to grow in the make the biggest, viral plays all of ing back, but it classroom at Penn State, but he the time, Reid’s father hopes that definitely took wasn’t offered the same opportu- fans realize there is a reason for a lot longer nities elsewhere. that. than I thought. “There were schools when he “I hope when people look back I was expecting was recruited that told him that on his stretch at Penn State, that it to be almost he couldn’t be an engineer and they would realize that he’s not instant, but play football at the same time,” flashy because a quarterback that’s not really Reid Sr. said. “That drove him to looks to his side and didn’t want realistic.” prove people wrong.” to throw the ball,” Reid Sr. said. He was able He was able to achieve a bal- “Or they looked at him, threw it to get his foot- ance that has been impressive for there, and his coverage was so ball mind right his dad to watch. good there wasn’t a chance for to be able to Reid made the dean’s list fresh- an interception, there wasn’t a perform at the man year, and was named an chance for a splash play.” highest level. Academic All-Big Ten during his In a cornerback room filled But with injury-redshirt season. with freshmen and unproven his time away “As a father, that’s what I’m players, it’s fair to assume that he from the team, most proud of,” Reid Sr. said. would be the leader, setting the he was able to “The fact that he can get a great, tone for the group. grow the rest of meaningful degree at the same But Reid, just like he has his his mind, even time. I can’t explain to you how entire life, is always ready to though that proud I am of him for that.” learn and grow. was one of his Reid showed a determination “Even though I’ve been play- strongest attri- at a young age, showing that he ing, this is my fifth year now, I still butes already. was ready to do what it takes to ask some of the freshmen, when succeed. I see a freshman do something *** He wasn’t like an ordinary kid. I’m like ‘what were you thinking Reid is cur- Who know what he wanted to on this play?’” Reid said. “I’m not rently a data achieve and made concessions to afraid to ask somebody who’s be- science major, get that. low me in experience on some of and has known “He learned at an early age that the stuff they did.” that is what he you have to sacrifice some things “I’m always trying to learn, wanted to do to be great at other things,” Reid improve and help out the guys for a long time. Sr. said. around me.” His desire “When he was younger, he means a lot to wanted to do speed training, To email reporter: [email protected]. his father, as physical training, to be a bet- Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacobs. Page A4 | Nov. 14-17, 2019 versus The Daily Collegian How one decision changed Oweh’s life forever By Caleb Wilfinger a three-point-stance. combined 102 tackles, 20 sacks The Daily Collegian But what did jump out at his and 15 tackles for loss. coaches was Oweh’s willingness By his senior season, Oweh Three years ago, Jayson Oweh to compete. He put the work in found himself ranked as the No. was sitting in the admissions to catch up with his teammates, 71 overall prospect, the No. 4 office at Blair Academy in many of which had up to 10 years player in New Jersey and the No. Blairstown Township, New Jer- of experience on a football field. 4 strong-side defensive end by sey when the trajectory of his life “He had a great willingness to 247Sports. changed forever. learn, especially for a kid that had He was named first- Oweh’s original intent was to never played a down of football in team All-Mid-Atlantic Prep enroll at Blair Academy — home his life,” Taylor said. League and selected to the to one of the most prestigious “We’ve had some Under Armour All-America basketball programs schools in pretty good football Game in his senior year. New Jersey — to play basketball, players come through this pro- “Coming into his first season in hopes of eventually starring on gram, but he was willing to work at Blair, his football knowledge a Division I hoops team. hard to catch up to kids who had was virtually nonexistent,” Taylor But that all changed once head been playing football their entire said. football coach Jim Taylor walked lives.” “Going from that to be- by. In his very first game as a ing an All-State player and an “The basketball coach [Joe member of the Buccaneers, the Under Armour All-American Mantegna] told me that there coaching staff thought Oweh had in only two seasons, that was was a kid in the admissions of- broken his ribs after just one half amazing to see.” fice who was going to enroll as a of football. Oweh’s achievements on the basketball player,” Taylor said. But the Howell, New Jersey field got the attention of numer- “I just happened to be walking native would not let this set- ous high-profile programs across the country at the collegiate level. by, and when I saw him, I asked back affect his growth and The defensive end received if he was here to play football. development on the field. offers from the likes of Georgia, He laughed it off, but I just told Oweh played two sports Notre Dame, Alabama, Florida him that he looked like a football throughout his first year at Blair and Ohio State, to name a few. player to me, and he should give Academy, but his attention shift- But it was his experiences over it a shot.” ed toward football as his junior the course of six unofficial visits As it turns out, Oweh’s chanc- season went on. to Penn State that made a lasting es of getting into Blair Academy It wasn’t until late in his junior impact on the young defensive improved greatly if he added a year that Oweh began to reap the linemen. second sport to his schedule. benefits of his hard work and per- His coach’s prior relationship So on a whim, the 16-year old severance. with James Franklin didn’t hurt decided to take Taylor’s advice “He had a couple of sacks in a either. and hit the gridiron for the first game late in the year and his con- “I was very involved with the time. fidence was clearly boosted as a process because I was college *** result,” Taylor said. “Once the teammates with James [Frank- In his first year on the field, the season ended, he started going lin],” Taylor said. “I honestly results were not exactly instanta- through the recruiting process didn’t know where he was go- Caitlin Lee/Collegian neous for Oweh. and people got to see that he’s ing to go on Signing Day, but he Defensive end Jayson Oweh (28) celebrates sacking Nate Stanley during After all, he was learning the a freak athlete and there were always had a great relationship the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12. basics of football as a junior in programs that clearly saw the po- with coach [Sean] Spencer, so high school. No amount of athleti- tential that he had.” that definitely helped.” cism was going to make up for the In his two seasons as a On Dec. 13, 2017, Franklin, “It’s a really low percentage play, fact that Oweh had never been in Buccaneer, Oweh registered a Spencer and Brent Pry visited so it takes a lot to get to the quar- *** Oweh and his parents. terback and thankfully I was for- Despite the fact that his high Six months later, Oweh tunate enough to be in the right school experience is firmly in officially enrolled at Penn State. position.” the rearview mirror, Oweh’s It was easily the most memora- experience at Blair Academy *** ble performance of his career to could end up shaping his life for While Oweh arrived at Penn date, and the 20-year old couldn’t several years. State with a heap of expectations, help but let his emotions get the In fact, if it wasn’t for that fate- he had to wait his turn once he best of him after recording his ful encounter in the admissions got to campus. second strip-sack of the game. office, the young defensive end After appearing in only four “It just feels good honestly,” would likely not be on his way to games — and ultimately redshirt- Oweh said. becoming an inte- ing — in his freshman season, “I was emo- “I asked if he was gral part of Penn Oweh made it a point of emphasis tional after that here to play foot- State’s “cham- to work on identifying plays be- second strip- pionship-level” fore they happen, improving his sack, really ball. He laughed defense. technique and being quicker off because of all of but I just told him Even with the line of scrimmage. the work I put his recent As a result, the 6-foot-5, 255 in [in the offsea- that he looked like advancements on pound Oweh has found himself son] and all of the a football player to the football field, getting more comfortable on the goals I had for those that are field with each passing week. myself this year. me, and he should close to Oweh say “I feel like I’m learning new So I think the give it a shot.” that his best form things every game,” Oweh said. emotions just got is still to come. “I’m trying to get off the ball to me after the Jim Taylor “I can guar- quicker, make quicker pre-snap second sack.” Head Coach, Blair Academy antee that we reads and improve my mental Oweh carried haven’t seen the awareness each time I take the that momentum best football from field.” into the next week, registering a Jayson yet,” Taylor said. “His But it wasn’t until a few weeks pair of tackles in Penn State’s loss upside is huge. We haven’t seen ago that he really found himself to Minnesota. anything yet.” turning a corner on the football But it was his breakthrough While Oweh feels that his re- field. against the Spartans that has cent progress is years in the mak- The redshirt freshman was an Oweh excited about his future ing, his success at the highest essential difference-maker in the in Happy Valley, especially after level of college football is even Nittany Lions’ 28-7 win at Michi- spent the entirety of the spring more gratifying for his former gan State, collecting two sacks and summer working on his coach. and forced two fumbles in the vic- game. “It’s like seeing your own son tory. “I worked really hard this go out there and achieve great And while Yetur Gross-Matos offseason, harder than I’ve ever things,” Taylor said, “I think and Shaka Toney are tied for the worked before,” Oweh said. we’re going to see many more team lead in sacks with 5.5, Oweh “I watched extra film, I put in games in the future where you is right behind them with four of more time than I ever have and tune in and Jayson already has a Ken Minamoto/Collegian his own. I feel like I needed the results to couple of sacks.” come. It was big for me to show Defensive end Jayson Oweh (28) looks toward the sideline during the “[Getting a strip-sack] is a feel- ing like no other,” Oweh said after what I’m capable of. I needed this To email reporter: [email protected]. Blue-White game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, April 13. the victory over Michigan State. game.” Follow him on Twitter at: @caleb_wilfinger.

MY VIEW | BENJAMIN FERREE Franklin was right, but the rant was wrong

As James Franklin’s Tuesday the thing I struggle with,” screen. They had three guys we come to life as an answer to a I’m still responsible for all of it press conference came to a Franklin said at the end of his had two. If we run inside and question, it came because he and I’ll take it. But I will tell you close, Franklin answered the Tuesday press conference. “A lot score, we get two. It’s a great wanted to have it. that’s where some of my final question, of these decisions are not clear- situation.” And he did this on Tuesday frustration comes from but he was far cut. There’s some that are. But “I’m not saying I’m always after he made his point on sometimes. Doing this for 24 from done talk- there’s a lot that are not clear- right. But it’s easy after the fact Saturday after the game. years, that’s the hard part. You ing. cut. It’s a gut feel. And what I to say that that was a bad “We checked the book. The can disagree with me. You’re Franklin struggle with is when those decision when we don’t book says go for it. I tell it to the more than welcome to. I’m addressed the decisions, and again, I already execute.” offensive coaches. I tell it to the stating my opinion on how I see criticism that he told you the two-point chart said Once again, Franklin is 100 defensive coaches. We all it.” received in the go for it and the percent correct. agreed,” Franklin said on Satur- But didn’t Franklin state his media following analytics stuff said go for it, but If that two-point conversion day. “Wouldn’t have played out opinion in simply saying that he Saturday’s game then opinions are stated as facts worked, fans and media mem- at the end. You don’t like it so believed it was the right in his decision to go for two and and I struggle with that. I strug- bers would be praising the you ask me again, but I think decision? a big-picture issue he has with gle with things that go on when decision. Franklin related it to I’ve already answered the And after 24 years, you would it. it comes to discipline and people the teams decision later in the question clearly.” think Franklin could brush off “We looked at the classic two- know very little of the story but game to not do an onside kick Did the fact that Franklin was and handle this criticism. He point chart, which said go for have really strong opinions on and kick the ball deep which getting criticized for one has one of the highest profile it,” Franklin said. “We used our how things are supposed to play worked and therefore was never decision, where his team played jobs in the state of analytics stuff, which said go for out.” mentioned after the game. their worst game of the year Pennsylvania, he should expect it. We decided to go for it partly And Franklin is right, but his “We stopped them, went and lost really bother Franklin criticism in everything he does because we’re on the road, not rant about the topic is wrong. three-and-out, and I burned the that much? from how he brushes his teeth playing as well as we thought In this scenario, if Penn State timeouts,” Franklin said. “That Did it really bother him to the in the morning to how he drinks we should be at the time, and if converts on the two-point con- was the right decision. Why? point where he ranted about it his morning coffee. we picked up the two-point con- version, the Nittany Lions trail Why was that the right on Tuesday, three days after the Listen to the criticism, defend version, it increased our chanc- Minnesota by three points and decision? Because it worked. original question was asked? your position when asked about es and put us in a better situa- it’s a one possession game. Because we stopped them.” Because at some point you it and move on. It’s as simple as tion.” If Penn State decides to just “They went three-and-out and need to let it go; let the that. “If we didn’t pick it up, we kick the extra point, the Nittany I burned the timeouts. If they criticism go and be confident in Franklin is a coach that were still going to have to over- Lions trail by four and it’s a would have picked up two first yourself and your answer. preaches the 1-0 mindset and come those points at some two-possession game. downs and ended the game, I Going for two was the right always moving forward, so the point.” Franklin was correct in going would have been getting my choice, so state that and move decision to have this rant on a So, Penn State trotted its for two in that situation. Frank- butt ripped in the press on. There is no need to dwell on Tuesday, when preparation for offense out on the field and lin was also correct in defending conference for why didn’t you go it. Indiana is in full swing, is a Ricky Slade was tackled short of his situation. onsides kick?” “I’ll be the first one to admit, puzzling one and the wrong the goal line on the two-point “A lot of times, it’s based on But while what Franklin said I’m ultimately responsible for decision, even though what conversion. how it plays out,” Franklin said. was 100 percent correct, the making sure that we execute Franklin said was correct. And this is where the “If I went for it too early in the way he did it and the fact this the decision,” Franklin said. questions began. game and we picked up the two, came up at all was incorrect. “So, I don’t want you to To email reporter: [email protected]. “At the end of the day, here is it’s a great decision. We threw a This rant by Franklin didn’t misinterpret what I’m saying. Follow him on Twitter at: @BFerree_. The Daily Collegian versus Nov. 14-17, 2019 | Page A5 PSU still in search of third receiver By Evan Patrick we’ve got to be more consistent wasn’t able to haul in a would-be The Daily Collegian at that last position, there’s no touchdown. doubt about it.” “At the end of the day, when the On a team where depth is read- Outside of Dotson, Hamler ball comes, you know, you’ve got ily available for most position and Freiermuth, no receiver has to make the plays and we have all groups, Penn State’s receiving more than nine catches on the of the faith and confidence that corps has been surprisingly top year for the Nittany Lions. we can do it and that they can do heavy. Considering the production it,” Franklin said. “We’ve just got Beyond KJ Hamler and Pat from those three, especially Ham- to bring it out in them more.” Freiermuth, Penn State has ler’s 42 receptions for 739 yards, Early on in the season, Shorter lacked consistent options in the the case could be made that the was rarely being targeted by his passing game opportunities quarterback, but when the tar- throughout aren’t in place gets have come his way he has the entire sea- “KJ [Hamler] is for another re- yet to impress. son. ceiver to really The same goes for Dan Chisena Jahan Dot- obviously making get involved. who has seen increased opportu- son has had But Sean nities as the season has gone on his moments, plays and made Clifford leads as more of a deep route specialist but has only the Big Ten for the offense given his speed. gone for over some tough catches The senior receiver also had a in passing 40 yards in key drop in Minneapolis on a play yards and three games on Saturday, but where he had the chance to gain ranks third in this season. over 40 yards. Daniel George, we’ve got to be completions. “We’ve got who has also shared time with to be more more consistent at Penn State’s Shorter in the third wide receiver consistent, passing vol- role, also had a crucial drop on there’s no that last position, ume has third down that would have ex- doubt about there’s no doubt been there tended a drive against the Golden it… I think and so have Gophers. the chances obviously Pat about it.” It’s clear that Penn State is Caitlin Lee/Collegian for other [Freiermuth] still trying to find its No. 3 wide- Justin Shorter warms up before the game against Illinois at Memorial has done a re- James Franklin receivers. out, something that isn’t ideal to ally good job Coach Once the have to iron out nine games into a Stadium on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. No. 1 ranked and [Nick] season. Addressing these issues with and we’ve got to build their fun- receiver in his Bowers has But if one of these players the group of receivers isn’t a sim- damentals and skills up so they recruiting class, Justin Shorter done a good job, and I think our makes a jump and proves to be a ple thing to do, especially com- make those plays, rather than has only caught nine passes this running backs have contributed consistent option at the position, ing off a tough loss, but Franklin spending so much time on what season and has yet to find the more than in years past,” James that could take the Nittany Li- knows how to navigate these they didn’t do.” endzone. Franklin said. “KJ is obviously ons’ offense up a level and would kinds of things. Against Minnesota, he had the making plays and made some only help out their first year “I think it’s a fine line, I don’t To email reporter: [email protected]. tough catches on Saturday, but opportunity to change that, but quarterback. think there’s any doubt about it. Follow him on Twitter at @evan7patrick. You can’t avoid it and ignore it like it didn’t happen, but it’s got to be addressed,” Franklin said. 2019 Stats “Obviously during the game, I don’t think you see me or any- body overreact to those guys — It’s just not how we go about our Justin Shorter: 9 business, I don’t understand how receptions, 109 yards, that helps you.” The practice field and in meet- 0 touchdowns ings is where the team focuses on these kind of things, but it’s not all about focusing on the negatives. Daniel George: 6 “Now, in practice, we can be hard on guys. In meetings, receptions, 74 yards, I wouldn’t say we’re hard, but we’re direct and we have tough 0 touchdowns conversations to kind of work through it — but I think when you remember that most people and most young people are harder on Dan Chisena: 3 themselves than you’ll ever be, then I think that changes how you receptions, 66 yards, James Leavy/Collegian approach things,” Franklin said. KJ Hamler (1) celebrates with the team after a touchdown during the game against Michigan State on Saturday, “So at the end of the day, we’ve 0 touchdowns Oct. 26. Penn State defeated Michigan 28-7. got to build their confidence up Page A6 | Nov. 14-17, 2019 RUNDOWN The Daily Collegian

PENN STATE VS. Indiana

Collegian file photo Indiana’s Peyton Ramsey (12) evades Penn State defenders during the game at Memorial Field on Sat. Oct 20, 2018. A program on the rise That year also marked the Hoosiers were last ranked. once this season. As of this week, By: Caleb Wilfinger release of Pulp Fiction and The In 1994, Tom Allen was coach- Indiana is averaging nearly 38 The Daily Collegian Shawshank Redemption, the ing at Temple Heights Christian points in all seven wins as part of television show Friends debuted School in Tampa, a gallon of gas one of the most potent offenses GAME INFO Before the 2019 season, In- on NBC, and The Notorious cost just $1.14 and Nebraska in the Big Ten. diana coach Tom Allen told his B.I.G. released “Ready To Die.” was one of the biggest powers in In his three seasons at Indiana Penn State vs. Indiana players, “If you don’t believe, you Neither of Indiana’s two quar- college football. (two as a head coach and one Time: Noon Saturday need to leave.” terbacks were alive in 1994, but That year also marked the as defensive coordinator), Allen Place: Beaver Stadium On Nov. 2, the Hoosiers dis- Michael Penix Jr. and Peyton release of Pulp Fiction and The has seen his team miss out on TV: ABC mantled Northwestern 34-3, Ramsey have been more than Shawshank Redemption, the bowl eligibility twice. In 2016, the Spread: Penn State -14.5 guaranteeing their first winning capable on the field this season. television show Friends debuted Hoosiers won that final matchup Over/under: 54.5 season since 2007 in the pro- Before suffering a season-end- on NBC, and The Notorious against Purdue and went on to cess. Indiana has seven wins, is ing injury in a win over North- B.I.G. released “Ready To Die.” the Foster Farms Bowl, but in headed to a bowl game for just western, Penix had thrown for Neither of Indiana’s two quar- the past two seasons they’ve the third time this decade and 1,400 yards and racked up 12 total terbacks were alive in 1994, but been left sitting at five wins. should be favored in at least two touchdowns. And even as Penix Michael Penix Jr. and Peyton This time around, Indiana has more games this season. struggled with injuries through- Ramsey have been more than qualified for a bowl game with It’s safe to say that Allen’s out the campaign, Ramsey has capable on the field this season. three games remaining on the PLAYERS team has responded to his nine touchdowns and three in- Before suffering a season-end- schedule. One more victory and message. terceptions in filling in for the ing injury in a win over North- Indiana will have reached eight “I think coach Allen has done redshirt freshman. western, Penix had thrown for wins for the first time since 1993. TO WATCH a great job,” James Franklin “I do think that [Michael] Pe- 1,400 yards and racked up 12 total Two more, and the Hoosiers will said. “He’s got great energy and nix was taking their offense to touchdowns. get to nine wins for the first time Penn State: I think he’s in it for the right rea- a whole other level, and I think And even as Penix struggled since 1967. WR Jahan Dotson sons. He cares about the kids he’s got a chance to be special,” with injuries throughout the However, seven wins and a Penn State is searching for a and is building that program the Franklin said. “But we’ve been campaign, Ramsey has nine bowl game appearance was consistent No. 3 receiving tar- right way. It’s great to see him very impressed with Ramsey. touchdowns and three intercep- not the final goal for this Indi- get. Dotson has shown the having the success he’s having He’s got good mobility, and is tions in filling in for the redshirt ana team, and their path to a potential this season to be that in year three.” making big-time throws.” freshman. potentially historic season will threat behind KJ Hamler and On Sunday, the latest AP poll Led by the impressive play of “I do think that [Michael] Pe- continue at Beaver Stadium on Pat Freiermuth, but he needs to was released and Indiana found Penix and Ramsey, Indiana’s of- nix was taking their offense to Saturday. be more consistent. Saturday itself ranked for the first time fense has been the driving force a whole other level, and I think “I think it’s going to be a real will be an opportunity to prove since Sept. 20, 1994 among the behind its rise to relevance in the he’s got a chance to be special,” challenge,” Franklin said. “They that he can be that guy. teams listed, coming in at No. Big Ten. Franklin said. “But we’ve been are coming in here playing with 24. The national landscape is a In fact, the Hoosiers have very impressed with Ramsey. a lot of confidence, ranked in the lot different now than when the failed to score 30 points just He’s got good mobility, and is top-25, kind of like our schedule Indiana: Hoosiers were last ranked. once this season. As of this making big-time throws.” has been all year long. I know our WR Whop Philyor In 1994, Tom Allen was coach- week, Indiana is averaging Led by the impressive play of guys are looking forward to get- ing at Temple Heights Christian nearly 38 points in all seven Penix and Ramsey, Indiana’s of- ting back into the stadium and Indiana is going to throw the School in Tampa, a gallon of gas wins as part of one of the most fense has been the driving force playing a game.” ball a lot on Saturday. Peyton cost just $1.14 and Nebraska was potent offenses in the Big Ten. behind its rise to relevance in Ramsey will often be looking one of the biggest powers in col- The national landscape is a lot the Big Ten.In fact, the Hoosiers To email reporter: [email protected]. for his top target, Philyor. The lege football. different now than when the have failed to score 30 points just Follow him on Twitter at @caleb_wilfinger. receiver has 59 receptions this season, 26 more than the next Hoosier receiver. After what Minnesota did to the Penn State secondary last week expect to PSU O-Line has taken an important step see Philyor a lot. By: Benjamin Ferree A nomination that shows the The Daily CollegiaN complete growth from four, five seasons ago. BY THE As Penn State football took to This growth for Penn State to the field in August as camp got go from barley having enough under way, a new look offensive lineman to having it be one of the NUMBERS line completed combo block best units on the team is one that drills in the far corner of the has taken time and it starts with 12 practice field. a culture shift. Connor McGovern and Ryan “I’m constantly evaluating Penn State’s defense has only Bates headed to the NFL, and the culture and trying to create allowed an average of 12 points what was left of the Nittany it in the way that you want it to per game this season which Lions’ offensive line was ques- be,” offensive line coach Matt ranks fifth in the country. tion marks from a unit that Limegrover said. “I think it is has historically struggled pretty special when the guys 21 throughout James Franklin start recognizing that and they tenure at Penn State. start taking ownership.” But from those question “When you get the guys to Penn State has won 21 of its 22 marks, leaders arose, and 2019 have that complete buy in and Jonah Rosen/Collegian meetings all-time against Indi- they are excited about coming ana. The only loss came in 2013 has been the season that Penn Penn State offensive line coach Matt Limegrover talks to the offensive when the Hoosiers won 44-24. State’s offensive line has been into the room everyday and they line during a timeout during the football game against Purdue. able to take the next step, to be love the idea of what they can ac- able to control a game. complish together that’s when they communicate on the side- had serious doubts about. “We’re in a good place,” James you know you really hitting on all line with our coaches, how they “After meeting him and go- 22 Franklin said. “As you know, cylinders.” set the tone in leadership with ing through spring, I thought when I got here, that was not A big reason why Penn State’s the younger players and help this guy would have a hard time KJ Hamler has at least one the case. We couldn’t have been offensive line has been able to them learn and gain from their playing here,” Limegrover said. reception in all 22 games of his any further from that. I think hit on all cylinders, is its three experience,” Franklin said. “He won’t communicate with Penn State career. Hamler also we had six or seven scholarship veteran leaders. Steven Gonza- But according to Limegrover, anybody, he doesn’t seem to have has a catch for 20 or more yards offensive linemen when we got lez, Michal Menet and Will Fries these three players, while all any friends, or anybody he is close in his last 12 games here, which is one of the most have anchored the Penn State of- leaders, are very different play- to on the o-line, kind of a loner, ridiculous things I’ve ever been fense, providing a source of expe- ers in how they approach the I thought, I don’t know what’s 1 a part of to be honest with you.” rience and veteran leadership in game of football. going to happen with this kid.” Penn State was nominated for the program. Limegrover recalled when But according to Freshman running back Noah the Joe Moore Award midsea- “Guys like [Gonzalez] and he first arrived at Penn State, Limegrover, Gonzalez has just Cain is one rushing touchdown son honor roll as one of the most Menet and Fries are just doing Gonzalez was a player who just continued to build each year. shy of Saquon Barkley’s and outstanding offensive line units awesome in terms of how they finished his first semester of Visit collegian.psu.edu to read D.J. Dozier’s record. in the country. practice, how they play, how college and one that Limegrover the full story. Dylan Jacobs Caleb Wilfinger Ben Ferree Evan Patrick Guest Picker: What to watch What to watch What to watch What to watch Aabha Vora for: If Micael Penix for: Despite enter- for: Penn State for: Penn State is What to watch was still playing, I ing the game with- will start fast in its coming off a week- for: With Penn would be more out its starting first game back in end in which its State coming off worried, but we’ve quarterback, Beaver Stadium in defense got lit up their first loss and seen Ramsey Indiana’s offense almost a month. in the passing Indiana with a before, and I just should do enough to The defense will game, and Indiana winning streak, think this defense stay in the game. return to its will look to do just this game won’t Jacobs will play angry and Wilfinger However, Penn Ferree dominant ways and Patrick that in this one. If be as clear cut as have a bounce-back performance. State’s defense will simply be too the offense will do the Nittany Lions’ Vora we may have No real problems here, see you all in much for the upstart Hoosiers. enough to take down Indiana and secondary can bounce back, Penn thought at the Columbus Expect the Nittany Lions to win by get back into the win column. State should come out on top. beginning of the season. Their domi- two scores. nant defense will put them on top. Score: Penn State 31, Indiana 10 Score: Penn State 34, Indiana 20 Score: Penn State 30, Indiana 14 Score: Penn State 38, Indiana 13 Score: Penn State 35, Indiana 14 Vol. 120, No. 24 Nov. 14-17, 2019

100 DAYS ‘TIL THON By Cassandra Kidwell The Daily Collegian

It's official — THON participants dance in 100 days. As another key event in the acknowledgement of fundraising efforts until THON weekend, the 100 Days ‘Til THON Celebration was held in the HUB-Robeson Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday. The purpose of the 100-day countdown event is to recognize the fun- draising and volunteering efforts of organizations and allow alternative fundraisers to occur throughout the HUB. The event was apparent throughout the building, with a crowd of volun- teers in the 100 days ‘Til THON white t-shirts, which are available in the THON Store for $10. Emily Dalo, special events director, said the yearly 100 Days ‘Til THON event features simi- lar content year-to-year, like performances, hair cutting and a group picture. This year’s event presented the theme “Share Your Story,” fo- cusing on empowering the THON community.

“I think that what are trying to do is show our volunteer empowerment,” Dalo (senior- biobehavioral health) said. “Every volunteer has a different journey and knows that no mat- ter what that journey is, it all culminates to conquering childhood cancer.” James Leavy/Collegian Performances this year featured THON’S Best THON Dancer Relations Captains perform the 2019 Dance Crew; Harmony, a performing arts club for line dance in the HUB-Robeson Center on Nov. 13. kids with and without spe- cial needs; and Lowjack Lite, a local band. The timeline of the event was as follows: • 11:00 a.m. Event begins • 11:10 a.m. Line Dance • 11:15 a.m. Family speaker • 11:30 a.m. THON’S Best Dance Crew • 12:10 p.m. Harmony performance • 12:30 p.m. Lowjack Lite performance • 1:25 p.m. Hair donation • 1:50 p.m. Line Dance • 2:05 p.m. Human picture • 2:30/3:00 p.m. Event ends James Leavy/Collegian Lowjack performs in the HUB-Robeson Center on As members of the entertainment commit- Wednesday, Nov. 13. tee, Cole Shusted and Jeanette Debek work to keep the attendees energized and excited about THON. “This is more of a microcosm of was THON will be like,” Shus- ted (junior-security risk analysis) said. “It lets us practice motivating a much bigger crowd THON weekend.” Shusted said he believes the 100 days will go by fast until THON week- end, and emphasized the importance of making students aware of the approaching time and lifting spirits along the way. “All of THON is not just a three-day weekend, but a yearlong effort to get people excited to get people excited and ready for THON,” Debek (sophmore-advertising said.) Noah Rothenberger — the recently elected president of the Penn State fraternity Phi Gamma Delta, or FIJI — said along with his new title comes new responsibilities related to THON. Rothenberger (sophmore-supply chain management) said he wants to be as positive as possible and work closely with his THON com- mittee and THON chairs to work hard in fundraising efforts. “100 Days is a celebration of our yearlong efforts until THON week- end [and] just another reason to get excited for the event,” he said. Zack Durnack, is the entertain- ment talent coordinator, oversees the talent-related captains such as the stage performance coor- dinators, band coordinators and floor entertainment coordinators. He said there is a process in pick- ing talents for THON, taking in consideration the related theme and plans for the events. Durnack (senior-telecommunications) said James Leavy/Collegian The Orchesis Dance Company performs in the HUB-Robeson Center on they try to cultivate all the talent Nov. 13. that is close to State College. “Since special events are small- er in size we look to student groups — it brings student culture and stu- dents awareness, as well as gets the whole community involved,” he said.

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By Grace Miller 50th percentile. The Daily Collegian For a man aged 18 to 29, scor- ing in the 50th percentile means Editor’s note: This is part two he must be able to complete 40 of a three-part series about the sit-ups in one minute, a 300-me- police in the State College and ter run in 56 seconds, complete University Park areas. 33 push-ups in one minute, Turning on a siren. Reaching and run 1.5 miles in 11 minutes for a taser. Responding to a crisis and 58 seconds. Bench press call. requirements vary by weight. Nearly everything that a Requirements are different Centre County police officer for other genders and ages. For knows regarding policing is the example, for older cadets, they result of Pennsylvania’s six- are given more time for the runs. month Municipal Police Officers’ “[The physical requirements Education & Training Commis- are mandated] so that they can sion (MPOETC). The training complete physically challeng- totals to over 900 hours for each ing tasks at any given moment, officer. such as pulling a victim from a “A [police] officer runs toward vehicle following a crash in or- Ken Minamoto/Collegian danger with the goal to save der to administer life-saving State College Police Department Lt. Chad Hamilton’s radio and stun gun as Hamilton enters a police car life and property, therefore it is treatment,” Cruden said. imperative that the training be In addition to these tests, ca- outside of the State College Municipal Building on Nov. 8. rigorous and well-rounded,” Jenn dets also undergo certain physi- are that really don’t want to be familiarization with firearms. procedures portion covers con- Cruden , the University Police’s cal trainings in their six-month there,” Small said. “[But] usually, Firearm training includes stitutional law, authority and Public Information Officer, said curriculum, including 84 hours of by the end of the week, Friday, handgun training, shotgun jurisdiction, criminal law, crimi- via email. physical and emotional readiness they’re coming up to me saying, training, introduction to patrol nal procedure and laws of arrest, These hours are spent and 66 hours of defense tactics. ‘This isn’t really what I thought it rifle and a stress shooting course. search and seizure, admissions learning laws and procedures, The physical and emotional was going to be, and it was much Cadets are required to score at and confessions, civil laws, li- how to interact with people of readiness course entails the fit- better. I wish I would have had least a 75 percent on the firearms quor laws, and use of force in law all backgrounds, and handling ness tests, and fitness training this in the academy.’” course and meet annual train- enforcement. firearms. and health and wellness educa- Small explained that a por- ing requirements. According to The patrol procedures and op- A potential police officer must tion. It also talks about emotional tion of the training is focused on Title 37, Section 203, not meeting erations portion covers overview also be a United States citizen, health, stress management and de-escalation, which prepares these requirements is grounds of patrol procedures, patrol ac- have no disqualifying criminal resiliency training. officers to respond to situa- for an officer’s certification to be tivities and incidents, vehicle stop convictions, pass a physical ex- tions such as suicide attempts revoked. techniques, crimes in progress, amination, pass a drug test, pass Mental health or individuals experiencing hal- In regards to handgun training, crowd control and civil disorder, a vision test, pass a hearing exam, requirements lucinations. Officers also learn cadets are scored based on how domestic violence, gangs and pass a psychological examination about mental health diagnoses, well they are able to precisely fire transient criminals, disguised In order to become a and a physical fitness test. medications that people can take from cover, fire and then move to weapons, active assault, ethnic police officer, cadets must pass Centre County officers of- and what a person not taking cover, walk and fire, and fire with intimidation and bias crimes, and psychological screenings. ten complete training together, their medication may act like. their strong hand and support radio procedures. “There’s portions where you’re meaning a State College Police Small said the “special hand. Cadets also learn about other actually sitting down with a officer can train with a Univer- populations” the program focus- According to MPOETC, the specific topics, including: psychologist taking the Min- sity Police office, although differ- es on includes juveniles, veterans strong hand and support hand • Criminal investigation (53 nesota Multiphasic Personality ent departments may have vary- and the elderly. firing involves, “on signal, shoot- hours) Inventory, and doing all that ing requirements outside of the Officers are also put through er draws and fires two rounds • Emergency response psychological Pennsylvania immersion exercises, where they strong (dominant) hand only from training (40 hours) screening just to requirements. try to complete tasks while lis- eye level, de-cocks or engages • Scenarios and practical make sure that “Partnerships tening to an audio recording of safety, transfers weapon to sup- exercises (40 hours) “A [police] officer there’s no red with local, state voices mimicking the voices port hand, and fires two rounds • Crash investigation (27 and federal law runs toward dan- flags right off the heard by individuals with some with support hand only from eye hours) enforcement ger with the goal to bat,” Brauser mental illnesses. level within ten seconds.” • Handling arrested per- agencies out- said. Later in the training, officers Though not required by the sons (24 hours) side of our ju- save life and prop- State College talk to people with mental illness- state, Brauser said State College • Homeland security (18 risdiction are erty, therefore it is Police officers es and the families of people with Police officers can be trained to hours) critical, as are also some- mental illness. use additional equipment, as well. • Case presentation (16 the need to imperative that the times required “[The goal] was to decrease For instance, officers can apply to hours) share informa- training be rigorous to talk with a the stigma of mental illness, as take a week-long class to become • Drug law enforcement (14 tion and work counselor if well as to keep people out of jail,” a bike officer, or to complete the hours) hand-in-hand and well-rounded.” they have expe- Small said, “because a lot of times “intense” training to patrol on • Juveniles (eight hours) are important rienced some- motorcycles. The handling arrested persons Jenn Cruden the symptoms of someone having elements for our thing potentially a mental health crisis can mimic portion includes the mechanics community’s Public Information Officer traumatic on the that of criminal behavior.” Education of arrest, constraints and con- safety,” Cruden job. Small said the training In order to become a police of- trol, transporting prisoners, and said. Beyond their has been successful in the ficer, all cadets must be at least 18 in-custody risks. After completing the training, own health, part of the cur- community. years old and have a high school cadets — or trainee officers — riculum is 26 hours of train- She also noted that, in Centre diploma or GED. Additionally, Continued Training apply for a state certification ex- ing that is geared toward County, 3 percent of those with they must have a minimum of a Once a police officer, there is amination to become a municipal responding to individuals mental illnesses who are involved ninth grade reading level. further training officers have to police officer. with special needs. This cur- in police calls end up arrested. In their six-month training, complete each year. In order to be certified, a riculum focuses on behavior The national cadets are Pennsylvania requires officers candidate has to fit into one of management, crisis intervention, average is required to complete 12 hours of train- the following categories: cadets, recognizing special needs and 7-10 percent, to study a ing every year, equally dispersed officers transferring from other mental illness. according to Officers are able to be- wide vari- among legal updates, unknown states or officers returning to the In addition to this training, of- Small. come certified in crisis ety of top- risk vehicle stops, advanced job after leaving in good standing. ficers are able to become certi- “With 26 ics, some interviewing techniques and The amount of training needed fied in crisis intervention training percent of the intervention training general elective courses. varies depending on specific (CIT), which is a separate 40-hour United States (CIT), which is a sepa- and others There is a wide variety of elec- categories. training program with the goal of population hav- more spe- tive courses, some focusing on State College Police creating positive and understand- ing a diagnos- rate 40-hour training cific to the aspects of the job like Nalox- Department Lieutenant Greg ing interactions between police able mental program with the goal demands one training, which is related Brauser explained that be- and community members with health condi- of the to narcotic cases, investigating cause Pennsylvania has such an mental illness. tion, it’s really of creating positive and position. strangulation, and encountering advanced, comprehensive train- CIT is an initiative created by important that understanding interac- Accord- persons with autism. ing program, officers who move the University of Memphis and we have offi- ing to the “It’s exposing officers to things from Pennsylvania to work in the National Alliance on Mental cers trained be- tions between police and MPOETC’s that they might not conscious- other states often don’t have to Illness. Since its creation, CIT cause they are community members curriculum ly think about the need for,” complete the full training process has spread on a national scale. the first con- outline, Brauser said. in their new state. Centre County held its first CIT tact that a lot of with mental illness. some top- He said that the State College training in 2011. people have,” ics of the Police Department surpasses Physical requirements The Memphis model of CIT Small said. curriculum Pennsylvania’s requirements and For both entrance to and grad- does not recommend that every include the is always happy to accommodate uation from the police academy, officer is trained — instead, only Equipment following, which are followed by desires officers might have for cadets are required to complete the officers who volunteer should the hours needed for completion: any further training. a physical test using Cooper be put through the training. training • Laws and criminal proce- “We encourage officers to find Health-based norms and Cooper Tracy Small, Centre County’s Before a police officer is faced dures (119 hours) job-related training that they’re Health-based protocols. CIT coordinator, said Centre with a situation where he or she • Patrol procedures and interested in and bringing them For entrance to the academy, County takes a more “volun-told” needs to use any kind of equip- operations (105 hours) to us to send them to… We’re cadets must score in the 30th approach, explaining that when ment — such as firearms and tas- • Introduction to law en- very fortunate in this commu- percentile for age in five tests in- the program was implemented, ers — there are over 200 hours of forcement in Pennsylvania nity to have both the economic cluding sit-ups, a 300 meter run, the chiefs of police wanted all of prior training required. (28 hours) and numbers portions to be able bench press, push-ups and a 1.5 their officers trained. Breaking down the collective • Human relations (17 to send people to those kind of mile run. That standard is still upheld hours, officers must complete 64 hours) things,” he said. Cadets must complete this today. hours of vehicle code enforce- • Introduction to the acad- same process in order to “You can tell when you walk in ment, 40 hours of operation of emy (six hours) To email reporter: [email protected]. graduate, but must score in the Monday morning, who the people patrol vehicles and 124 hours of The laws and criminal Follow her on Twitter at @graceemilleer.

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MY VIEW | Madeline Messa Please ignore me: why it is important to ignore service dogs

Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. Murphy’s Law: Whatever can letters as a service dog. “It sounds insensitive, inappropriate to ask about my State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2019 Collegian Inc. go wrong will go wrong. I was being catcalled for hav- personal medical information. That held true for me in my ing a dog that is clearly working but the public needs Think of a service dog as a first week as a to help with a disability. to realize that I have wheelchair or any other medical Board of Editors service dog han- A service dog giving a quick equipment — just because my Amor for the very pur- Editor in Chief dler. Amor is an glance at you or accidentally disability is not visible does not Elena Rose Australian Shep- nudging you in a crowd does not pose of improving my mean I do not have one, so don’t Managing Editor herd trained to grant you permission to interact assume that I am training Amor Tyler King mitigate the dis- with them. Even if you know not life and making social for someone else. It is not a vic- Digital Managing Editor abling effects to pet them, you do just as interactions tolerable.” timless offense when you prod autism has on much damage by staring or me with your eyes and ask your David Eckert Opinions Editor me. He trained talking behind their handler’s Madeline Messa friend, “What do you think is Messa for his full 18 back. wrong with her?” or when you and News Social Media Editor months of life to The primary reason for me to bombard me with invasive ques- Lindsey Toomer handle the challenges that I have my service dog is to cope tions or even when you com- News Editor would put him through in my with social interactions that are flipped my hair over and ment on how cute my dog is. Maddie Aiken daily activities — and he is ordinary for the average person, fidgeted with my hands despite Leave us alone, divert your Assistant News Editor doing phenomenally. but debilitating for me. My dog being in a restaurant filled with attention elsewhere and under- Lauren Fox appetizing smells that would The public, however, made me does everything perfectly, but stand that a handler is just as Features & Investigation Editor throw off any other dog. regret ever having dared to the sheer amount of unrelenting sensitive to their surroundings Lilly Forsyth And he comforted me when I as their dog is. hope that a service dog could attention is devastating. When Arts & Lifestyle Editor ameliorate the traumatic anxi- Amor alerts me that I’ve been fully broke down on a hotel And please — do not make Chelsea Kun ety that comes with a simple unconsciously digging my nails lobby floor because I could not me regret getting a service dog Sports Editor grocery run or, god forbid, a into my skin because of sensory handle people the way he could. when neither he nor I have weekend trip to a city that I had overload, all strangers perceive Yet, an utter stranger inter- done anything wrong. Matt Lingerman been planning for months. it as is a cute dog jumping up in cepting us to ask what breed he It sounds insensitive, but the Assistant Sports Editor I was painfully aware of every an entertaining performance. is and to reminisce about their public needs to realize that I Jake Aferiat stare. Strangers gawked and We are not a circus act. We niece having a similar-looking have Amor for the very purpose Assistant Sports Editor pointed. They whispered, think- are not a zoo exhibition. Your dog would halt Amor complete- of improving my life and making Shane Connelly ing I could not hear them. I attention is harmful to both my ly, reflecting how uncomfortable social interactions tolerable. If Football Editor shied away from the phone mental state and my service we both were with the situation. seeing a dog makes you happy, Dylan Jacobs cameras that were tilted slyly in dog’s ability to work. Being on a college campus, great. But I don’t want your Multimedia Editor my peers are often aware that my direction, I avoided eye con- Amor stayed focused on me attention. Amor really does Jack Hirsh when a metro in bustling Wash they cannot pet a service dog. improve my life; don’t ruin that tact when people cooed “aws” - Photo Editor and whistled. ington D.C. whirred by and However, they still find ways to for us. Caitlin Lee My insides shriveled whenev- unsettled me. He continued to force interactions or otherwise er a parent encouraged their heel when blue and red illumi- disrupt us. I do not want you to Madeline Messa is a senior majoring Assistant Photo Editor child to run up to Amor or a nated the block as a police siren approach me to tell me you had in print & digital journalism and is a Aabha Vora grown adult felt it was okay to wailed amid a rowdy protest. He a dream about a dog last night, columnist for The Daily Collegian. 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Cook said. “I feel that there’s a Things got off to an average good freshness in our group, we start for Cook, who finished last have a couple minor injuries here season with a record of 6-9-2. and there, but nothing signifi- And while it’s been near- cant and I think that’s a credit to ly 15 years since Penn State the way the guys have prepared has brought home a Big Ten themselves.” tournament championship, it This mindset has been instilled would’ve been easy to dismiss long before the season started Penn State’s odds at bringing and Penn State’s success. home a title coming into the “It’s been something that we’ve season. talked a lot about, when do you Now, though, just a year later, try to peak, but you can never the trajectory of the program has control that,” Cook said. “In the changed drastically as the team beginning of play you want to do is looking to make its first Big Ten well, that’s natural, but I this has been on our mind since last year. title game since 2011. Noah Riffe/Collegian Penn State is in the discussion That’s something that I’ve always as one of the top teams in the believed in, not just planning for Coach Jeff Cook prepares for Penn State’s match against Villanova on Friday, Sept. 13. country, currently sitting with a this week but have an idea of in every player on his roster. In Cook’s time at Darmouth, improve and be at our best.” 12-2-3 record and ranked No. 12 where you want this thing to go.” With those options off the the Big Green won five Ivy While Cook has been around in the country, in just the second When the Nittany Lions have bench, it’s difficult for opposing League championships and ap- teams with success, Penn State’s season under Cook. had a player go down with an in- teams to deal with in the later peared in the NCAA tournament Will Campbell brings the experi- “I think we’ve had a great jury or for other reasons, they’ve stages of the game. seven times. Two of those NCAA ence from a player’s standpoint season so far this year, but I’m maintained their next-man-up In just Cook’s second season at appearances reached the Sweet Campbell, a graduate transfer not ready to say that we’re the mentality and filled the role. the reigns, Penn State doubled its Sixteen. from North Carolina, has seen best,” Cook said. “We’re trying It’s a rare occasion that Cook win total from last season. With At Cincinnati he led the what it takes to compete at the to get better every single week fields the same starting 11 in his side’s eminence this season, Bearcats to its first NCAA tour- collegiate’s highest level, and be one of the premier Divi- back-to-back games. That may Cook has been nament appear- “All the teams that I’ve been on, sion I men’s soccer programs in come off as uncertainty in who to able to put it all “I’m not ready to ance in school I’ve been to the Final Four twice, the country. There’s no timeline start, but in reality it shows the into perspective. say that we’re the history. During and both of those teams in the that’s going to guarantee you get amount of depth and trust he has “As I look that season, way they approach training and around the na- best [team]. We’re Cincinnati took do things off the field is very simi- tional media trying to get better down No.1 SMU lar to us,” Campbell said. “You in all sports, every single week during the regu- can see there’s this extra grit and there’s been a and be one of the lar season, as determination that some teams lot of coaching well. don’t have. I think we have that changes in Di- premier Division I If there’s one work ethic like all good teams vision-I football men’s soccer prevalent char- have.” and I think from programs in the acteristic from As Penn State is poised for a my perspective those teams to deep postseason run, its values as a coaching country.” this year’s Penn and prior experience will be vital. professional, I State team, it’s Although the Nittany Lions think it’s fair to Jeff Cook being persis- have played in 17 games already, say that devel- Coach tently hungry. the most important ones stand in oping programs “That’s one front of them. and teams takes time,” Cook said. of the biggest things that I’ve “I think we’re in good form right “We benefit here from great been impressed with with this now,” Cook said. “The team is still support from the administration, team that’s similar to some of hungry, playing with aggression across athletics and the universi- the other successful teams I’ve and confidence and that’s what ty in general. That’s what contrib- been around at other stops in you want. Hopefully we’ve done utes to building a program and it my career,” Cook said. “It’s the some smart things to put them in just takes a little bit of time.” hunger of it’s a new week, let’s that position, going into some key Before Cook’s stop at Penn try to get better, let’s see how far games here.” State, he had a respective amount we can take this and that’s the Ken Minamoto/Collegian of victorious season at other uni- excitement. We hope to compete To email reporter: [email protected]. Defender Will Campbell (20) passes the ball to a teammate during the versities, such as Dartmouth and for championships every year Follow him on Twitter at men’s soccer game against Maryland at Jeffery Field on Oct. 29. Cincinnati. but it’s that continual thirst to @David_Pollak097. Schlegel sparks joy on and off the field for Penn State By Ryan Lam and the recently popularized The Daily CollegiaN interjection “yeet.” “I’ve always been kind of a You simply can’t miss Ally jokester since I was young, never Schlegel. really left,” Schlegel said. She is the top point-getter and “I’m still a goofball at heart for- goal-scorer on ever and I joke at all times. It’ll WOMEN’S the team and has be the beginning of the game and also fit into this I’m dancing or I’m like messing SOCCER edition of Penn with Sam [Coffey]. There’s never State women’s a bad time for a joke I think.” soccer seamlessly after working Coffey and Schlegel quickly through her redshirt season as a formed a bond, being two of the freshman. most potent and also two of the If none of that is enough to newest players in the attack while separate her from the rest of her also being very good friends. team, then her pink headband However, when Coffey is certainly is. listening in to Schlegel talking As much as she is a star on the about her light-heartedness, a few field, it’s her off-field personality joking eye rolls emerged. that perhaps shines the brightest. On one occasion, as Coffey, a Schlegel is never afraid of religious person, knelt to pray be- starting some shenanigans for fore the match, Schlegel decided the sake of good fun. to pull one of her practical jokes. She’s always bouncing around “Tell me, am I not knighting and dancing right before games you like in the beginning of the Noah Riffe/Collegian and takes her positivity into the game when you’re like praying?” Midfielder Ally Schlegel (34) talks to the referee during the match against Northwestern on Sunday, Oct. 20. Schlegel said. game. lighten some of the pressure that “I never got in trouble, you jok- sustained presence of Schlegel “I started to pray and The same goes for when she’s I think we all put on ourselves in ing? That’s like the whole point, being a big factor on the field and Schlegel’s like ‘God loves you’ off the field. a great way and that’s so huge,” not going to get in trouble.” also off the field. and knighted me,” Coffey added. Everyone hears her voice Coffey said. She is also rather skeptical of “She makes every day bet- Coffey, as one of the close around the team, chirping and “I think we’re all really hard a particular social construct of ter. She makes practice so much confidants to Schlegel and the talking with her teammates and on ourselves in a lot of ways and “growing up” — it’s her state of more fun,” Abello said. “She was occasional target of her antics, always eliciting a laugh. she is too, but she does such a mind to never undergo such a here all last year. Obviously she really appreciates her presence She also has impressive Ins- great job of helping us just kind of needless process. redshirted because of her injury around the time. tagram game, under her handle lighten the mood, to remember to “You take things seriously and she was still one of the main “I think she definitely can “allyeet” – a combination of Ally always have fun, to do everything when you need to, but I think it’s characters on the team because with a smile.” kind of this big, fake thing that she brought the energy to the Very much in the same you have to grow up because you team even when she wasn’t play- vein, coach Erica Dambach definitely don’t,” Schlegel said. ing. So, yeah, we love having her thinks Schlegel balances “I get all my work done, my she’s a spark of joy and laughter competitiveness and fun grades are decent, you know, I all the time.” like no other player she’s live my life. But there’s no need to Despite Coffey often being on seen before and saw that go over the top of being an adult. the receiving end of Schlegel’s trait in her in the recruiting No need.” jokes, the Boston College trans- process. Junior midfielder Frankie fer admitted Schlegel is a calm- “The way she approaches life, Tagliaferri enjoys the presence ing presence in what can be a she’s always smiling and again, Schlegel brings, especially when tumultuous time. this is an intense environment it comes to the overall positive “Obviously it can be a lot of and she helps you to take a deep team dynamic. pressure and a lot of it can be breath and make sure you keep “It’s great she brings a lot of scary sometimes as we continue things in perspective,” Dambach personality in this team. I think into the postseason and there’s said. this whole team, we’re very close a lot of talk and whatnot,” Coffey Schlegel has been living it up this year, which is amazing,” said. since she was young, and con- Tagliaferri said. “I think her energy just re- trary to most people, enjoyed her “I think if any of us are hav- minds us to have fun with every- school experience. ing a bad day, as soon as you thing, to smile, to, like she said, “In terms of high school, mid- walk in the locker room, it just joke around with everything. I dle school, I really don’t think brightens your day and especially think if we do those things, there’s there’s anyone who had more fun with school, sometimes it can be nothing stopping us.” Noah Riffe/Collegian than me during those times and hard so that’s a great factor to Midfielder Ally Schlegel (34) heads the ball and scores a goal during the I kind of was amazing at never have.” To email reporter: [email protected]. match against Northwestern on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at Jeffrey Field. getting in trouble,” Schlegel said. Kerry Abello, she saw the Follow him on Twitter at @ryrylam210. The Daily Collegian local Nov. 14-17, 2019 | Page B5 From the Navajo reservation to Penn State By Melissa Manno 250,000 Native Americans. and stood out in his community. The Daily Collegian Benally said the reservation In addition to this, he faced an imposed numerous limitations on internal conflict as he struggled Tim Benally is able to quickly those who call it home. for many years to accept the identify what he misses most “There isn’t a lot to do,” Benally part of him linked to a heritage from home — the smell of wet dirt said. “The only thing in my com- responsible for the genocide of and sage brush. munity is a clinic, schools and a his people. Benally (junior-psychology) is gas station with a Burger King. Despite these struggles, Bena- a Native American student who The nearest Walmart is an hour lly sees his community predomi- grew up in Arizona on a Navajo away. Going to the grocery store nantly through a lens of gratuity. reservation he says is “the size of on the weekend is a whole ordeal. Whereas many of his Penn State West Virginia.” And the lacking medical services counterparts spent their young Coming to a school where Na- can be deadly because many peo- adult years using technology, tive Americans make up less ple have to get airlifted to better he spent it exploring the great than 1 percent of the total popu- hospitals and don’t get there in outdoors. lation — a percent that includes time.” Benally said he spent the ma- students, faculty and adminis- Building on these limitations jority of his time on the reserva- tration — gave way to a difficult is a matter of social mobility, as tion running, hiking, hunting, transition. “I felt inferior academ- many Native Americans feel an fishing and playing basketball ically and with life knowledge,” inability to move up in society with his community. Nature was Benally said. “My high school due to the lack of opportunities always a part of his identity, as it only offered two AP classes and on the reservation. These senti- is rooted deeply in his culture. Lauren Magnotta/Collegian I was surrounded by kids coming ments, in addition to widely ex- “It’s a very diverse landscape,” in with so many credits. I felt like perienced post-traumatic stress Benally said. “I’m never bored Tim Benally (junior-psychology) poses for a portrait at the HUB-Robeson I was behind.” disorder, have led to extensive there. There’s always something Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Benally also described en- issues of mental illness on the to explore.” countering countless “micro- reservation. This relationship was com- peers ‘cousin,’” Benally said. “We Ojibwe tribe, said. “I think Tim is aggressions” from his peers “In my school there were at municated to him in various rely on our neighbors because just what we need to get this ac- — like students asking if ev- least 10 kids that killed them- ways by his dad and uncles, we’re so isolated, so we really complished. He has the leader- eryone lives in teepees on the selves,” Benally said. “A lot of such as performing little cer- need to lean on each other. Native ship qualities and the indigenous reservation, or if his family owns people use drugs and alcohol as emonies while hunting or fish- Americans in general are always knowledge needed to help us fos- any casinos. coping mechanisms. I think a lot ing to show respect or by using a looking for ways to connect.” ter a better environment and ex- Taking leadership classes and of the depression comes from thumb, not index finger, to point Benally decided he wanted to perience for natives in our Penn learning more about himself — kids using technology, seeing the at wildlife. help other Native Americans, State community.” both academically and through lack of opportunities on the res- When high school drew to both students and faculty mem- Hollie Kulago, a Native Ameri- his Christian faith — have helped ervation as opposed to outside it, an end, Benally had no doubt bers, in finding a sense of belong- can associate professor of edu- to empower Benally, but the thing and losing hope.” he wanted to enroll in college, ing within the Penn State com- cation in the College of Educa- that made him feel most comfort- According to the National Con- though that isn’t the norm for munity. He currently is part of the tion, met Benally two weeks into able on campus was having a Na- gress of American Indians, Na- many of his fellow tribe mem- Multicultural Resource Council the fall 2019 semester when he tive American faculty member to tive people die from alcoholism bers. According to data published and is in the beginning process of reached out to her because of her act as a mentor for him. at a rate 510 percent higher and by National Center for Education creating a “club/support group” indigenous background. “It felt for a while like I didn’t from suicide 62 percent higher Statistics, 19 percent of American dedicated to the Native American As a faculty member new to belong,” Benally said. “But I than other Americans — with Indians/Alaskan Natives enrolled population at Penn State. campus, Kulago quickly saw how embraced this saying we have, suicide being the second leading in college in 2016, but Benally’s Kathryn Pletcher, a Native Native American students can of- t’ahdii koo honid/i. It means we cause of death for Native youth parents always emphasized the American administrative sup- ten be left out of the Penn State are still here. We belong in this aged 15 to 24. importance of education and put port coordinator for the College experience. space the same way you do.” Benally’s biracial identity also him on the right route to attend a of Agricultural Sciences, was “I feel like there’s a lack of Growing up on the reservation played a role in his experiences. prominent university. introduced to Benally through a awareness about Native Ameri- allowed Benally to gain exten- Benally’s mother is white and Since he left the reservation, colleague. The two have kept in can students on campus and no sive experiences — both good met his Navajo father when she Benally realized one of the hard- touch since meeting due to their real support system,” Kulago, and bad, but equally valuable, he came to the reservation to stu- est adjustments for many Na- shared goals of raising aware- who is part of the Navajo tribe, said. dent teach at the school his father tive American students is go- ness of the Native American said. “It’s important we, faculty According to the official site was the principal at. ing from a community-based community on campus. and staff included, have a sup- for the Navajo Nation Govern- Growing up “half white” on environment to a highly “We are the forgotten minor- port system where our voices are ment, the reservation covers over a Native American reserva- individualistic one. ity here on campus, so raising heard.” 27,000 square miles, is larger than tion, Benally said he was often “On the reservation, we call awareness is extremely impor- Visit collegian.psu.edu to read 10 U.S. states and is home to over looked down upon by his peers all old women ‘grandma,’ and our tant,” Pletcher, who is part of the the full story. 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By Grace Miller The Daily Collegian

Major requirements, financial reasons and a preference for a small campus — these are all reasons Bryce Finch has heard students give for staying at one of Penn State’s Commonwealth campuses. Finch (sophomore-computer science), the vice president of Penn State York for the Council of Commonwealth Student Govern- ment, will soon transfer to Penn State Harrisburg. Finch is one of many Commonwealth students who choose to stay at their cam- pus rather than transferring to University Park. Part of the reason Finch said he doesn’t want to go to University Park is because these Commonwealth campuses have more accessible entrance to major requirements. “Truthfully, it’s too much for me to try to meet those requirements, as Harrisburg doesn’t require all of the same classes and doesn’t require the same GPA,” Finch said. In 2018, a combined 28,861 students attended all of Collegian file photo Penn State’s Commonwealth Penn State Beaver is one of the many Penn State Commonwealth Campuses, and some students prefer to experience college in schools like these. campuses, according to Penn State News, compared to the because it’s not this D1 school, especially with the social aspect “You can have that small town ed Watts in this respect. 46,270 students at the University not this huge competitive of college.” experience and still have that big “I felt like I was able to kind of Park campus that same year. atmosphere where scholarships Mahmuda works full time as a school diploma at the end of it all, come out of my shell a little bit Penn State York enrolls about are being handed to players,” he video editor for her sister Nabela which is awesome,” she said. more instead of fading into the 1,000 students every year. said. Noor — a YouTuber with over Chelsea Watts, who graduated woodwork like I probably would Though Finch originally Still, Finch said he’s interacted 700,000 subscribers. She said she from the Berks campus in 2018 have in a larger setting,” she said. wanted to go to Penn State’s main with other students who feel like often works from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a degree in professional The smaller setting also campus, he found he likes the they got “cut short” of their Penn depending on the day. writing, agrees that people of- allowed Watts to build more smaller campus feel. State experience by attending a Despite feeling like she might ten look down on Penn State’s personal relationships with her “You’re able to get involved Commonwealth campus. not be getting the traditional Commonwealth campuses. professors, which helped hold her extremely, extremely easily,” he Mohtaz Mahmuda (sopho- college experience, Mahmuda “I tried to downplay the fact accountable. said. “You know your professors more-journalism) takes classes said she appreciates World that I went to a smaller campus,” As a Lion Ambassador by name, they know you by name. through Penn State’s World Campus for the flexibility it offers, Watts said, “but once you open during her time at Berks, she said You can go to office hours super Campus and said she can relate knowing that she’s going head your mind, you can still have the this is something she often told easily. If you ever need help, you to the feeling of not getting a full first into a career she will love. college experience you want.” prospective students on tours. can schedule appointments much college experience. She finds that sometimes “I know that I would not have “Being able to be in an easier.” “I don’t really have time to go people think going to University had the experience I did in environment where my focus was In addition to participating in out and meet new people and Park is necessary to get a good college, I wouldn’t have the job almost forced because people student government, Finch plays experience a lot of new things,” Penn State college experience, that I have now if I would have knew my name, and you were a soccer at the York campus, and Mahmuda said. but in reality, she said that’s not gone to University Park.” part of the class. You weren’t just will still potentially be able to play “I’m very much still the case. Though Watts said people a body in a seat,” Watts said. at the Harrisburg campus. in my old house, still Mahmuda said she knows peo- might perceive her as a social “I have a chance to be able living the life I did in high school. ple who feel “swallowed whole” person, she really isn’t. To email reporter: [email protected]. to play soccer in Harrisburg I feel like I’m missing out a lot, by the large campus. Going to a smaller campus aid- Follow her on Twitter at @graceemilleer.