Vol. 119, No. 28 Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 2018

‘Break of UP students are first- the cycle’ 19% generation

college is hard enough — especially if you’re the first

By Lauren Lee By the time Young could “listen ed the organization based off students do not know where to a good paying job because a lot of The and understand,” Hazzard said of her experiences as a high turn for help. times the family are really relying she taught her daughter the im- school counselor for 10 years in “Unfortunately there’s still a on you then,” Gilfillan said. In today’s world, many portance of getting a higher edu- Chicago. Gilfillan said most of big stigma surrounding being The pressure also comes from consider attending college after cation. her job was helping students with first gen,” Gilfillan said. “A lot the student themselves to get graduating from high school a “I wanted her to break the cy- career readiness after gradua- of first-gen students don’t feel straight A’s and balance a social natural and expected next step. cle,” Hazzard said. “To go to col- tion. She realized “quickly” the comfortable letting others know life, Gilfillan said. But for others who are the first lege, and not be a young single students whose parents didn’t at- because sometimes people view When students do run into prob- members of their family to attend mom.” tend college had different needs it as a sign of weakness, when re- lems in college, they can some- a higher education institution, it’s From the beginning, her en- than others. ally they’ve overcome a lot more times “feel ashamed” to tell their more than just a big transition — tire family wanted Young and her Now a graduate student at barriers than continuing gen stu- families they are struggling, it’s something new altogether. cousins to go to college, as they Penn State with a focus of coun- dents have.” Gilfillan said. For Penn State student would become the first genera- selor education, Gilfillan wanted “Sometimes I worry that if I Taylor Young, getting accept- tion to go to a university. to continue mentoring first- Pressure to be perfect don’t do perfect in college and if ed into the university and the “They said ‘You’re going to col- generation college students but As the first of her family to go I’m not the best at everything, I’ll Schreyer Honors College likely lege no matter what. We don’t realized there wasn’t a central to college, Young has set personal let them down,” Young said. meant more to her than most. As know how the process works to resource group on campus. As a high expectations for herself. Other times, families of first the first in her family to go to col- get there, but we’ll figure it out,’” result, Gilfillan created her own Currently, Young is the secretary generation students try to ap- lege, Young’s achievement was a Young said. organization. of the College of Education Stu- proach issues differently. major breakthrough for her and “If they’re on campus, they be- dent Council, a member of the “First gen families are more her family. ‘Still a big stigma’ long,” Gilfillan said. outing club, was a teacher’s as- likely to say ‘You tried this, it’s Her mom, Christina Hazzard, For most college students, ap- In total, Gilfillan said 19 per- sistant and tutored at State Col- OK to come home,’” Gilfillan said, had Young right after she gradu- plying to colleges is stressful. For cent of students at Penn State’s lege High School. “versus we see continuing gen- ated from high school. a first generation student like University Park “I worry a lot because I eration parents are more likely to “I was a bad kid, so having Tay- Young, the application process campus are first- would never want to let my fam- push the student and help them lor completely changed my out- was “very emotional.” generation stu- ily down,” Young find resources.’” look on life,” Hazzard said. “She’s “Just because I had no idea dents. I worry a lot said. “They’ve What can help aide first-gener- my saving grace.” where to start,” Young said. “But “First-genera- because I would worked so hard ation students from the pressure A few months after Young luckily I had a college and career tion students over- and sacrificed is to normalize it and understand (sophomore-secondary educa- office at my high school.” come a lot more never want to let so much for me that college is hard in general, tion English) was born, her father As a freshman, Young was barriers, which is my family down. to be able to be Gilfillan said. “It’s okay to get a left the family. Young’s grandpar- looking up organizations to join something to be “ here. My mom B,” Gilfillan said. ents helped to raise her. when she came across “First proud of,” Gilfillan They’ve worked so could have very “My mom is one of the hardest Gen Advocates” and immediately said. hard and sacrificed well saved her An invisible identity workers I’ve met in my life. She’s thought “how cool” it was to have Questions of money and For Young, there is no specific my inspiration for everything and such a group. finances or not so much for me to bought things type of person who looks like a I’m proud of her for raising me,” During her time as a member, knowing how to be able to be here.” for herself but first-generation student. Young said. Young has been able to attend register and enroll instead gives Her professors did not realize As a young single mom, Haz- panels made up of professors into classes with- Taylor Young me money for she was a first-generation stu- zard’s biggest obstacle was fi- who were first-generation stu- out a parent who Sophomore groceries and dent until she told them. nances. Without a college degree, dents and become peer mentors. has been through books.” “I think people are good at hid- finding a job with high pay and The mentorship program is a way a similar situation Because Haz- ing it,” Young said. “We’re all just good benefits was even more for students to check in with each can be “overwhelming and intim- zard wanted her daughter to normal people.” challenging. other once a month for support. idating,” Gilfillan said. succeed in school, she wonders In the beginning, Young said Young said her mother would “Sometimes I worry as a first Initially, paying tuition seemed if she was “too strict on Taylor,” she wasn’t embarrassed to be a sometimes “feel guilty” because gen student that I’m kind of like an impossible task for Young. when she was growing up — even first-generation student at Penn she wasn’t able to provide luxu- alone,” Young said. “Because After a semester went by, Young though she had good intentions. State, but felt she wasn’t able to ries other families could give to some of the things just seem very said she received a notification on Gilfillan said in most situations express that with her friends. their children. obvious to other students because LionPath stating she was on aca- she sees the student’s parents “I felt a little bit different,” “I wish I could write a check they have their families knowl- demic probation because she did being “so supportive” of their Young said. “Now, I’ve been able like other families can,” Hazzard, edge to help them, so it’s good to not pay her tuition. “I didn’t even child as the first of the family to to embrace my first-gen status. who is a head custodian at North have other people who can help know where to pay my tuition,” attend college that it ends up put- It’s something that I’m proud of Penn School District, said with a me who have gone through the Young said. ting more pressure them. now.” shaky voice. “I don’t know what same thing.” Additionally, one of the big- “Not only is the student navi- I’d do without Taylor applying for Beth Gilfillan, the president gest problems Gilfillan has gating it alone, there is a pres- To email reporter: [email protected]. scholarships and grants.” of First Gen Advocates, start- noticed is that often times sure to graduate on time and find Follow her on Twitter at @lauren_llee.

EDITOR’S VIEW | KELLY POWERS Big Move: The Collegian’s future home Diane Davis Otter was the robust push for multimedia and has not been the only one first full-term Daily Collegian video — and even executed a making plans. editor in the James Building. contested decision to cut the The Collegian intends to move That came after once-daily print product to just in on an “external invitation” she and her fel- twice weekly as 2017 closed. brought down by Dean Marie low colleagues All of this was in active aims Hardin, to rent space within the were forced to to chase the ever-evolving incoming Donald P. Bellisario leave their nature of a field we prepare Media Center, set to open where “home” in the students to enter — putting present-day Willard stands by Carnegie Build- them through many shifts in a roughly December 2020. ing, about 30 short period. And times do not To be situated in a closed, years ago. stop changing. 852-square-foot corner of its It’s hard to The outlet is preparing once third floor, in the heart of the imagine that when they moved again to jump into a new space. very campus we strive to cover into the now 100-year-old Last June, Penn State — the new space will provide university structure, there were released its plan to demolish the many challenges as well as new no rows of bulky desks with James Building’s 29,910 square opportunity. signatures in swoops of white feet, filled currently by the The private “Collegian Suite,” Caitlin Lee/Collegian out and various shades of Collegian as well as floors of will face a large open newsroom The Daily Collegian staff permanent marker. There was university offices, and replace it with designated Collegian desk poses in front of the James Building on April 17. no patch-work of old paper with a $52.8 million structure, space. However, other student both sides of the equation — But there is so much opti- scraps, poorly photoshopped with an intended completion news organizations have been about as predictable as the mism here as well. memes or photographs coating date of 2020. invited to utilize said newsroom weather. Behind me I can already feel the walls. This new space has been as well. I would be remiss not to note the clock ticking on my own run Uprooted from their corner of allotted to serve as the epicen- We can look forward to being that some of the staff feel hesi- as the editor in chief of this the College of Communication’s ter for the Invent Penn State closer to students coming from tant about the seemingly forced tremendous student news hub, they had to start fresh. entrepreneurial and innovation all around campus, directly in exodus and limited options. The organization, but an immense Davis Otter also came over initiative — a different hub set view, constantly in full-swing. culture of the office will surely amount of continued planning with just a print product — no to function “as a center for More details have to be ironed shift with the decrease in space, lies ahead before the next editor website, no social media, no innovation and knowledge out before we share more con- as students often spend a siz- is prepared to lead the Collegian digital editors and no staff sharing,” as the university’s cretes with you, our audience, able amount of time on the dedicated to multimedia. Yet. request to architects read back but it should come without sur- sunken couches and pass time into new waters yet again. I would wager the James in June. prise that the security of both working at the open desks of the Who knows what a group of Building era of the Collegian Lines have been signed, firms information and editorial inde- James Building. kids thrown into a new space came with the biggest challeng- have been hired and plans have pendence will remain uncom- And, it does sadden me that will do. es, risks and innovations for the been made for the incoming promised. my fellow colleagues and I will news outlet in its 131 years. The building. But — shockingly — Our immediate focus will rest never get the chance to wander Kelly Powers is a senior majoring in a paper launched a website from that is not the only construction in determining intermediate back into the office again to digital journalism and French and is The those walls, initiated social slated for University Park in the transition space if construction reminisce — whether that’s Daily Collegian’s Editor in Chief. media platforms, instilled a near future. And, the university plans continue as forecasted on after 30 years or just one. Her email is [email protected]. Page 2 | nov. 29-DeC. 2, 2018 local The Daily Collegian

‘yaking in the pool

Jonah Rosen/Collegian Mike Nemchik (senior-mathematics) paddles around during a “try kayaking” event held by Campus Recreation at McCoy Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Where to give back in State College during the holidays

By Caitlyn Frolo “[Non-monetary] donations are a bit six meals to those in need. “Snowstorms and severe winter weather The Daily Collegian challenging as our shelter rotates sites ev- Donations can be made on the food- may also cause blood drive cancellations ery two weeks, so we literally have no stor- bank’s website, by telephone or by mailed [which] further impact donations.” After Thanksgiving, many transition age space,” Romig said via email. checks. According to Wolf, Type O-positive and into gift giving season and spending time Romig said she encourages clothing do- Sands recommends people donate non- with loved ones to spread holiday cheer. nations be given to Saint Vincent de Paul perishable items like canned corn, green Type O-negative are especially needed this For people looking to give back in State in State College and the Faith Centre in beans and fruit, as well as boxed stuffing season because of the transfusion proper- College this holiday season, many organi- Bellefonte. Both places agree to let shelter and boxed mashed potatoes. The food ties in O-positive and universal blood type zations are looking for volunteers and do- guests use vouchers to purchase whatever bank will take any nonperishable items, that is O-negative. nations to make the holidays brighter for they may need. but strongly encourages donations of “pro- Individuals are encouraged to schedule those in need. “Our greatest tein-rich” items to an appointment through the Red Cross needs are for bus help nourish recipi- Depending on an individual’s charitable “If anyone wants to website, using the zip code 16802 for State donation interests, food banks, animal tokens, quarters ents throughout the donate in preparation for College. shelters, blood banks and homeless shel- for laundry and gift winter. ters in Centre County are some of the re- certificates in small the holiday season, these Some protein-rich Those who donate between now and sources always in need of contributions denominations for next two weeks are the foods Sands sug- Dec. 19 will receive a $5 Amazon gift card during the holiday season. places in down- gests to donate are via email. town State College,” time to do it.” peanut butter, shelf- Wolf said donating blood takes an hour Out of the Cold: Centre County Romig said. stable 100 percent Rachel Hansen of a donor’s time. Out of the Cold: Centre County is an Romig said these fruit juice, canned types of donations President of PSU Student Red Cross Club chicken and tuna, Rachel Hansen, president of PSU Stu- emergency shelter open from 9 p.m. to 7 dent Red Cross Club, said the club offers a.m. every day from mid-October through allow guests to get single-serve maca- scheduled blood drives throughout the early May, according to the organization’s out of winter weath- roni, eight ounce website. er conditions for some time until they need shelf stable milk, almonds and fruit cups. school year on campus. The drives can be The shelter is entirely staffed by vol- to arrive at the shelter. She also suggests people donate card- found at volunteer.psu.edu. unteers and the host site rotates to vari- However, Romig said their most needed board boxes to pack food up. “Over break we do not have any drives item right now is volunteers, being that the “Odds are, if you need it on your holiday ous churches and meeting houses in the program is completely run through volun- table, we probably need it too,” Sands said. since the campus is closed,” Hansen area. Guests can register through Out of teer support. Accoridng to Roming, the Sands said to volunteer at the food bank, (sophomore-biochemistry and molecular the Cold’s phone number and are given best to way to get connected to volunteer- it is recommended to view the State Col- biology) said. “If anyone wants to donate in a meal, place to sleep, blankets and are ing is to email [email protected] lege Foodbank’s website on how to be- preparation for the holiday season, these served breakfast in the morning. and indicate whether you prefer day, night come a volunteer and if desired, travel to Beckie Romig, the program manager for next two weeks are the time to do it.” or either shift. Williamsport or Harrisburg to help out. Out of the Cold: Centre County, noted cer- Volunteers are in charge of packing box- To email reporter: [email protected]. tain donations to the foundation are more Central Food Bank es, stocking shelves and collecting dona- practical than others. Follow her on Twitter at @caitlynfrolo. When grocery shop- tions, Sands said. ping, it can be easy to go overboard and buy too Give blood much food. Untouched Penn State students leftovers, such as non- may have seen recent perishables, can be do- blood drives on cam- nated through organi- pus in buildings like the zations like the Central HUB-Robeson Center Pennsylvania Food Bank and the Business Build- this holiday season. ing. Central Pennsylvania Some may not recog- Food Bank distributes nize the extent to which food to 27 counties in blood can help the lives central Pennsylvania. of others, though. The food bank has two Melissa Wolf, an ac- main locations in Harris- count manager for Penn burg and Williamsport, State at American Red but is also affiliated with Cross, said Red Cross around 1,000 food banks urgently needs blood and in central Pennsylvania platelet donors because counties, including the medical treatments and State College Food Bank. emergencies that re- Jennifer Sands, a com- quire blood don’t stop for munications manager the holidays. with Central Pennsylva- “Blood and platelet nia Foodbank, said this is donations often decline the “perfect time of year” during the holidays when Samantha Wilson/Collegian to make food donations. regular donors are busy Collegian file photo State College Presbyterian Church is a participating According to Sands, a with holiday activities Maggie Carlie (senior-mathematics) donates blood at the congregation for the Out of the Cold Homeless Shelter. $1 donation will provide and travel,” Wolf said. HUB-Robeson Center on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. Stocking Stuffer market to kick off holiday season

By Natalie Schield renson, executive director of the demonstrations by the Centre Pugh’s Penn State,” Jodi Moore, “Coffee lip balm is one of my fa- The Daily Collegian Centre County Historical Society, Furnace Gardeners. who wrote, “When a Dragon vorites because it is a collabora- said. Authors including Roger Moves In,” and Ron Smith, au- tion between [Still Not a Hippie] The Stocking Stuffer holiday Sorenson said gifts including Williams, who wrote “Evan thor of “Nailed to the Cross- and a Nanticoke roaster, Grateful market will be held at the Centre fresh wreaths bar” will be in Roast,” Still Not a Hippie owner Furnace Mansion this weekend and arrange- attendance. Pamela Luu said. “I love seeing to kick off the holiday shopping ments, fine Book signing the coffee lovers stop in their season. paper arts, times can be tracks when they read ‘coffee lip The sale will be held between photography, found on the balm’ on my sign.” 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 30 and jewelry, antique Centre History Deb McManus, secretary of the Dec. 1, as well as between noon collect- website. Centre County Historical Society, and 4 p.m. on Dec. 2. There will be ables and more Each year, suggested people “come and ex- a $5 general admission fee, which will be sold at the event tries perience the beauty of the Victo- will include hot cider and dessert the event. to bring in any- rian style mansion decorated for to all shoppers. Last year, where from five the season.” With over 50 vendors such as Susan Bowser, to 10 new ven- “We…carry on in the tradition various artists and antique deal- a local artist, dors to keep the of those who first envisioned it,” ers, “proceeds from the annual was a popular event fresh. she said. “We strive to grow it fundraiser will benefit the Centre vendor. Bowser This year, each year.” County Historical Society to sup- creates lifelike local business The mansion is located at 1001 port its preservation and public birds and small Still Not a Hip- E. College Ave. Parking will be programming efforts,” according wildlife crea- pie, will be at- available in front of the grounds, to a press release. tures from felted tending the off Porter Road and behind the “We hope that the Stocking wool. event. This Esber Rugs building. A full list of Stuffer provides a fun way to Along with the new vendor vendors can be found at centre- inspire people to visit again and vendors, there will be sell- history.org. Collegian file photo learn more about the Centre Fur- will also be book ing all-natural nace Mansion and what the His- signings by lo- Centre County Historical Society’s Furnace Mansion is located at the homemade lo- To email reporter: [email protected]. torical Society does,” Mary So- cal authors and corner of College Avenue and Porter Road. tion and balms. Follow her on Twitter at @natschield. oPINIoNKelly Powers Kara Fesolovich Colsen Ackroyd nov. 29-DeC. 2, 2018 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page 3 Spread positivity, kindness

Maybe it’s the holidays or If you have spare change or maybe it’s the after effects of cash, put it in a Salvation Army Giving Tuesday, but people OUR VIEW donation bucket. A dollar or two across the United States have may not mean a lot to you, but it made generous donations and could make a difference to have offered random acts of Even though most cannot make a grand someone. kindness to their fellow citizens. Also, if you can afford to leave Not every person has the fea- a nice tip for servers or baris- sibility to be as generous as gesture, we can perform small acts of kindness tas, do so. these individuals as they all Don’t be THAT guy. impacted by one of these acts of In celebration of this momen- cloudy day. Think about what have a monetary component. And, if you do complete an act kindness, it’s wonderful to see tous event, an anonymous donor you can do to make someone In Vermont, a mystery man of kindness, there’s no reason to people using their resources for gave 3,400 Northwestern stu- smile for a second. took the time to pay off all of the look for notoriety. items put on layaway at a Wal- good. One nice, grand, gesture dents tickets to the game. On that note, check in on your You should genuinely want to mart. He didn’t ask for notoriety, affected the Big Ten this past That is enough tickets for 45 friends because even if they do something nice, not for rec- he just made people’s days a bit week. percent of the student popula- seem OK, they may not be com- ognition. brighter. As we all sadly know, the Big tion to make the trip to India- pletely fine. In Southern California, a Bob Ten Championship football napolis. Take time to check up on It can be hard some days, but Wilson gave a $1,000 check to game is scheduled for this These examples are obviously yourself and your friends during spread positivity and enjoy the every student and faculty mem- weekend between Northwestern not feasible for everyone, but it this stressful portion of the year, celebration of the holidays with ber at Paradise High School. University and Ohio State Uni- is possible for us, as students at and do something nice or uplift- friends, family, classmates and Many of the recipients were versity. Penn State, to help fellow stu- ing for yourself and others. strangers alike. Don’t wish affected by the Camp Fire, The entire country — with dents get through the end of If you buy yourself a cup of away the build up to winter which became the most deadly the exception of Ohio — will be the semester, and fellow people coffee everyday and you have break; instead, use it as a wildfires in California’s history. on Northwestern’s side. get through the holidays. the means, purchase one for chance to give back. The 89-year-old gentleman They are coming into the You don’t know what people someone you know is having a And, if you’re feeling down had no personal connection to game as a clear underdog, hav- are going through, and maybe rough day or week. If a cashier about humanity, think about the cause, and his donation ing never made a trip to the you won’t change anything in at a grocery store asks if you these major and minor acts of totalled $1.1 million. championship game when Ohio their life, but perhaps you’ll want to donate a dollar to a kindness to remind yourself that Even if we’re not directly State has won it multiple times. bring a ray of sunshine to a charity, do it. not everyone sucks.

MY VIEW | Madeline Messa Thank you to everyone Scan the QR code to download the official Spotlight app for iOS smart- who has read my writing phones. Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. When I started writing col- ous emails built up my confi- stories and thanked me for and there, but when they aren’t State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2018 Collegian Inc. umns, I was hesitant. Columns dence to publish something I spreading awareness. helpful they at least give me a give me the freedom to write was terrified to discuss even One of my professors read it little laugh — such as when Board of Editors in first-person with close friends. Last month, silently before starting class someone who disagreed with a Editor in Chief and mean I do the Collegian printed a special and gave me a nod of approval. political piece of mine called Kelly Powers not have to edition of its newspaper titled My family members from me a young Nancy Pelosi. Managing Editor avoid bias since “Moment on Mental Health,” Texas, who did not know I am As the semester soon comes Kara Duriez the point of and I volunteered to contribute autistic, bombarded my par- to an end, I want to give my Digital Managing Editor them is to to it with a personal story of ents with emotional phone readers a massive thanks. I am Andrew Kalmowitz express my my own. It was titled “Autism calls. People from my high not guaranteed to write col- Opinions Editor opinion. Howev- and Me: The atypical story I school finally understood why I umns next semester, nor am I Kara Fesolovich er, I was afraid never thought I would tell.” could never fit into their sure if I will be able to have News Editor Messa putting my For anyone who has not read cliques, my running team- them published in print like Katie Johnston words out for it, it gives my account of being mates realized why I hung they are now. Assistant News & Social Media Editor the public would leave me vul- on the autism spectrum and behind them when I had But since Thanksgiving Elena Rose nerable to backlash. Over the the social difficulties that come enough energy to catch up or recently passed, and it is Features & Investigation Editor past semester, however, my along with it. pass them. UPUA’s Mental Health and Alison Kuznitz readers have surprised me I deleted and rewrote that Somebody even nominated Wellness Week at Penn State, I Arts & Lifestyle Editor with the opposite. column multiple times, I con- me to speak for State of State decided now would be a better Gabrielle Barone A few months ago, I received sidered telling my editor to because of my columns. It was time than ever to convey just Sports Editor an email in response to the scrap it at the last minute and an offer I was proud to get, but how much my readers have Dylan Jacobs first column I wrote this year, I woke up shaking from nerves I decided not to audition impacted me. which was about how time the morning it was released. I because something tells me I Rather than being dis- Assistant Sports Editor starts counting down the sec- had taken a secret few people might not be ready to talk on a tressed, I am eager to see the Jake Aferiat ond you enroll in college. I did knew and made it visible to stage in front of hundreds of responses I get — even critical Sports Social Media Editor not want to open it because I everyone. people. ones —because they help me David Eckert worried it would be critical and My phone lit up constantly Although it has been less develop as a writer. So if you Football Editor discourage me in my future that day with emails, text mes- than two months since that read this piece or anything I’ve Tyler King writings. Instead, it was a kind sages, voicemails and social column went out, I know a lot written before, thank you. Multimedia Editor message expressing that what media notifications. My stom- has changed for me. Because Jack R Hirsh I wrote resonated with them, ach dropped at every one of of my readers and their kind- Madeline Messa is a junior majoring Photo Editor and they even said they would them. Relatives of people with hearted feedback, I no longer in print and digital journalism and is a Caitlin Lee become a dedicated reader of autism and people who sus- feel like I constantly have to columnist for The Daily Collegian. 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He also point total, fin- turned the ball over six times, ishing with 14 while going 6-for-16 from the field. showcasing the attention Penn Even with below average scor- State put on him. ing numbers, Stevens still made When asked about how mov- a huge impact in Penn State’s ing Stevens to guard Blackshear, 63-62 upset victory over the 13th- Chambers quickly moved away ranked Hokies. from that, saying “It really wasn’t Down the stretch, Stevens and about that match up but it was the rest of the Nittany Lions were about Robinson. Everything was superb on the defensive end, as about Robinson for me.” Virginia Tech had more turn- Many players saw time guard- overs than field goals in the last ing Robinson, from Reaves to five minutes. Wheeler. “It was a little bit ugly at times, And whether it’s on the defen- which I don’t mind ugly,” coach sive or offensive side, everyone Pat Chambers said. “I want to stepping up put the Nittany Lions defend. I want to rebound. I want in a position to win. to dive. I want to take charges. All “I think it’s a great testament that good stuff.” Caitlin Lee/Collegian to how good of a team we can re- Late in the game, Penn State put Stevens at center to match Forward Lamar Stevens (11) stretches to make a pass during the game against Virginia Tech at the Bryce ally be,” Stevens said. “We have up with Kerry Blackshear Jr., and Jordan Center on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Penn State defeated No. 13 Virginia Tech 63-62. so much depth and when every- that move paid dividends. body is really clicking we are a big Penn State shut down Virginia through five and they weren’t But when the Hokies got on me to the five it messed up their time team. Tech late, with the Hokies miss- able to attack a five man off a ball a little run in the middle of the game plan,” Stevens said. “I No team can ever sleep on us ing their last five field goal at- screen,” Stevens said. second half, and Chambers not thought that was a great deci- with as much firepower as we tempts in the final three minutes, It’s a move that Chambers has wanting to overwork Watkins, the sion by coach. It got them out of have. I think it really showed how and the swap was a big reason for made previously, but with Mike Nittany Lions made the switch, their flow and we were able to re- good we can be.” that. Watkins back in the fold, it made which helped turn the game in ally pressure the ball. I think Josh “I think it worked for us be- sense to think Stevens would stay Penn State’s favor. [Reaves] came up with big plays, To email reporter: [email protected]. cause we were able to switch one at his normal forward position. “I think when they switched Jamari [Wheeler] did and John Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacob. Fidler’s freshman success forecasts a bright future for Nittany Lions

By Jason Shulman commit to just one school. is hoping Fiddler can continue For The Collegian But Fiddler was first commit- her effectiveness in all aspects ted to Harvard before ending up of the game. Even though she’s only a in Happy Valley. “[Loli] has been a great freshman, forward Loli Fidler Looking to make an immedi- addition...she’s a very smart is already putting the necessary ate impact, she ultimately chose player,” Coomey said. “She sees people on notice Penn State’s program. the ice very well, her work down WOMEN’S both on and off the Fiddler’s already adapting well low and in the offensive zone is ice. to the new atmosphere and Nit- great.” HOCKEY Just 14 games tany Lions’ culture, where she Already, Fiddler has made a into her collegiate looks to continue her success and tremendous impression on the career, Fidler already has seven help build a championship con- program. points on two goals and five as- tender. Her willingness to adjust to sists and is tied for third on the “The school pride was a huge new strategies and schemes has team in points. part in my decision [to come aided her development that can The Edina, Minnesota, native to Penn State],” Fiddler said. hopefully turn her into the star has been a catalyst on the offen- “I think it’s so cool going out to player Penn State desperately sive end and her efforts haven’t every sports game and seeing needs. gone unnoticed to second year how much support each team “I think as a freshman, it’s head coach Jeff Kampersal. has.” really her adapting to our style Collegian file photo “Loli’s just an extremely While Penn State might not that we play,” Coomey said. “She Christos Antonopoulos drops to hit the ball during a men’s tennis match talented player; a player that has be on the same academic level should be a big contributor to us against Bucknell in the Indoor Tennis Center on March 18. really good vision,” Kampersal of Harvard, arguably the top Ivy moving forward.” said. League school in the nation, Fid- Winning CHA Rookie of Her combination of vision and dler doesn’t seem to mind. the Week and Minnesota High talent were on full display in her “The academics are definitely a School Athlete of the Year are two breakout game against Mercy- big part as well and having such accomplishments Fidler can Life changes had little hurst on Oct. 27. a big alumni group that will help add to her distinguished resume She scored two goals just four after college,” she said. throughout her long hockey ca- minutes apart, demonstrating a With the Edina Hornets, reer. effect on Antonopoulos knack for finding the back of the she won back-to-back Minne- Even Kampersal couldn’t net and perhaps giving a glimpse sota State High School League help but be impressed with her By Ethan Bittner with his sophomore performance, into her future as an offensive (MSHSL) Class AA State Cham- achievements. For The Collegian going 11-9 in doubles and 11-12 powerhouse for the Nittany Li- pionships in 2017 and 2018. “It’s actually a pretty incred- singles. ons. Fiddler proved to be a major ible honor considering the elite For most of his life, Christos He was also going up against Fiddler added an assist in Penn offensive threat for the Hor- hockey players they have in Antonopoulos was coached by better competition more consis- State’s 5-4 overtime loss in what nets, scoring well over a point Minnesota and she’s obviously his dad in Greece but since ten- tently, as he was firmly in the No. was her most impressive showing per game average with 197 one of those elite players,” Kam- nis isn’t very pop- 3 spot for singles in his second so far. points (80g, 117a) in 120 games persal said. MEN’S ular in his home season. But it’s her talent and vision, played (including 22 postseason Not only do the coaches love TENNIS country, the moti- Despite the dip in record, Zinn couple with her work ethic that games). Fiddler’s presence in the locker vation and inter- has seen growth in Antonopoulos’ has really impressed Kampersal. “I think we had a lot of really room, but even her teammate est to play tennis game. “Watching her play hockey, you good competition back in Minne- and freshman defenseman came almost exclusively from “He’s improved quite a bit,” can tell she loves to compete,” sota,” Fiddler said. “We played Jessica Adolfsson had nothing his father. Zinn said. he said. “[She’s] a 60-minute with the best of the best and col- but praise for Fiddler, admitting “I would for sure do anoth- “Especially he had some defi- compete person all the time and lege hockey is all of the best play- she sees huge potential in her er sport if my dad wasn’t the ciencies in a couple of his strokes someone that will bring it every ers in the country.” future. coach,” Antonopoulos said. ”He that we’ve worked really hard on day in practice, and she’s doing Sometimes as a freshman play- “I think she can be a great just put me on a court. the last two years.” that right now.” er, it can be hard to quickly adapt player for us,” Adolfsson said. I started liking it and it just This fall, Antonopoulos had *** to the new fast-paced collegiate “I’ve seen great tendencies in became a habit.” limited play in competition, Fiddler’s transition from high style of hockey. her game and I feel like I can In Greece, Antonopoulos with most of the semester being school to college was different It’s clear to assistant coach Al- rely on her in the future. I wanna quickly established himself as spent on training for the spring than most athletes, many of whom lison Coomey that Fiddler’s more push her to be the best she can quality tennis player; he was a season. may often have a top choice and than prepared for this stage, and be.” member of Greece’s junior na- Seeing how he’s practiced and tional team from 2012-16 and played throughout his college earned a No. 170 ITF Junior career, Zinn has never been as ranking. confident in Antonopoulos as he When he came to Penn State is currently. in January 2017, Antonopoulos “Right now, Christos is playing had to deal with an entirely new the best he has since he came on country and losing his father as campus,” Zinn said. a coach. Heading into his third spring Coach Jeff Zinn mentioned season, Antonopoulos has the Antonopoulos was thrown right confidence of his coaching staff into the middle of a Happy Val- behind him, just like he did with ley winter when he arrived. his father in Greece. “It’s a big adjustment,” Zinn Even though he has earned re- said. “When you come from a spect and comfort with his coach- very warm country and you es at Penn State, it’s still odd for come here in January, you’re in Antonopoulos to not have his dad a little bit of a shock.” mentoring him. If Antonopoulos was in shock, “It’s strange,” Antonopoulos it certainly wasn’t because of said. “He was the only coach I anything that occurred on the used to have for my whole life, court. since I started playing tennis Throughout his freshman from five to 18. He’s not here to year, Antonopoulos was shuf- give me advice on how to play, fled between the No. 1, 2 and 3 how to get better” doubles spots and put together He has had to look at his dad in an impressive 15-8 record and a completely different way since proved his worth to Zinn and the coming to college as their rela- Nittany Lions. tionship shifted. In singles, Antonopoulos had “I talk to him pretty much every John Stinely/Collegian a 13-10 freshman campaign day,” Antonopoulos said. “Like Forward Loli Fidler (12) attempts to steal the puck from Providence player during the women’s hockey game playing at the No. 3 and 4 slots. we’re more like friends right now, vs. Providence at on Friday, Oct. 19. Providence defeated Penn State 3-2 in overtime. Antonopoulos had a slight dip not coach and player.” The Daily Collegian SPoRTS nov. 29-DeC. 2, 2018 | Page 5

MY VIEW | CALEB WILFINGER Final Four still possible for Rose’s squad

What a difference a year If Penn State is able to prevail Lions have been well-document- NCAA tournament, and Penn first time in their college careers. makes for Penn State. in each of those matches, the Nit- ed this season. Five of their State will need to limit its errors “It’s definitely a lot differ- A year ago at this time, the tany Lions will likely need to fly seven losses have come away away from home if it wants to be ent coming from high school,” Nittany Lions had across the country to Palo Alto, from Happy Valley, including a successful in this sudden-death freshman middle blocker Kaitlyn just concluded California, where they could have straight set defeat to Stanford setting. Hord said. “The talent level is a the 2017 regular to play No. 9 Creighton and No. 1 back in September. This is especially imperative lot different, and I think that took season with a Stanford on consecutive nights. The margin of error is already for the many freshmen on its a little getting used to for some record of 29-1 and It certainly won’t be an easy razor-thin when it comes to the roster, all of which who will be of us. At this point, I think we’ve wrapped up the road to Minneapolis, the spot of single-elimination nature of the playing in the postseason for the shown that when we play as a program’s 17th the 2018 Final Four. team, a cohesive unit, we can Big Ten cham- Sporting a roster primarily beat anyone.” pionship with a composed of freshmen, there With all of that being said, it victory over have been no shortage of in- is still possible that the Nittany Minnesota. consistencies in the play of this Lions can make the Final Four It was a season in which Penn team throughout the season, for the second straight season. State was in sole possession of something coach Russ Rose has If there is a silver lining to the No. 1 ranking for most of the lamented on numerous occa- potentially needing to win two campaign, and was the over- sions. matches against top-10 oppo- whelming favorite to capture its “This year is a lot different nents away from home, it is that eighth national title. from years past, I don’t think the Nittany Lions are more than This time around, things are we’ve ever had a team that can prepared for any challenge. a little different for the Nittany put five or six freshmen on the Penn State has spent the last Lions. floor at the same time,” Rose three months playing against the Unlike last year, Penn State said. “I think we’ve had flashes best that the Big Ten has had to enters the tournament with a where we’ve been really good on offer, which has included going 23-7 record and the No. 8 overall both sides of the ball, and other into some of the toughest gyms seed, meaning that the Nit- times where we haven’t looked in the country in the Bob Dev- tany Lions will not host all four good. That comes with the inex- aney Sports Center (Nebraska) potential matches en route to the perience of this team.” and the Maturi Pavilion (Min- Final Four. Penn State will have to win on nesota ). The blue and white open the the road, away from the friendly The Nittany Lions not only postseason with a home match confines of in order to played the Cardinal this season, Chushi Hu/Collegian against Howard on Friday, before do it, which has been a challenge but in each of the last five years. potentially facing off against this season. Kendall White (3) passes the ball during the game against Purdue on Visit collegian.psu.edu to read Syracuse or Yale on Saturday. The road woes for the Nittany Oct. 27. The Boilermakers beat The Nittany Lions 3-2. the full story. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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By Lilly Forsyth lifetime achievement award to er and enjoyed the comedic side The Daily Collegian Hillenburg. of the show. When she watched “SpongeBob’s vocal chords along with her sons, however, she He lives in a pineapple under might be mine,” Kenny said dur- recalled picking up on the more the sea, absorbent and yellow and ing the show, “but SpongeBob’s mature jokes in the show. porous is he. playful spirit of gentile anarchy, “If you look back at some of A theme song lyric known by all his humor and the joy he takes in those shows they’re not all…” Schmoeller said, laughing before fans of the iconic Nickelodeon car- his vibrant, colorful, music-filled toon, “SpongeBob SquarePants” she could finish her sentence. “I world come directly 100 percent don’t know if they’re just trying to was a staple in from my good many childhood put adult humor in it too.” “I would thank buddy, Mr. Ste- Chris Scalies also remem- homes. phen Hillen- On Monday, [Hillenburg] for bered the subtly mature content burg.” but now understands that type of “SpongeBob providing me with To Amy content would have made it more SquarePants” Schmoeller, enjoyable for his parents to watch creator Ste- so many laughs. So administrative the show with him. phen Hillen- many good times. support assis- “It’s something I could watch burg died of tant in the Penn … with my parents and there Lou Gehrig’s So many quotable State Depart- could be jokes for them in there disease at the moments. So many too,” Scalies (freshman-risk anal- age of 57, leav- ment of Sociol- things I can look ogy and Crimi- ysis) said. “It was just really well- ing the televi- written. I didn’t appreciate it as nology, such sion show’s back on fondly.” much as a kid, but I can look back characteristics audience remi- now and see how much work was Chris Scalies are part of what niscent. put in to make that show what it Associated Press The mind be- Freshman kept the show was.” Stephen Hillenburg attends the world premiere of “The SpongeBob hind the Bikini running for After the show’s 2004 fea- Movie: Sponge Out Of Water” on New York on Jan. 31, 2015. Bottom world, Hillenburg’s show nearly 20 years. ture film, “The SpongeBob — first televised May 1999 — has “SpongeBob was sweet and had SquarePants Movie,” Hillenburg bad way.” Similarly, Associate Professor won several Emmy Awards and his little snail pet, so it was very wanted to end the series, but the Though the yellow fry cook was of Biology Iliana Baums helped was transformed into a Broadway relatable,” Schmoeller said, “and network insisted on making more a large part of Scalies’ childhood, publish a comic as part of a re- there are some who are growing search consortium studying the show. we all have the weird friend.” episodes. Soon after, Hillenburg up without it. effects of oil spills on deep-sea At the Emmy Awards in Schmoeller’s three sons — now stepped down as a main writer Assistant Teaching Professor ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico. April, Tom Kenny — who voic- 18, 20 and 24 years old — watched and took on a less involved posi- of Sociology Martha Sherman “You try to reach a broad audi- es SpongeBob — presented a the show when they were young- tion. As the show progressed, the found studies which suggested ence by using more types of chan- style of animation developed the fast-paced scene changes of nels of communications,” Baums from a grainier version filled with the series poorly affected young said. “There are certain types of visual puns to sharper animation children. people you can reach with a com- with more meta moments that In 2011, the New York Times re- ic and there’s other folk that you broke the fourth wall. ported on the study, highlighting reach with a documentary.” “I didn’t watch it as much as I its findings that the rapid chang- Baums said the comic has been grew up, but the beginning sea- es caused 4-year-old test subjects well-received, though it is fairly sons were very special to me,” to do worse on an administered new. Scalies said. “As it went on it just test versus those not watching Hillenburg’s scientific back- became more and more, like, the show. ground influenced the show. low-hanging fruit maybe? [The In response, Sherman has not This was seen in the more- producers] were just picking up encouraged her five- and eight- accurate shape of SpongeBob’s anything that a kid could possibly year-old children from watching parents as well as Patrick’s un- laugh at, maximizing it almost the show, though they have asked intelligence — sea stars do not to the extent that ‘Family Guy’ about it. Sherman joked that she have a centralized brain system would do.” preferred a household with chil- to control nervous systems. One of Scalies’ favorite epi- dren who are “slower, calmer Though the show was not accu- sodes is “Band Geeks” — sea- [and] quieter.” rate in most respects, it remains a son two, episode 15b — in which Before studying experimental beloved part of many childhoods. SpongeBob and friends man- animation at the California In- “I would thank [Hillenburg] age to shape themselves into a stitute of Art, Hillenburg taught for providing me with so many marching band worthy of per- marine biology in Dana Point, laughs,” Scalies said. “So many forming at the prestigious “Bub- California. good times. So many quotable ble Bowl.” Hillenburg, at the time, creat- moments. So many things I can “I get goosebumps every time ed a comic titled “The Intertidal look back on fondly.” Associated Press/Nickelodeon SpongeBob starts singing that Zone,” in which the comic fea- SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg dies of Lou song at the end,” Scalies said. “I’ll tured a co-host named Bob the To email reporter: [email protected]. Gehrig’s disease at the age of 57. never think of that episode … in a Sponge. Follow her on Twitter at @lillyforsyth_. Hillel aims once again to comfort sick PSU students

By Caitlyn Frolo batches in the Pasquerilla Spiri- having manage- The Daily Collegian tual Center’s kosher kitchen. The rial experience soup is prepared with Wegman’s before graduat- With flu season in full swing — kosher meat and vegetables, and ing and helping and often leaving students bed is frozen in batches until reheat- sick students ridden — Penn State Hillel wants ed for deliveries, Altman said. feel better. help students recuperate. While Altman oversees the ho- Amanda Sil- The organization, a foundation tline operation from a distance, verstein is a for Jewish campus life at Penn Noah Bender is the leader of the deliverer for State, created the Chicken Soup student-led initiative. the hotline and Hotline in hopes of bringing sick Bender (senior-hospitality joined Penn students comfort food while they management) said Penn State State Hillel her rest. Hillel receives donations from freshman year. The hotline is available to stu- people all over the country to cre- Silverstein dents residing on campus and ate different organizations like (senior-educa- in the downtown area, and runs the Chicken Soup Hotline. tion and public Monday through Thursday from 4 “The soup is for anyone who is policy) said she p.m. to 8 p.m. sick,” Bender said. “They don’t wanted to be Matt Altman, springboard fel- have to be Jewish.” a deliverer be- low for Penn State Hillel, is in As student supervisor, Bender cause she need- charge of overseeing the students is in charge of helping prepare ed a job that Courtesy of Matt Altman involved with the hotline. the soup, creating schedules, allowed her to “We offer kosher-style matzah hiring deliverers and telling have flexible Adam Lambert (senior-agribusiness management) poses while taking soup out of the ball soup in chicken and veg- the deliverers where to go every hours. She said refrigerator. etable options, at no cost to stu- day. her involve- dents,” Altman said. “[The hotline] is actually mix- ment in Hillel A lot of students get soup that to whoever ordered the soup According to OK Kosher Certi- ing two of my passions,” Bender made that easy. was ordered by their parents, Sil- thanking them,” Silverstein said. fication’s website, kosher refers said. “I’ve always been active in She also said the hotline re- verstein noted, and it is often a “The responses we get are so to “a set of intricate biblical laws the Jewish community through- ceives four to five orders a day, surprise to those who receive it. nice. It’s the smallest thing we that detail the types of food that out my whole life and since I’m a depending on the week. She recalls the best part of be- do and we get this huge, amazing a Jewish person may eat and hospitality manager, I thought it “I’m surprised people haven’t ing a deliverer is the response response from the parents who the ways in which it may be pre- was a good idea to mix two of my taken more advantage of it be- she gets from students who “re- ordered it.” pared.” passions.” cause it’s really great and the ally need the soup,” Silverstein Altman said the soup is pre- Bender said his favorite part of soup is really good,” Silverstein said. To email reporter: [email protected]. pared once a month in large being the student supervisor is said. “We send an email afterwards Follow her on Twitter at @caitlynfrolo. The gift that keeps on giving: food

By Lilly Forsyth of the leaders on the project. Gruendler The Daily Collegian was inspired to begin the project by a similar practice done in some elementary Over a thousand students visit Abba schools. Java Coffeehouse each week for various Fifteen years ago, Feeding America reasons: hanging out with friends, find- created the BackPack Program, in which ing a quiet place to study or because the over 450,000 children go home each week- free food and beverages help them make end with bags full of food, according to the it through the week. organization’s website. During holiday breaks, however, places Feeding America is responsible for a like this are closed, leaving students who network of food banks to provide support depend on the complimentary food with- nationwide. out a sustainable source of sustenance. Gruendler expressed excitement for To counter this issue, Abba Java Cof- the project, though she understands the feehouse, the Lion’s Pantry and Central boxes of food will only address food inse- Pennsylvania Food Bank partnered to curity, not any other issues students may create “Break Boxes” — packages of non- perishable foods to support students and face. families staying in the area during winter “We wish we could take all the problems vacation. away,” Gruendler said. “We want to hear Gift cards to local grocery stores may what the needs are and respond as we are also be provided. able but not tell students what they need.” Those interested in receiving a box can The food will derive mainly from the fill out the form, which asks for an email, pantry and food bank, while gift cards will name, the number of people in the house- stem from the Wesley Foundation congre- hold and any dietary restrictions. gation. Boxes can be picked up the week of Dec. The moment the idea was presented to 10 at the coffeehouse, which located at 250 the foundation’s members, “the congrega- E. College Ave. tion was all in,” Gruendler said. Campus minister and Director of the Visit collegian.psu.edu to read the Wesley Foundation, Jen Gruendler is one full story.