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Vol. 118, No. 39 Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 INSIDE: Analyzing State College After the rain, hotel costs Mayor Candidate comes the rainbow for event By Nicole Avila THE DAILY COLLEGIAN weekends By Amanda Mooney Roderick McCladdie-Mcleod FOR THE COLLEGIAN said the rainy weather today was a great allegory for coming out. In less than 24 hours, “Penn National Coming Out Week State the College Campus” will continued today, Oct. 11, with the transform into “Penn State the Coming Out Rally — originally Family Reunion.” planned to take place on the steps For many, however, finding an of Old Main — on the Millennium available hotel at a reasonable Courtesy of Donald Hahn Campaign staircase at the HUB on Wednes- price poses challenges. Meet Donald Hahn, who is running day due to unforeseen weather. Event weekends such as Par- “Coming out to students is un- for mayor of State College. ents Weekend or football week- comfortable, it’s oppressive and ends cause an increase in de- Page 2 kind of miserable, but we’re doing mand for hotel rooms, resulting it and we’re here together,” Mc- in higher prices. Claddie-Mcleod (senior-theatre) “My family’s not coming Stickable said. “Even though we’re wet and because the only hotel they we’re sad, we’re here and we’re could find at a reasonable price proud to be here — whether Statements was an hour away,” Danielle we’re gay, lesbian, intersexual, Caitlin Lee/Collegian Berman (freshman-graphic de- bisexual, or questioning.” Brian Patchcoski, the director of the LGBTQA Student Resource sign) said. “We needed a room National Coming Out Week is large enough for four, so that hosted every year by the Penn Center, speaks during the Coming Out Rally on Oct. 11. made finding a hotel even more State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, difficult.” Transgender, Queer and Ally Stu- “One hour before coming out serving in the military in 2004 Speaking on the varying dent Resource Center located in to my parents, I was going to at- were a part of the LGB (lesbian, prices of hotels, Thomas Neely, Boucke Building. tempt suicide,” Kara said. gay, bisexual) community. general manager of the Nittany As the Pride flag lay across the According to The Trevor Proj- Schleufer said he started out Lion Inn , said “rates vary from Millennium staircase students ect, one out of every six LGBTQ the conversation with his par- time to time based on demand.” stood behind a podium and spoke students nationwide considered ents by telling them there’s a The Nittany Lion Inn has to a filled HUB with students and suicide in the past year. Suicide reason he doesn’t have, and has been booked for the upcoming faculty members is the second never had, a girlfriend. Hannah Nelson/For The Collegian Parents Weekend since before both sitting and leading cause “My dad left the room and “Even though we’re the start of fall semester. Students show off their laptop standing. of death among came back with a gun and said wet and we’re sad, “Typically, people book sev- stickers and the meaning behind LGBTQA cen- young people in ‘give me on reason not to shoot eral months in advance. People ter intern and we’re here and the LGBTQ com- you’,” Schleufer said. “All I could them. tend to book throughout the President of munity, accord- say was ‘because I’m your son.’” we’re proud to be summer,” Neely said. the Speech and ing to The Trevor Schleufer said a lot of people Page 3 Debate Society, here — whether Project. think being gay is a choice, al- Hotels, Seckin Kara said we’re gay, lesbian, “I feel so much though it’s not. Schleufer said See Page 2. he came out only intersexual, better now hav- coming out to his parents were Bye week, hello two weeks ago. ing told my par- crazy but coming out to his twin “I am the oldest bisexual, or ents and other brother was priceless. recruitment son of three chil- questioning.” people about “My twin brother said I was dren; my sister is this.” Kara said. weird because I like men, so I a lesbian and my Roderick McCladdie-Mcleod “If you know told him he was weird for liking someone who is brother is trans- senior-theatre women,” Schleufer said. gender, so I was going through He said his parents finally the last one to this, try to really came to terms with it and ac- come out and the last hope my be there for them because I don’t cepted him after his near-death parents had for grandchildren,” know where I would be without experience while deployed in Af- Kara (junior-Spanish and compu- my friends.” ghanistan. “Being gay is a con- tational mathematics) said. Previously deployed, interna- stant battle with society, the war Students all clapped and tional student Daniel Schleufer did not end the day I came back cheered for Kara as he continued said coming out to his parents as from Afghanistan,” Schleufer telling his coming out experience. gay before leaving to Afghanistan said. National Coming Out week Kara said he was scared and was the hardest decision he’s ever will continue with a talk by Zeke prepared for his parents to not made. “My parents are unconven- Thomas on Wednesday night, want to pay for his education once tional about the LGBT commu- and a Gender Expression and Linsey Fagan they found he was gay. nity,” Schleufer (sociology) said. Body Positivity discussion on Franklin utilizes bye week for But, that was not the case. For “My dad is a hardcore military Thursday followed by the annual an entire year of his life, Kara man and my mother is a ruthless Student Drag Show. recruitment. Collegian file photo said, all he could think about was business woman.” Page 5 how long he was going to wait un- According to a report by the To email reporter: [email protected]. The Nittany Lion Inn located on til he told his parents he is gay. Williams Institute, 70,871 of those Follow her on Twitter at @nicoleavila0. West Park Ave. Tailgates call for Zeke Thomas opens proper waste disposal up about sexual assault to students By Nicole Avila keynote speaker for Coming Out THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Week, hosted by the LGBTQA Student Resource Center, in the DJ and producer Zeke Thom- HUB-Robeson Center’s Freeman as asked the audience to repeat Auditorium on Wednesday night. the words “rape” and “love” af- He added it’s only when you ter him. Then he asked which get older that labels are thrown Alex Yuan/Collegian word was easier to say. The au- at you, who you should be or how Caitlin Lee/Collegian dience members agreed: love. you should act and dress, as he OPP encourages people to throw Abby Detering (7) spikes the ball during the women’s volleyball game at However, Thomas said he recalled putting on high heels and away trash at tailgates. Rec Hall on Sept. 23. Penn State defeated Iowa 3-1. would rather tell the story of pretended to be Naomi Campbell when he was sexually assaulted, as a child. Page 5 once as a 12-year-old and again “Don’t let anybody tell you that at 27. you can’t be who you want to be,” Detering finds home “It is difficult for people to Thomas said. “If you can’t be who talk about rape and sexual as- you want to be, you’ll just be living Fantasy football sault,” Thomas said. “There is a lie.” no manual for being gay, there’s Thomas opened up about advice in volleyball program no manual for being a gay, black the first time he was sexually man.” assaulted. By Tyler King “I was fortunate for everyone Thomas, the son of NBA THE DAILY COLLEGIAN to make me feel a part of the all-star Isiah Thomas, was the See tHomas, Page 3. program right away,” Detering Abby Detering’s entire vol- said. “That was something I was leyball career at Penn State has afraid of, but everyone here wel- been about fitting in. comed me right away and that As Detering was going through helped my adjustment go a lot the difficult NCAA transfer pro- easier.” cess, she had to not only fit in to a Detering has not only made a brand new environment, but also transition off the court to a dif- a role unfamiliar to her. ferent program and campus, Associated Press But, now in her second year but has been forced to adapt to with the Penn State women’s vol- a new role on the court this sea- Week 6 fantasy football advice: leyball program, she feels right at son. Acting primarily as a setter who to start and sit on your team. home. The senior setter made the her entire life, Detering has also difficult decision to transfer from played some outside hitter for Page 6 Florida to Penn State after her the Nittany Lions this season sophomore season , and in doing — something she never thought so, she joined a talented, close- she would do in her college ca- knit group of players that had reer. This move has showed off collegian.psu.edu already been playing together for her versatility as a player, while two years. However, that hasn’t allowing her to stuff the stat On Twitter at stopped Detering from feeling sheet more. Courtney Taylor/Collegian right at home with the group of Zeke Thomas speaks during #SupportSurvivors as part of National @DailyCollegian fellow seniors. See Volleyball, Page 2. Coming Out Week in Freeman Auditorium on Oct. 11. Page 2 | ThursDay, oCT. 12, 2017 lOcal The Daily Collegian

WEATHER Hotels From Page 1. Extended forecast Today Tonight Tomorrow Saturday campusweatherservice.com Football games, graduation, High 65 Low 56 High 66, Low 63 High 75, Low 66 Courtesy of Campus Weather THON and Parents Weekend are all popular times to visit State College. Neely said that his staff is well prepared for handling a large when it’s mis-tea outside influx of customers on Parents Weekend because they are used to managing football weekends, which he said tend to be “even busier.” The Hyatt Place of State Col- lege is also booked for Parents Weekend 2017. “Normally people start making reservations about a year out, which is when we open reservations,” said Hyatt Place Manager, Nicholas Struble . On an event weekend such as Parents Weekend, a double-bed hotel room goes for about $359 per night at the Hyatt Place. The typical rate for the Hyatt Place on a non-event weekend varies from $159 to $199 per night. Other State College hotels such as the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, Toftrees Golf Resort , Hampton Inn and Suites Williamsburg Square and Quality Inn Penn State are all currently sold-out for the Oct. 13 weekend. Not all State College hotels, however, are unavailable. The Hampton Inn of State College still has availability for the upcoming weekend. “Historically, people start making reservations about a year in advance. This year there were more cancellations in the past three weeks,” said Hampton Inn State College General Manager Erin O’Neill/Collegian Brandon Fultz. From left, Aaron Boda (sophomore-finance), BeomKi Lee (sophomore-industrial engineering) and Manoj Saripalli (sophomore-computer To read full story, visit engineering) enjoy tea on a rainy Wednesday afternoon in the Tea Institute at Penn State’s Tea House in the basement of Ritenour, on Oct. 11. collegian.psu.edu.

night against Texas A&M, Detering was Volleyball named Player of the Week by espnW, her From Page 1. first weekly national honor. Meet Donald Hahn, Although she never imagined hitting Detering and the Nittany Lions have in college, she loves the part she plays already beaten third-ranked Stanford on this team, and attributes her ability to twice on the young season , and the first succeed in multiple positions to her con- matchup was a memorable one for Deter- stant energy. mayoral candidate ing, specifically. “Abby plays hard all the time, which has During the opening match of the Texas been consistent ever since she got here,” By Alex Altieri Hahn has said that “we need to take A&M Tournament, Detering posted her coach Russ Rose said. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN more of a leadership role in promoting first career triple-double in the straight- While Rose said Detering’s role was ex- the value and advantages of progressive, set beat down of the then-top ranked Car- panded this season out of necessity for the In the race for State College mayor, bi-partisan good government statewide.” dinal. Detering notched a career-high 11 team, he had confidence he could rely on Centre County local Donald Hahn looks “Harrisburg needs to allow us to inno- kills to go along with 23 assists and 10 digs her to do what was asked of her. to capitalize on his primary election win vate in ways that help our citizens,” Hahn to lead the Nittany Lions to a signature “She has all of the necessary tools and earlier this year. said. In particular, Hahn said he feels win. is never afraid to compete,” Rose said. Hahn, 52, has served on the State there’s not enough funding for police Thanks to her effort in that match, as To read full story, visit College Borough Council for 12 years, protection in Pennsylvania. well as her 32-assist performance the next collegian.psu.edu. including two years as president. He has “The State should commit to keeping been active in the community since at- citizens in urban communities safe,” he tending Penn State as an undergraduate said. in 1983, majoring in political science and Hahn said some state revenue should government. be used to help pay for police activity in Following his time at Penn State, Hahn reference to alcohol-related crimes. Drug-free living in earned a law degree from the Villanova To read full story, visit University Law School, which he puts to collegian.psu.edu. use as an attorney for Stover McGlaughlin Law Firm, a firm with offices in both State Col- a world with drugs lege and Bellefonte. When residing mayor Eliza- By David Tilli nights, tea parties, “mocktails” — cock- beth Goreham announced FOR THE COLLEGIAN tails without any alcohol — and even visits last year that she would not to the Pegula Ice Arena for skating. be running for a third term, All dorms at Penn State follow a strict, Abby Orth , whose sister Hahn said he was the first to drug-free policy, but for those students introduced her to the program, expressed announce his candidacy. who are specifically interested in living in similar warmth toward the living option. He said he’s inspired by a drug-free environment, a special living “[The dorm] is pretty normal, just Goreham’s leadership as option known as LIFE House exists. minus the whole drug and alcohol thing. mayor and looks to “walk a LIFE House, standing for Living We still have a lot of fun, we still do our mile in her shoes.” Goreham’s in a Free Environment, is located in Bea- studying, still hang out with friends,” Orth activism and involvement with ver Hall at Pollock, and provides a sub- (freshman-aerospace engineering) said. local institutions, Hahn said, is stance-free setting for all of its third floor LIFE House functions as both a club and a model he hopes to live up to. residents. living arrangement, and thus For him, State College is In order to gain ac- “Some people feel residents are required to more than just another mu- nicipality. ceptance into the pro- that they might attend a certain number of gram, all applicants must meetings and events in or- “It’s a great place to grow sign a Community Liv- find some way to der to qualify as an active up, raise a family and settle down,” he said. “My goal is to ing Agreement where cope and find member. they swear off alcohol, Meetings are held the keep it that way.” tobacco and all other ille- themselves. And first and third Sunday of ev- Hahn said his platform pri- orities include neighborhood gal substances. their way of doing ery month, and one must go Members who sub- to at least three meetings sustainability, environmental vert this agreement face that is trying to and earn event points by at- protection, diversity and inclu- varying punishments tending the various planned sion, fiscal balance and mak- have a good time” ing change in Harrisburg. depending upon the activities, according to Courtesy of Donald Hahn Campaign severity of the violation. Kaltenberger. Consistent with his run for Jonathan DiPrima state representative in 2000, Donald Hahn is running for State College mayor. Gabi Kaltenberger senior-music Though a large majority first learned about the of residents are religious, program from an older the program accepts all friend and signed up due applicants who wish to live in a substance- to her own personal habits and religious free community, regardless of their beliefs. religion or specific reason. “Personally, I’m not really one to go out Jonathan DiPrima, despite expressing and party and drink, so I wanted to be in interest in the program due to his own a community that did the same,” Kalten- abstinence from drugs, said that he would berger (freshman-business) said. always prefer North Hall’s’ proximity to Though LIFE House might limit what the music building. members are allowed to partake in, the Still, DiPrima (senior-music) under- program makes up for this by organizing stood the appeal of such a living option, group activities of its own. but also considered why some might be “We’re kind of more of a connected reluctant toward it. “Some people feel that floor,” Kaltenberger said, “so we do a lot of they might find some way to cope and find things together.” themselves. 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age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The Daily Collegian campus ThursDay, oCT. 12, 2017 | Page 3 Thomas Stickable Statements: Showing From Page 1. He said it occurred around his basketball teammates, adding they took advantage of him. The next day, no one passions through stickers spoke about what had happened. “I suppressed who I was and what had happened,” Thomas said. “I knew what had happened, but I wouldn’t By Hannah Nelson talk about it.” FOR THE COLLEGIAN Thomas then recalled being sexually assaulted at the age of 27 by a guy he met on Grindr. He said he could not Step aside eight year-olds, move or speak for two days, not knowing how to process his experience. because stickers are in. “It wasn’t until I tried to kill myself that I knew I had to Stickers are becoming a trend seek help,” Thomas said. among college students, especially In the U.S., over 19.5 million men are victims of on the Penn State campus. contact sexual violence, including sexual assault, over Whether it’s the library, class- the course of their lives, according to the Centers for rooms or the HUB -Robeson Cen- Disease Control and Prevention. ter, students are sure to be showing LGBTQA Student Resource Center Intern, Elijah their stickers. Calkins said Thomas’ story is something everyone needs One common place stickers are to talk about often. put is on laptops. “We have to be aware of our resources so we can Designs can range from florals, prevent [sexual assault],” Calkins (senior- visual arts) doodles, favorite shows, movies and said. colleges. Websites like Redbubble , Calkins said it was Etsy and Amazon allow people to surprising to him when buy stickers, often in many designs, Thomas said he was “I suppressed at a low price, something college stu- sexually assaulted at who I was dents are always looking for. the age of 12 because For Kelley Nolan (senior-labor society is always en- and what had and employment relations), her lap- Hannah Nelson/For The Collegian couraging rough- top stickers cheer her up whenever housing and toxic ma- happened...It she is feeling down. Kelley Nolan (senior-labor and employment relations) poses with her laptop chismo, but it could “Looking at them makes me hap- and stickers in the HUB-Robeson Center on Oct. 11. definitely still happen. wasn’t until I py,” said Nolan. “They communicate “Talking about [sex- what I’m passionate about.” Laptop stickers show common thing basic and being able to make it ual assault] reduces tried to kill Many students use stickers to interests, places where you’re from custom to you.” the stigma and makes myself that I make their laptop stand out against and what you like, Williams (junior- Beyond interests, stickers have it easier for others to the thousands of laptops on campus. information sciences & technology) meaning and value to the people come out and talk about knew I had to “I have them because [my laptop] said. they belong to. it as well,” Calkins said. looks so boring without it and it was The choice to put stickers on a lap- Nolan’s favorite sticker is one that Calkins said Thomas seek help.” so plain,” Rachael Blunt said. The top is often a carefully thought out shows a Golden Retriever. was so refreshing and stickers on Blunt’s laptop are simi- one. Students think carefully about “I’m such a dog person and I have helpful opening up Zeke Thomas lar to, “how I have stuff on my walls,” what they want people to see. a Golden Retriever. And obviously about his past experi- Keynote Speaker Blunt (sophomore – bio-behavioral “I get to put stickers on my laptop he’s at home so I miss him when ences and how he was health ) said. that I think really represent me and I’m at school so [seeing the sticker] able to come back from “I do it because it shows what I’m things I like, and things I believe in,” makes me laugh and think of my them. about [and] what I like,” Nathan Wil- Katherine Mora (freshman-biology) dog,” Nolan said. Twenty-six percent of gay men and 37 percent of liams said. said. “It’s also about taking some- The Rivers and Roads sticker on bisexual men experience sexual assault, physical Blunt’s laptop is one that has mean- violence or stalking by an intimate partner, compared to ing to her because it’s a song her 29 percent of heterosexual men, according to the Human and her friend, who currently lives Rights Campaign. in California, call “their”song, ac- Penn State student, Elizabeth Testa said Thomas cording to Blunt. really impacted her when he spoke about his sexual “I definitely do think [having lap- assault. top stickers] is a way to express “It made me realize that we have to look out for each yourself and it probably is pretty other,” Testa (freshman- division of undergraduate easy because it’s a fun way to do it,” studies) said. Nolan said. Testa said Thomas’ openness should lead the way Laptop stickers also let students for Penn State students to talk about rape and sexual express themselves who feel they assault. don’t have the skills to express themselves with traditional art, like To email reporter: [email protected]. painting or drawing. Follow her on Twitter at @nicoleavila0. “I’m not a very artistic person at all,” Blunt said, “so I would never be able to draw anything or do remotely anything artistic on my laptop except spend $40 on stickers.” Laptop stickers allow students to show the world who they are and Hannah Nelson/For The Collegian what they stand for. The way Blunt The laptop of Katherine Mora (freshman-biology) includes stickers ranging sees it, “It’s all little snippets about from former President Barack Obama in a Penn State shirt, to otters cuddling. me.”

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Leen Obeidat Penn State quarterback, Dayle Tate. Business Manager 1979 This week in 1979... Wall Street had one of its recycling options. The EPA was Fidel Castro traveled to New Avener then became NBC-TV’s team was not playing up to par, biggest days in history with a invited to review State College’s York to address the U.N. men’s gymnastics commentator. after dropping two games to record of 81.62 million shares recycling or resource recovery General Assembly as leader of Mike Miller, Pulitzer Prize Texas A&M and Nebraska and changing hands on the New plan. the world’s non-aligned nations. winning reporter and then quickly dropped out of York Stock Exchange. The Unlike today’s current Back at Penn State, former Washington bureau chief for sight in the polls. market had a record day since weather, an “abnormal” PSU gymnast, Marshall Avener The Wall Street Journal, spoke the 1929 crash. snowstorm buried the West was announced that he would at the Society of Professional All information for this history lesson was Locally, formerly named, the Coast in 1979. It was the earliest be a commentator for the 1980 Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi found in the Collegian archives. State College Municipal Council, snowfall of the century at the Olympic Games in Moscow. meeting at the University Club, met with the Environmental time. After attending the Olympics Red Room. Protection Agency to discuss Former Cuban President two other times to compete, The Nittany Lion football

MY VIEW | TINA LOCURTO NYCC sets precedent for how to behave Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2016 Collegian Inc. Full disclosure: I am a huge that same level of passion and There was a level of maturi- Affleck have both been under nerd. I love superheroes, video enthusiasm as me. ty that I observed in each indi- the spotlight for similar situa- games and anime; I’ve loved The thing that stood out to vidual, and I hope this same tions. While Gibson attacked Board of Editors these things me however, was how people level of sophistication will be his wife by telling her she since I was a treated one another at the continued when they leave the deserved to be sexually freshman in convention. New York Comic convention center. assaulted, Affleck was sued for Editor in Chief Sam Ruland high school. As Con has a very strict anti- “Cosplay is not consent,” is sexual harassment by two Managing Editor Lauren Davis a freshman, I harassment policy, and based said on the website in big, members of the film he direct- yearned for a on the behavior of attendees, blue and red letters. And ed, “I’m Still Here.” Digital Managing Editor place where I this policy was clear and car- these words are true — no It’s worth noting that both Mark Fischer was surround- ried out to its fullest extent. matter what you are wearing of these men won Oscars in News Editor Andrew Kalmowitz ed by thou- According to the NYCC web- that does not give somebody 2017. Giving awards to these News Chief Kelly Powers LOCURTO sands of people site, “New York Comic Con the right to touch you without people only perpetuates the Opinions Editor Antonia Jaramillo who were just has a zero tolerance policy for your permission. idea that sexual harassment is like me. Although I had my harassment of any kind.” The I applaud New York Comic not something to take serious- Feautres & Culture Editor Kara Duriez friends and clubs, I wished site then gave examples of Con for taking sexual harass- ly, that the victim is to blame Features & Culture Chief Jenna Stoklosa there was a bigger space such harassment — stalking, ment seriously, and I can only and that if you are powerful in Sports Editor Vincent Lungaro where I could share my pas- inappropriate physical contact hope the example they set will Hollywood, nothing can hap- sions with others— and that’s and unwelcome physical continue to change how soci- Sports Chief Dave Eckert pen to you. when I discovered New York attention, among others. ety perceives harassment in Football Editor Matt Martell Is that why Harvey Wein- Comic Con. While these types of harass- the future. stein was able to get away Photo/Multimedia Editor Linsey Fagan Like the one in San Diego, ment should be obvious to As a woman, I have zero tol- with it for 20 years? Photo/Multimedia Chief Camille Stefani Comic Con is a gathering of most people, it’s reassuring to erance for any type of harass- people who share common know Comic Con takes anti- ment and hearing the news New York Comic Con laid Social Media Editor Sarah Vasile interests in pop culture. Typi- harassment seriously and about Harvey Weinstein was out simple rules for over Copy Desk Chief Tina Locurto 167,000 people to follow in cally spanning over the course reminds everyone that these sickening. Assistant Copy Desk Chief terms of sexual harassment. If of a weekend, Comic Con are strict rules that can have The “New Yorker’s” article Kara Fesolovich invites artists, celebrities and consequences if not followed, with personal accounts an individual did not follow other public figures to partici- such as expulsion from the describing what Weinstein did and respect those rules, they pate in panels, autograph convention center. shook me to the core. would be kicked out of the To contact News Division: signings and engage with fans. This year, I once again did “If Harvey were to discover convention. News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The How hard is it for Hollywood Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly Collegian Another big aspect of Comic not have any problems with my identity, I’m worried that Phone: (814) 865-1828 | Fax: (814) 863-1126 Con is the fans who cosplay. harassment, and everyone I he could ruin my life,” one for- elites to understand the same Cosplaying, in the simplest met was cordial and polite. mer employee of Weinstein’s basic principles of human terms, is dressing up in a cos- People would ask permission told “The New Yorker.” decency and respect? Yes tume to resemble a character to take my photo, and were As an elite executive, he means yes. No means no. It Board of Managers you admire. very respectful of my personal does have power over others, shouldn’t be that hard to This past weekend, I attend- boundaries. but that does not mean he understand words that are Business Manager Leen Obeidat ed my sixth New York Comic In addition to my experi- should abuse that power by practically universal in every Advertising Manager Scott Witham Con, dressed as Princess Leia ence, I did not witness any sexually assaulting and language. Business Operations Manager from Star Wars. I attended on types of harassment with harassing women in Holly- Saturday, and honestly had other con-goers. Nobody made wood. Tina Locurto is a junior majoring in Nicole Miao the time of my life. As a huge inappropriate comments in This is an all too common digital and print journalism and is a Business Operations Assistant Manager Star Wars fan, it was so regards to somebody’s cos- problem in Hollywood unfortu- columnist for The Daily Collegian. 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ThursDay, oCT. 12, 2017 spORTs Page 5 MY VIEW | ANDREW RUBIN U.S. soccer struggles have consequences Every four years, summer It’ll surround the players that has a different feel. were on the field for the rest of In the summer that splits their careers for both club and presidential country. The best the country election cycles has to offer looked like a middle in half, the school team that just got off the country, for bus and didn’t want to be there. once, largely It just so happened to come a comes together couple miles away from where as one and one of the United States’ best gets behind ever performances took place: a one group: the World Cup qualifier in 1989 that Rubin United States locked in the U.S. for the 1990 men’s national World Cup. That would be its soccer team playing in the first appearance in the tourna- FIFA World Cup. ment since 1950. In each instance since All in all, this World Cup Cycle 1990, the United States men’s was a terrible one for the United national team has qualified States. for the World Cup. For soccer Former manager Jurgen fans, that makes the summer Klinsmann was fired after open- a whole lot more fun. Instead ing The Hex with two losses to of being stuck with baseball Mexico and Costa Rica. Bruce John Stinely/For the Collegian as the only sports option and Arena was brought in to get the counting the days until football group to Russia. James Franklin, Penn State Football’s Head Coach, prepares to be interviewed after practice at the Lasch starts, the World Cup domi- He failed. Building on Wednesday, Oct. 11. nates the sports scene for the His future and that of U.S. summer. Soccer President Sunil Gulati With CONCACAF, which are now in serious doubt. is the qualifying region the For a long time, the national United States is a part of, not team, and the development Franklin utilizes bye being loaded with global pow- track that gets players to it, has ers, it’s expected that the red, needed a restructuring to try white and blue will qualify for and take the next step. Some- every single World Cup. thing was needed to be done However, on a horrific to have a real chance against week for recruitment Tuesday night in Trinidad and the best of Europe and South By Jack R. Hirsh practice. Franklin said, “you’re trying Tobago, with the U.S. only America. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN “We’ll be all over the place,” to maximize that day so much, needing a draw to secure its On Tuesday night, the level to Franklin said. “Most of the staff, because you only get so many place in Russia, the Americans which Spain and Brazil play on fell 2-1 to a far worse team. It may be a bye week, but except for the coordinators, will days. Sometimes it’s more gru- never seemed further away. The With Panama and Hondu- gap between the United States James Franklin and his coaching be out all of those days. I think eling.” ras winning on the night, the and world class teams never felt staff are keeping busy while Penn Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Franklin said he’ll be recruit- United States was out of the wider. State’s players and be out at games on Saturday. ing in Texas, some of the other World Cup. Russia 2018 will be The only bit of hope for a FOOTBALL idle. I don’t think I get back here till coaches are driving to different the first edition of the tourna- brighter future, lays on the back Franklin said 12 or 1 in the morning Saturday recruiting visits. ment since 1986 not to feature of 19-year old star Christian after the Nittany Lions’ non- night.” He added that the process has the stars and stripes. Pulisic, who is already compet- travel scrimmage on Wednesday, Franklin even said that the bye gotten more rigorous over the Tuesday night was a lifeless, ing at Europe’s highest levels on which showcased players who do week might be more intense than years as teams no longer are re- embarrassing and shocking the club scene. He is a regular not travel with the team to road normal due to the extra recruit- cruiting just specific areas. display — a performance that’ll starter for German giant games, that he will immediately ing push. To read full story, reverberate around U.S. soccer To read full story, hit the recruiting trail after the “Sometimes with recruiting,” visit collegian.psu.edu. for years to come. visit collegian.psu.edu. Tailgates call for recycling efforts, proper waste disposal By Thomas Schlarp materials that are designated for THE DAILY COLLEGIAN the blue bags. “Simply securely tie the bags In a joint effort between Penn and leave them at your tailgate State Athletics and the Office of and OPP will collect the bags af- Physical Plant and Centre County ter the game,” Schirf said. Recycles, Penn State is seeking After seeing some of the most cooperation from students, alum- littered lots after the Georgia ni and fans to help reduce litter State game on Sept. 16, Schirf at tailgates and ensure waste is was informed by ground’s crew sorted in proper bags. members that the lots after the Around the stadium, through- Indiana game were some of the out parking lots and next to ev- cleanest in the last 12 years. ery Port-a-John site, nearly 120 “We also ask that people not A-frame stands containing blue leave grills, chairs, tents, broken and clear bags have been made canopies or any big items at your available to help with these ef- tailgate,” Schirf said. “If you can, forts. bring those home with you.” “The blue bags are only for New to the 2017 season is a certain materials,” Centre Coun- pilot program called Tailgate ty Recycling & Refuse Author- Ambassadors that consists of ity Education Coordinator Amy student volunteers who visit tail- Schirf said. “The only things you gate lots for four hours on game want to put in the blue bags are days, distributing additional blue plastic bottles, glass bottles and and clear bags as well as sharing metal cans.” educational tips on how to sort All other waste can be placed in waste. the clear bags. “Don’t litter at tailgates,” Tie the bags and leave them Schirf said. “Put your trash in the at your tailgate and the Office clear bags, recycles in the blue. of Physical Plant will collect the Securely tie them up and leave bags after the game. them there. Just keep up with not Along with the 120 A-frames, littering at tailgates.” Edward Fan/Collegian there are 60 large blue bin recycling centers that also can To email reporter: [email protected]. Jil Suchodolski, of Blue Bell, 13, plays root beer pong during the tailgate at the Beaver Stadium Parking lot on be used to discard the same Follow him on Twitter at @tschlarp. Saturday, Sept. 30. Basketball’s ‘Legion of Blue’ in the HUB all week By Tyler King and put the program on notice. week. “I think the ticket sale has THE DAILY COLLEGIAN “We worked a lot since April been going really well so far,” to promote ourselves and Penn Cooney said. As Penn State men’s basketball State basketball,” Cooney said. “Regardless of what class peo- is trying to make a name for itself “Even during the summer ple are, they’ve all been coming on campus, the team’s student months we were constantly post- up to us and getting tickets, which section has also ing on social media about the is exciting to see.” MEN’S been working program in different and creative All of the hours and hard work BASKETBALL tirelessly to get ways.” the members put in throughout its name out as The student section really the offseason is because of the well. kicked into gear once students passion they have for the team, Legion of Blue has been work- returned to campus for the fall se- and they can’t wait to see what ing all semester to promote them- mester. In order to get their name they are able to achieve this sea- selves and get students to join the out to incoming freshmen as well son. ranks. This week, Legion of Blue as other new students, the club “I think this team has grown has been in the HUB-Robeson had their “Fill The Forum” meet- a lot over the summer,” Malizia Center every day promoting ing, which both Cooney and Mal- said. “We saw in the Bahamas themselves and selling season izia dubbed as a huge success. how well they played, and I can’t tickets for the upcoming season. “We had over 300 people pack wait to see them on the court.” “We have so many people here the Forum building, which was The expectations for this team this week representing Legion awesome to see,” Cooney said. have begun to grow already, and of Blue and working hard to sell “The energy inside Forum was members feel they can achieve tickets,” Legion of Blue Presi- unbelievable,” Malizia said. “I’m something they haven’t since dent Nick Malizia said. “It’s really looking forward to seeing that at 2011 — make the NCAA Tourna- amazing to see this club grow to a Collegian file photo the games this season.” ment. level I never imagined as a fresh- While getting their name out “I think the sky’s the limit for man.” Students in the Legion of Blue celebrate after a three point shot during and having fundraisers is a big this team,” Cooney said. “I think Coach Pat Chambers’ team the men’s basketball game at Bryce Jordan Center on Tuesday, Feb. 28. part of what the student section there’s a good chance they can launched its “Climbing” cam- does, their main goal is to help make the NCAA Tournament.” paign over the past year, encour- new heights in the college basket- Legion of Blue, said the student sell season tickets and get more aging students and fans to follow ball world. section has been working just as students at the games, which is To email reporter: [email protected]. along as it attempts to ascend to Liz Cooney, treasurer of the hard over the offseason to grow why the club is in the HUB all Follow him on Twitter at @King_tylerb. Page 6 | ThursDay, oCT. 12, 2017 spORTs The Daily Collegian Fantasy football start or sit advice: Week 6 By Tyler King Opposing passing attacks have quarterbacks through the first THE DAILY COLLEGIAN torched the Niners secondary five weeks. this season and Cousins is finally The Kansas City Chiefs contin- developing chemistry with talent- RUNNING BACK ued their dominance on Sunday, ed receiver Terrelle Pryor. Cous- START: Mike Gillislee, New not just in the standings. They are ins and the Redskins are looking England Patriots the only remaining undefeated to continue impressing and prov- Gillislee burst onto the fan- team in the NFL, but also in the ing they belong in the playoff con- tasy scene this year with his fantasy football world. versation in the NFC. three-touchdown performance Chiefs running back Kareem SIT: Carson Wentz, Philadel- on opening night against the Hunt and quarterback Alex Smith phia Eagles Chiefs, but has cooled off ever are still No. 1 and No. 2 for fantasy Wentz and the Eagles have since. That should change this been incredibly impressive this week when the Patriots take on points scored so far this season. Collegian file photo If you weren’t one of the people season as they currently sit at the lackluster Jets defense that 4-1, and much of their early suc- Frannie Crouse (9) strikes the ball, making a pass to a fellow teammate that drafted these two automatic is allowing the third-most rush- cess is due in part to the play of locks, check out who you should ing yards per game this season. at Jeffery Field on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Wentz. But this week, the Eagles Gillislee will get back on track be starting and sitting in your will travel to face a fellow 4-1 lineup for Week 6 of the NFL sea- this week and get into the end team in the Carolina Panthers on zone in the Meadowlands. son. a short week. When the Eagles SIT: Christian McCaffrey, QUARTERBACK take on the Panthers on Thurs- Carolina Panthers Lions play on day night, they will be without McCaffrey has seen his car- START: Kirk Cousins, Wash- right tackle Lane Johnson, who ries drop off significantly since ington Redskins is out with a concussion. In the 10 the start of the season, but has Cousins and the Redskins have games Johnson missed last sea- continued to contribute in the a favorable matchup coming out son, the Birds went 2-8, so it may passing game. The rookie out of the road again of their bye when they host the be wise to sit Wentz this week de- Stanford faces a tough matchup winless San Francisco 49ers. spite being one of the best fantasy against a surprisingly solid Ea- By Thomas Schlarp Knights upset Penn State in gles defense on a short week. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN the Big Ten Tournament’s first McCaffrey is a questionable flex round to end the Nittany Lions play at best this week so it would Penn State continues its quest hopes of capturing the tourna- be wise to look elsewhere for a at defending the Big Ten title as ment title. running back option. the No. 13 Nittany Lions travel “It’s go time,” midfielder Em- to New Jersey to ily Ogle said. “We’re going to WIDE RECEIVER WOMEN’S challenge Rut- come out and fight these last START: J.J. Nelson, Arizona gers on Thursday. four games and try to get ready Cardinals SOCCER Coach Erica for the postseason and grow as The Cardinals had a rough Dambach’s side much as we can.” week against the Eagles last enters the conference clash Rutgers forward Colby Ciar- week, putting up just seven having strung together two rocca is tied for eighth in scor- points. But they should face dominating home victories ing in the Big Ten with six goals easier sledding back at home against Michigan and Michigan and will demand the attention against an unimpressive Tampa State. of the staunch Penn State de- Bay secondary this week. Car- The wins saw both the con- fense. son Palmer should have more tinuation of the Nittany Lions’ Despite the recent strong of- time to throw this week and suffocating defense — a unit fensive play of the Nittany Lions, Bruce Arians will continue to that has five shutouts in its last the Penn State offense faces its find ways to get the speedy Nel- seven games — and the return toughest challenge to date. son involved. of the prolific offense. Led by junior goalkeeper Casey SIT: Jeremy Maclin, Balti- “The mood has lightened a Murphy, who redshirted last sea- more Ravens little bit,” coach Erica Dambach son to start all six games for the Maclin had a season-high in said. “There’s a real energy in U20 U.S. women’s national team receptions last week with six, the air heading into this week- at the 2016 World Cup, the Scarlet and appears to have developed end.” Knight defense has been a force a better chemistry with his Winners of just two of their to reckon with all season. quarterback, Joe Flacco. The last six games, the Scarlet “That’s a team that’s tough to Ravens play host to the Bears Knights most recently played to beat at home,” Dambach said. this week and fantasy owners a draw with Nebraska this past “We’ve proven that if we can get should caution themselves from Sunday. on top of these teams [early] and starting Maclin against a rejuve- Rutgers, meanwhile, is tied take their belief out, then we’ll Associated Press nated Chicago defense. for fifth in the Big Ten, two wins have a ton of success.” Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass To read full story, short of Penn State. To read full story, during a preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, visit collegian.psu.edu. Last season the Scarlet visit collegian.psu.edu. The Daily Collegian cOmics ThursDay, oCT. 12, 2017 | Page 7

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