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

No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 2 Zeb Speir QB/Sr. 26 Matthew McQuinn LB/Fr. 60 Noah Hannon OL/So. 2 Corey Sutton WR/So. 26 Marcus Williams Jr. RB/So. 62 Weston Gillespie OL/So. 3 Darrynton Evans RB/So. 27 A.J. Beach DB/Jr. 63 Ivan Reyes OL/So. 4 Clifton Duck DB/Jr. 27 DeMarcus Harper RB/So. 64 Will Hardin OL/So. 4 Dominique Heath WR/Sr. 28 Jay Person LB/Fr. 65 Gage Blackston OL/Fr. 5 Thomas Hennigan WR/So. 29 John Gliarmis K/Fr. 66 Will Israel DL/Fr. 6 Desmond Franklin DB/Jr. 29 Devonte Harrison LB/So. 67 Logan Wright OL/So. 6 Camerun Peoples RB/Fr. 30 Zareon Hayes LB/Fr. 68 Brody Barrett DL/Jr. 7 Jacob Huesman QB/So. 30 Clayton Howell P/Fr. 69 Joe Hartung OL/Fr. 7 Josh Thomas DB/Jr. 31 Nick Hampton LB/Fr. 70 Cooper Hodges OL/Fr. 8 Stephon Brown QB/Fr. 33 Jordan Mitchell LB/Fr. 73 Cole Garrison OL/So. 8 Shemar Jean-Charles DB/So. 34 Nakendrick Clark RB/Jr. 74 Anderson Hardy OL/Fr. 9 Austin Exford DB/Sr. 35 Miller Gibbs TE/Fr. 75 Victor Johnson OL/Jr. 9 Jackson Gibbs QB/Fr. 36 Brock Mattison DL/Fr. 77 Josh Headlee OL/Fr. 10 Tim Frizzell LB/So. 37 Tanner Ellenberger LB/Fr. 78 Chandler Greer OL/Sr. 10 Tanner Wilson QB/Fr. 39 Zion Madden CB/Fr. 79 Luke Burnette OL/Fr. 11 Jeremy Level DB/So. 39 Xavier Subotsch P/So. 80 AJ Hall WR/Fr. 11 Jalen Virgil WR/So. 40 Logan Doublin LB/Fr. 81 Braden Collins WR/Fr. 12 Steven Jones DB/Fr. 41 Michael Rubino K/Jr. 82 Richard Tucker WR/Fr. 12 Zac Thomas QB/So. 42 Harrison Taylor DL/Fr. 83 Jake Henry WR/Fr. 13 Peyton Derrick QB/Fr. 43 Hansky Paillant DL/Fr. 84 Mike Evans TE/Jr. 13 Kaiden Smith DB/So. 44 Anthony Flory LB/Sr. 85 Michael Queen WR/So. 14 Malik Williams WR/So. 45 Trey Cobb LB/Fr. 86 Trey Ross TE/Fr. 15 Mock Adams WR/Jr. 46 Chris Washington DL/Fr. 87 Collin Reed TE/Jr. 16 Shaun Jolly DB/Fr. 47 Okon Godwin DL/Sr. 88 Cameron Pack DL/So. 17 Tae Hayes DB/Sr. 48 Demetrius Taylor DL/So. 88 Henry Pearson TE/Jr. 17 Trey McCollum WR/So. 49 Blythe Hall LB/So. 89 Devin Papenheim TE/Jr. 18 Brad Absher WR/Sr. 50 Keaton Forbes LB/Fr. 89 Dorian Pickett DL/Fr. 19 Daetrich Harrington RB/So. 51 Tyler Bird LB/Fr. 90 Chris Willis DL/So. 19 Mike Price DB/Fr. 51 Baer Hunter OL/So. 91 Tommy Dawkins DL/So. 20 Noel Cook LB/Jr. 52 Tobias Edge-Campbell OL/Sr. 91 Chandler Staton K/So. 20 A’Darius Purifoy WR/So. 52 D’Marco Jackson LB/Fr. 92 Myquon Stout DL/Sr. 21 Ryan Huff DB/Fr. 53 Max Durschlag LS/Fr. 93 Elias McMurry LS/Sr. 21 Dysaun Razzak WR/Fr. 54 Jermaine McDaniel Jr. DL/Fr. 94 Josh Houser DL/Jr. 22 Jace Frisbee LB/Fr. 55 Matt Williams OL/So. 95 George Blackstock DL/Fr. 22 D’Andre Hicks RB/Fr. 56 Nate Haskins OL/So. 96 Markell Clark DL/So. 24 Akeem Davis-Gaither LB/Jr. 57 Elijah Diarrassouba DL/So. 97 Caleb Spurlin DL/So. 25 Kaleb Dawson DB/Fr. 58 Ryan Neuzil OL/So. 98 E.J. Scott DL/Jr. 25 Jalin Moore RB/Sr. 59 Jordan Fehr LB/Jr. 99 Jordon Earle DL/Fr. K.J. Hamler emerging as a team leader

By Tyler King spring. “He’s been having a been a really good leader.” The Daily Collegian really, really good spring. He’s While wanting to get Hamler creating explosive plays and as many touches as possible is It’s hard to find K.J. Hamler blocking well. He’s out there a given, it’s interesting to hear without a smile on his face — saying, basically, ‘I want this Franklin describe a redshirt whether he’s on the practice job.’” freshman as a team leader. field or walking around campus. Every player we talked to in Hamler acts as a team leader Just about every coach and the spring said Hamler made in a nontraditional way, how- player tabbed the redshirt the play of the spring. The ever. For obvious reasons, most freshman as the IMG Academy product busted team leaders are guys who have standout player from spring through a Cover 2 defense and been around for multiple years practices. Well, as Penn State’s found himself wide open down and know what the coaching first depth chart for the 2018 the middle for a touchdown. staff expects from the team on a season shows, Hamler contin- Plays like this really show- day-to-day basis. ued to stand out during training case Hamler’s explosive ability But, Hamler brings an camp. In a bit of a surprising — a huge reason why he earned infectious form of energy to move, Hamler was listed as the himself a starting spot. the team, one that reminds of starting slot receiver in advance “When you talk to our defen- Franklin of one recent graduate of the Nittany Lions’ season sive coaches about guys that that became one of the faces of opener against Appalachian scare them when they have the the program –– Marcus Allen. State this Saturday. ball in their hand, KJ is one of “What I mean by [calling That position was thought the guys at the top of the list,” Hamler a leader] is maybe not to be had by senior DeAndre Collegian file photo coach James Franklin said the leader that you think of Thompkins, who moved to the KJ Hamler (1) throws the ball during practice on Wednesday, August Tuesday. “If we can get him when I say that, but a guy that slot during the spring in an ef- 23, 2017. involved in offense and get the brings enthusiasm and energy fort to have him replace one of ball in his hands, and if we can to meetings and the locker the most gifted route runners spring, as most senior returning “He’s doing everything get the ball in his hands on spe- room, similar to the way Marcus in program history, DaeSean starters do, Hamler consistently coaches are asking him to do,” cial teams, then we’d like to be did for four years for us.” Hamilton. While Thompkins made everyone pay attention to fellow wide receiver Brandon able to do that, because he’s an Visit collegian.psu.edu to received limited reps during the what he was doing on the field. Polk said of Hamler back in the explosive player. And, he’s also read the full story. The Daily Collegian versus aug. 30-SePT. 5, 2018 | Page A3 2018 Big Ten Preview Ohio State Head coach: Urban Meyer (7th season) Nebraska Key players: DE Nick Bosa, RB J.K. Dobbins, DT Dre’Mont Head coach: Scott Frost (1st season) Jones, QB Dwayne Haskins, WR Key players: QB Adrian Martinez, WR Stanley Morgan, LB Dedrick Young, WR JD Spielman, S Tre Neal As far as football concerned, Ohio State currently surrounding the program. Scott Frost hasn’t even been in Lin- the ball with a lack of star power at the looks a whole lot like a playoff team. After being handed a three-game sus- coln for a year, but the buzz and excite- or tight end position. The Buckeyes have plenty of NFL-cali- pension last week, Meyer will only be in- ber players on both sides of the ball, and ment around his program are some- Nebraska returns the majority of its volved in game prep and practices leading thing Nebraska fans haven’t felt since starters on defense from last season, Dwayne Haskins shouldn’t miss much of a up to the team’s games against Rutgers Tom Osborne. but that defense was abysmal at best. beat replacing JT Barrett at . and TCU, and will fully return to the team The Cornhuskers will be one of the New Erik On offense, J.K Dobbins is a superstar the following week against Tulane. few teams in the country starting a Chinander joins Frost from UCF and at running back, Mike Weber might be the After that, road games at Penn State true freshman at quarterback, but plans to utilize more blitz packages, best backup ball-carrier in the country, and Michigan State and a matchup against Martinez was Frost’s prized recruit but still don’t expect much from this Parris Campbell is a threat every time he Michigan at home, present the biggest and has the potential to be a deadly unit. touches the ball, and the scarlet and red dual-threat passer. The Cornhuskers will be better than return every receiver from a year ago. challenges for the Buckeyes. Easing both Martinez’s and Frost’s last season’s disappointing 4-8, but Defensively, they have some starters to It’s difficult to gauge expectations until the pulse of the locker room is heard or transition will be Stanley Morgan and Frost needs time to return the pro- replace at and safety, but there JD Spielman, two-thirds of one of the gram to its glory days. 2018 is just the isn’t much reason for concern, given how until we finally see Ohio State out on the field. But, the ceiling is high given just how nation’s best receiving trios from a beginning. well the program has recruited in recent year ago. talented this roster is. years. Other than the two wideouts, how- - Thomas Schlarp With all of that being said, it remains to ever, Nebraska may struggle to move be seen how they’ll respond to the turmoil - Patrick Burns Michigan Wisconsin Head coach: Paul Chryst (4th season) Head coach: Jim Harbaugh (4th season) Key players: RB Jonathan Taylor, OL David Edwards, Key players: QB Shea Patterson, WR Tarik Black, RB Karan OL Beau Benschawel, OL Michael Deiter, LB TJ Edwards, Higdon, DE Rashan Gary, CB/S Khaleke Hudson QB Alex Hornibrook

Through three seasons under Jim middle. Perhaps the defense’s biggest After losing the last two Big Ten Ti- enough game manager to lead a tre- Harbaugh, the Wolverines have yet to fin- weapon is nickelback Khaleke Hudson, tle games, Paul Chryst’s team is ready mendously well-equipped offense. ish above third in the Big Ten East. They’ve who actually put up better defensive statis- to make the jump to one of the nation’s His 25 passing touchdowns were true elite teams. good for fourth among Big Ten quar- also yet to beat Ohio State. tics in 2017 than Jabrill Peppers did in his This year’s Michigan team may be the Given they play in the weaker divi- terbacks last season and he owned a Heisman-hopeful 2016 campaign. sion, Wisconsin should have no prob- rating of 148.6. The lefty has plenty of most talented Harbaugh has had to work So with as much talent and experience with, but there’s still a real chance the Wol- lem running the gauntlet en route to arm and was statistically one of the as Michigan has, why might the Wolverines verines will fail to finally achieve the pair of topping the Big Ten West for the third- best deep throwers in the nation last still finish third — or perhaps fourth — in previously mentioned goals. consecutive year. But this team has year, though his ability on the ground Harbaugh and the offensive coordinator- the Big Ten East? the talent to set its sights beyond win- is limited. less Wolverine offense will finally have a Chalk it up to one of the most difficult ning an elusive conference title. Defensively, Wisconsin has one of truly well-rounded signal caller in junior schedules in the country. The driving force behind the Bad- the best in the conference, Ole Miss transfer Shea Patterson, who by Michigan opens the season with a trip to gers’ is a running game headed by sec- and perhaps the country, in senior TJ default will be an upgrade from last year’s South Bend, Indiana, against No. 12 Notre ond-year halfback Jonathan Taylor. In Edwards. He and his linebacking part- quarterback options. Dame, before hosting No. 4 Wisconsin and 2017, Taylor logged 1,977 yards on the ners should wreak havoc on Big Ten And although it was announced over the No. 10 Penn State, split by a trip to in-state ground — breaking the FBS freshman West offenses, even though the Bad- weekend star wide receiver Tarik Black rivals No. 11 Michigan State later in the record set by Adrian Peterson — and gers will be replacing two important would miss “weeks” due to a foot injury, season. scored 13 touchdowns before finishing corners and a pair of ends. sixth in Heisman voting. Given their talent, and the fact that Michigan will have enough skill players The Wolverines then finish the season Taylor is elite, but his offensive line whoever wins the Big Ten East will to give the mobile Patterson a chance to with a trip to No. 5 Ohio State. thrive. is just as responsible for the Badgers’ most likely have been somewhat beat So in reality, regardless of the fact Har- But the real bread and butter of this success. In David Edwards, Beau up during the tumultuous regular sea- Michigan team will again be the defense. baugh is finally working with a legitimate Benschawel and Michael Deiter, Wis- son, look for Chryst’s team to vie for Defensive coordinator Don Brown’s group quarterback and has a frightening defense, consin has a chance to boast three All- the Big Ten Title — and perhaps be- should be one of the best in the country, Michigan would be lucky to finish at 9-3. American linemen. yond. with a pair of elite edge rushers in Rashan Although Alex Hornibrook has been Gary and Chase Winovich, and a talented - Matt Lingerman inconsistent through his first two sea- - Matt Lingerman linebacker in Devin Bush anchoring the sons, the lefty should be an efficient Michigan State Iowa Head coach: Kirk Ferentz (20th season) Head coach: Mark Dantonio (12th season) Key players: TE Noah Fant, QB Nate Stanley, S Amani Key players: QB Brian Lewerke, RB L.J. Scott, WR Felton Davis Hooker, DE A.J. Epenesa, DE Anthony Nelson III, LB Joe Bachie, S David Dowell There are certainly some question Iowa has to replace all three of its marks, particularly at running back starting linebackers, including Josey Michigan State is entering the 2018 this season, Michigan State could find it- and all three linebacker spots, but Jewell, but is absolutely loaded at de- season after surprising plenty of people self in contention for a spot in the confer- there’s a lot to like about this Iowa fensive end and has a budding star in on the way to a double-digit win season ence championship game in Indianapolis. team. Amani Hooker at safety. that ended with a victory over Washington The toughest stretch of the season The Hawkeyes’ passing game Schedule wise, the Hawkeyes avoid State in the Holiday Bowl. comes in mid-October when the Spartans should be excellent this upcoming Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan The Spartans return almost all of their make a trip to Happy Valley and then host season, with Nate Stanley, two of the State, and has Wisconsin at home. key players from last year’s squad, espe- in-state rival Michigan the following week. team’s top-three wideouts, all three of Contests against the Badgers and cially at key offensive positions. If the Spartans can go 1-1 in those games its top tight ends and both of its start- Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium along But the best unit Mark Dantonio has is and take care of business at home against ing tackles all set to return. with a road game at Penn State should his defense. Ohio State, they could be in the driver’s Noah Fant, especially, is probably be tricky, but Iowa has a good shot at The rest of the Big Ten is going to strug- seat for a Big Ten East title. the best tight end in the whole nation finishing near the top of the Big Ten gle to score on the Spartans and if Brian and is a matchup nightmare for even West. Lewerke can take another step forward - Tyler King the best defenses. On the defensive side of the ball, - Patrick Burns B1G Championship Predictions Visit collegian.psu.edu to see Patrick Burns - Penn State over Wisconsin Tyler King - Wisconsin over Penn State previews for the remaining Matt Lingerman - Wisconsin over Ohio State Thomas Schlarp - Michigan State over Wisconsin seven Big Ten teams.

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PENN STATE VS. Appalachian State

Duane Burleson/Associated Press Appalachian State players celebrate on the field after their famous upset over the Michigan Wolverines on Sep. 1, 2007. The Mountaineers won by a final of 34-32.

GAME INFO These aren’t the 2007 App. State

Penn State vs. App. State Time: 3:30 p.m. Saturday Mountaineers… They’re better Place: Beaver Stadium TV: BTN Spread: Penn State -24 By Matthew Lingerman folly of that 2007 Michigan team. Sun Belt opponents in that “They are a three-down de- Over/under: 54 The Daily Collegian “I just know it was 2007 that stretch. fense,” Franklin said. “They are App. State went into Michigan Penn State defensive line undersized but they are quick. For the last decade and the and beat them,” outside lineback- coach Sean Spencer called the They are twitchy, they are explo- foreseeable future, a matchup er Cam Brown said. “I just take it Mountaineers one of the best sive and they are very produc- involving Appalachian State as a lesson and look at it as, ‘We coached teams in the nation. tive, and they play fast.” and any Power Five juggernaut can’t take anybody for granted.’ Franklin and his players were Where Penn State should be means the persistent referenc- We can’t take advantage of every- quick to point to the Mountain- able to create true separation PLAYERS ing back to the Mountaineers’ body and underestimate anybody eers’ skill position groups as ar- is in the trenches on both sides instant-classic victory over No. 5 because they’re hungry.” eas of special interest for Satur- of the ball. Appalachian State’s Michigan in 2007. While there is a great deal of day’s affair. 3-4 front seven loses both start- TO WATCH That game will go down in his- merit to the idea the Nittany Li- While the tempo of the offense ing ends and three starting line- tory as one of the greatest upsets ons should use the precedent of will be slow, the players running backers, a matchup which should Penn State: of all time — and for good reason. that 2007 result as a component it won’t be. prove the experienced Nittany Miles Sanders It involved an FCS team run- of their preparation, fans should “They got a fast skillset,” red- Lion offensive line well. ning a two-minute drill, which tread lightly in drawing too much shirt junior corner John Reid If Penn State can establish the ended with a go-ahead field goal of a comparison. said. “They got guys on the pe- run early and give quarterback The Miles Sanders era at one of the most intimidat- Since that upset win, the rimeter who can really run… Trace McSorley ample time in the officially begins on Saturday. He ing stadiums in Mountaineers are essentially a Some of their guys are versatile, pocket, the Nittany Lions should might have the toughest job of against one of the best teams in completely different program. reversing field and scoring touch- have little trouble dispatching all trying to replace Saquon the nation, and ultimately pre- The university has changed downs and really showing their the Appalachian State defense. Barkley, but if any player on the serving the upset by blocking coaching staffs, made the jump speed. It’s good football.” But the longer it takes for Penn roster is up to the task -- it’s a would-be game-winning field from FCS to FBS, joined and be- Satterfield’s team will utilize a State to win the battle at the line Sanders. goal for Michigan as time ex- come co-champions of the Sun run-heavy pistol spread scheme of scrimmage — on both sides of pired. Belt for the last two seasons, and headed by redshirt senior half- the ball — the longer the Moun- There are certainly lessons to have won three straight bowl back Jalin Moore. Moore, who taineers can hang around and Penn State: be learned from that game. games. Franklin called a “specimen,” give their skill players a chance Jan Johnson “We won’t show [the upset over They even received votes in was named the Sun Belt Offen- to make plays. Michigan in 2007] to [the team] the most recent AP Poll. sive Player of the Year in 2016 Make no mistake — Penn State but we will talk about it with So what has catalyzed the me- and has the second most career should still be expected to win Now that Manny Bowen is no them,” coach James Franklin teoric rise from one of the FCS’s rushing yards among returning Saturday’s game relatively hand- longer with the program, the said last week. “I’ll talk about all little engines that could to a pre- FBS backs. Moore will be called ily, and an Appalachian State up- middle linebacker spot is offi- the games that I just mentioned. mier Group of Five team? upon a lot in his final year with set victory would be catastrophic. cially all Johnson’s. The walk-on This is a team that’s played re- Quite frankly, it’s hard to put a Satterfield having to replace But the team coming to Bea- is making his first start at one of ally well on the road. I know that finger one just one main cause. four-year starting quarterback ver Stadium this Saturday is not the most important positions on was a long time ago with previ- Coach Scott Satterfield suc- Taylor Lamb. Defensively, the the 2007 Appalachian State that the field. ous staff, but even here recently.” cessfully navigated what was secondary is experienced and beat Michigan — the 2018 Appa- With a Week 1 kickoff between initially a rocky transition to the well-tested. Corners Tae Hayes lachian State Mountaineers are Appalachian State and No. 10 FBS, but has since established and Clifton Duck are two of the better. Penn State on the horizon, much terrific consistency. best in their conference and have has been made about the Nittany Appalachian State is 36-9 over a nose for the football, combining To email reporter: [email protected]. BY THE Lions preventing a repeat of the its last 45 games and 27-3 against for 10 interceptions last year. Follow him on Twitter at @linger_man. NUMBERS Linebacker group ready to move 1,088

Trace McSorley needs a little over 1,000 passing yards to pass forward without Manny Bowen Chrisitan Hackenberg to top the program’s all-time list. By Thomas Schlarp that “Manny Bowen is no longer Bowen’s departure undoubt- positions.” The Daily Collegian on the Penn State football team. edly removes not only the best Parsons and Luketa, in particu- 6.7 We wish him all the best.” talent at the Mike position, but lar, have stood out during camp Manny Bowen had a “laun- While a shock to those outside his leadership will also be absent after both enrolled in January. New starting RB Miles dry list” of tasks he needed the team, just how surprised as true freshmen Micah Parsons, Amani Oruwariye Sanders enters this season to accomplish this summer were the teammates that Bowen Jesse Luketa and redshirt fresh- described Parsons as a player averaging 6.7 yards per carry in if he wanted to earn his way is leaving behind to pursue his man Ellis Brooks continue to rap- “with natural-born talent,” likely his first two seasons. back onto the field in Beaver degree? idly develop. having the most immediate im- Stadium. “It doesn’t change too much,” Despite the quicker than ideal pact at the Will position. The fact that the linebacker linebacker Cam Brown said. “We transition to the college game Brown has been impressed 16 had 21 career starts and 137 weren’t really planning on having for the underclassmen, Franklin with not only the duo’s perfor- tackles to his name made it him back right away, so it doesn’t expressed that they do not neces- mance on the field, but their con- This week’s starting tight end seem virtually inevitable that really affect too much what’s go- sarily lack the talent of their elder tinued desire to learn more about will either be Jonathan Holland the twice-suspended senior ing on in the room.” teammates. the position and ask questions. or Danny Dalton, who have a would return to an inexperi- Instead, the de- “I think at linebacker, I think “They’re mature guys,” Brown combined 16 career receiving enced linebacker corps at some fense has a much clearer pic- you’re going to see a lot of [un- said. “They’ve worked hard and yards. point this season. ture of who will factor into the derclassmen],” Franklin said. came in with freakishly athletic The only question would be, linebacker unit moving forward. “I think they are going to get a bodies. Those guys can move. 1 when? Brown, Jan Johnson and Koa lot of reps. I don’t think there’s, They can move at the levels On Monday afternoon, the Farmer were officially tabbed again, a huge gap between our that some guys can’t that are The new safety duo of Nick Nittany Lions and fellow line- as starters, while a trio of young ones and our twos. I think you’re older than them. That puts them Scott and Garrett Taylor have backers received a final answer players have also received praise going to see maybe the twos get ahead.” one combined start in the to the Bowen-in-limbo situation. this summer and will likely have close, if not the same amount of Visit collegian.psu.edu to read secondary. The team officially announced decent roles with the group. reps, as the ones at a lot of those the full story.

Tyler King Patrick Burns Matt Lingerman Thomas Schlarp Sports Editor: What to watch What to watch What to watch What to watch Dylan Jacobs for: The post- for: The Trace for: Appalachian for: I expect to see What to watch saquon Barkley era Mcsorley Heisman state poses the a lot of offensive for: The defensive begins with a win, campaign starts off biggest nonconfer- experimentation front will be a major but it won’t come with a bang. ence threat to with a bunch of question mark early in as dominating a Appalachian state Penn state since young guys and the on with the depar- fashion as most is athletic enough Pitt in 2016. With role Tommy tures of some key expect. This young to pose some prob- the Mountaineers’ stevens plays. I’m players. Cam Brown Kingdefense will take Burns lems for a young Lingerman speed at skill posi- Schlarp also interested to and Jan Johnson time to develop, but the Nittany Nittany Lions’ defense, but it’s hard tions, Penn state see how many Jacobs will have to step up Lions will still double up on the to see the Mountaineers keeping up will have to dominate in the trench- spots a guy like Micah Parsons on the inside to Mountaineers. with Psu’s explosive offense. es. plays. replace the likes of Manny Bowen. score: Penn state 34, Appalachian score: Penn state 41, Appalachian score: Penn state 45, Appalachian score: Penn state 44, Appalachian score: Penn state 38, Appalachian state 17 state 24 state 13 state 14 state 13 The Daily Collegian versus aug. 30-SePT. 5, 2018 | Page A5 Bold Penn State predictions Record Prediction: 11-1 Impact Freshman:

All summer long, I was down I still have the same concerns LB Micah Parsons on Penn State’s chances to repeat I once had and I don’t even think its success from the previous two the Nittany Lions are the best We’ve been hearing since his Parsons. By all accounts, Parsons seasons. team in the Big Ten East, yet here commitment just how scary Mi- is ready for the call. I was especially concerned I am. cah Parsons can be in the eyes His body is way ahead of sched- about the Nittany Lions’ lack Ultimately, I love the way that of opposing offenses, but I wasn’t ule compared to most freshmen sure he’d have an immediate im- and although he may struggle in of experience just about every- the schedule lines up and I’d be a pact given his change from end to coverage as a linebacker, his ver- where, wasn’t sold on the optics fool to bet against Trace McSor- linebacker. satility on the edge might prove of Jan Johnson starting at MIKE ley. The blue and white extend But with the front seven seem- vital to Penn State’s defense — linebacker and the barrage of their unbeaten streak at home ingly in state of flux, most recent- especially in third down situa- medical retirements didn’t exact- another year and ride the arm of ly with the apparently final end of tions. ly make things any better. McSorley all the way back to In- the Manny Bowen saga, it sounds There was even a point where dianapolis. like Penn State is going to need - Matt Lingerman I was firmly settled on an 8-4 pre- diction. - Patrick Burns

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Thrust into the starting defen- freak, but needed some time to sive end position with the medi- refine his raw football skills. cal retirements of Ryan Buchholz With another summer under and Torrence Brown, Gross-Ma- his belt, Gross-Matos should be tos will have to progress a little an even smarter defender and quicker than ideal, but something will be playing his best football as he’s fully capable of. the season progresses. As a freshman in 2017, Gross- Matos was already an athletic - Thomas Schlarp

Offensive MVP: Defensive MVP: QB Trace McSorley LB Cam Brown McSorley might also have to that’s the nature of football and if Now that Manny Bowen is once son and is going to be the veteran make a pit-stop in New York in there’s anybody who thrives with again not a part of the Penn State presence for a new batch of young December before he gets to In- a chip on his shoulder, it’s McSor- program, Cam Brown is argu- linebackers. dianapolis. This offense is just as ley. ably the team’s most experienced The linebacking core is always much his as it is Ricky Rahne’s In other years, Miles Sanders linebacker. Brown saw signifi- the backbone for Penn State’s de- and he’ll have as many tools to and Juwan Johnson would each cant playing time during his true fense and Brown will be the rea- work with as ever. be worthy MVP selections, but freshman season in 2016 when son there isn’t much of a drop off But, with Saquon Barkley now No. 9 is the obvious pick here. the Nittany Lions dealt with a from last season. in the NFL, McSorley will have Expect him to leave Happy Valley number of injuries. to prove to critics that he has with most of the program’s pass- Now, Brown is in his junior sea- - Tyler King what it takes yet again. It’s abso- ing records in his possession. lutely ridiculous that he still has to prove his talents to people, but - Patrick Burns Page A6 | aug. 30-SePT. 5, 2018 versus The Daily Collegian Laundry? Solved.

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Collegiain Creative Up in smoke Probing Penn State’s smoke-free tobacco By Bailey Jensen doesn’t smoke and The Daily Collegian he said he is happy he won’t encoun- policy, set for full-affect by fall 2019 Following the lead of other Big Ten uni- ter smokers on versities, Penn State has enacted a policy campus. In 2015, UPUA surveyed the student pop- their building for a smoke will have consid- this fall to eliminate smoking and tobacco “I think it’s a good initiative and can lead ulation regarding opinions about smoking erably more walking to do if they want to use across all its campuses. to positive changes in students’ health and and tobacco use. The survey turned into a light up, and we wonder if this will effec- This prohibits the use of cigarettes, wellness,” Shurtleff (senior-supply chain) proposal recommending a smoke-free uni- tively put an end to cigarette breaks alto- e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless to- said. versity to President Eric Barron and the bacco and all nicotine delivery devices, ac- A quick ride through campus during a gether, or whether it will lead people who University Faculty Senate Committee. work on the borders of campus to smoke cording to Penn State News. weekday afternoon shows many students From there, the University Faculty Sen- The University of Illinois, University of on Park or College Avenues,” Bérubé said. aren’t smoking or using tobacco products. ate recommended the university form Wisconsin, Indiana University, University “We know from research that quitting “But plenty of large campuses have gone a task force dedicated to endorsing the of Iowa, University of Michigan, Michigan smoking is very difficult,” LaSalle said. this route, and so can we.” UPUA proposal. And in November 2016, State University, Purdue University, Uni- “But there are resources and staff avail- McKinney said the policy was long over- UPUA received a grant to explore smoke- versity of Minnesota and Ohio State Uni- able who are here to support students to due. free initiatives. versity have already implemented similar help them engage in healthier behaviors.” “The policy is a good thing because it By Fall 2017, the task force made one policies. LaSalle said Penn State is taking an ed- takes the overall health of Penn State into last recommendation to President Barron Penn State is the 11th school in the ucational and supportive approach to the consideration,” McKinney said. “While it and the University Faculty Senate voted in 14-school conference to do so. new policy. may seem inconvenient to some, second- support of a tobacco-free campus policy. And while some schools, such as Purdue “At Health Promotion and Wellness, we hand smoke is a huge concern and we University, allow for designated smoking have a free service to help students quit Michael Bérubé , chair of the Univer- sity Faculty Senate, said the initiative was want our priority to be the health of Penn spaces, Penn State is eliminating it alto- smoking if that is what they choose to do,” State students.” gether. LaSalle said. undertaken by UPUA leaders and student senators, who compared Penn State’s McKinney said the student government However, students will not be punished The service, called Freedom from Smok- is currently working with LaSalle to imple- if caught using these products. They will ing, is an evidence-based approach from smoking/tobacco policy to that of peer in- ment an ambassador program that would simply be forced to put their products out, the American Lung Association in which stitutions and decided that the university consist of students going around campus said Linda LaSalle, the director of Health students can work with a staff member, ei- could do better. Promotion and Wellness at Penn State. ther with the goal to reduce the amount of “We had a few caveats: We noted that and talking to those who smoke. LaSalle, one of the driving forces in es- time they smoke or to quit altogether. though smoking is increasingly rare, it “As a student, when I see people around tablishing the policy, said she is hopeful The University Park Undergraduate As- seems to be somewhat more prevalent campus smoking, I hope they know the that in the coming year, students, employ- sociation also helped in implementing this among international students, staff and health risks,” McKinney said. “I want to ees and visitors will learn about and fol- policy, UPUA Vice President Laura McK- construction workers,” Bérubé said via help them and that’s why I personally feel low this new rule. Though people caught inney said. email. “And we are curious to see how the this policy will benefit the overall Penn smoking will indeed be confronted, she “It’s an issue UPUA has been concerned policy will be enforced at tailgates.” State community.” said, the policy requires the cooperation of with for a while,” McKinney (junior-broad- Bérubé said he hopes the policy’s roll- everyone involved. cast journalism) said. “In the last couple out goes smoothly. To email reporter: [email protected]. Penn State student Daniel Shurtleff years, it’s really caught a lot of attention.” “Obviously, people who now step outside Follow her on Twitter at @baileyejensen. Student political groups discuss a tuition-free PSU By David Tilli State feels about it is another The Daily Collegian question. Jacob Klipstein, chief of staff College isn’t cheap and it’s for Penn State’s College Demo- not getting any cheaper. And to crats, is neither here nor there many, lower costs are needed with the cure of tuition-free col- now more than ever. lege, but he definitely believes Penn Staters have an intrin- that student debt is an ailment sic understanding that tuition for in-state students is among that needs curing. the highest of public universi- Before leaping headfirst into ties across the country, with the the tuition-free route, however, typical student leaving with an Klipstein (sophomore-political amount of debt higher than the science) said he wants the ques- national average, as previously tion of effectively implementing reported by The Daily Collegian. such a program to be answered. Collectively, Americans owe “We’re getting crushed by a Lindsey Shuey/Collegiain more than 1.5 trillion dollars system that’s tying us to thou- Zijian Zhang (senior-econ and stat) from Hong Kong poses outside of Big Bowl Noodle House on July 31. in student loan debt, and the sands of dollars of debt,” he said. thought of paying for college And if tuition-free college is one leaves prospective, current and way of dealing graduated stu- International students search for with this incom- dents shudder- “We’re getting ing crisis, Klip- ing. an authentic meal in State College Progressives crushed by a stein said he is believe there’s more than happy By Maddie Aiken hasn’t found any of her favorite menus. If we see a menu that’s something system that’s tying to try it. The Daily Collegian Brazilian foods yet, such as the too heavy on one cuisine, we’ll sweet happen- us to thousands of The only other chicken dish coxinha or Brazilian cut back.” ing in Denmark assurance Klip- Penn State international stu- barbecue. Menus must blend together that could re- dollars of debt.” stein needs, aside dents come from over 130 differ- For many students, the best while also representing a di- lieve this ten- from proof of its ent countries—meaning students bet to find authentic international verse mixture of foods. Laychur sion, along with Jacob Klipstein effectiveness, is a represent over 130 different food food is to look no further than on added that Penn State Din- the likes of Swe- College Democrats more suitable and palates. campus dining halls. ing also offers many American den, Brazil, and accepting politi- While international students Chef Bill Laychur , an execu- foods, which usually have roots Argentina. cal climate. eat American food, many crave tive Penn State Dining chef, said in other countries. As the Democratic Party “Free college tuition the taste of home that authentic the dining hall’s well-trained faces a leftward flank from self- “It’s like painting a picture,” doesn’t sound realistic in our cur- food from their home country can chefs conduct research and re- proclaimed Democratic Social- he said in regards to choosing rent political atmosphere, though provide. ceive input from international a menu. “You have all those ists, such as Alexander Ocasio- Ana Clever said she has a spe- students when adding interna- Cortex and Bernie Sanders, it’s far from impossible further things on your paint palette so down the road,” he said. cial connection with food from tional cuisines to the menu. you’re able to create a painting.” seemingly-radical reforms are her home country of Brazil. “We have such a diverse popu- Klipstein pointed to the Excel- Irene Pan described herself gaining traction and exposure. “[Brazilian food] makes you lation at Penn State,” Laychur sior Scholarship program of New as a half-Korean and half-Tai- One of the most popular of these feel closer to home,” Clever, the said. “What we’re trying to do populist proposals is tuition-free York as a blueprint for further wanese student, who works as vice president of the Brazilian is have our menus as diverse college. tuition-free experimentation. a student crew leader in Redifer Student Association, said. as possible to educate students According to the progressive Introduced last year, Excelsior Commons dining hall. Pan (ju- However, in State College it is about cuisines and make [inter- think tank Data for Progress, nior-hospitality management) made all public universities in difficult for Clever (sophomore- national students] feel at home “providing free college tuition New York tuition-free for in-state criminology and psychology) to with something they are familiar said the dining halls “some- for all students has net support times” serve Korean foods. residents under a certain income feel closer to home, as there are with.” among likely 2018 voters in 33 bracket, with the caveat that no Brazilian restaurants. Each year, a menu committee Pan said her favorite authen- states... [and] has net support graduates must work in New York For Clever, there is only one plans out menus a year ahead, tic foods include Korean bar- among independent voters in 42 for a time equal to how long they way to get Brazilian food in State looking at trends, requests and beque, Korean traditional street states.” College. Clever said there is a past menus to offer students a food, bubble tea, beef noodles Additionally, a Morning Con- used the scholarship. Brazilian woman in the Centre diverse selection of foods from and scallion pancakes. She said sult poll conducted last year The program, however, has County area who runs Brazilian countries and regions across the of these foods, Korean barbeque found that 63 percent of Ameri- been criticized by both red-blood- Munchies — a food truck that globe. is the only one occasionally cans support the policy. ed socialists and fiscal neoliber- serves and delivers Brazilian “We try to represent as many served in the dining hall. But while the general public als alike. food. [cuisines] as we can,” Laychur may be warming up to the idea, However, Clever said she said. “We rotate and analyze the See FOOD, Page B5. how the student body of Penn See TUTION-FREE, Page B2. Page B2 | aug. 30-SePT. 5, 2018 LOCAL The Daily Collegian Course teaches how to flourish in college

By Shannon Harney Nearly one-third of all students in the Erin Raupers, the assistant director of and focus on reflecting as a group. The Daily Collegian study said stress had a negative impact on Health Promotion and Wellness at Penn Charles Butler, who took Roeser’s class their academic performance. State, said mindfulness can help students last spring, said learning to be mindful has For the second straight semester, Penn Roeser said students can cope with improve concentration and reduce rumi- given him the ability to let go and be more State students are being taught how to these higher stress levels by learning native thinking, which can contribute to sensitive to others and the world around succeed — and stress less. mindfulness. This is a skill that can be the high levels of stress common among him. One course, called the “Art and Science cultivated through training the mind, he college students. “Mindfulness takes patience and hard of Human Flourishing,” teaches students said. Raupers said practicing mindfulness — work, but I believe that’s because of to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. It’s a Mindfulness allows individuals to deal through mindfulness or focusing on details the constant pace of our lives,” Butler product of the Student Flourishing Initia- with stress by becoming aware of their to ground oneself — can help calm rapid (junior-music) said via email. “I rarely tive – a collaboration between Penn State, minds and bodies, Roeser “The experience of thoughts. have time to breathe, and if I do, I don’t the University of Virginia and the Univer- added. “You can prac- allow myself to.” sity of Wisconsin–Madison to help college “It takes practice taking this course tice mindfulness by He said he’s extremely happy he took students build important mental skills at a just like the gym,” has completely experiencing the world the course, adding “there isn’t a class quite critical time in their lives. Roeser said. “You have to through your five senses,” like it.” Robert Roeser, the Bennett Pierce pro- exercise the flabby mus- flipped my college Raupers said. “Taste the Nicholas Demian also took the course fessor of Caring and Compassion in the cles of the mind to bring food you eat. Recognize last semester and said it taught him a lot College of Human Development and Fam- them to their full power.” experience around, the thoughts you have. Be about life, connection and communication. ily Studies, leads HDFS 197 at Penn State, Practicing mindfulness present in conversations and I’m once again “College is very stressful, but being alongside Gaby Winqvist, a kinesiology has benefits, however. with friends. Try letting mindful can help reduce this stress by instructor. “It’s a three-fold skill chasing my goals.” go of thoughts about the staying on top of things and understanding Roeser said the course is about teaching set that consists of Nicholas Demian future and thoughts about students to “thrive instead of just survive.” concentration, clarity the past. Focus on the mo- the bigger picture throughout college is to Penn State senior Stemming from Roeser’s research, the and equanimity,” Roeser ment that you are in.” graduate and achieve your goals,” Demian course brings together philosophy and said. “It allows us to be Besides mindfulness, the (senior-economics) said via email. “Being science to create a new type of educa- present to the here and now, right as our HDFS course also helps students to think mindful can change stress into ambition.” tional course for reducing suffering and lives are unfolding.” about their lives and reflect on what deci- Demian said he’s struggled with stress increasing happiness. Learning to be present can help not only in sions they’re making. and anxiety throughout his whole college “In addition to wanting to help young obvious tasks, like paying attention and “We’re really trying to get young people experience. He would recommend the people flourish, we want to help alleviate being aware of surroundings, but also with thinking about what they’re passionate course to any Penn State student, regard- the unique sources of suffering they’re time management and stress reduction. about,” Roeser said. less of major. confronted with,” Roeser said. “Both Roeser said the prefrontal cortex — the The course meets for two 50-minute “I was on a downward slope when it stress and anxiety are really on the rise in part of the brain dedicated to reasoning, sessions every week, using a “flipped” came to school before I enrolled in this college students, with depression not far perspective and empathy — undergoes class format by having students listen to course,” he said. “The experience of tak- behind.” enormous change between ages 18 and recorded lectures that are reviewed online ing this course has completely flipped my In a 2015 study, the American Col- 25. This “malleable” part of the brain can outside of class. Scheduled class meeting college experience around, and I’m once lege Health Association found more than be trained to cultivate healthy habits at an times are used as workshops for experien- again chasing my goals.” 85 percent of college students reported early age. tial exercises and discussions. feeling overwhelmed by the demands of The course focuses on building opti- Students then attend a contemplative To email reporter: [email protected]. college. mism, compassion, courage and focus. lab once a week to discuss course material Follow her on Twitter at @shannharney.

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education, such as Norway, Germany, about double what it already gives out less interested in mathematics, science Tuition-free and Denmark, top the U.S. on the United in grants and work-study hours, which and the humanities to become mechanics FROm Page B1. Nations’ Education Index, the link currently amounts to $31 billion. and carpenters,” he said. between free college and decreased colle- Congress’s decision to arbitrarily As for students who want to get a liberal Matthew Clinton Sekellick, contribu- giate quality isn’t clear-cut. raise the military budget by another $61 arts education but can’t afford it, Mattis tor to leftist magazine “Jacobin,” wrote In any case, McCarthy said she believes billion this year—making the total said he believes in tough love. that Excelsior will only “provide benefits comparing America to countries with budget $700 billion— is commonly cited by “To put it simply, if you’re not going to families earning between $80,000 and “different economic structures and progressives as proof of the federal to college to get a marketable degree, $100,000” — in addition to the aid that population demographics” is like government’s ability to pay for such a you shouldn’t be going to college,” he already exists for them — but does “little comparing proverbial “apples-to-orang- program. said. to help poor and working-class people.” es.” Sanders’ College for All Act, the most After relating his family history of Far from being a Marxist, “New York McCarthy wasn’t surprised by the idea’s comprehensive bill advocating for tuition- upward mobility, Mattis counted himself Post”’s Milton Ezrati condemned the popularity among Americans, saying free education yet proposed, claims the among the lucky individuals who could program for “benefit[ing] fewer students more independent voters are “identifying program will be “fully paid for by imposing “attend college without needing to get a than it claims, saddle[ing] others with with the young, progressive wing of the a Robin Hood tax on Wall Street.” professional degree.” debt — and perhaps even discourage[ing] Democratic Party.” No formal, in-depth analyses of the While grateful for this position, Mattis the state’s beleaguered university system She expressed certainty, however, that bill’s expenses, however, have been pulled no punches and decried students from admitting them.” the policy would lose stream if Americans conducted. who try to “jump the gun” by getting an The President of Penn State’s were exposed to its “economic costs.” Aidan Mattis , co-founder of Penn State’s arts degree when their parents are barely College Republicans, Reagan McCar- “If people knew about the trillions of Turning Point branch, offered a view in getting by. thy , derided any tuition-free program as dollars such a program will cost, that line with his group’s Libertarian leanings. “People are asking, ‘Why is college so “fiscally irresponsible” and not within the poll will look very different,” McCarthy “Tuition-free college is not sustainable,” expensive?’ and it’s because you made the federal government’s role. said. Mattis (junior-medieval studies) said. “We wrong choice of major,” he said. She also claims that the “absurd price” According to a Gallup poll, the can’t afford it.” In Mattis’ ideal world, education reform of such a program will inadvertently majority of Americans think upper-income While Mattis said he believes it’s will be an individualized, state-by-state bring the quality of an undergraduate individuals and corporations pay too little possible to reform the American education process with no place for a grand overhaul education down. in taxes, with most proponents advertising system, he simply doesn’t think adopting a by a centralized power. “Making something free dimin- the policy as being funded by higher taxes model from smaller countries is feasible. “There’s no reason the federal govern- ishes the value of it,” McCarthy on such groups. Instead, Mattis advocates for removing ment has to be the arbiter of university (senior-broadcast journalism and political Still, the exact cost of a tuition-free both the glamour around a college degree education,” Mattis said. science) said. public education is not well-researched. and the stigma around attending a trade Considering the fact several NPR roughly estimated that eliminating school. To email reporter: [email protected]. counties that provide free higher tuition will cost the federal government “We should encourage students who are Follow him on Twitter at @davewithtill. OPINIONKelly Powers Kara Fesolovich Colsen Ackroyd aug. 30-SePT. 5, 2018 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page B3 Be vigilant, but don’t be afraid The possibility of an active being “shot” by active attackers. shooter or any kind of terrorist While theoretically this video attack happening at a semi- OUR VIEW should be helpful and was made large gathering has become an with good intentions, the act of unfortunate reality. showing it — while fake — may It’s something always in the As college students, we need to be aware of the disturb students who have Post back of our minds as attacks Traumatic Stress Disorder or like these have become more have a general aversion to and more relevant. For Penn possibility of violence without letting it affect violence. State students, it also doesn’t It’s important to make sure help that on Aug. 8, a Twitter how we live our lives. students are aware of the user made a threat to commit possibility, but it’s also the largest mass shooting in faced with potential violence on It reminds us to be vigilant on one poor soul would end up ter- important to make sure we are history at a football game in campus. campus as well as in and rified. not instilling fear into students. Beaver Stadium. Run, Hide, Fight is the around the stadium even if the But, Penn State is trying to We know it’s a possibility in On Aug. 23, the person who method used by most Big Ten chances of an attack are slim. make students more aware the back of our minds, but see- made the threat was schools, Barron said in the Active shooter drills are through different modes, like ing it acted out in such a violent arrested. email. It’s also somewhat becoming more and more this email and by offering in- manner may not necessarily However with the first foot- instinctual, therefore it’s also common throughout high person group trainings by the make us more vigilant, but it ball game this weekend, stu- not a lot of new information to schools and elementary schools university police upon student could make us scared to live our dents may still be on edge from remember if students are ever across the country. They are request. It’s a good idea. lives. the potential threat. in a violent situation. designed to help protect However, the video Barron However, in theory, there is Perhaps that’s why President It’s not a terribly useful meth- students, but it would be linked students to in his email just as much of a risk of an Eric Barron sent an email to od to use in case of an attack in impossible for Penn State and should have come with a trigger attack this year as there was Penn State’s student body on Beaver Stadium, as there is no other college campuses to have warning. last year on campus or at a the morning of Aug. 29. In the quick exit from the packed a drill like that. It’s an instructional video football game. The threat is just email, Barron detailed how the bleachers. But, it’s a great idea There’s no way to let every found on Penn State’s website more vocalized now. campus would be officially for Barron and Penn State to single person on campus on and filmed on a Penn State We cannot live our lives in adopting the “Run, Hide, Fight” make students aware of this that date and that time know campus. But in its constant fear of something out method when students are rule of thumb in general. the drill is happening. At least instruction, it shows students of our immediate control.

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Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2018 Collegian Inc. Embrace our motto Board of Editors Penn State’s main campus strangers I would be became the inspiration for this auditoriums and fixating on my Editor in Chief has nearly as many students confronted with back at column: See the people around GPA put me in a mindset of Kelly Powers as Greenland has people in its college. you as “us,” not “them.” only how I dealt with myself. Managing Editor entire country. Suffice to say, I was taken Although I attend my classes Familiarizing myself with Kara Duriez Paradoxically, aback when I entered my first and got involved in a few clubs, everyone around me would be Digital Managing Editor it can be far too lecture last Monday that just I have always felt isolated. incredibly overwhelming and Andrew Kalmowitz easy to feel so happened to be in the larg- Looking around me at the hun- unlikely. Opinions Editor alone among the est classroom on campus: 100 dreds of faces in the auditori- However, you don’t have to Kara Fesolovich 46,000 students Thomas. Hundreds of voices um, I could only see “them.” learn every single name of News Editor Undergraduate murmured around me as I With 10s of thousands of those 46,000 students to per- Katie Johnston Admissions has waited for the professor to faces scattered across the uni- ceive them as an “us.” Assistant News & Social Media Editor accounted for begin his lecture for BiSci 003, versity; it would be impossible At minimum, there is at least Elena Rose Messa here at Univer- the science general education to know everyone. one commonality between you Features & Investigation Editor sity Park. Fall course that seems like every But isn’t that exactly what and them that allows you to fit Alison Kuznitz semester starts and State Col- non-science major takes. we tell all Penn Staters we in: Penn State. Penn State is a Arts & Lifestyle Editor lege ditches its status as a I’ve been told before that should do? I mean, we chant community that — although Gabrielle Barone modest town in central Penn- Professor Christopher Uhl is “we are,” not “they are.” massive — tries its very best Sports Editor sylvania, as it’s swarmed over- unique. It didn’t take long to Tour guides are obligated to to embrace commonalities and night with backpack-clad stu- have that confirmed. He spoke yell back to the call, “Penn be inclusive. Dylan Jacobs dents ready to get to their passionately, instructing us to State!” and football game The sheer number of people Assistant Sports Editor classes — and to the bars. be aware of our heartbeats and attendees are familiar with here can be suffocating if you Jake Aferiat I returned to campus this our bodies, and to think about exchanging the cheers feel you are separate from Sports Social Media Editor semester and immediately how we think. The course was between bleacher sections, fin- them. Changing your mindset David Eckert became overwhelmed by categorized as biological sci- ishing with a “thank you” and is the metaphorical inhaler Football Editor obnoxious honking in bumper- ence, but it would be more fit- a “you’re welcome.” that will provide relief. Tyler King to-bumper traffic that seemed ting to call it philosophy. While In that gen-ed class, I found Next time you raise your Multimedia Editor more fitting for the Bronx than some students were attentive, myself envious of the majority voice to shout the motto “we Jack R Hirsh S. Atherton St. I lugged my others rolled their eyes or tried who said they saw their peers are,” embrace its meaning. Photo Editor belongings up to my apartment to hide the lights emanating as “us.” I wanted to be a part Caitlin Lee on the sixth floor of The Grad- from their phone screens as of them, a piece of the collec- Madeline Messa is a junior majoring Assistant Photo Editor uate. As the elevator dinged to they texted instead of listening. tive body that is Penn State. In in print and digital journalism and is a Aabha Vora count the floors as it rose, I Though, one recommenda- truth, I already am. columnist for The Daily Collegian. Email To contact News Division: was reminded of the sheer tion Professor Uhl urged really Walking on crowded her at [email protected] or follow her News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The amount of caught my attention and sidewalks, sitting in packed on Twitter at @madeline_messa. Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly Collegian Phone: (814) 865-1828 | Fax: (814) 863-1126

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And while it is hard to find MEN’S As the Nittany that balance of passion and skill Lions continue that Sturtz brought to the game, HOCKEY to improve, more Gadowsky believes junior Liam talented players Folkes has the potential to be a are going to enter and exit the similar player. program early to pursue an NHL “[Sturtz and Folkes] are both dream. right-handed shots and two On March 28, forward Andrew wingers were actually two of our Sturtz decided to forgo his senior highest [face-off] percentages: season and signed a two-year en- Sturtz and Folkes,” Gadowsky try-level contract with the Ottawa said in April. “So, there are more Senators, leaving Penn State and similarities and they’re both scor- coach Guy Gadowsky searching ers like I think there are a lot of for his replacement this season. similarities with them.” “The energy that [Sturtz] Folkes finished seventh on the brought and how he was in the team in points last season with 23. community, I hope lives forever But similar to Sturtz in his in our program,” Gadowsky said earlier seasons, Folkes was really in April. “And the guys that were good at putting the puck in the there to witness it, I’m sure back of the net. they’ll make sure that it’s kept Folkes scored 13 goals last sea- alive.” son which was only two behind Sturtz went on to join the Bel- team leader Denis Smirnov. leville Senators, Ottawa’s AHL The Canadian has also proven affiliate, for the remainder of its Chushi Hu/Collegian that he can perform under pres- 2017-18 season. Penn State’s forward Andrew Sturtz (16) shoots the puck during the Penn State men’s hockey game vs. sure on a big stage. The former Penn Stater tallied Minnesota at the on Saturday, Feb. 24. No. 18 Penn State defeated Minnesota 5-2. As a freshman, Folkes scored one goal and two assists in the six a breakaway goal in overtime games he appeared in. But according to Gadowsky, those attitudes.” The talented forward’s style to win the Big Ten Tournament Last season in ‘Hockey Val- it was not only the current play- In addition to the players is going to be especially hard to championship game over Wiscon- ley,’ the then-junior skated in 37 ers who made that run possible, Gadowsky mentioned, Sturtz is replicate, as Sturtz often put his sin. games for Penn State where he it was also the culture left by the the first player since Vince Pedrie body on the line and did every- “I think the team feels similarly led the team with 40 points and 26 former stars of the team. to play in the AHL. thing he could in order for Penn about Folkes,” Gadowsky said. assists. “I’d like to think that the team Pedrie left Penn State after the State to be successful. “They just love him as a guy and The Nittany Lions were also yeah, if you’re looking for some- that we needed to pull that off is 2016-17 season, his sophomore “You can’t coach it, I’ll tell you plus-13 with Sturtz on the ice. one on the current roster that a culmination of not only the guys year, to join the Hartford Wolf that,” Gadowsky said. “I think Sturtz also led the team in goals understands what Sturtz is about, both his freshman and sopho- in the locker room right now, but Pack, the New York Rangers af- you either have it or you don’t and to overtake a little bit of his at- more seasons. you can go back to you name it, filiate. certainly I speak for Keith Fisher titude and his performance, he Down the stretch last season, David Glen’s, David Goodwin’s, Sturtz is the latest star to leave and Matt Lindsay when you go would probably be the guy you Sturtz was crucial as the Nittany Patrick Koudys’, Tommy Olc- the program and just like the oth- out recruiting and you see some- look to.” Lions defeated Minnesota four zyk’s, you name it,” Gadowsky er players, the Buffalo native left thing like that, you see someone times in a row to reach their sec- said. “I’d like to think that our his own culture and stamp on the with incredible passion, it jumps To email reporter: [email protected]. ond-straight NCAA Tournament. program is a culmination of all program. out at you and it’s something that Follow him on twitter at: @BFerree3.

MY VIEW | ANDREW RUBIN Little League World Series is a must-see event

There is something magical Sunday at Howard J. Lamade It’s one of those events about sitting on the outfield hill Stadium. It was a Hawaii team where truth is sometimes in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, that had a large section of fans stranger than fiction… Much and watching the in the like trying to explain to a Little League stadium and on the hill rooting European or anyone else from World Series. for them as they played their outside the United States why Whether it’s way to a 3-0 win, starting with a Americans pack out stadiums reliving playing home run on the first pitch they across the country to watch sports at a super faced. students play football. John Stinley/Collegian young age — the Hawaii was an entertaining It’s just one of those things Penn State Back Cori Conley (15) goes to pass the ball duing the Penn players are from team with great pitching that we do, and it’s pretty freak- 10 to 12 years old was dealing with a crisis at ing awesome at the end of the State vs. UVA field hockey game at the Field Hockey Complex on Aug. 26. — the home, as Hurricane Lane re- day. The Little League World No. 6 Penn State defeated No. 7 UVA 1-0. unapologetic love for the game cently hit the Hawaiian Islands. Series, more so than any other from the competitors or the Now they’ll return home as major sporting event in collision of cultures on the same champions to an island chain America, is pure. field or something else — it is that is picking up the pieces It’s free from commercializa- PSU not afraid hard to pinpoint. But it just all after such a devastating storm. tion (aside from the TV com- feels right while in attendance in Undoubtedly, though, this mercial breaks that come with a way few other sporting events team from Honolulu has been a the ESPN and ABC audiences). do. welcome bit of positivity as a The games are free to at- of tough schedule Now I’m not a huge baseball natural disaster threatens their tend. The kids aren’t getting guy, I haven’t been bothered to homeland. paid. And the games aren’t watch an MLB game since When I was younger, a team being played in a big city with By Justin Morganstein [Simon] transition well to opening day or attend a from around 20 minutes where politicians, celebrities and The Daily Collegian an American system.” Penn State game since fresh- I grew up in Florida won the corporate types there just to The German-born Simon has man year and I’m now a senior. American Championship before be seen. In her 32nd year at Penn been a strong performer this sea- However, going to William- ultimately falling in the final It’s in rural Pennsylvania State, coach Char Morett-Cur- son for Morett-Curtiss’ squad and sport the last two years have against a Japanese team in 2003. with a mountain overlooking tiss knew creating a difficult will likely continue to be for the been among the most enjoyable When the East Boynton Beach the field rather than a city early season coming years. sporting events I’ve ever at- Little League team returned skyline. If you told someone FIELD schedule would The Nittany Lions first goal tended. It’s a trip that I’d rec- home, they received a parade today you’d start a tournament HOCKEY be something of the season was to focus on ommend to any sports fan, not through Boynton Beach that of kids between 10-12 years this team could playing a disciplined, defensive just baseball fans. thousands attended, and even old and that 10s of thousands not only handle, match against a high powered For baseball fans it’s an some facetime with former would attend and millions but thrive on. Virginia team. absolute no brainer, it has to be President George W. Bush when more would watch a national The Nittany Lions shutout They reached that goal but on your bucket list and a place he was in South Florida for an broadcast — you’d get laughed No. 7 Virginia in their home will have to improve on other you make it to eventually. While event later that year. out of the room. opener on Sunday by a score areas in order to become one of Williamsport is remote and Even though they came up It’s all part of what makes of 1-0 and looked confident and the elite teams with national title getting a hotel nearby can be short, it was a team South attending games in Williams- composed for all 70 minutes. expectations. difficult, that shouldn’t stop you Florida got behind and all the port special. Even after a huge season- After being held to just one from making the trip one year. players were celebrities at base- opening game, the road does not goal in the opening day victory, This year, nearly 24,000 ball camps the next summer. To email reporter: [email protected]. lighten up for No. 6 Penn State, Morett-Curtiss said that her people watched Hawaii win it all Getting back to why it is spe- Follow him on twitter at as its upcoming nonconference team’s focus is now on the other over South Korea in the final on cial to attend is hard to explain. @andrewrubin24. schedule consists of two more side of the ball. top-10 matchups against No. 3 “[Our goal now] is being ag- Duke and No. 10 Princeton. gressive with our discipline and “You always want to chal- getting our attack on track,” she lenge your team to be the best,” said. Morett-Curtis said. If the Nittany Lions can accom- “You have to be on task and in- plish this, they will have all the tense from the start, and that is pieces to be a national title win- what a tough opening schedule ning team — especially now that does for you.” their go-to scoring option, senior Morett-Curtiss possesses an All-American Moira Putsch, is undeniably talented team with back. an All-American and four All- The Media, Pennsylvania, na- Mideast Region selections. tive who scored 21 goals last sea- But accolades aside, there’s son, was cleared to return to the a case to be made that it’s the field on Wednesday after sustain- intangible qualities — leader- ing an injury. ship ability, passion and experi- She will continue to be the ence— that will really propel the catalyst of this talented squad. Nittany Lions far this season. Penn State will look to make The defensive pair of senior its next statement on Friday as back Cori Conley and freshman they take on another experienced Anna Simon is the perfect ex- team in Temple. ample of this leadership being The game will be in Philadel- put into action. phia at 6 p.m. “Cori has been such a great teaching teammate,” Morett- To email reporter: [email protected]. AP File Photo Curtiss said. “She has helped Follow him on twitter at @jmo31800. The Daily Collegian LOCAL aug. 30-SePT. 5, 2018 | Page B5 Proctor taurants have in Cyrillic writing, you won’t be Food (senior-infor- done a great job disappointed,” Badanova said. FROm Page B1. mation sci- in catering to ev- Papon Jungwiwattanaporn , ences and eryone’s needs, the former president of the Thai Zijian Zhang, the president of technology) and they often Student Association, said eating the Hong Kong Student Associa- said Walmart crave my hun- food from his home country while tion, said he can find numerous is the only ger for Indian he attended Penn State made places in State College that sell place that food.” the university feel a bit more like food from China, his home coun- occasionally Maria Badan- home. try. Zhang (senior-statistics and sells authen- ova, a Russian With two Thai restaurants economics) said Szechuan food is tic Caribbean international and a market that provides Thai easy to find in State College. food. student, said food, he said he felt there were However, he said the most au- Because eating Russian enough stores and restaurants thentic food from his home city, Anguilla is a food is impor- in State College that offered Thai Hong Kong, is called Cantonese small island, tant for her food. food. According to Zhang, Can- she did not physical and “It was important for food from tonese food is difficult to find in expect to find mental well- my home country to be offered in the area. some of her Collegian file photo being. State College because it remind- “You are what you eat,” Zhang favorite An- International students struggle to find food options on and off campus. However, she ed me of the good times I had said. “Food is a culture to bond us guillan foods said there are eating lunch or dinner with my together.” — such as Johnnycakes, coconut engineering) said. no Russian restaurants in State friends and family in Thailand,” The best place to get Canton- dumplings and curried goat — in Sharma said it was not hard to College. In addition, she said he said. ese food is Big Bowl, according State College. However, she said find Indian food because upper- she has never seen Russian food Shang-Ti Chen, the former to Zhang. Big Bowl usually in- she was surprised to find there classmen in the Indian Culture served in the dining halls. president of the Taiwanese Stu- cludes Cantonese foods on their are no restaurants or stores that and Language Club introduced “[Eating Russian food] helps dent Association, related food to daily specials menu. Several sell food from larger Caribbean him to several locations. me to stay connected to my roots culture and said eating it allows characteristics of Cantonese food islands such as Jamaica. However, he made a point of and my culture,” Badanova (ju- him to take pride in his ethnicity. include freshness and a lack of “Being so far away from home, saying that the Indian food he nior-psychology) said via email. Chen (senior-recreation, park spiciness. I tend to often get homesick,” eats at home is very different “Tasting the flavors from my and tourism) said he finds it chal- Zhang added that he buys Proctor said. “Therefore, I be- from the Indian food offered in childhood is very rewarding and lenging to find authentic Taiwan- food from East Asian Market to lieve having access to food that State College. comforting during the stressful ese food in the area. make his own food. In addition, is from my homeland would be a “It would be nice to have a Indi- times of the semester.” “Having food from my home the Hong Kong Student Associa- step toward filling that void.” an restaurant which serves food There’s one store that sells country usually helps me tran- tion offers Cantonese food during Vaibhav Sharma, the presi- just like back home, but that’s go- Russian food, called the East Eu- scend my negative thoughts their Lunar New Year dinner. dent of the Indian Culture and ing to be very difficult to pull off ropean Market, on North Ather- away from stressors,” he said. As a student from the Caribbe- Language Club, said Indian food and attract customers that aren’t ton Street. However, Badanova “Many of the foods from my coun- an island, Anguilla, Ayesha Proc- reminds him of home and his of Indian origin,” Sharma said. rarely has the chance to visit it, try tie to my good memories and tor said she has been unsuccess- mother’s cooking. “I understand that the restau- as she does not have a car on positive feelings.” ful in finding any restaurants that “Indian food is one of the most rants need to cater to everyone’s campus. serve Anguillan or Caribbean rich and vibrant foods in the taste and modify flavors so that “If you brave the isles of To email reporter: [email protected]. food in State College. world,” Sharma (junior-computer everyone can enjoy it. [A few] res- strange-looking items and labels Follow her on Twitter at @madsaiken. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT ATTENTION FALL HAYRIDES, BARN dances, and hoedown parties, now being scheduled. © Pappocom Bonfires and food included. We comply with the university and PA alcohol guide- line. 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Sat. Sept. 8 @ Pittsburgh

Collegian file photo Quarterback Trace McSorley (9) throws a pass during the game against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. No. 4 Penn State won 21-19. Sat. Sept. 15 Kent State Garrett Taylor is ready to make Fri. Sept. 21 @ Illinois some noise By Patrick Burns The Daily Collegian

Penn State defensive coordinator describes Garrett Taylor as a “field general.” It seems like an odd title on the surface given Taylor’s lack of experience, both in Sat. Sept. 29 Ohio State general and at the safety position. But John Reid, a noted film-junkie and one of the more cerebral players on the team, feels the same way. “[Taylor]’s a really smart guy,” Reid said. “He’s able to get into good positions and read the quarterback well. I think that comes from the work he puts in watching film. He seems like he always knows what the offense is trying to do. He jumps passes really well. Having that presence over the top is really helpful.” Taylor’s ascent to starting safety has been both quiet and difficult. After tearing his ACL his senior year of high school, Taylor redshirted his first season in Happy Valley and switched from cornerback to safety in hopes of earning some more playing time. The boost in playing time never came, as the Richmond, Virginia, native spent another two years buried on the depth chart, and ranked 24th Sat. Oct. 6 Michigan State on the team in tackles last season with just 12. On Tuesday, Taylor was officially rewarded with a starting spot at strong safety when the Nittany Lions released their Week 1 depth chart. “He’s just somebody who always kept working hard,” Reid said. “He never doubt- ed himself. He never dropped his head. He just kept looking for ways to improve. Whether that’s in film, speed, technique, he always kept going for ways to get better. He was never a guy that gave up at all because he got redshirted his freshman year. He took it as a part of growth and ran with it.” In a safeties room that certainly doesn’t lack depth, Taylor separated himself from the rest of the pack early in the spring, according to coach James Franklin. He’s set to start next to Nick Scott, who like Taylor, has been one of the team’s top players on special teams after switching positions early in his collegiate career. Sat. Oct. 20 @ Indiana “I think I just did a really good job of knowing all my assignments, which in turn al- lowed me to play confident and fast,” Taylor said. “I was where I needed to be when I was supposed to be there. “I made the plays I needed to make and [safeties] coach [Tim] Banks is really big on playing guys that he can trust, so I think I did a really good job of building coach Banks’ trust throughout the entire preseason,” he added. Taylor, a four-star recruit in high school, gained some of that trust in the weight room, where he says that his testing numbers have improved across the board. “My bench went up to 350, my squat is at like 500, my vertical leap went up to 36.5 from like 34 and my shuttle times stayed pretty consistent,” Taylor said. With Marcus Allen, Jason Cabinda, Grant Haley, Christian Campbell, Brandon Sat. Oct. 27 Iowa Smith, Parker Cothren, Curtis Cothran all gone, critics have talked at length about the Nittany Lions’ lack of experience on defense. Taylor and his teammates are sick of hearing about it and they’re ready to let their play do the talking. “We’ve been hearing a lot of that this whole offseason,” Taylor said. “I think we’ll surprise people but we won’t surprise ourselves. We know the talent and the depth we have at defense and how explosive we are. Now it’s just a matter of getting out and showing the country what we have.”

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Sat. Nov. 10 Wisconsin

Sat. Nov. 17 @ Rutgers

Sat. Nov. 24 Maryland

Collegian file photo Garrett Taylor (17) sings the Penn State alma mater after a win against Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.