Vol. 119, No. 9 Sept. 17-19, 2018

Photos by Caitlin Lee, John Stinely and Eric Firestine/Collegian

Penn State football’s offense is off to a historic OFFENSIVELYstart — but the teamGOOD still thinks it can improve

By Tyler King that wiped away two long touch- a quarterback in program history. throw the ball around and make “I think we’ve been The Daily Collegian downs. The defense also had two Even though Penn State was some plays,” McSorley said. “We accepted offsides penalties and able to get plenty of young guys were able to do that and get [the able to come in and For the first time since the another that was canceled out by involved, the offense was still led receivers] going a little bit.” get better each undefeated 1994 season, the Nit- Kent State’s lone touchdown. by the three key players who have The offense has had three very tany Lions are averaging over “There’s other times where dominated the first three weeks. different performances this sea- week, and that’s a 50 points in their first three we’re really hurting ourselves, McSorley finished with just a 50 son, despite putting up 45 points big plus.” games. On Satur- and the opponent percent completion rate, but he or more each week. Against Ap- day against Kent “There’s times we had nothing to do passed for over 220 yards and ran palachian State, the offense dis- Trace McSorley State, the offense look like a Super with it,” Franklin for over 50. appeared at times during the Quarterback put the pedal to said. “We can’t do Miles Sanders continued to im- second and third quarter. Against the floor for four Bowl team, flashes that.” press, averaging over six yards Pitt, the offense didn’t get going straight quarters of really good “That’s some- per carry on 14 attempts and fin- until the final drive of the first This team hasn’t reached its and found the end thing that’s kind ishing with over 100 all-purpose half. But against Kent State, it felt peak and there’s still plenty of life zone nine times. things.” of plagued us the yards. like the offense had things going left to get there — the Big Ten But this offense last two weeks is The electric KJ Hamler also for almost all 60 minutes. schedule is just beginning. James Franklin still isn’t at its penalties taking finished with 100-plus all-purpose “I think we’ve been able to “We’re still kind of learning best. Head coach away big plays,” yards. come in and get better each week, [how good we can be],” McSor- “Areas for im- quarterback But there was a concentrated and that’s a big plus,” McSorley ley said. “Obviously there’s times provement: it’s Trace McSorley effort to get the struggling vet- said. where we’re showing flashes what everybody in the country is added. eran wide receivers involved, It was expected that this team of a top team in the country but fighting for-consistency,” coach McSorley himself had two big specifically DeAndre Thompkins. would take time to return to the there’s other times where we’re James Franklin said Saturday. touchdown passes wiped away by And it worked. Thompkins had high level it’s been at the last two not executing right, giving up “There’s times we look like a Su- penalties, but he still had himself his best game in quite some time, seasons. Saquon Barkley, Dae- penalties or being undisciplined.” per Bowl team, flashes of really a day. He accounted for five total finishing with over 100 yards re- Sean Hamilton, Mike Gesicki and But if they do figure out how good things.” touchdowns, three of which came ceiving and a touchdown. He also Joe Moorhead are all gone. But good they can be, the rest of the Penalties certainly continue to on the ground and the other two had three solid punt returns and this offense has been better than conference will start to worry. be an issue. The Nittany Lions in the air. Those three rushing led the team in all-purpose yards expected to start the season and committed nine penalties on Sat- touchdowns put McSorley atop “We felt like we had really good is scoring at a rate Moorhead’s of- To email reporter: [email protected]. urday, including two holding calls the list of rushing touchdowns by matchups on the outside and fenses didn’t. Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB. Afrique Fusion team brings New student-run cafe culture, dance to campus serves unique purpose By Cissy Ming Yan and his team of 50 employ- By Lilly Forsyth The Daily Collegian ees share responsibility for pro- The Daily Collegian moting the Saxbys brand on cam- Like many Penn State pus, generating profit and keeping Dance is found in nearly every students, Jiahao “Ben” Yan has a the business running smoothly. culture of the world — and with busy semester ahead. By the end of the semester, the Africa’s 54 countries, there are Instead of writing essays or Saxbys Coffee location on cam- plenty distinct dance styles to reading textbook pages, he will pus plans to hire an additional 50 embrace on the continent. instead receive class credit and people, for a team of 100. Afrique Fusion brings just a a salary for overseeing the new From baristas to managers, taste of the variety to Univer- Saxbys cafe on the first floor of the entire workforce at Saxby’s sity Park — not only through its Business Building — a job he ELP cafes consists of students, moves, but through its costumes said requires working over 60 with everyone except Yan also at- and energy. hours a week. tending classes full time. Students Branching from the African Despite the steep learning control their own hours and have Student Association, the dancers curve and loss of free time over the same chances for advance- strive to increase and diversify his six-month term, Yan (sopho- ment from customer service to the amount of cultural represen- more-marketing) considered the management as regular Saxbys tation on campus. leadership opportunity to be “too employees. Found at ASA events such as good to pass up.” Saxbys Coffee CEO Nick Bayer Touch of Africa and the Miss Af- “Nobody else would give you said the ELP cafes foster entre- rica PSU pageant, Afrique Fu- the keys to a cafe and say, ‘This preneurship in a college setting, sion provides an outlet for danc- Courtesy of Teni Idowu is yours,’” Yan said. “I enjoy what and added that his company has ers who find inspiration in their Members of Afrique Fusion, a dance team inspired by tradional I do. I would do it even without received repeated requests to movements. payment.” bring the program to Penn State. Dancer Teni Idowu explained African dances, pose for a photo. As the student cafe executive “When I was in college, the cul- that this team is not traditional in officer, he joins students at five ture didn’t promote entrepreneur- association was providing. wanted it to be a general dance the sense that one can count the other Pennsylvania universi- ship,” Bayer said. “It’s not just knowing history dance steps. One must instead team non-Africans could also be ties who operate the Philadel- “We thought hands-on experi- or information,” team captain Ni- “listen to the music and really a part of.” phia-based chain’s Experiential ence is the best teacher there cole Osafo-Dedey said. “There’s feel the beat.” Because the founding mem- Learning Program cafes. At is.” food. There’s music. There’s “When people know they are bers of the group all originated Penn State, the ELP cafe is the Shawn Mitchell Clark — an dance. So we are just a subgroup killing it or doing a great job, it’s from Western Africa, the dance product of a collaboration be- entrepreneurship professor and [of ASA] bringing culture to Penn written on their face,” Idowu tween the Smeal College of Busi- director of the Farrell Center State.” team is heavily influenced by (junior-microbiology) said. “You’ll West African dance styles from ness and Saxbys Coffee. for Corporate Innovation and see the confidence and the pride.” For Osafo-Dedey (sophomore- He said Saxbys summer train- Entrepreneurship — heads the security risk countries such The pride she described in- “It was more like a as Nigeria and ing in Philadelphia taught him academic side of the university’s cludes more than just being able analysis), Afrique the skills to make his business partnership with Saxbys. Ghana. to follow the routine. Fusion was im- sisterhood. The fun successful — such as tracking Clark and other Smeal pro- “It’s different when other peo- portant to her in- of dancing and With the ad- product sales, engaging with fessors advise the student cafe ple are watching. It’s like you tegration into the dition of a stu- community organizations and team on problems they may en- don’t want to just represent for Penn State com- having friends who dent with roots even biking to another cafe to counter. yourself, but for your country,” munity. also enjoyed the in Eastern Af- resupply on coffee during a mid- Idowu, who is of Nigerian back- “I’m from rica this year, day rush. See CafE, Page 2. ground, said. Maryland and things you do was Osafo-Dedey where I grew This year, seven new members the icing on the said she hopes up, it was really will join the four returning danc- to diversify rou- diverse,” Osafo- cake.” ers of Afrique Fusion. tines, costumes The new dancers are Zoleglein Dedey said. Teni Idowu and music to be Yakpasuo, Dalia Batuuka, Randi “Here you have Youboty, Joann Alerte, Angela the same thing Afrique Fusion dancer more inclusive Mobley, Aba Aggrey and Abigail but it’s on such a of all African Yeboah. larger scale. We cultures. Smaller numbers have allowed are such a smaller percentage of Idowu said when she original- the group to bond on a closer lev- the population with Penn State ly joined the group, she simply el beyond just being teammates. being a [primarily white institu- wanted to show off her dance “What drew me into the group tion], and … being able to find a moves. But in one year, she said was that it wasn’t just about danc- group that I could relate to was she also grew as a person. really important to me.” ing and being shown around cam- “We really have a great bond Thana Annan, a Class of 2016 pus,” Idowu said. “It was more and I never imagined that would like a sisterhood. The fun of danc- alumna, was a team captain in be the case going in,” Idowu ing and having friends who also the group’s early years, and re- enjoyed the things you do was the members the potential she saw in said. “I learned to let things go icing on the cake.” the group as it gained momentum and not be afraid to speak up for Four years ago, several mem- with time. myself.” Jonah Rosen/Collegian bers of ASA’s executive board felt “I didn’t want it to be known as cultural portrayal could go be- just the African Student Associa- To email reporter: [email protected] Customers wait in line at Saxbys in the Business Building on Thursday, yond the historical knowledge the tion dance team,” Annan said. “I Follow her on Twitter at @lillyforsyth_ Sept. 13. Saxbys is a student-run cafe that offers business experience. Page 2 | SePT. 17-19, 2018 local The Daily Collegian lion Cubs ‘kent’ lose ‘A call to men’ against violence By Lilly Forsyth The Daily Collegian

People are told to “think out- side the box” — Tony Porter often says that but, instead fo- cuses on the “Man Box.” Por- ter, who will give a presentation titled “A CALL TO MEN” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19 in 105 Forum building, is an author, educator and activist working to promote “healthy manhood” and stand up against violence against women. Societal norms expect men to be “powerful and dominating… fearless and in control… strong and emotional… and success- ful,” according to Porter’s web- site. Santiago Martinez is eager to attend the event in hopes of learning how to cope with soci- ety’s expectations. “I think there’s a general ex- pectation that a man’s success is Caitlin Lee/Collegian a measure of how datable… and A young fan dressed as the Nittany Lion dances during a break in the game against Kent State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15. appealing they are,” Martinez Penn State defeated Kent State 63-10. (senior-economics) said. “This unspoken expectation makes it kind of hard to find genuine con- nections.” Porter also educates that these limitations, which form Shaver’s Creek reopens after the walls of the “Man Box,” con- tribute to the ideology that wom- en are not equal to men. “In the ‘Man Box,’ women are objects, the property of men and two years, $7.5 million remodel of less value than men,” Porter’s website reads. “The teachings of the ‘Man Box’ allow violence By Alexandra Ramos tioning how the work Shaver’s against women, girls and other The Daily Collegian Creek does is a positive match marginalized groups to persist.” for the West Penn Power Sus- Porter is the chief executive After two years of construc- tainable Energy Fund. officer in the A CALL TO MEN tion, Shaver’s Creek has finally “We were established to show- violence prevention organiza- reopened its doors. case sustainable energy tech- tion, which focuses on chang- Shaver’s Creek is located in Pe- nologies — that’s why we exist,” ing negative male attitudes and tersburg, Pennsylvania, about 20 Morrison said. “Shaver’s Creek, expectations of men. Because of minutes from University Park’s because of the type of renova- Porter’s message, the event is campus. The environmental cen- tions [and educational develop- part of the University Park Un- ter has undergone a huge trans- ment], was just a good fit for our dergraduate Association’s Red formation using nearly $7.5 mil- fund… It [is a] community ben- Zone Action Week, which will lion to reconstruct the area. efit. It’s energy and education.” last from Sept. 15-21. Now, the space is ready for Chris Tassillo, a Penn State Liza Buschinski, UPUA direc- major festivals — the Enchanted student who’s noted the new- tor of communications, said The Halloween Trail and Festival, and and-improved center, said the Red Zone represents the first the Maple Harvest Festival hap- updates have made him more six weeks of fall classes when pening in the spring. inclined to visit. freshmen are at higher risk of As visitors flowed through “If the place is really that experiencing sexual assault. Shaver’s Creek upon its reopen- renovated, it’ll be cool to be able “There are studies about this, ing on Saturday, Sept. 1, Joshua Chushi Hu/Collegian to take… Health and Physical but what we talk about is that Potter, an educational operations The environmental center held its grand reopening on Saturday, Sept. 1. Activity classes there,” Tassillo people aren’t comfortable yet at manager at Shaver’s Creek, said (junior-computer-science) said. school, or they hang out with the the visitor responses from the Classes are among the myriad wrong type[s] of people,” Bus- first two weeks have been suc- building. We have some hands- been chairing the development activities for students at Shav- chinski (sophomore-marketing) cessful and enthusiastic. on exhibits coming along. And as board, so she’s been raising mon- er’s Creek. According to Potter, said. “Sometimes people don’t “We’ve had close to 1,500 peo- the fall comes and goes, [we] will ey for renovations.” Shaver’s Creek offers off-cam- know their alcohol limits yet, but ple over the course of the three- have a lot more of those for folks The pair donated $35,000 to- pus and on-campus classes for there are a bunch of factors that day holiday weekend, and we to see.” ward a Litzinger Herpetology students, such as the Seasonal contribute.” invited past staff, students and The renovations couldn’t have Center, and $150,000 for the Litz- Festival program where stu- Thus far, the first and only re- volunteers over the last [few] been made possible without some inger Discovery Room. dents can learn how to run an ported forcible sex offense of the years to… see the new center,” help from a few select people. This endowment wasn’t the environmental festival. fall 2018 semester was reported Potter said. “During the week, One endowment of $1.2 million only money Shaver’s Creek re- From festivals to gatherings, on Sept. 8. it’s slower and the weather has came from the Litzinger family — ceived, though. West Penn Power the new Shaver’s Creek will re- Later in the week, UPUA will been keeping people out as well, two professors who both teach at Sustainable Energy Fund also turn with its same traditions. partner with the Gender Equity but it’s still a nice steady stream Penn State. provided a grant of $35,000 to Potter said their typical events Center, Centre County Women’s of folks.” Thomas Litzinger is excited install sustainable energy tech- from the past will return, as well Resource Center and various With the new renovations, to see what the center has made nologies, according to Penn State as past popular weekly events. student organizations for ta- there have been plenty of places through the endowment he and News. The organization’s next major bling events in the HUB-Robe- students are now able to explore. his wife, Mary-Ellen, made to- Joel Morrison, a director of event is the Enchanted Hallow- son Center and Pollock Quad. “All of our snakes and turtles ward the renovations. the West Penn Power Sustain- een Trail Festival on the week- UPUA will also co-host a male and toads have this beautiful new “Mary-Ellen and I both love able Energy Fund, said he’s also end of Oct. 20-21. survivors’ discussion panel enclosure,” he said. “All of our the outdoors, so we have [visited] excited to teach the public about where men will speak on their trails are still open. We have this Shaver’s Creek for a long time,” sustainable energy through Shav- To email reporter: [email protected]. experiences of sexual miscon- brand new beautiful classroom Litzinger said. “Mary-Ellen has er’s Creek. He continued by men- Follow her on Twitter at @alliramos1620. duct. Jennifer Pencek assures those unsure of attending that Building’s Saxbys Coffee location alumni...and I have confidence Philadelphia area, Ripp (senior- Porter is an “engaging” speaker Cafe face the additional challenge of in what Penn Staters can accom- accounting) has been one of the and said people should consider from Page 1. running the chain’s largest ELP plish,” Bayer said. “With all the chain’s customers for a long attending because of the preva- cafe, which has an entire menu students here, the campus has time, and has many friends who lence of the issues he will speak Additionally, Yan will meet reg- exclusive to Penn State. Penn the market where a place like work at the new location. about. ularly with a faculty mentor. State-inspired menu items in- [the new cafe] can succeed.” “I was happy they opened one “I hope students realize that “In the world of entrepreneur- clude PSU BBQ — a chicken and After the cafe served 1,500 cus- here,” Ripp said. it’s not about placing blame ship, you have to pursue your bacon barbeque sandwich — and tomers on opening day, Yan said “I like their coffee better, they on any one group of students,” own path or experience... Classes the Bleu and White buffalo chick- he sees the location already be- have more to offer and their ser- Pencek, programing coordina- can’t teach everything,” Clark en wrap. coming popular among the stu- vice is more efficient than Star- tor at the Gender Equity Center, said. “I’ve been inspired by the At 3,200 square feet, the loca- dent body. bucks.” said. “It’s not about saying all positive energy of the students tion represents a step up in the Courtney Ripp visited Saxbys men do these things.” and I see them grow day by day.” ELP’s growth, Bayer said. Coffee to study and get an after- To email reporter: [email protected]. Visit collegian.psu.edu to The students at the Business “I’ve worked with Penn State noon snack. Originally from the Follow her on Twitter at @Cissyming. read the full story. oPINIoNKelly Powers Kara Fesolovich Colsen Ackroyd SePT. 17-19, 2018 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page 3 #WeAre a little confused Penn State should aim to be In a way, it seems like they the best higher education weren’t prepared to have a institution it can be in order to OUR VIEW presentation at this very benefit its students, faculty and moment. And that would have alumni. That means the goals been fine seeing as there’s not a and practices of the university ‘One Penn State 2025’ has good ideas, but its time constraint — 2025 is seven must constantly evolve. years away. President of Penn State, Eric Barron should have either Barron, presented ideas he has vagueness left us with questions. held this announcement until he for our school to the Board of was able to provide more Trustees in an effort he coined relevant and responsive descriptions of each listed goal 2025.” But, what students were information, or included a “One Penn State 2025.” Penn programs, engage learners don’t necessarily provide more actually involved in the better description of their State News laid out his “vision” throughout their lifetimes and information. process? Is it an accurate current plans. to have implemented by the achieve the highest level of There’s no hard evidence or representation of the student It’s great to have plans for the year 2025. efficiency of university numbers provided. body? future. This mission began in 2016, resources. Barron could have included Penn State News did link to a with a goal to provide the best No one is blaming Barron or These seem like goals for a data points as to how these PDF of Barron’s actual Penn State for trying to inno- online education possible after higher learning institution goals are going to be reached presentation, but just like the vate and provide a path for the seeing success from Penn State anyone can get behind — but realistically, like plans to hire outline provided, it seemed just World Campus. From there, it what else? “x” number of professors to as vague — just filled with university to follow. expanded to encompass vast Looking past the buzz words improve certain departments, flowery language. But, something like this transformations for all of Penn and phrases like “streamline” or where more money will be The clearest point was presentation is too vague to State’s colleges and campuses. and “seamless student invested. regarding the plan to provide provide students and faculty Barron’s goals are listed as experience,” there isn’t enough Barron also mentions 600 Penn State students with easy with any type of “vision” — as follows: provide a seamless real answers as to how the students, faculty and staff were access to earn more credits and Barron repeated throughout the student experience, achieve administration plans on moving consulted in the process of enroll in classes well-past their presentation — for the future of curricular coherence, design toward this 2025 goal. The compiling “One Penn State graduation. Penn State.

MY VIEW | Tyler Olson Sen. Ben Sasse sets example for how politics should be Let’s play the word associa- GOP base, Cruz caved and Scan the QR code to download the tion game. When you think of a endorsed Trump. Politicians official Daily Collegian app for iOS member of the United States gonna’ politician. and Android smartphones. Congress, what With Trump in office, the pops into your rest of the Republican delega- mind? tion in Washington seems to Reliable? Pub- have followed Cruz’s lead. lic servant? They’ve consistently knuckled Honest? under and bent to Trump’s will Probably not. so as not to draw his Twitter With the state of ire or cause conflict with the Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. our politics right party’s base. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2018 Collegian Inc. Olson now, you’re One of the best examples of probably more this is on tariffs. Republicans likely to think of words like liar, are supposed to be the party of Board of Editors hypocrite or even criminal. free markets and lower taxes. And based on the evidence, That’s why they’ve taken pride Editor in Chief you’d probably be right. in the tax bill passed last win- Kelly Powers Two Republican house mem- ter and bragged so much about bers were indicted in August all the regulations they’ve cut. Managing Editor alone. Democrat senators But tariffs are—by definition— Kara Duriez Kamala Harris and Corey taxes on Americans. So it’s odd Associated Press Digital Managing Editor Booker made fools out of them- that GOP members of Con- Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse speaks at a hearing in the United States Andrew Kalmowitz selves with blatant lies during gress have taken no action as Senate. the Kavanaugh confirmation Trump continues to press Opinions Editor hearings this month. Members trade wars with nations all of bills to “drain the swamp” in improper conduct are settled,” Kara Fesolovich of Congress on both sides have around the world. Washington and hold members Sasse wrote. had major #MeToo reckonings Trump is only able to insti- of both parties accountable for The next bill would prevent News Editor in 2018. tute these tariffs because of their conduct. In a USA Today members of Congress from Katie Johnston But the criminality and lying legislation from Congress that op-ed last week, Sasse said, trading stocks while in office. are just part of it. Politicians abdicated that power to the “The folks who in 2016 didn’t Insider trading is not new in Assistant News & Social Media Editor are politicians, and even the executive, so Congress could care about draining the swamp the halls of Congress. Sasse Elena Rose ones who seem most reliable actually kill these tariffs on its are clamoring about it now, wants to make it a thing of the Features & Investigation Editor will change their positions on own. But still, nothing. while the folks who promised past. “Members of Congress any issue depending on where There is one Republican to drain the swamp have con- are supposed to do what’s best Alison Kuznitz the wind blows. We saw that senator, however, who has veniently forgotten about it.” for their constituents,” Sasse Arts & Lifestyle Editor with Ted Cruz in 2016. He been setting the example for Here are the five bills Sasse said, “not their 401K.” spent the entire primary cam- how to handle Trump and how is introducing to hold Washing- Finally, Sasse wants to ban Gabrielle Barone paign talking about how Don- to be a faithful public servant. ton to a higher standard: members of Congress from Sports Editor ald Trump was a danger to the That person is Nebraska Sena- The first will, “prohibit Cabi- being paid as lobbyists after Dylan Jacobs country, and fending off tor Ben Sasse. net members and their imme- they leave office. “Getting Trump’s insane attacks. Most He’s been the most vocal diate family from soliciting elected to the U.S. Congress Assistant Sports Editor notable among those were member of the higher chamber donations from foreign sourc- should be an opportunity to Jake Aferiat Trump’s claim that Cruz’s in calling out Trump’s idiotic es.” In case it wasn’t clear who serve your constituents and father may have been involved tariffs. After Trump criticized he is targeting with this legis- the country, not a stepping- Sports Social Media Editor in the assassination of former Harley-Davidson for moving lation, Sasse added, “No more stone to a cushy job on K David Eckert President John F. Kennedy and some of its production out of Clintons using high office to Street,” he concluded. his mocking of Cruz’s wife’s the U.S. to avoid the conse- line their own pockets.” This is how representative Football Editor appearance. quences of Trump’s trade war Sasse wants to require that government is supposed to Tyler King Then at the 2016 Republican with Europe, Sasse responded presidential and vice presiden- work. Sadly, there are not Multimedia Editor National Convention, Cruz with his usual frankness. tial candidates disclose their nearly enough people like gave what seemed at the time “The problem isn’t that Har- tax returns before the election. Sasse in Washington. Jack R Hirsh to be one of the most coura- ley is unpatriotic,” he said in a “Donald Trump became the On the bright side, Sasse Photo Editor geous political speeches of this press release on June 25, “it’s first major party nominee in wouldn’t rule out a primary century. It was a rousing that tariffs are stupid. They’re modern American history to challenge to Trump in 2020 in Caitlin Lee tax increases on Americans, defense of conservative values not release his tax returns,” an interview with CNN’s Jake Assistant Photo Editor and a non-endorsement of they don’t work, and apparent- Sasse explained. “Voters Tapper last week. He would Trump that angered the Trump ly we’re going to see more of deserve basic information certainly be a better leader Aabha Vora campaign and much of Cruz’s this.” about the financial situation of than Trump, or any of the cir- To contact News Division: Sasse, a former professor, base. He stuck to his guns at a their potential chief executive. cus clowns emerging as front- News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The breakfast with the Texas dele- university president and mem- We’re going to make sure they runners on the Democratic Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly Collegian gation the next morning. ber of the George W. Bush get it.” side. “I am not in the habit of sup- administration, was the first The third bill would create a Phone: (814) 865-1828 | Fax: (814) 863-1126 porting people who attack my sitting GOP Senator to database of HR settlements Tyler Olson is a junior majoring in wife and attack my father,” he announce he would not support from members of Congress. broadcast journalism and political Board of Managers said. Trump if he won the Republi- “In the era of #MeToo, voters science and is a columnist for The Daily Business Manager But alas, just two months can nomination back in Febru- should be able to expect trans- Collegian. 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Eric Firestine/Collegian John Stinely/Collegian Penn State wide reciever Daniel George (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) and saftey Jonathan Sutherland (26) tackle a the game against Kent State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15. Kent State player during the game on Saturday, Sept. 15. MY VIEW | TYLER KING Lions Wrap: Penn State’s Second team defensive future on full display in win line maintains standard

Even though Penn State won by 53 moved to linebacker and now is back in By Thomas Schlarp True freshman P.J. Mustipher also points on Saturday, there was really one the backfield, found the end zone for the The Daily Collegian recorded a stop. thing to take away for the performance first time in his career. The snaps were the first collegiate of the first team offense The Massachusetts native ripped off a When a player walks into the Penn State career actions for Oweh and mirrored and defense — there big run for 69 yards and later punched it defensive line room, they are immediately the collegiate debut of Miller two years needs to be more consis- in from 15 yards out. met by three goals written in large, bold ago against Kent State, when the now- tency, plain and simple. His score was the last of Penn State’s print hanging on the wall. redshirt junior also premiered to the tune The team is committing nine touchdowns in the game, but it was First, is to get 50 sacks. Second is to of two sacks. too many penalties, some- arguably the most meaningful to a lot of have the number one rush defense in the “I do really like playing Kent State,” thing the best teams in Penn State’s roster. nation. Third is to get 50 more tackles for Miller said. “Jayson’s like my little broth- the Big Ten will take loss. er. I take him under my wing and teach advantage of and make Day to forget The poster sets the tone for the type of and help him. I want to help him learn and Penn State pay for. Nothing seems to fit here. It was an ferocity the line must play with, a stan- be more comfortable in his play. Before he But as I mentioned, the Nittany Lions all-around good day for Penn State. Quite dard that must be upheld by every single went out there, I just told him to play as still won by 53 points and are averaging frankly, it’s hard to complain when the player, even when inexperienced fresh- fast as he could, and he did good. He had a over 50 points per game. So they’re in a offense puts up 60-plus points and the men enter the field of a blowout versus great time out there.” good spot. defense pitches another second-half Kent State. Oweh’s first time on the field as a Nit- The other main takeaway from the shutout. Now on to Big Ten play. “Anytime you put guys in there, you tany Lion came after fellow freshman game was the young players who got to want to see who you can trust,” safety defensive end Nick Tarburton saw the see the field. One thing is clear from that Extra point Nick Scott said about playing freshmen. field in weeks one and two, but was with- second half — the future of Penn State This week, this section is actually “The biggest thing when those young held from Kent State action in a plan by football remains bright. about extra points. guys come in is can they compete how we James Franklin to use the new redshirt Redshirt freshmen Sean Clifford made They might seem like a menial part of [starters] competed and [maintain] our rules to the largest benefit for Penn State his second-straight appearance and has the game, but true freshman place kick- standard.” down the line. yet to throw an incompletion. er Jake Pinegar has yet to miss a point Starters on the line like Shareef Miller “We were able to get [Oweh] some The Ohio native finished 4-for-4 on the after this season. and Yetur Gross-Matos set the bar high. experience, and now we’re in a situation day with 141 passing yards and a rating He’s made one of two field goals, but Gross-Matos had a sack of Kent State of 604.8 — yes, you read that right. he’s knocked through all 22 extra points where we can use Tarburton late in the Clifford even broke a record, throwing throughout the first three weeks. quarterback Woody Barrett and an addi- season to solve some problems with inju- the longest touchdown pass in program Penn State’s special teams got off to a tional tackle for loss, while Miller chipped ries and hopefully still be able to redshirt history on his 95-yard strike to true slow start to the season, but Pinegar has in two sacks and another tackle for loss. him,” Franklin said. “A lot of guys played freshman Daniel George in the fourth been the most consistent aspect of that Two of the three goals on their wall, met. for the first time today, which is really quarter. unit so far. Penn State, however, entered the week important. It creates a healthy locker Two additional true freshmen, Micah ranked dead last in the Big Ten in rush de- room where there’s a lot of guys that feel Parsons and Pat Freiermuth, who will Quotable fense. How would it respond? like they had a role in the game.” both continue to play throughout the “When I was younger, everybody said The Golden Flashes were held to 41 In total, Penn State’s defense record- season, were also impressive. speed equals power.” rushing yards on 37 attempts — showing ed seven sacks and 15 tackles for loss Parsons finished second on the team KJ Hamler talked about the strength progress on meeting the Nittany Lions’ on Saturday. More importantly, starters in tackles and got in on a stop in the of Penn State’s team after the game and third goal. received some much needed rest as the backfield. Freiermuth hauled in two his observation is pretty spot on. The But to say the freshmen and other Nittany Lions enter a short week of prepa- passes for 35 yards and starting to look combination of Hamler, Miles Sanders backup defensive linemen held their own ration with a Friday night game at Illinois. like the Nittany Lions’ best option at and Brandon Polk gives offensive coordi- with the starters resting would be an un- And despite Franklin not wanting to tight end. But one of the other stars of nator Ricky Rahne plenty of speed and derstatement. look a week ahead to Ohio State, the the day is one of the oldest players on quickness to work with. Highlighted by true freshman Jayson Buckeyes rank third in the nation in total the team: Johnathan Thomas. Oweh’s pair of sacks in the third quarter, offense, averaging over 600 yards a game, Tyler King is a junior majoring in print and digital the youthful Penn State defense held the and the 15th-best rushing attack averag- Day to remember journalism and Spanish and is The Daily Collegian’s Golden Flashes off the board in the sec- ing 5.8 yards a carry. Thomas, the fifth-year senior who football fditor. His email is [email protected]. ond half and limited the offense to just 72 Visit collegian.psu.edu to read the full started his career at running back then Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB. total yards. story. germany native has made a seamless transition By Justin Morganstein adjusting [to the American style The Daily Collegian of play], and as a freshman she is playing phenomenally,” Rizzo Germany is a long way from said. Rizzo and Morett-Curtiss’ State College, and not just from a praise isn’t what many may ex- geographical standpoint. pect to hear about a freshman Hanau, Germa- making the transition to both col- ny native Anna lege and a new country, but nei- FIELD Simon has taken ther were surprised. HOCKEY her freshman In fact, Morett-Curtiss made year by storm, the trip to Germany to scout Si- becoming a major contributor for mon and caught an early glimpse a perennially nationally competi- of her potential and what she’d tive field hockey program so early bring to the table in the process. on in her career. “It was so awesome that she But before Simon could show [Morett-Curtiss] was able to off her unique ability to her team- come to Germany and was able to mates, she had to transition to meet my parents and have dinner life in the United States and make at my house,” Simon said. “She some sacrifices in the process. came to my practice too, just to “It was a huge culture shock see what we do and it was awe- for me when I first came here,” some.” Simon said. “I miss real bread It was Morett-Curtiss’ trade- and I don’t like American pizza mark passion, attitude and love and everyone on the team kind of of Penn State that led Simon to fly makes fun of me for that.” almost 11 hours from Germany to Even though her food prefer- State College. ences may differ from the rest “They were so welcoming right Jonah Rosen/Collegian of the Nittany Lions, it’s her in- from the beginning and we had nate field hockey ability, matu- Anna Simon (left) defends Jane Donio-Enscoe (16) during the Penn State-Princeton field hockey game at the such good chemistry,” Simon rity and general demeanor that field hockey complex on Tuesday, Sept. 4. said. “I Skyped with them and de- have made her just like any other cided ‘I want to go there.’ I don’t member of the squad. “Defensively, she really has disciplined and pretty methodical to a season in which the Nittany know what it was, but it just felt Simon has been a crucial ele- composure and she is so strong in in a way, which makes her a little Lions hope will end with a Big Ten right.” ment on the field so far, and she, getting the ball out of our end and bit more mature for a freshman and NCAA tournament run, but It felt right for Simon’s team- as well as her teammates and gaining possession,” coach Char in those big games,” co-captain Rizzo feels that Simon has taken mates as well, as she’s already coaches, recognizes that her Morett-Curtiss said. and senior goaltender Jenny Riz- great strides so far, considering it proven herself to be a special tal- European style of play can bring It’s a result of how she was zo said. is only Simon’s first year at Penn ent at Penn State. a new look to an already loaded taught back in Germany. Not only do her coaches rec- State and in the United States. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read Penn State team. “The German style is very ognize how important Simon is “She does a great job of the full story. The Daily Collegian SPoRTS SePT. 17-19, 2018 | Page 5 First half troubles limit Nittany Lions

By Matt Lingerman quarter field goal on Saturday improved football in the second The Daily Collegian marked the first three points half of games is certainly a tes- Penn State has allowed in that tament to the coaching staff and With Penn State’s nonconfer- stanza this year. malleability of the players. ence schedule now in the books, “We make corrections,” line- “Areas for improvement: there are a few lessons to be backer Cam Brown said. “The it’s what everybody in the learned from the coaches do a good job of making country is fighting for-con- trio of Nittany corrections. If we don’t get it done sistency,” Franklin said. FOOTBALL Lion victories. in the first half, the guys are mad. “There’s times we look like a Su- Most obviously, And that’s how it’s been, so we’re per Bowl team, flashes of really the offense has a chance to be one coming out with a lot of anger and good things. Then, there’s other of the best in the country having a lot of passion.” times where we’re really hurting scored 159 points already. Saturday’s first quarter ended ourselves, and the opponent had It’s also been made apparent with the Nittany Lions leading nothing to do with it. We can’t do James Franklin is willing to rely the Golden Flashes 21-7. But the that.” on youth, with more than 20 play- lead wasn’t as convincing as the Penn State did show traces of ers having made their collegiate score might suggest. improvement in that area. The debuts this season. After an opening-drive touch- 21 first quarter points were more But one aspect of Penn State’s down gave Penn State an early than Penn State had scored in play thus far can be construed in lead, mental lapses led to a quick either previous first half this sea- a few different ways. Kent State score to tie the game. son. But the players agree that It’s becoming increasingly evi- “The first quarter [is the area they’re still searching for a com- dent Penn State is once again a most in need of improvement],” plete first half of football. Nick Scott said. “We can start “We should be a four quarter second half team. The Nittany Caitlin Lee/Collegian Lions are outscoring opponents shutting people out in the first team,” offensive lineman Ryan 100-28 in the second half of games quarter and stop hurting our- Linebacker Cam Brown (6) attempts to bring down Kent State Bates said. “We should be a first this season (not including the selves. Today was big with penal- quarterback Woody Barrett (15) on Saturday, Sept. 15. half and last half team. I think seven points they scored in over- ties.” in the past we’ve kind of gotten time to beat Appalachian State). The same can be said for “We come in at halftime and second half, our goal is to win the more comfortable, that’s why Aside from a near-calamitous the offense on Saturday, with make corrections and we basi- first half but also the second half. people are telling us we’re a sec- fourth quarter Week 1, the Penn the Nittany Lions having three cally have a good feeling what the Starting fast and then just finish- ond half team. But we need to State defense has yet to allow a touchdowns taken off the board whole defense is doing,” running ing in the second half.” start faster.” second half point. due to penalties before exploding back Miles Sanders said. “But Penn State’s ability to adapt Visit collegian.psu.edu to read In fact, Kent State’s second for 35 points in the second half. just coming out each game in the during halftime and play the full story. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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By Shane Connelly tioning out of sync,” Tobin said. The Daily Collegian Penn State will have a busy October once again this season, but with more In years past, Penn State had started time to train and make adjustments in its season in September and played in September, the coaches believe the play- multiple different tournaments around the ers will be sharper in the spring. country. Of course, the shrinking of the sched- While the experience ule doesn’t really mean players have a MEN’S was good for the play- lighter workload. TENNIS ers, the travel and con- To make up for the removal of live stant competition became match experience, the coaches plan on tiring. creating a tougher practice atmosphere. The coaches decided to take a new Tobin and Zinn want to prepare their approach this season with hopes that players both mentally and physically for come spring, the Nittany Lions will be on the rest of the season, which means both fresh legs. at home and in hostile territory. “We’re just trying to maximize all our “Everything comes down to trying to time that we’re able to hit with the players create the pressure that exists in a regu- to hopefully make it better for the spring,” lar match,” Tobin said. coach Jeff Zinn said. The coaches have also increased the This year, the Nittany Lions will be amount of conditioning players are doing competing in just two fall tournaments in in each practice. October. Performance enhancement coach The schedule adjustment was made to Bradley Pantall has been working closely give coaches more time to work out the with the players to get them as fit as pos- kinks and prepare for meaningful match- sible for the upcoming season. es. Senior captain Ben Lieb is embracing The staff is focused on getting play- the change, even if it means more work. ers in shape first and foremost, so when “I think it helps a lot because we’re able the players have to compete in more to work on fitness a lot more,” Lieb said. Ken Kalbach/Collegian matches, there’s less time to lay the “Our strength and conditioning coach Setter Jonni Parker (9) spikes the ball past blockers during the game against UMBC at Rec groundwork. has been killing us recently just because Hall on Saturday, Aug. 25. The Nittany Lions swept the Retrievers 3 sets to 0. “In the past, the way it worked was the he knows that we don’t really have any guys would come in, and we’d work them tournaments to prepare for in the short- hard,” coach Paul Tobin said. “But then term future.” we’d have to stop in order to play the The Nittany Lions may be having a tournaments.” rough go of it now, but they’re well aware freshmen continue Last season, the team started the the extra effort will be worth it when the fall season on Sept. 22 at the Princeton spring season arrives. Ivy Plus tournament before spending “We’ve been working a lot harder in the about one-third of the month of October gym and getting fitter,” Lieb said. competing in multiple different events. “In the long run, I think it’ll benefit us to lead the charge With such a packed schedule, it was a lot.” difficult to find a balance between matches and practice. To email reporter: [email protected]. By Caleb Wilfinger She was joined by Parker, who played The Daily Collegian “It kind of got the strength and condi- Follow him on Twitter at @ShaneTConnelly. arguably her best all-around match of the season. Playing three games in 24 hours is a The freshman hit .500 while racking daunting task for any team, but No. 5 up six kills and three service aces on the Penn State handled the challenge with evening, providing Penn State with the relative ease this past spark it needed to fend off a late charge WOMEN’S weekend. from Howard. The Nittany Lions The Nittany Lions faced another chal- VOLLEYBALL bounced back from a lenge the following day as they would be difficult west coast road without the services of Nia Reed. !"#$%% trip and went on the road again, this time Playing without one of the senior to the nation’s capital, and swept How- leaders proved to be a non-issue for Penn ard on Friday night, before dispatching State, thanks to the performances it got Buffalo and American the following day. from a few new faces. Penn State cruised past Buffalo with Freshman Allyson Cathey made her !"#$%&!$' no trouble at all, before facing a very apt first start as a Nittany Lion and played a American team that managed to take the crucial role in Penn State’s straight sets PROGRAM third set, before the Nittany Lions re- victory. bounded and clinched the fourth set to seal Cathey finished with a career-best the match. After coming out on top in the 13 kills and hit .550 in the match against trifecta of matches, Penn State improved Buffalo. On defense, she also finished with to 9-1 on the season and gained some three digs, a career best. necessary momentum with Big Ten play She was aided by fellow freshman starting in just a few days. Serena Gray, who added a career-high 11 As has been evident in the past few kills of her own to contribute to the victory. weeks, Penn State will go as far as its In the team’s second-straight game young freshmen group allows. without Reed, it was Parker who took The Nittany Lions have a few experi- center stage. enced players on the roster, those that The budding star finished with 17 kills have been there before, which include on the evening, shattering her previous Kendall White, Bryanna Weiskircher and career-high of 11, while Gray and Cathey Nia Reed. But, it will be the first-year each finished with 10 kills to lead the members of the squad who will end up Nittany Lions to victory. determining if Penn State is a legitimate As Penn State’s freshmen continue to &'()*+,)%-%./'0%123)451)6%3/%74-'31')% contender in the Big Ten or still a year or establish themselves with each week, the two away from fighting for a title. real challenge of winning tough, physi- 8/+4%123)451)6%901,,9:%;4-'31')%613(%-%34-12)*% This weekend’s matches were a per- cal matches in the Big Ten looms on the 123)451)6)4%12%7)49/2<%/5)4%3()% !"#$$#% fect example of how this young group horizon. 7(/2)<%/4%/2,12): continues to grow with each and every This weekend was a valuable confi- !&#'$# week. dence boost for a young side that is about On Friday, Penn State was led by the to face a grueling schedule for the next =.-1,%'9./'0>79+:)*+%3/% tandem of Kaitlyn Hord and Jonni Parker. three months, in what is arguably the best ,)-42%./4): Hord continued her torrid start to the volleyball conference in the country. season with another solid performance, ()*+$')",,"-#(./(*.$+*0!"#$$# totaling six kills and hitting for a percent- To email reporter: [email protected]. age of .312 in the match. 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