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Two Talented Qbs, No Controversy Matt Lingerman the Daily Collegian Follow us on Vol. 119, No. 21 Oct. 29-31, 2018 Race for 34th District ‘uniquely tied’ to student debt By Patrick Newkumet nity to use the Senator’s tenure against er Murphy, said in a statement. “That ‘DEBT’ THE DAILY COLLEGIAN him. can come in the form of direct support “Unfortunately, Pennsylvania has the to public colleges and universities or in State Sen. Jake Corman and Ezra highest average level of student debt for the form of grants to students that have Nanes — opponents in Pennsylvania’s higher education in the entire nation,” demonstrated socio-economic need.” 34th district race — have battled over Nanes said. “Senator Corman, that has Murphy said Nanes “is committed to student debt as the two seek to repre- happened on your watch.” ensuring that oil and natural gas com- sent a constituency deeply tied to Penn Pennsylvania actually has the sec- panies pay their fair share so we have State. ond-highest student debt in the country, money to invest in public education.” Corman has held the seat since 1999, as Forbes estimates the average stu- In his issue statements, it is unclear OUT but it has been in the family much lon- dent accrues $35,759 in loans for higher to what extent Nanes plans on expand- ger. His father, former Sen. Jacob Cor- education. ing the funding of public education. man Jr., took control of the 34th District This can be for any number of factors. An overhaul of the entire system is on June 7, 1977, where he served for The conglomeration of private and unlikely, should he win, as the Penn- over 20 years before being succeeded public universities within each sylvania State Senate is strongly by his son. state — and the states’ variable controlled by the Republican Facing Corman’s dynastic run, levels of debt —contribute to a Party. Nevertheless, a Nanes Nanes’ campaign has sought to single state average. Further, victory would certainly lead to THE garner favor from the progres- this average can be misleading an expansion of the state’s annu- sive liberal base surrounding when applied to a specific juris- al appropriation to the university. the university. The 34th District con- diction such as the 34th District, “Fully funded is a nice political tains Centre County, Juniata County, which only holds one major university. term, but what does it mean?” Corman Mifflin County and parts of Huntingdon The Nanes campaign promises the said. “If it is billions of dollars more, how County. full funding of public education. Such are you paying for that?” That tact often translates into confi- funding would eliminate the issue of The 34th District contains many Penn dent campaign rhetoric resembling that student debt for Penn State students State students, but that community is of young Democratic hopefuls, such as entirely, but at a considerable cost for dwarfed in number by the rural Penn- VOTE Beto O’Rourke and Alexandria Ocasio- Pennsylvania taxpayers. sylvanians throughout the district who Cortez. “We need politicians who prioritize have little to no fiscal ties to the univer- In the League of Women Voters Can- ensuring dependable and increasing sity. didates’ Night debate, Nanes took a funding for public and higher educa- question on student debt as an opportu- tion,” Nanes’ campaign manager, Carv- See DEBT, Page 2. Two talented QBs, no controversy Matt Lingerman THE DAILY COLLEGIAN The nature of college football is such that having two starting-cal- ley said. “Everyone on the team loves him. iber quarterbacks can be either a curse or a blessing for a program. I love that kid.” Players have four years to make their mark, and sometimes a McSorley came out on the lack of playing time can cause strife in a locker room — just ask next Penn State drive, but Dabo Swinney. didn’t seem himself and was Penn State has a pair of quarterbacks which most pro- replaced again by Stevens on grams around the country would be happy to have starting. the next possession. It looked The only problem is that the Nittany Lions can only start as though Stevens was go- one of them, and in two-plus years Trace McSorley has left no ing to be at the helm for the room for debate as to who that starter should be. remainder of the game. For some players, the notion of sitting behind a But during halftime, as quarterback who will start for three years can be cause McSorley moved around so for frustration. But Tommy Stevens has taken his path in as to avoid tightening up, stride and in turn prevented the Penn State quarterbacks the coaching staff had a de- situation from becoming a soap opera. cision to make. Franklin said “I know sometimes I get a lot of credit for ultimately he felt McSorley has staying here and being team-first, but hon- earned the right to choose whether estly it’s the way I was raised to be,” Ste- or not he’s fit to return to play. vens said. “It’s just what I was taught to do The fifth-year senior quarterback told his at an early age.” coach he felt able to return, and Franklin James Franklin has rewarded Stevens for agreed. choosing not to transfer by creating a new That meant telling Stevens, who position — the “Lion” — for the Indiana native was under the assumption he which sees him on the field for a few snaps in would be leading the Nittany Li- most games. But his chances to play his conven- ons out of halftime, he would have tional position come few and far between. to return to the bench. During Saturday’s second quarter, when McSor- “We told Tommy that he was ley was sacked and landed awkwardly on his right leg, Stevens going back in, because we told briefly got his chance. him that he was in, but we then The sacrifices he’s made weren’t lost on his coach. decide to go with Trace,” Franklin “This day and age in college football where everyone is worried said. “And not one moment or one exam- about just themselves, Tommy Stevens has put his teammates, the ple of frustration or doubt from Tommy Stevens. He is the program and the university first,” Franklin said. “He could have left ultimate team guy.” to play anywhere but instead he has been sitting behind Trace Mc- Stevens was admittedly surprised McSorley was fit to Sorley for three years, and all he does is go into the game and do his take over, but there were no feelings of animosity or job for us.” irritation. In fact, he was impressed. When Stevens stepped on the field, his team was down 14-7 and “There’s very few people I’ve met on this had played football which only the weather could rival in ugliness. planet tougher than Trace McSorley,” Stevens With McSorley out for an unknown amount of time, Stevens said. “I couldn’t be prouder of what he did to- was given full control of the offense for the first time this sea- day. It meant a lot to our team, showed a lot son, and the first time during a tight game in his Penn to our players, and just re-emphasize how State career. great of a team-first guy, a tough guy and “Obviously I would never wish ill upon Trace, he’s really our leader. Obviously I want to play in one of my better friends at Penn State,” Stevens roles and help out however I can. That was said. “But this is something you prepare for and I the best opportunity for our team, that’s what feel like I’ve been preparing for this moment since we were gonna’ roll with.” my redshirt freshman year. Here I am as a redshirt The decision to stick with McSorley evidently junior, and it’s something I’ve been trying to pre- worked out, as he went on to run for a team-high pare myself for.” 63 yards and had a touchdown both in the air and The first drive of Stevens’ day wasn’t all that im- on the ground. pressive, going for just 14 yards on six plays and But after the game, teammates heaped praise on ending in a punt. But after John Reid intercepted the quarterback who took less than a dozen snaps and a pass on Iowa’s ensuing series and returned it completed only a pair of passes. down to the Hawkeye three-yard line, Stevens “How he handles his business day in and day out when trotted back onto the field and used one play to honestly everyone at the end of last year thought he was go- punch the ball in and tie the game. ing to be gone,” McSorley said. “No one on our team would’ve No one was happier for him than McSor- faulted him if he left because he has that ability and there were ley. opportunities for him to go somewhere else. “Everyone loves to see a guy “For him to stay and then be able to come in and take advan- like Tommy have those tage of the opportunities that he has and be successful, it just moments where his shows what having that kind of mentality is.” number is called and he’s able to go in and To email reporter: [email protected]. have success,” McSor- Follow him on Twitter at @linger_man. Photos by Aabha Vora PAGE 2 | OCT. 29-31, 2018 LOCAL THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Fashion Society students share passion By Varshini Chellapilla The club attempts to cover all THE DAILY COLLEGIAN aspects of fashion — from de- signing to business – while mak- When Michelle Szczech and ing sure they are tailoring to the Genny Rojewski began their four members who are involved each years at North Penn High School semester.
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