Two Talented Qbs, No Controversy Matt Lingerman the Daily Collegian

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. in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, they Rojewski and Szczech are cur- learned to stand out from the rently the president and vice crowd by using their clothes. president, respectively, of the From thigh-highs and dresses club with over 100 members. to genie pants and leather skirts, Although it usually has 20 ac- they turned to fashion to separate tive members every semester, themselves from the thousands the club has been successful in of students that walked the hall- bringing together people who ways beside them. are passionate about fashion but Now, years later, that tradition don’t see “enough opportunities has followed them to Penn State. at Penn State.” “I wasn’t the kid to talk up or “I had professors who did not speak out. Fashion became my understand enough about the form of expression. It was a way world of fashion PR and market- of showing my personality to ev- ing to teach us about it. That’s eryone else without having to the biggest problem at Penn actually tell them,” Rojewski (se- State. We have clubs to supple- nior-public relations) said. “I was ment people’s passions but there aware that Penn State didn’t have is nothing to academically teach a fashion program. So, I came to you about that world,” Rojewski school knowing that Penn State said. didn’t have a large fashion scene “I love Penn State for what it is but I told myself I’d join a fashion but the fact that we don’t have a Eric Firestine/Collegian club.” fashion program just seems be- Rojewski stumbled upon the hind the times.” Genny Rojewski (senior-public relations) leads the Fashion Society meeting in Willard on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Fashion Society of Penn State in The club provides interested her sophomore year. A student students with the resources they ordinated guest lectures by pub- and used to doodle designs in The club often teams up with organization started by alumna need to launch themselves into lic relations experts and fashion class. I still do it and I really wish the PSU Photography Club for Megan Mo in 2014, the Fashion the world of ready-to-wear or cou- designers, and informed mem- I could bring them to life, but photo shoots and with Sisters on Society was created as a way for ture fashion. bers of internship and job op- that’s just not who I am anymore. the Runway, a Penn State division students interested in fashion to In the past, the club organized portunities from companies like […] We make sure that Fashion of the organization which raises come together and share their tours of the Urban Outfitters American Eagle and Burlington. Society isn’t just for designers,” money for the prevention of do- passions. headquarters in Philadelphia, co- “Companies like this don’t re- Szczech said. mestic violence. ally get an opportunity at Penn Before even arriving at Penn Currently, the Fashion Society State,” Szczech (senior-biobe- State, Dough- is planning a havioral health) said. “It’s usually erty made fashion show engineering or business kids who sure to re- “I love Penn to be held in get to explore their careers. We search the the spring se- don’t get externships or info-ses- fashion scene State for what mester. Pre- sions to learn about the industry.” at Penn State. it is but the fact vious fashion Mia Dougherty, a member of “At the end shows have the club, understands why Penn of my first that we don’t showcased de- State isn’t as invested in fashion meeting, I have a fashion signs by Penn programs as some think it should realized that State alumna be. this was the program just Meaghan “We are surrounded by agri- place for me. seems behind Paige Daley culture and stuff. But I do think It was fun —who has it would be nice to have a fash- and casual. I the times.” displayed her ion program because this is a big was always Genny Rojewski work at New major. I would have love to see interested in York Fashion Fashion Society President Penn State incorporate the busi- fashion. So, I Week— and ness side of the fashion industry,” decided that designs by Dougherty (freshman - division of joining this current Penn undergraduate studies) said. club was the perfect way to follow State students themselves. Some current members of the fashion since Penn State doesn’t “Fashion is huge and impor- club already have their own cloth- have that major,” Dougherty said. tant. It’s an outlet for creativity ing lines, while others prefer to On a regular basis, the club […] a way to express yourself,” follow social ambassadors and also discusses the basic aspects Rojewski said. look fashionable. of fashion — dressing for various “We always need clothes.” “Growing up, it was my dream body types, DIY workshops for Eric Firestine/Collegian to be at Fashion Week and sit upcycling clothes and the concept To email reporter: [email protected]. Jewelry is sold at the meeting to raise funds for THON on Tuesday, Oct. 23. front row. I started a sketch book of branding oneself. Follow her on Twitter at @varshinii98.

get that froze tuition. Republicans vice president, said. Debt Even though Corman has over- Another facet of the debt issue, From Page 1. seen numerous expansions of the as it pertains to the 34th and Penn state budget, some feel he isn’t State, is the relationship between Corman acknowledged the na- doing enough to combat the pre- the Board of Trustees and those ture of his voter base, and is not cipitous rise of tuition costs and in government. running an online campaign due loan rates during his tenure. The state can choose to further to his confidence the votes will “The high levels of debt Penn- increase appropriations for the speak for themselves come Nov. sylvanian’s are in due to the cost university, but the Board of Trust- 6. of college education is slowing ees may craft a budget that allo- In his capacity as majority down the state’s economy,” Ka- cates more funds toward renova- leader, Corman has been a key tierose Epstein (senior-political tions and infrastructure. Should cog in the for- science and the board prioritize expansion mation of the “The last two women’s, gen- over reducing tuition costs, then annual state der and sexu- students may end up paying more budget. tuition freezes in ality studies), for school that year. Since Penn the last 50 plus College Demo- Further, Barron and other State is a land- years have come crats presi- board members may prioritize grant institu- dent, said. the long-term goals of the univer- under [Corman], sity over the short-term econom- tion, the feder- Epstein said ic needs of students. al government which I think is just Nanes be- “There is a process for us to provides ap- fantastic and it’s a lieves elected provide some oversight, but it’s propriations officials must great way to be an not like a state department where to foster re- be committed advocate for Penn you have complete oversight,” search and State and its to ensuring Corman said. “So our check on offset the cost everyone has [President Barron] and other of tuition. It access to high- students.” school presidents is tuition. If the Collegian file photo is a symbiotic er education tuition rises to a really high level, Riley Compton Senator Jake Corman addresses the media during a press conference at relationship, without piling then they are going to get a lot of as increased College Republicans Vice President debt. push back from us on how they’re the Centre County Courthouse on Friday, March 23. funding for However, spending that money and why the university Corman does they are raising tuition so high.” Barron recently proposed the the students trying to afford it. can allow the Board of Trustees have supporters at Penn State He described how this process One Penn State 2025 plan, which As important as it may be for to form a budget that keeps tu- who appreciate his work in the often relies on supporting the will promote the further progress those throughout the 34th Dis- ition flat. state Senate. need to “educate the masses over of the university through various trict, the results of next week’s Corman was an integral player “The last two tuition freezes in the elite.” Corman continued, goals. election will certainly have an im- in the passing of a three-percent the last 50 plus years have come noting board members constant- Barron’s mission and its fis- raise in Penn State’s annual state under [Corman], which I think is ly push for improvement in qual- cal implementation will mark an pact on the future of Penn State appropriation last June, bringing just fantastic and it’s a great way ity of education at Penn State, but expensive and game-changing and its students. the total annual grant to $237.3 to be an advocate for Penn State often fail to ensure that all Penn- milestone in the on-going debate million. In turn, President Eric and its students,” Riley Compton sylvanians can reasonably pay for between Penn State’s adminis- To email reporter: [email protected]. Barron presented an annual bud- (junior-political science), College such expansion. tration’s ideal of excellence and Follow him on Twitter at @patnewkumet. PSU shares resources following Pittsburgh shooting By Lilly Forsyth who are injured,” according to include Counseling and Psycho- Faculty members have an ad- are upset. But we are bet- The Daily Collegian the statement. logical Services and crisis lines ditional short-term counseling ter together. And we are “They were murdered by ha- open to all Penn State students. service through the Penn State here for you.” Penn State Hillel recently re- tred. They will be remembered CAPS is located on the fifth Employee Assistance Program. On Saturday morning, a gun- leased a joint statement with with love.” floor of the Student Health Cen- Penn State Hillel, one of Uni- man entered the synagogue lo- Chabad of Penn State in light of The groups also shared a char- ter and is open Monday through versity Park’s Jewish organiza- cated in the Squirrel Hill area, the Tree of Life synagogue shoot- ity website for those interested in Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. tions, made a post on Facebook killing 11 and wounding four po- ing. doing a good deed to honor those They can also be reached by call- saying “our hearts are heavy,” lice officers. The organizations reminded affected by the shooting. ing (814) 863-0395. and welcoming all in need of sup- “The Penn State community is all that “Jews have responded “In the strength of our collec- Students, faculty and commu- port. terribly saddened by this sense- to hardship and tragedy by fill- tive mitzvot, may we each find nity members may contact the Recently, Penn State Hillel less tragedy,” President Eric J. ing the darkness with the light of and share comfort and peace at Crisis Text Line by texting “LI- hosted a ground-breaking cere- Barron told Penn State News. goodness, kindness and love.” this extraordinarily challenging ONS” to 741741. mony for a future facility that will “Our deepest sympathies go out The two organizations will host time,” the statement said. The Penn State Crisis Line is serve over 4,000 jewish students to the victims, police officers, a candlelight vigil together at 7 After the shooting at the Tree available to students and faculty and community members. family and friends of the mem- p.m. on Oct. 30 on the steps of Old of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, at all times by calling 1-877-229- “Today we mourn for the terror bers of the congregation and the Main. Penn State has outlined several 6400. that has had occurred in our com- entire Jewish community.” “We grieve with the families resources for those affected by Both of these services will con- munity,” the organization stated who have lost loved ones and pray the event. nect those in need with profes- via Facebook. To email reporter: [email protected]. for the speedy recovery of those At University Park, resources sional staff members. “We are shaken and we Follow her on Twitter at @lillyforsyth_. OPINIONKelly Powers Kara Fesolovich Colsen Ackroyd oCT. 29-31, 2018 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page 3 Support your neighbor, end hate

Early in the morning on Oct. by keeping vigilant on social 27, tragedy struck the common- media. Bowers was known to wealth of Pennsylvania. OUR VIEW make anti-Semitic statements In the Squirrel Hill neighbor- online and was reported for hood of Pittsburgh, Robert Bow- doing so. But, he was never ers opened fire in the Tree of arrested or labeled as a high Life Congregation Jewish syna- In this tragic time, Penn State students should alert risk. So, if we see make gogue. The attack, which lasted someone making threats or several minutes, left 11 dead make an effort to support one another using hateful language online, and six wounded. we must make sure we notify Bowers eventually surren- bor, thy Jewish neighbor, thy the attack on Oct. 29 to show time would be much better and follow through with appro- dered, and federal officials atheist neighbor, thy addicted their support as well. spent learning about different priate authorities. charged him with 29 criminal neighbor.” One element of our school cultural and faith-based com- This man could have been counts, including a hate crime. A revamped version of the that makes it so great is our munities. stopped before causing so much It was the deadliest attack Steelers logo also circulated population, which consists of By taking the time to learn, harm. against the Jewish community online, which incorporated the students from all different back- we can offer more personal sup- This isn’t something we in United States’ history. Star of David and the phrase, grounds. We should take time to port to our friends and cowork- should have to be worried about It’s a tough pill to swallow, “stronger than hate.” step out of our usual routine, ers when tragedy, like the one happening. We need to strive for seeing something so hateful and a time when no one feels unable deadly occur in our country. It’s But, instead of outsiders and embrace other cultural or in Squirrel Hill, strikes. something you never think is knowing religious traditions People can also show support to worship peacefully. going to strike close to home. Squirrel Hill and Pittsburgh as than our own. However, this happened two a whole as a city of acceptance, Anyone can say hours and 24 minutes away they will now be permanently they accept and sup- from main campus. associated to the rest of the port others, but look Pittsburgh is a city many stu- country and the world as the to take that next step, dents call home; students who site of one of the darkest days making an effort to are proud to do so. Residents in modern United States’ histo- physically or emotion- preach and practice acceptance, ry. ally support your particularly in Squirrel Hill. It’s disgusting minority neighbor. That will Twitter users shared photo- groups still have to worry about lead to a more under- graphs of signs that can be being targeted in this country standing country — found in the neighborhood that simply because of their race or something our nation read, “No matter where you are religion. So, this is a time this clearly needs to work from, we’re glad you’re our country, and we at Penn State, toward. neighbor.” The sentence is need to take a step back, sup- We should want to printed in English, as well as in port Pittsburgh and the Jewish do this on our own Spanish and Arabic. community and make every accord, as it’s such Prominent Pittsburgh ath- effort to move toward a more an important compo- letes showed their support understanding and observant nent being a decent through tweets and clothing society. human being. We choice. Pittsburgh Steelers’ Penn State was quick to make can’t help but wonder stars, JuJu Smith-Schuster and students aware of resources on if Penn State should Antonio Brown, both expressed campus they may need in the incorporate cultural their support. days following the attack. These education into their Fellow Steeler, wide receiver, resources include Counseling required freshman Ryan Switzer wore a shirt say- and Psychological Services, or seminar courses. ing, “Love thy neighbor, thy CAPS, the Crisis Text Line and Many students homeless neighbor, thy Muslim the Penn State Crisis Line. have felt their time is Associated Press neighbor, thy black neighbor, thy Penn State Hillel and Chabad wasted in these People hold candles as they gather for a vigil in the aftermath of a deadly shooting gay neighbor, thy immigrant of Penn State are set to hold a courses as they cur- neighbor, thy Christian neigh- vigil in honor of the victims in rently stand. So, their at the Tree of Life Congregation, in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 27.

MY VIEW | Tyler Olson Make a legal example out of Michael Avenatti Last week, Senate Judiciary The second referral based firming Kavanaugh, the Senate on just one charge per statute, Scan the QR code to download the Committee Chuck Grassley on the NBC News story only showed other potential Avenat- they could spend 15 years in official Spotlight app for iOS smart- took a good step to protect the targets Avenatti. He sent the tis it would not cave to bad- prison. Avenatti might face phones. legitimacy of all Judiciary Committee a sepa- faith pressure. even more for the second the three rate sworn statement from an “McConnell didn’t just prove sworn statement. branches of our anonymous woman, claiming it that he was right and he did That may seem harsh for government. corroborated Swetnick’s story. more than just effectively fill just making some stuff up, but Thursday, he But when NBC got in touch another SCOTUS seat. Most the punishment fits the crime Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2018 Collegian Inc. referred Michael with the woman in question on importantly, he preserved at in this case. Avenatti not only Avenatti and his Sept. 30, she denied ever see- least some semblance of due did irreparable harm to Kava- client, Julie ing Kavanaugh spike punch or process and political norms in naugh’s reputation, but he Board of Editors Editor in Chief Swetnick, to the act inappropriately toward the Supreme Court confirma- made a mockery of one of the Olson Department of girls – acts her sworn state- tion process. Had Kavanaugh most important processes in Kelly Powers Justice for pos- ment from Avenatti directly been voted down or withdrawn our republic that touches all Managing Editor sible prosecution regarding the accused Kavanaugh of doing. from the process, it would have three branches of government. Kara Duriez claims they made about She told NBC News on Oct. been an invitation for similarly The president nominates Digital Managing Editor Supreme Court Justice Brett 5, “I do not like that he baseless stories to come out potential Supreme Court jus- Andrew Kalmowitz Kavanaugh during his confir- [Avenatti] twisted my words.” about every nominee, for any tices, the Senate confirms Opinions Editor mation process. This of course raises ques- position, for either party, forev- them and those justices then Kara Fesolovich Then, Grassley referred tions about bias at NBC as it er.” go to sit on the highest court in News Editor Avenatti to the DOJ again Fri- failed to report information But what did Avenatti get for the land. Intentionally using Katie Johnston day based off new information that would have helped bolster misleading the Judiciary Com- falsehoods to manipulate that Assistant News & Social Media Editor that came to light in an NBC Kavanaugh’s case for confir- mittee and the American peo- process for your favored out- Elena Rose News story. mation on Oct. 6, but NBC is ple? Some attention, free come, and creating a prece- Features & Investigation Editor Avenatti and Swetnick pro- not the real story here. media time and a bump in dent for that to happen in the Alison Kuznitz vided sworn statements to the It’s about Avenatti’s disre- name recognition for his 2020 future, is on par with Russia’s Arts & Lifestyle Editor Judiciary Committee accusing spect for our institutions and run. disinformation campaign in the Gabrielle Barone Kavanaugh of regularly drug- his brazen falsehoods in order We need to prevent others lead-up to the 2016 election. Sports Editor ging and gang-raping women to serve his political ambitions, from even trying the same Avenatti needs to go to jail Dylan Jacobs while he was in high school. even to the point contradicting shady tactics that were not only because he should be Assistant Sports Editor These referrals mean Grassley his own client’s wishes. deployed against Kavanaugh. held accountable for his Jake Aferiat believes they were intentional- Perjury and similar crimes, What better deterrent than jail actions — a concept that Sports Social Media Editor ly lying in those statements, like those Avenatti and Swet- time? seems as foreign to him as it David Eckert therefore committing, “three nick are accused of, are sel- Grassley was right to refer does to President Donald Football Editor separate crimes,” regarding, dom prosecuted because this pair to the Justice Depart- Trump — but to show others Tyler King “conspiracy, false statements they’re difficult to prove and ment and Attorney General what happens when someone Multimedia Editor and obstruction of Congress.” require the individual to be Jeff Sessions should opt to tries to undermine America’s Jack R Hirsh “The obvious, subsequent deliberately lying. But in take the case and prosecute it system of government contradictions [to Swetnick’s Avenatti’s instance it’s so egre- vigorously. Photo Editor story] along with the suspi- gious, premeditated and dam- The three statutes Grassley Tyler Olson is a junior majoring in broad- Caitlin Lee cious timing of the allegations aging to our system that to let accuses Swetnick and Avenatti cast journalism and political science and Assistant Photo Editor necessitate a criminal investi- it slide would set a dangerous of violating all have a maxi- is a columnist for The Daily Collegian. Aabha Vora gation by the Justice Depart- precedent. mum sentence of five years. Email him at [email protected] or follow To contact News Division: him on Twitter at @TylerOlson1791. News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The ment,” Grassley said. 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I love going out there and feeling like you have In rain, wind, shine or even something to prove.” whiteout conditions, Penn State The icing on the cake of this football doesn’t like to give its symbolic game was a mini post- fans a week off game press conference tirade FOOTBALL from nerves and from Franklin when asked about excessive heart how important this win was to palpitations. saving his team’s season. Since the season’s opening kick “It’s not that dramatic,” Frank- against Appalachian State, the lin said. “We’re 1-0. When you Nittany Lions have had a knack guys [the media] do that, it’s for keeping things far too close unbelievable to me. How much for comfort regardless of circum- does this breathe life into [us]? stance. We’re 1-0. We’re excited about it. And on a wretched, soggy, rain- We were 1-0 last week, we’re 1-0 soaked field against Iowa, Penn again. That’s it. We’re happy to be State refused to change. Its 30-24 1-0. I don’t want to get myself in victory was its fourth consecu- trouble.” tive game decided by six points or But if Franklin is being honest fewer, a feat that hadn’t been ac- with himself, the gut-wrenching complished since 1894. win may just have saved his sea- From Blake Gillikin’s first son from going completely off the messy punt to an Iowa offensive Ken Kalbach/Collegian rails. lineman busting through would- Wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins (3) gets pumped to receive a punt during the football game against Iowa at Six points over Iowa may in be tacklers as the final seconds Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 27. No. 17 Penn State defeated No. 18 Iowa 30-24. fact be the difference between a ticked off the clock, Saturday’s disappointing 7-5 season or a sat- game felt like a microcosm of terback dating back to the 2017 six that brought the Hawkeyes of a touchdown to win the game isfactory 10-2 performance with a the Nittany Lions’ entire season season and his first career touch- within three points of the Nittany rather than a field goal. New Year’s bowl game. — a whole lot of ugly, a little bit down against Georgia State. Lions with 10 minutes to play, it But just as fans had seen be- If only Franklin truly knew just of great and a final four minutes And much like his debut this was a kickoff that breathed life fore, the Nittany Lion defense what he was getting into this sea- of action to keep a frigid crowd season versus Ohio State that back into Penn State. In Week 1, it needed a huge stand in the fourth son when he said after the Appa- glued to their seats. yielded a total of negative 12 was a KJ Hamler 52-yard return quarter, and there was the op- lachian State game, “I started the “It was a beautiful day in Happy yards, Stevens debuted as a wide with under two minutes. Last posing offense easily marching game at 46 years old. I ended it at Valley,” James Franklin joked af- receiver versus the Hawkeyes week it was a 94-yard Johnathan down the field when it mattered 51.” ter the game. “I am just overall in his “Lion” position on a third- Thomas return which secured most. A struggling Nate Stan- Regardless, it’s back to the really proud of our guys, tonight and-18 that yielded a Trace Mc- the victory. On Saturday it was a ley and Noah Fant suddenly had drawing board for the only game was a gutsy win for us.” Sorley sack for a loss of seven. 67-yard Hamler return that re- found the answer to solving Penn on Penn State’s schedule — Penn State’s eighth game of the But Stevens rebounded off the suscitated Penn State. State’s secondary. Twelve plays Michigan. season literally had it all. Buckeye performance with a “When I see the time on the and 72 yards later, the Hawkeyes After all, Franklin has a lot of Special teams have plagued touchdown in his home state of clock and I see we’re down or we found themselves at the Nittany “little things” that need cleaned this team since allowing a 100- Indiana, and the trusty backup in need a spark, I’m going to take Lions’ three-yard line with 3:24 to up before the Nittany Lions be- yard kickoff return Week 1, and McSorley’s absence rebounded my shot,” he said. “I’m not really play and a fresh set of downs. come elite. the snake-bitten unit flexed its off his first snap of Saturday’s scared to do that.” Would this be Brian Lewerke “I am going to focus on the flaws yet again versus Iowa with game with a three-yard rushing There was even a crucial to Felton Davis III deja vu, or an positives,” Franklin said. “We got a pair of botched snaps on punts touchdown to tie the game at 14. fourth-and-5 in the fourth quarter. Amani Oruwariye game-sealing a great win against a great op- that led to four points and by al- “Obviously, I would never ever After McSorley failed to find De- interception against Appalachian ponent. There’s plenty of stuff to lowing a successful fake field goal wish ill will upon Trace,” Ste- Andre Thompkins on third down State? clean up, we’re going to need to to go for a receiving touchdown to vens said. “He’s one of my better at the Iowa 26 with 8:29 remaining Safety Nick Scott opted for the get it cleaned up, but we are go- a 275-pound defensive end via a friends at Penn State. But it is and Penn State ahead by three, latter with his second intercep- ing to enjoy this game for a few beautiful over-the-shoulder grab. something you prepare for, and I freshman Jake Pinegar had to tion of the season, and Penn State hours and then we will get back to Then there was the continued feel like I have been preparing for trot on to attempt a 44-yard kick. was finally able to close out an op- work tomorrow.” saga that is Tommy Stevens. this moment since my redshirt The Iowa native connected to ponent. Fans have pined for an increased freshman year.” push the lead to six, a crucial el- “You never want to be in a re- To email reporter: [email protected]. presence from the backup quar- Following a McSorley pick- ement as Iowa was now in need ally tight game, but at the same Follow him on Twitter at @tSchlarp. Big Ten position preview: Guards By Dylan Jacobs No 3. Anthony Cowan, The Daily Collegian Maryland In today’s day and age, Cowan is solid at basically college basketball teams live everything. and die by the success of their In the Big Ten, he ranked in guard play. the top-10 in points with 15.8 per MEN’S Just take the game, and top-5 in assists with BASKETBALL last two cham- 5.1. The junior was also selected pions as an ex- for Big Ten All-Defensive Team. ample. If last year was evidence Villanova relied heav- enough, he is a crucial part of ily on Jalen Brunson and Donte Mark Turgeon’s game plan as DiVincenzo down the stretch he led the conference in minutes last season, while two years ago with 37 per game. Maryland has Jackson Mills/Collegian it was Joel Berry leading North NCAA Tournament aspirations Daniel Gonzalez (22) dribbles through traffic at Jeffrey Field against Rutgers on Sunday, Oct. 28. Penn State Carolina to the title. once again this season and if they defeated Rutgers 2-0. With scoring at an all-time can reach that point, Cowan will high, the guards are the most be the one leading the way. often the ones supply the play- making for the offense. No 2. Romeo Langford, Gonzalez, a catalyst off the bench There are some dangerous guards in the Big Ten that will Indiana By Evan Patrick and commitment to the team zalez said. “I just try to show him cause problems for many teams. He hasn’t even played a game The Daily Collegian that gave coach Jeff Cook an easy what I’ve got and if he wants to yet, but the Indiana native has decision to start him in a game put me as a starter then, I love No 5. Jordan Poole, already put the Hooisers back on In his short time at Penn which Cook wanted to rest the it. We’ll see.” the map. State, Daniel Gonzalez has al- regular starters. Despite not starting regularly Michigan The highly-touted recruit chose ready started to make a name Gonzalez’s first start came for the team, Gonzalez makes Most people know Poole from Indiana over Kansas and others, for himself despite against Stony Brook and he took his presence felt with valuable one play – his game winning and will look to carry the offense. MEN’S not having many the opportunity and ran with it. minutes and by being a solid three-pointer in the NCAA Tour- He consistently averaged 30 SOCCER chances to do so. Tallying two goals and an as- teammate. nament to beat Houston and ad- points a game in last three years Gonzalez, a red- sist, Gonzalez, in just one game, “Daniel’s been great. He’s vance to the Sweet Sixteen. at New Albany High School in the shirt sophomore tied for the then-team lead in obviously been patient,” Mol- But he’s much more than a Hoosier state. from Costa Rica, walked last year goals scored and total points as loy said. “[He’s been] working one-shot player. Langford received numer- as a freshman. well. But for Cook, Gonzalez’s hard in practice, working hard He had 10 games with double- ous accolades throughout high Since then, Gonzalez has only soccer prowess and hard work in spring, coming back over the digit points even though he only school, including being a McDon- furthered his soccer career and were nothing new. summer he got really fit and he averaged around 12 minutes per ald’s All-American and Indiana value to Penn State, working his “One of the things we talk wanted to see some minutes game. Mr. Basketball. The hype sur- way up in practice and getting about when you’re not getting and he got his chance a couple Now that Muhammad-Ali- rounding him is warranted and more and more playing time as a the chances to play that you think of weeks ago scoring two goals.” Abdur-Rahkman is gone, Poole Hoosier fans are counting on him result. you deserve is to work hard and Since then Gonzalez has seen will take on an expanded role, to lead the program back to the Gonzalez played only a total of to perform well in training,” Cook increased appearances and looking to carry the Wolverines top of college basketball. 87 minutes during his first year said. “Daniel has been a fantas- minutes for the side, and has back to a long-NCAA Tourna- on the team. During those 87 tic example of that and that’s made the case to be one of Penn ment run. No 1. Carsen Edwards, minutes, he took a single shot in why he’s earned his way into the State’s more skilled midfielders which found the back of the net team.” going forward this year and into No 4. Cassius Winston, Purdue for his first career goal. By Gonzalez’s own admis- the future. There was no other option for This moment proved to be a sion, he was itching for a chance “He’s obviously made the Michigan State the top spot on this list. glimpse into the future of his ca- to prove what he had in game coach’s life a bit hard on who to One of the biggest areas of The leading Big Ten Player of reer as it demonstrated his ability scenarios and not just practice. pick for the team,” Molloy said. strength for Michigan State the Yearand Naismith Award can- to deliver even when only enter- “I was so hungry,” Gonzalez “He’s a great player, a great guy, is its ability to spread the ball didate, Edwards is a dangerous ing the game as a bench player. said. “I hadn’t played all season so he’s been good for the team.” around. scorer, averaging 18.5 points per Coming into his sophomore and I trained so hard, I wanted a In the two most recent games Winston is the main catalyst game last season. season, Gonzalez was seeing chance and I got it and just took for the Nittany Lions against De- of that. He is deadly from beyond the similar playing time to last year’s advantage of it.” troit Mercy and Maryland, Gon- The Detroit native led the Big arc, setting a school record last campaign and was part of a Gonzalez’s talent and impact zalez has come on as a substi- Ten in assists with 241, which year with 97 three-pointers. midfield group which included off the bench is obvious at this tute and made an impact despite was also the eighth-best mark in The Atascocita, Texas, native captain Aaron Molloy and regu- point, but with an already estab- not returning to the scoresheet. the nation. was dominant in the postsea- lar starters Austin Maloney and lished starting midfield, Gonzalez Against Detroit Mercy, Gon- He also averaged 12.6 points son, averaging over 20 points a Callum Pritchatt. has only made one other start zalez came on in the second per game while leading the con- game throughout the Big Ten and He appeared in an early game since his impressive perfor- half and created an immediate ference in three-point percent- NCAA tournaments. against Bowling Green, but then mance against the Seawolves. creative spark on the left wing, age with 49.7 percent. Edwards is one of the best play- didn’t see the pitch for over a The San Jose, Costa Rica, na- dribbling through the defense The Spartans lost talented ers in the country and will be a month, until he got the call for tive is keenly aware of the work and creating chances for him- players like Miles Bridges and tough challenge for anyone. a mid-season nonconference he’s put in and how despite that, self and the rest of the side. Jaren Jackson Jr., so Winston matchup. not everyone can start. Visit collegian.psu.edu to will have to be the focal point of To email reporter: [email protected]. It was Gonzalez’s work ethic “That’s coach’s decision,” Gon- read the full story. a dangers Michigan State team. Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacob. The Daily Collegian SPORTS oCT. 29-31, 2018 | Page 5

MY VIEW | CALEB WILFINGER Volleyball’s loss no cause for concern This is not a loss that will sit has already faced serious well with Penn State fans. adversity this season. The Nittany Lions took the Penn State started the Big first two sets of Ten conference season with a their second record of 0-2 for the first time meeting with No. since 2000. This was largely due 17 Purdue, and in part to the fact that it was for all intents missing the services of redshirt and purposes, senior Nia Reed. the match looked The outside hitter was absent like it would go for four games, two of which the way of Penn resulted in defeats as this young State in what Nittany Lions team learned how would have been the 10th- to play without one of its veteran straight victory for the blue and leaders. white. While Penn State faltered But that’s not how things against then-No. 7 Minnesota played out. and Ohio State without Reed, The Boilermakers rallied from this did a lot for the younger a two-set deficit and saved mul- members of the team because it tiple match points en route to an provided them with valuable improbable five-set victory in game experience against tough front of a stunned crowd at Rec Big Ten competition. Hall. The defeat for the home Once Reed came back, the side is even more staggering Chushi Hu/Collegian Nittany Lions looked like a dif- when the circumstances are Outside hitter Nia Reed (6) hits the ball in the match against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 27. The Boilermakers ferent team, rattling off nine taken into consideration. defeated the Nittany Lions in five sets. consecutive victories and At one point in the third set, emerging as one of the best Penn State held a 20-13 advan- much as five points. The final set saw the Nittany It would be very easy for Penn teams in the Big Ten, and the tage over the visitors, but the nation. That did not deter the visitors, Lions take an early lead, before State fans to overreact after a Nittany Lions were unable to One loss will not undo the close the door on their counter- who went on an 8-3 run late in eventually squandering multiple demoralizing loss like this. recent success Penn State has parts. the set to seize a fourth-set vic- match points and dropping the But this will only be a minor enjoyed. Once again, in the following tory from the jaws of defeat and set 20-18 to complete the setback for the Nittany Lions. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read frame, Penn State ledLion by as force a deciding fifth set. slcollapse. ist For one, this is a team that the full story. BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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