Vol. 118, No. 88 Feb. 15-18, 2018

Penn State THON 2018 Dancers

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By Allison Moody conference? make up or men-to-women ratios. financial aid and FAFSA work- color is demonstrated through THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Each Big 10 school breaks While universities like Penn shops and more. Penn State Har- our extensive statewide recruit- down its student population dif- State are actively reaching out to risburg Multicultural Recruit- ment efforts, our campus and Back in January, nearly 50 stu- ferently, and the statistics shown people with disabilities, veterans, ment and Community Affairs community based college admis- dents and professors gathered in in this article are the most recent those in the LGBTQ community aims to create a student body and sion and financial aid programs Schwab Auditorium to participate and accurate provided by each as well as those coming from dif- connect students with diverse and our work with high school in Stand for State’s “All that WE university. ferent economic backgrounds backgrounds to the resources counselors and community- ARE” event. These students were University of Michigan, North- — statistics on these underrep- and opportunities available to based organizations,” Jennings asked which part of their identity western University and Rutgers resented communities are stan- them. said. was most important when simply University have a completely bal- dardized for comparison across Penn State Student Minor- So if Penn State and Mary- walking down College Avenue anced student population when all Big 10 schools. ity Advisory Recruitment Team land are employing nearly the — and almost all the students of it comes to gender, with an ex- “Not only is recruitment of a (S.M.A.R.T.) also hosts multiple same strategies to further diver- color in the room moved into the actly 50-50, male-to-female ratio. diverse student body important, events to recruit a diverse stu- sify their student bodies, how is “race” box, marked in blue paint- Universities of Iowa, Wisconsin but retention of those students dent body and help ensure that Maryland more successful? ers tape on the stage floor. and Nebraska fall within two per- and their ultimate success is our those students stay and gradu- One possible explanation could “Being an African American centage points of the same ratio. main goal,” Whitehurst said. ate. For example, on Feb. 9, lie in the geographic locations of woman who decided to go to a Penn State, however, is a bit more In order to bring in a more di- S.M.A.R.T. hosted over 120 per- the two universities. The Univer- PWI, my skin color is [the most divided, as 54 percent of students verse student body, the Office of spective students from Philadel- sity of Maryland is in a very ur- obvious],” one participant said. are male and 46 percent female. Educational Equity and other phia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and ban area, just a handful of miles When asked the same question Penn State ranks 6th in the Big groups within the university try Centre County for Let’s R.I.D.E., from Washington D.C., while recently, Seun Babalola, a mem- 10 for the largest percentage of to put on certain programs and or Reach Individuals and Direct Penn State is situated in the very ber of the executive board of the African American students, with events. them to higher Education, in- center of rural Pennsylvania. Black Student Union, shared the a 5.8 percent across undergradu- At University Park, Undergrad- cluding workshops and a bowling The racial and ethnic makeup sentiment. ates university-wide. Whereas, uate Admissions Multicultural party with multicultural organi- of each state differs, as well. Ac- “Being a black male is the first student populations of Indiana Outreach hosts “For The Glory,” zations. cording to the United States Cen- thing I recognize in myself,” Ba- University and University of an invitation-only event “de- According to Penn State admis- sus, people of color make up 24.7 balola (junior-political science) Maryland are made up of 10 per- signed for the best and brightest sions, students of color made up of Pennsylvania’s population and said. cent or more African Americans. in the applicant pool,” according about 31 percent of Penn State’s 50.6 percent of Maryland’s. Penn State is a Predominantly Penn State ranks 10 out of the to Whitehurst. undergraduate population uni- Thinking again of his question, White Institution, or PWI, with 14 schools when looking at the Penn State Admissions also versity-wide during the 2016-2017 Babalola agreed. white students composing almost largest Asian American popula- has offices in Philadelphia and school year. He agreed Penn State’s loca- 70 percent of the entire under- tion, while Rutgers University Pittsburgh to help local students By comparison, University of tion plays a role in the diversity of graduate population. comes in first with 26 percent. bound for college, offer- Maryland’s class of Fall 2017 was its student population. However, Looking at statistics, in a group ing admissions coun- comprised of 46 percent students he also said the university should of 100 Penn Staters, an African seling, of color, director of communica- be actively recruiting students American student would on aver- tions Jessica Jennings said in an and faculty from far and wide, not age only find about 5 others who email to The Daily Collegian. just within the borders of Penn- look like them. “Our com- sylvania. “I don’t really think Statistics are similar for Asian mitment to we’re doing that much… I think American and Hispanic or La- ensuring the one thing we need to do is recruit tino students, and even lower for recruit- more students and staff of color,” those of Native American/Alas- ment of Babalola said. kan, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Is- stu- lander or “multiple ethnicities.” dents To email reporter: [email protected]. “Penn State is deeply commit- o f Follow her on Twitter at ted to building a diverse, inclusive @allisonvmoody. and equitable environment and to prepare students to be successful members of a global community,” said Marcus Whitehurst, vice pro- vost for Educational Equity, said via email. “Diversity and inclu- sion are woven into the fabric of Penn State’s strategic plan and are at the heart of our vitality and long-term survival as a univer- sity.” Hispanic and Latino population At a university like Penn State, make up 6.2 percent of Penn which puts such an emphasis on State’s entire undergraduate diversity and inclusion, do the student body and international facts support its claims? How students make up 8.6 percent. does Penn State compare to Diversity within a student other schools within the Big 10 population expands beyond race State College resident, storyteller, traveler, shares experiences By Laura Zaks them break us, right? I can’t imagine the exhilarating THE DAILY COLLEGIAN But since when was the easy feeling of standing and dancing way the best way? for a future cure and sharing that Growing up, my father would Penn State doesn’t take the experience with all of Penn State. teach me basic concepts of easy way. We take the positive I can’t even fathom what it will math, most of which never way, the harder way – the way be like to hear everyone sing, see stuck. I can’t even add properly. that leads us to the kids, for the the tutus glow and the smiles But one thing always did stay kids. radiate through the pain of both in my heart – a lesson that does Canning, canvassing, fundrais- cramps and memories of loved more than just help a girl pass ing and dancing – that’s our way. ones that we’re standing for. the fourth grade. Staying up on our feet for 46 THON is for the kids – I know Boris Zaks sat across from hours and representing families that. me at the kitchen table and told dealing with hardship or gaining But it’s also about bringing the me, “Laura, two negatives make strength from survivors – that’s community together to fight for Amanda Thieu/Collegian a positive.” our way. something so much bigger than Snapchat released a new update earlier this week with a new layout that I don’t know what propelled This is going to be my first ourselves, something that we many users are unhappy with. him to talk about mathemati- THON experience and I am be- should never bow down to. The cal concepts over dinner, but in yond anxiously excited to see fight will never end, until cancer my head, I realized the power of what it’s going to be like. is eradicated. We will never sur- turning a negative into a posi- I feel like being a freshman render. Students not tive. witnessing THON is like putting Dancing and loving and laugh- Cancer takes the lives of mil- a meat-lover in a steak house for ing unapologetically for a cause lions across the world. No cul- the first time – I’ll be hungry for as great as THON… I consider tural background, ethnicity, sal- more. this a blessing in my life. happy with new ary, language or networking has I already know I am so lucky to All our hard work fundraising the power to spare someone. be a part of a university that pa- throughout the year will come to We are all affected. Every day. trons light, hope, faith, friendship a point, and thinking about that To me, cancer is one of the most and love in a weekend where it makes me so grateful. negative concepts out there, all comes together to show that To have the power to change Snapchat update lives is never a power to take pairing up with other nega- no negatives out there are more tives like loved ones passing powerful. lightly and THON takes that pow- out of proportion, but Snapchat By Shannon Harney or worlds being turned upside We can’t give cancer the power. er even higher. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN needs to do something to fix it.” down. Life and love and people coming I can’t wait to see everyone Sarah Weir is another avid So how do we deal with the together to celebrate both will move their feet to the music and Snapchat users have been vo- Snapchat user. negatives? It’s easy to just let always and forever be stronger. to the songs of change. I can’t cal about hating the app’s new “The update makes it harder wait to stand in update and Penn State students to find and connect with people,” line – the only line seem to agree that no new filter Weir (junior-agribusiness man- I won’t ever com- would be enough to cover up this agement) said. plain about stand- update’s flaws. She said she used to use the ing in. Talia Diclaudio said she used app on a daily basis, but that all I am excited to to use the app all day, but has changed when the update made witness the stage changed her ways since the up- it so much harder to use. and platform on date launched. Instead of restoring Snapchat which progress “I used to scroll through sto- to how it was immediately before rests, on which ries constantly,” Diclaudio (soph- the update, Weir said she wants brings the Penn omore-education) said. “But now them to revert the app “all the State community it’s harder to find my friends so I way back” to its original layout. comes together to don’t really use it as much.” “I want them to make it so that make Happy Val- Diclaudio said the people be- we can all see each other’s best ley a haven for the hind this new update “had some friends,” Weir said. kids. good ideas,” but they could’ve She said the update is just not After all, they carried out the ideas better. practical. are the true fight- “They had a lot of ideas, tried “Users have to change their ers who need our to push them all and it was too routine of swiping right to go to positivity now, much,” Diclaudio said. the stories,” Weir said. “That THON Weekend She went on to say she wants doesn’t seem like a big deal, but and beyond. the app to change back to having it’s annoying.” Let’s fight for all stories on one page, separate Cameron Franz said he uses this positivity, let’s from messages. Snapchat every day. dance for the kids “I feel like people are getting He recoiled at the mention of and let’s come to- increasingly madder because the app’s new update. gether and share Snapchat isn’t listening to its us- “You can’t even see people’s this experience for ers,” Diclaudio said. “They want stories anymore,” Franz (soph- the glory. to make a difference in the app omore-geography) said. “Well, and they can’t do that.” I mean you can, but it’s super Lindsey Shuey/Collegian To email reporter: About the magnitude of the cumbersome.” Jon Vickers-Jones, State College storyteller and traveler originally from England, [email protected]. public outrage over this update, To read full story, poses in Webster’s Bookstore Cafe on Monday Feb. 12. Follow her on Twitter at @ she said, “Maybe it’s being blown visit collegian.psu.edu. laura_zaks. The Daily Collegian local Feb. 15-18, 2018 | Page a3 ROTC: Balancing school and training By Chelsea Kun is a different way to kick off col- we’ll walk down to [the Multi THE DAILY COLLEGIAN lege, but that’s not necessarily a Sports Facility] at around 5:15.” bad thing. Other students in the Army There are many things stu- Of course, ROTC has its ups branch, such as Dante Whited dents can be certain about in life, and downs. They have an early and Austin Feldman, have a one of them being that college is morning because of physical similar morning routine. hard work. training, according to Marine “If we’re lucky we’ll have PT This persistent and hardwork- ROTC member Jared Dayton. in Wagner, which means I get a Collegian File Photo ing trait in many college students “I get up at 4:45 every day. On couple more minutes of sleep,” Dancer Relations Captains perform the line dance during Penn State is not only because of schoolwork Monday, Tuesday and Thursday I Feldman (freshman- psychol- THON 2017 at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Feb. 18. and classes, but the clubs, com- have PT and we’ll usually meet at ogy) said, due to Wagner’s prox- mittees and organizations on top Wagner by 5:30,” Dayton (fresh- imity to East Halls. MY VIEW | LAURA ZAKS of it. man- political science) said. Abby Givens, who is in the There is one organization that He also has drill on Wednes- Army branch, talked about her is included in this bunch, but it is days and Fridays, which prepares first ROTC experience when different than the others. for the Villanova Military Excel- she took her PT test over the Mentally preparing It requires an amount of com- lence Competition, an annual summer. mitment that not many people ROTC event. “It doesn’t count, but it shows understand. All branches have different you where you’re at,” Givens They are training to serve the schedules, so PT is not the same (freshman- psychology and neu- for my first THON United States -- ROTC. for everyone. roscience) said, “I was so ner- ROTC, which stands for Re- Aaron Howey, who is in Army vous going into that.” Growing up, my father would fundraising and dancing – that’s serve Officer Training Corps, is a ROTC, has PT on Monday, She said that it helped see- teach me basic concepts of our way. program all over the country that Wednesday and Thursday and ing another freshman girl there, math, most of which never Staying up on our feet for 46 trains college students to become tactics club every Tuesday morn- Mackenzie Kerns, as it made stuck. I can’t even add properly. hours and representing families But one thing always did stay dealing with hardship or gaining officers in the U.S. military. ing. her feel better to have someone in my heart – a lesson that strength from survivors – that’s Obviously, an intense amount “If I have to shave in the morn- with her same level of experi- of training comes with this com- ing, because we all have to be does more than just help a girl our way. ence. pass the fourth grade. This is going to be my first mitment, which is unlike any ex- clean shaven, I’ll wake up at 4:20,” “I said to [Kerns] ‘I’m really perience a college student can Howey (freshman- criminology) Boris Zaks sat across from THON experience and I am bad at running’ and she said ‘me me at the kitchen table and told beyond anxiously excited to see have. said. too.’ So we suffered together,” Joining ROTC as a freshman “Then I’ll meet my friends and me, “Laura, two negatives what it’s going to be like. Givens said. “We passed make a positive.” I feel like being a freshman [the test] by about eight I don’t know what propelled witnessing THON is like putting seconds.” him to talk about mathematical a meat-lover in a steak house for Jake Witmer has a rare concepts over dinner, but in my the first time – I’ll be hungry for situation because last se- head, I realized the power of more. mester he went to Penn turning a negative into a posi- I already know I am so lucky College, which had a dif- tive. to be a part of a university that ferent ROTC program. Cancer takes the lives of mil- patrons light, hope, faith, friend- He said that it was widely lions across the world. No cul- ship and love in a weekend run by cadets. tural background, ethnicity, sal- where it all comes together to “I had no idea what I ary, language or networking show that no negatives out there was doing at first,” Wit- has the power to spare some- are more powerful. mer (freshman- biology) one. We can’t give cancer the said. “When it came to We are all affected. Every power. Life and love and people things like formation day. To me, cancer is one of the coming together to celebrate and stretching drills I most negative concepts out both will always and forever be thought, ‘what is all this there, pairing up with other stronger. negatives like loved ones pass- I can’t imagine the exhilarat- fancy jazz?’ I caught on ing or worlds being turned ing feeling of standing and danc- pretty quickly, though.” upside down. ing for a future cure and sharing Dayton talked about So how do we deal with the that experience with all of Penn the start of the semes- negatives? It’s easy to just let State. ter, and the waking up them break us, right? I can’t even fathom what it will early aspect, and not get- But since when was the easy be like to hear everyone sing, ting as much sleep as he way the best way? see the tutus glow and the would like to. He said he Penn State doesn’t take the smiles radiate through the pain remembers waking up easy way. We take the positive of both cramps and memories of and feeling horribly due Josh Rosen/Collegian way, the harder way – the way loved ones that we’re to lack of sleep. that leads us to the kids, for the standing for. Two Penn State Marine ROTC members participate in their morning physical To read full story, kids. To read full story, training. visit collegian.psu.edu. Canning, canvassing, visit collegian.psu.edu. oPINIoNSam Ruland Matt Martell Leen Obeidat Page a4 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Feb. 15-18, 2018 Memories not money, that’s what #FTK is all about This Friday marks the Still, we must remember to start of THON, the annual OUR VIEW be present while we’re in the 46-hour dance marathon run BJC. by Penn State students to It’s hard to fully partici- raise money for childhood THON is such a wonderful event because of the joy Penn State pate if we’re constantly cancer, and all of us at The staring at our phones. Daily Collegian are looking students can bring to those children who are fighting for their Speaking of being present, forward to another weekend lives due to a terrible disease. don’t be if you’re sick. All the full of love and hope in the cancer patients who are in Bryce Jordan Center. However, all of us at Penn weekend, especially the foremost, that this weekend attendance have weaker We’ll be there covering the State need to remember the Four Diamonds patients and is for the kids. immune systems than we do, event all weekend long and importance of THON isn’t their families. But what does it actually so however minor illnesses can’t wait to see all the good rooted in the specific amount We know this is an easy mean to be #FTK? are for us, they could cause our campus community does of money we raise but in the concept to preach. Everyone We can’t define it with serious harm to the for children with cancer, as memories we make with we’ve talked to involved with numbers and a dollar sign. THON kids. well as their families. those around us this THON will say, first and We can’t find it scrolling And for the love of all through Twitter or things good about THON, do Instagram, regardless of not show up drunk or high. what the captions say. This should go without say- We can’t articulate it with ing, but every year there are current events in a catchy selfish people who attend poem we chant, though the while intoxicated. line dance is always a jam. If you can’t be sober for Of course, the money we one weekend, going to raise is important, as the THON is the least of your proceeds go to the Four concerns. Diamonds cancer treatment All of these things: money, center, but we cannot get too publicity, the line dance and caught up in it. sobriety all help THON be When it comes time for the about the kids because they dancers to sit and the totals add to the overall experience to be revealed, we can’t for the kids. worry about raising more Ultimately, THON is such money than we did in years a wonderful event because past, especially when the of the joy Penn State total is going to be millions students can bring to those of dollars either way. children who are fighting Yes, the photos we post on for their lives due to a social media are good. After terrible disease. all, the stories and images of Showing them we care and THON are part of the reason devoting our time to make why we’re able to raise so sure they’re having the best much money and help the weekend of their lives is the kids and their families as only thing that matters. much as we do. That’s #FTK.

MY VIEW | Kara Fesolovich Accidental diplomacy at Olympics Every two years, either the the Hellenic World. until Long’s death in battle, citizens along with many other summer or winter Olympics are Until 1994, the Olympics were while he was fighting with the human rights abuses. viewed all across the world for a held every four years. The first Nazis in World War II. While Japan’s prime minister few weeks, two-year separation between the The story is really quite unbe- and South Korea’s president becoming a com- winter and summer games took lievable. A Nazi living in a fas- both acknowledged North mon thread place that year, and since, this is cist country who believed in Korean diplomats as an effort to Scan the QR code to download the connecting the schedule the Olympic racial superiority and an African increase a dialogue already official Daily Collegian app for iOS countries. committee follows. American athlete from a demo- brewing between the nations, and Android smartphones. While it’s The only exception to rule cratic nation still formed some Vice President of the United entertaining and occurred in 1940 and 1944 when type of friendship. States Mike Pence chose not to inspiring to the Olympics were cancelled In Long’s last letter to Owens, engage any North Korean watch the indi- because of World War II. Four he asked him to “Someday find representative. Fesolovich vidual athletes years prior in 1936, the games my son ... tell him about how There is no honest telling of compete and were held in Berlin when things can be between men on what could have happened if share their stories, the Olympic Germany was already falling this Earth.” Pence and a North Korean Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2018 Collegian Inc. Games also have the potential under the influence of Adolf With current political tensions representative merely shook to mean a lot for diplomacy. Hitler’s regime. — not even between countries, hands. The tensions between The ancient Olympics were There is a famous photo of but within the United States — the two countries surely founded in 776 B.C. and were Jesse Owens, an African-Ameri- it is quite remarkable to look at wouldn’t go away, but a hand- held at the site of Olympia in can track and field athlete, Jesse Owens’ decision to shake probably wouldn’t present day Greece. The receiving the gold medal on befriend Long. escalate tensions either. Board of Editors Editor in Chief Sam Ruland original games pitted city-states behalf of the United States. Sil- Owens had every right to The Olympics in South Korea against each other every four ver and bronze went to Germa- ignore Long. He could have eas- provided an opportunity for the Managing Editor Lauren Davis years and consisted of events ny and Japan, two of the Axis ily refused Long’s embrace and first time in a while for the Unit- Digital Managing Editor such as wrestling and powers in the future war. never spoke to him again follow- ed States and North Korea to Mark Fischer foot racing. In the photo, the German ath- ing the 1936 games. have some type of acknowledge- News Social Media Editor Sarah Vasile The games were based lete is following in the footsteps But Owens later said he knew ment, privately or publicly. So Sports Social Media Editor around the Greeks’ polytheistic of Nazi Germany as he is pic- how much courage it probably far, a meeting has not happened. Thomas Schlarp religion, therefore incorporating tured doing the salute. took for Long to befriend him The Olympics are by no News Editor Kelly Powers ritualistic scenes. The events The 1936 games obviously under the gaze of Hitler. means a safe haven and a News Chief Alison Kuznitz were also used to train warriors, didn’t dissuade Hitler, Mussolini However heinous Long’s chance to fix everything that’s Features & Culture Editor almost as a way of keeping them or the Empire of Japan, but it beliefs were or what horrible wrong with the world. In the Andrew Kalmowitz in shape. did show how with tensions ris- ideals he eventually fought and ancient games, city-states still Features & Culture Chief Kara Duriez This also meant if a certain died for, Owens treated him as ing across the world. Athletes continuously battled with each Sports Editor David Eckert city-state’s fighter dominated functioned as pseudo diplomats he saw him and as Long treated other no matter the sportsman- Sports Chief Tyler King the games, it functioned as a taking the temperature of vari- him — like a fellow athlete. ship shown at the event. Opinions Editor Matt Martell warning to the others. If the ous countries first hand. The Olympics offer a place for However, the Olympic Games Spartans had the fiercest war- Later in his life, Owens claims dialogue between unthinkable Photo Editor Linsey Fagan are simply a place of respect, Photo Chief Caitlin Lee rior, that would imply the same to have formed some type of people. This year, as the Winter sportsmanship and perhaps Multimedia Editor Jack R. Hirsh about their military, so don’t friendship with his German Games are currently taking some accidental diplomacy mess with them. opponent, Luz Long, while they place in South Korea, all eyes between countries across the The ancient Olympics ended were exchanging advice for the are on the North Korean ath- To contact News Division: world. News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The around 393 A.D. under Roman long jump event. The two even letes, their “cheering squad” Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly Collegian rule. 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By Tyler King native was plus-14 in his 23 By Thomas Schlarp 2 in the nation Michigan State THE DAILY COLLEGIAN minutes on the court. Once again in the THE DAILY COLLEGIAN But while the intangible element team’s dominant road win over Illinois, that Reaves brings to the team is cer- Penn State coach Pat Chambers would Bostick didn’t light up the statsheet, but Three players garner much of the tainly noticeable, it’s the statistical im- have preferred that Josh Reaves not miss he had a positive impact on the court, fin- headlines when breaking down Penn pact that he brings that speaks equal four games in the middle of the Big Ten ishing with plus-9 in 19 minutes. State hoops. The volume. season, but it may have turned out to be a Bostick’s defensive abilities headline sophomore triad of Outside of the four-game suspen- blessing in disguise. his reputation, and he’s earned that, but Tony Carr, Lamar sion that Reaves served, Penn State has The Nittany Lions were without their he’s been a much more effective player Stevens and beaten opponents by 9.8 points per game. star defender for four games in January, on the offensive end in his sophomore Mike Watkins Without him, it lost by an average of 5.5 in which they went 1-3, but that game ac- campaign. His offensive rating has seen a consistently With Reaves, the Nittany Lions steal tion that was missed by Reaves allowed massive increase this season, as it’s now deliver leading the ball 7.7 times a contest. Without him, Chambers to give some of his bench play- over 100 as compared to his 69.2 rating performances they average 4.25. ers more minutes. from last season. that merit such The team’s rebounding margin dropped “I didn’t like those four games,” Cham- The Nittany Lions will welcome the No. talk. over 6.25 rebounds a game in his absence, bers said. “But maybe that’s what we had 8 Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday night But there’s a and the team averages almost three few- to go through to get to where we are to- and they will be bringing their talented fourth player er assists per game without the Fairfax, day.” wing and the Big Ten’s leading scorer, who has proven ev- Virginia, native. One player in particular has taken full Keita Bates-Diop. ery bit as valu- According to Sports advantage of the extra minutes –– Nazeer Although Reaves will likely be matched able in his Reference data, Reaves’ Bostick. up with Bates-Diop to start the game, time on the court, win share of 3.4, an es- Losing the conference’s leader in steals that assignment will likely fall on Bostick with an even higher timate of the num- for four games is never a good thing for a when he comes in and Chambers is fully impact demonstrated ber of wins team, but Bostick seized the opportunity confident in putting Bostick on any wing when he was no longer on con- in his more increased role and proved to in the conference. it. Chambers (and his teammates) that he “Because of Naz, now you have another Following Penn State’s sec- can play some big time minutes off the big guard that you can bring off the bench ond game of the season, Fairleigh bench as the season winds down. to be able to defend the better players like Dickinson coach Greg Herenda first re- The first game without Reaves came on [Keita Bates-Diop],” Chambers said. ferred to junior Josh Reaves as a “stock- the road against Indiana, just the fifth Big The bench as a whole has been much ing stuffer of stats.” Little did fans know Ten game of the season for the Nittany Li- improved since the calendar has turned at the time just how accurate this state- tribut- ons, and Bostick was immediately thrust to February and it’s coming at the perfect ment would prove. ed by a player into that role. time for Penn State. At the beginning of January, Reaves due to his of- Although the sophomore guard, and the Chambers said he’s not only excited was suspended indefinitely due to “aca- fense and de- rest of the team, struggled in those four about Bostick’s progression, but also the demic concerns.” At the time, Penn State fense, ranks games, Chambers sees the value that improved play from the rest of the guys off was only 2-2 in the Big Ten, but still had third on the those games will have on the rest of the the bench. plenty of time to accumulate solid con- team behind season. Having a deep team is a rare occur- ference wins and pad a tourna- only Watkins “I think those four games really helped rence for Chambers, but it’s something ment-worthy resume. and Carr. us grow and mature,” Chambers said. “To he’s looking forward to the contribu- Reaves was the con- Reaves’ get Nazeer [Bostick] those quality min- tions he gets from his reserves down the ference leader in steals. utes… I think it was important for those stretch. In the team’s first guys to learn on the fly and through in- “It’s exciting when you have game without its defen- game experience.” guys that you can go to hold sive cog, his absence was But it wasn’t just the coaches that down the fort for a little while.” palpable. took notice of Bostick and the rest Despite 58 points from Carr, Stevens of the bench’s improved play in that To email reporter: [email protected]. and Watkins, the Nittany Lions allowed short amount of time. Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB their second-most points since November “Those guys stepped up and got big- in a 74-70 losing effort to Indiana. ger roles,” senior guard Shep Garner The next game fared not much better. box plus/minus, an esti- said. “They did their job and stepped The trio of sophomores went off for more mate of the points per 100 possessions a up for [Reaves].” than 60 points, but Penn State required an player contributed above a league-aver- Now that Penn State is head- overtime session to top Nebraska. age player, leads all Nittany Lions at 12.7. ing into its final four games of the The Nittany Lions then dropped their His offensive rating of 129.3 is the regular season (and its tough- next two games, including an awful loss to third-best in all of the Big Ten. est four games of the season), Northwestern in which Penn State scored So while the junior may not receive five points in the final 10:37, falling to 1-3 all the adulation and recognition that fans without Reaves. and analysts hurl at his teammate Tony The,season appeared doomed. An in- Carr, Penn State’s postseason success vite to the College Basketball Invitational seems to all but hinge on the availability seemed a stretch. of Reaves. But then came warmups before the There seems to be more than the team’s game against the top team in the 10.9 points and 4.7 rebounds a game the Chambers will be Big Ten, Ohio State. “stocking stuffer of stats” brings to the counting on guys like Driven by the team’s director of bas- table. Bostick to come off the ketball Ross Condon after departing from “Reaves is just omnipresent,” Her- bench and keep this recent State College at 1:55 p.m., Reaves arrived enda said. stretch of hot play going. just in time to be mobbed by his surprised “He’s really, really so valuable.” Bostick is the one player that has stood teammates and provide the emotional With the impending rematch versus out in recent games, show- spark that propelled the Nittany Lions the Ohio State team that the Nittany Li- ing that those four games in to their monumental upset victory over ons upset just three weeks ago thanks mid-January were key for the Buckeyes. His return injected a new to the energy-igniting return of Reaves, his progression as a player. spirit into the team that has it knocking Thursday’s game is even more important In the team’s blow- on the door of its first NCAA Tournament for a solid performance from Penn State’s out home win over appearance since 2011. X-factor to keep postseason dreams alive. Iowa a little over Since Reaves return to the lineup, a week ago, the Penn State is 5-1 with its only loss coming To email reporter: [email protected] Philadelphia on the road to conference top-dog and No. Follow her on Twitter at @TSchalrp Key storylines on the diamond in 2018 By Caleb Wilfinger freshmen who have been with THE DAILY COLLEGIAN the team since the fall and have already shown great promise. Ready for spring? Still Penn State’s freshman class disappointed with the lack of Ma- comes in with some of the high- jor League Baseball Hot Stove est expectations for the program excitement? in recent years. The recruiting Fear not, because the 2018 col- class was ranked as the 42nd- lege baseball season is finally best class in 2017 by the leading upon us. recruiting service, Perfect Game. Starting this weekend, the long “I’ve been very impressed with journey to the College World Se- the poise and composure of the ries in Omaha will begin across freshmen,” Cooper said. “They’ve the country. handled themselves well on and This means that there will off the field, and I’m really looking be tons of meaningful baseball forward to what they can bring to games played in February, weeks the team once the season starts.” before the first MLB spring train- ing game. Dual-Sport athletes With that being said, Penn Penn State added two dual- State will start its 2018 season on sport athletes to the squad this the road at Elon on Friday. year, and both of them have al- Let’s recap the offseason for ready created a buzz off the dia- the Nittany Lions and look ahead mond. to what this season could bring. Senior wrestler Matt McCutch- Here are the five things you need eon is a three-time NCAA Cham- to know for the upcoming cam- pionships qualifier, who also has a paign: background in baseball. Erin O’Neill/Collegian The Apollo, Pennsylvania na- Starting fresh tive played baseball through his It’s no secret that last season Penn State baseball manager, Rob Cooper, laughs between innings during a game against Nebraska held at sophomore year of high school, didn’t quite go as planned for Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Thursday, May 18, 2017. before devoting his full attention coach Rob Cooper and company. to wrestling. The Nittany Lions finished the baseball,” Cooper said. “But I’m last year, certain members of the guys have really brought it to Now in his final season of eligi- 2017 season with a record of 18- real excited about what these team held a meeting in which what we want to accomplish this bility, McCutcheon will also try to 37, which included a record of just guys have put forth this fall, and they vowed that this year would year.” make his mark on the diamond. 4-20 in Big Ten conference play. I think everybody is going to be be different. He’ll be joined by Mac Hippen- However, the mood around the real excited about what kind of “There were four things that Youthful exuberance hammer, a true freshman foot- program has been a lot more op- team we can put out there this we thought we could do to change The Nittany Lions will remain ball wide receiver who joined the timistic this season, starting with year.” our results,” junior starting pitch- a young team in 2018 with 14 team at the start of the spring se- the head coach himself. This optimism is shared by er Justin Hagenman said. “We fo- newcomers to the squad, none of mester and has been getting rave “Obviously as a team, we did the players as well, who are just cused on competing, toughness, which have played in an NCAA reviews from his new teammates. not have a year that we feel as eager to get the new season selflessness and accountability Division I baseball game yet. To read full story, visit was acceptable for Penn State underway. Towards the end of throughout the offseason and the The group features 11 true collegian.psu.edu. The Daily Collegian sPorts Feb. 15-18, 2018 | Page a7 behinD the Serve How Lee Smith has set Penn State men’s volleyball up for success By Mike Fortugno still, and the ball stands still on one of those that’s folded across THE DAILY COLLEGIAN top of the net. the net held by Velcro. It’s a real After what seems like an eter- pain in the butt to put on. Cal Ninth-ranked Penn State is nity, the ball falls forward and Mende and Lee Smith put that taking on undefeated No. 15 Fort ultimately to the ground, right tape on.” Wayne in the South Gym of the in front of the diving Fort Wayne While Pavlik says he isn’t into Penn State Rec Hall complex. player. any conspiracy theories, he did The gym is smaller than what Ace. say this about the tape that Smith the Nittany Lions normally play “I served it and it hit the put up. on in Rec Hall, but South Gym’s tape,” Smith said. “I “I think we had a friend.” close quarters and high school thought it was going Smith’s service ace not only style bleachers give Penn State to land on our side, gave the Nittany Lions the set the home court advantage so des- but somehow it did win, but also a 2-1 match lead perately sought after in any type something and went against an undefeated visitor of sporting event. on theirs and I was looking to prove itself against “I think the energy part of just shocked.” their highly touted hosts. South Gym,” coach Mark Pavlik The set is won, and The Mastodons had lost their said about the atmosphere. “You Eric Firestine/Collegian after an anticlimactic second extra point set, deflating get 725 people packed in in South Lee Smith (9) celebrates with his teammates during a match against Fort 25-15 fourth set victory their hopes of escaping Happy Gym; it makes it kind of fun it Wayne on Feb. 3. Penn State won the match 3 sets to 1. by the Nittany Lions, Valley victorious. makes it kind of loud.” the match is won, but With nothing left The score is 28-27 Penn State visiting Mastodons forced the Nit- South Gym and these fans are des- the story of Smith’s ser- in the tank, Fort and the match is tied one set tany Lions to earn 30 points for a perate for their beloved Nittany vice ace is not. Wayne was quickly apiece. victory. Lions to put the nail in the cof- “Here’s the real sto- swept away by Neck-and-neck all the way to At 27-all, Jalen Penrose record- fin that is this third set of a ry,” Pavlik said. “We’re Penn State the fol- the end, the Nittany Lions had ed one of his 15 kills to once again classic Saturday afternoon playing triples [in lowing set, suffering survived match point to force ex- give Penn State one more chance match. warmups] and the net their first loss of the tra points on a Kevin Gear kill to at taking the set. Smith comes ready to serve that was on the stan- young season. tie the set at 25. Serving for Penn State would and the once boisterous crowd is dards broke. So we Penn State then failed to ice the be redshirt junior Lee Smith. silent. had the new net put To email reporter: set at 26-25 and 27-26 in what had The sea of Penn State faithful He serves lightly and the ball up and the net tape [email protected]. become an eerily similar game to are on their feet, the volume is hits the top of the net tape. that has Penn State Follow him on Twitter at @ that of set one, a game that the amplified by the smaller walls of The gym population stands written across it is Mikey_F33. Crossword puzzled? We got you. Lion slist We’re now open BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT at Beaver Ave & Fraser St.

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Page a8 | Feb. 15-18, 2018 The Daily Collegian Lions desperate for wins at MSU By Dylan Jacobs Fighting Irish, they had a strong THE DAILY COLLEGIAN weekend with a lot of opportuni- ties to win. Penn State has an excellent “I thought, as far as chances opportunity to get themselves go, we actually had one of our bet- back into prime position in the ter weekends of the year,” coach Big Ten standings Guy Gadowsky said. “We faced a MEN’S this weekend. goaltender who was phenomenal, HOCKEY Following a bye but I thought we generated a lot week, No. 16 Nit- of chances.” tany Lions head Following a tight series with to East Lansing, Michigan for a one of the best teams in the coun- series with Michigan State. try, Penn State now has confi- dence going forward for the rest Looking towards the of the season. “It’s definitely a step in the tournament right direction,” Hamilton said. Penn State currently sits in “If we can keep the momentum sixth place in the Big Ten but has and keep that same mentality a huge chance to move up. … we’ll have success.” The Nittany Lions currently sit three points behind Wisconsin, Scouting Michigan State who is off this weekend, and four While the Spartans have strug- points behind Minnesota, who gled this season, they have actu- faces Ohio State this weekend ally played well in East Lansing, before making a trip to State Col- posting a 7-6-1 record this season. lege next weekend. They are led by Mitchell Lewan- A sweep of the last place Spar- dowski, who leads the Big Ten in tans could put them in position to goals with 15, and Taro Hirose, seal home-ice in the first round who is second in the Big Ten in of the Big Ten Tournament, but Linsey Fagan/Collegian assists with 23. Shutting down Penn State isn’t going to score- Defenseman Trevor Hamilton (11) moves the puck past Mercyhurst defenseman Jeremy Wu (10) during their those two is the key for Penn board-watch and take Michigan State, because those two are the State likely. game at Pegula Ice Arena on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. only consistent contributors on “We realize what’s at hand the offense. here,” defenseman Trevor mentality that going in there we third place, but it ends the season second round, which could seal The series begins Friday at 6:30 Hamilton said. “It doesn’t mat- need two wins.” with a nonconference series, so an NCAA Tournament berth. p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. with ter if we were playing Notre Notre Dame has already locked the third seed is up for grabs. both games on Big Ten Network. Dame, Michigan State or Ohio up first place, Ohio State will most Home-ice in the first round Building off Notre Dame State. It doesn’t matter who we likely hold onto the two seed. would give Penn State a great Even though the Nittany Li- To email reporter: [email protected]. play. I think we all have the same Michigan has a small cushion in chance to move onto the ons didn’t get a win against the Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacob. Penn State hosts ShU, harvard Home Games By Giana Han that you see in practice and THE DAILY COLLEGIAN everything you see in practice he does in a match,” Gear said. The Nittany Lions’ goal of Men’s hoops going undefeated in the EIVA will Still on the mend be tested this weekend by one of Starting opposite Calvin vs. No. 8 Ohio the teams that Mende, who was hurt in the State MEN’S ruined its perfect match against USC, is still “day- VOLLEYBALL conference re- to-day,” Pavlik said. When: Thursday, Feb. 15 at cord last season. “It’s just a matter of us say- 8:00 p.m. Despite win- ing, let’s make sure everything is Where: Bryce Jordan Center ning back the EIVA title last sea- lined up so that when we do pull son, Penn State knew it had still the trigger on that, he is good to Details: In arguably the biggest left some points out there on the go,” Pavlik said. game in the tenure of coach court. The team spent a few matches Patrick Chambers, the Nittany Its 21-11 season record includ- trying to find the best rotation Lions look to sweep the season ed three conference losses — two to play while Mende is out. It fi- series with the Buckeyes. of which were to Sacred Heart, a nally settled on moving Penrose team Penn State had crushed the from middle blocker to opposite season before. and bringing Donorovich off the The frustration of the losses bench to fill in for Penrose. still lingered well past the season Zack Gething/Collegian It’s the best option the team end. Penn State’s Kevin Gear (12) celebrates with teammates Luke Braswell has at the moment, but it lacks Women’s The weekend before the 2018 the consistency a rotation with season started, libero Royce Cle- (4) and Aidan Albrecht (15) at the men’s volleyball game vs. Ball State. hockey vs. RIT Mende has. mens and outside hitter Frank Penrose, who has played oppo- Melvin said they were looking for- by the off-speed attacks the Red from Jason Donorovich can be When: Friday and Saturday, site as well as outside in the past, ward to the Sacred Heart game Flash were throwing its way. eye catching, but the solid perfor- Feb. 16 and 17 at 6:00 and because it left a sour taste in their As the match progressed, the mances by Gear and Matt “Steve” was moved to middle blocker 3:00 p.m. mouths. Nittany Lions adjusted and came McLaren are just as essential, if when the coaching staff realized Where: Pegula Ice Arena “We made a lot of errors,” to see the off-speed attacks as a less flashy. they could maximize his efficien- cy there. While Penrose contin- Details: Playing their second- coach Mark Pavlik said. “I think testament to how well they were Gear has continuously hit to-last series of the season, when we were at their place, I serving. about .400 and had a block or two ues to contribute, his potential is not being maximized as a pin the Nittany Lions have a good didn’t have the guys ready to play. Tougher serves resulted in a game, as well as digs during the chance to record a couple of When you have that on one side worse passes for the offense to rotation he’s in the back row. hitter. The other players who have wins as last-place RIT comes to of the net and on the other side of work with, so the Red Flash hit- “You just kind of know what town. the net you have a focused group, ters had to adjust the best they you have with Kevin,” Pavlik said. filled in for Mende, including Aid- they just didn’t let us off the hook.” could. “He’s not a guy that’s going to an Albrecht and Melvin, also are The Nittany Lions will have the “If we can have the same suc- talk about himself… he’s just go- not at their best when in the op- advantage of facing Sacred Heart cess with any team with our serve ing to come in, have fun playing, posite position. for the first time this season at that we managed to have against have fun being around his team.” “You look at the numbers that home in Rec Hall before it plays St. Francis, we’re going to put McLaren is starting to draw Cal puts up on a regular basis,” Wrestling vs. Harvard, another team that con- teams in situations where they’ve more attention now that he’s led Pavlik said. “There’s just a con- tinuously competes with them. got to make the best of a bad situ- the team in kills several games in sistency with him that we don’t Buffalo “We’ve been a top team in the ation,” Pavlik said. a row, but over the past few years, give up points as easy as with conference, so we always kind of From what the Nittany Lions he’s stayed under the radar. somebody else at that opposite When: Sunday, Feb. 18 at 2:00 have that target on our backs,” have seen on film of the Sacred “He just kept plugging away spot.” p.m. middle blocker Kevin Gear said. Heart and Harvard hitters, they and plugging away and plugging Where: Rec Hall “We’ve got to be prepared to stay like to swing away. Tough serves away, and all of a sudden he’s A third of the way through Details: After tearing right in rallies, and we’ve got to be pre- will be the first line of defense playing with physicality,” Pavlik Although conference play has through the Big Ten, the Nittany pared to end them.” against the hitters. said. just started, the team is already Lions look to close out an unde- McLaren may have surprised a third of the way through its feated regular season when the Serving is key Quietly consistent people on the outside, the team season. welcome the Bulls to Rec Hall Last weekend against St. Fran- The 70 mph swings from Jalen has always been intense. To read full story, visit for a nonconference dual. cis, Penn State was surprised Penrose and huge solo blocks “He’s one of those guys collegian.psu.edu.

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Sami Myers/Collegian Kyle Slavic (sophomore-business) embraces Sarah Earnesty (sophomore-business) during THON at the BJC on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Discovering Tradition: Eric Replogle By Bailey Jensen (junior-accounting) said. “I’m a was held in the White Building. It members it was a Steve Winwood “I’m excited to be on the THE DAILY COLLEGIAN third-generation Penn State stu- was smaller, mainly for fraterni- song back when he was a senior. floor with my brother,” Addison dent, so THON has been nailed ties and sororities, with the danc- Looking through old photos, (freshman-business) said. “I’m When Eric Replogle found out in my head. I’ve always wanted to ing space boarded off with cau- Robert said THON couldn’t have happy for Eric and I can’t wait he was dancing in Penn State dance, and when I first got here tion tape and the stands only five been more than 200 dancers. to be there to help him. THON is THON, he called his dad right I told myself I needed to find a rows deep. “It was still important, and we such an amazing opportunity and away. way to get down on the floor in There was a DJ, people could certainly raised a lot of money,” cause.” He comes from a family in the BJC.” come and go as they pleased Robert said. “But, it was nothing Replogle said he’s known which THON is considered one of Replogle was chosen to dance and a small morale committee like it is now.” about THON for as long as he can the most important causes. His for the Penn State Club Ski Team. gave dancers leg massages ev- The process has changed a remember, from seeing the can- dad, Robert Replogle, graduated And now that it’s happening, he ery eight hours. People in yel- great deal as well, as students ners on his sidewalks and hear- in 1988 and danced all four of his said it feels “awesome.” low shirts would walk around who wished to dance back in 1988 ing stories from his dad. He got involved in THON as years at Penn State through the In the 30 years since he father the dance floor, assisting when only had to sign up far enough in advance that they were guaran- much as he could while on the business fraternity Delta Sigma danced, THON has changed needed. teed a spot — and dancing wasn’t Ski Team. Pi. enormously. There was a line dance, but in high demand. During his freshman year, “It feels surreal,” Replogle Robert said back then, THON it had no words and Robert re- Today, dancers are chosen there was a ski race scheduled based on their involvement in during the weekend of THON THON activities and commit- and Replogle couldn’t attend as a ment to the cause. It’s consid- result. However, as a sophomore, ered an honor that requires hard he was at THON for well over 30 work to achieve. hours. Robert said he remembers the After that year, Replogle said total collected in 1988 was rough- he knew he really wanted to get ly $150,000, a far cry from today’s on the dance floor someday. figures. Leading up to the weekend, he Robert said he is proud of his said he doesn’t need to prepare son for being chosen to dance. very much because he already He, along with Replogle’s mom, exercises with the Ski Team, younger brother and sister will doesn’t drink coffee and sleeps be there for support. eight hours. “I’m very excited about it,” “It feels awesome to be a danc- Robert said. “I haven’t been to er,” Replogle said. “I’ve really al- THON since it was moved to the ways wanted to get involved and Bryce Jordan Center. It’s grown help out with THON’s cause. To into such an important part of the be able to do this and experience university.” this is amazing because there is Starting her first year on cam- nothing else like it.” Linsey Fagan/Collegian pus, Replogle’s sister, Addison, is Eric Replogle completes a jump off of a rock while free-skiing at Blue Knob All Seasons Resort on a Dancer Relations committee To email reporter: [email protected]. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. member this year. Follow her on Twitter at @baileyejensen. Discovering Leadership: Andrew Smith By Bailey Jensen THE DAILY COLLEGIAN

With Penn State THON Weekend hit- ting State College, the executive commit- tee is tying up loose ends to ensure this year’s dance marathon runs smoothly. Executive Director for THON 2018 Andrew Smith is looking forward to the weekend and it might be interesting to take a look into his life as the head of the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. In preparation for the 46-hour dance marathon, Smith (senior-account- ing) has been eating healthier and going to the gym a couple times a week. “During this time of year, it’s espe- cially important that everyone involved in THON makes sure they are healthy,” Smith said. “I have been harping on the executive committee to keep this in mind and I have been trying to do that myself because it would be one of my worst nightmares to not be able to come to THON this year.” Smith has been involved in THON since the very beginning of his college career. Throughout his five years, he has also been involved in the special interest organization Axis, a rules and regulations committee member, a rules and regulations volunteer safety cap- tain and rules and regulations volun- teer safety director. Smith said his older brother, from Penn State class of 2010, sent him a link Bailey Jensen/Collegian to the THON 2013 live stream as a way Andrew Smith (senior-accounting) works in THON office during week leading up to the dance marathon on Tuesday, Feb. 13. of convincing him to attend his alma mater. Thursdays, he simply wakes up and goes held, as well as a variety of THON focus Tim Miller, the THON rules and regu- “Being the annoying little brother, I directly to the THON office. group meetings, throughout the day. lations volunteer safety executive direc- didn’t want to come to Penn State because “I scheduled all of my classes in Smith said on Saturdays, though, he tor, said in previous years, he and Smith I wanted to do my own thing,” Smith said. the morning so I would be done and generally tries to work on larger THON would get together every other week or “Eventually when I decided to come here, have most of my day free,” Smith projects because the day is less busy. month. But, now it’s a little more difficult I remembered seeing the live stream and said. “I like to sit at the desk by the “I make sure I take time every day, both to find the time, Miller said. my tours on campus where the guide window, put headphones on and do work.” on week and weekend days, to get my “Andrew is a very laid back, fun loving would talk about THON.” It’s tough to pinpoint a daily routine, as work done because there are times when guy,” Miller (senior-aerospace engineer- While Smith knew very little about his days are always different, but I feel like if I don’t take advantage of every ing) said. “He’s an ideas guy — very good THON’s mission at the time, he knew Smith said that’s what makes it fun. day, my work piles up,” Smith said. “I have at leading an executive committee be- enough to believe it was a meaning- Smith said he receives roughly 60 to 70 tried hard not to stay in the THON office cause he has the foresight and strategy to ful organization he wanted to immerse THON-related emails per day and is in past 10 o’clock because I think doing so is move THON in directions we can all agree himself in. constant contact with the 16 THON execu- a bad habit. It’s important to get sleep. I’d it should move.” And Smith has done just that. tive directors. rather come in early and work than stay When reflecting on his position, Smith Finishing classes by noon on Mondays, As for his weekends, Smith said there is late.” said every executive director has a differ- Wednesdays and Fridays, Smith goes to a saying on the executive committee that Smith said it’s safe to say that most, if ent strength. the THON office and remains there all af- goes: “Sundays are for THON.” not all, of his friends are involved in THON ternoon. With no classes on Tuesdays and Executive committee meetings are in some capacity. See LeaDerShip, Page B3. Page B2 | Feb. 15-18, 2018 thoN The Daily Collegian Two THON dancers taking the stage FTK By Tina Locurto decline in health. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN However, Dadswell said he plans to see Logan during this When Jason Cillo and Evan year’s THON Weekend. Dadswell first picked up musical “I’m more excited to dance be- instruments in middle school, cause my entire year has been they had no idea that as college fundraising for that, and per- students they would be perform- forming is in awesome bonus,” ing in front of a crowd of thou- Dadswell said. sands — all for the fight to end childhood cancer. Raise The Song The pair, part of local State With a performance slot of College band The JENKs, is tak- less than 10 minutes, Cillo and ing its musical talents to THON Dadswell compiled a list of four Weekend, not only as performers songs to play THON weekend. but as dancers for the 46-hour “I decided I wanted to play marathon. songs that everyone’s going to want to sing along to,” Cillo said. Humble beginnings “Not often do you get the opportu- Cillo, a member of special in- nity to play in front of thousands terest organization Apollo, and of people, so I thought we should Dadswell, an independent danc- probably get songs that thou- er, formed The JENKs at the be- sands of people would want to ginning of the Fall 2016 semester. sing to immediately.” Prior to the band’s creation, Cillo and Dadswell will “mash- The JENKs was under a com- up” four separate songs, a signa- pletely different name — Oh Man! ture move for The JENKs, that — with different members. will flow one into the next, creat- Cillo, along with Nicole Schae- ing a smooth transition. fer, a current JENKs member, The songs in their set include performed with Oh Man! at the “All the Small Things” by Blink THON 5K in 2015. Aabha Vora/Collegian 182, “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Dadswell, who was in the Diamond, “I’m Gonna Be” (500 crowd, was immediately captivat- Jason Cillo (senior-electrical engineering), dancing in THON for Apollo, and Evan Dadswell (senior - Miles) by The Proclaimers and ed. Ever since, the two have been biobehavioral health), an independent dancer, pose in the HUB-Robeson Center on Thursday, Feb 8. “Hey Jude” by The Beatles. making music. Cillo said they are slated to “I made my connections and Cillo said he really amped up his that Jason exhibited during that Dadswell said the waiting perform toward the back end of broke in, and then I just stuck involvement for the philanthropy. performance,” Borland said via game, especially a month before THON, after the Pep Rally. around,” Dadswell (senior-biobe- “It’s crazy to think about how email. the results were announced, was “I’m really praying for an havioral health)said. much of an impact you can have, Borland said choosing Cillo as “super” stressful. He, along with As a 13-year-old practicing the adrenaline kick right before,” for just a little bit of time and a one of Apollo’s seven dancers this dancer partner Hannah Cham- Dadswell said. guitar, Cillo (senior-electrical en- little bit of effort means the world year was a “no-brainer.” berlain, raised over $6,000 toward gineering) said he lived up to the Cillo added that after they fin- to them,” he said. Dancing in THON had been a lottery tickets to dance. “angsty teenager playing in [his] ish performing, the rest of THON Sam Boland, the president longtime dream for Cillo and Bor- “That just meant the world that garage” stereotype. Weekend will be easy. of Apollo, met Cillo during his land said he was happy to bring it I got to be selected to dance,” Dadswell on the other hand “Dancing and performing, freshman year. Borland (senior- to fruition. Dadswell said. “I also felt kind of went to a K-Mart with his family that’s what I call fully soaking it biomedical engineering and me- While Cillo dances, he will also sad because I knew a lot of people and bought an electric guitar one up,” Schaefer (senior-economics chanical engineering) said Cillo contribute to raising everyone’s day against his mother’s wishes. who were also trying to indepen- and telecommunications), the spirit as the hours trudge on, per- He also purchased a drum kit has taken Apollo’s motto — “Nev- dently dance and didn’t get it. It keyboardist, said. that was “held together with half er Give Up” — to heart. forming a four song setlist with was kind of bittersweet for me.” Dadswell said he is looking a broken skateboard.” In December 2015, Apollo’s Dadswell. Dadswell said he was inspired forward to water gun fights at Along with keyboardist Schae- Four Diamonds child, Olivia “Performing music has so to dance while working on his THON, while Cillo said the mem- fer and guitarist/bassist Will Lynch, lost her battle with cancer. much meaning for Jason, so I re- dancer relations committee last ories alone will be enough. Want, the band can be found at At a vigil, Cillo performed Cold- ally hope that it makes his THON year. Planning to bring an arsenal the Phyrst every Friday night play’s “Fix You.” experience unforgettable,” Bor- They wrote letters to a four- of 12 water guns, Dadswell said, performing a wide variety of clas- “The entire time I was play- land said. “I know composing year-old THON child, Logan, who “They won’t know what’s com- sical rock, 90s alternative and pop ing…I knew if I would’ve looked himself to perform on stage after Dadswell and others visited in ing.” covers. up and saw everybody else dancing for over 30 hours will be Harrisburg. THON Weekend is like the Su- But when Cillo and Dadswell with their candles tearing up, I a challenge for Jason, but if there Later that year, on a retreat per Bowl for the families, Cillo aren’t pumping up crowds with would’ve broken out into tears is anyone who can do it, it’s him.” with the entire committee, said, and he’s eager to meet more “All Star” by Smash Mouth, they too,” Cillo said. “The crazy thing Dadswell and Logan were reunit- people who benefit from the Four are dedicated to lifting the spirits about all of that was that I hadn’t Dancing independently ed and they bonded during a trip Diamonds. of children diagnosed with can- personally met Olivia.” Dancing independently, as op- to a carnival. “If I make a couple of those cer. Though the vigil was held in posed to with a THON organiza- “His shoes would get untied kids smile, the rest of the week- December and it was freezing tion, comes with risks — most every 20 minutes, and he would end could be just me completely ‘Never giving up’ cold outside, members came to notably, not being selected in always go up to me,” Dadswell dazed walking around in leg Joining Apollo as a freshman, support their THON child. the dancer lottery. To be eligible, said, kicking up his leg up to re- pain,” Cillo said. “But, if I make Cillo said he admired those who Toward the end of his per- dancers and partners must raise enact the scene, “and say ‘tie my one kid smile, that’s good enough were doing a “very awesome formance, Cillo said his fingers enough money to earn a ticket. shoe.’” for me.” thing.” were “numb and cold,” but he The more money a couple rais- When it came time for THON It wasn’t until he personally kept playing. es, the more chances they have to Weekend, however, Logan To email reporter: [email protected]. met THON families, though, that “I will never forget the strength be selected from the lottery was unable to attend due to a Follow her on Twitter at: @tina_locurto. One special interest org ‘eclipses’ path to thOn By Katie Johnston THON organization. But, Heminway also said he THE DAILY COLLEGIAN “We liked the social atmo- likes the fact that Eclipse is a new sphere that we created between name on campus. In a sea of hundreds of other just our friends,” Heminway said. “It’s very humbling, and I think Penn State THON organizations, “We knew that if we created a that’s what makes us work hard- Eclipse has already made a name THON org by our means, it would er,” he said. “We know we can for itself in its brief existence. eventually be successful, and we consistently get better — that Two years ago, on the first floor knew that we would really, really goes with leadership, that goes of Packer Hall, Colin Heminway enjoy it more than having to ap- with social atmosphere, that goes was sitting in a conference room ply ourselves to a different type of with raising money.” with a few of his friends, talking atmosphere.” Heminway said he thinks the about the things they had wanted Vice President of Eclipse Carly “energy” Eclipse has is different to accomplish when they arrived Weiss said every week the found- from other THON organizations. at Penn State. ers of the organization would “I think people are always look- “Everyone said Penn State’s get together to talk about future ing for something new,” Hemin- this crazy place that has so much plans. way said. opportunity,” Heminway (junior- Eclipse was registered as an “We’re new. I think we appeal to secondary education) said. official Penn State organization in a lot of kids that were exactly like “We definitely didn’t feel that February 2016. us. Kids that didn’t have a place, we were reaping the benefits in Entering the Fall 2016 semes- kids that didn’t have some social our first semester of our fresh- ter, Eclipse’s roster knew only 15 ‘in.’ Because it’s hard freshman man year.” names — which Heminway said year — it’s like getting hit by a Courtesy of Christina Rapone In that moment, one of Hemin- scared him initially. white loop.” Members of special interest organization Eclipse hold up the letters way’s friends mentioned the idea “Because you have these Eclipse attended its first THON they made for THON Weekend 2017. of starting their very own THON THON orgs with 200, 300 plus in 2017 with about 40 members. organization. people,” Heminway said. “It’s While not common with a new Dancer Couple lottery. “It was a great experience,” Heminway said he felt as very belittling in a sense because organization, Eclipse had two Weiss (junior-media stud- Weiss said. though he had a “bigger purpose” we’re like, ‘how are we even going members dance for THON 2017 ies), one of the dancers, said her To read full story, than simply joining an existing to make an initial impact.’” after winning the Independent experience was “insane.” visit collegian.psuedu. The Daily Collegian thoN Feb. 15-18, 2018 | Page B3 Former DR captain to dance in THON Zach Firestine’s years of Dancer Relations experience take to the floor By Tina Locurto ing those downs, Dancer Rela- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN tions step in to act as a “motiva- tional boost.” When most Penn State THON For example, if the dancers dancers hit the floor of the Bryce were feeling down, Firestine said Jordan Center for the first time, he would take them over to a Four they often don’t know exactly Diamonds child to remind them what to expect. that “this is what they’re here However, as Zach Firestine for.” prepares to join the 700 other Firestine compared THON dancers this weekend, he will dancers to children: He easily bring his years of experience as a distracts them with various fun Dancer Relations Commit- activities and games to ce Mara tee Member and Danc- an thon keep them preoccupied. 18 D er Relations Captain 20 “You’d take these alongside him. 20- to 22-year-old As a freshman ar- people who are riving to Penn State, dancing, and they Firestine (senior- just want to have fun secondary educa- the entire time,” he tion) had no idea said. “So you’re just Courtney Taylor/Collegian what THON was, but there to remind them now, the 46-hour dance to have fun and to really Independent dancer Zach Firestine (senior-secondary education social studies) poses near the Duck Ponds marathon is something he live in the moment.” on Tuesday, Feb. 13. can’t imagine his life without. Firestine recalled one particu- lar memory of him helping out a everything he does. tion in the first place.” THON organization. Behind the Shoes struggling dancer during THON “He constantly expresses en- Now, with his last year in the A dancer couple needs to raise The role of the Dancer Rela- 2016. ergy and dedication to the organi- organization, Firestine will be at a certain amount of money in tions Captain is akin to a cheer- The dancer was upset because zation in every way possible,” Lu- the Bryce Jordan Center once order to even receive a lottery leader. her boyfriend was unable to at- cas (senior-biobehavioral health) more to dance. ticket. Making sure dancers are prop- tend, so Firestine decided to step said. “When I met him the first “I think dancing in THON The more money raised, the erly taken care of physically and in. time, his passion for the Dancer 2018 is the perfect way for Zach more lottery tickets a couple can motivating them to keep their Firestine con- Relations Committee inspired to wrap up his inspiring and im- acquire to have a higher chance morale high are key for any mem- tacted the boy- “In the back of my me.” pactful career at Penn State as a of being selected from the dancer ber of Dancer Relations. friend and had him Every time THON Volunteer,” Lucas said. pool. From Firestine’s perspective, record a video of mind, I’ve always Firestine met a “Finding out we were picked the dancers he has talked to said encouragement. wanted to dance. new dancer, he Dance, Dance to dance was the happiest mo- the majority of dancing is 90 per- “I showed it would always ask Dancing in THON was some- ment of our lives,” Firestine cent mental and 10 percent physi- to her and it was Having this the same question: thing Firestine never truly con- said. cal. amazing. She opportunity now... Why are you danc- sidered, until his friend and even- Since finding out, Firestine said The physical aspect, he said, started sobbing ing? tual dancer partner Kayla Czekaj he has been doing everything he entails making sure dancers and I was sob- I’m so lucky.” He was amazed brought up the idea. can to prepare for the 46-hours of to hear the differ- standing without sleep. are stretching properly, eating bing,” Firestine Zach Firestone What began as a mere joke enough and staying hydrated. said. “It was cool ent reasons. soon became serios. And once The preparations include con- “The mental aspect is some- because that’s all Student “No two reasons they decided to dance, even cre- verting to vegetarianism, walking thing that I was really focused you need.” to THON are the ating a Facebook page for donors, on a treadmill every day and tak- on,” Firestine said. Brady Lucas, THON 2018 spe- same,” Firestine said. “It’s really the pair went all in. ing yoga classes. At any given time, the mood of cial events director, said Fires- cool to hear the diverse reasons Independently dancing is very To read full story, a dancer can go up or down. Dur- tine puts his heart and soul into of why people join the organiza- different from dancing for a visit collegian.psu.edu

even though they graduated they Leadership are always available to help. Unite in the fight FroM Page B1. Erin Thompson, the THON finance executive director, is an- Independent dancers met through THON, plan to stand for 46 He said last year’s executive other friend of Smith’s. director, Austin Sommerer, was “He is very good at problem By Bailey Jensen great at event planning. Smith, solving and thinking outside of THE DAILY COLLEGIAN meanwhile, said his account- the box so as not to just stick ing background has helped him to what THON has done in the Tracey Tardif and Kristin focus on the fundraising side of past,” Thompson (senior-ac- McKeown owe their love for THON. counting) said. “Hopefully, he working with children to Penn “When I meet people who passes that on to future genera- State THON. were involved in THON in the tions so THON can continue to be The two were chosen as inde- past, especially Penn State successful, many years to come.” pendent dancers for THON 2018 alumni, one of the first ques- The majority of Smith’s job is on Jan. 25 after raising a total of tions I’m asked is whether be- complete the week leading up $7,844.64 of their initial $10,000 ing involved in THON is like a to the 46-hour dance marathon. goal. fulltime job,” Smith said. “To During THON Weekend, his job As a senior in high school, an extent, it is, but it’s also re- is to be present and available to Tardif (senior-elementary and ally fun. It’s very easy for me to help when needed. He will be at THON for the full early childhood education) was come to the office and want to do work all hours of the after- 46 hours, taking two, 4-hour co-director of her high school’s noon.” sleep shifts. second-annual mini-THON. In Smith has peo- “Coming from this position, she said she had ple like Suzanne rules and regula- the opportunity to meet Penn Graney, the tions, my time was State students involved in THON. Four Diamonds very structured, Later, she was let on the floor of executive director, a THON ad- and I knew where I was needed the Bryce Jordan Center for 10 viser, as well as past executive pretty much at all times,” Smith seconds. directors to look to if he needs said. “Now, I have the opportu- “That moment was unlike any Photo courtesy of Tracey Tardif any help — a lifeline that Smith nity to have a little more freedom other,” Tardif said. “I remember Tracey Tardif (left) and Kristen McKeown pose during Color Wars 2018. wasn’t aware he would have un- and just jump in wherever I am saying to myself, ‘I have to be a til he entered the position. needed, and I am looking forward part of this.’” was fully committed to coming to own said. “It was kind of on a “I’ve so enjoyed working with to it.” McKeown (senior-elementary Penn State.” whim.” Andrew this year and seeing Smith said his favorite aspect and early childhood education) Tardif and McKeown have This semester, they are both him grow as a leader through of THON Weekend is watching said her brother, who graduated both been involved in THON full-time student teachers in his THON experience,” Graney the Four Diamonds families and from Penn State in 2014, encour- since their freshman year. They Clearfield, Pennsylvania, which said via email. “He is very com- children interact with the danc- aged her first visit to THON. He met each other their sopho- is roughly an hour from State mitted to our shared missions, ers, volunteers and spectators. had been a morale captain in his more years while on the same College. and is thoughtful and caring in “It’s really interesting because senior year, and when he finally dancer relations committee They were both teaching on his approach to both THON stu- you see a dancer who could be pushed McKeown and the entire and have been close friends ever the day they discovered they dent volunteers and Four Dia- so out of it and be tired and have family, it was a four-hour road trip since. had been chosen to indepen- monds families. He is incredibly their legs be sore, but somehow to see what the 46-hour dance When they came back to cam- dently dance. dependable and responsible in they will still have a great time marathon wasall about. pus at the start of their senior “I tried to keep my phone his role, while still remaining playing with a child on the floor,” “When we got to THON late year, Tardif and McKeown were off all day, but I couldn’t resist dedicated to his studies.” Smith said. “The interactions are Friday night, it was breathtak- deciding what they were going checking it,” McKeown said. And, Smith said past execu- what give people so many mean- ing,” McKeown said. “I still can’t to do for their last year of THON “During lunchtime, I got an tive directors can provide a ingful memories during THON find the best words to describe while students at Penn State. email from David Candito that I lot of valuable insight when it Weekend.” what it felt like. Seeing all of the “We thought of becoming inde- had been picked. comes to making decisions. He different colors, signs and smiles pendent dancers and said, “‘Why To read full story, said it’s really cool because they To email reporter: [email protected]. was incredible. After that visit I not? Let’s just go for it,’” McKe- visit collegian.psu.edu are a very involved group and Follow her on Twitter at @baileyejensen. Page B4 | Feb. 15-18, 2018 thoN The Daily Collegian AthLeteS gO DAnCing

Christopher Sanders/Collegian Erin O’Neill/Collegian Brooke Hollis, (sophomore -computational data sciences), Caitlin Stack (junior- Club water polo’s THON dancers, Emily Argentati (junior-finance), Robert Terchek III biobehavioral health), Jill DeMaio (junior-pre-law), and Peyton Haefner (junior-animal (senior-biochemistry) and Caroline Layden (senior-hospitality mangement) toss a water sciences) pose for a photo on Tuesday, Feb. 13. polo ball in front of Old Main on Wednesday, Feb. 14. How THON gives club Club water polo teammates swimming a new meaning to dance in THON By Elena Rose diagnosed with brain cancer. She claims By Jim Krueger went to Penn State Hershey Medical THE DAILY COLLEGIAN the impact it left on her family was some- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Center to see, and now, A’Niah is in re- thing “no family should ever have to go mission. It’s a no-brainer that water polo and through.” To someone who is unfamiliar with Penn “The day that we got to celebrate supporting the cure for childhood cancer “Just seeing how that affected [my State, understanding the influence THON A’Niah being in remission, we realized go hand-in-hand. Well, at least to Em- aunt] — the most positive, upbeat person has throughout the entire Penn State com- that might not have happened if it wasn’t ily Argentati, Caroline Layden and Rob I know —came out of nowhere,” Argentati munity and the level of commitment need- for THON,” Haefner (junior - animal sci- Terchek it is. said. “So I think we’re out there to THON, ed to prepare for the one weekend out of ences) said. This weekend, these three students not just for our [club water polo THON] the year can be difficult. The impact that the Butlers have on are about to live out one of their Penn families, but all the families impacted by Brooke Hollis, Jill DeMaio, Caitlin Stack club swimming is evident. Not only has State dreams together — dancing in cancer. Everyone, adults alike, impacted and Peyton Haefner joined the club swim- club swimming been the top sports club THON 2018 for club water polo. by cancer.” ming team at Penn State simply due to to raise money, but the members of the The group declared they will be repre- Additionally, Argentati coincidentally at- their love of the sport. club have been influenced by the strength senting much more than club water polo, tended Governor Mifflin High School with However, their love of the sport has led A’Niah has shown going from diagnosis to however. They’ve spent the entire year Brittany Wagner, one of club water polo’s all four of them towards a title none of the remission and they have been there ev- fundraising, planning, bonding with and Four Diamonds children. Argentati said expected: THON Captain. Now, all of them ery step of the way. now dancing for their organization’s Four the home connections make THON and say they could not imagine having one “We always want to go and see them,” Diamonds families, the Wagners and the her personal relationship with “Britt,” without the other. Stack (junior - bio behavioral health) Benders. now 17-years-old, even more special. “I came initially because of swimming, said. “We’ve been paired with them since As the road to THON 2018 dwindles, “When I was a senior in high school, but I stayed because of THON,” Hollis 2015 so that was our freshmen year and the trio — perhaps surprisingly — isn’t Britt was a freshman,” Argentati said. “It (sophomore - computational data scienc- we’ve come back every single year most concerned about the whole was neat to, not exactly ‘grow up’ with her, nce Marath es) said, a sentiment her peers agree is because we have the connection Da on “standing for 46 hours straight” but to have our friendship grow and our 018 common throughout the club. with the family.” 2 thing, especially Terchek (se- bond get deeper over the years.” Diving head first into THON is a feel- Club swimming has given nior-biochemistry), who “ac- For Layden (senior-hospitality manage- ing many Penn State students can relate them the opportunity to not cidentally” stood for all 46 ment), childhood cancer is personal, too. to, but club swimming has taken it a step only play the sport they love, hours last THON. She was motivated to dance in THON further. but also grow an appreciation At the end of the day, 2018 for multiple reasons, but one rea- Club swimming’s commitment to THON for THON and the Butler’s are they’re most concerned son in particular stuck out to her. On shows not only in the passion of its mem- the reason for this. about gratitude: never tak- the last day of eighth grade, one of bers, but also in the stats. Last year, club “It’s given me a reason why ing the opportunity to dance for Layden’s future high school volleyball swim raised $54,000, more than any other I THON,” Haefner said. “Being in granted, knowing not everyone teammates, Julie, was diagnosed with a club sports team on campus. club swimming and being who applied to dance for brain tumor. Being involved with THON through a paired with the families is “It’s pretty special club water polo was se- By February of their freshman year, the club sport is a special experience. Mem- very different from the ex- going into THON lected. disease had claimed Julie’s life. bers of the team have a personal relation- perience that you get on a “I would say I was sur- Even though Layden didn’t get to know ship with a Four Diamonds family that committee because a lot of knowing that your prised to be picked [to her teammate very well, Julie’s loss is one committees and organizations may not committees don’t get expe- teammates always dance],” Terchek said. that will stick with her forever. As the an- have. rience or don’t get interac- “Caroline and Emily both niversary of Julie’s passing, Feb. 23, soon Since 2015, club swimming has been tions with Four Diamonds have your back.” deserved it, but I think the approaches, THON hits even closer to paired with the Butler family. Seven-year- families and for us to be so other two [who did not get home for her. old A’Niah was diagnosed with acute lym- close to the Butlers and to Caroline Layden selected] also deserved it “She was supposed to be my teammate phoblastic leukemia in 2014. Club swim- see them all throughout Penn State Club Volleyball very much.” and she never got to be. It was really sad ming has been with her throughout her the year, that really is why Five club water polo for me,” Layden said. “[Julie] being im- fight. I THON, it’s for them be- players applied to dance pacted by childhood cancer when she was For those who know A’Niah and her two cause they light up our lives.” for the organization, but to meet THON’s supposed to be my friend and teammate siblings, Aiden (13) and Rockie (4), the in- Beyond the impact the Butlers have exact dancer quota, only three team- first, that hits home to me — I’ll definite- spiration they give has encouraged them on club swimming, THON has made club mates would be allowed to dance. With an ly be dancing for Julie out there [THON to not only stay committed to the Butlers, swimming much more than just a club. organization as passionate about THON weekend].” but also to club swimming. Swimming is a sport where team in- as club water polo, every applicant knew Terchek roots his motivation to dance in “A lot of people join obviously for the teraction is sporadic. Practices can be at the stakes to dance would be very high. the impact the Wagner and Bender fami- swimming aspect because we are a different times for different people and Argentati (junior-finance) was already lies have made on him in his four years on swim team but I think having such a sessions usually consisting of swimming unsure of her chances when she applied, club water polo. strong THON base and being very in- laps by yourself, any social interactions knowing that as a junior instead of a se- “One of the other things I’m very excit- volved as a team, it keeps everybody between the team are usually just quick nior, people could vote on her differently. ed to experience this THON is [standing] coming back,” DeMaio (junior - pre-law) conversations between laps. Regardless, she knew the story behind on the floor with our THON families, just said. But, THON has given the team a place why she participates in THON was im- because the smiles of Brittany and Alison Since club swimming has been paired to become closer. portant and she wanted to share it with brighten everyone’s day,” Terchek said. with A’Niah, she has undergone her last To read full story, her teammates. To read full story, chemotherapy treatment, which the team visit collegian.psu.edu. Three years ago, Argentati’s aunt was visit collegian.psu.edu. Athletes go from the field to the floor By Ben Ferree girl that Scott met while the THE DAILY COLLEGIAN team was visiting Hershey his freshman year is something that Two Penn State athletes will be he will never forget. in a familiar situation when the “She was awesome,” Scott THON dancers stand on Friday said. “We talked with her we had a night. great time and learned her story Charlie Shuman, a football and felt like we really connected.” offensive lineman, and Megan Only a few weeks later, Scott Schafer, a star on the pitch for felt the pain that cancer causes women’s soccer, will be dancing so many across the world as the in their second THON after suc- team found out the girl they had cessfully completing it last year. just connected with had died. Schafer cites her younger Scott said he knew from that cousin, who successfully defeated point on that he wanted to be cancer, as the motivation for her more involved in THON and that participating in THON. he will have her in the back of his Women’s soccer will join foot- mind when he feels the pain of ball by having two dancers in the standing for 46 hours straight. Bryce Jordan Center this week- “It was tough. She was a young end as Schafer’s teammate Sara- Caitlin Lee/Collegian girl. She was sweet, smart all fina Valenti will be dancing for the James Franklin encourages Penn State football player, Charlie Shuman, to step forward and wave during Penn those things,” Scott said. “We lost first time. Safety Nick Scott will State THON on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at the Bryce Jordan Center. her to a terrible, terrible disease. also take to the floor of the BJC, From that point on I knew I want- dancing on behalf of the student in high school. The foundation he is successful himself. can’t say I’ve totally fasted from ed to do more for THON.” leaders organization. raises awareness and funds for “If I have any questions I’ll candy because candy is one of my For Scott, his love of children is “I’m really excited to have an- rare diseases and points to one definitely find him, it won’t be passions. I’m just trying to get also a major factor in his decision other football player with me,” boy as his main inspiration for do- hard. I’m sure he will be the tall- enough sleep and eat healthy.” to push his body to the absolute Shuman said. “Nick and I have ing THON. est person in the building,” Scott Unlike Shuman, Scott was first limits during THON. been going back and forth at Shuman and Scott both realize said. “He’ll probably help me with introduced and experienced kids “When we would take visits to workouts the last couple weeks the impact of dancing at THON packing and everything like that.” with cancer through a visit Penn places like Hershey Hospital and saying that we have to get ready and representing the sport most Scott is now just a few days State football made to Penn State we would see kids who are go- and make sure we are prepared associated with Penn State. from taking the floor, and even Children’s Hospital in Hershey. ing through chemotherapy and and flexible for the weekend.” “Nick and I have a huge plat- with the guidance of Shuman Scott’s eyes were opened by things like that, and they don’t Delani Higgins (field hockey) form that we can make a huge dif- is unsure of what he is going to the experience and he said he necessarily have the opportunity and Connor Raeman (men’s golf) ference in THON, especially hav- experience during the event and was blown away by all the precau- to have every day regular kid ex- will conclude the five student ath- ing a second time to dance and how to prepare for something tions he had to take, like washing periences,” Scott said. letes that are dancing through the using that platform is unreal that as physically and mentally de- his hands before going into the “That’s something that I really Student Athlete Advisory Board. we can take advantage of what we manding as standing for 46 hours rooms. take to heart and anything that I Scott brings the total to six. have while we have it, because straight. “It hits you hard, but you are can do to put smiles on those chil- For Shuman, giving back to football isn’t going to last forever,” “I don’t really know because glad that you get that exposure dren’s faces to give them more children with cancer and rare dis- Shuman said. I’ve never done it. I hope I’m and understanding and it hum- hope that’s an opportunity that eases did not start when he came Scott is grateful for the level of doing the right things,” Scott bles you. It really makes you I’m going to take.” to Penn State. experience that Shuman brings said. “I’ve been trying to get to grateful for the experiences you The senior helped create “Big with him and will be using his bed at least 9:30 or 10 [p.m.] and have,” Scott said. To email reporter: [email protected] Helping Little” while he was still knowledge of THON to make sure I’ve been trying to eat right. I In particular, a 13-year-old Follow him on Twitter at @BFerree3. The Daily Collegian thoN Feb. 15-18, 2018 | Page B5

Erin O’Neill/Collegian Independent dancer, Dana Buck, class of 2017, dances with her dancer relations committee member, Hannah Geller (junior-film) during Penn State’s THON in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. thOn On AnD On AnD On...

Collegian File Photo Erin O’Neill/Collegian Joe Jonas and JinJoo Lee of DNCE perform during the Penn State THON From left, Devon Salasin (senior-planetary science) and Claire Lewis (senior-biobehavioral health), both at Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. dancers for Penn State Ski Team, stretch before Penn State’s THON begins in the Bryce Jordan Center on Feb. 17, 2017.

Jamil Summaq/Collegian Romeo Rodrigues (4) brother of THON child Layn Burger (11) shoots water at dancer on the floor during THON 2017 at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Page B6 | Feb. 15-18, 2018 thoN The Daily Collegian WHY WE THON

Tracey Tardif Kristin McKeown

I THON for more dreams. I THON so that my future students I THON for my future students and so that no child has to can grow up and be whatever they want to be and that nothing hear the word ‘no’ to any dreams that they have. will stand in their way.

Gaby Gladfelter Emily Kerner

I THON for all the Four Diamonds families and all the Four I THON so hopefully one day we will have more Diamonds kids that I’ve met over the years. organizations like the Four Diamonds throughout the country so that families won’t have to go through that.

Jon Gross Ali Fetzer

We’re a community that likes to help people — likes to help I THON for so many reasons, mostly for our THON child people in need. That’s exactly what THON does and I’m Clay, who has been cancer-free for over 10 years and in honored to be a part of it and to have had the ability to honor of my dad. fundraise for it and now this year to dance.

Mollie Wood Rob Breslow

I THON for Hope Westrick, who was Alpha Xi Delta’s Personally, I thon because senior year so far has been, THON child who passed away sophomore year and I’m I guess you could say, easy. I want to experience some dancing in honor of her this year. adversity in my life and I think this would be something that would be good for me and a good learning experience moving forward.

Emma Dickson Sarah Vasile

I THON for my two THON families, the Pattersons and the I guess saying ‘for the kids’ is very cliché, but I do think that’s Mehalicks. Maggie and Mackenzie are my THON children’s the reason why a lot of us do it – to support the people that names, so I THON for M and M, and they’re my world. are going through that now. And then to make sure nobody ever has to go through that again in the future, hopefully.

Emily Paulus Cassie Oresko

I THON so that people can have a break from the stress in I’m a student teacher right now, so I see one of the girls in my their lives. They don’t have to be sick for the day. They can class – she has leukemia, so seeing what she goes through be whatever they want for the day. every day, I want her to have brighter futures and I want her to have every opportunity a first grader can have.

Todd Goldstein Audrey Zavada

I THON just because I fell in love with our THON I THON for our THON children, Max and Dylan, for my families, everything they’ve been through, and all of my cousin who had cancer – just so that no parent has to hear grandparents have battled cancer. I’ve worked in cancer that their child has cancer and that no kid has to go through hospitals. So I THON for everyone that is battling cancer. that.