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Vol. 118, No. 86 Feb. 8-11, 2018 State College landscape facing a shift By Allison Moody university archivist for Penn and apartment buildings have Students increasingly want to the county.” THE DAILY COLLEGIAN State, State College has always been popping up for years to meet newer apartments with less Hitham Hiyajneh is taking ad- been changing to meet the needs the increased need of the student rooms and more diverse dining vantages of these changes. The The landscape of State College of its student population. and resident population. For ex- options, Esposito said. But, this owner or manager of Pita Cabana, has undergone a metamorphosis “State College didn’t exist when ample, Esposito said, the apart- same change isn’t just happening Yallah Taco and Burrito, Under- in recent years. the university was first founded in ments in Beaver Canyon were in State College. It’s happing in ground Burgers and Crepes and New high-rise apartment build- 1855,” Esposito said. “The town built in the early 1970s when Penn Big Ten college towns across the upcoming Ur Pizza, Hiyajneh ings and restaurants seem to be grew up being a service town.” State stopped building dorms and country. has made a living providing new popping up on every corner, while Originally, State College was allowed women to move off cam- “State College is no longer a dining options to a growing State the lives of old-school favorites just a cluster of hotels, stores and pus. sleepy Pennsylvania town, it’s College community. like the Spats Cafe and Ye Olde boarding houses nestled in the The same phenomenon is hap- becoming more and more ur- College Diner may be coming to rolling hills of central Pennsylva- pening now, Esposito said. ban, “Esposito said. “It’s See Shift, an end. nia. As the population of the uni- “What you’re going to see in a a matter of the type of Page 2 Residents and alumni can be versity grew, so did the surround- service economy is a supply for economy that the uni- heard on the streets and in coffee ing town. the demand,” she versity shops, discussing how State Col- “In many ways it hasn’t said. brings lege just isn’t the same as it used changed at all,” Esposito to be. said. “What has But according to Jackie Es- changed are posito, a current special projects the numbers.” librarian and former Businesses

Student shares the challenge of being a woman in comedy By Tina Locurto a fan of the “mockumentary” THE DAILY COLLEGIAN genre. Recently, she completed a After attending a Catholic mockumentary film in her class school for 12 years, Alise Deveney that involved an aspiring student said she has an interesting per- “hambonist” who wants to be- spective on life — especially now come the world champion. as a Penn State student. “[They’re the] people that slap Drawing on personal experi- and pat themselves,” Deveney ences, Deveney (sophomore-film said. “In Spongebob Squarepants, and video) is part of three comedy when they’re in the musical num- clubs at Penn State, allowing her ber ‘Now That We’re Men,’ where upbringing to be set free they slap and pat — that’s through comedy rou- what a hambonist is.” tines. “Alise is naturally She recalled funny,” Aaron Her- Churshi Hu/Collegian one particular in- schlag, a friend of Halle Smith (junior-biobehavioral health), Vice President of Wellness for Panhellenic Council, and Alec stance in which Deveney’s and Gutsche (sophomore-accounting), Vice President of Civic Responsibility for IFC, pose for photo in the two students at member of Sec- HUB-Robeson Center on Wednesday, Feb. 7. her school were ond Floor Stand- caught having up, said. “I first sex in the band met Alise early room. Her prin- last year at an open Panhellenic and IFC create new cipal — a nun who mic. At the time, I she called “Virgin Mo- was the guy who an- bile”— was not happy, to nounced the next comic and I say the least. was only 50 percent sure how to positions to tackle greek life issues Using a mobility scooter to say her name correctly.” By Katie Johnston safer community.” Gutsche said he is currently travel around, her principal Herschlag (senior-engineering “just rolled into an assembly one THE DAILY COLLEGIAN “The goal of the position is working on a mandatory system science and film and video) said morning, got on the microphone to give each individual in our that works with Penn State’s even when Alise isn’t trying to and yelled at us, [saying] ‘There’s As discussion on prevention community the tools to know “Standards of Excellence” pro- be funny, her “default reaction to no condom that can protect your of sexual assault, binge drink- when something is wrong, what things will be hilarious.” gram, which mandates that 80 soul,’” Deveney said. ing and hazing become more to do and how to act to help en- But while comedy can and percent of chapter members “I remember, she used to at persistent at Penn State, the sure the safety of others,” Lord should be funny, Deveney said a complete one educational pro- school dances, if people weren’t Interfraternity and Panhellen- (junior-finance) said. “Alec’s role “double standard” exists between gramming session in four catego- leaving room for the holy spirit, ic Councils are is vital in foster- male and female comedians. ries. she would roll over their toes with launching new “We’re kind of at a ing a culture of He said he hopes that he can her scooter,” Deveney said with a “There’s a fine line,” Deveney initiatives. caring in our said. “A lot of people tell you create a system where chapters laugh. Alec Guts- crossroads with all community.” engage with organizations like As a performer for Second there’s certain things that you’re che is the first Since joining not supposed to make jokes these issues that Men Against Violence, Greeks Floor Stand-up, editor for the IFC vice presi- the Alpha Epsilon CARE or Stand for State. about.” dent of civic greek life’s facing satire publication Phroth and a Pi fraternity his “Right now, we’re kind of at a Deveney said after she and her responsibility freshman year, writer for Nittany Wits, Deveney like hazing, sexual crossroads with all these issues keeps busy. family went to see Amy Schumer — a position Gutsche said he that greek life’s facing like haz- Inspiration for a comedic path perform, her brother said she created earlier assault, binge had always been ing, sexual assault, binge drink- started in high school as Deveney was good, but “made a lot of wom- this year. interested in the drinking. We have ing,” Gutsche said. watched Saturday Night Live en jokes.” Gutsche inner workings of sketches. She decided it would be “How many times do you watch (sophomore- to develop a way to the IFC. “We have to develop a way to fix this, because if we can figure out cool to also perform and “make any stand-up special or go to any accounting) fix this.” He knew he stand-up club and see a man talk- said the posi- a way to fix this and implement people laugh.” Alec Gutsche wanted to hold a Deveney loves one particular ing about his penis? It’s definitely tion’s main fo- leadership posi- effective measures, then schools skit, starring Bill Hader as an a double standard there,” she cus is forging VP of Civic Responsibility tion — he just across the country will be imple- overdramatic firefighter scream- said. relationships wasn’t exactly menting the same measures.” ing and causing mayhem in the Deveney said her favorite co- with different sure which one. If it’s not fixed, Gutsche said, he firehouse. median is Tina Fey, and she’s a student organizations in an at- That’s when he found predicts greek life won’t be sus- “It was very bizarre and no one big fan of both 30 Rock and Fey’s tempt to tackle hazing, mental the civic responsibility position. tainable “for the next 50 years.” else thought it was funny,” De- book “Bossy Pants.” health, sexual assault aware- “Overall, it’s tough Halle Smith is the third vice veney said, “but I still will go back When it comes to stand-up co- ness and more. because it’s a new position, so president of wellness on the Pan- and watch it.” medians, Laurie Kilmartin is her IFC President John Lord there’s not really a path set for hellenic Council — a position As a film major, Deveney said top pick. said he believes the new posi- me like the other IFC positions created in the spring of 2016. she hopes to combine that with tion is a “step in the right di- [have],” Gutsche said. “So, it’s To read full story her comedy, as she’s particularly See EmpowErmEnt, Page 2 rection” for making greek life a tough kind of foraging that path.” visit, collegian.psu.edu. Page 2 | Feb. 8-11, 2018 local The Daily Collegian Schreyer dean reflects on past career, future By Laura Zaks Johnson’s resumé continued can be a mentor for all the things Johnson’s mentorship and giving able to focus on a set of under- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN to unfold in the following years, you need and they can be anyone back to the profession that gave graduate students from all aca- starting with her landing a posi- that inspires you, not just some- to her, Johnson was awarded the demic colleges,” she said. “We From the time she was a little tion as a civil engineering profes- one from your field of study.” Penn State Howard B. Palmer have almost 2,000 students and girl, Peggy Johnson wanted to be sor at Penn State. Leasure admires Johnson’s Faculty Mentoring Award in all have such different majors and a teacher — she wanted to make For 28 years, Johnson inspired drive and dedication as well as 2014. That nomination, Johnson a wide range of interests; I have a difference in students’ lives as her students, sharing her wisdom her motivation for others to be explained, was done by her own been nothing but thrilled to work much as she could by providing and passion for teaching with all their best selves. faculty, meaning her very own with them all.” the knowledge and wisdom that who crossed her path. “She is kind and sincere with colleagues saw a light in her they She said there were quite a few she had to them. In 2006, she climbed the pro- strong people skills — [she has] knew deserved recognition. challenges with her job. Years later, in April 2017, John- fessional ladder even higher and a desire to always do everything “I was so honored,” Johnson “Everything is new. You have son found herself being named became the head of the Civil and to the best of her ability,” Lea- said. “So very to learn all these the new dean of the Shreyer Hon- Environmental Engineering de- sure said. “Peggy is a perfect role much honored.” “We have almost new processes ors College at Penn State Univer- partment. model, in this way, because of her Leasure also 2,000 students and and learn about sity. “I learned a lot about leader- integrity and strong moral princi- revealed that all the people that Getting there was in no simple ship during that time. I got to wit- ples as well as her dedication and another award, all have such dif- work in the col- feat. ness how departments at Penn interest in students. She cares the National Sci- ferent majors and a lege,” she said. “I Johnson’s journey started with State operate as well as all the deeply about each and wants ence Foundation learned how our her receiving her B.S. in Geology different resources available to to help them succeed in their Faculty Fellow wide range of college connects from New Mexico State Univer- us here,” Johnson said. dreams, careers, and futures.” award, won John- interests; I have to all the other sity and her master’s and Ph. D Johnson also learned that Even the faculty Johnson son an invitation academic colleg- in Civil Engineering from the Uni- she was the first female to have worked with felt she was one-of- to have dinner at been nothing but es — both what versity of Maryland. achieved such status and she a-kind. the White House. thrilled to work with issues there are She was a math teacher in be- cannot help the bittersweet taste Associate Dean of Engineer- and what already tween her undergraduate and that begs the question, why. ing Anthony Atchley worked with “Peggy is the them all.” is working well.” graduate degrees, accomplishing “On the one hand, I felt proud, Johnson for more than a decade only person I The transi- Peggy Johnson her first dream as a child. but on the other, why has this in the Civil Engineering depart- know that has tion, however, When working on her master’s taken so long?” Johnson asked. ment. had dinner at the Dean of Schreyer Honors College is rewarding for and Ph. D, Johnson’s research “Why don’t we have more women “Peggy is a highly accom- White House,” Johnson, as she consisted of working on erosion in these roles?” plished person,” Atchley said. Leasure said. loves the people caused by rivers and floods at Empowering women and stu- “However, she takes as much “While we always knew she was she works with as well as the stu- bridges — studying what has dents, though, has become John- pleasure and satisfaction from excelling in her field, that dinner dents she gets to meet through made them unstable. son’s goal as an educator, leader seeing the people she has men- invitation really made the whole her role as dean. “For more than 25 years now, and mentor. tored and advised achieve some- family sit up and take notice of “My role as dean is to set a I’ve been working on this re- Johnson fully believes she is thing great as she takes in her just how far she had come and vision and make sure the col- search, including stream restora- where she is today because of the own achievements.” how hard she had worked.” lege is working towards that vi- tion design,” she said. mentors in her life; “there are too But her own achievements “A whole host of terms come sion; my staff and I help to lead Johnson’s sister, Jill Leasure, many to list,” she said. were off the charts. to mind when trying to describe a strategic plan and to carry out revealed the secret though, that What she truly wants women During her years as head of the Peggy and her work ethic: intelli- that plan,” she said. “We have an their family never had any engi- and other students to know is that department, Johnson also was gent, accomplished, compassion- admissions group, a development neering or technical background, to achieve aspirations, they must president of the American Society ate, honest, genuine, fair, enthu- group, academics and programs “let alone even completed a col- find mentors to look up to and of Civil Engineers Environmental siastic, dependable, tenacious, group. We have a wonderful staff lege degree of any kind,” she said. then try to be those kind of role and Water Resources Institute. leader, friend,” Atchley said. “She here and my job is to make sure “Interestingly enough, three models themselves. Two prominent leadership po- sets high standards, but pursues they have what they need to move out of four siblings, including “Never forget to network — to sitions at the same time might these standards through leading forward.” Peggy, graduated with engineer- pay it forward — mentor others sound stressing, but Johnson by example. She does not expect Johnson is hard at work, cur- ing degrees, although she is the as you have been mentored,” could not thank the experience anything from anyone that she, rently focusing on how to improve only one with a doctorate,” Lea- Johnson said. “One of the things I enough. herself, is not willing to do.” the experience for the Honors sure said. “Once Peggy began to like to remind students and facul- “It was busy, of course, but it Vikash Gayah, an assistant pro- students and their connection to learn about civil engineering in ty is don’t think you need just one was also so valuable,” she said. fessor of civil engineering, worked their own personal academic col- school, she was hooked.” mentor. Focus on many — nobody “The Institute had 25,000 mem- with Johnson for six years. leges. bers from all “Peggy is an amazing col- “We are working on being more walks of life, league and department head. She collaborative with the other 12 from differ- created a very collaborative and colleges; we’re trying very hard ent careers cohesive environment for young to all be involved,” she said. “Our — some faculty members,” Gayah said. students are their students.” worked in “She was very supportive with Johnson upholds the mission government, regards to creating or sending us and vision for the Honors College, others in to workshops to make us all the of which there are three parts. private indus- more successful faculty mem- “We want our students to try; overall, it bers.” achieve academic excellence, was such an Even with such adulation from build a global perspective and interesting her colleagues, after nine years of create opportunities for civic en- chapter of my leading the department, Johnson gagement,” Johnson said. “We life.” decided it was time to step down. don’t want just a high GPA — we Such a leg- She was looking for what she want them to be engaged with the acy, however, could do next and the position of world around them.” was still not dean revealed itself to her. In this way, Johnson accom- enough. “The position was available plished the dream she had set for Because at the time I was looking for a herself when she was a little girl, of Johnson’s change; I really wanted to work but five times over. work with with undergraduates at this The new dean is loving every sediment point in my career and this posi- moment of her position and abil- transport and tion focuses on undergraduate ity to work closely with a college stream res- education,” Johnson said. “I was that encompasses five percent toration, she thrilled to be offered the job.” of Penn State’s undergraduate was the first Now that 2018 is well upon Hap- population. female to win py Valley, Johnson has had a full “I really feel like I’m living the Courtney Taylor/Collegian the Hans Al- semester of new responsibilities dream,” Johnson said. Dean of Schreyer Honors College Peggy Johnson poses in her office in Atherton Hall on bert Einstein and students that she was thrilled Award. to be involved with from the start. To email reporter: [email protected]. Friday, Jan. 19. Because of “It feels so exciting to be Follow her on Twitter at @laurazaks.

a good job of keeping the tra- MY VIEW | ANDREW RUBIN Shift ditions. We haven’t changed,” from Page 1 Briggs said. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” “I only open restaurants be- So if restaurants both new and cause I like to eat,” Hiyajneh said. old are thriving, why are other Football joins group “I know what makes good quality State College staples closing? food.” Yallah Taco opened less than a One possible explanation is year ago, but its following, specifi- an increase in building rent that cally within the student popula- comes when new housing op- of top recruiters tion, has taken off at the brightly tions and commercial areas are colored shack on McAllister Alley, built. Penn State is officially a Oklahoma, Penn Hiyajneh said. “Anytime you kind of see de- member of an exclusive club, State and Miami “The dynamic is different and velopment in that area, the area one that nearly every college make up the it’s totally changing,” Hiyajneh becomes more attractive, and football national projected group. said. “[Students] are willing to try that increases stuff like rent for champion comes The best teams it — they’re willing to give you a people that are living in the area from, the blue on the outside of chance.” and also businesses housed in chip club. it will likely be Hiyajneh likes to focus on the there,” Douglas Shontz, the bor- The only way Washington and location and vibe of the restau- to be accepted as Michigan State. ough communications special- rant and the quality of the food, a member into While the ist, said. but he said that competitive pric- the club is to Huskies and Shontz said that a new zoning have signed Spartans ing will keep cus- RUBIN tomers coming rewrite will play more 4- and wouldn’t sur- back. “The new owner- a large part in 5-star recruits, prise many by The Corner ship has done a what State Col- blue chip players, than 2- or making a run in lege looks like in 3-star players in the four previ- 2018, the nation- Room, on the good job of keeping Linsey Fagan/Collegian other hand, has 91 the future. ous recruiting cycles. With the al title favorites Head coach James Franklin talks to the media more years of ex- the traditions. We Zoning rules 2018 class complete, the Nitta- are all going to ny Lions have signed 49 such come from the during Fiesta Bowl Head Coach Press Conference. perience. haven’t changed.” dictate what General Man- kinds of build- players in the last four recruit- group of 14. ing classes, compared to the 41 James Franklin and his staff needed. That’s why Alabama ager John Briggs John Briggs ings can be built survived a brutal injury crisis said the establish- players with a 3-star rating or have developed their players to Corner Room General Manager in certain areas on defense and win the national ment is packed less. exceed expectations since win- of downtown. championship. The Tide simply with students on Penn State’s 2018 class is the ning the Big Ten Championship For example, had so many guys that could go weeknights — and alumni and best for the program since in 2016. Back-to-back top-10 fin- one area may only allow for internet recruiting rankings ishes came from a result of in the game and play at a high townies on the weekends. level. Open since 1926, the Corner commercial development, while were invented. This is the first three-star players having better another may only allow for resi- Big Ten class, other than a collegiate careers than many Penn State is only one or two Room has been through several top-10 classes away from having different owners, but the tradi- dential development. number from Ohio State, to be expected. They became house- in the top-5 since ESPN start- hold names because of it. the depth to match that level. tional feeling of the restaurant Although the Nittany Lions To email reporter: [email protected]. ed doing its annual top-300. Franklin will have a top-5 has stayed the same. are losing a lot from last season, “The new ownership has done Follow her on Twitter at @allison.v.moody. If you do the math, 54 per- class sitting in front of him with cent of the players that the some guys who’ll make an and it wouldn’t be a surprise to Nittany Lions have signed impact immediately in 2018, and see them take a step back in to take their comedic ideas and since 2015 were 4- or 5-star others who’ll need some time 2018, this is the type of class Empowerment treat them more seriously, too.” players coming out of high before seeing the field. that can be the foundation of from Page 1 Deveney said her biggest school. That’s a lot of high end Either way, the average start- Playoff team. dream after graduation is to be talent to have in a program, a ing point in the room has been If Franklin and his assistants Meaghan Nelson, another able to write, star in or control luxury that just 13 other raised. This means not only are keep developing players the way friend of Deveney’s, said Alise the entire production of a show schools around the country will the starters likely to perform at they have in recent years, there sets a higher standard of “what like 30 Rock or Parks and Rec- have next fall, according to SB a higher level, but the backups isn’t any reason this group won’t comedy really is” by showing her reation. Nation. and reserves, too, are creating contend for a national title passion for articulate writing to “That’s what a lot of people There aren’t any surprises in better depth behind them. before its players graduate. create the perfect jokes. strive to do,” Deveney said, “but the group, filled with blue Freshmen who haven’t broken “This is actually important to that’s a long way away and it’s a blood schools all across the into the rotation yet, or upper- Andrew Rubin is a junior majoring in a her, so she takes it seriously,” said lot of work.” country. Alabama, Ohio State, classmen who were beat out for security and risk analysis and is a football Nelson (sophomore-architectur Florida State, LSU, Georgia, a job are going to be more pol- reporter for The Daily Collegian. Email him al engineering), the treasurer for To email reporter: [email protected]. USC, Michigan, Auburn, Clem- ished football players who could at [email protected] and follow him on Phroth. “And it inspires others Follow her on Twitter at @tina_locurto. son, Notre Dame, Texas, move into a bigger role if Twitter at @andrewrubin24. The Daily Collegian local Feb. 8-11, 2018 | Page 3

Aabha Vora/Collegian John Stinely/Collegian Students have a snowball fight on Old Main lawn. Mark Jarvis, of State College, sleds down a hill off South Atherton street on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Snow way, a snow day

Aabha Vora/Collegian Students roll a ball of snow for a snowball fort on Old Main lawn on Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Erin O’Neill/Collegian Daniel Lopatka (freshman-architecture) sleds down on a plastic sheet below Medlar Field on Penn State’s snow day, Wednesday, Feb. 7.

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MY VIEW | Matt Lingerman Whether I’m in London or Philadelphia, an Eagles Super Bowl is an Eagles Super Bowl During the NFC Champion- can football. One became such ship, my friends and I got the an intense fan that he flew into contact information of an Eagles London from his native Ireland fan we watched the game with on Super Bowl Sunday simply who has been in London for to watch the game with other more than a decade after grow- Eagles fans. ing up in Cape May, New Jersey. Before long, I realized that al- During the weeks leading up though I wasn’t at my own Super to the game, he informed us the Bowl party, I was still surround- Eagles UK & Irish Fan Group ed by people who shared my love Facebook page had organized a for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Super Bowl watch party at a bar that made a world of difference. in Bloomsbury. Ironically, the bar I wasn’t in Philadelphia, or was a Viking-themed pub called even America, for that matter, Nordic Bar. but there were still the same With kick-off set for 11:30 p.m. cheers after positive plays and in London, we arrived at the pub groans after negative ones, and three hours early unsure of what after touchdowns, “Fly Eagles to expect. Fly” rang through the Nordic. As the game grew closer, Watching the game on the oth- fans in green and white poured er side of the Atlantic Ocean was through the door of Nordic Bar. certainly a strange experience — There were plenty of misplaced the biggest difference being that Courtesy of Matt Lingerman Philadelphia-area natives, but Matt Lingerman and fellow Eagles fan Ashley Morris pose for a photo as they watch the Super Bowl at the British television doesn’t have Brits who adopted the Eagles rights to show American com- as their NFL team were just as Nordic Bar in London, England, on Feb. 4 mercials, so during TV timeouts common. Their reasons for their we saw a motley crew of analysts Birds fandom differed, but it I’ve been going to the same Lombardi Trophy. Divisional Round, believing — but being among Eagles fans made no difference to us. Super Bowl party since before I On Sunday, that finally hap- there was no way my Eagles made me feel at home. Martin Reddie, for instance, is knew the difference between a pened. would overcome the formidable If I’m being honest, of course, a die-hard fan of Crystal Palace run and a pass play. The only problem? I was 3,500 Minnesota I would’ve rather watched the Football Club, also known as Over the years, watching the miles east of Philadelphia when Vikings defense. game in Philadelphia than the game while overeating and my dream came true. Then I spent the early morn- the London Eagles. On a trip to Vancouver, Canada in the 1980s, Nordic Bar. I would’ve rather occasionally winning small When I made the decision in ing hours of Monday, Jan. 22 at a embraced my dad after the amounts of money in the party’s April 2017 to study abroad for the strange nightclub-turned-sports he found a Philadelphia Eagles shirt and bought it simply Patriots’ failed Hail Mary as time block pool has become one of my Spring 2018 semester, an Eagles bar in the Southwark borough because there was an eagle on expired instead of a group of favorite traditions. Super Bowl couldn’t have been of London watching Eagles the front. Once Martin found out Brits I had only just met. I cer- But most years, the party further from my mind. They quarterback Nick Foles torch it tainly would’ve rather paraded lacks one main component: Our were coming off of a 7-9 season, the Vikings and realizing, for the represented Philadelphia’s Broad Street Philadelphia Eagles aren’t and first time since I was six years football organization, he began instead of the quiet streets playing in it. although the pieces were there, old, the Eagles would be playing following the team and has been of London. While the Super Bowl itself the team still needed a lot of in the Super Bowl. a fan ever since. But an Eagles Super Bowl is rarely disappoints, the thought of growth to compete in a crowded I scanned the internet for Ashley Morris, on the other an Eagles Super Bowl, and the an Eagles championship NFC East. plane tickets, but quickly con- hand, joined the ranks because coalition of Philadelphia faithful pervades my thoughts every Then, seemingly out of no- cluded that wasn’t realistic. Eagles fans remind him of across the pond gave me a night year. The more I long for one, it where, the Birds became one of Instead, I was going to have English soccer hooligans and is I will never forget. seems, the less likely the Birds the league’s most well-rounded to watch the most important planning a trip to see the Eagles are to win one. teams and bulldozed their way to football game of my fandom in a at Lincoln Financial Field next Matt Lingerman is a sophomore All I’ve ever wanted to do was a first-round bye. foreign country, one that isn’t year. majoring in journalism and is an abroad cap off our festivities celebrating I left for London just two days exactly known for its love of Others had simply spent time columnist for The Daily Collegian. Email players clad in after Philadelphia beat the football —not the American kind, in Philadelphia and were swept him at [email protected] and follow Midnight Green hoisting the Atlanta Falcons in the anyway. up in the excitement of Ameri- him on Twitter at @linger_man.

MY VIEW | Kara Fesolovich Nothing beats the Super Bowl in person

If there is one thing Penn “E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES” chant. The transitions of the stages downs. State students should know This is part of what made the changing shape, moving around Of course, the game went more than anyone else, it’s how weekend so special. Wherever and being taken off of the field down to the wire. My section, football can unite in Minneapolis you were — the moved like clockwork. I do have mostly comprised of Eagles and uplift a com- Mall of America, the NFL Expe- to say though, while they were fans, went wild when Brandon munity. rience, the pregame party, the both incredible to hear live, the Graham strip-sacked Tom Scan the QR code to download the Last weekend, line for security into the stadium performances and the stages Brady in the final quarter. official Daily Collegian app for iOS I had the oppor- — anyone could tell how badly seem much grander on televi- Everyone was screaming and Android smartphones. tunity to attend Eagles fans wanted a win. sion. All part of the magic of and jumping up and down — the Super Bowl, I’m sure the Patriots did as camera work, I suppose. some were even crying. and no other well, but it doesn’t mean the Another point of magic — the My sister’s Apple Watch atmosphere can same thing to their fans any- stadium gave every seat Bud was even worried. It notified Fesolovich compare to a more. To them, it’s more about Light cups that lit up blue when her that her heart rate was Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. stadium during a bragging rights, and as their flag the Patriots scored and green incredibly high and she should State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2018 Collegian Inc. post-Super Bowl win for me, an stated, not being done yet. when the Eagles did. Also, the consider taking a rest. Obvi- Eagles fan. It didn’t sink in that I was ac- entire lower bowl was given ously, we didn’t listen. As someone who is a Penn tually there until I sat in my seat wrist bracelets that changed It was all worth it for those State football fan, present for in the lower bowl of U.S. Bank colors in sync — LOL puns — final moments. When Brady’s the rushing of the field following Stadium waiting for the teams to for Justin Timberlake’s halftime final Hail Mary pass fell to the Board of Editors the Ohio State win in 2016, that emerge from their locker rooms. show. I don’t know what kind of turf, the Eagles won their first Editor in Chief Sam Ruland moment — as incredible and un- In the stadium, morale was sorcery was used to achieve the Super Bowl. Managing Editor Lauren Davis believable as it was — was just high on all fronts — even the coordination of the changing As confetti cannons began Digital Managing Editor not the same as seeing my team Vikings fans who were still colors in the cups and the brace- to go off, sprinkling small Mark Fischer win the Super Bowl in person. understandably salty about their lets, but I learned at the Super cutouts of Lombardi Trophies News Social Media Editor Sarah Vasile The two wins are different. loss two weeks prior. Bowl to just go with it. across the stadium, all Eagles Sports Social Media Editor Different contexts, different There were animal masks as I also learned how a normal fans were high-fiving, scream- Thomas Schlarp audiences, different leagues, far as the eye could see through- bottle of water can cost $6 and ing, hugging and facetiming News Editor Kelly Powers different consequences. out the crowd — dogs, eagles a gyro can cost $19 if you’re at their loved ones. It was a News Chief Alison Kuznitz Penn State’s win vs. Ohio and even goats as a nod to Tom the biggest sporting event of the moment long overdue and the Features & Culture Editor State showed a message of resil- Brady for being the “greatest of year, but that’s beside the point. entire country was watching. Andrew Kalmowitz ience from our community to the all time.” During the opening kickoff, The celebrations continued Features & Culture Chief Kara Duriez college football world, and it ul- A big take-away from the I was honestly terrified. I was into the night with a multitude Sports Editor David Eckert timately marked a comeback for game: People really do not terrified the entire game. There of renditions of the fight song Sports Chief Tyler King and everyone from the players the program. Oct. 22, 2016 will like Tom Brady. He was called was no point of relaxing, and Opinions Editor Matt Martell there was no such thing as a to the fans couldn’t wipe the be a day I will never forget and several unpleasant things over Photo Editor Linsey Fagan keep close to my heart forever. the course of the four quarters: comfortable lead. smiles off of their faces. Photo Chief Caitlin Lee However, last weekend will Jerk-off and pretty boy are However nervous I was, The game was a moment of Multimedia Editor Jack R. Hirsh most likely be the most incred- probably the only insults we can though, the game was so much sports history and I was lucky enough to have been a small ible sports moment — perhaps print here. fun, especially when quarter- To contact News Division: moment period — I’ll ever have Seeing the actual game from back Nick Foles caught a touch- part of it. News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The the chance to experience. behind the scenes was surreal. down pass. 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By Thomas Schlarp “I had this amazing THE DAILY COLLEGIAN opportunity and Penn The blade of a speed skate State was very measures just over a millimeter thick. supportive of my Traveling at speeds of over 30 Olympic career.” mph, the heavy pull of centrifu- gal force is doing everything in Allison Baver its power to knock the Olympic Class of 2003 skater off-balance. Falls are inevitable. It’s what ensues in a skater’s psyche the draped in a flag, bronze medal moment after their face smacks dangling in front of her chest in the ice that begins to separate the just a year. greatest from the pack. But sure enough, that was just Allison Baver, Penn State Class the case. Baver had surgery, re- of ’03, was well on her way to qual- habbed and just a year later, she ifying for the 2010 Winter Olympic and three of her American team- Games in Vancouver. The Sinking mates placed third in the 3,000 Spring, Pennsylvania native had meter relay. already competed in short track “It’s like everything flashes be- speedskating at the 2002 Win- fore you,” Baver said of standing ter Games in Salt Lake, the 2006 on the podium. “Your whole ca- Winter Games in Turin, was the reer flashes before you. You take 2007 U.S. National Champion and yourself back to all of these little had peaked as high as third in the moments like when you were Courtesy of Phil Hooghuis overall speedskating World Rank- little at the roller rink in Pennsyl- Allison Braver puts her skates on while posing for a photo. ings in 2006. vania and my parents are driving All that eluded the Olympian me to a competition at 4 o’clock in “She took a really hard fall at Named Sports Illustrated’s her degree in marketing. Baver’s was a medal around her neck the morning. You just remember her first competition in Washing- “Most Studious” Athlete of the father had instilled the impor- Just a year and four days be- all of the people that influenced ton and cut her head open,” Fos- 2006 Winter Games, Baver has tance of a college degree in her fore the Opening Ceremonies in your ability to stand there and ter said. “Blood was everywhere. strived for perfection away from mind, yet she knew she had an Vancouver, Baver’s medal dream represent your country on that She said, ‘I’m done. I’m not going the ice just as much as she has incredible talent that could not be seemed to literally come crashing platform. It’s an amazing sense of to do it. I’m not doing it anymore.’ on it. wasted. down. accomplishment.” She took some time off, and then “Roots of short-track skating So just before the start of her “My leg looked like a twig,” For the only Penn State alum to she came back.” began when I was four years old fall semester in 2000, Baver made Baver said. “I could feel the bones compete in a Winter Games since And from there, the rest is, as on Fisher Price roller skates at- the move to Marquette, Michigan moving.” 1956, her entire life has been you say, history. tached to my sneakers,” Baver to begin realizing her Olympic While attempting a pass in the about trailblazing and finding the “She went inline to ice skating,” said. “I would have to do this dream at the U.S. Olympic Edu- 1,500 meter final of the World balance that is requisite of suc- Foster said. “Now everybody perfect cartwheel on my skates cation enter. Cup in Bulgaria, Baver’s skates cess on the ice. does it, but at the time, she was where I would draw a line on “It was a big decision for me came out from under her, send- Originally a successful inline a pioneer. She was one of the first a sidewalk, and I would prac- because I had goals of graduating ing the athlete crashing into the speedskater, Baver did not know ones.” tice doing a cartwheel where from college, but I also had this boards, breaking her tibia in four how to ice skate until her junior Baver swapped the wheels for your hands and your feet land talent that I was extremely gifted places. year of high school. a blade and began training on the on a line until I could get it just in,” Baver said. “I had this amaz- Reduced to a wheelchair, Baver Her inline coach, Jeff Foster, ice with Foster’s national team right. ing opportunity and Penn State was unable to walk for two months a former roller skating national relay partner, Shawn Walb. Walb While competing to qualify for was actually very supportive of following the accident. She looked champion, recalls the initial took Baver under his wing, teach- her first Olympics in 2002, Baver my Olympic career.” like anything but someone who switch from the floor to the ice as ing and driving her to various was first and foremost a student To read full story, visit would be standing on a platform far from a smooth transition. competitions around the country. at Penn State trying to complete collegian.psu.edu. Sturtz and Berger’s chemistry boosts Lions

By Dylan Jacobs having a lot of synergy, and that’s THE DAILY COLLEGIAN sort of the case with Chase and Andrew. We really didn’t guess it.” Whenever Penn State needs a One reason for the unpredicted big goal, a big hit or a strong pos- success of those two together was session, there are two guys that their contrasting styles. Sturtz is almost always never afraid to lay a big hit or use MEN’S deliver — Chase his speed to get in on the fore- HOCKEY Berger and An- check. Berger is more calm and drew Sturtz. composed, working hard to get When the duo to the front of the net. From the first got to State College in 2015, start, those two styles meshed it was immediately apparent well and has worked wonderfully. they would be offensive leaders “Sturtz is more flashy, and I of the team, and basically from would say Chase is a lot more cal- the start, they were tasked with culated, but they both yield great doing that on the same line. results,” Gadowsky said. “I don’t know why it works between them, “We’ve done a lot together but it always has … It is certain- over these three years,” forward ly evident that for some reason Andrew Sturtz said. “Playing those two styles fit really well.” together freshman year, living Whenever they are not on the together sophomore year. We ice together, it is apparent that Erin O’Neill/Collegian played … everything together at things are just not the same. This Ryan Keenan (16) runs the ball during the preseason match against Navy held at Holuba Hall on Saturday, all times the past two years.” past January, in a game against Both Sturtz and Berger had Jan. 20. Penn State tied with Navy, 10-10. Ohio State, Sturtz was ejected phenomenal freshmen cam- after a boarding penalty. For the paigns, with Sturtz leading the rest of the game, the team looked team in goals with 18 and Berg- flat, especially on Berger’s line. er finishing fourth on the team “[James Robinson and I] didn’t The spirit of the number in points with 23. Coach Guy want to look panicked and send a Gadowksy knew how talented message to the rest of the team By Paddy Cotter throwback converse shoes — senior that embodies Darcey’s both players were, but didn’t ex- that we were in trouble,” Berger THE DAILY COLLEGIAN cool again. competitiveness and character. pect the pair to succeed on the said following the 5-1 loss to the “He wore those Chuck Tay- “We wanted to create a same line like it has. Buckeyes on Jan. 13. “But we Ryan Keenan was in disbelief lors, and everyone followed meaningful remembrance for “Sometimes you can’t ex- definitely missed him out there.” when he saw his teammate in a suit,” Keenan said. “Every Penn long after he passed away,” plain synergy,” Gadowsky said. While Berger and Sturtz have casket. State lacrosse player has a pair coach Jeff Tambroni said, “but “Sometimes as a coaching staff been a constant together, their “Seeing Con- of Chuck Taylors and that’s be- also long after we’re here as we have guesses about which winger has changed many times MEN’S nor was one of cause of Connor.” well.” guys will do well together, and over the season. LACROSSE the most emo- Even though the Nittany Li- Keenan’s teammates weren’t sometimes it just sort of hap- To read full story, visit tional experi- ons went 5-9 in the 2015 sea- surprised that the midfielder pens and they end up really collegian.psu.edu. ences of my life,” son, the team was a close knit got the honor. The senior, who Keenan said. “It was shocking.” group under the leadership of was named one of the four cap- Connor Darcey had died in a Darcey. tains, is defined by his competi- car crash in Massachusetts a The day after Penn State lost tiveness. few weeks after the 2015 Penn to Towson in the opening round “On the field, he lets his play State lacrosse season concluded. of the 2017 NCAA tournament, speak for itself,” Nick Spillane Years later, they are continuing the team gathered in the film said, “which is why he was to keep his memory alive. Now, room. The players were emo- elected a captain and why he Keenan wears Darcey’s jersey tionally drained after the his- wears 16, ultimately.” number and is intent on honor- toric season — which had seen “I don’t go out and try to play ing his former goalie. the Nittany Lions reach the No. and score goals and get assists Penn State wasn’t all that suc- 1 ranking — ended so abruptly. for Connor,” Keenan said prior cessful in Keenan’s freshman But the meeting wasn’t called so to the season-opener against year, but Darcey was the team’s the team could sulk. Matt Sexton, Villanova. “I just try to honor best player. He was the quarter- Darcey’s former roommate and his spirit.” back of the defense — a neces- the second player to be given the Keenan isn’t known for his sary quality for a goalie — but honor of wearing No. 16, stood offensive productivity. Last was also an influential leader in front of the team to name the season, he scored 10 goals and on the team. He reveled in the next to sport his jersey number. had 13 assists. But that statline heat of competition, but equally Keenan was shocked when he was irrelevant in his first game enjoyed the camaraderie of his heard his name. of 2018. Against the Wildcats in teammates. “It hit me hard,” Keenan said. the season opener, the senior “He loved chirping everyone,” “It was honoring, but it was like, scored five goals. His high- Keenan said. “If you did some- I got to find a way to honor his energy approach opened lanes thing, he would let you know spirit more every day wearing for the Nittany Lions offense, about it.” this jersey.’” Each year since which was missing their best Darcey was a trendsetter. The Darcey’s passing, a senior with attackman in Grant Ament. Aabha Vora/Collegian most notable trend he set was the former goalie’s number has To read full story, visit The Penn State men’s hockey team celebrates after scoring a goal in making Chuck Taylors — the passed it down to the rising collegian.psu.edu. the first period of the game against Notre Dame on Friday, Feb 2. The Daily Collegian SPoRTS Feb. 8-11, 2018 | Page 7 Boykin supplies the grit for Penn State By Caleb Wilfinger short stint of experiencing to playing basketball at a high THE DAILY COLLEGIAN high-level basketball at UConn level, averaging over seven is something that’s carried over points and nine rebounds per Coming into this season, into her time in Happy Valley. game. De’Janae Boykin had not played “De’Janae is an interesting Her best performance came competitive basketball in nearly case for us because she came against Drexel, when she tallied three years. from such a premier program,” 14 points and dominated the glass You wouldn’t have guessed that Washington said. “She naturally by grabbing 19 rebounds, good for from her relentless and physical brings a level of experience and a 11th all-time in Lady Lions single- playing style. unique perspective that’s benefi- game history. “I think that I’ve brought a lot cial for both the players and the “She has a really high bas- of toughness and versatility to the coaches to hear.” ketball IQ and brings a level of team this season,” Boykin said. Boykin made her first career competitiveness that our team “I love to fight down low for re- appearance as a member of the needs,” junior guard Teniya Page bounds and I embrace doing the Lady Lions in December of 2016 said. “Her importance to this dirty work needed in order to get against American. She would only team is not something that will the win.” go on to play six games last sea- always show up on the stat sheet, Boykin’s game is predicated son due to a foot injury, but her but her intangibles have helped on fortitude, durability and grit. impact on both sides of the ball the team in a lot of ways.” However, nagging injuries have was immediately felt. Never one to back down from kept her off the court for the bet- In her abbreviated redshirt- a challenge, on or off the basket- ter part of the last three seasons. Aabha vVra/Collegian sophomore season, she scored ball court, Boykin has always em- In fact, the junior forward De’Janae Boykin (35) gets ready to take a shot during the women’s in double figures three times and braced the tenacious and relent- hadn’t played a full season of bas- basketball exhibition game against Cedarville at the Bryce Jordan Center. had a double-double against Iona. less nature of her game. ketball since her junior year at Despite missing the rest of the The junior comes from a mili- Charles H. Flowers High School, of Connecticut in 2015. home and family in Springdale, year, her potential was clearly tary family, so she knows a thing where she averaged 21 points and The five-star recruit was Maryland. evident. or two about toughness and resil- 16 rebounds per game and was sidelined with a long-term Achil- “At the end of the day, it was “Even though she didn’t play ience. selected as the player of the year les injury sustained during her just a comfort level decision,” much last season, you could defi- Her father, Jeff served as a U.S. in the state of Maryland. senior year of high school, and she said. “It took some time, but I nitely see her game was there,” Marine for years and her sister, After being listed as one of the only spent one semester at UCo- think I’ve fit in well with the team Washington said. “It was very un- Janiesha is currently serving as a premier high school players in nn before transferring to Penn and I know that my teammates fortunate to see her bothered by member of the Navy. the nation by every major recruit- State prior to the start of the 2016 have my back and look to me as another foot injury.” Even after multiple devastat- ing service and winning a gold spring semester. someone who they expect good This season has been a wel- ing injuries, Boykin continues to medal at the 2014 Youth Olympic Boykin said her decision to things from.” come change from the last couple stay positive and focused on the Games in China, Boykin origi- transfer was primarily based Penn State coach Coquese of years for Boykin. To read full story, nally signed with the University on wanting to play closer to her Washington believes that Boykin’s She’s fully healthy and back visit collegian.psu.edu

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©Puzzles by Pappocom Page 8 | Feb. 8-11, 2018 The Daily Collegian Lions back in Bryce Jordan Center By Jake Aferiat not having to face Jason Nolf at THE DAILY COLLEGIAN 157, as Nolf beat Kemerer for the Big Ten title at 157 last season. Roughly 7,000 people packed in Instead, Kemerer will likely to watch the No. 1 Nittany Lions take on Bo Pipher, and with Nolf take on the No. 2 ranked Buck- not wrestling, there remains a eyes last week at possibility that Kemerer leaves WRESTLING Rec Hall, where State College as the nation’s top Penn State pulled wrestler at 157 pounds. off the come from All eyes will likely be on No. behind, 19-18 victory. 9 Anthony Cassar at 197 as the The atmosphere was electric Penn State sophomore knocked and raucous, and the Nittany off the nation’s top ranked wres- Lions will be looking to recre- tler at 197, Kollin Moore, in a 6-3 ate that same atmosphere this upset last week against Ohio week against Iowa at the roughly State. 16,000-seat Bryce Jordan Center. Cassar will be going against “Wrestling at the Bryce Jordan No. 8 ranked Cash Wilcke in a Center is different than Rec Hall bout where Cassar will be looking where people are right on top of to prove that last week’s result you,” coach Cael Sanderson said. wasn’t a fluke. “So it’s important that we give our Edward Fan/Collegian Regardless of who is garner- fans something to cheer about.” Penn State’s Bo Nickal defeats Ohio State’s Myles Martin during the Men’s Wrestling match at Rec Hall on ing the attention for Penn State, While Penn State likely won’t Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The No. 1 Nittany Lions defeated the no. 2 Buckeyes 19-18. or whether there is any outside have an issue giving fans some- noise in the first place, Sander- thing to cheer about, the Hawk- drew 15,967 fans, good for the he said. “We need our best ef- Zain Retherford, who has had son said he and his team have be- eyes are one of only two Big Ten third most attended indoor dual fort because they’ll certainly be the Hawkeye’s number his entire come adept at tuning it out. teams to have a winning record meet in NCAA history. bringing theirs.” career. Retherford beat Sorensen “It’s business as usual this against Penn State. Sanderson is cognizant of Io- Iowa brings six ranked wres- for a pair of titles in 2016 — 4-0 week,” he said. “We’re getting Iowa leads the all-time series wa’s success against his squad tlers to the dual, including No. 2 for the Big Ten title and he reg- used to the noise and just looking 26-10-2 and beat the Nittany Li- and said Penn State will have to ranked Brandon Sorensen at 149 istered a 10-1 major decision over forward to a fun match.” ons on Feb. 8, 2015 at the BJC, be at its best. and No. 2 ranked Michael Keme- Sorensen for the national title at which is the last time Penn State “They’re a very good team, rer at 157. 149. To email reporter: [email protected] hosted the Hawkeyes. That dual so we’ve got to wrestle well,” Sorensen is going up against Kemerer is catching a break by Follow him on Twitter @Jake_Aferiat51 Penn State’s best BJC moments By: Ben Jenkins back-to-back pins from Rether- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN ford at 149 pounds, and Jason Men’s Lax vs. Nolf immediately following at 157 Saturday night, top-ranked pounds. Hobart Penn State will head across cam- Megaludis, Bo Nickal and Matt pus and invade the Bryce Jordan McCutcheon each won by major When: Saturday, Jan. 10 at 1 Center when they decision and in the end the Nit- p.m. WRESTLING host the No. 7 tany Lions defeated the Badgers Where: Holuba Hall Iowa Hawkeyes. 36-7. The dual meet Details: The Nittany Lions took will mark the fifth season in a row Quickest Pin a disappointing loss to Villa- nova in their opener. They’ll look in which the Nittany Lions have The quickest pin since Penn taken their talents outside of Rec to bounce back on Saturday State returned to the BJC in 2013 against the Herons. Hall and wrestled in front of near- comes from the 2016 dual be- ly 16,000 fans. tween No. 1 Penn State and No. 3 In honor of Saturday’s match, Ohio State. we decided to look back on some At 149 pounds, No. 1 Retherford Women’s of the most interesting moments pinned Ohio State’s Sal Maran- from Penn State wrestling at the dino at the 2:31 mark in the first Tennis vs. Bryce Jordan Center. period. After going up 4-2 early, Best Team Win Retherford used a single leg take- Marshall down to get Marandino on the During the 2015-16 season, the Collegian File Photo mat, then turned him to his back. When: Sunday, Jan. 11 at 11 Nittany Lions wrestled twice at a.m. Zain Retherford wrestles with Sal Marandino during the match at Bryce Retherford first got a four the Bryce Jordan Center. The count, then finally pinned Maran- Where: Sarni Tennis Center first matchup came against the Jordan Center on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. dino before the end of the first Wisconsin Badgers, but the sec- Details: Losers of two straight, period. ond was a matchup between the the Nittany Lions host the Thun- At 149 pounds, Zain Retherford Most Dominant Team dering Herd hoping to get going. top-ranked Nittany Lions and No. Biggest Upset 3 Ohio State. pinned Sal Marandino in the first Performance The dual, which took place in period, putting Penn State up 9-6. The biggest upset at the BJC front of 15,983 fans, is still the sec- Then, Jason Nolf earned a major The previously-mentioned dual came the last time the Nittany ond largest crowd in Penn State decision victory over Ohio State’s against the Wisconsin Badgers in Lions and Iowa Hawkeyes met on Wrestling vs. history. Jake Ryan, growing the Nittany the Bryce Jordan Center, which the east side of campus in 2015. The Nittany Lions started Lions’ lead to 13-6. opened the 2015-16 Big Ten dual In a dual that Penn State even- Iowa the afternoon with a loss, as The Buckeyes regained three season, was the most dominant tually lost, it got a big perfor- Nathan Tomasello defeated points at 165 pounds, but then performance for the Nittany Li- mance from then-No. 7 Jimmy When: Saturday, Jan. 10 at 8 Penn State’s Nico Penn State victories at 174, 184 ons at the BJC. Gulibon at 133 pounds. p.m. Megaludis 3-1. and a tech fall victory at 197 gave Winning eight of 10 bouts, the Gulibon was faced with a tough Where: Bryce Jordan Center Penn State tied the team score Penn State a 24-9 advantage. Nittany Lions only gave up team task, wrestling then-No. 3 Cory Details: Fresh of their incredible at three after a win at 133 pounds, Ohio State’s Kyle Snyder points at 165 and 285 pounds. Clark. A 3-3 match headed into win over Ohio State in a packed then Ohio State took back the earned a tech fall victory in the af- Penn State was victorious by for- the third period, Gulibon used an Rec Hall, the Nittany Lions lead, going up 6-3 headed into the ternoon’s final bout, but it wasn’t feit at 133 pounds and received escape to tie the match at four should be in for another electric 149-pound bout. nearly enough, as Penn State won bonus points in five other weight each late in the third period. environment. That’s where the Nittany Lions 24-14 and improved to 13-0 on the classes. To read full story, visit began to take control. season. The dual was highlighted by collegian.psu.edu. Lions begin EIVA play By: Mike Fortugno The Nittany Lions played well against THE DAILY COLLEGIAN both those squads, hitting above .300 in both matches with .348 hitting percentage Coming off of a dominant weekend for the weekend. sweep, Penn State will head to Loretto, Penn State will be looking to win their Pennsylvania to take on Saint Francis in first away match of the year on Saturday, what will be the Nittany Lion’s first EIVA having just one win away from Happy Val- conference matchup on the season. ley against No. 14 USC in the neutral Pac- “I think anytime you go over the moun- 12-Big Ten challenge in Los Angeles. tain to Loretto you’re going to face a team Penn State will likely continue the that’s really trying to protect its home trend of looking to set up senior middle court,” coach Mark Pavlik said. “I think Jalen Penrose for kills, as his play last we’re going to have our hands full.” week earned him EIVA Offensive Player The Red Flash will be coming into this of the Week. match riding a two game losing streak that Penrose finished with 31 kills last week- puts them at 5-7 on the year. end, leading the Nittany Lions offensively. This two-game losing skid includes the Penn State lost to the Red Flash last two teams Penn State defeated last week- year in a three-set sweep before defeating end in Fort Wayne and Ball State. them later in the season at home. Despite losing to both the Mastodons “There’s no doubt in my mind come and Cardinals in four sets, Saint Francis Saturday when the whistle blows, the played both teams right to the end, refus- Red Flash are going to be ready to go,” ing to lose a single set on the weekend by Pavlik said. To read full story, visit more than six points. collegian.psu.edu.

Eric Firestine/Collegian Luke Braswell (4) celebrates with his team during a match against Fort Wayne on Feb. 3, 2018. Penn State won the match 3 sets to 1.