Vol. 119, No. 53 April 1-3, 2019

Lauren Lee/For the Collegian Freshman Heidy Canales, left, is the first Latino Caucus representative in UPUA. Sophomore Eddie Richardson is the first Black Caucus representative. Latino Caucus, Black Caucus and Asian Pacific Islander Desi-American Caucus were granted seats in UPUA’s 14th General Assembly on Nov. 14, 2018.

to trust me with that role touched my Assembly, which will meet for the first time ‘A seat at the table’: heart.” ‘We made history’: on April 3. In her first year at Penn State, Cana- Seven organizations gained seats in the Latino Caucus elects les was in UPUA’s freshman council and Black Caucus elects 14th Assembly. In addition to Black Cau- served as the press secretary for the rest cus, Latino Caucus, Asian Pacific Islander its first UPUA of UPUA’s 13th Assembly. Despite her in- its first UPUA Desi American (APIDA) Caucus, Inter- fraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, volvement in UPUA, Canales said she felt Multicultural Greek Council and National representative like she needed to do more for the Latinx representative Panhellenic Council will have a represen- community. tative. By Lauren Lee “It wasn’t like a hands on role, it was By Lauren Lee Before the official vote, Richardson The Daily Collegian like, ‘I’m there, and I’m just witnessing The Daily Collegian (sophomore-journalism, international things,’” Canales said. politics and economics) was asked a se- Heidy Canales described it as a surreal As a result, Canales said she became Penn State sophomore Eddie Richard- ries of questions by members. feeling. more involved with Latino Caucus by son made history Thursday night after Richardson, who was previously part of The Penn State freshman was officially being elected as the first Black Caucus joining the organization’s University Re- the Sankofa committee, said he is heavily elected as the first Latino Caucus repre- representative in the University Park Un- involved in the caucus. sentative in the University Park Under- lations Committee. dergraduate Association. “That’s where I saw more of the advo- As a triple major, Richardson said he graduate Association. Over 15 members of Black Cau- is well organized and has the time to be cacy side of the Latino Caucus and that’s Members of Latino Caucus nomi- cus met in Room 322 HUB-Robeson a member of Black Caucus and a repre- kind of really what made me want to go nated Canales during their meet- Center for their usual general body sentative. ing on March 14 and officially for this role,” she said. meeting – except this time, members “After school, this position will be my elected her during their meeting on After attending her first meeting as a were able to cast a vote on who would main priority,” Richardson said. March 28. freshman UPUA council member, Cana- become Black Caucus’s first representa- Richardson said he wants to give back Latino Caucus President Tomás San- les said she was inspired to get more in- tive. to the community and wants Black Cau- chez said after advocating for the cre- Black Caucus Vice President Fatima volved with advocacy. cus members to continue to hold him up ation of the community seats in UPUA, Odebisi conducted the voting process by Canales said she remembers see- to a high standard in representing the members of Latino Caucus knew Canales opening the floor up for members to nomi- black community. would be the right candidate for the new ing around 50 people that came to the nate other members. “I will act as a medium,” Richardson role. open student forum during a UPUA Danieltta Pantoe, the president said. “So think of it as this position is all “A lot of people saw her dedication, meeting to advocate for the community of Black Caucus, nominated Eddie you guys.” how hardworking she was so it became seats. Richardson as the only nominee for the Then, members wrote down their votes assumed she was going to take the po- “For me being a fresh freshman, hav- UPUA seat. on a slip of paper for Odebisi to count. sition,” Sanchez (junior-political sci- ing no experience as to what is going on “This whole thing was very beautiful,” ence and sociology) said. “She also Pantoe said. “We made history, not just In the end, Richardson won the vote. at Penn State and that being the first ma- Black Caucus member Jaida Lively said wanted to do more to jor issue that I was presented with was first in getting the seats but then some- represent the Latino students.” one stepping up because it is a very big history was made. like, ‘How is this even a problem at Penn When Canales (freshman-public rela- responsibility.” tions) was officially elected, she said it felt State? Why don’t we have the seats?’” Last semester, numerous organiza- See RiChaRdson, Page 2. like a “wow” feeling. Canales said. “That didn’t make sense to tions on campus advocated for the cre- me.” Stick with the Collegian as we also “I don’t really have words for it,” ation of community representative seats look to hear from the Asian Pacific Canales said. “Just knowing that within UPUA. After a vote, UPUA mem- Islander Desi-American Caucus. a group of people that I can relate See Canales, Page 2. bers decided to add seats in the 14th Assistant dean focuses on inclusion PSU student in College of Agricultural Sciences killed in By Lilly Forsyth important,” Ingram said. “I think Philadelphia The Daily Collegian that’s the biggest accomplish- ment — it becomes part of the The squeaky wheel gets the culture of the college.” By Greg Metz grease — or rather, those who Ingram is also the adviser of The Daily Collegian make their needs and wants Penn State’s chapter of MANRRS heard are more likely to get what — Minorities in Agriculture, A Penn State student was shot they desire. Natural Resources and Related and killed at FDR Park in South This idea has motivated As- Sciences. The club invites all stu- Philadelphia Saturday night. sistant Dean of Multicultural Af- dents of all backgrounds and ma- Nicholas Flacco, 20, suffered fairs for the College of Agricul- jors to join. one gunshot wound to the chest tural Sciences Patresse Ingram “It’s a place and kind of like a after an argument broke out in through her education, personal family for them to feel like these the park just before 10 p.m., ac- life and career. are people that I relate well to cording to CBS Philly. Though she described herself and they feel comfortable with,” He is the son of Philadelphia as “pretty quiet and reserved,” Ingram said. “It’s critical to cre- Police Chief Inspector of Internal Ingram did what she needed to in ate this space.” Affairs, Chris Flacco. order to fight for her success, es- This year, the chapter will soon Flacco was tailgating with his pecially when she was pursuing attend the 34th-annual national her doctoral degree at Michigan conference where students will Lindsey Shuey/Collegian friends after attending the Phil- State. participate in competitions, give Patreese Ingram, assistant dean of Multicultural Affairs, poses in lies game Saturday afternoon when the shooting occurred. Ingram explained that she “had presentations about their re- the Agricultural Administration Building on Friday, March 29. to hunt down” one of her profes- search and listen to speakers. He was rushed to a nearby sors and would wait outside one MANRRS co-adviser Derek “Her perspective and under- ally, is really to be more cul- hospital and pronounced dead at of his classes taught during the James noted the importance of standing of what faculty and stu- turally competent,” he said. “I 10:17 p.m. weekend. bringing students to this type of dents needs are — she’s able to took a year of cultural diversity There was a large group in the “I would be there with my little environment where students of understand the rigor of second- inventory under her supervi- park when the incident occurred boy and I would be sitting out- color can “see other students that ary education,” James said. sion.” and the crowd dispersed on Patti- side the door so when he got out, look like them.” Associate Dean for Research Thompson said Ingram son Avenue toward Broad Street. there I was,” Ingram said, laugh- “[The conference] is getting and Graduate Education Gary also provides input on how The Philadelphia Fraternal Or- ing loudly. “I was squeaking so I them to see that it is not how it Thompson echoed James’ the college advertises to der of Police Lodge 5 is offering could get some oil.” is everywhere,” James said, re- comments on Ingram’s back- faculty and engages with stu- a $10,000 reward for information Though she relied on a “got to garding the statistically dispro- ground, also highlighting her dents. leading to an arrest of a suspect get through” mentality, Ingram is portionate demographics of Cen- being a “constant advocate” for James first met Ingram as in the case. making it her mission to be more tral Pennsylvania. “Being able students. a graduate student and she Lodge President John McNes- accessible to students who may to see 1,500 students who are in “She worked on a scholarship served as his adviser. Ingram by calls Flacco’s death “a sense- need her as a resource. the same majors is beneficial to of education which is really im- will no longer be James’ official less act of violence.” Her position within the College them.” portant for her to understand and adviser by the end of the sum- “Our thoughts and prayers are of Agricultural Sciences was cre- Additionally, Ingram was once related to students,” Thompson mer. with the Flacco family and our ated in 2011, and Ingram remem- a professor at Penn State, teach- said. “She’s also a very empathet- “It will probably be, jokingly, bered thinking it was “great” the ing YFE 438: Living in an Increas- ic person. She’s concerned about a weight off of her back be- fellow police officers will close college had made a higher role ingly Diverse Society, AEE 460: people and I think that goes with cause I’ve been around for so this case with help from the pub- that would focus on diversity and Foundations of Leadership De- her professional demeanor as long,” James said. “More im- lic,” McNesby said. inclusion. velopment and YFE 496A: Com- well.” portantly, I think it will be an Flacco was a student in the “I think that I have had some municating Across Cultures. Thompson added that Ingram accomplishment for her to help College of the Liberal Arts, ac- impact on the college in terms of Both her educational back- has personally taken the time to another student walk across cording to the Penn State student putting diversity on their minds ground and teaching experience advise him and other faculty on that stage.” directory. and having people recognize that assures James on Ingram’s how to be inclusive. diversity, multiculturalism and ability to fulfill the needs of her “One of my areas of interests, To email reporter: [email protected]. To email reporter: [email protected]. accepting all kinds of people is position. both personally and profession- Follow her on Twitter at @lillyforsyth_. Follow him on Twitter at @gregormahnm. Page 2 | aPril 1-3, 2019 locAl The Daily Collegian Richardson Events for Sexual Assault FRom Page 1. “I know a lot of people on [the executive board] just in Black Caucus in general worked very hard to obtain these seats in the Awareness Month set to begin UPUA,” Lively (freshman-Eng- lish) said. “So it was just really By Jordan Corley outfits sexual assault survivors nice to see it happen, for them to The Daily Collegian were wearing during their as- achieve their goals.” sault. Lively said she knows Rich- In honor of National Sexual “We have numerous real survi- ardson personally and believes Assault Awareness Month, the vor stories about what they were he is a great person for the job. University Park Undergraduate wearing when they were assault- “I just hope to see a lot more Association is hosting Sexual Vio- ed,” Penceck said. representation for lence Awareness and Prevention The outfits will hang on a wall the black com- Week 2019 from April 8 to April 12. in the HUB, and next to each out- munity and just This year, UPUA partnered fit will be a written description of recognition of the black com- with the Gender Equity Center the survivor’s story. munity,” Lively to host the following events. The “There is so much victim blam- said. “Because we programs are free and open to all ing that happens,” Penceck said, have a lot of great students. “especially around what [the people, a lot of great orgs, a lot of Honoring Survival: person who was assaulted] was great things we do that I feel like wearing.” they don’t get the attention they Transforming the Spirit The goal of the event is to show deserve from the entire commu- that outfit choice should never -6:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 nity, not just the black communi- -Memorial Lounge, Pasquerilla lead to victim blaming. ty. I hope to see it all integrated Spiritual Center Men Against Violence and supportive of each other.” Hosted by the Gender Equity After his win, Richardson is Center over the past decade, this Walk excited. event is designed to commemo- “I look forward to where the -12 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 John Stinely/Collegian community going to be growing rate the strength and resilience -Flex Theater, HUB-Robeson of those affected by assault. Members of Sisters of the Runway PSU lead the A Mile in Her Shoes in the future,” Richardson said. Center walk outside of the HUB-Robeson Center on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Richardson said he hopes to “It’s really geared toward hon- The annual walk is led by the oring all survivors of all forms push for more representation. Gender Equity Center’s Men of assault,” Jennifer Penceck, Panhellenic Council, the Depart- “The black community has a lot Against Violence peer education Mira Sorvino- #MeToo: programming coordinator of the ment of Women’s, Gender and of concerns that they feel aren’t group. Gender Equity Center, said. “It From Weinstein to World- Sexuality Studies and UPUA are conveyed properly,” Richardson In previous years, MAV led a could be sexual assault or rela- sponsoring the event. said. “I intend to use every way similar event, “Walk a Mile in Her tionship violence or stalking.” wide Advocacy *** that I can in this position to give Shoes,” where men would walk There will be multiple speak- -6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 The Gender Equity Center a voice to the black community ers, music and an interactive art a mile around campus in heels. -Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson also offers two peer education and to the greater community of component. Penceck said nationally, some Center groups throughout the entire people of color on campus.” “It’s one of my favorite groups felt the event was feeding Sorvina, an Academy Award- year. After graduating college, Rich- [events],” Penceck said. “It’s re- into gender stereotypes and not winning actress, was one of the Peers Helping Reaffirm Edu- ardson said he hopes to go into ally for those who want to give spreading their message the way first women in Hollywood to pub- cate and Empower (PHREE) politics. back to survivors.” it was intended. lically recount her experience be- is primarily a female-identified “To be in government you have Last year was the first year the ing harassed by former director group where members discuss to depend on those you are being What Were You Wearing? center hosted the “Men Against Harvey Weinstein. their own experience with as- representative for,” Richardson Violence Walk,” which Penceck Following her interview with sault and how to change “rape said. “This is a great start for me Survivor Art Installation said is inclusive to all individuals TIME magazine, 90 other wom- culture” on campus, said Shan- and the community as well.” -11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 and organizations. en came forward with their sto- non DeHoff, group organizer Pantoe said she enjoyed being -134 HUB-Robeson Center “It’s a great way to show visual ries, thus beginning the #MeToo and graduate assistant. part of the elections. She believes The second annual survivor support for the [sexual assault movement. Visit collegian.psu.edu to Richardson’s involvement in the art installation is a display of the survivors],” Penceck said. The Gender Equity Center, read the full story. Sankofa committee and com- munications committee demon- strates his dedication to the orga- nization. “Eddie is amazing,” Pantoe University activities to celebrate said. “He’s very goal-oriented, very organized and he’s been showing passion within Black Caucus before even knowing Penn State’s LGBTQ Pride Month about the seats.” Pantoe added she is confident Richardson will represent the By Grace Miller pride events regardless of their black community. The Daily Collegian sexual orientation or gender, “I feel he will always stand his and he said that they always end ground,” she said. “He’s always The LGBTQA Resource Cen- up having fun. strong minded and it’s an amaz- ter is partnering with other pro- “It’s kind of like, actually a re- ing start to an amazing story.” grams to celebrate Penn State’s ally relaxing time,” Moran said. Odebisi said she feels enthusi- annual Pride Month to both cel- “Not that I’m normally stressed astic for the future with the first ebrate and show support for the about like all of the politics of be- representative. ing gay, but… genuinely there’s LGBTQ community on-campus “It definitely does feel like a a lot of love, a lot of happiness and beyond. breath of fresh air,” Odebisi said. While June has been recog- shared, it’s just a very, very wel- “But with breaths of fresh air you nized nationally as Pride Month coming environment.” have to take another breath after. for the community since 1970, the Below is the list of Penn So it’s good that there’s a person university and its organizations State’s pride month events: there, but now it’s time to do the choose to recognize this month of Monday, April 1 - 5: work.” pride in April. Zachary McKay, an at-large Sonya Wilmoth, assistant direc- Ken Kalbach/Collegian Pennsylvania LGBTQ History representative for UPUA, also tor at the resource center, said LGBTQA Student Recource Center Director, Brian Patchcoski marches Exhibit— located on the first came to the general body meet- pride month gives students an during the Pride March along Pollock road on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. floor of the Pattee Library in the ing to witness the election. opportunity to show pride in who Leisure Reading Room “Obviously it’s pretty histori- they are and the pieces of their cal,” McKay (sophomore-eco- identity. ties will be run by the LGBTQA Wilmoth is specifically excited Tuesday, April 2: Resource Center itself, student for the HUB takeover on April nomics) said. McKay said during “I think, more than anything, HUB Take Over— 10 a.m. to 3 his time serving as a UPUA rep- groups, campus recreation, cam- 2, which she said will create an it’s to bring awareness to this par- p.m. resentative in the 13th Assembly, pus libraries and the Center for “amazing” atmosphere at the ticular community and that we Play With Pride— Free Ten- he was able to be part of the team are here on Penn State’s campus the Performing Arts. HUB and kick off the month. nis Clinic at the tennis center that helped push for the multicul- and not just at [University] Park, “One of the things that we know Sean Moran said he thinks of from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. tural caucus seats. but across the Commonwealth, here as a center is that not all LG- pride as a “halfway-there party.” “Seeing it come to fruition and that we’re here and… we’re BTQ students visit the center, but “For me, it’s important be- Wednesday, April 3: now after knowing the history of just prideful of all of our identi- exist on campus,” Wilmoth said, cause, as a gay man, it is kind of Safer People Safer Places all those who make it happen is ties,” Wilmoth said. “and we want to make sure that like a celebration of how far we Workshop— located at HUB 134 amazing,” McKay said. Wilmoth said the activities we provide across the month ac- have come and what we can do,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. were planned so that there is tivities that everyone can be a Moran (senior-psychology) said. Visit collegian.psu.edu to To email reporter: [email protected]. something for everyone. Activi- part of in some fashion.” Moran takes all of his friends to read the full story. Follow her on Twitter at @lauren_llee.

serve the constituents that are the should be created, Canales said she opportunity to help themselves,” up a steady line of communication Canales undergraduate community, there will make sure she does not let her Sanchez said. “I think that’s what between UPUA and Latino Caucus. FRom Page 1. is no reason why they shouldn’t be community down. these seats do — they give us a “Even to get the seats this past more involved in more Latino Cau- “I’m glad that I saw it because seat at the table and allow us to year, we ran into friction between Last semester, numerous cam- cus events and showing their face now I know it’s like, ‘Okay well the bring light to these issues that are UPUA and Latino Caucus that al- pus organizations successfully more than a ‘Hi’ here or ‘Hi’ there things that they think won’t work important to us without having to most threatened to derail every- advocated for the creation of com- and only coming to us with these seats, I know I’m go- tokenize at-large members.” thing,” Carcamo said. “I think that’s munity representative seats within when there is a problem,” ing to make sure I do,’” Canales Sanchez said he realized there not something that’s unique to this UPUA. Seven organizations gained Canales said. said. “I’m never going to give was consistent tokenization of year. I think it’s something much UPUA representatives who happen seats in the 14th Assembly. In addi- Canales said she also UPUA a reason to think that broader where there’s a skepticism tion to Latino Caucus, Black Cau- wants to focus on electing these seats was a to be Latinx. on behalf of communities of color.” cus, Asian Pacific Islander Desi expanding the Paul mistake.” “We felt as though if we’re going In addition to supporting the ini- American (APIDA) Caucus, In- Robeson Cultural Cen- Canales said these new to have this tokenization, let’s have terfraternity Council, Panhellenic ter, which is located in the positions in UPUA someone who is connected to the tiative to expand the PRCC, Car- Council, Multicultural Greek Coun- HUB-Robeson Center. are crucial for rep- community who knows what the camo said the organization is ad- cil and National Panhellenic Coun- “I think that is one of the resentation. struggles are and can actually im- vocating for “cultural competency cil will each have a representative. best ways that this role “At the end plement the change that the com- training” among faculty and staff at From her first meeting, Canales can be used is advocat- of the day, when munity wants to see,” he said. Penn State. said she had critiques of the organi- ing for students of color on campus you’re part of a group David Carcamo, the director of “In most circles of marginalized zation. “I guess that’s a good thing to get more spaces that are de- that doesn’t get enough attention, university relations for Latino Cau- communities here, these conversa- because when you want change you signed specifically for us,” Canales you have to work 10-times harder cus, said the initiative for commu- tions just kind of begin organically have to be able to see what’s wrong said. “Because at the end of the day, than everybody else in the room,” nity seats dates back decades ago. of people telling their stories and with something and want to fix it,” we deserve more than just a corner Canales said. “It was something that we asked experiences they had a run in Canales said. in the HUB that nobody has heard Sanchez, who has previously for that at the time the student with a professor in a classroom or Now, as the representative for about.” been a representative in UPUA, government said ‘We’ll look into office hours or during an event,” Latino Caucus, Canales said it Canales said this initiative is im- said being an at-large representa- it,’” Carcamo said. “And as a lot of she said. “There’s obviously this “feels great to see it come full cir- portant in matching Penn State’s tive has a different focus than a things go with issues of diversity lapse in knowledge about margin- cle.” diversity initiatives. community representative. and inclusion, if we’re not there alized communities.” “[Latino Caucus members] trust “If Penn State is actually commit- “When you’re an at-large mem- all the time reminding the powers Carcamo said the initiative me to go into this role and really do ted to diversity and inclusion then ber of UPUA, you’re representing that be that we need to have a seat intends to help educate faculty something with it,” Canales said. they’re going to do things to make all Penn State students,” Sanchez at the table then sometimes it just and staff who may not be used to “Because being the first [Latino sure that the students of color here said. “Which there isn’t anything gets left off.” working with diverse communi- Caucus representative] you’re set- on campus feel like they are wel- bad about that, but it means your Carcamo said he thought Ca- ties. ting a precedence for how the com- come,” she said. focus can’t be on the communities nales stood out as someone munity seat is taken seriously, and Canales said although her new that need it the most.” who takes initiative when he “The most fundamental rela- I honestly plan to do a lot with this role is a big responsibility, she said Sanchez, who also was involved started working with Canales last tionship for students here is with role.” she works well under pressure. with UPUA as a freshman, said semester. “She, from the very be- their professors,” Carcamo said. Canales said she has several ini- “I’m here to serve the people. I a big goal of his has always been ginning, was just on board with the “They’re the most constant peo- tiatives she hopes to go into fruition just want what’s best for our com- trying to build a bridge between vision that Latino Caucus had,” ple that they’re seeing... So it’s re- once she starts working. munity,” Canales said. “Not even multicultural communities and the Carcamo said. “Our vision is to be ally important that we try to build One of the main efforts Canales just the Latinx community — for all greater Penn State community. political advocates to demonstrate on that relationship as much as said she is advocating for is to make marginalized groups on campus.” “I realized at the end of the day, academic excellence and create an we can.” sure UPUA becomes more involved Through her previous experi- we can outreach and tell them we inclusive environment for all of us with Latino Caucus. ence listening to UPUA debate can tell these communities we can that are Latino.” In the future, Car- To email reporter: [email protected]. “Because they are elected to on whether the community seats help them, or we can give them the camo said he hopes to see her open Follow her on Twitter at @lauren_llee. oPINIoNKelly Powers Jake Aferiat Colsen Ackroyd aPril 1-3, 2019 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page 3 Penn State, State College take big step during Pride Month This year marks the students, alumni or 50th anniversary of the OUR VIEW townspeople may pos- famous Stonewall Riots, sess and so for the a seminal moment in borough to have a state- the modern gay rights The move to put up pride flags is important to ment of support like this movement when mem- is important. bers of the LGBTQ com- raise visibility, but more needs to be done The borough also did munity demonstrated not have to align itself against police raids at This shows that known. educational standpoint, with the interests of the the Stonewall Inn. there’s still clearly much Pride Month is there is no denying it university in this matter, Since then, a lot of to do in the effort to en- typically in June, but raises the visibility and though it is a smart and progress has been made sure equal protection for Penn State chooses to puts the LGBTQ com- relatively obvious move. in the fight for LGBTQ members of the LGBTQ celebrate in April while munity at the front of a Having said all of equality — same-sex community, and Penn classes are still in ses- lot people’s minds. that, hanging these flags marriage has been legal- State and State College, sion, and more students Ideally, it would is only a first step — it’s ized, many states have to their credit have ac- are still around. have been nice if Penn far from a solution to a bolstered their non-dis- knowledged that fact. Penn State and the State or State College pervasive societal issue. crimination policies to You could say increas- borough are hosting sev- did something like this The educational include sexual orienta- ing visibility is an impor- eral important events earlier, but they’re also aspects of the month tion and gender identity tant first step. Last year, during the month with under no obligation to need to be highlighted and a record percentage the borough painted the intention to both put them up at all. as well. There are a lot of Americans now sup- crosswalks at the cor- increase visibility as well It would be different if of layers and levels to port same-sex marriage. ners of Allen Street and as education surround- the flags were also solely these discussions that However, there’s still Calder Way with the ing many of the issues on campus and thus only need to incorporate both a lot of work to be done rainbow pride flags as facing the community, affected Penn State stu- visibility and education and still a lot of perva- a symbol of inclusivity and many of the events dents, but to put them in simultaneously. sive issues the commu- and solidarity with the provide a good mix of downtown State College Ultimately, Penn nity faces. LGBTQ community at both. now involves more of State and State College For instance, a 2015 Penn State and in State Part of that effort is the community in the are taking an important study found that 47% of College. putting up the flags, a fight for equal rights and step toward moving the transgender individuals In 2017, the borough more visible and con- tolerance. dialogue forward and do- are sexually assaulted council created the LG- certed effort than paint- Despite all of these ing their part to help the at some point in their BTQ Advisory Commit- ing the crosswalks. efforts to raise aware- LGBTQ community. lifetimes, and only 21 tee, and this year, that It shows a stronger ness and education and Now it’s a matter of states have laws explic- committee approved commitment and a despite the national seeing these discussions itly banning employment the installation of 70-80 change from the status support for same-sex continue beyond the discrimination on the pride flags around the quo that was not previ- marriage, there’s still month and seeing a larg- basis of sexual orienta- borough — ensuring ously in place, and while a palpable anti-LGBTQ er commitment to these tion or gender identity. the presence was well it’s not enough from an sentiment that many issues in the future.

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THE CONSTANT FORCE Photo by Eric Firestine/Collegian How Cael Sanderson’s consistent message and philosophy have guided Penn State’s historic run over the past 10 years

By Jake Aferiat the United States did not make he had just finished his third coaching Penn State to a record either direction and when you can The Daily Collegian the trip to Tehran for the World year at the helm and racked up of 13-6-1 and a ninth place finish have that kind of balance, you can Championships due to security a 44-10 record while coaching 15 at NCAA’s. do anything.” Fifteen years ago, something concerns. All-Americans and two national There was an increased level of While 2011 was a special year strange happened — Cael Despite his youth, Sanderson’s champions. commitment required to wrestle for Molinaro and the rest of the Sanderson struggled. college resume spoke for itself Iowa State’s history up to that for Sanderson, which meant the Nittany Lions who won the NCAA At first glance, and earned him the respect of his point couldn’t be talked about transition wasn’t for everyone. title, the final day of any NCAA WRESTLING it would appear fellow World and Olympic team without mentioning Sanderson’s But both Molinaro and Tournament — when Penn State Sanderson and members, including former Penn name. The same was true of Vallimont admit it was for the gets to hoist individual and team losing were like State great and former Stanford Penn State history — where best. trophies — is always special for oil and water. and Maryland coach Kerry Sanderson would have to carve “There was a little bit of a Lorenzo. After all, Sanderson never lost McCoy. out a legacy — and former coach period where the first thing I “In Philadelphia when we won in college, compiling a career From McCoy’s perspective, Rich Lorenzo. could see was things were getting the first one, I was so happy I record of 159-0 with four NCAA though, Sanderson’s ability to Lorenzo coached the Nittany harder,” Vallimont said. “People was crying. Just to see Penn titles at Iowa State, and following bounce back after losing truly Lions from 1978-92, won 188 had to make decisions on if they State be able to come out on top. that up by winning a World silver demonstrated what highlighted matches and mentored 53 All- wanted to say they were or a I knew we had a gold mine, we medal in 2003 and an Olympic one of Sanderson’s top qualities Americans in his time at the helm college athlete or be a successful just needed the right miners,” gold medal in 2004. — his work ethic. and left an indelible mark on wrestler and a student. The level Lorenzo said. “The happiest day Sanderson said he learned a “The thing is a lot of people look the program. But he feels what of commitment was higher and of my wrestling life is when I see lot on the international stage and at him and only see the good and Sanderson has been able to do is the guys you had left, we were all Penn State wrestle and become during his college career. they don’t see the bad,” McCoy, well beyond what’s normal. on the same page with what we national champions.” The biggest: Keeping the faith Penn State’s second-winningest “There are some leadership wanted to accomplish.” But Lorenzo — the second and showing resilience, while still wrestler all-time, said. “But Cael qualities in Cael that not many Beyond that, Molinaro felt winningest coach in program recognizing shortcomings and took a lot of losses whether it’s people have. It’s just amazing it was Sanderson’s sharpened history — was never able to adapting at the same time. It’s the getting taken down or getting the way his guys go out there and focus and careful planning which capture a team title, finishing as one thing he’s tried to impart on turned in matches, and he always give their best,” Lorenzo, who is helped the team buy in. high as third four times. the next generation of wrestlers. used that to be able to get better.” a 2019 inductee into the National “Everything that Cael does is The key to success for For his part in doing that, it has What also stood out to McCoy Wrestling Hall of Fame, said. “I’ve intentional — all the decisions Sanderson has largely been in led to Penn State winning eight of was Sanderson’s demeanor and always had kids go out there and he makes, the way he thinks, the recruits he’s able to entice the last nine NCAA titles and 58 maturity, and he even went so to their best, but what they do is a the stories he tells and the to come to Penn State and then Nittany Lions taking home All- far as to say the way Sanderson step above.” lessons he started to throw at subsequently mold into some of American nods. handled himself is really the Penn State’s history is the guys,” Molinaro said. “He’s the best wrestlers in the country. “Every year is a new challenge thing that made those World and important to Sanderson as it’s carefully planned and he doesn’t Sanderson won’t settle and and you have different individuals Olympic teams special. helped build the foundation for get distracted. If Cael is saying take just any wrestler, though. with different strengths and “Cael was one of the younger the current dynasty — and he’s this is what you need to do to be “We’re not looking for kids that weaknesses so you have to guys on that team, but he was keenly aware of that fact. successful, it’s been planned out just want to be on our team. If a continue to evolve,” Sanderson able to assimilate to the group “I say it every chance I get, but way before he comes to you and kid isn’t trying to make the team said. “You still have to have easily without feeling like he had Penn State wrestling is what it is tried to help you.” and break in, then that’s probably the program built on the same to change his identity or who he today because of Rich Lorenzo. more frustrating as a coach principles but you adapt to help was,” McCoy, a three-time All- The support that we have is *** than anything else,” Sanderson the individuals along the way.” American, two-time Olympian because of the relationships that Penn State won its first NCAA said. “We want kids that want to But and two-time NCAA champion, he built when he was coaching,” title under Cael Sanderson in be the best. You come to Penn Sanderson said. “He was Sanderson said. “There are other 2011. State, you’ve got to earn your hasn’t always We’re not looking himself. Cael was great coaches also, [but] he’s just Since then, the Nittany Lions spot. You’re never going to inherit adapted Cael. He didn’t try really special.” have been on top of the wrestling a spot. If you’re not ready to so easily. His for kids that just to be anybody else It was Sanderson’s trademark world and aren’t showing any compete with the right fire and individual results want to be on our and didn’t try to humility and quiet nature that led signs of letting up. enthusiasm, then somebody else on the mat are do anything else; to the seamless transition when But it was winning that first we hope is.” surface level and team. We want kids it was just him. Sanderson eventually took over championship in such a short As a result of the run Penn don’t tell the full that want to be the When we had the program. period of time that set the current State’s been able to put together, story. conversations, Before Sanderson’s tenure, dynasty in motion. Kevin Jackson, Sanderson’s There’s a best. You come to he was raw and Penn State was coached for the Looking back on it now almost successor at Iowa State, feels thought that Penn State, you’ve honest and told previous 11 years by former 10 years later, Frank Molinaro the Penn State coach has carved Sanderson was got to earn your us how he felt. Nittany Lion All-American Troy said based solely on the timeline his place as one of the most a mortal lock to You never had Sunderland, who guided the of events, winning the first title important Americans in the be successful on spot.” to worry about Nittany Lions to a 115-90 record, was unexpected. history of wrestling. the international who you were including four top-10 finishes at “I think the timeline that it “When you start talking about stage and would Cael Sanderson going to get. That the NCAA Tournament. happened in and going from America and the wrestlers that automatically win genuine type of In the days and weeks ninth place to first — I’d say no, have had the biggest impact on medals. personality that preceding the start of Sanderson’s that’s not a realistic timeframe our sport his name is going to be However as it actually turns out, he had is what helped make those time commandeering the Nittany by any stretch,” the four-time All- with John Smith and Dan Gable,” one of the titans of the sport was teams special.” Lions, there was an excitement American and former assistant Jackson said. “With the recruiting quickly becoming disillusioned Sanderson’s wrestling also and an intrigue about someone coach said. “We had a unique classes he has come in and them and frustrated with the very thing didn’t hurt those teams either. of that caliber coming in to lead a blend of people but everyone had hitting their marks, they’re going he made his livelihood. But he conceded and knew team coming off an 8-12-1 season the same goal. It was a special to continue to win…Penn State’s “The misconception is Cael his wrestling alone wasn’t going with a 17th place finish at NCAA’s. year and we had a lot of different in for a long run and I don’t know won four NCAA championships to be enough to propel him to “The initial reaction was just personalities and it all came when that thing ends.” and then just magically ended the top of the podium, especially excitement and the next reaction together way faster than we Whenever the run does end, it up being an Olympic champion, jumping from the collegiate to was just curiosity of what he expected.” doesn’t matter to Sanderson. but he went through a few things international stage. would try to implement into What’s allowed for the Instead, the important thing is on his way to accomplishing “Anytime you jump levels, the program and how he was dominant performances to be to not get complacent. That was his athletic goals,” former U.S you’ve got to be willing to learn. able to have so much success,” sustained, in part, is Sanderson’s always the goal. National Team freestyle coach You’ve got to be willing to be former NCAA champion and 2016 objectivity and level headedness. “What was the goal 10 years Kevin Jackson told The Daily coachable. It takes a confidence Olympian Frank Molinaro said. Though regardless of ago? Just to have a program Collegian. “I caught him at some but a humility that you know that “If you’re competitive, that’s what the outcome, Molinaro has that’s competing for national of his most vulnerable moments you can get better and improve,” you want.” seen Sanderson remained championships on a regular where he was frustrated with Sanderson said. “I made that Molinaro and his fellow All- fully committed and focused basis,” Sanderson said at media wrestling, didn’t like wrestling, jump but things have changed a American teammate Dan throughout the years. day prior to the start of the season. wanted to give up on it.” little bit since then.” Vallimont were holdovers from “Cael doesn’t inhale too much “[But ultimately] we want kids When Sanderson first made Sunderland’s tenure and said of the success — he doesn’t inhale that when they graduate, they’re the jump from college to the *** while it was sad to see the old staff any of the success, to be honest. glad they came to Penn State and international level, he was one of The Cael Sanderson era at go, they were anxious to see what That’s part of his focus and that’s go out and make a difference in the youngest to do so. Penn State officially began on the future held for a team they part of what makes him great is the world.” He graduated from Iowa State April 17, 2009. knew had potential to compete. that he loves his life whether he’s in 2002 and made his first world Sanderson was coming from Sanderson made an immediate winning or losing,” Molinaro said. To email reporter: [email protected]. team that same year, though his alma mater, Iowa State, where impact in his first season, “He doesn’t get attached to it in Follow him on Twitter at @Jake_aferiat51. The Daily Collegian SPoRTS aPril 1-3, 2019 | Page 5

MY VIEW | DYLAN JACOBS AddinG inSULT To injUry Penn State won’t admit it, but Aarne Talvitie’s injury during the World Junior Championships hurt them in the long run

Aarne Talvitie was the exact producing on the scoresheet player Penn State needed. anywhere near what Talvitie Alongside Nikita Pavlychev was doing. and Sam Having three productive Sternschein, the skilled lines is still good, but MEN’S Finnish winger with the inconsistencies the HOCKEY was a playmaker other lines showed down the who added an stretch, the issue became extra dimension clearer. to a line more Guys like Denis Smirnov, known for its Ludvig Larsson and Alec Marsh defensive ability. were hit or miss throughout But in January, the season, making the loss that all ended. of another offensive line more While repre- difficult. senting Finland But coach Guy Gadowsky in the gold medal wasn’t ready to make excuses. game at the World Junior Cham- “Obviously you can’t blame pionships, Talvitie suffered a that because there are other lower-body injury that sidelined teams that have injuries and are him for the rest of the season. able to overcome it,” Gadowsky His absence cut short strong said. seasons for Sternschein and “That being said, he’s a especially Pavlychev. special athlete and a special The Russian center was in team player. I’m really looking the midst of a career season, forward to have him all year recording 10 goals and 10 assists next year and I feel he will get in the first 17 games. better and better. I thought he In the final 22 games, all was really coming on and Eric Firestine/Collegian played without obviously the Forward Aarne Talvitie (20) plays the puck during a game against Arizona State University at Pegula Ice Arena Talvitie, Pavly- “If you were to say, tournament he on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. Penn State won the game 6-5. chev had four ‘You get a chance to had, everyone goals and five win a World Juniors could see how Liam Folkes, far and away Penn in the World Junior Champion- is a chance he could miss the assists. effective he is. State’s most productive line. ships was a risk worth taking. start of next season, but that Sternschein gold medal but you The whole team Because of that, secondary “I don’t want to speak for won’t change his approach. had 11 points would have to miss is giddy to have options had to step up. Aarne, but I think if you were “I’m not the only coach asking over that 17 game him for a whole They got goals from Marsh to say ‘You get a chance to win this question… but I don’t think stretch, and then the rest of the sea- year… But I can’t and Sternschein, but there a World Juniors gold medal it could change,” Gadowsky had seven points son,’ I think there attribute our lack wasn’t enough finish in Penn but you would have to miss the said. over the last 22 of going to the State’s game. rest of the season’ I think there “I think the opportunity for games. would be a lot of guys tournament to Talvitie wouldn’t have auto- would be a lot of guys that would these student-athletes to go on With Talvitie that would take that one player.” matically given them a win, but take that right away,” Gadowsky to an experience like that, World in the lineup, The Big Ten having another dynamic option said. Juniors, is a great opportunity. Penn State had right away.” Championship in a game like that could have Many college players are Unfortunately, it could end up four dangerous, was a good been huge. invited to the World Juniors, so a negative for their college talented lines. Guy Gadowsky example of With inconsistencies on other it’s a risk a lot of teams take, but seasons, but it’s such a tremen- Without him, they Head Coach the affect his lines, his absence hurt the of- Gadowsky knows that nothing dous opportunity and experi- had three. absence had on fense as a whole. will change to prevent these ence and I don’t think we’ll look Replacing the team. The It eliminates that line as a types of situations. at it any differently.” Talvitie with Blake Gober helps Fighting Irish made it their true offensive threat, so it af- Gadowsky was not confident with the physical aspect of the mission to shut down the line of fects the overall depth. that Talvitie would be back at To email reporter: [email protected]. line, but the tiny winger was not Alex Limoges, Evan Barratt and But Gadowsky knows playing 100 percent in August, so there Follow him on Twitter at @dylJacob. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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Though Dougherty (sopho- Fellow UPUA member Zachary more-international politics) for- McKay is also excited by the idea mally announced his campaign of having a younger voice on the last month, the former UPUA Borough Council. representative said he made up “Many fail to realize the critical his mind about running long be- need for student opinion to fall on fore February. receptive ears when the Borough “I think I pretty much made Council debate issues which di- that decision [to run] I would say rectly affect students” McKay as early as last year, whenever (sophomore - economics and po- the rainbow crosswalks were litical science) said via email. James Leavy/Collegian brought up,” Dougherty said, McKay and Dougherty first referring to the four crosswalks Tom Dougherty, (sophomore-international relations) hosts as emcee for the World Cultural Talent Week in the met each other when they were downtown painted the colors of Freeman Hall of the HUB-Robeson Center. both candidates for UPUA’s 13th the rainbow for Pride Month last Assembly. June. council for over three years. council is a lot more valuable in borough goals in encouraging McKay lauded Dougherty’s Dougherty and other members However, previous elections the aspect that it would give a political participation, educating work ethic and dedication to the of UPUA had approached the bor- are not deterring Dougherty’s more broad opinion and broad our future leaders, supporting di- betterment of the university. ough with the idea of painting the campaign. The sophomore be- examples of how they lives their versity and avoiding groupthink,” “I’ve seen him work on legis- crosswalks on Allen Street and lieves the time is now to get in- lives,” Dougherty said. “We all Hahn said. “The election of a stu- lation promoting collaboration Calder Alley after visiting Pitts- volved in the realm of politics. live our lives differently. A young- dent would further these worth- between the borough and the uni- burgh and Philadelphia. “After the midterm [elections] er perspective and an older per- while goals.” versity via the International Town The project was popular among and what I saw happen after sit- spective are welcome, but we Hahn said because Dougherty and Gown Association, more ac- the council, and State Borough ting on the council as a student need a younger perspective, too.” has served as the student repre- cessible on-campus transporta- Council President Evan Myers representative for about a year According to Mayor Don Hahn, sentative to Borough Council for tion via the Zagster bikeshare later encouraged the council to now…I’ve come to realize that having a student representative the past year, he would expect program and internal improve- expand the idea further. our voices need to be heard,” on Borough Council is the rea- him to be knowledgeable about ments within the organization by “Immediately the [rainbow Dougherty said. son why they started appointing the issues. supporting the implementation of crosswalk project] received so Dougherty’s time as UPUA li- a non-voting student representa- Hahn also shared his own ex- community seats,” McKay said. much support with the council,” tive in 2010. aison to the Borough Council has perience of running for Borough Dougherty was a vocal advo- Dougherty said. “Myers said, “My reasons for voting for seen an increase in the divide Council for the first time in 1995, cate for UPUA’s community rep- ‘Why can’t we have multiple the position were to encourage between the university and down- and how it was an educational resentative seats, which were ul- streets with these crosswalks?’ student interest and increased town State College. process learning about his future timately granted last October. It was just this amazing town and knowledge of and participation “I’ve also seen Tom carry out “I have been seeing how Col- constituents’ interests and fa- gown initiative.” in local government, to provide his service as borough liaison by lege Avenue has become a wall miliarizing himself with Borough After the rainbow crosswalk learning opportunities to stu- bringing borough officials to cam- barrier between the university Council issues through individual initiative was complete, Dough- dents, to give voice to a clearly pus for discussions with students and the ‘rest of the community’ meetings with council members. erty found himself longing for underrepresented demographic, on issues which affect all of State and that’s not how it is,” Dough- “Personally, I have met Mr. more. and to introduce a different per- College — students and residents erty said. “We are all a part of the Dougherty many times, and I “I saw that there’s so many spective and greater diversity alike,” McKay said. more projects we can do to make community.” into council debates in order to believe that he has met Council Though the primary is on May this community more welcoming To ensure a more united State help avoid groupthink,” Hahn members,” Hahn said. “There- 21, Dougherty already has volun- to all people,” Dougherty said. College area, Dougherty believes said via email. fore, I would expect that he would teers and staff for his campaign. “The best way possible to do that it is imperative for a student to Although opponents of student be ahead of the game in this re- “I think the best thing I’m going is to make sure a student is on the be represented on the Borough representation on Borough Coun- spect.” to see is just seeing all the people council.” Council. cil have said the position may After the midterm elections, that are going to come out and However, past elections may The Democratic candidate also be discriminatory against non- young voters demonstrated they support,” Dougherty said. indicate that odds will not be in expressed excitement over the students, Don Hahn said even can have impact in various elec- Dougherty’s favor. The last stu- notion of having a younger voice though he agrees, he believes tions. To email reporters: [email protected] and dent to be elected to the State on the council. there is a rational basis for it. According to data from Next- [email protected]. Borough Council was Dean Phil- “Having a younger voice com- “Creating the position is rea- Gen PA, Penn State nearly dou- Follow them on Twitter at @connordon- lips in 1973, who served on the pared to an older voice on the sonably related to legitimate bled 2014’s midterm totals in lon26 and @anjelica_singer. Fashion show sheds light on domestic violence By Lauren Lee you just care about so much be- County Women’s Resource Cen- leave because it’s so dangerous.” empowerment, to promote and The Daily Collegian cause they’ve been through these ter. Roberts said she first became advocate for victims of domestic things but you don’t see it be- “[Centre Safe] does so much involved with the organization af- violence and sexual assault is so On Tuesday, the Penn State stu- cause they usually don’t want to for people. They do legal servic- ter she modeled in the show her incredibly important.” dent organization Sisters on the go back and ask about it. So when es, they have counseling services freshman and sophomore year. Ferber said it is important to Runway will transform Heritage they sit there and tell 200 people they can refer you to other peo- She said she quickly became in- hold events such as the fashion Hall in the HUB-Robeson Cen- about [their experience] it’s just ple, they have a shelter they allow spired and more involved with the show as a way to start a conver- ter into a fashion runway show like they’re so strong and so pow- people to stay at for 30 days so organization after her first event. sation about domestic violence. to raise awareness of individuals erful.” that no one can come after them,” Isabelle Ferber, the vice presi- “I think it’s sometimes hard who have experienced domestic Roberts said her favorite part Roberts said. “They help [those dent of Sisters on the Runway, to talk about these subjects, and violence. about the event is during the who have experienced domestic said she became involved with sometimes it’s one of those things “sign walk,” in which models violence] through so many things The show, which will take place the organization after being a that are taboo,” Ferber said. “And dress in black T-shirts and jeans that you wouldn’t even know be- model in the show. from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on I think it’s something that we with signs that have various sta- cause it’s literally a life or death “I’ve just found a home here in Tuesday, April 2, will feature fash- have to talk about.” tistics about domestic violence. situations.” [Sisters on the Runway],” Ferber Roberts said the fashion show ion sponsored by brands such as “It’s super humbling…you Roberts said she is inspired ev- said. “It’s a group of women who Macy’s and Express, student- could hear a pin drop and people ery time they announce the total love to empower other women is important in raising awareness made fashion, a “sign walk” and are crying,” Roberts said. “It’s so amount of money raised at the and I love that.” through education and celebrat- student speakers who will share powerful because you remember end of the night. Ferber said the topic of domes- ing survivors. their experiences with domestic why you’re here.” “When they told us that we tic violence is personal to her as “College girls are the most violence. This year, Sisters on the Tickets to the show cost $4.99 raised $2,000 [last year] I was like, her friends and family have been likely to be affected by [domestic Runway President Elle Roberts and can be purchased in front ‘Wow.’ This is going toward people affected by it. violence],” Roberts said. “So it’s a said three students will speak of Heritage Hall. Proceeds from in my community that are going “Being a woman in a college terrifying thing that I want to pro- about their experiences. the ticket sales will be donated to be able to get themselves out environment is something that tect everyone from but you can “That’s always so hard,” Rob- to Centre Safe, a nonprofit orga- of situations or just get support,” is sometimes really terrifying,” only do that through education.” erts (senior-early education) said. nization in State College that was Roberts said, “because it takes Ferber said. “And to work for Visit collegian.psu.edu to read “Because usually it’s a sister that formerly known as the Centre eight to nine times for a victim to this cause to promote women’s the full story. WORD SEARCH but how can © 2019 PuzzleJunction.com you teach us?

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