Vol. 118, No. 43 Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 Never sour, always sweet: Debate showcases Meet the ‘Sour Patch Guy’ candidates for State By Samantha Lauriello College mayor seat THE DAILY COLLEGIAN By Alex Altieri Black said the support he’s re- In the hours before any home THE DAILY COLLEGIAN ceived as a republican proves football game, the gates to the the success of his campaign. “In student section open to the glory State College mayoral can- the past 27 years here as a resi- awaiting those who spent the didates Michael Black, Donald dent, I’ve been building the kind past nights in Nittanyville. But Hahn and Ron Madrid took the of experience that matters for be- after the dedicated campers as- stage at the State Theatre Tues- ing the next mayor,” Black said. sume their front row positions, day night to debate a range of “Like you, I want State College to the hours until kickoff are just a topics, including sustainability, be more vibrant, more welcoming waiting game. town-gown relations and afford- and a greater community.” One student has decided to able housing. Madrid followed. He lived in the beat the boredom with an unex- Each candidate had two min- borough for 23 years, starting af- pected treat — Sour Patch Kids. utes to give an opening state- ter his 20 years of service in the Last football season, James ment. Hahn spoke first, having United States Marine Corps. Notor (junior-broadcast jour- won the coin flip. He introduced “I raised my family here,” Ma- nalism) threw his friend a Sour himself as a Centre County na- drid said. “I have four children. Patch Kid as they held their front tive, born in Bellefonte. All four of my children went to row seats, waiting for the hours “I know that this is a great Penn State.” Madrid said his de- until game time to wind down. place to grow up, to get an edu- votion to the community makes “Hey, can I have one?” Notor Linsey Fagan/Collegian cation and to settle down,” Hahn him excited to serve as mayor. heard someone say from a few James Notor (junior-broadcasting) cheers while waiting for the team to said. “As mayor, I hope to keep The candidates were then rows above him. From there, the arrive at the game against Northwestern on Oct. 7. it this way.” He mentioned his asked about the most important ripple effect began. 12 years of service on the State issue facing the borough. Throwing Sour Patch Kids to Kids. “I knew we were gaining Franklin he only throws candy College Borough Council as his Madrid said there is a “we vs. students eagerly waiting in the central qualification for mayor. they” attitude present in rela- stands on game day became a momentum when ESPN posted to players during warmups, not a video of us throwing Sour Patch during the actual game. “I have a lot of experience and tions between the borough and its tradition for Notor. The tradition connections in the community to Tommy Stevens, ” Panase said. “I’d prefer that to be some constituents. He said, as mayor, grew when Notor got the atten- that I hope to use in your ser- Notor said he never expected sort of post-game celebration,” he wants community members tion of DaeSean Hamilton, who vice as mayor of State College,” to feel heard when they voice what he thought to be a fun way Franklin said, “but I love it, the hopped on the Sour Patch band- Hahn said. concerns at borough council to pass time to become means of Sour Patch Guy.” A week later, wagon when he caught one dur- Next was Black, who stressed meetings. spreading Penn State spirit, but Notor met Franklin in the HUB- ing warmups. Soon enough, other the bi-partisan support for his To read full story, visit for him, Sour Robeson Center and gave him players were follow- campaign. A lifelong democrat, collegian.psu.edu. ing suit. “I knew we were Patch Guy’s a sealed bag of Sour Patch Kids, This football sea- gaining momentum break through as per request to accommodate son, Notor has tak- moment came Franklin’s germaphobia, ac- en on the identity of when ESPN posted at the Penn cording to Notor. “Sour Patch Guy,” a video of us State Coaches Notor has also spent time in a name that caught Show two days the HUB giving away free men’s on after he and his throwing Sour before the team basketball season tickets to stu- friend, Cameron Patch to Tommy beat North- dents who can catch Sour Patch Panase , created the western. Kids in their mouths. Legion of Twitter account @ Stevens.” Before ask- Blue, Penn State basketball’s PSUSourPatchGuy. Cameron Panase ing coach student section, collaborates Within a few James Frank- with Notor to give away the junior-advertising weeks of its launch, lin a question tickets. He’s also a part of their the account was en- on the live ra- game day committee. gaging with familiar fans, such as dio show, Notor said, “I actually “When I saw what James was Trace McSorley and the Nittany throw Sour Patch Kids on game doing I thought, ‘We’ve got Sour Lion. day, so if you look for a Sour Patch Patch Guy on our game day Panase (junior-advertising), Kid, I can throw you one.” committee, what better way to who runs the Twitter account, “So, you’re telling me my play- get people excited about basket- said they’re hoping to use ers are eating Sour Patch Kids ball season,’” said Nick Malizia, Erin O’Neill/Collegian their social media presence to during the game?” Franklin re- president of Legion of Blue. From left, Michael Black, Don Hahn and Ron Madrid debate for the increase their chances of getting a sponded. As the crowd broke To read full story, visit municipal election season at the State Theatre on Oct. 17. sponsorship from Sour Patch out in laughter, Notor assured collegian.psu.edu. Sexual assault INSIDE: Garner What are your wants to reported happy thoughts? go out a to the CCYSB By Stephanie Panny THE DAILY COLLEGIAN winner On Oct. 16 at 3:15 p.m., a sexual assault was reported By Vincent Lungaro to the Centre County Youth THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Services Bureau, located in State Christopher Sanders College. The last few years of Pat Linsey Fagan/Collegian No other information is Several students tell The Daily Chambers’ tenure have be- Cornerback Amani Oruwariye (21) celebrates an interception of a available at this time. Collegian what makes them happy. gun with reasonably optimistic Northwestern pass during their game at Ryan Field on Oct. 7. expectations. However, the re- To email reporter: [email protected]. 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