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Wednesday marks Penn’s tenth year under Amy Gutmann as university president. On page 2, take a look at how her predecessors guided Penn. On page 3, find out what the world was like when Gutmann took over.

n paper, Steven Markowitz was the typical Penn student. The 2010 Wharton graduate concentrated in finance, landed himself a job at Google and learned how to work hard, play hard. But today, Markowitz — more commonly known as Hoodie Allen — is anything but typical. Besides being a brother of Alpha Epsilon Pi and a member of the sprint football team, Allen spent most of his college years working on a start-up — his music career. He often played shows at fraternity parties and Student Planning and Events Committee concerts, and gained instant fame on campus upon releasing the single, “UPenn

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Girls” in 2009. After a slew of critically acclaimed EPs, Allen today is releasing his first full-length album, “People Keep Talking.” With only pre-orders, it is currently at number four on iTunes’ hip hop album charts and includes a collaboration with Ed Sheeran. Despite his notoriety at Penn, Allen entered the corporate world post-graduation. Less than a year after starting at Google, however, four of Allen’s performances on Long Island, where he grew up, completely sold out. Riding the coattails of that success, he left the tech giant’s coveted campus to pursue music full time. “There were a ton of opportunities to pursue music in a real way

and it allowed a leap of faith to see what it would be like,” Allen said. “It was really a timely thing, things were continuing to grow and grow.” Allen’s degree, though, did not contribute to his decision to jump into the music industry. In 2008, when Allen was a junior at Penn, 34th Street Magazine asked him how his degree would help him in the rap world. “Um. Zero percent, not at all,” he said. In March 2012, Allen released his first EP, “All American,” which debuted at number one on iTunes. The “Crew Cuts” mixtape followed in February 2013, which included collaborations with Chiddy Bang, Shwayze and Chance The Rapper. SEE HOODIE ALLEN PAGE 8

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PHILLY HIGH The DP examines marijuana decriminalization in Philadelphia

Marijuana decriminalization has minor effects on Phila. colleges HANNAH NOYES Staff Writer

As Philadelphia prepares to decriminalize possession and consumption of marijuana next week, students and staff at local universities say the decision won’t change their school’s marijuana policies. Penn will continue to prohibit marijuana use on campus as its use violates federal law, Interim Director of the Oﬃce of Student Conduct Julie Nettleton said in September. At Temple and St. Joseph’s universities, the policies towards marijuana will also remain the same as before the SEE MARIJUANA PAGE 3

MERT extends weekend service to 24 hours/day The service increase is meant to accommodate MERT’s growing staff CASSIDY LIZ Staff Writer

Penn’s student-run Medical Emergency Response Team will now be running a 24 hour service on weekends to accommodate MERT’s growing membership. MERT, which usually runs between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. seven days a week, will remain active during those hours on weekdays. However, the organization hopes to extend its 24 hour service to all seven days of the week in the future, said MERT Lieutenant Royce Reeves-Darby, a College senior.

“We ideally would like to be 24 hours at all times for the entire week, but due to having to abide by certain rules” — like how long a student organization can be active on campus — “and having certain sponsors on campus, that hasn’t necessarily been the case,” Reeves-Darby said. “This is hopefully a step to reaching that goal.” Reeves-Darby said that as a result of growing membership, there are more members on shift per hour. As a result, MERT leadership felt that it was time to expand its service in order to offer more shifts to its members. Reeves-Darby believes that the service change will increase MERT’s presence on campus. SEE MERT PAGE 8

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PRESIDENTIAL PREDECESSORS

Wednesday marks the 10th anniversary of Amy Gutmann’s inauguration as Penn president. Ten years is about the average for presidents since the position’s establishment in 1930. Before then, the provost oversaw the faculty, with the exceptions of the law and medical faculties. The University reorganized the administration as Penn grew, with the president sitting at the head. Since 1930, eight people have held the position. Here, we take a look back at the women and men who have led the University in the modern era.

Take a look back at Penn’s previous seven presidents.

The Ivy League — the intercollegiate athletic conference — was formed just after Harnwell took office, in 1954. The Annenberg School for Communication was also established during his tenure.

Rodin was the first female president of an Ivy League university. Before her inauguration in 1994, she was the provost, or the head of academics, at Yale University.

Judith Rodin

1994-2004

The College House system was launched during Rodin’s time at the helm. The University City District was also created during her tenure with the intention of improving the quality of life in the neighborhood immediately surrounding West Philadelphia’s universities.

Gaylord Probasco Harnwell 1953-1970

The Penn Alexander School was established with University assistance in 1998. Today, the limited enrollment at the K-8 school, which is part of the School District of Philadelphia, is still a contentious topic for neighborhood parents — a group that includes many Penn professors.

1981-1993

Hackney was the second-longest serving university president in Penn’s history, and his legacy is marked with both success and controversy. Hackney jump-started Penn’s relationship with the West Philadelphia community by co-teaching the first academically-based community service course at Penn. Diversity on campus was also a main issue of his tenure.

Harold Edward Stassen

1948-1953

Hackney created Locust Walk as it is today by calling on a 1990s university council to make proposals to diversify the physical centerpiece of campus. The end of Hackney’s term was marked by the water buffalo affair — an incident in which the University pursued a racial harassment case against a student. It drew national attention to Hackney’s presidency just as he nominated by President Bill Clinton to chair the National Endowment for the Humanities. Hackney would hold that position for four years after leaving Penn. He would return to Penn in the late ’90s as a professor and to date is the only former university president to do so.

George William McClelland

1970-1981

Harnwell was also active in the United States Navy throughout his presidency. During World War II, he tooka leave of absence from the Penn faculty to lead war research projects in San Diego.

While at Penn, he oversaw the establishment of the School of Nursing in 1950. He was also a robust fundraiser during a time of financial crisis for the University and continued a campus expansion plan begun under McClelland. But many on campus viewed Stassen with derision, according to the University Archives, believing that he used the University merely as a springboard for his political career. McClelland, who was Penn’s shortest-serving president, came up through the University’s administrative ranks, serving as provost under Gates. He was president in 1946 when ENIAC — the world’s first electronic general-purpose computer — was built in what was then called the Moore School of Engineering. Financed by the United States Army, the computer’s construction, which was conducted in secret, cost $500,000 — the equivalent of $6 million today — and pushed the world into the digital age.

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Hackney died in September 2013.

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Originally a physicist, Harnwell was educated at Haverford College and Princeton University and was a professor and chair of the physics department at Penn before he took over as editorial director of Physics Today, the job he held directly before the Penn presidency.

Stassen is perhaps best known as a perennial Republican candidate for president — he sought the office in 10 elections between 1940 and 2000. Before coming to Penn, he was governor of Minnesota from 1939 to 1943. He also ran unsuccessfully for Pennsylvania governor in 1958 and 1966.

Rodin received her undergraduate degree from Penn in 1966 and her Ph. D. in psychology from Columbia University in 1970.

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Meyerson’s term as Penn president was marked by the adoption of an affirmative action program for women and minorities and by the formation of the School of Arts and Sciences. SAS was formed in 1974 when the formerly decentralized liberal arts schools for graduate and undergraduate students were brought together under one umbrella along with four departments that had been housed in Wharton.

Thomas Sovereign Gates 1930-1944

Directly prior to his presidency here, Meyerson served as the president of the State University of New York at Buffalo. An urban planner by trade, Meyerson was educated at Columbia and Harvard universities.

Gates oversaw great progress for women at the University. In 1933, the University established the College of Liberal Arts for Women — the first full-time undergraduate liberal arts program for women at Penn. Before then, women could enroll in several professional degree programs, but did not have access to a liberal arts degree. Three years later, women first earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and in 1938 women first earned a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. During his tenure, Penn also acquired Morris Arboretum, merged with the Pennsylvania School of Social Work and established the Fels Institute of Government. Gates had a Bachelor of Laws degree from Penn and a graduate degree from Wharton. Graphic by Jody Freinkel and Laine Higgins

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legislation went into effect. “Temple University students will have the same level of responsibility for their behavior under the Student Conduct Code, including the existing minimum mandatory sanctions if students are found responsible for alcohol and drug violations,” a Temple spokesperson said in a statement. At Temple, the first time a student is found guilty of marijuana possession, he will face a fine, his parents will be notified if he is under 21 years old, he will be required to enroll in a Temple treatment program and he will be placed on probation. Spokespeople from other Philadelphia colleges, namely Drexel, La Salle and St. Joseph’s universities, did not respond to multiple requests for comment about whether their schools’ policies will change as a result of decriminalization. But considering other universities’ stances, it’s not likely that either Drexel or La Salle will change its policies in light of marijuana decriminalization. Drexel currently takes an aggressive approach towards students who are found to have used drugs. First time violators of their policies can face suspension, required counseling or a ban from university housing, according to the university’s policy online. Two Drexel students interviewed for this story spoke of a zero-tolerance drug policy at their university, where students can be quickly suspended or kicked out of their housing. “Drexel can kick you out of housing or put you on probation really easily,” said a Drexel junior who wished to remain anonymous. The junior said his roommate was put on probation after drugs were found in his possession. Another Drexel junior recalled that during her freshman year, people that she knew were put on probation or faced expulsion after police found marijuana in their bags. Her friends who were caught were suspended from Drexel for a year, she said. A Temple sophomore who wished to remain anonymous agreed that the culture at her university would essentially remain the same after decriminalization. “At Temple, getting caught isn’t the hugest deal. If you get caught

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three times, there’s more of a consequence,” she said. The major issue the sophomore talked about is the fine Temple imposes on students who are caught. First time offenders are fined $250. Second time offenders are charged $500. After the third incident, the student can be expelled or suspended from the university. “Temple is essentially a dry campus — if you’re 21 and bring alcohol into a dorm, you can get in trouble for that. They check bags on certain days or if you look suspicious,” she said. However, she agreed with the Drexel students that this decriminalization will probably not change anything. At St. Joe’s, current marijuana violations are treated as both medical and disciplinary problems — and, according to a recent article in St. Joe’s student newspaper The Hawk, the university’s policies will most likely stay the same. Under the school’s current policies, students found in possession of marijuana can face sanctions, although those can vary by case. However, if overdosed students in need of help report marijuana use, the university will not punish the students, although they may be required to meet with a university oﬃcial about the incident. At La Salle, the university reserves the right to impose a number of sanctions, including issuing a formal warning and suspending housing contracts and the ability to participate in university activities. It also requires students to participate in a complete substance abuse assessment by qualified university staff and to comply with the recommendations from that assessment. More serious consequences include suspension and expulsion.

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ou’re more than just a number” is the motto for Goucher College’s new video application option, for which students submit a twominute video talking about themselves in lieu of test scores or transcripts. All they need in addition is two works from high school, one of which must be graded. The implication here seems to be that Goucher, unlike other schools, sees you as more than your grades and scores. Yet virtually all liberal arts colleges in the United States claim to see their applicants holistically and take creative submissions into account. This idea isn’t groundbreaking. So what’s the real difference between Goucher’s video application and a standard college application? In the promotional video for this new application format, Goucher’s president Jose Antonio Bowen explains that this option might

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ANOTHER LOOK | When it comes to college applications, is a video really worth 1,000 words? be great if “test bubbles aren’t your thing.” We can assume that this also benefits students who aren’t really into papers either. In fact, the entire idea of testing students on their ability to understand and analyze concepts taught in a classroom is effectively removed from consideration, and what distinguishes the video application from its long-form predecessor is that it tells students outright that going to college isn’t for people for whose “thing” is academics. Then who exactly is it for? Far from being the solution to the insanity that is college admissions in America, Goucher’s video application is perfectly symbolic of its problems. To start, college admissions have become more about competition between colleges than about students. Colleges that attract the most applicants can boast the lowest admission percentages — i.e. appear the most selective — so it’s in

every school’s best interests to encourage as many applicants, qualified or unqualified, to pay the fee and send in an application.

“The video application is not game-changing, nor is it meant to be. It’s nothing more than a publicity stunt.” Further, as high school diplomas can no longer promise decent career prospects, there are no real alternatives to college for high school graduates looking to succeed. The rational decision for anyone who can afford to pay for college is to go, and the distinction of going then becomes based on neither intelligence, creativity nor intellectual curiosity, but on the ability to pay.

President Bowen says a driving force behind the initiative is Goucher’s desire to address this problem, and that “higher education should be about potential, not privilege.” This is an admirable goal, but an initiative like the video app isn’t a logical way to achieve it. While it’s true that lowincome students are less likely to have impressive transcripts and resumes, what deters them from applying to college isn’t the fact that they would have to submit transcripts. It’s that, even if they were accepted, they wouldn’t be able to afford tuition. Without changes to financial assistance policies, the prohibiting factor for attending college for lower-income students just gets pushed down the line. It doesn’t matter if you’re accepted to a university you can’t afford to attend. So if Goucher’s real aim were to increase the socioeconomic diversity of its student body, a publicized initiative to increase need-based aid would

make much more sense. As it currently stands, Goucher does not guarantee to fully cover demonstrated need, and still puts aside money for meritbased scholarships. One might hope, then, that Goucher’s video option might help lower-income students with less impressive transcripts and resumes win a merit scholarship. But it’s noted on the website that video applicants wishing to be considered for a merit scholarship must submit a transcript. That is to say, in terms of the video app, Goucher isn’t willing to put its money where its mouth is. So if the video application doesn’t make sense as an initiative to increase the socioeconomic diversity of the school, nor as a way of attracting applicants who wouldn’t already have demonstrated potential in a creative supplement, what’s left? Well, the initiative is just bizarre-sounding enough to be newsworthy, and that, of

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THE DANALYST | Rock the Vote’s “Turn Out for What” video sends the right message, but

ast week, Rock the Vote, the nationwide organization dedicated to boosting youth voter turnout, released its latest video. The campaign, a four-minute YouTube clip, features Lil Jon, Lena Dunham and other celebrities dancing to “Turn Out for What,” an anthem modelled after the all-too-popular song, “Turn Down for What.” With midterm elections just four weeks away, the video urges millennials to “turn out” for various issues and make a difference through political participation. It’s a noble, wellintentioned goal. I just wish there was a different way to reach our generation. “Turn Down for What” is a song you only hear at frat parties because the sole lyrics are “Fire up loud, another round of shots / Turn down for what?” There aren’t many other applicable circumstances. It’s a song about getting wasted, plain and simple. And Rock the Vote decided this was the best platform to catch our attention. I would call the video condescending, except for the most part, our generation deserves it. Our age group is pretty damn boozy — the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that four out of five college students drink. Half of those students who consume alcohol binge drink. At a school like Penn, those statistics don’t feel far

course, is the point. The video application is not game-changing, nor is it intended to be. It’s nothing more than a publicity stunt, and it will probably succeed in attracting more applicants to Goucher, but it won’t do anything to improve the state of college admissions in America.

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off. Last year, the Universitybacked Commision on Student Safety, Alcohol and Campus Life found that 39 percent of students use alcohol and other drugs to combat stress. We’re a student body that prides itself on winning the label “Number 1 Party School.” I’d need more than two hands to count the number of times I’ve heard the phrase, “Turn up or transfer” since NSO.

video take turns stating what issues they’re “turning out” for; in a particularly memorable moment, Lil Jon laughs, “I’m turning out for the legalization of marijuana.” Nowhere in the video, however, are economics or foreign policy mentioned. Prison reform and climate change awareness — not actual programs to fight global warming, but the awareness that it exists

Nowhere in the video, however, are economics or foreign policy mentioned. Prison reform and climate change awareness … are given screen time, but not ISIS.” But intoxication shouldn’t be a defining characteristic of our generation. Neither should binge-watching TV shows, but Rock the Vote’s video implies that the way to reach millennials is to play up drinking culture and show off actors from our favorite Netflix series — how can we not vote if Natasha Lyonne’s doing it? Rock the Vote isn’t wrong for trying this approach, but it’s a sad commentary on how society views us. Furthermore, Rock the Vote is right to catch our attention with issues young people typically care about — racial equality, reproductive rights and student loans are among the primary ones featured in the video. Celebrities in the

— are given screen time, but not ISIS. We might not be as politically active as we should be, but our generation cares about more than our own immediate concerns. I’d like to say we don’t need Rock the Vote, but facts indicate otherwise. According to The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, only 45 percent of people aged 18 to 29 voted in the 2012 midterm elections. Last April, a Harvard Institute of Politics poll found that fewer than one in four millennials “definitely” plan to vote in this year’s midterm elections. That apathy extends to Penn’s campus. While there are 24 registered Political and

DANI BLUM Advocacy groups registered at Penn, some students just don’t care about voting. A friend on Penn Dems helped students on Locust register to vote a few weeks ago and was surprised by how few actually registered — many shook their heads and walked on. Rock the Vote’s latest video might work, and I honestly hope it does. But our age group should turn out for the right reasons, not because Lil Jon reminded us to. We should be genuinely excited to participate in our democracy — and while that sounds idealistic, the prospect of politically energized millennials isn’t impossible. For now, though, the least we can do is re-emphasize Rock the Vote’s message. Let’s show up at the polls on Nov. 4; after all, it’s better to turn out than to tune out.

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n just three weeks, it’ll be Election Day. On Nov. 4, people across the nation will head to the ballot box to elect congressmen, governors and state legislators. Here in Pennsylvania, we have an important race for governor, and one thing is clear: This state cannot afford four more years of Tom Corbett. Corbett, the Republican governor elected in 2010, has used his one term in office to cut education funding, halt economic growth and attack women’s rights and LGBT equality. He hasn’t earned our vote, and he hasn’t earned yours. The current administration’s priorities have been consistently out of touch with the needs of our state. In his first budget, Corbett slashed $1 billion from public education in Pennsylvania, devastating schools withmass teacher layoffs and severe cuts to services for students. And the sad fact is that it didn’t have to be this way. Corbett argues that the billion dollars in education cuts came from the loss of federal stimulus money, but Pennsylvania also lost federal funding for the state Department of Corrections. Corbett replaced the prisons’ money with additional state funding, but refused to do the same for our schools. In addition, Pennsylvania had a budget surplus when Corbett entered office — a surplus which has since disappeared. Making matters even worse, it is estimated that Pennsylvania is sitting on as much as 50 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and Corbett has given this valuable natural resource away for absolutely nothing. Pennsylvania is the only state in the entire country that doesn’t charge a penny to companies that extract this natural gas. An extraction tax could generate billions of dollars in revenue that could be reinvested in our schools and infrastructure, but Corbett has steadfastly refused to consider such a tariff. So Corbett always makes sure we have money to imprison our citizens and deplete our natural resources, but kids from poor neighborhoods who want a decent public education — sorry, you’re out of luck. Governor Corbett has also done nothing to promote job growth. Under the current administration, Pennsylvania has fallen to 47th in job creation nationally. As the rest of the

country continues to recover from the devastating financial crisis, Governor Corbett has caused our state to stagnate. And his social policies have been, if possible, even worse. In 2012, Corbett supported a law that would have required women who wanted to have an abortionto be given an ultrasound, shown two pictures of the fetus, and told how many heartbeats per minute the fetus has. When questioned about his support for this invasive procedure and graphic lecture, Corbett’s only response was that a woman didn’t have to actually look at the ultrasound monitor — “You just have to close your eyes.” Corbett also wants to cut all state funding from Planned Parenthood, an act that would reduce access tocancer screenings, STD testing and contraceptives from women statewide. In addition to his stance on women’s issues, Corbett stands on the wrong side of history on LGBTQ rights. Last year, one of his lawyers compared gay marriage to child marriage. When Corbett was asked about the statement, he had this to say: “It was an inappropriate analogy, you know. I think a much better analogy would have been brother and sister, don’t you?” Fortunately, we have an alternative to Corbett and his harmful, outdated policies. Tom Wolf, the Democratic candidate, is ready to usher Pennsylvania into the 21st century and help us succeed long into the future. In the next few weeks, we’ll be focusing on Wolf and the muchneeded change he will bring to this state. To Tom Corbett, incarcerating citizens and giving tax breaks to corporations are more important than educating children. To Tom Corbett, invasive medical procedures can be ignored by just closing your eyes. To Tom Corbett, marriage equality is no different from incest. Tom Corbett is stuck in the past, and Pennsylvania needs to embrace the present and prepare for the future. So on Election Day, say no to Corbett, and say yes to progress.

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Rendell: Jeb Bush would make a good president The Democratic former governor aired his views on Monday MAX WENGYN Contributing Writer

Ed Rendell thinks that former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, a Republican, should be the next president of the United States. In his talk last night, the first in the Penn Democrats series “Why We Vote Blue,” the former Mayor of Philadelphia and former Governor

of Pennsylvania gave a few remarks looking forward to the presidential election in 2016. “My hope for the country … would be Jeb Bush in 2016 because he knows how to work with the other side,” Rendell, a Democrat, said. He believes, though, that Bush will not run. With the Nov. 4 gubernatorial elections rapidly approaching, and much of the Democratic voting base dispirited due to the performance of the current president, Rendell repeatedly stressed the importance of convincing potential voters to go out and actively cast their ballots. Al-

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For Penn students interested in pursuing media careers, the evolving field of broadcast journalism just got a little less intimidating. Two members of the nonstop news cycle visited McClelland Hall on Monday evening as part of the Tech Talk series run by the Oﬃce of College Houses and Academic Services. 2004 College graduate and producer for local news station PHL17 Mikaelyn Austin and reporter and producer Zachery Lashway — who both work for PHL’s morning show, Eye Opener — discussed their ca-

reers in news media. Their discussion ranged from the characteristics of successful members of news stations to the future of broadcast journalism itself. Regarding the hiring process, Austin noted the importance of including a wide range of activities on a resume. She attributed her hiring at PHL17 to “a line in the bottom of [her] resume that said [she] played women’s semipro football.” She and the producer bonded over their shared interest in football, leading to a smooth interview process. “You’d be surprised what on your resume will bring you in [for a job],” Austin said. Once hired, though, only hard work can lead to success, the speakers said. “There are so many people in this business that aren’t willing to carry their own tripod or edit their own piece,” Lashway said. Noting the 14-hour workday he put in to cover Hurricane Sandy, Lashway added, “If you’re in [this] business for glamour, you’re in it for the wrong reasons.” Austin and Lashway concluded their discussion with an analysis of the future of broadcast journalism, particularly regarding methods of reaching the target demo-

graphic — which they described as ideally being single, typically minority women between the ages of 25 and 54. Noting that most college students are unlikely to watch the news between six to eight in the morning — Eye Opener’s airtime — the speakers acknowledged the diﬃculty of attracting younger viewers. “We have very short attention spans,” Austin said of today’s youth, adding that a news station’s selection of coverage is all the more important. Despite increasing knowledge of viewer demographics, however, Austin and Lashway noted the persisting diﬃculty of pinpointing stories that entice particular age groups. "[It’s] hard to identify what moves that needle,” Lashman said. Yet, social media — specifically Twitter — is contributing to a more interactive and selfselecting realm of news, where users pick and choose which news stories interest them. Lashway said that he typically explores stories in depth after seeing concise headlines on social media. “I get all breaking news via Twitter,” Lashway said.

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unexpected phone call from head coach David Geatz. While there were a myriad of factors in my college decision, I was only positive about the location: I wanted to leave the South for a northern city to gain more cultural diversity. Once I completed my ambitious list, I fired off an array of emails in hopes of receiving mutual interest. Prior to committing to Penn, I narrowed my selection and organized official visits with a final group of schools. Though these schools offered various advantages, coupled with their respective disadvantages, I ultimately decided Penn would grant me the ideal blend between academic rigor and athletic intensity. Thankfully, concluding my college search early in my senior year allowed me to enjoy my last months of school, rather than stressing about college applications. However, while my athletic success contributed to my Penn acceptance, our schedules

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as student-athletes are more hectic than most of us would prefer. Being on the tennis team has been a phenomenal experience, but as with most benefits, certain drawbacks manifest as well. Instead of enjoying scheduling flexibility for spontaneous weekday events or weekend trips, our schedules are interwoven with practice times and tournament dates. Early rising and midnight studying become routine as we juggle Ivy League academics with Division I athletics. Simple tasks such as walking around campus become arduous after lengthy daily workouts and practice sessions. Furthermore, finding time to eat seems to evade you as the day unfolds. On a typical Wednesday, I begin with two hours of class from nine to 11. After a one hour intermission, class resumes for a couple hours before our two hour practice, which is followed by an hour lift. As soon as the lift ends, when I’m ready for a Wawa care-package or a comfortable spot to pass out, I must run home before my hour and a

half lecture at 5:30. Some nights we’ll be expected to attend athletic conferences after class ends. This schedule isn’t unique to the tennis team, as all of us studentathletes must balance our various responsibilities. This regimented schedule would be unbearable if it weren’t for my teammates and coaching staff. I’ve been blessed to be a part of a tremendous program here in Philadelphia. When I was a recruit in high school, my parents and advisors stressed the importance of evaluating the quality of future teammates and coaches. Over the course of my freshman year, my teammates became brothers and my coach continued to drive me towards success. As student-athletes, lofty expectations define our lives, but we are acquiring distinct skills that will ensure future success long after our athletic days. THOMAS SPRATT is a College sophomore from Charleston, S.C., and is a contributing writer for The Daily Pennsylvanian. He can be reached at dpsports@thedp.com.

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er, recording five goals and 12 points on 26 shots. He has been praised for his amazing finishing and playmaking capabilities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially in a difficult Big Ten conference. Given Pennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent late-game struggles, the Red and Blue could be victimized by a late Wright strike. Three Down The Second Half â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The second half of games has not been friendly territory for the Red and Blue. It started against Seattle when â&#x20AC;&#x201D; despite the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multiple chances â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Penn wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to get goals in to secure a win. Against then-No. 10 Washington, the Huskies were able to score twice in the final minutes. It happened again against Columbia, in a match when Penn had a 1-0 lead over the Lions in the first half, but let two goals pass by within a span of eight minutes in the final 45. The Quakers will need to stay strong and keep the intensity and focus up in the last half of the game against Rutgers if they plan to leave with a victory.

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himself to be one of the best offensive weapons in the Ancient Eight. Lacroix scored his sixth goal of the season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only tally â&#x20AC;&#x201D; against Columbia, and he has shown why he was named the Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year last year. He keeps creating chances throughout every game and is sure to be the focal point of Pennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offensive efforts on Tuesday night. Max Polkinhorne â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Polkinhorne put up a good fight against the Lions last week, recording another five saves to boost his season total to 51. With Polkinhorne in net, the Quakers currently lead the Ivy League in saves per game, with 5.30. The junior has recorded three clean sheets on the season and is a good bet to add a fourth to his total against Rutgers. Jason Wright â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rutgersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; freshman forward has been having a great debut season. Wright is the Scarlet Knightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top scor-

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Rutgersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Recent StrugglesThe Scarlet Knights have been having a bad season so far, posting a 3-7-1 record in their first season in the Big Ten. Homefield advantage doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to help either, with five of their defeats having occurred at Yurcak Field. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three-game losing streak probably isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t helping the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence and intensity as they face Penn for the first time in seven years. Cards and Fouls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Quakers have been on the wrong end of a number of refereeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bookings recently. Last week against Columbia, Penn was victimized by cards four times in the second half, the most untimely of which came when senior back Jason deFaria was sent off for a red card in the 85th minute, ending a scoring chance. Even against Cornell, Penn committed 10 fouls compared to the Big Redâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six offenses. The Quakers will need to maintain their mental composure against the Scarlet Knights â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially if it is a close match once again.

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seven Quakers freshmen have consistently seen game action, and with each contest logged, they gain confidence and experience. However, because of all that youth, the team has struggled to maintain a high level of energy for all ninety minutes of the game. Strengths The solid middle line is made up of seasoned veterans and very skilled players. Senior Kaitlyn Moore, junior Erin Mikolai and talented sophomore Lindsey Sawczuk have led the Quakers with quick feet and have been very accurate in their ball distribution. This group will need to continue to play well as the team hits the road for three out of its four remaining conference games. Field Hockey MVP Freshman attack Alexa Hoover and senior attack Emily Corcoran have led the Quakers offensively this season with nine and eight goals, respectively, through 10 games. Hoover also received the honor of Ivy League

This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coach Rudy Fullerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first rodeo and he knows as well as anyone how important it is for the Quakers to avoid giving up the late scores that have plagued his team this year. Four of Pennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five losses have seen the Red and Blue give up second half game-winners.

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Senior attack Emily Corcoran has been a driving force behind Pennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense this year, scoring eight goals on 19 shots through 10 games.

Rookie of the Week following the season-opening Lehigh match in which she had three goals and an assist. Corcoran also finished the game with a hat trick. Weaknesses With an overall record of 4-6 (1-2 Ivy), the Red and the Blue have struggled with consistency both in individual games and the season as a whole. Their opponents have outscored them 19 to 12 in the first half, forcing the Quakers to launch furious comebacks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they have outscored opponents 16 to 10 in the second half â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that often fall short. Simi-

larly, the team has yet to have a consistent winning streak, often losing big after good wins. Strengths Offensively, the Red and the Blue are loaded with talent. With Hoover, Corcoran and junior attack Elizabeth Hitti leading the way, the offense always keeps the team in the game. All but one of Pennâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s losses has been by two goals or fewer. The Quakers are looking to rebound from some tough losses in conference play but still have to face a formidable Princeton team that ended their season last year.

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or the past few weeks, one thing has been on the mind of everyone involved with the Penn menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer program: finishing games. The Quakers have played a notoriously tough schedule, having faced off against three ranked teams and a fourth that was ranked as recently as last week. And while coach Rudy Fuller prides himself on creating a challenging nonconference schedule to prepare his team for Ivy League play, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly exposed a weakness for the Red and Blue. This weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss to Columbia was just the most recent example. After going ahead 1-0 in the 21st minute, the Quakers couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a way to fully separate themselves from the Lions, and two second-half goals later, Columbia pulled away with the win. Against then No. 12 Ameri-

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nonconference play. Dartmouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only losses have come against a pair of ranked teams in Notre Dame and Indiana, while the Crimson are on a seven game winning streak after dropping their first three to nonconference foes. Penn will likely need to find a way to get points against both to keep its title hopes alive. On the Quakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; side, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible to pinpoint exactly what the root of the problem is. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lack of offensive intensity after pulling ahead early in a match, or an inability to maintain a gameplan for the full 90 minutes, something needs to change. Fuller and his staff know this as well as anyone. In the midst of his 17th season with the Quakers, Fuller has coached teams that have posed all sorts of challenges and knows the importance of midseason coaching changes. Even more importantly, Fuller knows that a loss in the Ivies to a team Penn was expected to beat doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean the season is over. Last season, the Quakers suffered a late season loss to Brown but managed to pick up key wins in their final two games to finish with a 5-1-1 league record and the title. But a second loss? History shows it to be pretty devastating to a teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title chances. Since 1955 (when Ivy League soccer began round robin play), the Ivy League champion has suffered two losses only twice. With that in mind, all the more importance is placed on this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s matchup against the Big Green. If Fuller and his team plan to fully contend for the Ivy League title as they had hoped to prior to the season, they need to find a way to close out games. It starts this weekend against Dartmouth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a loss could push the Quakers out of contention.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014

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Ivy League soccer roundup BY INES DIAZ From The Daily Pennsylvanian’s sports blog, THE BUZZ Women’s Soccer Harvard 2, Cornell 0 Harvard (7-3-2, 2-0-1 Ivy) put up a commanding 2-0 win over Cornell (6-5-0, 1-2). The match marked Harvard’s 11th consecutive unbeaten game in the Ivy League and its third straight conference game without conceding a goal. Cornell’s defense celebrated “neutralizing” the defending Ivy Offensive Player of the Year, Harvard sophomore Midge Purce, as she didn’t score. Yet Purce fired off more shots and shots on goal than the entire Cornell team — eight to Cornell’s five, and four to the Big Red’s two. At this point in the season, it’s not a question of who the team to beat is, but who can stop Harvard? Princeton 5, Brown 0 If one team can steal the Ivy League title from Harvard, it’s looking like Princeton. The Tigers (4-44, 2-0-1) destroyed Brown (5-5-2, 0-1-2), led by the dynamic sophomore duo of midfielder Haley Chow and forward Tyler Lussi, who combined for five goals. Lussi’s hat trick marks the first of the conference this season. The Tigers gave coach Julie Shackford her 200th career win in dominant fashion. Penn 1, Columbia 0 Penn earned its first conference win of the season by way of a beautiful goal from Co-Ivy League Rookie of the Week, freshman Juliana Provini. The win ends Penn’s slow start in conference play — the Red and Blue improve to 5-4-2, 1-2-0. More importantly, Columbia (5-2-5, 1-1-1) was knocked off the top of Ivy League standings, which Princeton and Harvard now share. Dartmouth 0, Yale 0 In a matchup between the league’s notorious draw-ers — Dartmouth (3-3-4, 0-0-3) and Yale (5-3-2, 0-1-2) — no one was surprised by the outcome: 0-0. Though both teams had their

chances, Yale’s solid defense matched Dartmouth’s more active offense. After a double overtime, the match ended exactly as it began: 0-0. Men’s Soccer Harvard 1, Cornell 0 At home, the Crimson can’t lose. They’ve won nine of their last 10 contests at home, including all six home games this season. Harvard (7-3, 2-0) is now tied for the second-longest active winning streak in the nation at seven wins. Senior Hiroki Kobayashi’s shot found the back of the Cornell net in the 48th minute, marking the lone goal. The Crimson have won their past four games by a single goal. Dartmouth 4, Yale 1 If the Elis were hoping to break their four-game losing streak, they sure weren’t hoping to face championship contender Dartmouth, a team unbeaten in eight consecutive matches. The Bulldogs (0-8-2, 0-20) showed promise early on. Yale neutralized the Dartmouth lead in the 11th minute. However, Ivy League Rookie of the Week mid-

fielder Jonathan Nierenberg scored twice in four minutes to give control back to the machine that has been the Big Green (7-2-1, 2-0). Dartmouth now sits atop conference rankings with Harvard. Princeton 2, Brown 1 The Princeton offense is not only revered in basketball, but also in soccer. The Tigers (5-3-2, 1-1) were the first team to score on Brown’s airtight defense in over 500 minutes of play. Brown (3-4-3, 1-1) led Princeton for most of the match, until a Princeton penalty kick in the 68th minute evened the score. From there, the Tigers controlled possession and eventually scored the go-ahead goal. Columbia 2, Penn 1 Columbia’s late game comeback edged out a Quakers squad poised to defend their Ivy League title. Penn (5-5, 1-1) looked dominant early on. After a classic Duke Lacroix goal (20’), the Lions (4-5, 1-1) broke a 300-minute goal drought with a score in the 61st minute, followed by a game-winning goal just eight minutes later.

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Freshman forward Juliana Provini slotted home the game-winner for the Quakers against Columbia, improving the team’s Ivy record to 1-2 ib the season. Provini was named co-Ivy Rookie of the Week for her efforts vs. the Lions.

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IVY ROUNDUP

Sports Editor Holden McGinnis says that Penn men’s soccer needs to find a way to finish matches.

We take a look at how the entire Ancient Eight did in men’s and women’s soccer over break

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Penn’s midseason evaluation Part I

THE WEEKEND’S TOP 10

A double shot of Beamish

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Penn sprint football struggled to score against Franklin Pierce on Friday, but the Quakers knew their senior captain had their back. Running back Mike Beamish scored two touchdowns to lead Penn to victory.

Crown Jules

Football, W. Soccer and Field Hockey all go under the microscope

Penn women’s soccer had faltered in two previous attempts to win an Ivy game this year, but freshman forward Juliana Provini put Penn up early in its matchup with Columbia on Friday. Her second goal on the year made her the team’s leader in points with ﬁve.

BY ANNA DYER Contributing Writer

Schuykill dominance Penn rowing put together a pretty impressive start to the season at the Navy Day Regatta. The Red and Blue took to the Schuykill and combined to win nine races amongst the women’s squad and the men’s heavyweight and lightweight athletes.

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Dig Pink!

Penn volleyball may have split a couple matches over the weekend with Yale and Brown, but Friday and Saturday were about more than just volleyball. The Quakers spread awareness for breast cancer and raised money for research through their Dig Pink! Rally.

Special performance from special teams <<<

Ignore the score from the Penn football game against Fordham: That was ugly. Instead, look at the performance of junior kicker Jimmy Gammill, who made a school-record ﬁve ﬁeld goals on his way to national and conference awards.

One last stand

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Franklin Pierce looked like it had the chance to overcome Mike Beamish’s two touchdowns and tie the game against Penn. But Penn’s defense had other plans, stopping the Ravens in the shadow of Penn’s end zone in the ﬁnal minute to put the Quakers at 3-1 on the year.

Terilli is terriﬁc Juliana Provini provided the early goal for Penn women’s soccer but the Quakers wouldn’t have gotten by with just one goal if it wasn’t for their defense. Junior goalkeeper Kalijah Terilli stopped everything that came her way and Penn got its ﬁrst Ivy win.

Taking on Temple

Penn men’s golf stopped by the Temple Invitational over the weekend and came back to campus with a solid fourth place ﬁnish. Freshman Amay Poria ﬁnished sixth overall while seniors Austin Powell and Ben Cooley placed 14th and 24th, respectively.

Duke starts it off Penn men’s soccer ultimately fell on Saturday against Columbia, but the match started out well. Senior captain and forward Duke Lacroix scored his team-leading sixth goal on the year. Last season, Lacroix helped lead the Red and Blue to an Ivy title with eight goals and three assists.

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Beating the Bears >>>

Penn volleyball couldn’t beat a strong Yale squad on Friday, but a victory was ripe for the taking on Saturday. Thanks to strong performances from players like juniors Alex Caldwell and Alexis Genske, the Quakers stifled a Brown comeback to win in ﬁve sets. Graphic by Laine Higgins

THREE UP, THREE DOWN

Quakers aim to rebound vs. Rutgers

Football MVP While it is difficult to find a shining star amidst the Quakers’ abysmal 0-4 start, both senior running back Kyle Wilcox and freshman running back Tre Solomon have significantly contributed to the team’s offensive efforts. Wilcox has 186 yards on 36 attempts while Solomon has racked up 145 yards on 25 carries. However, the availability of both players for the future is in doubt. Solomon left Saturday’s loss to Fordham on crutches, while Wilcox suffered a concussion. Weaknesses Thus far, the defense has been downright terrible. Allowing an average of 41.5 points per game, the secondary has struggled to shut down anyone and everyone. The Quakers surrendered 566 passing yards and 6 TDs to Fordham quarterback Mike Nebrich in Saturday’s 60-22 loss, one of the worst blowouts in recent program history. With more conference games in the second half of the season, the defense has to improve if the Quakers want any shot of finishing at the top of the Ancient Eight. Strengths One of the only bright spots for the Red and the Blue this season has been the outstanding kicking game of junior Jimmy Gammill. Setting a school record with five field goals against Fordham, Gammill was named Co-Ivy League Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts. He is 8-for-9 on field goal attempts this season, including a career long 48-yarder, the longest made attempt by a Penn kicker since 2004. Women’s Soccer MVP Despite a season of ups and downs thus far for Penn women’s soccer, freshman forward Juliana Provini has stepped up on the field and shown the team she is ready to play. And not just play — but win. With a fiery competitive spirit, “Jules” has scored two game-winning goals to help the Quakers rebound after consecutive conference losses. The reigning Ivy League Rookie of the Week will likely only get better from here. Weaknesses The Red and the Blue are young. Very young. And anytime you have a young team, there will be a learning period. All SEE MIDSEASON PAGE 10

Going beyond the baseline

BY SABRINA HAGAN From The Daily Pennsylvanian’s sports blog, THE BUZZ

THOMAS SPRATT

RUTGERS 3-7-1 Tonight, 7 p.m. Piscataway, N.J.

Coming oﬀ of a 2-1 defeat against Columbia, Penn men’s soccer (5-5-0) will travel to New Jersey for a nonconference tilt against Rutgers (3-7-1) Tuesday in hopes of getting back on the winning track. Here’s who’s hot — and who’s not — as the Quakers square oﬀ with the Scarlet Knights. Three Up Duke Lacroix — Penn’s leading scorer with 16 points so far in the season, Lacroix has proven SEE M. SOCCER PAGE 10

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Penn men’s soccer continued to be hit with a slew of red and yellow cards against Columbia. Senior back Jason DeFaria was sent off in the 85th minute with a straight red card after he lunged to deny a Lions scoring chance following a misplayed pass.

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Welcome to the ﬁrst edition of Beyond the Baseline, where men’s tennis sophomore Thomas Spratt talks about his experience at Penn. In his ﬁrst post, he talks about why he chose Penn and how he has balanced school and tennis now that he’s here. In the fall of my freshman year of high school, I decided to abandon the electricity of Friday night basketball games for the more solitary world of tennis. As scheduling conflicts worsened, I needed to focus on one sport to foster my collegiate aspirations. Keeping both recruiting processes in

mind, I figured tennis would allow me to emerge on the national scene into the scopes of the top universities. While junior tennis lacks the camaraderie that drives basketball, the individuality maximizes your potential to distinguish yourself from the competition. Despite my passion for team athletics, I sacrificed those experiences and began working towards college earlier than most. As mass recruiting emails from smaller universities trickled into my mailbox, I compiled a list of more than 30 potential schools to contact — ironically, Penn wasn’t included in my original list. There were other Ivy League schools in my sights, but I hadn’t considered joining the Quakers until I received an SEE SPRATT PAGE 9