11 I The Behrend Beacon Coach Joe Paterno under scrutiny by National Organization for Women By Jonathan Evans staff writer iaritiar 13, 2006 Just one week after Penn State defeated Florida State in what may be considered one of the most exciting Orange Bowls of all time, Joe Paterno is back in the news. Woman's rights advocates around the country are speaking out against Paterno and calling for his resignation due to remarks he made regarding the issue of sexual assault. This came after Paterno had made comments during an inter view regarding A.J. Nicholson, Florida State star linebacker and a Butkus Award Semifinalist, Nicholson was sent home before the Bowl game on Tuesday. Jan. 3 by Coach Bobby Bowden on accu sations of sexual assault charges. The interview took place the day before the Orange Bowl. This was just one of many incidents that the linebacker has piled up in his history. Nicholson is currently on six months probation for receiving a DUI. He was also arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for resisting arrest without vio lence after hiding from police in hushes near an off campus apartment complex which was under con struction. He has not been charged with sexual assault, however the case is still up in the air. When asked about the accusations against Nicholson, Paterno stated, "There are so many peo ple gravitating to these kids. He may not have even known what he was getting into." The president of the NOW (National Organization for Women) Despite setbacks, Lions volleyball make improvements This past week has been quite hectic for the Behrend team. They saw their winning streak come to an end as thev compet ed in the Westminster Invitational. They lost in the second place game 1-3 to Ohio Weslyan, falling to fourth place. Once the \ returned home. however, the Lions were greeted with good new s. Senior Amanda Evans was named to the all-tournament team. Evans had also been named AMCC volleyball Player of the Week. This marks the second straight week that a Lion has been honored with the award. When asked about Evans. Coach Pisano said. "Amanda's improve ment over the course of her career has been remarkable. She now 3-week session 8-week session May 10-May 31 June 14-August 2 4-week session Late summer May 10-June 7 3-week session August 7-August 25 PENNSTATE -.12, Erie The Behrend College www.pserieipsu.edu By Mathew Turner staff writer September 23. 2006 For a complete course listing vlsft http://soc.ourpsusedu Penn State l'ootball COW._ li Tu ROMP) hay been under much scrutinN this past week due to his comment made last week Floe Ida Stale linebacker A.. 1. Nicholson and his alleged sex scandals. organisation m Pcnip.,\ I\ .lo;timc 10 , ,ii-Vasco. serious...that sexual assault or rape of iolence stated that the _moments epi :scut an mmtutional against women is acceptable t i er an athlete itv that endangei women, - and that the Vasev issued a news release tor Joe Patent() to step remarks send a message that this behavior is not down from his coaching position and also to apolo- pia\ vv ith much more confidence and control and has grown tremen dously in her know ledge of the game. You can't say enough about how valuable she ha , ; been to the program. She's been a four-year starter. she is already the all-tiine assist leader in Behrend and in opinion .hr's the hest setter in the conference. On top of all that. Amanda t, an intelligent. caring, good person who is just going tip he great at whatever she does after graduation." I he Lions returned to action at the Junker Center Tuesday night .igainst the Buffalo state Bengals, eager to improve their record. I lies made quick w oil: of the Bengals in three straight games: 30-19. 30- . )0. 30-17 I he Beng,ds lell in a hole that they could never climb out of. Dow n 14-4 the\ called a time out, which did little to stop the power ful I ions. Buffalo State never got within 10 points and lost 30-19. In the second game. the Lions roared again. Behrend held the lead for the entire match and won 30- 20, with Junior Lisa Wagner slamming live of her game high II kills. Behrend finished off Buffalo State in the third game 30-17. They relinquished the lead only once. falling behind 4- 3 early on. They went on a 10- 2 run and never looked hack. With the win. Behrend improved to 8-6. I 3 n \lallci/ I I I) I'll()1( Many of the Lions con tributed to the victory over the Beneals. Freshman defensive specialist Brittany Hennessy had 13 digs and three key service aces. Senior setter Amanda Evans played solid as usual. She accounted for 32 assists that went along with eight digs and Men's polo rises above By Heidi Weismiller staff writer 'l, 211( Septcmhei - Penn State Behrend men's water polo team took three unfortunate loses this past week in the pool. "We have a fairly young team," said head coach Joe Tristan. who pointed out that only one senior will graduate this spring. On Saturday the seventeenth they left Slippery Rock University with a 15-5 loss. "This was our starting point for the next few games," said Tristan. He attributes his team's loss to a few very critical errors. "It could have been a close game," he said. All five Behrend goals were scored by sophomore Anthony Spoto. Behrend goalies had a very productive game with junior Leandro Azevedo saving five shots by the Rock and soph omore Connor Powers saving six. So far this season the men's water polo team has played 11 games. Tristan feels that his Questions or comments regarding this year's Beacon Sports Page? Email cslsoos@psu.edu or stop by the Beacon office with your concerns! iri/e for his comments. The statement reads "Allegations of sexual assault should never be taken lightly." and. "Making light of sexual assault sends the message that rape is something to he expected and accepted." A spokeswoman from the NOW organisation headquarters in Washington stated that president of NOW. Kim Gandy, supports Tosti-Vasey's call for Paterno's resignation. Guido D'Elia, the communications director fin - Penn State Football, stated that Paterno "did not intend to make light of the assault allegations." Paterno may have made his comments toward the issue in the context of it being an added distraction to the howl game environment. Delia also added, "If You heard his tone, he really thought it was too had tor everybody. He was concerned for everv hod \." Penn State spokesman Bill Mahon also made similar comments on Paterno's behalf, stating that Paterno's words during the press conference were "taken out of context. - "When someone oil his stature makes light (il sex ual assault, we have a serious problem. - Tosti- Vasev said This k not the first time the NOW Organization has spoken against the Penn State University Athletic Department. In 2003. Penn State Cornerback Anwar Phillips was accused of sexual assault and participated in the Capital One Bowl. the howl game took place three weeks after Phillips had accepted a two-semester expulsion Irom the university. Junior outside hitter Lisa Wagner gets ready to attempt an overhead serve. Wagner and the Lady Lions enjoyed a prosperous season. seven kills. Junior outside hitter Lisa Wagner tallied 13 digs. The Lions begin a road trip this weekend that includes the Lycoming College tournament and then at Pitt-Bradford. Behrend returns home on September 29 when they will face Grove City. players are beginning. to come together and work well. "We started to play very well as a team,'' he said. He feels that .. when we play them later, we will have a much better game. Just one day later, Behrend lost to Washington and Jefferson on the road in a very competitive game. "It was in interesting game. - said Tristan. Behrend had a strong 4-2 lead in the game in the first quarter. In the second quarter. however, three of Behrend's starters were ejected from the pool for having too many personal fouls. "We lost our number one shooter and two top defenders for the rest of the game, - said Tristan. As a coach, Tristan is proud of his team for rising above the challenge pre sented. "We were still able to come hack and score seven more goals, - he said. Both goalies had some good saves throughout the game: Powers with 11 and Afevedo with six. Goals were scored by Andre Pranckevicius who had six, Spoto, Steve Schleicher, Rody Acelor, Roy Friday, April 28, 2006 challenges Cho and Mike Hughes. "Overall we played well as a team, - said Tristan. On Wednesday. Behrend was inched out by Gannon University in a 12-10 loss. "This was one of our best games as a team," said Tristan. The score was close throughout the game and was tied in the last two minutes. "It was one of the best team efforts I can ask for." said Tristan. Goals were scored by Justin Thoresen, two; Pranckevicius, four; Acelor, two; Spoto and Cho. Once again, both goalies ' played well. Powers had four saves and Azevedo had seven. Tristan believes that the team did not capitalize on a few opportu nities that could have turned the • game around, but he was proud of his team and said, "It was a great game all around." The men's water polo team has an important game coming up this week at home in the Junker Center Pool. They play on Saturday September 24 against Washington and Jefferson. The game will be played at 7 p.m.
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