Alt, '. I: : ~, : 7 ; '''' The Da il y vrhi , ,-- ~, 7, '*t, - ." / 4 i'•';' : t7 • ' ' ,:` vTO iso f . , etes _, 44 4 r• , F av 0, ...,:. _ . lams . , -_ psucollegian.com Published independently by students at Penn State @ dailycollegian •Racis rattles fans Race issues hi m t PS By Micah Wintner COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Most fans cheered for the Nittany Lions during their home game victory against the University of Michigan on Oct 30, but interracial couple Linda and Bobby Baker said the fans behind them were slinging racial slurs. Linda Baker, 45. whose husband Bobby, 44, is black, said the com ments were -horrendous." "They kept calling me a n— ing bitch," Linda Baker said. THON couple named By Vera Greene COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Quortne Hutchings and Carolyn Depuy were donned with white sashes on Wednesday night as they were named Mr. and Mrs. THON 2011. Stepping forward to receive their sparkly gold crowns and regal titles. the Family Relations captains smiled from ear to ear as a crowd of 1,200 erupted with cheers in the Eisenhower Auditorium. "This was just really amazing and I just want to thank you all for supporting us." Hutchings (sen ior-African and African American studies) said. "It's been awe some." After speaking to the crowd, Depuy (junior-nutritional sci ences) jumped on top of Hutchings to give him a hug. As only the second Interfraternity Panhellenic Dance Marathon pageant ever, this year the event was organized a little dif ferently. Public Relations Captain Colleen Hanrahan said. The event was previously held in the HUB- Robeson Center Auditorium, which was too small a venue. she said. See THON. Page 2 The State Theatre received its liquor license in February 2009. Alcohol sells at Theatre By Lauren Ingeno COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Almost two years since the State Theatre first received its liquor license, consistent sales have ensured that theatergoers can look forward to enjoying a drink or two there for years to come. "Sales have been very good. We wont get rid of our liquor license," said Susan Shedd, operations manager of the State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave. The State Theatre received a liquor license in February 2009, enabling the venue to cater to new events, Shedd said. For the first time ever, the State Theatre will host a wed ding and reception, set for June 2011 Shedd said she is excited for the wedding, which will feature See THEATRE Page 2. The Bakers, of Greensburg. Pa.. were forced to leave the game early after Linda Baker was harassed while her husband went to the bathroom. Bobby Baker, a Michigan native and Michigan Wolverine fan. was confronted by a Penn State fan who prevented him from entering the bathroom. When he told his wife about the situation, she said she was ready to leave the game for good. - I didn't expect that at Penn State. I swear I didn't," Linda Family Relations Captains Quortne Hutchins (senior-African and Africa, - -A9 Depuy (junior-nutritional sciences) celebrate after Ainninr, Mr. ;-:.1 Program benefits Men's basketball team learns from Marines' experiences By Alex Angert F A ', Midway through their season opener the Nittany Lions were struggling, and their seniors weren't helping: They weren't playing with heart and they weren't playing like leaders. DONIII by nine points late in the first half, senior Talor Battle hit a last second 3-pointer that changed everything going into halftime. Last year, the senior guard would have tried to come out of the locker room and do every thing by himself to lead his team back to victory But that was last year this season Battle is a new kind of leader Roller derby team forms in State College Rebekah Wagner (graduate-ecology) leads a warm up exercise at Penn Skate on Wednesday night. The State College Area Rollers practice Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Baker said. - I was blown away . The couple wrote a letter to the university describing their experi ence. Linda Baker said. prompt ing a quick response tram univer site officials. Letters of apology from the uni versity. including mo from Penn State President Graham Spanier and ..roe Paterno. have had ;, tip e impaet. Linda Bak,,T Th€ Bakers sat in the ;flumr)l section of the stadium but they are not sure it the 1 - iara;ser,: See RACISM. ' Behind an oiiseaori building program taiwjit in mer Marine who once his fellow Marines haled undo, his command. tattle approaching this ,:ea:on tt - i not to ot his team metaphoric troop killed as well. That man is Eric Kapiitilik. and that exercise could quilt p, sibly make a ditterence for State this year "He got out 01 the :\larines started 'The Program where the money he makes goes hack • the families of the lost Barite,. they can use the money for tll ,, children to go to colle;4( , ," coft Ed DeChellis said. We brotkini these two guys in to work wit h our team on leadership and coin munication. I thought the need ed a different thing, a different The Program .. ;.t ilgor,)11 three-dav exercise cti'dll,':lLY that puts teams thruuLh (tit telvnt On Nloncla. and Vvi‘,; group of women •Ileri ties --- Penn State stud , ers and libranans 01 skates and get physical durir- derby. Student Devan Zeger uompeie.i all in line skater before coming to college. But she - said she's content . with tot deci . sino to trade in her in-line sf::11c:, ;‘, l - d pair a t quads. Zeger (junior-interniflitdid her sister decided they 'A anted n ventinue skating. but Penn State dldn'! oft, , r inline skating program. So NA hen tIle . N, an ad posted by student Rowan rota on craigslist.com looking lon peoph Interest ed in setting up a roller derby leaLtoe. they decided to take up the challenge. ~: ~ _.II, 1. By Megan Px.. I FDA limits Four Loko By Casey McDermott COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITERS Four Loko is set to lose three of its four main ingredients caffeine. taurine and guarana according to a statement posted Tuesday on the website of its parent company, Phusion Projects. Phusion Projects' announce ment came one day before the Food and Drug Administration sent letters to four beverage manufacturers, including Phusion Projects. warning them that - caffeine included as a sep arate ingredient is an 'unsafe additive,' " according to a release posted on the FDA web site. The agency gave Phusion Projects, Charge Beverages Corporation, New Century Brewing Company and United Brands 15 days to respond to its warning. If the companies don't comply the FDA may take legal action to ban the sale of caf feinated alcoholic beverages. according to its release. Other alcoholic beverages with added caffeine could also be subject to action from the FDA if scientific data demonstrates that the combination doesn't meet safety standards, accord ing to the release. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, which previously urged stores in the state to pull Four Loko and similar drinks from their shelves, commended the FDA's decision in a press release. "We hope today's decision by the FDA and the [Federal Trade Commission) will serve as a reminder to all consumers about the dangers alcohol can pose when mixed with mind-altering stimulants like caffeine and not consumed responsibly," arolyn Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Chairman Patrick J. Stapleton said in the release. Despite the FDA's warning and its announcement to elimi nate stimulants in its products, Phusion Projects said it stands by its previous statements that See FOUR LOKO. Page 2. t 11111, t t "0111 n ,ht del , hlk , hilt \ 1111t1 I,lllE', and i rit 50- With I (AN. t f I t•cs Four Lokos will no longer include three key ingredients. Cota (sophomore-letters, arts and sci f:nces ) had posted the ad after the 2009 film Whip It" caught her interest. All members of the State College Area Rollers are new to the sport of roller derby, but team members said they are learning the game together. The best part aside from learning a new sport is bonding as a team, Cota said. "One girl is a preschool teacher, one is a librarian, there's college students, one of the girls is a mixed martial artist and one of our refs works at a grocery store," she said. .Everyone comes from a different place, but roller derby brings us all together." State College resident and team member Barbie Gallo joined after realizing roller derby was something she'd enjoy doing. She said she honestly never pictured her See DERBY, Page 2.
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