11 The Daily Collegian Published independently by students at Penn State Campus adopts UPUA initiative By Jessica Tully FOR THE COLLEGIAN When Penn State Harrisburg Student Government Association President Marcellus Taylor heard about the non-voting student member on the State College Borough Council, he decided to make the change on his campus, too. While it took the University Park Undergraduate Association several months of meetings and discussions to add a student to the council, Taylor (junior sociolo C hi oe Rob Bolden, former starting quarterback, looks on while sitting on the bench during the Lions' 41 -24 win against Indiana at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Bolden didn't start the last three games, but he’s optimistic about his future Bolden optimistic for next season By Audrey Snyder COLLEGIAN STAi : A- ') The 2010 season has been tall ot firsts for freshman quarterback Rob Bolden. After arriving on campus m the summer, the 18-year-old rose to the top of the Nittany Lions' depth chart and became Penn State s starting quarterback. But as quickly as it all hap Students ■.’-.Ljrtesv of Jessica R Some undergraduate art students say they have a difficult time finding adequate space to showcase their work. Renowned sociology professor delivers last lecture By Mike Hricik COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Frank Clemente was stranded. The Penn State sociology pro fessor just barely missed his flight from Philadelphia International Airport to LAX for an academic presentation. Desperately lugging his cam on, he went to the ticketing desk hoping by some chance that the next flight to Los Angeles was soon. He asked the desk clerk about getting a ticket for the next flight out. gy) said the Taylor contacted Penn State process of getting Harrisburg Director of Student a voice in the Services Donald Holtzman to dis- Middletown cuss nominating a student to the Borough Council Middletown council. Taylor said -- which governs ; Holtzman had heard about the a town outside of j appointment of Ben Pugh and had Harrisburg j already discussed appointing a took '■■st a few j student to the Middletown coun weeks. Taylor c'l "We can get UPUA President Christian things done in Ragland said he is glad all Penn Harrisburg like they do at State campuses are able to share University Park," Tavlor said. "If ideas with each other. one Penn State campus can do it. then so can the rest." THE OTHER GUY pi'iied lor Bolden, after suffering a concussim; Oct. 24 against Minnesota, the freshman once again found himself in uncharted territory As Bolden stood on the side- to me that you know, it was hard lines with his uniform on and hop- and that's the way it goes, tic s mg to get a chance to regain his just got to keep a positive attitude position, waiting for his turn about it and keep working hard, became one of the toughest les- And that's something Hob will sons to come out of this season. do." It was really a tough thing for fight for showcasing space She left to investigate the request and returned with her manager, a young man in his 20s. The manager recognized Clemente and negotiated for him to get a free first class ticket. Clemente was amazed. “Yeah. I had SOCOOo two years ago." the manager said. The professor said the perks of teaching more than 25.000 stu dents during his Penn State career happen often. Thursday. Clemente delivered his final lecture of SOCOOS (Social Problems) at Penn State, sharing an outline of his own personal "Any initiative that the UPUA passes can be anyone vise's initia- A#" him.” said Don Buchanan, the practices leading up to the Bolden's quarterback's coach as bowl game, as well as spring prac- Orchard Lake St. Maty's high tices to try and reclaim his start school in Michigan. "That was one ing position, there are positives to of the .dings that he said himself take away from this season. After While Bolden will be able to use By Allegra O'Neill "ILLE W. STAFF Wpsi •Jessica Rommelt doesn't have much trouble creating paintings, sculptures and ceramic work. The real difficulty, she said, is in finding somewhere to exhibit them. Rommelt (senior-art) said gal lenes like those in the IH'B Robeson Center are usually reserved for students in Penn State's masters program or dis tinguished artists. Instead, undergraduates are typically relegated to showcasing their work in rooms in on-campus buildings like the Borland rules for living to an overcrowded lecture hall in 100 Thomas Building. 100 Thomas is made to seat 726 students but more than 900 attended. Clemente entered the room to a standing ovation and was over come by emotions. The turnout outdid his speech earlier in the afternoon in the Forum Building. "I thought everybody was in the other class. This was beyond my wildest expectations." Clemente said Professor Frank Clemente teaches the last SOCOOS class he will teach See CLEMENTE. Page 2. at Penn State on Thursday in 100 Thomas before his retirement. tive." Ragland (senior-political science) said. "This is huge to have a Penn State student in the state capital." Council of Commonwealth Student Governments President Mohamed Raouda said he com mends Taylor for the initiative. "This is a wonderful example of how the UPUA and CCSG have been working together," Raouda (senior-history and international politics) said. "It will strengthen the bond of the community of Penn State as well as See INITIATIVE. Page 2. starting eight of the 12 games. Holden had a chance to experi See BOLDEN. Page 2. lo read about the Outback Bowl and its historic coaching matchup | SPORTS, Page 18. Building and Sparks Building not exactly an ideal space, Rommelt said. Rommelt and her roommate Anna Brewer had an exhibit in Borland several weeks ago, but both said it didn't meet the stan dards for a proper art show. "We couldn't touch the walls in Borland, and the building had the most bizarre lighting and floor," Brewer (junior-arts and architec ture) said. "The point of the gallery is to be invisible so what ch aws attention is the work." On top of that, it's harder to generate a large gallery audience when exhibiting in a classroom See SHOWCASES. Page 2. STOP THE PRESSES The Daily Collegian has finished publishing for the semester, but check out Finals Mag on Monday. We will resume publishing Jan. 10. psucollegian.com @dailycollegian Kevin Newsome passes the ball during the Illinois game. QB may leave Newsome undecided on transfer Kevin Newsome insists he has yet to make a final decision about whether or not he will leave Penn State. The Nittany Lions quarter back. who fell to third on the depth chart after entering the season expected to earn the starting role, said he loves Penn State and the game ot lootball but will meet with Paterno to discuss his future "soon." Newsome said he trusts Paterno's judgement and thinks there might still be a spot for him on the team but would not com ment on whether or not lie plans to travel with the team to the Outback Howl. "I'm discussing Imy future! with Joe Patcrno." .Newsome said Thursday night after per forming during the ASHE awards in the HIT;. "But 1 want to play football and 1 believe in what Coach Joe tells me. but I'm not sure about all of it." However, at the end nt Newsome's performance of his first single, "Set You Apart," he said to the crowd inside Heritage Hall, "This is my final Friday night at Penn State and I got to follow my dreams. I want to thank you all for your support." Afterward. Newsome said he was just caught up in the moment and if it indeed is his last weekend at Penn State, he wanted to let people know. While the former four-star recruit now has quarterbacks Matt McGloin and Rob Bolden ahead of him, lie would also be in competition next season with Paul Jones, who is coming off a redshirt year In order to try and stay involved in the game, Newsome said he volunteered to run the scout team for the Lions. While this means he prepares to help give the defense looks of what the opponent might do. quarterbacks coach Jay Paterno said he is unaware of any poten tial change in Newsome's status with the team and said he isn't concerned Newsome opted to run the scout team. We've had guys run the scout See NEWSOME. Page 2. By Audrey Snyder COLLrUIAN S?A>a