Auld Lang Syne all over the world Men's basketball off to a rocky start See B5 See B4 Index Vol. 64, Issue 11 * A-A4 B1-B4 The Eagle Eve Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Newsroom 893-2334 Office Cloudy -- Lock Haven Ihueagleye.com | High: 61° F Low: 51° F Student Newspaper Pink is the word: Sorority raises money and BOEMb_1_^__^__^_H mmmmmm ——————i awareness for cancer victims Erin Hippie News Editor ™~■ ~J On Friday, Dec. 1, Lock Haven University's sorority Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) will be y __H ■, \ 'v_ hosting a Pink Out to gain \*\ v '•. ; awareness and raise money for the fight against breast cancer. >' a The Pink Out day is exacti ly what it sounds to be and |Mm_ _Bbh_ will consist of LHU students, faculty and staff donning pink attire, the renowned color of breast cancer consciousness. To help remind Lock Haven of this event and collect funds, ZTA has sold pink t-shirts which are to be worn on celebration. Friday in Although the event is campusbased, community members are strongly encouraged to wear pink as well. "We sold pink t-shirts that say 'Real Men Wear Pink' for the guys and 'The Power of Pink' for the girls. Everyone Erin Hippie / Eagle Eye who purchased a t-shirt is reminded to wear it on Friday, Scott Bissman, campus police officer, enters a law enforcement vehicle. Bissman will soon and if you haven't gotten one, be permitted to carry weapons beginning Jan. 1 as decided by the LHU Council of Trustees. anything pink will work," said sister Courtney ZTA Shepherd. ZTA's national philanthropy is breast cancer awareness, but the sisters of LHU's Zeta have devised specific goals for I / // Armed: Campus police have go-ahead to carry firearms Len Mahonski Staff Reporter Taser guns, also referred to as electroshock guns or stun with aggressive individuals, According to LHU law enforcement, most ofthe incidences on campus require only verbal communication or warnings to handle a complaint or situation on campus. The measure that was passed also requires all officers to be certified and fully trained in the use of firearms before being brandished a guns, are used to subdue individuals without the unruly The Lock Haven University Council of Trustees use of deadly force. The has voted unanimously to devices shoot electrodes into allow campus police to carry the skin and deliver a nonfirearms full-time effective lethal shock as a means ofcontrolling a potentially lifeJan. 1,2007. According to a press threatening situation. University campus police release by the university, the vote was conducted at the assert that all officers follow a Clearfield campus during a strict rule of engagement in Much debate has ensued public meeting. The motion dealing with criminal matters passed by the council also on campus and that taser guns regarding the arming of camallows for campus officers to are one ofthe last resorts offi- pus police for past several cers employ when dealing months and an online discuscarry taser or stun guns. Women serving in combat on the rise Wesley Brown Guest Writer According to Captain James F. Montgomery, most females that come through the army are more involved in the military police corps, military intelligence, signal corps and health care. "The women that come here have the same desires as the men," said Montgomery. "We try to tap in to everyone's desire to want to serve and their motivation to go to the army." In the process of being trained in the army, women have to deal with the ideals of old traditions. Cadet April Frye, Lock Haven senior, has been involved in the military for five years now. She is training be a 2nd lieutenant in the field ofmedical services. "To me, it's more difficult for women because some of the male peers feel that women shouldn't be allowed in combat," said Frye. "I feel it's a good thing to have women in the army, however, my biggest concern is who would be the first priority to be saved? Women or men?" Lock Haven senior student Cadet Michele Spangler joined the Reserve Officer's Training Corpos (ROTC) during her sophomore year. She has served three and a half years in the military in the field ofmilitary intelligence. "I feel that woman have the right to join the military," said Spangler. "Joining the military has made me a more confident person and it has to sion forum was set up for the first time online so students could debate the issue. In regards to the online discussion site, Linda Koch, Vice President of Student Affairs, said, "I want to thank the University community for its participation in the blog that was established to provide for discussion ofthis issue. It was the very first time that I can remember that we used this means of commun such a discussion." See, Guns, A2 P* *!■ this affair. "We have two main for the Pink Out. The goal is to raise be donated to breast research through the we've sold and through ty donations. The second goal is breast cancer Breast cancer is with the month of because it is breast awareness month, but it doesn't just exist in October. We're holding this even in December to increase awareness year-round about the invasive disease and keep reminding people of the importance offinding a cure," said Carren O'Keefe, ZTA VPIII recruitment chair. With the extreme achievement of the event so far, ZTA hopes to make the Pink Out an annual occurrence. "After the success of this year, we are very optimistic!" said Shepherd. "We had no idea how enormous our Pink Out day would be. In only one week we sold 260 t-shirts and raised over $ 1000 to donate to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. See, Pink, A8 Join ZTA and the participants of Pink Out on Friday at 1 p.m. in the library meet & greet area where three breast cancer survivors will speak about their trials and triumphs. Total money raised throughout the event will also be unveiled at the ceremony. ltM__fl Hr * m\m " m\v\\ shown me that I can do many things that I once thought I couldn't." Even through women have been allowed into military, there are still areas of combat like infantry and armor that they are not allowed in. "We are still involved in some way," said Frye. "But, really, it's only a matter of time before we will get there." mmJ. "I feel that men are more efficient in these fields," said Spangler. "Men match the demands needed to complete the tasks at hand; they are just more physically capable." Every year the number of ___H ___| __*_lr women joining the army is increasing, Photo courtesy of Wesley Brown "I notice that there are A group of women in the military pose for a group photo. Women in more women joining each the military are becoming more prominent on campus and in combat. __ _ I B_J ___{ __ See, Combat, A4 A2 lhueagleye.com November 29, 2006 cey textbooks pus* stu ents to search for internet bargains Laura Theis Guest Writer "I consider books like With advances in technology constantly on the rise, shopping has evolved from a trip to the store into the click of a button with online shopping. Online shopping is convenient simply because it requires minimal effort, but it can also be cheaper for the consumer. This is the case for students when deciding where to buy their textbooks: online or the school bookstore. Nine out of 10 students on campus say they have bought books online at least once. The reason for this is almost always the difference in price. Zachary Glasser, a senior, says he rarely buys books online, but did so this semester because ofprice. "1 got one of my books for 45 cents online," he said. According to a campus survey, half.com is the site that most students use to purchase their textbooks. Though book prices online are hit or miss and depend heavily on the book and the edition needed, half.com is consistently cheaper than Amazon.com and the school bookstore for most books. For example, the sixth of edition Analytical Chemistry by Gary D. Christian, a required textbook this semester for CHEM316 students, costs $126.00 new at the bookstore and $93.95 used. At Amazon.com, the book costs $134.95 new and $68.90 used and at half.com it costs $90 new and $50 used. Jolene Douty, manager of the bookstore, said that publishers set the initial price of textbooks. The seller of these books, whether online or a bookstore, then raises the price as they see fit to make a profit. ! Timmons, Instructor; SI CjMNRMSfft* Textbook price tags line the shelves of the cost books require students to use websites like Douty said publishers informed her that they donate a portion of their books to third world countries. These countries then sell the books back to the U.S. through the black market and the books reappear online at cheaper prices than those initially set by the publishers. She said this is how some books can be so cheap online. About 50 percent of the students who have bought books online said they also resell their books online. Gerda Smirnova, a junior, said that she bought and sold all of her books online last semester. "I made a lot of money selling my books at half.com," she said. Smirnova usually uses half.com to buy and sell her books and said the process is very easy. To buy a book at half.com, the buyer must set up an account with the site including his or her name, address, and bank account number. Smirnova said to resell her books she simply entered the ISBN number (UPC), looked at other sellers' prices for the book, and crcated her own price. The book was then posted and could be bought by anyone visiting the site. When the book was bought, Smirnova shipped it to the buyer and the buyer then paid her through the site (the buyer charged his or her credit card to the site and the money went directly into Smirnova's account because half.com had her account number). Smirnova said half.com makes a profit through ship- I ■ mm H mWu bV **• I I I I I ■ I - • ' ' ' ■ I ; Bm I ■B B : Hr H ; 'B^BJ B^h : leT Biti' I IIf # *' Because Aunt Joan needed more Botox®*. 1 UHL^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ mmm^^^^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mm I I ' • ,'7 hit ■ B mmmmmmmmm jJHBBSHH^^.V ■ I She got facelift, you got the tuition bill. |^HHB£JBpfcr?«Nr B<1 Not to worry: Cmpia Door MMKnt loan can cover up to 100% of I , B I youreducationcosts with onlt>« oppfovol m mm Ifton 1 mmutt * B I •• ' All without the painful tide effects. I B B CAMPUSDOOR FUTUMS START rafciMwed "*^*^tSKmr'v* r B^B jKv Highto save money. ping charges. The buyer pays shipping, but the site covers a portion ofthe cost. The portion that is not covered is kept by half.com for profit. "For example, if the shipping is $3, half.com will cover $2 of it and the site keeps the extra $ 1 paid by the buyer for profit," said Smirnova. Though the bookstore offers as much as a 50 percent buyback for books, students say they can make more money selling books online. Smirnova said she bought a book online for $50 and then resold it for $70. Bookstore buyers also have a disadvantage if a new addition of their book comes out. In this case, they will receive little or no money from the bookstore for the book. Douty said that once books are sold back to the bookstore, they must be sold or the bookstore loses that money. Last semester the bookstore back bought $75,000 worth ofbooks. Douty said she has seen a decrease in textbook sales at the bookstore over the last couple of years and she is certain it is because of online sales. She is not worried, however, because she said the bookstore makes only a small profit on textbooks. "I don't mark up books very much," said Douty, "We're not here to make a profit; we're here as a service." Of the 14 state schools, Lock Haven has the cheapest textbooks because of the small mark-up. Acknowledging that the views posted were shared with the board before making their decision Koch said, "The thoughts that were shared indicated it was a challenging topic with a number of varied opinions. As we implement the action of the council on Jan. 1, 2007, I know the officers anticipate cooperation from all who visit, live and work in our campus community." Besides the brief press release by the university, some university officials and faculty are being tight-lipped about the recent vote by the board that allows the arming of LHU police. Also, university officials do not set policy regarding these matters. The council votes on such matters and the follows the university recommendations board's and policy decisions. Even so, this has not deterred students from voicing their own opinions regarding the subject. Agreeing with the council's decision to arm campus police, Amy Fitzpatrick, sophomore, said, "1 am glad the council is putting the consideration of the students' safety and well-being first." Noting that campus police are trained professionals and adding that officers need the tools necessary to protect students in dangerous situations, Fitzpatrick said, "Buying and supplying firearms to campus police will help deter crime and potentially protect a students life." Fitzpatrick stated that the cost of a gun and the training necessary to arm officers are well worth the time and money spent. Fitzpatrick said, "The cost of a life far outweighs the cost ofa gun." Still others are not quite sure that the arming of campus police is a good decision. Roseanna Girardi, senior, said, "I'm not certain the board's decision to allow campus police to carry firearms at all times was the right one." Girardi asserts the majority of crime on campus does not warrant a firearm response. Statistics seem to agree with Girardi, according to police records on campus, most criminal violations on LHU campus are alcohol-related. According to the U.S. Department of Education's website regarding campus security, there were a whopping 38,576 liquor law violations at public four year institutions across the United States in 2004. Afifmfton (Hubs aM All clubs and organizations, funded and non-funded, who would like to fundraise on campus are going to have to submit a Campus Fundraising Request Form. Bh KT m B I B \Jl jfl aft ') ■ "JbBFWB 4'immmW V BWfi**P»ll Bv H % Sarah Wojcik / Eagle Eye food and fuel. You must have them," said Douty. She said all the money made on textbooks is then reinvested into the university. She also said the bookstore donates about $12,000 a year for student activities. Douty said online book sales are the reason behind the new receipt policy at the bookstore. Beginning this semester, students who buy their books at the bookstore must bring their receipts when they sell the books back. Douty said this was put in place because too many students were buying books online and then reselling them to the bookstore. The bookstore can only take a certain number of each book back per semester; once that quota is met, the bookstore will not take any more of that particular book. Douty said students who bought their books online were selling them back to the bookstore and taking part ofthat quota so that students who bought their books at the bookstore could no longer return them. "I want to make sure our kids are taken care of first," she said. Along with the new receipt policy, Douty said bookstore books are now marked by the UPC so there is a distinct difference from online books. In this way, students who misplace or forget their receipts will still be able to get money for their books if they were bought at the bookstore. The new receipt policy will protect bookstore buyers this semester, but after 23 years as the bookstore manager, Douty will be leaving the bookstore at the end of this semester. She said it will be up to her replacement, a man from Carnegie-Mellon, if he wants to keep the receipt policy. Douty said she is very thankful for her years at Lock Haven, especially the students. "I'm not going to miss the job; I'm going to miss the students," she said. Douty said she will inform her replacement ofthe receipt policy and its benefit to students who buy books at the bookstore. Though buying textbooks online is becoming more common, Douty said the LHU bookstore is not suffering. Most LHU students said, however, that the deciding factor in where they buy there books is price. Smirnova said, "If a book is cheaper online, I'll buy it online; if it is cheaper at the bookstore, I'll buy it at the bookstore." From, Guns, A1 ■ WW ■ \\\\ HE«B-^B -^LYeai ■ Any fundraising activities must be submitted to the Student Appropriations Committee for approval before any advertising is placed on campus and a week before the event. Forms can be found in the SCC Office outside the Treasurer's door and are due by Monday at noon in order to be considered for Tuesday's meeting. Consequences will be given if this policy is not followed. The Office of the Treasurer, SCC Inc. November 29, 2006 A3 lhueagleye.com Puffing proposed to be snuffed out Carren O'Keefe Guest Writer friendly it will encourage business owners to find a new way to accommodate their smoking Research is currently being conducted to start a policy customers. banning smoking in all bars and restaurants in Lock Haven. Councilman Rick Harvey has been researching a ban on smoking for the past several weeks and would like to pro- pose the idea to city council within the next few. Harvey said he has been looking at what cities like New York City and Philadelphia have done to implement the ban and the effects it has had on those cities. "Part of the research is also discussing it with the local bar and restaurant owners. You never want to get in a situation where you are telling them what to do. I am trying to make this a partnership rather than a mandate or an ordinance," said Harvey. Harvey said that while the ban is obviously not smoker- The purpose of the citywide smoking ban is for three main reasons said Harvey: to protect the public health, welfare and safety by better ensuring the ability of citizens to breathe safe and uneontaminated air; to affirm that the right to breathe has Connecticut, California, Delaware. Maine, and New York that have already gone smoke-free state-wide. "If cities start doing it, it will be easier for the state to pass the legislature to make it state-wide." said Harvey. The councilman said after talking to local business owners, the response was generally positive. Local businesses . vulnera- thClt WOrfzitig ITl CL StttOky cial risk. One study has ble populations. estimated that working hfc h(mrs fs in a smoky bar for eight including employ- fe •» ees, children, the tO Stnokifig hours is equivalent to elderly and those smoking 16 cigarettes, f fsinn „ with chronic hcalih When u CQmes conditions. down to it, the restau"Let's face it, it's a health said they would be supportive rant is cleaner and a better hazard," said Harvey. if everyone did it, but none environment," said Anastos. Another local business Through his research, wanted to take the first initiaowner who strongly supports Harvey has found a lot of tive or do it alone. establishments are going One local business that has the smoking ban is Dee smoke-free individually and already taken the initiative to Mantle, owner of the Town multiple cities are now consid- go smoke-free is the Texas Tavern and the Fallon House, "The big thing is the secering it. Currently, the state of Lunch restaurant. The Texas Pennsylvania is looking into went smokc-free April 1, ond-hand smoke that is just as following the lead of states 2005. after being in business bad if not worse than smokto protect f * CCflliVCllcnt Crunch-time for spring semester travel: How and where to get a passport fast Laura Theis Guest Writer The end of the fall semesquickly approaching, students are registering for next semester's classes and those planning to go abroad in the spring are completing last minute tasks to prepare for the trip. Students studying abroad during the spring or traveling overseas during the coming holidays have one extremely important piece of luggage to remember: a passport. Students going abroad in the spring that have not yet applied for a passport need to do so as soon as possible. "It's a pretty easy process, it just takes a little time," said Audrey Ward, junior. Ward will be studying in Mulhouse, France at the Universite de Haute-Alsace during the spring semester. She, however, has had a passport for many years because her family often travels out of the country. "It took about a month for me to get my passport in the mail," said Ward. For those who need a last minute passport, there is the Expedited service option. According to the U.S. Department of State website (www.travel.state.gov), any passport applicant is eligible for the Expedited service; writing Expedited on the envelope with the application and paying an additional $60 plus overnight shipping costs will ensure that you get your passport within about two weeks. Ward said she applied for her passport at a local photo store in her home town. "They took my picture for me, gave me forms to fill out and sent everything in for me," said Ward. For those interested in applying for a passport, the first step is getting the picture. Most stores with a photo lab, CVS, Rite-Aid or Wal-Mart for example, offer a passport picture option. At Wal-Mart in Mill Hall, passport pictures can be taken at the portrait studio for $7.22. "We take the picture and shrink it to 2x2 inches. Then you take two copies of that picture to the courthouse to fill out the paper work," said one Wal-Mart portrait studio associate. Passport application forms can be obtained locally at the Clinton County Courthouse in Lock Haven or the post office. According to the U.S. Department of State website, for the initial application for a passport, you must apply in person. The site offers a zip ter is ing," said Mantle. "1 don't think everyone else, including patrons and workers, should have to be subjected to it." Don Powers, owner of the Old Corner, has a different opinion ofthe ban. "I am opposed to the ban because I believe it should be up to the individual business owners. Each business should take a look at what is best for them economically and decide for themselves," said Powers. "We all have a significant number of customers that smoke, and there is no doubt it would hurt the bottom line." "Objective evidence does not bear out the fear that elimination of public smoking will harm a community's economy or resuP in a net loss of jobs in restaurants and bars," said Harvey. "On the contrary, many independent economic studies have shown that the elimination of smoking has no material economic impact on a community. These studies are drawn from the experience of hundreds of communities that since 1918. Owner Phillip Anastos said, "I thought in the long run it would increase business and it has. We've actually had a major increase in business since we went smoke-free." Anastos also said the decision to go smoke-free was influenced by health problems of his wife, a waitress at the restaurant. According to tMB - have successfully eliminated smoking' in workplaces and public places." Harvey plans to continue research and have a committee of local business owners, college representatives and government officials by the end ot the year. For public comments and concerns you can contact Harvey at: rharvey@ lhup.edu of Photo courtesy How to apply iocaUy tor a paMmport: 1. Get a passport photo taken at any photo lab that offers the option and get two copies of the picture. 2. Bring the two passport pictures, photo ID, birth certificate, $97 (usually only acceptable in check or money order), and social security number to the Clinton County courthouse or post office to obtain the DS-11 passport application form. iBBflBBBBK 3. Fill out the form and give all information to the passport application attendant. The Clinton County courthouse accepts passports from 8:00 to 5:00 Mon., Tues, Thurs., and Fri. and 8:00 to 12:30 Wed. and the post office 9:00 to 2:00 Monday through Friday by appointment only. ________ ___________ 4. Pay the extra fee and tell the attendant if you want the Expedited service to get your passport quickly. „ —■ 5. Wait about 6-8 weeks for your passport. mmmmmmmmmmm BT^^Bl -' '^b^b^b^b^b^b^bIb^b^b^b^b^b^b^b^Bh _J____^^^bbbbbbbIIbbbIbbBbbB Photo courtesy code search that identifies the closest institutions that accept passport applications. When applying in person for a passport you need to have, a passport application (form DS-ll), proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate), photo ID, two passport photos, the passport fee of $97 dollars, and your social security number. For students studying abroad for a semester, another important thing they will need is a student visa. Ward had to travel to Washington, D.C. to get her student visa to go abroad. 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Another hassle the e-mail. giftin consumer protection agency. is The only downside to giving knowing process Through their website, ftc.gov, a retailer's wish list is what to Sometimes it give. using they acknowledge the easeand can to find that the consumer is limited to impossible seem convenience of online shopthe for a perfect picky including only that store's present ping, but remind consumers friend, At member or items. websites like kaboo- Chris Hoskavich family Wise said that Strouphauer resented at senate meetings that "shoppers who stop and Websites like FindGifts.com must now choose committee that are to deal with their conStaff Reporter think before they click can a Gifts.com solve this probperTheThingslWant.com, and members who will then stitutions or else the constituprevent an online Scrooge son can site at ern with the register upon "decide the direction of tions "cannot further gain the from interfering with their Student Cooperative cost, no a to shopper The can onto and add button log the committee." approval ofthe senate," at the purchases and ultimately their Council (SCC) President these and enter whom their browser that is linked to sites Concerns The Student meeting. holiday fun." Matthew Wise announced the ,h (i.e. are for his/her wish list. When he/she shopping ey Bill 1, a similar bill, was by FTC has Committee was created formation of a committee dedAdditionally, the finds a desirable item online, it icated to addressing students' members of the SCC senate approved by the senate on Oct. set up a campaign at Teen Guy, Woman, Couple, 18, but later vetoed by the OnGuardOnline.gov to pro- etc ). what the occasion is, can be linked to the wish list at concerns at the organization's and executive board at a meetvide additional tips to help what kind of person/people a push of a button. The list senate meeting on Wednesday, ing following the Board of SCC president because of ambiguity in its wording. Piatt fight Internet fraud. They tf>ey are (Travel Enthusiast, can then be viewed online or Nov. 15. Presidents conference that was sought to maintain the premise emphasize that consumers Movie Buff, Bookworm, etc.) e-mailed. The Student Concerns With improved technology Committee will be responsible held last weekend at LHU. of Bill 1 in the legislation he should shop at well-known and the price range they are looking for. In moments. and new tools online, holiday for communicating with stuIt is part of a broader iniproposed, while ensuring clarand reputable sites. Major retailers, like Gap pages of gift ideas appear with shopping doesn't have to be a dents about any issue in which tiative to get students more ity in the wording. The new hassle. involved with the student govbill met some resistance. and Amazon are now using accompanying they are concerned. ernment. Sen. Zachary Smith was external security companies, P"ces, and links to where The committee will also to most vocal critic of Bill 3. "Our main needs be the goal seek solutions to problems stu••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••A* student-centered," Wise, said He said that it is unnecessary dents may have and update the the are "If students not and demands too much of coming SCC president, vice president to to us then we need to clubs. go and speaker of the senate on "We expect a lot from the their activities on a weekly them." clubs, The initiative also entails but we should expect basis. evaluations of clubs and more from ourselves," said Speaker of the Senate an on Smith. organizations, emphasis William Baney said that he Other senators raised conhopes the Student Concerns community service and caman on pus outreach and effort cerns that the new bill is also senators Committee will cause the members to part of SCC ambiguous in its wording. to become "more active" in more Sen. become William "approachable." Dowd disseeking out the opinions of The senate also discussed missed these fears. their constituents. He also "1 don't think it could be offered suggestions as to how the issue of club members senate meetpresent anymore clear-cut," said for being senators do the so. might at which that club's conDowd. ings to get idea "I'm hoping To address this concern, a boxes in high-traffic areas," stitution is to be discussed. a This is the third amendment to further meeting friendly in said Baney. at senators row which SCC the bill's language was clarify Wise nominated Sen. debated the issue. to Derek Strouphauer be the Sen. Christopher Piatt The senate approved Bill chairman of the committee. 3, 3, introduced which with only Smith voting Bill was He approved unanimously new that clubs be it. requires repagainst senators in attendance. by the Brandy Rissmiller Staff Reporter Learn to recognize online shopping security risks SCC approves bill requiring club member attendance during crucial meetings - ' • r • j w" Comas Hata Santa eCaus \ i! \ Come ft get your picture taken with Santa at the From, Combat, Al Holidays to II allHappy J of our readers! 1 Bookstore! | Thanks for a great I 0 semester; we'll see I 0 you In January! 1 Send your picture ft your wishlist home for the holidays! Nov.28 Dec. 1 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily - |.. Good luck with I I' finals! I **Free Holiday Giftwrap with purchases! 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Fiesta Saturday. K. believe it the semester is almost over!! Congrats to all the graduating seniors!! I know you all have friends or someone you would like to say something to. Why not leave them a message on the Classifieds page? Contact the editor at lhueagleye @yahoo.com, write in the subject line "Classifieds." It' s free for students and students love free stuff, right?! lhueagleye.com A6 November 29, 2006 OPIN ON Graduating editor reflects on college career talent." Daniella De Luca Editor in Chief And, fade up on the beginning freshman year at college. On move in day I was not at all excited about living in a If I have learned anything dorm room the size of a small from college it is what I tool shed. I remember feeling like an learned in my television outsider from another world class. broadcast (New Jersey, enough said). It matter how or No panicky was not until started going to I 10 lost you feel during those classes and new peomeeting seconds before the camera that the whole ple college to fades up, all you have do is to feel real. experience began pull it together and get was While freshman year through it. If you stumble all about new the beginnings, a over few words in the script were about following years there, here and just regain picking it up in academics and composure and begin again. to I like think of college moving on after my other life as a series of television upperclassmen friends gradubroadcasts. Each would begin ated. I discovered that during as directors say in the TV business with the words, "Cue college you will find friends in the least expected places, and these friends will become your social network and your support system in the times Daniella De Luca that you need them most in your "broadcast." Some will be your best friends (co-anchors) while others may take a more indi- forward these next few days, ahead as the director says: there is a small part ofmc that "Fade to black." rect approach (camera operators or floor managers). wants to put the tape on pause Everyone has to be in place or at least run it forward in This will be Daniella De for it all to work. And slow motion. There are some Lucas last column for the. although there have been a things that even Avid video Eagle Eye as she will he gradfew "technical difficulties" editing software cannot help uating at the conclusion qfi this semester. She would like during my broadcast, I believe me with now, and that is stoplife, there is no to thank her parents, profesit is safe to say things turned ping time. In sors, mentors, friends and or out anyway just as they tend rewinding, fast forwarding so Eagle Eye staff members who, I sugto in real life broadcasts. video manipulation her and her we the have supported delight in During my time at the gest moments journalism during Haven I have gained so many we have before the passion for runs too ahead and we her time at LHU. She wants to far valuable friends, many of tape send a thanks to special very which I met in this, my final, forget those times. Dr. am Karen Kline. Sharon So when I gleefully Dr. semester. Although there were Dr. Douglas those great friends every year tossing my cap into the air in Stringer, Anita Campbell, FlemingDr. Fieldhouse on that graduated and moved on Thomas to the next "block" in their December 10, 2006, along Rife, Mr. Eric Smith and Mr. video broadcast. In a few with thc rest of the graduating Scott Eldridge and everyone days, I too will be one ofthose class, I will be smiling and else who has supported her in thinking ofall the good times her journalistic endeavors. As much as I want to fast in college and all that lies ' Black Friday takes holiday shopping to extreme there while they were paying. The mall I work at is by no When 1 arrived in the mall a large means an isolated case of holthere were already of amount early birds flutteriday hysteria. I have heard of ing around to the few brave several outlet malls that stores who elected to open opened their doors to shoppers before the entire mall opened itching to get a deal at midat 6 a.m. night on Thanksgiving. As I hustled around the Aside from the fact 1 had store preparing candy and to be awake four hours after fruit for the eventual customer those stores opened, there is bombardment, I repeatedly no way I would be shopping at had to turn away hungry midnight. The massive patrons who could not wait to amounts of tryptophan I took get their hands on a frozen in from my Thanksgiving dintreat ner just would not allow it to As 1 watched these people happen. But regardless of my scamper from store to store cream and even request ice desire to shop during daylight, six in the morning, 1 there were still enough people before really started to question the piling into stores the very secmental stability of a Black ond Black Friday began to make it worthwhile for store Friday shopper, Sure, 1 will admit that 1 am owners. 3 little nuts for agreeing to be The most questionable act but early, this the differof these sleepless deal junkies "P is the wait in line many of ence between me and the peoP'e on the other side of the them willingly put themselves counter is 1 got paid to be through. It is bad enough to be the mall by 5 a.m. Adam Roberts Guest Writer - Just as it has so many years before, the frenzy of holiday shopping kicked off with the craziest of all shopping days. Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving once again brought droves of early birds and door busters to any establishment that offered even the hint of a deal. This year I got to experience this shopping fanaticism from a first hand perspective which ultimately led me to write this article. 1 work at Dairy Queen/ Orange Julius in the Viewmont Mall in Scranton, Pa. Unfortunately, 1 was given the prestigious honor to open the store on the Super Bowl of holiday shopping. This meant I slid out of bed long before the sun even thought about rising to be at awake for a store's opening what time the lines started but to arrive prior to the under that big yellow tag on employees just to wait for the Friday morning. doors to open takes a special To an extent I understand to dedication bargains that I why people do their shopping cannot quite grasp. on this holy day of holiday The Best Buy in my homegift buying. town opened at 5 a.m. which To be honest, I bought the by Black Friday standards is majority of my gifts on only mediocre, but they Friday, but that wasn't until I strongly encouraged people to was released on good behavarrive plenty early to wait for ior at 1 p.m. from my Dairy the doors to open. The front Queen captivity. Tnist me, the page of Best Buy's ad raved about tremendous savings on all sorts of electronics from laptops to plasma TVs. The fine print of this ad is where the real story rests. The bottom line of this ad warned shoppers that there could be as little as five of these items in the store when they arrived. To guarantee getting one of these ; sincere love for the craft. Please continue to provide us with your views and comments. We are dedicated to creating the best student newspaper possible with the best of our student abilities, We look forward to another successful semester this spring. We hope to reach even more of you through our publication and hear from new people next year. Until then, we at the Eagle Eye wish you a happy holiday season and a joyous new year. May your stresses be few and your blessings be abundant. Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author and do not reflect the views ofthe Eagle Eye staff or its associates. | h | first. In fact, I never knew that News Editor journalism would turn out to be as much a passion for me as it has. I went into the major the last issue be will This one of the semester - the last because I enjoyed writing and didn't see myself as the starvone of my first semester editauthor type. But 1 discoving of confusing? ing. Kind ered early on that there was not What's confusing Maybe. is that there will be two editors some magic in this line of leaving the paper this work and I my interest was on their way to officially piqued. December Print was and still is my bigger and better things initial journalism of choice co-ediJessica Thompson, my tor and Daniella De Luca, one probably so because writing was my main motivation for of our lovely editors-in-chief. am very proud of them entering the field. I But I have every intention wish and them both the best of spanning my horizons to of endeavors, luck in their future broadcast and radio in order to am sure do which I they will get a well-rounded and comwonderfully in. Both girls are talented and plete view of this career. And driven and have taught me a Jessica and Daniella have been definite role models in this vast amount about editing, respect. and leading, getting myself Both young women are elbow deep in newsprint fun. I can only imagine how boring involved in multiple media that must sound to some of outlets on campus and you out there, but I can't between the both of them, all the bases are covered. So expect everyone to understand. 1 certainly didn't get it when I wonder to myself if at stretching my agenda into yet ty is possible, all 1 need to do is take a look at their accomplishments to see that it can be done. So, thank you Jessica and Daniella for all of your encouragement, support and Jessica, you've been a fan- tastic co-editor that has always been there for me for all kinds of silly questions. You've helped this paper through what I consider its best year since I've come to LHU, and I hope that 1 can take to heart so much of what you've taught me. I know you'll do wonderfully in your career - you've got what it takes. Best of luck to you! Daniella, throughout your years here you've earned quite a name for yourself. I only wish I had met you sooner. I greatly admire your work and your passion for it and was ecstatic when I found a journalism student as excited about the field as myself, for 1 Do you have something on your mind? i Is there a hot-button topic that you would like to discuss? I | | Don't just get red in the face... ! Write a letter to the editor. Journalism student bids farewell, wishes luck to fellow collegians Sarah Wojcik are nuts. discounted treasures This is a job we perform out of a sense of duty for our university and a , - shoppers could receive a ticket from Best Buy's employees beginning at 4 a.m. So, I can only imagine From our newsroom... Students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends: the Eagle Eye staff thanks all of you for your patronage and feedback throughout the fall semester which resulted in a successful term full of new and improved newspaper editions. Our operation would fail to run as smoothly as it does without the interest of all who read our publication and submit positive input and helpful pointers. It is an honor to work for a publication so full of dedicated and passionate journalistic scholars. Much work goes into getting the newspaper out every week and for those of you who notice and provide encouragement and praise, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. deals were still popping tha$ afternoon. \ the great would discuss I prices I got, but with the chance ofruining the surprise on Christmas day I will omit my purchases. To all who braved the crowds and sacrificed a perfectly good night of sleep I salute you for your go-getter attitude, but I still think you When writing, please include your better or for worse. full name and a phone number Though we've really only where you can be reached. spent one semester as colleagues, it has been a great one. Between our weather Also include your year and major. graphics and catching your "boyfriend" getting changed 0 after a workout - 1would have Send it to to say there have been some with very good laughs. I would be sorrier to see in the subject line. you go if I didn't know how much you're going to do with your career. Knowing this, I don't think I deserve" to be so Do you like to draw? selfish - I want to see you go Do you have a passion for comic books out there and rock the journalism world the way it should be or satirical cartoons? rocked. I'm both proud and sadDraw an editorial cartoon, dened tb say - I worked with Jessica and Daniella. and submit it to the Eagle Eye So girls - get to it. Get out there. You've already got some for the Opinion section. inside knowledge of the tricks of the'trade and perhaps most importantly - you've got the Send it to hueagleye@yahoo.com with "Editorial drive, the passion and the Cartoon" in the subject line. work ethic. Show us what Make sure to include your full name, year, major you've got - we'll all be and a phone number where you can be reached. watching for you! • • * lhueagleye@yahoo.com • I "Opinion Letter" • I lhueagleye.com November 29, 2006 A7 OPINION EAGLE EYE VOLUME 64, ISSUE 11 Representative's argument on draft contains flaws and merits Chris Hoskavich Guest Writer Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Office: 570-893-2579 Fax: 570-893-2644 Seemingly from the start of the US-led campaign in Iraq, comparisons have been drawn between the current conflict and the war in Vietnam. Advisor Online Editor Truthfully, whether these Sharon Kara Wilt are fair and accurate or not is Stringer determined largely by individual political leanings. There is, Photographers however, one considerable difIditor in Chief Alana Beightol ference: today, unlike during Maris.sa Brunner Garrett Graziano Vietnam, there is no draft. This Kasey Le Daniel1 a De Luca distinction could end, though, thanks to the efforts of Rep. John Reith Charles Rangel. News Rangel, a Democrat from ca Thompson Advertising New York who is set to chair rah Wojcik Sarah Goetter the House Ways and Means Jennifer Hayes Committee beginning in Features Cory Messinger January, has said that he will introduce legislation that will Hoover "essa citizens to serve in the require Melanie Circulation military. Though it is unlikely Shellhammer Trey Buehler to pass, Rangel has already proposed similar bills that failed. It is an idea that is worth Sports Financial considering. Graziano Manager Strange as it may seem, James Cooney Christina Fried Rangel is introducing the measure as a means of deterOpinion Staff Reporters ring future wars and perhaps drawing an end to the Iraq war. Stephanie Brandon Apter "There's no question in my Patrick Bower mind that this president and Classifieds Kris Glad this administration would Ad« Manager Sara Gerber never have invaded Iraq, espeSarah Erin Hippie cially on the flimsy evidence that was presented to the Nicole Jacobs Congress, if indeed we had a Copy Editor Moshe Jenkins draft and members of Congress Jenni fer Dell Len Mahonski and the administration thought . Photo Editor Nicole Pinto Brandy Rissmiller Kara Wilt Ti • I THE EAGLE EYE, OF LOCK HAVEN L IN ACCORDANCE >fc THE ARTICLES, OPINK THE EAGLE EYE ARE STAFF AND DO NOT REFL DENTS, THE FACULTY OR. SPECIFIED. THE EAGLE EYL DENT COOPERATIVE COUNCIL LOCK HAVENEXPRESS !>' 'WILUA*' Student pleads with Aramark to provide better food service, sacrifice profits Guest Writer Everywhere on campus, we all hear the grunts and groans about how terrible the food is in Upper Bentley this year and we hear students reminisce about how great it all used to be. Until very recently, 1 personally have been able to tolerate the obvious decline in food quality and the overall dining experience in Upper Bentley. Within the past few weeks, however, I have realized how much the Lock Haven University community is being cheated under the new professional services firm Aramark. This blatant attack on our food services can no longer be ignored; the time has finally arrived for the student community to take action. While dining was not grand during the Sodexho years, they at least prepared a wide variety of decent food to the students at LHU at a reasonable cost, and they seemed to care about our enjoyment and satisfaction to a reasonable degree. Sodexho's meals usually provided flavorful, fresh and healthy choices. Although you may not remember, Aramark initially promised more variety and healthy choices than ever in Upper Bentley. They promised to listen to student requests, to provide a fun, friendly atmosphere, and basically to be a great dining service company. Although hundreds of students completed the "Dining Styles" survey earlier this semester, and while students complain and are clearly unhappy with Upper Bentley under the new leadership, Aramark refuses to do much of anything about it. Now, let us examine several examples of how Aramark has disappointed and outright cheated students at LHU. The leading question is: where are the trays? The goal of eliminating trays in Upper Bentley was to reduce food waste, and I admit that I have certainly seen a reduction in because they came from a wealthy background. When it comes to national defense, efficacy should be held as a higher priority than social equality or, in this case, the thwarting of a political opponent. There is another set of problems if the draft is to be applied randomly. Would those who are in the middle of their college education be forced to abandon it if they are drafted? Certainly, given the financial considerations and the importance of continuity in education, this would be unfair to those individuals and detrimental to the workforce over the next decade or so. Allowing them to finish their education would be tantamount to exemption from the draft for those who could afford college, however, and would defeat Rangel's stated purpose of helping the uneducated poor and his true purpose offoiling the Republican Party. The idea of conscription in America, and even some of Rangel's reasoning, is not without merit, however. Rangel said he would like to see "young people commit themselves to a couple ofyears in service to this great republic, whether it's our seaports, our airports, in schools, in hospitals." He also said that they would receive educational and other financial benefits as a part of their service. I support Charles Rangel in this regard. I agree with the basic premise that young people not only would benefit from a compulsory term of service, but that it is not outside the government's rights to require it. This could only work effectively, though, if certain were guidelines applied. The term of service would have to be a part ofthe national education system and would have to occur before students attended college. All recruits would be trained in a specific field and would work in it for a term of several months, and would choose whether or not they take a combat position. Benefits, including educational assistance, would be guaranteed, but would vary according to how long the recruit chooses to serve and whether they elect to take jobs that could put them in combat. A conscription plan such as this would provide opportunities to citizens who might not otherwise have them and would provide all citizens with skills that would help them secure jobs after their service. It would have to be instituted over a period of years or decades as part of a larger education reform, however, not within months as a quick fix to the war in Iraq. Also, it should be designed as a means of developing quality Americans and preserving our country, not to spite those with a different political agenda. More detailed critiques needed for student-run publication Joseph Melber Guest Writer . Nate Weaver that their kids from their communities would be placed in harm's way," Rangel said. The crux of Rangel's argument is that, as he has asserted on a number of occasions, the uneducated poor and workingclass "particularly minorities" arc overrepresented in the military and only join so they can receive benefits, specifically money towards education. Further, if members of the educated upper-class faced deployment to Iraq, the government would not have initiated the conflict. Rangel's argument is thoroughly flawed. For starters, the basic assumption about military demographics is incorrect. The poor are actually underrepresented in the military and the racial make-up of the military is about the same as that of the general population. Also, the average education level of military personnel is actually higher than the average education level ofthe general population. Then there is the issue of who would be drafted. Would the draft be random or would it apply strictly to the upperclass? Drafting solely from the upper-class would prove disastrous. Using financial status as the primary factor in selecting recruits would eliminate from consideration millions of potential draftees who might make soldiers. superior Imagine if less-able volunteer soldiers were given preference als who put time aside each week and write a column by writing a quick letter to the editor in protest ofit, but it is truly just as easy to write and submit I would like to apologize to your own articles which will anyone whom I have offended likely be accepted due to the in my past article which cited low amount of submissions sent to the Eagle Eye. Christianity as a violent religion. While I attempted to, I Therefore I pose the question, did not fully elaborate my arti- where are your articles? It is an important differenticle with as much explanation to make between The ation as I would have liked to. Times and the Eagle New York If anyone has any unreEye and also between the news solved anger about the series of and section. This is an opinions articles I wrote please e-mail institution based on learning me if you are too introverted to mistakes people if and make write to the editor. I am always should be corrected. they eager to learn further into any The problem with writing side of any argument. for the paper for many students I cannot help but be utterly is that when you do it, you put taken aback by the expectahead in the shackles and your tions of individuals who read a all have to do is wait a you college newspaper. to week be hit in the face with It is easy to mock individu- . food waste, but the "no-tray" difficult to do so in Upper policy has negatively affected Bentley, unless you eat a students' dining experiences salad and a sandwich every day, which gets extremely in several ways. Firstly, our food is cold by boring very quickly. the time we sit down, which is And the salad and sandexactly what they were trying wich lines have the same to prevent. Secondly, if we thing, every day. Maybe there must go in line several times, is cooked salami one day and the lines become cluttered sweet Lebanon bologna the much more easily, making our next, but that does not count food even colder. for much when the rest of the Finally, as another student meat is the same processed pointed out to me, if the food junk every single day. The biggest problem were actually good, we would eat it, not throw it away. regarding food quality has There are many other conarisen from the "Home Zone" structive ways to educate stu- section, where not only has the variety seriously lacked dents about food waste reduction and better strategies to all year long, but where they eliminate waste other than continue to serve leftovers for several days, until the next banning trays. My primary concern has pot of leftovers is served. "Home Zone" is in a perpetunot been trays, but food qualal state of leftovers. ity. One student has recognized how a tremendous Unfortunately, I feel amount of food in Upper forced to gravitate towards Bentley is cooked in some the leftovers because "Home sort of oil, whether it be fried Zone" employees are only allowed to give us one piece chicken or cabbage. Oil is certainly very easy of meat at a time - one lousy piece of meat. to cook with, but unfortunateWhile the deathly obese ly, it is very unhealthy. While most students earnestly try to are able to eat unlimited hammake healthy choices, it is burgers or pizza, I, a slim, Developing different evidence is good; developing a This brings me to the question ofthe value of the univercounter-thesis is wonderful, sity newspaper. The reason for but simply swatting ideas this and most activities on down in the most condescendcampus is to make the best ing way possible is worse than possible use of your free time bad, it is something Bill during youth. These things are O'Reilly would do. around not so much to make a Finally in response to difference (I have never seen a Nicholas Drayer's letter-tomember of the presidential the-editor last week (although I cabinet sway their opinion am slightly offended by his over any ofits contents) but to writing style) I must say I am give people a chance to pursue impressed. their interests before they are I submit that you are cleartrapped in a crummy 40-50 ly better cut out for this than I hour a week job that they hate am and so I extend to you this for the rest of their lives like offer; if you will begin writing the majority of Americans. for the Eagle Eye, I will no The point I am trying to longer address anything even make is this: if you simply close to controversial and will swat down everything you see only choose subjects such as ,you are not really helping any"Bentley Food" and "SCC one in doing it by slandering or continues weekly duties." Please get back to me. slinging mud at them. rotten tomatoes. athletic person who always eats in moderation, am only allowed one tiny piece of meat at a time. While I have the option of standing in line two to three times for more meat, I do not have the time to wait, over and over again. It would be infinitely simpler to just give me those two to three pieces of meat and not waste my time. I promise I am not over-indulging myself. We are supposed to be adults and be able to choose these kinds of things for ourselves, right? Not that the fresh (by fresh, I mean less old) meat is much more appetizing than the leftovers anyhow, but sometimes, it is fairly decent. Aramark has done anything in its power to save money. This explains the dismal food quality, the lack of trays, the one-piece-of-meatat-a-time rule and the nearminimum wage they pay their employees, but they have demonstrated quite clearly their willingness to sacrifice literally anything to save a few dollars. In the process, meal plan costs have risen. Of course, it is reasonable to expect food prices to rise somewhat with inflation, but the food quality should remain the same throughout. It obviously has not. So where is this extra money going? In the pockets of the corporate executives, where else? Aramark's website claims that the company is "a global leader in professional services, providing award-winning food, hospitality, facility management services" and that the Fortune 500 has listed it as one of the three most admired companies in the industry since 1998, but surely they do not act like it. Aramark has blatantly neglected its consumers here at LHU, but this article is an open invitation for the dining service to clean up its act. If Aramark execs continue to refuse to sacrifice a few dollars for better food quality and a more enjoyable atmosphere, both for its consumers (the students) and its employees, in the long run, the company is only harming itself. A8 November 29, 2006 .com Have * "~ vSSS^^^p^m mum Gobble, Gobble 5K race proves successful for all Trauger pie actually ran or walked in "We envisioned it as an event. All of the students opportunity for students from the Writer were asked to register for the the two tracks in our departevent, but some were unable ment to work on a project to run or walk because they together," said Lally. "It's With the help of students the health and physical had other duties to attend to. also a way to start a tradition ication and the sports The first 75 people to register of community involvement ninistration departments. received a free, long-sleeve t- among our students." shirt. The class planned everyle First Annual Turkey Trot, Patricia stuLally's thing from voting on the Dr. 5K run/walk, was held sucjssfully on Sunday, Nov. 19, dents in her principles and name of the event, to getting practices of conditioning donations from the communiJack Stadium. Approximately 110 people class planned and organized ty and planning the race were registered for the first the event. Dr. Richard Lally course. Stephanie Phillips, a senever Turkey Trot and 85 peo- was the co-director. ior sports administration major in Dr. Lally's class, was in a group of four. Phillips' group controlled the promotion aspect ofthe event. "We made a flyer and hung it around campus; we put an ad in the Eagle Eye, and took registration forms to the area elementary schools to be sent home to the parents of the district," said Phillips. "Individually the students had to go out into the local community and identify a community project or initiative in need," said Lally. Photo courtesy of Dr. Lally "They then presented the With the race underway, competitors set community project or initiathe pace for the finish line. Prizes included tive to the other students in gift certificates and free passes to the YMCA. their small groups. Each From, Pink, Al The eagerness ofthe student body as well as the support of the faculty and staff on campus has just been phenomenal!" Lindsay Greer, ZTA President agreed. "I believe other chapters nationwide do something to this effect to benefit breast cancer, but locally this is a first. With the general success from this year's event we've decided to try and make this an annual event and hope to spread it to other areas of the community, even to the Williamsport area," said Greer. After the unifying day of Pink Out, ZTA will be hosting a small reception for those who participated in thc event, with guest speakers including breast cancer survivors. "We are so inspired by this experience. Wc had such strong responses from people asking for children's sized t-shirts for their kids. We even had multiple survivors tell us their stories and want to support the cause. People appreciate what we're doing and wanted a shirt because their . grandmother, mother, aunt, cousin or friend had cancer. we wanted a chance to reach out," said O'Kecfe. From left to Erin Elizabeth and Meg Feby with one of the t-shirts which been sold to breast research. The ings will be to the Susan Komen breast foundation. The pus-wide Pink will be held Dec. 1. Faculty bers, staff and dents are encouraged to participate wearing pink attire, support breast cer and assist ZTA in cause. 1 ——— 1 Photo courtesy of Dr. Lally Participants bolt from the starting line to begin the Turkey Trot. Students were responsible for all aspects of the first annual 5K run/walk. small group had to choose one community project or initiative, and then present theirs to the entire class." "The students in the class voted on what community organization would benefit from the walk. The money that was raised from the registration fee and the donations were given to the Tiger Den Playground Project, an initiative by local parents to build a playground and recreation near space Dickey Elementary School and across from Weis Market in Lock Haven. The top three male finishers were Garth Watson, Chris Bell, and Ian Eisenhauer; the {mmm^ I I Thompson Eagle Eye top three female finishers month free passes to the Lock were April Salinas, Kelley Haven YMCA, coupons for Loser, and Katiera Carey. Pizza Hut, Arby's, Burgei The top male master (age King, Taco Palace and t-shirts 40+) was Gary Stinetz and top and canvas bags from the female master was Linua Lai. LHU bookstore. The top under 18 male was The Turkey Trot had such Caleb Liddic and top under a great turnout that Dr. 18 female was Sarah Cryder. Patricia Lally hopes the event The age group finisher (50+) will continue and eventually was Dennis Wolfe. become an annual 5K Donations were made by run/walk planned by her stuthe Networks Inc. and their dents. employees, Weis Markets and "We had a great turnout,' their employees, and Wal- said Lally. "Over 100 people Mart. "One of the students in registered for the event. So, the class works for Coca- yes, we would like to have a Cola, who donated Powerade class organize a 5K run/walk and Dasani water for all ofthe every year with the idea thai participants," said Lally. the benefactor would change The prizes included two 3- each year." "^"-v I Check out Features Inside... ... Seth Martin is Bookstore Athlete of the Week For new gaming systems for Christmas B2 Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper Volume 64, Issue 11 ■ . mf Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Volleyball falls to Texas A&M LHU loses in the Elite lht, but looks back on the 2006 secLson with smiling eyes Brandy Rissmiller Sports Reporter Fabiana Gomez and the women's volleyball team may have fallen to the University of Texas A&M in their first game of the NCAA Division II Volleyball Tournament, but that has not dampened Gomez's, and the team's, spirit. "We make a really good aren't just good players," said the freshman. "We played as a team and fought through the whole game." The Lady Eagles competed in a four-set match against Texas A&M and lost 3-1 with scores of 26-30, 28-30, 30-24 and 27-30. Li YiZhi, a senior middle hitter, recorded 24 kills, 18 digs and a total of five digs, two solo and three assisted. Junior Inga Kurgonaite tallied 18 kills, 14 digs and two assisted blocks. Gomez had 51 assists, 14 digs and three assisted blocks. Senior Maggie Borden posted 12 kills, three service aces and assisted with five digs. Sophomore Stacey Borgia had 18 digs. Head Coach Tom Justice is very proud ofthe team. "The best part of the tournament for me was the moment I put my team on the floor to play for a National Championship," said Coach Justice. While in Florida, the team was able to cheer on Lock Haven University's men's cross country team. Senior Ryan Blood finished fourth and the team came in 11th. "I had a great time going Kir vWhl 1 H81 team, we Photo Courtesy of Al Weston Senior Li Yizhi seen in the photo above was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association Co-player of the Year for 2006 for Division II. Li and Inga Kurgonaite were both selected to the AVCA's all-region teams and received first team All-PSAC honors during the Lady Eagles 32-6 season. the cross country race and supporting Lock Haven," said Borgia. Their season may have come to an unwanted end, but the Lady Eagles, who end their season 32-6, have plenty of accomplishments to be pleased with in the 2006 season. They are the Pennsylvania to State Athletic (PSAC) Conference Champions, the PSAC West regular season champions, and the Atlantic Region Champions. Since the program was introduced in 1991, the Lady Eagles have competed ten times in the NCAA Elite-Eight tournament. For Borgia the most mem- orable part of the season came when the Lady Eagles beat California University (Pa.) for the Atlantic Region Championship. "li'S hard to beat a good team three times in a row and we did that," she said. "Winning the game allowed us to go to Florida." have not gone unnoticed. Li was named to the Daktronics, Inc. All-America squad, for the third time. Li also was the PSAC Tournament MVP and was named to the All-MidAtlantic Regional Tournament Team. The title of 2006 PSAC Athlete of the Year for volleyball is being shared between Li and Kutztown University's Sarah Brandon. Li and Kurgonaite were selected to the American Coaches Volleyball Association's all-region teams and grabbed first-team All-PSAC honors. Li's and Kurgonaite's contributions to the teams' success are evident. Li hit a team-best .468, with 461 kills, 332 digs and 156 blocks. Kurgonaite hit .353, and posted 424 kills, 167 digs and 132 blocks. Borgia, a middle hitter, and Gomez, a setter, were chosen as second team AllPSAC players. Borgia posted 235 kills on .270 hitting, 126 digs and 104 total blocks. Gomez led the team with 1142 assists, 96 kills and 62 service aces. With the 2006 season over, it is now time to start planning for 2007. Borgia and Coach Justice are both thinking about next season. Borgia says there is nothing the team can do to change the results of this season, but 2007 is a different story. "We can train and work hard for positive results." Coach Justice has started working on next year's team. "I have some more ideas, and I'm anxious to see how they play out in 2007," he said, adding, "For me the process never stops." The Lady Eagles go 2-2 in tournament play Garrett Graziano the day, while Shameka Lee led the Lady Eagles in The night before, the Lady Eagles' defense prorebounds with eight. The day before against pelled them to their first vicAfter a grueling schedule West Liberty State College, tory of the tournament and of tournament play to open Lee posted a double-double the season. up the season, the women's In a game that saw LHU basketball team, 2-5, is set to with 10 rebounds and 10 force 36 turnovers, the travel to East Stroudsburg points. Gabrielle was the Lady University of the District of University this Saturday for scorer Columbia proved to be no Eagles' leading a 1 p.m. tip off. against WLSC with 12 match for the Lady Eagles. Lee, Williams, and Lopez points. It was not enough, along with freshman, Kristen Starting off the season, though, as the Lady Eagles Kudrick, all contributed 11 points in the winning effort. the Lady Eagles participated fell to WLSC 50-70. as As tough the IUP Lee and Williams each in three tournaments, the was had 11 rebounds which gave for the most recent of which being Tournament both prior players double-doubles, at the IUP Tournament, where Lady Eagles, a week Tournament, while Gabrielle and Kudrick the team dropped two games. the Bloomsburg team accounted for three assists Against No. 8 Glenville the women's basketball to their each. was able spread State College, LHU conwings and put two in the win Lopez and sophomore, fronted a number of probLauren Kelshaw, accounted lems with turnovers. While column during the tournafor eight of the team's 19 forcing 21 turnovers against ment. In their game against steals on the night. GSC, the Lady Eagles turned The Lady Eagles eventuthe ball over 25 times. The Caldwell College, Gabrielle the went on to win the game ally struggle for ball control posted 15 points against senior, while 73-60. proved to be enough to give Cougars, With tournament play out GSC the win over the Lady Candace Sillers recorded 13. came of the On defense, Lopez way the Lady Eagles Eagles, 88-48. Sophomore, Ilia Lopez, away with five steals on the have a long season ahead of day, along with Ginger them starting this Saturday was the team's leading scorer in the effort scoring 13 Williams who had four steals at ESU. and 10rebounds on the afterFrom there LHU will points on the day. have a tough week of action Along with her 13 points, noon. Kutztown, Do in large part to a great against Lopez also managed four defensive showing, the Lady Mansfield, and Bloomsburg steals and six rebounds. Senior, Elizabeth Eagles beat the Cougars in a Universities. Gabrielle, had nine points on closely contested game, 65Sports Editor B*J Photo Courtesy of Al Weston Ilia Lopez is one of the standout players on 5 start this year's basketball team. Alter a 2-o during the Disney Tip Off, Bloomsburg, and IUP tournament the Lady Eagles focus their attention to the remainder of the regular season. This Saturday the Lady Eagles will travel to ESU and then travel to Kutztown to face the Golden Bears for 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon. November 29, 2006 lhueagleye.com B2 Mercado defeats National Champion "I've been training real hard for the bout and honestly expected to win," stated Haven Mercado. With the victory The Lock University's "All-American" Mercado, a senior, increased Josh Mercado defeated his career record to 21 -6. Teammate 154 lb., "AllNavy's Antone Aku, 3-0, American," Jason Sanchez before a crowd of over 1,000 at the annual National (15-5) was awarded a 'walkover' win over UNLV's Collegiate Invitational at the famed New defending 1561b. National York Athletic Club last champion, Greg Murrell. Monday night. Aku is the Murrell was a "no show" defending 2006 National when it was determined he could not make weight for the Collegiate bout. Association (NCBA) champiLHU's third competitor on and had defeated Mercado All-American heavywas on a split 3-2 decision in last Greg Stratton, a sophweight, 's national title bout. omore with a 4-4 record. Stratton lost an RSC-2 to Air Force's defending national However, this time Ian Tuznik. champion, Mercado performing before a also stopped Tuznik had large contingent offamily and Stratton late the second in friends from the Rio national round the 2006 in Grande/Wildwood, N.J. area, out-boxed Aku all three semi-finals. Tuznik again rounds to easily decision the proved to be just to big and strong for the 205 lb. Stratton. midshipman. Relying primathe courageous although rily on his ring savvy and with Tuznik in Stratton "hung potent left jab, the talented round, an even but the first Mercado, in a work-man-like 6'4", Tuznik 245 lb. muscular. manner, won all three rounds on pressure constant kept on the judges' scorecards. Stratton forcing the referee, Clayton Desmond Boxing Writer Photo Courtesy of IVesfon Obenson Blanc wrestles the competition to the mat during the Mat Town Open held at Lock Haven University this past weekend. The wrestling team will be in action at the Penn State Open Sunday. Wrestling opens up 2006-2007 season Pier Salamone Sports Reporter The wrestling team opened their 2006-2007 season in full force the past few weeks. On November 25 LHU competed in the Mat Town Open. Obenson Blanc and Seth Martin both grabbed titles in the tournament with their wins. Tom Kocher nabbed the second place seat at 184 pounds, while Danny Lopes and Landis Wright held third place positions. Mike Cook, Corey Blake and Zach Kell scored fourth place standings. Bald Eagles' Mark Armstrong, Anwar Goeres. Derrick Morgan, Nick Hyatt, and Branden Bowden all secured themselves sixth place finishes in their respective weight classes. Wrestling team Vic Drakulvich (Reno, NV) to call a halt to the bout at 1:32 of the third." "I was pointed the referee stopped the bout," stated Stratton, "but it solidified the fact that J must get down to the 195 lb. class in order to have a legitimate opportunity to win the NCBA's," commented a disappointed Stratton. Coach Dr. Ken Cox and his associate coach Ken Cooper were very pleased with the boxer's performance in NYC. "I was happy Josh could earn revenge over Aku after dropping that controversial 3-2 split decision to thc Navy boxer at nationals." commented Cox. "We have had an excellent fall semester of boxing and as we get ready to break for final exam's and Christmas break, I believe we have eight or ten boxers who can make a positive impact at next year's easterns (ECBA's) at West Point, NY and the NCBA tournament in Reno. Thc Bald Eagles' should be up there with the nation's elite programs," concluded an optimistic Cox. defeated York College by a score of 27-10, and locked in another win against Clarion 41-6. LHU had only one loss in the Lehigh University 12-27. Leading the wrestling team was Seth Martin, with three wins on the day. Freshmen Nick Hyatt and Danny Lopes brought in wins as well for the team. The wrestling team will be On Sunday Nov 19th, the team started the season by tackling the PA Duals. The in action this Sunday at the Penn State Open. Matches are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Swimming takes fifth at Golden Bear Invitational Kris Glad Sports Reporter Smirnova performed well at ished third in the 500 Free the meet as she took first place with a time of 5:32.96, and in the 200 IM with a time of finished fourth in the 200 2:17:07. She also received freestyle at 2:04.26. Freshman Just before LHU was set to 100 breast stroke Ashley Lightcap took in the in second the go on fall break the LHU a with time of 1:10.28. lOOtly with a time of 1:07:22. swimming team attended the also Smirnova earned the runThe Lady Eagles will be in Kutztown University Golden 50 the free action this weekend December ner-up position in Bear Invitational swimming 1-3 as race. they participate in the meet on November 17 and 18. Ashland University The Lady Eagles put up a Swimming and Swimming Diving good showing at the tournaInvitational. The Lady Eagles ment as they claimed fifth also had other then set to will get LHU memhost Juniata place in a tournament that had bers stand out at the meet. College on December 9th at eight schools. LHU senior Gerda Junior Kelly Grieneiscn fin- Zimmerli Pool at 1 P.M. B ' ■ ■ \l Weston The men's cross country team, pictured above, is currently ranked 10th in the nation in the United States Collegiate Cross Country Association polls. The team also won the 2006 NCAA East Region Championship and the PSAC Men's Championship. Men's basketball team off to slow yet productive start \ Photo Courtesy of Al Weston Sophomore star Billy Arre shoots a jump shot at a recent game. Arre ! looks to lead the LHU basketball team to a productive season. Brandon Apter Sports Reporter Photo Courtesy of Al Weston Gerda Smirnova pictured above took first place in the 200 IM at the Golden Bear Invitational. Smirnova also took second in the 100 With basketball season underway here at the Haven, the men's team is looking to rebound after four consecutive losses. Haven Lock The University men's basketball team began their season on Nov. 16 with a slim loss to University of Charleston in West 84-80. Virginia, Sophomore Billy Arre led all players with 28 points and right behind him was teammate James Chapell with 21 points. The Bald Eagles were looking sharp, shooting over just not being able to close out the game. Jeff Eveillard had eight rebounds to lead the Eagles, Kranthi Senadhi had five assists, and sophomore Kyle Skinner had the lone Lock Haven block. See, Basketball, B4 November 29, 2006 B3 .com n The Bench ' What I've learned The BCS needs to go Pat Bower Staff Reporter I know I am not alone when I say that the BCS needs to go. Year after year, there is a heated debate over which two teams deserve to play in the national championship game. And this is just another season for speculation and controversy. First of all, does anyone know how the BCS percentages and standings even work? Well, here is what they do; they begin by dividing a team's actual voting points by a maximum 2850 possible points in the Harris Interactive Poll and 1575 possible points in the USA Today Coaches Poll. Six computer rankings calculated in inverse point's order (25 for #1, 24 for #2, etc.) are used to determine the overall computer component. The best and worst ranking for each team is dropped, and the remaining four are added and divided by 100 (the maximum possible points) to produce a Computer Rankings Percentage. The six computer ranking providers are Anderson & Hester, Richard Billingsley, Colley Matrix, Kenneth Massey, Jeff Sagarin, and Peter Wolfe. Each computer ranking accounts for schedule strength in its formula. The BCS Average is calculated by averaging the percent totals of the Harris Interactive, USA Today Coaches and Computer polls. (www.espn.com) Now that we got that out ofthe way, 1 hope we can all agree the BCS needs to be eliminated. I agree that it does create very good match-ups, however, in the end, teams are getting jipped out of their shot at the national title. An obvious solution to correcting this problem is by playing a tournament to determine the champion, somewhat like College Basketball, but clearly with not as many the four teams that got the bye. Eight-team tournaments always run smoothly. The top four seeds would usually get a BCS game anyway, so I feel they would be deserving of at least getting a bye in thc first round. Unlike the system now, this tournament gives twelve teams a shot at the National Championship Game. It is absurd that if a team has one bad day and loses a game at the beginning of thc year, that their hopes of winning the title nearly disappear. A team could go 11-1 and beat four quality teams but have one bad loss, and never get a chance. If I played on a one-loss team, and knew that our title hopes were gone during the season, 1 would at times feel as if 1 am playing for nothing. A championship is everyone's goal, how much pride is there in winning some random bowl game? Does it even mean anything? Another aspect of the BCS I dislike is the fact that a team gets penalized because the strength of schedule was too weak. It is not the team's fault their schedule was not difficult. Just because a team did not play a ranked opponent, does not mean they could not beat them. Take Rutgers for example. They were an undefeated team who was heavily criticized because they played no quality opponents. They got their chance against Louisville and defeated them. And also, there is Boise State. They have not lost a game yet, but there is no chance they will play for the championship, or even get a BCS bid possibly. They deserve a shot. If the season was over right now, I feel the following twelve teams would earn a spot in the 12-team tournament I proposed earlier: Ohio St., USC, Michigan, Florida, LSU, Louisville, Notre Dame, Boise St., Wisconsin, Arkansas, Auburn, and Rutgers. The opinions stated here are those of the editors. They do not reflect the opinions of the Eagle Eye or its staff. teams. Since College Football practically takes the entire month of December off, what better time is there to have the tournament? I propose a 12-team single-elimination tournament with the top four seeds getting a bye in the first round. This system could work perfectly. The number five seed would play number 12, six versus 11, seven versus 10, and eight versus nine. Then, in the second round, there would be the four winners ofthese games, and As much as this pains me to say, I learned that the Cowboys are by far the team in the NFC at this point in time. I k When fending off Bronchitis and a 104 it's awful, but I honestly think if the Cow i;ree fever a man is given a lot of time to to play the Bears, Seahawks. or S ik about all the things that he may have been were right now they would win. )ng about it in the past. All we can hope for is another T.O. suicii So I've taken it upon myself to come clean and maybe for "wonder boy" Romo with what I have been wrong about these past incident, strain something major. 11 weeks and what I have learned from my break or learned that the Giants are the I've football. in First of all, I have learned that no matter organization Manning or Philip Riv* Hmmm...Eli have / good a team looks on paper, they still (Rivers) while the other is slipp ability to stink something wretchedly awful One is 9-2 at by 6-5(Manning). Good job on trading ;n put into action. be working out really v Take, for example, the Arizona Cardinals Manning, it seems to guys. I Washington Redskins. During the off sea- for you And while all of these are harsh truths to assemble rosters i both teams managed swallow, nothing hurts more than the reali; I of pro-bowlers and future hall-of -fame flat out terrible withe luctees. However, with a combined record tion that the Eagles are 6-16 the only thing pro about these teams are Donovan McNabb. I have learned that my birds are now av\ : stadiums in which the play, and play pathetfor the rest ofthe season. If it wasn't made a illy I might add. they took Another thing I have learned in the past more apparent by the whipping ee months or so is never to judge a book by I think I'll just cry myself to sleep for cover. 1 mean I'm always going to judge a then jump on the Saints ba ok by its cover, but this time it came back to next 5 weeks and wagon. Go me. )ve me wrong. It certainly has been an exciting last 11 so, for so I ripped on the Miami Dolphins weeks, and I know I've said a lot ofthings that named the g, because I could. They're however, before we end Iphins, and that is reason enough alone to proved not to be true, my last column ofthe semester let's not forget ke fun ofthem: however the ever so intimiing Dolphins, to my surprise, have become, the things I happened to be right about. The Raiders were awful, are awful, and wif II, intimidating. to If it's not enough that they have their last be awful, for a long time come. The Steelen need to bench Big Ben, before the cripple r games, it's not like they beat sub par comthrows another interception, and the N.Y. Jett won, ition. Out ofthe four games they they have proven they can play with the big boys. Bears, t teams like the Chicago Minnesota Three out of several dozen predictions isn't two of which ;ings and Kansas City Chiefs; bad, is it? Oh well. e winning records. the decidSee you in January. Titans Can anyone tell me when to play football agayi? 1 guess Vince Young Ithe real deal, at least for right now. After disThe abling the Eagles, and humiliating the iants. the Titans are quickly becoming a force opinions be reckoned with. stated here I've learned that it's impossible to go undeare those ol ted in the NFL, it will probably never hapthe editors. undefeated, the Colts can't again. go If They do i not reflect n no team can. For the second year in a row I've come to the opinions find out that it doesn't matter Peyton Manning, of the Eagle you and your team will have a bad game and Eye or its leave me here to apologize for making such a staff. brash statement like. "The Colts will go unde- r Hunting is a sport and for all you doubters here's an education proper Sports Editor Hunting is a sport! For you doubters, let's see yor wake up at 5:00 a.m. and be in the woods by 6:00 a.m. It has all the aspects of any sport you can think of, but there are different methods involved. Deer season seems to be the most liked area of hunting. Practice is the longest When it comes to hunting, practice is everything. If you use a weapon that is not cited in part of any sport. beat your opponent. In order to cite your weapon you must shoot it over and over again until it is precise. Besides road hunting, deer normally don't come to you so you must go to them. Scouting weeks, sometimes months, in advance, so you can learn the habits of the animal. to Game Time: Deer season lasts from daylight to dusk for 12 days starting the week after Thanksgiving. Hunters flock the woods looking to kill the biggest buck so that they may have bragging rights for a whole year. They put on their camouflage and their bright orange for protection. Some even wear deer urine and scent blockers so the prey can't pick up their scent. In the early morning hours they walk to their stands or walk around the woods looking for the competition. They wait until the moment arrives and then boom, the months of preparing pay off as they drop the big buck. Well not really: most of the time they miss for one reason or another. If they do manage to drop one. then the fun begins: the gutting and thc dragging. I consider myself to have a pretty strong stomach, but even when I'm elbow deep in deer guts. I gag. t he drag could possibly be the worst part: dragging a dead carcass that can weigh nearly 200 pounds. Fairness: One of the major arguments of why hunting is not a sport is because there is no competition or it isn't fair. 1 assure you that it is fair. Not only do deer have better senses than humans, they have the game commission game cornmission regulates the amount of licenses sold to hunters. This gives deer an advantage over how many of them die. I dare anyone that doubts deer have no advantage over humans to try and sneak up on one. If the wind is blowing the right way. they will be gone before you even see them. Although they are color blind, deer still have good vision. They can also hear very well. They use sight and their hearing to get away from you and when a deer runs, good luck. I don't know exactly how fast deer can run. the run would be like trying to shoot a motorcycle traveling through beech brush. So there you go, if you can think of any more reasons why hunting is not a sport, come find me. I will have an argument for you. On a side note I need to thank head coach Barnhart, of my home town basketball team lor his gift of a Jim Kelly signed football and hat. It pays to support your team even though they stink. Hear that Eagles and Steelers fans! Garrett Grasiano James Cooney 1 : M©3p®5?§©S© Brandy Rissmiller Naja Thompson Kris Glad Pier Salamone Brandon Apter Want to writ* a ■ R m3 i S3 l^iliiiiiiHIHB^^IHI gummt column for Urn? jcooney@Uiup.edu *MOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. CUSTOMERS RECEIVE $400 FROM TOYOTA TOWARDS LEASING OR FINANCING THE PURCHASE OF NEW UNTITLED TOYOTA MODELS THROUGH PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERS AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. 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This is the first honor for Martin and for the been University squad. wrestling to get to the finals in Martin took the dominating fashion. title at 157 pounds at His second victory, a the Mat Town Open, second-period tech fall beating No. 11 Nate of Buffalo's Stephen Galloway of Penn Muldrow was the 90th State 6-3 in the finals. of Martin's career. Martin posted a pin The LHU Bookstore and a pair of tech falls Classic. Sophomore Billy Aire picked up the slack for the From, Basketball, B2 Haven leading them in points Looking to notch their first with 21 and rebounds with win of the year, the Haven seven. He also shot an imprestraveled to Division 1 school, sive 44 percent from beyond St.Francis University and were the arc. Jeff Eveillard condominated by a score of 94-60. tributed with a team-high six Arre and Chapell again led the assists while and James Haven in points with 22 and Chapell added 20 points and 15. The Haven struggled to get three steals. In the second day of the anything going offensively as they were out rebounded by Gary Miller Classic, the Haven faced a big offensive over 15. A.J. Zimmer managed to get five rebounds after squad in C.W. Post as they coming off of the bench, four were defeated 101-71. The Haven would find themselves ofthem being offensive. The next stop the Bald down by almost 20 at the half Eagles would take is to as C.W. Post began the game University of Pittsburgh- on a 14-0 run. Leading Haven Johnstown where they fell in scorers was Arre yet again, the first by a score of 86-71 in racking up 32 points and to Miller compliment that, also grabbed the annual . l I ■pMWWP-WII-"-!*'—II Information courtesy of Lock Haven * II Ml^——— II 'I . six boards. Chapell and Justin Wilson would contribute with 13 and nine points respectively while Wilson also managed five rebounds. The Bald Eagles (0-4) make their home opener at Thomas Fieldhouse after a four game road trip to go against Shephard University (3-0) on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Their stay at home will be short as the Bald Eagles then depart on a threegame road trip to face East Stroudsburg, Kutztown. and Youngstown State. Then, their at next appearance the Fieldhouse will not be until after finals to face division rival Mansfield University at 8 p.m. on Dec. 19. f l^j^^^J^^^ University Sports Information Photo Courtesy of i spn.i oin off in the grand daddy of No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Michigan faced all rivalry games this month. Already an emotionally charged game, this year was extra special with a trip to the BSC title game on the line. 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How many times have I told you?...If you play with water, you're going to get snuffed." lhuea B6 November 29, 2006 .com Avoiding stress, conquering th e test Brandy Rissmiller Staff Reporter As the semester winds down, the anxiously awaited arrival of winter break is on most minds. There is just one barricade between now and a month offreedom. The pesky tests come in all shapes and sizes. Some are cumulative, while others are on material covered from midterm time until the present. Sometimes papers and projects actually replace tests. Whatever form they come in, however, they still cause a lot of worry and stress to students. Kenny Scharlatt, a junior majoring in sports administration, has four finals this semester. "There are some finals that will make or break me for the class," said Scharlatt. Scharlatt added that he is surprisingly not that stressed even though he is heading toward the close of the semester. Dr. Cloud, a psychology professor, believes much of the stress accompanying finals is associated with not knowing how one will perform. "I believe the best remedy From Festivities, B8 ty ofthe evening. "1 usually start the night off with my family, we always gather at my home, then about two in the morning I would go out and meet my friends at a nightclub, after that, there are usually fiestas on the beach with fireworks and bonfires, these parties can sometimes go on until about two or three in the afternoon!" If you're planning on spending New Year's Eve with the family, try organizing a theme or fancy dress party, that way every one will be sure to let go and enjoy themselves while slightly making a fool of themselves throughout the evening. Make sure the party is well planned and organized, try to get definite reservations from is having a good p'an better assure success.! Knowing you are I ollow -H ing a carefully cicalctlB schedule that efficient! yBsMfcffi!?' utilizes your available trecBswrtime can help develop level of confidence which!; ■ should lessen the anxiety,"Ht riBR.* said Dr. Cloud. Kimberly Valenti is IV. freshman with finals ! 11H each of her four With the tests approacli-B she sheH is nervous. *' ' a^e sure 1e oca~ of your studying in an area that will free of distrac" said Dr. Cloud, schedule have planned that you can forward to earn- hJOPWt M * HP* Hk 1*%' * ' Hfc; "I've never done well on tests my entire life because I said overanalyze, Valenti, who is planning on studying vigorously for the finals, For students who get stressed during ■■ week before and of finals, Lock Haven students offer firsthand advice. "'I study for them one at a time with many breaks in between, •n," said Rosie Gunns, an elementary education major. take many breaks, make sure I get enough to eat and sleep and take time to listen to music and talk to my friends." Heather Lombardo studies , people so you know exactly how much food and drink you may need to supply for guests. Decorate your party location accordingly, supply balloons, confetti, streamers and party poppers for guests. Audrey Lang, an exchange student from France, explained that the New Year for French citizens is usually very family-oriented. "All my family gathers at my grandparents home where we bring in the New Year as a family," said Lang. "Apart from Christmas, it's the one time where all my cousins, aunts and uncles get together, so its nice to all be together". The whole point of having a New Year's party is to have fun, but it's also important to be responsible. If you're going to any party to celebrate 2007, be sure to be safe and most importantly, be sure to make it a night you'll never forget. m Fancy a game of football? No, I don't mean that silly game with the helmets and shoulder pads. I mean real football. I believe they call it soccer here in the states. The sport that has passed America by and gripped much of the rest ofthe known world has been made available in movie form with a no holds barred outlook on the English football league's fanatic following. "Green Street Hooligans," released Odd Lot by Productions in 2006, is a gritty look at the often violent and drunken lives of soccer hooligans in England, in particular, the West Ham United's soccer firm, the Green Street Elite. Elijah Woods plays the role of Matt Buckner, a journalism student at Harvard who is expelled after taking the blame for the possession of cocaine for his roommate, Jeremy. With nowhere to go, Matt moves to England to live with his sister, Shannon, and her husband, Steve. Upon moving to England, Matt meets up with Steve's younger brother, Pete, played Charlie Hunnam. by Reluctantly, Pete takes Matt to the GSE pub where Matt meets the rest of his crew, and then onto Matt's first West Ham United's football match. It is here that Matt, a yank from Boston, learns the underground lifestyle of a soccer firm and its members. Throughout the remainder of the movie, Matt must gain the trust of the hesitant GSE, which is already skeptical of Americans and absolutely despises journalists. Alcohol-induced violence ensues throughout much of the movie as the GSE engage in back alley battles against rival firms, taking viewers on a bloody ride through a story of friendship and loyalty. The storyline complicates as we come to find out that Pete's older brother, Steve, was once the major (leader) of the GSE and his old nemesis Tommy Hatcher, of the Millwall firm, is back to exact revenge for the death of his son, setting the stage for the final street fight between Millwall and the GSE. I don't want to ruin the rest of the story for you; justknow that you can't assume who is up to no good or who is loyal it will be crowd- ed, but it will get the job done. Study bits and bits each night for each exam that is closest. I think the stress level definitely increases when you first study for something the night before." Senior Brian Cox says students should evaluhow they are in their classbefore they freak ' |'-( semester. 1 1,10 Gunns empha- W' I sizes y that students should "get plenty sleep and make jB sure they" aren't hunwhen taking ■ I \\ finals. Lombardo Stressful exam schedules are k^Li^Li^Li^M no longer a cause for concern everything the professor says will help when the proper approach is taken. "Study, study, study," said Kevin Farina, a junior sports administration major. "The tremenstudents dously, especially for freshman heading into their first collegiate finals. "If the professor does not Gift-giving made simple Jeremy Horn Guest Writer ones that enjoy activities such as watching TV. watching sports or listening to For women, in particular for the moms, the top three items according to The holidays are upon us once again, and the burning question always comes to according to Peter E very thingthristmas.com Richmond, Correspondent of AskMen.com, the following mind around this time: What do I get people for Christmas? Black Friday came and went in a blur. Long lines at the mall made it difficult to get the perfect present for your special person. Whether you are getting something for your parents, brother, sister, grandparent or your significant other, I'v«. compiled a list of items that will help you find that excellent present for them. For men, especially the man for any age: are: 3. Cotton Pajamas 2. Chocolate Boxes I. Makeup Sets For the women who are in to college, according (iifts.com. the most popular items are: Digital Cameras, Makeup Accessories, and Box TV sets of shows such as The OC and Lost. Electronics, especially in today's age, are becoming more and more popular with both men and women. Gifts.com states that computer and cell phone accessories are the most popular for college students. music, three items are perfect for a 3. A CD player for the music enthusiast 2. A DVD player for the movie lovers 1. Sports and Concert Tickets for those who love to go to live events "This year, make sure your woman gives you a gift that you can actually use," said Richmond. "There is no such thing as the 'perfect' gift. Every man is different, with unique tastes and preferences." Hooligans, not typical football flick Garrett Graziano Sports Editor ' s a 00^ place to start "Chances are, if aren't failing class and have a decent grade, yo*u know what you're m ffl doing. " said the I com ni u n i c a t i o n I media major. "Just into the final with I the same approach I vou had throughout a few days in advance ior her harder exams. "Then the day before fach test I study all that 1 can get in," said Lombardo. The junior majoring in elementary education likes to watch movies and do yoga when she needs a stress reliever. "It's good to take a break from studying and then come back to it." Dr. Cloud recommends good time management, firidinga place to study where ymi can concentrate and rewarding studying a* ways to..make it through the stressful week. icalttlfc plan fori your preparation. Decide on how you can best assign your time for studying for the different finals. Be realistic. You need to be alert. Post the schedule in a prominent location and stick to the plan ''^ the cause because it gets thrown back in your face. If you're bored with the typical run of the mill sports story, 1 highly recommend this movie. There is no hero or cliche storyline about a team or person who beats the odds. In fact, it has nothing to do with the game itself. This movie is about the lifestyle of a football fanatic. From their jobs, to the bar, to the match and the brutal brawls afterwards, the film is about what happens before and after a football match. If I had one complaint, it would be that the movie seems too short in story detail. Just as fast as the storyline builds up, the movie climaxes and ends. It truly left me wanting more. Mixing the perfect blend of English humor, drama and action, "Green Street Hooligans" is the perfect movie for fans of"Snatch" and "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels." If you watch this movie and come to find that you like it, I also recommend "Football Factory" and "The Firm." These two movies are guaranteed to excite you just as much as "Green Street Hpoligans" will. However, while electronics may be popular nationally, clothing is more popular according to a campus survey. Eight out of 10 students are mainly asking for cloth- ing for the holidays. Freshman Tina Mulford is one of those students who wants clothes for Christmas this year. "I'm asking for clothes for Christmas because I really need more pairs of jeans," said Mulford. "I have enough clothing to get me by for the winter, however I do need more pairs of jeans for when 1 come back for the spring semester." There are many gifts to choose from, with different ideas in mind, so hopefully these suggestions will help you find the perfect gift for any person. to From Gaming, B8 Playstation and PS2 games, with the exception of a few fan favorites like Guitar Hero. This console also functions as a DVD and Blu-Ray Disc player for the gamer/ movie buff. Like the PlayStations of the past, this model also plays CDs. The higher model PS3 even comes complete with Wi-Fi. The Wii, however, supports Game Cube and Wii games only. According to nintendo.com, the users will be able to play games from systems past. "Wii owners also will their youth with 30 classic games available for download to play on Wii's Virtual Console," states nintendo.com. "These include games for the NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafxl6 consoles. Players redeem Wii Points in the Wii Shop Channel and download their return to Photo Courtesy of Google Images Elijah Wood and Charlie Hunnam star as fanatical European football fans in this film that also shows the truth about loyalty to oneself as well as one's friends. games." Both the Wii and the PS3 have a lot to offer gamers, but one thing is true for both systems: their owners will definitely become more popular. Players portray optimistic view of life after abuse Stephanie LaSota Opinions Editor Before I watched the performance of "How I Learned to Drive" the 1998 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Paula Vogel, the only insight 1 had pertaining to the background of thc production was that it was about sexual abuse. I sat in the dark and intimate Countdown Theatre unprepared for the moving yet comedic show that I awaited. The production is narrated by Li'l Bit (Jaimie Monahan) and follows her life from her present age of the early 30s back into her youth. It is a medley of flashbacks and insightful monologues chronicling an incestuous affair between Li'l Bit and her aunt's husband. Uncle Peck (Kyle Murphy). A perverse grandfather (Cory Messinger) and a grandmother with a warped sense of sexual values (Erin Salvati) unwittingly assisted with the development of Li'l Bit's damaged psyche which caused her susceptibility to Uncle Peck's romantic advances. Li'l Bit's feminine anato- Introspective band releases undeniably complex album Joey Hildebrand Guest Writer The three year wait has finally come to an end. Brand New has made their major-label debut. Thc new album, titled "The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me," is their third full length album and was released Nov. 21. If you are a fan of Brand New, then you were most likely anxious to hear the final cut of the album. This album was highly anticipated with a lot of speculating rumors going around about it. The band reunited with producer Mike Sapone, who worked with them on their first album, "Your Favorite Weapon." The band has definitely experimented with a new style for this album. Overall it has more of a musical focus rather than a catchy feel. Lacey's lyrics are as poetic as ever, but have matured a lot. dealing with politics, the afterlife, and. of course, girls. The album starts off with their new single called "Sowing Season (Yeah)." It's a slow start, but picks up in the middle of the song. The album progresses with the next two songs keeping a somber mood, but then picking back up with the song "Degausser." The heaviest, and in my opinion the best track on the album, is "You Won't Know." The song's emotional climax leaves Lacey stripped and his soul bared for those listening. If you attempt to listen to the whole album it gets a little bland. The songs all have the same sort of feel to them. Most of the songs start off slow and lead into heavy riffs, but they have strayed from their common four chord progressions. The guitar work is definitely more intricate on this album. "1 think it sounds a lot like stuff that The Cure would write," said junior Mark Wilson. There are a lot of people who illegally downloaded nine demos that were supposed to be on the upcoming album. Only two of the songs made it on to the new album. For those who are familiar with the demos, "Untitled 06" is now called "Luca" and the lyrics have been changed. "Untitled 08" is a poorly recorded version of their single "Sowing Season (Yeah)." If you pre-ordered the album, it most likely came with a copy of the single "Sowing Season" along with a b-side called "aloC-acoC" which is "Untitled 03" with different lyrics. This is undeniably some of the best stuff they have written as a band, and you will find yourself getting the songs stuck in your head. "I really like the approach they took on the new album," said freshman Brendan Moleski. "Their new sound is much different from when they first started." As much as they have tried to ditch their catchiness, they still managed to pull it off. If you are looking for something with a different sound, or if you are a fan of Brand New and haven't heard this album yet, what are you waiting for? This album is definitely worth the buzz it created. I" ~w% Kin Bp i LkJ I If I mm Photo Courtesy of Google Images "The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me" is yet another installment from Brand New that continues their run as a quintessential band that has progressed a great deal since their first album, "Your Favorite Weapon." my flourished early on in life, causing her to become a sort of envied and persecuted oddity in grade school. Her insecurities were even more prominent in the home front where she would receive continuous commentary on her abundant female assets. This is a family that speaks openly on the subject of sex. Her grandfather's obscene comments sent Li'l Bit into a sort of shell where she learned to hate her femininity. Li'l Bit's mother (Melinda Richner) acted as a guide for her, giving advice on men and how to drink like a lady in spite of disapproval from the three grandmother. The women would sit around the kitchen table, snapping green beans and speaking candidly their secret meetings take place in I Uncle Peck's car ■ during driving lessons for Li'l Bit. "How 1 1 f^Mm Learned to Drive" I was effective its I portrayal of long ■ term sexual abuse. I It began as inno-1 ■ I - aBAVBAv Ml J I banter IB between the two I .. B*" ■ ■lMhV BF B7 jmWKLMmWmmmWM iIB Wj ■^BBBBBjf wBBBBBm family members, IB) jM eventually I became heated ,! *ftfcn '' •. guilt-ridden once BJ tfmi Li'l Bit hit college I age. The ynamK (Richner) gives L'il Bit (Monahan) a crash of the timeline Mother drinking while Uncle scene course in the do's and don ts of jumping changes allows the Peck (Murphy) and the waiter (Messinger) look on. audience to better lege senior and not the tor- written monologues acted with grasp the extreme seduction merited man that he depicted, a sincere touch, she lot the that Li'l Bit experienced. on men and sex. Uncle Peck's struggle with audience slip easily into the into her plot. Having glimpses Li'l Bit's curiosity is Overall the performance peaked by several comments present mental state and how that molestation was enjoyable. Despite the m the heavy topic, comic relief was ical event, I is le this is not dispersed throughout the pro; I always he case, often duction balancing the depressI times thc abused can turn ing real-life issues with light silly consolation, abuser. Ibis and I into for Uncle Peck, Although there were tOUgjj I rings scenes to watch, the prodUCi found myself feeli for him and also tion took on an overwhelming; Murphy carried ly optimistic viewpoint on life , with a gentle air after abuse. I .."HB First-time director, junior I that closest to Uncle IW?. I Peck's nature he was Jenny C'asalenuovo impressed soul with the unique stage setup fof Bp* °nce vulnerable preyed on as a the show. I that Once again the University He had now, " B almost unknowingly, Players did not fail at enterthe predator in taining and educating. It was a this dangerous affair. play wrought with strong Monahan's role as human emotions and stronger Photos Courtesy of Christine Woodworth Li'l Bit was most conhuman perseverance. It taught me that we are not the sum of her vincing performin L'il Bit (Monahan) reflects upon lesson learned ances of a young and our pasts, but we arc the sum from her Uncle Peck (Murphy). trusting teen. She looked of our hearts, minds and souls. So may we take that leap to her uncle as a teacher and he which she a begin from Uncle Peek arrived at it produced soon became a figure of stabiland learn to grow. I went to the of the a slow yet steady sexual greater understanding ity that unfortunately morphed show with an open mind and Hit of into such an manipulation. Li'l grows facility falling into an imperfect romantic did not leave disappointed. to seek comfort from her "How 1 Learned to Drive*' uncle. He speaks to her like an Murphy performed the role Monahan was successful is a play that will not soon be adult and instills a confidence of Uncle Peck with such an in portraying a shy young lady forgotten by all that were in her that she lacks around easy Hair that it was difficult vulnerable to the pursuits of lucky enough to view it other company. Several of to believe that this was a col- her tainted relative. With well- '1 9 Ji l^n^aB^nfwJ^^w . * mi I , Gaming PS3 Adam Roberts Guest Writer Wii VS. game system, especially right after it on goes sale, is the price. That is, of Every few years it happens. The big game companies like Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft release the next big thing in gaming technology and the consumers are left /fa can with two major dilemmas. 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So my first tip would be to head to a street party if there are any in your area, however if this is something you would ultimately end up doing, be sure to wrap up warm and be prepared for a long night with limited toilet access. If you're spending the night with family or friends, a big tradition in Scotland is to bring the bells in with 'a dram' (a whiskey). After this, you would go on to 'first foot' someone. This is where you are the first person to enter their home in the New Year, but be sure to take a bottle of something with you, if you happen to be in Scotland, preferably make it a bottle of whiskey. Kaela Johnson, an international student from Australia .explained how she celebrates her New Year, as Australia is in the middle of summer in "Me and my girlfriends usually celebrate down at the beach," said Johnson. "We have a massive BBQ and take lots of alcohol with us. The party usually lasts until after midday. Thousands of people, including tourists head to Sydney on Dec. 31 where a massive fireworks display takes place at the harbor." Olalla Quiroga Bello explained how the Spanish usually celebrate their New Year with family and friend gatherings taking up a majori- See Festivities, B6 . ' °Q -' .. .. Photo Courtesy of Google Images Throughout the world, countries ring in the new year in many different ways. In Sydney, Australia, large firework displays light up the sky. Winter break no longer leisure time for many Lisa DiGangi Guest Writer 'Tis the season day job, and college students everywhere will soon begin their annual, and often frantic, pursuit of temporary work over their month-long winter break. There are numerous perks to snagging a seasonal job including store discounts, a chance to build your resume, and the most obvious, additional cash that can be useful when doing holiday shop- In a CareerBuilder.com survey, 58 percent of employers said they would need additional help ing the holiday ing...the holidays, your chances of landing a job can be pretty good." The most popular seasonLlr, der the a J 0DS retail, hospitality, delivery, administrative/clerical, and customer service. Working retail is the most popular seasonal job, mainly due to the number of newly available positions. "This is the time of year that we need to hire the biggest amount of people," said senior Alana Beightol, a Sales Leader at the Bath & Body Works in Lycoming Mall. "We have to hire over 50 people just for the holiday ' < season because of the amount of shoppers that are coming through our doors. We are looking for people that are and ready energetic, take on the holiday shoppers who are not always cheerful." According to the National Retail] j to MgX. ni BJ fcBB therefore need to increase their staff. For those interested in the service field, shipping commt new employees tend to range between the ages of 16-21." 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"It's always easy to work as a temp during the holidays because the pay is great, and the work, although mindnumbing at times is pretty self explanatory," said Stephanie Carnation, a senior at George Washington University. "All I have to do most times is enter information from a sheet of paper into a database." No matter what kind of work you land,/take your position seriously.'.' Who knows, if you prove you're committed, thaf temporary job may turn into something long-lasting.