MMMMW~~ muz * New turf adorns ' " Balloon animals for fall fields See, Bl fest-tivities See, B8 Index Vol. 67 Issue 1 A5 A6-A7 Classifieds Opinions ... B1-B4 Thm E*ol* Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Newsroom 484-2334 usiness Office 484-2753 -- Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper Dropped major causes concern Brianna Rodia Staff Reporter brodia@lhup.edu l9 i Adam Roberts/Eagle Eye A 1998 Chevrolet sedan driven by Ashlie Mains, an LHU student, turned over on its roof on North Fairview St. last Thursday. No one was injured. Student flips car on Fairview Adam Roberts Editor in Chief aroberts@lhup.edu On Thursday, Sept. 4, traffic on N. Fairview St. was detoured for nearly an hour after a student rolled a 1998 Chevrolet sedan. / No One was injured when Ashlie Mains swerved off the road in front of 193 N. Fairview St. According to the City of Lock Haven Police report written by Officer Kristin Merryman, the following occurred at 4:41 p.m. last Thursday. The report reads, "Mains stated she was reaching for a pair of sunglasses in her vehicle and the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle struck a curb, a set of concrete stairs, then up drove a grass embankment and flipped on its roof onto N. Fairview St. Mains then climbed out the window." Mains was cited with careless driving for the incident in which multiple airbags deployed. Officer Merryman arrived on the scene three minutes after the call was received. She was preceded by an off-duty EMT and university public safety who directed traffic. Although Mains was not transported to the hospital, Lock Haven Ambulance 22 responded to the crash. Two Lock Haven fire trucks and the Clinton County Fire Police were also on hand. The vehicle was transported from the scene Todd's by Autobody. to the According police report the vehicle's damage was disabling and damage was also sustained to the concrete stairs and the grass embankment. With the rare sight of an overturned vehicle and the lights of Lock Haven emergency responders, many residents, primarily students, of the area flocked outside to see what happened. "I was in my house watching TV and I heard this (grinding) sound," said Jamie DiMartile, who lives at 209 N. Fairview St. "I came out, and low and behold there was a car upside down in the middle of the road." According to Merryman, single car rollovers aren't that uncommon. She said that approximately a month ago a car flipped on Glen Rd. as the driver attempted to avoid a deer. There no were injuries in that incident. funds into other programs that require more funding. Like all departments, the economic departStudents are striving ment had a meeting, and to reach their dreams; all fought to keep the this is why they go to program intact because they felt that this was college. an important major that Thousands of dollars should not have been are coming out of their dropped. pockets in order to the Unfortunately, receive the best instrucstate when it disagreed tion and the direction to came to the final ruling, send them closer to their so the major was disconfuture goals. tinued. But what if you are in "One thing that stood amajor with low-enrollout about the dropped ment? major was that economCould it be possible ics is something that that you should be students, along business thinking about what with science political would happen if your and history majors, also major was dropped from need order to in comthe university's offered plete their prerequiprograms? In the spring of 2008, sites," said Berard when Lock Haven made the asked about what were decision to drop the uni- other downfalls to the versity's economics dropped major. Lyudmyla Sonchak, a major due to the low senior here at Lock enrollment to the proHaven, was greatly gram. affected by the dropped Although the stuj dents who were current- major. | ly enrolled in the majorf Sonchak added ecoare still able to gaint nomics to her business their required courses inj major in the spring of order to graduate, itt 2008, without any warnseems as though they ing that the major was have not received their probably going to be dropped the upcoming money's worth. school year. According to Dr. Stanley Berard, the State of System Pennsylvania has a great concern for the low-enrolled majors in See, Major, A4 each of the fourteen state schools, and they would like to concentrate on putting state I . , , New online payment service: convenience or burden? Caitlin Chciuk Sarah Cox Staff Reporters cchciuk@lhup.edu Irisll66@msn.com And honestly, college students don't have the funding to do so." While the service may not exactly seem like the most convenient method, there are many parts to it that students may not be If you paid your semesof. aware ter bill online, you probaCynthia Heaton and bly experienced a lot of Patti Jones, Student changes. Thus, you may Financial Services staff have noticed that you are members, provided more no longer able to pay with information about this a Visa credit card - only new convenience to clarify MasterCard and Discover. some misunderstandings. You may have also According to Heaton noticed that there is a 2.39 and Jones, the 2.39 perpercent service fee for paycent service fee had ing by credit card. been always there. Freshman Tyler it was being However, Millisock was not happy paid by the university. with the new program. "The university was "It's dumb. It's not conspending $100,000 to venient at all," he said. $150,000 just to cover the There are many stucredit card fees for the students who agree with dents," Heaton explained. Tyler and do not see the 'That money could have benefits of the service. been being used for other Randy Hoover, also a things for the school." freshman, said, "Nowhere Heaton and Jones did I ever agree to paying explained that LHU, as a that service charge, it's part of the Pennsylvania costing me more money. State System of Higher Education, worked with JP Morgan to come up with a reduced rate for the service fee - 2.39 percent. "Most schools have a 2.5 percent to 2.7 percent service fee," Heaton pointed out. So even though the 2.39 percent fee may seem like just another fee students need to pay to the school, it really isn't. The money from that fee is not paid to the university: it is paid to the credit card company. And this fee has been made known, not only on the Web site, but through letters and e-mails to students and their families. When students are paying their semester bill online, they do have the option of backing out if their credit card is not supported, or they do not want to pay the fee. The biggest perk of the new payment system is the eCheck option. It allows you to fill out a check online for free. Caitlin Chciuk/Eagle Eye Freshman Randy Hoover is upset with the new online payment program, as his Visa card is not accepted. You save the cost of mailing in a check, and you don't have to deal with any fees. It is the easiest and most effective way to pay your semester bill online. As far as Visa not being accepted for this new payment program, it is not the fault of the financial serv- ices office. Heaton and Jones i Jones hopes that stumade it very clear that dents will now see the benVisa opted out of the proefits of the program, and gram. that it is not meant in any "Visa does not particiway to be a burden. pate in any program like this," explained Heaton. "We would love to have them be a part of the program, but they said no." A2 lhueagleye.com September 11, 2008 Recipients of LHU's Women of Distinction award announced Caitlin Chciuk Staff Reporter cchciuk@lhup.edu Ms. Tonja Davis-Allen and Dr. Lynette Reitz recently received Lock Haven University's Women of Distinction award presented by the President's Commission on the Status of Women. 'The main purpose of the award is to recognize women on campus who not only contribute in their jobs, but who go above and beyond to make contributions to students, the university or the community," explained Dr. Erin Kennedy, the award's committee chair. "Special emphasis is placed on service to further women's issues, whether that is here on campus, in the family or in the community," she said. Based on these qualifications, both Reitz and Davis-Allen are highly deserving of this award. Aside from being the department chair and Social Work director, Reitz also serves as a role model for social work students and as a mentor. She was the faculty adviser of a student's Honors Capstone project. Reitz is also proud to be a part of the planning board for "Take Your Son/Daughter to Work Day." Additionally, she deals with women's issues on campus and works on women's studies. She is also on the iff 'W Jw■ JFm '' three," she said. She also noted, "We received some really great nomination letters, and everyone is deserving of recognition." There were thirteen other nominees recognized for their amazing contributions. These nominees are: Lane Bower, assistant School of professor, Graduate Studies; Dr. Loretta Dickinson, assistant professor, geology and physics depart- W. %\m \\\\\ ment; Caitlin Chciuk/Eagle Eye Dr. Lynette Reitz (above), along with Ms. Tonja Davis-Allen, received LHU's Women of Distinction Award for her contribution to the social work department and dedicated service to her students and community. Students are welcome to stop by her office to discuss women's issues on campus. Sexual Harassment her work with women and /Gender Discrimination with students' issues. Board of Advisers. When asked about how Clearly, Reitz is a busy she felt to be nominated the woman, but according to for Women of her nomination letter, she Distinction award, Reitz has an open door policy said, "I felt very honored and always welcomes anyand proud." She was also "very one into her office who wants to talk. excited" about winning the "I enjoy working with award. the students and helping As for Tonja Davisthem out with any life sit- Allen, Certification coordiuations they're going nator of the College of through," Reitz explained. Education and Human Reitz plans to continue Services, she felt privi- leged to win. "It was both a surprise and honor to be nominated for the Women of Distinction award," she said. Davis-Allen was nominated because of her dedication to the Sexual Harassment/Gender Discrimination Board of Advisers and other activities. However, she prefers to be a "behind-the-scenes" person and did not com- ment on her recent award. "I think that the work being done by Dr. Reitz and Ms. Davis-Allen reaches far and wide and they are an inspiration to all," said Kennedy. As Kennedy explained, the selection committee is a panel consisting of six two students, two staff, and two faculty members. "There is an award in each of those categories. We read the nomination letters and rank the top Students invited to open discussion about candidates' viewpoints on 'hot topics' Amanda Alexander Features Editor aalexan3@lhup.edu each candidates' chosen side on the issues. The event's keynote speaker, Dr. Kimberly Adams, will give a speech titled "Civics and Civility: Why and Cooperation Participation Matter." Smith said Adams' purpose is to encourage students to "physically participate" in politics and get involved in clubs and organizations that can affect change. Adams, a former LHU political science professor, is an assistant professor of political science at East Stroudsburg University and the current president of Adams Political Research and Consulting. Her influence on the world of politics is extensive and includes a July 2008 appearance on Hannity and Colmes program for Fox News. She was also selected to serve as a faculty leader for the Washington Center's "Campaign 2008: The Republican National Convention" Program. "We will have someone who is not only a professor but has gained experience in the field," Smith said commenting on the choice of the guest speaker. Smith pointed out that Pennsylvania is a swing state for votes, and students need to make sure they are on the side that aligns best with their views. The forum will be "a great way to get objective information... and help them make their own decisions." To research the candidates' views on their own, students can visit each candidate's Web site. The sites are: Students will have a chance to learn about the presidential candidates' views on important issues at the "Meet the Candidates" forum, which is going to take place Sept. 11 in the Hamlin Hall of Flags in Robinson Hall at 7 p.m. The nonpartisan forum is free and open to the public. It will begin with a speech by a former Lock Haven University professor and end with a discussion among staff and faculty members about the implications behind the candidates' future decisions on key issues. The event is meant to "promote awareness" and give students a clear answer on the candidates' views on "hot topics" in the media, according to Ronesha Smith, an organizer of the event. Smith is president of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority on campus, and the event was organized as part of the national program ZHOPE: Zetas Helping Other People Excel. Smith started with an idea for a community program related to politics. "It kind of evolved into what it is. We put together what we thought they (the students) would want," she said. Smith invited at least five faculty/staff members from each academic major to take part in the discussion. This will put the issues into context for students and help them relate those issues to their own lives and www.barackobama.com their own futures. www.johnmccain.com To provide students with clear answers on the topics that she Both sites have an "Issues" link at believes they find important, Smith the top which shares the views of the has done her own research through candidates on things like education, the candidates' Web sites. health care and the Iraq war. According to her, the job of the faculty and staff members will be to "give insight into the consequences" behind S2 mW i* rmrzza — mm IS H wk*99 worm $iQ • +mmm\ '*m4*** Umm s99 Km ■fHVil'848 iMlllBOml ■ mm Ms. Melinda Hodge, associate professor, art department; Dr. Shonah Hunter, professor, biological sciences department; Dr. Sally Lima, professor, elementary education department; Ms. Marjorie Maddox Hafer, professor/director of Creative Writing, English department; Dr. Tara Mitchell, assistant professor, psychology department; Dr. Rose Ann Neff, professor, recreation management department; Ms. Anna Mae Smith, academic coordinator /associate professor, School of Graduate Studies; Ms. Sharon Taylor, director of Athletics /chair /assistant professor, athletics department; Ms. Dawn Datt, interim executive director, Clearfield Campus; Ms. Annette Miller, custodial supervisor, facilities department; Ms. Jodi Smith, director of Student Activities. ~ ;.*-P.^JU ll^B|i 898 ' pui $ W^MWMM^m M«'""up Settling in? We're here for you. With top brands. Quality items. At unbeatable prices. Ifr xrsa ■J17 333 • 'I It » I"' □(CunJHHfMi it*.,, in: MCCruMh in Si" September 11, 2008 lhu A3 eye.com r Women's Center offers training for volunteers recent LHU Alumna. Even if students may not be looking for an internship, the center also offers volunteer hours. This does not mean that it always involves counseling. The center is run like a house, and there are many things that need to be done, such as mowing the lawn. The women's center is always out in the community and getting involved. Community education is extremely important, and interns and volunteers get a chance to go out and help speak to the public about domestic violence and spread awareness to the county, Art majors and students are encouraged to contribute to the Gallery of Sentiments, which will be held in the Ross Library Gallery in the month of October. The reception for the event will occur on Oct. 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The center is asking drawings, paintings, sculpture, assemblage art, essays, stories and poems for this exhibit. For those students who are interested in contributing, Tuesday, Sept. 30 is the day of drop off between 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. Pick up is Friday, Oct. 31. For any questions, call Lori at 570-748-9539. A Candlelight Vigil will be held on Oct. 29 (rain date is Oct. 30) in Triangle Park at 7:30 p.m. It will be an evening to commemorate the lives that were lost and to remember those who continue to struggle day to day. It is a celebration to those who have broken free. "This rewarding and valuable experience will look great on your resume. I will never forget that semester and I really encourage others to have an amazing experience as I did," said Mandetta. Interested students should contact Dawn at Christina Shuman News Editor cshuman(« lhup.edu L Greek organizations seek new members Laura Kucsan Online Editor lkucsanfa lhup.edu The campus was busier than usual at 7:30 a.m. on Monday. Girls from the four sororities were standing next to Raub waiting for the clock to hit 7:50, as on Sept. 8 open recruitment started for the sororities on campus. For the past two weeks, the girls of Zeta Tau Alpha, Sigma Kappa, Alpha Sigma Tau and Sigma Sigma Sigma have been waiting for this moment to recruit new sisters. Beginning in the sum- mer, the recruitment to keeping sororities on directors from all four campus. sororities have been planSigns advertising each ning for that day and the sorority can be found on the wall of Raub Hall. two weeks to follow. Each organization can Students can also see hold events every night all the different organizapromoting their organizations on campus advertised in the library wintion. Many of the events are dows, in the PUB and on themed. every sidewalk covered Girls can come to these with chalked letters. events and meet the sisFor the next week, girls ters from the different will be handing out fliers, organizations. lollipops and other things On Tuesday, Sept. 16, to get girls' attentions. each group will hold two One hard thing about preference parties that recruitment is that the girls will be invited to if campus has a rule that they are interested in first semester freshman accepting a bid from that are not allowed to pledge a until second sorority. sorority Each has semester. sorority about 25 girls, and recruitIt does become a little ment is a very important bit more challenging for Laura Kucsan/Eagle Eye (Top) Sigma Kappa sisters are excited about new recruits; (Bottom)Several posters line the side of Raub, as many Greek organizations and clubs on campus are trying to attract new recruits. the organizations because many freshmen come out in the fall and find other things to get involved with. Ericka Scalica, a senior and a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, was really impressed with how their first recruitment turned out. "We had eleven girls. All of them seemed really interested in Greek life. It's nice to know when I leave I'll be leaving a great group of girls," she said. The girls of Zeta Tau Alpha had the same feelings. Christina Veppustek, the recruitment chair for that sorority, described the recruitment, "The sisters ofZeta Tau Alpha and a handful of potential new members started the first night of open recruitment off with a replay race and afterwards enjoyed some tailgating food. The night that ended as the sun went out with some pictures and small talk." It seems all the organizations are enjoying open recruitment. All recruitment dates can be found on posters located on Raub wall. You can also just stop one of the sisters to ask about them. The sisters will be wearing letters. There is no harm in checking them out, is there? Rape prevention group begins meeting William Dowd Information will also be handed out at open houses Staff Reporter to make perspective stuwdowd'" lhup.edu dents aware of the possible danger. Students can access A newly formed organithe university's gender zation called Students discrimination/sexual Committed to the Prevention of Rape harassment policies and (SCPR) is congregating the procedures in the student handbook, which can every Wednesday at 6:30 be obtained at the student p.m. in Raub 407 in the bookstore or by contacting attempt to reform the curJones, Albert director of rent sexual assault policy Social Equity/Affirmative here at LHU. Action. The idea for the organSexual assault falls ization stems from psyunder the outline of the majors Amy chology discriminauniversity's Randall and Courtney tion/sexual harassment Meyer. organization policy and does constitute The behavior that is not tolerwants to increase sexual ated at LHU. assault awareness along Any person convicted of with educating students sexual assault may result on rape prevention. his or her relahaving in "This is a very studentterminated with tionship lead initiative," said Dr. the university. Tara Mitchell, the adviser Although sexual for the organization who assault is found the in will be giving SCPR guidand discriminagender the throughout ance tion/sexual harassment process. policies, SCPR believes Objectives for the that the university should organization includes garbetter define the differnering a crisis center for between sexual students to go to if they ence harassment and sexual are faced with rape and assault. putting into place a The SCPR group found mandatory rape program on Facebook says that for both men and women. they will be researching laws and looking at other schools sexual assault policies, as well as getting a network of support for students. They will write a new sexual assault policy and then submit it to administration for consideration and implementation. The members of the group will do this by getting help from the nonprofit organization known as Students Active for Ending Rape that provides training and support to college and university students so that they can improve their schools' response to sexual assault. "Students who are victims don't know where to go or are confused on what constitutes rape," said Meyer. A crisis center would offer students the opportunity to explain what happened. "We want to offer a place for students to feel safe and secure," added Mitchell. The university's public safety Web site explains that if students are with uncomfortable approaching University Police, the incident may be reported to any official of the university, such as the Office of Student Affairs and Student Success, dean of Student Life, Student Judicial Affairs Office, a sexual violence victim advocate, a Residence Hall Director, counseling services or resident assistant. As stated at About.com, 'sexual assault' is a broad term and encompasses an array of behaviors that involve unwanted sexual contact, including sexual molestation, sexual abuse or rape. The site further states that 14 percent to 31 percent of people have experienced at least one attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. When the spring semester begins, the organization hopes to go into residential halls and give information on rape prevention. Meyer and Randall are hoping SCPR will be eventually be given club status the by Student Cooperative Council, Inc. Victims of domestic and sexual violence in Clinton County are able to find the feeling of safety and comfort from employees, interns and volunteers at the Clinton County Women's Center. Located at 34 West Main St. here in Lock Haven, the center has been providing services since 1979. Students in search of an internship or a place to fulfill their community requirements service consider this should opportunity. All majors are welcome and encouraged. Interns will receive specialized training, just as if they were regular employees. In fact, interns have time cards, as well as regular hours. Training topics include crisis intervention, communication and listening skills. The next 65-hour training will begin Oct. 6 and will be three nights a week at 6 p.m Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. T would like a bigger variety of majors. We have something for everyone," said Dawn Barner, volunteer coordinator at the center. Interns will be answering hotlines and working with clients. "I was a criminal justice major, and I wanted to see a different aspect than what I was taught and decided to go into the route of social work. Actually, I got to shadow the legal advocate of the shelter, so I got to assist with the PFA's or Protection from Abuse Orders. I assisted victims to the Courthouse and lawyer appointments. Learning about law in the classroom is one thing, but to observe an actual courtroom hearing was exciting," said Lisa Mandetta, 570-748-9539. ik Sigma Xappa Sorority X.K Thursday, September 11, 2008 Salute to Our Soldiers 7pm-8pm PUB room 4 Monday, September 15, 2008 Sisterhood Night 7pm-8pm PUB room 4 Tuesday, September 18, 2008 Preference Party Invite Only SUMMER END SAVINGS! gP6S.IAfc.lTi •:I ■ EVERY PAY Stat« inspection ifilaKt « 8am«.mer» retult »n extra eharae) Wtieel Rotation TrancmiMion Strvict \ .$22.95 ,$10.00 . i! *7$.00 Computer Diagnostic Sarvlc*. II I s»P l I f*v« £/t»/n« Se/v/e», ft/// f*«tffeJ a>rvip«v] ft>e« ■ Sa/eV"* Sink? Sy«»»» i%*A /""% O WM ChKkMfMlmmlwyMlM Hand Wash isr®' Drtts fini >»5».ce t.i!o3«i twraw*** He#i \ Cftf*