This week in history ... Few snow showers - High 34°F Low 22°F I' LOCK HAVEN STUDENT NEWSPAPER EAGLE EYE - Volume 63 Issue 1 Exercise trend increases with new year bmUbI BBBBBBBBBBBBMr BB * bmwVhI B HVSj B* I ' Erin Hippie Staff Reporter awBa^alflBa BW m\m \\\\ WW '■VJ iBM^B™^^^. Br B^ ■■■■■■■■■ See Rec, A2 Bentley eatery on wheels brings food on campus Nicole Pinto Staff Reporter Bentley on wheels is now in servicf, as thc new Food Mobile Truck came to the University this semester. The truck's color is what makes it so unique. The pink, green, and yellow truck was designed in Denver. Colorado, and was sent to California for painting and graphics. The truck was driven across the U.S. from California and arrived on thc l()th in our small town in Pennsylvania. The truck was arranged to provide alternative dining solutions for students. ' complication. Wednesday, January 25, 2006 Sanchez discusses experiences in light of MLK celebration The beginning of the new year and the new semester at Lock Haven has brought about many changes among students. Whether the changes will include improving grades, joining a new club or organization, or saving money for spring break, one thing is for sure: Lock Haven students are starting to improve their health and wellness by staying active at the Student Rec Center. Over the past few days, the attendance at the Student Rec Center has become overwhelming for employees and students. One may notice that there are many more employees wandering the floors, the elliptical machines have 20 minute waits, the rock-climbing wall has lines that extend into the weight room, and volleyball players arc crowding thc courts. Manna Tsygankoval Eagle Eye Students flood the Recreation Center to experience intense workouts after the winter break and burn some extra calories. On January 1974 a gas shortage delayed graduation for LHU students. The change was made to allow students and guests time to travel home wihtout any gas For lunch there are hot meatThe truck accepts the stu- Airmark originally proposed the dent's flex dollars and regular idea to the University when ball subs, cheesesteaks. wraps, reviewing their contract and and more. cash. There are also snacks like Many students are unaware Linda Koch helped to drive the onion rings, mozzarella sticks. that the truck even exisfs. The menu ofthe mobile food and waffle fries. Elizabeth Muscarella. a senThey have plenty of beverior said, "I have never heard of truck can be found on the doors of or on the ages, and even small deserts like in front Bentley Hall that. That's interesting." fruit and pudding parfaits. The truck is run by Bentley's side of the truck itself. The truck has two large winAccording to LHUP Dining own dining staff. Jenn Parker on the side for Services the grand opening of and Angela Eisenhower. dows passenger truck will be held on Feb. 9, Eisenhower said. "I hope we orders. Inside there is a small the cabinets, we and it is already opened if you realbut grill, refrigerators. get really busy, because The run from a want to check it out. menu items ly enjoy it." This truck can be found Mia Frankel. a sophomore series of $.99 to $5.00. The it's a vast parked in the back of Campus said. "I think a great idea, menu has array offood for women breakfast and for lunch. Village parking lot facing and thc were so friendly breakfast items Commons from 8 Evergreen that they will generate a lot of Some breakfast a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday business." include any hot sandto General wiches on and bagels bagels through Friday. the According Hanson, with cream cheese. nager Gayle Courtesy ofLHU Public Relations Sonia Sanchez shared her life struggles and to students Jan. 18 in Price. accomplishments Cynthia Martinez News Editor Sonia Sanchez expressed through her poetry and speech the importance of "searching for your identity and for yourself in order to find others" on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at Price Auditorium. Sanchez came to Lock Haven University students, faculty, and staff in light of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and spoke from her own life experiences as a minority and her opportunity to watch historical activist take action. From poet, to mother, to activist, to professor, Sanchez continued her list of accomplishments throughout her life. Today she is also known for being a national and international lecturer on Black Culture and Literature, Women's liberation. Peace, and Racial Justice. She is also the author of 16 books dealing with culture, diversity, and inspirational stories. "As a young African American woman I told my teachers that I wanted to be a writer." said Sanchez. "But they laughed at me because they couldn't imagine a black woman being a writer." Through her life's struggles and her fight tor humanity for all people, she not only discovered her love of books, but she also found her own identity. As a child, she grew up with people always telling her that she wouldn't amount to anything because she was of a different race. She also grew up with stories of the segregation her grandparents face and she saw her own people being treated unfairly. "But when I heard the words of Martin Luther King was when I began to understand the journey," said Sanchez. "That's when I took a stand and began to picket at television stations and hospitals in order to make a difference." Sec Sanchez. A3 Bentley's 2007 renovation brings Starbucks to LHU Brandon Costello Staff Reporter 1 P■ la M^l Marina Tsygankoval Eagle Eye The multicolored Bentley food truck parked in the back of Campus Village parking lot provides a plethora of food items to students on the go who may not have the time or energy to visit Bentley. A1-A4 A5 A6-A7 S B1-B4 B5-B8 Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Newsroom 893-2334 Business Office 893-2753 -- opens Sloan t0P s Slippery 11 Rock 88-82 ■IwlllllllH See B8 Starbucks, the nation's largest coffee chain will soon begin brewing hot coffee on campus for Lock Haven University students, but the only questions remaining are where, how much and how soon. "There will be a location on the first floor Bentley Hall on the street side," said Linda Koch, Dean of Student Affairs, speaking of the massive 2007 renovations planned for thc din- Hl*^aB fl BgjH H 1 &TbTJ fiBL^^N See ing hall. "We are definitely going to put in place a venue that sells coffee and other items on the 'other' side of campus." Lock Haven University has maintained only one coffee stand since Aramark replaced Sodexho's food service obligations last year. After last spring. Aramark never kept the coffee kiosk that stood outside of thc international studies office in Raub Hall. Sec Starbucks. A3 w |t Qj was , January 25, 2006 lhueagleye.com A2 Honors director shares his life mm Tmmmt mm m MS E m m BBcEbTbbbMB *'" n9 BbbB^*^^B^Bbb1 BhBmW BWfll bE ■■■ ■ Bm fl '"-^^^^BbBB \mW'-imW mW-mm\\\ m\\\^^^^^^^^^m\\m\ IkmUBbI Bm. " * Mco/e Jacobs! Eagle Eye to look at the weight room and normal. for the see dozens of guys and no open normal But. what is weights," said freshman Lora Maximum Rec Center? The Load Nicole DeMatteo. Building Occupancy also adds that there Stanko t0 be no (here arc sta(es have j t been a number of students hc occupants n m mQn basketballs. new requesting time w &< any gjven for the Rec The only way | 'p aerobics wj thc 0pu ar to be able to get thc ncxt Center startjng up again funds to new purchase equip(he | c bing wegk an(J rock im keep is the students up if ment, on competition to be held j,h their New Year's resolu„ w 28 at 10:00 arn Saturd ' Jan ._ attendance cou)d tions and get to the gym. Munz adds that it is impor[agJ g bj| than the to always remember the tant employees expect Lock Haven Student ID when "Higher attendance is a good , sajd t0 the Rec Center, comjng and Thc it because helps thc employees Scott Stanko " jn m£ to coun he daily a en dance. more who come more money tne Rec Center gets which in the end, will benefit students with newer equipment rchase ncw equipment/' (he js one of and a better facility overall New be|ieve One way students can check woujd Student aerobics schedu i es get Rec Center hours, or even have Rec Center of their questions -| think the facility offers a some wjsh they would do a answer ed, is to go to the Rec website at be(ter job of separating the Center's www.lhup.edu/rec_center/index equipment from the guys', wants to take a .html, jntimidating yoga c|ass and return to From Rec, A1 "When I come to the Rec Center. 1 like to get in and out quickly," sa.d freshman Emily Saber. "But recently I've had to wait around for machines to become available and it's getting frustrating." The student employees of the facility have a few opinions oftheirownastowhytherehas been a sudden increase m attendance "Since it's only a few days into thc semester. 1 don t think students have a lot of other activities to do yet, so they come here.' sa.d junior and employee Karleigh Fnel. "I ve seen a huge increase in people at the rock-cl.mbmg wall, and the racquetball and volleyball courts " "1 believe it has a lot to do with students' New Year s resolutions," said junior and employee Nicole Munz, "but give it a week or two and 1 think - £ . , , , . „ ,, . . , Student breaks take toll on businesses Honors Director Dr. Joseph McGinn welcomes both Honors and nonHonors students to stop by anytime Monday through Thursday at his office in the Honors/Rec Departmental House across from Zimmerli Gymnasium. Nicole Jacobs Staff Reporter Staff reporter Nicole Jabos apply, but after being encouraged to do so by Zak Hossain, I decided to try for the position. At this point 1 had taught ethics to the First Year Excellence students for a number of years, so I was excited for this new opportunity." down with Honors Director Dr. McGinn at LHU and interviewed him about the Honors Program, Nicole: Why would you rechis background, and his ommend joining Honors? job. Dr. McGinn: "I would recommend joining the Honors Nicole: Where did you attend Program because I think it is a school? For what? great way to get the most out Dr. McGinn: "I did my of your educational experiBachelor of Arts degree at the ence and to gain leadership University of Manitoba in training and experience as a Canada. While there. I studied leader. It's really just great to philosophy and history as a be a part of such a close-knit dual major. Then I went to the and fun-loving learning comUniversity of Waterloo, which munity." is also located in Canada for Nicole: What does this promy Master of Arts in philosohave to offer that a stugram phy. I started my Ph.D. in phicannot get elsewhere on dent at Edinburgh losophy their career at during campus University in Scotland, and Haven? Lock then transferred to Penn State University, where I finished Dr. McGinn: "Sec above. my doctorate." (Laughs) That combination of Nicole: How did you come to things is fairly unique." teach at Lock Haven'' Nicole: Being a relatively new director, what are your goals Dr. McGinn: 'I had a teachfor thc program? ing appointment for one year at Penn State Harrisburg. While there, a position as an Dr. McGinn: "My goals for thc program include getting assistant professor of philosophy became available here at more Honors designated Lock Haven. I applied for it courses on the books for upperclassmen. encouraging a and was accepted." greater number of senior capNicole: How did you become stone projects and having more of our students taking thc Honors Director? advantage of thc study abroad Dr, McGinn: "In the fall of opportunities that LHU has to University offer." 2003, the announced that they were looking for a new Honors Nicole: Where would you like director. I initially did not to see the program in five sat Dr. McGinn: "I'd like to see us accomplishing these goals and I'd also like to see us achieve a higher level of participation and a greater visibility on campus. I'd also hope that we'd have a spacious new home on campus." Convenience Store Nicole: What is your favorite aspect about being the Honors Director? * Dr. McGinn: "1 think my favorite aspect would be having the opportunity to work with good students and seeing than realize their potential academically and personally. Giving out scholarships and going to conferences is also lots of fun!" Nicole: What is one thing about you that students never would have guessed prior to reading this interview? Dr. McGinn: "I love listening the blues and 1 retired from my first career on thc Canadian Pacific Railroad when I was 18 years old. 1 managed to achieve the distinguished position of "Signal Laborer- Class C." to Nicole: If you had to give one piece of advice to college students, Honors or not. what would it be and why? Dr. McGinn: "My one piece ofadvice would be to discover the subject that you're most passionate about and make that the focus of your educational career. 1 think it's crucial to love what you do in life." Cynthia Martinez! Eagle Eye Doc's Subs and Pizza was one of the businesses that had to close down due to the low number of students that stayed in town over winter break. "LHU students download, ferences. Moshe Jenkins "Docs had to be shut down but in turn are cheating themStaff Reporter for two weeks straight due to While students were on no business," said Theresa Steockel a Doc's employee. break some businesses lost Doc's was closed from Dec business as they do every 26. 2005 to Jan 6. 2006. year. She also said that business Some small businesses in has back up, but not gone Lock Haven were on the expected it to be. where they decline because of thc absence Downtown Lock Haven's of student life. weren't up against businesses The Lock Haven Taxi these problems. system's demographic is made Music One, formerly of mostly LHU's students Greatest Hits Music, mainwere not as busy as usual, tained the same steady busionly using one driver to comness as usual. plete their tasks during the "Most of our customers are Christmas break. Other businot LHU students. Our cusnesses weren't so lucky. tomers consist of mostly Lock Doc's Subs and Pizza, a store local community convenience Haven residents." said owner Jeff Schlesinger. store encountered extreme dif- Have a story idea? An upcoming event? The scoop on latest Haven Happenings? TOYOT^_p_»»»jjB« fB uu mu mm mW^mw m\m \\m% mSM Tired of the kind of stories that appear in The Eagle Eye and complain about it frequently? Contact the Eagle Eye x2334 hi ] __ BB -^ AT *mf3M B selves by not actually getting CD quality downloads," said Schlesinger Dollar General, a local business frequently used by students, were one of the businesses that weren't as steady. They lost business, but only a small percentage. "As far as I could rememalways ber downtown shunned Lock Haven's students, and 1 always tried to change that," said Dollar General employee Albert Hassinger. "I've been here for eight years and I think 1 did make a change in that negativity by being very friendly and business oriented." 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President , ,., Jason ii i said that thc next phase Hackney . .• f ___H____. of the renovations will take place later in the spring semester. These renovations will include new wall paper and carpeting in Meeting Room 2, 3 and thc lobby. As for the computer lounge, it will receive new carpeting and paint, while the multi-purpose room will get new paint and wallpaper. All areas with windows will receive new vertical blinds. Hackney hopes to complete the PUB renovation during the summer. Thc last phase will include new carpeting and paint for thc business office, the SCC Executive Board. Senate and the Eagle Eye offices, and new carpet will be installed in the book- "There is one problem, and that is the location," said Koch. "Wc arc considering two possible locations, one in Robinson and the other possibility is located in Raub. We will evaluate thc location in terms of whether or not Starbucks will be the coffee offered once we are certain of the location." The location in Robinson would be in the location currently occupied by the faculty lounge. Other places that were ruled out during a venue search include Akelcy Hall and Stevenson Library. Once a suitable location is found for the kiosk a date will be set. "We don't want to take space away from thc students," said Koch speaking ofthe efforts to __£t_|_V Lock Haven ROTC cadets attended the Warrior Forge seminar from June 27 to July 30 in Fort Lewis. Washington, D.C. to prepare for their most difficult, final, year in the ROTC. Cadets Erin Hill, MarieClaire Grennier. Nate Hamm. Steve Coley. Andrew Park. Crystal Kevin Matheny. Hammond and Kendra AskCarlson attended the seminar. Approximately 5.000 third- > *V_______HW<*« _P___b* . _i_M_f /_f____________r _r / _■_ "Thc maintenance staff did a tine job with thc renovations to date." said Hackney. "I encourage clubs and students to take advantage ofthe newly renova cu run. ■ -3t * President Dr. Keith T. Miller, center back, stands with Americorps*NCCC Capitol Region volunteers and MountainServe students who painted the Horizon House in Lock Haven on Monday, Jan. 16. group often volunteers that visiting Lock Haven. The Washington D.C. regional office has approximately 120from the 130 volunteers. Thc volunteers Volunteers icricorps*NCCC Capital are between the ages of 1S-24 Region and and can cam college stipends for painted away their day on Jan. 16 their good deeds and acts of by giving the Lock Haven kindness. Horizon House a fresh coat of The Washington based group interior paint. of volunteers are broken into The Americorps*NCCC teams of 17 and travel to Ohio. Capitol Region division, which Virginia, and Maryland as well stands for 'National Civilian. as the Washington area to tackle Community Corps,' is a national local service projects. service program based in "They provide us with housWashington D.C. that has ing and living expenses and we regional offices around the counalso get an education award at try. the completion of ten months of These offices send service.'' Cherenfant said. Amcricorps volunteers to variThe groups of volunteers all ous places across the country' travel and live together, accordwhere they arc needed for assising to Whitney Wolfe, media tance, according to Phoebe representative for the team. Cherenfant. team leader of the The group mostly stays in the Melissa Trentadue Staff Reporter " '* *^^4__^__|__H__I T-Kiflpi 1 n, Cynthia Martinez/ Eagle Eye find the perfect place for a venue. Koch also says that the former Jazzman's kiosk that was in on thc first-floor lobby of Raub Hall created congestion during high-traffic periods. "I would rather have something right here than on the other side of campus." said Melissa Hooblcr. a Lock Haven student standing outside of Raub Hall between classes. "It is very convenient to have a place to buy coffee on this side of campus." Starbucks, a Seattle-based retailer, maintains thousands of stores worldwide. 4,800 of which arc in the United States They can be found anywhere from suburban shopping malls to urban street comers. The coffee shops operate around the globe and even opened a controversial store location at the Great Wall of China last year. . year ROTC cadets from across House and Home for Every region and tackles service projPennsylvania,"' a Child regionin ects like helping out at said. "And obviously Turnage al food bank in Philadelphia over shelter, at here, the homeless thc holiday season. the have such they ongoing projects Occasionally. We have a relapainting. good Amcricorps* NCCC regional as teams will leave their designated tionship with Horizon House director Maria Farlick," Turnage areas to help out w ith larger projcontinued. ects, such as going to NewAfter painting the interior of Orleans to assist the American House, Horizon Red Cross with Hurricane thc NCCC and Amcricorps* Katrina Relief. were on moving The visit to Lock Haven MountainServe to the projects city. in other came through a state initiative. Last week they conducted Lock Haven University's director of community service, after school programs at the John Anne-Marie Turnage, said that Yost Center and worked on she was contacted by the state improvements at the Lock Haven Governor's Office of Citizens Community Arts building. "We're just so happy to be in Service. She was asked to choose thc Amcricorps*NCCC Lock Haven and this is our first Capitol Region volunteers in time here." Cherenfant said, "It honor of Martin Luther King Jr. is a new experience and we are enjoying it." Day. "The theme this year is, 'A Career services helps students find internships Brandy Rissmiller Staff Reporter As the Spring 2006 semeskicks off many students are faced with thc dilemma of finding an internship for the summer. Many majors offered by Lock Haven require or advise students to participate in internships prior to their graduation to gain experience and knowledge for future jobs. Internships not only allow students to test their career objectives, but they also help identify talents and can lead toward appropriate careers. They also help students obtain contacts and learn more about their field of interest. ter From Sanchez. A1 Sanchez began teaching in the San Francisco area in 1965 and developed black studies courses at what is now San ROTC cadets prepare for their final year Emily Carey Staff Reporter local homeless shelter a new look store. Students enjoy the new environment of the game room renovations that took place last semester. From Starbucks, AI A3 lhueagleye.com January 25, 2006 combat water safety training the nation attended Warrior and a field leader's reaction Forge to prepare for their course. fourth year in the ROTC and to The cadets also participated receive individual grades in repelling, confidence courses, and jumping off of a 50based on their leadership capafoot tower, although those bilities. Once all the cadets got off activities did not get graded. of the buses in Washington, "The squad leaders would they separated into 32 platoons be told what to do and then we where each member received a would be in charge for the rest position and the platoon of the day. We had to decide received a mission. what time to eat and things like The cadets took part in that." said Cadet Steve Coley, numerous events, such as basic "It was really challenging because something was going rifle marksmanship, squad tactical exercises, platoon tactical on everyday." exercises, and stop by Akclcy 114 to flip through thc 1200 pages in their Also, in some cases, internships can lead to job offers. Before setting out to find internships it is important to know w hat type of w ork and in what field you would like to be in. The objectives students have for internships is an important aspect to ponder upon. Locating employers and internship opportunities can be the challenging part in thc search. It is advised to check w ith academic adv isors to see if your department maintains listings of internship opportunities in your field of study. Career Lock Haven's Services Office has purchased thc National Internship Guide and students are encouraged to internship search. The book allows students to search by geographic region, individual Idling and by major. Books often arc overlooked favor of the internet, where in job postings arc updated frequently. Thc National Internship Guide, however, is inter-related with its online site allowing students lo access up-to-date information. Their website is p: ps.com. ternsh To h11 //www. i n i register students should choose "Lock Haven University" and then enter "Eagle" as the Promo Code. From there students can set up their own account and search. Francisco State University. Thc poet has visited more than 500 universities and colleges in the United States. She has also traveled the globe to places like Africa. Cuba. England, and the Caribbean to share her jazz-inspired poetry. Moved by many of history's great names suchs as Malcom X, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and more recent people such as rapper Tupac Shakur and Lauren Hill, she continues to learn from Before accepting internships it is smart to conduct a little research concerning them. Students should read as much as they can about the company and ask questions. Asking the internship coordinator how hands-on it will be and whether or not the interns are treated like valued employees can help some students decide whether thc certain internship is right for them or not. On February 13 at 7 p.m. the second of four workshops will be held by the Director of Career Services, Joan Wclker. The workshop, "Internships: What? Why? Where? How?", will take place in Raub 425 and all students are welcome to attend. others and hopes that the world will continue to better itself for the human race. "It will get better," said Sanchez. "Because a man named Martin Luther King Jr. walked on this earth" fr2Jr_l(_fc-i3Mr-^ 'Meet the prez' 1 Have problems? Suggestions? Comments? Concerns? 1 | | SB fli Jf so then visit our university president Dr. Keith T. Miller during his office hours in Sullivan 282, between the hours of 2:00 to 3:30 February March 2 April 13 ; | 1 | | 1 | i January 25, 2006 lhueagleye.com A4 iPod use could affect hearing Alex Beene Daily Mississippian (U. Mississippi) - OXFORD, Miss. While an iPod may not look harmful based on its small size, some researchers believe the device could cause big hearing damage to people who use it. Audiologists and other hearing experts recently reported that the iPod and other MP3 players could increase the chances of hearing loss and problems, especially in younger people. The reports have caused serious concern because of the number ofpeople many of them teenagers currently using such devices. According to Apple, sales — - in 2005 resulted in more than 42 million iPod purchases, 14 million of which were purchased during the last quarter ofthe year. University of Mississippi freshman English major Eric Solomon received an iPod during thc holiday season. He said he does not see the problem behind the device's volume. "Any time you have some type of music in your ear, there's a potential for hearing damage," Solomon said. "What is so different about an iPod that makes its effects worse?" Exposure to any type of music or sound device can have negative effects on hearing. Audiologist Charles Gammel said he thinks there should be concern over the use of iPod and other devices. "Anytime you are dealing with effects on hearing, you have to examine what device you are dealing with and how does the volume vary on it," Gammel said. Loudness is not the only thing that can cause harm to the ears. The time spent listening to a device at a certain volume can increase chances of hearing damage. "There are always two important questions that someone needs to ask before using something like an iPod," Gammel said. "One question is, 'How loud is it'?' and the other question that is maybe even more important is, 'How long do I plan to listen to it?'" There are ways of prevent- ing "iPod ear" from causing major complications in hearing. If one uses an MP3 player for an extended amount of time, it is best to keep the device at a lower and consistent volume. Some students, like freshman math major Drew Wilkerson, have already heard about the condition and changed the volume on their players. "I decided to lower the volume on my iPod after 1 heard about some ofthe hearing problems caused by it," Wilkerson said. "Instead of turning the dial on it higher up, I just turn it to about a fourth of the way now." Courtesy Services of U-WIRE Research suggests gaming may be good for you Carlos Bergfeld Daily Toreador (Texas Tech) - LUBBOCK, Texas Some experts would like to add a new item to the list of healthy lifestyle practices: Copious amounts of video game playing. Recent publications by university professors and journalists suggest video games may result in positive effects for the player, contrary to the usual implication that playing video games can lead to deleterious social consequences. "Video games, to me, if they're played right and in a good context, are empowering in that they put you in control." said James Gee, a professor of learning sciences at the of WisconsinUniversity Madison. Author of "Why Video Games are Good for Your Soul," Gee has devoted his research to the positive effects of video games, especially as a tool for learning. "The day will come when rather than doing biology in a book, you'll enter a world and do biology in that game," he said. Gee was one of several researchers highlighted in a July 2005 Discover article by Steven Johnson, entitled "Your Brain on Video Games." showcasing research pointing to the advantageous effects of gaming. Unique features of the video game medium can translate games into powerful exercises in mental dexterity. Most games have some sort ofbuilt-in training for thc player as a way to get them acquainted with the software. In addition, video games gradually increase in difficulty and complexity, challenging the player to think and act more quickly and efficiently in later levels. Some games require players to keep track ofmultiple groups or assets at the same time, challenging their multi-tasking skills. If video games are too easy or short, players will not buy them. "Here's a form where the young people demand where it would be hard," said Gee. Last year marked a record high for video game hardware and software sales at $10.5 billion, 6 percent higher than 2004's earnings, according to The NPD Group. As video games have increased both in popularity and realism throughout thc years, they have been the target of increased scrutiny, mostly due to the violent or sexual content displayed in some ofthe more popular titles. "Mortal Kombat" gave thc fighting genre a boost both in the arcades and on the consoles in the early '90s with its overthe-top finishing moves and endless blood-gushing. Publicly denounced by Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman and Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl, the game and others like it led to thc creation ofthe Entertainment Software Ratings Board in 1994 the founded by newly Interactive Digital Software Association, now known as thc Entertainment Software The ratings board assigns ratings to games based on the content, from "Early Childhood" (ages 3 and under) to "Adults Only" (ages 18 and over). In the PC realm, titles like "Wolfenstein 3D" and "Doom" helped carve out the first-person-shooter genre in its fledgling years, while causing a stir because of their use of explicit gore or biblical horror themes. In more recent years, the "Grand Theft Auto" series has been thc target of anti-mediaviolence advocates for its graphic portrayal of mobster and gang-related lifestyles, while also creating a new style ofopen world gameplay. Gee said good can be found even in games like these, although extremely violent games are the exception rather than the rule. "Let's keep in mind that the best-selling game of all time is The Sims,'" he said. "What's good about those [controversial] games is not their depiction of violence, but what strategy it takes to win it." None of the top 10 best-selling games of 2005 garnered more than a "Teen" rating, according to NPD. Numerous studies have suggested a connection between violent behavior in youths and violent video games, and assumptions based on these studies have led policymakers in California, Massachusetts and Illinois to pass legislation prohibiting violent games from being sold to minors. "They increase angry feelings," said Brad Bushman, a professor of social psychology at the University of Michigan. "It's not a matter of opinion." Bushman's research focuses on the effects of violent media on aggression, and he believes the findings show a concrete link between increased aggression and violent media exposure. Although he does not want minors to have access to "Mature" rated games. Gee said he believes legislators wanting to pass these restrictive laws only show their ignorance on the issue. "When politicians are talking about movies and books, they're the generation that could have read them or seen them," he said. "Hillary Clinton never played 'Grand Theft Auto.'" Gee said politicians and antimedia-violence advocates usually present the issue as a blackand-white one. The public asks whether video games have a positive or negative effect on people, and someone gives evidence to prove one case, while ignoring the other side. "Any technology is neither it good nor bad by itself depends on how it's getting used," Gee said. Consequently, the laws in all three states have had either permanent or preliminary injunctions passed against them, blocking their enforcement. The judges in the cases stat- - ed freedom of expression or overextension of the state's power as reasons for barring these laws from being implemented. Although retailers participate and enforce the existing rating system wholly voluntarily. 84 percent of the people who actually purchase games are older than 18, according to the Software Entertainment Association. In fact, the average age of a game buyer is 37, and a majority of game players are older than 18. With regard to video games causing players to re-enact their virtual actions in the real world, federal statistics present a paradox. The game industry's yearly growth in sales has been accompanied by a steady downward trend in violent crime, especially in juveniles. Serious violent offenses by adults 18 and older declined by 58 percent from 1993 to 2004, while juvenile violent crimes fell by an even greater 69 percent during the same period, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics in the Department of Justice. Bushman said the effects of violent video games on collegeage people and adults can be just as severe as those on children, although the consequences are more long-term. Whether aggression problems can stem from video games or other violent media, however, can be debated. "Do you seriously believe anyone who played a video game and is sick enough to go shoot people they weren't going to before?" Gee said. As one of several professors running a "Games, Learning and Society" program at the of WisconsinUniversity Madison, Gee hopes to see games grow in popularity to give players of all ages a fun mechanism for personal growth. — Courtesy Services of University of Illinois to map pig genome Ryan Davis Daily Illini (U. Illinois) - "A pig is a human on four legs," said Bruce Schatz, interim head of the department of medical information science for the University's College of Medicine. "It is a great model to understand diabetes and the effects of alcohol." The project itself is slated to cost $20 million. This is dependent on a variety of financial contributors on national and global levels, partially from the pork industry. "We've managed to get another $5 million worth of from funding industry," Schook said. Similar institutes in France and South Korea have also put forth funds. Schook said. Sequencing of the 2.5 billion chemical base pairs that spell out a pig's genetic code will be done at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in the United Kingdom. The data, however, will be mined on campus at the Institute for Genomic Biology. 1207 W. Gregory Dr., which was established to deal with this type of research. Thc building itself is presently under construction and is expected to be in use by the fall of 2006. Interest in this sub-caiegory ofbiology spread so quickly at the University that campus leaders finally decided in the early 90s that an infrastructure of sorts was needed to coordinate academic efforts in genomic biology. In 2000. then-Gov. George Ryan gave his support to what was then called the Post Genomic Institute, and in 2002 funding was released for the project that would eventually become the Institute for Genomic Biology. Gov. Rod Blagojevich broke ground on thc construction site in June 2003. Beever said he is quite optimistic about the ongoing research. "In 24 months we will have a genome sequence ofthe pig." Beever said. A CHAMPAIGN, 111. of IllinoisUniversity local area pig known as T.J. Tabasco has become a key component in an international effort to better understand a pig's genetic makeup as it relates to the human genome. The research is bolstered by a two-year $10 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. Key players in this research project are Lawrence B. Schook and Jonathan Beever, professors ofanimal science at the University. "There has been a longstanding effort for the last five or six years which has led up to this (the most recent grant proposal)." Beever said. Prior grants awarded Agriculture the through led to this grant, Department Beever said. T.J. Tabasco's DNA will provide the first sequence of the swine genome to be completed, which could have a lasting effect on the medical community. The pig genome is of similar size, complexity and chromosomal organization to thc human genome. Comparative genetic maps have indicated that the swine and human genomes arc more closely related than the mouse and human genomes. In the past, the use of pigs for biochemistry, enzymology, endocrinology, reproduction and nutrition research has contributed significantly to the continual improvement of human health. Present sequencing of pig DNA will likely further the use of the pig as a biomedical model to understand human obesity, female health, cardiovascular disease and communicable diseases. The possibility of more successful pig-tohuman transplants is also a Courtesy natural extension of this Services research. of U-WIRE ATTENTION BUSINESSES! Do you want more students to be aware of your product or service? Have you been trying to improve your sales? U-WIRE Do Well we have this page saved just for you to get the word out. Advertise in our 101 £. 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Build a fort and IV I [_ Sometimes I think that at this point in my life, like many other college students, I am not supposed to know how to feel. I'm only 20 years old and I'm alt over the place with my feelings, wants, and needs. I'm constantly missing someone or something. I'm seeking attention. I want to lead and lo follow. I'm confused about what the future might hold. I'm scaredfor all of the foolish people in this world. I'm attempting to shed my winter weight and so it seems like the plan of the rest of the student body. Hello to having to wait for an elliptical machine! What's that all about? I'm in and out of "like," so fast it's like I'm another tone deaf contestant on American Idol being ushered offthe stage, rejected by Simon and therefore, the rest ofAmerica. I 25, 2006 .because deep down you care. get over it. Daniella De Luca Kditor in Chief I'm stressed out already and the semester's just beginning. I'm sure many can relate. The harder I try to make sense of things or make things right at the beginning ofthis new year, the more that I realize that it takes a year or more to get even remotely close to what you're looking for. Really, it takes a lifetime—but I'm sure that I'm too young to know this. Although I make no claim to be able to forecast thc future. I'll make a few logical guesses about how the rest of the semester is going to progress -at least from a college junior's standpoint. January typically starts out pretty fast paced with all new classes, experiences, resolutions, and the start of new friendships among other things. Everyone has their new clothes, haircuts and iPods from all the time that they were away from the Haven. If you're anything like me, you probably managed to get your iPod language settings stuck on Chinese characters. Thankfully, this minor setback is easily solved in one of the 500 different FAQ's search results pages on thc Apple webpage. all of which render useless. Thank you. Apple. By the time wc hit February, every man hides out until Valentine's Day passes for their fear of all things that arc red or pink and oh yeah, women. This year, rather than be on offense and jump right in looking for a date, I think I'll take the man's way out. Strategically place myself in my room until February 15 only going to class, work and absolutely necessary social activities. In fact, ordering pizza or Chinese food will save on unnecessary trips to Bentley or my dining area of choice in thc snow storms that wc arc sure to get. Besides, with the assistance of my roommate I can make a pretty nifty foil out ofall the cardboard pizza boxes. No boys allowed. This fort will be absolutely crucial if you plan on surviving midterms, depending on if your professors spring them on you cither at the end of February or beginning of March. It's all up in thc air really. Don't believe everything you see on thc syllabus, and don't be surprised if there is a popmidterm. To make sure you're prepared, you should lock yourself in and buckle down with your studies. You know...take the 80 hours of free time in every day to study, study, study like they tell you to do at orientation. Don't worry; this is Lock Haven so there will still be snow on the ground for approximately 11 months out of the year. At least this year's university calendar allows for spring break to be one consistent break instead of an cvery-other-weck scheme like last year's. Brilliant. Really. Once break concludes. April is soon to follow. This, might I add. is the most important month of the semester because it is this editor's birthday. Although two decades plus one year is hardly something to qualify mc for thc old coot category on the Late Show with David Letterman. 1 feel that it has been one crazy ride so far. This month is going to be tough for everyone because it's so close to thc end for manysoon to be graduates. People will have to fight the urge to play outside in the 50 degree heat wave that comes after everyone has finally been able to shovel their vehicles out of the pit parking lot snow kingdom. It's not going to be easy to combat spring fever, senioritis and just plain lazy days of summer that are ahead. But somehow, we're just going to have to all pull it together. Lock Haven, for finals in May. So. in four, five, six or more years, your advisors, parents, and potential employers are asking you to just make up your mind and pick a major. Choose what you arc going to do with the rest of your life already. It's not that hard. So. quit forecasting what's to conic and make like Nike. Just do it. Swoosh. Like I said though. I never claimed to be a psychic. While you ponder all that. I'll order us a pizza. I need to get a head start on my fort. Way out there Tips for shutting off your brain HBP • As 1 remain awake thc first day of this semester at 5:21 a.m.. I feel like I should be doing an activity more productive than attempting to achieve a pleasant slumber. Many other people have failed at catching some Z's and recharging their body, so let's delve deeper into this problem, shall we? There are various reasons as to why we may be having probIcms getting to bed. As my case is right now. the problem could be caused by anticipation of the day to come. Getting the brain to stop thinking and figuratively 'shut up' is a tough feat, especially if there is an important event occurring thc next day such as the first day of a new school semester, the day you've finally built up enough courage to go up to a person you're interested in romantically, the ciay a longawaited CD or videogame is released, or even the day you're finally going to seek revenge on your boss involving the placement of something unmentionable in his or her coffee. The mind will continuously repeat worries long after you've resolved Ihem; it is sometimes like an annoying little child in never accepting the most rational way of solving what's keeping you up. "You didn't study enough for that test. You didn't study enough for that test, Matt," the brain said. Matt responded by thinking, "I will wake up an hour early to study and then study some more before class," to which the brain replied, "You didn't study enough for that test." About this time is when you pick up thc nearest blunt object and severely put the thinking organ out of commission temporarily, just so you could get some shuteye. The worst part is. the longer the time spent trying to sleep, the less likely you are going to fall asleep. Staring at thc clock every hour saying to yourself. "All right, if I fall asleep right now. then I will get five hours of sleep," is hopeful to begin with, but once the realization want to 10 more tips for Sleeping Better From www.bettersleep.org I. e ! that you will not get to visit dreamy dream land on this night kicks in, the panicking also comes. "I will get five hours of sleep." soon turns into. "Oh no, I'm only going to get an hour of sleep." until eventually it's time to wake up and you've officially been cognizant in bed for many hours. Another reason Mr. Sandman skipped over your house could be caused by certain sleeping conditions that must be met. Unless completely sleep deprived or narcoleptic, many of us have certain criteria to sleep, such as certain sides of the bed, positions, temperatures, number of blankets, white noises, insanely-correct pillow flutfiness. or even rituals that need to be performed before bed like drinking warm milk or consuming mass quantities of anchovies and rutabaga pic. Well okay, maybe not so much thc last one. but the point is some of us could correctly be labeled us picky sleepers. Many times this is why people say they cannot sleep in hotels; because the beds are unbeliev- ;— J ably uncomfortable, but the ■' "' Wounds can even keep us up. Whether they are physical from slipping on some ice or randomly finding yourself "I've seen that Dateline. I amidst a stampede of rhinos, know this room is full of subelephants, and other heavy, stances only visible with a bone-crushing animals, that black lijjhl. Who knows who pain can be like a constant linhere before? ger poking you and completely slept www ruining the chances of sleep. E www." Emotional wounds can be Sleep is also affected by even worse than thc physical many happenings throughout type, since there is no medical, the day. If some of us chugged a magic, pill to be taken Earlier few too many pots of coffee or in the day if you found out your cans of soda, then it might be girlfriend left you for a homehaunting us in the twilight less, androgynous, moronic, hours in the same manner as former magician whose only would eating an Fibula-ridden current talents involve drooling over himself and resembling Double Whopper with improperly-pasteurized cheese and Gandhi, then that is going to mayonnaise that expired in keep you up far later than any 1957. Ron Popeil infomercial could For those of us who have keep you company. trouble falling asleep, we have Emotional reasons for lack tried to prevent doing activities of sleep are why many people that might keep us up. We might turn to alcohol to drown the avoid caffeine as much as pospain, others physically cut sible and try not to nap themselves to relieve tension, and some divulge in a plethora (although sometimes it's impossible not to) but the night is still of medications simply to fall unfortunately made our unwelasleep. If your brain is constantcome best friend. ly thinking, "Gee, you made a problem is also part of thc brain not shutting up. ——. '" complete moron of yourself in front of that girl today; when she said hello you not only stumbled over your words but you also drenched yourself in your own urine," thc brain is acting like an internal bully who will not accept any amount of cash to leave thc premises. Now. hours later in the day after taking a much-needed nap. I am recharged again, but it was no thanks to thc three hours ol sleep I obtained thc night before. Some people can snooze mere seconds after hitting the bed while others crave to partake in an activity which leaves a finely-constructed crust on our eyelids. Of course. 1 could have already completely solved any sleep deprivation problems you were having at thc moment by inducing sleep with a boring column. So if you find me absolutely boring, highfalutin. and downright mind-numbing, then clip out this column, laminate it. and take it to bed with you every night so you obtain a guaranteed slumber. 1. Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule, 6. Finish eating at least two to three hours before including weekends. your regular bedtime. 2. Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine such as 7. Exercise regularly. It is best to complete your soaking in a hot bath or hot tub and then reading a book workout at least a few hours before bedtime. or listening to soothing music. 8. Avoid nicotine (e.g., cigarettes, tobacco products). 3. Create a sleep-conducive environment that is dark, Used close to bedtime, it can lead to poor sleep. quiet, comfortable and cool. 9. Avoid caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, soft drinks, on chocolate) close to bedtime. It can keep you awake. 4. Sleep a comfortable mattress and pillows. The Better Sleep Council is a non-profit organization supported by the mattress industry. The BSC is devoted to educating the public about the importance of sleep to good health and quality of life and about the value of the 5. Use your bedroom only for sleep and sex. It is best to 10. Avoid alcohol close to bedtime. It can lead sleep system and sleep environment in pursuit take work materials, computers and televisions out of the disrupted sleep later in the night. of a good night's sleep. sleeping environment. to A7 www.lhueagIeve.coni January 25, 2006 OPINION Cartoons that make you go "Hrmm ..." 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I r campus. ~rti v - I I I mm Mike Porcenaluk 1/24/06 Checking in on Ken Foster The goings-on in New Orleans while we were on break THE EAG iE EYE VOLUME 63, SUE1 Parsons Union Building Newsroom: 570-893-2334 Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Office: 570-893-2753 Fax: 570-893-2644 Faculty Advisor Dr. Douglas Campbell Photographers Garrett Graziano Marina Tsygankova Editor in Chief Daniella De Luca News Cynthia Martinez Matthew McKeague Advertising William Dowd Jess Lucarelli Steff McFarlane Cody Michaiowski Melissa Trentadue Cheryl Wilbur Features Jessica Stokes Jess Thompson circulation Manager Ryan McQ ui ||a n Sports Business Manager Marissa Brunner Doug Spatafore Opinion Mike Porcenaluk Classifieds/ Copy Editor Laura Faust Photo Editor Maggie Herrick Online Editor Laurie Neyhard Cyndi Crowl Staff Reporters Brendon Costello Sara Gerber Nicole Jacobs Moshe Jenkins Steph LaSota Leona Livingston Olga Malyavskaya Kelly McCoomb Nicole Pinto Brandy Rissmiller Melanie Shellhammer Pier Salamone Sarah Wojcik THE EAGLE EYE. THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY, IS.PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN ACCORDANCE CALENDAR. THE ARTICLES, OPINIONS, WTTHTHE UNIVERSITY CAu. PICTURES AND LAYOUT OF THE EAGLE EYE ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STAFF AND DO N71 REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE STUDENTS, THE FACULTY ORAC MINISTRATION, UNLESS SPECIFIED. THE EAGLE EYE IS FUNDEi FY THE STUDENT COOPERATTVE COUNCIL AND IS PRINTED BY THE LOCK HAVEN EXPRESS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE. . WED, JANUARY 18, 2006 Wynton Marsalis's MLK Address A lot of people are spending way too much time talking about the "Chocolate City" speech Nagin made on Monday. Most people I know in New Orleans are talking about this address given on the same day by Wynton Marsalis. Here are the highlights. It's good to be home. It's especially good to be home in a time of crisis because tough times force us to return to fundamentals. And there is nothing more fundamental than home. 1 also feel a special honor in speaking on thc Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Though he is almost always reduced to a dreamer today. Dr. King was a most powerful exemplar of action. His last book is titled, "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?" It is a question that is most appropriate for us in this moment. Dr. King worked in the shadow of slavery and discrimination. We are in the shadow of the worst natural disaster to ever befall America. What better way to celebrate him than by rising to a challenge? When we look around here, we see destruction, anguish and uncertainty. Let's look deeper into ourselves and find possibility. That's why it's important to mark the reopening of New Orleans with the triumphant return ofTulane, Xavier. Loyola and Dillard Universities. The soldiers in Martin Luther King's army were people demanding change lawyers, clerks, politicians, housewives, businessmen, maids, clergymen. The ones on the front lines were America's youth. Young people, much like you, who felt empowered to better our nation, who understood that change required sacrifice, who were emboldened with a spirit of Tightness and were determined to create change for the betterment of our country. You know, we love to patronize young people with slogans like "the young will lead the way" ~ when actually, the young very seldom lead any- - thing in our country today. It's been quite some time since a younger generation pushed an older one to a higher standard. We have the tendency to make generations unanimous. But in fact, there really have only ever been a few people in each generation who step out, are willing to put themselves on the line and risk everything for their beliefs. If you realize the unfortunate consequences of inaction, hopefully you will understand even more the importance of holding both your elders and your peers accountable when it comes to the rebuilding of New Orleans. Stay up on thc facts. What, other than injustice, could be the reason that the displaced citizens of New Orleans cannot be accommodated by the richest nation in the world? You, along with the entire world, saw the bureaucratic fumbling and lack of concern inflicted on those very same citizens at the Superdomc and the Convention Center. Who is being held accountable now? The rebuilding of New Orleans is an important point in the history of the United States. Don't wish for someone else to do later what you can do now. When you perceive a problem, put together a group of friends and be loud in your dissent. When you notice inconsistencies between what is said by government officials and what is done, exercise your individual and collective power to take steps to remove them. Our form of democracy allows you to do that. Remember, the best way to be is to do. 1 know that the challenge of rebuilding may seem insurmountable. But we have a road map to success the path of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You will hear that the most immediate concerns for New Orleans are the wetlands, the levees and the homes. But I'm here to tell you that the most immediate concern for New Orleans is the well-being of our displaced neighbors spread out in a diaspora all over the United States. I'm here to tell you, when young folks are motivated to - action, when they act with insight, soul and fire, they can rekindle the weary spirit of a slumbering nation. It's time somebody woke us up. THURS, JANUARY 05, 2006 This is the week I look for work and try to get heath insurance... I have one day left to accomplish these tasks. And then, inevitably defeated, I will throw myself from the deck of the Natchez as members of the SPCA watch in horror. No...its not quite that bad. But it is kind of..awful. I spent Tuesday in line at the unemployment office. Got there at 8am. Lett at 2pm. 1 am eligible either for nothing, or for thirty dollars a week, which frankly wouldn't be worth the trouble of collecting it. The problem is that all the money 1 earned last year was paid to me by USM, where 1 was also enrolled as a Ph. D. student. Therefore, it doesn't count as wages for unemployment, even though I paid all other taxes on the money. I did get to hear some great stories though, including: A woman lived on the first floor of a duplex. Her upstairs neighbors were heroin addicts who she kept trying to have arrested or evicted. As the flood waters rose, they brought her upstairs and set her up in a comfortable chair until the rescue boats arrived. Then they helped her into the boat and bid her farewell. Another man was talking a fast game on his cell phone for the six hours we were next to each other in line. One of the ongoing threads ofthe conversation involved breeding his pit bulls, one of which was airlifted back to him from Texas, where the rescuers wanted to neuter the dog before it was returned. This outraged and bewildered himthe only reason he has the dogs (which are identified by color rather than names) is to breed them. The whole time he's talking I'm trying not to explode. But then when it was time to turn in our written applications, the staff asked why he hadn't filled out his entire form. "I don't know how to spell," he said. And suddenly 1 understood why he might have to breed dogs for money. THURS, DECEMBER 29, 2005 Perhaps at some point they will be able to use DNA to identify the remains of our missing federal government. Bosnia has joined thc many foreign countries who have stepped forward to assist New Orleans in the aftermath of the storm. From NOLA.com:Under an between Thc agreement International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) and the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, labs in Bosnia and Herzegovina will use DNA testing on an estimated 260 to 350 bone samples to assist in identification of victims ofKatrina. The ICMP is now also working with the authorities in Iraq on finding ways to address the missing persons issue there and. as a humanitarian measure, is helping to identify victims of last December's Indian Ocean tsunami. WED, DECEMBER 21, 2005 Never leave the house without a camera. For a while after I returned to New Orleans, I didn't want to carry a camera around with me, because there were too many other things to deal with beyond playing disaster tourist. And every day I'd sec some odd little detail that I wished I could capture on film. Then I spent a few days with the camera in my bag. just in case. But that habit grew old too. A few days ago I almost grabbed thc camera on thc way out the door, but I left it behind, thinking "What could 1 possibly take a picnire of now?" Here is what I could have 1. A few blocks from my house, a mile long train carrying nothing but new, shiny FEMA trailers for as far as I could see. 2. On thc way home, passing the exploded propane tank warehouse, 1 spotted two people and a giant marionette among the ruins, performing l-don't-knowwhat while a third person captured it on video. Ken Foster, a former resident ofWoolrich and an LHU graduate, moved to New Orleans just days before Hurricane Katrina hit the ')' Coast. Ken is an accomplished and celebrated writer, whose work has been published in The New York Times Book Review, and the Francisco Chronicle, among others. He has published a collection oj stories and his memoir about dog rescue, The Dogs Who ind Me, will he published this year. Ken's blog at has also been featured on CNN. January 25, 2006 lh A8 \HaveH Happenings Student volunteers give a helping victims ew I Group of 55 provide medical care, food, clothing, and other supplies A "^9 mmm fcfc r* Re/af/ons ■ Professor Dwayne Marshall (center) assistant professor of criminal justice, stands with students who traveled to New Orleans to lend a hand with clean-up efforts in the areas left devastated (shown at right) in wake of Hurrica Katrina victims, such as a process what I saw and what Dwayne Marshall, assistant living in and 1 decided that cubic yards of debris have Emily Carey medical care, food, clothing I experienced in Mississippi. professor of criminal justice could make this one small already been cleaned up in Staff Reporter and other supplies. Turnage, Anne-Marie While most people were of MountainServe. director eating turkey and watching football during Thanksgiving lead the Mississippi group, break, two groups from Lock She said that this trip was MountainServe's Haven University lent a hand unlike usual Habitat for Humanity in the areas devastated by the entire because projects Hurricane Katrina. was community Long Beach to LHU's pubAccording lic relations office, a group destroyed. Turnage said "At Camp of 55 people headed to Camp Care, it was as it" the Coast Coast Care in Long Beach. students felt they couldn't Miss., an organization run by enough. There was work hard the Episcopal Diocese of a sense of 'That could be Mississippi. Its volunteers me.'" provide numerous services to "I am still trying to It was a little disorienting to return to my comfortable home, my warm office and basically blessed every day life," said Turnage. There has already been talk of a return trip. Turnage said "This is by no means our one Hurricane Katrina proj- The second team's destination was New Orleans. Those 15 people provided aid to the New Orleans police department by cleaning and painting the 1st District Police Station said and leader of the New Orleans group. The New Orleans group also a provided Thanksgiving Day meal to the hurricane survivors. Marshall said "There was a warm feeling within our group just watching their faces glow." Amanda Thomas, a senior who was part of the Mississippi troop, said she chose to go on the trip because "I kept thinking about the conditions the victims of the hurricane were sacrifice to try to improve Mississippi alone, according to CNN.com. their quality of life." However, much of the Thomas also said that one wreckage remains because of the most memorable experiences was helping a woman homeowners need the rubble to search through the as evidence in insurance remains of her house for Many survivors arc living pieces of her mother's china •next to the debris of their collection. Senior Jenna Brock said former homes in trailers prothe I'cdcral by "There is so much 1 want vided Managemdttt people to know. The work is Emergency not done, not even a little. Agency. So. if you have the time, the CNN.com also states thjjrt money, thc heart to help out, more than 3,200 people aye still missing throughout tilt go for it!" More than 27 million Gulf Coast. £ Graham uses scholarship to study in Beijing China agency that oversees the awards. "Getting this award is Frankie very thrilling. 1 just can't Sophomore Graham recently started wait to see the people of school as all students did last China with great personaliweek; the only difference is ties and many warm welcomhe's thousands of miles away ing faces," Graham said before leaving the United studying abroad in China. Last semester Graham States, and that he was espewon the Benjamin A. Gilman cially happy about his International Scholarship for accomplishment because of $2,500, making him thc first the tough competition this LHU student to receive this year. For the 2006 Gilman honor. Scholarship Spring cycle, the The grant helps pay for program his education at the Beijing scholarship for applications received 940 of a Technology, Institute awards, possible the 273 partner university of LHU. The Gilman Scholarship which is a far larger number is sponsored by the Bureau of interested students than of Educational and Cultural usual, according to Rosanna U.S. L. Campbell, coordinator of Affairs of the Department of State and is the Lock Haven University funded, International Studies Office. congressionally Last spring there were according to the Institute for applicants, she said. 859 International Education, the Matthew McKeague News Editor jfl la Wjk Courtesy ofLHU Public Relations Frankie Graham won the Gilman International Scholarship and is currently studying in China. As a double major in Political Science and International Studies. Graham is interested in learning about other cultures and plans to use this studying abroad opportunity to travel all around China and other parts of Asia. He hopes that these experiences will help him have a more culturally-diverse background to get him one step closer to his career goals of working for the FBI or the CIA. "I think Frankie is a very smart guy. He is really interested in world affairs and seems to be very well informed of what is happenhe will ing in the world have a tremendous study abroad experience," said Campbell. According to Campbell, the Gilman Scholarship was ... set up to broaden the studJp population studying abroBl by providing students wra financial aid who might rfet otherwise be able to particr- 21 pate. Students applying are encouraged to study in nontraditional destinations such as China instead of the destinations many students apply to go with extremely nice weather and beaches where acquiring an education may not be their top priority. To apply for the minority student scholarship, applicants must have received a Pell Grant and must have not previously studied abroad. Students interested in the Gilman Benjamin A. Scholarship should contact Rosana Campbell at the Lock Haven University Institute for International Studies, 102 Raub Hall. Weight Group at LHU I Be part of our sisterhood this week! 4 pm, Thursday, January 26 PUB Snack Bar Weight Watchers at Work Information session: All faculty, students, and staff are invited to find out what a 12 week session involves. If you are interested you will need to prepay that day with a check, cash, or credit card. Submitted by: wwalsh@lhup.edu - Wed. Jan. 25 7 p.m. at Price Auditorium Thurs. Jan. 26 6 p.m. at Ulmer Planetarium - See what sorority life is truly all about because 9 m ... 1 "No matter the letter, Greeks stick together"* Inside... LHU Bookstore Athlete of the Week Ashley Hartman B2 4k - Check out Features W Jason Levasseur's ... recent performance at the Coffee House SPORTS Wednesday, January 25, 2006 Volume 63, Issue 1 HHB1 Men's basketball tops Slippery Rock 88-82 one minute left to play. "We hit a couple key free throws. We kept our composure; I have seen young teams like us fall apart in these types With their vvin/>tvSaturday of situations before." comover Slippery RocV$f-S2. the mented Coach Wilson. men's basketball team's record With Slippery Rock fouling improved to 3-14, but don't let to try to stay in thc game Lock that fool you. Haven went to thc line and added six more points to their score making the final 88-82. "I thought we played an encouraging game. It was the games against teams like Penn best game of basketball we State, St. Francis. and have played all year." Coach Bucknell those games weren't Wilson said about the game. about winning. Bruce Kennedy was the "Our hope with Our nonleading scorer for LHU with conference schedule is to give 22. 15 of which came from our guys thc mindset to come beyond the three point line. prepared to play Freshman Billy Arre put up 21 ' experience (fi'ffercnt of his own. while Junior and cities," said Coach and James Chappelle Freshman Toby Gamble each Both Slippery Rock and added 10. LHU came into the game with The boys are 2-5 in thc Pennsylvania State Athletic month of January, with wins Conference (PSAC) West against Slippery Rock and records of 0-2. Fairmont State Universities. The game started off fast Their two league losses came for LHU with an alley-oop off at thc hands of Indiana the opening tip. Lock Haven University of Pa (109-70) and trailed for the first half of the Clarion University (91-85). first period until a five point In the loss to Clarion, run capped off by a key three freshman Billy Arre scored a pointer by freshman Bruce career high of 31 points. The Kennedy gave LHU space at IBBBHbwM^BBMBBBBBBMBBHBI^BBMBHWWBBBiBMy^BW team is very young with five Garrett Grazianol Eagle Eye 30-26. LHU would maintain one sophomore, and juniors, their lead and go into the half Ryan Carson drives in for a layup during Lock Haven's win over SRU. six freshmen. Lock Haven up by three. 37-34. continues its league play The second half of thc at to Lock Haven play possessed Wednesday night 16 minutes left play. play. game saw many momentum with at went lead of the and day Shippensburg University Lock Haven got up by Lock Haven then on a their biggest changes. Slippery Rock tied later, and scoring parade going on a 14-3 80-66. Slippery Rock was not Saturday home against seven three minutes the game at 43 after Lock finished, however, run 69and the Edinboro University. game point got making the score Haven had led by five 43-38 Slippery Rock tied the up at 55 with 12 minutes left to 58. With about 2:30 left to score within four. 82-78 with James Cooney Sports Reporter \\\Wm\\ WmVWS b5Q I I ■ . Women's basketball drops home heartbreaker to SRU Bill Buckenmeyer Sports Reporter The women's basketball team has been very impressive during the first half oftheir 2006 season. They currently boast a 12-4 record overall, with a 1-2 record in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West play. The 12 wins are threetimes as many wins as last year, the most wins in a season since the 199293 campaign and they still have 10 games remaining. Balance is the key word for the Eagles squad. They have six players averaging over seven points a game and three players averaging at least six rebounds per game. The defense has also stepped up this year holding opponents to a stingy 56.8 points per game while forcing over 24 turnovers per contest. Garrett Grazianol Eagle Eye Ginger Williams has been is the team's leading scorer (14.0 Elizabeth Gabrielle looks to make a pass. ppg) and rebounder (9.3 rpg). Ilia Lopez has made her mark on the Shadduck also pulled down 16 the entire game but the Rock team averaging 11.7 points per rebounds to collect and impresmade their free throws at the end game. The team's assist leader is sive double-double. to seal a victory against the guard Elizabeth Gabrielle dishing The win over Clarion showed Haven. out 4.3 per game. The Eagles the Haven's offensive prowess, head to Since returning from winter putting three players in double Shippensburg on Jan. 25 to battle break the Haven has tallied two figure points, with two just missthc Red Raiders. Shippensburg is wins and a loss. They defeated ing double digits with nine points. 10-7 overall and 0-2 in PSAC Bloomsburg handily 74-46 and The defense was stellar in the West play. then rolled over Clarion 77-60. win forcing 30 turnovers, nabbing The Haven returns home on Their lone loss was to a tough 13 steals, and blocking five shots. Saturday to battle the Fighting Slippery Rock team by thc score The loss against Slippery Scots of Edinboro. Edinboro is 49-53. Rock was a defensive battle, but 13-4 overall and 1-1 in conferIn the win over Bloomsburg. the Eagles had both Lopez, and ence play. The game will have a 1 Ilia Lopez and Kristy Shadduck Williams tally 13 points and p.m. tip-off in Thomas led the way offensively with 19 seven boards. Lock Haven battled Fieldhouse. and 16 points, respectively. Men's track and field finish second at Bucknell Heptagonal Kim Moerschbai the shot put (48'03.25"). Senior Bill Buckenmeyer Sports Reporter recorded a third-place finish in the 5(MX)-meter run, crossing the The men's and women's line in 15:21. track and field teams hit the rub"It's always tough to come ber at the Bucknell Heptagonal back after four weeks ofnot trainhosted by Bucknell University ing and then going and competthis past Saturday, returning to ing all out," said head coach the playing field for the first time Mark Elliston. "I was really since Dec. 3. pleased overall with both teams The men's squad finished and especially for those individusecond out of six teams, finishing als who had their success due to just two points behind Division I working out over break. I am St. Francis University. The Bald confident that performances will Eagles also beat Division I continue to improve." Duquesne and Wagner, while The women's team finished host Bucknell University took the sixth, topping East Stroudsburg. team title. while Bucknell once again took the team title for thc women. "A couple injuries and sickness prevented the women's team Junior Jim Dempsey took thc from getting off to a better start," top spot in the high jump, leaping noted assistant coach Aaron to a height of 6-feet-9-inches. an Russell. "If we can get everyone NCAA provisional qualifying healthy they'll be able to push the mark. Fellow teammate and teams at the top of the freshman Ivars Lurops placed Pennsylvania State Athletic second with the same height, also Conference (PSAC)." earning a NCAA provisional Leading thc way for thc mark. women was Ashley Hartman who Also earning his way onto the had a stellar outing, placing first NCAA provisional list was freshin the 55-meter dash with a time man Paul Martin, who took the of 7.30. She also took first place runner-up spot with a time of7.68 in the 200 meters with a time of in the 55 meter high hurdles. 26.16. Hartman also broke her Thc 4x400 meter relay team own school record in the 55of Tim Hite. Shawn Clancy. mcter trials with a time of 7.29. Wayne Demore, and Martin also Fellow sophomore Angela garnered a first-place finish. Kramer took fourth in thc pole Hite also placed third in thc vault with a height of 9'10". 400-meter dash in 51.75, while Teammate Holly Bofinger also teammate Clancy collected a recorded a sixth place finish in third place finish in the long the 5000-meter run. Both track and field teams Senior Fieldon Daubert took will be back in action Friday. Jan. third in the weight throw 27 at either the Penn State (51'02.25"), breaking a two-year National Invitational or thc Bison old record previously held by Open, with the first event slated Julius Mangrino. Daubert also to being at 11 a.m. collected a third place finish in 25, 2006 Jan B2 r Lock Haven University Bookstore Athlete of the Week hley Hartman Wrestling goes 1-2, tops Ohio University at Wendy's Classic Pier Salamone Sports Reporter trial in the 55-meters is first in the PSAC, I while her time in the 200-meters is also I - Lock Haven, Pa. SophomoreAshley (Garrett, Pa./Berlin irtman othersvalley) has been named LHU •okstore Athlete of the Week for her forts in the week ending Jan. 22. This the first honor for both Hartman and ; women's track and field team this sea- \\\ IV^ mm m m% *m) ip» Ik *** ■ Wm Hartman sped her way to victories in WF le 55-meters (7.30) and the 200-meters [ >6.16), at the Bucknell Heptagonal. The tnior sprinter beat a primarily Division I eld and broke her own LHU record with 7.29 in the trials of the 55-meters. The II I v y J I | W ■ Wl vL\ 111 /i II Hartman and thc rest of the Lady Eagles will split to either the Bison Open or tne >enn tate National Invitational beginning Friday, Jan. 27. The LHU Bookstore sponsors the Athlete of the Week to better promote Lock Haven student-athletes. The LHU Bookstore is available for all academic texts > LHU apparel and more. The Bookstore is located in the Parson's Union Building on the campus of Lock Haven University. ' Boxers ring in new year in winning fashion Clayton Desmond Sports Reporter 1 :(K) stoppage over Dan Roseman. Miami-Ohio. Bechdcl, a fomier Central Mountain football player and red-shirt freshman, used his Thc nationally ranked Lock skills to force the counter-punching Haven University Boxing Team referee to stop the bout mid-way won six individual bouts in holiday invitationals held in Pittsburgh. PA through the second round. Bechdel to and New York City during semes- jumped all over Roseman start the second round and caught ter break (since last publication). Roseman with a flurry ofpunches and never slowed up. The Haven's boxer, All-American, Ryan All three Bald Eagles won their third (Sr., Kennett bouts at the Pittsburgh. PA Athletic Falgowski, 175 PA, 5-5), boxed perhaps Square, Association Invitational. Danny his best bout ofhis career, stopping Marrero, 156. (soph., Doylestown, Tucker, University of PA. 6-2) scored an impressive 3-0 Brian at 1 :()2 ofthe 3rdround. decision over Navy's Brian Smith. Michigan first Marrero controlled all three rounds Falgowski survived a rugged round and rallied back, dropping with accurate 3-4 punch combinations. Mike Bechdel, 139 (soph., the "Wolverine" twice in the secflurry of punchLock Haven, PA, 1-0) won his ini- ond round with a Thc referee was tial collegiate bout with a RSC-2. ing left hooks. Boxing forced to stop the bout midway through the third round following Falgowski's third knockdown. AH three boxers performed really well according to head coach. Dr. Ken Cox. Befbre a SRO crowd at the prestigious New York Athletic Club in Manhattan in late December, the Bald Eagles team captain Jason Sanchez, 147, (Jr. Middletown, NY, 9-2) won a split 2-1 decision over Thomas Gennaro, UN-Reno in the evening's featured bout. Sanchez won an exciting thirdround to pull out the close win over Gennaro, a national semi-finalist last year. Teammates, Josh Wisniewski, 130, (soph.. Linesville, PA, 6-5) and Addy Pizarro, 125, (soph., Bethlehem Liberty, 6-1) both suf- Eagle Sports Reporters Bill Buckenmeyer James Cooney Clayton Desmond Laura Faust Matt Fedyniak Kim Moerschbacher Brandy Rissmiller Pier Salamone Gerda Smirnova "full Service, Scdofv" Get ready for Spring Break* Check out our tannine beds! We have 10 beds, 1 stand up bootS, leg tanner, and we also offerairbrush tanning! New this year Discount in Facials - Discount in Massages - UI East Main Street Lock Haven, PA 17745 Hours: M-F 8-8 Sat 8-4 Now Open Sun. 12-33 570-748-3055 fered tough losses in competitive bouts. Wisniewski was decisioncd by national runner-up Jose Cases, UN-Reno, while Pizarro was stopped late in the second round by two-time National Champion. Jeremy Biggs, Navy. Our guys boxed well in NYC said coaches Dr. Ken Cox and Ken Cooper. We must now pick up our intensity in preparation for the always-popular 27th Annual LHU Invitational at the TFH on February Htli. The Bald Eagles are scheduled to box next at the Invitational on Feb. 4th. Several sparring sessions are scheduled next week with amateur boxers from boxing clubs from Shamokin, Williamsport. and Altoona Boxing Clubs. . Shortly after returning from Christmas break, the wrestling team traveled to Ashland. Ohio to compete in the competitive Wendy's Classic Duals. In their first match against No. 23 Northern Illinois, the team suffered a tough 19-15 loss. Starting ofT the match for the Bald Eagles was Obe Blanc, who defeated Pat Castillo 9-5. Seth Martin upset Aaron Own in the second period, bringing his total career falls to 17. The team then picked up two more wins, by junior Derrick Morgan and Tom Kocher. Thc next tough match for thc Haven wasagainst No. 6 Central Michigan. The team put up amazing effort, but lost to Central Michigan 35-7. Casey Moore had his 20th career win by defeating Matt Steintrager by a score of 6-4. Seth Martin then won by major decision, 11-6 over Zack Strunk. In their final match of thc day. Lock Haven came back to beat thc Bobcats of Ohio University by a score of 25-9. Obe Blanc earned his second win of the day by defeating Caleb Mctcalf 3-1. Lock Haven then began a six match winning streak with Sophomore Brian Ellis beating Frank Brown 7-4. Following Ellis, with his first win of the day was Joshua Medina, who topped Aaron Gomoll 10-4. Seth Martin continued winning, beating Ohio's Jake Frerichs, 6- Sophomore Rory McCoy then earned his first win of the season by defeating Kent Smith 12-10, and was followed Carlos Ponce who beat his opponent. Ryan Knapp by a score of 5-2. Finishing up thc Haven's six wins in a row was Derrick Morgan, earning his 15th win of the season by topping Brian Casear 8-5. Senior Tim Meyers wrapped up the match with an 11 -3 victory over Dave Campbell. "We are wrestling better as we were more competitive with nationally ranked Northern Illinois. losing 19-15. Northern Illinois beat Wisconsin. We lost to Wisconsin 45-3 the first semester. So you can see we arc getting better and showing improvement." said head coach Rocky Bonomo. "We also lost to Central nationally ranked Michigan, No, 6 in the country, 34-7. Wc defeated Ohio University, a tough team 25-9." The New Year brings a new opportunity for the Haven wrestling team to shine even more than they have been. "Our team continues to be a work in progress. I am proud of the young men who have weathered the rigors of an incredibly tough schedule and all the training required to compete at the Division 1 level." said Bonomo. "We will do our best wrestling at thc end of the season when it counts most." On the 27th and 28th of January, the wrestling team will in competing be thc Pennsylvania State Athletic (PSAC ) Conference Championships hosted Slipper)' Rock University. 2- Swim team falls to California University Laura Faust Sports Reporter || ; I m^i^S The women's swim team had their first meet of the spring semester on Saturday at Zimmerli Pool California against 111-84. falling University (Pa.) Although it was a defeat, the Haven women never gave up and remained strong through every race. I Swimming ] The women were hard at work over winter break to prepare for this meet and the remaining meets ofthe season. Thc women had taken a training trip to Florida to have some fun while working on core skills and preparations for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Championships, which will take place in February. Head Coach Andy Waeger said that thc team has been working together since the first week ofclasses and since thc season is very long, it is very important to keep the focus on 'the light at the end ofthe tunnel.' Saturday's meet was the third PSAC contest for the Haven women (1-2 PSAC) competing against an undefeated Cal U. (3-0 PSAC) team. "This was our first opportunity to race in about five weeksand coming after our intense winter training, I expected us to be tired, but to have solid swims. The team did not disappoint," said Coach Coach Waeger said that Cal U. has 14 PSAC qualifiers com- pared to Lock Haven's seven, making Cal easily the strongest team in the conference. The Haven women's 'A'relay team for the 400 freestyle once again dominated the water. The team placed first and included Tatiana Patakyova, Kelly Grieneisen. Gerda Smimova. and Becca Rhoades. Patakyova earned a PSAC qualifying time in the 200 butterfly and 400 freestyle relay, setting Photo courtesy of LHU Sports Information Diane Sujansky cuts through the water against California University (Pa.). a pool record time of 55.04. Patakyova recently returned to the pool after facing an injury, which kept herfrom competing in the fall season. Junior co-captain. Diane Sujansky, also had an impressive meet and was tough competition Sujansky for Cal's women. placed second and had a seasonbest time of 55.54 in the 100 freestyle. In addition, Sujansky placed first in the 50 freestyle with a time of 25.07 followed by Smimova. placing second with 25.46. Earning a PSAC qualifying time in thc 200 brcaststroke. Sujansky placed first with a time of 2:32.06. She was followed by freshman Kerri Grey with a time of2:46.93. "1 thought the team did excellent against some very tough competition." said Sujansky. "Everyone worked incredibly hard on our training trip, and all ofthe hard work is paying off. It's great to see the girls get some of their best times of the season." Smimova placed first for the 100 freestyle with a time of 55.41, making herself a fierce competitor against California in this race. Rhoades. a junior and co-captain, was highly competitive during her meets, although she did not have a win. Rhoades took third in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:38.26, just falling behind Cal's Stine Hestdal. What do Rhoades and her teammates do when not in a race'.' Rhoades is on the deck with her team making sure that the women who are competing have inspiration and motivation to continue to do their best. "We are really preparing hard tor the conference meet in three weeks." said Rhoades. "Starting with our training trip in Florida, Coach Waeger has been helping us reach both our individual and team goals." The Millersville meet will be the last meet before the PSAC Championships and Coach Waeger is optimistic for thc seven remaining women who have yet to qualify. "This will be their last opportunity to qualify...our goal is for those seven, whether they qualify or not. is not only to have the best times of the season, but to have the best performances of their swimming career." said Coach Waeger. For PatakyOva, this will be her last home meet ofher swimming career and Coach Waeger would like to go out with a big win against Millersville. Coach Waeger said. "She has been through a lot of ups and downs during her career here at Lock Haven and it would mean a lot to me. and the rest of the women, if we could win the last one for her." Come out and support thc fastest women in the pool as they take on Millersville University at 1 p.m. at Zimmerli Pool on Saturday. January 25, 2006 B3 lhueagleye.com York| As I am sure most sports fans already know, a during entered the crowd Knicks, game last \dM Wednesday versus the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Reportedly, Davis witnessed his wife in the stands being harassed by a Bulls' fan during a timeout, and then preceded to jump the scorers table to come to the aid of his wife and son. Although Davis remained cool and calm, and did not throw any punches or receive any, this was a highly controversial and debatable topic in sports, especially in the NBA, after last years Pacers, Pistons and fan brawl. Should he be fined and suspended? If so, how severe? Should they make an example of him or take it easy on him because he was protecting his family and was nonviolent? After taking all of these in consideration, Commissioner David Stern, I feel, made the right choice by just suspending him for just five games. That five-game suspension is nothing compared to the suspensions given to Stephen Jackson and Ron Attest last season. Davis reacted out ofpure human instinct. Any given man, regardless if they are at work or out in public, would try to protect his wife and kids if he felt they were in danger. Entering the stands however will result in suspension regardless. Who knows what would have come about if some drunken fan would have thrown a beer bottle or a punch at Davis, then a whole other brawl would have taken place and the NBA's reputation would be damaged for years. Once he saw his wife in danger, he should have attempted to get the attention of a security guard to go help her. But that raises another question. Where were the security guards? They definitely made a pathetic effort to stop Davis from entering the stands and showed up late to the spot of the incident. This needs to be taken into consideration as well. Surprisingly, however. Stern took it easy on Davis although he was still reprimanded. A five game suspension in the NBA is not that big of deal considering there are 82 games in the regular season, and since he is on the Atlantic Division's basement dwelling New York Knicks. In another NBA story, Allen lverson was recently criticized for walking off the court with 10 seconds left in a 101-90 loss to the New Jersey Nets last week. Reporters claimed this act was very unsportsmanlike, heartless, and a direct insult to his teammates. My question is; what is the big deal? First off, there was 10 seconds left and the team was down by 11 points making it impossible to have any chance at coming back. He had just missed a meaningless foul shot and was clearly frustrated with the team's performance. lverson just acted out of frustration, it's not like he publicly criticized his teammates or the coaches. And secondly, in almost every college or professional football game when a team is kneeling the ball to run out the clock in a game which is not close, players always just walk either right off the field into the locker room or onto the field to congratulate the other team. Even though there is still a good 30 seconds of play left, the losing team often walks off the field, however, it just goes unnoticed because of all the people crowding it. Therefore, lverson walking off the court with a couple seconds left is not that significant and should not ruin his reputation. 1 { mm^ ~ mm^BmmmmwmwmwmwmWmm ~ mm But December 4, 2005 has come and past your thinking. p So, an odd football score you ask? Maybe, but no. M It could quite possibly be a NHL score with the way games have been going ir with new rule changes. This 12-4 has more importance for Lock Haven sports fans. 12-4 marks the current overall record for women's basketball team. The team is 12-4overall and 1-2 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC :st play. Lock Haven started off the season 2-0 for the first time since 2002, when they w to finish 7-18. They also enjoyed a string of success that saw them earn a sev ne win streak. The 12 wins triples the win total for the Haven last season and marks the most w ce the 1998-99 campaign when they posted 10. This year has been a complete 180-degree turnaround for head coach Valerie Ci 1 her team, who deserve a tremendous amount of praise for what they are doing Although the Haven's most recent outing resulted in a loss to PSAC We vision foe Slippery Rock University, it was not for lack of effort because the ight hard all the way to the buzzer so LHU fans should be optimistic as to v :y team stands at this point. The Haven is not just making noise by racking up slashes in the win column. They B also ranked nationally in scoring defense. LHU is ranked No. 23 in scoring defense ving up just 56.8 points a game and they sit sixth in the PSAC in scoring offense th 67.9 points a game. This team is on a roll and ifwe want them to continue their winning ways we need get out and support them as they push to make their first post season appearance ice the 1990-91 season. Ohio lawmakers to consider drilling for oil in protected state parks Josh Comer Environmental Council and the Ohio State Public Interest Group Bowling Green State U. disagree with Armbnister's proposed approach, calling the BOWLING GREEN, Ohio damaging to sensitive measure Environmental groups are worecosystems and shortsighted. ried that climbing home heating "The bill has one group of costs will cause those in the benefactors, oil and natural gas Ohio General Assembly to no longer sec state forests for the companies, but hurts the other II million people living in the trees, but for thc valuable fuel state of Ohio," said Jack Shaner. contained in the soil. Introduced in October by public affairs director for thc Sen. JetTry Armbruster. R-North OF.C. Shaner said that the amount Ridgeville, Ohio Senate Bill 193 would create a board to lease of fuel that could potentially be found on public land would have public land to private companegligible impact on consumer nies, lifting barriers to drilling a to for oil and natural gas in state gas and oil prices compared the harm wells could cause to parks. currently protected habitats. "As fuel prices increase. I Amy Gomberg. Environmental believe one ol" thc most imporstate tant ways we can offset that Associate for the Ohio PIRG echoed that message, saytrend is by finding ways to that 3 percent of land only ing increase production as well." suitable for drilling in Ohio is on Armbruster said. the state-owned property that Groups like the Ohio - this bill would open to companies. Those in the oil and gas industry disagree, saying that those off-limits resources arc an important part of the solution to Ohio's energy shortage. "There is no one source of energy that is going to solve everything," said Thomas Stewart. Executive Vice President of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. Accessing natural gas and oil unreachable under current law is needed to slow thc rise of heating costs, Stewart said. Gomberg said any monetary benefits to consumers would be temporary due to thc exhaustible nature of fossil fuels, and the potential impact to sensitive ecosystems could be irreparable. Shaner pointed to an oil spill in Delaware County that took place in 2004 as an example of ment. "It was immediately cleaned up," Stewart said. "You go there today, and you can not tell there had ever been a spill there." Stewart said the same safety guidelines natural gas and oil companies follow on private lands would be applied to operations on public property. By acknowledging the risks inherent to drilling. Stewart said damage to the environment can be mitigated, and Ohio citizens can reap the benefits ofan enhanced stale fuel supply. "There is risk to all worthy ventures," Stewart said. Gomberg said the bill demonstrates the desperation of oil and natural gas companies. "They arc pushing for this because they are a dying business," Gomberg said. Both Gomberg and Shaner said they advocated development of renewable sources of power as the only long-term solution to Ohio's energy needs. Instead ofconstructing wells in state parks, Gomberg said Ohio's potential for wind energy should be harnessed. She pointed to the windmills in Bowling Green as an example of a successful clean energy program. Stewart said that while his group supports the growth of renewable energy, the current situation requires immediatelyviable action. "These depleting are resources, but wc are going to keep burning fossil fuels," Stewart said. "The cleanest is natural gas. it's the one we should burn, but environmental groups say that we can't drill for it in Ohio. That doesn't make sense." Stewart said other states with similar levels of oil and natural gas on public lands have legislation in place that allow companies access to the fuel. "If demand continues to be what it is, and we're not replacing what we're burning, prices will only continue to rise," Stewart said. Though Gomberg said Bowling Green's Sen. Randy Gardner had previously voted against drilling on public lands, after repeated attempts to contact Gardner at his home and office. The BG News was unable to reach him for comment. Keeping Brack Attention Students: Scholarships Available! Do yon plan on attending LHUP, Penn Stite (including PA College of Technology), Lycoming College, Bucknell University or any of their branch campuses for the Academic Year 2006-2007? the harm drilling could inflict. Approximately 126,000 gallons ofcrude oil spilled, requiring the removal of 8,000 tons of contaminated soil, he said. Stewart pointed to the spill as an example of how seriously the companies represented by the OOGA take their commitment to protecting the environ- Men's Basketball 3-14,1-2 PSAC W f Are yon a graduate of a C linton orLycoming County high school in PA? /Aa / If so, you are eligible to submit an application for a Man Am.Fox Scholarship. Applications are available in the Office ofthe President in 202 fmm a Hall. Deadline for the return of applications is April 7,2006. Basketball 12-4,1-2 PSAC 3-2,1-2 PSAC 2006 B4 Intramural S orts News Wednesday, January 25, 2006 IT! Men's 3x3 Basketball _________ K»F 3 minimum 6 maximum _—_—_«_—_—_—____, • Dodgeball 16 maximum Indoor Coed Volleyball 6 minimum 12maximum 3x3 Women's 3 minimum \|T Basketball 6 maximum Coed Floor Hockey 5 minimum 10 maximum . Iliii 8:00pm- j j 10:00pm m SRC Court #2 I ~"~Bf| "'^ *' '^^ IuSShh lw 1 SRC Court 2 8:00pm 4:00pm10:00pm McfK*|y- I 21 |• 1 8 00pm10:00pm j 10:00pm lt«-Vl|lfc&;j 11:00pm \. f | J 'Ijjtoh&f,■ I MtoTH&V; I fjjHiiyy&l f Tuesday, February 7, 2006 j SRC Court I llondfjfo February 5*0 (^""Kyl sRCCourt#3 #2 Zimmerli Court #1 |j V^"j_l/ ■ t H W hRiHBMB___ J_T__ Team Deposits All registrations and deposits must be turned in by Tuesday, February 7, 2006 by 12.00pm. No exceptions! Register online at www.lhup.edu/intramurals as soon as possible as spaces are limited! Once a team is registered and the deposit collected, the captain will receive a confirmation e-mail with the date and time of the captain's meeting. After registering online via the Intramural website, all teams must submit their team deposit to the front desk of the Student Recreation Center. The deposit must be enclosed in an envelope with the captain's name, team name, and sport written on the front. Please note that teams are not officially registered until both online registration and team deposits are received. Pick me! Referee Meeting Interested in participating in Intramural Sports this semester but can't find a team? Become a free agent! Send an e-mail with your name, phone number, e-mail address, and sports interested in playing to Anita at acharles@lhup.edu with "Free Agent" in the subject line. The free agents will then be made available for teams that need extra players. Note: signing up as a free agent does not guarantee a spot on a team. Welcome back, Referees! There will be a mandatory referee meeting on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at 7:00pm in the Thomas Field House classroom. Information pertaining to the spring 2006 Intramural season will be discussed. His important that you all attend. If you have any problems or questions, please contact Anita at 570-893-6204 or achaiies@lhup.edu. See you there! What's COED? INVOLVED/ GET http://www.lhup.edu/intramurals This semester dodgeball, indoor volleyball, and floor hockey are all coed sports. Coed means that in order to participate, you must have two (2) members of the opposite sex playing at all time. Student Recreation Center News Climbing Wall Hours of Operation Student Recreation Center Hours of Operation to 11:> Wednesday Thursday Thursday Sunday Tuesday Friday to 9:' 1:00pm to 7:30pm 12:00pm to 11:00pm to :00am to 11:00pm :00pm 1:00pm to 9: 9: 7i to 11:00pm to 9:: Upcoming Events 5:15- 6:15pm 5:15-6:15pm Cardio Sculpt Vanessa Step & Tone Vanessa 6:20-7:20pm 4:10-5:10pm Stop A Tone Vanessa J For more information, visit the SRC website or contact Jason Stubbeman directly at 5:15- 6:15pm Cardio Sculpt Vanessa 6:30- 7:30pm Pilates Ashley 7:30 *" 8> 3Q|Wfl 8:00-9:00pm S«tr Defense/ Jujutsu The 2006 University Bouldering Series will be held Saturday, January 28 at 10:00am at the Student Recreation Center. This is a friendly competition for climbers of all levels. Sign up to compete for prizes and enjoy the free food and beverages! Strength Training Jen 6:20- 7:20pm Kickboxing Ashley KJckboxJng Ashtoy University Bouldering Series - - :30pm Tuesday 7:45 8:45am Wake Up Yoga Ashley 7:45 8:45am Wake Up Yoga Ashley 4:10-5:10pm Strength Training 9:30pm 9:00pm Spring 2006 Aerobics Schedule 4:10 -5:10pm Strength Training Jan to to 7:00am Friday ____ 1? 1:00pm Wednesday > x_ 9:00-10:00pm Yoga Ashley > l^is*^ mm\\m% classes are held in the SRC aerobics room, Space i limited, be sure to come early to reserve your spot! Check out the SRC website for schedules, photos, policies and employment opportunities! http://www.lhup.edu/rec_center CPR/ First Aid Certification Saturday, February 11, 2006 9:00am 12:00pm Zimmerli 8 $5 per component - Sign up at the Student Recreation Center website at www.Ihup.edu/rec center 'Class sign is limited to please sign up early* + Preparation As rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow continue this season, it is important that we all do our part to keep the Student Recreation Center clean. Please bring an extra pair of sneakers to change into before you begin your workout As always, lockers and cubicles are available for your storage needs. Thank you foryour cooperation! American Red Cross TogHtm. ww ton tow o lift Pleat* cham voir watahoeal B5 lhueagleye.com January 25, 200 '"^- ^ B Feature This the Question of Weefi of winter break and why? 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Movie Database Matthew Mckeague News Editor Over winter break, many of us went to the movies so our rear ends would not become completely stuck to the couch cushions. "King Kong" was atmospheric while "The Chronicles oi Namia" had some exciting war scenes, but the movie that blew me away this holiday season was completely unexpected to do so. Hollywood remakes usually make me sick. I can't emphasize that enough, yet this remake of Mel Brooks' 1968 comedy classic "The Producers" stays true to its predecessor with added bells, whistles, and tons of horny old ladies dancing with walkers. The original was a great movie with talented comedic actors such as Gene Wilder, and the new version was extremely well done also. While the original still remains near and dear in my heart, the remake left me fresh and energetic because it's almost as good. Down on his luck producer Max Bialystock. played by Nathan Lane, has just produced a Broadway flop and hires lowkey accountant Leo Bloom, Matthew Broderick. to do some "creative accounting" to set his books right and keep the IRS from putting him in the slammer with a severely obese man named Bubba who greatly appreciates dropped soap. After some convincing, by means ofa musical number. Leo agrees to produce the biggesi flop of a Broadway show to ever exist that is "guaranteed" to close so he and Max can each keep SI million that should have funded the play Then, following the plot of the original exactly. Max has to befriend basically all the little, old. ladies in New York and give . them some good, old-fashioned, cy boss, Michael McKean as a in jail, and Brooks providing thc voices for a black cat and Stormtrooper Mel. Thc scenery all looks fabulous, with great stage-like sets, full of singing, dancing and eccentric characters, which is exactly what this movie is about. Thc story keeps a fast pace and should not bore anyone until the middle of the film where Leo and Ulla are falling for one another to a musical piece with very few jokes. One slow spot in a movie though, still earns this film an "A." And when you thought this review was over, just like the movie, there's more! That's right, sticking around through the credits of the movie is well worth the wait. Will Ferrell takes the lively "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop," song from earlier in the film, and turns into to a Celine Dion-like, emotional. trustee love and attention so they will give him money to fund the play. Yes. you could correctly label as a prostitute. Expect the "Max Bialystock: Male Gigolo" spin-off sequel in the future. The pair then sets out to find the worst screenplay, director, and actors thinking that this will ensure failure so they can soak up the skin-frying UV rays in Rio. Overall, I believe the movie remained over-the-top and outstandingly funny because Brooks stayed involved with the remake. He wrote the new songs, he wrote thc new parts of the script, and produced. The Brooks lunacy flows through the entire movie, including a Na/i-saluting pigeon, a Village People reference, manic-depressive chorewith great comedic effect If that wasn't enough, when ographed accountants, and an effeminate singing Adolph the credits stop, the audience is Hitler. treated to a short, flashy, dance Lane and Broderick clearly number with Mel Brooks knew what they were doing appearing in the last seconds of from being the original actors the film belting a. "Get out! It's in the real-lite Broadway verover." because there was nothsion of "'The Producers" starting left of thc movie. ing in 2001. They've got their Putting that phrase at the end roles down perfectly, and while was such a good idea that I shall they seem to be channeling thc rip it off. 1968 actors, they add their own Go see "The Producers" if talent and idiosyncrasies to the you've never seen the original characters. and go if you're in love with the Other enjoyable cameos original with posters plastering include Will lerrell as the your walls. insane Iran/ Licbkind. Uma "Don't be silly be a stnarty. Thurma as the Swedish tempest go on join the Nazi party," and Ulla, Jon Lovitz as the mean see this movie. Now. get out. It's vuudcvillian-voiced accountan- over! By Samantha Weaver w with which it - they're - and AmericA, AntarcticA, AsiA, AustraliA, EuropE. Egyptian pyramids weighed approximately - The stones 30,000 century easier than do umpires today. umpires - Baseball padded Before 1859, - Hampshire children, probably because were - Psychologists claim that growing up. - Lollipops percent The name of every continent begins all vowels: AfricA, ith the same letter ends that were used to build the pounds. Each. of the early 19th they sat in a New had it rocking chair behind the catcher. has a total coastline of only 13 miles. it's if you don't like abused or neglected when you were are 99 sugar. you The Spill Canvas Melanie SheHhammer Staff Reporter There is a strong distinction between a band who can produce good music in the studio and one that can actually perform live. When a music fan is faced with the disappointment of a horrific live show, from a band they have grown to appreciate, conclusions are to be made. One could say that the artful techniques of producers and sound manipulators contribute to an impressive album and not the band's actual musicianship. Obviously a voice or instruments wouldn't change that drastically from the album version to the live performance, but for quite a few bands in heavy rotation today, such a phenomenon occurs; rather frequently, in fact. An exception to such a baffling and irritating occurrence is Thc Spill Canvas. If you have ever heard an album from the band you would know of the talent lying in lead singer, Nick Thomas's, voice. A voice that not only cuts like a knife recorded, but exceeds all expectations during live performances as well. Recently, Thomas ventured solo to Bucknell University, performing an acoustic show for an audience of no more than 30. The eerie quiet of the venue while Thomas poured his songs over the crowd was astonishing, what with the constant chatter during the opener's performance just moments before Thomas took thc miniscule stage. As the audience soaked up each song, it was clear that with Thomas leading TSC, the band is headed for a long and winding path of success. No smoke, curtains or mirrors surround the music created by TSC. It's refreshing to witness a band that not only can perform the music they have obviously worked so hard to compile, but also that there is emotion fueling the songs. Call it "emo," or what you will, but TSC knows how to compose a song that doesn't consist of thc same repetitive backbeats and choruses. The lyrics actually have meaning and each song feels as if TSC genuinely takes the time to thoroughly build the framework to such complex tracks. With the lyrics of each song fueling the fine tuned compositions, the intense songwriting capabilities of TSC are left to excel with each note. As Thomas described the context of some of the songs featured in his acoustic set. there was no bubble gum or sappy themes present. Well, actually, that's not true. There may be a song here and there about boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, girl breaks boy's heart, and the rest goes from there. The difference between the approach of TSC and any other band is the presence of more than just the generic storyline. There are the cracks and crevices that the band explores. There are repercussions present. There is a moral to the story. There isn't any sugar-coating. Just raw words that depict the mixed emotions felt in any situation that TSC sets out to tackle. The intricacy of each song makes it hard to recommend just one. Depending on thc mood that you are in at any given time, each song could cater to your needs, but that is the benefit of listening to a band such as TSC. Instead of having to skip to thc same tracks over and over again due to lack of any earth shattering music on the album, both their early and more recent release. "One Fell Swoop" and "Sunsets and Car Crashes," can be played through and through. The genuine pull to produce music that people can appreciate seems to be the underlying reason that allows Thc Spill Canvas to effectively create a final product that can be praised from every angle. It's hard to find a band nowadays that can not only keep your attention, but ultimately impress you with what they've managed to design. HOROSCOPES by Linda C. Black Tribune Media Services March 21-April 19 stimes it's hard to where reality and fantasy is. On the other i, who cares? h ahead, as far as can go. The odds in your favor. July 23-Aug. 22 You're lucky now, and it seems like you're getting pretty good advice. Go ahead and make a choice that you'll be happy to live with. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Frustrations at home April 20-May 20 have you wondering if mportant people are it's time to make a big matching, and they change. That's one hink you're lookin' option, but a renewal or lood. Don't try to renovation is also indinpress them, just do cated. he best job you can. Gemini May 21-June 21 OK to admit that can't do it all by rself. Let somey else do the part 's easier for them. Sept. 23-Oct. 22 You're a student and a teacher naturally, all the time. Continue to collect information, so you'll have the answers when asked. Cancer June 22-July 22 >n't be afraid of tryj something you've ver done before, e odds are in your /or. You have natutalent. Oct. 23-Nov. 21 It's a good time to ask for a bonus, a raise or money somebody owes you. You might even get a surprise or find a few bucks under the couch Nov. 22-Dec. 21 You're intent on findir the truth and this is good thing. D through the stacks data and clues, ar you will. Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Keep digging aroi in your closets a attic. There's thing important saved and foi about. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18 A friend comes up with a completely outrageous suggestion Don't laugh, the odds are good that this wil actually work. Feb. 19-March 20 The lid is about t blast right off. You' find you can dim higher than you eve imagined. And, it'll b fun. B7 lhueagleye.com January 25, 2006 r Feature This T.I.A.R.A.'s host Azure party Kelly McCoomb Staff Reporter Over 130 people showed up for an event organized by the T.I.A.R.A.s of the Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority (MSU) on Friday night in the MultiPurpose Room in the PUB. The event, which was called Azure party, began at 9 p.m. and ended around 2 a.m. The room was decorated in baby blue and white with streamers and balloons. "The party was good. I wish we could have had a better turn out. but it went okay," said Vanessa Escobar, freshman and T.I.A.R.A. "Everyone I asked said they had fun, and I hope to Perez, freshman and secretary of have more parties in the future." the T.I.A.R.A.s. An interest meeting was "I was happy to see fresh held in Zimmerli just before the faces at our ladies night and at party in which MSU sisters the party later that night," said from all over Pennsylvania Irssy Perez, president of the came to talk to those interested T.I.A.R.A.s. "I wish people in joining MSU, as well as could have come earlier than attend the party later that night. they did so they could have seen About 20 people attended the the sisters step and stroll, but interest meeting in which sisters regardless, I want thank everydiscussed MSU history, the one who came out to support us. meaning behind their colors and It means a lot and I hope to have the different things they do as a many more events that bring sorority. such a diverse crowd together." "It was a great opportunity T.I.A.R.A. for the T.I.A.R.A.s to spend "Together, Independence, time with the Mu Sigma Academics, Respect, and Upsilon sisters and for Lock Achievement" and is the initial Haven to get to know a little interest group of MSU. about the sorority," said Latauni 4J a i |oiili'"of"iSe'Week] English Club §toMm island 2§i§ i v y by Linda Thistle Courtesy of the English Club Members of the English Club traveled to San Francisco, one of many V s they have made as a club. They plan to go to Boston this year. Melissa Trentadue Staff Reporter - ..,. . _ Writing for countless hours and reading divine literature is a passion that all of these memEnglish club, which en over by Dr. Robert five years ago. allows Haven students to share thdr love for prose, poetry, litera plays and writing with another, in a fun and laid JST- Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. � Moderate *** ** Challenging HOO BOY! ©20Q6 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved. isted in having your very own radio show?? Then come to the first meeting of the semester! When: Monday, January 30 What time: 6 p.m. Where: Robinson 606 , *' r When Myers first took over to get to know one another and share their own, personal writing, ranging from prose to poetry with each other. The meetings first discuss business issues and then open up to a casual writing workshop, designed by the students, for the students. "The English club allows students who might feel uncomfortable or intimidated by formal English workshops in the classroom, to come to the meetings and share their writing in a laid back, fun environment," Myers said s dt s shan "S P ersonal L work, the Enghsh club also travels around to see literature come to life right before its eyes. ,s Past fa the club , to Uch 3 P ay u by, 6 Eugene O'Ne.ll. Englrsh Professor J hn 11;, Wtlson also bec*me mvolved th jhe En hsh C ub » and belP ed a s P ort stud nts, t0 New-York City to see the play. 8ince the ««endance turned out be feirly large. dto be he 8 was ]u uu best P>ay the English club has evCT seen accordin 8 t0 ' Myers , Besides seeing literature COTne t0 H e on sta8e m tne f 11 every spring the English Uni,ed ]s cklb' oss English club, there was a mere four members interested, However, today there are between 25 and 30 members that share their love for English.. r.u xj, rtudents who are in club are also involved Sigma Tau Delta, a Honors Fraternity for majors. Sigma Tau membership is not necessary to be part of the English Club. club is open for any Haven University student. Lock Being an English major in our club does not matter, in the past semesters we have had many several known and popular majors, besides Enelish ' Myers said. every club meets once *s and allows, students * f' ">. ™ 7°* £S* * 7 I° l? ' . *' * ? P,' * " * '*" «*™ - « 'f f "" ** ° States to "** litcraryj f history. In the past years, the c ub has traveled to New Orleans, San Francisco and Boston where they will most likely traveling to again this year. "By having the to travel with the English students are given the chance to see exotic, interesting where strong literary Wslory rests," Myers said. .its spend jns allow which are impressive a rs gives , ». :ity when , y avc c ty on ! edule. "Being a part ofthe club really allows students get to know individuals in major and even outside oftheir major in a fun yet informal Myers said. "The whole experience really been a lot of fun for and the students as well." If any Lock Haven *ia**nt are interested in joining th English club, they can feel fre J to contact yers up e u for additional information I of when the meetings are where they are taking place. +~ . ""M . ••• College Blunders is common when there are Nicole Pinto Staff Reporter 8) Eating habits are not good as a student. Many students don't have enough time in the day to eat more than twice. Parents are not around to cook hearty meals so some meals only consist 9) Living paycheck to of Ramen noodles or fast paycheck is a common food. Snacking is also mistake that students consistent throughout the make. It causes them to day. run into problems with getting books, 10) Scheduling is dif for students. Many students drop and add three or four times until they get the right sched- ... a hundred things to do for every class every day. Juggling work, friends, and a job can have some students forgetting what to do. a big problem that students deal with in college. Parents and guardians are not here to tell students to go to class. Remembering to get to class and wanting to get up for an 8 a.m. is not always easy. S) Skipping classes is 6) Taking many naps is a common thing for drained students but these naps 4) Staying up late on the can lead to being awake at weekdays whether it be night causing a student to studying or hanging out be even more tired in the with friends is not a good idea. It leads to trouble morning. staying awake in class, class, or not being through the day able to keep up with the prepared for class. workload. 3) Hanging with the same group of people after get- And the #1 College ting comfortable is not Blunder is. good. On a campus full of 1) Procr; ination. College different people, a person students constantly put should reach out and get to things off for as long asl know as many people as possible, The work comes | out sloppy and not wellpossible. thought out. The credit you 2) Organization is impor- deserve might not show if tant for a student so that he you don't may balance his life and into it. \ make it easer to get J B8 25, 2006 '"S'-'iB^B^r^r' KM / V-A iv MBS?"* ■■**** • "li I BBB M afl ■ b^bt I BV BV-Lj ■ * bV ' B^H^B^HB^B^B^B^B^B^B^Hb^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^bV .^EiB^B^B^B^B^B^^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^B^BH k w2m Coffeehouse Rock Beware, this could become addicting Matthew Mckeague News Editor TV Shows on DVD Releases Tues. Jan. 24 1-800-Missing Season 2 •Best of SNL: Alec Baldwin •Best of SNL: David Spade Alio 'Alio! Season 4 Avatar The Last Airbender Book 1: Water, Volume 1 Dallas The Complete 4th Season Dragon Tales Say Hola to Enrique My Little Pony and Friends Two Great Pony Tales The Time Tunnel Volume 1 The Berenstain Bears - Always Look on the Bright Side - ' \^mm\^mm\^mm\^mm\^mm\^mm\^m\\^mm V I Levasseur plays a song during the first Coffeehouse of the • ***ir=aale Eye Jason semester. Local musician and student, Jason Barry, also performed at the event. The next Coffeehouse is scheduled for February 16 in the PUB. from meeting people and relationships - highlighted by his willingness and excitement to to everyone in thc audience talk Two up and coming solo after the show. performers rocked out in the sold over 35,000 of Having PUB Lobby last Thursday for an CDs, Levasseur is on his his entertaining coffeehouse session way to becoming a musical senthat featured free coffee and sation. He has played in concert cookies. with Dave Matthews Band, John Jason Levasseur. an animatWallflowers. The Mayer. and The Horizon, Vertical from North Carolina, was Roots. You can read more about "entertaining as hell" according at him to a crowd member. Jamming to www.JasonLevasseur.com. instant hits like "Driver is the which features a biography, DJ." which is also the title of his information about his songs, and gewest album as well as "The tour dates. Patrick's," of St. Steps Haven's own Jason Lock Levasseur combined solid musiopened Levasseur's perBarry cal talent with comedic audiformance for the first hour of ence interaction for a set reminight with an original set of niscent of musical group The the his own songs from his demo, Barenaked Ladies. "As Angels Fall," as well as Touring for the last 3 years, from his recently completed full he has played at clubs and album, "Ghost in length Shows all across the United Rooms." States. His inspiration comes Barry started playing guitar J. Michael Rinard Guest Writer three years ago, and has performed many shows since then - even opening for Vanessa Carleton and Sugarcult for last year's Spring Concert. "Jason has the voice of an angel," one girl commented as he mesmerized the mainly female audience with beautifully crafted originals like "Saving Grace," and "You Can't Imagine." "1 find most of my inspiration from life," Jason commented, "I just love to play." You can check out some of Jason's songs online at - *Plck of the week: Universal Home Video releases two new "Best Of Saturday Night Live" compilations - "SNL Best of Alec Baldwin " and "SNL Best of David Spade." Baldwin has hosted the show 11 times and has done very well on the show with such memorable characters as Canteen Boy's perverted scoutmaster and food promoter Pete Schwetty. Spade graced the show's fan-proclaimed 'glory years' with well-known comedians Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider. Kevin Nealon. Mike Meyers, and the late, great Chris Farley. Sure to show up on this DVD are his renowned 'Weekend Update' segments where he comments and comically insults very much like his current Comedy Central program "The Showbiz Show with David Spade." Both DVDs are likely to contain some great sketches featuring many comedy greats who have moved on to movie roles, come with extras such as outtakes and dress rehearsals, and have a suggested retail cost Selected Movies on DVD Releases, Jan. 24 "Address Unknown" "Cisco Pike" "Down and Derby" "Fightplan" "The Fog" "Initial D" (Collector's E N T E c Edition) "Modern Romance" "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (Special Edition) "National Lampoon's Barely Legal" "Oliver Twist" "The Aristocrats" * �Pick of the week: All you comedy gurus out there, listen up! "The Aristocrats" featuring such well-known comedians as Jason Alexander. Lewis Black, Drew Carey, George Carlin, Tim Conway, Gilbert Gottfried, Richard Lewis. Bill Maher, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Kevin Nealon, Trey Parker, Andy Richter, Don Rickles, The Smothers Brothers, Jon Stewart, Matt Stone, Bruce Vilanch, Fred Willard, Robin Williams, and more is a wise purchase. The premise of the movie may sound a little odd, as it is over 100 comedians all telling the same joke. The retold joke has a setup and punch line that stay the same, with a middle that changes from comic to comic. The telling and altering of this joke has been a comedian's tradition as a mental exercise to find out how good they are at crafting a joke. The joke in itself is very dirty and each comedian seems to try to go farther to make it dirtier. Those who are easily offended should avoid the movie, but those who are interested in seeing how far comedians will go to get a laugh should enjoy the film. N Videogame Releases Jan. 24 Nintendo DS * "True Swing Golf "Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Special Edition" "Torino 2006 - Official Video Game of the XX Olympic Winter Games" Xbox "Torino 2006 Official Video Game ofthe XX Olympic Winter Games" "World War II Combat: Road to Berlin" - - *PIck of the week: Though ! am no sports game enthusiast. "True Swing Golf for the Nintendo DS seems to be the most fun videogame offering for the week, because of the game's innovative use of the system's touch screen. Every golf game up until this one has used the push the button once, let the power bar increase, hit the button again method for striking the ball, but this game allows the player to stroke a line at the ball on the screen with the stylus with a very precise swing. game features more than 15 3-D courses, player tomization, m tiplayer matches with just one game card, and a player custo mization where players can use the money they earn in the tor rnaments to purchase better equipment and clothing that resembles "The Three Stooges" golfing attire. If you have friends nearby who also own the game, up to four people play against each other even try to make the per. i up to swing lose concentr. ion with the text-message system, Pictochat, on the Nintendo DS. More inform can be obtained at DThe cks, as well as the next PUB coffeehouse on Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. "I think it was a great turnout and both of the performers were very charismatic and talented." said Diane Wall. "They definitely put on a good show and everyone had a good time." Yahoo Image Database • Alumni artists debut work in Sloan Jenny Charney Guest Writer ■ ■ 2' H J III Monday night marked the beginning of a promising Marina TsygankovalEagle Eye Michael Seeber and Justin Chirico pose by selections of their artwork. semester for the LHU Art Department. Alumni artists, Justin Chirico and Michael Seeber, returned to Sloan Art Gallery to showcase some of their work and give insight and advice to students who have the chance to follow in their footsteps of success. Seeber, a 1999 graduate, presented pieces from bis earliest days as an art student, as well as pieces he is currently working on from his studio. His work ranges from photo collages, oil paintings, and many abstract versions of dif- from having new experiences. "I see myself always a stuthe state. In addition, he explained dent, always learning, and always hoping that someday, the process of creating an artistic piece of ceramic tile my work will be great," through a slideshow describing Chirico stated during his each step. Seeber now resides slideshow presentation. His in Philadelphia and sells his work also includes many work through Seebart, his self- abstract pieces and countless founded company. portraits. a 2002 graduate Chirico, Both artists repeatedly statnow living in New York City, ed how grateful they were to shared his work and also prothe LHU Art Department for vided the audience with an in- being so encouraging and depth account of his struggles helpful during their time spent in the city as a young artist. here in the past. Chirico's dream of becoming "I've sat in the same seats, an artist began taking shape and learned from the same produring his sophomore year and fessors, and it's nice to be able his passion is still evident. He to come back to thank you for spoke positively about followeverything," Chirico said ing your dreams and never let- before ending the lecture. ting anything discourage you ferent landscapes from across