News • The continuing saga of George Miller. (see story page 2) Features Sports Weather Alpha Mu Gamma celebrates National Foreign Language Week. (see story page 8) Check out the 1997 spring sports preview. (see story page 11) Sunny High of 38 (courtesy WSNU) Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper Eye Eagle Volume 49, Number 19 12 Pages Friday, March 7, 1997 Tobacco users give ID cards a workout by Amy Satkofsky Eagle Eye News Editor_ All cigarette smokers and chewing tobacco users must now delay desires to satisfy nicotine cravings until after the proper ID has been shown to employees selling the tobacco products. The Federal Drug Administration recently pas.sed a new national law, which was enacted last Friday. The new law states that anyone under the age of 27 wanting to buy cigarettes or chewing tobacco must present a photo ID that proves the customer to be at least 18 years old. The University is not exempt to the new law, although most University students are over the age of 18. All University students must present photo ID at the bookstore and at the information desk located in the Parsons Union Building (PUB) in order to purchase tobacco products. Signs stating that photo ID must be shown are clearly displayed at both locations on campus where tobacco products can be purchased. According to Paul Uricchio, a student employee of the PUB information desk, all student employees of the desk were told that checking student IDs wpuld be imperative with the passing of the new law. Store owners caught selling to minors face federal fines of $250 per violation. However, Uricchio said that most students know about the law and are cooperative about presenting their IDs. The information desk accepts a driver's license or the Eagle Card as forms of valid photo ID. University students will be required to show the proper ID at all times when purchasing tobacco products from an on-campus location. Most University students will probably be carded at local businesses as well. According to Kathy Harger, an employee at Weis Markets, the store has revised their old store policy, which stated that customers had to be 21 to purchase tobacco products, to be compatible with the new national law. Weis customers may now purchase cigarettes and chewing tobacco at the age of 18. "Of course, we'll still check your ID if you look younger than 27," Harger said. Signs are also at the registers of other PUB desk employee Martin Benzing checks University student Jonathon Schmuck's photo ID before the purchase of cigartettes can be final. area businesses, including Scot's Lx)-Cost, Bi-Lx) and the Avenue Six Pack. Business owners and employees say that most customers are cooperative about showing proper ID. Students questioned about the new law (photo by Sheri Elfman) felt that they could deal with showing their IDs as long as they could still purchase tobacco products. "I don't look 27 and I'm not, so card me. But give me my cigarettes," exclaimed University student Dave Weaver. SCC passes bill to increase student activity fee by Amy Satkofsky Eagle Eye News Editor_ In a 15-1-3 senator vote, the bill to raise the sUident activity fee was passed at Wednesday night's Student Cooperative Council (SCC) meeting. Tbe bill, which states that the fee will be raised from $72 to $88 and increased 5.5% for three consecutive semesters, was tabled at the last SCC meeting. The bill was tabled in order to enable senators to discuss the issue with their constituents and answer any questions they may have. The bill was approved to be brought back onto the floor by a senator vote, after two weeks to answer questions from their constituents. Following the bill moving onto the floor, a few audience members questioned whether or not raising the fee was necessary. SCC President Larry Flint explained that increasing the fee is necessary in order to continue meeting the fixed expenses of running the corporation and to meet the variable expense of funding all University clubs and organizations. The fee was last raised in 1994 and consisted of a 6% raise from $60 for three consecutive years. Flint explained at the last SCC meeting that the fee needs to be raised as the cost of living rises in order to keep the corporation financially stable and able to fund University clubs and organizations. SCC Treasurer Kelly Yeagle added to Flint's explanation saying that the increase in the fee is to accommodate University clubs and organizations whose monetary needs are on the rise. Brian Ploskina, SCC senator, made the point of interest that the SCC is required by law to fund the athletic department. Following the above discussion. Speaker of the Senate Amanda Mulfinger asked senators if they were in favor of calling the question. She was essentially asking the senators if they were ready to vote on the issue of raising the fee. The senators voted to "call the question." The bill was then passed. The SCC, with the passed bill, will now be able to run their corporation efficiently and fund campus clubs and organizations. They will also be more equal to other state universities. Flint delivered a film presentation at the last riteeting that described where the University stood in relation to the 13 other State Systems for Higher Education (SSHE) schools. The data showed that the University is second lowest in mandatory fees, including the student activity fee. The $16 hcrease will place the University in equal standing with the other SSHE schools at the end of the four year percentage increase. University President Dr. Craig Dean Willis was pleased that the fee was raised. Where to find it News 1-3 Editorial/Opinion 4-5 Features 6-8 Classifieds 9 Sports 10-12 2 Eagle Eye Friday, March 7, 1997 Ne w s City residents speak openly about Miller Continued from last week, Lock Haven people speak out about the local legend. by Brian Ploskina Eagle Eye Sports Editor Robert Bravard, director of Stevenson Library and member of the Lock Haven City Council, knows what it is like to be sued by George Miller. Dave Romig, city code enforcement officer, knows too. There are a lot of residents in Lock Haven that have been connected to court proceedings courtesy of Miller. "What are you suing me for," exclaims a frustrated Bravard, now years after he won his court battle with Miller. "He thinks we're (the city) out to get him." Miller has been in several entanglements with the city dating back as early as 1967 when he and an associate broke through the chief water main with a pickax. Miller refused to pay for repairs and his tenants went without water for months. Most of his properties have been torn down now and times have been quiet between Miller and the city. Dan Adams, the Lock Haven Express City Editor, has covered the ongoing saga for nine years now and he expressed that the stories used to be fun. "It was one of those stories that you would get excited about," he said. But now those stories have lost a lot of their impact for Adams. One of the exciting court battles was when Miller took the city to court for fining him for the signs that he posted on his prop- erties at 130-134 E. Church St. in 1987 without a permit. The signs violated city code and he was ordered to remove them. "The whole thing became a free speech issue," states Bravard. Miller lost the suit although Bravard, a constitutional advocate, states that he wanted him to win. Miller's chances are minimized when he goes to court because he refuses to hire a lawyer. The city was not done with Miller however, and he was taken to court for frivolous law suits. He lost and was forced to reimburse the city's insurance company for over $20,000. Adams feels that the times when the city fines Miller or tears down his houses gives him more validity. "George has this view that the city has done him wrong," said Adams. "Maybe he's right." Romig has no such sympathy for Miller however. "He came in and asked if he would need a permit, and 1 told him yes," said Romig. "Three months later, the signs went up and he never applied for the permit." Romig has also been annoyed with Miller's delay tactics when there are problems with his properties that have been ordered to be fixed by the city. Miller will often put "For Sale" signs on the property, but according to Romig, he never has any intention of selling. "He's turned away perspective buyers," said Romig. Miller's present home at 539 W. Main St. is also in danger. There is an old wooden garage in the backyard that is on the verge of collapsing. The second floor balcony on the house is only held up by makeshift beams and 2x4s. The grass on the property is cut by the city at least once a year and the leaves never get raked. City police have written up several fines for the unkempt property but they go unpaid. Romig believes that the residents of Lock Haven should be alarmed that he spends at least a quarter of the code enforcement office's time on Miller. "I wish he [Miller] would walk away," states Bravard. "He's suffered so terribly." According to Bravard, fighting the city is Miller's sole purpose in life. Early city councils tried to reason with him but everyone's position hardened as the years passed. The residents of the city have not been happy about Miller either. "The closer people get to him, the more they resent him," stated Bravard. It is difficult to find out Miller posted the above sign illegally, located next to Fox's Family Restaurant. After he was fined for the sign, he fought the city claiming he was protected under the First Ammendment's freedom of speech clause. (photo courtesy of Dave Romig) Relationships the focus of Father/Son wrestling camp by Kim Kupec Eagle Eye News Reporter_ A weekend wrestling camp developed for fathers and sons will be held at the University, July 11-13. In its seventh year, the camp teaches technique and fundamentals, strength training methods for appropriGie ages, dieting and teamwork. The camp is open to wrestlers of all ages, but the participants are primarily between the ages of six and 12. During the camp, fathers and sons live in the same room in the residence halls, eat together and get work-out time on the mat, according,to.Q^rl Poff,. head wrestling coach at the University. "The father/son weekend gives fathers and sons the chance to spend quality time together," said Poff. "It seems like in today's society, fathers and sons do not get the opportunity to be vith each other often." Poff explained that, " The main goal of the other camps offered here is to improve a wrestler's skill level." "The major objective for the father/son camp is to enhance the relationship between the father and the son through wrestling," stated Poff. * The camp will be instructed by' Poff, Rock and Riefcy'••Bono^Tio, exactly what properties Miller still owns because he has created companies that take credit for owning the houses. The largest of these is ANSPAR, Inc. It is common opinion however, that 539 W. Main St. is the final property that Miller owns and that it will be torn down as well and he will bd homeless. Miller inherited his properties from his father but he was a theatre student ai PennState University. Most Lock Haven residents hope that Miller has finished ^js performance as man versus the city. Bravard remarked, "I think about the bright young man who wanted to be an actor and instead fights over cutting the grass." Doug Buckwalter and members of the wrestling team. "The father/son weekend is a camp we provide that is good for the sport and the family members involved. The camp gets bigger and better every year and we anticipate the number of participants to grow," Poff said. If interested and would like a wrestling camp brochure,students can contact Wally Kocher at x2647. ^2 Third AvenS Used Appliances & More T h e better way to Buy Used Appliances" Biggest Selection...Best Warranty! Sales & Service (717)748-5599 342 Third Avenue Lock Haven Open Mon-Frl 10am-6ptn off Bellefonte Ave. behind University Ford sjauio)8n3 jno aseaid o) spjeM^foeg JOAQ puag 8M Have a great spring break! f '^*lih.!,V -News Friday, March 7,1997 Eagle Eye 3 Who got caught,.. Police Beat AMr discusses cultural "do's and dont's" of the world by Cynthia Graham Eagle Eye News Editor_ Crimioal Mischief - Feb. 22: A student parked his car in parking lot number seven on Feb. 21. When the student returned to his car on the 22, he found that his chrome license plate was damaged and his trunk was scratched. There was approximately $210 in damage. Minor Drinking ~ Feb. 22: Law Enforcement responded to a call from a resident assistant regarding the possibility of alcohol in the residence hall. They responded and found two underage students drinking. They were arrested. Phone Card Fraud -- Feb. 20: A former student was found to be using the phone card of a current student. He had run up $492 in charges on the student's card. Charges have been filed. SBDC builds city's economic future I by Tara LoPresti Eagle Eye News Reporter In attempts to enhance the economic state of the city of Lock Haven, the University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosts workshops designed to help community members gain the necessary skills of today's working world. A workshop introducing Microsoft Word for Windows will be held by the cen ter on March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at the West Branch Technology Center, 110 E. Bald Eagle St. The seminar will be centered around utilizing Microsoft Word for document and file creation and manipulation, entering and editing text, the use of spell check and other word processing techniques. Microsoft Word was chosen becau.se it is the number one word processing package for Windows '95, which is the software that most small businesses are using today. The primary goal of the SBDC is to cre^e and retain jobs in Clinton County. The SBDC has been in operation off and on in previous years. It ran for six months in 1992 and for six months in 1994. March marked the SBDC's first full year of operation. James Heiney and Kay Lynn Hamilton of the West Branch Technology Center will be the workshop's discussion leaders. TTie cost for this workshop is $10 and the registraliQH deadHpe is March 17. For more information Call x2589. .,„!,'!; As part of this year's annual National Foreign Language Week celebration with the theme "Stepping Stones to World Understanding," Alpha Mu Gamma, the foreign language honor society, held an open forum to discuss cultural and customary differences of people around the world on Wednesday in Robinson Hall of Flags. According to Dr. Linda Emmanuel, French professor, the organization chose the discussion topic, "Do's and Dont's Around the World," in order to be consistent with this year's theme. She said the discussion was an effort to educate students who are planning to travel abroad on the cultural differences they may encounter. Rene Lutz, president of the organization, related some of the events of her stay in Costa Rica during the 1995 fall semester as part of the University's exchange program. She said it is very important for students to understand the actions of people from other cultures and be aware that these actions may not neces.sarily be derogatory or meant to be offensive. Two audience members, Kim and Dawn Heisler, said they are planning to study abroad in England next semester and attended the discussion to get a better understanding of the English culture. Of Americans visiting Europe, the former Heisler said Americans are referred to as "smiling sandwiches" because of the "friendliness and smiling faces that are characteristic of Americans." Kendall Brostuen, director of international studies, said that Americans generally want per.sonal space, as opposed to people in Latin speaking countries, because "in America we like to have something we call our own." He advised students who wish to travel to Spain and live with a host family to leave their doors slightly opened. He said that closing a door completely while inside a room shows a sign of disrespect and will offend the host family. Of other cultural differences, one audience member said that South Americans and Canadians are very offended when persons from the United States refer to themselves as Americans. "People in South America and Canada get offended, and rightly so, because they are just as American as we are," said Philosophy Professor, Dr. Joan WhitmanHoff. She encouraged "students who are traveling to other countries to take time to do some research on the region before they arrive there. She said it is not just differences in language that poses a problem with foreigners and the local people of Ihe region, but it is the attitudes that travelers take with them by not being educated about < cultural norms of the country. Emmanuel also made a distinction between building and housing practices of Americans and Europeans. "In Europe people put up walls in their backyards and find it odd that Americans have opened shared space in their backyards. We tend to block off the inside by closing our doors, but they block off the outside with walls," she said. Brostuen worked 11 years in Madrid, Spain and spent the last eight years working as a liason for American students coming into the cpuntry to study. He said that it is gratifying to see how students grow [in understanding the culture] as well as getting a better understanding of who they are while attending Spanish universities. This is the 40th anniversary of the celebration, but is the second annual observation of it at the University, according to Emmanuel. She said Alpha Mu Gamma is a fairly new organization on campus, but will continue to organize these events annually. Campus Spotlight Three University students openly showed their support for the Grapplers at the wrestling match against Bloomsburg. (photo by Chris Nagy) Have A Safe & Happy Spring Break u We'll see you back on 11 Monday, March 17th. p .U B o o k s t o r m^^^^^^ Ring Day, Announcements and cap and gown availiable March 24 & 25 jn Pub M u l t i - p u r p o s e room 4 Eagk Eye Friday. Match 7,1997 Opinion/Editorial: AGLEEYE "W^m K H A V E N U^avERSITY PARSONS UNION BLDG. LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745 (717)893-2334 VOLUME 49, NO. 19 EdiifiEJiLCIiisf Amanda Gutshall ^ Fawlty Atf Ylsgr Dr. Douglas Campbell News Editors Amy Satkofsky Cynthia Graham Features Editors ToriMello Ian Davis Sports Editors Amy Yarger Brian Ploskina •«*;, John McKnight Classified Editor Daniel E. Markle Photographv Editor Sheri Elfman Copv Editor Beth Bertram Circulation Manager John McKnight THE EAGLE EYE, THE OFRCIAL NEWSPAOF LOCK HAVEN UNivERsrrY, is PUB- USHEO WEEKLY IN ACCORDANCE WfrH THE UNIVERSrrV CALENDAR. THE ARTICLES, OPINEAGLE EYE ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STAFF AND DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE STUDENTS,'THE FACULTY OR ADMINISTRATION, UNLESS SPECIFIED. L C T T E R S TO THB EDITOR MUST BE TYPED, NO LONGER THAN 2 0 0 WORDS AND MUST INCLUDB THE W R I T E R ' S SIGNATURE AND PHONE NUMBER. THE EDFTORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EDIT COPY FOR UBEL, TASTE, STYLE AND LENGTH. EAOUSEm STAFF MEETINGS ARE HELD MONDAY AT 9 PM. OFFICE.' IN OUR PARSONS UNION BUILDING REPORTER M O N D A Y AT 9:30 MEETINGS P.M. T H E EAGLE ARE HELD EYE IS F U N D - ED BY THE STUDENT ACHVITY FEE AND PRINTED BY THE LOCK HA VEN EXPRESS. ^^ asked the library staff about the error. Stevenson Library could not verify that I returned the books. Lucky for me, four days later the lending library called to inform Stevenson that the books had just been received in the mail. The library requires inter-library books to be returned a week before their due date for shipping time. What did they do during that week in my case? Why couldn't they verify I returned the books? The bar code system saves time and effort. How accurate and secure is it? I was just notified through the mail that I have an overdue book. The problem is I never checked that book out. I am currently waiting for results of the library's "investigation." A hold has been placed on my account. Does innocent until proven guilty apply to the library system? How many other students have been wrongly accused? Thank you, Beth Gundel Behavior of audience members is lacking Dear Editor: Wednesday, Feb. 12, there was a performance by Branco Sepcic in Price Performance Center Auditorium. This letter is written in reference to the behavior of some of the audience members who attended this concert. First, most people in the audience came to listen to the pianist not the constant mumbling of others in the auditorium. Second, conversations should not be conducted during a performance. Third, it is very rude to make unneces- Online Editor Daniel E. Markle IONS, PICrURES AND LAYOUT OF THE E>ear Editor: I use Stevenson Library regularly and have noticed a few glitches in their system which disturb me. The scanning system used to cut down on stolen books is set off many times during the day. The only action taken by the desk worker is a brief glance into the culprits' bags before sending them on their way. No bags are emptied, no books or folders rustled so titles may be fully observed. Why have such an elaborate system if it isn't used in conjunction with a thorough search? Inter-library loan is a wonderful system that our library participates in. The only draw back I see is the inefficacy at returning the lending library's books. The books I returned on time were never returned to the original library by their due date. Stevenson was notified that the loaned books were not received and a statement was issued to me with the replacement price of the two books. I immediately PAnyone who has written a letter to the editor in the last couple of weeks and did not include^ a signature and/or phone number, please contact Amanda at x2334 if you still want your letIter published in the E^gle Eye. Thank you. J Advertising Lavout & Desiyn Chris Nagy PER Glitcb in libiy system Ihistraie student ZK defends their victory at "Jam the Gym" Dear Editor: In recent weeks, my organization has received very negative publicity via your newspaper concerning the "Jam the Gym" night. On behalf of my organization, I would like to put an end to the complaining that has come out of the fact that we took first place in this competition. It was our understanding wh'in we were approached that this competition was to get spectators to the game that have never been there before to support the "National Women and Girls in Sports Day." Our organization attended this game to support our fellow women in sports (both on the basketball team and the cheerleading squad). I find it hard to believe that this group of students who claim they have school spirit can bash our organization and accuse us of being money driven when they do not kii w the first thing about us. What kind of school spirit is that? Maybe in the future the University should think twice about having another "Jam the Gym" competition if it is only going to turn a positive event into a negative one. Sincerely, Amy Bennett President of Sigma Kappa sary noise during a performance and this demonstrates a complete lack of respect for the performer. Audiences at these performances represent the University and community of Lock Haven and should demonstrate some degree of culture. When in doubt of how to act at any type of function it is generally a good idea to follow the lead of the majoritySincerely, Kandi Mullen, Elizabeth Simcox, Mariah Thompson, Stephen Straka, Michael Hunt and Bryan Nowak Columnist should research topics before writing about them Dear Editor: This is in response to Mr. Nagy's article a couple weeks ago in which he felt the University should make men's volleyball and men's ice hockey varsity sports. Now don't get me wrong, 99 percent of the time I am very open to people's opinions. When 1 refuse to accept an opinion is when it is an uneducated one. If Mr. Nagy would have done some research he would realize there is one major factor to be considered when looking at University varsity sports. Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 is a federal statute that prohibits sex discrimination. When looking at Title IX in relation to intercollegiate athletics, some strict guidelines have been set up including the following: ., , , 1. The men's programs as a whole must be compared with the women's programs as a whole. Comparisons cannot be made sport by sport. 2. In evaluating overall compliance, there is no exception from Title IX for revenue producing sfxirts such as football. 3. In evaluating athletic participation opportunities, three factors must be considered: the determination of athletic interests and abilities, the selection of sports and the level of competition. 4. Schools must provide "equivalent" (but not necessarily identical) athletic benefit opportunities and treatment to female and male athletes. That is, overall athletic programs must be "equal or equal in effect" and the overall effect pf any differences must be negligible. Important factors determining equivalence are availability, quality, types of benefits, opportunities and treatment. If you take those four guideline^ and loosely translate them it means that men's and women's sports opportunities must be provided in proportion to enrollment? If they are not equal opportunities, the University must prove they are trying to increase the levels to be proportionate to enrollment. So, Mr. Nagy the next time you want to make such bold ctaims do your research first, chances are there is a good reason for the way things are. Sincerely, Jane E. Carey 7 Friday, March 7,1997 Eagle Eye S Opinion/Editorial Confessions of a Pepsi A b u s e r "Hi, my name is Noelle, and I am a Pepsiholic." ("Hi Noelle!") Now, many people are quite fond of this beverage, the cooling sugary wetness that glides down one's throat so easily, especially after swallowing something spicy or a mouthful of something mealy. The sweet bubbling froth that cascades in fizzling streams from the bottle to your glass and from your glass through the tunnel of your straw. And of course, with each sip of syrupy wonder comes the promise of a caffeine buzz...energy to a tired soul who has none. Added energy to someone eager to maintain what they have. And then there is me. I have to have Pepsi with every lunch and every dinner. I simply have to. (Coke will simply not do...too little fizzle and too much of a lemony aftertaste.) Tliis daily intake of empty calories and a guaranteed afternoon and evening buzz is bad enough, but not enough for me. I drink Pepsi in the morning going to my first class. I drink Pepsi at my desk in my second class. I drink Pepsi at lunch, wait a while, and drink some more at school after lunch. I go home and have a Pepsi. I eat dinner with a Pepsi. I watch Late Night TV (usually sans a snack 'cause I hate nightmares of fifth grade reunions, riding alone on a train that never stops and having to go naked to the post office at midnight, April 15th, to mail in my tax return). I wake up in the middle of the night with cotton mouth and take a shot of Pepsi. Pepsi in a can, Pepsi in a bottle. Pepsi from the fridge. Pepsi on ice. (clink, clink, yum, yum). Pepsi "Grand Slam" size. Pepsi "Quick Slam" size. Pepsi from a soda fountain. Pepsi on a grassy mountain. My boyfriend is trained to bring me a Pepsi before coming over and whenever we stop for gas and when he goes into the little store to pay. He is not allowed back into the car unless he is' aware of whether or not I have the need for a fix. Pepsi, Pepsi, Pepsi. Can you see where this is going? Am I so thirsty? No. (I do try to drink four glasses of water a day though.) Although I am chronically tired from a busy schedule, do I need all this excess would go down simply because 1 love the energy? Between you and I, certainly not, taste.) One day in my 9:30, a friend notices my personality is well, somewhat, hyjjerac- how after my first swig I began swaying tive. Where does this said addiction come (autistic-like) in my chair, to and fro. Not a from? Well, although growing up, I was good sign, I know. 1 even devised a plan certainly fond of Pepsi, it wasn't until my during which I'd gradually reduce intake, college move to LHU that I really acquired consume caffeine-free Pepsi, and maintain support from friends, in this my battle of this Pepsi monkey on my back. Why? Because this school is i n _ _ ^ _ _ ^ _ i _ _ _ _ , i . _ _ t h e red, white and blue (It cahoots with the Pepsij COHSlder | labeled monster. company; they have a big • •I looked really good on I paper.) I know I can count old contract that decrees] This... Ion the support part that, "Only Pepsi Brand | I because my classmates Beverages Shalt flow I I have witnessed the effects from Bentley fountains I by: j of my caffeinated pleasure and tumble in cans from' classroom building vend-j Noelle Daidone 'midway through lectures. Had my plan worked, cering machines." ^ — — — — — —" • " " " • " " tain professors would have jumped for joy When I was an underclassmen, I didn't and offered me extra credit. I tried carrying have a car to go somewhere and buy other bottled water with me at all times, in the products, so getting hooked on Pepsi stuff hopes that one day, it would be pure, beauwas quite easy. And by the time my car tiful, spring water that I could program made its way up here and I achieved offmyself to crave so badly. But too much campus status, wouldn't you know, every exposure to campus Pepsi propaganda had time I made it to the store, I found myself me realizing, it's simply never going to gravitating to the Pepsi display, despite my happen. now so many beverage choices? Recently in health class, we were Thus far, my efforts haven't worked. assigned a project in which we had to focus Gassing up the car at A-plus and simply on an unhealthy habit we would like to paying the attendant with nary a glance at drop, and using a set schedule of mini- the Pepsi display is an unrealistic ideal. goals, rewards and support, drop successPassing my good friends, the Pepsi fully. All around me hands are eagerly machines on campus and ignoring them, is going up; suggestions being offered as more than I can handle. I brought Pepsi from home a couple days in a row, and the "perfectly" unhealthy habits to be used as next time I went to the Raub machine to get focal points in this project. "Stop smoksome caffeinated pleasure, I swear the ing," someone suggested. "Finally lose the machine was mad that I hadn't been there in freshman fifteen," someone else chimed in. awhile, (it didn't know I brought Pepsi "Get more sleep," another person volunteered. Me? 1 just sat there listening to all from home—it must have presumed that I had gone cold turkey or suddenly left of these smart ideas and thought, "I really school) and refused to give me Pepsi should try to get a handle on this Pepsi thing." When reducing your intake of a despite how much change I fed it. I stood beverage that isn't even alcoholic is the there in disbelief with a friend, as the coins kept disappearing, the orange "Correct first thing that comes to your mind when Change Only," light glowing and the clock someone asks you to think of your ticking as my class upstairs started without unhealthy habits, you know you are in troume. This was unreal and out of my worst ble. nightmares. Be on time to a class I cannot Yet, deep down, I know it will never afford to miss or dash to my other pal, the happen. (I adore it and besides Pepsi stock Robinson machine, and offer him an olive branch. The memory of how hard my last test in this particular class was, won out and I found myself, Pepsi-free, racing to the about-to-ascend Raub elevator. Needless to Eagle Eye Deadlines Springl997 Section Deadlines Advertising Features Letters to the Editor News Classifieds Sports ...Friday . Friday . Ibesday , Wednesday , Tuesday . Wednesday at 3 p.m. at 5 p.m. at 7 p.m. at 3 p.m. at 5 p.m. at 5 p.m. say, it was the longest fifty minutes of my life. Memo to the Pepsi delivery person who stocks campus: Please investigate the reasoning behind this catastrophe. I mean, I believe this machine with whom 1 have developed a friendly relationship is miffed at me. But, there's always that possibility that well, there's a technical problem of some sort. Nothing's perfect and fool proof, right? I mean, it is just a machine that can be easily fixed, right? You won't have to take it away from me, I mean campus, right? TTiere is no need for that! Fix it right here! We'll find the tools. What do you need? Some nuts, bolts, a screwdriver or something? Anybody got a Phillips? It's an emergency! I'll go talk to President Willis. He's understanding about serious campus matters. He'll help me. Just please make my friend, the machine better rgain, so my life can get back to normal. I'll do anything. Please. Please. Have a heart. My academic career is depending on you. Whew! Sorry about that, but sometimes my Pepsi addiction gets the better of me, you know? Anyway, I am still tying to reform, despite my constant cravings for the Saccharine Demon. Baby steps, right? At the conclusion of next semester, I hope to find myself doing the graduation thing (finally). As I walk that path to receive my diploma, I know I will reflect on everything my time spent at LHU had given me. Career direction. Some friends I will never forget. The chance to broaden all my horizons. Many a great party. But most of all, I shall think of my Pepsi habit and while fellow graduates will be looking forward to entering the work force or grad school, or perhaps taking a well-deserved vacation, I will be exploring other life options. Mainly participation in a twelve-step Pepsi rehabilitation program. Wish me luck. FREE T-SHIRT + $1000 Credit Card fundraisers for fraternities, sororities & groups. Any campus organization can raise up to $1000 by earning a whopping $5.00/ VISA application. Call 1-800-932-0528 ext. 65. Qualified callers receive FREE T-SHIRT. Do you have an opinion you would like to express? Send your letters to the editor to Amanda Gutshall at the Eagle Eye office, located at the bottom of the PUB. Letters to the editor must be typed and Q. include a signature and telephone number in order for them V^^^ to be published. ^ A ^ ^ ^ Letters can also be E-mailed to agutshal@falcon.lhup.edu. ^ ^ ^ B ^ ^ The deadline for submitting letters to the editor is Tuesday !9<; 6Et^UEye Friday, March 7,1997 Features Theater events slated for spring by Katie Btvmmer Eagle Eye Features Reporter_ The University theater department has lined up great plays this semester, which will lead into a celebration of women in the arts. There is one mainstage production in the works entitled Black Elk Speaks, as well as two studio productions. Girls We Have Known and Laundry and Bourbon. University faculty will also present a special production called Uncommon Women and Others. Black Elk Speaks is a Native American play which focuses on how the Plains Indians lost their heritage. It tells the story of the Dakota tribe through the eyes of its tribespeople. Special attention is placed on how the Dakotas work out their problems with white people. This play is directed by Dr. Denys Gary, Professor of Speech and Theater, and will run the weekends of April 10-12 and April 17-19 at 8:00 p.m. in the Sloan Fine Aits Auditorium. The studio production Girls We Have Known is about two men on a road trip from Los Angeles to New York detoured in Kansas. The play takes place between the two men while drinking together in Kansas. As things unfurl, they talk about love and the way men see women. This play is directed by Heather Gardner, a student, and can be seen from March 19-22 at 8:00 p.m. in the Countdown Theater, 321 Sloan. In connection with Girls We Have Known, Laundry and Bourbon is a play that investigates the discontent and comical gossip of three housewives who find out that their marriages are less than they had hoped for. This play is directed by Professor Gordon Phetteplace of the Speech and Theater Department. This is Phetteplace's first time directing a play at the University. Darrel Peter, president of the University Players, said, "It's a treat when the faculty can get involved with theater because it really brings relationships between the students and the faculty closer together." Laundry and Bourbon will also run between March 19-22 in the Countdown Theater. Uncommon Women and Others is a Faculty Studio Show that will be directed by Professor John Gordon. This play opens with a group of girls reuniting in 1978 and reminiscing about their lives as college seniors in 1972 at Mount Holyoake College. This is portrayed through a flashback in the first scene. Uncommon Women and Others will be shown on the second floor of Sloan April 30 through May 3. This play in particular ties in with the celebration of Women in the Arts Week April 27 through May 3, during which time there will be a theater, art and music event every night. BesafeonSprin^Brnk! Campus Bible Fellowship A Bible Study Group open to all students where the Bible Is taught and made applicable to your life. Monday Evening 7:30-9:00 p. m. Room 306 Raub Tuesday Afternoon 12:15 p. m. PUB Room #3 Bring Your Bible! for t6«to««k0t 0lavth 1 7 - Monday-Friday movies are shown at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the PUB TV Lounge ^dnesday-Thursday evening movies are shown at 8 p.m. on Campus Cable Channel 10 Gnest coodncts SyinphoDic Band b y Kristy F r e e m a n Eagle Eye Features Reporter_ The University Symphonic Band held its annual winter concert last Thursday evening in Price Performance Center featuring guest conductor Stanley F. Michalski. This is the third year in which the concert has included a guest conductor. In 1995 and 1996 the concert had three different guests. Although this was Michalski's first time conducting the Symphonic Band, he has a long-time friendship with Band Director John Schmidt and commented, "it's always a pleasure to come to Lock Haven." Michalski currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is a professor of music at both Winthrop University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is also the director of instrumental music for the Mecklenberg Count Catholic Schools. Of the seven pieces performed by the band, Michalski conducted two: "Elegy for a Young American," written by Richard Lo Presti after the" death bf John F. Kfctiifeay, and "Hoagy Carmichael in Concert" by Warren Barker. Other selections played by the Symphonic Band included "Chorale and Toccata," by Jack Stamp; "Folk Dances," by Shostakovich; "March of the Scaffold," by Berlioz; "Drumbeat Jamboree," by Paul Yoder; and "March Grandiose," by Roland Seitz. The sounds of the different pieces ranged from the solemn sadness of "Elegy for a Young American" to the carnival-like tempo of "Folk Dances." The solo performances during "Hoagy Carrtiichael in Concert" and various percussion sounds offered demonstrations of the talent present in the University Symphonic Band. However, this talent was not easy to develop. According to conductor Schmidt, it took the band six weeks, three days each week, to prepare for the concert. In gratitude to Michalski, Schmidt presented him with a plaque from the University Band and Music Department in recognition of his outstanding education service. Schmidt, talking about Michalski, said, ''I'm honored to have him here." Friday, March 7, 1997 Eagle Eye 7 " Features Flaming Idiots scheduled to entertain by Tori Mello Eagle Eye Features Editor_ The Haven Activities Council (HAC) has a treat in store for you. The Flaming Idiots ~ a whip-cracking, balloon-swallowing, pin-twirling, human-juggling, straight jacket- escaping troupe of comedians— will visit the University on March 19 in Price Performance Center at 8 p.m. Three years ago this Austin-based trio left home to take what was then a mediocre juggling act on the road. Today Rob Williams, Kevin Hunt and Jon O'Connor have become "one of the most brilliant juggling teams in America." Bob Knerr, HAC Coordinator, saw the Idiots last semester at the NACA East Coast Regional Conference. "When I saw them perform, I thought we definitely needed to get the Idiots to come to Lock Haven. Not only is their juggling amazing, but they keep the crowd laughing as well," he explains. You may have seen this group on shows such shows as The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, Comic Strip Live, Sunday Comics and America's Super Showcase. According to the Flaming Idiots' publi- The Flaming Idiots will bring their unique blend of juggling, acrobatics and comedy to Price Performance Ceter on Wednesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. Admission is free for students with valid ID. cist, their routine consists of distinct characters, a laid-back style and comedic timing honed over a decade of continuing performance. The show should have you laugh- photo courtesy of the Flaming Idiots ing, cheering and "writing favorable letters to their parole board." The Idiots bring their variety of backgrounds to the stage. Rob Williams (Gyro) left a promising career with the McDonalds Corporation to become an Idiot; Jon O'Connor (Pyro) quit his job as a control expediter for the Tandy Corporation to become an Idiot; and Kevin Hunt (Walter) received a degree in aircraft maintenance before promptly talking Rob and Jon into becoming Idiots. Have you ever seen someone juggle a bean bag chair? Apparently these g'>ys can do that, too. Their show has been described as a joke inside a joke inside a joke that brings about nothing but hilarity. In addition to madcap juggling stunts that never miss a beat, the Idiots' show is filled with acrobatic stunts and straight jacket escapes. They also eat balloons and throw bologna while acting as the characters of Gyro, Pyro and Walter. People who have seen the Idiots in the past say a great deal of the fun of their show is watching the people in the audience around you. Faces contort in laughter and amazement. Eyes tear up from giggles as the Idiots describe what is going on in the heads of their viewers. Don't miss thi» original and witty performance of the Flaming Idiots. The event is free to University students with a valid ID. Alpha Mu Gamma celebrates Y E T AH(D"nHiE{R M^ National Foreign Language Week by Tori Mello Eagle Eye Features Editor_ Alpha Mu Gamma, foreign language honor society, kicked off the 40th Anniversary National Foreign Language Week on Monday with an initiation ceremony for its new members. During the ceremony four full members, one associate member and an honorary member. Professor Emeretus Ernest Lundy, were initiated into the Mu Theta chapter. Members of Alpha Mu Gamma have to have takep two advanced foreign language classes, have to have a 3.5 Q.P.A. in the classes and a 3.0 overall. National Foreign Language Week is a week to celebrate foreign language education. President Eisenhower began the tradition exactly 40 years ago this week and all presidents to follow have continued the practice in universities across the country. This year's theme is "Stepping Stones to World Understanding" and the University's chapter has established a number of activities to contribute to world understanding on the campus level. On Tuesday eveninjg,-Alpha Mu Gamma showed the film "Bella Epoque," which is a Spanish film (with a French title) containing English subtitles. The film won an Oscar award for Best Foreign Film a few years ago. On Wednesday, the society held an open discussion on cross cultural communications. The discussion centered on things that are proper in our culture that are not in others, and vice versa. The Haven Activities Council (HAC) showed the Italian film "II Postino" ("The Postman"), which was critically acclaimed as one of the best films of 1995, on Thursday evening. Renee Lutz, president of the Mu Theta chapter of Alpha Mu Gamma, said that the society chose the week's activities based on the fact that {hey all like foreign films, and they based the discussion on this year's theme. Lutz says that the week was important to Alpha Mu Gamma because, "as a group, we all believe in promoting the study of foreign languages because we believe that people should know how to speak more than one language and understand someone else's culture." A THE bJftV uiE S ^ L b tJrET UP •roe HILL / I?T~f •«K)! . • • ' ( • ? -» 8 Eagle Eye Friday, March 7,1997 -— Features Top Artist Albuin 1. Soundtrack 2. Soundtrack 3. Bugiite 4.Pairf .5. David Bowie 6. live 7. Mijghty Mighty Bosstones 8. Lunachicks 9. Various Artists 10, Bloohound Gang 11. Paingate 12. Various Artists 13.'Ibol 14. Morphine 15. Soundtrack 16. Aphex Twin 17. Powerman 5000 18. Makaveli 19. Kom 20. Advent Sleep 21. Coal Chamber 22. Nothingface 23. Offspring 24. Various Artists 25. My Dying Bride 26. Viskasity 27. Sunshine Blind 28. Her Fault 29. L7 30. Tori Amos • 3 0 W.E. courses provide needed skilb Labej Private Parts: Howard Stern Warner Bros. 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Experience is not necessary and anyone interested should pick up an information sheet outside the door of Robinson 708. by Deborah Ewald Eagle Eye Features Reporter_ Once again in the fall 1997 semester, the Unversity will offer courses designated as "W.E.," or Writing Emphasis, courses. Professor Carolyn Perry of the English Department and director of the University Writing Center wants all students to understand what is involved in a W.E. course. The program, started my the University in 1981, fosters writing skills through course curriculum. A W.E. course gives students as opportunity to practice writing outside of the English classroom. Research papers may be assigned, but many other tyjjes of writing are also emphasized. Professors include writing instruction in their lectures to teach students how to write competently in their chosen professional field. Perry said, "The faculty believes strongly that writing is an important skill." Writing emphasis courses are shown as W.E. on transcripts and are a benefit in finding employment. Employers value clear writing and communication skills in their employees. Perry hopes that students will not be afraid to take Writing emphasis courses. She reminds us that writing is a skill that must be practiced and coached. Help is always available through course instructor3 and through the Writing Center to all students who need it. There are currently nine departments offering W.E. courses and the Art. Department is making plans to offer writing courses in' the fall semester. Twentyone Writing Emphasis courses are scheduled for the Fall 1997 semester with plans to add more W.E. courses in the future. If you are inferesfed In covering fine many culfural events that are happening on campus contact Tori or Ian. We have many openings available In fhe feafures Secflon. Come on down and gef a llffle experience. Call us af x233^ or sfop by fhe £agle Eye office In fhe PUB. 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Stover loosees four starters from last year's line-up, including two of the top three hitters from a year ago, but returns a strong core of players led by Dave Hartlaub and Erik Steinbacher. Leon Fitch moves to shortstop this season and teams up with Marco Randazzo to form the Haven's double play combination. Curt Chilson, a transfer from Division I Richmond, steps in at first base. Karl Raffin returns as the number one starter for the Haven and Scott Bennet, BASEBALL ROSTER No. 2 5 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 31 32 33 40 46-- - Name Mike Galaida Brad Strohm Rob Taylor Kyle Cochran Dan Cassell Jeff Kellogg Marco Randazo Jason Baumgartner Justin Winters John Wakely John Conrad Joe Letterese Jason Carr Elvis Ruiz Eddie Wall Jeremy Fisher Erik Steinbacher Dan Beyer Grant Jackson Aaron Stark Leon Fitch Scott Bennett Karl Raffin David Hartlaub J.C. Keefer • Curt <3hilson Position 3B/SS OF OF IB/OF OF 3B/2B 2B P C OF C 3B 3B C P P OF P P/OF P SS/OF P P OF P --1B-- Jermey Fisher and Aaron Stark make up one 10 games before they return home to play of the best pitching staffs in the PSAC. their first home game against West Chester Elvis Ruiz steps in at catcher for'the gradu- on March 22. The team will have doubleated, and now student assistant coach. Heath headers against six of the seven PSAC-East teams along with doubleheaders against Stover. The Bald Eagles have a tough schedule, each of the PSAC-West teams. one of the toughest in the PSAC, but with The Lady Eagles will try to make the the talent assembled this year's baseball playoffs this year after finishing third in the team might be a train going non stop to the PSAC-West last year with a 10-10 record. PSAC Championship. There are several returners to help make the run at the playoffs possible this year. The pitching staff looks like it will be in BASEBALL SCHEDULE good shape this season with team ERA leadDate School Time ers Kim Summerill and Amy Markle returnMar. 4 at Bucknell Univ. 3:00 p.m. ing to the mound. Summerill was able to Mar. 21-3 at Shippensburg U. 10:00 a.m. step into the spotlight last year and was 7-6 Mar. 27 CLARION UNIV. 1:00 p.m. with a 2.72 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 97.2 Mar. 28 FULTON CCC (JV) 2:30 p.m. innings pitched. Markle hopes to return Mar. 29 MANSFIELD U. 1:00 p.m. strong this year after she suffered an injury Mar. 31 at E. Stroudsburg 1:00 p.m. during last season and finished with a mark Apr. 1 CALIFORNIA U. 1:00 p.m. SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Apr. 4 U. PITT JOHNSTN 1:00 p.m. School Date Time Apr. 5 at Indiana Univ. 1:00 p.m. Mar. 19 at Shippensburg U. 2:30 p.m. Apr. 6 at Alvernia College 12 noon Mar. 22 WEST CHESTER 1:00 p.m. at Edinboro Univ. Apr. 9 1:00 p.m. Mar. 23 YORK COLLEGE 1:00 p.m. Apr. 12 SLIPPERY ROCK 1:00 p.m. Mar. 25 at Mansfield Univ. 3:00 p.m. Apr. 15 at Clarion Univ. 1:00 p.m. at Edinboro Univ. Mar. 29 1:00 p.m. Apr. 19 at California Univ. 1:00 p.m. CLARION UNIV. Apr. 2 3:00 p.m. at Kutztown Univ. Apr. 20 1:00 p.m. Apr. 3 BLOOMSBURG U. 3:00 p.m. Apr. 23 INDIANA UNIV. 1:00 p.m. Apr. 5 at Indiana Univ. 1:00 p.m. Apr. 25 EDINBORO UNIV. 1:00 p.m. at California Univ. Apr. 8 3:00 p.m. Apr. 27 at West Chester U. 1:00 p.m. Apr. 12 SLIPPERY ROCK 1:00 p.m. May 3 at Slippery Rock U. 1:00 p.m. Apr. 13 at Kutztown Univ. 1:00 p.m. TBA M a y 9 - n at PSAC Champs Apr. 16 EDINBORO UNIV. 3:00 p.m. Apr. 19 at Clarion University 1:00 p.m. Apr. 22 INDIANA UNIV. 3:00 p.m. Apr. 24 CALIFORNJA U. 3:00 p.m. Apr. 26 at Slippery Rock U. 1:00 p.m. by Dustin Miller Apr. 29 E. STROUDSBURG 3:00 p.m. Eagle Eye Sports Reporter_ May 2-3 at PSAC Champs TBA SOFTBALL The softball season officially opens up as the team travels to Ocoee, Florida to participate in the Rebel Spring Games starting March 10. The team will open up against St. Joseph's in Florida and will play a total of SOFTBALL ROSTER No. 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 15 17 19 20 21 23 Name Brittany Sharp Roseann Mogan Diane Drumheller Stacy Warner Amy Markle Beth Cunningham Cori Anderson Laura Koller Erin Monger Kara Carniewski Kim Summerill Jen Estright Kristy Caldwell Melissa Caldwell Shauna Andrako Position OF OF SS IB P C 2B OF P OF P 2B C 3B OF of 2-1 and a 5.06 ERA in 18 innings pitched. Third baseman and team captain Melissa Caldwell was last year's leading hitter on the team with a .344 average compiling 33 hits on the season. Caldwell was one of just two returning players to play in all 38 games last year, the other being her sister, Kristy Caldwell. A catcher, Kristy helped the squad out by hitting .286 with 32 hits and knocking in 20 runs. Junior Diane Drumheller will start out at shortstop this year after playing second for the team last year. Drumheller led the team with 11 sacrifice hits and also contributed 24 runs. Newcomers Stacy Warner and Jen Estright will fill out the rest of the infield this season for the Lady Eagles. Warner, a freshman, gets the nod at first base and was a first-team Progressland player. Estright is a transfer from Bloomsburg and will be the starting second baseman for the team this season. In just 12 games last year, Estright batted .435 with 5 RBI for Bloomsburg. Two starters from last year's team will return to the outfield. Roseann Mogan will play left field for the squad and is the only senior on the team. Magan batted .297 with 30 hits and added 20 RBI last year to earn her first-team All PSAC honors. The other returner is Laura Koller who will start in center field after starting 30 of her 33 games that she played in last year. Freshman Brittany Sharp will fill the right field by starting for the Lady Eagles tiiis year. Head Coach Kim Lindsey feels she has the players to make a run for the PSAC playoffs but said, "California is still the team to beat. Edinboro and lUP will be competing for playoff spots and you can never count out Slippery Rock or Clarion." WOMEN'S LACROSSE by Stacy Puhl Eagle Eye Sports Reporter_ The woman's lacrosse team is coming back into the season with eight returning starters and welcoming new head coach Ginney Venomo and assistant coach Pat Rudy. The Lady Eagle's will travel to Hilton Head, SC this spring break to participate in a lacrosse camp for preparation of their opening game on Sunday, March 23, at 2 p m. LACROSSE SCHEDULE Date Mar. 23 Apr. 1 Apr. 5 Apr. 6 Apr. 8 Apr. 12 Apr. 13 Apr. 15 Apr. 19 Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Apr. 26 Apr. 27 May 3-4 School SUNY CORTLAND SHIPPENSBURG at Mercyhurst Col. at Gannon Univ. at E. Stroudsburg U. SACRED HEART MILLERSVILLE at Frostberg State at William Smith BUCKNELL UNIV. at Bloomsburg U. at West Chester U. at Phila. Textile at PSAC Champs Time 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 11:00 am 1:00 p.m. 4:( 0 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TBA Big Wrangler Family Restaurant Offers 10% discount to all students and ttieir families • Great Bu/fet • Soup and Salad Bar • Free Beverage Refills • N u m e r o u s Side O r d e r s ( s a n d w i c h e s , french f r i e s , e t c . ) " Rf.'rso r/lill'Hall - Z'lTliles'fronl'cSifipiis Friday, March 7,1997 Eagle Eye 11 Sports—— Indoor season ends on a disappointing note by Amy Yarger Eagle Eye Sports Editor_ 17'1.5". a sixth place finish and a height of 6'5". Seese, Hess and Narcisse.) Steve Moyer, Seese, Freed and Matt Wetzel went on to earn eighth place in Benjamin Steward was the only Bald the triple jump with a jump of 34'2". Eagle distance runner to place in an event. Ferchalk made up the distance medley The indoor track and field season came Tamara Vreeland set a new school Steward finished seventh in the 5000 meters relay, which consists of a 1200 meter leg, a 400 meter leg, an 800 meter leg and a mile. to an end last weekend at Lehigh record in the 200 meters in a time of 27.12. with a time of 15:54. University and the ECAC meet is now a Vreeland placed ninth in the event. The Bald Eagle relay teams made a mark The team finished ninth with a time of 11:10.45. part of history. A history that many of the High jumper, Betsy Moore was involved on the Lehigh University track, starting with track and field athletes do not want to in a three-way tie for sixth place at 5'1". a third place finish in the 4 x 400 meters The track and field team has a hiatus in nepeat. The 4 X 200 meter relay team earned the (3:30.04). The team was made up of Eric their competition schedule until March 29 when they start their outdoor season at Head Track and Field Coach, Mark last place finish of the day for the women Hess, Narc Narcisse, Andy Welk and Freed. Elliston said the meet had it's share of dis- and set a new school record at the same The 4 X 200 meter team finished seventh Susquehanna University. appwintments. "We didn't perform at the time. The team, consisting of Vreeland, overall with a time of 1:35.16, (Welk, Aaron level we are capable of. Hopefully we get Moore, Litonya Briggs and Kristen Noll our races in order before the outdoor sea- finished sixth place (1:51.16). son starts." The men's team boasted no ECAC Despite the general outcome of the champions, but several athletes were place meet. Amy Parkes was a triple place winner winners. for the Lady Eagles. The highest individual placed finish was Parkes won the long jump in 17'9", complements of Aaron Freed in the 800 placed second in the pentathlon while set- meters with a time of 1:59.94. Freed finting a new school record at 3286 points, ished fourth in the event. and took fifth place in the 55 meter hurdles Kyle Waite earned fifth place in the shot (8.59). put with a put of 46'7". Waite has been a Commenting on her indoor season she consistent place finisher in the shot put said, "I had a disappointing season, but 1 since his freshman year. am glad I went to the ECAC meet and I'm Damien Smith was a double place finglad my leg held up for me." Parkes has isher for the Bald Eagles. Smith finished been suffering with tibial stress for most of sixth in the 55 hurdles (8.12) and seventh in the season. the pentathlon setting a new school record The baseball team was not the only team forced to practice indoors because of the harsh weather. Check out baseball on page 10. Shawnta Wetzel joined Parkes in the of 3231 points. long jump, placing third with a leap of Aaron Wynings aced the high jump with (photo by Sheri Elfman) 1997 Spring Sports Preview continued... TRACK and FIELD by Chris Gemberling Eagle Eye Sports Reporter_ Championship in the half mile. Betsy Moore is a freshman in eligibility who will be doing jumping and relays for the Lady Eagles this season. The men also boast some solid runners this season. Aaron Freed will run the 800, and Damien Smith will run hurdles. Joe Austin is expected to do well in the 400 in his sophomore season. Eric Hess will be doing 400 hurdles, as the throwing will likely be done by John Burkhart and Kyle Wait, while Ben Steward should perform well in the distance events. Both the men and women should be highlighted by rising talents from the youth of the roster. The track and field team promises to have an exciting season as they prepare for their first opportunity to host the PSAC Championships this season. Head Coach Mark Elliston is excited about the season because of the new track, four home meets and a talented team. "We will be strong in some areas and weak in Others, but we should give a good showing TRACK and FIELD at a majority of our meets," said Elliston. Time Date School With the season quickly approaching, Mar. 29 at Susquehanna U. 10:00 a.m. the only concern for the team is the lack of Apr. 5 at Indiana Univ. 10:00 a.m. outdoor practice due to the weather, which Apr. 12 at Shippensburg U. 10:00 a.m. can seriously affect the timing of the team. BLOOM/MAN 2:30 p.m. LHU returns six of their top seven lead- Apr. 16 Apr. 19 LHU INVITE 11:00 a.m. ing scorers from last year. Amy Parkes is Apr. 24-26 at Penn Relays 10:00 a.m. a returning All-American in the heptathalon Apr. 26 at Millersville 10:00 a.m. who promises to bring some excitement to LHU QUALIFIER 11:30 a.m. the team if she can work through a nagging May 3 May 8-10 PSAC CHAMPIONSHIPS injury. @ LOCK HAVEN TBA Also on the women's side. Amy Yarger May 22-24 at NCAA Champs TBA is expected to head toward a. Conference I WOMEN'S RUGBY by Brian Ploskina Eagle Eye Sports Editor The Lady Eagles rugby team will be ready to take off on March second as they sqaure off with Scranton University. The 31-player squad is sure to have the depth and experience needed to make this an exciting season. The team went 0-3 last semester, and Teea Burger is uncertain about the season ahead. "We're not sure what to expect," she said. rApartiVriSitlfoir "Rentfi Near College up to FOUR students Available June 1, 1997 Phone 748-8756 after 4:30pm For Information WOMEN'S RUGBY ROSTER Bree Albright Teea Burger Heather Lafferty Kristen Mattison Tara Da Shiell Chris DiGiulio Sherri DiValerio Lorie Fenton Pierce Ferris Kristy Freeman Tracy Gola Lorrie Hagerman Nicole Weingar Carla Heffner Nadia Kalinowski Danette Hartzell date Christy Kerby Theresa Brown Adina Motz Erica Calvert Stacey Norton Kelly O'Neill Robin Oster Jessie Schoch Kim Staldeman Janie Swinehart Brenda V\'arrick Jenn Jordan Chris Williams Sara Zeiler Jessica Woehr GAME SCHEDULE school place: March 22 April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 Scranton Bloomsburg Susquehanna Clarion E. Stroudsburg Away Away Home Home Away Check out the Eagle Eye Sports Section on-line with links to current and updated stats! http://phoenix.lhup.edu/~eagleye H Eagle Eye Sport s Druding KOs cadet as six boxers qualify 12 Eagle Eye Friday, March 7, 1997 by Chad Forry Eagle Eye Sports Reporter_ The Bald Eagle boxers showed continued improvement in the last pre-regional collegiate invitational of the season prior to the Eastern Collegiate Boxing AssociationNortheast Regional Qualifier. They are performing especially well in the lower weight classes. Freshman 125 pounder Fred Druding surprised Army's veteran, Babs Alaya, executing a beautiful right uppercut, putting the cadet senior face down on the canvas in just 59 seconds in the second round. A crowd of over 600 was shocked as the undefeated Druding upped his record to 4-0. Teammate Eric Elmer, 119, opened the 12-bout card with a methodical 5-0 decision over Penn State University's Brad Raybold. Elmer, the 1996 national silver medalist, survived a rocky opening round and took command of the bout at the start of the second round before punishing the Nittany Lion in the third round, earning two standing eight counts. Elmer, considered by many to be the best counter puncher in the collegiate ranks, upped his career record to 9-6. In a major upset, the Bald Eagles' Shannan Smith, 147, decisioned PSU's vet- eran. Lew Muccio, 4-1 in a bout that had more wrestling than boxing. After a lackluster first round. Smith moved outside of the stocky and hard punching Muccio, finding his range with some solid straight rights and pulled out a hard earned 4-1 decision. Smith now has a 2-1 record. LHU's veteran 180 pounder Tony Penecale, a junior with a 7-9 career record. gave defending national 172 pound champion Cy Mellet of Navy a very good bout much to the delight of the Haven fans. The bout was dead even after two rounds, but Mellet began using his five inch height and reach advantage along with a stiff left jab to win the third round 20-18 on all five judges score cards. Although Penecale could not score the upset, LHU Head Coach, Dr. Ken Cox, and Freshman Fred Druding, now 4-0, surprised Army's veteran, Babs Alaya, with a knockout in just 59 seconds in the second round. (photo courtesy of Dr. Ken Cox) his long time assistant. Ken Cooper, were quick to praise Penecale for his courage and tenacity against the classy Mellet. In one of the featured bouts of the evening. Navy's defending 180 pound champ Jon Bradley won an unpopular .3-2 split decision over Army's David Adams. The Bald Eagles have now qualified six boxers to compete in the regional qualifier on March 21 and 22 at Penn State. Elmer, 112-119; Druding, 119-125; and David Fields, 125-132; collectively referred to as "Murderer's Row," are all ranked first in the East. Smith, 139-147; Penecale, 180-190; and gold-medalist Jason Fletcher, 156-165; have also qualified. The Bald Eagles will now increase the intensity of the gym preparation for the 10-team ECBA-Northeast Regional Qualifier to be held in three weeks. Elmer, Druding, Fields and Fletcher currently are favorites to win regional titles and advance to the final four at Annapolis. If Penecale can stay healthy, he could could earn a trip to nationals. Smith is a darkhorse at 147, but could have a better opportunity if he could make 139. Cox commented, "We started back in September with 40 boxing candidates and we now have seven student boxers. By working extremely hard, they have survived the rigors of collegiate boxing." Wrestlers head to EWL Tournament .. 5 f ? ^ : by Chris Nagy Eagle Eye Sports Reporter_ It is that lime again. The dual meet season is over and 10 Lock Haven wrestlers are thinking national championships. But before they think too hard about nationals, they have to qualify this weekend at the Eastern Wrestling League Tournament (EWL) in Clarion. LHU sent eight wrestlers to nationals last season and finished second at the EWL, losing by a mere half-point to West Virginia. Winning the EWLs was a pre-season goal for the team, along with a PSAC Championship (which they won in January), and a top ten finish in nationals. Leading off the line-up for Lock Haven is Mike Kusick. Kusick, 118, finished third at nationals last year and is looking for a strong showing again. He finished third at the PSAC championships this season. Terry Showalter, who placed second at PSAC, is looking to improve on his second place finish at nationals last year at 126. The 134 pound entry is sophomore Brent Conly. He earned second place at PSACs. At 142 Cary Kolat is one of three returning EWL champions for the Haven and is on track to win his second straight national championship. Kolat, who won the Outstanding Wrestler award at EWL's last year, is undefeated and ranked first in the country. Mike Rogers, 150, is looking to add another gold medal to his growing collection. Rogers, a four time PSAC champion, is looking for his second straight EWL title and another trip to nationals, where he earned All-American status last year and won the Gorriarian Award for most pins in the least amount of time. He is ranked fifth nationally going into this weekend. Brian Leitzel, ranked 11th nationally, continues his impressive senior campaign, looking for an EWL title at 158. He finished fourth last season and placed second at this year's PSAC Championships. Neil Barnes is having a dream season so far for the Haven at 167. Barnes won his first PSAC Championship this year, which lifted the Bald Eagles to their second straight PSAC team championship. He is how looking for a trip to nationals and a repeat of his performance in the PSAC Championships at this weekend's match. The third EWL champion returning for the Haven is Mike Geurin at 177. Geurin, who is currently ranked sixth, earned AllAmerican status last season with a seventh place finish and is looking for another trip to nationals. Geurin won his second straight PSAC title this season. Lock Haven's version of Deion Sanders will be wrestling at 190. But what makes Kenny Haines feat a little more spectacular then Deion's is that Haines plays soccer. Haines is a starter on the PSAC Champion Lock Haven men's soccer team and one of two wrestlers that shared time at 190 this season. Haines, who is a red-shirt freshmen, is making his first appearance in the EWL's and is looking for his first trip to nationals. The last weight class is filled by heavyweight Bill Bell. Bell, who returned this season after knee surgery, is making his first appearance in the EWLs after finishing sixth at the PSAC Championships this season. The EWLs are being held at Clarion University tomorrow and Sunday. Action begins tomorrow at 11 a. m. The answer to last week's Sportrivia question was answered hy Chris McGary of the LHU football team. The correct answer was: The LHU football team last won the PSAC Championship during the 1978-79 season. This Weeks Question... Before Cary Kolat did it last year, who was the last LHU wrestler to win a Division I National Championship? E-mail the answer with your liame to: bploskin@falcon.Ihup.edu (Eagle Eye staff, andlor family thereof are ineligible.) ^-