February 2, 2001 r IS, Volume 54 http://www.LHUeagleye.com — Would be assassin gets tripped up by drug store clerk. —page 4— Black Inventor tees off and changes the history of golf Check out the Black History Month events -page 8-- Wrestlers set record and beat PSU 2^^ E xtra Shawn P. Shanley Eagle Eye Editor in C Lock Haven University students will be able to pick up free copies of the New York Times and the USA Today on campus every morning starting Feb. 12, a program temporarily sponsored by University President Craig Dean Willis. "I first learned that Penn State students were getting them when I was at a national meeting of presidents last November," said Willis, "so I asked [the New York Times] to come talk to us last week and we worked out an arrangement for the rest of the semester." According to Willis, who will be paying for it tra^ Student Life. Every weekday, 600 this semester out of his copies of the Times and Initiative about 400 copies of USA Presidential Funds, "if the program Today will be distributed works well, we might ask across campus to ten newsthe SCC to help sponsor it stands, supplied by USA to find a permanent home Today, including all seven residence halls. The other for it payment wise." Students responded three locations are yet to be optimistically to a similar determined but will most four-week pilot programr likely be in Bentley Dining Hall by Jazzman's Cafe, introduced in select residence halls in the fall of Raub Hall and a location in 1999, but due to lack of Parsons Union Building. funding, the program was These two major newspapers and the Eagle Eye (on not continued. "This has been evolv- Friday mornings) will all ing ever since we did that be available in each stand. One feature of the resipilot program because it dence hall newsstands is was such a great success and students have been that they will be fully constantly asking for it enclosed and will require back," said Dwayne the students to swipe their Allison, of student ID cards to open Director the SCC bookstore has made subscriptions to the New York Times available to students for leisure or for professor requirements. to EricAccording National collect their newspapers, preventing non-LHU students from entering the halls to get free newspapers. The three stands outside of the residence halls will have someone nearby who will check student ID cards before newspapers are taken. In previous semesters, Development Manager for the New York Times, students that bought a sub- scription already semester will be mis refunded their money. "I like to see people reading papers and this is a great things for the students to have a newspaper readily available to them," said Allison. SCC swears in senators and discusses future events The Eagle Eye A new speaker of the senate, a recording secretary and six new senators were inaugurated as the SCC got back into the groove on Wednesday evening. Heather Camp, a junior, was re-inaugurated as the speaker of the senate for the current semester. Joining her in authority Today's Weather . .. E Free daily newspapers will be available to LHU students JoEIlen Chesnut -Back Page- ye mm^mM flock 7-faven University 's Stude ni 'ewrpaper was Craig Miller. Also being inaugurated into office as senators were off-campus residents Beth Bollinger, Rebecca Brayer, Nicole Eimers, Chris Hentz and Steve Lehman and Smith hall resident Rence Doddy. Other issues addressed at the meeting were upcoming events, including the club fair on Feb. 7, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and HAC's feature film, "Remember the Titans," playing on Sunday and Monday. A special mention was made to the HAC slogan adopted last semester, HAC is S.E.X. The acronym stands for "Students Entertaining and Educating while making things eXciting." Also discussed were the plans for the upcoming trip to New York City to see the Broadway show; "The Lion King." Tickets will go on sale for students Feb. 19 at 8 a.m. and will be made available to the public March 13. Buses will depart for New York City at 6:30 a.m. on April 28 and will return at 12:30 a.m. the next day. In new business, three senators, Matt English, Matt Meisenhelter and Mike Richards, were recognized as "senators of the semester" for fall 2000. * I ■■■^^^ mm Bl Mm BY ■■■Hi iwiNttr'1 3 mmm VhLhI I mm ■■■V ■ BBf kBSBk* BYfl ft ■BbBbBbBbBbvP m Stephanie Caplinger/ The Eagle Eye High -- 35 Low 17 -P. Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? World Wide Web makes finding a good landlord easier Melissa Larson The Eagle Eye Many students who live off-campus know the troubles of finding a good landlord. One solution lies in the advice ofother students who have rented. The Student Cooperative Council has put up a new website on the phoenix server which allows students to tell the truth about their landlord The address is problems. http://phoenix.lhup.edu/landlordbook.html. The site allows students to post good or bad comments about landlords in order to aid their fellow students in the search for off-campus housing and avoid potential problems before committing to a lease, which can be the most crucual part of renting. "Know the lease; do not sign anything you do not know about," said Dwayne Allison, Director of Student Life. If a student has any questions about a clause in the lease, he or she should have a lawyer look at it before signing. Also, before moving in, students should make sure to do an assessment of the property by taking a video of the condition of the house, all holes in the wall, bare wires and other damages. After finishing the tape, a copy should be given to the landlord See HOUSING, page 2 February marks the start of Black History Month Michelle Hershey Eagle Eye Staff R Check out the oversized rodent's prediction at dhog^rofn/ [ —EEsa—i ii Pcrsunals Police beat Sports back pa, Parson's Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Newsroom: (570) 893-2334 Fax: (570) 893-2644 Email: igleye@phoenix.lhup.edu Visit us on the web: books until fairly recentl," said Dr. Roosevelt Green Jr., professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Lock Haven. According to Green, the major problem was African Dr. Garter G. Woodson, an African American Scholar, had a rich history and culture, but they were started the tradition of Black History Month, originally Americans of education to make them passive slaves. deprived called Negro History week, in 1926 to draw attention to Black History is not given enough attention, believes the accomplishments of African Americans in History. Green, but on the other hand, he feels African Americans The son of former slaves, Woodson spent his childto take charge of leaching their own history. Blacks hood working in coai mines in Kentucky. He graduated have cannot leave it up to the public schools; they have to teach from high school when he was twenty and two years later it to their families or in their churches. graduated from Harvard with a Ph.D. "I think Black History is very important," said Green, Woodson started his quest for black history awareness "less Blacks would be on welfare or living in poverty if when he became disturbed that African Americans were they knew about their history." ignored in history books. Green has taught his children three important things In 1915, Woodson established the Association for the about their culture: First, knowing their history and culstudy of Negro Life and History, now called the ture will free their minds; Second, to always be indeAssociation for the study of Life and pendent; and third, not to hate or judge people based on History. A year later he launched the Journal of Negro the content of their character. History and, in 1926, dedicated a full week in honor of If African Americans looked back on their history, Black History. would find a lot of answers, he said. February was chosen as Black History Month in order they the month of February, the Black Student Throughout to recognize African American pioneers such as Frederick Union will be celebrating Black History Month with speDouglas, W.E.B. Dubois, Langston Hughes, the NAACP cial activities. Please see the features section for a list. and Marcus Garvey. Blacks were left out of most history New SCC senators are sworn in at Wednesday's meeting. LHU to offer meningitis immunizations Randy Rohrbaugh Eagle Eye News Editor Since the 1990's there has been an increase of meningitis outbreaks on college campuses across the United States. Glennon Health Services will take a step in helping keep Lock Haven from becoming part of the statistics by offering meningitis immunizations on Tuesday. The number of outbreaks among young adults nearly doubled between 1991 and 1996. College to students are at a much greater risk of contracting meningococcal (bacterial) meningitis because of their cause serious illness, long lasting effects on the nervous system, hearing loss, brain damage, seizures or death within 24 hours. include Symptoms headache, fever, stiff neck, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light, and they are commonly mistaken for the flu. Meningitis is an infection, caused by either a virus or bacteria, and will lead to the swelling of the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. The only way to correctly diagnose the disease is by conducting a spinal tap and examining the fluid around the spinal cord. Treatment, however, is Meningitis is simple. social habits. Smoking, with antibiotics drinking alcohol, sharing treated and, considering the severutensils, coughing, kissing the disease, is relaand living in a dorm ity of inexpensive. tively increase the chance of Immunizations will be being infected. on Tuesday in the available Meningococcal meninfrom 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 PUB gitis is easily spread from The cost of the p.m. person to person and can immunization is $85 and may be billed to the student's home address or a credit card. For more information call 1-877-482-2237 or go to www.vaccess.com. Haven 1.8. A. HAPFEUIHGS League creates link to past Weekend Weather Megan Dwyer The Eagle Eye \ On the campus of Lock Haven University there is a Selected group of 13 students forking together as University Embassadors and class representatives. These students are part of what is known as the Haven League. Their majors fange from social work, education, therapeutic recreation and Speech communications, to psychology. Haven League student piembers serve as ambassadors for the University by attending & wide variety of events in the Community and state. Some of Jheir responsibilities include hosting guests of the president \ his at home, attending Admissions recruiting programs, representing the student body at various school functions and having dinner with trustees. • In addition, Haven Leaguers have coordinated the voting for and at King Queen ■Homecoming, served as ushers •for convocations, and helped in n anything they would considZ*"& changing in the lease. An *3Hall. Turnout was low, but not insignificant producing 65 pints for Thursday's blood drive in the Pub and sponsored by the American Red Cross and the Student Athlete Advising Committee. The event, which takes place three times a year, witnessed a significantly low donor count as in previous LHU drives. Blood Service Coordinator Merrie Ann Olshefski reported 81 participants, 16 of which were turned down primarily for extensive international travel or iron deficiencies. Almost twenty percent of the drive's participants were first time donors. Olshefshie credited the poor donor turnout to the cold weather in the heart of the flu season. "Students often fear that they will get sick," said Olshefskie. Many students credited their absence to a lack of publicity surrounding the event. "I wasn't aware of a blood drive," said senior Justin Beatty. Students brave enough to bear the needle were treated to M ■flip " f mm' " 'hum juice, cookies, and even pizza sponsored by Dominos. First time donors were also given blood drop pins and stickers for their donations. The American Red Cross's blood drives are important because they provide blood to over half the nation with the help of over 4.5 million donors and 3000 cooperating hospitals nationwide. One pint of blood alone, according to the American Red Cross, can save several lives because it can be divided and given to several Open mike night's master of ceremonies, Jason Huber, was one of the many student donors in the drive. "Anyone that is healthy should take the time to give", said the junior. The next LHU drive will be held on April 9. There is still a great demand for all blood types so students are encouraged to attend with a 'bring a friend' policy. Those who faint at the sight of needles can also donate their time in setting up the April blood drive. Fifty-six students saved a life yesterday. So can you. 31 Campus Enforcement - 893-2278 BEAT ! January 26 Two people were for underage drinking in a residence hall. January 26 Harrassment by communication was report ed in one of the residence halls. The matter is currently under investigation one of the residence halls. A citation was \ji n imi ly. January 28 � ArrKcanRMCfoss |bbh^h^hhh|^^i There was a report of ndecent assault in one of the residence halls. The matter is under investigation. Lots of help is needed for hosting Universities with Campus Craze Contact any ISA Representative or the International office for details. that will guide through the stages of I Dave Kubarek The Eagle Eye 45 Soccer Tournament J'lng a handbook ** **Jhe Low -~ - I; Enforcement Officer for Lock ar,d Carol Latronica, * * Haven,of Students, !;)3ean are co-writ- is required. A list is available at local landlords J)f Housing Office in Sullivan Low--23 competition (Closing April 1st) April International Invitational faculty, staff and fellow peers may nominate students. Those interested should let I * faculty or their advisor know as soon as possible so the process * can begin. Pick up and submit request forms in the office of High Low turnout for blood drive Haven League members are * - 35 High B IB fl mm BB B B New service makes research easier for students Jennifer Armstrong The Eagle Eye m^m^m^m^m^m^m^m An online academic research service has been launched by (www.questia.com) targeting college students by making books and eventually journals available for study on the internet. Close to 50,000 full text books are offered through this website, making college research and study a lot easier. Topics of study range from art and philosophy to education and literature. Instead of traveling to the library, you can conduct your research anywhere at anytime as long as you have an internet connection. The website currently contains books and will soon include journals, the most common source for liberal arts majors, selected by professional librarians. There is simultaneous access no matter how many students want to use the same text, without the hassle of checking out or returning books. Questia also offers an electronic system of highlighting, footnotes, margin notes and hyperlinking from source to source, all of which is saved to your personal file area on Questia automatically as you are conducting research. You may also check a calendar for upcoming forums and participate in live chat sessions of various topics. Searches are done by either titles, author or subject, which takes you to the exact page or topic you wish to explore. Questia includes an online the- saurus, dictionarj and encyclo- process." Questia has over 30,000 titles in the humanities and social sciences and plans to expand to 50,000 titles. The company expects to grow to 250,000 titles by 2003. "A one-stop service is something that students will CEO and founder of Questia appreciate Questia is a time Media, Inc. "We believe that by saver and will enable students to consistently use credible infororovidine students with twentyfour hour, unlimited access to mation sources," said Harold full-text of books, Questia will Gouzoules, a psychology proencourage students to devote fessor at Emory University. more time delving into their topQuestia is free to tour. The ics, consulting a wider array of website operates by subscription resources, and formulating and which costs $19.95 per month. articulating a thesis or arguThey also offer a free trial subment. The service eliminates scription until Feb. 14 for 48 many of the unproductive and hours. frustrating spects currently associated with the paper writing The website is selfexplanatory and easy to use. "Most of this content has never been available online and much of it is available in print form only to a limited number of people with access to the best libraries," said Troy Williams, pedia. — WALNUT STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST W. Walnut & Second Ave., Lock Haven, Pa. Sun: Worship 9:30 a.m., classes -10:45, Eve 6:00 p.m., Wed: 7:00 p.m. - - - Please call (570) 753-3108 f^* ! |JT-| rJ In rJ for more information 3 2, 2001 Rabat among great choices to study abroad Graham Boyle The Eagle Eye Professor Jim Bean and Professor Zakir Hossain took the opportunity to travel to Rabat, Morocco last May using one of LHU's exchange program s. Hossain and Bean's visit to Rabat was sponsored by Rabat's Institute of Language Both men had first hand experience in taking part in class lectures. Bean was impressed by the openness and hospitality that the Moroccans showed and was also captivated by the technology of the country. "Rabat has everything," Bean said. "Its people are positive and welcoming. There is a perfect balance between tradition and modernization. The food is amazing. There is just so much to see and do. I think it is the ideal place for young people study." Hossain thought the good preperation and high standard of students was a major factor in the success of the university. "There are two main reasons that I would recommend Rabat for any student to study," he said. "One is the way that the people take to international students. They are treated like royalty and settle into the lifestyle very quickly. Secondly, the rich curriculum enables you to choose from a vast range of courses." Fatiha Belfakir, here on LHU's exchange program, said, "I think some people have reservations about going to another country because they feel they won't fit in. This would not be an issue at Rabat because it is a cosmopolitan city where everyone knows how to speak English and there is a strong sense of togetherness between the different cultures." Studying abroad can expand a student's horizons by making one more attractive to employers; it will give one a better understanding of different ways of life. Throughout the years, studying abroad has become increasingly popular. The Institute for International Studies now has 25 exchange programs in 21 different countries. There is no better time to go as the Institute for International Studies offers $500 travel assistance to qualifying students. Students interested in the exchange program should contact the Institute for International Studies for more information and advice. rPEEANEflE - - communities throughout our geographic area," said Director Ann MarieTurnage, "We are committed to understanding and serving of central needs the Pennsylvania through community service." In addition to student volunteers, the Center also depends on 24 AmeriCorps volunteers towns and - - which will incorporate minority students into the Center's growing list of volunteers. MountainServe Center currently provides service to more - The Lock Haven University Small Business Development Center will begin the 2001 seminar schedule with "Developing a Market Plan for Your Small Company" on February 9,2001, from 9 a.m. to 12 - Invitational, 7:20 p.m. February 5, Men's and women's basketball Vs. I.U.P., 5:50 p.m. February 10, Wrestling Vs. Clarion, 7:20 p.m. gpJan /ell as tomer February 14, Men's and Women's basketball Vs. Shippensburg, 5:50 p.m. nd the regis- February 17, Men's and Women's basketball Vs. California Universitry, 2:50 p.m. many February 17, Wrestling Vs. Bloomsburg, 7:50 p.m. pment sit the site at I - than 20 sites in and around the Lock Haven area. These sites include The Horizon House, Hilton Safe House, Lock Haven Hospital, John Yost Center, Lock Haven Child Care Center, Project Coffee House YMCA, surrounding schools, boroughs, parks and many others. February 3, 22nd Annual LHU Boxing February 24, Men's and Women's basketball Vs. Edinboro, 2:50 p.m. LHU BOOKSTORE Vafentims €ay firawincj! Adopt-A-highway Recycling project with the Boy Scouts TAB Wars ... A community project Upcoming sporting events to be broadcasted on Channel 10 LHU Small Business Development Center LOCK HAVEN who total 500 hours of service per year, and 15 international students who each total 45 hours per year. There are also plans to begin MountainServe Associates in the fall of 2001, Alpha Chi Rho Second Mile Christmas Project Dinner for the homeless shelter Second Mile Christmas Project Coffee & Tea Party with Susque ' View Nursing Home Alpha Sigma Phi Community Service Center gets new name Lock Haven -- The Lock Haven University Office of Service has Community name to its changed MountainServe Center for Rural Community Service and University the Learning, ! |announced recently. "The change reflects that ! what we try to do is assist the Kappa Delta Rho Adopt-A-Highway Second Mile Christmas Project Bell ringing with the Salvation Army - Phi Mu Delta Adopt-A-Highway Susqueview Bazaar Clinton County Water Project Second Mile Christmas Project Salvation Army kettle ringing - Sigma Pi Ball boys at LHU football games Haunted house Mile Christmas Project - SecondAdopt-A-Highway - Toys for Tots Interfraternity Council Habitat for Humanity 3x3 basketball tournament Girl Scout cookies Second Mile Bowling Party - GREEK NEWS ||| tanping in Cyderdome at Bonnies Second prizeflower arrangement. Third and fouth prize- stuffed animals. IJ 4 l| jII Illy H| M| Class Ring Rep on Feb 14-15 Buy a of $1 5.00 stuffed #9x1 II 11 mffianimal and receive a free a va ue | 1 ' HI II 2, 2001 Page 4 Twelve years later families of Pan-Am 103 victims receive justice News from here, there and Thursday for a full inquiry into those who ordered the bombing, Knight-Ridder which was the biggest mass murder in his country's history. Three Scottish judges unanVictims of the bombing had imously found a Libyan intelliwidely differing responses to gence agent guilty of murder the verdict. Wednesday for planting the "I think my husband was bomb that blew up a Pan Am jet honored Helen today," over Lockerbie, Scotland, 12 Engelhardt of Brooklyn, N.Y., years ago. The judges also said outside the courtroom. acquitted and freed a co-defenhusband, Tony Her dant after a decade of incarcerathe crash. Hawkins, died in tion. Susan Lowenstein, whose The judges said the evidence 21-year-old son, Alexander was showed that "the conception, killed, said of Megrahi, "I hope planning and execution of the rots in hell, very simply. He was of Libyan origin," he plot has 270 lives on his hands." though they stopped short of Bruce W. Smith, a retired directly blaming the Libyan Pan Am captain who lost his government. wife, Ingrid, felt only partly Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, relieved. At the proceedings 49, betrayed no emotion as he Nazi war criminals at heard himself sentenced to life against Nuremberg, "we tried the leadin prison in Glasgow, Scotland, ers, not the concentration camp not eligible for release before 20 guards," he said. "Here, we tried years. lowest rung on the ladder. Al-Amin Khalifa Fhimah, the What is really important is try44, walked freely from the heavgovernment that sent ily guarded courtroom. The ing the these men to commit mass murjudges ruled that prosecutors had only proved that Megrahi der." Pan Am Flight 103 took off was behind the blast that killed from Heathrow Airport in 259 passengers bound from London a half-hour late, at 6:25 London to New York, including four before p.m. days 189 Americans, and another 11 Christmas, 1988. people on the ground. Thirty- eight minutes after The verdict, which Megrahi as the plane headed departure, can appeal, drew gasps from the Sea, an explopacked courtroom, as many had toward the North forward cargo hold expected acquittals. After so sion in the a many years ofpolitical and legal punched plane's metal skin. The machinations, the split decision in the of air pressure ripped the brought a measure of relief to loss apart, and it thundered relatives of those who had died. plane down in fiery pieces on the James Swire, a British Scottish town of Lockerbie, six physician whose daughter was miles below. killed on the Dec. 21, 1988 All 259 passengers and crew flight, slumped forward in his The town was spared the died. seat, ashen and limp, as the verworst, but a piece of the 747's dict was read. A week before, wing slammed into three housSwire said by phone that he was es, igniting fireball that killed a convinced after watching nearly people. 11 all 235 witnesses that both men began inveswould be freed and others were Daniel Rubin Drug store clerk foils planned mass murder at community college Knight-Ridder stores. A De Anza College student, who San Jose police said spent two years carefully scripting a mass killing on the Cupertino, Calif, campus, was arrested just hours before he allegedly planned to carry out his plot Tuesday, thanks to a tip from a alert drug store photo clerk. Inside the modest North San Jose home of Al J o s e p h I W HaW' DeGuzman, police found an — ■ arsenal bombs, explosives on tuners, boob y trap ; devices, rifles - EL ■! •• m 40mtm*' - """^^v **"' 7 PM Genetti Hotel. 200 West 4th Street. Williainsport Seating Limited RSVP Requested Before investing, request a prospectus from your financial professional and road it carefully. The prospectus >, more complete information including a discussion van Kam pen - considerations, changes and ongoing expenses. 3L5 Van Kamnen Funds Inc. 695, LHU students battle icy stairs the salt in this situation? Or, why aren't classes being cancelled or delayed? If we are required to go to class, shouldn't the University be taking responsibility for this situation by shoveling and/or salting the sidewalks and hills? You think that maybe the conditions on the stairs will be better. That the maintenance crew hadn't gotten the chance to take care of the hills and sidewalks because they were too busy taking care of the stairs. But then you start walking down the stairs. You notice someone fall in front of you and pray that you won't end up flat jacket, grab your mittens, and head downstairs with just enough time to get to class. Then you realize that it has snowed over night, that it's raining, or that the melted snow from yesterday has frozen during the night. You think to yourself, "No problem, I'm sure someone salted or shoveled so that I will be able to get to my class without any problems." But, of course, then you see your fellow students battling with the pavement outside. Slipping and sliding, trying not Jacqueline Sonntag Eagle Eye Op/Ed Editor Snow, sleet, ice, rain; things that all students hate when they have to walk to class. But most LHU students have come to despise these nasty weather conditions even more than usual since spring semester has begun. There have been a few snowy nights that didn't get cleared up in time for morning classes. And most recently, freezing rainfall that was left untreated by salt affected LHU students. Imagine it, you wake up and get ready for class, put on your to fall. Now, you may ask, where is on your back when you get to that slippery spot on the stairs. And what about the students that commute to the University. Most of them have to drive in order to get to campus. The roads are probably not completely cleared off yet, but they think that once they get to the University things will be cleared. Think again, cleared parking lots and sidewalks are not what the commuters encounter. The parking lot that they have to park in is a sheet of ice, and the stairs that they have to climb and sidewalks they walk on are the same. Sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so. It's amazing to me how many students will complain to their friends about how dangerous the conditions are and how they can't believe the University isn't doing anything about it, but yet, none of us ever actually complain to the University. I can understand that it may be difficult to get the maintenance staff out in the bitter cold early in the morning to shovel off or salt the stairs so that students will have a safe trip to their classes. But, I still feel that it is the University's responsibility to ensure that its students will get to class without hurting or 4 endangering themselves. Even though I have yet to fall down the stairs, or slip and fall down the hill, I've had quite a few close calls. Along wkh my close calls, I have seen a number of students fall right in front of me while walking to ,< class. I don't think that we should be forced to choose between falling down the stairs or skipping class. The University needs to either learn how to properly take care of the icy stairs and slippery sidewalks, or they need to delay or cancel classes when the conditions outside are bad. I see your true colors shining through; that's why I love you individual has a different background. We have all had different experiences in our lives and come from different environ- Jennifer Miller Eagle Eye Features Editor From Hollywood to small reality, interracial relationships are often discussed and/or judged. They are either accepted or a "downfall to society." It is either recognized as one human being loving another human being or a "cultural disruption." Some people feel interracial dating is wrong due to cultural differences and someone of a different race just couldn't understand where they're coming from. But the truth is, every person, every individual, is coming from somewhere different, not just each race. Every person was raised in a different home with different influences and was affected by different social issues. Every ments. town Should we as Americans not associate with Mexicans because their culture is different than ours? No, we learn about each other's cultures and that helps us to understand each other. Why should I date the white. Abercrombie-dressed frat boy, who listens to Nelly and Eminem in his car with the window down as he drives through campus so everyone can hear the bass? Should I be restricted to not. My best friend is Hawaiian. Should I not have a friendship with her because we have different backgrounds? We share the same interests, love the same music and have common problems, we understand each other. Does somebody want to tell me it's wrong for us to be friends? this? But maybe there's a Hispanic girl who always shops for Abercrombie and loves Nelly, should she refrain from asking for this boys digits, of course involved in an interracial relationship, I never hear people talking. Why does it seem like celebrities are immune to the racial controversy? I guess because most don't think of them as "real" people, so it's okay, it's not disrupting society. No one's ever made a comment about Jennifer Lopez and Puff Daddy's interracial relationship, but ifI went out in public with my boyfriend, who happens to be black, I'm sure someone would have a thought or a comment. Now of course, no one would say this to my face, but as soon as we would leave, people would have the nerve to Since I've been here, I've heard random comments made on how people would "never date outside of (their) race." These comments disturbed me and made me quickly aware that most people would not be very accepting if I were to ever be in a relationship with someone who was not white. But now that I am currently in a relationship with someone outside of my race I have come to realize that nothing else matters. What other So why is it wrong for a black man and a white woman to people think doesn't matter. I have a romantic relationship or can't change anybody's opinion. vice versa? If they share the People will feel how they want same interests, love the same to feel whether I write this editomusic and just enjoy each I didn't used to think there rial or not. All that matters is other's company, why can't they really was a problem with inter- that I am happy. I'm not here to be together? racial dating. I honestly thought please others. I know how I feel Why is this such an issue for it was pretty much accepted, and I know I'm not wrong for people? But when celebrities are until I came to this campus. And feeling this way. THE EAGLE EYE Send a letter to the Editor!! LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER ISSUE 15, VOLUME 54 LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY PARSONS UNION BUILDING LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745 PHONE: (570) ,893-2334 FAX: (570) 893-2644 Editors to Chief j^^^^^^^^^ Copy Editors Lori Kodadek Shawn P. Shanley Kristin J. White Faculty News Editors Randy Rohrbaugh Sean Dooley Advisor Dr. Douglas S. Campbell Janeen Jones Jennifer Miller : Circulation Manager Qp/Ed Editor Jacqueline Sonntag Heather Flicker Sports Editor Wes Brink Suzanne McCombie Shawn P. Shanley * ;■. . ■ I Outdoors Editor Kristin J. White Online Editor I 1 Business Manager Shawn P. Shanley Vaccine Day £ ■Meningitis Immunizations will be admin-fl I istered to Lock Haven University « & I students on Tuesday, February 6, 2001 j| I ■ photographers Stephanie Caplinger P.J. 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SK> NA3UREANDTCLEPHONENUMBERLP^ 1 A I I If you are under 18, parental consent is required. H H F« 2, 2001 Page 6 US society & drug addiction The proposal to ease New Jfork's Rockefeller drug laws is a positive step towards the release of many prisoners convicted of non-violent drug offenses, but whom are addicts themselves. Whilst the law makes these moves, the bigger problem is how society views drug addiction, opinions that inevitably get back to the legislators. The popular misconception is that drug addicts are criminals. Technically this may be so, but it is time that people recognize that it is an illness, the • same as any other addiction. i There is a stigma attached to drug addiction that causes people to perceive it differently to •say, nicotine addiction, a socially more acceptable drug addiction. So to whom do I refer? The 'Religious Right' has for years rallied against drugs. They are right to pursue a drug-freeAmerica but need to recognize that once an individual becomes addicted they need help not "prison. They view addiction as personal weakness in accordance with their religious beliefs. That is their view and the bucket-load. It represents they are entitled to it. But when success and the sense of being they decide that we must all live untouchable. Heroin is, for the most part, by their standards and values, they show an intolerance that is portrayed with a more gritty realism (see Irvine Welsh's unacceptable in these times. They favor prison over reha'Trainspotting' for instance). bilitation citing cost, though Access is achieved more surely six months rehab is cheaper than six years imprisonment. And isn't Christianity all about forgiveness? On the subject of cost, there are a great many of people in jail who could by now have been rehabilitated at a fraction of the sum it will cost to keep them locked up. This needs to be addressed particularly in light of complaints concerning overcrowding in prisons. The public's perception of a Jon Ryan drug addict is largely taken from the images mass culture pro- Eagle Eye Columnist vides us with. Cocaine is often portrayed as fast and sexy, available to those with the cash to burn. It is the drug of choice for the rich and successful. Almost any film ('Ghandi' perhaps being an exception) in which the lead character achieves instant success will feature cocaine by through crime than wealth. In both instances the addict rarely succeeds, and ultimately the fact that addiction is a serious physical and mental problem that requires help is pushed aside, and images of crime and gross excess remain. The protagonists in these works more often than not come from either the upper or lower classes, and it is therefore unsurprising to see most of the cries for punishment coming from the middle class as the statistics show that in real life, as well as in film, they are the least affected by addiction to illicit drugs. They therefore have little idea of the devastation it can cause and the lack of compassion or empathy will make matters worse before they get better, as many of the reasons for drug abuse leading to addiction are social. For some, it represents an escape from the environment in which they find themselves. A sense of isolation can be alleviated by a fix. For others, peer pressure can be found to be the root of the problem. Falling in with the wrong crowd can lead to situations in which an individual can feel obliged to comply. Again, feelings of loneliness and anxiety can fuel this desire to 'fit in'. Perhaps the most dangerous cause of drug abuse, particularly in our generation is nihilism. Bret Easton Ellis' 'Less Than Zero' brilliantly captured this in the eighties, portraying a bunch ofrich kids high on drugs, but low on life. Fifteen years on this vision still rings true as a social malaise sets over our generation. In an ideal world, there would be no drug addiction. But there is and we have to deal with it, regardless of how it came about. It is, after all, in societies interest to reform and rehabilitate addicts. Celebrities are not exempt from society's inconsistencies where addiction is concerned. Karen Carpenter elicited much sympathy for her dreadful battle with anorexia, but Kurt Cobain' heroin habit received only scorn in the newspaper columns. Both had personal problems contributing to their condition but one was worried about, the other rejected by everyone but his fans. Prevention is better than the cure but we must provide support for everyone regardless of their circumstances. Organizations like Narcotics Anonymous are in place to help, but perhaps the best prevention and cure can come from a more understanding public. Lets acknowledge a problem before it becomes an addiction. Or, failing that, offer support rather than condemnation. Drugs are always going to be available and this too needs to be acknowledged. Moves to legalize marijuana should not be blocked as the government could regulate it and also gather considerable revenue from it through taxation. Until more is known about the rest, they should remain illegal. But with crime rates in most parts of the country falling, other Governors may choose to follow New York Governor George Pataki in easing drug laws that have accounted for 25% of America's two million prisoners being inside. As James McKinley Jr. wrote in the New York Times "people and the politicians they elect are more willing to put up with severe penalties for relatively minor drug offenses when crime rates are high," and it could now be the time to reform drug laws and the way the country views the people charged with them. Letter to the Editor: MLK celebration, why bother LHU? This being my last year at the and then a week later, we have a university, I felt the need to compressed schedule. I would suggest that we have -express my disappointment in the University's celebration of a compressed schedule the first the life of Martin Luther King, day of classes if the University Jr. I have been here for many of cannot give up the day because LHU's celebrations that always of calendar requirements. I am take place at least a week after sure many professors would not the actual birthday and holiday mind having the compressed of Martin Luther King, Jr. The schedule on the first day because -celebrations have not been bad, most of them use the first class just to introduce the course and ■ just a little too late. It troubles me that our unithemselves. There will be some versity refuses to celebrate this that will argue that it would be man's life on the day which is confusing for transfer students dedicated to honor his fight for and new students to have a comcivil rights. The problem the pressed schedule for the first University seems to have is that day. I would suggest if they this holiday usually falls on the couldn't handle a compressed same day that our classes begin. schedule after being informed of As a result, we have a normal its process, then maybe they day of classes on our first day should not be in college. -'■ - In thinking about this article, I took a look at the days in which the university does give us a day off. First, we have the fall holiday, which always falls on the weekend of Columbus Day. Christopher Columbus was definitely a man of questionable morals, just ask the native people of the lands on which he arrived. Of course, the University's response is that it is a fall holiday and does not celebrate Columbus Day. However, it just happens to be the same weekend every year. Second, we have our spring holiday, which takes place the same weekend as Easter, which we all know, is a Christian holiday. Again, the official response is that this is not a celebration of Easter, but a spring holiday for the students. I find that odd when we already get a spring vacation for a week. I do not find these holidays objectionable, but actually enjoyed having them all five of my years here. However, it is evident that the University can be selective when deciding to have vacation days. I also thought that maybe it was a result ofthe University's belonging to the State System of Higher Education that they could not do anything about their schedule. However, I know for a fact that Bloomsburg University oi Pennsylvania does sions of our changing society and are provided with opportunities to acquire, clarify, and begin classes until January 16 and they observe the holiday. What is the point? I would challenge the University to think about changing their policy or provide the students with an explanation. I have not contacted the due to being a student teacher, which makes it difficult to reach them during the day. They may have a perfect explanation which I have been unable to figure out. However, I do think the University needs to live up to its own mission statement and I quote, "Students experience inc multicultural and global dimen not demonstrate those skills and values that are necessary for active participation in a democracy." This university says it provides a multicultural experience, but how sincere is it when it's a week late. If you send a birthday card a week late, does it mean as much if it had arrived on the day ofthe person's birthday? Maybe I could be wrong and it's the thought that counts. Neil Broxterman U of M admissions policy fair? TMS Campus 5 A federal district court judge ha Detroit last month approved tfie University of Michigan's admissions policy, which, to achieve diversity, grants explicit preferences to applicants from specified racial and ethnic groups. Judge Patrick Duggan's niling regarding public universities seems to counter a 1996 appeals court judgment, in the Hopwood case, that the racebased admissions preferences aimed at achieving diversity at the University of Texas law school were unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court probably will have to resolve the matter. A 23-year-old white woman, Jennifer Gratz, on applying for admission, was denied entrance in 1995 into what is generally considered the university's flagship campus, in Ann Arbor. (She subsequently attended the less campus prestigious in Dearborn.) She appealed her rejection from Ann Arbor on the basis that the state was denying her the equal protection of the laws required by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Candidates are rated on a 150-point scale. While mainly judged on their academic background, like all others, appli- |f your ad from what are considered "underrepresented minorities" specifically blacks, Hispanics and American Indians are automatically given 20 bonus points on account of their racial/ethnic origins. By the way, this intentionally leaves out Asian-American applicants, even though they are an obvious racial minority. Evidently, sufficient numbers of them whatever that means qualify for admission without needing bonus points for their racial origins. Applicants can also receive bonus points for a variety of other factors: e.g., those from poor families, 20 points; recruited athletes, 20 points; Michigan residents, 10 points; children of alumni, 4 points; those with special personal achievements, 3 points. However, these factors are not based on racial or ethnic background. A recruited athlete, say, gets the extra 20 points regardless of race or ethnicity although, obviously, recruits for the basketball team are more likely to be black than white, and vice versa for hockey recruits. As a result, the only aspect of the bonus system challenged on constitutional grounds was its explicit use of racial and ethnic categories to grant or withhold extra points. cants In upholding the University of Michigan's admissions system, Judge Duggan emphasized what he considered the decisive benefits, for all concerned, of a racially and ethnically diverse student body. We believe that such purported benefits are real, although vastly exaggerated. And we believe that diversity can be measured in many ways, perhaps most importantly by diversity of ideas and interests, rather than confining it, in a rather condescending way, to skin color and/or ethnic affiliation. The question is not so much the state's allegedly "compelling interest" in promoting diversity at Ann Arbor but its constitutional duty to grant applicants such as, in this case, Jennifer Gratz the equal protection of the A Free Delivery and carryout A. . Now accepting i( down to this: giving some applian automatic 20-point bonus (more than 10 percent of the 150-point entrance scale) simply because they have the favored racial or ethnic characteristics, and thereby forcing the rejection of some other applicants whites and Asians because they don't come from favored racial or ethnic groups. That does not sound to us like equal protection of the laws. | ill 1^ laws. Michigan's approach comes cants JustTninld be was \ / placed here it .would | 1 btj nearltj 4000 students and faculty. Tor more information call 3?5~2-5M* . Cheeoesticks |I ! I jjQ* l L I N seen with II J■ Breadsticks ft | s 12Si $ V p* 99 O l lliltii si jfli ill , I I I | M rf , Ijjgjjg f I One L*rf« Willi u» -work.- m | siei' I, of**? «> f*if n Page 7 Eagle Eye February 2, 2001 Mr. Positive proves that laughter is good for the soul Anastasia Bannikova The Eagle Eye Did you ever notice that when your friends are broke, they always call you and say: "Let's go out and do somethingHave you ever had a retarded shopping cart that swivels around, dropping your food? Did you hear that Wal-Mart at three in the morning is a different kind of reality? Have you ever stopped at the stop sign waiting for it to turn green? If you haven't, Mark Reedy could explain it all to you. A spontaneous comedian. Reedy, or "Mr. Positive" as he calls himself, performed at Jazzman's Cafe on Tuesday night, explaining the joys of getting a slinky for Christmas ("It's just a coil in the box!"), donut tires ("I'm not leaning aside, girl - it's my tire!"), McDonald's fries and even Lock Haven's nightlife ("Last night I went to the night club here called Weis...). His impression on LHU was expressed right on the "stage." "I've never been in the club where you get pumped up with coffee," he said about Jazzman's. And Bentley's big windows were the source of his amusement on seeing the audience coming from around the corner. Even the Lock Haven police didn't escape his atten- "They hear the rap music and pull you over! You don't want to play with those boys," he said. Sixsmith was blindfolded while the audience had to choose her "suitor" out of three brave contestants Jonathan Chichilitti, Jayson Curtis and Brian - Volchko. Three candidates had to go Stephanie Caplinger/ The Eagle Eye Mark Reedy delivers comedy to LHU. His last punch for the evening was a game with the audience - "Hook Me Up," where the "birthday girl" Jen through the tough competition, which included barking like the dog that they would like to be (the choices included poodle, rotweiler and a crossbreed of bulldog and schitzu), confessing what type of underwear they wear while reading the newspaper in the morning and performing a mock spanking, immediately followed by the love dance. wasn't The winner announced due to the hysterical Reedy's first audience for his laughs. Everybody won. sketches was a beauty perhe enjoyed comedy Reedy said Haven, because salon where he used to work as a forming in Lock a lot of hair He with also worked with stylist. "it's a nice college hearing-impaired people and was a joke). stuff to do" (oops, it been a good has said he could have performing Reedy been than 15 more teacher. on the road for But his destiny was improvifrom Originally years. on the stage. He appeared raised sation in Philadelphia, he was on TV spots like Showtime, he discovered Chicago, where MTV, A&E, He travHBO and opened his talent for comedy. Warfield, Redd Foxx States, all 50 for Marsha eled to of the Mexico, Jamaica and Canada. and Patty Labelle. "Laughter is good for your His goal for the future is to soul," he said at the end of the particularly go to Europe, he always said that show. England. He He is right. Especially in the observes people for his jokes. to of someone who wants to the same case "Sometimes I go a ten and watch be peopoodle. times place pie doing funny things they don't even suspect," he said. , Studying abroad can be cheaper than expected Michelle Hersey Eagle Eye Staff Reporter there are only certain times in life that you will do it." White suggested journeying alone, and not in groups. When traveling in groups people tend not to break away from the group, taking away from the Gil White, a native of Canada and a world traveler, came to Lock Haven University to tell students how to travel to experience. Europe on 84 cents a day. If traveling in a group, White White said he just picked 84 recommended splitting up for cents out of the air, just to get the two weeks so that everyone can point across that people don't make their own memories. He need a lot of money to travel. women to travel with a advised White took his first advenmale friend even though turous trip after graduating from European culture is more open high school. In his lifetime he and there is less crime. has traveled throughout The White said that traveling, for United States, Mexico, Panama, him, put life in a better perspecAustralia, Europe and parts of tive, claiming that the most Asia and Africa. important thing that he had to According to White he saw was to trust people. He learn 30 countries in Europe for only was wary at first, but he enjoyed $900. He did it by budgeting his his trip more because it was costs money, cutting by staying at strangers' houses, hitch-hiking, and carrying his own food. "My way of traveling is not for everyone," said White, "but spontaneous. "People are curious, fun and helpful when they see someone from another country," he said. White took secondary roads in small towns to see more of the countries and also because it was easier to get a ride. He said that someone would always pick a hitchhiker up because they were bored, lonely, or they just wanted to practice their English. _1 Randy Rohrbaugh/ The Eagle Eye Gil White explains how to travel abroad. He gave examples of some of the methods he used when it took a while for him to get a ride: New Wave Change, Wrong Sign Right Road and Notes on Cars. HOROSCOPES i • for the weelc of fekruarij 5 New Wave Change is when a train pass for the whole trip. repaid the stranger by doing hitchhiker is in a car but would Train passes are getting more housework, cooking dinner or like to travel further than the expensive and sometimes taking watching the children. The best memories and the bus is a better option. driver intends to go. The hitchthat White obtained keepsakes renting suggested He also hiker asks the driver to speed up were the items Europe $10-20 in at stations for while bikes train to catch up to another car so the other bike, with people. He a White he traded hitchhiker can signal the driver a day. By renting little to the give presents saw and would more of the countries to pull over. bike at with and he stayed the off he people Wrong Sign Right Road is then could drop them his address the counalways gave when a hitchhiker changes their another train station in and invited them to stay with sign to say the opposite direction try. is how you get him in Canada. He would "Half the fun they intend to go. White said this always send letters to the people he said. amuses drivers and they will there," to White used stop traveling he stayed with to say thank you. stop to pick up a hitchhiker. White gave a list of items Notes on Cars is when a before the sun went down, so he start a to that travelers should take with place looking for traveler leaves a note on a car could on their trip: a passport, a He at a few them stayed hospices window asking the driver to stay. ID, a photocopy of their student he at stayed wake them up if they are willing times, but mainly houses. a good back pack, a passport, to give them a ride. strangers' and tent, a camera would sleeping bag Sometimes a stranger White always asked drivers batteries, with them to and dress clothes and stay to drop him off at the last gas just invite him or he would knock on sometraveler's checks. just station before the driver's exit. "All of us are ambassadors By doing this, he always had one's door and ask for a place to of our country and we should stay. shelter, and a way to find anoth- According to While, when White he at a stranger's house stayed While in Europe, often traveled by train, but he he had to be talkative and go warned travelers not to get a along with their customs. He er ride. always leave a good impression," said White. Coffeehouse keeps it brewing fresh for the new semester Caplinger/The Eagle Eye f "\ McM3» ARIES (March 21-April 19) There's more amour on tap for the everamnr Hls Aries Partnered relationships grow stronger, while lone Lambs could find a Leo romantically receptive. ' (April 20 to May 20) Your workplace finally sends you the good I news you've been hoping to hear. Congratulations! Your personal life also takes a decided turn for the better. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) New information might emerge that could ( I Icause you to rethink a decision you \L/jf made a while ago. Dig deeper for more facts, and then act on what £€ )\ # CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This might not be a good time to make major changes or commitments, unless you're absolutely sure you have all the information you need to Midnight Special, plays at the Coffeehouse. VI* SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Patience is needed to ne'P vou c0Pe w tn 311 aPParcnt 'y V "jj£uf stalled relationship. Don't force it to move. Instead, give it time to grow into its own potential. 1^J ' - Stephanie Caplinger/ The Eagle Eye SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to 21) Romantic aspects are i strong for the single Archer looking 'to turn a flirtatious situation (with a Pisces, perhaps) into something more PBT' 1 II vl CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) An unexpected admission could help clear up a painful \ misunderstanding. Keep an open mind about what you hear, and avoid being judgmental. L-Sk jPW J (July 23 to August 22) Love looms large in the Big Cat's aspect days. Paired denmates grow closer, while single Lions could find a Libra justright for romancing. mt Local band, LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your strength and love help a famlily member come through a crisis. 1 jfjjr Meanwhile, the adjustments you *!# made in your business venture begin to pay off. VIRGO (August 23 to Septal JfS\22) This could be a good tin Ireconsider that major purchase yi 11 V«pf/put off. But check everythin including financing options b you buy. 2 - 20 tc 18) This is a good time foi Lone of the zodiac's great romantic! (namely, you!) to consider making that love commitment you've been thinking about AQUARIUS (January PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Although you enjoy fantasizing about (romance, you enjoy the reality of it most ofall. A Sagittarian would love to share thatreality withyou. YOU WERE BORN THIS WEEK: You are a generous pen on who likes to make people happy. You also make friends quickly and keep them forever. (c) 2001 Kiaf fntmt, lyn&rmc. be _____________________-- I Stephanie Caplingerffhe Eagle Eye Performer dazzles audience at the coffeehouse. Spring Semester Coffeehouse features old and new performers. Page 8 February 2, 2001 Eagle Eye — Sean "Puffy" Combs appears in court for year old shooting Patrick Cole TMS Campu -- NEW YORK Prosecutors opened their case against hiphop music mogul Sean "Puffy" Combs on Monday, saying they will present evidence showing Combs fired a gun during a brawl a year ago in a Manhattan nightclub. "The witnesses will tell you that they saw a muzzle flash," Ngw York Assistant District Attorney. Matthew Bogdanos told the packed courtroom durJng opening arguments. Bogdanos also said another Jvitness, Wardell Fcnderson, 42, Ji former bodyguard for Combs. \vill testify that the record com- long-standing claim that he didn't have a gun when he entered Club New York, a trendy discotheque and bar on West 43rd Street. In the world of rap and hiphop, where violence has occasionally been part of the scene. Combs is no stranger to controversy. The producer and rapper, who could face a jail term of 15 years if convicted on weapons charges stemming from the melee, pleaded guilty to harassment and was ordered to undergo counseling after being charged in the beating of a record company executive, Steve Stoute, in April 1999. Combs settled those charges with Stoute. pany executive displayed a black 9mm semiautomatic pistol about two hours before the The nightclub incident started at about 3 a.m. on Dec. 27, 1999, when a man threw money in Combs' face and made offen- Bogdanos' statement sent a jolt through the courtroom because it challenged Combs' sive comments to him, officials say. A clash ensued and, according to police reports, as many as Puffy leaves court after four shots were reported fired by The trial has grabbed the attention of New Yorkers and others because of the celebrities involved, including singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, Combs' Bogdanos charged that Jamal "Shyne" Barrow, 21, one of Combs' recording artists, pulled out a 9mm handgun and fired as many as three shots, which injured three bystanders. Barrow was arrested moments after the incident when he fled the club and ran into New York Police Officer Paul Franco. Combs, Lopez, Fenderson and Anthony "Wolf" Jones, Combs' bodyguard, allegedly fled the scene in a Lincoln Navigator but were stopped by police and arrested. Lopez was later released. Combs was charged with gun possession and bribing Pefer Morgan/Reuters Fenderson with $50,000 if he opening statements. took the blame for the shooting. was charged with Barrow girlfriend who was with him the murder. Jones also is attempted night of the shooting, and on trial for allegedly bribing defense Johnnie attorney Fenderson and possessing an Cochran. Lopez, who may be handgun. unlicensed called to testify, was not seen at Defense lawyer Benjamin the courthouse Monday. told the jury to ignore Brafman In his opening argument, lack inventor revolutionizes tee tiro Super Bowl commercials lack expected comedy Janke igle Eye As Super Bowl XXXV kicked off this past Sunday, many students watched more sponsors for the past several years have been Budweiser and Pepsi, this year companies such as E-trade and Accenture stepped in to claim most of the slots. Sophomore Dana Johnson eagerly for the commercials was disappointed the change. in than the game. "I want to know what happened "I always look forward to to the 'Bud Bowl," she said. seeing the commercials during "As for the Accenture commerthe Super Bowl. Funny comcials, there were too many of mercials and the Super Bowl go them and I found them boring." hand in hand," said freshman Freshman Jeremy Pijut Bill Burge. shared these feelings. "They -. With most thirty-second were not as funny. Usually a slots going for 2.5 million dolmajority is somewhat amusing, lars, the Super Bowl is when but this year they weren't even most big companies release close," he said. llHeir newest material. The main Despite the overall negative feeling toward this year's commercials, students found a select __Cf_ few to be enjoyable. mmm One such commercial was |E-Trade ad features a Matrix Security Guard. Budweiser's ad poking fun at its own "'Wassup" campaign. "I really liked Budweiser's What are you doing?' commercial," said Johnson. "It really made fun of their 'Wassup' ad and I thought was very original." On the other hand, Pijut more entertained by a sim E-Trade ad features monkey walking a horse. "I really liked E-tradi monkey ad. I think it is funny see a monkey walk a horse, doesn't take much to amu me," said Pijut. When all was said and dot -S™**"* passing 1 Ford Contour WHY SURE, NOT, Andy SHOOT IT OFF MY ARGHHH! it coming, During Christmas Eve celebration at "Ihadabou split-second reaction ttr and thought, a home in Aurora, Colo., two \ ]_» jJ men went the This is g ing to hurt,'" he ypung out into ~~ back yard, and one of them *~ said.The van driver stopped the placed a plastic cup on briefly but left without givother's head, the idea that he would shoot it off, style, with a 25-caliber semiautomatic NOT MY KID, NOT MY PROBLEM: pistol. Alas, the shot was low. The bullet In 1989, Tollie Shealey* of Cincinnati got hit the man in the forehead, killing him the worst news a bachelor can get from instantly. The shooter fled and was being his girlfriend: "I'm pregnant." But he sought. Police Sgt. Dan Mark said, "I owned up to his responsibility and paid have never seen anything like this in my child support for next ven years, Then, in 1996, the girlfriend's mothertold 16-year law enforcement career." Tollie's mother that another man had, in HOLD IT RIGHT THERE, MOMMA! fact, fathered the child. A paternity test \ 26-ycar-old woman was about to board confirmed the joyous news,, but, due to a had to plane for London at Zimbabwe's inter- quirk in wm \tional airport when customs officials to T tained her because she had an unusual- Legislature harassed a new law letting large rear end. Closer that she had stuffed of marijuana into her panties. -was BECAUSE.HE'S IN THE PIPE,, YOU arrested on smuggling charges. SEE:. A 10-foot-long alligator was snick mk in an underground pipe m man FLY: A Wappapello, Mo., apparently doesn't who wouldI dropby to gawk, gave the aniin brushing the snow off the vehicle, preferring instead to let \ ll W rolling away in mid swing. On Dec. 12, 1899, Grant Hope Mitchell The Eagle Eye Most of us, unless you live a cave, have heard of the golf prodigy Tiger Woods. The challenging question is how many of us know about George Grant, the ingenious golf lover of the 1800s? If it was not for Grant, we all would probably be asking, "Tiger who?" Today, people all over the world have grown to know and admire the young golf pro for his extraordinary abilities, winning over 25 first place trophies. The efficiency of the game .however, started over 100 years ago with a frustrated golf player, tired of his golf ball patented a golf tee, which elevated the golf ball slightly off the ability to have more control of speed and drive of the golf ball. The initial model was made from a combination of rubber and wood. A small wooden peg was mounted with a concave piece ofrubber to hold the ball. The marvelous golf tool not only aided in the distance of the drive, but in the direction of the ball as well. What would Tiger do without this helpful invention? George Grant was only one of the hundreds of black inventors of his time and this small creation of convenience not only helped him, but continues to be a standard piece of equipment for all golfers today. the ground. This gave the aver- age weed whacking golf player Lock Haven University's Black Sutdent Union Celebrates Black History Month this year's lack of entertaini commercials left a dry taste the mouths of some. "Past ye were better and funnier. T year's were too serious for I Super Bowl. I was disappoi ed," said Burge. Combs' celebrity and to examine the evidence fairly. "(Combs) is not entitled to an advantage because he is a superstar, but he should not be at a disadvantage," Brafman said. Born in Harlem and raised in a Long Island suburb, the flamboyant Combs, who oversees a multimillion-dollar music and fashion empire, faces civil lawsuits from the victims of the nightclub shooting. Brooklyn resident Julius Jones, 27, who was shot in the right shoulder during the melee, filed a civil suit against Combs, Barrow and Jones for $100 million, claiming physical injuries. Natanya Reubens, 30, and Robert Thompson, 39, also were shot. Thompson was trampled when panic erupted during the shooting. The trial of the three men is expected to last for "several weeks," Bogdanos said. b. 1 T-Shirt Day; Black History Month Giveaway in Lower Bentley 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 5 Black History Month Giveaway in Lower Bentley 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 6 Movie Night: Love and Basketball at 7 p.m. in Mariam B. Harris Room. 'eb. 10 Sophisticated Ladies Banquet, 7-12 p.m. 'eb. 12-14 Black Student Union flower sale 'eb. 13 Movie Night: School Daze at 7p.m. in Miriam B. Harris Room, 'eb. 20 Movie Night: Hurricane at 7p.m. in Miriam B. Harris Room, 'eb. 28 Celebrating Our Heritage: Africa to America Performance and Dinner at the PUB in Metting room 2 at 7 p.m. Throughout the month of February there will be an exhibit in the Mariam B. Harris Room. cancan Jamaica Bahamas Panawja o'fy 111 Wf vs? iw Features Section? CoDtect etoeeD of Jennifer @ . am _ drives continue Haven Activities Council & the sec Inc. Present . | S —*—• z&utk movie night! "Remember the Titans" in tiie MPR at 8:00 |l| Don't forget your passports |j| so you can be in the drawing 5| for a spring break trip ;^JAMMCA! % 5 5 W«$ I �Number after title denotes position on last week's charts* 9 Eagle Eye 2, 2000 l«»k>j »n i -Hie a** *+• -Af PL {..led r.-,W. He. <"«5 ■mbmbmbbjbbbbbbbbmpbm Hit j-/ + "V I B I B li BB B I I H lAwi WAmWmYJmWQAw TV. I* ■ kAV fl I BkV BJ fls^frs I* Q y»>* ' J"> r „Q Htf-g *j£n lop 10 Pop 1. Destiny's Child "Independent Women Part I" No. 1 2. Shaggy feat. Ricardo "Rikrok" Ducent "It Wasn't i Me" No. 3 3. 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Tango Titanic Titanium •jsuous s; Sj MopuiM '£ 9 Suissjui si qsng x iiUBUip si 3\± > J5|peuis dui 7 juawyip si pjoyft J :swu3J3uivticlo I The LHU Fly Fishing Club, not just a club for boys Nicholas Trumbauer Eagle Eye N&N Editor fly tying, casting instruction, and great conversation about the outdoors. The club's advisor, Dr. The Lock Haven Fly fishing Joseph Calabrese, is an avid fly club had thier first meeting of fisherman who thoroughly loves the semester on Jan. 31. to dis- being out on the water. "Dr. C" cuss the club's plans for the as the members of the club call upcoming weeks. him, is also a professor in the The club's plans include a Biology department here at weekend at the Sieg center on Lock Haven, teaching Micro Fishing Creek and a possible Biology and Basic Biology. trip to Erie, Pa. to fish for Steel The club has much of the Head. needed equipment for anyone Last semester the club went who is just getting started, and on many one-day fishing trips as Dr. Calabrese is more then ready well as a trip to Erie for a day of steel head fishing. The club held there annual fall gatheranyone new to the S helpof ing, which is two days full fly fishing learn AT f Ij is to know, Curren' the club as a core J // mm mmr M U r \ Bhpfy Sy>v in fly-fishing. The club encourages all students who wish to learn a little more about fly fishing to stop by one of their meetings in room 222 in Ulmer hall. The meetings are usually announced a week before they happen and flyers will be posted. The club has some very high goals for the futue. At their last meeting a trip to Montana was discussed. Some club members have discussed buying a traveling rod that would be passed from club member to club member. Each member would keep track of where the rod was >v \ used and how many fish ] were caught. est \ body of about seven active members and is looking to increase their numbers in the future. It has been noticed the members that the has never boasted many members. The truth is fishing club is open to anyone who has a sincere inter- If you are interested joining in the fly fishing club make sure you look y for flyers to announce the time of their next meeting or pay a visit to Dr. Calabrese in his office on the second floor of Ulmer hall. We Still Look to Nature NEWS Outing Club Are you bored out ofyour gourd on weekends, or even on some week nights? Well, instead of getting yourself into mischief, come and join the Outing Club. All majors are welcome! Some of the trips being planned include skiing, rafting, backpacking, hiking, indoor rock climbing and many others. If any ofthese spark your interest come and join in. Meetings are held every Monday evening at 8 p.m. in Zimmerli, room 8. Rec. Society Attention recreation majors, it is that time again. The first Recreation Society meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 in the Ulmer Planetarium. The speaker will be Jude Harrington, from the Army Core of Engineers for Raystown Lake. There are two summer ranger positions open at Raystown until Feb. 7. Check the websitewww.cpol.army.mil/ -and click on "employment," then "army vacancy" for more information. Groundhog Day and Phil bring us a little reminder Nicholas Trumbauer Eagle Eye N&N Editor of fans began to make the trek to Punxsutawney every Feb. 2. and with the release of the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray, the crowds began to number in the tens of thousands. In today's world of high tech weather forecastof people made the early ing and Doppler radar, isn't it a little wild that t Gobbler's Knob, the tiny hill outtwenty thousand people still flofk to a side; o£ P ufixsu»awnej(„w^ere in Pa. every year to see a small furry creature arise makes his prediction. from his winter slumber and decide how long win m ™J Media from around the globe / ter will last? For as long as any one V the results, which are can remember, Punxsutawney has entered into the had one claim to lame, a little mW Record. Congressional ; groundhog named Phil .hi.. Music, fireworks and the The celebration of this ofcelebration fill the critter's sti'-ible from his /'■'/> i" \i.'hn ,k sounds 1r from midnight until shortV ly after dawn, when Phil bed actually has roots back to \. \ makes his annual early days of Christianity appearNki Europe. In the early \ears of \ w a Ce Scotland, Candlemas day was a g Phil stands as a reminder winter celebration in which clergy no matter how civilized would bless and give out candles. A \ get, there will always be a legend arose that it Candlemas was jH of humanity that still sunny there would be an extended winter Wm\ ,mW requires a little wildlife. It is legend traveled to Germany, where the a a hedgehog was added to the myth. The Germans truly amazing that for few hours on chilly Feb. our mechanized world takes a break and morning decided that if Candlemas day was sunny the lets nature tell us what is going to happen next. hedgehog would see his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter. In 1887, a spirited group of groundhog hunters from Punxsutawney dubbed themselves "The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club." A member of the club was an editor of Punxsutawney's newspaper. Using his editorial clout, he proclaimed that Phil, the Punxsutawney Groundhog, was the one and only official weather prognosticating groundhog. Phil's fame began to spread and newspapers from around the globe began to report Punxsutawney Phil's predictions. Growing lemons \ \fv¥l\\ > theBff "Wf inW ' Jf . 'fy \w " '''SB ' Nature & Nurture searching for writers The Eagle Eye is searching for a few people who would be interested in occasionally writing stories to appear in the Nature and Nurture section. If you have a wonderful story to tell about the outdoors, just drop it off at the Eagle Eye office in the Pub and wait to see your work in print. I flow Introducing.J I Frit© Lay Products Juices "^^5§ J 1 The friends I do have would die for me and I know it. The i opipiqns 1 have are well thought out, I think. j I take time out of each day to objectively observe the world around me. Instead oflooking for friends, I try to look for ways to make the world better for all of us. If everyone did that, life would wake you up with a kiss every morning, lend you a hand when you are in need and make you laugh when all you want to do is cry. I will be writing articles this semester about my travels and experiences in the wilderness surrounding Lock Haven. My passion for the last several years has been mountain biking. In my seven semesters here I have riden more than 5,000 miles on the local roads and trails. I have lots of experiences to share with my fellow students. • 'ACC'fhat's TossiSCe... A Healthy, Fun Choice For Your Well-Being. Groundhog ©ay! j , > fiappy 609I0 lUinq Don't let the beauty in life pass you by. We study in the middle of a wooded paridise. Central PA has so many lavish treasures that are waiting to be explored by new souls. If you look at the mountains that the sun rises over to the east, you can see a field ofrocks thrown on their side. And if you go there, you'll find some rocks as big as trucks and others as small as basketballs. Imagine what our little campus looks like from up there. "The Bunny", as it is nicknamed, has always been there, and we have probably always seen it. But I sometimes wonder how many of us see the beauty in it. How many of us look around to see the gifts in our world? People living in New York City would kill to have our trees and mountains. It really bothers me when people take nature for granted. It kills me to see trash thrown on our mother like it belongs there to give some garbage collector a job. We should all be mother nature's maintainence men. We are all very fortunate to be residents of the Lock Haven community. I firmly believe we are all reflections ofthe world around us. Surround yourself with books, and you will become knoweledge able. Surround yourself with sex, and you will become sexual. Surround yourself with TV, and you will become a vegetable with a sore ass. Surround yourself with nature, and you will become beautiful. We are all blessed with the ability to structure our world the way we want it. Break the routine of this sometimes grey, lifeless American society and paint your world a tye-dyed splendor. Kill the influence of your peers because they are only there for four years. Be what your heart tells you to be and don't let others get in your way. I know I have a lot of opinions. Something I don't have much of is friends, and the reason I don't is probably because I have a lot of opinions. It's funny because the more friends I don't have, the more time I have to form more opinions (It looks like I'm in trouble). : > Reflect the World Around You Take the time you can to see The beauty that is surrounding thee It lurks with the fright ofa squirrel in your light It hides in the rock that you . block from your sight It screams from the melt of snow in sunbeams It is taken for granted too much it seems <3 Reduce Stress through the slow meditative y movements of Tai Chi (3 Gently increase your body's range ofmotion \ O Increase mental clarity (3 Boosts the immune system O Improves athletic ability ! February 8, 2001 Smith Hall Lounge 6:30 to 8:00 pm Free to Students, Faculty, and Staff Sponsored by the LHU Wellness Program Instructor: Paul Dooris recieved his Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Lock Haven University. Over the past eighteen years he has studied a variety of martial arts including Tai Chi, Karate, Aikido, and Boxing Page Lets get ready to rumble... boxers set for home show Boxers from eight National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) schools will converge in the Thomas Field House tomorrow night to do battle in the 22nd Annual Lock Haven University Collegiate Boxing Invitational. The popular annual sporting event always draws a capacity, enthusiastic crowd. As usual, a large contingent of former Bald E-agle Boxers will be returning including the first National Champion, Brad Klein. Boxers from Kentucky, Army, Billman, ranked 9th in the nation, and Esposito exchanged takedowns in the first period, and Esposito scored again late in the second period. Billman went on the offensive in the third period, and came close to scoring the equalizing take- ■ - „ T ; LHU boxers display hardware at the Odyssey Center in Wilkes-Barre last Saturday night. According to Head Coach Dr. Ken Cox, "Pugliesc is perhaps the most improved Bald Eagle this season. He looked real good last Saturday night in Americans, John Stout, 125, the show in Wilkes-Barre," statComanche Garcia, 147, and ed Cox. "Also sophomore Jon Chuck Mussachio, 185, will box Parrish, 156, continues to tough opponents. Stout, the improve and will be out to better 2000 National 125 lb. silver his 2-5 record against medalist will take on Navy's Shippensburg's rugged Brian tough veteran Art Ball in the night's lid lifter. Stout, a sophomore from Lock Haven, has an 8-3 career record. Mussachio, a two-time National runner-up at 185 will tangle with Navy's Chris tough Kennedy. Mussachio, a junior from Wildwood Crest, NJ, has an out- Kelly". standing career record of 14-5. Hummelstown, possesses excelThe base of the Haven's AII- lent ring skills but will be hardAmerican triangle is ex-Marine pressed going against Kelly who Comanche Garcia, the defendis known for his power punching 2000 National 147 lb. ing. According to assistant Champion. Garcia, a junior coach Ken Cooper, the Parrishfrom Bellwood, has a 12-6 Kelly bout has the potential to career record. His opponent is be one of the most interesting on Navy's All-American Rick Weil, the 13-bout main card. LHU's who Garcia decisioned 5-0 in a undefeated (2-0) heavyweight, crowd pleaser in last year's John from Port Griggs, home show. The re-match Allegheny will box VMI's should be even better inasmuch rugged 230 lb. heavyweight the aggressive Weil has won Cliff Cook in a re-match. Back (free in a row this season. in November Griggs •decisionod Five other Bald Eagle boxCook 3-0 in an cxcitfng" bout in ers are scheduled to compete on Richmond, VA. the Main Card. Jeff Raymond, a Two Bald Eagles will make 109 lb. sophomore with a 1-0 their ring debut on the fourrecord will box Navy's Adam novice bout under-card. Milton Mallo. Brian Kane, a 156 lb. Hershey grad, Oshon Omofreshman with 1-0 record will Osagi, 125, will box Army's take on Mansfield's Steve Mike Krayler and Heath Stout, Quigley, while popular Gustavo 132 lb., from Lock Haven, the Pugliese (2-2) the 139 lb. sopholder brother of John Stout will omore from Rio de Janeiro, box Steven Winter, Army. Brazil will battle Navy's upcomThere will be a number of ing Bobby Villaneura. good bouts that do not include I "Haven" boxers. Intramural sign-up periods set to begin The following sports are being offered in during the spring semester: is- Entry deadline is March 2. To be played at the tennis Starts apporximately March 7. Advanced and intermediate Outdoor SOCCer- Entry deadline is March 2. To be played at he stadium and IM field.It will start approximately March 13. It is "or men and women, and maximum roster number is 12. 1x5 basketball-Entry deadline is February 2. To be played at immerli gyms 1 and 2. Starting date is approximately February th. Both men's and women's tournaments, and there is a 10 ros:r, max. ldoor VOlleyball-Entry deadline is February 2. To be Zimmerli gyms 1 and 2. Starting date is approxiamately bruary 6th. Both mane's and women's tournaments, and there is 0 roster max. tyed at football-Entry deadline is March 2. To be played at the and IM field. Starts approxiamately MArch 14. Men's and i's tournaments. 15 roster max. i tball- Entry deadline is March 2. To be played at the softball Starts approximately on study day. Coed tournament, and 10 point COmpetition-Entry deadline is March 2. Played at Field House, starts approximately March 21. Both men d women. Navy's Nick 9 fcjSj;.-.-- :■.->■■■•:-.■>:'.':■:■-■ Wrestling - Tomorrow The grappJers vill travel to Morgantown to ake on the Mountaineers of Vest Virginia at 7;30 p.m. Women's Basketball JaMarr Billman down, but the match closed out in the neutral position with Esposito ahead, 6-4 with the riding time point. The Bald Eagle is now 12-1 overall. The wrestling team next competes at West Virginia tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. morrow -The women travfor a to Slippery Rock AC conference match-up, for 3 p.m. tnday- IUP comes t o town a 6 p.m. tip-off. Need big-game payoff? Laugh at the losers Dominic Bonvissuto University of Dayton Men's Basketball "We have a chance!" to "What time does Survivor start?" that just does it for me. I think there is something wrong wjth m£ And this isn't a new development in my ife ehner Dejection has been occurring in Super Bow)s ever gmce day one Siderapolos, 156, who decisioned Garcia 4-1 at the Baltimore Club in November 1999, will have his hands full As I dozed in and out of conwith Miami of Ohio's rugged sciousness during last night's Barratt and big game, I realized why I had Ryan Shippensburg's Tony Casjey, a to stay awake for the end. 175 lb. national qualifier will I love dejection. Navy's take on Kevin Sick as it sounds, I enjoy Remember Super Bowl O'Donnell. Also, Mid-West' watching the losing team walk xxy wnen Buffa 0 Bjj s kjcker Regional champ Chris Balsey, off die field, heads down, feet Sc0(t Norwood missed the 175, should have his hands full .dragging, with the weight of the potential game winni ng fie ld with Tom Clark from Navy. world on their shoulders. gQa by mere jnches gjving lhc Last Saturday rlight, 10 Bald Every year, my favorite part New York Giants the win? Eagle boxers were impressive in of the Super Bowl is the ]i their bout before a Standing inevitable interview after the Pathetica y, \ get a kick out of remindjng Buffalo fans about room only crowd at the main game with the losing head game and the Qther hree Fitness gym in the Odyssey coacn Super Bowls they squandered. Center Wilkes-Barre. in "Uh, coach, I know.it's hard. Qr how Super Bow Looking especially impressive to talk about, but could you XXXIV? Everybody remembers in winning were John Stout, describe the emotions you're ast seasQn wnen he TUans 132; to Gustavio going through?" moving up came one yard short of me goa 139; Comanche Puglicse, "Well, Bonnie, it's like being me agamst he S( Loujs Rams Garcia, moving up to 156, and broad-sided by a bus, only jn me game s fma| p ay n an Chuck Mussachio, 185. Two instead of d ying, I get to live djsplay of dejection) M Bald Eagle female boxers also and hear everyone tell me how I c evision cameras focused in on Heather competed. Sophomore shouldn't have gotten in the riUng wide receiver Kevin 125, from way' Joerg, Dyson as he stretches his arm Mechanicsburg, had a hard While most of the sports Qut unging {oward he end earned 3-0 decision over Lisa world celebrates the thrill of Stefanski (Odyssey FC). The victory, I enjoy the agony of ZQne As a native of Nashville and win upped Joerg's career record defeat ' ~~t~. a die-hard Titan fan, I was TO 4-2; extremely down after the loss. Philadelphia loft a Se,sin a my,dejec«ion, I had sevdose 2-1 decision in an exciting me was wherf NfewTorlc s fack s0.caHed fnends call me bout, to Kelliann Davht returner Ron Dixon took a kickafter the game, and they seconds (Odyssey FC). off 97 yards for a touchdown, weren't offering their condoThe Bald Eagles garnered trimming the Ravens lead to 17lences. second place in team honors in 7. Giants' fans, however, couldMy point is this: while last season's National (NCBA) n't even enjoy a celebratory beer Championships behind the U.S. as Baltimore's kick returner Air Force Academy. Navy finJermaine Lewis returned the ished behind LHU placing third, ensuing kick-off 84 yards for a with Army finishing seventh, touchdown just 18 seconds later. and Miami-Ohio and VMI tied There's just something about for twelfth, visualizing thousands of New | York fans instantly going from , omorrow -The men travel to he Rock for a conference bate with Slippery Rock, set for p.m. ■The Indians of IUP into Thomas Field House for a PSAC conferences battle, schedudled for S:00 p.m. venture , , - . , , , , , , , INTRAMURALS Today is the entry deadline for: 5x5 basketball Indoor Volleyball All rosters must be turned into the Intramural office by 4:00 p.m. (Office 224 Thomas Field House) WORK STUDY STUDENTS NEEDED!! The intramural department i looking for students to work ii the evening as scorekeepers am referees. Call 893-2096 fo more information. - The Bald Eagles East travel to burg to battle the i at 10:00 a.m. , , , , , 1 orner Indoor Track . ,, ntramural lomas JI^^^^^B_ -photo courtesy of Cheryl Miller 51 -I warning Gym. " 2,2001 Junior JaMarr Billman came close but could not top Lehigh University's No. 4 Dave Esposito, falling by a 6-4 decision in competition at the National Wrestling Coaches Association's All-Star Classic. This year's NWCA All-Star Classic was held at Franklin and Marshall College's Mayser Mansfield, Miami-OH, Navy. Maryland-Baltimore, Shippensburg, VMI and host LHU are scheduled to compete. The main card, composed of bouts, 12 will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. Earlier in the day a 45-bout undcr-card consisting of novice bouts will be held at approximately 3 p.m. for the die-hard boxing fan. LHU's big three All- • * Billman competes at NWCA all-star classic Efe morrow-The LHU boxers II be hosting the 22nd annuBoxing Invitational, set to irt at 7:30 p.m. in Thomas ;ld House. everybody loves when their team wins, it's almost as fun, if not better, to see somebody else's team get to the championship and lose. So take heed if your team didn't make it to the final game this year. Instead, revel in the dejection of others. 1 need help.' yjift fju't .a fearti to Bgigflj Dominic Bonvissuto is a senior majoring in journalism at the University of Dayton. He can be reached at dominic730@yahoo.com. NCAA NCAA Division I Division I Women's Men's Basketball AP Basketball AP Top 25 Top 25 (week of Jan. 29-Feb. 4) 1. Stanford (65) 2. Duke (5) 3. Kansas 4. North Carolina 5. Michigan St 6. Illinois 7. Arizona 8. Tennessee 9. Maryland 10. Wisconsin 11. Virginia 12. Syracuse 13. Florida 14. Georgetown 15. Iowa St 16. Wake Forest 17. Alabama 18. Iowa 19. Fresno St 20. Boston College 21. USC 22. Seton Hall 23. Notre Dame 24. Oklahoma 25. Georgia I 1 1 ' 19-1 17-1 17-2 16-2 16-4 14-: 17-: 14-. 13- 17-: 17-: 14-: 16-: 1617-: 14-: 15- 13-' (week of Jan. 29- Feb. 4) 1 .Notre Dame (39) 2. Connecticut 3. Tennessee (1) 4. Duke 5. Georgia 6. Purdue '. Iowa St !. Louisiana Tech ». Texas Tech 10. LSU 11. Florida 12. Oklahoma 13. SW Missouri St 14. Rutgers 15. Penn St 16. Xavier 17. Clemson 18. Vanderbilt 19. Utah 20. Texas 1. Oregon !. Baylor >. Arizona k No Carolina St i. Virginia 18-0 17- 1 21-1 20-1 18-3 19-3 16- 1 17-4 15-3 15-5 17 141 i i 11-! 14-' College Housing bs Close to Campus Most Utilities Furnished Call Judy After 5:00pm 748-6336 P I I I 13 2, 2001 Women drop two games in PSAC play Suzanne McCombie Eagle Eye Sports Editor The women's basketball dropped to 0-5 in competitive psac women's WOmen S play, and 8ROODS 10 overall, after losses and Edinboro against Shippensburg Universities this week. The Bald Eagles traveled to Shippensburg to battle the defending PSAC champions and regional No. 1 ranked team, looking for an upset on Wednesday. Shippensburg proved their rank by defeating the Bald Eagles with a final score of 92-69, and improved their record to 6-0 in PSAC play and 17-2 overall. The Haven took this opportunity test the talent of their young squad against such an "powerhouse". experienced Shippensburg has three seniors on their roster, compared to LHU's roster full of underclassmen. "We were really pleased with the way that our young players stepped up," said Head Coach Leah Magestro. The Bald Eagles had four players in double figures, all of which were underclassmen. Sophomore Kristi Ward led the pack with team high 13 points. Freshman Cyndi Crowl contributed 12, while her classmate Tara Ballintine netted 10 points team and brought down four trips to the stripe, the Bald rebounds. Amanda Jones, also a Eagles were only able to put freshman, put in 11 points and four in. tallied the team high of eight "We played with Edinboro, rebounds. Another key freshwe had a chance with them," man performance came from said Magestro. "Our shots just Alicia Price who pulled down weren't dropping." six boards in just 11 minutes of The Haven shot 34 percent from the field and 46 percent playtime. The Bald Eagles went 25 for from the free throw line in the 61 from the field, shooting 41 effort. Edinboro had two players percent. They put in 16 out of 27 from the charity stripe with double-doubles. Katie improving their free throws to Raymond had 15 points and 11 boards, while Kim Vay scored 59 percent. Jessie 21 points and had 17 rebounds, Shippensburg's Gordon led the team with a douher fifth straight double double. ble double scoring 20 points and The Bald Eagles travel to bringing down 14rebounds. Slippery Rock tomorrow for a 3 p.m. contest. LHU Edinboro 53 65 Box score LHU(8-10,0-5) Jones 5-12 1-5 The Bald Eagles dropped to 11, Ward 5-8 0-0 13, Young 1-2 8-9 overall and 0-4 in the con5-6 7, Ballintine 3-7 4-6 10, ference after losing to Edinboro Price 0-2 0-0 0, Charles 2-8 1-2 on the road Saturday. 5. Crowl 6-12 0-0 12, Senior forward Shawna Schimelfenig 0-11-21, Boyd 2Boyd led the Haven with her 6 2-2 6, Daniels 1-3 2-4 4. second double double of the Totals 25 16-2769. season, netting 16 points and SHIP( 17-2, 6-0)Totals 34 20-30 pulling down 10rebounds. This 92. performance moved Boyd up in the record books putting her in LHU(8-9 0-4) Boyd 6-12 4-12 eighth place in LHU career 16, Daniels 0-3 0-0 0, Ward 4-7 rebounding, tallying 611 career 0-0 9, Young 1-6 4-4 6, rebounds. Ballintine 2-5 0-0 5, Jones 1-2 The Haven stayed with 5-12 7, Benshaw 0-0 0-0 0, Edinboro up to the last minute. Taylor 0-2 0-0 0, Price 0-0 0-0 With two minutes remaining in 0, Charles 1-90-0 2, Crowl 4-10 the half LHU was down by 0-0 8, Schimelfenig 0-0 0-0 0. seven, but several missed free Totals 19 13-28 53. throws dampened the Haven's Edinboro(12-6, 2-2) Totals 23 chance of coming back. In 10 17-2965. - Chichilitti from back page Off the track, Chichilitti is currently pursuing his degree in health and physical education, and is student teaching at Central Mountain East. " I really enjoy working with kids," said Chichilitti. "I find it difficult to believe that I am in charge of these kids, that they look up to me." After graduation, Chichilitti hopes to teach and pursue his masters. Chichilitti has also been involved in sports in other ways LHU. This year, he served as play by play commentator at home volleyball games. "If you know me, you know my personality. I'm loud, and I like to have a good time," said Chichilitti. "He has a lively personality/ said1 riead Coach Mark Elliston, who's son, Luke, is one of Chichilitti's students at Central Mountain. "He is a hard worker and likes to get involved with others. He brings a sense of humor, that's a good quality.He at is a talented athlete and has done a great job. He adds a little spice to the team." Chichilitti likes to have fun, but now, he is concentrating on the track and field season at hand, especially in the 400- and 1600-meterrelays. "If we are all healthy, there's no reason we shouldn't be in nationals," said Chichilitti. "We definitely have the horses this year, I think we can do it." from back page It was a homecoming of sons for LHU 149-pounder JaMarr Billman, who wrestled for Penn State and was ranked first in the nation when he left two years ago. Billman, ranked ninth nationally, brought a 12-1 record into a place he was very familiar with and wrestled the second match of the night. Billman made the night quick as he stuck Nate Wachter in 4:17 to give the Bald Eagles a 9-0 lead at that point. "1 asked him how he was treated and he said it was fine," said Poff. "JaMarr is a first-class person on and off the mat and he acted that way. The Penn State fans were great to him as well." Lock Haven came in fresh off their win at the PSAC Championships. In head-tohead action, Penn State owned this series, holding a 23-2 advantage. Last year, in front of a packed house at Thomas Field House, Penn State slipped out with a 21-18 win. The last time the Haven won was in 1996, when they took a 22-9 decision. "It's always special to wrestle Penn State," said Poff. "I appreciate that they wrestle us every season. It was a great crowd, almost 3,000 people." With the aftermath of the firing of former men's basketball coach Bobby Knight still lingering four months later, Indiana University President Myles Brand addressed an audience of journalists and students about the dangerous effects college athletics are having on academics. Speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Brand voiced concern about schools that are losing their academic identity due to more visible and more profitable athletic programs. According to the president, major universities such as Indiana are increasingly being seen as a sports program with an institution of higher learning tacked on, rather than the other way around. presidents "University believe their real job is to preserve and create environments where new knowledge can be discovered, knowledge that makes life richer, more rewarding, and more livable," Brand said. "But often, the public at large sees the university differ- Ruchlewicz took first with a time of 12:02.96, and teammate Rhonda Wagonseller took third in a time of 12:16.13. The The swim team posted two Haven went 1-2 in the 200 yard big victories Saturday, with a freestyle, as Erin March touched 98 23 the wall first in 2:06.31, and win over sophomore Tracy Latchaw finHood ished in a time of 2:13.19. The College and an 87-36 win over Haven went 1-2 again in the York College. In the 200 yard 100 yard backstroke,50 yard medley relay, the team of freestyle, 100 yard freestyle, Christine Casler, Erin March, freestyle. and 500 yard Wendi Cerra, and Beth Cherynl Individually, freshman Wendi took first with a time of 2:01.04. Cerra took first in the 100 yard The team of Sara McClure, butterfly, with a time of 1:06.00. Kelly Hall, Kellie Haughey, and Senior Beth Cherynl took first Sarah Blatz took third with a in the 200 yard individual medtime of 2:10.33. In the 1000 ley, with a time of 2:28.21. In yard freestyle, junior Jennifer the 200 yard freestyle, LHU's Wes Brink Eagle Eye Sports Editor - fllpmming relay team of McClure, March, Cerra, and Chernyl took first at l:46.60,while Haughey, Maksinchuck, Casler, and Latchaw took second in a time of 1:53.03. "We had a great meet," said head coach Jennifer FentonCournoyer. Martinchcuk nearly qualified, and we're looking to qualify her in the 800 meter backstroke." The swimmers are now 5-6 on the season, and are in action again tomorrow when they host Juniata College at 1 p.m. This is the last home event for the season, and the seniors from both squads will be recognized. Spend Dad's Hard Earned Gash On Something Worthwhile. ently. For them, the most visible announcement of the genomics and vital role played by instituproject drew only a handful ofetions such as IU is as a sponsor mails and letters, despite the fact that the genomics project will of athletic teams." Brand said that the Knight have dramatically greater signiffiring helped to shed light on icance in people's lives." Brand said he hopes to this divide. In December, the university realign the university's athletic received a $105 donation—the department in order to reflect his vision of class-time first, largest private gift in school history—in order to fund the Indiana Genomics Initiative, Additionally, he wants to sell which will aid in the quest to other schools as well as the map out the human genome and NCAA on the importance of cure diseases as Alzheimer's and balancing academic and athletic diabetes. prowess. Finally, Brand said The public's response to this that he supports programs, such announcement, however, was as the National Developmental nowhere near as impressive as Basketball League, that inteits reaction to Knight's firing, grate academic achievement Brand said. Coverage of the with athletic achievement. tolerance" The president expressed furBrand's "zero announcement in May garnered ther concern about what he more than 200 reporters, while called an "arms race" among the IGI announcement, held in schools to build bigger venues the same room, attracted six. and have better resources, a bat"Our announcement of this tle than can sometimes leave remarkable grant received good wounds in some schools' acanotice locally, but it was treated demic budgets. He added that as a one-day story," he said. the media's saturated coverage "Conversely, the Bob Knight of such battles only serves to saga played out over weeks and provoke the issue. "If continued, this will lead months. While I received thouto sands and thousands of e-mails a crisis situation," he said. expressing various points of view on the Knight matter, the Qood LuckjWittterSportslll Jrom lHe. staffat State's Bob Jones handed Craig Tefft (9-7) a 4-3 defeat. Trap wild one to lead off the match. McCormack (22-2), ranked 12th Maney needed overtime to in the country, knocked off knock off 17th ranked Nate Justin Kast, 8-4, at 125. Last Parker 4-3. After Billman season', McCormack took Penn increased the team lead, Jason State senior Jeremy Hunter to Gilligan (12-2) gave the Haven the limit before falling 14-5. their third straight win when he Hunter was ranked first at the beat Aaron Wright, 7-4, at 157 time and went on to a National pounds. This increased the team The final match ofthe night score to 12-0. was at 133. Scott Bair (20-3), picked (19-8) Olenek Brian 14th after his PSAC Vecchio ranked Doc up a 6-2 win over this weekend, fell Penn championship 15-0 lead. to give LHU a 3-1, for a final Tomaeu, to Marat finally Ten) Big State (6-8, 0-2 team score of 24-9. scoreboard the broke through on "Momentum helped us. We when Cliff Wonsettler slipped start at 141 where we have a at 174 (18-8) Pawlak past Ed got then freshman wrestling for the first Millard pounds. Josh in on track time Rec Hall and goes out back Eagles the Bald there (15-9) gets and us a win," said Millard with an upset. match, JaMarr next ranked Jeff Poff. the "In 15th defeated returns to Rec and gets the lead Hall 6-2 to increase the Knupp Our were aggressive guys fall. to 18-3. hot at a job." great and did stayed they Zerkle Avery Lock Haven is now 17-1 197. Zerkle (20-5), was one of and 3-0 in the EWL. to a overall win wrestlers five LHU the 17 wins, the team this With past championship PSAC weekend, and was rewarded matches the school record for wins in a season. Next up for the with being ranked 19th nationalPenn State's Bald Eagles is a match-up with defeated ly. Zerkle Dave Heckard 11-6 for a 21-3 West Virginia tomorrow at 3 p.m. team lead. match Heavyweight The Swimmers take two at Hood College Indiana U. President Wants Scholars First, Athletes Second Billy O'Keefe was a wild one as well, but Penn The night opened up al 141 pounds. Mike Maney (21-2), ranked 15th in the country, had a ( ; ■' t When you eat pizza 5 days out of 7, make sure it's the pizza made with high quality ingredients. Papa John's. 308 High Street 893-1772 . .— Delivery and Carryout * Free ir* 2 large, 1 Late Night r Ex-Large j( ( 1-topping | Special 2-topping || I II Npizzas, A 2-literI A j 1 large j| 11-topping pizza j| 2 ,lter of Coke || bott,e of soda j I . * i *6" i 10." ii 12." i II m || I back page Frida Snorts k HI J INSIDE VK9J Boxers host 22nd annual invitational tomorrow Page 12 Wrestlers win PSAC's, defeat PSU Squad sets school record for wins in a season with 17 in P.J. Harmer The championships. Six bouts later, Avery Zerkle (197) wrestling team crowned five individual champions and had four others place wrsstiinQ third en route to winning the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship this past weekend at Clarion. The Haven racked up 153.5 points, easily outdistancing threetime defending champion Edinboro, who finished with 126. The big statistic of the day was that Lock Haven wrestlers only lost a total of five matches on the day. Another note would be that going into the final round, Edinboro trailed Lock Haven by just 11 points and had seven in the finals, compared to LHU's five. "To have the tournament come down to the final round and for us to go 10-for-10 in our matches is unbelievable," said Head Coach Carl Poff. "I have never experienced that as a coach. It was a total team effort. Everyone contributed." It started quick for LHU, as the first four championship matches featured Lock Haven wrestlers. When it was all said and done, they had won each match. Trap McCormack (125), Scott Bair (133), Mike Maney (141), and JaMarr Billman (149) all walked away with took his place on center and also won a cham- mat pionship. "I think the first four set the stage for Avery," said Poff. "He had to face the highest ranked opponent. 197 was one of the toughest weight classes. It was a significant win for the team and for him individually." Four wrestlers had already come in third place for the Bald Eagles before the five had come to center mat for their championship bouts. Jason Gilligan (157), Brian Olenek (165), Ed Pawlak (174) and Craig Tefft (HWT) had all won their consolation matches to help the squad to the overall championship. "I talked to the team prior to the final round," Poff said. "I told them not to worry about Edinboro. Worry about individual matches and the team title will take care of itself." An interesting situation occurred with junior Josh Millard at 184. Millard was set to square off against his brother, freshman Justin Millard of Edinboro in the consolation match, but they opted to double forfeit, thus giving them a tie. The Millard's were on opposite ends of the bracket and as luck would have it the two made it to the consolation bout against one another. Josh had been seeded third, while Justin was fourth. Both won by pin in their first match and then they each fell by decision in almost a bittersweet win in his final season as a Bald Eagle. After placing third as a freshman, Bair followed up with a fourth place finish in 1999 and then finishing second last ble match. Coach Poff season. This year, Bair noted that in discussions would not be denied. In his with both of the Millard's, opening match, he pinned their parents and the Slippery Rock's Greg Edinboro coach, this was a McCarty in 3:59 and then situation they all felt was rolled past fifth seeded best. Kohlby O'Donnell of was in Kutztown 15-7 to make it "Everyone agreement that if it didn't to the finals. In the champihave to happen, it shouldonship match, Bair was all n't," said Poff. "Everyone was happy with the result Martinez of Clarion 10-2. "That was pretty signifand I am sure their parents and icant," said Poff. "The were happy. Josh Justin are very close. Martinez kid has beaten Everyone was all smiles some pretty significant with the outcome. It was people. Scott dominated neat that they could share a him. He beat him in all place on the victory stand." aspects. He did a nice job of keeping the kid off balMcCormack's championship comes after finish- ance." Freshman Mike Maney ing fourth in 2000 and third in 1999. McCormack led picked up his first PSAC off with wins over Championship by winning some tight matches in the Edinboro's Jacob Kane (116) and East Stroudsburg's semi-finals and the finals. Danny Gonzalez (10-2). In his opening match, He met up with fourthManey knocked off Ryan seeded Brock Hite in the Wolverton of Millersville semi-finals and won via 12-4. He then slipped past major decision 13-3. In the fifth seeded Frank Edgar of finals, the top-seeded Clarion 5-4. In the finals, McCormack slipped past Maney knocked off the third seeded Omar Porrata third seed in the tournament, Edinboro's Cory 2-1. "Our lightweights have Ace, 4-3. "Mike finds ways to really set the stage for us," said Poff. "They get the win," said Poff. "He rises their second. They each needed to win just one match to set up the brotherbrother show down. The younger Millard won by pin and the Bald Eagle won 7-2 to set up the improba- team out to a fast start. to the occasion. He was Trap's match had some great scrambles and he held off some great takedown shots." losing the whole match, hit a double leg and then rode Bair's title at 133 is him out for the final 20 seconds. You can't teach that kind of competitiveness. School record set at Penn State National Open State College, Pa-The men's and women's track and field teams took partial squads to the Penn State National Open, . Merrill finished 14th in the triple jump with a leap of 46' 1-1/4", while sophomore Joe Webster finished 31st of 66 competitors in the 400 meters with a time of 50.50. on Friday ami Vims.al Penn State University The teams' highlights included a new school record in the "This meet attracts many of the best Division I teams from around the country, including UCLA, Distance Medley Relay for the women's squad and a fourth-place finish in the 3200-meter relay for the Madison, Army, Virginia, the University of North men. Sophomore Jana Kauffman led things off for LHU's DMR on the 1200-meter leg, followed by senior Briana Winkler running the 400 meters, Stoltzfus on the 800-meter leg, and senior Lauren Bechtel anchoring in the mile. Combined, their time of 13:03.59 nipped LHU's longest standing indoor relay record (six years) by 0.35 of a second. The men's 3200-meter James Carolina and Syracuse," commented Head Coach Mark Elliston. "For us to have the opportunity to compete in a meet of that caliber in a facility like Penn State's is great for us. We competed well, and look forward to what the rest of the season has in store for us." LHU women's top finishers: DMR-- 1 8.Kauffman, Winkler, Stolzfus, Bechtel ** 13:03.59**, PV-25. Held 9' 6 -1/4", 60LH--44. Aagre 9:58, 48. Krysiewski 9.86 relay team, composed of LHU men's top finishers: junior Scott Lightfoot, 4X800-4. Lightfoot, Walter, freshman Bryan Walter, Sauls, Eagler 7:56.93, DMRand seniors Matt Sauls and -18. Lightfoot, Webster, James Eagler, finished Sauls, Eagler 10:41.06, TJ-fourth overall, turning in a 18. Merrill 46' 1-1/4", 400time of 7:56.93 despite a 31. Webster 50:50, 60-51. Chichilitti and Higgs 7.25, crash with the Princeton 62. Smith 7.38 team on the first handoff that cost the team vital sec**School Record** onds. Freshman Jacob defeat ofNittany Lions photo courtesy of sports information Members of the PSAC champion wrestling team. There were 5 first place finishers for the Bald Eagles, who won the team title in the PSAC tournament at Clarion on Saturday. It's something you have to have inside of you." Coach Poff had gotten used to the coaches seat on the mat by now and was ready to watch his squad win another title. Billman made that happen as he took the 149-pound title in his first PSAC tournament. Billman opened by pinning Millersville's Ivan Hardnett in 2:23. He then scored a 25-10 technical fall victory over Slippery Rock's Erick Eythe in 7:00. In the semifinals, he beat Bloomsburg's George Carter, the tournament's second seed, 5-4. In the finals, Billman squared off against top-seeded Ryan Shopert of Edinboro, and picked up the 9-8 win. "He probably had the toughest weight class. He had to get through two nationally ranked people," said Poff. "He has had some high-level matches over the last week. He only competed twice in the last year. These high level matches help speed up his transition." The Haven's final championship came at 197, where Avery Zerkle picked up his first title. Zerkle placed fourth in 2000. He opened up the tournament with a 13-5 win over Kutztown's Clarence Ezell. Zerkle then beat Millersville's Greg Eynon to advance to the finals, where he beat top-seeded David Shaunamon, of Edinboro, 5-4 in overtime. "He really took the match to (Shaunamon). Avery was the aggressor," said Poff. "It went into overtime and he was again the aggressor. That was a huge win for him." Lock Haven, which won three PSAC titles in the 90's, hadn't won a team title since 1997, the year before Edinboro started their reign. This is their 19th Conference championship. "It's been a storybook year for us so far," said Poff. "There have been some huge accomplishments. Everyone is contributing. We have great balance. This team does a lot of good things, both on and off the mat." LHU PSU 24 9 The wrestling team stormed out to a 15-0 lead and never looked back as they extended their winning streak to 17 duel meets in a 24-9 win over Penn State. This is only the third time in 26 meetings that Lock Haven has won this rivalry match-up, and this one occurred on the campus of the Nittany Lions at Rec Hall. Men drop controversial game to Ship Jared Guest Eagle Eye Staff The Bald Eagles dropped an extremely close, but controver- sial road game, 74-73, to \vcsl dm sion leading Shippensburg Jonathan Chichilitti (8-10, Wes Brink Eagle Eye Sports Editor : ' '' The men's indoor track season is underway, Jonathan Chichilitti is picking up where he left o» last year. The senior from Levittown is the school indoor record holder in the 60 meter-dash, and holds the indoor and outdoor record in the 200 meters. In his LHU career, Chichilitti has many accomplishments. In the 2000 season, he won the coaches award, earned three-time all-ECAC and PSAC in track and field, and he was named the ECAC athlete of the week in April. In the 1999 season, he also claimed ECAC and PSAC trackand field honors, as well as being the PSAC 100 meter champion and a member of the 1600-meter relay champions. He was also named the 1999 track and field sprinter/hurdler award winner. Chichilitti came to LHU from Neshaminy High School, where teammate and housemate Matt Sauls also attended. "There have been three inspirational people in my track and field career. My parents, and my teammate and housemate Matt Sauls," said Chichilitti. "We went to high school together, and we've both been very successful. His success has rubbed off on meLast year he was hurt. Now that he isback, there is no doubt that we can win the PSAC tide." Chichilitti also credits his parents greatly. "There's no way I could have achieved the success I have without my parents," he said. "Not just in track and field, but in education and everything. 1 couldn't have asked for two better parents." See Chichilitti. page 13 5-1) Wednesday night. With five seconds remaining in the game, Rico Abbondanza dribbled the ball down the sideline and Shippensburg Head Coach Rodger Goodling reached out with his hand and attempted to hit the ball. Abbondanza then regained control of the ball and attempted a threepointer as time expired. "I have to assume they didn't see it," said Head Coach John Wilson Jr. "If they saw it, they would have made the call." The Haven was trailing 40-27 at halftime but just fell short off a Rico Abbondanza three pointer as time ran out. Ship's Ron Bank made the score 74-71, with 57 seconds left, after hitting one of two free throws, but Kris Holtzer would respond with a lay up with 40 seconds left, but that would be the final points scored of the contest. Abbondanza did lead all players with 24 points and ripped down 10 boards for the double double. Cedric Hameed collected 21, Kevin DeVan had 15 and Holtzer finished with 11 points. Ship's Brian Anderson had 14 points, only scoring two in the second half. Aleksandar Pavlovic added 13. The Haven went on a 17-7 run in the second half to stage a comeback with 13:15 left, trailing 50-37. Abbondanza scored eight during this stretch to help make the score 57-54 with 7:42 remaining. Ship did respond and pushed ahead to 66-56 at the 5:21 mark, but the Bald Eagles would cut the lead to 74-71 with 1:18 left to play on an Abbondanza three ball. "Our goal still is to win the division," Wilson said. "We cant dwell on things we don't have control on." LHU drops to 9-10 overall and 2-3 in PSAC West play. Tomorrow they play at Slippery Rock and return for home action on Monday as IUP rolls in for an 8 p.m. tip off. LHU Edinboro 78 84 The men's basketball fell on the road against Edinboro (14-4, 31) this past Saturday night, 84-78. DeVan poured in a solid 23 points and Jason Lucas added another douteam ble double to his stellar senior year with 14 points and boards. 12 Abbondanza scored 15 points and dished out seven assists on the night. Hameed rounded out the scoring by adding 18 of his own and blocked two shots. For the game, the Haven shot 55 percent from behind the three point line and hit 83 percent from the free throw line. For the home team, guard Adam Kaufman led his team with 17 points and Teammate 10 assists. Kenny Tate grabbed 13 boards and scored 16. The Fighting Scots made 47 percent on the field from the Haven's 40 percent. Box score LHU(9-10, 2-3)-Hanna 0-1 0-1 0, Holtzer 5-10 1-2 11,Yetter 0-1 0-1 0, Hameed 6-8 9-11 21, Lucas 1-4 0-2 2, Argust 0-0 0-0 0, DeVan 6-13 2-3 15, Ruff 0-0 0-0 0, Reiben 0-0 0-0 0, Abbondanza 10-18 2-4 24. Totals 28 4-10 73. SHIP(8-10,5-1) Totals 30 1119 74. LHU(9-9, 2-2)-Hanna 0-0 00 0, Holtzer 2-9 0-0 5, Yetter 1-1 0-0 3, Hammed 6-11 6-7 18,Lucas 7-19 0-0 14, DeVan 7-13 6-6 23 Ruff 0-1 0-0 0, Abbondanza 6-17 3-5 17. Totals 29 15-18 78. 30 14-18 84.