Mappy Moiidau* £MW. On the Dr. C's Weather inside... New housing policy for students will be going into effect See A2 Wednesday, December 8, 2004 Volume 60 Issue 12 Faculty and staff serve holiday dinner Lisa Kiwak Staff Reporter Ef' bV w ^ I I ■ 1 rCm ROTC holds Squad STX Emily Carey Staff Reporter On the weekend of November 13th and 14th, the ROTC held a Squad STX lab around McEntire Hali and Zimmerli gymnasium. Approximately thirty participants took part in the Squad STX, which was an opportunity for the MS l's and 2's, or freshmen and sophomores, to learn about the ROTC. The Squad STX consisted of four areas: enemy contact, water re-supply, linking up to civilian supplies, as well as evaluating and evacuating a casualty. In the enemy contact, the MS 4's, or seniors, acted as the enemy. This part ofthe lab was based on tactical movement, and negotiating a field leadership reaction course, also known as FLRC. Water re-supply was a teamwork effort. It was an instruction in what to do in a danger area, and it also involved an Ml6 simulation. The civilian supply linkup was another Kewn Carver/The Eagle Eye group activity in which barrels PSECU member Stephen Btough (center) is presented with a $300 Bookstore Gift Certificate from of supplies had to be broken PSECU e-Center Manager Bob Saxon. Left to right, PSECU interns Allison Seidel, Sara Houseknecht, down and moved. Evaluating Blough, Saxon, and intern Nicole Stratchko are present for the award. PSECU is located in Bentley Hall and evacuating a casualty was a and is on open Monday, from 10-6 and 10-4 Tuesday-Friday. simulation that involved crossing an obstacle of some kind. The obstacle came in the form $wt remember that AHA spon*rttf of a rope bridge that had to be will continue used to cross a stream. There were certain requirements that had to be met in each stage of the lab. The requireEvery Thursday ments were: a nine line MedEvac, tying a Swiss seat, and moving tactically through the woods. Although the Squad STX was basically an introduction course for the MS I's and 2's, the MS 3's were evaluated on their performance. They were assessed on their movement tactics, how they reacted to enemy contact and ambushes, and the way in which they took out a bunker. The ROTC holds one leadership lab every month. All students are encouraged and welcome to participate in these labs, and in all ROTC events. Lftato Wi-. Kg to bowMni When: Whert: Clinton Lanes next semester! A4 December 8, 200 Cantori presents "Gloria" and showcase their talent wan. to SKI „r SNOWBOARD, Nicole Pinto Staff Reporter but don't have enough money? This year Ski Sawmill The University Choir and "Cantori" really showed their talents during an amazing performance of "Gloria." by Antonio Vivaldi on December 5.2004. The show was held in Price Performance Center at 3 p.m. with additional selections by the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and the Men's Ensemble. The seats in the auditorium were full. The whole choir did an outstanding performance with the program of "Gloria". Rachel Moon and Ashley Lacki did a beautiful duet together. Crystal Lee, HeatherPakosh. and Bethany Johnson also had solos during the display of "Gloria." The last number before intermission, "Cum Sancto Spiritu in Gloria Dei Patris," was extremely powerful as the choirs' voices bellowed throughout the auditorium. The audience clapped immediately when the choir ended. The soloists were brought to the front of the stage while some audience members were screaming for them. After intermission, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble put together Christmas carols that were new and old to some of the audience. The third number "Rockin' Jerusalem" had incredible diction and articulation between the women and men going back and forth toward each other. The audi- is going to help out college students. Buy the cheapest season pass ever at an incredible rate! once applauded after the piece due to the level of difficulty it must have been to achieve such a marvelous performance. Michael Conner, a senior graduating this semester, did a delightful song with his wife accompanying him on the flute. "A Holiday Medley" was also arranged by another senior graduating this semester, Shawn Lacey, who had played the 49 T _X piano and sang. Accompanying him was Ashley Lacki, who sang beside the piano. This arrange- had a good applause and some audience members were out of their seats when it finished. The Men's Ensemble continued with the holiday spirit with more carols. The first song was sung skillfully in ocapella by the men. The men also sang another arrangement more upbeat of "Gloria Deo". Ashley Lacki not ment L. Guaranteed this is the lowest rate around! . only sang in the show, but eonducted the third song for the men. 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This room is cleverly named the Countdown Theatre, and many, classes, shows and theatrical productions are hosted in that joom every year as well as on campus every day. The University Players are a very active group on campus who sponsored such events such as the Haunted Elevator in October and most recently some improv shows this past Thursday and Friday evenings, once again putting on a spectacular performance. Dead On Arrival was the name of the show performed by the Dangerously Improv theatre troupe. It is an offshoot of the University Players focusing specifically on improvisation in acting. Some audience members were featured along with guest appearances from recent graduates in games such as "I Really Love/Hate You Because," and "The Dating Game." Although the group might not want to be related to the popular comedy show. Whose Line Is It Anyway?, that is perhaps the best comparison for someone who has never heard of improv before, but might have seen the show. In improv, anything goes. You make it up as you go along. Nothing is prepared ahead of . time. There are no scripts, and often times only a keyword. title, or topic is given to kick off the skit, bul that is all. There are not cue cards or stage managers. It is up to the actors and actresses to pull something together using the resources that they are given. It takes a lot of drive and determination to be involved in acting, and there are times that I think we don't give those involved in the arts enough credit. We all are actors really, putling on a show in life. There are characters we see everyday such as close friends and professors, and those who have supporting roles such as friends from back home or acquaintances who livein places other than Lock Haven. One thing remains certain though. We all are leading actors in our own lives. The decisions that we make today could affect generations to come. Some of us are shy, and others are outgoing, others are a mix of both. As we grow older, we develop our own character, a set of morals, style and wellbeing. What we do in life comes from somewhere within ourselves along with what others say or do to us. Actors provide us something beautiful to witness, leaving their mark on the world. How many of us truly have something to show for our time in college? If the arts really aren't your thing, the only question I have for you is, "Why not?" Art is one of those areas in life where you just can't be wrong. It means difTcrent things different people. Even though you might not be the artist, you could still be the observer, for if we were all artists, who would appreciate our work? To conclude, congratulations to the University Players and Dangerously Improv on a job well done this semester as well as everyone else on this campus deserving praise. Now. you're the ones who deserve the round of applause and a standing ovation. You made it through another to semester. Editor's Note: This is Dani's last column as Opinion editor. She will be a Co-Features Editor in the spring. "You Name It!" is a weekly column dealing with current student issues and concerns. Daniella De Luca is a sophomore journalism major, and has been a member ofthe Eagle Eye Staff since Fall of2003. 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THE EAGLE EYE IS FUNDED BY THE STUDENT COOPERA- Ukraine after the break up of the Soviet Union; a socialistic satellite of Russia and a place where the working class may find a home free of oppression, at least in the ideal. On the other side of the coin is the Viktor opposition leader Yushchenko who looks at the developing European Union as a way to bring the economy up to speed with western capitalistic forces like the United States. In contrast to the recent contested election in the United States though, this election was in fact won by a majority. The problem lies in the abilities of the voting system, as many accounts of corruption can be found on any street corner in favor of the majority party. This has caused a not only local but global backlash as the election was so close that, due to the amount of corruption, the actual result is nearly impossible to find. The problem is only magnified in the streets by gangs of protesters on each of the opposing sides still sticking around and continuing to support their candidate; though from the turn out found in those streets, its obvious the election was rigged in favor of Yanukovych. So where docs the United States stand on this election crisis? Although the U.S. has far less to lose from this not being sorted out, (as the European Union sees the Ukraine as a possible ally, and the United States already has rather friend- ly relations with them) it is still being looked at by the administration with close eyes. In press conferences in both Britain and the States, the countries rejected the results stating that there were "credible reports of fraud and abuse." In fact most western countries are reacting in similar ways as they have already set up talks that have decided that the election must be redone to see if there can be found a clear cut winner in the fray. The most likely outcome ol this dispute is still rather unforeseeable. Unless one of the candidates plays the hero and steps down from fighting the dispute any further, this may continue for quite sometime. Besides that, western countries will continue their talks possibly with United Nations intervention into the dispute. No matter which way the election swings this country, hopefully it swings with great speed and power, otherwise the Ukraine may prove to be a powder keg and explode into civil war. Joe Melber, a sophomore ec onomics and political science major writes political-oriented columns. E-mail Eagle Eye at lhueagleye@yahoo.com Don't forget to put the word "opinion" in the subject line! Utttn to tk* editof Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper VOLUME 60, ISSUE 12 Newsroom: 570-893-2334 Office: 570-893-2753 Fax: 570-893-2644 Just in case there is still a fear that America is going down in flames since Bush was elected for a second term after his controversial victory via supreme court ruling in his first presidential race, worse has happened. In the presidential race in Ukraine, the election that shall decide its future standing in foreign relations and other issues is disputed. In the most rudimentary explanation, the election will decide whether it will pursue its close relations with Russia further, or join in the broadening influence of the European Union. However, this election represents much more than simply the alignment with policies, but just as much the decision between eastern and western culture, economic system, and laws. The regional impact of this election seems to be one of the more unsettling events currently. The country could fall into complete civil war if both candidates don't continue their call to peace. What could drive such a wedge into a country? The two candidates have completely different views on the world that could be relatable to the division found during the cold war in Germany, though the superiority of one side in Germany was a little more obvious. The current Prime concerns, or questions at lhueagleye@yahoo.com with the name "Dani" in the subject line. XHJE E4fiLE SXS Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Minister Viktor Yanukovych represents the old vision of Lock Haven should not become a "laptop" university Dear Editor, "Lock Haven University is currently considering a program that potentially could put laptops in the hands of every student." With almost all due respect, are they flipping SERIOUS?! This statement from the same University that wants to expand its enrollment but at the same timereduce the majors available to students. As a Computer Information Scientist, I wholeheartedly support the emergence of technology into our lives but only if it's reasonable. Sorry to burst your bubble my fellow students but allow me to bring this grandiose idea from cloud nine back to reality. There are a few reasons as to why this plan will not just fail, but crash and bum. The first reason is the timeline. Suppose that LHU decides to implement this plan and sign an agreement with a computer distributor like Dell. Fine. In addition to tacking on an extra S2000 dollars you've also been blessed with a newer and better way ofplaying spider solitaire. Now fast forward two or three years ahead. After dropping your backpack off at the door and sitting down to log on to AOL Instant Messenger, your computer starts acting funny and occasionally restarts. The cause? Another 19 year old from Europe decided to make yet another virus for the (Microsoft operating system. (I mention Microsoft because at this moment in time most ofthe user base is familiar with the company's design and it would be only logical to conclude that it will still be the leading developer in years to come.) In hopes of eliminating the problem you load up the antivirus software that came with your computer only to discover that your sub- right! Upon purchase of the computer, both the manufacturer of the computer and the developers of the antivirus software are released from the burden of updating the software. It's in your hands now. Don't believe me? Read the End User License Agreement. So what now? Well you could take a trip to WalMart, spend S50 for another antivirus program, drive back to your dorm, install the software, scan the computer, restart the computer and hope that everything is fixed. Stop. Let me save you the trouble right now. In the time it has taken for the virus to manifest itself inside your computer, spread itself around the campus network, and make hundreds of companies of itself, the Computer and Technology Center has already taken the liberty and solved the problem for you. How so? By cutting off your internet access until the problem is fixed. Folks, this is the same situation we're in right now. The only difference is the problem is delayed a few years. I could be wrong though. The University may purchase a license which allows every student to get free antivirus updates. It is a possibility which other state universities have already implemented. How about this one scenario? You just bought your new laptop and are blissfully frolicking along to class. You get all the way to class, set your laptop down, open it up and bam! What?! No internet? How am I supposed to get to my PowerPoint? 1 can't get to the message boards? What do I do?! Laugh. No really. Go ahead and have a hearty laugh because that's the same issue we have right now. I'll use High Hall and McEntire Hall as excellent examples. Both resi- (McEntire is wired now but it did have wireless access in the fall of 2003 and spring of 2004) internet installed. This means that with a certain type of card you can take your computer (desktop or laptop) nearly anywhere and still be online. Pretty cool, huh? The problem is which the structural design of the buildings. You see, when wireless was created it was not' designed to penetrate solid bricks, sprinkler pipes, electrical currents, and all the other goodies placed inside a dorm to keep us safe. The result? Degraded signal from the wireless transmitters and little, if any, connection for the students. With the new plan that the University wants to implement it entails that every part of the campus will be a hot spot for connectivity. If students can't get connected now, how can the Computing Center tell us we'll be able to connect later? And you mean to tell me you have that much faith in the Computing and Technology Center to fix everything in a year? Please, surely you jest. Let's assume the first two possibilities become null. The University figures out a way of countering the wireless situation and students get updates for anti-virus software. First two problems solved. But I implore you, if we do get laptops can we trust the administration to govern their use properly? If you examine how they regulate what we currently do you'll see that they already take away many of our rights. Use Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing as an example. P2P file sharing programs allow the unknown artist a way of distributing his or her work to the world. Because of the expansion in technology I've found hundreds of artists both in lyri- which would never have made it into the mainstream of hiphop/pop America. 1 can under stand blocking Napster and other music programs before they became legit (nobody wants to deal with a lawsuit). However, we're now in the age where record companies have said, "Okay, if you pay us X amount of dollars, we'll let you download this song." No muss to fuss. However, we still have our chairmen and directors of boards who cringe at the fact of letting the students access what is rightfully theirs. The battle of the courts is over. Our "ooo" and "ahh" from watching lawsuits is over. However, the Lock Haven University administration has yet to come to that realization. They still limit us and stifle our technological growth. What do we do? Shall we digress a few hundred years or so and take up pitchforks and torches and oust the administration? Or would we digress merely a few decades and toss eggs at the front of Robinson or picket outside of Bentley? Let's face it. The only way we are going to change anything is not through hot headed "Heck no we won't go" Vietnam draft card burning but through logical and methodical legal processes which allow us to freely express our opinions but at the same time consume large amounts of time for both parties involved. We could start by sending letters to Don Patterson, the head honcho of the Computing and Technology Center, or write our respective Congressman. The latter is a little overboard but it does yield quicker results. I pose one final question: What are you going to do? Nate Hamm December 8, 2004 A7 lhueagleye.com onirioi MUtt to M# MtOf OomtlHMd... Vandalism on campus The University Community: Just before the Thanksgiving Break, there were several incidents of vandalism that took place on the Main Campus in Raub, Robinson and the former Lock Haven High School now called the East Campus. We want to bring these incidents to your attention because we believe these acts of intolerance were directed at people from diverse backgrounds and may be been racially motivated. In the case of kaub and Robinson, damage was done only to the doors and hallway around two faculty members' offices who are people ofcolor. A few items have been reported as missing and the investigation continues in both areas. In the case of the former high school, a racial slur was written on the exterior wall of the building. Additional vandalism was reported in the Library which may or may not be related to the other incidents. Lock Haven University has always prided itself on providing proper recourse for frustra- lion with events, people and circumstances. These actions by no means can be considered appropriate or proper and it is important that the University community demonstrate its disdain for this unacceptable behavior. As a community of learners, accepting differences should be a welcomed opportunity to share our differences and celebrate what we hope to achieve. All ofthe members of our community should take the opportunity to express our dissatisfaction with this faceless act of intimidation. As a University, if we are seen to encourage and tolerate this action, our mission of educating all of our members has failed. It is time for all of us to make certain we understand the goal of living in a diverse population so that we can share with one another the differences that make this community a very special place to live, study and learn. Thank you for taking the time to reflect on this message. Dr. Linda Koch Peaceful Rally Against Hate in the Community Dear Editor. I am writing this e-mail to explore the possibility of organ- name is My Buddy Kechiche, an international student, a resident assistant, an active member of the International Students Association, and a proud member of the Lock Haven University Community. This community has been very good to me; in fact, it has been so good that I can't even think about leaving Lock Haven without becoming desperate and sad. This community has become the family equal to the one I left 5 years ago in my home country. In the past few years, my community, my new family, has proven to be one of respect, tolerance, openness, and understanding. My community has provided me and many others a safe and productive environment to learn, grow, and develop the skills, ethics, values, and leadership we need to become part of society. As a proud member of this family, 1 am appalled by what happened and I feel very strongly that the university community should come together in support ofthose that were targeted as well as to express our strong stand against these gruesome acts of hate and intolerance. Those who were affected are members of this distinguished family and need our support. 1 also feel that a prompt, strong, and genuine reaction from every member of the community would show that these acts are unacceptable and would help deter future acts of hate and intolerance. izing a show of support this upcoming Thursday; this event will be an open opportunity for all university students, staff, and administrators to appease our family members that were hurt by these actions, and to show our strong stand against such acts of hate and intolerance. I am organizing a one hour Can there be heroes in today's world? Dear Editor, The point is this walking man in days forgets about the A man walking down the life he saved because he has to sidewalk sees a young child run constantly hear the ridicule of into the street after a ball and others who judge him without the child does not see the knowing anything about him. speeding car racing towards Perhaps that's why we even him. The walking man grabs need to question if there can be the child pulling him away heroes because it seems in a from eminent death. Here is the small world that it is so easy to interesting twist, it is Lock believe what others say than it Haven where pretty much is for us to judge for ourselves. everyone knows everyone else Heroes come in all shapes and or at least has seen each other in sizes. They are the people who passing. Here is the other interwill be there for your graduaesting thing, you were driving tion or the roommate who took the car, the walking man was care of you when you were your best friend's ex-boyfriend. sick. Yet. still we judge and it is You know him as that guy who still true that a thousand acts of is a player or something of a kindness are forgotten with a vulgar not-so-nice choice of single error. names. The walking man is a You would think that by hero, he saved a life. Sure, he college this would be easy for broke your best friend's heart us to understand, yet we are so but it's a heart that still beats. fixated on who is dating whom Dear Editor, In the last issue there was an opinion article lashing out at Bush and the 60,000,000 that voted for him. I found it very sick and misleading. I disagree with my classmate and his faulty and shameful assumption that the majority ofAmerican people were duped. The American people still voted for the right choice even though the billionaire George Soros and his henchmen were out trying to convince people that Bush is very close to being Hitler. Then Michael Moore brought out a horrible movie that took little clips, pasted them together like a child could do in grade school. Hippies rejoiced, but the heart and soul of many Americans did not buy it. So please tell me what side was more adamant about deceiving the American people. Germany, who had nothing to do with Pearl Harbor. What my fine classmate forgets to mention is that this war is War on Terror, not War on Afghanistan. Saddam Hussein and regime were terrorists. They terrorized their own people, the people of Kuwait, paid Hamas terrorist families $25,000 to kill the people of Israel, threatened to invade the people of Saudi Arabia, used chemical weapons on the people of Iran, plotted to kill the first President Bush, and tried to shoot down our brave men and women protecting the no-fly zone under the Clinton administration. I guess my classmate just happen to overlook that. We have 38 allies in this war I don't call that a lack of Iraq. in allies at all. It is fine by me and a lot of Americans to keep the corrupt governments of China. France, and Russia out of Iraq. They have enough problems with cleaning their hands from the UN Oil for Food program in which they stole millions of dollars from the poor citizens of Iraq that my classmate cares for I am glad my classmate was around in the I940's. If he was angry over attacking Iraq, who had nothing to do with 9/11, then he surely would have been angry over attacking campus religious organizations, campus fraternities and sororities, and regular students to come out and say NO to hate. Graduation is the start of life Buddy Kechiche Management, Senior Online Foil Vte««lt* not Dear Editor, changed a lot since my first year in college; my idea of Well this is it; last call. I'm fun was going out and drinknot sure if I'm ready for this ing until I puked or waking up to be over, but then again who not knowing where 1 am (or is? I am graduating finally sometimes who I am) or how and like everyone else before I got there. Now, 1 find myself me who have come to this searching for something turning point in life, it is deeper; I find myself reserved overwhelming. There is so and patiently waiting for the much uncertainty surrounding next moment. And it is right me, it is unreal. Unlike other around the corner... people that go to college and One final thing before I try to get out, I tried to stay in go. A year from now I probaas long as possible. I mean, bly will not be talking to anywho wants to grow up, one from LHU and I will be because inevitably after colstarting to forget names, and five years from now I won't lege, life happens. I suppose I am ready for be able to remember the faces this to be over though; 1 mean of LHU, let alone their you have to start life eventunames. But one thing is for ally. I spent five-and-a-half sure, when I look back at this years worth of my parents' blur in my memory called money out partying, drinking college. I will know it was my life away, and drowned in fun times spent with good one-night stands and believe people. Good luck everyone, me it is an unfulfilling and don't be afraid to say hi if we meet again (It's a small lifestyle. You will not find rest in world, you know). parties, booze, or women. When I think about it, 1 have Brian Williams -- - Matt Bergerstock Journalism Major, Senior so much. Another mistake my classmate makes is assuming that North Korea just all ofa sudden built nuclear weapons because of Bush. Wrong. In 1994 President Billy Clinton paid off the unstable North Korean dictator so he wouldn't make nuclear weapons. When Bush came into office, his administration found out that the sweet innocent North Koreans actually broke that treaty and had nuclear missiles. They did not come about in Bush's term What possibly can be the reason for people to vote for Bush according to my fellow classmate? Because they are homophobes, war-loving, imbeciles. I am glad my classmate uses such articulate terms and tactics to handle the loss of the election. Basically. I would like to point out to everyone reading this that my classmate from the last issue is the one ill-informed and 1 brought out just a couple of points showing that. To call 60.000,000 Americans idiots and homophones is ridiculous. My classmate cannot handle the results of the election so he starts sputtering out lines from Fahrenheit 9/11 and Moveon.org This proves that the person who was really duped and still is, is him. The funniest thing is that he says the same stuff that was in the election, no facts, and it still won't work. If it didn't work for the election, why would it work now? I am asking my classmate to please come back to reality, work with the other side, I'll even bring the tissues. Please grow up, stop the childish name calling and jump back on the horse for the next election. If that doesn't tickle your fancy, then 1 hear Canada is willing to provide a spouse so you can become a Canadian. 1 heard they have a lot of your elite thinkers there. And you know what they call ten Democrats leaving to Canada don't you? A good start. Jason Hackney President. College Republicans of Lock Haven University Start Happy Holidays Lindsay Johnson Co-editor in Chief our sanity. Time is such a major factor in almost every stress issue. It Final projects and exams. seems that no one can find the Graduation, for some. Finding time they need to get everything money for presents, cards, and done that they want or need to do. The feeling that time is congift wrap (after you pay for grotinually running out makes us ceries, gas, and all oflife's other feel rushed and creates stress. necessities). Working (in a job the in But major scheme of you usually don't like) to make time, what is one second? One the money you need. Driving in heavy traffic. Those extra second could save your sanity. pounds you'll inevitably gain Honest. Take a second to remember from the season's best foods. the spirit of the holidays. Making nice with relatives you Remember why you're driving really can't stand. Not having yourself crazy right now. Hum a enough time to get everything of favorite holiday your bar done. song. Indulge in your favorite Weall face a lot of stressors, treat. Take a moment holiday especially at this time of year. for just you. And it's quite easy to get so far Whether you're hunting the caught up in the hustle and busperfect gift or the perfect 8tle of the holidays that we lose buck this holiday season, point sight of the reason for the searemember these two words just son, as well as our tempers, holiday spirit. manners, and sometimes even - What Is your overall rating of the semester? 38% Good It Sucked! 38% Not So Bad- 14% 5% Excellent 5% Bad have feelings mure so than inanimate objects. We learn that it is not what you know or who you know but it is how you carry yourself. We all have wings (metaphorically) and it is our choice whether or not to spread those wings and fly on the courage we give ourselves. Listen to your heart and yourself not others; we all know what is best for ourselves. Back to the original question, "Can there be heroes?" Yes, there can be, they are the ones that are there but never seen. You see them everyday, they know they are a hero yet they choose not to tell you for fear that you may judge. Look in the mirror and ask ypurself could 1 be a hero? Bush was the right choice for President long Peaceful Rally Against Hate in the Community in front ofPrice Auditorium from 12 noon to 1 pm this upcoming Thursday December 9, 2004.1 am asking all student organizations, campus minority leaders, The event will consist ofa number of mini speeches from people representing our community. I am also planning an anti hate informational and educational campaign in our residence halls in coordination with the Lock Haven University Residence Life and resident assistants. I understand that the semester is almost over, but I truly believe that inaction will only further distract our students. I also believe that this is a great opportunity for students to spontaneously express their feelings against these acts. Thank you very much for publishing this letter on such a short notice. and when the next party is that we often overlook the small things. What if the walking man had not reacted quickly enough and you hit the child? Would you still wonder what to wear for the party on Friday night? Would you care if the boy in your class is honorable or all the bad things your friends tell you? Being a graduating senior I have seen a lot and have made the same mistakes that I am writing about. Yet, I grew older and believe it or not, wiser. I learned a lot in the classrooms but I learned much more about life and myself in college. Yes, we are here for a degree and this opinion/rant however you want call it, may fall on deaf ears to the many it may not apply, yet it is true and it happens. We learn that people ■Ml '•From th% •ntir* £*?/• Ey This column aims to promote action among university students, faculty, staff, and community members. Lindsay is a journalism major and has been a member of the staff since Spring 2002. You may contact the writer at lhueagleye@yahoo.com with the name "Linz " in the subject line. Teaching club reaches out to the One of LHU's own continues to bring local community of Lock Haven the magic of Santa to local children Lindsay Johnson Co-Editor in Chief Though we, as college students, have grown out of our belief in Santa Claus. his spirit lives on for many. One L.HU staff member carries on that spirit by taking on the actual role of Santa Claus. "I try to teach the children that Christmas is about love and sharing, and that there are boys and girls who don't always have the accessibility to all the presents and things." said Denny Strouse. Strouse, Zimmerli Equipment Manager/Class Instructor, is in his thirty-third season ofposing as Santa Claus for the City of Lock Haven. He also visits other clubs, organizations and private gatherings as Santa. He attempts to be magical by working magic tricks into many ofhis group visits to help show the children that there is more to the holidays than material possessions. One of his favorite tricks is turning nickels into dimes. "I put a lot oftime and effort inr6 it because there are things that f want to do. Eventually, someday, with some of this stuffthat I get that's really cute, I want to write a book with little anecdotes that I get from the kids," said Strouse. He has an elf take notes during each visit with the child's name and what they said they wanted for Christmas. He also used to record the visits with an audio recorder. Strouse sees about 500-600 children in the city's hut each However, due to year. decreased hours he hasn't seen as many children in the past two years. He takes great pleasure in his appearance as Santa. He spends 20 to 25 minutes each day putting on his make-up. And after five or six years of wearing his last suit, he has a new suit this year. "I bought my first Santa uniform from a Montgomery Ward catalog." Strouse said. Strouse also places a lot of importance on picking up children's names from their parents | and chaperones, answering' questions from curious older children, and giving children a pleasant visit with Santa. "You have to calm a child's fears if you're a stranger to that child," said Strouse. "Hopefully the elves help do that, That's why I always suggest that if [children] don't want to: sit on my knee, they can sit oil an elfs knee." Dani De Luca/The Eagle Eye Members of SESPSEA, the Secondary Education Student Pennsylvania State Education, is one of the newest clubs on the Lock Haven campus this year. With ideas involving tutoring, they hope to make a large difference in the community with the local students at Central Mountain High School. Daniella De Luca started helping with the proCourtney Williamson said, "In his freshman gram in year. the club, you meet new people Staff Editor H The Secondary Education •Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SESPSEA) might be a mouth- fill for a club name and an •acronym, but the club is official, or at least it has been since the beginning of November when its constitution was approved at a past SCC meeting. The club currently participates in a tutoring initiative project at Central Mountain Middle School and is a club that promotes secondary education opportunities for students with an interest in teaching the sec- ondary level of education. Their local tutoring project is just the beginning according to President Matthew Wise, a junior. "We hope to bring the project to a point in which there are tutors from each branch that go to the school, and the students can go to the table of ] which they need the most help | in that day." said Wise who The club meets Mondays and Fridays in the afternoon at Central Mountain Middle School for tutoring. The club also meets Monday nights at 6 p.m. in the PUB. A time period during school is set aside specifically for turoring and club activities. It is not required tha those who join the club must be secondary education majors, but they should, at least, express an interest in secondary education. Nothing below the middle school material level is covered. The club presently consists of at least one member specializing in each department such as math, foreign language, science, English and social studies. "The club benefits members in a way that some others do not," said Wise. "We actually attempt to get the members into the field to see what it is like, and depending on your major it will count toward hours that are needed," he said. member Sophomore ' that have similar majors as you, and they can help you through the trials and tribulations of a secondary education major." Starting next semester, the group plans on compiling and distributing informational packets or flyers with information concerning what paperwork needs to be done for education majors. Distributing information will help to aide freshmen in the process of majoring in education at the university with tips such as required curriculum. Praxis test information, how to construct lesson plans and classroom observation hours. Each tutor works in small groups with a few middle school students during the wjeek to clarify and expand upon what was learned in the classroom. Dr. Karen Winters supervises, and those interested in joining should see her or Wise for details. Be sure to also check out tnes^l^tsL Rotaract Club Interested in making new friends? Earning EE credits? Doing something for your community? Are you in a club or frat/sorority interested in working with other clubs? Then check out the The Rotaract Club. phoenix.Ihup.edu/~rotaract, or e-mail us at lhuprotaract(a-yahoo.com for meeting times and more info. ROTC What if there was a class you could register for this semester that could end up paying your way through college? Or one where you could leam invaluable skills that'll get you a job right after graduation? Or one i that requires no commitment ifj you just want to check it out? j Well you can do all of those I things when you take an Army ROTC class. In addition to new skills, you'll be learning things! like leadership, self-confidence,! and overcoming challenges! along the way. Plus you'll be! building the kind of resume! that'll make future employers sit! up and take notice. Check out an! Army ROTC class. You'll be surprised at what a! great experience building your! ; future can be. Call (570) 893- I Volunteer Opportunites j 2299 to find out about an Army j Available. I ROTC class. Or just stop by the i Army ROTC house at 242 N. j New Life Student | Fairview Street and learn why j Fellowship j the best leadership program on j Come worship with us every j campus is also the most lucra- j Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the PUB ; tive. Meeting room #2. Join in and sing worship songs, listen to tesS.A.L.S.A timonies from fellow students, (STUDENT ASSOCIAdive into the Bible, and meet TION of LATINOS CON new friends. All are welcome to SABOR AMERICANO) attend and join this Christian The Latino culture: (Music, organization. people, food...) Don't know about it: SESPSEA Come Learn To All SESPSEA Members: Know about it: It's been a terrific first semester! Come Teach! We have been declared a recogThink you know about it: nized organization by the SCC, Come MAKE sure what you and we see new faces at every know is TRUE! weekly meeting, indicating the OR JUST COME and HAVE interest our club is getting. FUN!!! We are currently in the midst Meetings held WEDNESofplanning a "winter party." As DAY at 6:00 P.M. in the PUB of right now, no location and meeting room 3... details have been set, so for any **ALL LHU students WELinformation, contact president COME** Matt Wise at mwisel@lhup.edu or any ofthe other club officers. Social Work Club To Any Newcomers: If Social Work Club meets ! you're majoring in secondary ed Wednesdays at 4:30 in Thomas j or interested in secondary ed, j j this is an excellent opportunity j Annex. to meet like-minded people-! All Majors Welcome! I f ifty (mm) dtic&M, StoUd Ann Outfrioio Community Meeting will be unday, Dee 12th at 7:15.pm in the Evergreen Commons Robb H Are you an education major? Interested in tutoring elementary j aged children? Need to com-! plete volunteer hours? If so,! sign up to volunteer with the! Robb Homework Club. The! homework club meets every: Monday through Thursday fromj 2:45-4:00pm at the Robb; Elementary School. Transportation arrangements I are available!!! For more infor-l mation please contact Kelly! Quaintance, at phone: 570-893-! 2498, email:! kquainta@lhup.edu, or stop by! the MountainServe Office locat-! ed at 133 Smith Hall to sign up. \ Clubhouse. We'll be discussing ideas for next semester's activities, and all interested are encouraged to attend. Last but not least, our Newman Community Christmas Party is scheduled for Thursday, Dec 9th (time TBA). Contact Erin Rohr for further info at Frisbee Club - t*l \i«n strr«-» down, and have no fear. Frisbee is not over yet! Hope to see you this winter! Happy Hanukkah! Just a note to announce to all Jewish Students that the Beth Yehuda Synagogue will be having a Hanukkah Party (light dinner with lots oflatkes!) on Saturday. December 11, 2004 at 6 PM at the Synagogue Center. You are all invited to join us for the festivities!! Attention fellow frisbee Relay for Life fans! Although the weather is The new organization on chilly, frisbee practices and pick campus, Colleges Against -up games will continue Cancer, will have a Kick Off throughout the winter. No date Party for LHU's Relay for Life is yet set as to when practices event coming up this spring. will begin. They will more All are welcome and if you than likely take place at have any questions contact Newma. C#m»unity Zimmerli Gymnasium. No Heather Farrell at information is set yet, but when hfarrell@lhup.edu or 748-7967. Campus Ministry more concrete plans come in all Newman Campus Ministry will be notified. seeks to serve LHU Catholics & j So turn that frown upside Friends. All are Welcome to j participate in our activities. We j host a free Community Dinner j at the Newman Center, 445 W. I Main St., on Wednesdays at j, 5:30 pm. Our last dinner will j Uck Haven $$$$$$$$$$$$ be Dec 8th. Plan to join us and j 744-33M bring a friend! Mass is cele- j brated on campus on Sunday j $^ththiscoupon$ evenings at 6:00 pm in the PUB. Ourlast Mass ofthe $$$$$$$$$$$$ semester is the 12th. Our final' om Lack Hnm UMwrtHy afcmwuf *a rut. j * ■■ ISttoo Studio I ... $5 OFF * I Check it out... On the Inside Mann & Sapp bid farewell to a great semester in the sports world. Page B3 Fall Sports earn post season accolades Page B2 :^^^^^B ■ SPORTS HAVGN Hoopsters take Volleyball's successful season ends PSU loss in stride with Elite Eight loss in Florida turned out two AI1-PSAC West the whole team for one to get an award," said Justice. team selections with Yizhi earnthe Year for the The Eagles will graduate ing Athlete of first four seniors. Lillian Bartoto, All conference and a level and Kristi KaufTman. Kelly American at National for Rookie of and Theresa Stoeckel Kurgonaite Wengcrtcr. Inga the Year. and according to Justice, the "We were very proud of both team should be in good shape if Li and Inga, but just as proud of they can till the shoes of the the other players because we graduating seniors. understand and believe it takes Jill Weaver Kevin Carver/Eagle Eye Joe Walker muscles for a rebound at Penn State University State in gaining a 24-point lead Marissa Brunner over Lock Haven at halftimc. Sports Reporter "Tonight was an experience and for the guys that they won't forSpeed, shooting. strength were three things the get for the rest of their lives," men's basketball team lacked said head coach John Wilson. during Friday night's match "A lot of them grew up wanting to play-at1>fe«rt Stalk* * ! against Penn State. Overpowered by the Nittany Leading the Bald Eagles Lion's 64 percent shooting, the with eight points was senior forBald Eagles were defeated 94ward Quentin Terry, and fellow 46 at Penn State's Bryce Jordan senior Joe Walker added a seaCenter. The Bald Eagles put up a son-best five assists and six good fight at the start of the points. Sophomore guard James game, keeping the score within Chappell also tallied six points for the Haven, along with a team four points for the first five minutes, but turning the ball over 14 best five steals. times in the first halfaided Penn "1 think there a lot of things The Lock Haven women's volleyball team are the proud holders ofthe NCAADivision II Atlantic Regional title after defeating California University of Pa with ease in three straight sets (30-17, 30-21, 30-22) on Nov. 20. "It was a great team effort," said head coach Tom Justice. "We had a well balanced attack from every position and a strong defense." Leading the Eagles was Li Yizhi as she recorded double figures with 16kills. Li was not alone in the success, however, as teammates Allison Wade, Lillian Bartoto, Michelle Deehan and Jen Thompson all contributed valuable assists, kills and digs. Running the offensive side with 37 assists and four digs was Kelly Kostelich and teammates Kristi Kauffman, Yizhi and Wade were digging the action as they accomplished a combined 15 digs between them. With yet another win under their belt the Eagles advanced to the Elite Eight round ofthe tournament in Miami Shores, Fla. on Dec. 2. There, the ladies watched their season come to a disappointing end witha loss in three straight sets (30-14, 30-21, 3028) to No. 3 Barry University, continuing the Buccaneers' 30 game winning streak, that we can carry over from this game," said Wilson. "We just have to learn to be a little more patient in staying with our keys and our game plans." The Haven earn first win of season, 86-77 Vlarissa Brunner Sports Reporter In the last two games of their three-game weekend, the men's basketball team added the first victory to their record with a win over Cheyney University, and one loss against Millcrsville University. The Bald Eagles dominated the court on Saturday afternoon, defeating Cheyney University 86-77. The men shot their season best 58.6 percent from the floor and 61 percent shooting in the second half. Senior Eddie guard Christiano led the Haven with a game high of 27, connecting on six of eight long-range attempts. Senior Quentin Terry contributed with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Joe Walker had game highs of 14 rebound and nine assists. Sophomore James Chappell added 15 points and sophomore Michael Dye contributed 12 points. The Bald Eagles began the game with a 16-4 lead against Cheyney. Although the Wolves brought the score within three points at times, the Bald Eagles were able to keep a lead for the entire game. "The win is a good confidence builder," said Christiano. "It shows us that the tough preseason is going to pay off within the league." The Bald Eagles came within three points ofa second victory on Sunday afternoon in the Millcrsville game against In the intense University. match, the Bald Eagles maintained a lead for the majority of the game, but lost it withonly 52 seconds remaining on the clock. "It was difficult to play Barry in their gym," said Justice. "But we got stronger as the match went on and we at least were able to regain our poise and not give up." Yizhi delivered another unyielding performance with a game high of 16 kills. Lock Haven's defense was slow in coming but reached its peak in the third set, where it was too late to make an impact on the Buccaneers and an ankle injury to Jen Thompson at a crucial part of the game gave Barry the advantage to regroup. Allison Furry and Kostelich split setting duties earning a respectable 28 assists combined while Kauffman gave a team best of 10 digs. Despite the loss, the Eagles' season was a triumphant one with a record of 28-4 and championship titles in both the PSAC Conference and NCAA Atlantic Regionals. "It was great to go through both PSAC and NCAA beating every team in three sets," said Justice. "That's never been done before, it was the first for the conference and the first that a team has had back to back titles in conferences and championships." The volleyball team joined Courtesy of Sports Information men's soccer and men's cross Jen the Thompson spikes ball during the first country in placing Lock Haven fourth in the Dixon rankings and round of the Regional Tournament held at LHU. Wrestlers experience ups and downs to start off season the Haven, including three longrange scores. With the score on their side, The final score between the Bald the men ended halftime with a Eagles and the Marauders was lead, but lost the second32-28 66-63. turnover battle, 12-5. recorded his second half Terry The Haven will be back on double-double in as many games with 12 points and 10 the court on Tuesday. Dec. 21 at rebounds, both team highs. 8 p.m. at West Chester Christiano added 11 points for University. Cnurtesv of Sr>orts Information Seth Martin grapples with an opponent during the Nittany Open. Doug Spatafore Sports Reporter Lrounesy or spans inwrmauon Eddie Christiano drives the lane against GVSU. Last weekend "All-Day Eddie" caught fire, leading the Eagles to their first victory of the season. The Lock Haven University wrestling team has had mixed success in their last four outings. Most recently the Bald Eagles competed at the Nittany Lion Open hosted by Penn State University. The Bald Eagles finished third as a team, after placing six individuals. Both Obc Blanc and Seth Martin placed third, leading the way for the Haven. Blanc defeated Bloomsburg's Brain Setters 5-3 at 125 lbs. Martin topped Adam Brochefti ofNavy 5-2 at 157 lbs. Also placing for the Bald Eagles were Ben Hepburn, sixth at 197 lbs., Clint Shirk seventh at 141 lbs., Justin Johnson seventh at 184 lbs., and Rory McCory who finished eighth at 165 lbs. "Those guys are doing well, and getting better, that's the main thing we want to see as far as our guys go, that they are improving every time they step on the mat and that's happening," said Head Coach Rocky Bonomo. Lock Haven finished 12th at the 29th annual Mat Town USA Invitational hosted by Lock Haven University on Nov. 27. Junior College transfer. Josh Medina led the way for the Haven placing third at 149 lbs. "Josh is a great kid. very athletic, and the more he wrestles and competes, the better he is going to get," said Bonomo. Medina went 5-1 on the day defeatingAmerican University's Tom Kniezewski 6-3 avenging his only loss. The Haven got off to a great dual meet start after defeating Millcrsville University 41-3 at home back on Nov. 22. The Bald Eagle grapplcrs won all but one match as sophomore Obe Blanc got things started with a win at 125 lbs. The Haven continued to roll picking up pins from freshmen Matt Fittcry and Ben Hepburn, as well as Blooinsburg transfer B.J. Mikeska. The Bald Eagles kicked off' their 2004-05 campaign back on Nov. 20, at East Stroudsburg University. Lock Haven placed four wrestlers, which included a third place showing for B.J. Mikeska at 165 lbs. Jim Collins the 2003-04 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Champion at 125 lbs. made is debut at 133 lbs. placing eighth. "It's early and wc are going to get better every time we step on the mat." said Bonomo. The Bald Eagles are back in action tonight as they host American University at 7:30 p.m. in dual meet action. 2004 B2 r Quentin Terry Senior standout basketball player Quentin Terry has been named Lock Haven University Athlete of thc Week for his perfortnancc during the week ending Dec. 5. "terry had a dominating week, notching his first two career double-doubles in consecutive days with 21 points and 10 rebounds in the victory over Cheyney University and 12 points and 10 rebounds in the loss to Millersville University. Quentin also had a team high with eight points in the tough match-up against Penn State on Friday. He averaged 13.7 points and 6.7 rebounds over these three contests adding seven total blocks on the three days. Women's Basketball still searching for first victory Mann Cannon Sports Reporter The Lock Haven University women's basketball team lost two tough games this past weekend to push theirrecord to (0-5). Their first game this weekend was on Saturday versus Cheyney University. The Bald Eagles were playing very well before they let an 11-point halftimc lead slip away in its 63-53 loss to Cheyney University tonight at the Thomas Field House. Senior forward Melissa Picarsic led all Lady Eagle scorers with 13 points and five rebounds. The Bald Eagles began the game with a terrific first half as they shot 50 percent (I l-of-22). The Lady Eagles started thc game on a 12-3 run, with four different players contributing to those points. Early in the half after free throws from Hall the lead was pushed to 14 points. The Lady Eagles managed just four points in the first 8:20 out of halftone, allowing thc Wolves to gain a three-point lead on long-range shot by Ranisha Childress. The Haven would get no closer than three for the remainder of the game Hall and Picarsic were the only Bald Eagles in double figSophomore Ginger ures. Williams had eight points to go with a team-high seven boards. On Sunday thc Bald Eagles Fall Athletes garner numerous prestigious post-season awards Courtesy of LHU Sports also brought home the the players, was given to sendefensive-standout Golden Boot award for most ior Information the sea- Bixler. Senior Dustin Bixler and Freshman Ashley Rosindale were selected to the NCAA Division II All-Northeast Region team this week. Bixler, the reigning PSAC Player of the Year, was selected to the squad as a defenseman for the secondstraight year. Rosindale, the 2004 PSAC Rookie of the Year, is making his first appearance on the all-region goals scored during The Men's Soccer Team son, while offensive mate finished with a 15-5-3 the garnered Andrew Meehan the PSAC title, record, won of the Year Player Coaches' trophy. The Most Valuable and advanced to the Division Player award, voted on by II Northeast Regional final. team. The Men's soccer team also gave out their team awards on Saturday night. The Rookie of the Year was presented to Rosindale. He Rosindale Courtesy of LHU Sports two spots onthe National Soccer Homsher was named to the first Coaches Association ofAmerica team along with senior Danielle Information (NSC AA) 2004 All-Northeast Thc Lock Haven University women's soccer team earned jsm. * Regional Team. Sophomore midfielder Holly - "^awB I Wm mm Homsher Smith Courtesy of LHU Sports Information Courtesy of LHU Sports Information ' _ Twlllni _ZJ Courtesy of Sports Information Shameeka Lee looks to pass the ball vs. Cheney. lost to 63-46 Millcrsvillc University (3-1) at the Thomas Field House. Haven sophomore Shamcka L. Lee led all scorers with 13 points she also had six The Lock Haven University volleyball team (28-3) brought home the hardware as several Lady Eagles were announced to the Division II All-Region team. Sophomore Li Yizhi was named to thc Division II All-Amcrican team for her stellar season as a middle blocker for the Lady Eagles. Li Gabricllc two minutes into the game. The Marauders sped away in the second half 32-22. Picked for the 2004 Division II Daktronics Volleyball All-Region First Team was Li. Named to the Second Team was Lilian Bortoto. despite being out-shot 38 percent (13-of-34) to 44 percent (7- rcbounds. of-16). The Lady Eaglet led just once in the contest, at 4-2 on a lay-up by guard Elizabeth Melissa Picarsic also got into double figures with 11 points and a team-high seven rebounds. Swimmers exeel at Division I meet Kurgonaite freshman Inga Kurgonaite All-Region named Atlantic Region Freshman ofthe Year. Kevin CarverlEagle Eye Isabel Carneiro practices the 200 yard butterfly before the Terrapin Cup. Laura Faust Sports Reporter The women's swim team against seven competed Division I schools and finished eight out of 10, in thc Terrapin Cup Invitational, placing ahead of two Division I universities. Although the competition was tougher than usual, the women's swim team proved themselves, once again, that numbers do not matter. Some of the best Division I teams comat Maryland thc peted Invitational on Nov. 18-20. including the University of of Maryland. University Richmond, and University of Connecticut. The women went to the invitational for the experience that it would provide and for sophomore swimmer. Isabel C arneiro, this experience made her Lock Haven University's Athlete of thc Week. C arneiro was the only LHU member to place within the top-10 throughout the competitions. Carneiro has set two school records so far this season and has contributed all of her efforts to her performance in the pool. At the Terrapin Cup. she finished ninth for the 200-yard butterfly at 2:08.30, a school record, just seconds behind Lorena de la Ciarz from Haven Sports Staff Writers Marissa Brunner Bill Buckenmeyer Charles Cannon Clayton Desmond Laura Faust Matt Fedyniak Rebecca Merrell Brandy Rissmiller Kristin Sease Doug Spatafore Allie Sulley Jill Weaver Warren Whitaker Maryland. Thc top eight swimmers went on to swim in thc Afinal; Carneiro swam the Bfinal. Carneiro's time was good enough for National 'B' Standards as well as Tatiana Patakyova who swam the 200yard backstroke in 2:11.48. "Swimming at Smith. Homsher scored six goals and added three assists. Four of her six goals were game winners. Her three assists put her in a three-way tie for the team lead in that category. Smith anchored a solid Haven defense that only gave up 19 goals. Smith chipped in two goals and was part of the trio with three assists. The Lady Eagles wrapped up their 2004 campaign with a 11-6-2 overall and 8-1-1 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference record. Rfl HP l^'li> LJ M ■Hki M I BortOtO M WI Steffen Lock Haven University field hockey's Rebecca Steffen was named a Third Team AIIAmerican by WomensField Hockey.com. A junior back for the 19-1 Lady Eagles, Steffen shored up a defense that was key to the team's success in their first Division I season. A leader on a defensive line that allowed just a 0.73 goalsagainst average, Steffen also chipped in on the offensive side, hitting for three goals and two assists, including the gamewinning strike in a 5-0 victory over Radford University. The Lady Eagles wrapped up their first season in Division I at 19-1, capturing the 2004 Northeast Conference RegularSeason Championship by going 8-0 in conference play. HTD MAIKTATI RENTAL!, UC 1 Maryland was a lot of fun because I got the chance to challenge myself and work hard to accomplish my personal goals," said Carneiro. Other accomplishments for the LHU team were three members hitting PSAC marks to advance to PSAC championships. They were Katie Grieneisen, Becca Rhoades, and Gerda Smirnova. Hard work and dedication from all the team members is going to help LHU stand out from the crowd and make it known that these 10 women arc determined to win. From now until Jan. 12, the team is going to be preparing for their next meet against Penn State University-Altoona at Zimmerli Pool. DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT* TOO LAW. Now accepting reservations for apartment showing list for 2005-2006 school year. Call Debbie at 748-4227 or email at to be put on the call back list for houses or apartments. Showings begin January 2005. Nice, clean, affordable, off campus housing. Units are rented on a first come, first serve basis. B3 To all of the seniors that will no longer be with us after Saturday I just And to Sapp wish you the best in whatever you are trying to accomplish aka AGENT WARREN and Shel aka THE DON Never lose touch because only are the can trust thing you your dogs And for the Last time as the column will read Mann and Sapp Before I leave Ixxk Haven for good this semester, I would like to look back a my experience and spotlight my crew whom I've known ever since I stepped onto this campus four and a half years ago. Some will go with me this semes ter while others will keep our legacy alive and well here at LHU. A friend is defined as someone who you know, like, and trust. In my heart, Mann, Reese, Renaldo, Kellen, Sheldon, Roc, Go-Go Al, Mike, and Stix have gone above and beyond that definition. Thank you fellas for being there whei I needed you guys and also being there when I may not have needed you. It was a relief to be far from my immediate family knowing that I had some people to turn to who would give me their honest opinion whether I liked it or not. I know it was a rough couple of years on the football field but being with you guys made everything fun even if we were losing. Making fun of each other or rippin as we call it helped to keep us in good spirits while bein; here at LHU. We said it from the beginning that this school would be what we made of it. We made Lock Haven a special place and we will be able to pass on some of the things we learn and did to the younger people coming in to continue to make this university and community better. We may have had our fair share of arguments and fights but no true friend ship is perfect or comes without a difference of opinion. As I make my journey across that stage on Sunday, I will take with me all th memories of the conference, bringing the camera out at night, ouchie wally towels, and all your raises with mel Just kidding. In all seriousness though, 1 love you "guys and will miss you guys from the bottom of my heart. You haw made my stay here at the Haven an enjoyable yet safe one. You have taught me things about life and I admire where you guys are today because your lives could have taken you down another path, but you guys rose above that. You have taught me responsibility and what fatherhood may be like. Most of all, you have taught me to just keep it real and be honest. Thanks for the memories and may God bless you in anything you do. To everyone else whom I have come in contact with in my years at Lock Haven, I just wanted to thank you for the pleasant experience that I have had here. I will miss the Haven because it is a place that I have come to know as my home away from home. I I thank this university for all the opportunities it has given me and I know I will make everyone proud when I start my career as a school psychologist. pi^H ...And I'm out like the trash on a Thursday ...Love, peace, and hairgrease Time does fly when you are having fun. I have been a student here for five years now, and I am set to graduate in May 2005 and I am more than ready. But as I have passed through this University I have met a |.-.. lot of people. And as I am getting older more of them .,. leaving. Next week I will lose two of my best friends to graduation. Warren Whitaker and Sheldon Gray they will be leaving due to graduation. These two guys have made this place a lot easier to deal with. Whether it was us chillin on the couch drinking kool-aid and watching y the big screen or throwing parties at 604 Nipsey's, we will miss y'all. Don't ever forget "BLOOD IS THICHKER THAN WATER." Now, I don't want to beat a dead horse but I was reading the paper and baseball's scandal toward steroids had taken another step in creat- ; ing a new process. Senator John McCain said "he was going to put pressure on 4f;; baseball to give a stricter drug policy." I was thinking to myself that our Government can barely control themselves, how can they try and control what baseball can do. This is strictly MY OPINION, but we are in a war right || now, I think steroids are not a very important topic How about trying to get our troops home. I was also reading the paper and it was said that Donald Rumsfield "hopes that we (America) pull all of our troops out by the end of Bush's second term." 1 can't believe that a war that was said to be over several months ago, still requires troops to be there until 2009... And we are sending more each and every day. I guess that as long as we can get what we want from them then it is okay. (YEAH RIGHT) War is not the answer because it costs so I much...Not monetary but it is taking our lives.. .Our President, who America M re-elected last month needs to search for a solution because in 2009 it might be our little cousins or brothers fighting the War For Oil. One Last Time... ■■■i^ W V — Hartman, LHU start indoor season off on the right foot Harriers finish strong at national meet, captures 9th place finish Richelle Reed, and Natalie Marsh qualified in the weight throw and Laura Phillips in the meters Hite in the 200 and 400 long jump and high jump. Ashley Hartman entered her and Keith Veldhuis in the 400 Nicole Kulp and Laura Phillips first collegiate track and field meters. in both the long jump qualified Hartman, freshman, a had a meet on Saturday not knowing and triple jump. in of 8.07 seconds the 60 what to expect. However, she time Coach Mark Elliston was walked away with a new school meter which placed her 7th. with the determination pleased Bri Palazzi placed 6th in the record in the 60 meter. the athletes competed with. Hartman was just one of long jump, with a leap of 17 not were all that ready to "They many Lock Haven athletes to feet, 6-1/4 inches. Palazzi was well, do but a large majority of have a great meet at the Bison the only place winner for the several PSAC them did. We had Opener at Bucknell University. Lock Haven women and she Indoor Championship Qualifiers Many ofthe athletes were place joins Hartman on the long list of PSAC qualifiers with her triple at the first meet with little trainwinners and PSAC qualifiers. ing, so this is a great start!" said Sophomore Jim Dempsey jump. Other PSAC qualifiers Coach Elliston. placed 1st in the high jump, The next meet for Lock clearing 6 feet, 7 inches. Joe include Jen Andrews in the shot Haven University is January 14 Wiegner placed 2nd in both the put, and Sara McCleary and at the Kutztown Invitational Amanda Reinmiller the high in mile with a time of 4:19.10, and hosted by Kutztown University. McGettigan, in the 1000 meters with a time of jump. Maria 2:33.61. Aaron Benson placed 3rd in the 3000 meter, as did Frank Graham in the high jump. Fieldon Daubert earned 4th Sara McCieary, Amanda Reinmiller place in the weight throw and Long Jump- Shawn Clancy, Bri Palazzi, 6th in the shot put. JeffSkwierz Nicole Kulp, Laura Phillips was 4th in the 3000 meter and Triple Jump- Bri Palazzi, Nicole Kulp Ed Kaminski was 6th in the BOmHH- Keith VeWhuis. Mike Brito. weight throw. Ron Stebbins and Keith Veldhuis both placed 6th 60m* Ashley Hartman(School Record), in the 1000 meter and the 60 Nicole Kulp, Laura Phillips meter high hurdles. 200m- Tim Hite The men that were PSAC 400m- Tim HHs, Keith VeWhuis qualifiers are Mike Brito and Mile- JoeWiagner Shawn Clancy, both in the 60 3000m- Aaron Benson, Jeff Skwierz meter high hurdles. Clancy also Shot Put- Fieldon Daubert, Jen Andrews qualified in the long jump. Weight Throw- Fieldon Daubert, Ed Kaminski, Other qualifiers are Tom Maria McGettigan, Natalie Marsh, Richelle Reed Brandy Rissmiller Sports Reporter Brandy Rissmiller Sports Reporter PSAC Qualifiers ' Mercado scores revenge in big NYC bout Clayton Desmond Sports Reporter National Collegiate Boxing The Bald Eagles' Josh Association quarter-finals in Mercado, 145, scored a hard Reno, NV, last April. This time the slick sophomore used his earned split decision (3-2) over ring savvy and along withrapidBlake Baldi. U.S. Air Force fire combinations to out box the Academy at the National Falcon boxer. Baldi aggressive Collegiate Boxing Invitational was last national runneryear's at the New York Athletic Club. up. Mercado. the LHU team "I wanted this win badly, captain from Rio Grande, NJ, with my mother, especially had lost a controversial 3-2 split and friends from the family decision to Baldi in the 2004 Bronx and South Jersey at - ringside cheering me on", said Mercado. "My coaches told me I had to win the third round to win. At the bell I thought I had done enough to win I got stronger as the bout progressed." The Mercado bout proved to be one of the evenings most exciting on the nine-bout card. Boxers from nine colleges throughout the nation displayed their talents before a capacity crowd (1,000) in the Ray Lumpp Gym in the prestigious NYAC in mid-town Manhattan. come together in the last race of his career was tremendous." A letdown of the weekend, battling sickness all week. to Coach Aaron according Joe Wiegner credits the mix"Everyone on the team had a Russell, was the fact that thc ture of dedication, commitment big part in our highest finish at team finishing missed 8th by ten nationals," states Wiegner. "It is and desire that all of the memHad the team points. placed in bers on the Lock Haven a huge honor to end my collethe would have eight they top University's cross country roster giate career as a part ofthis team extra earned an bid for their gave to their highest finish ever and an even bigger honor to for the 2005 champiregion at nationals. The team finished have been a team captain for a 9th at the Division II National team of this caliber." Wiegner onships. Thc dedication the team has Championships which were also added that ifhe was a memis evident. "Despite the horribly team in the conhosted by the University of ber of another conditions and various muddy ference would be scared Southern Indiana. Seniors Chris he throughout the race obstacles is knowing Cowan and Wiegner led the that Lock Haven team and they both earned All- only losing four top runners and these guys kept fighting and never gave in," says Coach is bringing back the underclassAmerican status. Cowan was the highest finmen that have performed so well Russell. Coach Russell would like to isher from Lock Haven, placing this season. He feels that the thank all of thc fans and family 29th with a time of 33:12. underclassmen have not yet "It helps the runners members. Wiegner finished the 10K shown what they are fully capathc low points of a race during course in 33:19, placing him ble of doing. when they sec > one of their 34th. Coach Russell compared to Ryan Blood finished with a Cowan to a trailblazer in friends painted from head toe and realize drove thirteen they time of33:48 placing the sopho- uncharted territory. Cowan is thc more in 48th. A time of 34:24 first two-time cross country Ail- hours to support you. It helps placed freshman Greg Davis in American in Lock Haven histo- them dig a little deeper." Thc season is one ofthe best 71st. Junior Billy Buckenmeyer ry and Coach Russell says that seasons in history at Lock placed 74th with a time of he has been the catalyst that has Haven. the 2004 season During 34:26. brought them to where they are. team earned six AllSophomore Chris Robson He was also thrilled to watch the Conference, five All-Region and placed 82nd witha time of 34:35 Wiegner earn Ail-American and freshman Shawn Moore finhonors. "To see all of his hard two All-American runners and five team titles. work pay off was an unbelievished with a time of 36:04 earning him the 135th spot, despite able experience. To see it all ****** r*mrm fmiw tMWH U*Whw ftff MIMff'JjHH. IVI I jifir tlMlllM Hi wfff fag boric Wat Decemeber 8, 2004 lhueagleye.com B4 Intramural Sports News Fall 2004 Final Edition Men's Basketball Champions Special Delivery A Note From the Director. . . I would like to take this time to thank all participants, coaches, referees and fans for making my first semester as Intramural Director a success. It is my hope that the Spring semester will be equally successful. Best of luck to the referees that will not be with us next semester as they pursue their educational goals. Have a wonderful break and happy holidays! Hope to see your participation in Intramural sports in Spring 2005! Jlnita Check out the Intramural website for a listing of spring sports, online registration and Fall 2004 scores and photos! h ftp: //www . I hup. cdu/lntrotnurots The roster ofthe 2004 Special Delivery men's basketball team includes: Michael Brito, Eddie Dove, Casey Iladdat, Jesus Iturrino, Brian Lennex, Brian Rieben, John Ogden, Adam O' Harrow, Devin O' Rourke, Sean Rlos, Joseph Shaffer. Interested in being a Referee for the LHU Intramural Department? Look for the application that will be posted online soon. If you have any questions or need further information, e-mail Anita at acharlesGlhup.edu. Flag Football Champions Stunnas Women's Basketball Champions The Bandits r The roster ofthe 2004 Bandits women's basketball team includes: Kerin Coyne, Cyndi Crowl, Nalen Jackson, Erin Kerstetter, Maureen Lynn, Amanda Walker, and Sam Zaltz. ( 1 BEL/Ivll jfl The roster ofthe 2004 Stunnas flag football team includes: Rodney Armstrong, Matt Bergerstock, Dustln Border, Jason Brlndle, Matt Eshelman, Scott Fabrlzlo, Zach Gibbons, James Gilbert, Andy Kyle, Mark Shelgran, Josh Walters, Jeff Weikel, Derek Wiser, Kurtls Wisor, Jon Zalinski, and Shawn Zalinski. Jolene Brenda Have a Safe * Happy Holiday Judy Sandy Harry Dave Mary Ann LiLillian Jennifer jacKle LJ$ W prom everyone dt the December 8, 2004 B5 lhueagleye.com r Features (Week the of (Sutestien "What do you do to prepare for final exams?" Br' jS B ' Tfc. usiP imm Go over my notes and catch up on the readings. Study my notes. I don't bother with books, they don't help you. Stephanie Madison Sophomore Biology Joseph Ballard Sophomore Co-Op Engineering - John Fudrow Senior Studio Arts - /Ufa PWfl nfr Just study for one final at a time. UnM "Nothing's Gonna Stop us Now' r But dammit You're! fFine.decoy... J■ Nicole Eshenaur Freshman I Rec. Management/Fitness - ' Alv-^t^ V m<~jCal and \, Make a list and start checking things off with the help of Red Bull. Eat candy and drink coffee. Lee Munion Matt Bergerstock Senior Communications - - Senior Business "Hey yo, Tooth Fairy!" 2<"< /That madct \ still love you]/ : Read over points that the professor made during the semester. /V ~ —.f'f Lost one \ L°f my tecth^y f, * «0S* *t J/' * Tooth Fairy! cornel I J tfae itreet 270 Susquehanna Avenue - 893-1832 f .. B6 December 8, 2004 Ihueagleye.com p Features 1 "' ck "Broken" by Scether, featuring Haven University. Amy Lee from the group "Dr. Hosterman found out Evanescence. about me," Dumm said. "He Dunlin's musical selection saw me play in the high school ranges from Pearl Jam to group." 20, and requests are Hosterman is an Associate Matchbox honored. Dumm begins the Professor ofMusic at the univ ersity, as well as the conductor of night by playing a few selections, and then offers others the Lisa Kiwak Staff Reporter Scion's 'Pure Price' purchase experience means No haggle. No hassle. K5 SSI ]c null Simole, straight'or-ward menu pricing Standard six I 160-watt Pioneer j teeters Scion Sound Processing f I I Pizza City serves more than food: Music hopefuls show off talents satellite three windows, door locks, designs / Anti-lock outside mirrors/ 5-year. fcOOOO-mile Powertrain warranty' conditioner jff including two jm H H H H ■ chance to sign up and showcase their talent. All types of musical acts and genres of music are encouraged to stop by, and play at the open mic nights. Students from thc university who do not want to participate in the open mic night, are more than welcome to come and listen to the live music. "Some [students from the university] come to watch." Dumm said. "Only 2 or 3 have come to play." Pizza City is located at 270 Susquehanna Avenue, about one mile past the university's honors building. Pizza City's menu offers items ranging from pizza to subs. Alcohol is available for those of age. and smoking is permitted in the dining room, which is the room used for open mic nights. Stop by Tuesday and check it out. Congratulations to all the graduates from the Features Section. 35? The Eagle Eye Staff would like to thank Kim Hill for her hard work and dedication. December 8, 2004 B7 lhueagleye.com Features Music Review Some point Not to be treasured, but not bad National Treasure Nonpoint-Zteco/V Three stars Three Stars Edward Savoy Staff Reporter Edward Savoy Staff Reporter Normally, the phrase "it's not as bad as I thought it would be," if used to describe a given film, does not bode well for the given film. Usually, a descriptive phrase of that nature would give rise to visions of weeping and gnashing of teeth in some wretched cinematic Hell. Yet, in the case of the new Jerry Bruckheimer production "National Treasure." that phrase is a high (though backhanded) compliment because, simply put, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. With the exception of "Pirates of the Caribbean." almost any film associated with Jerry Bruckheimer normally has the blessing of having a big box office return and the curse of critical reviews that are so horrible that they would make Britney Spears feel better by comparison. However, somehow, the cast of "National Treasure," led by Academy Award winners Nicholas Cage and Jon Voigt, managed to chum out a film that is mindlessly entertaining rather than just mindless. Perhaps that pleasant fact is as much a treasure as the one described by the title. In "National Treasure," Nicholas Cage plays Benjamin Franklin Gates, a brilliant treasure hunter/protector who is hampered by the fact that everyone ("everyone" being thc FBI, his father, his assistant, played by Justin Bartha. and his initial nemesis, future love interest, played by Diane Kruger) feels that he's nuts for continuing to search for this particular treasure, one that has been searched for for more than 200 years by members of his family. It doesn't help that he believes that the key to the treasure is on the back of the Declaration of Independence, which he then proceeds to try to steal. When you consider that the various clues he uncovers takes him from the Artie Circle to to D.C. Washington Philadelphia to New York City, one can probably imagine why people would think that he had potholes in the road of his sani- Despite (or perhaps because of) a plot that gets more conspiracy theory minded by the minute, the film succeeds, primarily because of the sense of humor and witshown by most of the cast. The cast seems to be under no illusion that they're making great art; they're just "slumming" to make a buck, it seems, and they figured that they might as well have a good time doing it. This attitude shows in the good-natured performances that the cast delivers. Of course, Bruckheimer being Bruckheimer, there are plenty of explosions, cur chases, yadda, yadda, yadda; it's not why I watched and enjoyed the film, but if it's your rationale, all power to you. I cannot express how much I was surprised that I actually managed to like National Treasure. It may be fluff, but at least it's fluff that knows what it is and manages to work in a few historical nuggets as well. Bruckheimer lives to produce another film yet and, for once, that's a good thing. When heavy metal rose up the from Zeppelin/Sabbathesque mire from whence it was born, it was commonly assumed that the genre would die (and die quite forcefully and thankfully) within a few years, at the most. We're now well into the fourth (or third, depending on how you count) year ofthe new millennium and it is a beyond obvious statement that metal hasn't died yet, nor is it likely to within our generation. Not only has it not died, it has mutated time and time again with the latest mutation under question being the unique style expressed through the music ofthe band Nonpoint on their album Recoil. Nonpoint. based out of Miami, is comprised of a pair of Puerto Ricans (Elias Soriano and Robb Rivera, the vocalist and drummer, respectively) and two whites (Andrew Goldman and KB, the guitarist and bassist bW v mm ■ Wkam mix, with one track ("Rabia") entirely in Spanish, resulting in a sort of Spanish being rap/metal. Admittedly, these are words and genres that don't normally end up in the same sentence, but that's simply the way it works with Nonpoint. Any band who claims membership in the genre of heavy metal and who cover a Phil Collins song ("In the Air Tonight," no less) has to have some kind of claim to eclectiof the ensemble). This ethnic cism. For the most part howevmix, not one of the more comer, the songs on Recoil are fairmon in the metal community, ly conventional metal tracks results in an interesting musical with a little more melodicism j|* m tm than is the metal norm. Recoil is the fourth album from Nonpoint and while they have advanced to a degree ofcompetence, the greatness that lies at the top of the metal pantheon isn't theirs yet. However, with a little more work, it might be. Recoil won't replace Led Zeppelin IV or Masters of Illusion, but it doesn't have to. It's good enough on its' own terms and good enough to be enjoyable, if not quite classic. Nonpoint bears watching; if Hoobastank can get a hit with their band name, well, I suppose Nonpoint can do it to. 012 Sloan Art BulldtaQ 6:30 P-m 7ues 14 Fri. D*& gfeceeds -go to- Clinton- Colint| donated last I y