Soccer team gives Mercy the boot, 8-0 -See page 7 ^ ^ ^ ^ Lock Haven University EAGLE EYE Volume 35 No. 8 8 Pages Friday, October 8, 1988 Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University This weekend's SCC double feature: "Legend " and "The Princess Bride" 7 p.m. in the bottom of the PUB Testing results in Voter registration gets Radon found in students ready to vote Lock Haven By Emilee Groce News Editor The recent radon testing in Lock Haven turned up very interesting results. John H. Way, Associate Professor of Chemistry/Physics/Geosciences, involved in the project said "The results don't pose that serious a problem, but from a scientific point of view, we would like to have the data." The occurrence of radon gas, believed to cause lung cancer when present in very high levels, is directly dependent on the presence of limestone in the soil. Uranium and radon are sometimes present in conjunction with limestone. Way says. Recently, this radon testing went on in Lock Haven and in one of the University's buildings. The testing was sponsored by the Lock Haven University Radon Monitoring Project (RAMP). The last round of testing done by RAMP involved over 30 of the radon track-etch detectors and was carried on in 21 homes in Centre, Clinton and Northumberland counties. It was found that 75% of these Glomes had radon levels of at least 4pCi/l (i)ico curies per liter). Included in this study and among those buildings where radon was detected was Ulmer Hall. Levels between 4pCi/l and 20pCi/l are considered average, though remedial action is advised by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "None of these figures say that there is a problem here," .said Way. "We are trying to get enough data to possibly predict the occurrence of radon by mapping the soils and bedrock." However, says Way, this situation is relatively easy to remedy. According to Way, the simple solution is to seal those locations over where the gas may seep into the building. These may be cracks in the basement floor, walls or holes in the foundation allotted for any kinds of pipes running into the basement. To treat the problem, the EPA advises that you simply cover or fill in the holes with a sealant of some type. If you have a basement with a dirt floor, it is advised that you cement the whole floor. RAMP is proposing another round of testing of other homes in the area and would like to see LHU start a monitoring program on campus. RAMP wants to stress the fact that these figures are nowhere near the higher levels found elsewhere in Pennsylvania. On a final note. Way added: "This by no means a panic situation." Kmart plans LHU day By Suzanne Bryla StaffReporter The doors of Kmart will close to the general public for the day on Sunday, December 4th, only to reopen from 6:00pm to 9:(X)pm. Kmart, according to Louetta Geist, Personnel Manager, is sponsoring a special shopping day. It is only for the students, faculty and employees of LHU. Invitations to the Kmart day will be distributed throughout the campus sometime in the future. These tickets and student's addresses will be collected as the students enter Kmart. The tickets will be used for a drawing of several door prizes. These door prizes include $50 gift certificates, a television and a microwave. Winners will be announced during the 3 - hour exclusive sale. In addition there will be sales and "blue light specials" on selected items for the students. Free refreshments will be served in the Kmart cafeteria. Geist explained why Kmart is sponsoring this special day. "The kids are here; they are a part of the town. They are our customers and we should do something for them." Edward Klopfenstein StaffReporter The voter registration drive for the 1988 presidential election that was held in Bentley lobby this week was very successful, according to Troy Weaver, President of the SCC. "As of Tuesday, we had at least 450 students registered for the elections. Getting at least 400 is good because we don't even get 500 votes in our (campus) elections," said Weaver. The registration drive began last week thanks to the efforts of Dr. Diane Gibson, Director of Student Development. "Most of the upperclassman are already registered. (This registration drive) is just to get the freshman involved in the election," says Gibson. Besides Gibson and Weaver, the Social Science Club, RHA, and Circle K also contributed time to the registration drive. The week-long voter registration was able to register at least 400 students in their native counties. Absentee ballots were also available for students who wanted them. Law Enforcement has busy week By Scott David Bloom StaffReporter All motor vehicles parked on campus must be registered with the campus Law Enforcement Office, according to Richard Hepner, Director of Law EnforcemenL Hepner said that campus visitors will be issued guest parking permits while student and employees of the University will receive parking decals. Proper display of the permit or decal is required. Rumors of alleged rapes have been running rampant across campus. When asked to comment about this matter, Hepner told the EAGLE EYE that, "the rumors are completely unfounded." "To my knowledge, we have not had any such incidents on this campus." However, Hepner added, "We are assuming that if there were any rapes, they would have been reported to Law Enforcement" Even though Hepner believes the rumors are unfounded, he advised that students should still be cautious and try to avoid walking alone at night In other matters, officers were called to Smith Hall at 3:13 a.m. last Saturday to respond to an altercation between a Smith resident and an off campus sorority sister. When the officers arrived, a large number of girls who were screaming and yelling at each other quickly disappeared. According to Hepner, threats were being made and property was damaged. Hepner stated that the officers proceeded to calm the situation and that no arrests were made. The case was tumed over to Student Life for action. The following day, Law enforcement officers apprehended a female student for removing a banicade from the rear of Smith. She also was tumed over to Student Life. Also on that day. Law Enforcement additionally received notification of vandalism to the car of a hall director. According to Hepner, a mirror was broken and a small scratch was found on the hood of the car. A damage estimate is not yet available as this case is still under, investigation. On Wednesday, Smith Hall again was the scene of the crime as multiple thefts were reported. Law Enforcement listed a fire extinguisher, a green couch and a mirror as missing from the hall. The estimated value of these items is approximately $250 and an investigation of these thefts is still underway. 2 Eagle Eye Lopk Haven University, Friday, October 7, 1988 Letter to the Editor.,. Dear Editor: Parsons Union Building is a center thai serves as a unifying force in the life of t!ic college. It is licrc for all membcn^ of the college - Students, Faculty, Administiation, Aliinuii and Giicsis. Unforiunaicly on October 1, 1988 someone dccidexi to lakc advantage of iliis and destroy property in the PUB. This is property of the students, funded by your Activuy I'ee. A Bulletin board was torn down, shredded and left to beclcanod up. The trash can and ash u-ay were di.sarrayex;! and all over the noal» The atuick paid off in the second OT when Carman scored and/iJBshman dla Sgrignoli added an insurance goal to seal ?ci sistence paid off for the Lady Eagles the victory. field hockey team on Tuesday as they **We sat through a very long trip out defeated Davis and Elkins College in there (W. Va.) and we started out slow," double overtime S-L said LaPoint. Junjor Missy Carman scored her second "But towards the end we really picked tip goal of the game 513; minutes into the *tH«MM<*HI»'l'i||IM"l «»«"