Photography intern learns Cross country wins pair of titles See, Bl new skills See, B6 Vol. 67 Issue 3 A1-A4 A5 A6-A7 > A8 B1-B4 Opinions 7he Eaale Eve Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Newsroom 484-2334 Business Office 484-2753 -- Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper Involvement highlights alumnus' convocation speech Will Dowd Staff Reporter wdowdfalhup.edu LHU held Founders' Day Convocation on Sept. 17 in Price Performance Center to open the 132nd school year, as Guy Graham, chair of LHU's Council of Trustees, officially declared at the ceremony. Matt Connor, an award winning journalist, was this year's keynote speaker for the convocation. He graduated from LHU in 1987 with a degree in journalism/ media studies. At the age of 23, Connor had the pleasure of working with Malcolm Forbes who offered him the position of the editor in chief of the in-house magazine Forbes Piper. Since his tenure at Forbes, Connor has had the opportunity to work in manv roles dealing with media. Most of these have been editorial or management positions. To name a few, he worked for Marvel Entertainment, Casino Casino Journal, Enterprise Management, Indian Gaming Business Magazine and Dental Tribune. He has won many awards for new analysis, contributions to journalism and editorial writing. He has also written a nonfiction book called, "Watering Hole: The Colorful History of Booze, Sex and Death at a New Jersey Tavern." ceremony, At the Connor talked about his time spent here at LHU and the importance of being involved. According to Connor, he served as the editor in chief of LHU's very own Eagle Eye. As the Eagle Eye's editor in chief, Connor had two stories exposing a yearbook scandal and off campus living conditions. These stories gathered him a commendation from Columbia University Scholastic Press Association, six first place awards from Columbia Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press. ■■kvil P _Ammm\m'fJ' W/7/ Dowd/Eagle Eye See, Connor, A3 Provost Roger Johnson speaks at the Founders' Day Convocation. Speakers included Matt Connor, LHU class of1987 and others who shared 'the keys of success' with students. Smoking ban provokes controversy Laura Kucsan Online Editor lkucsan(a lhup.edu Students offer mixed feelings about the recent smoking ban on campus due to Governor Ed Rendell's Clean Indoor Air Act, passed on Sept. 11, banning smoking in all public places. All 14 state universities are no exception to this law, and any student lighting up on campus will be violating this law. Students are not permitted to smoke anywhere on campus. This includes any outdoor area where smoking had once been permitted. Christina Shuman/Eagle Eye ban, ashtrays still smoking Despite the recent remain throughout campus. Visibly, these receptacles are still in use, as can be seen in picture above and to the right that were taken on Sept. 23. Many students are dorms," he said. The question is what happy with the recent ban. will happen to students if "I love walking to class they are caught smoking and not being behind on campus? someone who is smoking "There will be a 30 to and having the smoke fly 60 day trial period. Within back into my face. I don't that time frame, if a stusmoke so why should I dent or faculty member is have to breathe it," said seen smoking on campus Skye Lorent, a junior who they will be reminded of loves not smelling smoke. the law and asked to put it Some students, like out," said Paul Alteiri, Stephan Armstrong, feel director of public safety. the same way but still feel The problem with the that something should be law is the Board of Health done to help the students is in charge of handing out who do smoke. the fines and penalties. "I think it's a good idea The campus police do for the overall health of not have the authority to the campus, but there hand out fines. should be a designated "Right now we are all smoking area somewhere in the educational stage. so it's not inconvenient for We are learning as we go people that live in the along," said Alteiri. very The ban was also a surprise to many of the faculty and staff on campus as well. Linda Koch, the Vice President of Student Affairs, apologized for the short notice. They were trying to get more information about the ban itself before sending it on the students and the information never came. "I'm really impressed at the campus response to the ban," said Koch. She was very proud of the way students are obeying the smoking ban. See, Ban, A4 A2 lhueagleye.com September 25, 2008 New year, new faces: Dr. Heather Erb Amber Haeberle Staff Reporter ahaeberl@lhup.edu Students in the philosophy department will hear a new voice quoting Aristotle, Socrates and Plato, as Dr. Heather Erb joins the staff at the Haven starting this fall. To obtain one of her numerous degrees, Erb has crossed the Atlantic for some of her education, obtaining her bachelor's degree in philosophy from Katholieke Universiteit at Leuven in Belgium. Between the years of 1986 and 1999, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and studies and religious Master of Arts in philosophy from the University of Toronto before completing her doctorate in philosophy from the same university. During this semester, Erb will be teaching Problems in Philosophy, as well as three sections in Ethics, both here and at the Clearfield Campus. "I was drawn to philosophy in terms of the various answers to such questions as the meaning of life, what is the human person, is there transcendent reality, and how philosophy relates to other areas of life, such as art, poetry, politics and religion," Erb said. "I also had world class teachers in various specializations that opened up the world of philosophy for me." She feels that through philosophy, students can learn to think for themselves and to able to distinguish between true and false forms of religiosity. The students will also have a historical sense of the development of philosophical ideas, identify and evaluate the various biases of our postmodern age. Erb said that her father, who was a medical doctor and a fellow of the Royal of College Physicians, would have great conversations with her, which reinforced her interest in the field of philosophy. Erb resides in State College. In her opinion, Happy Valley is a convenient place to live because of its good reputation and atmosphere. During the course of her career, Erb has taught philosophy courses at Fordham University in New York City and St. Francis University of Loretto and taught religious studies for several years at Penn State in Altoona. Other learning environments in which she has taught include Mount Aloysius College and the University of Toronto, her Alma Matter. She also enjoys teaching graduate students online at the Catholic Distance University in Virginia. "At LHU, I enjoy working with students with all their different backgrounds and am interested in the particular challenges that my students 1 bPB W* 1 11 K *■ Amber Haeberle/Eagle Eye Dr. Heather Erb, originally from Toronto, enjoys teaching, spending time with her family and riding her horse. She hopes that her students will learn to think for themselves. perceive in the world they are facing," Erb said. "I am looking forward to helping them incorporate philosophy into their decisions and for them to develop their own worldview with the use of critical thinking." Erb originates from Toronto. According to her, the difference between the Canadian and American outlooks is in the counties' contrast identities. "American hyper-consumerism is somewhat in contrast to what some have called Canadian 'postmaterial multiculturquoted Louis Dupre who alism,'" she said. said, "At a time when cul"Canadians are somewhat ture has become shatprivate and contemplative tered, we, like Augustine, individuals who see life in are forced to rebuild it terms of quality rather from within. In an odd sort than quantity." of way, our culture may In her spare time, Erb even be said to foster a enjoys spending time with move toward such personher husband and three al renewal by its overchildren doing numerous whelming sense of emptiactivities such as swimness and its desperate ming and hiking. search for a soul. This She also owns a emptiness itself favors a Thoroughbred mare and new openness to transcenenjoys riding as a leisure dence." activity. Explaining her reacWhen asked what was tion to this quote, she said her favorite quote, Erb that it reveals a certain sense of hope for the mod- ern individual amidst all of today's cultural turmoil. "It's only within an inner silence that we can learn to embrace the noble, the true, and the good. The words, signs, symbols, rituals, and arguments that resonate truth and goodness cannot be screened off from this silence. Contemplative silence is what our culture lacks, and without it, we will not survive," Erb said. MountainServe offers four service trip options for spring break Joe Stender Opinion Editor jstender<«;lhup.edu The citizens were left trying to put their lives back together afterward. "It was blown to bits, there were very few standing structures," Turnage explained. The student volunteers will help rebuild the community. They will help build and paint houses and other buildings. "We painted rooms at a house that was being put together," said Nikki Buchanan, a sophomore who volunteered at Long Beach last spring. The other domestic trip that is being offered this spring will be going to David, Ky. The volunteers will work with students at the David School which works with so-called atrisk children. The school is located the Appalachian in Mountains. This happens to be in one of the poorest counties in the state. The students would help in the classroom and around the school. The students who want to go on the global trips have a choice. They can either go to over to Morocco or down to Mexico. However, the Mexico trip is only open to graduate students in the Physician Assistant program. Graduate students will be giving aid to the people that live in the community. Others will spend their time doing other things around the vil- Instead of relaxing on the beach or at home in March, like most college students do, LHU students who are willing to do community service with the MountainServe Center for Global Citizenship will be taking to various locations around the country and world to serve. The MountainServe Center will be taking four trips. Two of these will be inside the country and two will be global trips. Both with the purpose of lending their services to various groups in need. The university started these service trips in 2000. Habitat for A Humanity trip was the first trip organized. "Participating in this will be one of the more powerful things you do at the university," said Anne-Marie Turnage, the director of the MountainServe Center for Global Citizenship, speaking to a full room of students at a recent interest meeting for the trips. One of the domestic trips that will be taken is to Long Beach, Miss. Students will be working together with Camp Coast Care. Long Beach, which is located at the bottom of the state, was hit by Hurricane Katrina. lage. Students going on the global trips are required to take classes to better learn the language as well as the culture of the place where they are going to. "You really learn the culture by having no choice," other said Kaamilah Milton, a junior, on the task of learning a whole new culture. Most would think that only the global trips can present a new cultural experience. However, as Turnage was quick to point out, even those heading to the southern part of the country should expect some differences. "Even going to Mississippi can be very exotic in cuisine," said Turnage. She was pleased to hear that one student at the interest meeting was surprised by how cheap the trips were. The trips range in costs from $275 to $1350, depending on which trip you chose to go on. "We work very hard to keep these trips as affordable as possible," Turnage said about the fundraising the group does to help pay for the trips. The group promises an amazing experience for those who will attend. Applications for these trips are due by Oct. 1. As Samantha Singer, a sophomore who went to Long Beach last spring, put it at the meeting, "This was one of the most rewarding experiences." mm Pnoto Courtesy ofAlicia Miller Alicia Miller is one of two students to receive scholarship from LHU Alumni Association, Lycoming County Chapter. First-year students achieve Alumni Association scholarship Caitlin Chciuk News Reporter cchciukfa lhup.edu Zane William Cohick and Alicia C. Miller, both first-year students, have received scholarships from the Lycoming County Chapter of the Lock Haven University Alumni Association to attend Lock Haven University. Alicia C. Miller, originally from Montoursville, Pa., is a secondary education major with a concentration in history. She was very grateful to receive the scholarship and is very excited to be attending LHU. The Montoursville Area High School graduate said, "I am loving LHU. The people here are so welcoming and that makes it easier to adjust to college life, I think." She also loves meeting new people who share her interests. As far as other activities go, Miller enjoys hiking and photography. She also feels, "It's nice to just have some down time to spend with friends and family!" She plans to be a highLockHaven school history teacherUnhiverslpty somewhere close to home,videsscholafroiprs Zane Cohick is also a secondary education year, major with a concentra-TheAlumni tion in social studies. Association,founded in He is a graduate ofstaeWh18ib7r, Jersey Shore Area Seniorsite"T,h Alumni High School. Association provides the He actively aluLmHniUofwith was involved in his school's op rtuniestoshare choir and was a part ofthemiraondes the track and field team.remainctiveparticWhen telling Marypants universty White, director of Public comtuhnrioy gh Relations Office at LHU,municatosnd specif about his future, he stat-programs." ed: "Like many emergingaditon, they adults, there are many vsidcheolar ipsfor options and opportunities detnoaseLdock that lie before me or thatHavenUniversity, will open up to me further down the road." prto-o at leastudpner150 on ' tihne corn- In prostu- Cohick plans to pursue a career in music and/or teaching. According to White's official press release, Miller and Cohick were very grateful for the scholarships that they received. Lock Haven University helps to provides scholarships for at least 150 students per year. The Alumni Association, founded in 1877, states on their Web site, "The Alumni Association provides the alumni of LHU with opportunities to share their memories and remain active participants in the university community through communications and specific programs." In addition, they provide scholarships for students to attend Lock Haven University. September 25, 2008 lhueagleye.com r From, Connor, Al "Work I did outside the classroom provided practi- m\W Am Mm s£/mm\ M Photo Courtesy ofDaniel Shaw's personal Web page Dr. Daniel Shaw received an award for his research activity and publications. Philosophy professor recognized for outstanding scholarship Sean Fakolujo Staff Reporter bfakolujfc lhup.edu Short Cuts series focusing on the cinema. Shaw was also the managing editor of a print and journal Film Philosophy. Daniel C. Shaw, profesHe has had many sor ofphilosophy and film, recent puhlications and is the most recent recipipresentations, especially ent of the LHU faculty an article the Journal of in scholarship award. Aesthetics and Art The award is designed to recognize the faculty Criticism, entitled, "On member at LHU who has Being Philosophical and had the most impressive Being John Malkovich." As a teacher, he is dedrecord of, scholarship for icated to finding new ways that year. to communicate philoIn Shaw's case, he was sophical ideas to his sturecognized for his forthdents. coming book, "Film and in his experience, Philosophy: Taking Shaw found that film is Movies Seriously." very helpful in achieving The book is being pubthat goal. lished this fall by His scholarship doveWallflower Press tails nicely with his teachThis will be in their ing, as he always spends time looking for a new pairing of film and philosophy to illustrate difficult ideas in concrete ways. Shaw said, "I am honored to receive this award, and to join my scholarly colleagues who have been previous recipients. Research is not something divorced from my teaching, but is integrated into my own learning process as well as that of my students." The University has given an award for Outstanding Faculty Scholarship for some time now. The names of all of the recipients are on a plaque in Sullivan Hall. cal experience in journalism," said Connor. He believes that his extracurricular work was just as relevant to this in classroom work. "Being involved will impact you in ways you can said imagine," Connor. The convocation also featured Roger Dr. Johnson, the provost for Academic Affairs who welcomed members of the LHU community, especially new students. Johnson recognized the importance of having Founders Day Convocation as it establishes tradition of recognizing the opening of the semester, honoring of our first principal Alert Raub and reaffirming our 10 core values. According to him, four of the values he did mention were of utmost importance to become a critical thinker. These values are truth, diversity, freedom Student Newspaper needsxL .NewsWriters .Features Write: Opinion Write: .Sports Writers Photographers . . Meetings; Wednesdays at 7 in PUB Meeting room 4 story of how he came to and clarity. LHU after spending a "They are keys to your month at Johnson & success," said Johnson Wales University in Dr. Cori Myers was asked to the podium by Providence, R.I. He realized that a big Johnson to present the wasn't for him, and Teaching city Linda Emanuel Peer after about a month of and Learning Center which he decided to sigattending Choice Awards transfer to LHU. nify excellence in faculty Once at LHU, Lunden work. knew he needed to do Three awards were of something. handed out in the areas "I knew that getting teaching, mentoring and involved was important," advising. stated Lunden. And getting involved Dr. Keith Miller handed out the community he was, as Lunden is now service award to the local the President of the SCC, Clinton County Women's Inc, a member of the Colleges Against Cancer Center stating the imporand of the Recreation tance of local organizaManagement Club on tions in fostering commucampus. What Lunden nity. was expressing is that Cindy Love, the director of the organization, clubs and organizations at was present to accept the LHU afford students the opportunity to become award. President Christopher leaders. "LHU and the SCC Lunden of the Student Cooperative Council, Inc. have the keys to your suchad opportunity to share cess, you have to be willhis remarks for the new ing to open as many doors academic year and convey as possible," he said. how students can get involved on campus. Lunden shared his New walking program: get free stuff for miles Brianna Rodia Staff Reporter brodia@lhup.edu Students Lock at Haven are tying their running shoes and getting fit on campus. The Student Recreation Center has kicked off its walking program for the 2008-2009 school year. Since the spring semester of 2008, the SRC has taken a step toward keeping people in shape by giv- The Eagle Eye A3 ing opportunity for them to record how many miles they walked. The SRC provides the participants with a pedometer to log their miles, and then send them off to walk toward fitness. Every person who joins the program walks a little extra everyday in order to stay fit and reach his or her goals. Fitness, however, is not the only reward the participants get for walking. Those who participate will receive prizes for certain mile markers in their walking career. After 100 miles, a person receives a t-shirt and a water bottle. At 250 miles, they receive a sweatshirt, and at 400 miles, they get a fleece vest. The SRC is not limiting participants to current students on campus, however. They are looking for participation from faculty/staff along with alumni from the university. The miles walked must be just for fitness. The miles cannot be recorded during the walks to class and while running errands. "We really just want to bring the community together through a selfpaced fitness program," said Tammy Bennet, one of the leaders of the program. "Everyone seems really excited to start the program and use their new pedometers." If you are a student who is interested in the SRC Walking Program, feel free to come by the Rec Center with any questions or to pick up a registration form and your free pedometer. The program goes all year long, and you can register whenever you . want. You can also find more information at www.lhup.edu/rec_center/index.htm 'FROM THE CAREER SERVICES CORNER: Free Kaplan for students Marcelle Stoppay Staff Reporter mstoppay@lhup.edu Lock Haven University students have the opportunity to win a free Kaplan Test Prep Course by attending Career Services events on campus. a Kaplan GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT or DAT Classroom Course. These courses teach strategies in verbal, math and writing. The winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 1. For more information about Kaplan courses, dates and locations visit www.Kaptest.com/index.j Joan Welker, the director of Career Services, html Kaplan will be coming won the certificate sponto the university in sored by Kaplan in June October to offer free practhis summer at a profestice tests. sional conference. The sign-up sheet for She said, "This is a one this event can be found in time only event. If anyone Career Services. is planning to attend gradAlly Ross, a senior in uate or professional media, school, they are going to communication have to take the GRE, said, "I will definitely take GMAT, LSAT, MCAT or advantage of the Kaplan DAT. Students want the Package opportunity. I'm best score possible, and not quite sure if graduate one of the best ways to school is in my future, but achieve that is by taking a it is still a really good course. These courses can offer, especially since I be pretty expensive, so will be at these events anyway." why not take the opportuSince applying to gradnity to win $1899.00 uate school may be quite towards them." Students will receive complicated and time conone raffle ticket for each suming, students should begin a year in advance. event they attend. These events include Students need to prepare their application, workshops, job fairs, presentations and any other official transcripts, stanevents hosted by Career dardized test scores, letters of recommendation, Services. The raffle winner will interviews and fees. Always submit your receive $1899.00 towards application well before the time they are due and don't forget to keep a copy keep a copy. It may be in your best interest to follow up a few weeks after to confirm that they received your application. When requesting your official transcripts, remember that they take two or three months to process, so get them earlier then the date they are needed. Standardized testing plays an important part of the application process. Take the test at least one year in advance. This way, if you are not happy with your test results, you will have plenty of time to re-take the test. Interviews are not always required but if you feel that you are confident in your interview skills, then call programs to request one. Always research into the program so you come prepared to answer questions regarding their services. Career Services offers a graduate school checklist for interested students. This is very helpful and offers valuable insight on how to get involved and prepare for grad school. A4 lhueagleye.com September 25, 2008 Rec Center welcomes new equipmen Amber Haeberle Staff Reporter ahaeberl@lhup.edu However, The workout room at the Student Recreation Center just received an upgrade. Now, sleek new machines replace the older and highly used machines. The center is going for a high tech and more modern look. Jessica Asher, a junior, said, "I appreciate the new equipment because I know before, the machines were in heavy use, and I would on occasion have to do other activities for some time until another machine was available for use." The old Stairmasters have been replaced with newer Precor brand machines to go with the new ellipticals and treadmills that were recently added. These top-of-the: line bicycles offer comfortable seating as well as several programming options to provide peak workout experience. The center also offers a new option for those wanting to take their workout to the next level. The SRC is proud to offer a hybrid machine. This newly offered machine combines the stride feature of the elliptical with the up-down motion of the Stairmaster. The AMT or adaptive motion trainer is designed in such a way that it has the features of both the elliptical and the stair stepper. the difference between the AMT and the stair stepper/elliptical is that this machine is not fixed in place as the other two are. Thus, one of its advantages is that it can adjust to your stride as well as your body type, i.e. taller or shorter. "It's like stepping in a circular motion, and it's nice that you can get a full body workout if you want to," -said Chelsea White, a sophomore, about the AMT machine. A total of 10 pieces of exercise equipment were taken away before being replaced with 18 newer models. The addition of more machines will allow to accommodate more students between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. when the SRC is the busiest. Brad Dally, director of the SRC, stated that the university allows them to update equipment every five years; however, it had been six years since these exercise machines had been replaced. He also hinted at the arrival of four Expresso bikes, which were scheduled to arrive early this week. These bikes will be equipped with a computer monitor for more interactive exercise experience. Dally said the center also hopes to replace the weights with newer ones that have rubber grips on them. These new weights will be easier to handle and take less of a toll on the floors. Amber Haeberle/Eagle Eye Chelsea White, a sophomore, enjoys working out on the new AMT machine, part of the SRC equipment update. "I encourage, that if students need any assistance with the new machines or any other equipment, they should feel free to ask the staff members at front desk for assistance," Dally said. From, Ban, Al There will be many programs popping up in the near future. The purpose of these will be to help students cope with not smoking. This will hopefully getting many students to quit. The student life committee is in the process of coming up with plans and projects to help students. Resident hall directors were asked to do the same. Student smokers will have to make some adjustments in their routines. "I'll stop smoking on campus when all the ash trays and smoking area signs are taken down," said senior Marcelle Stoppay. With the smoking ban still being in the educational phase, we will all be learning about it right along with our faculty members. Students need to remember that it is a violation of the law to smoke on campus and as with any other law, we need to respect it. Student runs for drug awareness, friend Adam Roberts Editor in Chief arobertstalhup.edu County. He decided to dedicate the race to Wascavage the day he found out about his After the death of his death. That night Newmark Kappa Delta Rho fraternihad what he jokingly calls ty brother, senior Neal a Forrest Gump moment, to Newmark decided dedicate his run in the Bald where he just kept runEagle Megatransect to his ning. On that 15 mile run, the lost friend. farthest he had gone at one Ed Wascavage, 21, died time up to that point, Aug. 10 in a drug-related Newmark's mind raced accident in Lock Haven. with memories of his fallen Newmark is taking brother. monetary pledges for every "All I could think about mile he completes of the 25 Ed," Newmark said. "I was Mile, a trail course to crewanted to dedicate my run ate a drug awareness proto Ed. I want people to gram for third through know about him and about fifth graders at the Lock drugs." Haven YMCA. Newmark's run for drug Wascavage pledged the awareness has already garfraternity in the fall of nered sponsorship by 2006. That year he won the Haven Shoes and donaDanny Hildebrandt award tions from several Greek for the best pledge. Wascavage was an avid organizations, as well as individuals. snowboarder and skateIn the week leading up boarder. to the Oct. 4 race, He was recognizable for Newmark hopes to find his curly hair and glasses more from Lock pledges as well as his approachable Haven businesses. demeanor. After doing some "Anyone that met Ed Newmark discovresearch, would say he left his mark ered there are no drug preon them," Newmark said. vention programs in the Newmark began trainLock Haven area. ing for the Megatransect in He did discover that the early June after a hike YMCA holds an afterschool with his father in Pike program for grades three through five. Newmark hopes to visit the program monthly to talk to them about the dangers of drugs. He plans to apply the money earned from the race to T-shirts, travel, information and other necessities to get the program running. Though the program is in its infancy, Newmark has high hopes and the backing of YMCA CEO Jerry Clark. When he was studying at Delaware Valley High School, Newmark was involved with a group called Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU). He said he loved working with younger students through that organization. With plans set for f'undraising Newmark continues to focus on his training. Since coming to LHU in 2005, Newmark says he has had an interest in the Megatransect. "It was always something I said I wanted to do before I graduated," said Newmark who will graduate in December. Newmark has no formal track or cross country experience, but genetics may be his inspiration for the Lock Haven University 's Filmmakers and Artists Alliance Organization V Interested in making movies? Interested in acting? Want to get involved if) the behind the scenes of movie making? Then come out to The Filmmakers and Artists Alliance very first meeting to find out how you can be apart of Lock Haven's very own movie making organization!!! Lights... Camera... ACTION!!! Thursday September 25 @ 5 pm. Raub 309. n to anybody interested! Email jblanken(3 Ihu Photo Courtesy ofNeal Newmark Ed Wascavage, an LHU student and a Kappa Delta Rho brother, passed away on Aug. 10. Neal Newmark will run the Bald Eagle Megatransect in honor of Ed and to raise money for drug awareness program. endeavor. days. He typically breaks "My dad (Michael) was that day's workload into a a marathon runner when morning and evening run. he was in his 20s. Maybe Since returning to Lock that's where it came from." Haven, he has taken his Newmark said with a routine to the dike, streets smile. and trails surrounding Newmark has set weekLHU. ly goals throughout the Newmark has also summer and now runs 40 received advice from miles per week, splitting Kappa Delta Rho brothers, the runs up over three Thorn Hunter and Josh Savani who have since graduated, but ran the race two years ago. The grueling race that takes its 600 participants over Bald Eagle Mountain is more of a personal feat than a competition for Newmark. 'The perk of the race is just finishing it," he said. "That should be the motto." Student Rec Center Events September Ongoing-SRC Fitness Classes-Schedules are available at SRC Front Desk and online at SRC website. 'Wednesday, September 17-Woman's climbing clinic. 6pm @ SRC Rock Wall. 'Monday, September 22-IM Sports begin. 'Wednesday, September 24-Bouldering clinic. 6pm @ SRC Rock Wall. 'Sunday, September 28 - Self-Defense Class begins. 7-8:30pm @ SRC Dance Room. 25, 2008 .com mwmwm m\mmw **> APARTMENTS FOR RENT & ROOMMATES NEEDED students and YOUR 'ARTMENT OR HOUSE RENTING INFORMA TION THROUGH THE EAGLE EYE! is the best way to get your apartment and faculty! Have a great semester! -The Eagle Eye Staff (kmonks@lhup.edu) or James Blankenfeld (jblanken@lhup.edu) if you are lappy 221 interested in joining! Birthday Alex Fuller! Enjoy your birthday! friend a happy irthday? Send the students! an e-mail with Don't wait, their name, ertise today! ave a house or apartment for sale? - Your advertisement can be shown here! There's no better way to get your ad seen! about your friend's embarassing moments? Want a good laugh at your friend's expense? Send their stories here today! and stay down. Fall down & get right back up. making movies? Want to act, produce, or direct films? Then the LHU Filmmakers and Artist Alliance Club is the club for you! First meeting will be held September 25, location still to be Happy 21st Birthday Katlynn! Hope you have a great day and a great night! listings in the eyes of *mv* I | | announced! Email Kelly Monks Congrats woman's field hockey on your win this past weekend! Rachel! special mes- Have a great sage to day from your to get your friends! message put in Happy est o Birthday Mark! luck to all Can't wait he athletic to take teams this you out to dinner season! tonight! Go out there and Love, kick some Sarah butt! Support your athletic teams! They would love your support and cheers! For a list of team schedules, go to zvww.lhup.edu to see what team is playing who and when! hi miitniimuii) *-9». I'm really glad Facebook has added a new way of stalking people "you might know." Send in your "personals!" Say something awesome to your friends!! your "personals" E-mail to lhueagleye @yahoo.com Is the semester over yet/is it time for Spring Break? Congrats men s soccer on your win against Ship! Congrats cross country on youi win as well! We're proud of you all! Anne | | Marceilla, how about you ke, I 1 help with being your Classifieds roommate, bu next week. if I don't Thanks. start to see your pretty face a little more often, I might go crazy. Thanks :) love, Hip the biggest Eagles Fans after the win over the Steelers!! GO BIRDS! ! in the Eagle Eye!! E-mail lhueagleye@ yahoo.com School is way overrated!! Grrr...James is a pirate with that eye patch! Dear Marceilla, Take a shower. From, Eagle Eye Office School just started... so how long. until Spring Break? Posting messages to your friends on the Classifieds page is almost like wall postings on [ In speech class] : So, what' s the deal with all these speeches? se & Rhiannon, I miss you Dutch Amanda, I' 11 be your unrequited lover :) Haven Happy 30th Birthday Meagan Wolfe You are Den girls so much!!!! xoxoxo Griffith, Marc Rayman, and Ryan Royer are - | ey Advertise birthday, and a here! m\\mm*wW mtlmmm '^ mmm mW A5 something to say? Shout it out here!! Need a new roommate or want to find a new apartment? Place your ad here!! Send all submissions to LHUeagleye @yahoo.com, subject line "Classifieds." Education is the bridge in which every life' s hurdle must be crossed. Life is not a video There game. is no reset button. All you get is one chance. Live your life to the fullest every day. amazing! Mike, I watch you every morning walk into I Starbucks. think I have fallen in love. Love, Ashley S. Have something to sell? Advertise it here!! Want to say something? Shout it out here!! Need a new roommate or want to find a new apartment? Place your ad here! ! Send all submissions to LHUeagleye •@yahoo.com, subject line "Classifieds." How excited are you for fall holiday? ou... Need a roommate, need to sell something, or just want to send a special message to someone?! anti-school. Please contact the editor at lhueagleye@yahoo.com, write in the subject line "Classifieds." e your message in the next ue of the Eagle Eye!! I love Shannon Samanka! bmissions must be in by >nday at noon. facebook. Yaaaa meean? Facebook is my A6 lhu e.com OPINION Unrequited love: the better alternative to relationships Amanda Alexander Features Editor aalexan3(« lhup.edu Charlie Brown once said, "Nothing takes the taste out of peanut butter quite like unrequited love." Well, I have news for you, Charlie. There is something worse than unrequited love, and that is the black hole some people refer to as a "relationship." Unrequited love is better for your sanity; it is better for your ego; it always fits your schedule and it never lets you down. Unrequited love is love that goes unreturned. The object of your affection doesn't know how you feel, and in many cases doesn't know you exist. Why would anyone want to suffer from unrequited love? But let me ask you something. Why would anyone want to suffer from a reciprocal relationship, when unrequited love is so much more appealing? Relationships are a drain of your time, your money and your emotions. Even the best, happiest relationship tends to suck both participants away from their friends, family and favorite activities. The only time you don't feel that your relationship is a waste of time is while you're stitt in it. The second it's over, you realize you want it all back: all those hours you spent watching TV shows you hate ("Mythbusters," anyone?) or sitting through agonizing holiday dinners with your significant other's family, who hates you, or trying unsuc- cessfully to explain to this unrequited love is that person why your favorite your lover always remains book has meaning to you. perfect in your eyes. The Do you really want to most disappointing thing give up your college years about relationships is that for something that, let's the person can't possibly face it, even if it makes it live up to your expectato the marriage stage still tions all the time. You learn to deal with only has a 50/50 chance of survival? That's a 50/50 their flaws, or you try to chance of debilitating change them. But you regret. never have to try to fix Is it worth it? No. Is your unrequited lover's there an alternative? Yes. shady illegal habits or It's called unrequited love. make them go to class; you When you fall in unrenever have to feel embarquited love, you only have rassed that your unrequitto give the "relationship" ed lover is wearing a pink as much time as you want. shirt with green shorts You never have to meet and looks like a complete tool; you never have to try this person's parents, suffer through their favorite to make them into somecountry songs when you thing they are not, and like rap music, or deal you never have to convince with their jealous and posyourself that they are fine the way they are. sibly psychotic ex. You never have to lend They will always live your unrequited lover up to your expectations your money; you never because from afar, they have to sacrifice time with can do no wrong. Even betyour friends (or with Jim ter, you can live your own from Halpert "The life without worrying what No Office"). family your lover thinks of you or reunions, no handling life trying to change for them. One thing that makes crises, no dirty socks. You, too, can be in love without unrequited love more fun the hassle! is giving your lover a nickEven more emotionally name so that you and your draining than the relafriends can talk about this tionship itself is the person anywhere and at breakup. No one likes to any time, without blowing be rejected, and with your your cover. Some examples, all unrequited lover you never have to worry about from my own passionate getting your heart broken unrequited love affairs, (or breaking someone include "Sunoco boy," else's). "Peanut butter egg boy" You will never hear and "Red backpack boy." your unrequited lover say, Or you can give the person "It's not you, it's me." a really nice name like Your love will go on for as Humphrey, Bart or Rufus long as you'd like it to, just to keep things interwith no consequences. As esting. long as you don't act upon Unrequited love affairs it, which sort of defeats should be carried on with the purpose of unrequited a certain amount of humor love. and lightheartedness. You The best thing about should never cry yourself tans ) Joe Stender Opinion Editor jstender(« lhup.edu When they say that you can't teach an old dog, new tricks does that mean that you get rid of the dog? Do you forget about the dog like last week's leftovers or do you love the dog for what it is? Even though the dog is not a young pup anymore, you don't put the dog down and go get a new puppy because everyone else has one. This past Sunday night marked the last game at historical Yankee Stadium in New York. The stadium, which is nicknamed "The House that Ruth Built," will never again host a game or event like it has for the past 85 years. Though I am not a Yankees' fan or ever been to the historical stadium, I am sad to see it go. What the closing of this stadium says to me is that nothing is sacred. Nothing is invincible or off limits, if Yankee Stadium can be closed and taken m down, what else can be? This stadium's walls have seen things that people would kill to see. The stadium was the place that George Herman Ruth, who you may know as the "Babe," has hit numerous homeruns and rounded those bases and where Mickey Mantle hit his 500th homerun. Yankee Stadium was the place where the country came together after the tragic events of 9/11 to watch the Yankees show true New York and American spirit. And maybe the most memorable sports speech in history was given right there in that exact stadium. On July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig delivered his final farewell to baseball, by exclaiming that he is "the luckiest man on the face of the earth." The stadium didn't just hold baseball games either; it has seen the "Greatest of All-time", Muhammad Ali. It also saw Joe Louis knock out a Schmeling, Max German who Adolf Hitler publicly endorsed, in the first round. The stadium has also • ■■L •' MM Joe Stender a Mets fan. There are plenty of other memories that have made Yankee Stadium the spectacle that is to so many fans and sports enthusiasts. From Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter, the ballpark has been a home to many great players and fans. So when I watched the special on the stadium and so many people are saying how they will miss it, again I ask, why? If the stadium is a home to so ... • ' i j '^■^■^■fc^gmf^k I <4mwSSmm to- the : JEditof ! 11* hosted three Popes and their Catholic masses. And the "Piano Man," Billy Joel, played at the stadium even though he's Thumb/ Down ... '|HHHHHH|| _ memories behind _ 2< 008 to sleep over your unrequited love. You should Thmnbg Ppwm t.. have fun with it. personally I have included the entire Eagle to Evangelist Preacher, Tony Alamo, who Eye editorial staff in my is accused of sexually abusing young girls whp current unrequited love were members of his church. affair and involved them Alamo denies the accusations and say's all in the investigation for that he does not marry 14 to 15 year old girls, this person's last name. even though he believes that it is OK because th)i My fellow editors enjoy many jokes about my Bible says that girls should marry young. "relationship" with said He also states that puberty is the tun)? lover, who I have never spoken to (and never will). when people have the right to consent to marJust to make things clear, I am not encouraging stalking. So don't come banging down my door when you get a restraining order. Unrequited love Thumbs Down ■ t ■ involves intense yearning, ridiculous pining, inside jokes between you and to the University of Tennessee student who your friends about your is under investigation for hacking into Alaska Gof; "relationship" with such an obviously unattainable Sarah Palin's personal e-mail account. person, perhaps blatant staring at times if you David Kernell, who is the son of Rep. Mik> really can't contain yourKernell, D-Memphis, had FBI agents search hfc self. What it does not conapartment with the suspicion of him being consist of is following the pernected to the e-mail hacks. son home, memorizing their class schedule, inexCharges have yet to be filed, but are expectplicably knowing their ed to be coming soon. favorite sandwich (unless you work at the place they buy sandwiches from) or Facebook stalking them through your friends' accounts. So get out find your own unrequited! lover today. Call four years when you've emerged from your unrc j -| quited love affair See,Cross Country,B3 Lady Eagles extend winning ways For the second time this Kelvin McLean season Borgia earned PSAC player of the week Sports Reporter honors. Having a team kmclean@lhup.edu high of 21 kills and hit a weekend .666, she led the team This Millersville was the stage, with three solo blocks and one block assist. After a and the Lady Eagles volbreak in-between games leyball team were not shy Borgia stepped up and to show off their talent. had a team high of 17 then Tuesday night kills. brought yet another victo"She had a great day ry as the team rests at 16all together and played 0. said Justice. super," The Lady Eagles beat Not far behind her the Marauders of with 10 kills was the Millersville a convincing 3 Australian Native outside to 1: 25 to 19, 25 to 29, 21 hitter Christie Naumann, also contributing another kills against seven Millersville. Leaving it all on the to 25 and 29 to 27. They floor is what some might also took on Bloomfield 3 outside hitter Haley to 1: 25 to 15, 21 to 25, 25 say Gribler did. to 19 and 25 to 11. It was a long day and it was a total team effort, but during the Bloomfield See, Volleyball, B3 game middle hitter senior Stacey Borgia took charge. * Is 9nr iii l> Photo Courtsey of Sports information Stacey Borgia sends the ball over the net as Lock Haven extended their win streak to 16-0. Borgia also earned PSAC Player of the Week for the third time this season and second week in a row. LHU Sports B1-B4 p Features B5-B8 Field Hockey continues to win, See B2 Student battles rock wall, See B8 B2 lhueagleye.com r 25, 2008 ngs -I Not 21 and looking for a fun filled way to spend your weekends? three consecutive wins Worry no more! Adam Roberts Editor in Chief aroberts(« lhup.edu After a three-victory week, field hockey (7-2) N. Grove St, Lock Haven continues its dominance over the Northeast Conference (NEC) and its stranglehold on the Player of the Week honors which was taken by Amy Hordendorf. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9pm-12am (570) 858-5423 $5 Cover Hordendorf, sophomore forward, won the award after week one and then this week after notching six goals and one assist in three games. She overtook her Lady Eagle teammate, Blair Wynne, senior midfielder, after Wynne held the honor for the past two weeks. The Lady Eagles defeated LaSalle University on Wed. 2-1. Hordendorf hit the team's first goal and Wynne finished the game. Coach Pat Rudy said her fast team struggled on LaSalle's slow playing surface, but halftime adjustments allowed the Lady Eagles to pull ahead thanks to Wynne's quick stick work. Compared to the other two games the Lady Eagles struggled against LaSalle. Rudy said the team will use the game as a learning experience because many of their NEC foes have similar styles of play. On Saturday, Colgate University travelled to 5hcarTalcnt f° Walk-in's 202 E. Main Street lx)ck Haven, Pa 17745 welcomed (570) 748-6766 Appointments appreciated! )/jcated by Texas Lunch Call Heather for appointments! Pftoto courtesy of Sports Information Amy Hordendorf earns NEC Player of the Week honors for the second time this season. Institute for the W] p> i 1 ;| I Study Abroad Deadline: Oct 1st For Spring 2009 Semester Programs 126 ftireley Hall \l \ 1 3° East Main Stree Lock Haven. PA 17745 Charolette E. Smith Field Sunday against visiting ficult reverse stick shot. and was defeated 7-1. Bucknell. She laced in "She just hammered it Hordendorf and Wynne three goals, earning a hat home with that shot," lead the team in points, trick and pushing her Rudy said, adding there with five including, two team to a 4-0 shut out. aren't many players who goals and one assist a Rudy capitalized on can execute that shot as piece. Bucknell's tendency to well as Hordendorf. Suzann Hobart added push their defense toward The Lady Eagles another goal to the total as Lock Haven's goal. The defense also posted an forward Carly Fry assisted Lady Eagles were able to impressive week allowing Mary Keister for what use their speed in several only two shots to find the Rudy called, "a really pretfast breaks that resulted back of their cage. ty goal." in goals. Hordendorfs brightest Hordendorfs third goal See, Field Hockey, B4 game of the three came ofthe afternoon was a dif- International w re Back to School Sale! Styles by: Scan John, Bab »ii 20-51% W Sll Phat Rocawear mkmi'"' I 2 Tanning Bed! Accepts Mastercard & Visa frill You Qoii I I tj I *V 9 A ~* «V Time Tor you KidsKuts Mr Salon bflauSha 680 Frederick Street Lock Haven, PA 17745 Hair Cuts (570)7484506 Hours: rulor Sunday & Monday: 11am-6pm Tuesday-Friday: 8am-6pm Saturday: By Appointment Perms Walk-in's*. Appointments Welcomed! , LdutdMww Skdtawtant 21CLMd taqU St. hck Maim 9a. 17745 Tues-Thurs: 11-8:30 Casual dining, full bar, lunch and dinner items, dailyspecials Including: steak, seafood, pasta, chicken & sandwiches. j Massages a Sauna J , Pedicure £ cry cs | Mankure . I I I I I I J1 I I Students receive 20% off everyday! I Make your December graduation I 1 reservations now! I I ber 25, 2008 ue B3 .com fikki Wasserman ports Editor wasserm(« lhup.edu What is your biggest fear? Ticks Jason Eby is a current quarterback/ wide receiver for the football team. He graduated from Athens High school and is currently a senior. He is majoring in Heath and Physical Education. If you won the lottery what would you buy? I would buy a Jetta, Jessica Payne's family a sweet West vacation, 432 Church St. so everyone could pay me rent, and Josh Groban. What animal best describes you? A chicken because everyone says I have chicken legs. Favorites Movie: Out Cold TV Show: Entourage Music Artist: Lynard Skynard, Nirvana Food: Ribs Professor: Dr. Auringer Sports Team: Boston Red Sox Quote: "Dream as if you'll Nikki Wasserman/Eagle Eye Meagan Wolfe is on the track and field team. Meagan Wolfe is a Professor: Poff member of the track and Team: field team. She runs the Sports 400m dash as well as the Philadelphia Eagles 400m hurtles. She is origilir4 , ~ , Godj can nally from Pottstown Pa. Quote: Only n , „ and is currently a junior, judge me Sports Administration with major a What is the best part of Communications minor. being involved in Track and Field? The individFavorites ual competition, self satisMovie: Dumb & Dumber/ faction. Anchorman What is the best part of TV Show: Girls Next Lock Haven? Hanging Door out with the friends I made here. Music Artist: Breaking and Josh What is your biggest Benjamin Groban accomplishment? Being undefeated for three years Food: Anything spicy, I'm in my PAC 10 conference obsessed with ketchup for the 400m dash. Jason Eby is a member of the football team. What is your biggest fear? The blitz If you won the lottery what would you buy? My own private island, and a mountain. live forever. Live as if What was one of your you'll die today" - James favorite vacations? Dean Outer Banks What is the best part of What was your worst football here at LHU? vacation? Disneyworld The guys. What is something that What is the best part of not that many people Lock Haven? Floating know about you? I fish down the river What animal best What is your biggest describes you? Free Bird accomplishment? Playing college football. Do you have any secret talents? Rockin' on To tighten any loose ends was one of the two From, Volleyball, Bl seniors on the team Juliana Nascimento. With She was all over the a giant game against place with eight kills and Millersville, she had 15 six aces. In the match kills. "The 43 errors came against Millersville she helped the team with 10 from a lack of focus," Nascimento said. She also kills. Junior setter Fabiana added, "In the first game I didn't have that much of Gomez showed her experience and had 41 assists an impact. The second against Bloomfield. game I wanted to show the Thinking that was a great team I was in the game performance, Gomez still and I wanted to win and had something left in her keep our win streak alive." With three tough comtank and aided her team petitors in the span of less with 52 assist against Millersville. then week Nascimento is Junior Christina Laury ready to take on the comhad seven kills against petition. "I'm real excited about Millersville to help the this week because two of Lady Eagles in their 15th the teams are ranked, and straight win this season. it will force us to play at a Who are your role models? My parents What is one of your most embarrassing moments? Getting Native American with Faddish . What are your plans for after graduation? I want to be a Heath and P.E. Teacher and coach high school football "Jason Eby is a dangerous yet elegant man who lives on the edge and should he looked up to for young American backwoods boys," said teammate Ryan Faddish. higher level. It will be a big challenge. We will have to be focused mentally to do well this week." Nascimento said. Justice says, "Against Millersville we played well but (the team) definitely could have played better. We had 43 errors and still won. Juliana is having a good year and is having a great impact on the team. She was unstoppable by changing her attract." Justice also said he had two key subs in game four against Millersville, which helped the team a lot. Elizabeth Metzmaier and Arlana Roland came in at a critical time and shifted the momentum to help the team win the game by two. They came in and gave the team four kills with Metzmaier being responsiNascimento had eight kills, with one error out of ble for three of them. At press time the team 22 attempts, giving her a was returning from West kill percentage of 388. Chester for the second to Naumann also had last game of the four-game eight kills, but with five away series, where they errors, her kill percentage added their 16th victory. was 136. According to Justice, Borgia had one solo after defeating West block and six block assists Chester Tuesday evening, throughout the night, and there is now only one she also led the team with team, Lock Haven, who is five digs. undefeated in the Eastern Gribler gave the Lady Division ofthe PSAC. Eagles with four service The Lady Eagles went aces, and Justice said she 25 to 18, 25 to 15 and 25 to "really came through for 22 in the three sets of the (the team)." game, with Borgia again This win against West leading in kills with 15. Chester University brings Borgia had only two errors the Lady Eagles to an 16-0, but in 19 attempts, giving her undefeated a kill percentage of 684. Justice and the team know "Your numbers just that a hard road still lies don't get any better than ahead. that," said Justice. The volleyball team Do you have any secret talents? I can make the Lorraine grunt from Mad TV. . . What are your plans for after graduation? I hope to get a job with a sports team in public relations or f advertising, Who is your role model? Jessica Payne, best friend and roommate of Wolfe. What is one of your most embarrassing moments? Tripping on campus when I'm by myself. "Meagan is the best friend you could have on your side, she's very real," said roommates Jessica Payne and Ramona Ward. will take the road this weekend to play in a tournament at California of University Pennsylvania. The Lady Eagles will go against Indianapolis on Friday, who are 23rd in the country. Saturday brings Mercyhurst at 1 p.m., followed directly by California University at 4. California is ranked 13th in the country. "They are really setting us up," said Justice, referring to the back-to-back games. • The Lady Eagles will return home Sept. 30th to play East against Stroudsburg University at 7 p.m. Intramurals set to begin new semester Kris Glad Sports Editor kgladf" lhup.edu With the semester almost a quarter of the way over students may have a tough time dealing with their classes. Maybe students just seem to get into their classes and need an outlet to have fun and take a break from homework. One of the best answers is set to begin on September 29th, with the start of the intramural sports season. Intramural sports is generally designed with a more relaxed atmosphere where students (both undergraduate and graduate), staff and faculty can participate in sports related activates at the Student Rec Center (SRC) or at the other facilities depending on the sport. "We want to give students the opportunity to compete in the sports they enjoy even if they are not members of the athletics program. It helps them stay active and get involved in campus activities," said Intramural Sports Director Alison Tagliaferri. The main facility used for the various' intramural sports is the SRC. Usually there will be two courts set aside for basketball as Alison Tagliaferri points out because of the popularity behind the sport and need for space. Volleyball, which is co-ed, also has court availability along with three on three girls' basketball. Racquetball takes place in the racquetball courts in the SRC as well. While being in a gym may be nice, some students may enjoy participating in the various outdoor activities that intramurals offers. Included in the list of activities that take outdoors place includes flag football and both men's and women's tennis, which as seen an increase in students participating. Flag football has filled up for the semester but there has been in increase in the number of participates in other sports. ""We are increasing the number of teams this year in some of the sports and roster sizes for sports like outdoor soccer have increased this year as well," said Alison Tagliaferri. This semester will feature the additional use of a new field for several activities. McCollum field previously the exclusive home to LHU men's and women's soccer, can now be used for co-ed outdoor soccer. This is part to the renovations made over the past summer. While participating in intramural sports may not be on the top of their lists there are other ways they can get involved. The intramural sports department has its own budget that allows for equipment and the employment of up to 20 students to help keep score, officiate and help set up and take down equipment. Aside from keeping students, faculty and staff in better physical shape and enjoying the game, intramural sports can bring out a sense of competition. "Some of the experiences I have witnessed are: seeing how people can be friends before and after but during the game they become enemies. I have also seen how friendships the atmosare forged phere can be intense since these games go from (an) intramural (game) to near grudge matches. The atmosphere can be intense since depending on the game it can draw a big crowd, and it just makes the atmosphere more like an actual football game than intramural an game," Said a former student Ray referee, Petersen. Just like any other activity on campus all participates in intramural sports do have to follow the rules. All of the policies in the intramural handbook, which can found on their website, but one of the major rules, include sportsmanship and good conduct from all participants. Also there is [ fl r "m\mm\ a rule regarding varsity players playing the same sport for intramurals. Anyone who is interested in participating can go to the website, http://www.lhup.edu/rec_c enter.htm,to register their teams and get all the information about schedule times, places of games and even to see if there are flHll any available free agents for teams that don't have enough players. "All students are welcome to come out and watch! We have increased the number of teams this year and extended the season. It should be a good semester for intramurals," said Alison Tagliaferri. I | 3m ~ N/M/' Ngoyi Mukusa (left) and Mark Slater (right) play basketball in the Rec. Center. Basketball will be one of the intramural sports offered this fall. Eye B4 lhuea dence once we step onto the course with the other From, CrossCountry. Bl conference teams," said Simms. While the Pre"It felt great taking the Nationals event may be girls' non-division I title the first like it for some of because it showed us how the runners, such as competitive our area of Lindsay Lambert and Pennsylvania is and that Melinda Liptak, it will be our training is payoff," a great chance for LHU to get a view of what the said Lindsay Lambert. National event will be Both cross-country teams will have some time like. "Pre-National's is a off as they prepare for the great opportunity for us to Pre-Nationals event compreview the national ing up at Slippery Rock course and get a feel for it. University next week. It has a humongous hill at "We have definitely put very the which beginning in a lot of hard work while can be daunting. I very training and hopefully it think once the they run will give us more conficourse, however, they'll realize it's not that bad. and that they're very prepared for it," Russell said. "Hopefully this will calm any anxiety they may have entering into the post-season when we see the course again," he added. The Pre-National meet will be first in a series of National and championship meets coming up for Lock Haven. The prenational meet will be on Oct. 4 at Slippery Rock University, which is also the site of the NCAA East Regional meet and NCAA National Championship meet in November. omen's Soccer breaks even in conference play Kris Glad Sports Editor kgladfalhup.edu Not even half way through the season and the Lady Eagles have turned things around. After starting the season with a 1-3 record LHU has managed to break even with their games against Kutztown and Clarion and improved to 4-4 on the season. "I feel like we are having a good season for being so young. We are only improving from the very first game and that is a plus. We have a lot of talent that will get us to where we need to be we just have to be patient," said Courtney Johnson. Right before starting their first two games on the road the Lady Eagles had to face off against Kutztown at home. While Kutztown was able to strike first, the lead was short lived as the Lady Eagles scored their first goal of the game at the 26th minute mark. The goal came from an Angela Rineer cross to Arielle Gordon, who used her head to score. "For us it really is a team effort with a lot of players getting into and making an games impact," said Coach Heather Davis. By the time the second half started LHU was down 2-1 and would soon find themselves in a 3-1 deficit at the 57th minute. The Lady Eagles did not give up on the game. With less then 20 minutes left in the match Courtney Johnson scored the second goal of the game. Unfortunately they were not able to score another goal to tie the game up and fell 3-2 to close out their three games at home. In the middle of the home games was the game against Clarion, in which the women's soccer team dominated 3-1. Merely six minutes into the match Jessie Cox shot the first goal of the game as she nailed a kick 35 yards out off the hands of the goalie into the upper corner of the net. Long goals seemed to be a trend in the first. Brianna Orth scored the second goal for LHU as she blasted the ball from 30 yards out right into the upper left hand corner of the net for the 2-0 lead. A few minutes later From, Field Hockey, B2 "Our defense is a work in progress," Rudy said. "They are inexperience but they are a good defense." Amanda Hordendorf, junior, and Casey Hughes, sophomore, have been growing contributors in the backfield, according to Rudy. Rudy was also impressed with goalkeeper Erin Terreson and defender Alanna Lewis. 'Jj^ ^ ^ Brandon Apter Sports Reporter bapterfalhup.edu The football team suffered their fourth consecutive loss this season to the hands of No. 12 IUP by a score of 45-7. ' wLM WmAm The Haven had their chance to jump on top throughout the game as they went into the half tied with the divisional ranked opponent at seven. LHU received the ball and put together a six minute drive that set up a 39-yard field goal by kicker Brendan Pickle. The kick missed and IUP got the ball back on their own 22. After committing a costly penalty, IUP would and go three-and-out would decide to punt the ball. The Bald Eagles would not capitalize as they would suffer two delay of game penalties that would result in a three-and-out and a punt. IUP would take advantage of those errors as running back Tobias Robinson took the handoff and went 84 yards to the end zone to give them a 70 lead. After each team having another possession. Lock Haven found themselves driving down the field at the end of the first quarter. Darryl Robinson would intercept and IUP pass to set up the ball at IUP's 29-yard line. A personal foul penalty against IUP would bring the Haven closer as running back Ibrahim Smith pounded the ball passed the goal line in for the touchdown to tie the score and end the half 7-7. "I think you see that we are playing a lot of young guys and as they get more comfortable in their roles we will improve as a football team," said P/iofo Courtsey of Sports information Ibrahim Smith scores the lone touchdown for the Bald Eagles against IUP. . Coach John Klacik. Ibrahim Smith scored The second half did not the only touchdown for resemble the tough Haven LHU as he would finish defense that was shown in the day with 28 yards off the first two quarters. IUP of 16 carries. came out of the gates fir"I think as a whole ing as they would score defense we need to do the four times in the third fundamentals better, like quarter to extend their tackling and doing our lead to 35-7. The Bald assignments," said lineEagles made some costly backer Shawn Crebs who turnovers and could not finished the day with 4 recover. IUP would tack tackles. Crebs, Burkett and the on another score and a field goal to close out the rest of the Bald Eagles scoring at 45-7. come home to continue some their schedule "They ■ made tough adjustments to our offense against another ranked and we never got anything opponent in the #23 Scots of really going in the second Fighting half. Next week, we got to Edinboro. Kickoff is set for be able to play for 60 min7 p.m. at Hubert Jack utes," said freshman quarStadium. Last year the terback Jarryd Burkett team fell to Edinboro 70who was 8-for-16 for 33 19. They are coming off of yards. "We played for 30 a close 35-31 loss at the this week and obviously it hands of 14th ranked wasn't enough. We have to California University of study film hard and be PA. ready for any adjustments this week." Men's Soccer retaliates at Shippensburg Kris Novak Sports Reporter knovakfa lhup.edu The men's soccer team traveled to Shippensburg University and defeated the Red Raiders 3-0 this past Saturday. Li While statistics often makes stars out of the offensive players, Rudy has plenty to say about her star in the backfield. "Alanna Lewis is every bit as good on defense as Blair (Wynne) is on offense," Rudy said. "She strengthens our defense." The Lady Eagles plan to extend their win streak as they hit the road to take on Fairfield University on Saturday and Yale University on Sunday. Bald Eagles fall to IUP Indians Clarion would score their only goal for the game, but to make sure there wasn't a chance for any overtime Orth scored her second goal of the game. Arielle Gordon had the ball and passed it up to Orth, who shot it to the far post for the third and final goal for the Lady Eagles. "It felt great to win at home this past week, but every game is a battle, and we have to continue to work hard and get the result," said Cox. At press time the women's soccer were on their way to take on Slippery Rock. The Lady Eagles will look to revenge from last year after losing to Slippery rock twice. "As always it will be a tough PSAC-West contest, all PSAC west games are a battle. SRU has a strong program and our expectations are always the same on game day, 'Anyone on any given day,'" said Davis. After that women's soccer team will finish their two game road series Salem against International University on Saturday September 27th. After that the Lady Eagles will be home against Mercyhurst College on Oct. 1st. Septemeber 25, 2008 eye.com JlBi!Hii^9SH Photo Courtesy of Sports Information Doug Moran scored at the end of the first half in the shut out victory over Shippensburg. The victory came after Lock Haven fell to the New York Institute of last Technology 4-3 Wednesday, ending their four game undefeated streak. Junior forward Colin Callaghan scored the first goal at the 28th minute to put the Bald Eagles up to an early 1-0 lead against conference rival Shippensburg. Sophomore Doug Moran scored just before halftime in the 39th minute to help the Bald Eagles gain momentum before the buzzer. The Bald Eagles defense held strong throughout the game not allowing any goals. Also contributing the in shutout win was the goalkeeper. Will Trimble, who made seven saves on the day. forward Sophomore Martin Pletz capped off the 3-0 win with a header in the final minutes to seal the deal for the Bald Eagles. Despite Saturday's shutout, the Bald Eagles fell short to NYIT on Wednesday. The Bald Eagles jumped out to an early lead against the NYIT Bears when freshman Greg Shertzer netted an assist by Pletz in the early 10th of the match. The Bears answered back in the 23rd minute of the game to tie the score. The Bald Eagles took a commanding lead when a pair of goals were scored in quick succession. The first of the pair came when English athlete, Paul Huckett, scored a 31st minute goal. The second came when Pletz yet again added another assist, to Callaghan in the 33rd minute to make it a 3-0 game at halftime. "I thought the goals we scored were excellent," Coach Doug Moore said. The Bears, however, netted an unanswered four goals to win the game. Moore said, "I don't think we got too comfortable, but our defending needed work." Trimble had two saves for the Bald Eagles, though. The men's soccer team rests at 4-4-1 in the PSAC standings. The Bald Eagles are back in action on Saturday at 1 p.m. in a home contest against West Chester University. Se ptember 25, 2008 lhueagle Name: Megan King 1 Name: jen Walsh I J "I don't watch TV." j j "The Office" B5 .com f Fencing club offers a taste of adventure Kara Wilt ceived notion about joining them. Features Editor But maybe, just maybe, kwiltfa lhup.edu they aren't looking into all Deciding which clubs to of their options. What about the clubs get involved with on camthat don't get as much pus can be tough. and aren't getpublicity First, there is the their name out there ting worry of finding time to as much? devote to being an active Fencing Club falls into member along with classes category. that and studying, and then is a sport that Fencing there's making sure that has been around for hunyour personality is comyears. dreds of According patible with"others in the to Carl Rosa, vice presigroup. dent of the Fencing Club, Many turn to the obviwas first used as a fencing ous organizations like means of defense for the intramural sports or poor times of war. during Greek life. It is mostly after, Shortly however, it because those are the ones became a of leisure sport that get the most publicity for The different nobility. to attract members and forms of include fencing because before even comFoil, and Sabre. Epee ing to college, many "Foil fencing is a style already have a preconoriginally designed to sim- ulate real combat with a long thin sword with a sharp tip called a rapier," said Rosa. "The concept is that if someone were directly stabbed in this region the wound would be critical and maybe even fatal." The most common starter weapon is a foil sword because foil fencing encourages proper form and makes it easy to transition to other types of to fencing, according Fencing.Net. Epee fencing is also a popular way to begin, the website says, because of its simple, straightforward rules; however, it's not as easy to transition to other weapons because of its on defense emphasis rather than offense. Foil and Epee are per- Photo Courtesy ofDonald Palesky Members of the Fencing Club practice what they have learned while dressed in the protective clothing worn by professional fencers. formed along a straight line due to the fact the stairwells of castles were narrow and it was difficult to swing a sword in a large arc of any kind. Sabre fencing is similar to epee in its emphasis on good defense, but its different sense of timing also makes it difficult to try new techniques. Qualities that make for a good fencer include speed, flexibility and endurance, along with the ability to focus and plan strategies in one's mind. Left-handers Photo Courtesy ofDonald Palesky Adam Guerra and Carl Rosa prepare to demonstrate their fencing expertise on Ivy Lane. often have the advantage in fencing, and 15 percent of novices are left-nanded. Fencing club was started on campus in 2002. "The club started as a way to pursue the Olympic art and discipline of fencing," said Rosa. Admission into the club is of no expense to the members, unless they feel so inclined to purchase person equipment; given they sign a liability form. Those who wish to purchase their own equipment can find it all for around $100-$200. This includes a cotton jacket, glove, dry weapon and mask. Club costs can be pricey, so joining a free university fencing club is the perfect opportunity for students to find out if fenc- ing is the right sport for them. The two dozen or so ; members that are part of ; the club meet every ; Monday and Thursday at [ Rogers 8 in p.m. Gymnasium. For more information ! on joining or just on fencing in general you can contact the club's President Drason Reese at dreese2@lhup.edu, or Vice President Carl Rosa at crosa@lhup.edu. '•• »: (570) 748-7838 + Candles + Items for all occa (570) 748-8875 ' from Arby's jK + sports equipmen JwlLwZ nstmasShoPPe °Pen + TartBurners andTarts UtfKCL JOf'2 W00D2NfD Route 1 so West Lock Haven, pa 177- B6 leye.com lhue imber 25, 2008 Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, Sigma Kappa, Tri-Sigma welcome newest members Brianna Rodia Staff Reporter Kara Wilt Features Editor After weeks of anticipation, sororities welcomed their newest members into the fold Thursday, Sept. 18. Every year, each sorority- Alpha Sigma Tau, Sigma Kappa, Zeta Tau Alpha and Sigma Sigma Sigma- spends the first three weeks of school hosting events around campus in order to draw new mem- bers. The first week back to school is considered recruitment," "closedmeaning the sororities are unable to bring attention to their own organizations, but have an obligation to promote Greek life in general. To show the positive side of being in a sorority, the girls wear "Go Greek" shirts and hold recruitment events that allow potential new members to learn as much as they can in order to decide which group they fit with best. 1 •, The weeks that follow are dedicated to "open recruitment." Each sorority uses this time to hold themed events. This gives girls a chance to learn more about what each sorority represents and find out if it's the best fit for them. The final event to be held before bids is the preference party. This is a formal ritual in which a sorority invites the girls that it thinks will be the best match. "A lot of hard work , r „I Brianna Rodia / Eagle Eye Sorority girls gathered to sing the Greek unity song and celebrate new members outside Sullivan Hall. —H m|| MB —j^^Jjjj^^^ll goes into getting to this members must be at least point," said Kristina second-semester freshmen Schindler, recruitment or have 12 credits to be director for Tri-Sigma. officially invited. "When it's all said and For the existing memdone, it's exciting to sit bers of the sororities, the back and watch them day following the preferbecome a sister." ence party is the most At the end of the prefexciting. It is when all of erence party, the sisters the potential new memof each sorority take the bers can finally be formaltime to extend bids to the ly accepted into the chosen girls, which they process of learning all they can accept or decline the can and becoming a true following morning. part of the sisterhood that Some of the girls that is held so close to heart. have continuously come to "Bid Day is one of my all of the recruitment favorite days of the semesevents may be disappointter. Each sorority did ed when they are not extremely well this semesinvited to the preference ter with recruitment and party or extended bids. gained great new memBut campus policy bers," said senior Mia requires that potential Frankel, president of Pan Hellenic Council and a member of Sigma Kappa. "The foundation for any sorority is membership, so without gaining new members, chapters would never grow." On this year's Bid Day, all four of the campus sororities met in front of Sullivan to get pictures taken and sang the Greek Unity Song. The groups then went their separate ways to follow through with the activities they planned to welcome in their new girls. The girls will spend the next few weeks learning about their sororities and getting to know their fellow sisters before they become officially initiated. Actors interpret Shakespeare in new light Rachael Johnson Guest Writer rjohnso4(« lhup.edu of this show is trying not to Young. He explains to be funny," says that while it might Vandermark. "The appear that the show is moment I stop trying to ridiculing Shakespeare, funny, everyone it is actually meant to be From "Romeo and be a gesture of respect. Juliet" to "Taming of the laughs!" He goes on to explain What it is actually Shrew" to "Hamlet," all are covered as the that, for the actors, it is criticizing is the view University Players open not about just learning many Americans have of their 2008-2009 theatre lines, but delivering them all things Shakespearian. In choosing this show, season with "The in a way that is all their Complete Works of own. For them, the key Young makes an attempt to reverse that William way of thinkShakespeare ing, at least on [Abridged]." the campus of But don't be Lock Haven turned off by the University. title. Director "This is a Dale J. Dr. fastvery Young says that paced, high this alone should energy show be a hint of the filled with a show's comedic great deal of undertones. humor," says While this -Glen Vandermark, actor Dr. Young. "If play does feature you are a fan the works of of The 'Three William Stooges,' 'Family Guy,' Shakespeare, the way in to their success lies sim'South Park,' the Marx which they are recounted ply in being themselves. Brothers, But character Abbott and developis anything but ordinary. Costello, ment is not the chaleven only 'Jackass' Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and lenge being faced by the and movies like 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Winfield, Jess "The participants of this proAdventure,' duction. you most Complete Works" depicts While Long claims likely will enjoy our prothree ordinary actors as they attempt to perform that his biggest challenge duction of 'The Complete of William each of Shakespeare's is balancing his class Works schedule with the Shakespeare overworks in a two-hour time whelming production [Abridged]."' frame. Directed by Dr. Dale In this case, the three schedule, Bilbao says that hers lies J. "The Complete correctly Young, in ordinary actors are sophwhat Works of William omores Long and Glen interpreting Shakespeare [Abridged]" Vandermark, and junior Shakespeare is trying to will run from October 16say to his audience. Dahiana Bilbao. She says, "Anyone can 18 and 23-25 with an 8:00 Unlike a typical prop.m. curtain for all perduction, these three will read the script and mem• it's formances. orize the lines, but not only portray characAdvance tickets can be meaning ters, but also exaggerated definitely the at the SCC purchased behind it all that you versions of themselves. the Business Office and are Vandermark says that need to get out to free with a LHU Student this is one the biggest audience." This meaning that ID. challenges this play has Bilbao addresses is quite to offer."The biggest challenge clear, at least according _ The moment I stop trying to be funny, ?veryone laughs! Photo Courtesy of Nathan Fought Nathan Fought learned about different aspects of photography this summer at his internship with Becker's Photography in Williamsport. Fought plans to open his own photography studio someday. all the digital editing of portraits, and aspects From, Intern, B8 also meeting all the difSome of his duties ferent clients and their families and how to be included cleaning the studio before clients arrived, able to relate to them to assisting in the choice of make them feel comfortpositioning for photos and able for the photo shoot." He also had the opporoutfits worn, and assisting in lighting as well as tunity to take photos downloading the digital sometimes at the end of camera cards and editing shoots, with the permisthe photos for the photogsion ofthe clients. Fought said the experaphers. rience was everything he One lesson Fought's internship taught him had hoped. "It was more was how much work goes then I expected; it was into make the perfect great and I loved it," he said. However, there were photo. "I really learned that some times that Fought was bored with the job. it's more then just pointOn days that clients caning and shooting a camcelled, or days that were era when it comes to portraits; you need to pay just slow, he spent most attention to detail and of his time in front of a lighting and things like computer editing photos. "I liked being able to that," he said. do a variety of things durHis favorite part of the the day instead of just ing internship was "learning one thing constantly," he said. But the overall experience of the internship outweighed the few complaints. He said he would recommend it to anyone: "The experience is great and you can't beat free education like that," he said. One unexpected benefit Fought received from his internship was getting to know two great professional photographers. "I think the most valuable thing that I have got from my internship was the mentoring of two very good respectable photographers, Dave and Lynn Becker," he said. The experience affirmed his career choice and made him even more eager to own his own studio someday. Se r 25, 2008 ow to: Find home away from home Kara Wilt Feature Editor kwilt@lhup.edu - which made it hard to go Pookie the teddy bear out and have fun." laying on your pillow; do Joining a club or it. organization on campus is Those small things a to meet great way new bring just enough will Quickly wiping away a people and involved get touch of home into your that just tear escaped, with that interest things life to keep homecollege you throw a quick wave to What better you. to sickness at bay. way mom and dad as they make friends than to surKeep your distance drive away. round with yourself home, from but at the peoYou're on your own that share the ple same same time home keep now. hobbies and passions? close the heart. Going to Starting college can be Sophomore Ciara home may assuage your a huge adjustment if student here lonely feelings, but colConnally, a you've never been away at LHU all the from way lege is an experience of a from home for an extendstate, knows Washington lifetime; live it up. ed amount of time. But about for finding a cure But that doesn't mean being homesick doesn't homesickness. should cut out those you have to tear at your emoclear "Being across the from home that care tions for long. from country family about my you completely. A good start; get out of and friend could be Allow those who you hold very that cramped, dark dorm at decidlonely I times, so dear be part of the to a room. Meeting people ed needed family I away a do here on things you may not be a strong point, home," from she said. join an If you campus. but what better way to "That's why joined I a organization club, or tell sharpen the skill. These sorority. girls are them about it. them Fill To know people you in on every detail of your have to let people know definitely a good substitute." experience. Help them to you. with Along out live the adventure with getting If all of your college and about to from keep you. experiences are spent hidThis will not only help ing away in your room missing home, why not home bring you? to to adjust to being you instant messaging those all Although spending from the comfort away you miss from home, then of time the your dorms known for so long, you've in how could you ever shake isn't it is good, still but also those loved ones your the homesick feeling? It's where living space. that used to having are Senior Kristina study, sleep and around. you hang you Schindler realized almost Taking responsibility too late how important out with friends; make it comfortable. for yourself is a major getting out and meeting Decorating of going off to college your space part new people was. to make it own your can and even entering into "My freshman year I keep spirits up. world, but you the real your went home almost every Even it's something if as can do it. Just know that weekend to see my small throwing your as the people you love, and said boyfriend," favorite blanket the over that love will always you, Schindler. "I realized once end of having bed, or be there to their supyour give I was a sophomore that I oldest friend your port. barely knew anyone, - I :00pm I DATE: EVENT: LOCATION: Thursday, HAC: Think Fast GameShow Price Auditorium Colleges Against Cancer Meeting PUB Room 4 5:00pm I Price Auditorium 7:00pm I September Thursday, September 25 Thursday, HAC: Think Fast GameShow September 25 TIME: n Thursday, September RHA: High Hall TieDye High Hall 8 :00pm I Thursday, September 25 RHA: High Hall Basketball TEA TBA I Friday, September 26 HAC: Big Screen Movie IRON MAN Price Auditorium 7 :00pm I Friday, Loc Entertainment: Pajama Party Zimmerli Gym 10p-2a September 26 I Saturday, September 27 Loc Entertainment: Meet & Greet Russell Lawn 10a-3p I Saturday. September 27 LHU Athletics: Men'sSoccer Hubert Jack Stadium l:(X)pm I Saturday, September 27 LHU Athletics: Football Hubert Jack Stadium ":00pm I Saturday, September 27 Loc Entertainment Kappa Alpha Psi & Brandy Staton presents: DaPRCoDegeTour Rogers Gym 10p-2a Monday, September 29 LHU Winter Guard Information Meeting Russell Lawn 6:00pm ■ Tuesday, LHU Winter Guard Information Meeting Russell Lawn 6;00pm September 30 I Thursday, October 2 HAC: Coffee House featuring Tyrone Wells Price Auditorium 7:00pm I Student Activities Office 4:00pm I PUBMPR 5:00pm I § v>- West Chester v»- Edinboro HomecomingApplications Due Friday, October 3 Wednesday, SCC Presidents Council October S Meeting B7 lhueagleye.com KSSS| Thursday. October 9 EC: Election Lecture WithRichard Shenkman Price Auditorium 7pm Friday, October 10 HAC: Laser Tag Rec. Center 4p-8p Friday, October 10 Loc Entertainment: Late Skate Skate Haven lOp-la 'Homecoming Applications are Now Available In the PUB* Any Club or Organization wishingto add their information to this new weekly I Photo Courtesy of Google Images The "Twilight" movie will be released Nov. 21, 2008, starring Kristen Stewart as teenager Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson as vampire Edward Cullen. 'Twilight' phenomenon resonates with readers Caitlin Chciuk Staff Reporter cchciuk@lhup.edu With over fifty million copies sold. "Twilight" has captivated teenagers across the country. "About three things I was absolutely positive: First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him - and I didn't know how dominant that part might be that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him." Many people may see this quote on the back of a book and wonder why anyone would want to read it. A vampire romance novel? What's the appeal? But clearly, the book series is becoming one of the most popular reads for young adults. "Twilight" follows the life of Isabella Swan, who has just moved from Phoenix, Arizona, to Forks, Washington, to live with her father. Bella gets quite the surprise upon moving to Forks. Edward Cullen, the boy who sits next to her in science class, is a vampire. While Edward is not a "typical" vampire (he and his family do not drink human blood- they refer to themselves as "vegetarians"), there is still a part of him that finds the scent of Bella's blood irresistible. Over time, Bella and Edward fall in love, and are faced with many challenges; Edward trying not to kill Bella, Bella trying to keep the fact that Edward is a vampire a secret and being confronted by a sadistic vampire who wants to kill Bella. Author Stephanie - WW' Meyer, a thirty-four year old mother of three, says that the idea for "Twilight" came to her in a dream. On her website, she says, "In my dream, two people were having an intense conversation in a meadow in the woods. One of these people was just your average girl. The other person was fantastically beautiful, sparkly, and a vampire. They were discussing the difficulties inherent in the facts that A) they were falling in love with each other while B) the vampire was particularly attracted to the scent of her blood, and was having a difficult time restraining himself from killing her immediately." This scene comes to life, in the book, vividly depicted in Chapter 13. When read I "Twilight" in my senior year of high school, I was completely captivated by the series. I could not remember ever reading anything that gripped me more. down put I "Twilight" and immediately picked up the sequel, "New Moon". I have since read the entire series, including "Eclipse" and "Breaking Dawn," the third and fourth books, a second time. I guess you could consider me a "Twerd" a Twilight Nerd. There are more than a few other "Twerds" here at Lock Haven. Roommates Megan Scott and Chelsi Kwitoski are both major fans of the book series. Kwitoski. a freshman pre-med major, has read each ofthe books in the series at least six times, and introduced Scott to the books. - . Scott, a freshman sec- ', ondary education major,! says, "Above all, it's a love story. (Stephenie Meyer) makes the characters Kwitoski mentioned, "If someone asks me what the book is about, all I can say is 'Urn.,, well, it's a vampire romance story." She added, "It's actually great to see reactions - it's like they think I'm crazy for liking such a strange-sounding book." While the "Twilight" series may seem like a crazy concept for a charttopping book series, it has had a huge impact on adult readers young worldwide. The reviews for the books by adult readers were generally negative, although there are several adults who have read and loved the series. Regardless, the reviews, from teenagers and young adults were wonderful. One reader said, "I was hooked from the first page, and as I read it, it only got better." "Twilight" is clearly sweeping across campus, as well. Many students have been spotted walking around campus with one of the "Twilight" books in hand. This spellbinding romance has made a huge impact on so teenagers and many young adults. "Twilight" is a gripping page turner, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good read. One warning, make sure that once you sit down with "Twilight" you have several hours free. Once you start, you'll surely be captivated. -Mm\\\\\\mwm\\\ /IPS) Ijjfk Wl| [II jj] The "Twilight" series tells the love story of a teenager and a vampire. Photo courtesy of Google Images Rock wall presents challenge to reporter Sarah Cox Staff Reporter scox@lhup.edu After 15 minutes had what I wanted to feel, and this wall once more, I will passed, I still remained the happiness that came keep tallying how far I on the bench, shoes tied with it along with touch- reach each time. and harness on, but ing the top of the rock. Being a perfectionist, I Recently, I decided to unaware of which way I With each attempt I could must overcome the pain take on the challenge of was to go, up or down. going against the rock Finally, a surge of adrenwall at the Student aline raced through my Recreational Center. veins, and my heart Once choosing to do this began racing. I knew that this was the moment; it article I realized the presor became all or nothing. that to sure was on me make it to the top. When I This moment would make reached the Center, the or break me. I had two possibilities: to fall victim story changed, greatly. to the wall or attack it Excited, thrilled, overwith all I had. feel my body rejecting the and mental beating of and driven: all whelmed, My belier knotted and motions, almost shutting this rock wall. I know these emotions were runMy forearms, that this will eat away at ning through my system. attached the rope to my down. harness, and advised a and biceps, triceps began me until it is unbearable. talked the adventure I up to take. soon path As as trembling, I my palms I must reach the top. because even so much, though it was completely placed my foot upon the moistened. As much as I Since then, it is the only new territory for me, I first peg, I knew that this applied chalk to greater obstacle that I have found was going to be one of the the chance of me reaching myself hung up on. I thought I could do it, conmost physically challengfather up on the wall, I know that one day, after the wall. quer I did not failed time and time much preparation and exactly know what I was ing tasks I would particiconcentration I will be doing but by lying to pate in thus far. All that again. able to climb and realize myself. As time passed I it is the day that I will created this hope that I defeat the enemy. To put would complete this task. away the past, to forget On Thursday of last about my failures and celweek, I finally got up the ebrate my accomplishnerve to follow through ments, to know that I did with this assignment and all that it takes to conjourney to the Center. quer what will now haunt Honestly, I had never me. been there, and I was so This is an experience about the surprised that not only was memoatmosphere. The Rec Center has such a posirable for me... it has been that to so many other peotive feel to it. The way ple. Randy Hoover, a first people treat one another time rock wall climber, there is unlike any other said, "It takes a lot of guts place I've seen on campus. to get up there, and realThere is an understandize that you are either ing, a feeling of common going to fall straight to ground. The interaction SMI okw ■i'i&W the ground, or touch the with those who not only 'hHHk." top with pride; there's no worked there but were using the equipment in between." Andrew made this experience Brake, a political science much easier. I felt as if I major and a participant of ROT who attempted the had been there countless times. There was already rock wall, claimed, "I loved the feeling ofaccoma relationship built with the that employees Sarah Cox / Eagle Eye plishment, the importance of (not allowed me to finally Sarah Cox your attacks the rock wall in the Rec Center; grip, becauselosing) reach peace. repelling Cox attempted the climb 15 times. down uncontrollably isn't I made the decision of Sadness began to fill the best experience." taking a few of my closest ran through my mind friends to the Center, while on the wall was my body. I knew my limit Quite like Randy and mainly for moral support. what those around me had been reached. I Andrew I had a positive So with this becoming a where thinking, because allowed the pain to boil and yet negative journey, fear, once seeing the 30-ft. they had all been there and my mind to weaken. but I would most definitehigh wall, I pushed one of before. I was afraid of the Knowing it was all mental ly do it all over again. This is an aspect of my my friends to the front of humiliation that came still kills me. I want noththe line, in hopes of them along with not reaching ing more than go to the life that I will never forfailing. Sadly enough I the top. Not only was I Rec Center every day and get. made the wrong decision. dealing with a moral look up at the wall, and The hope that was By allowing my friend to defeat, I was preparing say to myself, I will reach placed in me by those who go first I was risking myself for the words that higher, I will go farther, I interacted with at the either being shown up or would sting my very being no matter what the costs, SRC will grant my attenor pain. I want that satis- dance at many other looked at as an equal. It when I was finished. the wall attempted I faction of a job well done. activities that they will be took him less than a nearly times; 15 each It was two days after presenting to the entire minute to climb the wall time more and put I more the journey. My bones student body. and then gracefully heart into it. wanted I ached and became joints descend from it. This than to nothing more while inflamed, defeated my overall conmy muscept of how to overcome reach the top just as my cles were tight beyond friend had done before belief. Once I have healed my fears. me. That victory was and am able to attempt / had two possibilities: to fall victim to the wall attack it with all I had. ' r #* � A, � , a - a ; - •>' > f> . . ft»- .<> Q » " Eggs. Ham. Bacon. Sausage. Home fnes. Com bee* Has*. HotCakes, French Toast, Bagels V A Breakfast Sandwiches Greek Eggs. Steak & Eggs. CoM Defeat & Oatmeal Westo, Steak & Cheese S«eak & Fete, Spanish Muahfoom & Cheese P Sandwiches f \£J *vQy Texas Hot Dog. Big Fresh Hambufgeht, Gosed or Breaded Cheken. Hot Sausage. BLT, Rtoeye Steak Sandwich. Gritted Oteese, Fned Fish. Gyro. Hot Beef. Ham or Turkey Club ChicMpFingers Salads-Steak. &*ed£fccW (keek. Chef & Toss W Dinners * 10 Tanning Units * * Air Brush Tanning * *No Membership Fee needed for tann,n9 beds!* (Specials now through Winter Break!!) * All new Formastar body wrap system * Internship Spotlight: behind the lens 204 E. MAIN ST. LOCK HAVEN (748-3522) Breakfast "Total Beautification Experience" A Full Service Salon 131E. Main St., Lock Haven Phone (570) 748-301 Mon.-Fri. 8-8, Sat. 8-4, Sun. SeaonaJ # w A Fl« tfgnon, fc&ejre. Veal & Parmesaa Cutet Pak Tenctertom Fried Chicken Lwer A 6aw-9pm Fri & Sat 6am- 10pm Sun 7afn-2pm �������������� Amanda Alexander Features Editor aalexan3@lhup.edu To those without much photography experience, taking a photo may seem pretty easy: just point and click. But for one LHU student, photography is an art, and he got to spend the summer perfecting this art as well as many other aspects ofphotography that people may not think about. Nathan Fought, senior, worked as an intern this summer at Becker's Photography in Williamsport, PA. Becker's takes senior portraits and family portraits, as well as a series of "age portraits," which they take every year from infancy (until the person wants to stop having them taken). His position consisted of many different jobs including photographer, lighting assistant, modeling assistant, digital editing, and studio maintenance. Fought is a Fine Arts Photography and Health Sciences dual major, and plans to own his own portrait studio someday. Working at Becker's gave Fought plenty of experience to gain an edge in the field. The internship ran from May to August. As the only intern Fought worked about 90 hours total, with the time fluctuating between eight and 16 hours a week depending on the number of clients and photo sessions scheduled. He chose Becker's because he had his own senior portraits taken there and was impressed with the quality. "It taught me a lot, espically what I need to do in order to run a photography studio as a business and run it smoothly in a timely fashion without wasting too much time doing the same thing over and over," Fought said of his internship. Fought got to know all the different aspects of owning a portrait studio by working in all the different areas. See, Intern, B6