News Features Sports Ex-gang member shares his life experiences. Events to celebrate Kwanzaa will be held this weekend, Wrestlers performed well at Mat Town Tournament. Cloudy. Chance of showers. (see story page 2) (see schedule page 5) (see story page 8) (courtesy of WSNU) Weather . Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper Easle Eye Volume 49, Number 12 8 Pages Friday, December 6,1996 Sigma Pi fraternity officially rechartered affairs, sent a formal letter of recognition. Speeches were made by Dr. Fields and Dr. Clay Kleckly, Sigma Pi's faculty advisor. Dr. Kleckly congratulated the brotherhood and spoke of his pride in their achievement, saying that lesser groups would not have hung together through all of the rough times. Sigma Pi lost its charter in 1988. The remaining brothers reformed as a club using Beta Omega, the original chapter letters, as a name. The club spent the next seven years going through various attempts to regain status and were finally recolonized by the Sigma Pi national fraternity on Feb. 14, 1995. According to University regulations, a group that wishes to become a recognized fraternity must fill many requirements. Chapter President Brian Hagenbuch described the process that the colony had to go through. by Ian Davis Eagle Eye Features Editor_ On Nov. 23, 1996, the Beta Omega chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity was officially rechartered by their National Council. Sigma Pi is now a fully fledged social fraternity with voting privileges in the Interfraternity Council (IFC). In a formal ceremony held by Sigma Pi Grand Council, the brotherhood was presented with their new charter and the brothers were formally inducted into the organization. The new charter was presented again later that night at the Sigma Pi Winter Formal at the Williamsport Sheraton. President Brian Hagenbuch accepted the charter from Sigma Pi Grand Sage Dr. Jack Fields after a formal dinner and several speeches. No members of the University administration were able to attend, however. Dr. Linda Koch, vice president of student Sigma Pi president, Brian was ^^Hi^^^^^^^^^^^^^'^^^^^^^^^^^ Hagenbuch, officially presented with the fraternity's charter last week at the organization's winter for!£•»""'ifff'**s'*^ • mal. The new charr ^B ter was presented by Sigma Pi Grand Sage Dr. Jack Fields after a formal dinner and several speeches. After 9rtHfeflH^^| being presented ^^^^^H ^^^Bv' with the new charter, the brothers were formally inducted into the organization. i 1 ^ • ^m - ^^^^Btoai^ ^^H 1 ^^^^^^B ^^H (photo courtesy of Sigma Pi) The brothers of fraternity Sigma Pi officially received their new c^larier at their Winter Formal held last week at the Williamsport Sheraton. (Photo courtesy of Sigma Pi) Petitioning organizations must perform four seperate service projects, raise $1000 for their national philanthropy, gain recognition from the Interfraternity Council and the Vice President of Student Affairs, folIpw all IFC and Student Cooperative Council (SCC) guidelines, and submit a list of short term and long range goals. The colony must also set up an organizational plan which includes a hazing-free new member education program, a system of paying dues, a system for recruiting and electing new members, and a financial accounting system. They must also hold weekly chapter meetings, and hold bi-weekly meetings with administration and advisors. According to the student handbook, an interested colony must have 25 members at the time of colonization and 30 members by the time chapterization comes through. Rather than meeting these numbers, Sigma Pi was required to meet the male Greek numbers. Hagenbuch called the experience of regaining the charter an "electric thrill." He said that after all this time the colon/ finally decided to go for it. Hagenbuch reminded the brotherhood that they should never set their goals too low, but they should also never set them too high. He called the recharterization one of his greatest achievements. Where to find it News 1-2 Editorial/Opinion 3 Features 4-5 Classifieds 6 Sports 7-8 2 Eagle Eye Friday, December 6,1996 — N iNews ^ ^— £x-gang member speaks about his experiences by Dan Yoxtheimer Easle Eve News Reporter David Crane, a former gang member, spoke to students and faculty in the Hall of Flags auditorium last week about his experiences in gangs and about the time that he has spent in prison. Born and raised in Oakland, Ca., Crane also lived in Los Angeles and currently resides in Harrisburg, Pa. The first time he was arrested, Crafte was only 11 years old. When he was 12, he became a member of the Crypts, a gang that originated in Los Angeles. As a youth, he was in and out of juvenile detention centers for gang related crimes due to his involvement with the Crypts. "Being in a gang there are certain things • A W " 1 • Theft - Dec. 5: A University plaque is missing from the main entrance to the .Clearfield Campus. This matter is cur|-ently under investigation. Theft -- Dec. 4: A bookbag was taken from the Infirmary while the student was in with the doctor. The bag was worth $45. "'The items siolen included a Freshman Seminar book valued at $21 and i notebook worth $.45. This is under iivestigation. Theft ~ Dec, 2; A staff member on Icampus reported on Oct. 26 that a leather jacket, valued at between $175 and $250 jwas taken from the car during the Edinboro football game. There is a suspect in this case and the jacket has been !recoveredi This case is pending for further Investigation. Minor Intoxication " Nov. 26: Lock Haven City Police requested that Law Enforcement meet them at a residence hall. They had cited two students for minor drinking. Disorderly Conduct — Nov. 25: There was a food fight in Bentley Dining Hall. Two females were involved in the matter, whom left the area before officers responded. This is currently under investigation. Trespassing — Nov. 25: Three non-, students were caught for trespassing. They were warned before about riding; their bikes on campus. Two of the three ^ were arrested for a trespassing violation. Disorderly Conduct ~ Nov. 25: A student was urinating in the street and was by Lock Haven City Police. fj*f« .. Nov. 21:- ITiere Were items rn a locker in the Zimmerli Buildiag. The items were a jacket, gloves -Hid 5 student ID and meal card. This mati U l v under ijsvestiaation f mammtfxf you you have to do. You have to prove yourself," he said. Crane's first experience serving time was at the age of 18. His offense was armed robbery. He was sentenced to four years in the county jail and was released after serving only 17 months. Following his felease Crane committed another robbery and was sentenced to another year in prison. After completing his second sentence. He was released. His next arrest was bank robbery. Upon release, he was influenced by his fellow gang members. His next arrest was for bank robbery. According to Crane, his gang would go in to banks and take all of the money that they wanted. As they were committing the robberies, they did not care who became involved or got hurt. He emphasized, "It didn't matter who got hurt, as long as it wasn't one of us." After robbing over 15 banks. Crane and his brother, who was also a member of the Crypts, were apprehended after their license plate number was taken down by someone who thought that the vehicle appeared suspicious and reported it to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The gang members were in fact planning on robbing the bank that day, decided not to, and robbed the bank the next day. Crane was arrested as a suspect in. the robbery. He was held for six months and then released after no one identified him in the line up. Following his release, he teamed up with three women and began to rob banks with the three of them working as a team. Together they committed 13 bank robberies. When finally caught. Crane was sentenced to 25 years in prison. After serving a short period of his sentence in a California prison, he was transferred to Lewisburg State Penitentiary in 1984. According to Crane, he encountered people from all over the world while serving time in Lewisburg. Everyone, however remained very segregated from one another. er. "One person may be black and one person may be white and they may be friends. But when you go into that environment you put that friendship aside," said Crane. While serving his various jail terms, he never felt safe. Following his speech. Crane answered questions from students and faculty who were present at the event. He openly shared his emotions about his experiences as a gang member and about his time in prison. He also also stated stated that that he he has has completely completely turned turne his life life around. around. His His family family has has been been very ver his supportive of him and his behavior changes. Several people present at the event commented that it was fascinating and inspiring to hear someone tell their story and explain their experiences. They recognized Crane's desire to influence the decisions of youth today. The event was sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU). 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LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745 (717)893-2334 • .VOLUME 49, No. 12 fidJtfffililChM .?Heather Lee Longo Dr. Douglas Campbell News Editors Amanda Gutshall Amy Satkofsky Features Editors Jennifer E. Bowes Ian Davis Snorts Editors Teresa Markle Tori Mello A^tyyrtising s^ltg Managgr LaToya Smith Atfygniging LaVQMt ^ P?SJgII Mike Leary Classified Editor Daniel E. Markle Fh^tPsraphy Editpr Patrick Baney Copy EdHor Katrina M. Heim Cirtfflatiffii.Manag^r Amanda Gutshall THB EAGI£ EYE, THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER o f LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY, IS PUB- USHEO WEEKLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNnmHSITY CALENDAR. THB ARTICLES, OPINIONS, PICTURES AND LAYOljr OF THE EAGLE EYE A*E THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STAFF AND DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE STUDENTS, THE FACULTY OR ADMINISTRATION, UNI^SS SPEQFIED. LerrERs TO THE EDITOR MUST BE TYPED, NO LONGER THAN 200 WORDS AND MUST INCLUDE THE WRITER'S SIGNATURE AND PHONE NUMBER. THE EDITORS RESERVE THE RIGHTTO EDIT COPY FOR UBEL, TASTB, STYLE AND LENGTH. EAGLB^EYE STAFF MEETINGS ARE HELD MONDAY Af 6 P.M. IN OUR PARSONS UNION BUILDING OFFICE. REPORTER MEETINGS ARE HELD MONDAY AF 6:30 P.M. THE EAGLE EYE IS FUNDED BY THE STUDENT AcnvrrY FEB AND PRINTED BY THE LOCK ^ From cap and gown to finals In eight days, less than two weeks, December graduation will take place for all of us who are finished our years here at the Haven and ready to leave the campus and face the real world that we have been hearing about and in some cases fearing since early childhood. I will be among those participating in commencement next weekend and I have various feelings about the upcoming event. I am excited, anxious to begin a career, happy to have accomplished things during my college career, and appalled at the fact that after I do participate in graduation I must remain here to take final exams. I have nothing against finals, for in some cases they can make or break one's grade in a class. I do however have some- thing against taking final exams once graduation is over. Who on earth wants to be tested for a grade in a class that they need to graduate, after they already participated in the graduation itself? Certainly not L I have heard other people grumble and complain about this and I am sure that there are also people who could care less. I however do care and this whole idea of taking finals after graduation upsets me. My parents will be driving here on graduation day to attend the ceremony, a four-hour drive from their home, only to turn around at the end of the day for a four-hour drive back and then do it all over again later that week to come and get me after finals! Whatever the reason being that Unals follow graduation, maybe some arrangements could be made for graduating seniors to take finals prior to graduation so that we can graduate and then leave, not graduate and then be tested in the subjects we need to pass in order to graduate anyway. I think taking finals after participating in a graduation ceremony is absurd and this schedule should be reevaluated. The last thing I want to do after sporting a cap and gown is stress over flnals; they should be all over with before donning a cap and gown in the first place. Heather Lee L/ingo Eagle Eye Editor in Chief It is celebrating "people time" Those of you who read me regularly may have noticed that I took a much needed break from the column to rest, rejuvenate and remedy my writer's block. Here I am. Finals time is here again and if getting all of those papers in on time and bartering with Higher powers ("If I pass this class, next semester I will study five hours a day, never cut, stay in on Friday nights to write papers, etc.") is not stressful enough, we have to get ready for the holidays. it is time to get into a studying and shopping frenzy. It is time for frantic energy to course as naturally through our veins as the blood that belongs there, (natural adrenaline induced by circumstantial pressure, of course). Now, I am not about to go into a spiel about too much to do for school in too little time, the gross commercialization of this holiday, or how we can all learn a lesson or two from watching the "Charlie Brown Christmas" special. But of course, I do have something to say. We may all be causing severe damage to our scalps by pulling out hair as we prepare for exams. We may all have a knot of stress the size of a volleyball trapped in the back of our necks. Some of us may even choose not to rejoice in holy reasons for celebrating these holidays. But we are all capable of being grateful for what we do have that is good ~ especially the people we love, around us. At the risk of sounding sappy, it is a pity how quickly we do not take the time to realize how lucky we are. The reason? The holidays, when all the crumpled paper has long since been discarded, the eggnog slurped, the last dreidel spun, and the Yale log burned to ashes, are still about one thing and one thing only: unexpected in the night as he slept. Just like that. None of you know my friend, i do not tell this story to depress you, or to keep you awake at night. Nor do I tell it to you to cause you to desperately scramble around these next three weeks plotting reconnection with all of those from whom you have been estranged. Remember this story of my friend, a real person like you, as you enter into this mad season of test-taking and bargain-hunting, a time of celebrating "your people." Remember it when you are chugging down that coffee hoping that it will be enough to stimulate your exhausted biain to „ _ _ . „ _ ™ _ _ memorize all those formulas you are using yourself for putting off memorizing. Remember it when you have to g; in and This... nod like a satisfied idiot to a relative who has given you a matching set of pajamas fey; and a robe with little pineapples all over them. I i When you are opening that Mastercard bill on January second, while you are still seen for some time. We talked (a lot). We licking your wounds from having too much laughed (even more). We remembered champagne, if you bother to think of my (everything). We even toasted the idea that although our lives are all hectic and our friend, the person, in this time of celebratphysical beings usually scattered, for the ing "your people," you will inevitably also think differently as each of the above menmoment at hand, we were all there and we tioned moments is passing you by. 1 know were all okay. my friend will think differently forever. That night, I even teased one of them because I could not remember when I had So, when you extend your arms lo "one ever seen her so happy. She was glowing. of your people" during this time of people, New job (security). New boyfriend (love). as you hold them close, remember it, New closeness with her immediate family because who knows if you will ever have (security and love). It was the shine of conanother chance to "celebrate" them or not. tentment. Six months ago, things were far And if the spirit of this people season from this bliss. But things change. Just like moves you — hold them even closer. that. (The opinions expressed here are those of the writer. Comments can be addressed TWenty-four hours later, I received the Noelle Daidone at devastating news that my friend's healthy, to ndaidone@falcon .lhup.edu). considerably young father died totally The people we hold dear (in whatever sense we choose to hold them, be it physically, emotionally, spiritually or all of them). This is a time of extra gratitude for those who laugh themselves silly with us, those who offer proverbial shoulders before we even realize we need them, those who keep track of the paths we are taking. Everything we do from Thanksgiving until New Year's, regardless of how much we grumble, is for "our [)eople." This is really "people time." Last weekend I had a chance to reminisce with a group of friends that I have not Noelle Daidone 4 Eagle Eye Friday, December 6, 1996 -—Features ——-—— Many activities keep Newman Center participants busy by Jennifer Bowes Eagle Eye Features Editor_ The Newman Community is an organization on campus in which students may get involved to participate in activities, have fun, and learn a little about themselves and others. A campus ministry program sponsored by the Catholic church, students of any denomination or faith are welcome at the Newman Center, located on West Main Street a few blocks from campus, according to Theresa Miller, the Catholic campus minister. "Anytime we get together, we have fun," Miller said. The number of events that students can take part in is numerous. Each Wednesday evening, a dinner is held at the Newman Center. According to Miller, this may be the easiest way a student interested in getting involved can begin to participate. She said that new people attend all the time, and they usually come down to the Newman Center with other people. Another weekly event on Thursday evenings is a Faith Sharing Group, sponsored by the Catholic church. Weekend service projects are a common activity for those involved in the Newman Center. Activities for the holidays will include Christmas caroling downtown, cookie baking, and helping out with one church's holiday Hollymart. Games and movies are social activities sometimes planned on the weekends, and the Newman Center is open on the weekends for students to watch TV, play the piano, or catch up on some studying. As a service project in the spring, the group often lends a hand at the Lenten Fish Fry at the Immaculate Conception Church, and a choir travels to the two Catholic parishes in the city once a semester. The group also participates in many joint activities with the combined campus ministry. According to Miller, this semester's activities included an indoor arts festival in September, volleyball, bowling and skiing, clowning in the Homecoming parade, and Faith Alive. The Newman Community has been involved in several retreats this semester, including youth group retreats and retreats meant to prepare students for Confirmation. At these retreats. University students often share the struggles they may have encountered while in high school and ideas about their faith with the students, according to Miller. Other retreats include working with the handicapped, homeless shelters, small children in the inner city and the elderly. A state retreat held every fall helps to give students an idea of what kinds of peace, mission, and religious work exists after college, according to Miller. The Newman Center will hold a "come and get to know us" retreat shortly after the spring semester begins. Miller said that part of her vision with the Newman Center is for participants to become more comfortable with themselves and with their faith. She also noted that discussions can lead to students having a better awareness of different sides of an issue not readily available in the press. Speakers are frequently hosted by the Newman Center. Talking about mission work done in a nation, one speaker surprised a group of students with frank photos. Miller noted that seeing these photos for them was different than seeing commericials on TV dealing with [lersons in under- developed nations. About 50 students are currently semi-tovery active in the group, according to Miller. Other students attend the Catholic Mass on Sundays. Campus ministry bulletins are located at the front desk of each residence hall to make students aware of all events for the week. Other events that the Newman Center has hosted during the fall semester include Octoberfest ~ an event with fall activities for children of faculty and staff — and an open house for the faculty and staff. Activites slated to promote thought on AIDS by Louise Phetteplace Protestant Campus Ministry Special to the Eagle Eye Did you wear a red ribbon this week? You may have seen red ribbons in your hall. Sunday, Dec. 1 was World AIDS Day, and the rest of the week was deemed HIV/AIDS Awareness Week by Protestant Campus Ministry. Tlie wearing of red ribbons is meant to show support towards the prevention of and a cure for AIDS. The red color symbolizes the common blood we all share as human beings, and the loop and crossing over symbolizes our connections with one another. Protestant Campus Ministry encourages students to educate themselves, get the facts 211 helps softball league On Nov. 15, the brothers of Sigma Pi helped a local softball league prepare its field for the winter. This service was provided voluntarily by the brothers of Sigma Pi. and stay often to compassion for the horrible fate of an HIV/AIDS victim. A lesson in compassion and caring is the point of a liturgical ceremony to be held on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. Pastor William See, a socially active Lutheran pastor, will lead the ceremony. The service will include a symbolic breaking of the breads ceremony which represents the uniqueness of AIDS as a disease and how it affects our global family. Anyone who would like to join in and pray for the remembrance of AIDS victims of all kinds ~ friends, family and countless children - is welcome to attend a candlelight vigil on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. in Bentley Dining Hall. Candles will be lit at the Bentley terrace after dinner and the march will proceed to Russell lawn. This march should help bring more awareness to the campus and to the Lock Haven community. Candles will be provided; all that is needed to attend is a caring heart. Support a friend you know who has had a loved one die as a result of this unique epidemic. In an issue in which there are so many feelings connected, let's try to focus on the one issue of love and compassion. Students involved in the Newman Community last fall are shown eiyoying songs at a Christmas gathering in 1995. (photo provided by Theresa Miller) I?il-»Ic S f u c J y C l r o i . i f > ofycn t o ill I s t i i c i e n i s wlior-o O o d ' s W o r c i is l a L i ^ I i i a i i < i jTi£icio ile t o your life! CZoTitucU V i c &. C y n d i iKXillard A ^ O C t i n . ^ : K v c r y A/londity K v c n i n ^ S t a r t i n x NovctTil>«_-r -ItH, I ;»!><> T::*0 t o ilzOO p.m. Koam tt^, 1M7.K. tti'in^ i'cfUf Jt/tyJcrf Friday, December 6,1996 Eagle Eye 5 # " Kwanzaa International Events Tomorrow 10 a.in. • 4 p.in. Educational Displays describing various cultural holiday themes. PUB Meeting Room #2 10 a.in. - 4 p.in. Santa in the PUB. Photographs can be taken. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Vendors selling all kinds of holiday goodies in the PUB. There will be music throughout the day. 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Variety show where students & faculty will show their talents in Sloan Auditorium. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dinner in the PUB Multi-purpose Room including Hispanic, Asian, African American and other traditional American cuisine. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Call ahead for reservations. The essay contest winner will read their essay. 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Evening Show. Women of the Calabash will be jjerforming in Price Auditorium. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served all day in the PUB. For more information or ticket requests, please contact the Office of Human and Cultural Diversity at x2154 Features" Multicultural holiday cheer • If Madeleine Yadodele Nelson, composer, Tomorrow at 8 p.m., the Women of the Calabash will be performing in Price arranger, vocalist, percussionist, teacher and Performance Center as part of the Kwanzaa instrument maker; Marsha Perry Starkes, vocalist, percussionist and teacher; and International Celebration. Women of the Calabash revives rich, Mayra Casales, vocalist and percussionist; rhythmic heritage, stemming from the heart compromise Women of the Calabash. T h e of African calabash is a m u s i c . fruit, related to Combining tra...unity, self-determination, collective the squash famiditional instruments and music work of responsibility, cooperative economic, ly commonly called gourd. forms with conpurpose, creativity, faith... When dried and temporary influare this year's central theme. hollowed, it ences, Women of the Calabash performs music from becomes a resonant chamber from which Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and many instruments can be made. Many of Black America, exploding the air with har- the instruments used by Women of Calabash are hand crafted by Nelson, the founder and monious percussive beauty. This company of three women uses a artistic director of the group. Women of the Calabash works from the variety of instruments made from natural materials such as Calabash, bamboo and view of music as a continuum, moving wood augmented by lyrically harmonic across boundaries of styles and give unity vocals to enchant and delight audiences of and context to the African American experience. all ages. Although Kwanzaa is traditionally an They have [jerformed on National radio and television and have ignited audiences at African American Celebration, the organizcolleges, museums, clubs, and concert halls ers of this year's celebration are attempting throughout the United States and in several to incorporate a variety of cultures and holThe principles of foreign countries. Their free-flowing per- iday £xperiences. formance is interwoven with informal dia- Kwanzaa ~ unity, self-determination, collogue which highlights the history and lective work of responsibility, cooperative indigenous playing techniques of the vari- economic, purpose, creativity, and faith, will be this year's central theme. ous instruments used. The principles of Kwanzaa... CLEARFIELD CORNER Clearfield's elves are working tomorrow... This year's Christmas Ornament Workshop will be held tomorrow at the University's Clearfield Campus. Cochairpersons Margaret Ann and Ed Hand, Jaimy and Bill Buck, Mary Helen Hippsand Robert Warner, of the Retuming Adult Student Support Group (RASCALS) planned this year's event. As usual, the Clearfield Campus Activities Board (CCAB) will provide a treat for Santa's gift bags, and RASCALS will operate the workshop, providing all youngsters who attend the chance to make two or three ornaments. One will be for the community Christmas tree, and the others will be for their own gift giving. This workshop is co-sponsored by the CCAB, the RASCALS and the Downtown Clearfield Lighting Committee. This will be the fifth year that the CCAB and RASCALS have been involved in this community project. Each year the project has expanded, and it now provides a half day of entertainment for over 125 children. The projects this year include birdseed arnaments, reindeer candy canes and gift "^Mdit Pictured are an elf and Santa Claus entertaining children at the 1995 Clearfield Campus Christmas Ornament Workshop. (photo provided by Mary Helen Hipps) bags of bath salts, all of which will be . handmade by the children, with the help of the Clearfield Campus Committee. Afterward, Santa's Elves (the CCAB officers, including Pam Morris, Michelle Donnan, and Angela Shaffner) will ride in the parade to celebrate "Santa Claus Coming to Town," throwing candy along the route and then helping to distribute the gift bags at the Lower Witmer Park Pavilion. students display art in Sloan The University Student Art Show op>ened on Monday in the Sloan Gallery. The show features the work of students who created their projects either in an art class or on their own time. In order to get their work in the exhibition, students had to submit their creations to a committee consisting of faculty from the University Art Department and two student officers from the University Art Club. The selections were then judged on quality; the student's effort to make the art; and how the piece communicates human experience. The exhibit includes paintings, sculptures, mosaics and ceramics. The showcase will run until Dec. 16 and is free and opten to the public. For more information, please call Dr. Mohinder Gill atx2151 Enjoy your last week of classes! And remember, only nine more days unfil finals! LOOK OUT! (for the culturally motivated) ''Holiday at the Haven** dance Tonight, 9 p.m. to midnight A holiday Club Haven will be held in the Parsons Union Building (PUB) Multipurpose Room. Besides music and dancing, the dance will feature food and pictures with special guest Santa. In addition, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) will accept donations for Toys For Tots at the dance. Music to celebrate holiday season Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. The University's music department will present a holiday music concert, featuring the University Chorus. Slated for Price Performance Center, the concert will be conducted by Kathleen Osborn, instructor of music. The first part of the concert will feature Haydn's oratorio, "The Creation." Selected pieces from the oratorio will feature the University's Men's Ensemble, the University Cantoria, soloists, small ensembles, and the full chorus. During the second half of the concert, traditional carols and holiday songs will be showcased. The selected songs include "Deck the Halls," "H est ne le divin Enfant," "Coventry Carol," and other selected French and English carols. Several of these songs will feature student instrumentalists. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, please call x2132. Students to present gym shoec. 7 1C>a.m.-4p.m. h H U 1 0 % off clothing and glassware and FREE holiday gift wrapping B - o o k s-t o f 8 Eagle Eye** Sports Home is sweet in Mat Town Tourney 8 Eagle Eye Friday, December 6,1996 by Kevin Ransom Eagle Eye Sports Reporter_ Thirteen teams gathered at Thomas Field House to enter the annual Mat Town Tournament this past weekend. Teams included Penn State, Rider University, University of Pittsburgh, North Carolina State University, University of Oregon, Lehigh University, University of Nebraska, Syracuse University, Army, Columbia University, Old Dominion University, Slippery Rock University, and host Lock Haven University. Four of the 13 teams were nationally ranked: PSU, #5; Nebraska, #13; Pitt, #17; and LHU, #8. Eighteen individual wrestlers at the tournament have also received early season recognition. Lock Haven finished third overall, just a half point in ffont of Pitt with 100.5 points. Penn State, the favorite coming into the tourney, ran away from the competition with 170.5 points, followed by Rider, who surprised everyone with 133 total points. The coveted outstanding wrestler award was presented to Penn State's heavyweight, Kerry McCoy, who defeated the 1996 national champion. Lock Haven placed eight of Its 20 wrestlers. Taking top honors were Mike Rogers at 150 pounds and Mike Geurin at 177. "I am, of course, proud of the way Rogers and Geurin wrestled. They are still both yet to be beaten, and they are going to be tough," commented Coach Poff. "I can't say enough about Brent [Conley], the fourth seed who made the finals. That was impressive; he is full of heart," added Poff. Conley saw his first collegiate action last week at the Cornell Duels, where he went 3-0. Conley placed second at Mat Town, losing in overtime in the finals to the 12th ranked wrestler in the nation. Other place winners for the Bald Eagles were team captain Brian Leitzel who placed third, heavyweight Ricky Krieger who finished fifth, freshman Dave Emili who took sixth place honors, Terry Showalter who fmished seventh, and last year's champion Neil Barnes who wrestled to an eighth place finish. Coach Poff had mixed feelings about the tournament. "I don't put much weight into this tournament. I use it more to break in the younger wrestlers. I am overall pleased with what I saw today. I figured we would finish anywhere between second and fourth. We got a lot of wrestling in today. The guys now know what they have to work on and hopefully we will get in the wrestling room and improve in those areas." All in all Lock Haven is far from a solid team just yet. Right now they have some injuries to heal up. Poff reported, "I am glad if they are going to get hurt now, because they have the next month to heal. Really we came through this tournament unhurt for the most part. Keebler is out, but he was hurt beforehand, so other than some sore bodies I am sure we are fine." Coach Poff added about the future, "I am not sure what my best line-up will be. We are going to have to look at things and see where we are most effective, but I am happy we do have an extremely deeo team this year." The Bald Eagles will heal this week and then Friday night take on Army at Pottsvilie Martz Hall. This is slated for a 7:30 p.m. start time. Then on Saturday, powerhouse University of Iowa will take on the Bald Eagles at the Hershey Park Arena. This is set to start at 2 p.m Lady Eagles test the waters by Kelly O'Neill Eagle Eye Sports Reporter_ The University's women's swim team is slowly but surely proving their talent here to the students at the Haven and to the schools that they are competing against. The women's swim team has had a busy couple of weeks with training and with the beginning of their season. On Nov. 23, the women's swim team lost to Slippery Rock 100 - 72. LHU swam well, and even though they were defeated, all the swimmers made important contributions. Sophomore Yvonne Tyger did a great job taking first place in the 200 backstroke with a PSAC qualifying time of 2:20.23. Also setting a new record was Amber Schmeider, who swam 5:51.85 in the 500 freestroke. Capturing first place finishes were also were Stacey Lebo, Amber Schmeider, Shannon Gross, and Katie Bonner in the 400 free-stroke relay with a time of 4:01.38. On Nov. 25 the LHU swimmers were once again defeated, this time by Lycoming College by a score of 108 - 68. "We put out a tremendous etfort, but we were just outnumbered," stated head coach Justice. LHU did secure a few first place positions. In the 200 free-stroke relay Tyger, Carolyn Labold, Bonner and Schmeider captured first place. In the 200 individual medley, Lebo took first with a time of 2:21.21. Bonner claimed first place in both the 200 free with a time of 2:08.7 and the 100 breaststroke in 1:14.13. SWIMMING Last Tuesday the team captured their first win at home beating Juniata College, 101 - 75. "It's nice to finally break in the win column at home," remarked Justice. Although most members of the team were sick due to the flu, they worked together proving they were the stronger team. "Being ill has affected us a great deal. The swimmers were not able to train hard over break. Even though they weren't in top form they swam very well," stated Justice. Missy Tandlmayer placed first in the 100 breaststroke with an amazing time of 1:14.72. Also making an important contribution was Lebo, a freshman who placed first in the butterfly relay with a time of 1:10.5. Lebo along with teammates Tyger, Tandlmayer and Labold, placed first in the 200 medley relay with a time of 2:07.50. "Stacey Lebo contributed a great deal. She is a very versatile swimmer, all four of her strokes are strong. She's doing a great job," commented Justice. Other swimmers capturing first place were Bonner (1000 free stroke), Schmeider (200 free style) and Labold (50 free stroke). The Haven swimmers will travel to Binghamton N.Y. to swim against S.U.N.Y at a Holiday Invitational meet this weekend. "We won't be in top form like we are capable of, due to illness affecting the team, but we will swim our best and we will do well," said Justice. In their sixth year of existence, the Lady Eagle volleyball team earned the PSAC title after defeating their rivals, the Edinboro University Lady Scots, 3-2 (15-10,15-12,14-16, 8-15,19-17), on Nov. 16. From left to right, team members include (back row) assitant coach Angle Shue, Annie Williams, Kelli Kowalski, Amber Zaritsky, head coach Tom Justice, Jaime Entenmann, Megan Best, Jared Christian, Fran Demorest, (middle row) Damee Dickey, Marie Neidrick, (front row) Fadime Verhoeven, Becky Helmers, Becky Peters, Tara Newcomer, and Sarah Curtis. The Lady Eagles advanced to the NCAA Atlantic Regionals where they faced Edinboro once again. However, this time Edinboro outlasted the Haven team and won 2-2. Freshman Curtis was named PSAC Rookie of the Year. Curtis was joined by Newcomer and Verhoeven as first team All-PSAC selections. Coach Justice was named PSAC-West Coach of the Year by his peers. (photo provided by the Sports Information office)