Football sees first victory during last game See, Bl 'Dirty Politics 9 art exhibit opens in Sloan See, B8 Vol. 66 Issue 10 " B1-B4 Check us out online!! The Estate Eve Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Newsroom 484-2334 Office -- Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper University, Guerriero in mids of legal dispute Adam Roberts News Editor up to a year so from a legal standpoint things appear to be at a standstill. Guerriero, a 1984 Patrick I Joseph of graduate LHU, proGuerriero, assistant I returned to main campus fessor in the academic I development and counsel- in August 1996, after ing department, filed a seven years at the complaint this summer Clearfield Branch, where with Pennsylvania he served as the director Human Relations of the campus since it Commission (PHRC) say- opened in 1989 until he ing he was the victim of moved back to Lock retaliation resulting from Haven to become interim a 2001 lawsuit against the assistant director of athuniversity because of sex- letics. Two years later, he ual discrimination and a became the assistant director of athletics. "sexually hostile atmosDuring his time in the phere." athletic department to According Guerriero, the PHRC Guerriero said he received investigation could take numerous positive evalua- ' Given to this reporter was one evaluation dated Feb. 21, 1999, completed (as are all faculty evaluations) after a review of the chairperson's evaluation, the department's evaluations committee and two peer reviews by Peter R. Matthews, interim Dean of the of College Education and Human services. The evaluation said Guerriero's job performance was "impressive" and that he "demonstrated commitment to excellence." See, Dispute, A3 IHUH Ht II '' MM I bHI : €li **Wkmm■"■■■^H mmm\ m >*^&W%f$m Erin rV/ppte / Eag/e Eye Guerriero, above, has filed his second complaint against LHU with the PHRC. Student votes could change local elections Liza Nicholson Staff Reporter election, the outcome could have been very different. According to a study done in the state of Indiana, col- Election Day for Clinton County commissioners and others, in which Democrats Joel Long and Adam Coleman along with incumbent commissioner Republican Tom Bossert were voted into office by area residents, was Tuesday, Nov. 6. Yet if half of the Lock Haven University students would have voted in the lege students would much rather help the homeless, tutor children and clean up polluted streams then extend their interest in voting or talking about politics. Dr. Stanley P. Berard, a political science professor, said, "If all the students of Lock Haven University would register here, it would be roughly one-third of all the votes." However here on campus, a survey showed only two \ m\—- KV fcv- #4* M i out of every ten students voted in last week's elections. Berard encourages his students in his classes to register in Clinton County for the local elections because city and county government has a daily impact on students' lives because students walk on the streets, use the police force and live in Clinton County throughout the students' four years at Lock Haven University. See, Voting, A3 Campus to become completely wireless i* iL Travis Fedschun Staff Reporter j^^^tkw^* 9 fl A i„ i -~ i SB-I . mm\m\ If/iaw IJRK ■'•■■■■■Wi ■B/ffMJgkrii ■_V :r'WBwl TBT ■ ll IbI A' vj| HBfl iMll II I si - BF aB ' ■■ r flfl ■V^afl 'BBirB mm\\m\\\ m\\W i ■■PI jIbbbbbbbbbbbbbbI uB mV jbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb 3 Ih*"* ~> ' -^bpJ ., • I I Erin Hippie / Eagle Eye Ollie Cooperwood, a junior English major, sits with his laptop computer on the lawn outside of Stevenson Library. The university soon expects the main campus and East campus to become completely wireless, so that students like Ollie will then be able to enjoy the internet outdoors in addition to indoors. rooms in Robinson and Raub Halls. Equipment has been ordered that will be installed in Zimmerli Gym, Himes Hall, Price Auditorium and East Instead of spending a clear, warm, sunny day Donald W. Patterson, working on a paper for director of computing and composition class in a instructional technology, dorm room, students could "The fact that we said, be sitting outside on the have a notebook requireRussell lawn out in the ment for all students sun while being connected means that everyone to the world. By this time next year, should get access to the students will be able to get internet." The project will finally wireless internet access at be completed over the any location while on the and students will summer main campus as well as at be able to take full advanEast Campus. of it when they tage As of right now, there return for the fall 2008 is wireless internet access semester. in the common areas in The improvements are the residence halls such as being paid for out of study lounges. from the collected money There are no plans to tuition fee that technology expand so that every dorm students which is pay, room has wireless inter$120 a year. net, as they are already Lock Haven University equipped with Ethernet is the first state school of ports. education higher to Ethernet is preferred freshmen sturequire new because wireless signals tend to not work as well dents to have a laptop with a large amount of when they come to the people sharing the signal, university, and to support and also the construction access of wireless internet of the buildings with the on campus. "It is all for the stuthick walls makes it diffisaid Patterson, "It dents," cult for complete wireless is also really convenient coverage. for visitors visiting the Students in classrooms school for or meetings should expect to be able to other business." get internet access next fall. At the moment, work is being done on class- A2 lhueagleye.com November 14, 2007 Halls battle in annual week of competition Amanda Alexander Staff Reporter son team is comprised of remain to keep students Campus Village happy. and McEntire, which Most of the events take counts as two halls because place Friday the 16 in the of its size. Rec Center, and some of The white team will be these include karaoke, For any student living a made up of North, High, Texas Hold 'Em tournain the residence halls, Crimson and White Week Gross and Woolridge Halls. ment, volleyball, a pingAccording to Walsh, a pong tournament, basketis an essential part of campoint system is used to ball, Guitar Hero, miniapus life. As a week of comscore keep during the comture golf, Ultimate Frisbee petition between residence but there is no and a race up the climbing petitions, halls, it's a great opportuwall. All LHU students are nity to make new friends, official prize. The winning team is encouraged to attend this create lasting memories with old ones or just to see awarded "bragging rights," free event, and refreshshe said. school spirit come to life. ments will be provided Crimson and White during the competitions. Students can sign Week is put together mtfM-X fl by the Residence a0T$> up for the com P eti ' Hall Association. tion of their choice The number of ■/ on any ofthe sign up activities sheets in the resiand events dence halls. depends on the budget For those who are shy they receive from the Student of competition or don't enjoy athletic activity, Council. points will also be awarded Crimson and White Week has evolved somethis year to those who attend the Lockdown step what since its creation, but the idea is still the same. "Battleground," Saturday "A few years ago, one of evening, our Resident Assistants The dance-off will M decided to set up some- A| 1 take P lace from 7-9 thing that he wanted to be \\ RoRers KV''a competition between the mnasP urn. Brown emphasized halls," said RHA advisor that student don't need to Wendy Walsh. "Usually the students actually participate in the The competition was set really get involved with it. competition; the RHA is up to team four halls against four other halls in It's a lot of fun," said Susan just "trying to advocate Brown, a member of the people going" to the event. a series of athletic competiStudents will also tions and games. The first Residence Hall Association year, students used the who helped plan this year's spend the week trying to find the items on the scavswimming pool, the front activities. "The idea is to get stuenger hunt list. The scavlawn of Russell and the Rec Center for most of the dents out there, and if enger hunt will take place there is an athletic compeall throughout Crimson Students' appreciation tition going on then that and White Week. Students part of it," said who found any of the items for Crimson and White would be Walsh. And for those stuwill bring them to the Week is evident in the fact dents who find themselves dance at the end of the that last year the event was held once each semes- bored on the weekends, week and be able to get ter instead of just once dur- Crimson and White Week their team T-shirts. The dance will take ing the fall. This year's provides plenty of fun and the PUB in activities will mostly take safe activities to get place involved in. place in the Parsons Union Multipurpose Room The first activity is a Saturday the 19 from 9 Building and the Rec bowling competition that p.m. to midnight, and will Center, but some will be in take place Thursday give students a chance to will different areas downtown. from 9-11 p.m. unwind from the week's evening The teams are mixed up is Bowling a new addition activities and enjoy some each year to create some the list of to activities, but variety. This year's crimplenty of old favorites Smith, PAJl — ''"' Today's students tend to choose community service over politics Candace Tracy Daily (Syracuse) (U-WIRE) - — SYRA- CUSE, N.Y. The '60s had its hippies, the '70s had its protesters and the '80s touted the yuppie generation. And a recent study indicates that "Millennials" — the current generation of students are, in fact, more civic-minded and community oriented than their — atmosphere of the past decade controversial national elections, an increase in international terrorism and dissonant ideologies. Despite increased civic involvement on a local level, students remain disenchanted with politics; students surveyed said voting was a mere "symbolic gesture" rather than an actual agent for change. The majority of students who participated also regarded politics as untrustworthy, a means for the "powerful to keep power for themselves," according to the report. students' However, reservations with politics are not due to a lack of information, researchers said, but instead "an overload of news and opinion," deemed tainted by partisan influence. "Students feel vulnerable to spin and are turned off by political polarization," said Abby Kiesa, CIRCLE youth coordinator. "Some are intimidated by political discussion because they think they don't know enough or don't think their voice will be heard." "I'm definitely interested in politics, and I have said strong beliefs," University Syracuse The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) a recently published report, "Millennials Talk Politics," which examines college students' opinions on politics and civic activism. It is a follow-up to its 1993 survey on Generation X. Millennials are concerned with local issues and "feel responsible" to do their part by volunteering, the study said. A stark contrast to the "individualistic," self-involved outlook of Gen X, today's students are more willing to put their interests second to serve their communities. CIRCLE researchers attribute this radical change in attitude to the fluctuating political Josephson. "The thing is, PM- I m\m\\ Ji mmm - V AmmAw wLJLX lAf££K' ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ I'm not sure that I know enough to defend or explain why I believe what I believe." Kiesa stressed that Millennials are certainly passionate about personal issues, but they don't always know how to get involved. Sophomore Sophie Levine agrees with Kiesa. "(County Legislator) Kevin Kuehner came to our sorority house last week to talk about his campaign and the issues, so the opportunity to get involved was right in front of me," the retail management major said. "But I feel like if the options are not right there, it's hard to know where to go to get started." To decrease confusion over ways to accomplish social change, the study suggested that colleges and universities offer opportunities for authentic discussions of relevant social topics, in informal settings not "dominated by institutions." "The students we talked to liked the focus groups; they liked hearing what others had to say in an atmosphere that wasn't confrontational," Kiesa said. "(CIRCLE has) recommendation centers on cussion, not pushing an agenda or pushing anything on anyone." Eagle Eye / Lauren Lamas environmental class for next year. journalism Sharon has created a new Stringer Dr. Environmental class being considered for next year Christina Shuman Staff Reporter of major. Students will learn how to translate environmental issues for the public in their writing. Some Environmental of these issues may An Journalism class is to be include, but are not limitconsidered the ed to the following: water by Curriculum Integration quality, waste manageSub Committee (CIS) on ment and acid rain runoff. Dec. 13. With the current global Before the course can issues, Stringer warming be scheduled, the departbelieves that this is a good ment, the University time to offer a class such Curriculum Community as this. The environment and the CIS, must approve is important to the public it. and journalism students The class, created by learn how to get this will Dr. Sharon Stringer, assoinformation out to the peociate professor of commuple. nication media, will look "It will give them a new at national, state and local or increase specialization issues concerning the knowledge in a specialty environment. Our enviarea," said Stringer. It ronment is of huge concern right now and looking will increase their chances of getting employed after into these issues on a jourproviding nalistic level is important graduation, greater opportunities for for students. "As a media major, I student's futures. Students interested in feel that it could offer public relations could find some vital experience for students' futures," said internships around this Jamie Wilson, a junior area dealing with these such as the communication media issues, Pennsylvania Department Williamsport. Their eyes will be opened to the world and environment around them. Stringer was in the Agriculture and Extension Program when she attended graduate school at Penn State University. Her dissertation topic was agriculture. Even though the syllabus for this new class was just developed. Stringer has been thinking about this topic for years. Possibly offered next fall, Stringer plans and hopes to teach the class. It will fulfill a Writing Emphasis (WE) and will enroll around 22 students. "Students will need English Composition, completion of JOURN 290 (News Reporting) and/or permission of instructor," said Stringer. Students that have the prerequisites or believe that they would be eligible to take the class are encouraged to do so. •j Caree Services Corner V Kelly Burke Staff Reporter kburke@lhup.edu College students flre always encouraged to Ijg constantly working on and updating their resumes, but many have lingering questions as to what is expected. Here area fewof ques- tions students have about their resumes: Can't I just use a resume template? -It isn't encouraged to use a template. Though some templates will use a format that would allow a student to stand out to a future employer, one wants to be sura the only thing that "stands out" are credential* and experience. A resume that is distracting may not produce te results qfcimel results. Also, templates tend do the opposite as well. They often are seen as cookie-cutter. especially if everyone uses the same template. It's hotter to simply open a word document and develop it from there. In what order should I list education and experience on my resume? -Contact information should be listed first, followed by the objective then education information. After that, it really upon depends the job/internship that is being applied to, as well as eve experience in relat on 'be objective, Education majors will *ken u8t workshops and experience, teaching a whereas biochemistry major may than list ratol>y skills. It t depends upon the job t tne experience one h. obtained • Should I include m; GPA on my resume? general recom mendation is to do so if t etudent has earned a H the types of transferable ' skills employers are looks * ** *■°**° or w«her. one jb. ma> » M What, if IT don't have any related experience to hst on my resume yet? • U student has not ane's resume will be want to draw attention to QPA in the major if it is higher than the cumula- " ing for. Can I include school informati'-Including high school information ona resume is generally only appropriate if a student is a freshman or sophomore, There will be exceptions of course, if a student has won a prestigious awe td or if the experience relates to the . -what different. ativity and detail are rr important when it xunes to getting a resume noticed and remembered. Career Services, located in Akeley 114, can offer any student guidance whan it comes to preparing a resume. If a student is unsure of how to get started in the resume process, the office offers helpful packets and tips. One can then come in with the finished resume and have it critiqued by a knowledgeable and well-trained peer. Information courtesy of Joan Welker, director of Career Services. •-. November 14, 2007 From, Dispute, Al Though the evaluation reports indicate he was doing his job, Guerriero was removed from his post as assistant director of athletics January, 2001. According to Guerriero he never received a reason in writing why he was reassigned. "I believe I was removed because I decided to speak up on what I believe were inappropriate said dealings," Guerriero. President Keith T. Miller said he was unable to comment on any of Guerriero's claims because of the ongoing lit- In an e-mail Aug. 14, 2007, a high ranking official when Guerriero was reassigned, who is no longer with the university Guerriero's beliefs that he was unjustly removed. From, Votes, Al Erin Wise, a senior, said, "I voted because there needed to be some changes in this town and I vote in general because women fought hard to give me the right to." Other students however do not feel the same way about the local elections. So why don't students vote in these important elections? Berard says that when he asks students this question, he is likely to get one of two different answers: students do not feel that they are ready to vote or students do not know enough about the candidates and political issues that are being voted on. and Miller, who was not president at the time of Guerriero's removal, met several times to discuss Guerriero's place at the university. "There were a number of private meetings held between the current president, Dr. Keith Miller According to Albert and myself," Guerriero Jones, director of social said. equity, formal and inforAccording to mal complaints are invesGuerriero, at the meettigated internally by ings, which took place in either a panel or a certiMiller's office and restaufied internal investigator. rants in Lock Haven, If the complainants are Miller offered several not satisfied with the findpositions relating to athings of the investigation, letics that would put then they can opt to file a Guerriero in the presicomplaint with the PHRC dent's "inner circle." or the Equal Employment "In many impromptu Opportunity Commission meetings, in public at local establishments the (EEOC). The grievance that folpresident talked to me lowed Guerriero's removal like this was happening, it from the assistant direc- was a done deal," said tor of athletics position Guerriero of several coneventually brought him versations that lead him and the university to the to believe he would return U.S. Middle District to athletics. Court. Because of the univerWhile the case was in sity's policy of not comcourt Guerriero alleges he menting on litigation "To your answer [Guerriero's] question, I saw no reason for you to be reassigned," the official stated in the e-mail. After Guerriero was reassigned to the position of director of retention he filed an internal com- "I did not vote because I didn't know there were elections, and even if I did, I don't usually vote for local," said Geoff Whitworth. Some students are registered to vote in their home counties, but what they do not realize is that while being students at LHU, they could do all their voting, local and national, in Clinton and within a few weeks, they will be registered to vote." Although it may seem like tedious work just to vote in an election every couple of years, one vote can make a huge difference. "Every election has an impact on our lives," said senior Amanda Updegraff. "Those people who are currently in office County. at local positions, could Residents of one day be running for Pennsylvania are able to higher positions. By votvote anywhere that they ing at the local level, you live and students are concan help weed out those sidered to be residents of individuals who would Lock Haven. not be fit to hold higher "Some states are easipositions." er than others, and unfortunately Pennsylvania is harder than most," said Berard. "Students need to apply with local registration, mail out their form New York City Bus Trip Saturday December 8,2007 - firm or deny the occurrence of these meet ings. Although the alleged deals never reached fruition the U.S. Middle District Court entered an order on Aug. 18, 2006. On or about March 9, 2007, both groups entered into a release agreement, which settled the lawsuit. According to th 3 order, Guerriero would be appointed to a six credit hour acting manager position as the director of sports marketing. The order outlin ed four major areas of work that included the following: athletic advertising sales, major gift develop>ment, athletic and alumni relations and special projects furthering advancement. According to the order Guerriero would be evaluated by Development Director Keith Barrowg. In October of ;:006 Guerriero began serving in his new position as a development staff member. The current PHRC wrote, '1 am sure you can complaint alleges among understand that the box is used by the President for other things that the university, "refused to allow guests of the university, senior staff and develop(Guerreiro) to have meaningful alumni contact ment staff with specific alumni relations and with respect to gift development and chastised him major gift fundraising that he was acting beyond responsibilities." On May 11, 2007, his responsibilities if he seven months after his attempted to have meaningful alumni contact instatement, Guerriero was removed from the with respect to gift develposition of Director of opment." Sports Guerriero cites an eMarketing. mail from Barrows on According to the complaint his removal was Nov. 6, 2006, as an example of how his progress another act of retaliation was being stifled by the by the university. Guerriero remains conday fident that the issues with Earlier that Guerriero e-mailed a university that he calls home will be resolved. Barrows asking for permission to be present in "My hope is that I am the president's box at the put in that position as upcoming football game. director of athletic and Guerriero had invited four alumni relations and that alumni friends to particiI go out and for my pate in a tailgate party remaining ten years of and be the president's work at this institution I guests. surpass what I've done in Barrows' last 20 years," my response called Guerriero's presGuerriero said. ence "inappropriate." In the e-mail Barrows card, and it's a method system would be making similar to flex," adds sure students know how Wise. to use it properly, and From, Surveys, A4 Students will be able to also making sure to use add money either on-line less soap or they will "First off, they're havusing a credit card or at a experience a lot of soapy ing new front load washkiosk that will be located clothes. The new system ers that are bette r on next to the PSECU ATM will continue to allow stuenergy and save 81 lot dents to use quarters. Bentley. in more water," explains "You the and It is important for stugo in room Wise. The current v/ashuse what's called the dents to complete these ers use about 14 gallcns of master, and you surveys so that the laundry water, where as the new energy efficient wa: shers swipe your card down department and university can improve for its stuthrough and it will be prowill use about sever* galto that dents. If you have not grammed readjust lons. The front loaders for the make sure to strip laundry already, will also be able to hold account," said Wise. The meet with your Resident more clothes. contract be for Assistant good will to complete the "We're going to in a five years. survey. card reader system for all of the machines... The Wise expressed the only student will use the ir ID disadvantage to the new Dutch Haven Restaurant Casual dining, full bar, lunch and dinner items $25 per person, must have LHU ID to sign up Students receive 20% off everyday! Faculty may sign up at a later date if room is available! Bourne Ultimatum Hours: Tues-Thurs: ■ Friday November 16th 7:00 pm Wm Miller was unable to con- Including: steak, seafood, pasta, chicken <& sandwiches HAC BIG Screen Movies R| A3 Seats are still available so sign up in the Student Activities 0 (lower level of the PUB) f a\ lhueagleye.com Hww.google.eom Rush Hour 3 Saturday November 17th Fri: Sat: Sunday: 11-9 11-10 5-10 10-730 Make your December graduation reservations now! 748-7444 201 E. Bald Eagle St. Lock Haven Both in Price Auditorium A4 lhueagleye.com November 14, 2007 Cold season i n full swing this winter ____ Travis Fedschun Staff Reporter tfedschu®lhup.edu With the holiday season rapidly approaching, the dreaded winter sickness that plague many have already started to make appearances. In many classes now, it is hard to find a person that isn't sneezing or sitting with a box of Kleenex at their side. The most common sickness seen at this time of the year according to the on-campus infirmary are nasal congestion, coughing, upper respiratory infections, sore throats, and nausea and vomiting. There are four simple ways to avoid being stricken with one of these illnesses. The most important and easiest is remembering to wash your hands frequently. "Cold and flu germs are spread by touch. You can really help prevent colds and flu with good hand washing, or using an alcohol-based gel if you don't have access to water," said Kimberly Wetzel, nursing supervisor at Glennon Infirmary on campus. your Also, "Wash hands after blowing your nose. Don't use your hands when sneezing; sneeze into you elbow," Wetzel added. Even though at this busy time of the year getting enough sleep is not the top priority for many, having eight hours of sleep each night can do wonders to boost a body's ability to fight diseases. Exercising regularly will also help one's body boost its immunity. Breathing the air while exercising outside helps to soothe nasal passages that become dried by central heating. Also students should consider getting a flu shot to minimize the risk of catching influenza this season. Keeping a healthy diet also helps one to fight infections. Eating a mix of dark-green, red and yellow vegetables and fruits gives the body a heaping dosage of vitamins A. C and E, as well as antioxidants and beta carotene. Drinking plenty of fluids also helps to thin mucus and let it drain, and can also help ease a sore throat. If these precautions do not work and sickness does strike, there is help ■ ■ ] /tm 1' Eagle Eye / Lauren Lamas Products such as Lysol, Purell hand sanitizer and Vitamin C help to prevent winter sickness. Tissues with lotion can also soothe a sore nose. available from the infirmary. "We offer over the counter medication along with prescription medication to ease the cold symptoms," said Wetzel. Students can also do their part if they become sick. When symptoms start to strike, students need to remember to take steps to minimize the effects on their bodies. Making sure to get enough rest for one's body should be one of the most important priorities. Drinking plenty of fluids and keeping the air moist with a humidifier also helps. The warm, moist air aids in draining as well as breathing, and can also help ease a dry, sore throat. For relief, there are several things a student can purchase at the local pharmacy. Lozenges are a way to sooth a sore throat. Chloraseptic present in a lozenge or throat spray can also help with reliving sore throat symptoms. Saltwater nose drops and sprays can be used to help relieve congestion. There are also decongestants available for purchase and over the counter cold "medicine, but remember to read the labels carefully. "Antihistamines are present in some cold medicines, but they work only for seasonal or occasional symptoms of allergies," said Wetzel. "Cough expectorants may help thin mucus, allowing fyou] to cough it up more easily. Robitussin is an example of a cough expectorant. Fluids and humidity may be more effective in easing symptoms while allowing the lungs to continue to clear mucus," she added. Surveys effect change in quality of life Jamie MacDonald jmacdona@lhup.edu Staff Reporter Every year in early November, surveys are distributed to assess the "quality oflife" here on the Lock Haven campus. And it's that time of year again. This week students living in the residence halls are filling out the questionnaire that the Student Life/Housing office has been using to evaluate the how students feel about services provided. "Basically it asks questions that judge on-campus residents' satisfaction with the residence hall environment," explains Dr. Dwayne Allison, dean of student affairs. Life/Housing office has been using the survey since Fall of 2000, with several adjustments to of the items some assessed. "We began this as a response to a review ofthe A student government panel came up with three options on how to handle the sensitive issue. The options were then posed to the students through the councils, hall the Department. We wanted know what on-campus students thought of their on-campus experience," said Allison. The survey has helped the department handle issues over the years. Not long ago, students were allowed to smoke in their residence hall rooms. "Based on two-year student dissatisfaction results with allowing smoking to occur in student rooms, we initiated a study on how to approach this problem," explained Association and the SCC Senate. "I took all of this inforVP, mation to the Presidents and the LHU Board of Trustees, and a decision was made to ban the use of any smoking products in all parts of the residence halls," said Allison. In more recent surveys, students have shown dissatisfaction with the laundry services provided in the halls. Allison used this information to lobby the SCC for a better service to from the laundry vendors. The current contract will be up on December 31, 2007, and a new contract has already been negotiated. When students return for the spring semester, they will find the new laundry system in effect. Matt Wise, assistant director of student activities, is part of the committee that has been working toward finding a contract with a company to satisfy the students' laundry needs. According to Wise, there will be two major changes to the current laundry system. See, surveys, A3 Adam Roberts / Eagle Eye Michael Westenberger completes the survey. Nanoscience Awareness Day packs planetarium Audrey Ward Staff Reporter award 1" lhup.edu Smaller is better; for most of the time at least. The Nanoscience Awareness Day was held last Wednesday Nov. 7 from 6:30 to 8:40 p.m., in Ulmer Planetarium. With just about a packed audience in the Planetarium students were eager to learn more about Nanoscience. Topics such as what is nanoscience and what educational opportunities are available for Lock Haven Students, were discussed during the presentation. Bill Mahoney from the Penn State University nanotechnology department came to speak to Lock Haven Students and of nanJustin Ingrim, Jens Weyant, Craig Shaffer, Shawn Pickering, were all guest speakers at the meeting as well sharing their expewith rience the nanoscience departments at either LHU or Penn State. Justin Wilhelm and Jackie Freed were presented on behalf of Dr. Jackie Whitling. According to dictionary.com, nanoscience is "the study of the performance of ultra-small structures, materials, and devices, usu. usually 0.1 to 100 nm; also, the study of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale." In simpler words, the study of making structures smaller. Mahoney, (Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization, PSU) said, "It's the consumer demand to make things smaller." Nanoscience allows for the ability to make practically anything smaller. benefits Medicine greatly because of all the technology new nanoscience has created. Smaller medical sensors and tools allow for medical devices that can be less invasive to the body. Mahoney said, "Smaller equipment will be a lot more flexible." One can shrink down these tools (that become lab on a shift), where he or she can take the lab to the crime scene and can then document everything there at the scene. Overall it saves a lot of time because one does not have to wait that long for the results, described Mahoney. Mahoney then went on to explain information that was gathered by Lux Research. "By 2015, 50 percent of all new advanced technology products will incorporate nanotechnology, and one million nanotechnology workers will be needed in the United States alone," explained Mahoney. In other words, this is why students at Lock Haven should be itching to receive a degree in Nanoscience. Lots of new advanced technologies equal lots of jobs. The Nanotechnology program at Penn State University is not just for Penn State students. The program is available to the entire state. For Lock Haven students who are interested in the program, the cost is LHU tuition prices for 18 credits. There is a room and board grant during the Capstone NMT Seminar. Those students interested in this NMT Capstone Seminar, be noted that just as much time will be devoted to lecture work and lab work. There will be at least 120 hours of hands on learning in the labs. Other schools all over the country are starting to replicate the Penn State program. In particular, Silicon University in California is one of the major ones. The schools are getting the government to check out their programs. Justin Ingram alumni of LHU in biology/chemistry and is currently a Ph.D. student in Neuroscience at PSU. "Nanotechnolbgy is small science with large possibilities," said Ingram. "Biologists, Engineers, Chemists and Physicists use this technology, virtually every branch of science." The other guest speakers at the presentation described what research they were conducting in order to help out the nanoscience field. Jens Weyant is conducting research about "Nano-Engineered Encapsulated-Particles for the Creation of SelfLubricating Coatings and Alloys." From LHU, Weyant obtained a degree in Applied Physics and concentrated in Nano-fabrication. Currently, Weyant is an M.S. student in Engineering at PSU. He said, "The work I did in the LHU labs instilled a solid work ethic and laboratory skills necessary for further education." Craig Shaffer graduated from LHU with a degree in Applied Physics with a concentration in nanotechnology. Shaffer did a college internship for CISP, and is currently an M.S. student in Engineering at PSU. Shaffer works alongside of Weyant in the labs. The research project Shaffer is working on will be for the mass manufacture of micro-components. Shawn Pickering is in the same program as Weyant and Shaffer and discussed the development of quantum dot technology and why it is used at the presentation. Both Jackie Freed and Justin Wilhelm were both represented by Dr. Jackie Whitling for they were unable to attend Nanoscience Awareness Day. Dr. Whitling presented powerpoints that both the alumni created that described why nanotechnology influenced their career path. "They both feel that obtaining a minor in nanotechnology in addition to their respective majors opened doors for them," said Whitling. Having a degree in nanoscience will allow one to learn all of the tools of the trade, have diversity, have an easier time finding a job or internship and may even take students to PSU graduate school. Endless possibilities arise due to all the nanotechnology applications that need attention today. 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I can't count the number of times that I've been told that, 'high school is supposed to prepare you for college.' But now that I'm at college, I find it hard to believe that I was properly prepared. Don't get me wrong, I went to a very good high school, but the focus of most of my high school career was on learning how to write proper essays for the PSSA tests, and taking an extra math course in order to achieve higher scores in the math portion. I got through honors haven't been prepared cor- able, but after being greatand advanced placement rectly to face the everyday ly coddled for most of my high school English with challenges of college could high school career, it has reading only three or four be as much my fault as been difficult for me to whole books and it would anyone's though. I could realize that no one is going be quite accurate to say have studied and read to tell me what to do anythat I most likely studied more and that it is quite less than 100 times over important to be able to figure out everything for the 720 school days that I myself at college. From had during my four year to assignments class tenure. spring semester schedulIn doing this I maning I've found little guidaged to make the honor ance so far in my 12 week roll or high honor roll college experience, but every marking period and that is probably because I felt like I had accomhaven't searched it out. plished something. There are actually And then I got here, many people and places where I have to study that are extremely willing quite frequently, and to to help students at college, tell you the truth, I'm but you have to go to them pretty sure that I don't for the help. Everything know how to actually that was handed to us in study. On top of that, I Katelyn Donovan high school is no longer have to read more often going to be there, and if we than I study, and though more in high school, but need help, we have to go I'm fully capable of reading, it has become easy to the point is that I didn't get it. Between the writing get distracted through the have to in order to succeed. Being in the real center, tutoring that is pages. available and even help Though I learned a lot world is immensely different and I feel that it will from professors it's easier and had wonderful teachers during high school, a take a while longer than than it may seem to find part of me now wishes I'd like to adapt to the new guidance. The only difference is that it's not all set atmosphere. they would have been a litNot only are my study up for us anymore, we tle tougher. Feeling as though I habits rusty and unreli- have to go get it. (Democratic congressional) majority was elected on a pledge of fiscal responsibility, but so far it's j "The acting like a teenager with a new credit card," George W. Bush, after vetoing a — Pres.health and education spending bill "(Pres. Bush) again vetoed a bipartisan and j fiscally responsible bill that addresses the priorities of the American people," Dog's bark has bite Chris Hoskavich Opinion Editor choskavir« lhup.edu Perhaps I shouldn't have been, but I was shocked when I heard the tape of Duane "Dog" racially Chapman's charged diatribe about his son's African-American girlfriend. I must admit I enjoyed watching his A&E program "Dog the Bounty Hunter." I admire his "rags-to-riches" story and propensity for giving people he arrested second chances, and I felt the charges he faced for capserial rapist turing were Andrew Luster Needless to say, I was sorely disappointed when 1 heard his racist comments. But I was also upset with myself for letting them take me by surprise. I should know better than to assume that a person's public image doesn't mask a loss-glamorous reality. This leads me to a question that has been discussed at length on prime-time cable news shows lately: is "Dog" a racist? M y first response after hearing the tape was to wonder if this is even a said and that is what I'll focus on. The comments were undoubtedly racist. I can't accept any other assessmore, ment. What's Chapman knew that they were wrong. It is interesting, though, that in the midst of his private remarks which he knew were racist, he denied that they were motivated by racism and hatred. I honestly don't think he believes he is a racist or wants to be one. Chris Hoskavich valid question. Did these people hear the tape? Of course he is. After watching interviews with Chapman, social commentators and psychologists, and reflecting on personal experience, I decided to give it a little more thought. First of all, I am not going to even address the issue of it being a private conversation; that's not the problem at hand. Chapman said what he Unacceptable audience conduct m^mmammmmm****mmmW Sadly, 1 have heard similar remarks many times. Someone will use the "N word" and follow it with an explanation that they "don't mean it in that way." Well why say it if you aren't trying to convey the intended and traditionally accepted meaning? There are many possible explanations, but I think in many cases it is an issue of habit. grow People up exposed to certain behaviors and types of language and adopt them as their own. They may, as they grow older, adopt views that are incompatible with the record — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, responding to Bush's veto them, and rather than make the effort to amend their old behaviors, just search for ways to justify them. I honestly don't know this is the case Chapman or even anyone else. I believe it is likely though, because I don a reason why someone would harbor a racist ,ui was because whether you are 1-10 or 10' 0, winnin feela real good. It was a good way for our senior group to end. Hopefully it will carry over with the younger guys. All we talked about all week was that we needed something to start for next year and they got that today with the win." 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Wltn JU8t under a minute e in tm' 8econd Uartf,r ( lanon uarter; \ L back Tyler Huether found the end zone a sneak to cap off a 9 play, 39 yard drive and give *°" ? , « °" £Haven - 1 that they deserved the win as standout back Ibrahim Smith, on the second play of the drive, ran 64 yards into the end zone to give the Haven a 14-7 lead with 14:19 to go in the game. With time running out in the game, Clarion put a 10 play, 89 yard drive together which ended in a one yard run by Eddie Emmanuel to tie the game at 14 a piece. Lock Haven would find themselves in prime position for the win as QB Ilio DiPaolo found receiver Chris Hawkins for a 39yard completion down the middle but the clock would tick to zero by the result of no timeouts, sending the two teams into overtime. Clarion would take the first possession in overtime only to see the Bald would not go away the score, a 6-yard run on easy though. Following a a drive that took up 57 stalled Clarion drive, Lock yards. Smith's TD would Haven found themselves tie the game at seven. The Eagle defense shove them in position to use their first half would end that backwards. Clarion had to runmn & against a way with both teams going ™ attempt a 47-yard field Golden Eagle into the locker room deadgoal, which was just short, defen8C locked at 7. rreshman running The third quarter See, Football, B2 back Ibrahim Smith found would prove to be much «* - RfPKlfil ■WilWlAI [• J A. ' « . IBmMM^S^BT Bald at •',"Jl®} "i k-»5r!^n ** t jHHHSHHHj HflHHHHHHHJ mM VMNPRMM PUpHHlMM M m^mmu^L^_^luaaaa mL^ I I I Pffffff9'J I I ■i ii Andy Pizzaro took the 2-1 decision against Navy'a Trae Miller in Baltimore this past weekend Clayton D. Desmond Guest Writer cdesmqnd@lhup.edu "It was a very close bout and super effort by Stratton," said Coach Senior, 132 lb. co-capPizarro Andy tain, The judges scored the bout 30-27. 29-27 and 30- increased his career record to a earned over Navy's tough Trae Miller at tne Maryland Club Classic in Baltimore this past weekend. WMLmN H9 Pizzaro defeats Midsh'lpman in feature bout Cooper. mm mm my advance. The Patriots did not win this st week. Yeah, you heard correct. That doesn't mean they lost or tied her, it just means that they had a e week. I'm officially on the undefeated ndwagon. With a favorable second If of the season, and a relatively althy team, divine intervention ly be the only thing that keeps ;w England from a perfect season. This upcoming week the Bills md in their way, and while many perts think Buffalo potentially has mt it takes to pull the upset spell, I think it's like fighting a flood th rain. And I'm sure the Bills will throw erything they have at Brady and mpany, but in the end there is just ) much firepower and too many jymakers on New England for the Us to combat. Next in line after the Bills are the igles and Ravens, both of which are ffering from sub-par seasons. As xch as it pains me to say this, I n't think either team has any realshot of keeping pace with the The Eagles can barely beat NJ opponents and the Ravens have jt been playing awful football as of la These games have the potential to blow outs. The Steelers are the only t that has a realistic shot at wini but in order for Pittsburgh to they must play like they did ags Baltimore. The Steelers are good enough play sloppy and still win games. It those are against normal teams, a by now anyone can tell you that N< England is anything but normal. Big Ben needs to be precise, defense tenacious, and running g; dominant. If these three elem< show up to play on December 9, t maybe we will finally see a Pati loss. My opinion, however, see's Steelers squad determined to p the upset and I think they will coi close, but close doesn't win and neither will the Steelers. The Jets, Dolphins and Gia will be the last three teams in > England's way, should they b Pittsburgh the Patriots will play it stands right now) a 1-8 Jets tei 0-9 Dolphins team and a 6-3 Gia team. All of a sudden perfection doesn' seem like such a far-fetched notion. » Do you like sports? Do you have opinions about local or professional sports? If so please contact the Eagle Eye, James Cooney or Garrett Graziano Reporter r@lhup.edu The NFL is damn lucky their oduct is so good because the igues decision makers have no conpt of entertainment. Last week the Narcissism-Free ague fined Terrell Owens 10 g's for iving a personalized towel bearing ? name on the sideline. Earlier this ason he was fined $7500 for imitata video camera, poking fun at the Jew England Patriots video recordng scandal. I'm having trouble understanding the leagues logic because I was entertained by both displays. Apparently NFL commissioner Roger Goodell t't share my sense of humor. In his year and a half as commisGoodell has done some great things regarding player conduct. He has raised the expectations of player's actions off the field to new But by trying to change their tions on the field he has taken it far. Every Sunday I turn on my TV llHHH 1 m 1 I ' auction was a great success. There were people n1 t j \ I BKB*»^^JBB=ss^^^^ Dec.^^^^^^___>-^^^^vv ere going f than 30 can There was a pretty good turnout also," said Jelani Washington, a junior who got auctioned off. 3103 Ea&e Valley Rd., Mill Hall (Just past Wal-Mart) (570) 726*941 m \ 1 Dates sold for canned food on campus became the great works of her peers. Photo Courtesy of Christine Woodworth (Top) Cast of "The Laramie Project" give the story of Laramie a new life. m9Mmm9Mmm9w3 to According youtube.com. over 400 hours of interviews were conducted to find out reactions to the crime. These interviews were also a motivational factor behind the making of the play. "One month after the murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, Kaufman and ten company members traveled to Laramie, Wyo., to interview people in the town torn apart by the crime. The play forged from these interviews was created collaboratively by the members of the company over a long workshop process in which participants were encouraged to operate outside their area of specialization. Thus, actors and designers became writers and dra- _K__Jhm1 Am From, Harper, B8 HJ People came in with their own cans or they bought some there. There were a total of 24 people that got auctioned off, and Dewayne Griffin got sold for the highest number of cans which was 50. According to Graves, "The BSU collected a total of 433 cans for the Salvation Army food bank. This is the fourth annual can food date auction for BSU." ■Photo courtesy of Google Images wnWBmMWmmBKtBWKm (570) 748-6875 »ss from Arby's V 6° Candles Items for all occasions Sports equipment Christmas ShoppeOpen NOW!! k + Tart Burners and Tarts UJTKfL JOtz WOOOSNfD Route 1 SO West Lock haven, PA 17745 K «m 3 tmri »—f taws t> L9BC w; l " I lie Best Mr\i<»ii Restaurant in Lock Htm M W: 11 Spffl Th-Sa: I1-9HD Sun.: dosed ,JwBp N \ to l.'VS m the Clinton Vim ■. i November 1 2007 lhu B7 e.com Beyond LHU: Music, Movies, More... Photo Courtesy of Google Metal strikes again with Danza II to be a die hard love for the genre of music and a true appreciation for the musical talent to honestly like this release. Chock full of squeals, sweeps and breakdowns, Danza II is a violent whirlwind that rarely relents and leaves your mind bruised and ears is over, it feels as if you have just listened to one song, 30-minute-long instead of a dozen threeminute-long songs. Overall, this is another solid Metal Blade release. Imagine a man three however, to Remember, times the legal limit drivhave the right mentality ing a stock car covered in when to this listening deer's blood at 180 mph album though. straight into a wall comThere are no clean prised of pigs feet and The problem, only shrieks, however, vocals, chew spit, and you get the the lack of melody is and and grunts, grouls Tony Danza Tap Dance music screams. Forget poppy contemporary ything that hooks or The charming young resembles a melody and gentlemen don't your hopes up for Alabama that sounds and like its properly ing arranged. pride id expect latest ma a t c a 11 y m i ii, Danza ri drums that Electric Boogaloo. with frantic, ■border In corpora, i ■guitars weaving comtheir backwoods ■ plex tterns that roots with a unique ■.'ntertwine as well as brandyof met al/harderate °P core, TDTD perfectly other, with blend overly are near ed musical with sible with out obnoxiously uu. structure which often the music book. tures, which to the Much like a movie full untrained ear may sound leaves you lost and conhumor, TDTDE is fused. of toilet more like a blender full of equivalent. to the its musical Contributing instruments, musical With track names likes confusion is the outrarather than music itself. and "I In fact, I feel confident geously abrupt beginnings "Go Greyhound" songs. Don't Mean to Impose, But and of most endings in saying that 98 percent I Am the Ocean," these of the people who give the More often than not I found one myself starting guys aren't exactly trying release a listen will turn it song and running through to sell world peace or anyoff after the first few secthree or more not realizing thing like that. onds. Danza II isn't exactly a they are different tracks friendly release; there has on the album. By the time the album Garrett Graziano Sports Editor *\ The»R111L-1 -1 i i4L*MI'"';'""" ng| W W vocTls "that Bloody price of diamonds revealed in action-drama Lauren Lamas Staff Reporter "Blood Diamond" hit theaters in 2006 as a beautiful story line, yet a tragic account of civil war and corruption. These horrors are real, and they take place at one of many atrocities across the globe. It's 1999 in Sierra and Soloman Leone, Vandy's (who is played by Djimon Hounsou) life seemed to be changed forever. When rebels take over his village, Soloman is forced to work in the diamond mines, while his family escapes and goes into hiding along with other families. Later a group of rebels raids the village people, and they take Soloman's son along with many other children to turn them into rebel soldiers. Meanwhile, working for the rebels, Soloman finds a huge pink diamond that he hides back in the hills near the mine. The rebel commander sees the diamond, but at that moment the government army attacks, and Solomon is imprisoned. Word of the diamond quickly, and spreads among those whose interests the finding catches is Danny Archer (Leonardo He is an ex-African soldier turned diamond smuggler, who believes the stone to be his ticket out of the horrors of Africa forever. After releasing Soloman from prison, Archer proposes to have possession of Soloman's diamond and Soloman will receive, in return, his famiiy. With the help of an journalist American Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly) who criticizes Archer's intentions at first, Soloman and Archer travel toward the mines to find the diamond and get back Soloman's son. The men are both African natives, but they have lived totally separate lives until now. They learn of each other's stories, and Archer begins to hear Maddy's words of not perfection but hope in a new light. In the end, Danny's situation and change of heart makes him realize that he will never leave Africa. The name 'blood diamond' refers to conflict diamonds which are "diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to these governments, or in contravention ofthe decisions of the Council" Security as defined by The United Nations. The horrendous conflict that "Blood Diamond" illustrates is a period of time in the late 1990's in Sierra Leone in which "conflict diamonds represented approximately 4 percent of the world's diaproduction" (www.diamondfacts.org or the World Diamond During this period there was much brutality and unrest. Today the percentage of conflict diamonds has dropped to 1% thanks to a fairly large number of governments encompassing the Kimberley Process Certification System. This system assures that a diamond is from a source "free of conflict" (World Diamond Council). "Blood Diamond" not only presents clearly the concept of conflict diamonds and why they are conflict diamonds, it shows the tearing apart of a country and the abuse of its people. The story of Danny Archer represents someone who has dwelt in suffering and conflict his entire life and knows nothing else. He is a diamond smuggler because he believes his life holds no other path for him. Character Maddy Bowen is also proof that international journalism is a dangerous job, but also that we cannot correctly judge a country from an outsider's perspective alone. The film is in the end a realistic representation of a country in crisis from two differing inside perspectives. Maddy believes in making a difference and believing that she has the power to make everything better, and Danny argues that it is an unchangeable situation, but the film clearly shows that there is no straight answer to these problems. mM mwmt mmmmhtiMt H (left) Kelly Anne, together with her castmate Dunbar (bottom) spoke with LHU students about the show and shared the lessons they had learned while filming. LHU meets 'Real World' Tasha Hartley Staff Reporter Debuting in 1992, The Real World is a television show that our generation has grown up with. Two of the show's past participants, Dunbar Flinn and Kelly Anne Judd, brought their experiences to an audience of campus students. The Real World has 19 seasons and a total of 436 episodes. The reoccurring themes in the show where strangers are thrown into shared living quarters include prejudice, politics, religion, romance, sexuality and more. The group has to learn to live with each other's differences and also deal with a job and working with their roommates. The crew started filming the seven roommates for the new season in February of this year and the first premiered episode of the season in to August, according www.mtv.com. Dunbar Flinn and Kelly Anne Judd, two members of The Real World: Sydney visited our campus on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007. According to www.buddytv.com/articles/the-realworld/, Dunbar Flinn was 22 when the season was filmed. He is from Natchez, Miss. His family lost everything due to a money laundering scandal. His father abused him and his brother, and his tried grandfather to molest him on more than one occasion. Due to these horrifying experiences, he had himself emancipated when he was 15. He graduated from high school and joined the military in order to pay for tuition at the University of Mississippi, where he belonged to a fraternity. He was forced to take charge of his own financial situation since he had himself emancipated. While at a bar, he ran into the casting director of the Real World: Sydney and after talking to him, Flinn was given a position on the show. Kelly Anne Judd was originally from Texas. She was 20 during filming, and she told the audience on Thursday that she turned 21 as the cast was finishing the filming and heading back to the states. When she was a child, her parents divorced, and she grew up very poor, as a result she didn't fit in, according to www.buddytv.com/articles/the-real- world/. She loves attention, and is willing to use her looks to get what she wants. She is part Italian and part Irish. Kelly Anne was cast into the house when she randomly found the open audition; she went in and charmed the casting director with how different she was. The event took place in Price Auditorium, and to ease everyone's anticipation and anxiousness, the SCC had music playing while the audience waited for Kelly Anne and Dunbar to arrive. There were mostly girls present waiting patiently for Dunbar, but there were a few guys trickled through out the scattered crowd. p.m. As 7:00 approached, the lights dimmed, and the audience started to grow more impatient with every minute that Dunbar and Kelly Anne did not arrive. Dunbar Eventually, came out to set up his DVDs in which he brought of the episodes. He informed us that they were running late due to having to eat, and that Kelly Anne was in the back preparing to come out. When she finally did come out, she made a cute remark about wanting to eat a banana because they are supposed to ease your Dunbar started the discussion with defending his "character" on the show. The camera crew film almost constantly, but the editors and the producers choose what goes on air, and this creates the character that is portrayed. Dunbar is portrayed as an intense jerk. He played one of his "famous" arguments with one of the other housemates and told the audience that she had only really cleaned the house a few times, and that they decided to show her cleaning that day. He also informed us that she had been talking a lot him room, not of nonsense about in the confession again, in which did make television appearance. They discussed things in which they couldn't believe really happened, f or example, Kelly Anne's fight over a guy who she and another housemate were "interested" in. Anne and Kelly Dunbar were really down to earth, and were very thankful to have been on the show. Kelly Anne was dating one of the housemates, and the audience received all of the gossip. For the ladies who would like to know: Dunbar is currently living with his girl friend, Julie. Kelly Anne and Cahottah are taking a little break because of the distance between them. They were asked in which ways being on The Real World has changed them. Kelly Anne quickly remarked, with "Money". Laughing, Dunbar agreed, but went serious as he discussed how he learned that what he does and says really affects people around him. Kelly Anne had never had any roommates, until she was cast for the sea-, son. She learned to try to be less judgmental and now, she is a little better at meeting new people. Dunbar and Kelly Anne explained to the. audience that they were really happy to have been privileged enough to have been cast for the show. They were both really happy to have met everyone. Both ofthem still talk to most of their housemates (and, yes, that does mean that Kelly Anne and, Cahottah are still talk-, ing). ended the They evening signing pictures and talking with the audience. Surprisingly, the cameras didn't change anything about them. B8 lhueagleye.com November 14, 2007 LHU around the world: international students share experiences Olga Malyavskaya Feature Editor The constellation of the most eminent international students on campus would not be complete without Gerda Smirnova, 24, one of its brightest starts. Since she first came to LHU in January 2004 from Riga, Latvia, Gerda became a part of the Lady Eagle swim team. Among her achievements are several school records and the second place at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. As a result of her constant trainings here and at home, Gerda became a champion of Latvia in summer 2007 swimming championship, showing the best time of the year in 50-meter free style. I am really proud to have an opportunity to interview Gerda about her and accomplishments experiences in the U.S. What influenced your decision to get your degree in the U.S.? Pretty much, it was swimming because it's all I wanted. I wanted to get better, and that was my motivation to come here. I never wanted to study, ever. I just wanted to swim, and swimming forced me to study. Also, the team looked pretty decent, so I just figured As for my like, it's people. They are friendly; they are welcoming you and smiling. I think it's cool. You get inspired by those people and keep going. I could come here and do my best. Was it your first time coming to the U.S.? What were your first impressions of the country? I had never been in USA before, and I had a huge cultural shock when I came here. I remember myself saying, "Holy Molly!" I was shocked with everything around; it was awful. One of the things I was shocked with was obese people. Oh my God! I could not believe it. That was a shock, and I had it for a very long time. Did you have any stereotypes of Americans and their lifestyle before coming here? And what do you think now? Yes, I did. I had a stereotype of fat people eating in McDonald's, and, for some reasons, I though that many Americans are like cowboys. pictured I Also, America as one big city kind of like New York maybe because of the movies I'd seen. That's not true, as it appears. How would you explain all your numerous swimming achievements? Photo courtesy of Gerda Smirnova Keeping in shape is a secret of success for Gerda who loves to swim and exercise. most of all. wasn't that had to adapt people and My English good, and I by talking to getting into It's hard to explain. It's just the way you feel. When I came here, I was like, "Oh, my God, I am so different. I don't know why I am here." Then, after a while, you get used to and become like other people. Can you give an example of what in particular made you feel so different from others? So what did it take for you to get used to living in the U.S.? But eventually you want to blend in, so you become one ofthose wearing sweat pants. Did you do that? Actually, I did it couple times because I went to class right from my practice, and I was too tired to care. But usually I just can't do that. I think it's very rude to the professors. What do you like/dislike most of all about America? For example, the dress code here. You can walk I'd say that food is my out in stupid pajamas and dislike because there is It took a lot of time to sweat pants to school. I something really wrong But why Lock Haven? get used to. Everything never did it at home. about it. Everything just was different - food, peoAt home, we 'dress tastes so different than it That was the only ple. It was hard to adjust neatly not matter where would in Europe. I love school that offered me a go, unless you are food, so I just can't get full athletic scholarship. because of the language, we working out or something. over it. I did really well last year, and I thank my coach actually. Andy Waeger is amazuig. I don't know how he does it, but every time I got better. It's a huge motivation for you to do well. After my last season was done, I wish I could continue, but at the same time I was so excited to be done. I think that if I would keep practicing, I could go to Olympics eventually. But I didn't. I just went home over the summer, and my coach at home asked me to participate in Championship of Latvia. I won the race, and our team also won the relay. It was very impressive. Nobody expected our team to win. That was my day of fame. I was very happy to finish my swimming career this way, and that was my dream to come back home and kick some butt. But do you not want to continue? No because it takes a lot of time and a lot, a lot of energy. I am just getting old. I love swimming, and I still go to Zimmerli every day to keep myself in shape. Actually, the reason why I have totally different major (communication media) is that I thought I was going to be bored being in the pool all day coaching people. But I might do it one day because I know a lot about it. - What are your plans for future then? Recently, I realized that I want to work in and do publie relations. I think it's going to be a lot offun. Since it is your last semester in Lock Haven, what would you like to say to LHU community? Five minutes of fame? That's awesome! (laughs) Okay, to the community: build a new club! Come on, we need some good night club, since there are not many places you can go out and have fun. Me, I like to dance, but there is no actually good place where you can hear different music every weekend. Also, I think that Lock Haven is a unique place. It's really beautiful here- I love the mountains, river and everything. It's a great place to be. One of the unique things about Lock Haven is that a lot ofinternational students come here, and it's amazing how people all over the world end up here, in this little town. Political, provocative: Harper's work in Sloan :0 Sarah Wojcik ums. Her work has appeared in numerous regional and national juried art exhibitions and she has received many awards and grants Cheryl Harper has creas a result. ated a political chronicle, The exhibit opened on satire and commentary Nov. 7 with Harper's preswithout a mark of ink. and will be on display Instead, the newest ence until Dec. 1. artist to grace the lobby of Unmistakable political the Sloan Fine Arts icons take strange new Center is documenting forms in Harper's "Dirty politics and current events Politics." through sculpture, ceramCondoleezza Rice and ics and mixed media with Hillary her "Dirty Politics" exhibRodhamit. 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