On the Weather inside... The Inter-fraternity Council is participating in the South-African Aids and is asking the entire campus for their High- 73 Low- 65 Page A 2 Wednesday, September 8, 2004 ew sc year Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper m Lock Haven, Pennsylvania ;es to campus | Lock Haven niversity umna deals with adversity in her life Kevin Carver start their lives together. He was to attend the Columbus Sports Editor HI H BW. ■w ■■1*14'- —W 1j \ John Reithl Eag/e Eye Bentley Dining Hall is one of the many places on campus that has a new look to it this semester. Raub Hall and the brand new East Campus are some of the other places that have a new look to them. Scott Kulah Staff Reporter "No Free Refills" is a phrase all returning students have grown accustomed to hearing. Undoubtedly, nearly every student who has spent a semester at Lock Haven has been busted, at least once, for trying to sneak a free drink. "You have to pay for that you know. Didn't you see the sign that says no free refills?" Coming from an angry cafeteria worker, those words can be very scary. As the new semester begins, thirsty students will finally be able to leave the dreaded words behind, as well as a dreary look at Bentley. the back-breaking desks in Raub and the leaky roof and roughed floors of up Rogers Gymnasium. Perhaps some of the biggest changes, gracing both new and returning students, have occurred at Bentley Hall. Aside from a new look. Bentley is offering more space and some ways to make life easier for rushed students. The State System of Higher Education recently agreed on a 10-year contract with Pepsi, making them the exclusive soft-drink provider for ali of Pennsylvania's state universities. One of the biggest changes with the new contract will allow students to get the free refills they have been sneaking out, for free. There will be no need for students to wait for cafeteria workers to turn their back to visit the soft-drink machine this year. "1 can't steal free drinks anymore," one student said, "because we don't have to pay for them." The new workings downstairs go hand-in-hand with a revitalized uppcr-Bcntlcy. according to the new General Manager of Lock Haven Campus Dining. Richard A. King. "This is the largest enrollment that the school has ever had; more people have meal plans than ever before." he explained. (Just by rearranging the tables) we have gained about 100 seats." Uppcr-Bentley is also offering a new "express line," which will be open during peak dining periods, and a "grab-n-go" section, for students who lack the time to sit down and eat a meal between classes. King said. "You could actually come in the morning, swipe twice, and get your lunch, so you don't have to come back." "We have some exciting changes to look forward to this year," he added. "We've got some things in the works; they just haven't rolled out yet." The university's facilities department has also been hard at work, all summer, so students could return for the fall semester to a better Lock Haven University. Raub Hall has seen extensive renovations. In addition to the new desks, which most students have noticed by now, the new heating and cooling units throughout the entire building should keep students comfortable as far as temperature goes, according to Richard Getgen, construction inspector and supervisor of the Facilities Department. Getgen also noted that Raub Hall now has new ceil- Volume 60 Issue 1 ings, freshly painted rooms and nine more Smart Rooms. Many students have noticed the orange fence around Rogers Gymnasium, the olilest building on campus. The Lock Haven University Facilities Department hired Just a few days ago. Sara McMann was on top of the world. Unfortunately for the Lock Haven Alumnus, things yet again have come crashing back to earth. Last month. McMann put aside the approaching trial of her brother's accused killer, as she competed in the first ever Women's Wrestling Olympic Events. 16 days ago, she won the silver medal in Athens. Greece, dropping a 3-2 decision in the gold medal match to rival Kaori Icho of Japan. Then, just ten days later, it seems her world has found turmoil again. Friday, McMann and her boyfriend, three-time NCAA All-American wrestler at State, Arizona Steven Blackford, 28, were moving from Colorado to Washington D.C. They were supposed to 1999, her brother, then Lock Haven University student Jason McMann disappeared and would never be seen alive again. Former Lock Haven University football player Fabian Smart will stand trial later this month for his murder. While competing in Greece, McMann was surrounded by those who loved her: her parents, her sister, and However, her Blackford. brother was not far from her thoughts; in fact, he served as her inspiration. "My brother was on my Law School at the Catholic mind all the time," McMann said, "but I wanted to be the University of America. McMann lost control of the type of woman he would be car and both were ejected. proud of in every area of my Neither wearing a seat belt. life." Blackford was killed while In what should be a time of McMann faces charges in concelebration. McMann's roller nection with the tragic mishap. coaster life is descending once McMann escaped the crash again. But she has overcome with minor physical injuries, adversity before. Hopefully but more all-too-familiar emothis time she can turn this tional scars resurfaced. In tragedy into gold. Dr. Miller approaches job with enthusiasm ■I W Am outside contractors to install a new roof, gym floor, a second entrance into the basement and fire-proof the building. The basement will also see a new air-conditioning system and will return to the weight-room it one was. Rogers is expected to be completely revitalized within the next 155 days, according Getgen. The Facilities Department has also installed new emergency generators in Sullivan Hall. Ulmer Hall. Zimmcrli Gym and Glennon Infirmary They have added hundreds of parking spots, a Verizon cell-phone tower on top of Gross Hall and fire alarms and a sprinkler system throughout Campus Village. Getgen said. In the near future, he explained, expect to see carddoor-access in every dorm but, he said, "It's probably going to be another six to eight weeks before we get the doors in our hands." These are just some of the improvements listed on the todo-list chalkboard at Lock Haven's East Campus, the old school-building, located on Main and Church Streets, which is also undergoing extensive renovations. According to Getgen, students and faculty can expect to see many more changes and campus, in the near future. Lindsey Brunl Eagle Eye Dr. Keith Miller says that he hopes to meet as much of the LHU community as he possibly can. Dr. Miller is excited about his new job and hopes to do the best he can. Kim Kniffen and Fairleigh Dickinson Miller is someone who is lookUniversity in New Jersey. Most ing out for the students higher Staff Reporter recently he served as Provost As new freshman come to and Vice Chancellor for Lock Haven to Icam their way Academic Affairs at the of Wisconsin around and to make new friends, University Oshkosh. Miller Dr. graduated so is the new Lock Haven from University of Arizona President, Dr. Keith Miller. receiving undergraduate, masHailing from Phoenix, Arizona where he is originally from, Dr. ters, and doctoral degrees. He Miller has made quite a trek. A also has traveled internationally, candid respectable gentleman. including London, Paris and Tokyo, just to name a few. Dr. Miller brings lots of enthusiDr. Miller repeatedly said asm and excitement to the camthat Lock Haven University is pus hopes to motivate and impact the students lives here. "I an opportunity to affect students came to Lock Haven because it's lives and that he is excited to be involved in making the world a a great place for excellent education and the people here are better place by providing such good education. "Getting a colmotivated." Dr. Miller has worked in lege education is important many places in his life so far. because it opens doors and these including Quinnipiac College days college education is an School of Business in important key to succeeding." A man who is here to inspire Connecticut. Niagra University the community of students, Dr. education above all. "I feel that Lock Haven is a great opportunity for students looking for a education good in Pennsylvania". Dr. Miller has already gotten his feet wet on campus by taking the opportunity to teach a class called operations of production management. Dr. Miller has had history with management issues, which he has written about and has had them published in many professional journals. Dr. Miller expects to make his rounds around campus greeting and meeting hopefully most of the students, though he only is one man. he does intend to be a familiar friendly face to Lock Haven University. News AS AI-A4 Clubs A5 Sports B1-B4 Opinions..A6-A7 I-'eatures....B5-Bf Classifieds History/973 With the opening of the new fall semester, Ha s d first co-ed dormitory. The Rebecca and Lydia Sross Hall was the dormitory to first offer 24-hour visitato its 187 residents c'Xe „;r„e '": Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 (570)893-2334 (newsroom) (570)893-2753 (office) i I f mum --- . : mmm 1 A2 lhueagleye.com September 8, 2004 a a am Greek New a m ■■■■ Lending a hand in South Africa Welcome back picnic tonight Cynthia Martinez Staff Reporter The Interfraternity Council of Lock Haven University has adopted the South African Aid Project as their new philanthropy in order to help build orphanages and schools for children who are left without a family because of the African AIDS pandemic. After an interview done by Oprah Winfrey, 1FC decided to help the 11.5 million children under the age of 15 who are left as orphans and the one out of Five adults who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in Zambia, Africa. "Oprah Winfrey's interview with these kids was a wake up call about the issue that they have to deal with every day," says Kevin Stone, Interfraternity Council advisor. "That's why I decided to bring this concern with IFC in order for someone to do something." Throughout the semester, IFC will be holding events to raise money and they invite the campus, as well as the community, to take part of this long-term project. "There's still a lot more planning to do," says Jason Kraska, President of IFC. "We have never taken up such a large project, so we need to plan more fundraisers and come up with a set goal." As of now, Sigma Pi Fraternity and Lacrosse will be hosting a spaghetti dinner at Great Island Presbyterian on September 24, Kappa Delta Rho will be passing out donation cards to students and the community, and a Texas HoldEm Tournament will be taking place in November. "By donating, you are helping children who are growing up without a proper education, without the support system of a family, and without the required medication that they need," Kraska said. "So make sure to make your contribution throughout the semester. Every little bit helps." Kristina Pestridge Staff Reporter Panhellenic Conference, Inter-Fraternity Council, HAC (Haven Activities Council), and SCC (Student Cooperative Council) will all be hosting a welcome back picnic with live music Wednesday, September 8 This will be a great time for new and old students to reunite and/or meet new people. The event is open to all students who wish to attend. The live music is by Pepper's Ghost and the food provided will set a casual atmosphere for all the students to be able to mingle amongst each other. "As a new sister, I'm really looking forward to meeting new people from other organizations and other students as well," said Christine Vito. The organizations hosting the picnic hope that there will be a good turn out to this event since it is open to all students. Downtown sees changes over summer International lecture series announced The Institute for International Studies at Lock Haven of University Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the University Communications Programs and the Alpha Omega Chapter of Phi Delta, Beta Society for International Scholars, invite the community to participate in a stimulating and thought-provoking series of international lectures that will take place throughout the 2004-2005 academic year. Now in its eighth year, the International Visiting Lecturer Series is aimed at bringing international perspectives and expertise to the Lock Haven campus on a specific issue of significant importance in the world today. With the objective to encourage reflection and discussion on an issue that transcends national boundaries, this year's Series welcomes six distinguished lecturers representing six international partner universities of Lock Haven University: Caledonian Glasgow University. Glasgow, Scotland University of Haute-Alsace. Mulhouse, France University of New England, Armidale, Australia Chernivtsi National University, Chernivtsi Ukraine Liverpool Hope University College. Liverpool, England Institute for Language and mmunication Studies, Rabat, Intercultural Communication has received increased attention in recent years as evidenced by the growth of academic and professional programs worldwide that are devoted to its study. Conventional wisdom would suggest that this burgeoning interest should foster increased understanding between cultures, with concomitant benefits for societies throughout the world. We are still confronted daily, however, with the consequences of our failures to communicate effectively: terrorist attacks, trade embargoes, strained alliances, organizational impasses, ideological conflicts, global brinkmanship, and persistent discrepancies in the access to knowledge and resources among the people ofthe world. What can communication do to help solve these problems? Can differences be resolved, or simply managed better? Are scholars making progress in critical areas related to Intercultural Communication? Are there examples where new knowledge in the discipline has led to tangible and positive change? Or, is the discipline as currently configured marginal to international relations and thereby in need of significant redirection? These are but a few of the questions that will be addressed by the participating lecturers. The lecture series schedule is as follows: "Sports Reporting and Ideological Mapping: Deconstructing Discourses of Difference" Wednesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m., Hamblin Hall of Flags. Dr. Hugh O'Donnell, professor of Language and Popular Culture, Glasgow Calendonian University, Scotland "The Language Factor and Intercultural Understanding and Cooperation within the European Union" Wednesday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m., Hamblin Hall of Flags Professor Georges Gary, associate professor of US Literature and Civilization. University of Haute-Alsace, Mulhouse, France "New Linguistics Tools for Understanding" Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m., Hamblin Hall of Flags. Dr. Cliff Goddard, professor of Linguistics, University of New England, Armidale, Australia. "Ukraine and its Western Neighbors: Intercultural Communication in the Context of European Integration" Wednesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m., Hamblin Hall of Flags Dr. Sergiy Fedunyak, associate professor of Political Science, Chernivtsi National University, Chernivtsi. Ukraine. "Future Teacher, Future Learner: Can New Technologies Help us in Establishing Intercultural Understanding through Communication in an International Context?" Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m., Hamblin Hall of Flags Professor Kari Donert, international research fellow, Liverpool Hope University College, Liverpool, England. "Building Bridges between Cultures. Another Communication Approach" Wednesday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m., Hamblin Hall ofFlags. Dr. Ahmed E. Lamnadi, professor of Communication, Institute for Language and Communication Studies, Rabat, Morocco. For more information on the International Visiting Lecture Series, please contact the Institute for International Studies at 893-2140. LHU in Review is coming!!! leason Premiere September 22 Channel 10 International Conference Held at LHU The Bangladesh Environmental Network, an environmental movement organization, held its pre-conference meeting at Lock Haven University on August 27-28. Sponsored the by University's Department of Geology and coordinated by Dr. M. Khalequzzaman, the meeting was attended by 22 environmen- tal scientists from Japan, Bangladesh, and the United States. The group met to discuss environmental issues in Bangladesh which will be the theme of the upcoming annual conference this coming Dhaka, December in Bangladesh. hh Intercultural In his welcome to the participants. University President Keith Miller applauded their research efforts and social consciousness in solving environmental problems in a developing country like Bangladesh. in U.S. History The following ordinance was passed by the Boise City Council on September 7, 1889: "It shall be unlawful for any person to open, set up Or keep a bawdy house or house of ill-itrne in B#ise City within thirteen blo||cs of the pt|bli11c school bxfding." T| VI SHE ———fc'.M , 1 HEE"' —i_ John Reith/ Eagle Eye Dunkin' Donuts has become an excellent hang out for LHU students now that it has been remodeled. Other changes downtown include Puff's Six Pack as well as a delivery service added to the Texas Lunch. Lindsey Johnson Co-Editor in Chief When looking for off-campus dining, university students will have a few more options this year. Two favorite hang-out spots, Dunkin Donuts and Puffs Six-Pack, have undergone major renovations over the summer and are ready for the return of student business. "It was our desire to improve the current facilities, but it really wasn't feasible, so we went with the massive renovations instead," said Gary Oden, owner of the Lock Haven Dunkin Donuts store since 1981. Along with a new look, the store will begin offering lowcarb muffins and bagels early this month. Employees are also working on lowering the drive-thru time from two minutes. "That's very fast anyhow, but as time goes by, we hope to get it down to one minute and 30 seconds," Oden said. College students often use the 24-hour Dunkin Donuts store as a late-night study place, where it's quiet and not crowded, and they can get a cup of coffee as well. Oden says that the heaviest hours of student traffic are from 8 p.m. to the early morning hours. "We're happy to have the students back," said Oden. evening," Linda said. With the renovations, came Hangar 9 used to be a need for an increased staff Grammy Jan's Buffet, but is size. He said they have already now a non-smoking sit-down hired "quite a few more" style eatery with a small employees and may have to lounge in the back, where hire more, possibly offering smoking is allowed. jobs to a few lucky college stuLinda and her son are alsc dents. in the process of making some Puffs Six-Pack, beer disother changes to the lot next tributor, and sub and pizza door. "We took down the old shop, got a new look over the summer as well, though only Assanti's hotel next door tc on the interior. enable us to have an outdoot "It's going to be a universicafe and additional off-streel ty favorite. I hope," said Linda parking," said Linda. Gundy, who co-owns Six-Pack Puffs Six-Pack is open and its neighboring Hangar 9 Monday through Thursday 11 Restaurant and Lounge with a.m. to midnight, Friday and her son, Steve. Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 Six-Pack has expanded its a.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. tc dining room without cutting 10 p.m. Hangar 9 is open down on the amount of alcohol Tuesday through Thursday 5 tc able to be sold at the distribu9 p.m. and Friday and tor. Linda hopes to have a Saturday 5 to 10 p.m. more inviting sit-down area Texas Lunch owners are where students can feel comalso serving up a change this fortable to hang-out and relax. year as they are now offering "I'd like it to become a delivery service. A minimum place where students can study order of $10 is required, bul and have a sub," she said. "I'm orders can be placed for anyalso going to put sports schedthing on the regular menu. ules from the university up all Delivery service is available over the walls." Monday through Thursday 11 Linda and her son also own a.m. to 2 p.m., and 4:30 to 7 the Hangar 9 Restaurant and p.m., and Friday and Saturday Lounge, next to the Six-Pack, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 tc which they renovated and 10 p.m. Orders can be placed reopened in early February. by calling 748-3522. "It's a nice place for casual dining. We play soft jazz, and we light candles on the tables, and it's really pretty in the Lock Haven University Announces Faculty Promotions Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the following faculty promotions effective the beginning of the Fall 2004 semester: From instructor to assistant professor: Yvette Ingram of Springfield NJ, health sciences; Gerard Rozea of Lock Haven, health sciences. From assistant professor to associate professor: Dr. Latha Bhushan of State College, special/early childhood education. Dr. T. Sarat Fernando of State College, mathematics; Maribeth Hanna Long of Lock Haven, academic development and counseling; Raymond Heffner of Lock Haven, art; Dr. Enrique Herrera of State College, foreign languages, Melinda Hodge of Lock Haven, art; Nathaniel Hosley of Lock Haven, graduate studies; Dr. Md. Khalequzzaman of Lock Haven, geology/physics; Dr. Amy Kutay ofWilliamsport, biological sciences; Carol Liddick of Lock Haven, special/early childhood education; Dr. Christine Offutt of Lock Haven, psychology; Dr. Denise Tyson of Turbotville, special/early childhood education; Dr. Amy Way ofDuBois, health sciences; Elsa Winch of Lock Haven, instructional librarian; Dr. Karen Winters of State College, elementary/sec- ondary education. From associate professor to full professor: Dr. Fay Cook of Penn Furnace, health sciences; Dr. Sandra Barney ot State College, history/political science/economics; Dr. Ralph Harnishfeger of Mill Hall, biological sciences; Dr. Punnipa Hossain of Lock Haven, elementary/secondary education; Dr. Joseph McGinn of State College, philosophy. Listen to WLHU! www.lhup.edu/ radio lhuea -A3 e.com Student protestors detained at Republican Convention Ryan Hagen U-wire (DC BUREAU) -- NEW YORK Nearly demonstrators were arrested by police this week, as constant protests rumbled across New York for the duration of the Republican National Convention. Kicked off by Sunday's United for Peace and Justice march, in which as many as 400.000 demonstrators participated, the week of dissent ended with thousands chanting anti-Bush slogans outside Madison Square Garden while the President accepted his party's nomination to fight for another four years in the White House. Police had originally anticipated making as many as 1.000 arrests a day, though mass arrests materialized only on Tuesday, designated "A31" by organizers who hoped to bring about massive disruptions to the flow of the city through widespread civil disobedience. By the end of the 1,800 ■ day. 1,187 had been arrested. The demonstrators were processed at Pier 57, an old bus terminal. New York University sophomore Jeff Gharakhanian was among those detained. "This was the most shady thing ever." he said of his runin with police, which began Tuesday afternoon when he and a friend joined hundreds of others near ground zero with the intention to march to Madison Square Garden. "The funny thing was, we didn't get 10 feet." he said. The march organizers had not obtained a permit for the demonstration, but reached an agreement with police that allowed the group to proceed so long as they stayed on the sidewalks and did not block traffic. But almost as soon as the march began, it was halted by police. "All of a sudden this orange fencing is being unrolled to the right of us, and we figured it was to keep us off the street" Gharakhanian said. Police soon hemmed in the crowd and began making Some 200 people were brought in. mostly on charges of disorderly conduct. "No cops would answer our questions" about why they were arrested. being Gharakhanian said, and added that he was not read his Miranda rights. He said he was photographed and fingerprinted, and spent the night in custody before being released at 11 am the next morning. us "Nobody treated unkindly. We weren't treated like criminals, and we weren't." he said. Some protestors weren't as lucky as Gharakhanian. who spent just a night in detention. A State Supreme Court Judge has fined New York city close to half a million dollars and held the Bloomberg administration in contempt for holding over 500 people in jail for over 24 hours and in some cases, as many as 66 hours. "I'm really happy about that," Gharakhanian said. "The whole thing was worth it I feel validated." arrests. I ■IHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIBHE - mtmMf'' ■ 'mm^^m\m\m\m\m *1iflllj|l|IIMIlK^il| Maggie Herrick/Eagle Eye Here at Evergreen Commons students can enjoy a friendly environment regardless the time of day. There is plenty of room to study or to just hang club house. out with friends in the - — FULLINGTON TRAILWAYS I will now have ,pickup and discharge service on campus every Friday and B Sunday effective* September 3,2004. See agent for details. Daily service is still m available at the Lock Haven News Agency on 226 E. Main Street at 748-2124. RAILWAYS is located inside the PUB at the SCC Bii any :jltiiiri. TrailwovV t'trkrt or m I l ip kxpn-aa S« r. i. i j w Maggie Herrick/Eagle Eye The warm fireplace and comfy chairs in this lounge will become handy for all of the wintertime get-togethers. 6agle Wing f>naeK £ar I ■ ■ ■ • FOOD FAIR September 15 10 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. j The Eagfe W)ng Snack Bar is ! located upstairs in the j j I Parson's Unbn Building ! ■■■■■■■.■BMIIImJ j A4 Free shuttle service offered to students Emily Capp News Editor This year the town of Lock Haven and the university are working together to provide a free shuttle service for college students to take downtown. In creating this service, downtown merchants are hoping to promote their businesses and offer students a variety of shopping options they otherwise don't realize is there. Joe Haynes. who owns Greatest Hits Music and Books, had the prominent role in encouraging this idea. Haynes owns two retail stores in town and is concerned that the students are not aware of just what is offered downtown. Last year many students were asked to fill out surveys regarding the quality of the downtown shops and what they would like to see opened. However, because a lack of students go downtown, they are not aware of the services they can take advantage of. Since they are nol utilizing many of the facilities currently, other business owners won't risk opening a store because they worry about a lack of consumers. Haynes has already noticed an influx of students coming downtown. This past Friday night he saw ten LHU students exit a shuttleand then proceed to enter his store. With the shuttle service, there is a way for students to escape the boredom of being stuck on campus and venture downtown into the community. This also will benefit the town of Lock Haven as students will now use their services which will bring more money into the city as well as future shops better catered to students' varying tastes. The shuttle runs Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. On Saturday the shuttle runs from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The shuttle operates on a 20minute loop which stops on the hour, twenty after the hour, and forty after the hour. It stops are the front of North Hall. McEntirc Hall, the comer of Fairview Street and Glenn Road, and Evergreen Commons. The following stops are made in Lock Haven: downtown Bonnie's Hair, Nails, and Tanning Salon; Fox's Market House Restaurant; Creates Hits Music and Books: Shakespeare's Friend; CVS Pharmacy; Puffs Six-Pack; Sovereign Bank; Dunkin Donuts; Dutch Haven Restaurant; and Checker's Pizza. Iraq is not another Vietnam Chris Hill Minnesota Daily (U. Minnesota) -- MINNEAPOLIS The Vietnam War was a conflict run by politicians in Washington trying to fight a sensitive war. The United States won nearly every tactical victory, but lost the overall strategic victory. We were unwilling to win the war. The North Vietnamese knew if they could dishearten the U.S. public enough, we would leave. That is why they would send 10 men to kill one American. I learned this firsthand when I lived in Hanoi two summers ago. They wanted an independent nation, and would do anything for it. Back to Iraq. Within a little over a year, we took over a foreign nation (note: Terroristsponsoring), rebuilt most of its infrastructure, and turned it over to an interim government which takes an active role in the United Nations. Iraq even competed in this summer's Olympics. Within another year, a new independent government with a new constitution, police force and military will be running the nation. In Vietnam, we spent almost ¥ September 8, 2004 lhueagleye.com a decade with little lo no strategic victory. In Iraq, we've spent a little over a year with huge strategic victories. In Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh was well protected. In Iraq, we captured Saddam. In Vietnam, we were unwilling to capture Hanoi due to politics. In Iraq, we captured Baghdad almost immediately. In Vietnam, they hated the West for France's evil practices (remember. Vietnam started out under French control). In Iraq, they hated Saddam for his evil practices. We are gradually handing military and police authority over to the Iraqis themselves, something we did in Vietnam only as a last resort when we decided we wouldn't win. But what about all the deaths? Currently, it is more dangerous to drive on U.S. highways (42,000 deaths per year) than to be a soldier in Iraq. You are more likely to die from a gunshot in Detroit than in Vietnam. I don't like seeing our people die, but is has to be taken in perspective. So the comparison is ridiculous unless you mean to show stark differences. I will say that the comparison is correct in one regard. If there continues to be strong antiIraq support, we will have major problems in the future. "Fahrenheit 9/U" (a movie that implies the most untruths I've ever seen without actually lying) being shown in the Middle East will significantly hurt our efforts for peace. More Americans will be killed because of it. But most importantly, as U.S. citizens increase their opposition, it will render the ability of our leaders and military ineffective, just as it did in Vietnam. The military didn't lose Vietnam, the U.S. public did. Right now, the military and civilian forces are winning victory after victory in Iraq. The Baghdad. only thing that will stop us is the In "Iraq devolves into a U.S. public. So to those who quagmire" the Daily Editorial think Iraq is another Vietnam, go Board (editorial. Aug. 18) ceded ahead and speak your mind. the low-death statistic, but You're free to do it. Just note throws it offas unimportant. Yet there arc consequences for what the U.S. casualty rate was a you say. ——— ————— **.m m*. m m.m* m I I Shew major reason for us leaving 1 I War records are overhyped Mike Walters The Battalion (Texas A&M U.) COLLEGE STATION, Texas « The poet George Santayana once said: "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it." It is tor this reason that both presidential candidates are having their Vietnam-era lives scrutinized. Sen. John McCain, however, has had enough. "I'm sick and tired ofreopening the wounds of the Vietnam War," he told The Chicago Tribune. As a former prisoner of war with a reputation for bravery. The New York Times noted that McCain, a former prisoner of war with a reputation for bravery, is viewed by some to embody "a moral authority on issues related to Vietnam." This raises the question: Should we worry about Vietnam in this election, or is it best to leave out the past? Like many veterans with painful memories associated with war. McCain has good reason to never want to think about Vietnam again. However, as with any painful experiences, there are good lessons that can come out of trial and should not be ignored. McCain is right to say the bickering re-opens old wounds, but he is mistakenly accused of believing that Vietnam should be ignored entirely. First, McCain is firmly against questioning the medals Sen. Kerry earned during Vietnam. "If they question Kerry's medals," he told The Times, "they question every- body's medals. All those men who found so little gratitude for their sacrifices when they got here are going to feel mistreated again." Veterans who risked their lives for their nation and its leader's policies should be honored for their bravery. However, McCain is making an erroneous the only equivocation here medals in question are the ones Kerry once claimed to throw away in angry protest. some question While whether Bush's service home side during the war is less honorable or brave than Kerry's service in Vietnam, this should be ignored as an insult to servicemen. Not every member of our armed forces is in Iraq or Afghanistan, but to call the service of men and women working stateside less brave or honorable would be spitting on their lives and service. So, McCain is right to say that Kerry's and Bush's military service to this country were honorable. But citizens shouldn't merely stop there. What Kerry did after the war is important as well, because it wasn't youthful rebellion, but a character flaw that exists in the present as well as the past. In 1970. Kerry met with Army North Vietnamese Communists to discuss ending the war in Vietnam as well as an unconditional surrender of American forces. These talks were not sanctioned by the U.S. government and therefore are in violation of Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 104 part 904, which states: "Any person who without proper authority, knowingly communicates or corresponds with or holds any inter- - course with the enemy, eitht directly or indirectly, shall suffc death or such other punishmet as a court-martial or militar commission may direct." Eve worse, this crime is a violation c the 14th Amendment and techni cally makes Kerry ineligible t hold the position of senator c It could possibly be dis missed if Kerry wasn't still doin these things. But on Feb. 8 Th Tehran Times published an c mail sent by the Kerry campaig promising that as president, h would try to restore relations th; are at risk due to the actions an attitudes of the Bush administrn tion. Kerry is still trying t undermine another war effort b talking peace with the enemy. There's a reason this countr requires its president to be bor in America the founders feare that a president who was infh. enced too much by foreign pow ers would corrupt the president loyalty, luring it outside c America's own borders an interests. Kerry's desire to mak peace with the world started i Vietnam, but is still dangerou because the United States mu; stand against many countries i order to secure our own interest: International approval does nt make an issue or a war legiti mate, and America should nt make friends with nations whos values stand in opposition to ot own, be itNorth Vietnam or Irat It's unfortunate that votct have to recall a painful momer in American history into th present, but if they fail to lear lessons the past can teach, the are indeed condemned to mor pain in the future. - BiEfaas/aiaa/SEEja/aHaaiaiafBiaasfaraaj i | J | Come or out to join in on the fun foi Crimson and White this Friday and WeeK Saturday? I Then aft* support fer dewi*-' Saturday, taKe a trip down to the ■ ■ town businesses. Utilize the FREE shuttle bits! "Recreation Center to join in the ge«#r service! Ii mm mm mm mm mm festivities of Campus Craze. mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Jk Edwards and McCain stump in Wisconsin Maureen Backman Kate Hedlin The Daily Cardinal (U. Wisconsin) MADISON. Wis. Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards criticized pointedly President Bush's administration for failing to move the United States forward in the past four years as he stumped for John Kerry in the heart of the Wisconsin's Republican country on Saturday. "George Bush is responsible for what happened." he said. "It didn't happen by accident." Amidst posters such as "Vote out the liars," "Hope is on the way" and "Who's your Baghdaddy," Edwards said Bush should be granted his request to be judged solely on his record as president. Five million Americans lost their health insurance during Bush's administration, he said, and 1.5 million lost private sector jobs. Of the 11 presidents preceding Bush, Edwards said, "Each of those presidents created jobs until this president. We can do better." Republican from the Waukesha. Wis., area who voted for Bush in 2000, said he is disappointed because of net job loss since Bush took office. He said he will not be for Bush voting in November. Responding to the negative attacks over Kerry's record in Vietnam, Edwards said the Republican Party is trying to divert the public's attention because it cannot defend Bush's record as president. "Black is white, left is right, up is down. They think if they can say it enough we'll believe it," he said. Edwards ripped into Bush's policy on the war in Iraq, claiming the country is a mess. While the president on concentrated Iraq, Edwards said Iran and North Korea continued developing nuclear weapons. The image of the United States has declined, to according Edwards, and its image as a beacon for the rest of the world needs to be restored. "We will have that beacon always lit under President John Kerry." he said. Edwards said if the public elects Kerry, they will work to build "one America" that will implement tax breaks and encourage companies to create jobs in the country instead of overseas. William Connors, a resident of Genoa City, Wis., said Edwards' visit to the state has "shown that they're making a change." Wisconsin is considered a key battleground state, as Bush lost the state by only 6,000 votes to Al Gore in 2000. Edwards told those in attendance to encourage everyone to get to the polls come November. "The is the most important election of our lifetime. And the choices are clear," he said. SENATOR DEFENDS POLICY BUSH'S IRAQ Riding high off the conclusion of the Republican National Convention, local and state Republican candidates and officials gathered in Madison, Wis., to rally the Republican vote for the November election with the help of Sen. John McCain. RAriz. As President Bush campaigned in Milwaukee, area Republicans gathered not only to hear the senator, but to show support for Bush and -- not a the Republican party popular thing in a liberal city like Madison, said Carly Smith, a University of Wisconsin-Madison senior. "It would be a lot easier to be a Democrat," Smith said. "(But) I support Bush and what he's doing — his dedication to the war on (terrorism). He's a solid leader He knows for our country. what he wants." Despite a bitter campaign in 2000 for the Republican Party nomination. McCain made it clear the trip to Wisconsin was about reelecting Bush in a state he lost in the 2000 election. "We are here for one reason, and one reason alone, and that is the re-election of George W. Bush as president of the United States." McCain mostly steered away from criticizing Kerry, saying the parties need to stop viewing each other as the enemy and to start fighting the real enemy who "is plotting night and day to destroy us." McCain said he disapproves of the way Vietnam is being used during this campaign, but added that Bush's service in the Texas National ... Guard was just as commendable as Kerry's service in Vietnam, a comment met with a boisterous response from the crowd. "We should not be fighting a war that was over 30 years ago." McCain said. "Brave young Americans, wonderful young Americans, are fighting in Iraq and some of them may even be wounded or killed. Can't we work together to try and win this war in Iraq rather than going back and re-fighting one that we can't do anything about? Service in the National Guard is honorable service. John Kerry served honorably; our president has stated that as well. He was ready to serve this country if called upon." Outside both the Madison Veterans museum and where McCain was speaking, Kerry supporters gathered to make their voices heard. The theme among protesters seemed to be less about being against McCain as it was about being against McCain's support of Bush. McCain has been working with Sen. Russ Feingold, DWis., on a campaign finance bill. ... "I think that Bush usee gutter tactics on McCain foui years ago and he's doing the same thing to Kerry, and I don't think McCain shouli stand by," said Madison resident Jeans Hinds. "He ha* stood up and said a few positive things aboul the guttei techniques, but he's stil! there (supporting Bush)." After being questioned on whether he would accept £ position in Bush's cabinet ii asked, McCain deferred, saying that while it would bt difficult if the presideni looked him in the eye, "I think I can be far more effective for the administration ir the U.S. Senate." The issue of Iraq anc homeland security became e theme throughout McCain'* speech as he stressed the importance of having Bush in the White House during the next four years. "I believe now, and I will believe forever, that the cause was noble and just. President Bush, by his moral clarity and strength and lead ership of this nation deserves re-election for foui more years." .. Septe mber 8, 2004 lhu A5 e.com CLASSIFIEDS Spring Break Spring Break 2005. Travel with STS, America's #1 Student Tour ODPratnr t0 Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida Now hirina y on-camDUS re P s ' ' information/ imormaiion/ Reservations 1-800-648-4849 or You can t deny royalty, only taii ampha™ - pnrRPFkin" faRfctK Crazy Dog. .. Ashley, watch out for that stop sign. Try-stan, next weekend am locking vou UP in vour room ZLAM, Cynthia " Welcome back ZTA girls! Hope everyone had a great summer! ZLAM, Cynthia discounts. Porcnnak rCiaUlldlS M-ho, we have to document this! You know its time to go wnen " down under" checks his watcn after a evervone is leaving Call for group WWW.Ststravel.com. LHU with you. You are the best! ZLAM, your HI cynthia Great way to start the semester at 139! It's always the place to be. - 1 The countdown begins for the BIRTHDAY BASH for BIG ASH!!! "god bless" moho Ashley, We Come to 139 There's lots of crazy times ahead. 139 luv | Sisters of ZTA, Welcome back girls! -HAZE ™}~ * °' me 7IAM TV , y '. let's highlight our bodies and start a rave ZLAM, ur hi Cynthia I Luv the girls of 139 Wait, should sign these Mho or Mo-ho?! M-ho save the drama for your mama! -words to live by this semes- GO GREEK! ter Michele loves EMINEM. Try-stan's cheese has gone bad! Moho, what happened to us since thursday? LOL we are out of control! or so they say! ZLAM, Cynthia Who stole my noodles? -Ashley GO GREEK!!!!!!!!! thanks for taking us out thayer and maKe SUre t0 W3tCh ur step! -Cynthia and Ashley , T-rex, ur flagged! thanks for the HAZE AND JASMINE. <3 THE FUTURE OF ZTA. Cocktail hour @ S. Summit this Friday! Skirts are sexy. Ang- Good thing we didn't hit that wall. + good thing the smoke alarm went off! Love, Roomie The back porch at 139 got a little crazy Sunday night. "HEY YOU STOLE THE POOLBALLS!" -Kramer I Love you Tim, can't wait for 2006! Smooches, Jillian Gotta love randoms! Go LHU Band Low Brass! Aww we're all at the lunchtable reading this together! ZTA WHAAAT. Cynthia-Wanna go rafting? I heard TKE and Sigma Pi have some nice rafts we can borrow. ZLAM, M-ho Biology Club 1:30 pm Ulmer 201. All welcome! Camping trips, fun for all! I counted all the way to purpie! Good job on the paper, Alex thinks its time we go down that road girls!!! Cynthia-When you see a Rush TKE sign, put it down your pants. ZLAM, M- h0 Cynthia- We've had a crazy tW Weeks! Walkin 9 nome at 5a.m. is my favorite. love you wifey! ZLAM, M-ho ° I We're living a TRUE sorority life. "If a storm comes as big as my butt, you girls are all !!" Mariah-1 love spending time with you during our breaks! You're the best. Love, M-ho Michele- We're going to Wear Axe! She'll want your touch. SweetnessWe'll keep making them all sick for years to come. -Your Shmoopie Who wants a rack o'shrimp? I love cheese. V Until Friday, September 10th Drop/Add Return of Books \ \\ Must have \ and ID \\ Watch for Specials! Tut-tut: You owe me SEVEN rides home. ZLAM, M-ho MMMBop ZLAM, Cynthia and Try-stan /rC" v \\ Family Day Cynthia- We like em 'down under'. ZLAM, M-ho MBS- So, why do they call you MBS? Love, M-ho Big Ashley, luvs it!!!! -ur lil Cynthia I I JAZZ-A-TRAZZ! I love my lit— tie baby! Vance-PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get your bottle from my house! Love, hearttrob I "Her whole life revolves around her cat Jasmine (stupid) and Carl's somewhat attractive dog Haze (as in Haze the pledges) LOVE YOU MARIAH buckle it, so you un-buckle it. ;) ZLAM, Mcan ho 100 S. Summit ladies: here's to a crazy semester! ZLAM, frjes Big Ashley, I'm so glad to be back at Tristan-1 ZTA-fields are back in action for semester #2!! Cheddar, No more marking your terri- It's a peanut butter and jelly brownie- and there's peanut butter on it too! ' We are crazy. Toilets go like THIS. Love, Roomie Whoever took house cups from 139, please return them! GOD BLESS TKE. 97 Days!!!!! Someone please help me...lol!!! . Cyntnia Angie-1 love our sleepovers! Haze...proud new mascot of ZTA! Cynthia, You are out of control! ZLAM Tristan Why do people try to throw us out of our own house? Little Kendra, I hope you had a good summer, I missed you! ZLAM Big Tristan bump heads, wait, we already did. ZLAM, M-ho Bailey, we love you girl. Come and hang out with us! Love, the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha ZTA girls, Welcome back to LHU! I've missed you girls! ZLAM, Tristan steve-o & RT. 80 isn't always a pretty sight. ' Mono now that we are married, where do u think we should go for our honeymoon. - All the randoms at 139...how did all these people get here? Subscr ptions to The New York Times are available! \ Fresh Flowers 6 &i sure to checfc out the nevi line of A6 lhueagleye.com The Eagle Eye LHU's Student Newspaper VOLUME 60, ISSUE 1 Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 570-893-2334 (newsroom) 570-893-2753 (office) 570-893-2644 (fax) Faculty Advisor Dr. Douglas Campbell Lindsay Johnson Jeff Shaffer News Emily Capp Alex Hayes Features Mike Porcenaluk Lisa Schropp Sports Kevin Carver Brandie Kessler Opinion Daniella De Luca Sarah Gerhart Copy Editor Sarah Gerhart Photo Editor Maggie Herrick Photographers Lindsey Brun John Reith Online Editor Laurie Neyhard Advertising Maggie Swartz Cheryl Wilbur Kimberly Hill Tim Pratt September 8, 2004: OflKIOI Start Som*t*iHg Small town and nothing to do? That's not necessarily true. Lindsay Johnson Co-editor in chief say this not to be a traitor to my fellow students or to my university, because I'm very proud of my school and happy with what it has offered me thus far. I do, however, want to encourage you to consider the community that you have an opportunity to be a part of. It takes a really special community to accept the fact that late every August, theirbeautiful town, their businesses, their churches, their whole way of life, is invaded by a bunch of young adults. We. as students, sometimes take advantage of the fact that there's an energetic community with a lot to offer, right at our fingertips. We get caught up in campus activities, like athletics, clubs and organizations, and other events to fill our spare time. Some of us also get caught up in our studies. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with all that. In fact, I encourage you to become involved on campus in whatever ways interest you. I also want to encourage you to go out into the community, though. Venture off campus a few times and explore what downtown Lock Haven has to offer the best part is that it's within walking distance. Next time you head to Wal-Mart, don't just pass everything else by. Look at what you pass, whether it be stores, streams, playgrounds or anything else, and consider visiting those Internet strains social lives campus-wide Daniella De Luca Opinion Editor At this point in time, the internet in the dorms continues to work sporadically, as is the case every school year. With so many students logging online all at once, sometimes the network seems to go into a sort of overload getting exceedingly backed up. This is frustrating for everyone when it really shouldn't be. The internet ,is supposed to make things easier, not more stressful. So why are we so bothered? College students rely heavily on the Internet for communication, research, entertainment and other various activities. The internet, especially instant messenger and e-mail arc the main forms of communication on campus. Voicemail and cell phones take the next most useful spot on the list of forms of communication. Face to face contact seems to have become a thing of the past. Society is becoming more and more automated. College students also rely on Wal-Mart. The Lock Haven location has self-serve check outs in addition to regular checkouts. Installing these new systems eliminates face to face interaction. That is. until the sys- tern fails to recognize the barcodes or malfunctions and you must begin again or wait for the associate with the keycard to come fix the machine anyway. So much for avoiding people, right? These machines allow you to pay with almost any type of payment imaginable. The whole concept must have been designed originally for those who were in a hurry and didn't want to stand in line. However, Wal Mart is always busy, therefore there are always lines. Follow the logic? Machines like this one are creating more problems socially. Fast food restaurants (of all types) are beginning to take orders face to face to avoid confusion. Although a good idea, and a small step toward human interaction, it's just not enough. Agoraphobia strikes again! This is why people with this fear of open, public places fear leaving their home. They are afraid to interact with others, thus resulting in anxiety attacks. Surely there is bound to be a way that the agoraphobic individual will encounter someone while at the store. People are unavoidable, and social interaction is inevitable. The Internet may make life a little easier, yet at the same time, online time needs to be limited. Wal-Mart offers low prices and 24-hour service. The Outfitter, Greatest Hits Music & Welcome back. I hope you Books, and Pugsley's Pet & all enjoyed your summer vacaLawn Service all offer similar or tions. If you're new to the the same products with a friendI laven, welcome to the campus. lier, more personal atmosphere. I had a great summer as an Often, the prices at these places intern at The Express (Lock are lower than you think, and Haven's hometown newspaper, many ofthem even offer student for those of you who didn't discounts. know that), and I'm really lookDowntown Lock I laven ing forward to the coming holds all kinds of surprises. school year at LHU. That may Friend is a thrift Shakespeare's just be because I'm gettingready that carries name shop only to head off to the "real world" in brand such as clothing, a few semesters. But it also American Old Navy Eagle. Gap. might have something to do and & Fitch at Abercrombie with my experiences this sumeven the prices often lower than mer. at sales racks those stores. Living in Lock Haven, I Ashworx meet your every will learned quite a bit about this or tie-dye, hemp beaded-curtain town that we students call home need, and for a reasonable price for nine to 12 months of the at that. year. I was privy to all the sumFor an evening of fun and mer fun of the Haven, that most relaxation, hit it all up in one college students know nothing with dinner at Subway, then spot about. For many of us, myself at That's The dessert next door included (until this summer), you where can also rent a Scoop, this town ceases to exist during to movie take home with you. the months of summer break. a new There's shuttle bus But what really happens is that it service, students, for just college comes alive. to take you downtown. And it's There are concerts all sumfree. Can't do much better than mer long on the floating stage at (Look that. for a story about it in the J. Corman Amphitheatre and next week's Eagle Eye.) at Triangle Park. There is the I end my free And before Sentimental Journey Fly-In, downtown, 1 advertisement of Best of Clinton County Day, remind that there are' you will Airfest, Clinton County Fair, stores several thrift (my personWings Over Piper, and al recommendation is Salvation Riverfest. There are Keystone Army) and dollar stores (my Little League games to attend. vote is for Family Dollar on The Mill Hall Community Pool you're and Bellefonte religious If Avenue) all over this is open daily so that you can town, involved a campus in which are perfect for us ministry relax and cool down. that's group, great. you're If poor college students. Then there are aJJ those Some of you may be reading Message to all students living neighborhood includes many things that keep us busy during attending a local church, that's even better. love a you If double-take, to volunthis and doing in Lock Haven: individuals who are not attendr the school year that are also teer and you're thinking about remembering an editorial I summer, ing Lock Haven University available in the like or wrote joining Americorps late last spring criticizing With the beginning of a and our awareness of this watching movies at fhe Roxy, new academic year, there are could improve the way we are going bowling, taking walks on MountainServe. go for it. But the downtown business district for not catering to students as the dike-levee, and getting ice don't forget to look at the volunmany opportunities for us to received. You might want to teer options in the community, much as 1 thought they should. at cream That's The Scoop. come together as a community. introduce yourself to your next That's just the summer. where your time and efforts are You may be wondering what One of the most important door neighbor before meeting There are more things going on also greatly needed and appreci- caused me to do such a 180. things that we can do as a comhim or her when there is a ated. There's Big Brothers Big It's a simple answer. I lived all throughout the year. is to be munity aware of our problem. Not all the action in this Sisters, YMCA. Horizon House, here, and I opened my eyes and this and Should you have the opporneighbors. day age, In and Red Cross, just to name a my mind. town happens along Ivy Lane. I our neighbors can live across tunity to help with something the street, in an adjacent apartthat you might notice needs to ment or around the world. be done, like yard work or As we celebrate the openclearing the walk when the ing ofour University, it may be snow begins to fall, it would time for each and every one of also be an opportunity to share us to remember that our neighas a contributing member of bors arc also members of the your neighborhood. Lock Haven community. Too Welcome back to what 1 often, we forget that families hope will be your best year that may live next door to us academically and socially. do not maintain the same hours Thank you for taking the at we do and they also may have time to read this message and youngsters living with them for helping make this a great who may not want to learn place to live and study. Deadline submissions is 3 p.m. Tuesday. You must include more about language skills that might not fit their age level. your name, major andphone number to guarantee publicaSincerely, Finding new friends and Dr. Linda D. Koch tion. ISO to 200 word limit, please. celebrating with returning ones Vice President for is always a great occasion. Student Affairs Please remember that our - IsDcf 9 •t* to tU 6dltoi Treat all neighbors as friends for a better community Letter to the EcfitorM lhueagleye@yahoo.com Or drop it off Lalli Aguilar Brendon Costello Heather Frank Kim KnifTen Scott Kulah Steph LaSota Cynthia Martinez Kristina Pestridge Edward Savoy Corrine Smith THE EAGLE EYE. THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER I I OCX HAVEN UNIVERSITY, IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN CCORDANCE WITH THE UNIVERSITY CALENDAR. THE ARTICLES, OPINIONS, PICTJRF.S AND LAYOUT OF THE AGI.E EYE ARE THE RESPONilBILITY OF THE STAFF AND iO NOTREFLECT THE VIEWS >F THE STUDENTS, THE FACJLTY OR ADMINISTRATION, UNLESS SPECIFIED. THE \GLE EYE IS FUNDED BY THE STUDENT COOPERATIVE COUNCIL AND PRINTED BY HE LOCK HAVEN EXPRESS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ILUA MSPOR TSUN-GAZETTE. the Eagle Eye Office in the PUB. for Boring Lecture? This is what will result if you don't react. A WAvef $7AM Send us your likes, gripes and dislikes. lhueagleye@yahoo.com by Tuesday at 3 p.m. News Room x-2334 Don't let this happen to your paper!! September 8, 2004 lhueagleye.com A7 OIIIIOI Greek life instills pride and family ya$t Nam* 9U atmosphere in members past, present ...No, really! This Kristina Pestridge Journalism Major, Senior Alpha Chi Rho, Kappa Delta Rho, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Alpha Sigma Phi, Sigma Pi, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Sigma Kappa, Alpha Sigma Tau and Zeta Tau Alpha, are just "Greek" to most ofyou, but for those students who wear these letters, they mean so much more. I'm sure you all are thinking that in the Greek system it is just a group of students who spend too much time and money on their social lives and not enough time in the classroom. But did you know we are scholars, and that we do take the time to sit down and study? We strive for the best and look for the best. If there is a time that you need that extra push to do your best in school, you will have the support that is needed to accomplish your goals. Did you know we can chaira fundraiser and it will be successful? Did you know that we have traditions that we hold close to our chapters, and for most it does not revolve around drinking and hazing? We have standards and we wear our letters not just to represent ourselves, but the national organization that we belong to. We spend time working with the older brothers and/or sisters to learn these traditions, songs and ceremonies that are very important. We are building personal and professional ties while being part of these organizations, and having a great time doing it. 1 know some people would never think to join something like a fraternity or sorority because you are "paying for your friends," but for me that is not the case. I have been involved in my Greek organization for the majority of my college career and there is not one moment that I would regret my decision to join. For most, we do not live close to Lock Haven and spend all our time at this wonderful campus with our brothers and sisters. LHU has become a "home away from home," and the ties that we have made with our brothers and sisters have created a family atmosphere. So when the going gets tough, we have a strong support system to turn to and also to share the happier things in life that occur while we are here. 1 have made so many friends, in and outside of the Greek system. The relationships that I am making now, I know will last. It is easy to lose contact with your friends from high school, but I do not think that I would be able to lose contact with the friends that I have met here at LHU through being Greek. If you are really involved, nine times out of ten you will be back for homecoming weekend, and being Greek, you know that it is an all around good time. When you come back as an alumnus and you see that your organization has grown since you graduated, you are so proud of what has become of your sisters or brothers. I have learned time management, and my grades have improved greatly since I have joined. I know that when I begin my career, I will have these skills to stay organized and work well with others. I have learned a sense ofresponsibility for myself, my organization, and others as well. I am more willing to work on committees for special projects, volunteer when it is need- Uttmn to tka editor COHti$%ttmd SCC President welcomes students back to university Dear Students, ! Days are getting shorter, nights are getting cooler and soon the leaves will begin to fall. That's right, you guessed it. It's that time again. Time for another year of college at good old Lock Haven University and it's sure to be a good one! Let me be the first to welcome all of you back to the Haven, especially the new students to campus. As most of you know, my name is Rick Harvey and I am returning to my second term as president of the Student Cooperative Council, which is the student governing body on campus that oversees a hundred clubs, organizations and sports teams. This year is promising to be a great year with a new incoming university president. Dr. Keith Miller. We are all looking forward to see how his views will shape our campus in the near future. Make sure you all introduce yourself to him and his family when given the Opportunity and help me welthem to our home away from home. As for the S.C.C. and activities, it is expected to be a fun-filled semester with come numerous activities planned to take place each week, including comedians, artists, musicians and talent shows which are being offered to the student body thanks to the hard work of the student activities department and Haven Activities Council. 1 am also proud to announce that my vice president, Eddie Dove has founded a school spirit organization that will kick off this fall called the "Eagles Nest Society." ENS members will attend sporting events and help boost the morale of the crowd and lend support to our fellow student athletes. Make sure you see Eddie to become a part of this pride-filled experience! I hope to see a year of volunteerism, with many scheduled charity-based programs including blood drives, food drives, fundraisers and the ever-so-popular sleep out for homeless event. This being an election year, 1 would also like to encourage all ofyou to begin to make a difference and voting on November 3 is a great way to start. Feel free to stop by our offices in the Union building to register TODAY! With the start of a new year, we will begin to see a lot of changes. But to make these changes happen and to make way for new things here at LHU. I need your help! You can help me by getting involved in the decision-making process through running to sit upon the student senate or by joining one ofthe many communities that make up the Haven Activities Council. Getting involved in these well-respected positions will allow you to personally have an impact on what will happen on this campus. There will be signs posted throughout campus with further details on how you can get involved. The S.C.C. offices are located in the Parsons Union Building and I welcome you all to stop in within the first few weeks to see what information and programs we have to offer. I would again like to welcome everyone back to the Haven and I am looking forward to another great year! Rick Harvey SCC President Visit The Eagle Eye Online at MB www.lhueagleye.coin Have the news e-mailed to you or take an online poll. r Your opinion matters! ed and I am quicker to voice my opinion and/or share an idea. Being in a Greek organization has taught me to come out of my shell more than I ever thought 1 would. Many times I sit and think about people I know in my classes who could add so much to my organization or to another and I just wish that they would give Greek life a chance. It just might be your niche. It is no more dedicated than a sports team, or any other club on campus and you can get so much out of it. So the next time you see the flyers and tables of these brothers and/or sisters on campus, stop by and say hello or maybe show up to their event and see what Greek life could do for you. For all this time that you have spent reading this, don't you think that you might be a little curious to know what it might be like to be Greek and/or find out a little more information on what some of the Greeks do? It will never hurt to just go to an event to see if it is something for you or to just to make some friends with the brothers and/or sisters on campus. time we're serious. Daniella De Luca Opinion Editor You are currently reading the fourth draft ofmy first opinions column ever. Introductions never really were my specialty. For some reason, this column seems to be a small challenge for me, especially in creating a title for it. I've gone through draft after draft trying to find the perfect beginning. I tried to start it off with whimsy and lure you in with an overabundance ofadjectives and excessive verbiage. I then attempted to be overly intellectual, and that bit the dust somewhere after the version where I took a crack at being clever and witty. That brings me to here...page four of the word document titled "SomethingDani's Column." It was then that I realized that I wanted this column to be about you and your opinions, not stricdy me and mine. This is where I ask you as a faithful reader, a skimmer, a classifieds ads reader, an Eagle Eye basher, a sports-only type, oreven if you are a first-timer, to help me create a name for this column. For now, it has been dubbed "You Name It" for obvious reasons...because well...I want you to! Here 1 am, giving you a say. That's what I anticipate this column to be about. A chance for others to voice their opinions, and 1 as opinions editor will expand upon those ideas. An opinions page should not simply consist of one person's views on an issue, but instead a wide array of people and viewpoints, both positive and negative. The stories would grow rather dull if they were always all about me or all revolved around my viewpoints. I want opinions! I expect conflict. I anticipate action and drama. But first, I need a title. So, send your ideas, thoughts, opinions or anything else that's on your mind to me at our brand new e-mail address: lhueagleye@yahoo.com with the word "Opinions" in the subject line. Credit will be given to the person (or people) who comes up with the title that we feel bestsuits the paper. The deadline is Monday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 p.m. And remember, submissions for letters to the editor are always open. It's your paper, so what is it that you want to read? Don't Forget to Register to Vote! The Presidential Election is November 2. Register by October 3 to vote in this and all future elections. Request your absentee ballots by October 29. Send 3 Letter to the Editor!!! lhueagleye@yahoo.com Or drop it off at the Eagle Eye Office in the PUB. Deadline for submissions is 3 p.m. Tuesday.You must include your name, major and phone number to guarantee publication. 150 to 200 word limit, please. WIUT9 HAPPENING AT fin He ■ Art Exibition Frisbee Club Bruce Erikson, Painting Medium Sloan Fine Arts Gallery (Exhibit on display Sept. 7 Oct. 1 and open for public viewing from 8 AM to 9 PM) Do you like to play catch with your dog? Do you enjoy throwing objects at people? If so. come and join Frisbee club. Whether you just want to toss it back and forth with a couple offriends orjoin in a game ofultimate frisbee. Join fellow Frisbee enthusiasts every Monday through Thursday from three till six and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m., or whenever you can make it in that tim, at the Intramural field. For more information go to Intramural* Do you enjoy playing sports, but do not wish to devote all of the time and dedication into joining a team? This fall semester you have the oppurtunity to participate in intramural sports such as: Flag Football, indoor soccer, volleyball, tennis, raquctball. mens basketball 5x5, women's basketball 5x5. Stop by the Recreation Center to sign up your team. There are deadlines to sign up and limited amount of space for each sport so go as soon as possible. Do not miss your chance to make new friends or catch up with old ones, get in shape, and win a Championship t-shirt! Applications for referees are being accepted through September 10th. Stop by the Recreation Center to fill one out. Any questions, call Anita at 893or 6204 e-mail Rec Center Activities The Student Rec Center has alot of exciting events going on so be sure to check them out American September 18 Red Cross CPR & First Aid Class. September 25 Family Day They also have their daily activities. Aerobics Class: Monday Thursday 4:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. 6:30 11:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. a.m. Tae bo Class: Monday Thursday 12:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Yoga/Ptlates: Monday Thursday 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. - - - - - - - -- HAVEN?? Mr. - - This Friday and Saturday multiple activities will be taking place across campus for students to participate. Dorms will be designated to eithercrimson orwhite and each team will rival one another in a series ofcompetative games. The events are as follows: Pool at 7:00 on Friday in the PUB. Basketball at 7:00 on Friday in the Rec Center. Quiz Bowl at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Hall ofFlags. Volleyball at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday in the sand pit behind the Rec Center. Tug-of-War after the football game on Saturday on the practice football field by Zimmerli Gymnasium. Come and enjoy the events this weekend and receive a FREE Tshirt! This weekend's events are sponsored by the Residence Hall Asscociation (RHA). students at the center or a public place, maintain montly reports (with hours, activities, progress, concerns), and be observed by your center supervisor on occasion. Please consider this terrific teaching and learning opportunity! If you are interested, contact Prof. Julie Story (jstory@Ihup.edu, 8932171), faculty liason and EE evaluator. Club Fair The SCC is sponsoring a club fair for September 14. This event will take place on Ivy Lane from 11:00a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Therain date for this event is September 16 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Questions can be answered by contacting Jeremy Kline at Fall Convocation The 2004 Fall Founder's Day Convocation to celebrate the 134th year of Lock Haven University will be held on September 15. Ms. Havenscope If you would like to be part of Terrie Williams will be the guest LHU's own television station, speaker and her presentation will come to our meetings in the T.V. be held in Thomas Field House at studio (Robinson 621) every 1:00 p.m. Classes will be shortTuesday and Thursday at 1:10 ened so that students may attend this event p.m. To view the modified class schedule go to the university webAttention English site at www.lhup.edu. Majors Would you like to use your English skills to make a difference in the lives of others and have a rewarding experience, and earn External Experience (EE) credit at the same time? Then consider being a volunteer literacy tutor at the Development Center for Adults located at 110 E. Bald Eagle Street in Lock Haven. This Saturday, September 11, Adults and alternative stucome and join in on the fun and dents the area need tutors, in espeparicipate in Campus Craze. A cially in the following areas: variety of stimulating activities Preparation for the General will be taking place. Mock tails Equvalency Diploma (GED), will be served along with some including essay writing reading tasty treats. Come and listen to literature analysis, great music and indulge in the and critical thinki as a many activities provided for the Second Language students. The first chunks ofpeoAll training, tutoring, books, ple to arrive will get FREE Tand other materials are free for stushirts. dents and tutors. However, you This event is sponosored by will be asked to sign a confidenthe Haven Activities Council tiality statement, attend some (HAC). training sessions, meet with your your mind and faith. All are welcome to come to this bible study. New Life Student Fellowship Come worship with us every Tuesday at 8:00 in PUB meeting room #2. join in and sing worship songs, listen to testimonies from fellow students, diveinto the bible, and meet new friends. All are welcome to attend this and join this Christian organization on campus. Night of Comedy An evening of laughs is On Campus Mass Can't get up for Sunday morning mass? Well, the Newman Community has solved this problem. Every Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the PUB TV. lounge a small worship service will be held. All are welcome to attend no matter their religion. The Newman Community is the Catholic organization on campus. Keep your eyes out for more oppurtunities to join in with fellow Newman members and participate in further events. Bible Study The Full Gospel Fellowship invites you to their weekly bible study held in Raub 407 every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. These sessionsallow you to go deep into the written word and help to expand guaranteed when comedian Eric O'Shea comes to LHU to perform his act. On September 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Price Auditorium, you can catch his show. For a good time and a break from your mounting schoolwork, attend this knee-slapping performance. Dangerously Improv If you like to act and enjoy making people laugh, then come to the first Dangerously Improv meeting on September 9. The meeting will be held in Sloan 321 at 6:00 p.m. If you have questions contact Dennis at dberfield@lhup.edu or 8933258. We look forward to seeing you there! University Players Open House University Players will be holding an open house tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the Sloan Theater. Free refreshments will be served. Attention LHU!!! WLHU Toxic Radio Monday-Friday 3 p.m. -1 a.m. log on to: www.lhup.edu/radio 'Click on Webcast Fine arts society opens new exhibit We exceeded our goal of 85 by collecting 90 pints. The Resident Assistants \rvet% key in organizing the vt>runteefsv-'jmityl the information out, and donors. Wing for the coffee, Sodaxhd for: ih6 cookies, Dominos for the pi&a, and Resident Director's Wendy Walstyf|W Jameson, Ray Steele, ,GeQ^^^^^ nothing takes Maggie Hernckl The Eagle Eye Members of the Fine Arts Society pose in Sloan by the new art exhibit that has come to LHU. The Society meet every Tuesday in Sloan 242 at 4:30 p.m. All majors are welcome to attend. planned eight art openings for the Gallery on the ground floor Brendon Costello of John Sloan Fine Arts Staff Reporter Building. Two of these exhibits will consist of works created Lock Haven University's entirelyby graduating LHU senFine Arts Society is proud to iors. The other six, some featurannounce the arrival of the ing two artists at once, show the works of Pittsburgh's Bruce creations from around the Erikson with an opening cereUnited States. mony that occured Tuesday The FAS, now in its eleventh September 7 at 8 p.m. was started by Vance year, "The art opening is a big professor of pottery and McCoy, event presented by both students sculpture. and faculty," according to Mart "Everything is funded by the Boock, president of the FAS. SCC," says Boock. In the past, "We had to sit through 5 hours the group has enjoyed trips to of applicants' slides to decide various places of artistic value. whose artwork to display." During the last academic year, Throughout the 2004-05 the society added excursions to academic year, the FAS has both New York City and Washington DC to their list of places visited. The FAS proudly displays student works throughout campus, the most recent of which may be seen in and around the gameroom in the Parsons Union Building. Within the past two years, the PUB has added a painted wood carving created by alumnus Justin Chiricoas as well as a photo-laden cattle sculpture by recent alumni Neil Davis and Steve Beatty. Interestingly, the FAS includes in its collection room an actual line drawing by Spanish-born painter, Pablo Picasso. Discussing the long-tern goals of the FA S. Boocl explains that they wc )uld like t< eventually welcome i some mon famous artists to t) ne gallery "Our goal is to havi e someom completely new to a rt come ii and be opened up to something completely new to thi em." The Lock Haven Fine Art Society will have a t able set u] at the University's cl lub fair oi Ivy Lane on Septeml aer 14 aiu will continue to mee t regularl; Tuesday nights in ro om 242 o Sloan at 4:30 p.m. Intereste< students are always welcomi and strongly encouraged t< attend. Who's in the Spotlight? On the Inside Turn to B2 to see Volleyball team wins weekend tournament in Findlay, Ohio.' Check out the story on Page B3. who is this year's first Spotlight Athlete of the Week spoms HASJGN . '' ' Gridders start season off with an offensive explosion in victory Bill Buckenmeyer Sports Reporter McMann takes in the entire Olympic experience Football Players of the Week ; >r.,. .l, \ " J f _ _ _ t The Bald Eagles started v4|flfcMt; it Defense their season off with an impresk Special Teams sive 35-19 victory over the rt -u\. Cheyney Wolves. The gridders Mamrke Walker WIU Jones got out to an early 14-0 lead 7rasfetng 10 tackles after two early touchdown runs 3 tackles yards, 2 TD*s 1 Interception of 57 and 4 yards by Maurice Walker. Cheyney fought back 'i" f with two touchdown passes by offense for the rest ofthe game, fought back and put a touchDerrick Murry. The point after Then, the Haven offense added down on the board with a four attempts on both touchdowns another score when Troy Wile, yard pass to Rafael Smith to cut failed so after one quarter, the Jr. ran 64 yards into the end- the lead to 24-7. James Bald Eagles led 14-12. zone to give the Bald Eagles a Madison scored another touchThe Haven played stingy 35-19 lead with only four and a down before halftime to take a defense in the second quarter, half minutes left, 31-7 lead after 30 minutes of which resulted in a fumble The defense led by Will play. recovery by Jon Nalewak. The Jones (10 tackles and one interThe Haven played hard in Bald Eagles were looking to ception) and David Show (nine the second half, but couldn't capitalize, and they did when tackles) kept the Cheyney seem to move the ball down the Rob Kristiniak threw a 26 yard offense at bay and helped the field effectively and the James touchdown pass to Rafael Haven to the final 35-19 score. Madison offense was just too Smith to give the Haven a 21- The offensive star of the game strong and quick, putting up 12 lead heading into halftime. was Maurice Walker with 177 another 31 points in the second Lock Haven got another yards rushing, which is the 12th half. Some bright spots for the score from Rafael Smith in the best rushing performance in Bald Eagles were Brian third quarter when he caught a Lock Haven history, and two Camberg, Jon Nalewak, and 14 yard pass from Troy Wile, Jr. touchdowns, David Show. Camberg threw which put the Haven up 28-12. The Bald Eagles next game for 139 yards and a touch down The Wolves answered back at was a showdown with Division while Nalewak and Show had the beginning of the fourth I-AA James Madison 12 and 11 tackles respectively. quarter when Jamal Clark University. The Haven got Show also added an intercepcaught his second touchdown down early after three first tion which he returned 40 from quarterback Derrick quarter touchdowns by the yarc s Murry to bring the Wolves Dukes and couldn't seem to get The Haven returns home within nine at 28-19. on track offensively. The Dukes next weekend, Sat. Sept. 11, to The Lock Haven defense added an early second quarter face conference foe Kutztown stepped up in the fourth quarter „ field goal jo tajke a 24-0 lead on University at Hubert Jack and shut down the Cheyney the Haven but the Bald Eagles Stadium at 4 p.m. i I '/ 1 ji,' —— — 1— r , a. Ray Amati/ wireimages.com Sara McMann grapples with opponent during Olympic trials. Kevin Carver Sports Editor "No matter what," said McMann, "I knew he would be proud of me if I put my heart int0 it " For five minutes of the six minute bout, McMann held the lead against Japanese wrestler, Kaori Icho. In the final minute, Icho scored a takedown to tie the match 2-2, before being awarded another one-point takedown with less than 30 seconds remaining to steal McMann's once the whistle blew, it was jusl natural ability and instinct." Though Olympic wrestling is an individual sport, being a part of the first U.S. women's team was special to McMann. She was close with her teammates, even looked up to some. But the bonds that were solidified will live with her forever. She was inspired by God, she dedicated her Olympic games to her late brother, and at gold. that moment on the podium, it But to her, it was like every just didn't seem like quite other match while she was enough. But the memories, as inside the ring. well as the first ever U.S. "Before and after (the Women's Wrestling Olympic silmatch) the hype and the pressure ver medal, will last a lifetime. were there, but, surprisingly, As she stood crying unconItrollably on the podium, one below her rival wrestler, Sara McMann thought about many things. she thought about how close she was to achieving her goal of a gold medal in the inaugural Women's Wrestling Olympic Event. She thought about how much love and support her family and boyfriend gave her. She thought about God. She thought of her brother looking down on her from heaven. step *- Field Hockey starts out first week of Division I play undefeated Rebecca Merrell Sports Reporter \ i A\mW 2! - The Bald Eagle field hockey team is off to a strong start in their first Division I season. The Haven is undefeated, for contests up to September 7. The team has spent time in Division Tin the past and has made it a success. This season looks to be with the season in they are proving just During the Labor Day week- ■ end, the Haven team traveled m\\\\ College Tournament. The team won their third season game with a shutout of 30 over the University of Pftofo courtesy of LHU Sports Information vs. Bloomsburg @ 4 p.m. Scheduled No Events Scheduled ■ \ ;1 W 4fljK Vermont. Jon Nalewak and Sheldon Gray wrestle down a Devil rusher. No Events to Waltham, Mass, for the Boston bl..* ji Women's Soccer 'jm\\\m The Haven's Nikki Sweger scored late in the first half, and tfjen assisted Courtney Hughes, making the score 2-0 at half time. Entering the second half, LHU only allowed Vermont to have three shots at goal. Kellie Kulina scored goal number three off of a penalty corner with help from Sarah Huber and Katie Stewartz. In addition to the Boston College Tournament, LHU was able to show the upper hand, dominating Radford University 5-0. With a slow start for both Women's Soccer vs. Adelphi @ noon Men's Soccer Tournament @ 2:00 Football vs. Kutztown @ 4 p . m. n _i —; .. .''' *. Photo courtesy of LHU Sports Information Kellie Kulina advances the ball down the field. teams in the first half, the Eagles were able to come out in the second half with Rebecca Steffen putting the first goal in. Along with Steffen, fresh- Men's Soccer Tournament @ 11 a.m. : im ; I B V I' '.L——; ; No Events Scheduled man Sam Stoyer added the second goal for the Eagles. See Undeafeated, Page B2 Women's Soccer vs. Clarion @ 4 p.m. Field Hockey vs. Bucknell @ 7 p.m. lhuea B2 GUT Li slams Volleyball PSAC West player honors Information Athlete of the Week § D mttk (Juter Sneerftyer, Courtesy LHU Sports Information Li Kelly Kostelieh is this Kostelieh played week's athlete of the week. intricate role in the v Kostelieh, a junior from over West Liberty Sta Venetia, Pa., is a setter on last month, in the Ashla Lock Haven's Volleyball University Invitation team. totaling 21 assists and game high three She is returning to the aces. squad after playing in 26 of 37 matches last season Kelly Kostelieh is and totaling 7.73 assists a recreation game. Kostelieh finds her- major. self in a key role in this season's campaign. I •??? • ber 8, 2004 e.com Yizhi of ' (Shanghai. China), a sophomore on the Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania volleyball team, has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division Player of the Week for all matches through September 7. Li helped Lock Haven to a 6-1 mark in the early season, leading the squad in nearly every statistical category. She currently boasts a .419 hitting percentage along with averaging 3.08 kills and Li . dls 3 42 di Ss P er paces the Haven defensively at the net. tallying 33 blocks. This past weekend, Li earned Most Valuable Player honors at the Findlay Classic where the Lady Eagles took the team title with a 3-0 record. Against a nationallyNorthwood ranked University squad, Li posted 19 kills. 21 digs and six blocks. The Lady Eagle volleyball team next opens up PSAC Western Division action with a trip to Clarion University on Tues.. Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. ' ,° * i mm • ■ v D-I NEC names Sweger Player of the Week Information Courtcsv' o/ LHU § § $00 the season and dished out an in a 4 ' 1 vic,or> a s ainst assist Sports Information Towson. She registered the winner in a 3-0 win Nikki Swcger (Dauphin' game and assisted on over Vermont Central Dauphin Hast), a goal in a 5-0 the deciding junior field hockey player Radford. win against for the Lock Haven Swcger's early total University of Pennsylvania into a tie for tenth moves her Lady Eagles, has been place on the Haven's all-time selected as the Northeast list, now with 36 Conference (NEC) Player of scoring goals. career the Week. The Lady Eagle field Swegcr netted five goals team (4-0) took its hockey and added four assists as undefeated record on the Lock Haven opened up the road Villanova against 2004 season in NCAA last University night. Division I with a 4-0 run. The junior forward scored the team's first three goals of § flieluxJ Sltffe Who's Your Favorite Athlete? Zinidene Zidane....French soccer player...cuz he is the best in the world What do you do to get pumped up before a game? I listen to music, focus on the game at hand. What's your major, and what do you want to do with it? Business Administration. I want to become a sports agent. What's your favorite movie? Jerry Maguire Eagles defeated Towson with a 4-1 victor)'. Swegcr had three goals and one assist to help the Eagles triumph. Along with victory' over Towson there was another 2-1 "W" over Lehigh on the first road game for LHU. with goals coming from Kulina with assis- From Undefeated. Page Bl The LHU attack continued allowing Steffen to make goals three and four, and Huber added one last goal to give the Haven the 5-0 victory. Prior to Saturday's game, the What's your favorite ice cream flav Vanilla, baby! ■ ■ ■ tance from Huber and Stewartz with from Renee goal a along Kcmmercr. Lock Haven, now 4-0. will face Villanova University this Tucs., at 7 p.m. for their next Good Luck competition. Lagles. Let's make it 5-0. With returning leaders and new talent, cross country expects success Brandy Rissmiller Sports Reporter The goals for the Lock Haven's 2004 cross country men's and women's team are simple. If both teams are dominate factors at their meets they will be happy. The men would love to repeat as conference/regional champs and place in the top 8 at the national championships, and the women want to move up in the PSAC rankings. Based on their excellent results last year, and the promise of the runners, these goals are surely in reach. Returnees for the men's team are seniors Chris Cowan, Paul Hallman, Jeff Skwicrz and Joe Wicgner. junior Billy Buckcnmeycr. and Aaron sophomores Benson, Ryan Blood and Chris Robson. New to the team arc Ryan Davis, a junior transfer from Hagcrstown Community College in Maryland, and freshmen Greg Davis. Zack Deitz. Preston Jaquish. Kehncr, Collin Shawn Moore, and Cory Spidell. Skwicrz would like to make some improvements on the success that the men's last year, but believes that it is not going to be an easy road. "The first step is seeing everyone stay healthy and team saw keep working hard throughout the season." Davis wants the team to progress at every meet and from there win conference, regions and head into nationals ready to race their best as a team. Wicgner can't wait to get a second straight trip to Nationals, but this time he "wants to show the nation what the Haven is all about!". Coach Aaron Russell feels that this year the team is a target because they have Bofinger the top six runners returning. and freshmen Kerri Arnold. Ashley Coughlin, Shellie Coupland. Cat Craft, Jennie Gillespie. Christie Kcrschner. Michelle Mazza, Ashley Prcstia, Sarah Rewt, April Salinas and Missy Weaver. Craft feels that competing on the college level is much more difficult than competing on the high school level. "It requires a lot more time, but it is also much more satisfying and rewarding." Craft says a main goal of the team is to always encourage each other to do their personal best. Salinas' goal for the team is to always think posi- "It's much tougher to stay on top. than it is to get there. We hope to stay composed and healthy and continue to run smart races." Only four women from the 2003 team will be returning for 2004, but that does not mean that they will not be a force to be reckoned with. Junior co-captain Sarah Robertson will join sophomores Kat Davey. Deborah Kinsey and Leigh Miller as the group that the thirteen new runners will look up too. New to the team are juniors Janet Yohc and Holly tively. "Not only should we push ourselves, but our teammates as well." Russell believes that the women's team is definitely moving in the right direction. The team might be a young team, but they have the potential to move up in the PSAC "Even rankings. though we only have lour returning upperclassmen. their leadership is definitely helping guide us in the right direction. They watched the men's success last season and s;iu what they had to do to get there. They're hungry for their own success now." Blood drawn at first Cross Country meet as men nabs top four spots Brandy Rissmiller Sports Reporter In an impressive start to their season. Lock Haven's cross country teams showed they will be a tough squad to beat in their upcoming events as the teams preformed well at the nonscored Bucknell Opener on Friday. Even without AllAmerican Chris Cowan, the men's top returning runner, the men's team swept the top four spots. With a time of 14:48 sophomore Ryan Blood finished the three-mile race in first place. With times of 14:53 and 14:59 seniors Joe Wiegner and Paul Hallman placed second and third. Fourth place honors went to junior Billy Buckenmeyer who ran the race in 15:09. Also in the top 25 were Chris Robson. Shawn Moore. Jeff Skwicrz and Greg Davis placing 12th. 13th. 14th and 16th respectively. Coach Aaron Russell asked the men to go out a bit conservatively at the start and run with patience, and they did. "It allowed them to finish strongly, even though I've � been practicing them very hard. I'm pleased with their places." Russell was also very pleased with Mailman's third place finish and expects to see him play a vital role in what this team docs at the end of the year. Kat Davey had reason to celebrate after running her threc-milcr in 18:33. For the first time in her collegiate career she completed the meet in first place. Three of her teammates also placed in the top 25. Junior co-captain Sarah Robertson was 13th with a time of 19:40 and freshmen Missy Weaver and April Salinas, in her first cross country race, were impressive with finishes of 19th and 20th. Robertson is pleased with the team. "We want to work together, work hard and have fun. We have a strong team and 1 think we can really show the conference that we mean business." Russell thinks that Davey's dedication to her summer conditioning has helped elevate her confidence and has helped her to see what she's capable of. "She's tough, and is definitely going to push the leaders in every race she's in." On Sept. I 1 the Lock Hayen teams will travel to m\\\m juMM >. „&'jbBx: Mt-iifr*' - \\\w * mWm\\ ■ t*W'' villi* mmmrn^ WmX' * ■ mm Ammm mm*. I iKfim Photo Courtesy of Head Coach Aaron Russell Paul Hallman (#30) is followed closely by eventual winner Ryan Blood (#25) and Joe Wiegner at this Kutztown University to com- pete in the Maroon and Gold Invitational. Russell is anxious to see how the team does running a five mile race rather than a three-miler. Even though they are in the heart of their training and « racing on tired legs Russell expects them to have strong showings. The meet starts at 11 a.m. and after the Bucknell Opener, expectations are high for the Lock Haven teams. 8, 2004 B3 e.com Volleyball squad dominates weekend Men's Soccer hands Nationally Ranked tournament, improves to 6-1 overall Wheeling Jesuit first loss of season Jill Weaver success with Deehan registering 12 kills and 13 digs and wadc Sports Reporter v with 11 kills and 13 digs. Directing the action on the floor The Lock Haven women's with 26 assists and 13 digs was volleyball team earned champisetter Allison Furry. onship honors and came home On day two of the Classic. with an MVP and a player Lock Haven faced Northwood named to the all tournament University and Hillsdale squad at the end of this past College. weekend's Findlay Classic in Starting w ith Hillsdale. Lock Findlay Ohio. Haven defeated the competition If" the University of Findlay by winning with close scores of was expecting an undefeated 30-27, 30-28. and 30-20. season, they clearly were not Contributing to the win with a prepared for Lock Haven's team best of 11 kills and five women's volleyball team, who blocks was outside hitter Inga presented Findlay with their first Kurgonaite. loss of the season on Friday. What do you call nine kills, Lock Haven won the opening nine digs, six blocks and two round of the Findlay Classic aces from behind the service after five games and scores of line? An attack from Lock 20-30, 30-23. 25-30, 30-25, and Haven team member Li. Along 18-16. with additional support from Cherry Li turned out 15 kills. Thompson. Wade and Kristi 21 digs and eight blocks. Kauffman the eagles were able Teammates. Michelle Dechan to secure the victory. and Allison Wade assisted in the With two successes under Lock Haven's belt, what's one more? The Haven finished the Findlay Classic with a final win against Northwood in Five games with scores of 30-25, 3027, 27-30, 29-31 and 15-11. This time it was Li with the team best of 10 kills. 21 digs, and six blocks. Wade and Kauffman also had success with kills and digs. Furry totaled I assists in the win. a victory that put the women's volleyball team at 3-0 at the tournament, earning them team championship honors. Lock Haven, however didn't settle there. Player Li was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament and Thompson was named to the All Tournament Squad. For more women's volleyball action follow the eagles next Tuesday, September 14 as they travel to Clarion University for a 7 p.m match up. bumping the Eagles up to a twogoal lead. Assisting Bixler in the winning goal was freshman Ashley Rosindale. Wheeling Jesuit's only goal was scored during the final minute of play when they converted a penalty kick. This win redeemed the Eagles after a 2-1 loss to on Mercyhurst College Saturday. Sophomore David Russell, a forward, scored the one and only goal against Mercyhurst 29:19 into the game, and was assisted by freshman David Johnson. The score remained tied until the seventy-first minute when Marissa Brunner Sports Reporter Jesuit The Wheeling soccer team University men's record, but had an undefeated team had a the Lock Haven men full of determination. That is what led the Bald Eagles to a 2I victory over the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. Senior midfielder Joe Leap was the first to score for Lock Haven after converting a throw in from sophomore Zach Gibbon. Shortly thereafter, senior defender Dustin Bixler headed the ball into the back ofthe net. Haven Soccer adjusts to changes on and off the field Brandie Kessler Sports Editor . - ■HHi B r III young and under the direction of a new coaching staff is very capable of having a successful season. „ 0ur fresnmari can hand | e thcmsc | vcs on thc fic!d and our „ senj()rs gre |eadjng me way said )reland peter Campbell, who was the head coach oftfae tcam in 999 and 20(){) when he compjled a The Lock Haven University women's soccer team dropped to 1-2 after a loss to West Chester Universtty on Saturday. The Haven came out strong and battled for the win, but a penalty kick in thc second half would be enough to gtve the 3 1 OVeraUrecord and earned Golden Rams a win in the con- a pflir of Pennsylvanja Slate test Athletic Conference (PSAC) Lock Haven could not man- Championships along with tw0 age to find the back ofthe net. strajght bcrths jnto mc NCAA Even when West Chester Divjsjon natjona toumamentf was forced to play a man down redaimcd thc r()lc as ncad in the second half because of a CQach thjs season red card ejection, the Bald Christy Ganc joins the Lock Eagles were still unable to score. Hayen women ,s soccer program Heather Ireland, who posted for ncr first scason M a grgduatc six saves in the contest, is back coach ,n the net for thc Haven after an she comcs t() Lock Hgven injury prevented her from playg fma yw career as tne ing last scason. startjng goalkeeper for the Sajnt West Chester had seven Joseph s Unjvcr; jly womcn s shots in thc contest, and the team wncfC shc finisned Golden Rams keeper. Heather Qut jn R.nker made six saves offof six among Hawk kcepers wjth 245 shots from LHU. career saves and third with an The Haven squad, although ' wj , „ , . , , , . P/?ofo courtesy of LHU Sports Information Outside Hitter Allison Wade sees action in a PSAC game last season. Hold on to your horses: Lock Haven Coaching Carousel spins changes as programs adjust Douglas Spat a fore Jr. Sports Reporter The Lock Haven University athletics program has a new look this fall and its not just incoming freshmen or transfers that arc affecting the change. There were several key name coaching changes over thc summer. Associate Director of Athletics. Peter Campbell has also taken over the reigns of heads w omen's soccer coach for the 2004 campaign. Campbell is no stranger to the women's soccer program having already coached during the 1999-2000 seasons. During his previous stint as coach, Campbell compiled an impressive record and helped lead the team to two Pennsylvania State AthleticConference Championships. Campbell said that he was very excited about coaching again and looking forward to working with this team. Campbell has not found it too difficult trying to work in thc athletic department office and as "It's been a bit ofa challenge with either a couple extra hours in the office or on the field, but everybody is working to help ing me and my expectations." added Curtis. Prior to coming to Lock Haven, Curtis was an assistant at both Fresno State and the University of thc District of each other out." said Campbell. Campbell said that the team Columbia. has been very willing and open The Lock Haven Football to suggestions. team adds Lock Haven "They work hard for each University graduate Ted Egger other and that's very important to the staff for his first season in a team sport." said Campbell. with the program as well as John A search for a new coach Bell who has been with the prowill be conducted following thc gram before. 2004 campaign. Danielle Barney, former Valerie Curtis has taken over Sports Information Director, has thc head women's basketball been named thc Assistant Athletic Director. coaching duties for the upcoming season. This is Curtis's first Al Weston will take over for head coaching job. Barney w ho comes in from Kent "I am very excited and I met State after two years, spending with the team and they seem one year as intern and one as excited," said Curtis. interim assistant Sports informaCurtis will be in familiar ter- tion Director. ritory after spending the last two Joining the athletic departseasons as an assistant here at ment as Graduate Assistants will Lock Haven. be Mike Maney, wrestling; Mike Curtis said that it definitely Trumbull, cross country; Christy docs help that she is familiar Ganc, women's soccer; and with the team because she Kristi Ward, women's basketknows the team's strengths and ball. weaknesses. "I think it helps them know- YMCA hosts 10K Run during Labor Day Regatta Laura Faust Sports Reporter members. The RAM Run had 21 participants with ages ranging from 17 to over 60. Awards were to thc top male and The Susquehanna Pacers presented overall runner. Radio Army Marathon (RAM) female were T-shirts Participants given Run consisting of a 10K race and two mile walk was held and door prizes. Lock Haven University stuSaturday evening during the Lock Haven Area Jaycces Labor dent. Larz Sclmcr-Larscn came in first place overall with an Day Regatta. The proceeds of Saturday's race went to Lock amazing time of 34:50. SelmerLarsen ran cross country for Haven Area YMCA. The event Lock Haven University in 2002 was the second in a series of and has also run indoor and outthree races. door track for thc past two The RAM Race was once an years. annual local race but was dis"My training has been going continued a few years ago. Last well and I expected a victory year the race was introduced from myself," stated Selmeragain by the YMCA and the Larson, who will also be particSusquehanna Pacers Club, who thc final race of the ipating in would like to continue with the series. race for years to come. Also from Lock Haven Saturday's contest was University were Rick guided throughout Lock Haven Clcndanial, Professor Douglas by 25 of Lock Haven University's eross country team S. Campbell,f and staff member t Judy Keim. Susquehanna Pacers raised money for the YMCA and were pleased with thc outcome of the race despite thc small number of participants. The final race is a 5K run held during Lock Haven University's Homecoming weekend, Oct. 16. 2004. This will be the fifth annual race and will take place on Ivy Lane at Lock Haven University. The Susquehanna Pacers series awards will be given out to the top three male and female runners within the series after the race. To find out more about participating in the next race or how to become a member ofthc Susquehanna Pacers Club contact Club President Tim Keohane at 660-6865 or Mary Stern, vice president at 2630574. Mercyhurst scored the winning goal against Lock Haven. "We haven't had a good goal scored against us yet. Set" pieces arc hurting us. so If we get those right I think we are going to go a long way this year," said junior defender Michael Skcggs. The Bald Eagles have another chance at victory tonight to when travel they Southampton University. Then, finally they will play in front of a home crowd on Saturday and Sunday at the Lock Haven Tournament. overall 2.04 goals against average. Joanna Bisphan will take on thc role of student assistant coach this season. Bisphan was a member of thc LHU squad for the past 4 years, where she played an intricate role in many key wins for thc Haven. Previously this scason thc Haven had one win and one loss in thc Kappa Fall Classic held at McCollum Field on the LHU campus. Diane Wall posted the first goal for the Haven in thc game against Molloy College. Senior Brooke Rangi and Kylcigh Roth added goals in the win. In the loss against the University of New Haven. LHU fought hard, but a free kick called against them late in thc first half would be the game winner for the Chargers of the University of New Haven. Thc next home contest for thc Bald Eagles is scheduled for today, at 4 p.m. on McCollum Field against thc Huskies of Bloomsburg University. LHU Boxing Team looking for new members for season Clayton D. Desmond Sports Repoter objectives. The Bald Eagles again have 16 competitions scheduled for the upcoming season. LHU Boxing Club, ranked The first invitational is on fourth in the National Collegiate Nov. 8, 2004 in Richmond, VA Boxing Association (NCBA), and the scason concludes with will begin preparation for the the 2005 National Collegiate upcoming 2004-2005 scason Boxing Association (NCBA) this Monday. Championships in Las Vegas, They will be practicing at Nevada. 4:30 p.m. in the Zimmerli The always-popular 26th Boxing Room, located in the Annual LHU rear of the Zimmerli Gym men's Collegiate/Amateur Boxing locker room. Invitational is scheduled for Female candidates are asked Saturday, February 26, 2005 in to enter thc rear door of the the Thomas Field House. Zimmerli Building and follow The Eastern Collegiate thc boxing signs down the back Boxing Association (ECBA) stairs to the Boxing Training qualifying tournament for Room. A wall divider separates nationals is scheduled for March the Men's locker room from the 26-27, 2005 at the U.S.M.A., Boxing area. West Point, NY. The champions All former Boxing Club and runner-ups along with Team members along with all selected wild cards qualify for new candidates (men and nationals. women) are required to attend This past season LHU this initial informational meetadvanced three boxers to thc ing. Candidates for all 12 national finals in Reno. NV. weight classes are encouraged to where Miro Jelev won his secattend. No previous boxing ond 185-lb national title and experience is required. Osahon Omo-Osagie won the Practice, competition and 119-lb. title. Sophomore Josh training schedules will be dis- Mercado, 139, lost in thc quarIn addition, thc cussed. terfinals. coaching staff will review all Both Jelcv and Omo-Osagie team rules, academic requirehave completed their collegiate as well as careers. individual and team goals and The LHU boxers tied for fourth at the 2004 nationals. In the past 25 years, 29 Bald Eagle boxers have won 29 individual titles and produced 112 Josh Mercado was elected for 2005. Grad students and former national champions, Comanche Garcia, and Miro Jelcv will assist veteran coaches Dr. Ken Cox and Ken Cooper this season. Prospective candidates who have any questions are encouraged to call Dr. Ken Cox, head coach, at home (570-748-9213) at their earliest convenience In the past three years, thc Bald Eagles have been hit especially hard by graduation, losing five national champions and two bronze medallists. According to Cox. this will be a rebuilding year. "About every six to eight years we must totally rebuild." stated Cox. "It's a real challenge, but we'll be ready. Thc addition of a new boxing ring room in Zimmerli will be a big plus," Cox said. There are 12 weight divisions in collegiate boxing. 112; 119; 125; 132: 139; 147; 156; 165; 175: 185; 195; and heavyweight. team captain m i ~ The Premiere of'Mann & Sapp'& ~ The Return of the Box Score ■ Weekfy Statistics and Bankings of Haven Sports ~ More Q &A and Spotlight Athletes of the Week !i s Eagle's Nest takes flight with new look Matt Fedyniak Sports Reporter If you are looking to get loud and just plain crazy, the Eagles Nest Society is the club to join. Thc purpose ofthis club is to promote school spirit by going to sporting events and cheering on our Haven athletes. Although there have always been dedicated fans in past years, this is the first year that there is an official SCC sponsored club. Thc club's advisor is Jody Smith, and the club's president is our Student Cooperative Council Vice President, Eddie Dove. The club's plan for this football season is to have non-alcoholic tailgate parties for two home games. The first one will take place on Homecoming. Saturday October 16 and the second one being held at the last home game of thc season, on Saturday. October 30. Thc tailgating will take place in the Hubert Jack Stadium parking lot, by the locker rooms, where the opposing team can be sure to receive a warm welcome from the Eagles Nest. The club will also offer an opportunity to travel with the football team. The Haven Activites Council will be sponsoring two bus trips to the road games in Bloomsburg and Mansfield. Ticket prices are to be announced closer to the dates. As for the basketball season, the Eagles Nest will be at all Men's and Women's home games. The Nest is seated under the basket closest to the visitor's bench. Ifyou're looking to join, you can contact Eddie Dove by emailing him edove@lhup.edu. "Klete and 1 had a great relationship because we were friends in and out of the pool," Vanderkaay said. "We had a good, healthy competitive relationship and 1 think it was positive for both of us. We pushed each other at practice everyday. Now that Klete is going to be out on the West Coast, and Michael is coming in, I hope we can have the same relationship and push each other to be the in HEbES^, ■artlT ■ artwort by Kevin Carver on the team's third play, Harris was not technically a starter. Jason Colson, who rushed for 64 yards on 13 carries, held that distinction after winning a lengthy battle for the tailback job during summer camp. When asked about his feats, Harris was quick to credit the guys up front. "My offensive line did a hell ofa job. The first person I ever saw was the safety. They did exactly what they are supposed to do. They definitely lived up to their hype." i^BBBBBr^ '' - ANN ARBOR, Mich. Following an eight-medal performance at the Olympic Games in Athens, everybody knows who Michael Phelps is. Following a promotional tour that will ensure that fact, Phelps will join his coach. Bob Bowman, in Ann Arbor, Mich. "Michael is going to be volunteer assistant for the program, which means that he will be helping and traveling with the team," Bowman said. "He will be able to train with the team and that's where he will be able to help the most. He will raise the expectations of everybody around him, so that will be his biggest contribution." Phelps will sec some familiar faces in the Michigan pool, i was frustrating to be honest. I don't think we played particularly well in all three phases ofthe game. The penalties were embarrassing. I expected us to W.Va. play better. Thankfully, it was Head coach Rich Rodriguez our first game and we can get it suggested it. Tony Caridi precorrected." dicted it. Many assumed it. To the delight of the 59,172 Not since 1995 has West fans at Milan Puskar Stadium, Virginia University ended a seaWest Virginia University finally son without a 1,000-yard rusher, started clicking when Colson but many saw the 2004 season broke a tackle and raced 15 as the year that the streak would yards to the end zone with just come to an end. under eight minutes to go in the But just one game into the second quarter. It gave the Mountaineers a commanding 21-3 lead and the rout was on. WVU then forced an ECU punt, and following a short drive, the Mountaineers would reach pay dirt the next three plays it possessed thc ball. K Harris culminated the 46yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown run. Two minutes later ECU punted the football to "Pac-Man" Jones, who took it A,fLW Bit BBk 76 yards to the house for the first punt return touchdown of his career. Following an intercepM ■ jSBBBBBBbI tion by WVU defensive lineman Ernest Hunter, Harris galloped 51 yards for a score on the first play ofthe ensuing possession. Suddenly the game was a laugher, and WVU went to the locker room leading 42-9 after a quick, meaningless touchdown Br *aL^B by ECU at the end of the half. Chris Henry finally got into the act with a 60-yard touchBBLfcfl ■ fl ■' BBF^WJ down catch on the first possesflk. BP ■km *W sion of the second half ~ West m Bfl BBBEvjmJ ipl ibI B Virginia University led 49-9. * ji * The touchdown pass to BBBBn.—as 9bb1 DJbbbmKI Photo Courtesy of msnsportsnet.com Henry and the opening play Kay-Jay Harris leaps his way for a big gain. bomb to Myles were the highlights of Marshall's day. The season, Kay-Jay Harris is more Thc offensive line also aided senior quarterback managed to than a third of thc way there. in the rushing attacks of Colson, complete just 6-of-15 pass Harris rushed for a record Rashecd Marshall and Bryan attempts for 143 yards, while 337 yards and four touchdowns Wright. By the end ofthe game, throwing two interceptions as West Virginia easily defeated WVU amassed 478 yards on the against the one touchdown. East Carolina 56-23 Saturday ground against an abysmal ECU "I thought Rasheed played evening at Milan Puskar defense. average," Rodriguez said. "He Stadium, home of Mountaineer The Mountaineers set the wasn't his sharpest today. As Field. The 25-year-old senior, tone early as Adam "Pac-Man" long as we win he is happy, but who spent three years playing Jones nearly broke loose on the he can play better for sure. If minor league baseball for thc opening kickoff return. On the you can run to win I'd just Texas Rangers, set a slew of first play from scrimmage. assume run it every game, but it records with his big day. Marshall hit newcomer Brandon won't be like that every week." He shattered Kerry Myles on a 51-yard strike that The Mountaineers' sloppy Marbury's school record of 291 put the ball on the Pirates' 11play reappeared in the second yards set against Temple in yard line. Five plays later. half, although it can be partially 1971, and also became the Big Colson scored the first of his attributed to an already-decided East's single-game rushing two touchdowns. The Pirates outcome and the first-game misleader, surpassing Edgerrin answered with a field goal of takes of first-time participants. James' 299-yard performance their own that was set up by a "Our coverage was shoddy. for Miami. 58-yard completion when West We gave them two deep ones Harris' 168 yards in the secVirginia's defender fell over on and they killed us on some ond quarter eclipsed Garrett the play. screen plays. We have to get Ford Sr.'s 133-yard quarter East Carolina was able to back to work pretty quick," against Pitt in 1965, and his 223 keep the score reasonably close Rodriguez said. yards in the first half broke as West Virginia hurt itself with Scoring fittingly concluded Armin Mahrt's long-standing penalties and incompletions that for West Virginia with Harris record of 213, set all the way kept it from finding an offensive bursting through the defense for back in 1922 against Marietta. rhythm. a touchdown run of 76 yards. With four touchdown scamThe penalties, sloppy play Pirate quarterback James pers, Harris tied Avon Cobourne and porous pass defense contin- Pinkney threw a pair of fourth and Quincy Wilson for the ued throughout much of the quarter touchdown passes Mountaineer Field record. and despite winning by against West Virginia University game, Amazingly, Harris did not 33 points, Rodriguez saw a lot backup defenders to give the even start the game. of room for improvement. "It scoreboard its final look. Although he carried the ball - Seth Gordon Michigan Daily > *i< Harris shatters Big East record, piles up 337 yards Stephen Bupp The Daily Athenaeum (West Virginia U.) Olympian Phelps to volunteer for Michigan -- Bowman is taking over as head coach of the men's swimming team for Jon Urbanchek, who retired after 22 years of leadership that included one national title and 13 Big Ten crowns. Phelps and Bowman come from the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, where Bowman has coached since 1996. Phelps will not be eligible to swim for Michigan because of his numerous endorsements, but will serve as a volunteer assistant while training in preparation for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. BYU officials n David Wadley The Daily Universe (Brigham Young U.) as junior Peter Vanderkaay and best." senior Dan Ketchum swam on Urbanchek emphasized thc the gold medal-winning 800importance of the role that meter relay team with Phelps in Phelps will play in thc developAthens. Ketchum has used up ment of swimmers like his eligibility, but will assist the Vandcrkaay and the team as a team as well, while finishing up whole. his last semester. "Klete did a great job trainAs volunteer assistant, ing with the team and working Phelps will fill the same role at with Peter," Urbanchek said. Michigan that another member "He is a world-class athlete that of the 800-meter relay team did raised thc bar for everyone on former Club Wolverine memour team. With Michael coming ber Klete Keller. Keller swam in it can only get better. He will the anchor leg of the relay in raise the bar for the whole team. Athens and served as volunteer He can only do good things for assistant while he trained for the the program." Olympics. — worried ovei i -- PROVO, Utah Despite facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit from a former athlete, Brigham Young University remains confident there is no case due to their history in providing him with the medical attention he has needed. Former BYU baseball player Scott Koffman is suing the university for an injury he sustained to his back during a weight lifting exercise in 2001. In his suit he claimed it ruined his professional career and is seeking $9.6 million in damages. "We felt that we know his situation well and that we have responded in every way we thought was appropriate," said David Thomas, defense attorney for the university. "His medical condition has been serviced by the training room and his back surgeries are all things we have taken care of and paid for." It came as a surprise that Koffman brought this suit against the university. "I feel like he was treated well by the university and that we have extended ourselves," Thomas said. "So we're disappointed. We thought we provid- $9.2M lawsuit ed him with good service, and it's unfortunate that he did get an injury, but injuries are not uncommon in athletics." According to Thomas, these types of lawsuits are rare at BYU. "1 am always surprised to sec how few of these claims we have," Thomas said, "which I think speaks to the proposition that we treat our people really well." Due to the pending nature ol the trial, details ofthe case could not be discussed. "We are aware ofthe matter; however, we do not believe there is a case here," said Carri Jenkins, university spokeswoman. "Because we are now in active litigation, thc university will not be able to comment further on this case." Happy 25th Birthday ESPN ■ m\\\m ■■■PR IKS Congrats on your Silver Anniversary!!! hHhhBSB 'V i September 8, 2004 www.Ihueagleye.com B5 r Features lJBMWWkmWmwmWBmm (Question (Week the of "What do you think about the renovations in Bentley Dining Hall?" lil ||,: Brendan Stengle sophmore- business free refills. 'he set up h refreshing. Dan Kozak Vikki Vollman junior-criminal justice The free refills are the best addition to the bottom. Pat Williams sophmore- Tonia Nazazio senior-economics Top 10 Things... OUR. FIRST WEEK OF COLLEGE Nicole Jacobs and Nicole Pinto The Eagle Eye 5. The lanyards are cute and a great way to remember your key, but you DON'T have to strangle yourself with it to open your door. 10. You have to carry 12 credits... DON'T drop a class you need before you add one. Somehow the second you hit the button, the class you want is filled. 4. DON'T go to bed at 9 every night just so you can wake up by 5 every 9. If you live on "The Hill," DON'T count the steps on the way down. It morning to look perfect for an 8 o'clock class. Everyone in there is half asleep anyway. No one cares. accomplishes nothing but annoying other people who know they have to walk back up. 3. This is not high school. DON'T show up for class a half hour early 8. You live on a co-ed campus... REMEMBER to close the blinds and shut the doors. Everyone in the dorm doesn't need to see a free show. and turn the hallway into your homeroom. You're not going to get extra credit for lack of sleep. 2. The yellow binder... could they pick a brighter color? Carrying it on Sunday was bad enough. Leave it in your drawer. 7. The buildings are grouped together in a circle. You will get to your class eventually so DON'T pull out the campus map. And the #1 thing we learned this week... 6. DON'T run around telling all the upperclassmen how you blew all your DO NOT walk up to everyone you meet as, "Hi. I'm a freshman." We're big people now and you will not get to any parties listing this fact as your one and only quality. money at Wal-Mart on water and juice for "Thirsty Thursday." Ten cf the charts fcr the week Tqp lQPop Singles 1. Terror Squad No. 1 "Lean Back" (SRC/Universal) 2. UT Flip feat. Lea No. 3 "Sunshine" (Sucka Free) 3. Ciara feat. Petey Pablp No. 6 "Goodies" (Sho'nufT/LaFace) 4. Juvenile feat. Soulja Slim No. 2 "Slow Motion" (Cash Money) 5. Kevin Lyttle feat. Spragga Benz No. 4 "Turn Me On" (Atlantic) 6. Christina Milian No. 5 "Dip It Low" (Island) 7. Nelly feat. Jaheim No. 9 "My Place" (Denty/Fo' Reel) 8. Usher No. 7 "Confessions Part IT ((LaFace) 9. Ashlee Simpson No. 13 "Pieces Of Me" (Geffen) 10. Nina Sky feat. Jabba No. 8 "Move Ya Body" (Next Plateau/Universal) Tod 10 Albums 1. Ashlee Simpson No. 1 "Autobiography" (Geffen) 2. Various Artists No. 2 "Now 16" (Universal/EMI/Sony) 3. Shyne new entry "Godfather Buried Alive" (Gangland/Def Jam) 4. Mobb Deep new entry "Amerikaz NightMare" (Infamous/Jive) 5. After Bridge new entry "One Day Remains" (Wind-up) 6. Usher No. 4 "Confessions" (LaFace) 7. Jimmy Buffet No. 3 "License to Chill" (Mailboat/RCA) 8. Gretchen Wilson No. 5 "Here for the Party" (Epic) 9. Prince No. 7 "Musicology" (NPG/Columbia) 10. Avril Lavigne No. 6 "Under My Skin" (RCA) Top 10 Hot Country Singles 1. Tim McGraw No. 1 "Live Like You Were Dying" (Curb) 2. Kenny Chesney No. 2 "I Go Back" (BNA) 3. Brad Paisley feat. Allison Krauss No. 3 "Whiskey Lullaby" (Arista Nashville) 4. Keith Urban No. 5 "Days Go By" (Capitol) 5. Josh Gracin No. 4 "I Want to Live" (Lyric Street) 6. Terri Clark No. 7 "Girls Lie Too" (Mercury) 7. Andy Griggs No. 9 "She Thinks She Needs Me" (RCA) 8. Alan Jackson No. 10 "Too Much of a Good Thing" (Arista Nashville) 9. Sara Evans No. 14 "Suds in the Bucket" (RCA) 10. Gretchen Wilson No. 12 "Here for the Party" (Epic) (c) 2004 King Features Synd., Inc. I ! I B6 www.lhueagleye.com September 8, 2004 r Features TRMA TEST STRANGE BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver By Fifi Rodriquez 1. GEIS IERAL KNOWLEDGE: What U.S. facility is sometimes known by the nickname "Gitmo"? 2. TELEVISION: Who starred as Josh Randall on "Wanted: Dead It's fairly well known that the Statue of Liberty was designed by French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, but did you ever wonder If there was a model for the famous icon? He used his wife as a model for Lady Liberty's figure, but he turned to his mother, Charlotte Bartholdi, for inspiration for the face. There are glaciers in Spain --13 of them, in fact. LANGUAGE: The Greek prefix "theo" means what in English? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What body of water connects the Pacific and 5. HISTORY: How many years did the Nazis occupy France during World War II? 6. MOVIES: Which Humphrey Bogart movie features a named Sam Spade? 7. LITERATURE: What were E.B. White's first two names? 8. GAMES: In "Monopoly," what is the color of the "Marvin Gardens" property? 9. STATES: What state's motto is "Eureka" (I have found it)? 10. RELIGION: Where was Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, (c) 2004 King Features Synd., Inc. am,, 9 jncy g ue||a6ew jo yex\s > poo £ ueanQOVM thc fiec Z oweueiueno i sjeMsuv is it? * mm\?tf$$mfmV The Pentagon, located in Arlington, Va„ is one of the largest office buildings in the world, but many people don't realize that ifs also quite amply supplied with restrooms. That's because when it was built, Virginia law required that separate toilet facilities be built for blacks and whites. Those who study such things have determined that the smell of Crayola crayons is one of the 20 most recognizable scents to adults in America. They also claim that the smell is so soothing, it's been known to lower people's , blood pressure. *, You probably won't be surprised to learn that it was Zsa Zsa Gabor who said, "A girl must marry for love and keep on marrying until she finds it." In Liverpool, England, saleswomen at tropical fish stores are allowed to work topless. It's not commonly known that rock 'n' roll icon Elvis Presley had cosmetic surgery done when he was young. He had his skin, which had been scarred by acne, smoothed out; his nose was slimmed down and straightened; and he got implants in his chin. Also, he actually dyed his hair black his natural color was a light reddish-blonde. -- Despite living in constant company, the original Siamese twins, Chang and Eng, weren't known to have fights. However, their wives didn't get along. They had to build a separate house for each of them, and the twins had to divide their time between the two homes. Thought for the Day: "There are no uninteresting things, only uninterestG.K. Chesterton ing people." -- (c) 2004 King Features Synd., Inc. HOROSCOPES J ■kj* % IiJ%jOmf§ ' ARIES mm V m I n (Mar. 21-April 20) You should put in some extra hours developing that creative idea you have. Moneymaking opportunities will surface. Children might be on your mind. Don't hesitate to make special plans just for two. Family trips or projects should be on your mind. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You could experience delays in shipments or mail, and should be careful while traveling. Don't let your emotions take over. Avoid too much discourse with colleagues this week. Don't make large purchases or investments. SAGITTARIUS (July 23-Aug 22) (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Changes at home will be Any renovation or decoratnecessary. Trying to deal with ing to your home should your mate will be unproducinclude the whole family. You tive and possibly hurtful. You may have to explain your have been stagnating for actions to your family. If you some time now and you need can't get away, make plans to a change of pace. Sudden do something special with changes regarding your friends or relatives. Try to be domestic scene are probable. precise in your communications. (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Be careful that you don't (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) overextend Don't get involved in other yourself. Problems with fire, gas, or oil people's private doings. You may cause disruptions and mustn't take on other peoannoyances. You can't make ple's responsibilities or you things better if you don'tknow may find yourself irritable and what to fix. Problems with exhausted. If they're really females you live or work with interested, they'll wait. Secret will try your patience and affairs may only cause comcause temper flare ups. plications in your life. GEMINI Mike PorcenaluklEagle Eye This is a contest! • lhueagleye@yahoo.com So as soon as you think you know what this random picture actually <• is... email us your answer! =>ut "What the heck is it answer" in the subject line and be sure to include your name and phone number in the email. * (May 22-June 21) Things aren't as they appear. Get involved in activities that will be fun for the whole family. Check your personal papers and make sure everything is in order. Don't hesitate to sign up for lectures or seminars that will enlighten you. (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You'll find you're detail oriented this week. Difficulties at an emotional level may be likely. Rather than making a scene, communicate quietly about the way you feel. You must use discretion when talking to others. Gambling should not be an option. * (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may want to stay in the background this week. Accept the inevitable. Things are looking good for you, so open your eyes and get to it. It's time you let your true feelings out. SCORPIO (June 22-July 22) (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't be too quick to blame Residential moves will be others for your bad mood. hectic and may be unsatisYou can meet someone who factory. Any renovation pr will become very dear to you decorating to your home if you get out and socialize. should include the whole Be sure to take care of any family. Don't be critical or minor ailments. Take a close overly opinionated with dislook at any contracts you've likes; it could cause disapsigned in order to be sure proval and unwanted opposiexactly where you stand. tion. Use your quick wit to win points and friends. (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Don't let someone take the credit for a job you did. Your health may suffer if you don't control your present situation. You will attract members of the opposite sex readily. Sports, physical fitness programs, exercise in general will make you feel better and show some pretty quick results. B7 www.Ihueagleye.com September 8, 2004 Features Music Review Together We're Heavy by: The Polyphonic Spree Three Stars Edward Savoy Staff Reporter It seems that many operating musicians and bands of thc current era arc in dire need (and arc desirous of) a time machine. For example, one could easily imagine Norah Jones back in the early 195()'s, before the rock explosion, just gently grooving with Nat King Cole or Bing musically, they would have been a perfect and glorious fit in the time. The Polyphonic Spree is a group that, at least as it stands now, you won't likely hear on Top 40 radio; it is far more likely that George W. Bush will start sending John Kerry love letters. The reason that you won't hear The Polyphonic Spree on radio is that they are far too ambitious for their own commercial good. r • , , v W 7~~ . i?' '» &H^IIHHflHRHN!$w££tfr°»" * ■ gy i Jl' fy*(• 1 - 4}' •* f £ ' * * % •- "' Crosby. By thc same token, the rock band Jet would get along just fine back in the early 1970 s, jamming with the Rolling Stones in all of their druggy and decadent dazzle. L ikewise, the emerging band (if one wants to call them that) The Polyphonic Spree and their music would have fit in wonderfully back in the summer of 1969. While, having heard their newest album Together We're Heavy. I can't be completely certain that they aren't still enjoying the drugs of that era. it is more certain that. songs arc stretched and sprawled out longer that the bear of a Biblical prophet, one occasionally gets the feeling that the group stuffs in the extra instruments in the songs for the sake of having a longer east list in the album notes, and the lyrics don't seem to be one ofthe more memorable things about the album. What saves Together We're Heavy and makes it more than listenable is the infectious ~ ••/ i -fl catchincss the melodies on ':" I almost every ■ track and the leap t i v a t i n g ; i »* " *. 1 mass of sound thc eclectic of instrunicnialists spins I out. Besides, it is impossible to I dislike music as HM ' . ' 1 i - of thc \ € *0 ' some ,')f - ; After all. you have to guess that any group that augments the traditional rock band line-up with a Theremin, a classical harp, a glockenspiel, trench horn, fiugelhom and (I kid you not), eight performers credited on "teeth" has to be wallowing in either an orgy of ambition or chaos. Fortunately, for the most part, the listener is treated with the fruits of the former and spared the indulgences of the latter. To be sure. The Polyphonic Spree is not without its faults: * iionicspree.com j endear- and charming as this. With a bit of and pruning dose of crass and opportunismanagetic ment. The oI yphon ic could be a successful band. tf t f 1CV ' were to go s though, they would instantly become unlistenablc: thc glory of "The Spree" is that they defy thc gross bounds and limitations of modern pop while still operating within its' greater tradition so as to create a body of work that is wholly new and oddly familiar. Since we cannot know if the future holds the concept of the "sell out" for "The Spree." we can at least rejoice, for the time being anyway, that the present sees them exercising the concept of joyous, unbounded music. route Underground m §T\ WOR© Jaws, t>ite your heart out Open Water Three Stars Edward Savoy Staff Reporter I have often found that "hype" is an extraordinarily nasty and communicable disease. What I mean is that, at a certain point, the actual quality of a given work of mass media (film, music, book, etc.) becomes irrelevant if the hype surrounding it is sufficient to Jackson appearance (to be fair, if I only had a budget of $100,000, swallow all which could probably pay thc a point has quality up. Such on most big budget beer tab been reached with the film Open sure my narrative movies. I'm tales of Water: with the various wouldn't be smooth either.) silky real dangerous, life shark hijinks However, film's actors once the surrounding the movie and its' (Daniel Travis and the oftstars, it is almost irrelevant at this point whether the movie is remarked upon C'harlize Theron any good or not. But. the movie look-alike Blanchard Ryan) hit Open Water comes up for just the titular open water, things look up for the audience just as enough air that it is able to suras they look down for the surely vive the hype of Open Water. characters. The "look" of Open Water Thc joy of Open Water is takes a great deal of getting used that it doesn't trade in its premise filmed, to: thc way the film is it looks like a cross between a (young married couple get acciJacque Cousteau aquamentary dentally stranded in the middle and the home videos that your of the ocean) for cheap and melodrama tics dad brought home from summer unrealistic vacation. One also needs to get Instead, it wittily, if nervously, deals with the some of the more used to the jerkiness of the narrative, especially early in the mundane realities of such an film where scenes jump with the experience, such as the mutual randomness of a Michael recrimatiotis of the married couple and the problems of reliev- ing ones self in a diving .suit in the middle of the ocean. In a way. you could look at Open Water as the real Survivor: no tribal councils, islands, prizes, or clever conspiracies here: just two people and an ocean brimming with unpleasantness. Though the movie clocks in at under an hour and a half. Open Water is good enough that you wish the filmmakers had had a few extra dollars to spare for a few extra minutes of film. By the time the chilling ending comes around, you will feel as dazed as if someone smashed a glass bottle over your head. At heart. Open Water isn't a horror movie, it's just a drama of a mar- riage that features sharks as a slight complicating factor. Since the hype hasn't drowned Open Water, get in the water for this it: it's not safe and that's the whole point. ' Sh N * (R) Nightly w thru Thurs. Sept 9 7 p.m. Exorcist: The Beginning (R) Sept 3 Without a Paddle (PG-13) Nightly Fr Sept 3 trmj Thurs Sept 9 7 p.m. Students (with valid ID): $4.0# Matinees:$4.00 • September 8, 2004 www.lhueagleye.com B8 r Features Mysterious credits create twenty years of wonder Matt Connor The Eagle Eye It has lasted, largely unnoticed, for nearly a quarter century, on a corner of the oldest building on campus, an obscure little curiosity that remains today a kind ofthumb print from a group of former students who left a little of themselves behind at LHU. Walk behind Roger's Gym today and stand on the Southwest comer of thc building, so that Robinson is behind you and Akeley is on your left. Just below eye level are a series of words written in chalk on the bricks: "A FILM BY DIRK AND BY DOUG AND BYE TIME." There's a copyright symbol dated 1981 and the letter K surrounded by a circle. Throughout my college career. I was oddly curious about that bit of writing, and now. as an alum, I finally found out the secret of that peculiarly long-lasting chalk phrase. More on that in a moment. First let me till you in a little on my strange obsession with "Dirk and Doug and Bye Time." In 1982, I was a junior in high school, touring thc LHU campus for the first time. In those days before inexpensive v ideo equipment, 1 had a passing interest in filmmaking and had made a few Super 8 Millimeter home movies, writing thc scripts myself, casting family members in the parts, and using household items when needed as props. They were pretty cheesy affairs, but they gave my family and me a lot of laughs back then. So when I toured the campus with my parents and little sister back in the early 1980s, and my eyes fell upon the "Dirk and Doug and Bye Time" scribble on the wall ofa campus building, it immediately drew my attention. Someone, clearly, had used the side of the building as part ofthe credits of a student film. Immediately my imagination conjured up visions of creative young people gritty and disheveled but with their own kind of intense glamour - assembling bits of celluloid comedy and tragedy, with universityowned film equipment, and getting college credit for it. Between that and the beer. 1 decided, college was going to be a great time. - I started at LHU in 1983 and 1 don't think there was ever a time when I walked down the driveway between Akeley and Rogers that my eyes didn't stray to that bit ofchalk writing on the wall. As the years went by, and thc chalk writing seemed remarkably impervious to time and weather, my curiosity about it grew. Occasionally. I would ask one of my professors about it. Most had never noticed thc "Dirk and Doug" inscription, and when it was pointed out to them, each simply shrugged their shoulders and pleaded ignorance. On graduation day 1987. however. I was no closer to discovering the story behind "Dirk and Doug," then I had been a half-decade earlier. The 80s passed into the 90s and the 90s into the 00s. Occasionally when I would walk around campus as an alum, I'd visit the "Dirk and Doug" comer ofRogers to see if it was still there. Once, a visiting friend was shooting some video on campus, and I told him to point the camera at the "Dirk and Doug" inscription. I then began a rant which my friend captured on video and brought him to hysterics: "What is this ail about? For years I've wanted to know! Who are Dirk and shot the last bit of film, but as he was writing the words, a campus security officer drove by and told him he was not allowed to "deface school property." "I assured him that I would clean the wall after I had filmed a bit," Schenck wrote via email. "He was pacified. Instead, I went to a hardware store a got a spray-can of urethane and gave my credits some permanence...a pathetic scream for immortality perhaps but probably more of a youthful antisocial gesture." Over the years, Schenck mm mm M/Ae PorcenaluklEagle Eye Art Department Chair Ray Heffner indroduces artist Bruce Erikson Of Pittsburgh, who presented a solo exhibition and explanation of his paintings in the John Sloan Fine Arts Center last night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Erikson's paintings will be on display until October 1. Stephanie LaSota Staff Reporter Doug and Bye Time and why did they write this! What is going on here! How has this chalk writing lasted this long! Will someone answer this nagging question? Will my curiosity ever be satisfied? I'm going nuts here!" Then, last year, after being presented with an alumni award from the Journalism Department, J went back to that rear comer of Rogers to see if the "Dirk and Doug" inscription was still intact. This time I dragged Dr.s Douglas Campbell and Karen Kline along with me to see if they could shed any light on the "Dirk and Doug" mystery. They were as befuddled as I was. But now 1 was truly determined to get to the bottom ofthis story. Earlier this year, I suddenly had a brainstorm. I would go to the Graduation Year Index ofthe LHU Alumni Directory and search for the name "Dirk" in the years 1981, 82 and 83. It only took a few minutes to locate Dirk Schenck. Class of 1983. There was a phone number, so 1 called and left a message. Then I googled him and found out he was a Rockland, Maryland-based educational professional. On his company's website I found an email address, so I contacted him by email, too. And thus the secret history of "Dirk and Doug and Bye Time" was finally revealed to me after two decades ofnagging curiosity. "Yes, 1 am the'Dirk' of'Dirk and Doug and Bye Time," Schenck wrote to me via email. "1 made a short film for a class (CT2I0) and needed to film the credits. The thought crossed my mind to simply scribble a few lines on Rogers with chalk." CT210 was most likely Communication Technology, a course taught by the late Ralph Dessenburger in the School of Education and the Department of Foundations Studies. Schenck said he had planned to wipe offthe chalk after he had Artist Bruce Erikson, 35, of Pittsburgh presented a solo exhibition of his paintings last night in the John Sloan Fine Arts Building. Erikson developed an admiration for art at the age of eight but began his art education at the age of 23 at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania where he studied drawing, art history and classical guitar and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He later received his Master of Fine Arts Degree in painting from Indiana University. Erikson's influences include artists such as Caravaggio, Antonio Lopez Garcia, Rembrandt and writer Susan Stewart. Many of his works are reminiscent of dreams thc artist had. He enjoys recreating thc images repeatedly in order to gain a better incite into the functions of his brain. Many of his works also represent the artist's relationship with his father, a laborer in a steel mill with a stomach ailment, his mother, who suffered of ovarian cancer, and wrote, during visits to the LHU campus, he'd stroll over to Rogers in much the same way I had, to see if the "Dirk and Doug" inscription was still there. "And to my surprise it remained," Schenck wrote. "It cracks me up to this day." According to Schenck, the "Doug" of "Dirk and Doug" is Douglas Hartman, who now resides in Lcwisburg. "Time" is Tim DeSanto of Fort Wayne. Ind., the son of the late Dr. Charles DeSanto. The encircled letter K was meant to signify Karen Kellcrman, a former student whose current whereabouts are unknown. Schenck, DeSanto and Hartman remain friends to this day, and often see each other socially. After getting this initial bit of information, I attempted to glean more information from Schenck via email and voicemail messages. I was curious to see his student film, if he still had a copy, for example. I requested a photo for use with this article. I wanted to hear other tales ofhis college experience, and how his life had turned out post-LHU. At least so far. those messages have not been returned. But maybe that's as it should be. Perhaps it's better to leave a bit of the "Dirk and Doug and Bye Time" story in the realm of mystery. But let's tip our hats to a group ofrebellious undergrads who reached for a bit of immortality and gained a measure of it on a wall of Rogers Gym. But always remember: It's illegal to deface school property. Matt Connor (LHU Class of 1987) is a journalist and author who divides his time between his homes in Northern New Jersey and Lock Haven. His first book, "Watering Hole: The Colorful History of Booze. Sex and Death at a New Jersey Tavern" is available through the website www. wateringholebook.com. 111 his grandparents who were immigrants from Poland and Sweden. Erikson is very interested in depicting the labor class through his art pieces and conveys them as bettering themselves through hard work. Erikson has a love for the human figure which he developed through several anatomy courses and also through working at a morgue during his graduate studies. The images he derived from the latter are usually depicted in gruesome and nightmarish ways because the unpleasant images he viewed during his job revealed themselves to him in his dreams. After the artist returned from studying in Italy on a scholarship during his graduate studies he thought his work might be too imitative and started putting more expression into his paintings. He dabbled with the philosophy of sympathetic projection in which a person imitates the acts of others in order to commiserate better with them. He would paint a nude young man in uncomfortable positions that suffered with the same stomach ailment his father had in order to recreate the emotions his father felt and the way Erikson felt about his father's illness as well. Over all. Erikson's works are symbolic of the need to kill certain elements of his past and revise them repetitively for his own psychological and emotional needs. He explores the activities he grew up with in rural Pennsylvania such as gardening, woodcutting and deer hunting. He paints these things into the murals of him and his father to represent the barricade of excessive work and over compensation put up between the child and parent. Erikson believes spiritual and poetic elements are extremely important to an art piece. ; Bruce Erikson's art exhibit was the first of eight exhibitions to take place this academic year in the John Sloan Fine Arts Building. There will be three more this fall and four to take place in the spring, which includes two graduating senior art shows. The event was sponsored by the art department and catered by the Fine Arts Society. Auditions for the Main Stage play Blithe Spirit September 13th, 14th, and 15th ' ■i Sloan Theatre 6:00 p.m. 1 I ■ ■ ■ ■ ...... ' I '* MM