ff.. Women's basketball wins f on buzzer Laser tag attracts large crowd See, B8 beater See, Bl Vol. 67 Issue 3 A1-A4 A5 A6-A7 Clubs/Organizations A8 B1-B4 Sports B5-B8 Features News Classifieds Opinions Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Newsroom 484-2334 Business Office 484-2753 -- Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper Panel focuses on global warming: schools pushed to gain awareness U4 m h^^Mm Wf*9 m\\\w" m* SB '^mm m\\w HB >ee AS for accounts; from Julie Hartwich's friends \ bout her personali-1 y« college experi- \ es and life inside I and outside of LHU. the untimely \ passing of Ms. Hartwich, students,j and friends \ \\\\\\ \ were asked to contribute pictures and memories in / Eagle Eye From left, Dave Proctor, Dr. Mohamed Khalequzzaman, Bob Myers, John Crossen, Danielle Totlon represented the newly formed Environmental Focus Group in the Focus on the Nation event on Thursday, Jan. 31 in the Hamblin Hall of Flags. Jamie MacDonald Staff Reporter jmacdona lhup.edu " Jan. 31 sion panel that encouraged further questioning known of the issue on a global, Nation. Part of the aim national and local level. was to push schools and The panel discussion to hold an after universities the movie helped to The Hamblin Hall of some points to the event that would raise help Flags in Robinson Hall the audience, draw attention to issue giving them a was nearly standing room of lot more to think about. global warming. only as students, faculty was made up The startThe presentation panel and staff fdled the room ed with the movie of "An Mohamed Dr. for a night that caused Truth" and Khalequzzaman Inconvenient of the to them focus on the was followed a discusDave by geology dept., nation. Thursday, 2008, was nationally as Focus the Proctor, the director of though "An Inconvenient facilities planning, John Truth" was released in Crossen of the physical 2005, that some of the plant, and Danielle Tolton information holds true as the student representathrough today. The movie tive. states since the turn ofthe Each member of the century, five of the hottest panel was addressed with years in temperature have a question regarding the been recorded. issue of global warming or Moving forward two the environment. years to today, in the last Khalequzzaman Dr. 11 years, 10 of the hottest discussed that even years have occurred, but SCC committees face busy term Sarah Wojcik Editor in chief swojcikfalhup.edu The Student Cooperative Council, Inc. (SCC) senators took a long moment of silence during their first meeting of the semester last Wednesday, Jan. 30, to remember Julie Hartwich, a sophomore who died last week her Evergreen in Commons apartment. As a card circulated around the room for Hartwich's family, SCC president William Dowd asked senators to sign it Sarah Wojcik /Eagle Eye Keith Haller swears in William Baney for his fourth consecutive term as speaker of the SCC senate. as a way to extend sympa- thy from LHU leaders. "The idea spawned off ofthe fact that the student senators are representatives of the student body," said Dowd, "and we wanted to show our sympathy." Dowd said he did not know personally Hartwich, but those whom he's spoken to about her had nothing but good things to say. "It's definitely such a hard thing to have to go through," said Dowd. "I've lost loved ones before and can only imagine how her family is feeling. I was so shocked when I heard about it, honestly." The remainder of the evening consisted of elections for semester-long positions in the senate and updates about upcoming events including a statewide service project, SCC elections and the search for a new food service provider on campus. William Baney ran uncontested for the position of speaker of the senate and will remain at the position for his final and fourth consecutive semester. Daniel Blackmore once again took the position of recording secretary and Neal Newmark will again be the senate's parliamentarian. Seven new senators have joined the student senate this semester to their conrepresent stituents. In order to prepare for the state-wide Big Event, Dowd successfully formed an ad hoc committee headed by William Baney and Alyssa Hoover. "The role of the SCC in this committee," Dowd explained during the senate meeting, "is for recruiting students, doing PR, and also serving as outlets for students to apply their clubs during that day." Vice President Keith Haller also spoke of committee work during his report to the senate. The elections committee, of which he is in charge, will be working on researching the possibility of online voting for future SCC executive board elections. See, SCC, A3 '* "" celebration of Julie's life. See, Panel, A3 Photo Courtesy ofLHU Public Relations LHU receives gift from Romeo estate Lock Haven is one of two recipients of a donation of $1.2 million, along with the Clinton County S.P.C.A. The donation is being given by the Romeo estate after the death of Gladys V. Romeo, a former resident of Lock Haven, in July of last year. Gladys wanted the money to go to two great causes in the community. She wanted the Clinton County S.P.C.A. to receive fifty percent to help with costs that help ! 2005 still remains the hottest year on record. Proctor and Crossen discussed the issue at the university level. i"""num)wnii Joe Stender Staff Reporter \ give abandoned pets the chance to be given a fresh start and be adopted by a loving family. Mary Jo Williamson, the Clinton County S.P.C.A president, is very thankful to have the donation because organizations like the S.P.C.A could not function without support and donations from generous people like this from the community. Some of the costs that this donation will be is the expense of spay and neutering the animals, and medical treatment that they might need. See, Gift, A4 lhueagleye.com February 6, 2008 Up-Write reading series helps celebrate Chinese New Year Amanda Alexander Staff Reporter Photo courtesy of the English Dept. Fiona Cheong will be reading selections from her novels in the PUB MPR on Thursday Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. Novelist Fiona Cheong will join LHU in celebrating the Chinese New Year and read from her some of her work Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the PUB MPR. The reading will be the first of the Up-Write Reading Series for the spring semester. Cheong, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburg, has written two novels: "The Scent of the Gods" and "Shadow Theatre." She is also a contributor to "Tilting the Continent: Southeast Asian American Writing," and "Charlie Chan is Dead: An Anthology of Contemporary Asian American Literature." Cheong will meet with the Fiction Workshop and Advanced of Topics Creative Writing classes. Cheong is expected to read from "Scent of the Gods" during classroom visits, and for the Up-Write reading "she will choose a selection from one of her novels or short stories, many of which are set in Singapore," said Professor Marjorie Maddox-Hafer. of the "Scent Gods" was described by Kirkus Reviews as "A richly layered debut-set in Singapore in the Sixties and Seventies-that's a memorable mix of ancespolitical tral voices, intrigue, and rites of passage." Cheong received her B.A. in English and Creative M.F.A. in Writing from Cornell University. She is originally from Singapore and is a co-founder of the Asian American Writers' Forum, which is "an organization of graduate and advanced undergraduate writers of color within the university community," according to the University of Pittsburg website. Cheong teaches contemporary fiction, Asian American and transnational literature, creative writing pedagogies and women's studies. "Her rich, evocative prose, her willingness to meet and interact with students, and her ability and skill in discussing cultural influences make her an exciting choice to kick off both LHU's Chinese New Year Festival and UpWrite Reading Series," said Maddox-Hafer. The Chinese New Year Festival's activities will take place from Feb. 7-9. Washington said it will be event at which an "President Miller and other university officials recognize and celebrate the holiday with students from China." The event has been organized by the Students open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets can be picked up at the library, by calling 732-671-3700, ext. 320, or emailing Events will also take place in the PUB multipurpose room on Saturday from 5:30-8 p.m. by invitation only, due to limited space. Thursday is the beginning of the Year of the Rat. "The Chinese New Year is determined by the Events will take place Lunar Calendar. The on Thursday from 11-1 Chinese adopted the westp.m. in the International ern calendar in the early office and 7-9 p.m. in the 1900's but still hold festiPUB multipurpose room. vals and celebrations in Students will also enjoy honor of the lunar new year. The Year of the Rat traditional Chinese festivities Friday at Middletown marks the beginning of Township Library at 3 the 12-year zodiac cycle," p.m. according to the Windsor "The fast paced proStar. gram includes a high spirThe Up-Write Reading ited lion dance, vibrant Series is sponsored by the English department and International Studies dances, Yo-Yo performances, ensemble, department and supported drum Chinese music, and even a with funds from the LHU Chinese dragon, all perFoundation and a diversiformed by the talented ty and equity grant from children of the Jersey the Pennsylvania State Shore Chinese School," System of Higher according to the Atlantic- Education, Office of the Herald. Chancellor. Admission is free and Summer classes provide external experience Christina Shu man Staff Reporter cshuman@lhup.edu Jw% Selkumy, 152008 3*%ice (ludilamm 7:00 pm $w Qdmitdion ■ Friday February 8,2008 Price Auditorium 7:00 pm Free Admission The time has come again for students to begin registering for summer classes and thinking about summer programs which the university offers. Actual registration began Feb. 1. Students should register as soon as possible but preferably by May 1 at noon. Although summer does not registration require advisor registration clearance, a meeting with a faculty advisor is recommended before web Before being able to sign up for classes, students with unpaid bills must clear their account first with Student Financial Services. Web registration is completed the same way as fall and spring class registration. The university offers three different summer sessions. The first two sessions are five weeks and the third, the 'summer extended' session, is ten weeks. The first five-week session runs May 19-June 20, the second five-week session runs June 23- July 25 and lastly, the extended session runs May 19- July 25. The extended session may include field experiences, web-based courses, physician assistant courses, etc. Students should check for holidays or days off during these sessions. All financial information regarding summer sessions and classes can be found on the university's main web page. Students can find the student billing information under the Student Financial Services Office. Along with the summer sessions offered at this university, Lock Haven also has provides many programs that take place the during summer months. Many of these take place off-campus or abroad. This summer, biology students may find themselves down in Wallops Island, VA or even in Tianjin, China. Dr. Thompson, biology and professor, Dr. Overton, assistant profes- programs that last 4-7 weeks. This summer, there are 4 programs offered. The first is Cassino, Italy with Professor Jason Bronner (May/June), the second is London and Paris in May with Professor Philip Huber, and the third is Zacatecas, Mexico with Dr. Rick Goulet and Dr. Patrizia Hoffman in June and lastly, the fourth is in London, England (May/June) with Dr. Stephen J. Hicks. "Study abroad allows the student to learn about the world we live in. Most LHU students are from Pennsylvania, often from small towns, and often first generation college students. Many haven't had the opportunity to see the wider world and a trip biology/mycology/plant like the one to London pathology both hold classopens their eyes to a world es off-campus during the that does things differentsummer. ly, even if in the same lanteaches guage," said Hicks. Thompson courses, including BIOL Those interested 200 Marine Biology, at the should make sure that the Wallops Island Campus of deadlines for the prothe Marine Science grams have not passed; Consortium in VA along some programs are more with faculty from various flexible with deposit dates member universities. for summer 2008 proOverton is bringing grams. If students are students to China during unable to make the proSummer Session II to grams this summer, they study BIOL 101 (Basic should still strongly conBiology); those students sider this option in the interested should contact future. "The best thing for Overton for more informastudents to do to learn tion. about summer programs The university's is to either come to one of Institute of International the open houses there's Studies offers faculty-led one again in the fall - or to look at the website, which is quite good," said Hicks. "I studied abroad in Morocco last year during the regular class semesters: I think that every student should consider going overseas. It is an amazing experience and quite a cultural shock in some respects," said Kristi Vandervort, junior psychology major. Students can find all summer session registration information on the website, university http://www.lhup.edu/summer/. Some may not want to think about school over the summer but may find it beneficial to take classes during these sessions. "If students can afford to take summer school it would work toward their have advantage. I advisees who graduated in less than four years by taking summer courses. I am also aware that some students need to work during summer to supplement costs. college Students can also take summer courses in community colleges or universities/colleges and transfer credits to LHU. These off-campus courses must be approved by the LHU registrar's office in Russell Hall before enrolling so that these courses count toward one's graduation," said Dr. Zak Hossain, professor of sociology and - I * ... ",v*-4 Wallops Island, Va., left, is one of the locations students may visit during summer programs at LHU. Marine Biology is one course that will be taught here by Dr. Kenneth Thompson. Photo Courtesy of Google Images February 6, 2008 From, SCC, Al No particular program has been selected to do the job just yet, but Haller said he hopes his committee can weigh the pros and cons to possibly find an effective one to invest in. "It's not likely to happen this semester," said Haller, "We don't know really know if voter turnout would go up or down." Around 650 students turned out to vote for last year's SCC elections, according to Haller, compared with nearly 800 for the Homecoming race. "We definitely want to try to increase that turnout," Haller explained. "The motive is to get more people out there to vote." The SCC election committee currently uses the Scantron technology to tally votes. An online system would make that process even less tedious, said Haller. Ben Green, the executive board food service chair, approached the senate with news concerning his committee's workload for the semester - the selection of a new food service provider. With Aramark's endof-the-year departure, these committee members will be busy examining the proposals of other interested companies. According to Dr. Linda Koch, vice president of student affairs, the proposals were due last Thursday, Jan. 31. Student feedback concerning the next service in Bentley is one of Koch's biggest concerns. "I want as much student input into this as possible," said Koch during Wednesday's meeting. "It's not easy - it's a daunting task. But this is what it's all about." As of last Wednesday, Koch was anticipating four or five proposals from various companies to be filed with the university. In other SCC news: * Greg DiCesare, SCC information systems task force chair, announced that he will be holding a web site workshop on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in Akeley 203 in order to help campus clubs and organizations learn the basics of Web site building. Senator Danielle Steinbacher expressed concern about the roadway between campus and the Health Science Building and East Campus during particularly icy mornings like the one last Tuesday, Jan. 29. Koch explained that the university has been trying to acquire the roadway, but the city has declined because of the plans for construction in the area. "The only hold up I * may have not done on their own. From, Panel, Al -One main point is that the new Durrwachter Alumni Center was built to meet environmental standards, using the Leadership Energy Environmental Design (LEED) that has been created to help in the construction of new buildings. Proctor pointed out that many recycled materials were used and as much construction waste as possible was recycled. The alumni center is the first building to be LEED certified on campus. Lock Haven is also trying to modify all the building around campus to fit the LEED criteria, though getting all buildings certified will not be a quick project. Crossen mentioned that one major thing students can do is recycle. Since 1990, Lock Haven has been trying to actively recycle as many materials as possible, as such cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, cans, batteries, and even chemicals. On average, the university is recycling 42 tons of products a week, but over the years has recycled as much as 80 tons in one week. "We need your help to get back to 80," said Crossen. As a student, Tolton, was able to throw some ideas to the students in the audience on simple ways to help conserve energy. Turning off many major appliances when they are not being used is a major issue, and even something as simple as taking a shorter shower can help. "One little thing can lead to big things if everyone helps," said Totlen. She also pointed out that one of the biggest contributors to using energy can be something as small as a hair dryer. The presentation actually gave students an opportunity to open themselves to information they "I never really wanted to watch this movie because I never felt is was an issue. Now my eyes have really been opened," said junior, Margot Patterson. "There are so many easy ways to 'go green' but I think that most people choose not to because it costs more money. But would it be better to spend an extra few bucks here and there or to encounter another ice age? This problem can be addressed and slowly taken care of if people take the time and realize what they do everyday affects the world in which we live." With major support from President Miller, Interim Provost Roger Johnson, and deans from both schools, the university has taken their concern with the environment a step further by developing the environmental focus group, who hosted the presentation. The environmental focus group consists of several faculty and staff members: Dr. Jeffrey Walsh of recreation management, Professor Lenny Long of recreation management, Dr. Mohamed Khalequzzaman of geology, Dr. Robert Myers of english, David White, the dean of arts and science, Tom Ormond, the dean of education and human services, John Crossen of the physical plant, and Danielle Tolton, the student representative. "The Environmental Focus group began this fall with a series of informal discussions about the possibility of making the environment and culture of central Pennsylvania part of the LHU's identity," said Dr. Robert Myers, chair of the committee. "We hoped that helping students, faculty, and staff develop 'a sense of for central place' Pennsylvania would enrich the educational experience and increase the feeling of connectedness to LHU." Myers explained that A3 lhueagleye.com —1 know of is the construction," said Koch, "but I'm hopeful. In the meantime, please use caution." Discussion on how to make the sometimes muddy path beside the Student Rec Center more navigable also surfaced and Koch said she would look into what steps need to be taken. *SCC Treasurer Donald Amoriello is holding budget workshops throughout the month for clubs and organizations new to the budgeting process. Meetings will be held on Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. in PUB room 2 and Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. in PUB room 2. Budget forms are due in the treasurer's office no later than Feb. 29. Director of Student Activities Jodi Smith, filled students in on some upgrades available at the LHU Bookstore. Payment with debit is now available and this Valentine's Day will see a sale where merchandise is 14 percent off. Originally, the deal was to include anything that is red, but Smith announced at the meeting that "because the bookstore manager is color blind, that means everything's on sale." * the group had come together to agree on their charge. •. . "The committee is charged with promoting and supporting activities, experiences, and structures that encourage students, faculty, and staff to develop a stronger sense of place for Lock Haven University and central Such a Pennsylvania. sense of place involves a stewardship of natural resources (environmentalism), meaningful outdoor experiences, and appreciation for the heritage of the region," said Myers. The group wants to work with people on campus who have already been working in these areas as well as many others who share an interest in the topic. The future plans include the development of an interdisciplinary environmental studies e-mail newsletminor, an ter, and more outdoor related activities to show off the beauty of central Pa. A survey was also issued to the audience of approximately 140 members, asking about their interest in the minor, the newsletter, and some of the outdoor activities the group plans to pursue. According to Myers, the responses showed a high enthusiasm for the future projects. With a limited amount of time for planning for the January 31 deadline, the committee put together a well attended, informative event. "We thought this would be a great way to introduce our committee to the university community," said Myers. "Our hope is that the film and discussion will inspire everyone who was there to commit themselves to doing everything possible to confront this crisis." To be added to the mailing list for the environmental focus group, or to share ideas, email Dr. at Myers «mi •_ hi mmm T^nrr^ JmmmmummmSmmmmM Christina Shuman / Eagle Eye VIP house caters to out-of-towners Christina Shuman Staff Reporter cshumanfalhup.edu The university welcomes overnight guests by offering them a stay in the house. campus' VIP Located behind East Campus, the university this home purchased along with the block in 2003 from the Keystone Central School District. At the time of purchase, renovations were done to the home. This one-family home, converted into LHU visitor housing, has four bedrooms all with queen-sized beds. Mostly guest speakers or persons coming in from out of town for job interviews and visitors to university campus on related business stay here. Approximately 200 people on average, stay in the house each year. "The house is designed for very short-term stays. The intent was to utilize the house before obtaining a reservation at a bed and breakfast or hotel to save the university costs since there is no charge to LHU groups and departments for its use," said Marchal Rote, facilities coordinator and assistant to vice president for finance, administration and technology. After seven days of staying in the house, guests will have a charge of $20 per night per person since the home is not intended for any long- term stay. Guests are not permitted to stay more than 14 days, unless the vice president for finance, administration and technology grants permission. While renovations were being done to the official president's residence, President Keith Miller and his family stayed in the house a couple of nights. "I think the VIP house is a wonderful asset. It is a very comfortable house for guests of LHU. The convenience to our campus is terrific. We are fortunate to have a place like this to serve some of our needs," said Miller. I tdukhMaum I Skdtawtant I I I 2/0 I Md I Tues-Thurs: 11-9 I I I Casual dining, full bar, lunch and dinner items, dailyspecials I I 1 I St. Including: steak, seafood, pasta, chicken & sandwiches. I I I I Students receive 20% off everyday! I I Make your May graduation I I reservations now! I A4 lhueagleye.com From, Gift, Al Also, the money will help keep the facilities up to date so that the animals have a nice temporary home until they hopefully are adopted into a permanent home. The other half of the donation was received by Lock Haven University Foundation to help make it a little easier for students going into the Physician Assistant field to pay for their education. The money donated is to be used to give scholarships to the students who are going into the Physician Assistants' Program. Dr. Keith T. Miller, Lock Haven University's President, commented on how honored he was to have Lock Haven University as one of the beneficiaries of the donation. "This selfless gift will perpetually enable students to afford an education and go on to become physician assistants. It will give back exponentially as those very graduates of the LHU Physician Assistants Program will wind up helping with the medical treatment of and care of other," said Miller in a press release. Haven University's Physician Assistant Program, which is ranked nationally, is a graduate entry program. The mission of the program is to provide underserved and rural areas with highly preand pared qualified physician assistants. "We hope to utilize the money to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate a commitment to remain in state providing primary care to underserved populations," said Walter Eisenhower, the physician assistant department chair in a press release. The donators were well aware of the need for physician assistants in these types of area. They were also animal lovers and wanted to see that all animals are able to have a loving home. With these donations they assured that these two things would happen for years to come. Rec center to get ice-skating rink for Valentine's Day Katie Davis Staff Reporter kdavis3@lhup.edu Lock Haven has never seen a more romantic way to spend Valentine's Day than this year's opportunity for student couples to ice skate hand in hand right here on campus. This Valentine's Day, the Haven Activities Council (HAC) is providing students with all of the ingredients they need to create a fun, memorable and romantic evening. On Thursday, Feb. 14, an outside agency will be setting up an ice skating rink in the Student Recreational Center here on campus. HAC Coordinator Heather MacMath hopes that this event will be, "...something new and fun for LHU, especially for Valentine's Day, kind of like a date night only skate night." Ice skating will be free of charge and open to all students between the hours of 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. * 10 Tanning Units * Air Brush Tanning * * (Specials now through Spring Break!!) * All new Formastar body wrap system * The answer, MacMath said, is that, "The ice rink is synthetic ice, so it is real but has a chemical in it that keeps it from melting..." The agency supplying the rink will also be providing ice skates which can be rented for no cost by students. * because However, there is a limit to the amount of skaters allowed on the ice at one time, staff will coordinate how many people will be able to skate at once. Much of the set up and for this organization unique event is handled by the providing age li therefore any should, hopefully, n quickly and smoothly. Now a thought that may have meandered into the minds of many here on campus is in regards to how they are going to stop tl wonderful indoor ice si She further states that, ing extravaganza from melting into a big puddle "...normal ice rinks, are in of frigid, wet, cupid-struck a cold environment with a students. ground cooling system, however the chemical used in the ice keeps it from melting and breaking down from the skates." No Zamboni needed here. So, whether single or attached this Valentine's Day, bring hats, gloves, and double-axels and enjoy the latest HAC event being held in the Rec. Center. Photo Courtesy of Google Images Semester-long Harrisburg internships available in many fields of study Olga Malyavskaya Feature Editor omalyavsC"lhup.edu "Total Beatification Experience" A Full Service Salon 131E. Main St., Lock Haven Phone (570) 748-3055 Mon.-Fri. 8-8, Sat. 8-4, Sun. 12-4 February 6, 2008 consider applying for it," she said. In addition to a profound working experience The Pennsylvania and knowledge of how the State System of Higher state government operates, the interns also earn Education invites students to apply for The 15 semester hour credits Harrisburg Internship including nine credits for the internship itself, three Semester (THIS), a proa weekly policy semifor that gram offers a semester-long internship with a nar and another three for a research project. range of government agenTo be an eligible candicies. Students of all majors date, one should have are welcome to apply; completed at least 45 however, each year only semester hours and have a 3.0 GPA. two student are chosen to minimum represent Lock Haven, one Additionally, an applicant for fall and the other for should provide a letter of recommendation and a the spring semester. According to Dr. writing sample. As stated in PASSHE Kathleen McQuaid, a camWeb site, students still coordinator of THIS pus need to pay for tuition, the program, internship is greatly beneficial to the participants as it provides based charges, as well as expenses in a job experience and an housing opportunity to apply their However, as McQuaid academic knowledge to explained in her letter to work. "This program is an the LHU community, the excellent opportunity, and successful applicants will students should seriously enjoy a financial assis- tance that is roughly equal to students' expenses. Feb. 14 is the deadline after which a committee will review the applications and rank the candidates. Last semester, Lyudmyla Sonchak, a senior in business administration, was chosen to represent the university. She worked in the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a legislative agency that deals with rural issues, and was responsible for helping with various researches concerning the situation in rural areas. She also edited the research reports for release to the agency newsletter and even wrote "I really enjoyed it," Sonchak said. "I think it's a great opportunity because you're going to learn how the state government works." Sonchak said this internship greatly benefited her, as she came from Ukraine and wasn't very familiar with the way the state government in Pennsylvania operated. having However, worked at her agency she gained a perspective on the political system of Pennsylvania, its executive and legislative government. "It was something new for me and something that I thought was complicated, but then I got into it and I thought it's really engaging and interesting thing to do," she said. After coming back to Lock Haven, Sonchak recommends everyone to take advantage of THIS program. There are so many placements," she said. "It's 15 credits, and you get paid about $6,600 for 14 weeks. If you're a Pennsylvania resident, your tuition is less than that." College students showing interest in Obama By Abigail Shaha The Daily Universe (BYU) Saturday February 9, 2008 Price/ Audtiorum/ 7 pm/ FrwAdmb&WM/ (U-WIRE) PROVO, Utah - When Sen. Barack Obama spoke at the Democratic National Convention in 2004, Sen. John Kerry was the party's presidential candidate. Though he wasn't in the spotlight, Obama's message of uniting red and blue states stuck with a lot of voters tired of party politics and division. One of these viewers was Channing Hancock, who now serves as the Utah state coordinator of Students for Obama. Even Hancock though had heard little from Obama before 2004, she said his message of hope and unification stayed with her and motivated her to get involved in the Obama campaign four years later. Hancock's not alone. Many college-aged students all over the nation are getting politically motivated for Obama's campaign. For many of them, this is their first time taking part in the political process because of either age or apathy at previous elections. By motivating this historically inactive voting demographic, Obama has given himself the image of the candidate with a fresh approach and new ideas. Despite early doubts by other candidates about how long this strategy would last, it's part of what has carried him through several primaries with higher numbers than his critics expected. According to Politico, a joint news venture by the Los Angeles Times and CNN, 57 percent of Iowa voters age 17 to 24 voted for Obama. In New Hampshire that number jumped to 62 percent. Nevada caucus voters of this age preferred Obama to Clinton by more than 26 Of students percent. polled by the Harvard's Institute of Politics, 18 percent said they were "enthusiastic" about Obama as their choice for president. But how does an Illinois senator motivate this traditionally apathetic voting demographic? Many students say it's his speeches and message ofhope. "He just has this energy, especially when he speaks," said Kenneth Daines, an Obama supporter from Ogden. "When I hear him, I believe what he's saying. He has no outward political motives, and he sounds like he'll actually do what he's saying." Daines also said Obama seemed the most genuine and honest of the idea candidates, an Hancock said she agreed with. "His ideas follow more of traditional Mormon val- ues, like his family life, and bringing changes and integrity to Washington," Hancock said. Amaya Smith, campaign spokeswoman for the Obama campaign in South Carolina. said Obama attracts young voters because of his promise to unify. "I think they [young people] tend to be more concerned about bringing this country together," said Smith in a news conference. "They are not involved in the old partisan fights and some of the old bickering that we have seen in the past." 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To place an advertisement personal in next week's issue of the Eagle Eye, call 570484-2334 or email lhueagleye® yahoo.com A6 Ihu e.com 2008 Feb OPINION Senator drops the ball on spygate Chris Hoskavich Opinion Editor Now that the excitement of Super Bowl XLII is dying down, the NFL is going to have to deal with the aftermath of a supremely controversial season. I'm not talking about draft picks, salary caps or scheduling next season. I'm talking about a crusade by Pennsylvania's Sen. Arlen Specter to investigate the Spygate scandal and its handling by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Let me be clear about this: I do not like the New England Patriots and I think everyone involved with this disgrace got off with a slap on the wrist. Having said that, I do not think the government has any business involving itself with the enforcement of rules in the NFL. It's just not the government's place. Specter's principal argument is that Goodell's destruction of the Spygate tapes may amount to a breach of the NFL's antitrust exemption. He is able to make a valid case for spending government resources on investigating the violation of football rules because the NFL, in order to operate as it does, had to be granted a special exclusion from laws designed to prevent corporate monopolies. While I don't categorically oppose measures to limit monolithic corporate domination of most markets, I do think they should be the exception to an otherwise free economy. The NFL, which provides a unique, popular entertainment service to a nationwide audience, shouldn't be faced with antitrust issues in the first place. A free market, in fact, provides the best motivation for fair play in professional football. Given that there are 32 competing football clubs in the NFL and millions of fans who would be willing to turn off their TVs if their team was routinely screwed over, there is no lack of incentive for the NFL to enforce its own regulations. Nobody would buy the NFL product if it didn't deliver. The Arlen Specter/Spygate mess is a perfect example of why we should be wary of government involvement in the first place. It invariably leads to more government involvement. We are currently seeing this happen with healthcare. The involvement of governments in public health has been increasing for some time now, and we are living on the brink of full-blown federal socialized medicine. While the idea of free universal healthcare is undeniably tempting, don't forget that it opens a door for government involvement in our personal lives that can never be closed. You may wonder what sort of involvement I am referring to. Well, let's start with one of the most disturbing examples. Legislation is being considered in Mississippi that would ban restaurants from serving obese people. Repeated violation of this law would result in the restaurant losing its license. So the government of Mississippi could soon be telling its citizens what they are allowed to have for dinner. Talk about a nanny Appreciate the past Joe Stender Staff Reporter jstender@lhup.edu something that isn't the newest, nicest thing out In this world we live in, it's all about "how do we get better?" We don't take time to appreciate what we have, we always want something that is cooler, better and faster. By the time that you are able to finally afford the newest computer or videogame system, a new one comes out. Then you're right back to where you were before, with an outdated, slower and not as cool piece of expensive equipment, that's going to take you forever to learn how to use it. With this type of living, where we don't take time to appreciate the now, it's not surprising to hear that we never learn how to appreciate the past. It doesn't matter what you're talking about, let it be music, movies or people. We don't care about there. Seriously, think about it. If there are two rooms, one with a baby and one with an elderly person, which one is going to be the more popular room? That's right chief, the baby is so cute and new. The elderly person, who cares, they're old. But what are you going to get out of that baby? Are they going to give you advice, are they going to be able to tell you a story? Nope, they'll give you a "goo-goo" and possibly a little extra surprise depending on if they just had a meal. But think about what kinds of things you can learn from that elderly person. They will be able to tell you some things that you might have never known, a story that you would have never heard if they would not have told you. Think about things that have happened in the past that we never were a part of: the introduction of new technology that we take for granted like the They can give you the real feel of going through it, and you can get a story about the same event from multiple people and they'll all be different because everyone has different feelings and views of the ■■ mm that! The incredible story of 2008 thus far and not likely to be dethroned in terms of newsworthiness unless an event of overwhelming importance transpires in the next 11 months, presidential candidates Barack Obama and Clinton Hillary hugged Thursday. Politicians rarely hug. As we know, they are not normal people. And normal people hug quite a bit. Appropriately in stores and inappropriately in church. These candidates, in fact, are more like bears. Both are ferocious, and both will leave you alone if you play dead. You could think of delegates as skittish salmon. (I would be skittish too if two hunky bears like Hillary and Barack were after me.) Yet again, even as an easy comparison can be drawn between these officials and bears, we see the same delineation. Bears hug, politicians don't. After drilling into my brain for answers, something told me politicians embrace for reasons akin to those of large mammals that lust after honey, run at surprisingly high speeds and protect their families swift-paw. My understanding of the academic literature on bears hugging is admittedly limited. Still, persistent thought and reading have led me to three reasons to share, three reasons that bears hug. As we move from reason to reason, I will evaluate whether these are plausible explanations for the warm display of these two politicians. bears have First, several surreported in veys that they hug to of crush the bones researcher, humans. One "Within the family, for the first time you have different opinions. I've been in the family 30 years, and I've never seen that." -- Gov. Arnold I r, on conflicting in the Kennedy presidential • | | . * ' ' ; ; ~ ' ''JmLjmC I ] I know is a big iH j * /a n always say that that is I "jc^mWt^^'■ P4B ■ 1 something I can tell people m\ MwBsBMJ SHftaiS Wmml SmmbImI " .;<'«*'' about when I'm an old ',g' « % » < P •'' man. But the way that I a. things are going, no one I Wmt * i Joe Stender will care what I have tot*, I ■ W $M£\K 9 say. I'll just be an old manB' *^Jp television and computer, that doesn't know any-fl • ' ." r '."'v one room schoolhouses thing about today's world Letters to the editor are the opinion ofthe author and do and things such as the These stories are some not views the reflect the of Eagle Eye staff Great Depression. thing to be appreciated, associates. not forgotten. Everyone People who have experienced these things can should hear the stories of give you a whole new perthe past, because I heard spective on how life was somewhere that we can Do you have something back then. never really go forward on your mind? Your textbook is good until we look back. to give you the events, but People who have these you can't gain the personal stories and experiences Is there a hot button topic details that you would are windows to the past, receive if you got the story all we have to do is learn that you would like discuss? straight from someone to open up that window who lived the event. and use it. mm F!5fl§ . . - to B |BH * iSIM - ■BSKwHSI Ji Frances Skalayhew, probed a community of bears on why its members dismantle human anatomy in this way. The reason given? Unfocused anger I suppose this theory is somewhat credible. We have seen both Hillary and Barack deface the other in recent news. Perhaps they wanted to crush human bones because of unfocused anger. Neither was strong enough or unfocusedly angry enough to do this, so scratch that possibility. Second, researchers have discovered at least 25 bear religions (as opposed to bare religions, such as the Christian Nudists). In seven of these religions, hugging is a ritual believed to build kind habit and informed doctrine. For a bear, kind habit is spraying insecticide for the community. Informed doctrine is defecating into a river. I doubt this possibility, - - Write a letter to the editor! frankly. Neither candidate could ever be privy to the technique involved in poiWhen writing, please include your son spraying. I also doubt full name and a phone number either would be willing to where you can be reached. defecate in a river or able to recognize one, whichever comes first. Also include your year and major. Third, research has established a theory Send it to where bears hug each other to display affection. This affection can be genwith uine or pageantry, planned or spontaneous, in the subject line. heartwarming or awkward. In this way, bears are like humans. Do you like draw? Having established Do you have a passion for v. politicians are not normal people and as this final books or cartoons? reason links the behavior of bears to that of normal people, 1 reject this notion, -mm So unfortunately, mLX and Eye despite promise and a well-oiled theoretical 9H Opinion engine, I cannot say the connection H obvious between politicians and Send it to lhueagleye@yahoo.com with lhueagleye@yahoo.com "Opinion Letter" to satirical Draw an editorial cartoon, submit it to the Eagle for the section. »Zr fnrtarS J '1 Don't just get red in the face... Politicians aren't bears Jed Pressgrove The Reflector Mississippi State U. U-WIRE record I know that when I M "' .^gaaa 1 experience somethingJ er, it can make a valid argument that it has an obligation to regulate any unhealthy behavior, irrespective of whether it hurts others or not. The three examples of government interference I have mentioned are particularly galling because they are being spearheaded by republicans. We hear a lot about the lack of organization and unity in the Republican Party and when we look at these episodes it's not hard to see why. If republicans don't stand for limiting the role of government in people's personal lives and business affairs, what do they stand for? The 2007 NFL season has come and gone. The issues it has raised however, will last much longer, and go far beyond professional football. state. While such legislation will likely be obliterated now, the argument for it becomes a lot more reasonable when taxpayers are picking up the tab for the medical care of unhealthy individuals. Similarly, in Pennsylvania the state legislature is considering a bill to ban smoking in all public places, including bars and restaurants. This law, in my most humble of opinions, is not about individual rights one way or the other. I can accept that a smoker's right to smoke doesn't supersede a nonsmoker's right to breathe clean air. Both of these rights, however, are trumped by business owners' right to determine the nature of their own business on their own property. When the state is responsible for its citizens' medical coverage, howev- ''Editoria. Cartoon" in the subject line, u wrapped their suit-clad Make sure to 'nclude your full name, year, major bodies around each other, and a phone number where you can be reached. I j 1 6, 2008 Feb Ihu A7 e.com OPINION rm SHpor, thanks tor asking THE EAGLE EYE VOLUME 66, ISSUE 5 Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Newsroom:570-484-233 Office: 570-484-2579 Fax: 570-484-2644 lhueagleye@yahoo.com Faculty Advisor Opinion Chris Hoskavich IDr. Douglas Campbell Editor iii Chief Sarah Wojcik Classifieds Ads Manager Sarah Goetter Online Editor Kara Wilt News Adam Roberts Erin Hippie Advertising Sarah Goetter Jennifer Hayes Kyle Tints Features Jessica Horbach Olga Malyavskaya Sports Garrett Graziano Adam Roberts News Editor aroberts<« lhup.edu Circulation Manager Kimberly Stackhouse James Cooney Like many Americans I sat in front of a television on Sunday and watched the Super Bowl. This got me thinking and I deduced that super things are really enjoyable. Just when I thought I would have to wait an entire year for more joy another super day hit, Super Tuesday. Again I thought to myself, super things are great. I mean 23 states, hours of coverage and pundit banter. Super. By Tuesday night all the polls had closed and Eli Manning was already wrapping up his trip to Disneyland. I began to feel as though my life was so much less super than it had been. That's when I was hit with an ingenious idea. I want to live a super life. The first step in my quest will have to he the THE EAGLE EYE, THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY, IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN ACCORDANCE Wi l li THE UNIVERSITY CALENDAR. THE ARTICLES, OPINIONS, PICTURES AND LAYOUT OF THE EAGLE EYE ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STAFF AND DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE STUDENTS, THE FACULTY OR ADMINISTRATION. UNLESS SPECIFIED. THE EAGLE EYE IS FUNDED BY THE STUDENT COOPERATIVE COUNCIL AND IS PRINTED BY THE LOCK HAVEN EXPRESS IN CONJUNCTH WITH THE WILLIAMSPORTSUN-GAZETTE .. . {?V\ Thumb/ Down ... Billy Watts, a Montana man who was arrested for allegedly shooting his fiye-year-old son with a BB gun. Police found scabbed wounds on the boy's to forearm, back and chest. He told them that they were from his from his father's shooting him with the air gun. When questioned about the incident, Watts said that he was just messing around with his son. Shooting your son with a BB gun to "'mess around" is brainless at best, and heartless at worst. Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of a tender, juicy steak. A nice turkey or chicken breast will also do the trick and I will seldom turn down the prospects of a succulent salmon fillet. In other words, I am no vegetarian. That being said, I've begun to rethink my meateating habits. article that An appeared in the Jan. 27 edition of the New York Times should be credited or blamed, whichever you prefer, with this new perspective of mine. In "Rethinking the Meat-Guzzler," Mark Bittman (also not a vegetarian) put a few items on the table I had never before considered or gave a second thought to when I dug into a piece ofchicken, pork or beef. The demand for meat is growing all over the world, as more and more developing countries make the leap into a more industrialized world. In 1961, the world's meat supply was about 71 million tons. It was estimated to be about 284 million tons in 2007 and is expected to double by 2050. As Americans, we consume twice as much meat as the global average. _ to Tina Williams, a Florida woman who was arrested for allegedly driving drunk. Last week we gave a thumbs down to a man who allegedly drove a lawnmower while intoxicated, but the circumstances surrounding Williams's arrest are far more disturbing. Police say that she was caught driving with a one-year-old girl unrestrained in the back seat . . and a case of beer buckled-up in the passenger seat. What can you even say about that? . Adam Roberts will be transformed by the sheers at Supercuts. An affordable price and a stylish hairdo, that is super. All of this looking good will probably make me hungry. So I will need a filling and monumental meal. Unfortunately, for my heart, but fortunately for my super-needs I will only be able to wolf down Super Size meals under the golden arches of McDonald's. I will also have to move because my current digs are by no means super. I will move into a Super8 motel where I will live lavishly. With a super look, eats and pad one might assume that my life will be as good as it gets, but herein lays the beauty of super. It never ends. Entertainment will by far be the biggest advantage of my newly invented and adopted lifestyle. On a hot sunny day, when a few friends and I are in need of cooling down 1 could break out an extensive arsenal of Super Soaker water guns and blast away the heat with a refreshing stream of pressurized water. Not only are Super Soaker fights invigorating, but they are really super. Say I want to go out for some adventure. Well I could visit a local motorcy- cle course and watch some Supercross. If I'm not in the mood for a super day at the track I could delve into the unknown and pursue the supernatural. For some alone time my super lifestyle allows me to catch up on some excellent cinema. I could pop in DVD's of moviemagic like "Super Size Me" and "Super Troopers." My super entertainment wouldn't be complete without a little video game action. I would have to play some Super Smash Brothers, but the ultimate in virtual fun would come on the Super Nintendo gaming system. There would be no doubt that my favorite game would be all of the Super Mario series. So fret no more that we are now months away from the next Super Bowl and years away from the next Super Tuesday because with enough effort life can be super. This column contains the word super 36 times. Responsibility, it's what's for dinner Sarah Wojcik Editor in Chief swojciktelhup.edu Thumb/ Up purchase of a Superman tshirt. This shirt will keep me focused on my goals and more importantly, show others that I live as the man of steel does. Looking super is an essential part of my journey. The t-shirt will do wonders, but I will need a little more. My hairstyle Bittman breaks this down in a startling reality: we as 5 percent of the world's population consume more than 15 percent of the world's total animals. While we inarguably eat a great deal of meat, one might not see the real harm in all of this. After all. meat provides us with valuable proteins and vitamins, and the USDA recommends about five ounces for healthy females and six ounces for healthy males. But some dietician believe that even that recommendation is too high. So on average, Americans are already well exceeding their daily intake for meat. The tragedy is that this is affecting much more than just the consumer. If the meat on our plates were the product of a local farm down the road, the story would be a little different. The reality is, the meat on our plates comes from massive "meat farms" where livestock is stuffed in disgustingly filthy and inhumane conditions. The steak in front of us was once a cow, forced to eat grains when its stomach was designed for grasses. It was injected with steroids and growth hormones so it would grow large quickly in order to meet the demand for this country's insatiable appetite for beef. These farms where cattle, chicken and pigs are grown (raised, Bittman From and soy cropping up points out, is not an accurate description) produce around the planet is heavy amounts of pollugrown to feed the animals tion that seeps into air, that will be slaughtered soil and water in the surfor people, who for the most part, don't really rounding area. Among a generation need it. Seems like a rather increasingly aware of our bio footprint on this earth, twisted irony, don't you we should know that a think? chief contributor to enviThere are many overronmental sins is the arching solutions to help great American animal soothe the results of our factory, where the work meat addiction, including going into just 2.2 pounds better farming practices of beef could power a light and subsidy cut-backs. bulb for 20 days. But what we can do on a The environmental more personal level touchimpact of mass produced es the problem at its base. meat does not end at the I've decided to personfarms, but even the grains ally cut down my meat needed to feed this enorconsumption to one meal a mous population of liveday. I've found that it's not stock is out of control. nearly as difficult as I first Swaths of rainforest are thought and the small gesdisappearing at alarming ture makes me feel a rates. whole hell of a lot better. The president of Brazil If everyone made even announced at the end of this small sacrifice, the January that emergency U.S. demand would drop measurements would be significantly. Eating meat taken to halt the destruconly every other day tion that in five months would make an even bigdestroyed 1,250 square ger difference. miles of forest. For a myriad ofreasons If animal cruelty and stemming from environenvironmental concerns mental concerns to plain are not enough for you to old compassion, decreasrethink your meat-eating ing our meat consumption perhaps habits, the is a worthy endeavor. It human cost will. doesn't mean we have to The grain-fed animals completely forego that that we consume so much delicious slab of filet of can be blamed for a mignon, but it certainly variety of maladies includmakes that eggplant ing diabetes and cancer. parmesan look mighty Somewhere around 800 tasty. million people in the world suffer from starvation or some kind of malnutrition, but the majority of grain oi//* /i^ws Give it up! With Ash Wednesday affecting many LHU students, it's a wonder that so many non-religious students choose to give up other unnecessary items in their lives as well, for 40 days. Sometimes, it just goes to show that students, whether adults want to agree or not, do have selfless bones in their bodies. Ash Wednesday does not just have to be a religious celebration, rather it can be seen as a way for people to give up, or try life without modern conveniences, foods that increase belly fat or anything that seems potentially overused in today's consumer-driven society. So, take a few moments today to sit down and think about what's not needed in your life. Think about what others around you may not have; think about what you take for granted every day. Can you walk to school instead of driv- ing? Can you give up fast food to better your body? How about giving up on weekend night of drinking? Instead, spend this time thinking about what's important to you. Focus on your goals. Enlighten your mind and remember, it's only 40 days to a more powerful you. A8 lhueagleye.com February 6, 2008 Highlight: scuba diving club Kimberly Wonesky Staff Reporter kwoneskytelhup.edu For students interested in learning more about scuba diving and marine biology, a newly formed club will give them just what they need. Cody Bliss, an LHU student, is the founder of the Scuba Diving Club. He was inspired to start the club after his scuba certification in 2003. Bliss said, "I wanted to add another part to the university, something to capture attention." And attention is what he got, with the club growing rapidly with 70 members. Out of the 70, 40 to 50 are active members. In the club, people can learn how to scuba dive and participate in activities in the Zimmerli pool. When the weather gets warmer, the club will go to creeks for some real life practice. Aside from scuba diving club members are learning about marine biology, snorkeling and traveling. They also have speakers come in and share their insight and experi- ences Bliss with the group. is planning to arrange trips to the Caribbean and Florida. Next year, they are planning a trip to scuba diving with sharks. It is not a requirement to have a scuba certification in order to join the club. However, anyone interested can earn their certification through the club. Usually the certification would cost around $600, but only costs $250 through the club. "There were 10 people last year (who got their certification) and 3 or 4 people Photos Courtesy of Members of the newly formed scuba diving club explore the depths of Zimmerli Pool until the weather is warm enough to travel to other locations. have already been certi"I enjoy seeing people fied this year," said Bliss. diving and having fun," Bliss feels that some of said Fought. "The idea of the benefits of the club trying to get new events include: indirectly becomand activities to do in Lock ing a conservationist, Haven is a great idea teaching others and expebecause there really is not riencing something new. too much to do for college Nathan Fought, vice students." president of the club, said The club has also creata benefit of the club is "to ed and planned the scuba get certified in diving for a Olympics taking place in really cheap price." April which is a charity "She always thought of others before herself." event that will include scuba and non-scuba events. The Scuba Diving Club meets every other Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in Ulmer 201. Their next meeting is Feb. 14. "She was so sweet and nice and a beautiful young lady who had a great life to look forward to..." David Meyer. e miss you, "Julie was great with advice. Even if we couldn't find a solution to a problem, it was just good talking about it with her. She always made me look to the positive side of things in a way that I never thought. I will always cherish her friendship," Audrey Ward. Julie L. Hartwich ie ■ m\\\\\\\ 1-27-08 "Julie was a beautiful girl whose smile would light up an entire room. She had such a big heart and a contagious laugh. There was never a dull moment when we lived together. She is missed greatly and I just hope everyone can work together to keep her memory alive," Emma Belcastro. Ml "I graduated with Julie from QCHS in 06, and was lucky enough to have been friends with her throughout our high schoolshe was so full of life and so caring," Evan C. \ mm\\ ~' mmmmmmUm 'M 'jj^Bb ■m\\\\\\\ " "She had that independent woman thing going on back then and it never left her. I can still hear her laugh and see her smile. She was a strong, determined woman and I admired her for that, just being who she was... there will always be a place for her in my heart and I will keep her memory alive. She was a wonderful person who was loved so much and will be missed more than anyone could imagine/ Julie "Julie is the sweetest person I've ever met. It s hard, once you've met her, to picture life without her. She always had a joke to tell me or some funny story of what happened to her that day. She could a\ways make me laugh in the most tense and serious of situations. Julie was one of the first friends I made here at LHU and in the five months that I knew her we became good friends. In the short time we had together she has left me with great memories of our friendship to look back on and laugh about. Julie was a beautiful girl and will always hold a place in my heart," Jaleesa Hall. 1 f f ■ A candle light vigil will be held in memory of Julie on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at 1j Evergreen Commons Inside ... Features.. Tips on the Pizzaro shines in boxing . perfect Valentine's Day invitational gift B2 B8 Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper Wednesday, February 6, 2007 Volume 67, Issue 3 Kelshaw hits game winner against EU The Lady Eagles 65-64 victory over Edinboro was the team's first Alan Trexler Sports Reporter atrexler «lhup.edu Junior Lauren Kelshaw sank a game winning jumper with 22 seconds remaining to lift the women's basketball team to a 65-64 win over visiting Edinboro Saturday. 5E The win was the first conference victory of the season for LHU and snapped a five game losing streak. "We definitely played more consistent today and that's been our biggest downfall this season," said Jennifer head coach Smith. "We hit some big shots at some big times and got some big holds when the game was on the line." Trailing by one with under 30 seconds to play, Kelshaw got her defender in the air, drove the baseline and pulled up for the game winner. As the shot went down LHU took the lead and they would hold on for the one-point win. "She read it well," said Smith. "It was right in front of me and it was a great read." Kelshaw shook of a slow start to score the last five points for the Lady Eagles (6-13, 1-4 PSAC West) and finish with a team-high 20 points. She scored 14 in the second half, including a 3-pointer with 1:25 left to bring Lock Haven within one. "I get frustrated when I'm missing but today I played through it," said Kelshaw. 'Today I just kept shooting." forward Sophomore Kristen Kudrick controlled the inside as Lock Haven outscored Edinboro (11-8, 1-4) 32-6 in the paint. Kudrick finished with 14 points and 5 rebounds. "The girl that was guarding me was my height and I felt stronger her," explained than Kudrick. "We played a lot smarter in the second half and recognized that. We just played smarter overall as a team." LHU used a zone defense to hold the oriented perimeter Jump, Johnny, Jump! Fighting Scots to only 32 percent shooting and forced them into 21 turnovers. Edinboro made only nine of 30 three-point attempts. "It (zone) gives us less of a chance to make mistakes defensively," said Smith. "We've been working on it a lot lately and when we play it hard and talk we are pretty good at it." Michelle Mitchell came off the bench to spark the defense with a game-high four steals. She added 8 points and five boards including three on the offensive glass. Marissa Elliot added eight points while Casi Donelan pulled down a team high six rebounds. Samantha Reimer led Edinboro with 23 points including five 3-pointers. She also had a team high five assists. Rae Sherred chipped in with eight points and nine rebounds. The Lady Eagles will look for two in a row at Fieldhouse Thomas tonight at 6 p.m. when they host IUP. Everyone has a story to but Assistant Basketball Coach John Wilson Sr. has a lifetime's worth that are now immortalized on the pages of a new book. tell, » (J £1 B*f S' « Dick Burdettc Photo Courtesy ofAuthor House Publishing Men's assistant basketball Coach Johnny Wilson has lived an interesting life. He has played in the Negro Baseball League and was a star for the famous Harlem Globetrotters. His wonderful story which documents his rising from the poverty-stricken Anderson, Ind. to his current career of coaching along side of his son Head Coach John Wilson Jr., has now been captured in a book titled Jump, Johnny, Jump. The book is on sale at the bookstore on campus and at all home men's basketball games. Wilson shares his experiences on the road with the Globetrotters including stories about meeting famous stars such as Joe DiMaggio and Willie Mayes. The book was written by author Dick Burdette. 1673/ link pans Wj R' pB ■■C ■ ; •■5 HH ■■■■■■ ma Photo Courtesy of Sports Information Lauren Kelshaw, seen above, hit the game winning shot this past weekend against Edinboro. Book tells Wilson's tale Adam Roberts News Editor EE conference win this season "Jump, Johnny, Jump!" by human interest columnist Dick Burdette chronicles the life of "Jumpin"' Johnny Wilson from his childhood in Anderson Ind. to his professional sports career. Wilson, Indiana's Mr. Basketball 1949, played baseball in the Negro League and travelled the world with the Harlem Globetrotters. Wilson's life and accomplishments are all woven through the turbulent and segregated fabric of the mid-twentieth century. "Young people from middle school to college should see how things were and that people can get along together no matter what color they are," said Wilson of his past. The of forward Burdette's book was written by one of Wilson's closest friends Carl Erskine. Erskine, a white man who grew up with Wilson in poverty-stricken Anderson, went on to a baseball professional career with Brooklyn Dodgers where he played with Jackie Robinson. In a time when racial tension ripped through the Dodgers clubhouse Erskine befriended Robinson and his family, he says, because of his boyhood friendship with Wilson. "This book reflects on Johnny Wilson the way history reflects on Jackie Robinson," Erskine wrote in the forward. "Johnny, like Jackie faced a segregated nation. But they both rose above that." In the face of oppression Wilson remained true to his character. "During that time I was the same person I am said Wilson. today," "(Racism) didn't affect me. I had my life to live and I got along with everybody." One of the men that helped elevate Wilson to his professional sports career was his high school basketball coach Mr. Charles M. Cummings. While many of his teammates called the coach Charlie after graduation Wilson won't refer to the white, Missouri native without showing him the respect of calling him Mr. Cummings. "He did more for me than any other person besides my parents," Wilson said. Wilson's careers in baseball and basketball after he left began Anderson College his junior year. After fruitless tryouts with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox, Wilson got his the big break with Chicago American Giants of the Negro League. The owner of the American Giants was also the business manager of the famed Harlem Globetrotters. "In two days I signed a baseball and basketball Wilson contract," explained. Even though Wilson still contends he was always a better at baseball than he was at basketball he eventually chose to travel solely with the 'trotters, as he calls them, because it was a better option financially. With the 'trotters Wilson saw the world, travelling to Europe. Asia. Africa and his favorite, Australia. The tales of his time with the storied basketball franchise are filled with famous friends and mystical moments. See, Johnny, B2 INDEX LHU Sports B1-B4 Editorials Features mmd m B3 B5-B8 Wrestling wins their first EWL match See, B2 French professor cherishes travel See, B6 B2 lhueagl eye .com Fe bruary 6, 2007 Fittery and Trumbetti: wrestling's real deals Kris Glad Sports Reporter kgladfalhup.edu match by a score of 8-2. The tory in the EWL. other match came from "It always feels good freshman John Trumbetti when we beat a team by in the 125-pound match. many points. It shows that Trumbetti won his match we all were hitting all 7-0. With his victory cylinders at the same Trumbetti has not allowed time. It also shows the an opponent to score on fans that were working him in four straight matchhard and showing it," said es, which is how long his Clint Shirk. current wining streak is. Out of the 10 matches With the victories both LHU came away with six Fittery and Trumbetti wins including three via extend their wins to 17 and pins. 15 respectively for the sea"We made good on sevson. eral opportunities by Both load Lock Haven securing falls from wrestlers in victories. Trumbetti, Mangini, and While the Bald Eagles did- Hepburn. Shirk and n't end the weekend on a Fittery beat two solid high note they sure started wrestlers in the Hurley it on a high note. Brothers. Cook turned in a Friday evening the solid win as well. It is match got underway always good to win and despite the university not defeat a league team having classes that day. (EWL)," said Coach Rocky The Bald Eagles soared Bonomo. against Cleveland State as won the match 28-13, See, Wrestling, B4 ~— giving them their first vie- ~ This past weekend the team was wrestling extremely busy as they hosted Cleveland State on Friday and then traveled down to West Virginia University on Sunday for their fourth straight Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) match. Wrestling ———— The Bald Eagles traveled down to West Virginia University to take on the Mountaineers but didn't have the success that they had hoped for as the dropped the match 30-6. LHU was only able to win two of their matches. One match was at the 149pound weight class. Junior Matt Fittery won the mm I • - mm P/70fo Courtesy o/" Sports Information Kelvin McLean, seen above, recorded a career high in points scoring 23 this past weekend. McLean added 12 rebounds to record the double-double. up just short against EU iif»W. I i Photo Courtesy of Sports Information Matt Fittery, seen above, continued to roll this past weekend in the match against West Virginia. Fittery's 8-2 win gave him his 17 win this season. Wilson recalled one time in Osaka, Japan where he met one of his idols, Joe DiMaggio and his wife, Marilyn Monroe. On the court Wilson also had some memorable times. After their games the 'trotters did different sports skits that included various trick shots. In the football skit a player hiked the ball to Wilson and he kicked the ball into the hoop. One night Wilson's mother came to a game in Marion Ind. and when he got the ball he sunk the kicked shot. The next night Wilson hit the same \mmV Bald Eagles rally but come II From, Johnny, Bl \m\\m\m shot in Cleveland in front of the Cleveland Browns' place kicker. Wilson's career with the 'trotters ended on a promise he made to himself. "I said if I got married I'd quit because I couldn't be a good married man with all of the temptations," Wilson said. From there Wilson pursued his childhood dreams of coaching. He is in his fifth year as an assistant to his son John Wilson Jr. at LHU. The idea to write about Wilson's life came to Burdette when he was working on a different book about the heyday of the Globetrotters. After an interview with Wilson for that book Burdette began work on "Jump, Johnny, Jump" in 2002. Burdette conducted interviews all over the country as he compiled accounts from people who affected Wilson's life and those who knew people like Mr. Cummings. The book went on sale on Jan. 18, 2008 through Author House publishing. "Jump, Johnny, Jump" is on sale at the LHU bookstore and all Bald Eagle home basketball games where Wilson will sign copies of the book. Aside from his exploits as an athlete Wilson's biography shows that with determination people can rise above the circumstances that hold them down. Brandon Apter Sports Reporter bapterfalhup.edu The Bald Eagles (1-18), rallied to make the game close at the end, coming back from a 13-point halftime deficit but eventually fell to the Fighting Scots 78-65. The score was cut to three late in the second half, but they couldn't get over the hump. The Haven would find themselves in the hole early, down 8-3 but managed to climb to take the lead 9-8 thanks to a threepointer from junior standout Billy Arre. The Bald Eagles managed to stick around for most of the first half but that changed. With Lock Haven leading 13-12, Edinboro went on an 18-4 run to take a commanding 30-17 lead with less than three minutes left in the first half. The teams would go into the locker rooms with Edinboro having a 13point lead, 36-23. "I think that we just have to start out the games at a faster pace," 9S» jlmSBfli *" Clayton D. Desmond Boxing Writer Mm\\\ The boxing team uppercutted the competition this past weekend at the Red Raider Invitational. Five LHU boxers were victorious at Shippensburg. ; Pizzaro stands out at SU's Red Raider Invitational The defending 2007 National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) Team Champion Lock Haven Bald Eagles won five out of six bouts at the annual Shippensburg "Red Raider" Invitational last Saturday, Feb. 2, in Shippensburg. -■ landed 23 points on 10 for 20 shooting from the field while sealing his doubledouble with 12 rebounds. ; "Down the stretch, it was our lack of execution," said Head Coach John Wilson. "We pulled to within three and we had the ball and we had a set play run, and we made a poor pass for two or three possessions in a row. After that, we just couldn't execute well. Down the stretch, that's what we needed to do. We did a great job to get back into the game, but I think what we lacked was the ability to finish." The Bald Eagles next face IUP, tonight, in a Wednesday night match game. up at home. Tip-off is slatThat would be as close ed for 8 p.m. The game as the Bald Eagles would will start immediately folclaw as Edinboro closed lowing the women's game. out the game with a 14-4 IUP comes in with a run to pick up a 78-65 win. record of 11-9 overall with "When we have a large a 3-2 record in PSAC West deficit we are playing play. catch up," said Zimmer. "We all know that we "Where if we keep it close are a good team," says through the moments we guard Justin Wilson. "We struggle, it will benefit us also know that we are getat the end of games." ting better everyday. We Billy Arre would score have to stay positive and a game-high 28 points keep on believing in each while grabbing seven other and eventually it boards. Kelvin McLean will show on the court." said junior center A.J. Zimmer. "We have proven that we are a second half team... we play better in the second half of games and don't give up." The second half would be just what the Haven would need to climb back into the game. Edinboro would try to pad their lead to double digits, but it wouldn't stay there for long as the Bald Eagles were getting warmed up. With the score at 41-28 in favor of Edinboro with about 16 minutes to play, Lock Haven went on a 3323 run and brought the game to within three compliments of a Kelvin McLean lay-up with about four minutes left in the Boxers from LHU, Maryland, Middle Atlantic and USA Boxing, along with host Shippensburg competed. The Bald Eagles' "AllAmerican", 132 lb., Addy Pizarro. (18-7) hung on to edge Manfield's Jarrel Hill. In an action packed bout that kept the SRO crowd on its feet all three rounds, team co-captain, Pizarro. came on strong in the third round to win the hotly contested bout. Danny Marrero, 156, scored a close 2-1 decision over Maryland's rugged Russ Williams. Marrero, a senior "All-American", upped his career record to an impressive 18-7. Since returning to LHU from a semester of studying abroad in Spain, the senior co-captain continues to pick up where he left off. In an action packed bout, the Bald Eagles sophomore Dave Harper (167), 3-2, looked impressive in scoring a 3-0 decision over Adam Martin, an amateur boxer from the MiddleAtlantic/USA Boxing Club, Hanover, PA. Harper out-boxed the rugged Martin all three rounds, using good combinations and an affective overhand right. Winning his inaugural collegiate bout was freshman, Patrick Baxter (132). who scored a split 2-1 decision over Gabe Nelson, of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The rangy Nelson tired in the third round allowing the aggressive Baxter to finish strong and pull-out the well deserved victory. In perhaps the most exciting bout of the evening. John Shippensburg's Harahan (167), scored a close 3-0 decision over the Bald Eagles' U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Tom Dando (Fr. 0-1). Dando the fought Shippensburg veteran boxer on even terms until the final minute when! Harahan countered with several effective body blows' to pull out the victory. "I thought Tom actually won," said Assistant Coach John Stout. "But both Dr. Cox and I knew it was very close. With Harahan boxing in his own arena, I figured he'd gain the edge if it was really close." Also, Josh Wisniewski, 132 lb. (Sr.. 22-7) was awarded a "walk-over" vie-; tory when his opponent from Mansfield, failed td make weight at weigh-in. See, Boxing, B4 February 6, 2007 B3 lhueagleye.com The Bench 19-0? HaHaHaHa James Cooney Sports Editor jcooney#lhup.edu Well it wasn't 21-20 like I pre- dicted, but I was pretty close. Yes ladies and gentle men I picked the Giants to win and they came through for me. People told me I was crazy. Going against Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, I must have been nuts. Well I was nuts, but I believed and the G-Men came through in the end. People said that they wanted to see history made. 19-0 was destiny. We may never get to see it again. Well I am a historian and I have a passion for history. Although we did not see 19-0, we did see history, the first team to go 18-1 and not win a Super Bowl. The Bears and 49ers both went 18•1; the key difference is they won the Super Bowl. I won't go without saying that I didn't have my doubts. I did. Brady is one of the best, if not the best QB to ever play the game. Eli Manning is anything but consistent and we saw that as he almost threw a pick on the final drive. I have watched every Super Bowl since I can remember and I can't remember a Super Bowl where I was rooting for a team to loose so bad. I know late night television is as far from the Super Bowl as possible, but last night (Monday) I was tuning into Leno when it was a commercial break so I turned to I'm not a big Letterman. Letterman fan but he said one good thing that I agree on. Although I don't remember the quote exactly he said something on the lines of: Was I the only one who every time they showed Bill Belichick on the TV I wanted to walk up to the TV and flip him off. My point exactly! Yes, I know I am biased because I am a Bills fan but I dislike the arrogance that this team walks around with. Are the Patriots a better team, hell yeah, but that's the wonderful thing about the NFL, its rig. Under dog teams someone always seems to pull through in the end. Is it a coincidence that the Manning brothers are back-toback Super Bowl MVPs? Tom Coughlin was basically out the door last year and now he is a hero. That brings up my biggest point of the whole Super Bowl. You can tell you're in New York when your fans boo their QB and want their coach fired for 17 weeks, but then once the playoffs start, they are magically in love with them all over again. They will now forever immortalize Eli Manning as the man. That is until next year when he is terrible again and they want him traded. And what about Tom Coughlin? If the Giants don't get back in the playoffs New York fans will want him fired on the spot. I would like to close with a congratulations to all Giants fans. Your team won the big one when everyone doubted you, including yourselves.. I'm sure I'll be hearing all about the win when I am out at the bar and you won't shut up about. I'll see you wearing your Giants jerseys all over campus. I really don't have a problem with it because at least your not New England fans and I don't have to worry about the G-Men being back in the Super Bowl next year. And to all you Patriots fans, have fun with your trademarked 19-0. Maybe someday you can sell it for money if someone can actually go 19-0. Congratulation on buying the dumbest thing of all time! Sober Bowl That was before the greatest ending we could have hoped for. Alan Trexler Sports Reporter atrexler@lhup.edu As a Mets fan I was excited at the opportunity to write about the trade for Johan Santana this week. As a Lakers fan I was even going to mention the trade for Pau Gasol. Then the Super Bowl happened. I expected to see an entertaining game, but I did not think the Giants could pull it off. So my friends and I saw an opportunity. Shots of Cuervo every time the Pats score. Jager bombs every time the G-Men score. Chances are I'd be so drunk by halftime I wouldn't care about, or even remember, the end of the game. But what I remember from Sunday is possibly the most exciting Super Bowl I will ever watch. And the most impressive defensive performance in Super Bowl history (which kept me sober enough to write this). Until the day I die will remember where I was when the Giants beat the Pats. And when Eli got free and found Tyree. My faith in karma is renewed as the team caught cheating in week 1 has their perfect season ruined on the world's biggest stage. As the other Manning removes the smug look from Belichick's face. I've never been on the edge of my seat for every play like I was for Super Bowl XLII. Never has every play seemed so critical. And I didn't even have any money on the game. With the Pats up early in the second half I looked at my friend and said "this is the most exciting game I've ever watched, and the score is only 7-3." When the Giants received the kickoff trailing 14-10 I looked at the same friend, toasted the shot of tequila and said "this is the stuff legends are made of." Two minutes later Eli is no longer the "other" Manning. When Eli eluded the sack and found David Tyree downfield it seemed destined. A new nominee for play of the decade was born and I would have the chance to remove the Cuervo taste from my mouth with a tasty Jager bomb. And the defensive effort? An all-time great. I saw a few people bold enough to predict a G-Men triumph on Sunday, myself not included. But not one of them had the Giants scoring under 20 points. Tom Brady looked human and Randy Moss seemed average. The Giants defensive line however looked spectacular. Brady spent the majority of the game on his back and for the first time the Patriots clubhouse manager has to worry about the grass stains on #12. Now 18-1, not 19-0, has its place in sports history. And it was not a fluke. The better team won Sunday night. The Giants outplayed, outhustled and outwilled the Patriots to the unlikeliest of Super Bowl wins. Chances are that Pats team will usually beat that Giants team. They have more talent, more depth and more video surveillance. But for one night in the Arizona desert none of that mattered. The Giants are Super Bowl champs. I'll drink to that. , Bobby's World uarrett uraziano Sports Editor ggrazian@lhup.edu First and foremost I want to congratulate the New York Giants fans on this campus for keeping the faith. I never thought it would have been possible, but your boys did the impossible. So I will tip my hat to you guys, but that doesn't mean I hate the Giants any less. With that being said, let's get to my actual topic. Bobby Knight. Love him or hate him, he did more for the game of basketball than the general public gives him credit for. That doesn't excuse him, however, for resigning mid-season because he's "tired" of coaching. For a man who preached about things such as hard work, determination, family, commitment and teamwork, he sure as hell went against his gospel this past week. This is almost as bad as Bobby Petrino's mid-season bail on the Falcons. Listen I know he has 900 wins and three national championships, but even superstar coaches have obligations. The kids that comprise that Texas Tech roster should feel betrayed and abandoned. What would have Knight done if they made a commitment to only half or three quarters of the sea- . son? He probably would have thrown himself into one of his now infamous temper tantrums. adolescent Steaming from the ears, and foaming from the mouth, Bobby Knight would have punched a hole through time if he had the ability. So why is it fair for him to do the same? It's not. I don't care how good of a coach he is, you don't leave a sinking ship first when you're the captain. But then again this is just another scenario that plays to my opinion of Bob Knight being one of the biggest scumbags on the face of the earth. If you're going to teach discipline, have some yourself. Rather than punch your players, kick chairs, and drool uncontrollably on yourself, maybe you should re-examine your personal convictions and beliefs. To save myself the aggravation of having someone write in and tell me how wrong I am, and how much Bobby Knight means to college hoops I want to reiterate the point of my first sentence. I know Bobby Knight had a special knack for taking average teams and turning them into championship squads, and I know he's one of the best teachers in the fundamentals and disciplines ofbasketball. But what I don't understand is how Bobby Knight expects so much from others, when he lets his own mangy morals slide without reprimand and repercussion. I hope Bobby has fun watching a bunch of kids he was supposed to shape and mold play uninspired basketball for his son the rest of the season. You talk about killing the mood? It's sad; I used hate Bobby Knight as a person, but respected him as a coach. Now as a coach and as a person I really can't stand anything about him. How can he still be alive when his heart is as absent as his presence in the Tech locker room? Photo Courtesy of Sports Information The swim team got one last chance to get ready for PSAC Championships this past weekend. The swimmers got ready in two separate meets. Swim team dives into final tune ups before PSAC Championships Alan Trexler Sports Reporter The swim team hit the road over the weekend for their final tune-up before the PSAC Championships. After participating in Carnegie the Mellon University Invite Friday night, the Lady Eagles sent five swimmers to the last chance qualifier on Saturday, at Edinboro. Coach Andrew Waeger was pleased with his team's performance over the weekend. "These two meets were utilized as a tune up for those qualified for the conference meet already, for everyone else we used it as their meet," taper explained Waeger. "We swam quite well on both nights." Friday night the team traveled to the Carnegie Mellon where multiple swimmers posted season best times. The Lady Eagles were most impressive in the backstroke events. In the 100 yard race Freshman Amanda Terray just missed a Carnegie Mellon poll record, finishing ahead of the pack in 58.52. Classmate Ashley Gardner was also strong in the 100, knocking two seconds off her season best when she finished in 1:05.22. She also set a season best time in the 200 yard backstroke with a time of 2:19.58. The 200 yard butterfly also turned out to be a strong event for LHU. Amanda Sophomore's Palmer and Ashley Lightcap each finished quicker than they have all season. Palmer also set a season best in the 100 yard freestyle, finishing in 1:00.70. For the second straight weekend Becky Fountaine established a lifetime best in the 500 yard freestyle. After a setting personal best of 5:53.10 last week at California, Fountaine took nearly six seconds of her time this week when she finished in 5:47.34. See, Swimming, B4 B4 lhu ;leye.com Morse and Andrews lead track and field teams Deschriver Invite Garrett Graziano Sports Editor ggrazianCoihup.edu good performances." Two Lady Eagles followed Andrews lead as Kristina Hamm and Alaina Leonard took second and third in the event. Teammate Megan Wolf put together an impressive day as well, as she took home second in the 400 meter dash with a time of 1:00.05. and sixth place in the 200 meter dash with a time of 27.14, just short of fellow Lady Eagle Ashley Hartman's mark of 27.12 which was good enough for a fifth place finish. Hartman also took third in the 55 meter dash with a time of 7.65. Hartman ran a preliminary time of 7.56 Haven runner Alyssa Douma added to the Lady Eagles success with a second place finish in the 500 meter dash, coming in at a timeofl:22.38. The Lady Eagles would manage to take home one more first place finish in the 4x400 meter relay with a time of 4:01.37, while earning another second place finish in the 4x200 meter relay. For the men the day was equally as successful. Paul Martin took home second place in the 55 meter hurdles in a time of 7.57. "Martin's run put ranked him six in the This past weekend saw both the men's and women's track and field in fierce competition at the Deschriver Invitational at East Stroudsburg University. Setting the bar for the Haven at the event were Chelsea Morse and Jen Andrews. Both athletes dominated their respective events taking home titles in three separate competitions. Morse beat out Suelyn of Pillinger Essex Community College to take first in the high jump with a leap of 1.67m, while Andrews took first in both in the shot put and weight throw. With a throw of 12.67m, Andrews easily beat out Montclair State's Monique Riddick's throw of 11.86m for first in the shot put, while her throw of 15.15m was more than enough to give her the win in the weight throw. "I'm really happy with how are kids performed," said Head Coach Aaron Russell. "ESU doesn't have the best facility, but our kids still went after it and turned in some really Academy to compete while six other boxers will travel to Gettysburg with Coaches Dr. Ken Cox and John Stout to compete in the Bullet Invitational. The always popular 29th Annual LHU Invitational is From, Boxing, B3 The Bald Eagles are back in action this Saturday with five Bald Eagle boxers traveling with Coach Ken Cooper to the U.S. Military -W Skate, country," said Coach Russell. "He's been hungry all season and so far been coming away with some really good finishes, Not to be outdone, teammate Chris Edelman placed second in the 800 meter run, clocking in at a time of 1:58.41. In the high jump cornpetition, Ivars Lurops finished in second place finish in the high jump with a leap of 1.98m. Earning the final second place finish for the men was AJ Johnson in the 5K event, with a time of 15:46.22. Other Haven runners to have standout days were Greg Mock, Justin Lockley, Nick Hilton and Tim Getz. Mock and Lockley took third and fourth in the 55 meter dash with Mock clocking in at a time of 6.55 and Lockley at 6.59. Teammates Nick Hilton and Tim Getz also earned third place finishes in the mile run and 3K event. Hilton took third in the mile with a time of 4:28.38, while Getz finished the 3K at a time of 8:54.87. Both track and field teams will be back in action this upcoming Friday, Feb. 8 for the New Balance Games at the New York Armory, February 6, 2007 From, Swimming, B3 The Lady Eagles continued to improve Saturday at Edinboro. "The Edinboro meet was a great day for sprint events," said Waeger. Williams Brittany posted a career-best 57.31 From, Wrestling, B2 Despite losing the first match the Bald Eagles came back and dominated in the second one. In the 184-pound match sophomore Jeremie Cook was evenly matched through the first period leading 32, but as the second period started Cook just dominated as he scored scored eight second period point and didn't look back, as he eventually won 15-5 major decision in the match. Junior Clint Shirk helped Lock Haven keep the lead as he won the 141-pound match by the score of 9-3. Fellow junior Matt Fittery secured the Bald Eagles' first conference victory as he won the 149-pound weight class 82 and put LHU up 22-9. "That was a good win for me over a pretty tough scheduled for the Thomas Field House on Saturday, Feb. 16. The 12-bout preliminary card is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., while the 12bout Main Card will kick off at 7:30 p.m. AfigM in the 100 yard freestyle event while Shannon Wilbur just missed a lifetime best with an impressive 59.80. With the conference event just two weeks coach Andrew away, Waeger has his team peaking at the right time. "We are now getting ready for the PSAC championships," said Waeger. "We will start to re-focus on all the little things and get ready to race." The conference event is set to begin Thursday, 21st February at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg. kid so hopefully I can continue to wrestle well and get better as the season goes on," said Matt Fittery. Even though the meet belonged to Lock Haven, there was still more wrestling to be had. Freshman John Mangini scored one of the LHU's three pins as he pinned his opponent in the 157pound match with 51 seconds left in the match. The Bald Eagles' other pins came from John Trumbetti at the 125pound match and Ben Hepburn in the 197-pound match. Hepburn was in a stalemate for the first two periods of his match and with 1:35 left in the match Hepburn finally got the pin. While Mangini and Hepburn got their respective pins in the third periods of their matches Trumbetti picked his pin quickly. up relatively Trumbetti got his pin 1:35 into the 125-pound match, helping LHU secure the victory. "It was great recording a pin. The team got to a slow start and I knew a pin would get the team excited as well as scoring six points instead of three to increase our lead," said John Trumbetti. The Bald Eagles look to take a break from conference action as they will travel to Bucknell University on Friday. After that the Bald Eagles will return to EWL action and host one of their last home meets of the year against Bloomsburg University on next Friday, February 15th, and then travel to Clarion University the next day. Applicants should have pribr A LllH mLHjIH ■ ■ M» M lr*lrVMmmaW flfll \m rlFI mrm i^fta Do you like sports? Do you have opinions abou t local or professional sports? If so please contact the Eagle Eye, James Cooney or Garrett Graziano. 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Editor J Horbach/Feature , ,, ... i Wahlberg. mm. BET " " .. From, HAC, B8 After the HAC-assisted inflation, battle began. The game pitted two five-player teams against each other in a five minute rumble. Each cyber-warrior donned a light-up vest with panels on the chest, back and shoulders that served as targets for the opposing team. The vest also featured a laser gun attached by a cord at the bottom. Before the players entered the dome, a explained to them that shooting an opposing player in the back and chest would earn them 600 points and shoulder shots were worth 900 points. Being shot results in a 25 point loss. Inside the yellow behemoth, players strategically or, for some, frantically darted around trying to shoot one another as music blared and lights flashed. After each round smiling warriors emerged and shared war stories with their teammates. The triumphant squad often pumped their fists in victory as the announcer declared a winner. Sophomore psychology major Amber Haeberle was one of the first participants in the game. After exiting the combat zone and handing off her equipment to the next player, Haeberle cheerfully explained the pandemonium that occurred inside. With all of the bodies and shooting going on, Haeberle said her strategy hinged on finding a good hiding spot. According to Haeberle, her positive experience with laser tag is a key characteristic of HAC events. "I always come (to HAC activities) and end up thinking they're great," she said. Celebrities are trying to help support their favorite candidates. '*t im 'mmm m Jack Nicholson, along with America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn are supporting Hillary Clinton, according to yahoo.com. Oprah Winfrey, Kate Walsh, Scarlett Johansson, Enrique Murciano, Bryan Greenberg and Tatiana Ali are all in support of Senator Barack Obama. *\ Check out "Haven's Hat Happenings" to see what HAC events are coming NOT All CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. 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Eggs, Greek Eggs, Oatmeal, Cold Cereal, Bagels Omdett- Ham & Cheese, Greek, Western, Steak & Cheese, Steak & Feta, Spanish, Veggie, Cheese, Bacon& Cheese Texas HotDog, Big Fresh Hamburgers, Grilled Chicken, Hot Sausage Rib eye Steak Sandwich, Griled Ham & Cheese Fried Fish, Gyro, BLT Hot Beef, Turkey or Meatloaf Chicken Fingers, Ham or Turkey Club Dinners Mignon, Small Tenderloin, Rib eye s, Veal& Chicken Parmesan, Shrimp, Meatloaf, Battered Fish, Pork Chops, Liver & Onions, Veal Cutlet, PoxkT enderloin, Fried Chicken Salads Steak, Grilled Chicken, Greek, Chef & Toss Celebrating 90 years in business B6 lhueagleye.com Feb 2008 Professor Profile: charmed wanderer District High 2/6 Ash Wednesday PUB, ' When: 8 p.m. Thinkfast Price When: 7 p.m. Amanda Alexander Staff Reporter aalexan3@lhup.edu Dr. Annik Kerszberg, who has been a professor at LHU since 2000, has two passions in her life: travel and teaching. "I love being in the classroom. I'm very lucky... I do what I value most," Kerszberg said. Kerszberg is in her eighth year of teaching at LHU and is currently teaching French 2, French 4 and advanced French grammar. ■piter: Fiona £ Where: PUB Multipurpose Room When: 7 p.m. f mmerican Gangster" F Where. Price Last semester Kerszberg was granted an alternative work leave to work on a book project and present her research at two in conferences, London and France. Kerszberg's research is in the areas of French and francophone (from Frenchspeaking countries) studies. Kerszberg was born in Belgium and grew up in a small French-speaking village of 3000 people called Spy, near the city of Namur, that is "surrounded by meadows." She said, "What I really cherish is the memory of growing up in a village where most people knew each other and you could almost play in the streets and walk everywhere." Kerszberg goes back to her homeland once a year to visit her family. "It's not so much the country that I miss but the people I love," she said. While all of Kerszberg's relatives live in Belgium, she lives with her two children, Sophie and Nicolas, in State College. Sophie is preparing for school, medical and Nicolas is a freshman at LHU. Kerszberg finds great value in traveling to other countries and learning about different ways of life. "When you go to another English-speaking country you find another culture... but when you go to a country where people don't speak your language then you really have to... be humble," she said. She said that once students experience that "feeling of being limited" by language in another country, it puts life in a completely new perspective. "That automatically has a direct impact on what you see and think," she said. "You learn not to accept stereotypes and to always question people," she said. Kerszberg has experienced this in her own life through her travels. She said that through her time spent living in different countries, she has "acquired a way to always see at least two, sometimes more, sides to everything." While traveling the U.S., Kerszberg likes to combine traveling with attending conferences. She often teaches the texts to her classes before presenting them. "I really like working with students and I like to relate my research to my courses," she said. "Sometimes discussing the texts with students is really very interesting." Any time Kerszberg can travel to a new and interesting part of the U.S. for a conference, she is excited to see something Majors from Olga Malyavskaya Feature Editor omaly avs(" lhup.edu The biology department here in LHU hosts many different programs under its roof, including such tracks as ecology and environmental biology, marine biology and the cellular and organismal biology. The department also offers an option to major in biology as a part of secondary education degree and even obtain an interdisciplinary degree According to Dr Barrie Overton, one of the faculty members in the biology department, no matter what program you choose, there are plenty opportunities to find a job. "If you're thinking the future and thinking a global economy, doing biological research or any kind of scientific research is going to be where the job market's at," he said. Overton explained that biology has many applications in agriculture, the biomedical field and biomedical research. He also pointed out that if you are choosing a double major in biology and chemistry, you could go to a graduate school for almost any discipline and can be even accepted into medical or pharmacy schools. 'There's just a whole host of professional fields M\ - Jmrnrnm. agricultural companies as a researcher, or I could have gone into education, and that's what I chose to do and became a teacher," he said. Surely enough, majoring in biology is not an easy way to get through college. In addition to having difficult science classes and spending a lot of time at the laboratories, many biology majors need to take an and work under a supervision of a faculty member, as stated in the department Web site. "You just have to be to prepared work," Overtone warned. "But [the major] being hard is not a disadvantage. The more you study at the university, the more focused and specialized you become. Ultimately, that can lead to making more money." that somebody could go According to Overton, into," said Overton. most of the positions one He himself got a duel get with a degree in biolomajor in biology/chemgy, from teaching up to istry, went to graduate laboratory technician or a school and got a master's researcher, are fairly well degree in botany and then As stated by the a doctorate in plant Bureau of Labor pathology with an emphasis on mycology, the study Statistics, median annual of fungi. earnings of biochemists "At that point I could and biophysicists were have gone and kept studyin $76,320 2006. ing at a university as a Microbiologists' median research scientist or I was $57,980 in 2006, and could have worked for big as for zoologists and new. Her favorite city that she has been to in the U.S. is San Francisco. can work on what I like," she said. Although it is difficult for her to choose a favorite Brussels to teach high school philosophy. "After that I taught for a year in Belgium, and then from there I went to Israel for two years, and I taught French at the Alliance Francaise," she said. Kerszberg then spent five years in Australia and taught French at the University of Sydney for a short time before coming to the U.S. to get her doctorate. Kerszberg was just finishing up her graduate studies at Penn State she University when found out about a job opening for a French teacher at LHU. Amanda Alexander/Eagle Eye "It was perfect timing," a Kerszberg, professor, French she said. "Since my chilDr. Annik likes and dren traveling were attending) experiencing new cultures. schools in State College, l' didn't want to move." "I like to travel also to book, one that she has She loves the convendifferent cities and counloved for years is "Jacques ient location of Lock tries where people speak Le Fataliste" by Denis Haven and finds the drive French," she said. "I love Diderot, an 18th century "relaxing." She also different accents." French author from the admits that after a while, Kerszberg also enjoys Enlightenment period. the place grew on her. exploring cities such as She discovered the This is her first fulland book as a high school senPittsburgh time job teaching French. Philadelphia without a ior and fell in love with it, Kerszberg loves teaching map, so she can discover but her " tastes have her students a new lannew areas. changed with time. guage and culture. "Now I really focus on "I like to kind of get lost "I think learning a lanand discover places," she contemporary writing, guage is difficult but it's said. from authors from differalso fun," she said. "When In her free time, ent parts ofthe world," she you learn foreign lanKerszberg likes to spent said. guages you also learn to time with friends, and she favorite put your own life culture Kerszberg's is also an avid reader. "I movie is "An Affair of in perspective. It's a gatelove to read as much as I Love" from French direc- way to other worlds... to can," she said. "I read both tor Frederic Fonteyne. other people. That's what's in French and in English." Kerszberg always important to me." In fact, she loves readplanned to teach. ing so much that she does"After high school, I n't care if it's a "fun" book went to a training college or a "scholarly" book. to be a middle school his"It's very difficult for tory and French teacher," me to separate reading for she said. pleasure and reading for She then went on to get scholarly pursuit. I am the equivalent of a really very lucky because I Bachelor of Science in to Z: Biology wildlife biologists, their must, as well as staying median annual earnings informed of current were $53,300. research in the field in Just with a four-year order to remain competidegree you could find a job tive in your area of as a research technician in research. many places, and that's Tenacity, curiosity, what Gail Shadle, class of good communication '99, did. skills, ability to work After graduating from closely with others, critical LHU with bachelor's thinking skills, the ability degree in biology/chemto analyze data and a love istry, she found a job as a of learning are some research associate in the important qualities to pos- ground knowledge, are trainable and have the capacity to learn." According to her, having this career path has numerous advantages, such as the chance to share her research with other scientists, the ability to utilize both her biology and chemistry backgrounds and the opportunity to work with intelligent, insightful people from all around the world. Finally, she takes "The more you study at the university, pleasure in performing diftasks and learning the more and specialized you ferent new processes, as opposed become. Ultimately, that can lead to to an industry job where you would have to do the making more money." same things every day. Unfortunately, such a --Dr. Barrie Overton job has also a downfall. As Shadle pointed out, some research positions are Plant Biology Division of sess in the field of funded for a finite amount The Samuel Roberts Noble research, of time based on the availFoundation, Inc. explained. ability of grant funding. Sharing the insights on In addition, she said Nonetheless, Shadle her career, she said that that there is always writtruly enjoys her work. she most enjoyed doing ing involved because you "My profession means many different types of must share your research the chance to help the experiments. findings with the scientific world in some way," she "Research in the field of community by publishing said. biology/chemistry is articles in journals. always so interesting and Shadle also underlined intriguing. You have so the necessity to learn nonmany opportunities for stop. Picture Courtesy of "You should underlearning and discovery," Google Images she said. stand that a college degree According to Shadle, doesn't mean you know plant biology research, or everything about research any other type ofresearch, nor have all the necessary is competitive. skills you will ever need," very Working very hard and she said. "It simply means being highly observant is a that you possess the back- focused ■■■»— Feb 6, 2008 B7 lhueagleye.com Rambo: older and deadlier Garrett Graziano Sports Editor ggrazianfalhup.edu mercenaries leave a path of blood shed through the Burmese country side in their attempt to rescue and extract a group of Christian missionaries. I say best/worst because it all depends on what you, the viewer, is looking for. If you're looking for an intriguing film filled with an in-depth plot, mid-war By definition, the word "outrageous' means to greatly exceed the bounds of reason or moderation. By my definition, 'outrageous' means the movie "Rambo." guns and bombs. Filled with mutilation. disembowelment and capitation, the art of simply shooting a man is long gone. The trend now is fully removing sections of a person's body in the most graphic way possible. Whether it be liquefying innocent people by < 2mm Rows after rows of Burmese soldiers are mowed down in a hail of gunfire. Arms, legs, heads and intestines litter the ground as Rambo and his team of mercenaries cuts, slices, shoots and stabs anything in sight. I almost went to church after seeing the movie, that's how intense the vio- WW W 'mm* mm W rim JmrnW AmLm mmm\ A-mmmW ' w mW HBi mw Sylvester Stallone, age 61 and half delirious, may love story and prevalent dialog, this is not the movie for you. I'm pretty sure Stallone suffered a stroke during the making of this film have directed the best/worst action movie of the decade. odds, the Against Rambo and a team of elite m m mWtmm imwm\k. mwK^m\ because, besides screaming and drooling on himself, he has about 15 other lines throughout the whole film. fact, most In of Rambo's screen time is either spent killing someone in some horrifying manner, or staring at a mountain side reflecting on his past. When I say there is no plot, I'm not exaggerating. Sure, there's an attempt, but it's so miniscule in scale to the over- the-top gore and blood that viewers easily forget what Rambo is exactly doing in Burma in the first place. If you are more of a refined action movie fan, this film will not please you a bit. Don't even waste your time buying a ticket or DVD. Now, with all of that being said, "Rambo" is byfar the most outlandish action movie I have ever seen. Imagine "300" with Phofo Courtesy of Goog/e /mages (Right) Sylvester Stallone when he first played the character of "Rambo." (Left) The 2008 version of Rambo. "Rambo" is not what it used to be. Yet those who enjoy intense action will take pleasure in the drama. making them walk through an open land mind field or throwing babies into burning houses, there is no shortage of moments that make you cringe, gag and vomit. But it's the last 20 minutes or so of this movie that sets a new standard in the graphic depiction of battle. 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Buying for girls: Howtodothmgs.com suggests different ideas, such as manicures or a trip to Jessica Muzzin Psychology/Spanish Sophomore ••• "jewelry" the salon or spa. These may be something your valentine has wanted, but has been hesitant to spend the extra money. It will also give her a chance to get pampered and dolled up to look nice for you. And girls, don't be afraid to lay some hints. "A deep tissue massage would be amazing right now," might land you just that. Buying for guys: Valentine's Day works both ways. Howtodothings.com suggests tapping into what they like. If they are really into sports, try scoring tickets to see his favorite team. Or, if he is really into technology, surprise him with the latest gadget. Even asking questions to try to pull something out of him may get you started. For anyone: Try to see if there is something that your valentines have been wanting. Maybe it is the latest season of their favorite TV show on DVD. Or a new CD by their favorite artist. A new perfume. Whatever it is they may have been wanting. "I would buy him something I noticed he had seen one day and wanted, or I would buy - Howtodothings.com offers the advice of avoiding the traditional red roses and going for a more personal touch instead. Red roses often see an increase in price around Feb. 14, so, unless your valentine has specifically stated that she wants red roses, put together a bouquet of her favorite flow- II II Michael Rhone Undecided Freshman "nothing" Valentine's gift a explained Justin Sipe, a senior, Matt Pullen. senior. And if you're on the Idea #2: Flowers (For receiving end of the gift, don't be afraid to take your valentine shopping and hint at different items you like. At least they will know exactly what you want. Idea #4: Jewelry. If you're As one of the biggest commercially exploited holidays rapidly approaches, the pressure to find that perfect Valentine's Day gift quickly amounts into a pile of unwanted and unneeded stress. 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Do something together that you both enjoy, whether it is going rock climbing, owling or playing video ames. One student, anonymous in case her valentine is reading this, said that she got to him concert tickets so the their favorite store or two of them can go togethrestaurant. Know that er. giftcards can be risky, so if The overall advice that the relationship is new, should be followed when aim for a more traditional deciding on that perfect gift. gift for your valentine this Valentine's Day really year is that it should be allows people to be crepersonal and from the ative. heart. "I don't feel that a So unless significant valentine's gift has to be others made it very clear linked to hearts and candy they want red roses, chocoand all that typical late, or boxer shorts that Valentine's Day stuff," say 'be mine', try somestated Crawford. thing that really says "this Howtodothings.com is from me to you" and you even suggests making can't go wrong. homemade coupons. Using ideas such as a free 30 Photo courtesy of minute massage, breakGoogle Images HAC brings laser war to campus Adam Roberts News Editor arobertsfa lhup.edu Students who entered the Student Recreation Center last Thursday evening, Jan. 31, were met with a bulbous yellow blow-up dome on the basketball court. The dome played home to the TRON Systems laser tag game which was sponsored by HAC and brought to campus by the TjohnE Productions. HAC brought laser tag to campus as part of an effort to offer fresh activities to students. "We are trying to do different, new events that we've never done," said HAC Assistant Coordinator Alyssa Hoover. Hoover added that many of the activities that HAC brings to campus are brought to their attention through e-mails, advertisements and conferences. The laser tag idea came them just like any other to event, but there was a sense of improving on the past. "I think we are trying to be bigger and better," Hoover said. "Besides, who doesn't like laser tag?" The answer seemed to be 'no one,' as students lined up well before the event's 6 p.m. kickoff time for a chance to battle cyber-style. . • When students arrived, the TRON dome stretched well across the basketball court it occupied and arched above the SRC's second floor track. When Hoover and her fellow HAC members came earlier in the day, the dome was in a much different form. The playing field was neatly packed into a couch-sized cube that weighed around 2,500 to pound according Hoover. tin i i See, HAC, B5 i m J| B■ HA Adam Roberts/Eagle Eye Students suit up and await their turn to enter the inflatable laser tag dome in the Student Rec Center on Jan. 31. HAC brought the TRON Systems laser tag event to campus for the first time ever last week. The game that pitted friends and roommates against one another was a huge hit.