Blood two-time PSAC award Tune in to 80's TV with trivia winner Bl Mix Vol. 64, Issue 5 Opinions A6-A7 Sports B1-B4 Tht ferg/g Eye Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Newsroom 893-2334 Office -- Ihueagleye.com | Rainy High: 65° F Low: 56° F Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper Increasing enrollment causes campus to expan change class start times Erin Hippie Staff Reporter B K As a partial solution to ever-increasing numbers students and the lack ofcla room space, East Camp located on Church street ab a half mile from the "m campus," is being utilized. "East Campus is currentl; used for some administrativi offices and some academii classes. The same is expecte« to continue for next semester,' said Jill Reitz, registrar. As said by Johnson, Campus as well as the Health Professions Buil and pottery studio will more ample space for c rooms and maintain I Haven's competitive among college campuses. As enrollment continues to grow each year, it has become necessary to keep expanding the campus, allowing for more innovative technologies and resources to enhance the student-learning experience. According to Bryan L. Cygan, director of institutional research, Lock Haven's enrollment has increased from under 500 students in the early 1950's to a record high of 5,283 students in 2005. "Our 'Middle Campus' has become cramped for space as our population of students and faculty has increased," said Johnson, Interim Roger Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. mm See, Enrollment, A2 Courtesy of Kirsten Schuyler Cheerleaders perform a stunt called a 2-2-1. Here, two girls act as a base for two in the middle and one on top. As a result of performing such stunts without the proper equipment and certified advisors the squad has been deemed illegal. Other PSAC squads have been "grounded." Season halted Cheerleaders unable to perform due to new regulations Len JYlahonski Staff Reporter during athletic competitions. Many of the schools cheerleading advisors failed to get The cheerleaders' season certified, leaving the cheerwas put on hold last Friday leading season literally up in due to an attempt to enforce the air. In July, new policies and new and more stringent polirules were adopted that placed cies set forth by the strict guidelines on PSAC Association of Cheerleading schools regarding cheerleadCoaches and Advisors ers. letter informed the A (ACCA). teams that they cheerleading Seven universities, includmust meet these guidelines ing LHU, have not met all guidelines, resulting with their and stated teams would not be squads being deemed "illegal" cleared to perform during athand unable to perform or cheer letic events if they failed to do so. The rules, regulations and current cheerleading advisor, policies put into place are is hoping to get the cheerleaders back on the field. Strouse enforced by the NCAA. The new guidelines require is currently in contact and all cheerleading squads to working with advisors from have a certified cheerleading other universities in the same advisor. The advisor must situation to work out a possipass a written exam in order to ble solution. become certified. The new Strouse is expected to policy also requires an active retire at the end of the year, member on the cheerleading leaving the cheering squad in squad to be certified. need ofa new advisor. Unless Currently, the LHU cheerleadreplaced, this could result in ers have two members on their next year's cheering season in squad that are certified. Dennis Strouse, who is the ■ \m\mW \\w ■ mm mm i mAm i^HrW* 2fe * \\mm\ * mmm W fr9 mW\ { Alana Beightol/Eagle Eye Students walk down Ivy Lane between es. The path has grown more crowded recently. Parade cancelled, club recognized at SCC meeting Chris Hoskavich Guest Writer F ' ■ Im < I I Kasey Le/Eagle Eye SCC Exec Board members, Diane Wall, Mike Matthews and Kate Jump, perpare to give their reports at the senate meeting on Wednesday. which was scheduled for Friday, there will be an autograph session featuring Johanna and MJ of MTV's "Real World," followed by a pep rally at Zimmerli. Also at the meeting, the SCC senate voted in favor of officially recognizing the Quadesh Society. The organization, which club vice president Andrew Slobodow describes as "a bunch of students who want to learn about alternative sexual lifestyles," had been denied recognition for the past two The Student Cooperative Council (SCC), amid extensive discussion, announced the cancellation of this year's homecoming parade and approved recognition ofa controversial club at last Wednesday's senate meeting. Though specific details could not be given, Assistant HAC Coordinator Jean Fulmer said that the reasons for the cancellation of the parade lie with the city ofLock Haven. years. In previous years, the uniThe decision came after a versity was responsible for discussion that was lengthy funding and organizing the when stopped Speaker of the event, but this year the city Senate William Baney government was charged with declared that had it "exhausted orchestrating it. Ultimately, the town was incapable of itself." This discussion was spurred by the controversial doing so. nature of the club and its focus "The town fell through," on what Slobodow referred to said Fulmer. as "taboo aspects of sex," such In place of the parade, as "bondage" and "swinging." One senator raised con- cerns over the club's stance on illegal sexual activity, specifically pedophilia. Slobodow assured the senate that his organization does not condone illegal behavior. Another senator asked Slobodow if the Quadesh Society promoted any idea or message. He responded by saying that it does not promote any message and serves only as an open forum. During the discussion, the Quadesh Society received support from SCC Vice President Leandra Torres. "People need to have a little bit of an open mind," she said. The measure to approve recognition of the club was passed without any votes See, SCC, A2 m October 11, 2006 lhueagleye.com A2 Important letters that lead to employment Brandy Rissmiller Staff Reporter There are six types of letters used in the job search with the most important being the letter of application, or as it is most commonly known, the cover letter. The cover letter should accompany your resume when you mail your qualifications to a potential job lead. It is essentially a sales letter. "There are two types of employers," says the Career Joan Director, Services Welker. "The first type of employer doesn't pay a lot of attention to the letter, but the second type puts just as much emphasize on the cover letter as they do the resume." The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce yourself to the employer by telling him or her why you are writing and what contributions you believe you can make to this organization based on your qualifications. The goal of the cover letter is to obtain an interview. These letters are usually broken into three parts. In the first part, it is important to indicate your reason for writing, the specific position or type of work for which you are applying and how you learned ofthe opening. The middle paragraph is perhaps the most important part of the letter. Mentioning why you are interested in the position, the organization and its products and services is essential, but the crucial thing you must include in this paragraph is what you can do for the employer. When writing the letter, students should emphasize their main qualifications for the job which they are applying. Point out specific achievements and responsibilities if they have had some practical work experience. "Some employers feel that a if person can't take the time and effort to highlight a few qualifications about themselves, then they aren't really serious about the job," said Welker, about why the cover letter is so important. Another important feature of the middle paragraph is to refer the potential employer to the enclosed resume which summarizes the job candidate's qualifications, training and experience. Students, who have established a credentials file, may also indicate that their references can be obtained from the Career Services Office. The third, and final, paragraph of the cover letter should indicate your desire for a personal interview. Take the initiative to request an appointment to further discuss your qualifications and employment possibilities and feel free to include your email address and phone number. Lastly, show appreciation to the reader for their time and consideration. Welker says cover letters should be addressed to a specific person, not 'to whom it may concern.' Students who ••• • JL • •••••• • ••••••••••• Mule ■ ■■■■ . ■ ■,; : October 13 - 6:30 pm - Autograph :mih Mr) and Mama at Zimraerli, Pep Mlg with Mr) and Manna acting: as Masters of Ceremony October 13 - 8=30 pin - Fireworks October If - 2pm : taecofflIng Football Game with : m § m w • • m From, Enrollment, A1 Campus East "The presently provides space for a number of university activities: the administrative and engineering functions of our Department, Maintenance the Resources, Human Business Office, an area for dance classes and rehearsals, the Center for Reading, the VIP House and the Nano-technology Laboratories," said Johnson. Also, the portion of East Campus which used to be the junior high school is now used as regular classes for the university, as well as Senator Wozniak's Lock Haven office. "Classes that meet once a week, such as the practica for Student Teaching and Social Work, have been especially appropriate for East Campus. But other classes have been scheduled there, and more will be scheduled in the future," said Johnson. While the employment of have a variety of options to find out. For instance, one can check the company's website or call the company and ask for a specific name. Five other types of letters that can revolve around the application for a job are letter of inquiry, follow-up letter, letter of acceptance, letter of refusal and letter of withdrawal. All of the letters, with the exception of the letter of inquiry, will be written following the mailing of the cover letter. The purpose of the letter of inquiry is to solicit information regarding a particular organization not to ask about specific employment at the time. Three things should be covered in this letter: your interest in the organization, a request for further information about the organization and your appreciation for the cooperation you will receive. The follow-up letter should be mailed within 24 - Courtesy of Google Images hours of an interview. Many employers consider this letter when measuring your interest in their organization. Also, follow-up letters are another way of keeping your name fresh in the employer's mind. Student earns his 'wings' Britton Kreitz Guest Writer October 12 - 7:00 pro- Damian the ' Hypnotist at Price " may not be sure of to whom they should address the letter, Halfiiroe - : evident that changes needed'to be made to allow students sufficient time in between classes were also instituted. As another partial solution, that are held at the Main the Office ofthe Registrar has Campus and classes that are recently announced new class held at the East Campus. "The issue was brought to meeting times for 2007. The new schedule, which APSCUF at our regular meetwill be implemented in the ing called 'Meet and Discuss' spring semester of next year, and simultaneously discussed allows for 15 minutes in in the President's Cabinet, between classes on Monday. referred to the APSCUF Wednesday and Friday, versus Executive Council for discusthe present 10 minutes. sion, referred to the standing on Academic However, the class meeting committee discussed with and Regulations, Tuesday on times Thursday will remain the Mr. Matthew Wise (President of the SCC) who performed a same. According to Reitz, the quick survey of students, and meeting times are being informally referred to a conadjusted to accommodate venient selection of students classes that take place at the presently taking classes or working at East Campus," said East Campus. "The decision to change Johnson. "There were four the class meeting schedule options, and the extended break between classes was discussed among manageachieved consensus as the best ASPrepresentatives, ment option." and sturepresentatives SCUF With the extension of the dent representatives," said time in between classes, stuReitz. will now have adequate that dents also mentioned Reitz was time to schedule back-to-back it the semester early in the East Campus was necessary, other essential changes the honor of Recently I U.S. Army graduating fr joining a School, Airborne long line of paratroopers who give their lives everyday to ensure America's freedom. The school is an intensive three week long training event that teaches everything one needs to know in order to successfully jump out of a plane into combat. The first week, otherwise known as "Ground Week," is more or less a test of each soldier's physical fitness level. Each morning starts off with extensive physical training sessions, which weed out those who are in shape from those who are not. Being physically fit allows soldiers to deal with the physical stressors that combat puts on their body. Once you have made it through ground week, you start your second week of training. The second week, or "Tower Week," focuses on the technical skills soldiers need to have when jumping out of the plane, controlling the parachute through descent, and landing safely on the "Drop Zone." The culmination of"Tower Week" comes when each soldier safely drops from a 250 ft. training tower. This event gives each soldier his or her first real encounter with a T-10 Delta parachute, the same one he or she will make his or her five qualifying jumps with during "Jump Week." "Jump Week" starts with a 3:30 a.m. wake-up and a mile and a half run to the airfield. classes from the Main Campus to the East Campus. While these changes may only presently affect a small portion ofthe campus community, in a short while the entire college will become acquainted with the transformations. "In a matter ofmonths, our active Lock Haven campus will stretch from the easternmost edge of Evergreen Commons, through the socalled East Campus, the Health Professions Building and pottery studio, the and Center Recreation Campus Village, and so on to Jack Stadium," Johnson said. Looking ahead even farther, Johnson also points out that the old high school will eventually be fully renovated and converted to a science center with modern amenities and technologies. "At that point, the designation of 'East Campus' will no longer be pertinent, because there will be nothing marginal about the facility," said Johnson. ... gig ■'jimwf Courtesy or" 8r/fron Kre/fz Once there, each soldier dons their own parachutes and goes through a number of inspecqualified tions from "Jumpmasters." Once inspected, the whole company sits and waits, sometimes up to 5-6 hours, for the planes to be inspected and cleared before anyone can board. Each "stick" or group of soldiers is assigned a side of the plane to jump out of and they board accordingly. Once seated, the jumpmasters go through a series ofcommands preparing each soldier for thc upcoming jump. Standing in line ready to go, the first soldier receives the command of "standby" and he or she turns and faces the opened door. With a loud and thunder- From, SCC, A1 against it, though several senators abstained from voting. Slobodow said that he was relieved by the decision. "I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders," he said. Though the Quadesh Society is now recognized as an official club, it will receive no funding from the universi- ous "go," the jumpmaster simultaneously slaps the first jumper on the butt, signaling it is time for him or her to jump. Each soldier in line shuffles to the door and out they go; a total of thirty jumpers in the air at once. In order to graduate, one must safely jump and walk away five continuous times. Once a soldier has jumped successfully five times they earn the title of "Airborne" and have the coveted "Wings" pinned on their chest during the graduation ceremony. Being Airborne qualified not only gives you the ability to jump into combat but also unites generations of paratroopers who have selflessly made sacrifices not only for their own country but for people all around the world. ; ty. It will, however, be permitted to advertise and organize events on campus. The SCC also approved recognition and funding for the newly-formed Golf ClubKarl Club spokesman Thompson said that the new organization will likely play at the Clinton County Country Club. The country club is offering yearly memberships to the group for $ 190 per person. Have an opinion/concern? Attend an SCC Meeting! I Every other Wednesday iLm*f In tlte I A3 lhueagleye.com October 11, 2006 Fulbright scholarship set to receive attention from former recipients Sarah Wojcik News Editor The prestigious and currentenigmatic Fulbright ly Scholarship is expected to receive more press as former Fulbright scholars make plans to increase its awareness to students and faculty in hopes that more individuals from campus can take advantage of the reward. "It's become an important vehicle to bring young, up and coming students to the United States," said Roberts. While a graduate student at Penn State, Roberts received two Fulbright scholarships (one in 1998 and one in 2000) and carried out research in Hungary during both instances. Dr. Roger Johnson, Lock Haven University provost, was also a Fulbright scholar twice in proposed to Congress in 1945 his lifetime and intends to work by Senator J. William Fulbright, together with Roberts to prosigned into law in 1946 by mote the existence of the proPresident Truman and has since gram. become one ofthe U.S. governJohnson was granted his ment's most prominent internascholarships once he was fintional exchange programs. school and conducted Sponsored by the U. S. ished with Germany and taught research in Department of State, Bureau of classes in Egypt. literature Educational and Cultural "You don'temerge from that Affairs, the program allows elithe same as you were when you gible students (seniors that, by went in," the provost said. their time of departure, have trips were at the Though completed their undergraduate Johnson said demanding, times degree) and scholars to travel he found them extremely abroad in order to instruct and/or rewarding. conduct a research study. Student scholarships are Daniel Roberts, Fulbright more financially feasible, coordinator on campus and to Roberts. They are according director of the Institute for for up to a year supported fully International Studies has gained with free reign to explore abroad a rare perspective of how the the subject matter of the recipiprogram affects foreign stuent's choice. Scholars who are accepted are given a great deal of money to travel and a stipend for living, but even so this amount can be a financial downgrade. Families of up to four members are able to accompany the recipient, making it slightly easier on family life. The scholarship can literally take students and faculty all over the globe over 140 countries participate worldwide. But in order to curb competition, it is sometimes best to pick a country that is non-English speaking since fewer individuals are battling for that location, according to Johnson. Germany, for instance, receives the greatest number of Fulbright scholars; its government strongly embraces the program. The enthusiasm that former scholars share about their experiences comes from a unique desire that they gain once they return from their trip. "You come back wishing that your colleagues will have the same experience," explained Roberts. The application process for the Fulbright program for students is rigorous, and is similar to the one that scholars are required to complete. An applicant must have a strong, concise resume that bespeaks of passion and knowledge about the subject being proposed, Johnson has had first-hand experience in filtering through the applications, having been a part of the Fulbright selection board while in Germany. - "It's not just about knowledge," said Johnson ofthe application content, "it's about enthusiasm and commitment." Students should not feel that they have wasted time in trudging through the scholarship no matter what, Johnson added. "Thc process is beneficial, even if you win nothing," he said. conquering the After format, scholarship's Fulbright to able ease students will be school through many graduate applications, as well as applications for other prestigious scholarship programs. Roberts and Johnson hope to collaborate and spread the news of the scholarship over the course of next semester. Faculty members that have been awarded Fulbright scholarships include Professor Philip Huber, Dr. Lawrence Farley, and Dr. Fredrick Schulze all of whom students are encouraged to speak to if they are interested in applying for the scholarship. So far, no LHU students have been awarded the honor, but Roberts and Johnson believe that it will only be a matter of time until that changes. If 10students apply a year, it is likely that one or two will be selected, according to Johnson. In an effort to sum up the potential of LHU students, Roberts had this to say, "We have students on campus that can and should be winning Fulbrights." - attempt to help pay for the Other possible options include a car wash and T-shirt drive to help raise funds for Adding to the controversy the much needed equipment. and creating more problems Schuyler also expressed for the cheerleaders is a picdisappointment by the deciture that was taken by the by the sion handed down Mansfield University cheerto be back ACCA and hopes leading squad of LHU cheerthe field soon. leaders performing a stunt on "We work so hard, practice with the height of two-and-aall the time and the team has half body lengths without a so much time and dedicated mat. recent developThe effort. Somehow the picture have been a blow to ments reached the ACCA and since on the squad," said then, all cheerleading squads everyone Schuyler. from PSAC schools have been with agree Many grounded. In this situation, assertions and Schuyler's the term "grounded" means to see the squad would like that cheerleading squads are the field as soon as allowed to cheer on ground back on possible. level, but cannot perform any "Cheerleading has been a stunts or mounts that raise or of mine since I was a passion toss cheerleaders into the air. as it has been with little girl, According to cheerleading most ofthe girls on the squad. captain, Kirsten Schuyler, the me, being able to For not new rule states that any stunt senior year is my cheer during or mount over the height of said extremely disappointing," two-and-a-half body lengths, coand Kohl, senior Lindsey requires the usage of rubber mats. As it stands now, the Many people noticed the cheerleading squad is unable absence of the cheerleading to practice certain mounts last Saturday's squad during because they have no mats. IUP, especially game against "It is so frustrating. Not only are we barred from the football players. "The cheerleaders are our cheering during games, but biggest supporters and without until this situation is resolved we have no it and unless we get the proper them feels like fans," Smith, sensaid Rafael equipment, we can't even wide receiver. ior practice our stunts and rouAs it stands now, the tines," said Schuyler. cheerleading squad is restrictSchuyler said that cheerat leading is not considered a ed from cheering events and mats. without sport by the university and practicing to and Schuyler According therefore is not funded. Kohl, Peter Campbell, However, the cheerleading Director of squad is sponsored by the Associate to attempting Student Cooperative Council Athletics, is the NCAA to the plead (SCC), who is currently contact reviewing three bids in an cheerleaders' case. From, Cheer, A1 mats. Forensic team focuses on speech, communication, competes nationally Kenneth Dawson Guest Writer The Forensic Club is a multifaceted organization that competes nationally on many issues through arguments, debates, and complex patterns of speech. The most common misconception associated with the Forensic team is that they examine evidence and perform autopsies on dead bodies, like on the show C.S.I. However, this club has nothing to do with that line of work, and wants to finally shake this common mistake. "1 thought the forensic club had something to do with examining criminal evidence, like on Law & Order," said Patricia Lovett, sophomore. That isn't the case. This club focuses on contemporary forensics, which is comprised informative of debates, speech, impromptu speech, extemporaneous speech, poetry, interpretations and various other types of communica- tions. The main goal of the forensic team is to make the student a more well-rounded individual. Some ofthe things that students leam as a member are how to express your ideas more clearly, how to manage time, how to rationalize and various other life skills. "You need to learn how to think on your toes," said Matthew DeSantis, a current member of the club. The group ofroughly fifty members travels to local colleges and universities every weekend for debates with a long term goal of earning a spot in the Nationals at the end ofthe year. Throughout the year, the forensic team will compete with anywhere from 10-20 schools. Each member has the opportunity to attend the finals according to how well they place in their events from prior competitions. The club doesn't just compete in hopes of attending Nationals, however. Members have other motives for their participation. "We do this for fun and the educational value as well," said DeSantis. The team's first competition of the year was the Novice Shenandoah Tournament, held at Shepherd University, West Virginia. Ofthe nine events the team competed in, eight awards were won. Jennifer Krystec, President of the Forensic Club, won 6 awards, solidifying her spot at Nationals in at Other least four events. awards were won by Ashley Mascho for her Informative Speech, and Lisa DiGangi for her Lincoln-Douglas Debate. If you are a student who has strong ideas or theories and nowhere to voice them, the debate team may just be the club for you. The club meets every Thursday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in Sloan auditorium. If you are interested or just curious, you can contact Dr. at Lisa Riede Iriedefelhup.edu. 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See your message in the next edition of the Eagle Eye!! must be in by Posting messages to your friends* on the Classifieds page is almost like wall Wide SaiwttkufrOdo6**,14th Damian thc Hypnotist 7:00pm Price Auditorium Football Game @ 2:00pm Jack Stadium CrcwnmeCerernonyFootball Uarne Halfbmc A6 October 11, 2006 OPINION Atheism, a lack of beliefs is not equal to a lack of ethics Sarah Wojcik News Editor When people hear "atheist" they often think of an individual who is void of ethics - someone who is selfish, immoral, angry and probably full of many horrible thoughts. I suppose it is a rarity then that none of my atheistic friends ascribe to this kind of moral vacuum and neither do I It is kind of interesting that despite this Widely held belief, we go against the stereotype and do not vandalize school property, sleep with an inordinate amount of people or commit violent acts against the elderly, the young and puppies. The logical conclusion that one can deduce from this is that perhaps a lack of a ridiculous, but that religion poses more of a problem in the grand scheme of morality than does atheism. While there are a variety of morals that an atheist can choose from (I, personally, ascribe to a humanist view), I would venture to guess that many atheists approach morality in the sense that if it hurts you and/or others then it's bad, if it does not then it's good. Granted, this is an extremely simplified approach, but one can get the general idea -morality is not impossible without God. The ten commandments, for instance, have some very good ethical tips, most of which I suspect have found their way into many atheist moral codes - murder is wrong, stealing is wrong, adultery is wrong, etc. An argument may be that these morals can be followed by a non-believer, but were not originated from one. Yet, I find it rather difficult to conceive that atheists would not also conclude that these basic "commandments" are in the best interest of humanity as a whole. And that's what it boils down to, isn't it? Bettering mankind and the self simultaneously? Does religion do this? I would say no. It's true that religion has advocated many worthy causes in the past (and the present), but they've committed (and are committing) equally atrocious acts as well. A common denominator deity is not synonymous with a lack of ethics. Now, I am hoping that the reader is aware ofthe fact that sweeping generalizations of any kind are simply not realistic. So please bear in mind that in no way am I referring to "all atheists" or "all religious people." Such a disclaimer may seem unnecessary, but trust me - it never is. The particular view of atheists and their missing morality is illustrated by the results of a study conducted by the University of Minnesota last March. With a sampling of more than 2,000 households, it was discovered that Americans distrust atheists more than any other minority. What I would like to address in this article is the fact that the belief that a moral code is beyond the scope of atheism is not only feel for a person that they perceive as doomed to eternal suffering. Just today, I overheard a man speaking of the sinful nature of homosexuality, claiming to have an open mind about the subject, but not relenting to the fact that homosexuals are doomed to an eternity of hell unless they repent and turn to Christ. I do not want to be loved by a person that would ever see me in this light. When one chooses their moral code based on what they believe is right (and without going into a Nietzsche debate about moral relativity - let's say for the sake of argument that there are certain rights and wrongs; murder would be a wrong and love would be a right) and not by what an all-knowing deity dictates is right, are they not more willing to follow it? Perhaps I am wrong. Perhaps some people do need religion for hope, for enforcing boundaries for meaning, but let us not make the mistake of perceiving a lack of belief with a lack of ethics. Without religion, I imagine there would be more embracing, not less; that people would be apt to see each other as fellow humans, not as Jews or Christians or Muslims. I make no claim that violence would disappear, in fact, I'm sure it wouldn't. But, if people were able to believe that a moral code can be equipped by any human, and not just someone that follows among major religions is the a religion, the world would be very inconvenient fact that better for it. they all claim to know the one We are humans before we and only word of God. are anything else. We are While a religious person is brothers and sisters before we taught to hate the sin and love are anything else. And we the sinner - there is only so would be wise to remember much love that one can really that. Celebrity gossip can be healthy Jaime DeAngelis Guest Writer - >en Solace found in journey home Stephanie LaSota Opinion Editor Lock Haven isn't too far from my birthplace. It's a bit more than a two-hour stretch. There is something absolutely calming about that small gap between my college town and my hometown. There is a peace I find in driving that length of road between the small town I've called home for 21 years and the smaller town I've called home for almost four years. It is easy for me to become consumed in Lock Haven. As a student, one acquires many responsibilities academically and with extracurricular - Friends we meet at school become like family and we cling to that comfort, spending every free moment we can with them. We fill the rest of our time with studies, chores, work, sporting events, club activities, meetings and phone calls. Emails pile in and demand more of our time. The external noise around us refuses to mute itself. Before we know it we're rushing from scheduled event to planned activity in a frenzied state of stress. We begin to form a new life. College becomes more than just "education." It Do you have something on your mind? Is there a hot-button topic that you would like to discuss? • • Write • a letter to the editor. When writing, please include your full name and a phone number where you can be reached. Also include your year and major. • I sendittolhueagleye@yahoo.com • with "Opinion Letter" • • •• •• in thc subject line. • Do you like to draw? Do you have a passion for comic or satirical cartoons? Draw an editorial cartoon, and submit it to the Eagle Eye for the Opinions section. Send it to Cartoon" in thc subject line. Make sure to include your full name, year, major and a phone number where you can be reached. becomes a life experience. We end to remember where you learn more than academics. once spent the majority of We learn how to live. We start your time. to know ourselves what we As 1 drive down 1-80 E truly love and what, or maybe towards my parents' home, who, we would like to leave my mind is doing no more behind. thinking than is necessary to When things become too operate a motor vehicle. hectic we may start neglecting I start to leave homework, our passions in life. projects and my schedule We find that all the hours behind me in an invisible trail on the pavement. I'm looking forward to the weekend - the long weekend. With fall holiday on Monday, I was even more at ease knowing I could forget about school for one more day. 1 knew I had that extra time to stay immersed in my conscious oblivion. The hilly mountains and Stephanie LaSota colorful trees that surrounded the interstate were just begspent studying and working ging me to be happy. The cause us to disregard our beautiful weather asked me to physical and spiritual health. forget all worries. I gladly We barely take 15 minutes obliged. to eat a well-balanced meal As I rounded the corner to before rushing to the next the house where I grew up, I pending obligation. started to think about the We stop hearing the natuplans I had that weekend. ral demands of our bodies I was meeting friends, seelike, "Get more than four ing a concert and visiting my hours of sleep" or "Try eating sister's new home, among a vegetable." other activities. Those of us whose homeThe transparent schedule town is more than an hour book I thought I left lying in a away from the university pothole on 1-80 reemerged probably don't go home more into a to-do list at home. than once every few weeks. I sighed to myself and There is nothing like the smiled because I knew that feeling of getting away from life is made up of all sorts of the incessant demands of demands that we cannot higher education for a week- escape. - - thoughts in the simplest of ways. The last thing I'm trying to do is encourage hours and hours of television and It's no doubt that we are movies. I'm only trying to now growing up in a society defend the fact that we need a where war is a dinner time little variety in our lives. If Jessica Simpson's love topic, violence is an every day or Carnie Wilson's weight life occurrence, technology is loss can provide that for me, something we can't live withthen how is that such a bad out and we have to worry thing? whether or not our mode of Another thing worth mentransportation is going to be is the reality that we, tioning the terrorist target ofthe day. who live a middle 01 lower But now, on top ofall that, life, class are intrigued with we continue to concern ouron goes what in an upper class selves with the ever-present life. person's I don't think we drama of Hollywood elite. should for wonderapologize The Chris question what it would be like to ing Hoskavich posed in his article a pool in our living room have titled, "Deifying celebrities leads to social decay," was or have millions of dollars to spend on whatever our hearts why Americans view celebrities as socialite gods, and it desire. Chris writes, "...problems definitely is a question worth arise when people who work Chris said, "Why worry nine-to-five to support more about the doom-and-gloom of kids than they can afford start war and poverty when we can viewing that lifestyle as the sit comfortably in our homes ideal," and I think that this is watching TV and dreaming of the most important thing that a libertine lifestyle," and he is we as Americans can come to realize. right. The last thing five and six But, I think we should be old girls should be thinkyear concentrating more on not about is how they can look ing only the fact that we tend to as thin as Kate Moss or how look up to celebrities, but why can somehow they be wealthy we do it in the first place. like Paris Hilton without Honestly, why is it such a any work. doing bad thing that we give our This is where parents brains a break from morose come in. Parents, especially in topics such as war and death? these should be working days, News is everywhere these on instilling morals, such as a days, whether it is in the form good work ethic, into their of radio, newspapers, televichildren. sion or the internet; not to They should be less conmention the fact that the topics cerned with satiating their in the news are often brought children for their own convenup in conversations throughience and more concerned out our day. with what kind of person they It almost becomes overwant their child to grow up to bearing. So why would you want to come home after a be. Do they want their chi| busy, stressful day only to to think they automaticalconsume yourself with more deserve Iv everything in the depressing news? What would w,thout work,n 8 for h world be the result ofthat? I find that a half an hour of or do they want their children whatever ridiculous reality to learn the value ofa dollar? Ultimately, the fate of show is playing on MTV or Ame ncan society is in the VH1 is the perfect remedy for hands of this current generamy stress tion Ot h<™e, Vm afraid True, I could also go to the that Chris 's a,,usion to the gym and work out, or go for a Roman Em P ire wiU become walk and socialize with reantyfriends, but what is more convenient than a television set *This column is a reaction sitting in my dorm room? A little mindless activity to the piece, "Deifying like watching "Flavor of celebrities causes social Love" gives me a break in my decay," by Chris Hoscavich day, which is well needed. It in the 10/4/06 issue of the offers decompression in my Eagle Eye. Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author and do not reflect the views ofthe Eagle Eye staff or its associates. 1 also smiled because I don't want to escape them. I don't want to lose my activities or my never-ending projects. I thrive from them. As much as they destroy me. they nourish me. Life should be lived. It should be busy and purposeful. We should be doing things we love and committing ourselves to events that will help others. What is important is that we seek out those brief intervals of personal time. We must find ways to stay grounded to keep our minds and spirits healthy. I find some of that in the drive between my two homes. Those twisting and mountainous roads help me remember where I came from and where I am now. They tell me I'm a fortunate young lady and that I'm doing ok, in spite of my feelings that the weight of the world is on my shoulders. Find that time. Find that place you can go to clear your head. Seek out a serene spot where you can put things into perspective. Treat it like a mandatory assignment to As students, we're so busy answering to others and working for others. Plan time for you. Go ahead - write it in your schedule book. lhu October 11, 2006 A7 e.com OPINION ■ ■■■■ ■■ THE EAGLE EYE VOLUME 64, ISSUE 5 Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Haven, PA 17745 Faculty Advisor Dr. Sharon Newsroom:570-893-2334 Office: 570-893-2579 F«: 570-893-2*44 Online Editor Kara Wilt Stringer Photographers Editor in Chief Alana Beightol Marissa Brunner Garrett' Graziano Daniella De Luca Kasey Le John Reith News Thompson Sarah Wojcik Features Jessa Hoover Advertising Sarah Goetter Jennifer Hayes Cory Messinger Melanie Shellhammer Circulation Trey Buehler Sports Garrett Graziano Financial Manager Christina Fried James Cooney Opinion Stephanie LaSota Classifieds Ads Manager Sarah Goetter Staff Reporters Brandon Apter Patrick Bower Kris Glad Sara Gerber Erin Hippie Nicole Jacobs Copy Editor Jennifer Dell Photo Editor Marina Tsygankova Moshe Jenkins Leona Livingston Len Mahonski Nicole Pinto Brandy Rissmiller Kara Wilt THE EAGLE EYE, THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY, IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 CONJUNCTION WITH THE WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE. vers pe should be fined, not pedestrians Jessica k ram me Guest Writer So, have you ever walked across the street and seen your life flash before your eyes because you were almost hit by a crazy driver who refused to slow down? I am sure everyone on campus knows what I'm talking about and has experienced this at some point. Just the other day I was walking across the street and made it halfway when a car came speeding down the road. The driver actually got frustrated with me and started beeping her horn and throwjust ing her hands up because she had to take two seconds to slow down so I could continue crossing. Here's the kicker though; I was standing right in the crosswalk. It amazes me how we have signs saying "it is state law, yield to pedestrians within crosswalk" and people still refuse to stop. What will it take? Wilt someone need to be hit by a car in order to see action taken? 1 watch it happen every day countless times and wonder when something is going to be done about it. We all know recently Lock Haven University law - enforcement has been very strict about using the sidewalks. If they catch a student walking on the street where it is prohibited, they threaten to give that student an $87 fine. Then a thought dawned on me; instead of focusing on pedestrians, law enforcement should spend their time on ticketing those that speed and disregard pedestrian crossing signs. Essentially, law enforcement is ticketing pedestrians because of the high risk of getting hit by a car; they are very concerned with student safety. In reality, they should be ticketing the cars that have the potential of hitting pedestrians. I see the system as being completely backwards. In my opinion, law enforcement needs to stop these "speedy demons" to further ensure the safety of students. Without a doubt, if speeders were given an $87 fine or higher, I am sure the amount of people that fly through campus would decrease drastically. Law enforcement needs to focus on drivers not pedestrians. After all, wouldn't you feel safer if you didn't have to dart across the street to save your life? - Students should not break laws college unwritten' ' Adam Roberts Guest Writer As I'm sure many of you have seen, Miller Lite has released a number ofcommercials recently called the "Man Laws." In these commercials several "manly" celebrities, actor Burt including Reynolds, former football player Jerome Bettis and boxer Oscar De La Hoya debate how men should handle certain circumstances. Once the "Men of the Square Table," as they are called, decide upon the proper reaction to a situation, it becomes a "Man Law," end of story. These commercials are no doubt hilarious. They span the spectrum from a ruling on plaid pants (No, unless said man is from Scotland) to whether or not the high five is played out (Yes, but it will remain until a replacement is The ad campaign has become so popular that there is even a website devoted to "Man Laws" on which men can search the laws and vote on new ones. Unwritten laws are something we all live by, but often never give much thought to. As a student, I thought it would be interesting to think of a few student laws that we all abide by, and get genuinely upset when others decide to push aside. As I began this compel lation of student laws, I started thinking of certain things I expect out of my classmates during class. The first thing that came to mind is a law I would like to be known as the "Hush Law." The "Hush Law" is quite simple really; it just asks students to keep certain things quiet. For example, if class winds down and the professor has not yet asked for the students to pass in their homework, by law, all students must leave it up to said professor to ask for the homework. It is a direct violation for a student to ask, "Aren't you going to collect last night's homework?" This is not the student's responsibility to do any reminding of this sort. That's why we have Post-it notes. Another in-class law I developed is the "Law of Early Dismissal." As college students we all enjoy the rare occasion of an early departure from class. We have other things we could be doing and if the professor is offering us the chance to leave early, we are all more than happy to be dismissed. With the widespread love of getting let out ofclass early abundant in every class, it is a wonder to me that this law needs to be put in place. But, unfortunately it does. When the professor has announced "I'm going to let you out as soon as we go over the test" or something along those lines, all the class has to do is quietly observe. If the professor wants you to leave early, student law says you let him or her do so. There is no need to tell stories, ask silly questions or carry on when freedom is just around the corner. 1 understand in the instance of a test you may have questions, but when early dismissal is promised, stay after or send an e-mail to save the rest of the class the agony ofhearing your personal issue with question number six. The next law that came to mind includes many facets of student life. This law is the "I Pay Tuition So I Can Complain about Whatever I Want to Law." This law encompasses, but is not limited to: complaining about food service, parking, residence halls, professors, classes, athletics, clubs, staff, custodians, showers, roommates, dorm rooms, "The Hill" and so on. This Law gives us permission as college students to complain all we want to. After all, we are paying to be here. Why can't we whine a little bit? I understand it could be dangerous to allow, under the law, students to complain about everything. This law needs to be used with caution. But, it is essential to the life of a student. If we are sick of having grilled cheese sandwiches in Bentley, we have the right to rant about that. If we are tired and irritated after walking from Jack Stadium where our car is "conveniently" parked, we should be allowed to whine. If our University-assigned roommate smells like the floor of a barn, we have every right in the world to cry to our friends about the stench. Finally, I developed the "Pants Law." This law applies primarily to men in the residence halls, but 1 could imagine it happens offcampus and on female floors. Again, this is another common sense act that shouldn't need a law, but it does. When a student is in any common area -specifically the hallway or the bathroom the law demands, for the sake of all others present, that everyone be wearing pants. Daily, men walk to the bathroom or to the shower wearing only boxers. This is fine in our private homes, but with 30 other inhabitants around it becomes an issue. The "Pants Law" simply asks that when a person is not in their room that they wear - pants. No one, aside from the said pant-less man's poor roommate, should ever be forced to lay eyes upon his Joe Boxers. The list of student laws 1 compiled is by no means complete. Perhaps someday it will be expanded. But, if not, at least a few grievances have been brought into the light. Maybe a supreme board of students will gather and debate endlessly over the code of conduct every LHU student should live by or maybe not. I suppose only time will tell. - 'Mall-mart' culture causes laziness in rich countries Joseph Melber Guest Columnist The question ofyour path in life in the United States is no longer qualitative in nature so much as quantitative. The idea of making the world better is no longer so much a motivation but an externality. Your job in the future is now based on two things, your abilities as a person and your luck. There is one goal: making as much money as possible. For this reason I have selected "mall-mart" culture as my fifth most detrimental event effecting history. Although this is a fairly recent occurrence, the new commercial environment consisting of mostly malls and stores like Wal-mart and K-mart have served to allow individuals to, no matter their state of wealth, access luxury goods to distance themselves as far as possible from their own true social class. individuals Although mirror the lives of attempt to this causes the rich the rich, to act in even more wasteful ways resulting in a stronger polarization between the rich and poor. This creates a social stigma that being poor is a deplorable state. The truth about society is that class is a necessity and a large group of poor individuals is necessary to support any upper class. Sadly, today you would be hard-pressed to find over 10 percent of the population willing to consider themselves poor. Without this social state a society would fall into dislocation. However, at the same time, the rich today look down upon the poor as people who have not worked In this spirit another point to bring up is that of condevelopment sumerism and the development of a society are not equal. Industrialized countries treat other countries more unfairly than ever before, and yet underdeveloped countries are beginning to catch up. The reason for this is not so much the economic theory of convergence as convergence assumes fair or even totally free trade, but sloth. Rich countries have become careless and lazy due to "mail-mart" culture while still developing countries tend to display advanced signs of solidarity and drive to produce greater infrastructure. While consumerist countries develop in a circular pattern, underdeveloped countries develop in the pattern which should be displayed upward. Finally, it's time to give a moral for the information provided in this article. Although you are likely not going to accept your place in an entirely different social - Joseph Melber hard enough, rather than what they truly are a comparative necessity for their lives of indulgence and priv- - There was a time that the building of schools, universities and human development projects, rather than a mall filled with stores like Aeropostale and Abercrombie and Fitch, was a sign of development. - Letter to the class because of this article, you would be wise to hedge your bets and spend money to better yourself rather than to portray yourself as some sort of Hollywood star. Look at money not as a way to better yourself in the eyes of your peers but to better yourself as a contributing member of society. Rather than buying a new shirt you don't need, buy a subscription to an academic journal in your field to better your understanding of your discipline. Rather than buying a new speaker system for your car, build a small bar to multiply your assets and forge new In summation, use money flaunt your possession ofmoney but to contribute to the bettering of your life and the things that truly matter your loved ones, your health and your overall happiness. not to ***This is the fifth in a series of ten columns concerning the top ten historicevents that have the greatest negative impact on life today, according this to writer. ditor 1 Support bill to keep revenues in Pa. Dear Edi <2l 2 «: 3£ ~ St."" ; tZZ — ■ ■■■■ I am writing to ask that your readers contact Governor Rendell, their representatives and senators to support HB814. gives consumers the right to access their local pharmacy when ordering their medications and does not force them into mandatory mail order which drives revenues out of Pennsylvania. Face-to-face contact with your pharmacists is as important as with your doctor. Cynthia Barbett Scranton, Pa <• A8 1 October 1 2006 HflVGII Spotlight Fraternities join for Tiger Den fundraising LOCK HAVEN - The Inter- A few elementary students Fraternity Council (IFC) called ,who were happy to help, on its members to come joined them after school. together over Lock Haven Participants represented four fraternities. Pi Lambda University's fall break to participate in a canning at the Phi had Philip DeLong, Ricky Water Street and Susquehanna Phillips, Dante Clipner, Avenue intersection. Nathan Chamberlin, Tucker Suggested by one of the Gordner and Garth Ladley. fraternity's presidents at their Alpha Chi Rho had IFC recent IFC meeting, many of Parliamentarian Brian Dente, the fraternities met up on all Dave Marinock, Andrew Grim, and Tom corners on afternoon. Dent. Alpha Sigma Phi had IFC Rush Chair Kyle Barna, CJ Martini and Zack Jones, and Kappa Delta Rho had IFC Vice President Neal Newmark. The fraternities will be holding another canning event for the Tiger Den on Saturday, Oct. 28 at this location and at the Jay Street Bridge. Several members will also be volunteering during the build the first week ofNovember. III I JB Photos courtesy of Joanette Saba-Sturm Fraternity students Neal Newmark, Zack Jones, CJ. Martini and Kyle Barna collect donations for the Tiger Den Playground project. Phi Kappa Phi promotes literacy in book drive Prtoto courtesy of Joanette Saba-Sturm Three youngsters stand on the corner in hopes of obtaining the generosity of donors for the construction of the Tiger Den playground. Emily Aitken Guest Writer Grant money to help updates, renovation project at YMCA H tm?f' M Br ■ Photo Provided Rep. Mike Hanna presents the Lock Haven YMCA with a $40,000 grant to renovate the swimming pool and other parts of the facility. From left to right: Chad Walsh, YMCA program director; Lenny Long, YMCA board president; Jerry Clark, YMCA executive director; Rep. Hanna; Karl Herrmann, YMCA board member; Harlan Dickey, YMCA property manager; and Troy Miller, YMCA board member. Moshe Jenkins Staff Reporter State Representative Mike Hanna, D-Clinton/Centre, pre- sented a $40,000 grant to the YMCA of Lock Haven this month. This money was awarded the by Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's (DCED) Revitalization Program and secured by Hanna. aquatics department and to "These funds will be used upgrade their accommodations as part of an extensive facility for members. renovation this past summer "Specifically, these funds and into the fall and winter will be used to help withrenomonths of 2006-2007," said vations and upgrades to the YMCA Executive Director current YMCA indoor swimming pool facility and to the Jerry Clark. The main priority of the men's and women's locker DCED is to advance opporturoom areas," said Clark. With the revitalization pronity for communities as well as businesses. gram, DECD is granting The YMCA plans on using money for a variety of specific this money to revamp their local improvement projects. As a result of a fall service project. Phi Kappa Phi, a campus honors society, is holding a children's book drive during the month of October. Literacy is an important theme of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society and an objective ofthis project. "Our main goal is to meet some of [children's] needs for said literacy," Kathy Richards, chapter president. The books should be appropriate for children from ages 3 to 13 years of age. All different kinds of books will be accepted, including books of poetry, picture books, nonfiction, fiction, and informational books. Around campus, students will be able to find the collection boxes in multiple places including Bentley Dining Hall, Sloan Fine Arts Center, East Campus, Parsons Union Building, Recreation/ Honors Building, Zimmerli, Himes, Ulmer, Akeley, Robinson, and Raub Hall. The books collected in the drive will be donated to children who live in the Clinton County Housing Authority, - j : • • Jessica Thompson/Eagle Eye A student contributes to the book, drive located in the Parson's Union Building. the children's waiting room in "The volunteers are workClinton County Court House, ing to create flyers, collect and to the Lock Haven books, and the support from Hospital. Distribution of the the president is awesome," books to the separate locasaid Richards. tions will be determined by Thus far, the book drive the specific kinds, ages and has received between 40 and amount ofbooks requested by 50 books. each location. During next semester, Phi Richards is thankful to Kappa Phi has plans in the everyone that has made the works for the sponsoring of a project possible, including the scholarship day. backing from the president. Sterna Kappa Lollipop Sa ieV i - Thursday and Friday from 12 p.in. 3 p.m.» outside of-Raub Hall All proceeds benefit Alzheimer's research > Check out Features... Inside... Eagle Eye Author Tawni CVDell shares her work Sports Editors duke it out B3 B8 Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper October 11, 2006 Volume 64, Issue 5 Volleyball continues dominance Brandy Rissmiller Another tournament equaled similar results for Lock Haven's women's volleyball team. The Lady Eagles walked away undefeated at the Clarion University Tournament with a record of 4-0. On Friday, the first oppo- Lock Haven faced at the tournament was East Stroudsburg University and ESU fell 30-23, 30-22 and 3129. Senior Maggie Borden had a season-high 16 kills on .355 hitting, while freshman Fabiana Gomez recorded a season-high 38 assists. Junior Inga Kurgonaite had 11 kills and six blocks. Freshman Christina Laury contributed to the win with nine kills and Stacey Borgia had six blocks. Point Part University was the next team to fall to the Lady Eagles, 30-17, 30-27 and 30-18. Kurgonaite had the game-high 11 kills, while Borgia and Laury each had six. Borgia also added seven blocks and Laury tallied six digs. Freshman Caroline Acosta recorded ten assists and three digs. Saturday brought two more wins for the team. The first match was against nent Geneva College and Lock Haven prevailed 30-11, 30-23 and 30-19. Senior Li YiZhi tallied 14 kills on .650 hitting, two assists, two service aces, two digs and two blocks. Kurgonaite had a team-high 15 kills on .667 hitting, along with four assists and two blocks. Laury and classmate Kim Windstein had a productive day, as well. Laury recorded eight kills and Windstein hit for .667 on five kills and also had two service aces. Gomez had 41 assists and nine digs. The team total attack percentage for the match was a high .484. The Lady Eagles faced Davis & Elkins College for the second time in eight days, and once again prevailed, beating them in three games, 30-12, 30-17 and 30-15. YiZhi had 13 kills, four blocks, three digs and two service aces. Kurgonaite recorded eight kills, five blocks, three assists and three digs. Borden, Borgia and Windstein each had seven kills in the match. The team attack percentage was .526. Windstein thinks the highlight of the weekend was the game against Davis and I** mmmmmm i ■ Elkins. "I believe that is the game we finally gelled together. We never let down, we kept push- Photo Courtesy of Sports Information ing throughout the whole Freshman Fabiana Gomez sets the ball for game, and we did it as a team, because almost everyone got her teammates. "Our offense, which has Windstein prefers playing to play," said the middle hitter, adding that she also been struggling at times in the teams not in the PSAC enjoyed playing Geneva past, was finally hitting on all because it allows the team to because her old club coach is cylinders," said Coach Tom get more experience for the Geneva's coach. "Once we get into playoffs we won't be playing teams that we're used to seeing," she explains. In their only PSAC West competition of the week. Lock Haven beat Indiana University (Pa.) to win their 27th-straight home contest. The Lady Eagles prevailed in straight sets, 30-23, 30-25 and 30-23. YiZhi led with .667 hitting and 16 kills. Kurgonaite had 10 kills and Borden recorded six. Kurgonaite also tallied four service aces. Mayumi Ishihara had eight digs, while YiZhi recorded five. Gomez recorded 25 assists. Lock Haven improves to a 20-4(4-1 PSAC West) record. This weekend the team travels to Shippensburg University to take on three rivals. Coach Justice says the goals for the team this week are very simple. "We want to beat all of the PSAC teams that we will face. If we can be successful we will retain our number one ranked status. If we lose, some other teams will move ahead of us." On Friday, October 13 at 5 p.m. the Lady Eagles will East compete against Stroudsburg University for the second time in one week. Saturday afternoon brings two more contests. At I p.m. Lock Haven will play Shippensburg University and then compete West Chester against University at 4 p.m. Men's soccer battles to ugh com pe^tition Garrett Graziano Sports Editor The men's soccer team protected their undefeated streak without winning one of their two games this past week. This past Sunday, No. I H C.W. Post, 11-1-2, came to town to face-off against the Bald Eagles, 11-4-1 at McCollum Field. In a highly contested match, both teams fought their way through a 110 minute long game only to come out of it with a 0-0 tie. LHU goalkeeper, Chad Feerar, had a relatively quiet day as far as shots on goal Senior Pat Long go, posting no saves in the to contest. However, Feerar did chalk up his fifth shut out of an overtime thriller, 1-0. the season. Despite a scoreless day, the Bald Eagles out shot C.W. Post by 20 in the effort. The seven shots that C.W. Post did account for never made it to Feerar do to the tough play by the LHU forth through out regulation time and neither team having the Bald Eagles at home in After battling back and anything to show for it, senior Pat Long fired the ball past the Huskies goalkeeper to secure the win for the Bald Eagles. Paul Huckett was credited with the assist. The goal was especially "I was angrier after that meaningful for Long as his game than any other game of game winning shot came on the year," said Head Coach his 22nd birthday. Doug Moore. "We completeThe men look to push ly dominated them, out their unbeaten streak to eight shooting them 27-7. A part of games as they take on me is happy with the all the Kutztown University today, hard work the boys put out, and then travel out to but it's hugely frustrating not Shippensburg on Saturday and the back home to face being able to score." Last Saturday saw rival the New York Institute of Bloomsburg University fall Technology on Tuesday. Photo Courtesy of Sports Information the game winner on his birthday (photo at right). Field Hockey splits a loss and win this past week James Cooney Sports Editor The LHU Field Hockey came out on the losing end of a tough game at the of University Pennsylvania (4-7) this past Sunday as the Quakers defeated the Bald Eagles 2-1. team (9-4) U. of Penn drew first blood in the game as they scored with 6:29 left to play in the half. Lock Haven came out firing in the second half as they scored their lone goal of the day just 1:33 in. Junior Samantha Stoyer scored the third goal of the year, with some help from junior Renee Kemmerer. Less than nine minutes Wynne scored two goals on later, UP shot their only goal the day, along with an assist, of the half, and they made it while Mandy Daschbach count, as Meghan Rose shot scored off of a shot attempt the game winner. by Sarah Huber. Huber who After getting out shot 8-1 was credited with the assist in the first half, LHU came also had a goal of her own. out firing in the second, out LHU out shot Sacred Heart shooting UP 5-1. Junior 27-5, with seven of the LHU Blair Wynne led the team in shots coming from Wynne. shots with two, and freshman Sophomore goalkeeper, Mary Keister, Samantha Ali Harris, improved to 3-0 Stoyer, and sophomore Jill on the season as she made Houtz each added a shot of two saves in three attempts. their own. The Lady Eagles will be Last Thursday, LHU in action again today at hosted Sacred Heart Lehigh University and then University. Lock Haven's again Sunday at St. Francis scoring burst of three goals University as a part of an in four minutes led the Bald extended road trip. Eagles to a 4-1 victory. Blair Photo Courtesy of Sports Information Junior Samantha Stoyer moves in on defense (photo at left) lhu B2 Lady Eagles drop two October 11, 2006 — defeated LHU 2-1. The Lady Eagles played a very good defensive battle against #25 ranked C.W. Post University of Long Island. The defense came through for the Lady Eagles as the defensive lead by goal keeper junior Emily Wagner, who stopped seven shots by C.W. Post. goal. LHU senior Holly Homsher and sophomore Stephanie Fisher had three shots while junior Lynnette Haven Lock The Reitz had two shots. Seven University Women's Soccer other Lady Eagles recorded team (8-7) fell to C.W. Post shots and four recorded shotsUniversity of Long Island (9on-goals. 2-1) this past Saturday, 1-0. Last Thursday, a strugC.W. Post is ranked 25th in LHU team was defeated gling the National Soccer Coaches Mansfield by 2-1. Junior Association of America Colleen Kafka scored LHU's (NSCAA). This was the secWomen's Soccer lone an goal on excellent pass ond road game in a row that from LHU sophomore Bekah the Lady Eagles have played The defensive line also Stonecypher. LHU out-shot this past week. The other out considerably as it Mansfield University 11-7 in road loss came last Thursday, helped helped thc LHU midfielders the game, but did have some as Mansfield University (4-9and forwards to get shots on struggles throughout the game. "We really struggled to play well against Mansfield, but followed that up with some of the best plays we've had so far this season against CW Post," said Coach Heather Kendra. Despite the losses, the Lady Eagles are still in contention for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) playoffs. "PSACWest games are the prime focus in our post season goals. You always hope to play well each outing, but the CW Post and Mansfield results do not atfect our PSAC West standing," said Coach Kendra. "PSAC-West games are the prime focus in our post season goals," said Coach Kendra. Three of the last four games the Lady Eagles will be against PSAC-West opponents. The Lady Eagles will continue their run for the playoffs as they visit NSCAA ranked Indiana #16 University of Pennsylvania today. They then travel to Shippensburg University on Photo Courtesy of Sports Information Saturday to take on the Red Junior Emily Wagner clears the ball. Raiders. 2) Kris Glad Sports Reporter Football loses in comeback attempt lead by David Show and against visiting Shippensburg Demitrius Wilson. Show lead University. the pack with 15 tackles total, Expect the Bald Eagles to while Wilson accounted for come out swinging propelled In a hard fought game, the by the home audience and festwo sacks that costs /UP negaBald Eagles came up just short total. tive 13-yards in tivities of Homecoming weekagainst division foe, Indiana to end. The Bald Eagles hope University, losing 23-13 this rebound this Kickoff is scheduled for 2 upcoming past Saturday. for Homecoming p.m. at Hubert Jack Stadium. Saturday Garrett Graziano Sports Editor Football After falling behind 20-0 the Bald Eagles mounted a comeback attempt late in the game. Quarterback Ilio DiPaolo. ended the IUP shutout with a one-yard touchdown run with just over 10 minutes left in the game. The Lock Haven offense later capitalized after Dean Tortorice intercepted a pass by IUP quarterback, Kevin Weidl. DiPaolo then found, wide receiver. Rafael Smith for a 19-yard touchdown pass which made it a 20-14 game. The two late game scores proved to be, however, not enough to compensate for four costly turnovers throughout the course of the game. Ilio DiPaolo went 11 of 26 for 136 yards, running for one touchdown and passing for another with two interceptions on the day. DiPaolo managed to spread the ball around to six different receivers throughout the game. Smith was the leading receiver with 83 yards on the day with one touchdown grab. On the defensive side of the ball, thc Bald Eagles were Photo Courtesy of Sports Information Senior Ryan Blood sprints to the head of the field. Blood finishes first at PSU James Cooney Sports Editor The Lock Haven Men's Cross Country team finished ninth out of 17 teams at the National Meet at Penn State University. The women's team finished a respectable 1 Ith out ofthe 16 teams. Individually for the men's team, senior Ryan Blood finished first in the field with a time of 25:39. This was the 13th fastest time in the history of the course. Blood also managed to finish in front of one of Penn State's AilAmericans. Cross Country Also placing for LHU were junior Shawn Moore and senior Aaron Benson. Moore placed 32nd while Benson placed 66th. For the women's team, freshman Lindsay Scheller posted the fastest time at 22:40. She finished 25th overall. Shala Simms finished just 12 seconds behind her, taking 43rd. Missy Weaver rounded out the top three placers for LHU finishing 71st. Both teams will be back in action on Saturday competing in the Slippery Rock Invite. Two wrestlers earn national ranking Garrett Graziano Sports Editor LHU wrestlers Obenson Blanc and Derrick Morgan both ranked in the Top 25 when Amateur Wrestling News and Rev Wrestling AllDivision Collegiate Rankings released their 2006-2007 preseason national rankings. National Qualifier, All-PSAC selection, and third-place winner at the EWL and PSAC Both are expected to make a run throughout the season and up to Nationals. The wrestling season begins Nov. 19 at the Pennsylvania State Duals. SlfSil JJ"^^''"" 'lllf m\\ Wrestling Blanc is ranked No. 9 right now in the 125 lbs. weight class in the AWN, while REV has Blanc ranked at No. 11. Last year Blanc was a National Qualifier, EWL Champion, PSAC runner-up, and All PSAC selection for wrestling. Morgan who also is ranked the Top 25 is currently No. in at the 184 lbs. weight class. 17 Last season Morgan was a Photo Courtesy of Sports Information Freshman Ilio DiPaolo looks for a receiver. Photo Courtesy of Sports Information Derrick Morgan holds down his opponent. *FC NORTH :hicago (5-0) Minnesota (3-2) i }reen Bay (1-4) Detroit (0-5) AFC NORTH Baltimore (4-0) Cincinnati (3-1) Pittsburgh (1-3) Cleveland (1-4) SOUTH Orleans (4-1) Atlanta (3-1) :arolina (3-2) fampa Bay (0-4) AFC SOUTH Indianapolis (5-0) Jacksonville (3-2) Houston (1-3) Tennessee (0-5) NFC Wild Card Seattle (3-1) Atlanta (3-1) Minnesota (3-2) Carolina (3-2) Dallas (2-2) N.Y. Giants (2-2) Information courtesy ofNFL.com EAST delphia(4-l) s(2-2) LY Giants (2-2) /ashington (2-3) James Cooney Garrett Graziano Sports Reporters Brandy Rissmiller Kris Glad Pier Salamone Brandon Apter C WEST Louis (4-1) ittle (3-1) V a Francisco (2-3) \rizona(l-4) • AFC EAST New England (4-1) Buffalo (2-3) N.Y. Jets (2-3) Miami (1-3) AFC WEST Denver (3-1) San Diego (3-1) Kansas City (2-2) Oakland (0-4) AFC Wild Card Cincinnati (3-1) San Diego (3-1) Jacksonville (3-2) Kansas City (2-2) Buffalo (2-3) B3 lhueagleye.com October 1 An Tlmo B - his Week in the Sports World So that's what losing looks Garrett Grasrian** Sports Editor I knew it. I knew it all along. This goes out talks about how "tough" T.O. is. You all were wrong. If you had watched the game, then I know you saw the same play that I saw where #81 short armed the ball on a route across the middle. What a loser. First he tries to commit suicide, and then he short arms a pass because he's afraid to get hit all of a sudden. Congratulations T.O. you have gone from mega star to mega moron in just under a year. I have an idea: let's play for a worse team for less money. I I know he is sitting in his house, car, locker room right now regretting every moment of ruining his relationship with his former franchise, its players and its city. Cowboys win the Super Bowl? That's like saying Ben Worthlessberger will throw a touchdown. In fact while we're still on the topic ofBig Ben, I would like to apologize to all the Steelers fans out there. In my first editorial 1 said ifBen wasn't healthy, the Steelers would be a sinking ship under Charlie Batch. 1 now see my error. Maybe if they put Batch back in winning a game won't seem like such a far fetched idea. Now back to the topic at hand, T.O. You notice I will not even give this man the respect of typing out his actual name because I feel 1 would be wasting too much of my precious time in doing so. I could only hope that one day this man has the game taken away from him. And I don't care to everyone who about his heart and his work ethic. Everyone has a work ethic when playing a game like football. Football players on a collegiate level like Lock Haven have a ton ofwork ethic. However, the number of people lucky enough to play at the NFL level is so small, and the number ofthe game's standouts is even smaller still. So if he is. going to treat the game in that manner, I feel no shame in saying it should be taken away from him in one fashion or another. Maybe a career ending injury. I just want to say one last thing. I see a couple of Dallas fans sporting the new T.O. jersey,;I'm not going to bash on you, I'm just warning you. You will regret, sooner or later, the fact that you wasted your money. You look ridiculous in it, and you should just stop wasting your time and burn it now before he destroys the Cowboys the same way he destroyed the 49ers and Eagles. By the way, if any of you can stomach to read my co-editor's article, I'm just giving you fair warning that you would be reading a hand full of trash talk done by a Bills and Cubs fan. Yeah, I know. Go ahead, it's ok, you can laugh at him all you want. So maybe the Eagles haven't won the Super Bowl, but the Cubs haven't won in general since I've been old enough to follow sports. Watching the Cubs is like watching the mentally inept perform brain surgery, and the Bills, well I guess the Bills decided the only thing to do after losing four straight Super Bowls is to head into a decade long slump ofmediocre play at the absolute best. Well done. ; ■ _ .. U; KlSJ ? ?l . . ■■ "ITU .veek without talking about "the great return of T.O." to Philadelphia. A» I wrote before, Philadelphia fans need to grow up. Terrell Owens it gone and out of your Uvea forever, WWlc ESPN w» doing a broadcast, Eagles We 0 My World Series p,cks both got *wept "OD, OD, .,OD,OD,OD," Butl.ke every otter basebaU th* television audience aad cheered when the Tigers beat the they actually had enough intellect to Yankees, The Oakland Atletics stunned afot of are just jealpeople with their dominate sweep of tte Twins, g as talented including a nice performance from Bary Z.to will always be jealous ofbin. to. and beating Johan Santana m game one of the He waa Ite one that got tte Eagles to the series. Speaking of dominate left**, how Wiev he played that game about the weren't good game three of thed the game of his life against a team that was also impressed dominated him his entire career. by the referees giving Penn State the win Things weren hmurtbethat' ifyour team lmp S ve m National League, TheCardmalsd,dawayw,A tt« has been there forever, you can the Padres quite easily and as I team is too the Mets bought *e,r way mto the playoffs and to^a^bletemUkeMinoe^ their sweep of the Dodgers. interference call was one oftthe worst calls pass In other MLB news the Flonda Marims *™ rf matter is Penn fired, potential Coach trus year and they need calls State is tembte r a job with tte yomnj of Girardi did a h Dl-AA teams Marlins this year but problemsi.an* upper the game this That a poor management Sate Mk firing was good news for Chicago Cubs fan.. of Philadelphia The Cubs did not renew Dusty Baker s cononly bringa me so much joy ™ J^.^k^^ tract, leaving the spot open to the former Cub people are too easy to and Illinois native. 06 make fun' of." Week after week Philadelphia „«.., , the ' Chicago, *. Whi e m on the subject of<- r-umore fire Bears absolutely dominated my favorite NFL with pride gleam team, the Buffalo Bills this week. Finally, a boys and Terrell winning franchise is Chicago. The White Sox didn'tmake the finished in ty Of course I cannot talk about the NFL this J, » f" ' PhiilyftT . , , , S „ „ 1 ~ . I pred\ctionfor . ■- T?.*^^*** , P^«^ T* 'i Fro m champs to chumps Pat flHner Women* Basketball Nothing is more sickening than watching a franchise try to buy their way to the promise land. and Bake Sale lor until sold outi The New York Yankees do this season after ,, jfll Date: Saturday, Oct. 14 Dinner Time: Noon to 6 p.m. " Bake Sale Time: 11am to ? Location: Thomas Field House Menu: Chicken (Fried or Baked) $7.00 Fried Fish $7.00 Hot Wings $0.00 All dinners Include 2 side items. See any team member to place your advance order. • r 4 season, and what has their end result been lately? Failure. Their most recent failure came at the hands of the Detroit Tigers as they defeated the Yankees three games to one in American League Divisional Series. The Yankees, of this millennium, are the biggest disgrace in not only baseball, but in all of sports. In Major League Baseball, a league where there is no salary cap, the Yankees have the largest payroll at over $194 million. While the Detroit Tigers rank 14th at $82 million. The Florida Marlins, who have the smallest payroll, have just under $ 15 million. If you take a look at the Yankees starting lineup, you may believe this is the American League All-Star team. It looks a little something like this: Johnny Damon, Derek Jeter, Bobby Abreu, Gary Sheffield, Jason Giambi, Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui, Jorge Posada, and Robinson C'ano. Cano, their ninth batterwho apparently poses the least threat, hit only .342 in thc regular season, and was just shy of the AL batting crown. Rodriguez or "A-Rod", who is the highest paid player in MLB, is "earning" $25.7 million a year. This equals out to about $150,000 a game. In the 2006 playoffs, A-Rod finished going 1-for-14 with four strikeouts and no runs batted in. In the 2005 playoffs, he finished going 2-for-15 with five strikeouts and no runs batted in. Is this guy really worth $25 million a season? Well, if you love watching your "best" player commit error after error and bat .071 in the playoffs with no runs batted in, then the answer is yes. Besides the batting order, the Yankees also have an excellent starting rotation and bullpen, on paper at least. Their roster includes these pitchers: Randy Johnson, Corey Lidle, Jaret Wright, Carl Pavano, Mike Mussina, ChienMing Wang, Mariano Rivera, and Kyle Farnsworth. Any baseball fan knows that a team with those pitchers, and not to mention batting lineup, should have easily handled the Tigers. However, injuries and poor performances led to a weak outing overall by the Yankees pitchers. Maybe they should stop signing as star players and start letting some young guys take over. So now, after six straight years of failing to win the big one, what do they do? Reportedly, they are going to fire manager Joe Torre and sign Lou Pinella. Pinella previously coached the Yankees from 1986-1988, where he achieved moderate success. Here is what 1 think they should do: start letting some players go, in particular, the older ones. Try trading A-Rod, Randy Johnson, Pavano, and Sheffield for young starting pitchers. Start freeing up some space and give the younger guys a chance to help lead the way, such as Melky Cabrera and Miguel Cairo. Firing Torre will not solve their problems; however, the Yankees have always had a different formula than other teams in professional sports. Instead of getting a good core of young players and have a few veterans to lead the team, the Yankees, for the most part, buy a club house full of proven stars who cannot win together. It is pathetic that just because the Yankees have not won the World Series in six seasons, that it is a big deal, but the Yankees set it up that way. With the roster they purchase, whenever they fail, they deserve to be criticized and speculated. Currently, they are the biggest disgrace in sports. It is hard to watch, but at the same time, it is quite enjoyable watching a younger, lesstalented, and less-paid team send the Yankees home early yet again. Lock Haven University's 7th Annual 5k Run/Walk Homecoming Weekend October 14, 2006 @ 9:00 a.m. / ■ ■ ■ - Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Ivy Lane $20.00 registration fee >ee A4 for full details and registration form. October 119 B4 r Intramural S orts News FALL 2006 iPORTS Flag Football 8 versus 8 Football at Hubert Jack Stadium Maximum of 15 players per team Racquetball registration has been ex- 6 versus 6 soccer at the SRC Maximum 12 players per team Sign up online or at the SRC by Monday, Oct. 2nd 5 versus 5 full court basketball at the SRC Maximum 12 players per team Email Mike Hanna for more details! mhanna@lhup.edu Volleyball 6 versus 6 volleyball (indoor/outdoor: weather permitting) Maximum 12 players per team Racquetball Singles Racquetball League at the SRC Record will determine seeding for the tournament at the end of the season Fall Teams: Check your email for captain's meetings this week! www.lhup.edu/intramurals/ Student Recreation Center News Student Recreation Center Hours of Operation Climbing Wall Hours of Operation Wednesday to 11:00pm Wednesday 1:! to Thursday to 11:00pm Thursday 1:00pm to 9:30pm Friday 1:00pm to Friday 7:00am to 9:00pm 10:00am to 9:00pm 1:00pm to 7:30pm 12:00pm to 11:00pm 1:00pm to 9: 7:00am to 11:00pm 1:00pm to 9:30pm :00am to 11:00pm 1:00pm to 9:30pm Tuesday Tuesday Fall 2006 Aerobics Schedule 4:00-4:50pm Strength Training ft-ail tiiM 9:30pm v< 5:00- 5:50pm Step & Toning Lindsey «ftfl 5:00- 5:50pm Step & Toning Lindsey 6:00-6:50pm 6:00-6:50pm Step & Tone Johanna Step & Tone Johanna 7:00-7:50pm Yoga Heather 7:00-7:50pm Yoga Heather 8:00-8.50pm 8:00-8:50pm Cardio wi Toning Teresina Cardio w/ Toning SRC Bouldering Clinic SATURDAY^ October 4, 2006 @7PM Total Cardio Kick Teresina Come on down to the 6:00-6:S0pm Step Ashley Fall Hike All classes are held in the SRC aerobics room. Space is limited, be sure to come early to reserve your spotl :3upm Saturday, October 28, 2006 Wall!! mmm. Informational Brochures <5c Sign-ups can be found at the SRC front lobby. "A day hike can be a fantastic way for people to reconnect with the natural world' —Gregory Miller Check out the SRC we*bsite for schedules, photos, policies and October 11, 2006 lhu B5 e.com Question 06 the # /ffH coafd meet anyone dead or aftw wlvo a/oafd it be ? ■ mm. [ Derrick Godin Junior Secondary Ed./ English "Robin Williams, because he is a modern day Ben Franklin and he's a very good example of an all around balanced American." Jessica Tobin Senior Social Work "Audrey Hepburn, because I'd like to see if she is as beautiful as everyone made her out to be and if we're anything alike as an older man told me I looked like her at my work." j| Matt Allebach Junior Criminal Justice "Jerry Garcia, because he lived his life to the fullest." 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Thursday Oct. 12 p. moonroof. p. equip. Tony Business Administration Senjor Social Work Wednesday Oct. 11 1 996 Toyota — Jun,or Jenn Rarich 2006 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 p.m. #6789 I Karl Thompson Tax A UTO Included 1 fa SALfS* 308 Eaat Church Stroot, Lock Ha von Louis ANASTOS "I'm sorry, Ned...but I'm not that kind of girl. I don't give out my theories on quantum physics on the first date." B6 October 11, 2006 Redundant plot left wide open for ridicule Laura Theis Guest Writer The concept is so familiar:: an animated comedy featuring the voices of celebrities, kidoriented, but an attempt to reach an adult audience as well. "Madagascar" and "Shark Tale" are just two that come to mind. Sony Pictures Animation's first feature-length film, "Open Season," fits the mold perfectly. The movie, however, falls short of breaking out which makes it purely mediocre, hardly worthy of an hour and a half in the theater. Keeping with the notion in most ofthese animation comedies that the voices of famous actors will bring the cartoon characters to life giving them that extra edge, the cast of "Open Season" is packed with all-stars. Ashton Kutcher and Martin Lawrence lend their voices to Elliott, a wild deer, and Boog, a domesticated bear who finds himself lost in the wild. Debra Messing voices Boog's owner. Park Ranger Beth. These regularly funny aetors do not give their characters an extra edge, however, and do not even manage to bring their usual humor to the film. The plotline of "Open Season" begins three days before the start of hunting season. Boog the bear wakes up in the wild with no way home and no idea how to take care of Elliott to Boog is like Donkey to Shrek in "Shrek," annoying, troublesome, and unwanted, however he will just not leave. Elliott agrees to take Boog to Timberline but says, "I'll take you to town, but when we get there, we're partners, deal?" They spit, shake on it and so Boog is bound to Elliott. This may have been entertaining if it wasn't so dully familiar. Of course there is the himself. hunter'chasing the pair, trying For as long as he can to thwart their attempts to remember. Boog has lived in reach Timberline. After three Park Ranger Beth's garage. days, hunting season begins, He sleeps in a dog bed and giving Boog, Elliott, and the Beth sings him to sleep every rest ofthe animals in the forest night with the "Teddy Bear more to worry about, making Photo Courtesy of Google Images Picnic" song. them "sitting ducks," as Elliott The story is unfortunately puts it. Actors Ashton Kutcher and Martin Lawrence lend their voices to the familiar. very So, Boog and Elliott unite main characters of yet another animated flick that involves animals on Like "Madagascar" and "A Bug's the animals in the wild to rise the loose. Life." the main character gets up against the hunters, making relationship, every conflict - it and Elliott decide to stay in the relieve an hour of boredom lost and just wants to go home. the forest finally safe for has all been seen before. This forest and not return to spent on every other been"Open Season" tracks Boog's everyone. unfortunately makes "Open Timberline. This eliminates done-before aspect. journey back to Timberline, The whole movie, the plot, Season" so repetitive and so the "happy ending" concept of The only good thing about his home town, with his side the character relationships, the boring that it is not even worth everything getting back to nor"Open Season" is that it's kick, Elliott, and the outrais a copycat. actors. mal, a predictable ending that short. Less than an hour and a watching. geous friends they meet along Everything has been done The only difference in was thankfully not applied to half of repetitive mediocrity the way. before. Every angle, every "Open Season" is that Boog this movie, however, does not and you'll be out ofthere. ___H H versation. t mm From Cell Phones, worried labmil a d ■ jg£| I,.ill Here are some tips to help I an N Iat-1 V you stay polite with your ur gen est and greatest accessory. Fs. $ (7H call: that is out a When hanging with I wn y cell ■ friend, don't carry an phone s entire conversation with have caller another person. Instead, talk I I ID and for a minute then ask you I v o c e can call him or her back aI This later time. This way, you are IIway, you not rude to either person. I can check Alana Beightol / Eagle Eye an( j make If you are with a group of people, discreetly and quietly Students seem attached to their cell sure you get up and leave the room to phones throughout campus. answer the phone. This way, missing an you are in a meeting, If you aren't interrupting the urgent call and don't have to or a movie theater, put other conversations in the class worry about missing a less your phone on silent or room. If you are with a busione. important ness associate or your higher vibrate. Do not try to carry on to play it safe, you Finally, a conversation in any of these ups, check your caller ID can always ask the people you before deciding to answer. If places, even if the conversaare with whether or not they it's an emergency, apologize tion is in whispers. You can mind you answering your and quietly excuse yourself. If still be heard, and it can be phone. This will always make it is not an emergency, turn extremely annoying to the you will look like the ultraaround you. your phone off and call the people user. the connection is bad, polite cell phone If person back later so that you From "bag phones" to are not do not appear rude in a tell the person that you will "pocket phones," cell phones call them back when you get professional setting. have evolved at a tremendousIf you want to talk on your service. You should not con- ly rapid rate, wowing us and tinue a conversation with a cell phone out in public, do it convincing us that we could connection; yelling, fragbad considerately and do not get never live without them. mented talking is hardly a conextremely loud or personal. I I 1 w o r 1 Real World: Austin A u r a Johanna ■ }' ' *■*■'■'!' I N G 2006 Real World: Philadelphia fci*, Ik I ' 6:30 p. i£mmm\\ ,A\\\\\W by Hi Friday, October 13, 2006 II I jL\ I I Stick around after the Real World Autograph Session for the Homecoming Pep Rally with Masters of Ceremony Johanna and 1VIJ • From Spanish, B8 Finding instructors willing Zimmerli Circle I to receive student teachers is not an easy job, according to Valerio, and he wanted to be certain that these teachers are aware of the university's thanks. "We are very gracious and appreciative of the efforts of these people," said Valerio. Danielle Moyer, a junior, attends LHU as a foreign language education major and has attended Spanish dinners in the past. She credits her Bald Eagle High School instructor, Jamie Bressler, as a huge influence on her choice. "Bressler was a good teacher and highly recommended LHU," said Moyer of her decision to select her major as well as her university. Moyer said that the dinner Photos Sarah Wojcik / Eagle Eye LHU professors honor local high school faculty at the Spanish Dinner, courtesy of the Foreign Language Department. has helped many students to learn more about the department and has piqued the interest of her friends that have attended in the past. Bressler was among eight local teachers that were present to receive a written statement declaring LHU's appreciation. Others that attended and received recognition included Steve Sente, Pamela FornalMcCollough, Robert Piper, Andrea Simpson, Sherri Dickey and Steve Klebacha. Jeri Domel and Debbie Bressler were other recipients that were unable to attend, but were also recognized by the university. October 11, 2006 Ihu nt r Shellhammer i Editor have more friends international compared to American friends? A: The relationship 1 have with my Spanish friends is much closer than any of my other friendships because we come from the same place and we can relate to each other. But I am really good friends with many American students that I have met. The first month I was here it was summer and there was only a few students here at Campus Village. But as soon as all of the other students returned to Lock Haven I met a lot of people through others and was able to make a lot of friends. Now I see people all the time that say hi. Oscar Gimenez is a reign Language Student .S) that is currently study; Business Administration at Haven e Lock University. Since arriving in the summer to start his studies at LHU, Gimenez has had the unique opportunity to fraternize with both international and American students and leam how to get around language barriers. Unfortunately Gimenez leaves Saturday, Oct. 14 to head home to Valencia, Spain located just below Barcelona. But before Gimenez leaves Q: What do you miss the the university, I took it upon most from home? myself to sit down to talk with A: Family, friends and the him about his experiences food. is what I miss the Paella during his stay in the United most. to explain but It's hard States. Q: Why did you decide to come to the United States? A: I am going to finish my schooling and I couldn't speak any English. As a business student, English is an important language to know to succeed in business. I had gone to England, but it didn't help me as much, plus the weather was bad. On top of that 1 think that the American people I've met have been much more friend- Q: What was biggest challenge the United States? A: The language. Understanding Americans is very difficult when know no English. When I first came to the United States and I was in the aiport in Philadelphia, I got lost and - | cts on Ame ca cousins and grandparents. cars. J have a car in Spain, but Q: What wus the best part it is compact compared to cars here in America. of living on your own? A: Well I live at home Q: How is the university with my parents and they are okay with me leaving and A: In Spain it doesn't matgoing out with my friends. ter if you go to class or not. It But here I can do whatever 1 is up to you. There is no want at any time. I can wake homework, just big reports or up at three in the afternoon a big test at the end of the and I can cook for myself. It's year. Here it is day after day. There is always homework very nice. come Would like to and studying to do. Students you Q: back to the United States? in Spain can either go to A: Yes, but I want to go diplomatura for three years, home and see my family. I and go to work sooner, or they can go to licenciatura for five want to stay with all the people that I have met here, but 1 years. miss my family. 1 want to tell Q: Were there any them all about the United unpleasant moments during States and 1 want to tell my your stay here? friends about everyone that I A: I twisted my ankle the have met here. fourth day I was here and I Q: What is the biggest dif- didn't speak any English. I ference between Spain and took a picture of my ankle and sent it to my parents because the United States? are both doctors and they A: Here is seems like for to go to the hospital. I d a *m want to go, but I did and didn't understand anymaaaMa | I thing the doctor was sayThen, my insurance didwork here and I had to try and talk on the phone to the insurance company and it's ever harder to talk on the phone when you don't know the language because you're not face to face with the per- _ — I I've gone to A: Boston, Philadelphia, I Atlantic New York City, Toronto and Niagara Falls, was the best city because there were all the universities and parties. The people were very nice too. I I could live there. Q: What have you mt gainedfrom this experience, besides picking up very good II | I ■ World" on Nick at Night. "My favorite 80's show would either be 'Small From 80's TV, B8 Wonder' or 'What's Happening?'," said senior Fortunately for those of us Chris Wazynski. "Television who grew up in the 80's, rejust isn't the same anymore." runs of certain television I think it's safe to speak for shows, if popular enough, are everyone when I say that still aired today. You can still there's nothing that could "be where everybody knows compare to the television your name" with "Cheers," shows of our childhood. which ran its first episode in David the Gnome, Slimer, and 1982. It's also still possible to Uncle Gadget will always hang out with the Huxtables have a special place in our from "The Cosby Show." hearts. We'll continue to shake which began in 1984. And if our heads in despair because you're really lucky, you can we know there will never be catch an episode of "The Facts anything quite like the 80's. of Life" or "A Different For all you true 80's TV fans, here' s a little trivia to test your knowledge 1) Who was the leader of the good transformers? - -- ' 2) What was the name of the dog in Fraggle Rock? 3) What cartoon featured a boy with a of tiny people living in his 4)*What is the connection between "OoOitt''Tftttwt*' and "Different Strokes''? name the 5 original MTV 6) What was Punky Brewster's best friend's name? HH| English? _ * ( - 7) What was the name of the principal on Saved By the Bell? 8) What was the name of the robot girt on "Small f from ffWhat island did Balki call home? "Peffect Strangers" Si? ft , 1(1) What does ALF stand for? Cell trends and etiquette evolve One thing you find in abundance around campus is cell phones. Everywhere you go there is someone using a cell phone. They are taking pictures, listening to music, texting and having conversations. Technology today is amazing. A person can send a picture to someone half way around the world or text someone who is sitting right next to get \C1 summer I was alone lot because no one else was A: The first person to m Campus Village, but when as help w Derrick, the one RA Marina Tsygankova / Eagle Eye everyone came back to school relaxeS at CamP US Villa 9 e until his deP ar" I wanted to introduce myself and make friends. It helped who helped me and then iture home to Valencia, Spain. that I learned the English was able to learn from the ,heir livcs are because all of my Spanish other international students there 's rice chicken and rab " PC0P le my very good. In my all about the university. friends always ask me to help bit It's in il who had been here in the Valencia, a lot of people People seem to grow up faster them translate what the United States before and knew cityherc h 1S 8ood The y seem ,0 American students are saying their English well, it was very on Sunda y cat Wltn their fam to important for me to have ily and paella is what we eat. I learn from their mistakes to them. So I get meet a lot usual|y am with my parents, instead ofhaving their parents ofpeople because I can speak friends to correct my English £• sister and grandmother. Some to tell them what to do. Also, both languages. Now 1 want my fr ends rom home meet in Spain, cars are small, but to talk to people. Q- Do you think that you with their uncles, aunts, everyone here has big, big * * /m\\\\\\m\m\\ Q:What cities have you traveled to while you were your ■ language it was hard for me to find my way. many Have Q: Americans helped you with the language barrier? • B7 e.com DEADLINE: OCT. 21 email submissions to kthomas 1@lhup.edu or jhoover3@lhup.edu j • Alana Beightol / Eagle Eye Breaks between classes are a prime time for students to stay in touch with their friends. they were able to do more. Today cell phones can do a variety of things, depending on the model. They store contact information, hold to-do lists, keep track ofthe appointments and even remind you of them, have a simple calculator, can send or receive e-mail, access the Internet, play games, and finally, integrate devices such as PDAs, GPS receivers, and MP3 players. Now you don't even need your camera or MP3 player. All you need is your cellphone. So what's the hottest, most; technologically advanced cell; phone you can purchase? The; answer changes every month;; today's cell phone market is; highly competitive. Currently,; the "must-have" phones are; Motorola's ultrathin Razor, phone and LG's Chocolate.; Cell phones are not just a; device that people use to com-; municate with, but part of their; j fashion statement. Yet what happens when a' person crosses the thin line of' cell phone etiquette? See Cell Phones, B6 :• October 11, 2006 B8 Award-winning author shares j ourney, advice Jessa Hoover Features Editor If you've ever had characters living inside your head, demanding that their stories be told, then you have a great deal in common with award-winning author Tawni O'Dell. After on appearing "Oprah" and in "People" magazine, O'Dell made her way to LHU's PUB, where she gave her first reading from her latest novel to students and faculty on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Having been raised in Indiana, PA and currently residing in State College, PA, O'Dell's appearance was part of the English Department's Pennsylvania Authors Reading SISTER MINE I TAW N I O'DELL However, O'Dell is more than just an author who is from Pennsylvania; she also writes about her home state, or more specifically, sets her novels in locations based on the coalmining town she grew up in. O'Dell's first novel, "Back Roads," about a troubled young boy on his own after his mother is thrown in jail for killing his father, was an Oprah Book Club selection and was on the New York Times Best Seller List for nine weeks. Although the book is written about a very specific place and people, its translation into five different languages and subsequent international fan base proves that it transcends the specifics and touches issues common to all peoples. However, success didn't come to O'Dell overnight. It took her eleven years, five rejected novels, and nearly 200 rejection letters before she wrote and published "Back Roads." "Before I wrote 'Back Roads,' I had been trying to write what I thought would be marketable, and in turn was violating the cardinal rule of writing, which is 'write about what you know,'" said O'Dell. "It wasn't until I finally gave up on being published that I decided to write about what I cared about." The things that O'Dell cared about were the lives of coal miners, and that is what she has unashamedly written about in all three of her published novels. "To aspiring writers, I say that your perseverance is almost as important as your talent," said O'Dell. Perseverance has paid off, and it was never more obvious as when Oprah Winfrey personally called a shocked O'Dell to announce that she had read "Back Roads" and was choosing it as her Bookof-the-Month Club's main selection. "Prior to the television announcement that "Back Roads" was going to be an Oprah Book Club pick, the rating for [the novel] on Amazon.com was 13,000 something," said O'Dell. "After it was announced, [the novel] was instantly number one. That is the power of Oprah." However, O'Dell described the instant fame as a Photo Courtesy oftawniodell.com Author Tawni O'Dell reads from latest novel and shares the perseverance needed to get published. "double-edged sword." It brought great success, but it also brought tremendous pressure. O'Dell began to wonder how she could "top that, or even do the same." Although her second novel wasn't a best-seller, it was praised by her readers. "Coal Run" was described by O'Dell as a book about "homecoming and resolving feelings about your hometown." Ironically, she wasn't able to finish writing the book until she came back to Pennsylvania herself and went through similar things that the main character Crazy for the 80's: _ Tube-ular television Remember the good old days of break dancing, hot pink leg warmers and most of all, decent television shows? Sigh. Who doesn't miss waking up on Saturday morning to the sound of Wembley, Gobo, Boober and Red coaxing us to "dance our cares away," spending early afternoons with our "heroes in a half shell" or having "picnic time" with "Eureeka's Castle?" us can recall crying when an episode of or "ALF" "DuckTales" was missed. We religiously turned off our old school Nintendo only for an episode of "Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers" or _. . I we get Ia to [when we H MTV today I almost always I find that I music I have I replaced the been by ■ ity television I game I I be I they of the week lii.st played Little girls clutched their cabbage patch dolls or snapped their neon-colored slap bracelets and sang along to the intro of "My Little Pony," while little boys stuffed their mouths with Big League Chew and imitated Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael. And, of course, not many girls could deny using a full bottle of Aquanet to shape their hair to resemble Kelly Kapowski on "Saved by the Bell," and there weren't too Yes, we are the babies of many boys who didn the 80's, and yes, we hold our want to be as beloved television shows sleek and close to our hearts. cool as Zack "Hands down, 'Fraggle Morris. Rock' was my favorite televiHow sion show when 1 was a little about MTV kid," said senior Jovana back when Am DeSalvo. "I loved watching a c t ua 1 1 all those crazy creatures rockplayed music ing out to music." Taking a nostalgic stroll videos? With the words down television memory "Ladies and lane, it's easy to remember gentlemen, rock and roll" at the heartbreaking adolescent 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981, romance of Kevin Arnold and the way the music industry Winnie Cooper in "Wonder was officially Years" and I'm sure many of * changed when HI MTV _ Picture continue to give her inspiration are Flannery O'Conner, Harper Lee, Truman Capote, and certain works of William Faulkner. However, no matter how much brilliant literature you read, O'Del! concedes that "it is impossible to make yourself creative." In fact, according to O'Dell, it may even be impossible to make yourself into a writer. "There is never a choice in becoming a writer," said O'Dell. "I've always been a writer." \m\\ better to," said senior Mike Rinard. Then there was the ever so popular and regularly anticipated Friday night line-up on ABC. TGIF, as it was dubbed by clever television producers, was a block of four television shows which aired for the first time in the Fall of 1988. Kids across America promptly plopped themselves in front ofthe television set at 8 p.m., and enjoyed half hour after half hour of wholesome sitcoms. Remember Balki, Photo Courtesy of Mflrissa \%ru.vMtr Spanish dinner welcomes local instructors Sarah Wojcik News Editor \mv Steve Urkel and Uncle Jesse? And who could forget watching Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen grow up before our eager eyes? Sadly enough, TGIF saw its decline in the late 90's and then attempted to make a comeback in the 21 st century. But many 80's babies would agree, TGIF could never be the same without it's original House", "Full "Family Matters", "Perfect Strangers" and "Just the 10 of Us" line- Local Spanish instructors from the surrounding area were recognized at the Cena de Hispana, a celebration that the Foreign Language Department's Spanish section hosts annually. Teachers and students, from both LHU and local high schools, eieu with | Hispanic international students a enjoying Mexican uisine in upper Bentley's executive dining ; room Spanish filled the dents Prac an " uage with speak8 — .— ■ See 80's TV, B7 , Felix Noy. Attendees sang and clapped along with the musicians during their rendition of "La Bamba." The dinner has been in place for several years as a way for the LHU Spanish Department to acknowledge the efforts of local Spanish instructors and promote foreign language majors, particularly Spanish. Dr. Eduardo Valerio and ~~ - - Marissa Brunner Co-Editor in Chief did. "Sister Mine," O'Dell's latest novel about a 40 year old ex-cop who returns to her small hometown, won't be released until March 13, 2007. O'Dell admitted that she had a difficult time writing "Sister Mine," the only of her novels that is narrated by a woman. But when O'Dell's creative juices are running dry, she simply looks to the greats for some inspiration. "Sometimes just reading an author who is really great inspires you," said O'Dell. O'Dell's list of writers who ers ' MJ intermission Hjfifft-rffl between the and I award cerem y was pre-1 formed by si Chris I Wazynski, J< and! Professor Damarys Lopez organized the event, hoping to recruit local high school students for LHU's foreign language major. The dinner is also held in effort to ensure the professor's gratitude to local teachers as they welcome education majors into their classrooms. See Spanish, B6 ' ttv flA A KhMBW4* 1 \ J al j m