MirriSifruiimsM Eagle Eye Study hard for those finals! Friday, December 7 199Q Volume 37, Number 9 Opinion/Editorial News Features Sports Classifieds 2j 3-41 5-7 9-11 12 12 pages Lock Haven University Enrollment increasing among many groups sideration of an enrollment c ^ but there has By Bob Schultz Eagle Eye Reporter been no action taken on it so far. Non-traditional students have a variety of reasons for retuming to school. Some of The minority student population at Lock The student population at Lock Haven theses reasons are to obtain gainful employHaven University has increased according to and other state universities has grown dra- ment, to get a useful degree, and to be proud 1990 fall enrollment statistics. matically since 1983 because enrollment of of the degree after their name. The biggest The total minority enrollment for the enreason of all is to make more money. women, non-traditional, and full-time stutire state-system rose 6.3 percent from dents has increased. 6,611 students in 1989 to 7,025 this year. "Student enrollments seem to follow ecoPercent of Male and Female Students nomic trends," said Dr. Linda Koch, Direc(Source: Planning and Evaluation/Computer Center) tor of Student Affairs. She said that when 1981-90 the job outlook is bad, then enrollment 100%-| climb. 90%Koch said that women enrollments are influenced by family circumstances and the 80%ages of their childrai. "The Lock Haven area has a lot of eco- >A7Q%nomic reasons for local people to return to g 6 0 % - ) school," she said. Although the percentage of women stu- £ 5 0 % - ! dents to men students at Lock Haven is ^ 4 0 % over fifty percent it is still not as high as the percentages of other universities, ac- W30% cording to Koch. m20%i Mr. Louis Fabian, Director of Planning 10%said that if universities were to obtain more monetary funds then the possibility of larg0% er enrollment would be no problem. The 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 only restriction right now on enrollment is the fixed state revenues. FALL According to Fabian there has been conBy Mary Lee Shroat Eagle Eye Reporter Money for trip stolen from Tennis team By Brady Buck Eagle Eye Reporter Campus Law Enforcement, the Lock Haven police, and the State CoUege police were all notified after the theft There is a full police investigation on the matter. A bookbag containing $670 in cash and Head Tennis Coach Dale Fisher conchecks was stolen from the teimis office tacted Law Enforcement on Tuesday. He in Russel Hall on November 9. said they have no further information on The money belongs to the men's and the case. women's tennis teams and was to be used The bag was stolen from the tennis offor the upcoming Uip to Hiltonhead Is- fice, Russel #17. The bag belonged to land. Fisher and contained the teams' money, The money consisted of $300 in checks recruitingfiles,expense reports, and other and $170 in cash. Many area banks were personal valuables. notified to make it impossible to cash any of the checks. Angelique M. Bacon, Assistant Director of Admissions / Coordinator of Minority Recruitment, attributes the rise of minority student enrollment to extra recruiting efforts by the OfHce of Admissions, athletic coaches, faculty, et al. Miss Bacon also said that the enrollment system needs a great deal of improvement. "Retention of minorities once they come to Lock Haven is very difficult," Miss Bacon said. "It is also difficult to get minorities to come to a predominantly white, rural environment" African-American freshman enrollment in Lock Haven increased from 27 in 1989 to 31 this year. There was also a total increase state-wide of 3.6 percent. Asian , Hispanic, and American Indian freshman students have also risen both at Lock Haven and state-wide. At Lock Haven, Asian students increased from three to five, Hispanic students increased from five to seven, and the American Indian minority increased from zero to one. The state-wide totals read like this: Asian students rose 12.7 percent, Hispanic suidents rose 20.2 percent, and American Indian studentsrose20 percent The total enrollment of the 14 state universities increased 2.8 percent which amounts to 2,714 students and a total of 99,082. Of the total, 86 percent of the students eiuolled in state universities are residents of Pennsylvania. Athletic fund-raising format revised By Amy Paynter Eagle Eye Reporter Suppraters ofthe Bald Eagles Athletic Club (BEAC) can get "V.I.P" parking and season tickeu for intercollegiate sports, specifically basketball and wrestling. The Bald Eagles Athletics Committee heas approved a plan that brings all fundraising for teams together in one single effort All contributions can still be specified to go to one or two specific sports, but are recognized as members of the BEAC and can get the benefits offered to all other athletic donors. The benefits range from Athletic decals and newsletters for donations of $50 or more, up to a parking pass and two reserved seats for one sport for the season for contributing $200 or more, according to the newsletter sent out to alumni and parents of LHU students. For donations above that there are more opportunities for season passes to sporting events. The "V.IP." paiking is in the lot next to Thomas Field House. On the night of a home event the lot will be blocked off from campus use after 4p.m. and will be openeA again 15 minutes after the game starts. Paiking is not guaranteed, but it offers a chance tofindclose parking. Jerry Updegraff, Vice President for University Advancement said that this program is designed to give a sense of community and lo make donors feel that they are supporting intercollegiate athletics. "People are already responding to the need," he said. 2 Eagle Eye Friday. December 7.1990 OPINION/EDITORIAL Letter to the Editor: Academics should take priority over athletics when it comes to parking To the Editor It is regrettable that Lock Haven University places a higher premium on providing paiking spaces for persons attending athletic events than it does on facilitating its academic program. But alas, this is obviously the case. Thursday (November 29th), I arrived at the University for my 7 p.m. class and was informed by campus police that there was no available parking on campus because the Administration had apfHopriaied all parking spaces for an athletic event By the time I had negotiated a small traffic jam. driven off campus, and found alter- native parking in the lower paiking lots, it was clear I woukl not arrive at my class until well after it had started and few, if any, students would still be in attendance. This is not a new problem. Last year, after similar circumstances, I complained to then Vice-President Woodbuiy who said he would "look into" the i»oblem. He didn't The faculty union brought the issue before the Administration, and they also said they would "k>ok into" it Presumably, they have "looked into" it and have concluded that the University's academic concems are far less important than its athletk entertainment concerns. On the evening in question, reserved park- ing was made available for season ticket holders to athletic events. R.O.T.C. personnel and campus police woe assigned to control access to paiking lots. I was told by a campus security offker that only thirteen season tickets had been sold, yet the paridng lots were jammed. There is, of course, no reserved parking for faculty leaching night classes, nor for commuting students. Not only is the LHU Administration showing a callous disregard for its academic responsibilities by continually giving preference to every whim of the athletic program, but it also jeopardizing the safety of commuting students, many of them women, who must walk at night to and from Editorial: "Interstate 80": A natural disaster for LHU students By Merritt La Porta Bravo to Steve Infanti's confession in last week's issue (State mouo should be...)! He hit the nail on the head with his descriptions of the disaster we call 1-80. Mr. Infanti wasright.There was great rejoicing when you finally made it to the exit and you can ask my Dad how much he rejoked when he finally made it to the rest area with three women whose bladders were H/{PPyHOLiDAy?^' about to burst Coming from New Jersey, every time I pass the sign that says 'East Stroudsburg University Keep Right' a little voice inskle my head cries, "You should have gone to ESU. You'd be there by now and not have to put up with this stupid construction!" I know I'm not the only one with this feeling. Even CBS Sports broadcaster John Madden refuses to travel through this state on 1-80 when he's tooling around in his "Maddencruiser" Greyhound Bus, calling it "the biggest pain in the when trying to travel to Manhattan." Four years have passed since my parents shipped me out here, and I don't think any of those construction trucks has been turned on in that time. I just know some things will be the same when I come back out for my 25th reunion: LHU will still be here, scheduling problems will be even worse, and good old 1-80 will still be the same congested mess. To OUR fBLLovJ '3/\ij>iiA^u% w ^Auo/ ARAQ^^A their classrooms and the lower parking lots. If a whole parking lot can be closed from 4 p.m. until game time for thirteen season ticket holders, then it is inconceivable that paiking space cannot be reserved for teaching faculty and commuting students who are paying tuition to attendregularlyscheduled classes. Since this is primarily an academic matter. I strongly urge you to assume responsibility for implementing a polky regarding access to evening classes that reflects the University's committment to its educational mission. Sincerely. Joseph Nicholson Associate Professor/English T o the Eagle Eye staff: Thank you for all your time and effort you put into the Eagle Eye. It was appreciated. I wish you the best of luck. Terry Day Eagle Eye Parsons Unk>n Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 (717) 893-2334 Editor bl Chief.. Assistant Editor Mews Editors Teiry Day Cory Marshall Emilee Groce Andrea Vecchio jSports Editors Maryellen Jaskuta Herb Samuels Features Editor Heather Sicchiuino Karen Carlson Photogrq>hy Editor David Beahm Advertising Manager Andrea Roote circulation Manager Jeff Huckel Advisor Dr. Douglas S. Campbell The Eagle Eye is the ofHcial newspaper of Lock Haven University. It is published iveekly in accordance to the University calendar. The articles, opinions, pictures, and ayout of the Eagle Eye are the responsisility of the editorial staff and do not reflect the views of the students, the faculty 3r the administration of the Lock Haven University unless specifically stated. Let£rs to the editor must be submitted to the Eagle Eye by noon on the day before publi:ation. All letters should be typed, should ae no longer than 200 words, should in :lude the writer's signature and telephone number. The editorial staff reserves the ight to edit the copy for libel, taste, style Mid length. The Eagle Eye staff meets Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Parsons Union Building. The Eagle Eye is funded 3y the student activity fee and printed by I jr/i« Express. Friday. December 7,1990 Eagle Eye 3 NEWS Steven Infanti co-authors a book on George Washington and Indian medals By Kristi Smith Eagle Eye Reporter Well, boys and girls, I've got something to tell you that may come as a suprise to some of you~Steven Infanti, our notorious "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" columnist has recently his first book published. Not suprised? Well, here's the catch— the book has absolutely nothing at all to do with weekly column, in fact, it is quite a serious book called 3M Peace Prize ; A Study Qf lbs George Washington AdminS&aQOa aad Treatv si Greenville Indian Peace Medals. Abight now you're thinking "Why in the world would a 26-year-old RA (residence assistant) from Gross Hall whose sanity has been repeatedly questioned, want to write about George Washington and a bunch of medals that were given to the Indians by the government of the United States?" Well, Infanti said that he was interested in writing a book, but could never seem to get one going. "Everytime I tried to write a novel, I killed off every character by the fourth chapter," Infanti said. "I've always had the interest but I was suffering from permanant writer's block." The interest tumed into reality when he met his co-author and publisher of the book. Andy Stednitz. through his family. Stednitz is ctAlectai of Indian artifacts and was doing research on the Greenville Indian Peace Medals and invited Infanti to help on the book. "The bode focuses on the importance of these two medals to expansion," Infanti said. "The medals are very overlooked by historians and we hope to make people aware of them. This isn't the type of bode that is going to threaten Stephen King's or Tom Clancy's book sales, I suspect people will find it interesting." The book is published by Andrew Stednitz its publishing marks two firsts. "He wanted to go into publishing and I wanted to write a book," Infanti said, "Now, we're both happy." Infanti has two other books in the rough draft stage, one of them is a follow-up to Noble Peace Prizes and, what you've all've been waiting for, are-writingof his "Confessions" articles which he says will be a little more "open" than is possible to get in a newspaper. "My column is usually "hit or miss", sometimes it's really funny while other times it really stinks," Infanti said. 'This will give me chance to go back and clean-up the misses." Infanti served four years in the Army as a photojoumalist and then enrolled at Penn State University for a year before he trans- ferred here. "I had to get out of that place." Stan Blake Infanti saidm "you pay $8,000 a year to an P.O. Box 689 anonymous social security number in the Bear, Del. 19701 classes. The only thing I leamed was that I didn't want to go there." I was wondering one thing, though, While at Lock Haven, Infanti served as Steve, do we get a set of Ginsu knives free SCC as a senator, he is member of Haven with each order? League, the Univrsity's students student ambassadors, the E>ate Rape Task Force, resident assistant and features editor, a reporter and columnist for the Eagle Eye. Infanti also writes fot the Perspective Magazine, which is sent out by Alumni Afffairs office, and he works fot Lock Haven University's Public Relations office. About his column (the one is being printed), Infanti said that there two sides to it he likes the fact that he has become well known all over campus and he gets to express his views about things. Tthe part about the column he doesn't enjoy is the reason for his popularity. "A considerable amount of the column make me look like an idiot and I obviously don't want to be remember for that," Infanti said. "I thought it would be a good idea to stop writing it while it was still very popular and well read." Though the cost has not yet been dtermined, Infanti said that the price will most Steven Infanti likely be around "19.95." and is on sale Co-author of TTig Peace Prize ; A Study of through a distibutor. the George Washington Adminstration aod Treaty of Oroenvjile Indian Peace Medals Rape Task Force works to create awareness By Doug Miller munity. The R j ^ Task Force Committee (RTFC) is working in several areas to achieve this. The first area of concem for Rape Task Let me tell something that may scare Force Committee, according to the head of you. the committee, Erin Burrows, is educating According to a survey from the Project on and r^>e awareness. The group has already the Status and Education of Women done by joined forces with the Clinton County a Kent State professor, one in every eight Women's Center and Lock Haven Universiwomen on college campuses are the victims ty Law Enforcement, and Student Life to present programs for Resident Assistants, of tape. One in every twelve college men admit to and athletes at LHU. committing an act that would be defined as The committee is also considering comfape. The Clinton County Women's Center bining with other organizations such as treated ten women from this capmus for SADD. The Women's Center will be offerrape last year. Some students, faculty, ing a training session, sometime after staff, and adminstration members at Lock Chrisunas break, on how to become Rape Haven University are joining forces to re- Crisis counselors. juce the rape rate at this university and inIf enough interest is shown in the training :rease rape awareness in the campus com- session, it may someday be possible to talk Eagle Eye Reporter to a certified coimselor on campus. The RFTC is currently working on a questionnaire with The Women's Commission that they plan to circulate to the campus connumity sometime next semester. The questionnaire will pin-point areas that need more attention. Next, the RTFC concentrates on rape prevention. They have joined forces with Law Enforcement and are looking into the possibility of an escort service for the campus community. "Law Enforcement, especially Lt. Grenninger, has been really helpful in researching the escort service," Burrows said. The group traveled to Penn State University in November to see a student-run escort service that has been successful. Student Life, the Interfratemity Council, and Alpha Chi Rho fratemity has shown their support ftx this group by contributing money and time. "Fratemities and Sonorities are a major part of this committee in many ways," Burrows stated. Other groups represented in RTFC are Kappa Delta Rho fratemity. Phi Mu Delta fratemity. The Women's Commission. LHU Law Enforcement, The Clinton County Women's Center, Residence Hall Association, Zeta Tau Alpha fratemity, and Sigma Kappa sorority as well as other concemed students, faculty, and staff that have contributed many hours of work. The group meets every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. in Thomas Field House Annex. Everyone is welcome. 4 Eagle Eye Friday, December 7,1990 NEWS SCC makes revisions on Election Policy By Tara K.E. Anzardo mittee members. Petitions will be due no later than 96 hour prior to the start of the election. The election process will take place for a The SCC has maderevisionsto the Senate period of seven school days. On-campus Election Policy which become effective in voting will be held in one residence hall January. In the past, students who where to be rep- each day. Voting for off-campus students resented, both from theresidencehalls and will take place in the Parsons Union Buildoff-cainpus, were not made fully aware of ing business office for a period offiveclass days. who their representatives were. The revisions were created to help improve the clari- Any student with a validated identification ty of the present senate election procedures. card is eligible to vote. According to the policyrevisions,candiThe revised policy will include the following items: All candidates must com- dates may not come within 25 feet of the plete a petition with 50 legible signatures. ballot boxes, except when placing their These must be obtained from residents of vote. There will be no campaigning within the ()ersi)ective candidate resictence hall. The 50 feet (viewing sight) of the ballot boxes. signatures will be checked by election comCampaigning on glass door is not permitEagieEye Reporter Bald Eagle Area faculty particpate in LHU*s Operation Physics Workshop By Kristi Smith Eagle Eye Reporter Can you imagine your fifth grade teacher on her hands and knees blowing into a garbage bag through a straw along six of her comrades in an attempt to leviate your fourth grade teacho* who is perched on top that bag at the time? Much less any of your other teachers ftom third grade through nine grade? WeU, believe it especially those of you who graduated from Bald Eagle Area (BEA), because it has happened. That was just one of a slew of entotaining activities that members of the BEA faculty tock pan in as part of Lock Haven University's on-going Opoation Physics Woikshop. This three-credit woikshop was designed to increase the knowledse and skills related to physics and teaching physics-related topics such as behavior of light color, and changes, astronomy, intoiduction to electricity, and more. The workshc^ began in mid-September, and will end on Saturday, December 14. The partkipants will have met for a grand total of eight sessions, seven of those on Saturdays from 9 a.m. unil 3 p.m. in the Bald Eagle Area High Schod at Wingate. The director of curriculum for the woikshop is our town Patricia Harris, associate professorofelementary and secondary education. Ed.D. Erma Anderson, high school physics teacher, is serving as guest lecturer. Anderson has been trained by the American Association of Physics Teachers and has been selected to be a "fellow", as aconsulant to Congress. Funding for the project is provided by a $25,000 grant under the Dwight D. Esinhowser Mathematics and Science Education Act of 1988, and approximately $2,200 of that has been alloted by the University for the exercise and most of that will be used for secretarial purpose. Seven teachers from the Bald Eagle Area School District are experiencing the workshop along with michael Woods from the Grier School, a private school near Tyrone. "There are excellent group," Harris said. "They're taking the things back to the classroom." Harris said that though a follow-up was scheduled to start on January 2 and to end on May 31, the procedures are already begun and an appraisal of the students' regard for science in the classroom of the participants will be made during the month of May. ted. All campaigning in the residence halls must meet the established rules and regulations of the hall. Any blatant disregard toward the set SCC Senate Election Policy will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate. The election committee chaiiperson has the final authority regarding any questions or discrepancies not already covered in the policy revisions. A newsletter, explaining the SCC Senate, will be distributed to all students within 10 school days from the outset of the semester. The newsletter will include voting dates. Senate election procedures, and the opening for Senate positions. Approximated 140 students to graduate on Saturday Approximately, 140 August graduates and prospective December graduates will be honored at a fcvmal ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 9, 1990 at 2 p.m. in Thomas Field House. Dr. John Washburn will speak to the graduating class on college and life after college with his (xesentation titled "The Beginning to the End." Washburn is an associate professor of political sciences and chairman of the Department of History, Political Science, Economics, and Management Science. University President Craig Dean Willis will preside over the ceremony with the assistance of Dr. Mary Pursell, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Janet Gross, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, will introduce the graduates in the College of Arts and Sciences. Graduates in the College of Education and Human Services will be introduced by Dr. Ira Masemwe, Dean of the College of Education and Human Services. The University-Community Orchestra under the direction of Robert Lynch will perfwm the National Anthem as well as other selections. Lock Haven student Krystal Smith will sing the National Anthem. Residence Halls get into the Christmas spirit By Jennifer Adams Eagle Eye News Reporter It's time once again to "Deck the Halls With Boughs of Holly," (the residence halls that is.) Yes, it is that time of year when the residence halls pull out all the stc^s to make the upcoming hoUday enjoyable for everyone. This year each of the residence halls are planning special events to enhance the spirit of the holiday. Woolridge Hall has planned a door decorating theme contest. Each floor is to decorate their doors according to an assigned theme such as "An Underwater Christmas." North Hall is planning to have an international Christmas goodbye party. All intemational students living in North who are planning on leaving this semester are welcome to join the fun. Along with the party. North is also having a wing by wing door decorating contest. Russell and High Halls joined together in a Christmas social on Tuesday December 4. All who attended the social had to present one can good for a food drive before entering. Gross Hall is sponsoring a hall-wide door decorating contest with first, second and third prizes given to the winners. On Wednesday December 5, a Christmas tree decorating social was held. During this social, the tree located in the Gross Hall lobby was decorated in yellowribbonsto support those participating in Operation Desert Shield. McEntire will be throwing a Tree Etecorating social on Sunday. December 9 at 7:30 p.m. They plan to deccnate their tree with yellow ribbons and the names of those students at LHU who have already been called upon to serve in the Persian Gulf. In addition, the residence of McEntire are planning to go caroling at the Susqueview Nursing Home on Sunday after the social. McEntire is also holding a wing by wing door decorating contest. Friday. December 7.1990 Eagle Eye *> FEATURES Coirfessions of a dangerous mind... Parting is such sweet sorrow, Tim Susick and me By Steven Infanti Eagle Eye Columnist It locks like another semester is about to ck>se. which probably means it's too late for me to run out and buy my textbooks. Oh well, somebody has to lower the mean on the final exams. Time to break the news. Yes. it is official. This will be my lastregular"Confessions of a Dangerous Mind." Although I may come back to haunt the intelligent readtfs around campus on occasion, much in the same way Marley came back to haunt Scrooge, this will be it fw the time being. What can I say about myself that hasn't already been written on the bathroom wall? I've enjoyed writing this cdumn and I hope most of you likedreadingit Somebody once asked me what was the purpose of this column. The whole idea was to make people laugh and think, and so I could have something else to put on my resume besides my name and address. What I wrote wasn't always pretty and sometimes it wasn't even funny, but I feel that I've beaten sex. relationships, the University, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and alcohol to death. I've also written enough articles about all the women I've tried to pick up and the four I did (Thanks for keeping count Tony). It's certainly time to move on besides. I hope to date again in this lifetime and I need to let the people around here forget some of the lines I've given away. I hope I accomplished what I set out to do in the beginning - make you laugh and make you think. Tim SusKk is leaving the University. While that may cause a kM of rejoking among some pec^Ie. I will miss the dude. I've always thought that Tim Susick and Elvis Presley were one in the same. Think about it, Susick shows up at Lock Haven following Elvis' mysterious death. A coincidence? Hmm....I wonder. If you listen outside his office door, you'll hear him wailing out a soulfulrenditionof "Jailhouse Rock." He usually does this in the minutes immediately following a successful judicial action against a student I will never forget my first meeting with Christmas movies arrive in theaters near you By Heather Sicchitano Eagle Eye Co- Featwes Editor Two movies released this Christmas season aieMisstX and RockvV. Misery is a movie based on a Stephen King novel by the same name. Now, to all King fans, the movie is not as good as the book. There is less gore and less blood than the novel. But, let me get down to the plot Paul Sheldon is a novelist who has a car accident on a twisty mountain road. A woman named Annie comes by, who claims to be his greatest fan. She takes him back to her house and starts to nurse him back to health. She claims that the reason that she cannot take him to the hospital is that the roads are too severe. The truth is that Annie is mad with him becasue he killed off the herione in one of his stories. Now, I don't want to ruin the ending for anybody, but if you're a Stephen King fan, you should watch it Just be wamed~the book is more violent. Another new movie recendy released was Rocky V. This fifdi in the Rocky series has Rocky suffering fiom brain damage as a result of being punched in the head too much. His accountant also loses all of Rocky's money. So. Rocky and his family retum to the neighborhood where Rocky and Adrienne used to live. Rocky also takes a new and upcoming fighter under his wing, and bies to show him die ropes of the business. Reactions to this movie are mixed. Many people that I have talked to (that used to be die-hard Rocky fans) think that this movie is the worst of the five. Some people (that used to think Rocky was an idiot for getting punched so many timesno matter if he is gorgeous) think Uiat this movie is the best-it actually has a plot. But again, I don't want to ruin the ending for anybody. Just be ready! It's a cliffhanger! Well, these are just two of the many movies that are being released now. Some odiers are: Three Men and a Little U^, Dancing with Wolves, and ThgRg^cuers Down Under. Tim. It was one of those open houses where perspective students show up and tour the campus with their parents (you know, those peopAe who always get k>st in the dining hall). Hm was talking to a small group of students and their parents, and was building up the school and tiying to sell the parents on the idea of their children attending here. Heremindedme of some of the pimps I had encountered in New Yoik. I got to introduce myself to Tim and, since I planned on living on campus, I asked him about the schocri's alcohol policy. He told me alcohol wasn't permitted on campus. I immediately started looking for an apartment ojQ^campus. Tim calls me a lot UsuaUy at 7 a.m., and the conversation goes something like this. "Mr. Infanti. You have exactly ten minutes to be in my o^ice or you will be out of this school in eleven minutes!" That's usually it for the conversatkm. He yelb. I grovel. Although I don't see eye to eye with Tim. I will surely miss him. He's the best scapegoat I've ever encountered. The food in the cafeteria isn't good? It's Tim's fault It's too cold in your room? Blame Tim. The state car the University gave you to drive to the Clearfield Center breaks down at 2 a.m.? Call Tim and yell at him. Milli Vinilli's lip-syncing on their album has even been blamed on Tim. Tim gets blamed for everything. He has a lot of reqwnsibility and only a litde authority. I siq)pose it comes with tbe job. People yell to Tim about everything. It doesn't matter if it's his fault or not. He's had his butt chewed so many times he has nothing to sit on. I'm thinking about sending him iron underwear fot Christmas. The bottom line (no pun intended) is we constantly put the finger on Tim for everything that goes wrong on campus, instead ofsearching out therealculprits. Instead of pointing the accusing finger of guilt at Tim, we need to get off our backsides and get a hold of the people who make the decisions that we do not like. Tim's going. Who will we bitch to now? North Hall Director Wendy Walsh has tough but rewarding job By Matthew Sullivan She tries to keqi as much contact with the students as possible. She goes to Bentley at least once a week for lunch and dinner, so that the students get to see her and socialize with her. In August North Hall received a new resWalsh said Uiat she likes the students of ident director. Wendy Walsh. Walsh is marNorth Hall, and she feels that she is friends ried and has Uiree children. wiUi them. "I am really impressed with Before she arrived here, Walsh spent six North Hall. The level of activity, committyears in charge of housing operations, 13 ment to each oUier. and respect for each othresidence halls, at Cordand State College in er is overwhelming." New Yoric. She feels Uiat NorUi Hall has a lot to ofHer reason for leaving Cortland was that fer wiUi the great R.A. staff, the foreign ex* she wanted to spettd more time wiUi her change students, and Uie exciting programs. family. Previously she would work 60 to "I'm enjoying it a lot" 70 hours per week. Walsh said, "hoe at Lock Haven I am able to spend more time with my femily, and I have a much greater contact with the students." Walsh's day is quite different from other resident hall directors because of her three children. After getting the children off to school • All Mtdiul ExffnMi PMd she spends her early aftemoon doing office FREE Coumding • Vou Can Help ChooK work and planning. Then when the two oldM o p t i n g FamUy er children come home from school she • Direct Placement spends time wiUi Uiem running errands. NoFoHCrCare • Confidential Care Then when die night arrives she spends •inrHMorHf n CAU couf CT most of it in meetings, programs, and con(717) 737-3960 ferences with students. I CAMP H I U . / H M R I S a U K "I care for the students and care about I? AtfoptiM Strvictf " iKtnMd/Man-AoAf what Uiey are going through", Walsh says. Eagle Eye Su^ Reporter Pmgimnt? 6 Eagle Eye Friday, December 7,1990 FEATURES Handicapped, learning disabled students require special needs By Kristin Josephson EagleEyeFeatwesReporter How would you get to North Hall if you were in a wheelchair? How would you study for a test if you were blind? What if there was a fire in your dorm and you couldn't hear Uie alarm? These problems may seem distant you, but Uiey are every day obstacles the handicai^iedface. Lock Haven was one of Uie fu^t schools in Uie state to start a program for leaming disabled students. The Special Services Program (SSP) has been helping students since 1981. The students in the SSP program are enrolled in regular classes, but don't usually take a heavy course load, so they have more time to concentrate on the classes they have. For this reason it almost always takes them more than four years to graduate. Students in the program can benefit from many of Uie program's so^ices such as priority regisbation, textbooks on t^ie, tape recording of lectures, early consultation wiUi faculty, tutoring, alternate test-taking procedures. aiidcareerexpk>ration. Students wiUi leaming disabilitKS are admitted to Uie University Uiroughregularadmissions applications and procedures. These students are urged to identify themselves in the optional disability question so Uie University canrecognizetheir need for special attention. This way Uie University can begin to set up an Individualized Siqiport Services Han CISSP) for Uie smdent Once classes start these students are urged to meet wiUi designated SSP staff regularly. The staff members monitor students' progress carefully. With permisskm of the student SSP staff members set up conferences with Uie students and faculty so professors can be informed of Uie special needs of their leaming disabledstudents. Leaming disabilities can come in several different forms. Some people may have a slow reading rate or poor comprehension and retention. Others have difficulty wiUi sentence structure, firequent spelling errors, or the inability to copy material direcUy from a book. A common interference in leaming is a problem with time management. People wiUi this problem usually have a lack of overall organization, and have a short attention span. According to Nathan Housley, Director of Special Services, there are over 100 disabled students at the University. This number does not include only leaming disabled students, but also the physically handicapped. The physically disabled may be easy to recognize, but it is more difficult to recognize the leaming disabled. Housley said that the deciding factor in determining someone wiUi a leaming disorder is the difference between the students' ability and their performance. Their ability is determined through a series of psychological tests including an IQ test This way it can be determined of a student is woiking up to his or her ability as opposed to just taking it easy. Leaming problems in students usually stem from neurological problems. One common leaming ability is dyslexia. This disorder causes difficulty in reading because letters and wordsreverse.For example, someone with dyslexia might read 123 as 321. MicheUe, a student with dyslexia, says \iet problem doesn't usually cause her problems, but sometimes it slows her down. "Not many people even know", she says. "The only time I tell my teachers is if I'm having a problem keqiing up in class." When she was diagnosed as having the disorder, she had to leam to read again in a new way so that the words didn't appear backward or reversed. Once she found out what the problem was and took care of it. she said "things got easier. Before people Uiought I just wasn't trying hard enough, then we realized it was something I couldn't help." Michelle doesn't consider her disorder a disability. "I can achieve just as much as anyone else; sometimes it just takes a little more effort." Lock Haven University has a Handicapped AccessibUity Committee that deals wiUi physically altering the campus to benefit the handicapped. Some mcxUfications that have been made to make the campus more handicapped accessible are wider doOTs, ramps, curb cuts, and specially designed dormitory rooms. The committee also deals wiUi handic^iped parking on campus and has sponsored a handicapped awareness day on November 15. Rachel, a student, found it "Very difficult" to get around on campus after breaking her leg. "You don;t realize how much you can't do until you have to try to get around on crutches", she says. Rachel doesn't Uiink the handicapped are discriminated against on campus, but she feels much more could be done to help them. "Even though Uie cafeteria has an elevator, it is less of a hassle to struggle up Uie steps", she said. She added that people in wheelchairs don't have that choice. According to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Uie University must make an effort to reasonably accommodate disabled students. This means giving special services to these students unless it causes "undue financial hardship to Uie University". There are several classes that require students to spend a certain amount oftimein a wheelchair. Frank took the Thenqieutic Recreation class and had to spend six hour in a wheelchair. Frank thinks the University should do more to make the campus accessible to the handicapped. It was winter when Frank did his project and he said, "It was really hard to get around in the snow, and I could barely get to class." Kristin, a studrat who took the class Physically Disabled, was required to spend 48 houn in a wheelchair. "There were a lot oftimesI had to cheat", she says. "I realize people who are really handicapped can't just get out of Uieir chair and walk up a hill. It reaUy made me Uiink." Kristin thinks people who aren't disabled don'trespectUiose who are. She remembers a time she was trying to get into McEntire HaU and someone had paiked in front of Uie wheelchair ramp. "I couldn't believe someone could be so insensitive", she said. Kristin Uiinks she has developed a whole new attitude toward the disabled and she "respects Uiem very much." Kristin went on, "I Uiink everyone should have to spend a week in a wheelchair. That way, maybe people would realize how much effort it takes just to do everyday Uiings we take for granted". She said the handicapped awareness day was a great idea, and she hopes Uie public will become more sympathetic by being more informed. AlUiough Uiere are several disabled students recognized on campus, there are many who don't seek help. Housley feels this is because Uie students want to succeed on their own. "Some disabled students get by in high school and Uiink Uiey can make it in college, but Uien Uiey get here and realize they need help", says Housley. Since Uie disabled who seek help on campus are monitored carefully and always encouraged, their graduationrateis "very comparable and sometimes even higher Uian that of other students", according to Housley. There are several programs on campus to help students, such as the writing center and the maUi center. There are also workshqis on time management and study habits. These programs are very informative, says Housley. and the public is welcome. These services can be very helpful, and may sometimes mean the difference between success and failure. Friday, December 7,1990 Eagle Eye 7 FEATURES fiew accounting professor Bruce Robertson a true tycoon By Rachel Hosterman bana, Robertson entered the business world as a licensed C.P.A. Today, he's h^ipily EagieEye FeatwesReporter employed as a faulty member. "I'm too busy." he says, "but I enjoy iU" So you've got those old close-to-Uie-end- But what exactiy did Mr. Robertson accomthe-semester blues...you're halfway through plish between then and now? Let me tell the cloUies that Mom washed for you, Uie you! He's had an astounding career Uiat turkey that you scarfed is long gone, and the most business students only dream about money that Dad slipped you is spent..what Robertson has worked in such diverse lodo you do now? cations as Denver, Colorado, Rochester, You're finding that boredom is inescape- New York, and London, England, according able, and fear becomes yom- new roommate to his intimidating resume. as you try to force yourself to study for that He began his career in the world of busiunpassable Economics final. You've heard ness as a senior accountant in Illinois and the words "marginal analysis" so many Colorado, eventually working his way up to times that you want to chuck your Chips controller and treasurer of the First FinanAhoy. cial Management Corporation in Denver. Maybe it's Chemistry that's getting you After working as an analyst he became down, or Composition, or Biology, or Psy- the controller of European Operations in chology...it could be that you're still mad London, where he stayed for two years. about missing the second half of "It" beAccording to Mr. Robertson, he cxrcasionc«ise of that paper you had to write. But ally ventures back to England. In fact the homework and tests aren't the only things last time that he went was 18 monUis ago. that can send a perfecdy ncMinal student over He visited a friend and business acquaintance the edge, you know. of his in England who h^pened to be Lord If you' ve just been targeted by one of our of the Great Chatfield Manor, a British hiscampus security officials in their never- torical landmark built in 1493. As far as ending quest for paiking violators, chances his European expereinces go. Mr. Robertare Uiat you're in a pretty swell mood. It's son says, "I'd go back yesterday." also possible that your anxiety and boredom While in London, he helped the business stems from Uie fact that you've finally run he worked for grow from $5 million in out of creative ways to annoy that professor sales to an amazing $55 mUlion in sales you love. Maybe you missed reading Steve revenue. Robertson, who was bom in HolInfanti's column last week and you're going lywood, California, lived in the State Colinto "stud wiUidrawal." lege area for nine years as a chUd. "I really Whether you know the source of your enjoy die Lock Haven area." he said. "It's bhies or not or if any of Uiese scenarios are like returning home for me." From Europe. Robertson moved back to just a bit too familiar, it's high time to say "Enough is enough!" Why not sit down, Denvo' to once again dazzle the business forget your problems, have a Pepsi (or worid as a controller and consultant Between 1987 and 1990. Robertson whatever floats your boat) and read Uie Eagk Eye to fmd out what Lock haven Uni- taught at Roberts Wesleyan College, die versity's newest accounting professor is all Rochester Institute of Technology, and the State University of New York. Brockport about.. Although LHU isn't Robertson's first Mr. Bruce Robertson, assistant professor of management science and accounting, is a teaching venture, he commented that Uie mysterious man. Intense, intelligent and students at Lock Haven try harder than any highly professional, this business dynamo other students he's ever taught "I have can be found in the Akeley Building, room high expectations for my students," he added 230. I use the term "business dynamo" be- with a smile. cause as Mr. Roberts says, in his former Dedication to his students is one of Robprofession he could move a million doUars ertson's trademarks. He's gutsy enough to wiUi a single phone call. put his home phone number on the class Armed with a bachelor's and a master's syllabus for those students in need of extra degree from Uie University of Illinois at Ur- help. He's also apt to lend his students Winter concert to be performed On December 12 at 8 p.m. Uie University Choral Union Winter Concert will be held in Price Performance Center. A great variety of music wiU be performed by Uie University Choir, Men's Ensemble, and Uie Vcx:al Arts Quartet Special solos by Uie Faculty Vcxal Arts Quartet, the Nittany String Quartet, and Uie River City Brass Ensemble will be hilighed. The River City Brass Ensemble will start the prelude at 7:45 p.m. There is no charge for admission. books and good advice about a career in derstand accounting," said Robertson. "I got into Uie typical CP.A. field, because business. If you're not familiar with an oi;gaiiiza- I'm the type of person that can't stand not tion called "Financial Executives Institute" knowing something." you soon will be. Robertson describes Uie Although he progressed through promoorganization as a league of chief financial tion after promotion to the level of planofficers from major corporations, such as ning corporate structure, Robertson felt he the Eastman-Kodak Company. neededachange. Robertson has been a member of the Fi"I found more joy in developing people." nancial Executives Institute since 1981. He he stated simply. calls it a prestigious and influential organiBesides teaching at LHU, he's becoming zation to which he is glad and honored to involved in future plans with Dr. Sancha belong. "I'd like to utilize my membership Houts of our sociology department to develto it's best advantage to help students at op an intemational business inoject to ready LHU gain better intemships," he says. American students and teachers to live After such an exciting and glamorous ca- alHoad. reer in the fast-paced world of business, As industious at LHU as he is in Uie what could have tempted Mr. Robertson to business world, Bruce Robertson is a credit Lock Haven, the land of tap beer and stuffed to Uie school (get it? "credit"? That's acdeeiheads? countant humor, folks.) And he didn't even "When I got out of college. I didn't un- pay me to say Uiat! r 8 Eagle Eye Frklay. December 7.1990 We'd like to compliment you on your choice. Cruise Ship Jobs HIRING Men - Women. Summer/ Year R o u n d . PHOTOGRAPHERS. rOUR GUIDES, RECREATION PERSONNEL Exceltoni pay phis FREE trtval. CaribbMn, Hawaii, Banwnas, South Pacific, Mexico. C A L L N O ^ r i Call refundabla., 1-206-736-077S. Ext-gOOW L.H.U. FTIDAY NIGHT HOUSE PART7 10 PM-2 AM LOWER LEVEL PUB $2.00 ADMISSION Sponsored by S.P.S. Save now on select color Macintosh systems. Now through January 5,1991, take advantage of special savings when you buy a Macintosh* Usi, Macintosh Uci, or Macintosh Ilfx computer and an AppleCoiof" High-Resolution RGB Monitor.* Whether you choose the new Macintosh Usi, Apple's latest powerful, affordable system. Or the Macintosh Uci, known for its high perfonnance and expandability. Or the maximum-perfbnnance Macintosh nfx, with its virtually unlimited expandability. You'll be getting a system of lasting value. Not to mention special savings when you buy your system with the AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Monitor. Hurry in tcxlay for a closer look at these Macintosh II systems. You'll praise their value, and we'll compliment you on your choice with special savings. No matter which system you choose. For more Information contact Dr. O'Hara-Mays, Ulmer Hall Room 406. ext. 2072 or contact Rusty Clementonla at General Computers in Willlanuiport 322-5095 &990AppkCompulerJnc./^ipk, *0ff«r good Ociobfr 15,1990 through Jajiiury 5,1991. Offer void whtre prohibited by law. Ihe AppU logo, aruiMe Uken anytime from Feb. 20, 1991 to Feb. 13, 1992. This would make a great stocking slufferl Drawing be held Feb. 13. 1991 at the A£4> Casino Night! ATTN: Anyone interested in joing or supporting LG.B.S.L (Lesbian, Gay, Hid Bisexual Student League), please oonua minority suident affain office at 893-2598. Attention Women's Soccer Qub! Then wiU l>e a brief meeting on Mon., Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in Zimmeili Ldbby to discuss plans for next semester. Elections for new officers wiU also be held. CaU 748-3513 evening for further information of if you can't make it To the caslte and friends: The princess is gone. The empire is clear. So come on down for Ihe parlies and cheer. Love, your Highness The the guys at the Townhouse, Happy Hobdays! We love you! llie Pendiouse Les, Thor, and Lou: Merry Chrislmas and Happy New Year!! L(>ve yal Joan, Jody, Peanut, Emi, and Sonya To aU our neighbors— Cone do the Giinch with us! The Penthouse Missing: Onerighteyebrow. If found please caU Dave Messinger at 748-5427. Typing. Word processor used. Term papen. resumes, teaching units, etc. S.95 a typed page. Quality work. Please call Marjorie at 748-7417. IFC Report AXA The bixxhers raised 725 pounds of food in a canned food drive for the needy people of Lock Haven in conjunction with the Salvation Anny. This is late, but a special thank you to aU my brotheii and friends who visited/caUed/ sent flowers and l>alloons while I was in Lock Haven and Geissinger hospitals. A special thanks lo my roomie Tommy and my advisor Miss BeU for making things a litde easier forme. Peiey One bedroom apartment for rent Within walking distance form campus. Suitible for one or two people. Call after 4 p.m.-748-8822. <&MA Congratulations to the assimUates for completing assimilation. Brothers helped out with Oub Haven The sisters of Tau Beta Sigma would like to wish eveiyone safe and Happy Holidays. Study hard for your finals and good luck! Needed: someone to do minor sewing alterations at a reasonable price. Call Andrea 893-3622. 5-acre parcel in Woolrich Development $18,000.00 firm. CaU 398-7807 in Jersey Shore. House for Saie: Beautiful brick home on Pearl S t Three bedrooms, 15 by 27 Family Room, Rreidace, attached garage. Located 1 mile from the •niversity. Contact Dolan Evanovich at 748-2272 or 2355. L o s t . . .Light grey satin jacket with word FLEX in Moe capital letters. Lost in Zinunerli. Sentimental value. If found please call 748-3395. House for rent Call for details at 748-8541. Housemates needed to share unique house on W. Church S t Great Rent! CaU Maria at 893-3139. Student Housing Jan. 1991 opening rent by semester plus security deposit Cmse smdents rentals. 748-3482. Apartment available for 4 and 1. Fumished, utilities included. Has parking. Closa to campus, caU 748-1810. ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: Spring Break '91. If you're interested in going to Cancun, Jamaica, Daytona or the Bahamas for Spring Break '91 and you're looking for the best deals with low rates. CaU Tun Rada at 893-3124, sales rqnesentative for Copper-Tone Travel Turf Inc. For information and applications, reply liefore December 13, 1990 to save yourself SlOO per person. Don't be left in the cold, call now! Celelmite the Holidays with Newman Community at the CoUege Christmas Folks Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church ( West Water Street) on Sunday, December 16 at 9 p.m. Rides leave from Ulmer at 8:30 p.m. IFC Would like to congiamUte IK Tracy PCiiy on winning Greek Goddess TK would like to wish eveiyone good luck on the their finals. Have a safe and Happy Hdiday. Love IK TK is having a faculty tea on Dec. 11. Pac-man, Have you scored any points lately? -There wasn't a rejection Brian, Gino, and Team, Get ready to be slaughtered on Sunday. Love, the best foolbaU leam of LHU (It's not the Bald Eagle.' :iiuic!) The new PUB is coming. If you « ant a sneak preview slop inside the library by the display case. It's something to seel To "WaUy," ».k.a "Murph Ihe Surf': How many other houses did you have do break into to afford your shiny red CeUca? Or, perhaps you traded in your silver spoon to your patents? Best wishes. Your Pals Amy, Don't leave me, you Ixme! You've been the best roomie to me. You even let me borrow your port-a-lung I I miss yo,u Elmo's girl Congratuladon lo Ihe new £ £ £ sisters. We're proud of you! - Marion Lyndstrom, Kathy Delp, Jackie Ludd, Wendy Morgan, Michelle Grove.-Love your sisten. T2X Congratulates their newly-elected officers: President: Rachel Bechdel V. President: Stnhanie Qearwater Treasurer Trad Beaty; Secretary: Pam Whitman Membership/Rush: Amy Dante Education: Wendi Baldwin Congratulalians Joyce for being elected President of PanheUenic. Keep i4> the great work! -Love your sisters of £££. SILENT. INVISIBLE. INVINCIBLE. HE'S IN TOWN WITH A FEW DAYS TO KILL. I I I R <^^ Friday & Saturday Shows 7 & 9 PM ROXY Sunday Thru Thursday 7:30 P M ADULTS ^ 3 CHILDREN Under 12 * 2 TolheHuddas Have a cool yule! Remember Ihat with the connection we can and are able to do it! Enjoy your break and be ready to brainstorm, haddriae, and be yourself in '91. Thanks to our supponive lieyond token buddies I Sylvester Hey 'Qat Pasa" Ha Ha! Lei's do il up-it seems as though our keys arc woricing. but that EqMn^ doesn't. Yeah for making such progress— There's more to come suy tiaied to your phonics tape. Phonics member Hey "Guys" Good ludc on the 12th! we love you! Keep smiUn' no matter what—we're with you in spirit (Ross continued from page 11) The England native may be finished with his collegiate career but don't think for one minute he's finished booting a soccer ball around. After his graduation in May 1991. he is hoping to get picked up by one of the professional teams in the U.S. Either the MISL. the American Soccer League or the Indoor Soccer League, which former LHU All-American goalie Warren Westcoat plays in. But first things first: Rossi is a candidate for the prestigious Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl has an all-star game atmosphere. Twenty-two of the nations best (two at each position) get chosen for it The players which are selected are usually from Division I schools. The event is tentatively scheduled to be held in Flwida with many professional scouts on hand. "It would be a great honor for me to get invited to play in the Senior Bowl." said Ross. Rossi is hoping to continue his soccer career so he continues to dazzle soccer fans around die country like he did here at the Haven. AZT new sisters Belter late than never lo pubUcly congratulate you gals. you did a superb job! Wdcome to the sisterhood A£T sorority To Anne: ZTA is very proud that you became a sister. You have touched our hearu and we wiU always be with you, even when you go back lo England. Remember us always. We wiU miss you. To aU Sorority, Fralemilies and other ofganizations Good luck on fimls. Enjoy your Christmas breakHappy New Years and a Merry Christmas Your new sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha AZT sorority Terry Day, Congratulations and Good Luck. Well miss you. Lisa B. & George N. M.J.. All right, you did iL Congratulations. It's patty lime. George A Lisa Zeta Tau Alpha wiU be selling "study grams" on Monday, December 10 through Wednesaday December 12 during lunch houn in the lobby of Bentley and they wiU be sent out Wednesday night. Buy one for a friend or someone you know who is stressed out for finals. Zeta Tau Alpha would like to say good-bye lo aU of our seniors who are graduating. We wish you luck in all you do. Your ZTA sisters Zeta Tau Alpha wiU be having a Christmas COB on Thursday, Decemlier 13th at 1:0O p.m. Il will be at the TTA house and from there we wiU be going Christmas caroling. All girls are welcome so gel rid of final stress and come see what we are all about ZTA wishes everyone good luck on their finals, Meny Christmas and Happy New Year. TaHpabrtaki SandfPiper (Dtsyns 119 £. fMainStreet-Loc^9{aven Come see us for Books, Sears and unique gifts forfrittufs andfamiCy. -10% offivitfi tfiis adunti[(Decetn6er 19,1990- The Bishop is Coming! Join the Newman Community In Sloan Auditorium for the College Folk Mass with Bishop Joseph at noon this Sunday, December 9th. Let's show Bishop Joseph o u r appreciation for the Newman Center at LHUI