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Lock Haven Universily
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
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Volume 30 D No. 5 D 4 pages
Tuesday, February 21, 1984
Blacks urged to be their best
By Mike Flanagan
The Reverend Doctor Emmit C. Burns, a
regional director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), gave a speech dealing with
the black American and the struggle for excellence in education on Sunday night in
Sloan Auditorium. The program was part
of the Black History Month celebration.
Burns, who covers the areas of
Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
for the NAACP, is also a pohtical science
professor at the University of Maryland at
Baltimore.
Dr. Burns broke his speech down into
four parts. The first part consisted of the
history of blacks in education. He told of
the black slave who not only wanted his
freedom, but also wanted to learn how to
read and write. "As long as you can't read
or write, you then can be held in bondage,"
Burns said.
Segregation in the schools not only exists
in the south, but also in the North, according to Burns. "The North keeps education
doors locked like the South, but they hide it
better," the Reverend said.
The second part of the program dealt
with President Ronald Reagan and his view
toward education. Burns, who was speaking in front of a sparse crowd, said that
Reagan's actions speak louder than his
words. Burns did not sp)eak in favor of the
president's massive cutbacks in education.
"Ronnie doesn't like anyone poor, white
or black," Burns said. "If there's any
throwing out in 1984, I hope it's that actor
in the White House."
Some solutions were offered by Burns in
his third part of the speech. "We must not
give up the fight for freedom. Any black
person who forgets their color, is in trouble," Burns said.
Burns would also like to see more black
people involved in the political and
economic mainsteam of society. He also
says that parents should be more concerned
and involved with their children. The
Reverend also believes that blacks must
become better organized and work together
more.
Burns encouraged all to do their best in
his final part of the speech. "Through hard
work we will not be denied our place in
American society. Be the best at whatever
you are,'-' Burns concluded.
A short program by the Bloomsburg
University choir preceded Dr. Burns' lecture.
Intro-computer course to meet in March
A course in computers has been designed
for people with absolutely no previous experience.
The Lock Haven University (LHU) Continuing Education Office is offering an
8-meeting class specifically designed for
people who have had little or no experience
in working with computers, entitled "Introduction to Computers."
George Zakem, instructor of the course,
said the purpose of the class is two-fold. "It
will familiarize students with data processing hardware, and teach them how to use
basic computer language."
"Students will be given a background in
computers and microcomputers, as well as
what to look for in purchasing a microcomputer," he added. "Students will also be
given plenty of chance to get hands-on experience as part of each class period will be
used for actual task simulation."
Zakem is a 1956 graduate of LHU and
holds a master's degree in mathematics
from the Pennsylvania State University. He
has also done post-graduate work at Case
Western Reserve, Boston College and
University of North Carolina.
The course will meet March 13, 15, 20,
22, 26, 27, 28, and 29 from 6:30 untU 9 p.m.
in Room 406 of Robinson Hall. The fee for
the course will be $50.
LHU Freshman Essay Competition 1984 winners. From the Left: Anne Hoxie, 2nd
place; John Eisenhooth, 3rd place; Barry McGIumphy, 1st place; Dr. Peplow, Chairman of the Department of English, Journalism and Philosohpy; Steve Looker (in the
back). Honorable Mention; Chris Crock, Honorable Mention, and Richie Fisher,
Honorable Mention.
Senate candidates released
THE SCC SENATE ELECTIONS are being held today on campus in various areas.
The people running for offices will be representing you the students for the various
dorms and off-campus. It is important to get out and VOTE for the students running
SCC SENATE positions who represent your residence. Because he/she will be your
voice in LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT GOVERNMENT. The students
running for senate positions for their respective residences and times for voting in the
lobby of each building are:
OFF-CAMPUS : Ralph Ball, Gary Barrett, Greg CuUison, and LaCrenda Young, during the time of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the PUB Lobby.
Todd Managan is running for the senate seat in HIGH HALL from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Running from MCENTIRE HALL is Jennifer Naida from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Students
running for Senate seats during the same time period from WOOLRIDGE HALL are
Lori Greiner and Toni Guisti. From GROSS HALL running are current senator, Kevin
Choate and Peter Reichwein and during the same time period of 6:30 to 7:(X) p.m., in
SMITH HALL running are Mike Moyer and Tom Preising, and finally from 7:15 to
7:45 p.m. there will be voting held in NORTH HALL for Ellen Kingsley and Ruth
Guyer and in RUSSELL HALL, Betsy Wells is running for a senate seat. These postions
to be filled are to serve the student body's needs. So get your STUDENT BODY out and
VOTE!
VALIDATED I.D. REQUIRED!!
2 n Eagle Eye fJ Tuesday, February 21, 1984
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The Eagie Eye published an article on Friday, February 17, 1984 entitled "Fraternity parlies
raise debate at forum''.
In that article, were a number of statements in which Dr. Donald Day, professor of History,
Political Science and Economics commented on the purpose of campus fraternities and students in
general. •
Statements in question include, "The fraternities have lost sight of their purpose, which is to
enhance the quality of life on campus. " Another statement by Dr. Day states, "LHU gets the
losers and someone else gets the best. "
These statements have many students on campus responding in their own ways. In lieu of this
overwhelming response, we would lilce to devote our entire editorial page to "Letters to the
Editor".
Remember, if you have something that you want to say. Write a "Letter lo Ihe Edilor" and
have it lo us by Noon on Mondays or Noon on Wednesdays for Ihe Friday edition.
The Eagle Eye urges students, faculty, staff and the general public to voice Iheir opinions on
matters Ihat affect them.
Letters will be edited for libelous content and we ask that you include your name, address and
phone number.
'Loser' gets no respect
Dear Editor:
So Dr. Day, LHU Is full of losers? Full of
' losers!!?? You there In Bentley, or the
library, or wherever you're reading this,
Donald Day says you, yes YOU, are a loser.
Donald Day knows something you don't
know. He MUST know something you don't
know. Your high school probably put a note
on your transcript that read: "Here he Is,
take him, he's a loser and we're glad to get
rid of him." By golly that's what he bases
his belief that LHU is full of losers on.
But Don...I'll take your verbal slap in the
face. You must figure 1 pay my tuition, so
you can insult my intelligence. Since my
tuition payments do constitute a part of
your paycheck, that must make me one of
your employers, right?
How many
employees would call their employer a loser
to his face and still have a job the next morning?
But what do I know? I'm a loser.
Don, didn't you say LHU's reputation
must have preceded it and the best
students have avoided LHU? Well Don,
reputation is a two way street. 1 don't suppose the thought ever once crossed your
mind that the reputation of some of the
LHU faculty members has gotten around?
Of course the thought never crossed your
mind. You are a member of an exclusive
fraternity yourself Don. You never question
each others qualifications. "Does he have a
Ph.D?" you ask. "Sure, hire him. He can do
no wrong. "That kind of ignorance disgusts
me more than a bunch of fraternity brothers
serving beer to minors. 1 think they realize
the severity of their crime.
1 am not, however, berating the entire
faculty here. The fine faculty members
stand out; the students praise them. But I
challenge the faculty and administration
here, I DEFY you, to stand up in a public
forum and criticize each other as you can
so easily criticize the students. Point out to
each other the professors who aren't
teaching up to snuff; you know very well
who you are, don't kid yourself.
So Don, I'm going to ask the administration to give you my tuition payments so you
can conduct an experiment. I want you to
take that money so you can travel around
the state to ask students why they won't attend LHU.
The answer might surprise you.
By the way, 1 refuse to show respect to
someone who shows no respect for me.
But what do I know? I'm a loser.
Steve Gannon
Fraternities are sick of abuse
Dear Editor:
In resDonse to the article written
concerning fraternities losing sight of their
purpose as quoted by Dr. Day.
Once again this campus has chosen to
place the burdens of the administration and
faculty upon the shoulders of Greek life. It
always seems that the problems are
sighted but the good things are overlooked
by a few disgruntled faculty members. The
personal grudge of one faculty member
cannot shadow the good that fraternities
and sororities have done for this campus.
If it was not for the greek organizations
on this campus many worthwhile charities
and fund drives would be nonexistant. In
the recent flood, I observed every fraternity
on this campus giving 100% to save this
town. This along with the numerous other
things we do show more than hope. They
show concern, caring, and most of all
responsibility.
In everything someone or something
does, fault can be found. We are trying but
maybe we're sick of the abuse.
With a little support Instead of criticism
from the administration and faculty, we
could do even more, maybe Dr. Day should
worry a little more about his teaching than
he is about fraternities.
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Professors attend parties too
Dear Editor
We are writing in response to the article
which appeared in Friday's February 17,
Eagle Eye in which Dr. Day insinuated that
we and our fellow students here at LHU are
"LOSERS."
If you consider the students of LHU to be
"LOSERS" how about taking a second look
at some of the professors who attempt to
teach here but along with the College
students are frequently seen at the fraternity parties. Would you call these professors,
which are your colleagues, losers?
Furthermore, if LHU is such a "loser" >r"
university, then why have you chosen to
stay? Is it because none of the "BEST" colleges will hire you? Is it because you love to
teach the losers of the future?
Instead of putting all of the blame on
LHU students, take a harder look at the professors who are on tenure and teach the
material year after year. Where is the student motivation supposed to be coming
from?
It is a well known fact that a college
education is supposed to be well-rounded.
Many students realize that they are here for
an education; however, the College and
community are lacking in worthwhile social
events and activities which are also an important factor in a student's college experience.
Therefore, what other outlet do the
Students have to turn to except the local
fraternities?
Believe It or not the local fraternities do
serve more than one purpose, not only to
the College students but, also the community of Lock Haven. Many of the local
fraternities and sororities are involved in a
variety of projects which serve all types of
organizations in the community.
In conclusion, the article did not only offend the students now attending LHU but
also the fine reputation that this University
has to uphold to the future and public.
Karen Rogarl
Lori Deem
Bryan Kulp
Stiella Halns
Some students are here to learn
Dear Editor
This letter is in response to the remarks
made by Dr. Donald Day in a recently
published Eagle Eye.
Contrary to what Dr. Day might think, not
all of the students of this university live at
the frat houses and drink beer. Believe it or
not, there are those of us who study and are
here to try to learn something.
Let me remind Dr. Day that a university is
only as good as the faculty and programs
offered. If he feels this school is full of
"losers", someone must know something
about the offerings here.
It is a shame to think that Dr. Day feels he
is teaching a group of losers. I would like to
ask him if his teaching methods reflect the
type of student he is teaching.
Would he teach "winners" any differently
that the "losers" currently enrolled?
Many of Dr. Day's so-called "zombies"
could be removed from the classroom with
a re-evaluation of course content and faculty interest in the subjects they are teaching.
There are challenging courses here and
there are faculty members who really enjoy
what they are doing. But it is hard to remain
attentive when you are given nothing but
"busy-work" to do, besides which, if the instructor doesn't enjoy the class, why
should he?
If, indeed. Lock Haven is attracting all of
the "losers", I think it is time the Administration found out why.
Are the programs here the best they can
be? Are the students getting their money's
worth of education? And how many other
professors fe 'hey are teaching "losers"?
The problem 1 e is with Dr. Day's attitude,
not mine.
You're not a loser if you can leave here
ready to get a good job. I think Dr Day
owes the students of this university an
apology.
Paula Miller
Party attendance isn't req uirement
Dear Editor
In reference to Friday's article on fraternity parties, I would Mike to suggest that if
there Is a problem with alcohol abuse on
this campus as Dr. Day claims, then blaming the fraternities is attacking a symptom
rather than the illness. Yes, the fraternities
have parties, and yes, students drink at the
parties, but blaming the fraternities for
students drinking is like blaming cancer on
the tobacco companies. No one, including
the members of the fraternities which sponsor the parties, is required to attend the parties. Stopping, restricting, or limiting attendance at fraternity parties will only force
students who wish to drink to take their
drinking elsewhere.
If anyone doubts that there are places for
students to drink other than fraternities, I
suggest that they look In the announcements section of Friday's Eagle Eye
where a party at the Zoo was advertised. I
might add that through an agreement of the
Inter-Fraternity Council, the only advertising done for fraternity parties is through
word of rtjouth. As for Dr. Day's question,
"What's riext, a whorehouse on second
floor?", it is so transparently ridiculous that
it deserves no answer.
In closing, I feel fortunate that I have
never had Dr. Day as an instructor, if in his
eyes I am a "loser" because I attend the
University at which he is a teacher. I would
reather not receive the education that I am
praying for from an instructor with such an
attitude.
Gary SImmerman
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Dr. Donald Day clarifies statements made at forum
Dear Editor
At President Willis' open forum last Thursday, I expressed concern about the negative Impact upon the college community of fraternity policies governing beer parties. Most of the student reactions I have received to those remarks have been based upon Ms. Newcomer's good,
but brief summary in Friday's Eagle Eye. In hopes of minimizing misunderstandings, I wish to
reiterate and expand a bit upon my main points and some responses to them.
My sentiments had already been presented on February 2 to the Interfraternity Council.
Some fraternity members subsequently Initiated a few corrective measures, but others did little or nothing. Information accumulated after the February 2 meeting left no doubt that a
wider audience had to become involved in the controversy to achieve fundamental reforms.
That is why I felt compelled to "go public" at the President's forum.
I have been a member of a fraternity since 1951 and am not, as some have charged, trying to
destroy the Lock Haven fraternity endeavoring to prevent the fraternities from destroying
themselves due to the self-indulgent excess exhibitled most noticeably at their beer parties.
In order to survive financially or at least ease financial strains, many of the brothers have
adopted an ethical standard suited only to those devoid of honor and integrity, " T h e ends
justify the means." The means are, of course, semi-public beer parties conducted as fundraisers by one or another fraternity at least five nights each week. The parties cater to high
school as well as college students and to others. The admissions "donation"~$2 for all you
can drink- is an open invitation to overindulgence. In other words, fraternities whose
members are primarily minors have become drug pushers. They operate bars serving alcohol
to customers who, in many instances, are minors drinking illegally. What a disgraceful,
reprehensible "business enterprise" this is for organizations pledged to uphold lofty principles!
As a result of the frequency, size, and undisciplined nature of many fraternity beer parties,
neighborhoods are being vandalized more than ever and neighbors are more alienated,
students' academic performance is adversely affected, the Lock Haven fraternity system is
blackening its public image and obscuring the many positive aspects of fraternity life, and the
University has acquired a reputation as a "party school." That reputation harms the recruitment of quality students.
I urge those who write to the Eegle Eye about my remarks to focus upon the issues raised
and to devote a minimum of space to some of the less constructive rationalizations,
"copouts," and irrelevancies listed below:
1. "You overlook the many good, positive features of fraternity life at Lock Haven." That's a
point well worth amplifying, but no fair using It, as some are doing, as a technique to evade or
ignore my criticisms.
2. "It's not the fraternities' fault that high schoolers and other minors attend their parties."
The hell it Isn't! Try your "line" on the mother of some sixteen-year-old who comes "weaving"
home exhibiting a "cheap drunk" (all you can drink for $2) courtesy of a Lock Haven fraternity.
Sure, the kid and his parents share part of the responsibility for his conduct, but so do those
who are the entices, the drug pushers who invite him and let him into their parties.
3. "We've instituted a new I.D. checking policy as of Decembers. You didn't give us enough
time to get it established." Unfortunately, it won't work. I've learned that high schoolers can,
with relative ease, secure college I.D.'s at the PUB as well as other kinds of fake I.D.'s
elsewhere.
Accept Greek system for its benefits
Deer Editor,
1 am writing in reply to the editorial
"Fraternity 'brothers' engage in fistcuffs"
which appeared in last Tuesday's Eagle
Eye. I am greatly displeased with the gall of
such an article.
The Greek population on this campus is
one of fhe smallest for Pennsylvania state
schools this size. It will only get smaller if
unknowiedgable people of GDI nature keep
pointing out the few indifferences and weak
points (and I emphasize few).
Let me first point out the statements
made in the editorial that are, to me and
many other members of the Greek system,
nonsemsicle.
System tiglitened up
Dear Editor
The recent problem with the fraternity
parties and t>eer drinking started when a
professor's son was accidently admitted to
a party. For this we apologize. Accidents
will happen. We do try to keep out the riffraff. Recently the system has been tightening up so this problem should not happen
again.
My concern is, what is a sixteen year old
boy doing sneaking off behind his old
man's back to indulge In a few beers.
From now on, it would be appreciated if
family problems and quarrels be kept in the
family and not on campus. Maybe the guilty parent should apply more discipline In
the home than towards the fraternities.
As mentioned before, the system is
tightening up. College I.D.'s are required
before admittance and is strictly enforced.
C/iarfes A. CIprlano
First of all, the details are "murky and
unimportant."
That's hogwash!
The
details are not hogwash! Obviously there
was a difference In opinion and/or agreement that led to the Incident and this difference should be clarified so that it can be
straightened out.
Secondly, we as Greeks do have
organizations that are very worthy and
beneficial to student life. We do supply
community services. As a mater of fact, we
supply more community services than any
other GDI organizations on campus or off.
Surely, more than the Eagle Eye. We are
fine young men!
The point I am disgusted with tha most in
the editorial is the way it is written-"yet
these 'brothers' turn around and beat the
crap out of each other on the weekends."
How dare you accuse the fraternities of this
campus of fighting on weekends, as If it is
on the weekly agenda to do so! One incident in over a year that I've been here and
we are accused of fighting on weekends!
How many fights take place in the course
of one semester? How many are Greek
oriented?
Let me ask this. Are you a Greek? If not,
then it is nearly impossible for you to
, realize the total benefits and ideals we
stand for. You are ignorant. Surely we all
have our differences and at times they are
taken out of hand. But I fail to see the
justice of being singled out among all of )f
the other injustices that are taking place on
and off campus right now!
Please, all I ask is that you accept the
Greek system for its benefits and not Its
few drawbacks. We Greeks are better than
what you have made us out to be.
K. Joltn Russell
Lambda C/i/ Alpha
4. "Our fraternity can't sun^lve without the beer party income." So find alternativesconsolidate fraternities, for instance-or close your doors.
5."Fraternities aren't selling alcohol." That's baloney! Your participants make a "donation" to
be admitted to a beer party and have access to a keg. No matter what the legal technicalities
suggest or at what point money changes hands, you obviously are selling the stuff. You also
are furnishing alcohol to minors and that's a violation of state law.
6. "Without the beer parties, there's nothing to do In Lock Haven." We certainly could t)eneflt
from more and better activities, but there are many good choices available now. The problem
is that so few of them, particularly the cultural and intellectual ones, are adequately supported by the student body. Perhaps we can organize ourselves to Improve the situation.
7. "Similar beer party problems exist at other colleges." Some other institutions have them
and some don't. The Bloomsburg IFC, for example, has implemented strong measures to control their situation. So can we.
8. "In dealing with the fraternities, due process and constitutional rights must be poorly
observed." No one suggests otherwise. But what about the RESPONSIBILITIES of the
brothers-to be good neighbors, to be good citizens and abide by local and state laws, and to
fulfill the pledges they make to uphold high ideals when they joined fraternities? and what
about the RIGHT of their neighbors to live in a safe, decent, and pleasant neighborhood?
9. "in your criticisms, you unfairly lump all the fraternities together" Both at the President's
forum and elsewhere I've been told by students, faculty, and administration that the only difference is one of degree.
Fraternity beer parties started in American about 1492 and probably will be around another
thousand years or so. Would it entail such a horrendous sacrifice if there was a return to the
"good old days" when almost all the parties were held on weekends and participants were the
brothers and their guest only? No other procedure seems likely to remove the excesses jsses
generated by current practices.
If enough interest is manifested to justify some college community group action, perhaps
the IFC and/or the SCC, APSCUF, and the administration could sponsor another open forum
to discuss our mutual concerns and to seek solutions to our problems.
Fraternities were established to enhance the quality of college life for their members. At
their best, they promote excellence in social relationships, in academic achievement, and in
general campus activities. That emphasis is seldom projected effectively in this community. It
can be, however, and it should be. Many of us on this campus are willing to help bring about
the change. Are any fraternities interested?
Donald E. Day
Professor of History
Cooperation appreciated
Community is fortunate
Dear Students:
During our recent flood emergency, I was
extremely impressed with both the quantity
and quality of help offered to the University
and to citizens of Lock Haven by students,
faculty and staff from Lock Haven University. The excellent cooperation exhibited by
so many speaks well not only of the people
involved but speaks well for Lock Haven
University.
Once again, thanks for your splendid
cooperation when called on in an emergency. It Is deeply appreciated by all.
Craf0 Dean Willis
President
Dear Editor
It is without hesitation that we wish to
thank the men and women from the third
floor of McEntire Hall who helped us during
the recent flood scare. Their willingness to
work and diligence in completing the job as
well as their refusal of our offers of money
will not be forgotten. As members of this
community we are fortunate to have these
college students and others who seem to
always "be there when we need them." We
wish to publicly express our gratitude to
these hard workers.
Mr. and Mrs. Rol)ert Edmonston
New housing policy restricts students
Dear Editor
I, aiong with 995 other students at LHU
live off campus and I feel there is a grave injustice taking place right now • a grave injustice that I and my roommates noticed at
the beginning of this semester. Surely,
other people have noticed this also.
It seems that the school has enacted a
new residential policy that restricts
students from moving out of the dorms and
off campus. Don't get me wrong. It doesn't
state that one can't move off campus. It just
states that If one does move off - in between or during semesters - it will cost
him/her 200 dollars! Four hundred if one
has already checked in, plus $53 for each
week that one has lived in the dorm up until
the time they move off, if they choose to
move off! That's a lot of money!
I believe that this policy harms student
life more than it benefits either LHU or student life.
First of all, for example, students living
off campus who are lacking roommates will
have to pay higher rents. This harms off
campus students directly. If the policy
were non-existent or there was a smaller
fine, off campus students would be in a better situation - in this one specific example
-financially. And after all, aren't college
students supposed to be "poor" to begin
with?
Secondly, and I feel this Is very important,, when I lived on campus it was fine. I
enjoyed myself. When I moved off campus,
however, it was better. The freedom and
maturity it takes to live off campus, on your
own, is a substantial benefit to life experience. At least It is to me.
Isn't an aim of college to help people
grow and experience as well as to learn?' I
feel it is, and I feel that this policy is
detrimental to the college experience and
its purpose. As a matter of fact, it appears
even to be illogical and contradictory!
The last point I would like to make, and
this seems to me to be very strange, is that
myself and all students here, pay for our
education by semester! Yet the room and
board fees are treated as if they were paid
yearly. If I enrolled and paid to come to
school here, but the day t>efore registration
I decided not to come here, surely I would
get a full refund of my tuition, but would I
still end up paying the fine for not moving
into the dorm? It just doesn't make sense.
I believe the school's new policy Is a
drawback to the full benefits of a college
experience, not to point out the restricting
of freedom of choice. I believe the whole
campus is suffering and that something
must be done to rectify this injustice.
K. Russell
4 D Eagle Eye D Tuesday, February 21, 1984
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Penn St. escapes
Eagles, to win 25-10
By Dave Prusak
Penn State University (PSU) took six individual matchups and kept the other four
decisions tight, enroute to a 25-10 wrestling
victory over Lock Haven University (LHU)
Saturday night before one of the biggest
crowds in Thomas Field House history.
According to former Lock Haven Sports
Information Director Ross Nevel, "The attendance consisting of over 3000 people was
one of the top three crowds in the history of
Lock Haven wrestling. There were more
people to witness the matches against Pittsburgh in January of 1959 and Oklahoma
St. in December of 1965."
With their win over LHU, the Nittany
Lions have now captured 21 consecutive
Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) matches.
The victory also gave the Penn St. team a
commanding 11-0 record in the series
against the Bald Eagles, which began in
1943.
Penn St. senior Carl DeStefanis, ranked
second nationally at 118 lbs., improved his
record this year to 31-1-1 by defeating
LHU's Ken Whitsel (28-10-1). 16-1. The
win, which gave Penn St. an early 5-0 lead,
also provided DeStefanis with the new Nittany Lion career record of 104 wins.
At 126 lbs. LHU freshman Dicky
Howell, 1-3-1, came ever so close to a big
second jjeriod pin but eventually had to settle for an 8-8 draw with PSU's Scott
Webster (5-6-1). Then at 134 lbs. Scott
Lynch gave Penn St. a 10-2 lead by recording a takedown with a minute left to
defeat LHU's Don Parsley (25-8-1) by an
11-8 score. Lynch's win put PSU on top
10-2.
LHU's Tom Kreamer, 18-8, looked very
impressive in defeating PSU's Gary
Kaschak (17-9-1) at 142 lbs., 10-2. At 150
lbs. Bryon Benner, 9-8-2, gave it his best
shot but lost a 19-11 decision to PSU's
tough Chris Bevilacqua (24-3-3). Bevilacqua's win gave PSU a 14-5 lead.
At 158 lbs. LHU freshman Jody Karam,
19-12-1, pulled off the upset of the night by
forcing fifth ranked fellow frosh Greg Elinsky (28-3-1) to a 1-1 deadlock. LHU alltime win leader Doug Buckwalter, 35-4,
then captured a very exciting 9-8 win over
Eric Brugel (24-8) to trim the PSU advantage to 16-10.
But fifth ranked Bob Harr, 20-10-3, increased the PSU lead to 19-10 by posting a
4-0 win over Greg Wykoff (15-4). Kirby
Wood, 7-5, then insured a PSU win by
beating ly riail (13-13-1) by a 8-5 score.
Heavyweight Steve Sefter sealed the Nittany Lion win by taking an exciting 13-12
victory over Rick Petersen (28-6).
Following the match in which he won a
key bout at 134 lbs., PSU two-time AllAmerican Lynch said, "I'm not really
pleased with the way I wrestled but give
credit to (Don) Parsley because he wrestled
well. I need some work on my takedowns. I
thought LHU wrestled well. The meet was a
lot closer than the score indicated."
Of the match in which he won an important contest at 177 lbs., PSU's Harr said, "I
was frustrated in the first period but it felt
good to win. I beat Greg (WykofO twice
last year but this year he was coached well
because he knew what was coming. It was
an excellent dual, with a lot of close individual matches. The final score was not
indicative of the close match."
PSU coach Rich Lorenzo said, "I knew it
was going to be a battle. LHU has a fine
team. The only complaint I have is that the
referee was very inconsistent for both
teams, which made it hard for the kids to
adjust t o . "
"Karam did a good job to tie Elinsky.
Kreamer impressed me by beating Kaschak.
Buckwalter did a nice job with Brugel," added Lorenzo.
"Both teams wrestled hard and neither
team has anything to be ashamed of. Neil
(Turner) got a great effort from his boys.
They should be proud of their performance," said Lorenzo.
Following the match in which he picked
up an impressive win at 142 lbs. LHU's
Tom Kreamer said, "I tried to stay loose
because 1 didn't want to get nervous. A lot
of our guys did their best. I wish the score
was closer because we didn't wrestle that
badly."
LHU coach Neil Turner said, "Our guys
put forth a great effort. For us to win as a
team we needed to win at 126 lbs. and 134
lbs. 1 appreciate the effort of our guys and
the support of the fans."
"Penn State will be the team favorite at
EWL's but second place is always up for
grabs. We will be ready to place everybody
at EWL's. As a team we need to work on
our tackles and shots," said Turner.
This coming weekend the fourth ranked
Nittany Lions (16-2) and sixteenth rated
Bald Eagles (11-3-1) will be joined by six
other squads at Millersville for the ninth annual EWL wrestling tournament.
Eagle cagers fall in overtime
By Rocco Pallotto
Clarion University outscored the host
Bald Eagles 15-9 in the second overtime
period to hand LHU an 81-75 PSAC
basketball setback at Thomas Field House
on Saturday afternoon.
Head coach Brad Black noted missed free
throws as the turning point. "We didn't
convert. I'm not sure why," Black said.
"Maybe it was the tension, maybe the kids
were tired because it was a very long game
with two overtimes. Our inability to convert
was obviously the difference in the game."
Senior guard Sam June had another
outstanding game offensively, as he poured
in 27 points. Kevin Babcock, who scored 19
points, was the only other Eagle in double
figures.
"I think Sammy (June) is probably the
best number two guard in the conference,"
said Black. "He's the best playmaking
guard we've seen all year. He does an excellent job at both ends of the court.
Black added, "I'm really happy that Sam
(June) is doing so well. I only wish he could
go out of here with two more wins."
On the whole. Black was pleased with the
Bald Eagles' performance. "Overall, the
kids played very, very well. It was probably
one of our better games, even though we
didn't win."
"We've come a long way since before
Christmas. We've made a lot of progress,"
said Black.
The Bald Eagles will host Misericordia in
an 8 o'clock contest tomorrow night. On
Saturday the Bald Eagles will conclude their
1983-84 cam' Mgn by playing at Gannon
College.
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Volume 30 D No. 5 D 4 pages
Tuesday, February 21, 1984
Blacks urged to be their best
By Mike Flanagan
The Reverend Doctor Emmit C. Burns, a
regional director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), gave a speech dealing with
the black American and the struggle for excellence in education on Sunday night in
Sloan Auditorium. The program was part
of the Black History Month celebration.
Burns, who covers the areas of
Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
for the NAACP, is also a pohtical science
professor at the University of Maryland at
Baltimore.
Dr. Burns broke his speech down into
four parts. The first part consisted of the
history of blacks in education. He told of
the black slave who not only wanted his
freedom, but also wanted to learn how to
read and write. "As long as you can't read
or write, you then can be held in bondage,"
Burns said.
Segregation in the schools not only exists
in the south, but also in the North, according to Burns. "The North keeps education
doors locked like the South, but they hide it
better," the Reverend said.
The second part of the program dealt
with President Ronald Reagan and his view
toward education. Burns, who was speaking in front of a sparse crowd, said that
Reagan's actions speak louder than his
words. Burns did not sp)eak in favor of the
president's massive cutbacks in education.
"Ronnie doesn't like anyone poor, white
or black," Burns said. "If there's any
throwing out in 1984, I hope it's that actor
in the White House."
Some solutions were offered by Burns in
his third part of the speech. "We must not
give up the fight for freedom. Any black
person who forgets their color, is in trouble," Burns said.
Burns would also like to see more black
people involved in the political and
economic mainsteam of society. He also
says that parents should be more concerned
and involved with their children. The
Reverend also believes that blacks must
become better organized and work together
more.
Burns encouraged all to do their best in
his final part of the speech. "Through hard
work we will not be denied our place in
American society. Be the best at whatever
you are,'-' Burns concluded.
A short program by the Bloomsburg
University choir preceded Dr. Burns' lecture.
Intro-computer course to meet in March
A course in computers has been designed
for people with absolutely no previous experience.
The Lock Haven University (LHU) Continuing Education Office is offering an
8-meeting class specifically designed for
people who have had little or no experience
in working with computers, entitled "Introduction to Computers."
George Zakem, instructor of the course,
said the purpose of the class is two-fold. "It
will familiarize students with data processing hardware, and teach them how to use
basic computer language."
"Students will be given a background in
computers and microcomputers, as well as
what to look for in purchasing a microcomputer," he added. "Students will also be
given plenty of chance to get hands-on experience as part of each class period will be
used for actual task simulation."
Zakem is a 1956 graduate of LHU and
holds a master's degree in mathematics
from the Pennsylvania State University. He
has also done post-graduate work at Case
Western Reserve, Boston College and
University of North Carolina.
The course will meet March 13, 15, 20,
22, 26, 27, 28, and 29 from 6:30 untU 9 p.m.
in Room 406 of Robinson Hall. The fee for
the course will be $50.
LHU Freshman Essay Competition 1984 winners. From the Left: Anne Hoxie, 2nd
place; John Eisenhooth, 3rd place; Barry McGIumphy, 1st place; Dr. Peplow, Chairman of the Department of English, Journalism and Philosohpy; Steve Looker (in the
back). Honorable Mention; Chris Crock, Honorable Mention, and Richie Fisher,
Honorable Mention.
Senate candidates released
THE SCC SENATE ELECTIONS are being held today on campus in various areas.
The people running for offices will be representing you the students for the various
dorms and off-campus. It is important to get out and VOTE for the students running
SCC SENATE positions who represent your residence. Because he/she will be your
voice in LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT GOVERNMENT. The students
running for senate positions for their respective residences and times for voting in the
lobby of each building are:
OFF-CAMPUS : Ralph Ball, Gary Barrett, Greg CuUison, and LaCrenda Young, during the time of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the PUB Lobby.
Todd Managan is running for the senate seat in HIGH HALL from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Running from MCENTIRE HALL is Jennifer Naida from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Students
running for Senate seats during the same time period from WOOLRIDGE HALL are
Lori Greiner and Toni Guisti. From GROSS HALL running are current senator, Kevin
Choate and Peter Reichwein and during the same time period of 6:30 to 7:(X) p.m., in
SMITH HALL running are Mike Moyer and Tom Preising, and finally from 7:15 to
7:45 p.m. there will be voting held in NORTH HALL for Ellen Kingsley and Ruth
Guyer and in RUSSELL HALL, Betsy Wells is running for a senate seat. These postions
to be filled are to serve the student body's needs. So get your STUDENT BODY out and
VOTE!
VALIDATED I.D. REQUIRED!!
2 n Eagle Eye fJ Tuesday, February 21, 1984
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The Eagie Eye published an article on Friday, February 17, 1984 entitled "Fraternity parlies
raise debate at forum''.
In that article, were a number of statements in which Dr. Donald Day, professor of History,
Political Science and Economics commented on the purpose of campus fraternities and students in
general. •
Statements in question include, "The fraternities have lost sight of their purpose, which is to
enhance the quality of life on campus. " Another statement by Dr. Day states, "LHU gets the
losers and someone else gets the best. "
These statements have many students on campus responding in their own ways. In lieu of this
overwhelming response, we would lilce to devote our entire editorial page to "Letters to the
Editor".
Remember, if you have something that you want to say. Write a "Letter lo Ihe Edilor" and
have it lo us by Noon on Mondays or Noon on Wednesdays for Ihe Friday edition.
The Eagle Eye urges students, faculty, staff and the general public to voice Iheir opinions on
matters Ihat affect them.
Letters will be edited for libelous content and we ask that you include your name, address and
phone number.
'Loser' gets no respect
Dear Editor:
So Dr. Day, LHU Is full of losers? Full of
' losers!!?? You there In Bentley, or the
library, or wherever you're reading this,
Donald Day says you, yes YOU, are a loser.
Donald Day knows something you don't
know. He MUST know something you don't
know. Your high school probably put a note
on your transcript that read: "Here he Is,
take him, he's a loser and we're glad to get
rid of him." By golly that's what he bases
his belief that LHU is full of losers on.
But Don...I'll take your verbal slap in the
face. You must figure 1 pay my tuition, so
you can insult my intelligence. Since my
tuition payments do constitute a part of
your paycheck, that must make me one of
your employers, right?
How many
employees would call their employer a loser
to his face and still have a job the next morning?
But what do I know? I'm a loser.
Don, didn't you say LHU's reputation
must have preceded it and the best
students have avoided LHU? Well Don,
reputation is a two way street. 1 don't suppose the thought ever once crossed your
mind that the reputation of some of the
LHU faculty members has gotten around?
Of course the thought never crossed your
mind. You are a member of an exclusive
fraternity yourself Don. You never question
each others qualifications. "Does he have a
Ph.D?" you ask. "Sure, hire him. He can do
no wrong. "That kind of ignorance disgusts
me more than a bunch of fraternity brothers
serving beer to minors. 1 think they realize
the severity of their crime.
1 am not, however, berating the entire
faculty here. The fine faculty members
stand out; the students praise them. But I
challenge the faculty and administration
here, I DEFY you, to stand up in a public
forum and criticize each other as you can
so easily criticize the students. Point out to
each other the professors who aren't
teaching up to snuff; you know very well
who you are, don't kid yourself.
So Don, I'm going to ask the administration to give you my tuition payments so you
can conduct an experiment. I want you to
take that money so you can travel around
the state to ask students why they won't attend LHU.
The answer might surprise you.
By the way, 1 refuse to show respect to
someone who shows no respect for me.
But what do I know? I'm a loser.
Steve Gannon
Fraternities are sick of abuse
Dear Editor:
In resDonse to the article written
concerning fraternities losing sight of their
purpose as quoted by Dr. Day.
Once again this campus has chosen to
place the burdens of the administration and
faculty upon the shoulders of Greek life. It
always seems that the problems are
sighted but the good things are overlooked
by a few disgruntled faculty members. The
personal grudge of one faculty member
cannot shadow the good that fraternities
and sororities have done for this campus.
If it was not for the greek organizations
on this campus many worthwhile charities
and fund drives would be nonexistant. In
the recent flood, I observed every fraternity
on this campus giving 100% to save this
town. This along with the numerous other
things we do show more than hope. They
show concern, caring, and most of all
responsibility.
In everything someone or something
does, fault can be found. We are trying but
maybe we're sick of the abuse.
With a little support Instead of criticism
from the administration and faculty, we
could do even more, maybe Dr. Day should
worry a little more about his teaching than
he is about fraternities.
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Professors attend parties too
Dear Editor
We are writing in response to the article
which appeared in Friday's February 17,
Eagle Eye in which Dr. Day insinuated that
we and our fellow students here at LHU are
"LOSERS."
If you consider the students of LHU to be
"LOSERS" how about taking a second look
at some of the professors who attempt to
teach here but along with the College
students are frequently seen at the fraternity parties. Would you call these professors,
which are your colleagues, losers?
Furthermore, if LHU is such a "loser" >r"
university, then why have you chosen to
stay? Is it because none of the "BEST" colleges will hire you? Is it because you love to
teach the losers of the future?
Instead of putting all of the blame on
LHU students, take a harder look at the professors who are on tenure and teach the
material year after year. Where is the student motivation supposed to be coming
from?
It is a well known fact that a college
education is supposed to be well-rounded.
Many students realize that they are here for
an education; however, the College and
community are lacking in worthwhile social
events and activities which are also an important factor in a student's college experience.
Therefore, what other outlet do the
Students have to turn to except the local
fraternities?
Believe It or not the local fraternities do
serve more than one purpose, not only to
the College students but, also the community of Lock Haven. Many of the local
fraternities and sororities are involved in a
variety of projects which serve all types of
organizations in the community.
In conclusion, the article did not only offend the students now attending LHU but
also the fine reputation that this University
has to uphold to the future and public.
Karen Rogarl
Lori Deem
Bryan Kulp
Stiella Halns
Some students are here to learn
Dear Editor
This letter is in response to the remarks
made by Dr. Donald Day in a recently
published Eagle Eye.
Contrary to what Dr. Day might think, not
all of the students of this university live at
the frat houses and drink beer. Believe it or
not, there are those of us who study and are
here to try to learn something.
Let me remind Dr. Day that a university is
only as good as the faculty and programs
offered. If he feels this school is full of
"losers", someone must know something
about the offerings here.
It is a shame to think that Dr. Day feels he
is teaching a group of losers. I would like to
ask him if his teaching methods reflect the
type of student he is teaching.
Would he teach "winners" any differently
that the "losers" currently enrolled?
Many of Dr. Day's so-called "zombies"
could be removed from the classroom with
a re-evaluation of course content and faculty interest in the subjects they are teaching.
There are challenging courses here and
there are faculty members who really enjoy
what they are doing. But it is hard to remain
attentive when you are given nothing but
"busy-work" to do, besides which, if the instructor doesn't enjoy the class, why
should he?
If, indeed. Lock Haven is attracting all of
the "losers", I think it is time the Administration found out why.
Are the programs here the best they can
be? Are the students getting their money's
worth of education? And how many other
professors fe 'hey are teaching "losers"?
The problem 1 e is with Dr. Day's attitude,
not mine.
You're not a loser if you can leave here
ready to get a good job. I think Dr Day
owes the students of this university an
apology.
Paula Miller
Party attendance isn't req uirement
Dear Editor
In reference to Friday's article on fraternity parties, I would Mike to suggest that if
there Is a problem with alcohol abuse on
this campus as Dr. Day claims, then blaming the fraternities is attacking a symptom
rather than the illness. Yes, the fraternities
have parties, and yes, students drink at the
parties, but blaming the fraternities for
students drinking is like blaming cancer on
the tobacco companies. No one, including
the members of the fraternities which sponsor the parties, is required to attend the parties. Stopping, restricting, or limiting attendance at fraternity parties will only force
students who wish to drink to take their
drinking elsewhere.
If anyone doubts that there are places for
students to drink other than fraternities, I
suggest that they look In the announcements section of Friday's Eagle Eye
where a party at the Zoo was advertised. I
might add that through an agreement of the
Inter-Fraternity Council, the only advertising done for fraternity parties is through
word of rtjouth. As for Dr. Day's question,
"What's riext, a whorehouse on second
floor?", it is so transparently ridiculous that
it deserves no answer.
In closing, I feel fortunate that I have
never had Dr. Day as an instructor, if in his
eyes I am a "loser" because I attend the
University at which he is a teacher. I would
reather not receive the education that I am
praying for from an instructor with such an
attitude.
Gary SImmerman
Tuesday, February 21, 1984 D Eagle Eye D 3
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Dr. Donald Day clarifies statements made at forum
Dear Editor
At President Willis' open forum last Thursday, I expressed concern about the negative Impact upon the college community of fraternity policies governing beer parties. Most of the student reactions I have received to those remarks have been based upon Ms. Newcomer's good,
but brief summary in Friday's Eagle Eye. In hopes of minimizing misunderstandings, I wish to
reiterate and expand a bit upon my main points and some responses to them.
My sentiments had already been presented on February 2 to the Interfraternity Council.
Some fraternity members subsequently Initiated a few corrective measures, but others did little or nothing. Information accumulated after the February 2 meeting left no doubt that a
wider audience had to become involved in the controversy to achieve fundamental reforms.
That is why I felt compelled to "go public" at the President's forum.
I have been a member of a fraternity since 1951 and am not, as some have charged, trying to
destroy the Lock Haven fraternity endeavoring to prevent the fraternities from destroying
themselves due to the self-indulgent excess exhibitled most noticeably at their beer parties.
In order to survive financially or at least ease financial strains, many of the brothers have
adopted an ethical standard suited only to those devoid of honor and integrity, " T h e ends
justify the means." The means are, of course, semi-public beer parties conducted as fundraisers by one or another fraternity at least five nights each week. The parties cater to high
school as well as college students and to others. The admissions "donation"~$2 for all you
can drink- is an open invitation to overindulgence. In other words, fraternities whose
members are primarily minors have become drug pushers. They operate bars serving alcohol
to customers who, in many instances, are minors drinking illegally. What a disgraceful,
reprehensible "business enterprise" this is for organizations pledged to uphold lofty principles!
As a result of the frequency, size, and undisciplined nature of many fraternity beer parties,
neighborhoods are being vandalized more than ever and neighbors are more alienated,
students' academic performance is adversely affected, the Lock Haven fraternity system is
blackening its public image and obscuring the many positive aspects of fraternity life, and the
University has acquired a reputation as a "party school." That reputation harms the recruitment of quality students.
I urge those who write to the Eegle Eye about my remarks to focus upon the issues raised
and to devote a minimum of space to some of the less constructive rationalizations,
"copouts," and irrelevancies listed below:
1. "You overlook the many good, positive features of fraternity life at Lock Haven." That's a
point well worth amplifying, but no fair using It, as some are doing, as a technique to evade or
ignore my criticisms.
2. "It's not the fraternities' fault that high schoolers and other minors attend their parties."
The hell it Isn't! Try your "line" on the mother of some sixteen-year-old who comes "weaving"
home exhibiting a "cheap drunk" (all you can drink for $2) courtesy of a Lock Haven fraternity.
Sure, the kid and his parents share part of the responsibility for his conduct, but so do those
who are the entices, the drug pushers who invite him and let him into their parties.
3. "We've instituted a new I.D. checking policy as of Decembers. You didn't give us enough
time to get it established." Unfortunately, it won't work. I've learned that high schoolers can,
with relative ease, secure college I.D.'s at the PUB as well as other kinds of fake I.D.'s
elsewhere.
Accept Greek system for its benefits
Deer Editor,
1 am writing in reply to the editorial
"Fraternity 'brothers' engage in fistcuffs"
which appeared in last Tuesday's Eagle
Eye. I am greatly displeased with the gall of
such an article.
The Greek population on this campus is
one of fhe smallest for Pennsylvania state
schools this size. It will only get smaller if
unknowiedgable people of GDI nature keep
pointing out the few indifferences and weak
points (and I emphasize few).
Let me first point out the statements
made in the editorial that are, to me and
many other members of the Greek system,
nonsemsicle.
System tiglitened up
Dear Editor
The recent problem with the fraternity
parties and t>eer drinking started when a
professor's son was accidently admitted to
a party. For this we apologize. Accidents
will happen. We do try to keep out the riffraff. Recently the system has been tightening up so this problem should not happen
again.
My concern is, what is a sixteen year old
boy doing sneaking off behind his old
man's back to indulge In a few beers.
From now on, it would be appreciated if
family problems and quarrels be kept in the
family and not on campus. Maybe the guilty parent should apply more discipline In
the home than towards the fraternities.
As mentioned before, the system is
tightening up. College I.D.'s are required
before admittance and is strictly enforced.
C/iarfes A. CIprlano
First of all, the details are "murky and
unimportant."
That's hogwash!
The
details are not hogwash! Obviously there
was a difference In opinion and/or agreement that led to the Incident and this difference should be clarified so that it can be
straightened out.
Secondly, we as Greeks do have
organizations that are very worthy and
beneficial to student life. We do supply
community services. As a mater of fact, we
supply more community services than any
other GDI organizations on campus or off.
Surely, more than the Eagle Eye. We are
fine young men!
The point I am disgusted with tha most in
the editorial is the way it is written-"yet
these 'brothers' turn around and beat the
crap out of each other on the weekends."
How dare you accuse the fraternities of this
campus of fighting on weekends, as If it is
on the weekly agenda to do so! One incident in over a year that I've been here and
we are accused of fighting on weekends!
How many fights take place in the course
of one semester? How many are Greek
oriented?
Let me ask this. Are you a Greek? If not,
then it is nearly impossible for you to
, realize the total benefits and ideals we
stand for. You are ignorant. Surely we all
have our differences and at times they are
taken out of hand. But I fail to see the
justice of being singled out among all of )f
the other injustices that are taking place on
and off campus right now!
Please, all I ask is that you accept the
Greek system for its benefits and not Its
few drawbacks. We Greeks are better than
what you have made us out to be.
K. Joltn Russell
Lambda C/i/ Alpha
4. "Our fraternity can't sun^lve without the beer party income." So find alternativesconsolidate fraternities, for instance-or close your doors.
5."Fraternities aren't selling alcohol." That's baloney! Your participants make a "donation" to
be admitted to a beer party and have access to a keg. No matter what the legal technicalities
suggest or at what point money changes hands, you obviously are selling the stuff. You also
are furnishing alcohol to minors and that's a violation of state law.
6. "Without the beer parties, there's nothing to do In Lock Haven." We certainly could t)eneflt
from more and better activities, but there are many good choices available now. The problem
is that so few of them, particularly the cultural and intellectual ones, are adequately supported by the student body. Perhaps we can organize ourselves to Improve the situation.
7. "Similar beer party problems exist at other colleges." Some other institutions have them
and some don't. The Bloomsburg IFC, for example, has implemented strong measures to control their situation. So can we.
8. "In dealing with the fraternities, due process and constitutional rights must be poorly
observed." No one suggests otherwise. But what about the RESPONSIBILITIES of the
brothers-to be good neighbors, to be good citizens and abide by local and state laws, and to
fulfill the pledges they make to uphold high ideals when they joined fraternities? and what
about the RIGHT of their neighbors to live in a safe, decent, and pleasant neighborhood?
9. "in your criticisms, you unfairly lump all the fraternities together" Both at the President's
forum and elsewhere I've been told by students, faculty, and administration that the only difference is one of degree.
Fraternity beer parties started in American about 1492 and probably will be around another
thousand years or so. Would it entail such a horrendous sacrifice if there was a return to the
"good old days" when almost all the parties were held on weekends and participants were the
brothers and their guest only? No other procedure seems likely to remove the excesses jsses
generated by current practices.
If enough interest is manifested to justify some college community group action, perhaps
the IFC and/or the SCC, APSCUF, and the administration could sponsor another open forum
to discuss our mutual concerns and to seek solutions to our problems.
Fraternities were established to enhance the quality of college life for their members. At
their best, they promote excellence in social relationships, in academic achievement, and in
general campus activities. That emphasis is seldom projected effectively in this community. It
can be, however, and it should be. Many of us on this campus are willing to help bring about
the change. Are any fraternities interested?
Donald E. Day
Professor of History
Cooperation appreciated
Community is fortunate
Dear Students:
During our recent flood emergency, I was
extremely impressed with both the quantity
and quality of help offered to the University
and to citizens of Lock Haven by students,
faculty and staff from Lock Haven University. The excellent cooperation exhibited by
so many speaks well not only of the people
involved but speaks well for Lock Haven
University.
Once again, thanks for your splendid
cooperation when called on in an emergency. It Is deeply appreciated by all.
Craf0 Dean Willis
President
Dear Editor
It is without hesitation that we wish to
thank the men and women from the third
floor of McEntire Hall who helped us during
the recent flood scare. Their willingness to
work and diligence in completing the job as
well as their refusal of our offers of money
will not be forgotten. As members of this
community we are fortunate to have these
college students and others who seem to
always "be there when we need them." We
wish to publicly express our gratitude to
these hard workers.
Mr. and Mrs. Rol)ert Edmonston
New housing policy restricts students
Dear Editor
I, aiong with 995 other students at LHU
live off campus and I feel there is a grave injustice taking place right now • a grave injustice that I and my roommates noticed at
the beginning of this semester. Surely,
other people have noticed this also.
It seems that the school has enacted a
new residential policy that restricts
students from moving out of the dorms and
off campus. Don't get me wrong. It doesn't
state that one can't move off campus. It just
states that If one does move off - in between or during semesters - it will cost
him/her 200 dollars! Four hundred if one
has already checked in, plus $53 for each
week that one has lived in the dorm up until
the time they move off, if they choose to
move off! That's a lot of money!
I believe that this policy harms student
life more than it benefits either LHU or student life.
First of all, for example, students living
off campus who are lacking roommates will
have to pay higher rents. This harms off
campus students directly. If the policy
were non-existent or there was a smaller
fine, off campus students would be in a better situation - in this one specific example
-financially. And after all, aren't college
students supposed to be "poor" to begin
with?
Secondly, and I feel this Is very important,, when I lived on campus it was fine. I
enjoyed myself. When I moved off campus,
however, it was better. The freedom and
maturity it takes to live off campus, on your
own, is a substantial benefit to life experience. At least It is to me.
Isn't an aim of college to help people
grow and experience as well as to learn?' I
feel it is, and I feel that this policy is
detrimental to the college experience and
its purpose. As a matter of fact, it appears
even to be illogical and contradictory!
The last point I would like to make, and
this seems to me to be very strange, is that
myself and all students here, pay for our
education by semester! Yet the room and
board fees are treated as if they were paid
yearly. If I enrolled and paid to come to
school here, but the day t>efore registration
I decided not to come here, surely I would
get a full refund of my tuition, but would I
still end up paying the fine for not moving
into the dorm? It just doesn't make sense.
I believe the school's new policy Is a
drawback to the full benefits of a college
experience, not to point out the restricting
of freedom of choice. I believe the whole
campus is suffering and that something
must be done to rectify this injustice.
K. Russell
4 D Eagle Eye D Tuesday, February 21, 1984
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Penn St. escapes
Eagles, to win 25-10
By Dave Prusak
Penn State University (PSU) took six individual matchups and kept the other four
decisions tight, enroute to a 25-10 wrestling
victory over Lock Haven University (LHU)
Saturday night before one of the biggest
crowds in Thomas Field House history.
According to former Lock Haven Sports
Information Director Ross Nevel, "The attendance consisting of over 3000 people was
one of the top three crowds in the history of
Lock Haven wrestling. There were more
people to witness the matches against Pittsburgh in January of 1959 and Oklahoma
St. in December of 1965."
With their win over LHU, the Nittany
Lions have now captured 21 consecutive
Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) matches.
The victory also gave the Penn St. team a
commanding 11-0 record in the series
against the Bald Eagles, which began in
1943.
Penn St. senior Carl DeStefanis, ranked
second nationally at 118 lbs., improved his
record this year to 31-1-1 by defeating
LHU's Ken Whitsel (28-10-1). 16-1. The
win, which gave Penn St. an early 5-0 lead,
also provided DeStefanis with the new Nittany Lion career record of 104 wins.
At 126 lbs. LHU freshman Dicky
Howell, 1-3-1, came ever so close to a big
second jjeriod pin but eventually had to settle for an 8-8 draw with PSU's Scott
Webster (5-6-1). Then at 134 lbs. Scott
Lynch gave Penn St. a 10-2 lead by recording a takedown with a minute left to
defeat LHU's Don Parsley (25-8-1) by an
11-8 score. Lynch's win put PSU on top
10-2.
LHU's Tom Kreamer, 18-8, looked very
impressive in defeating PSU's Gary
Kaschak (17-9-1) at 142 lbs., 10-2. At 150
lbs. Bryon Benner, 9-8-2, gave it his best
shot but lost a 19-11 decision to PSU's
tough Chris Bevilacqua (24-3-3). Bevilacqua's win gave PSU a 14-5 lead.
At 158 lbs. LHU freshman Jody Karam,
19-12-1, pulled off the upset of the night by
forcing fifth ranked fellow frosh Greg Elinsky (28-3-1) to a 1-1 deadlock. LHU alltime win leader Doug Buckwalter, 35-4,
then captured a very exciting 9-8 win over
Eric Brugel (24-8) to trim the PSU advantage to 16-10.
But fifth ranked Bob Harr, 20-10-3, increased the PSU lead to 19-10 by posting a
4-0 win over Greg Wykoff (15-4). Kirby
Wood, 7-5, then insured a PSU win by
beating ly riail (13-13-1) by a 8-5 score.
Heavyweight Steve Sefter sealed the Nittany Lion win by taking an exciting 13-12
victory over Rick Petersen (28-6).
Following the match in which he won a
key bout at 134 lbs., PSU two-time AllAmerican Lynch said, "I'm not really
pleased with the way I wrestled but give
credit to (Don) Parsley because he wrestled
well. I need some work on my takedowns. I
thought LHU wrestled well. The meet was a
lot closer than the score indicated."
Of the match in which he won an important contest at 177 lbs., PSU's Harr said, "I
was frustrated in the first period but it felt
good to win. I beat Greg (WykofO twice
last year but this year he was coached well
because he knew what was coming. It was
an excellent dual, with a lot of close individual matches. The final score was not
indicative of the close match."
PSU coach Rich Lorenzo said, "I knew it
was going to be a battle. LHU has a fine
team. The only complaint I have is that the
referee was very inconsistent for both
teams, which made it hard for the kids to
adjust t o . "
"Karam did a good job to tie Elinsky.
Kreamer impressed me by beating Kaschak.
Buckwalter did a nice job with Brugel," added Lorenzo.
"Both teams wrestled hard and neither
team has anything to be ashamed of. Neil
(Turner) got a great effort from his boys.
They should be proud of their performance," said Lorenzo.
Following the match in which he picked
up an impressive win at 142 lbs. LHU's
Tom Kreamer said, "I tried to stay loose
because 1 didn't want to get nervous. A lot
of our guys did their best. I wish the score
was closer because we didn't wrestle that
badly."
LHU coach Neil Turner said, "Our guys
put forth a great effort. For us to win as a
team we needed to win at 126 lbs. and 134
lbs. 1 appreciate the effort of our guys and
the support of the fans."
"Penn State will be the team favorite at
EWL's but second place is always up for
grabs. We will be ready to place everybody
at EWL's. As a team we need to work on
our tackles and shots," said Turner.
This coming weekend the fourth ranked
Nittany Lions (16-2) and sixteenth rated
Bald Eagles (11-3-1) will be joined by six
other squads at Millersville for the ninth annual EWL wrestling tournament.
Eagle cagers fall in overtime
By Rocco Pallotto
Clarion University outscored the host
Bald Eagles 15-9 in the second overtime
period to hand LHU an 81-75 PSAC
basketball setback at Thomas Field House
on Saturday afternoon.
Head coach Brad Black noted missed free
throws as the turning point. "We didn't
convert. I'm not sure why," Black said.
"Maybe it was the tension, maybe the kids
were tired because it was a very long game
with two overtimes. Our inability to convert
was obviously the difference in the game."
Senior guard Sam June had another
outstanding game offensively, as he poured
in 27 points. Kevin Babcock, who scored 19
points, was the only other Eagle in double
figures.
"I think Sammy (June) is probably the
best number two guard in the conference,"
said Black. "He's the best playmaking
guard we've seen all year. He does an excellent job at both ends of the court.
Black added, "I'm really happy that Sam
(June) is doing so well. I only wish he could
go out of here with two more wins."
On the whole. Black was pleased with the
Bald Eagles' performance. "Overall, the
kids played very, very well. It was probably
one of our better games, even though we
didn't win."
"We've come a long way since before
Christmas. We've made a lot of progress,"
said Black.
The Bald Eagles will host Misericordia in
an 8 o'clock contest tomorrow night. On
Saturday the Bald Eagles will conclude their
1983-84 cam' Mgn by playing at Gannon
College.
^HU's Dicky Howell appears to have second period pin over Scott Webster
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