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Class of '08 to graduate separate days
Sarah Wojcik
Editor in Chief
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Photo Courtesy of Scott Kemps

Although winter commencement took place in one ceremony, spring graduation will take place over a two day period. Above, recent graduate Scott Kemps
is flanked by Amanda Roosa and Sarah Norris.

Graduating seniors are
facing two separate commencement ceremonies
this May in yet another
change to the traditional
ceremonial agenda.
Last year the graduates were split into different
ceremonies
that
occurred within the same
day. Now, however 2008
graduates in the Colleges
of Education and Human
Services will march on
Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m.
while those receiving a
degree in the Colleges of
Arts and Sciences will do
so on Saturday, May 10 at
10 a.m. The ROTC's
Commissioning Ceremony
will be held on the morn-

ing of May 10 at 8 a.m.
Vice
President
of
University Advancement
Division and the Chair of
the Graduation Task
Force Jerry Updegraff
said prior to winter break
that the change was born
out of concerns over safety
and space limitations.
"The growing concern
is safety," said Updegraff.
"We made this decision a
year ago to move permanently to Thomas Field
House."
Keeping
graduation
ceremonies indoors eliminates weather concerns
and preparation, but has
introduced the problem of
cramped
space.
Separating the colleges
and creating two ceremonies was a solution first
practiced last year and
while it "worked relatively

well"
to
according
Updegraff, the heat coupled with the confined
space during the day's second ceremony (which
started around 2 p.m.)
resulted in discomfort and
safety concerns.
"We had a number of
people overcome in the
audience by the heat and
stress of the situation,"
said Updegraff.
Air conditioning was
an expected amenity when
Updegraff and the committee decided to move the
ceremony to the Field
House, but because of
planned renovations to
the football field, the
installation of ventilation
system is being postponed.

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Lock Haven Mayor to
run for U.S. Congress
Erin Hippie
News Editor
ehipple<« lhup.edu
Lock
Haven
City
Mayor Richard P. Vilello
Jr. has made an informal
announcement to run for
U.S. Rep.

John E.
R-Pa.
announced a few weeks
ago that he will be stepping down from the House
in 2009 when his current
term ends. Peterson has
been
the
incumbent
Republican representative in the 5th district
since 1997.

Peterson,

north-central,

rural district encompasses 16 counties including
Clinton County.
Vilello, originally from
Upper Darby, moved to
Lock Haven in 1989.
Vilello has been involved
with city council since
1998 where he was a
council member for two
years, and has now been
the incumbent mayor
since 2000.
Vilello decided to run
soon
after Peterson's
announcement. However,
Vilello noted that he
would not have considered
running
if Peterson
sought re-election.
"I looked at running

three months ago, but
decided that Peterson
couldn't be beat," said
Vilello. "He is doing such
a great job for rural
Pennsylvania. But after
he announced his retirement, I gave (running) a
second thought."
Vilello said that his
formal
announcement
should be in the papers by
the end of this week or
beginning of the next.
And as of today, there are
seven Republicans, one
Green Party and two
Democrats,
including
Vilello. But Vilello stated
that there are rumors of a
few more interested can-

Vilello, currently serving his third term as
mayor, believes that he
can bring a unique perspective to the U.S. House
of Representatives.
"There is no everyday
guy with government
experience running," said
Vilello. "I never thought
I'd even run for mayor,
but it's one of those things
that get your ego involved.
You think you can do better than the other guy."

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Photo Courtesy of Wendy Stiver

Mayor Rick Vilello has announced that he will be
running for U.S. Congress representing the 5th
district after incumbent Congressman John
Peterson's term expires in 2009.

Durrwachter Alumni
Center available for
rent to campus
Kara Wilt
Staff Reporter
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Sarah Wojcik / Eagle Eye

The Durrwachter Alumni Center will be available for student organizations,
faculty, staff and outsiders to rent. Fees will vary slightly.

large amounts of money for the school,"
said senior Patrick Young. "But I think
they should allow students and faculty
to use the facility for free because they
The new Alumni Conference Center are a part ofthe campus life."
According to Paula Kistler, the fiscal
has a variety of amenities to offer— for a
manager of LHU Foundation, the fees
price.
Alumni, faculty, staff, students and are there for two reasons. The first reason being to help offset the costs of the
even the public have access to the facilities, however, they all must be willing to building and the second reason is
pay and the cost can get somewhat because the building is tax free.
"As a tax free financing vehicle and
pricey.
Many may be wondering why such because the IRS is involved, we are
fees are in place for the members of the required to charge everyone that wishes
campus that already pay their fees to be to use the building," said Kistler.
able to attend the university.
"I could see charging the public
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January 23, 2008

Sarah Wojcik / Eagle Eye
Above, white support beams stand vacant as the white lattice-work, otherwise known as a pergola, was removed outside Raub Hall over break. The
pergola
was a class gift to the university many decades ago, however, was removed as a safety precaution when part of the structure fell down shortly before break.

Pergola removed outside Raub to keep students safe

Kara Wilt
Staff Reporter
kwilt«'lhup.edu

Replacing the pergola
in front of Raub Hall, the
white lattice-work structure that was given as a
class gift, is going to be
time-consuming and costlyThe trelliswork that
used to decorate the walk
ways leading up to the
main classroom buildings
has been removed for the
safety of all campus life.
Before students left to
enjoy the holidays with
their families, part of the
trellis collapsed. This
caught campus mainte-

nance off guard as they
were prepared to accomplish other things while
students were away.
"It looked solid from
the ground, but when we
got up there and took a
closer look we realized
how
weathered
the
boards really were," said
Maintenance
Building
Forman Craig Rhoads.
Most students around
campus were tied up in
being back to class that
they were oblivious to the
disappearance of the
structure.
T didn't even notice at
first, but one day I just
looked over there and
realized that it was an

'

empty space," said junior
Nick Harner. "I never
knew what that thing
was so I just assumed
they were putting in a
new one."
Because the pergola
was becoming a safety
hazard, Dave Proctor,
director of facilities and
planning, had to act
quickly regarding the
decision about the fate of
the structure.
With it being such a
safety hazard, because no
one knew exactly how
long it would hold up
before another piece
came crashing to the
ground, this matter was
not to be taken lightly.

Proctor is currently
researching replacement
options for the pergola.
Being that the replacement of the pergola was
not foreseen, it will take
some time to come up
with the best solution.
"We took it down in a
bit of a hurry," said
Proctor. "Normally we
would have taken the
time to figure out all of
the structural and financial details before removing something of this
magnitude."

To prevent any future
rotting once the pergola
has
been
replaced,
Proctor and Rhoads are
looking into reconstruc-

tion
with
fiberglass
rather
than
wood.
Although, they have not
made any final decisions
on what the actual material will be they continue
to explore all of the
options at their disposal.
With the columns
alone running anywhere
from $5,000 to $6,000 a
piece, it's going to take
some intensive fundraising. Proctor was unable
to say at this time where
the funds would come
from specifically.
This is something he
is also looking into. He is
hoping that a good
fundraiser can be established to help alleviate

some of the financial bur-

den.
"It's going to be a pretty expensive venture and
we are taking the next
couple of weeks to look
into our options."
Some students were
concerned about when
the structure would be
restored.
"I really liked the way
the structure looked.
With the benches around,
it was a nice place to just
sit and read," said junior
Breanne Duell.
Maintenance is looking to replace the structure no sooner than summer break.

Council fills vacant seats in city for new year
Erin Hippie
News Editor

can," said Vilello.

Other business for council
included determining that Rick
Harvey, who has not been presSwear-ins for newly elected
ent at a council meeting in
and re-elected Lock Haven City
many months, is no longer a
Council members took place
resident of the city.
Jan. 7 at city hall.
City
Manager
Rich
Mayor Rick Vilello confirmed
Marcinkevage noted that many
the elections from November
forms of contact such as e-mail,
with himself as mayor, William
phone, cell phone and certified
mail were used to try to get a
Baney III as councilman, Alan
Black as councilman, Jonathan
hold of Harvey with no avail.
Bravard as councilman and
Council then declared
Richard Conklin as councilman.
vacancy by appointment and
Steve Stevenson was then offihope to have someone in the
seat by Jan. 28. Currently
cially appointed to council as
well.
council
has
interviewed
Democrats Michelle Crowell
Stevenson and Baney are
and
replacing Councilman Thomas
Craig
Pringle
and
Mitchell and newly elected
Republicans Doug Byerly and
Commissioner Joel Long, who
Jann Romeo-Meyers. A decihas served as a councilman for
sion could be made as early as
Monday.
ten years.
Black was appointed vice
"I'd like to see this proceed
as soon as possible so that we
president ofcouncil.
This will be Councilman
can have a full seat in council
Bravard's second term, Black's
again," said Black.
third term as well as Vilello's
Council will be amending
the administrative codes for
third term, who commented
that he is one of only three mayErin Hippie / Eagle Eye the future and hope to include
an attendance clause which
ors since 1870 to hold three Lock Haven City 7Council's current board poses at city hall. From left to right are Jonathan
will require council members
terms. The other two were Bravard, Alan Black, William Baney, Mayor Vilello, Steve Stevenson and Richard Conklin.
Charles E. Herr and Douglas H.
not to miss four meetings in a
opportunity of serving the city, while gratulations to newly elected Stevenspn.
Peddie.
row or 33 percent of the total
After taking oath and being awarded Councilman Baney chose to thank this
"This was one of the most difficult year's meetings.
father who had run for council many appointments because we had such good,
election certificates, all council members- both new and resigning- took part years before.
qualified candidates. This says a lot
Vilello said that he is as excited today about the people who want to be here
in the traditional giving ofremarks.
Many thanked supporters for the as he's ever been, and he offered con- and I will support you any way that I

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the Saturday morning
From, Graduation, Al time. Then we were
"I feel fortunate that I
informed that the commitam
on
graduating
tee decided to move us to Saturday
A temporary air condimorning,"
tioning system is being Friday night while the Waters
explained,
considered, but won't be College of Arts and "because my parents are
executed in time to change Sciences retained the three hours away and may
the two-day graduation Saturday morning time," not have been able to see
stated Rose-Colley.
plans.
me if I was graduating on
Updegraff explained Friday."
"As you can imagine,"
that the times had been
But Waters said she
Updegraff explained yesterday, "It's not a very switched from last year's sympathizes with those
wherein students who will have to
inexpensive endeavor. We ceremonies,
are going to investigate to which the College of Arts fit the commencement cerand Sciences participated emony into a day already
see if it's feasible, but
we'll just not know soon in the first ceremony and dotted with finals.
the College of Education
"Parents commuting,
enough (to change the curand Human Services, the finals finishing and gradurent plans)."
Renovations to the second.
ation - that's a lot to fit
"The new wrinkle in all into one day," said Waters.
football field have ruled
of this is the health and
out any chance of an outAmanda
Lutz and
safety
side ceremony.
issue,"
said Kaytee Gates are both
Students are expected Updegraff about the new seniors in pre physician's
to receive 4 tickets this change to the ceremony assistant track and neiyear for graduation, which agenda. "We're just trying ther is thrilled about the
is a decrease from last to mitigate that by finding change. Lutz's family, like
year's six and is another a cooler time and giving Waters*, is three hours
out less tickets. Frankly, away, wkich hits made her
way the graduation committee plans to reduce the the committee didn't even worry about when and if
think of it that way."
crowd in the auditorium.
they will make the cereBut Rose-Colley, like mony.
Last year about 400
students were eligible for several students interThough Updegraff said
graduation
from
the viewed, sees the Friday he can see where students'
Colleges of Arts and ceremony as the less desirconcerns have stemmed
Sciences and about 340 able time slot for the May from
the
concerning
graduated
Friday evening ceremony,
from
the graduation.
Rose-Colley is worried but doubts parents will be
Colleges of Education and
she explained, unabtttio find a way to see
because,
Human Services. Students
graduating with more the time "may present a their eons or daughters
burden to the families of accept their diplomas.
than one degree in different colleges will be given our students."
The split May graduaThough
the opportunity to choose
Rose-Colley tion decision is one that
which ceremony they wish stated that she "respects Dr. Susan Strayer, the
the work done by the gradto attend.
chair for the business
Since the Thomas Field uation committee," she administration, computer
House can only seat 2,200 would have preferred that science, information and
people, any additional faculty and students were technology department,
for their said is necessary.
guests are encouraged to approached
watch the ceremonies input.
"I think we're making
The chair for the comthe best possible comprothrough a live video feed
munication media departmise given the circumin Price Auditorium.
Karen
Dr.
Kline,
ment.
always
"I
stances," said Strayer,
tell gradusaid she understands the adding, "I'd like to see a
ates that unless your family is hung up on seeing committee's decision to better fit, perhaps a
you in person, Price is a hold the ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday
delightful place (to watch two different days, but can commencement. I'd like to
the ceremony),"
said also see the other concerns see them keep looking for
born out of the issue.
a better solution."
Updegraff.
can
see
personally
"I
Kline
also
The graduation comshares
mittee plans to rotate various points of view on Strayer's hope that a betyearly which colleges will this," said Kline. "On one ter solution may be out
hold their ceremonies for hand I can see there is a there.
the Friday evening time distinct disadvantage for
"I do think, in theory,
slot, but a few faculty have families attending the the split ceremony is good.
The university has grown
expressed doubts about Friday evening ceremothe success of the changes. ny."
to the extent that a full
Kline cited the chance three-hour ceremony is too
Dr. Mary Rose-Colley,
chair of the health science that some families may long," said Kline. "I think
department, stated in an have to take time off work that at the shorter cereemail that she and other in order to attend the com- mony, you can focus more
faculty members were mencement event as an on the individual stuunder the impression that unfortunate result.
dents."
Amy Waters is a senior
the College of Education
Though the graduation
and Human Services who is planning on graduspeaker has not yet been
(CEHS) would participate ating in May 2008 with a announced,
Updegraff
said he is hoping to book
in the Saturday morning degree in secondary education and because of that the same one for both
ceremony.
"Last year the faculty won't be graduating on graduation ceremonies.
of the CEHS were assured Friday night with the
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"We are not able to
show favoritism, so everyone gets about the same
rate."
Being tax free also
requires that the facility
be available to any member of the public that
wishes to use it. The center, however, reserves the
right to turn anyone away
that does not uphold the
mission of the university
or the foundation.
In an attempt to lower the
financial burden of the
members of the campus
and still maintain their
responsibility to not showing favoritism, the center
is able to give a five percent discount to those
organizations that are

From, Mayor, Al
Vilello stated that one
of his strong points is the
fact that he can make a
difference because he worries about fuel payments
and paychecks just like
everyone else, and his
commitment to the university is few and far
between.
"I don't treat the students like previous mayors," he said. "Students
have seen me and know
my track record. I have
gotten two students elected to council and one elected to city treasurer."
And Vilello believes
that many of the same
issues facing Lock Haven
are important elsewhere
in the world. Vilello is
opposed to tolling 1-80, is a

associated with the university.
Fees vary depending on
the extent of building,
equipment and personal
usage. There are about
nine rooms that can be
used on a first-come-firstserved basis, ranging in
price anywhere from $3075 per hour.
Most rooms are rented out
for a minimum of one hour
to begin with and in half
hour increments after
that.
Organizations can also
hold a social function in
the
which
facility,
includes most of the building, for about $350 for the
First four hours and $100
for every additional hour.
The library is the only
room in the building that
is not rentable. Anyone
can visit it during normal

strong advocate of infrastructure improvements,
the well-being of the economy and creating jobs versus shipping them overseas.
"I can make a difference because I've done all
of this," said Vilello. "I've
helped create jobs here
with First Quality and the
business parks. And Lock
Haven didn't have a great
record when I ran for
mayor, but now we fill a
leadership role."
Vilello also stated that
his main responsibility
will be taking care of the
people in the 5th district,
taking care of the "power
of the purse" and passing
laws.
Vilello
would
be
to
required
be
in
Washington
whenever
Congress is in session and
also for any committee
meetings he may decide to

business hours, however.
If events are to run past
normal business hours of
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., there
must be security, which is
provided by the center for
$25 per staff, per hour.
Any equipment needed for
the event is also a separate charge.
Food and drink that are to
be had at the event must
be provided and catered
through ARAMARK, the
Durrwachter
Alumni
Conference
Center
approved caterer, which is
also a separate cost.
Planning an event takes
time and consideration.
When thinking about
where to house a next
event, the alumni center
should be kept in mind,
but the cost should also be
considered.

take up, equaling approximately 160 days per year.
As for city council, if
Vilello wins the mayor
seat would have to be
filled just as any other
The position
vacancy.
would be advertised, any
current council member or
citizen could write an
interest letter, followed by
interviewing for the position.
"That's a long way
away, but in the meantime I'd like the university
students to have my cell
phone number, because I
think it's important to
make yourself available.
Other mayors have had
unlisted numbers, but I
want people to contact me
if they want to help," said
Vilello.
Vilello can be reached
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Myers, the chairperson of
the committee, of a few
things that can be done to
fight global warming.
The university has also
gotten into the fight
against global warming.
The new Durrwachter
Alumni Center meets the
Leadership in Energy and
Environment Design standards and is one of the
first green buildings in the
area.
"During construction,
contractors recycled more
than 90 percent of the conwaste,"
Khalequzzaman said of
the new building.
Other ideas to help
reduce the effects of global
warming are to reduce the
heat in our buildings,
wear an extra layer of
clothing and recycle.
"I recycle all of my
water bottles here at
school because I believe
it's the best thing to do,"
said freshman Mandie
Matteo.
The university hopes
that the film will do a good
job of gaining the students' interest in the problem because of Gore's ability to share scientific
information about the
issue with the common
person. The hope is that
the students see that global warming is a legitimate
threat and do what they
can to help reduce its negative effects.

Prehistoric bones reveal
early sex lives of dinosaurs
By Tim Dunn

Daily Californian
(UC-Berkeley)
01/22/2008
(U-WIRE) BERKELEY, Calif. As parents today continue to worry
that their children are having sex
prematurely, a study finds that the
dinosaurs may have already been
setting a bad example.
According to a new study by two
campus paleontologists, dinosaurs
reached sexual maturity at a young
age near the end of an accelerated
growth period. The discovery contradicts the conventional dinosaur
growth model.
"People assumed dinosaurs grew
like scaled-up reptiles," said Ohio
University post-doctoral researcher
Andrew Lee, who worked on the
study as a UC Berkeley graduate
student.
Typical dinosaur growth models
predicted that dinosaurs only
reached sexual maturity after 100
years, a period of time longer than
most dinosaurs' life spans, he said.
Instead, dinosaurs seemed to
have matured quickly, much like
modern birds and mammals, Lee
said.

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game lands, hunting, agriculture and trout fishing
could be affected if global
warming is allowed to continue.
"Already, heavy precipitations have damaged
trout streams in the
Pocono Mountain region,"
Khalequzzaman said on
these matters.
These are some of the
things that will be discussed in the movie and
the discussion after the
film.
This event is part of
the charge to develop and
support an environmental
awareness of an Ad hoc
committee that President
Keith Miller started to
create a "sense of place"
for students and faculty.
Another topic of discussion after the movie will
be how, as part of this
community, we can combat global warming.
"Turn off lights and
electronic devices when
they're not being used, use
reusable bags instead of
plastic or paper bags, walk
instead of driving and use
energy-saving
light

bulbs," said Dr. Robert

In their study, Lee and UC
Berkeley integrative biology graduate student Sarah Werning examined the bones of the carnivorous
Allosaurus and the herbivorous
Tenontosaurus.
They cut open bones from the two
species and looked for growth lines,
a reliable indicator of dinosaur age,
he said.
Lee and Werning determined
Allosaurus reached full size after 25
to 30 years and Tenontosaurus

The finding equates the sexual
maturation of dinosaurs with that of
medium to large-sized mammals,
including humans, which have a
pronounced period of accelerated
growth.
By comparing dinosaurs to other
animals that sexually mature at an
early age, the study predicted
dinosaurs were precocious and probably born ready to walk around, he
said.

dinosaurs had a high adult mortality rate, as many dinosaurs competed for food.
"The evolutionary history of
these animals has been to try to
reproduce as early as possible," he
said.
Furthermore, the investigation
Medullary tissue only forms in sheds light on the relationship
bones during dinosaur and bird ovubetween dinosaurs and birds, the
lation, and it is the most unambiguonly two animals capable of
ous sign of a female dinosaur fossil, medullary tissue formation. Birds
Lee noted. In identifying the age also reach sexual maturity at a very
where the specimens began ovulayoung age, he said.
tion, Lee and Werning were able to
"It didn't take (dinosaurs)
determine the approximate time of decades to become sexually mature,
the dinosaurs' sexual maturation.
it took them a decade at most," he
"All three dinosaur species had a said. "The connection between
pattern of being sexually mature dinosaurs and birds is strengthwhen they were half-grown," he ened."
said.
Using these data and data from
Tyrannosaurus Rex specimens by
Museum of the Rockies paleontologist Mary H. Schweitzer as a baseline, Lee and Werning analyzed the
growth lines of bones' medullary tis-

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warming is heating up on
campus once more.
On Thursday, Jan. 31
in the Hall of Flags the
university will be showing
Gore's
Al
"An
Inconvenient Truth." The
movie will start at 7 p.m.
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the film. The discussion
will be an opportunity for
the students to discuss the
effects of their actions on
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Inconvenient
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"The dairy production
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of the department of geology and physics at Lock
Haven University.
Global warming would
also endanger the lives of
people in the Lock Haven
area.

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screens got wider and
iPod memories skyrocketFor almost a decade, ed, Apple decided to overApple Computers has haul the cell phone indusbeen creating the most try with the first touchtechnologically advanced screen telephone, aptly
innovations. Over the named the iPhone. But in
years, Apple has figured a world where bigger is
out how to create a niche better and faster memory
is expected, Apple had no
and
help
consumers
choice but to get its head
understand the simpliciin the clouds and think of
ties of computers. It started with the iMac, which its newest invention, the
MacBook Air.
started the all-in-one comThe MacBook Air,
puter trend. Next came
which
is the world's
the iPod, which revoluthinnest and lightest lap-

top, was introduced last
week at MacWorld, which
is Apple's annual expo for
its newest technology.
CEO Steve Jobs walked
onto the stage to give his
keynote State of the
Company address holding
a small office envelope.
He then unraveled the
ties
to
reveal
the
MacBook Air. Weighing in
at only three pounds and
under an inch thick,
MacBook Air still offers
many of Apple's intriguing features. It has a 13.3inch screen similar to the
regular MacBook's, and

with an enhanced screen,
it increases the battery
time to five solid hours of
work time. Apple streamlined the actual case of
the computer by only putting on what the company
considers
"necessary"
ports. It only has one USB
port, a headphone jack,
and a micro-DVI port that
can
S-video
support
cables.

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Resolving to aim low

Garrett Graziano
Sports Editor
ggraziantelhup.edu

The easiest way to
stick to your new year's
resolutions is not to have
any. At least that's the
way I see it.
Every year starts with
a fresh prospective. People
wake up on the first
Monday of the New Year
vowing to change, improve
or fix something about
themselves.
And
by
Wednesday most of them
have already jumped off
the bandwagon. Myself
included.
Whether you're trying
to lose weight, repair a
relationship or pick-up
your grades, you've probably failed at all of them, if
not this year, at least once
in your life.
The thing about this
trend, though, is it's not
your fault. I think the bar
was just set a little too
high, to begin with.
Especially for your years
spent at college, there

needs to be a special set of better in town.
goals that put your resoluGreasy diners, fast food
tions within arms reach.
joints, and take-out pizza
Take eating healthy for litter the towns surroundexample. Besides a small ing this university. Eating
percentage of the student healthy is virtually unatpopulation, the majority of tainable, unless your walus eat unhealthily. Yeah, let is big enough to do the
Bentley offers a salad bar, required grocery shopping.
but by the time you load
So instead of vowing to
"eat healthier", which we
all know means "crash
dieting", simply pick the
lesser of two evils.
You're
to
going
McDonald's? Instead of
that double cheeseburger,
get the McChicken sandwich. Sure they may only
be separated by a few
artery clogging calories,
but to our minds we are
eating healthier because
we all know chicken is
healthy food.
Ordering
Dominos?
Order
a medium pizza
Garrett Graziano
with pineapples. Not only
up on all that shredded is it a medium instead of a
cheese and dressing, why large, you've got fruit on
not just go for the bacon it. Come on, what's healthcheeseburger instead?
ier than fruit?
And after you get sick
It's a Friday night and
to your stomach of meat everyone is going to the
loaf, poorly cooked pizza, bar? The choices are endand grilled cheese, it's not less, Bud Light, Miller
like your selection is much Lite, Michelob Light and

ever had to a national primary. I am anxious to see
how it turns out for a
number of reasons.
There is a chance that
the Republican nomination won't be decided on
My vote doesn't count.
As a Pennsylvanian, Super Tuesday. The race
this is usually the case is extremely close and
there isn't a single candiwhen it comes to presidential primaries.
This year our primary
election is on April 22,
almost four months after
the Iowa caucuses and the
New Hampshire primary.
In the meantime, more
than 40 contests will be
decided in both parties,
including those held on
Feb. 5.
Feb. 5, 2008 will be a
historic day in presidential politics, as 24 states
will be holding their caucuses or primaries, awardChris Hoskavich
ing
52
percent
of
Democratic delegates and
41 percent of Republican date who appeals to all
Republican factions.
delegates.
If nobody emerges from
It is likely that the candidates of both parties will Feb. 5 as the obvious canPennsylvania
be determined on this day, didate,
rendering Pennsylvania could actually become a
battleground
for
the
again meaningless.
Pundits have dubbed Republican candidates.
I am disheartened,
Feb. 5 "Super Tuesday,"
"Super Duper Tuesday," though, that it takes a cir"Giga Tuesday," "Tsunami cumstance as extraordiTuesday," and, for the nary as a four-way dead
drama queens of political heat to make our primary
observation, "The Tuesday worth our participation.
That is why I am hoping
of Destiny."
Super
Tuesday
Histrionics aside, it is that
a
critical because it will be proves rousing success:
the closest thing we've it may lead to an actual

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Presiden

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national primary.
I can appreciate some
of the quirks of our presidential selection process; I
support the Electoral
College over election by
popular vote, for example.
The delegate system of
the primaries seems convoluted to me, but it
serves a purpose similar to
that of the Electoral
College, so I won't complain.
I just can't agree with
diffusing the primaries
over a span of months,
though.
The current system
puts the interests of a few
states above the interests
of others. What candidate
is going to speak to the
interests
of
a
Pennsylvanian when the
Pennsylvanian's vote is
irrelevant?
Meanwhile, most of
them go out of their way to
be the ideal candidate for
lowans and people from
New Hampshire, whatever they're called.
The only advantage I
can see in having an
extended primary season
is that it gives voters a
chance
to
become
acquainted with the candidates and affords lesserknown candidates the
opportunity to compete.
Mike Huckabee, for example, wouldn't even be a
contender if he hadn't
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your already fragile selfesteem a boost. Well O.K.,
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Az. fended off a burglar with an aluminum bat. I
least keep you at neutral,
The burglar, Thomas Garza, broke into Six's;
which is always better
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year's resolutions and I
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yourself again, but it's like
police arrived shortly after and arrested him afterwhat Mel Gibson tells his
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before they slaughter all
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those British soldiers.
"Aim small, miss small."
So you aimed and
missed, but because you've
to Bill Clinton. The former president has;
kept your goals relatively
small, even though you
become heavily involved in promoting his wife's
failed it's not so devastatcandidacy for the Democratic presidential nominaing that you find yourself tion.
He doesn't get a thumbs down just for acting
on the back end of an ice
cream induced black-out as a public relations tool for Hillary Clinton, but
for the last month, but rather for launching invective at her principal
rather content with the
opponent, Barack Obama.
fact that you at least tried.
In the grand tradition of "that depends

Making PA votes count
Chris Hoskavich
Opinion Editor

23,2008

Jan

Iowa.
There are problems
with
this
argument,
though. My first concern is
that we might not become
acquainted with an accurate representation of the
candidate.
Am I going to vote for
the social conservative
Mitt Romney I saw in
Iowa, the agent of change
Mitt Romney who camNew
paigned
in
Hampshire or the job-creating hero of the working
class Mitt Romney who
L
won Michigan?
When candidates tailor
their message to the state
du jour, their top priorities
and agenda seem to get
lost in the shuffle.
I also have trouble
mustering sympathy for a
candidate who has difficulty raising support.
We are living in an era
of unprecedented mass
media proliferation and
accessibility. Candidates

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what the meaning of is is," his criticisms seem to
boil down to matters of semantics, namely the
"'party of ideas" vs. "party of good ideas" dispute.
Clinton is risking damage to his legacy and
he is demoralizing his party. Perhaps he should step
back for a while and rethink his strategy.

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Virtual life can't replace real one

For the record
"I have a dream that one day
this nation will rise up and live

out the true meaning of its
creed: 'We hold these truths to
be self-evident, that all men
are created equal,"
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 1929
April 4, 1968

-

After a long day of
classes and work, I usually
follow the same routine. I
grab a snack, catch up with
my roommates, check my
e-mail, and finally, peruse

Facebook.

Yes, I admit, Facebooking has become a part of
my everyday routine, and I
would be more ashamed to
admit it if this were not the
case for so many of my
friends as well. But
whether
we
like to
acknowledge it or not, the
online worlds of sites like
Facebook and MySpace
have collided with our
"real" lives here at the
University.
Many of us have come
to rely on this collision for
even the most basic human
contact, whether that be
keeping in touch with
friends from home, staying
connected with the social
scene, making new friends
or trying to remember the
ones we met last night.
While undeniably valuable
for some things, this virtual world is also potentially
threatening to our lives
outside of the computer
screen.
What prompted this
concern for me was a
glance at Google's list of

John Stromski
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I don't know about you,
but I am going to vote for
Mike Huckabee for one reason and one reason only:
Chuck Norris is campaigning for him. Anybody who is
hiding a fist in his beard
must know his politics.
But Norris has definitely won my support, and how
could he not? I'm not about
to oppose a man who can
kill two rocks with one bird.
But back to Huckabee. I
think the main reason I'm
voting for him is because of
Chuck Norris. Any candidate who can win the support of and employ a
celebrity in his campaigning arsenal is obviously the
best candidate.
In case you don't know,
the other day Norris, while
campaigning for Huckabee.
said that an opponent, John

Che

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mostly likely roped in the
most viewers.
The heat turned on as
Clinton veered off the topic
of fiscal responsibility, a
place where her and her
opponents all stand in general unison and instead
began pointing at Obama's
and
speeches
voting
record to indicate his
inconsistency as a politician.
What appeared to be a
few seconds of a shouting
match while Obama tried
to respond,
certainly
piqued the interest and
attention of the average
viewer.
Clinton's out-of-context
quote was met with
Obama's
stinging
response,
"Because while I was
working on those streets

One of these sites in particular caught my eye, an
online community called
Second Life. From its Web
site, Second
Life is
described as a "3-D virtual
world entirely created by
its Residents."
Created in 2003. it now
has millions of users, all of
whom "retain the rights to
their digital creations" and
have the ability to "buy,
sell and trade with other
Residents."
In other words, this virtual world operates on a
very real economy, with its
own currency and business
practices that actually
relate to the real world.
The "Linden Dollar" has
real value, and businesses
can thrive and fail. In fact,
one of the virtual banks
collapsed recently, causing
anyone who had invested
in the establishment to
lose a combined $750,000.
And if you think that's
strange, then think about
this. Second Life is also
home to copyright lawsuits.
Kevin Alderman, owner
of SexGen, is suing the
man behind one of the virtual characters in Second
Life (called avatars) for
changing his character into
an anatomically correct
model
with
genitals.
Alderman claims that this
genital creating software
was copyrighted and the

man behind the avatar sold
illegal copies of the SexGen
software.
And not only is it
strange to find economic
decline and lawsuits in a
virtual world, but Second
Life is also home to a new
form of sexual education,
as the University of
Plymouth in Britain has
started an in-game zone to
educate members about
sexual health and contraception. Avatars can read
literature about sex and
actually bring home free
(virtual) condoms.
What is so disturbing
about a site like Second
Life is what it replaces in
real life. While people are
so busy building their perfect avatar, changing
everything "from the tip of
your nose to the tint of
your skin," they are escaping from their own insecurities in real life.
While people are busy
buying property and starting businesses with Linden
Dollars, they are avoiding
outlets for their ambition
in the real world. While
people are busy meeting
other avatars and starting
relationships, they are
avoiding the people around
them in real life.
These online communities provide one thing: an
escape.

Sure, some will argue
they are merely entertaining, and lots of people enjoy

playing harmless games
like the Sims. But when a
site takes itself so seriously
that money and sexual
health are at stake, there
is something seriously
wrong.

All of the hours spent
perfecting your profile so it
describes you (but better)
and trying to find the right
picture that looks like you
(but better) could be spent
actually doing something
with the people around
you, the people who exist
outside of your virtual
world.
Facebook and MySpace
are not serious distractions
unless you let them become
serious distractions, but on
a whole, our generation is
becoming less and less
reliant on human contact.
We e-mail more than we
write letters. We text message more than we call. We
send Facebook messages
more than we personally
invite friends to parties.
And in many ways, this is a
great step in terms of time
and efficiency.
But we must be careful
with what we sacrifice in
order to take advantage of
the ease of online communication. There is still
nothing better than an oldfashioned letter in the mail
or an hour-long phone call
from an old friend. Virtual
communities are really just
that: virtual. And they
should stay that way.

Vote Norris, not Huckabee

room...

For two candidates who
seemed
staunchly
opposed to the traditional
mudslinging brought about
by presidential campaigns,
Sen. Hillary Clinton and
Sen. Barack Obama did
not shy away from harsh
words
during
the
Congressional
Black
Caucus Institute Debate in
South Carolina on Monday
evening.
And though the idea of
politicians fighting fair conharmonious
jures
up
thoughts about the spirit of
democracy, watching the
exchange of icy glares and
barbed words was strangely satisfying.
Perhaps it's just a
human reaction to drama,
but the most hot-tempered
debate yet has grabbed
'the most headlines and

top "googled" sites of 2007.

watching those folks see
their jobs shift overseas,
you were a corporate
lawyer sitting on the board
at Wal-Mart."
Of course, Clinton rocketed back later with.
"(They
bad
were)
(ideas) for America, and I
was fighting against those
ideas when you were practicing law and representing
your contributor, Resco, in
his slum landlord business
in inner city Chicago."
Though Edwards had to
remind Obama and Clinton
that he was also a part of
this debate, he got his
chance to shine when he
asked how all the bickering
was going to help children
obtain
healthcare, or
young adults attend college. He ended up looking
like the rational, cool-head-

McCain, wouldn't make a
good president because of
his old age.
He even made a comment about McCain's good
traits being inherited from
his mom.
Norris pretty much just
karate kicked McCain in
the face there.
But this really annoys
me, this whole trend of
celebrities getting involved
in politics enough so to try
and use their reputation
and position to not only win
votes for their candidate,
but they go so far as to try
and demean their opponents.
But in Huckabee's
defense, the title President
Huckabee, brought to you
by Chuck Norris, does roll
off the tongue pretty easily,
I know this has been
going on for a long time,
and will continue to happen
in elections to come, but I
just think it's sad that
Norris campaigning for
Huckabee will actually win

some votes.
And then to go even further and bash other people,
I think is a misuse of fame,
I understand Norris is
free to spend his money and
think politically however he
likes, but it just seems that
more and more our society
is getting sponsored.
It started with sports
stadiums and theatres, how
we now go to the Allstate
arena instead of the
Rosemont Horizon,
Now Huckabee is, in a
way, being sponsored by
Chuck Norris, something
die-hard Norris enthusiasts
will be influenced by, and
something wimps will be
scared into conformity by.
I mean after all, who
wants to receive a roundhouse kick to the face if
they
don't
vote
for
Huckabee? I don't,
I think that there are
certain areas, politics being
one of them, that famed citizens should stay out of.
It's a cheap trick per-

formed by Huckabee, a desperate attempt to try and
win more votes, and an irredecision
sponsible
by
Norris, who will sway people's decisions with no
regard to issues and the
welfare of our nation, but
because of popularity and
famed jokes.
Granted, Norris almost
assuredly
believes
Huckabee is the best candidate, I'm not entirely comfortable with the idea of
people blindly voting for
Huckabee because Norris
endorses him.
I can think of some people who will be swayed by
Norris'
influence
on
Huckabee's campaign, and
that could be all it takes in
a race this close.
It's just sad that our
society has become so commercialized to the point
where it influences critical
issues for the welfare of our
country.

Political slights find
home behind podium
ed older brother among
quarreling siblings.
All in all, it was a sometimes messy, but very
entertaining and thereby
effective debate.
What does all this teach
us about politics and our
claim to want it clean, but
not too clean?
The
beauty
of
Monday's debate was not
necessarily that Obama
and Clinton took shots
against one another (with
Edwards taking advantage
of the climate whenever he
could get a word in edgewise), but that it was done
in the perfect place for
such shots
behind a
podium.
The debate podium,
where you stand next to
your enemy in arms, is
probably one of the more

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honest settings in today's
political world. Too often
candidates spend tons of
money on TV. or radio
spots that may spew inaccuracies about their opponent that, even if redacted,
have already done their
damage,
Candidates have a right
and a basic obligation to
separate themselves from
their competition and to
poke holes in the record,
integrity and position of
their opponents. This kind
of separation need not be
backhanded or vicious,
though it should be mean-

ingfully critical,
Debates offer the perfeet place for this balance
of gritty politics without the
malfeasance,

If candidates make blatantly inaccurate claims,

out-of-context remarks or
just a few critical assertions, their opponent can
refute it on the spot. It's not
fool-proof (because anyone can lie and politicians
have affinity to the practice), but it offers a chance
for dialogue which is, in
any form, much more fair
than a monologue.
In the end, voters can
make a choice about who
to believe, having hopefully
at least heard the other
side of story. Now, as to
whether or not voters will
look into the real accuracy
behind the words that went
flying during Monday's
debate, is quite another

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Amanda Alexander
Staff Reporter
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Thanks to the space left by the former
admissions office which has moved to the
Durrwachter Alumni Center, Career
Services, located in Akeley Hall, will soon
be expanding their area.
"We're going to expand into the back
space. Admissions had a lot of workspace," said Joan Welker, director of
Career Services. Welker said students
are often crowded into the small work
area Career Services currently has.
Career Services will share the former
admissions office with the department of
business administration, computer science, and information technology (BACSIT).
"Their department has grown,"
Welker said. The BACSIT department
has already moved in, but Career
Services have yet to begin the remodeling
needed to expand their area.
The remodeling would have already
begun but there is one small problem: the
wall they wanted to turn into a partition
is actually a fire wall.
Obtaining a permit can take four to
six months, so Welker said Career
Services are planning the expansion for

the summer. As soon as they have the
permit, Welker said, they will be "bust
ing through the wall."
One major advantage of the expansion will be the ability to hold presentations. Welker said she "usually goes to
find a classroom" when she wants to do a
presentation, but with the new space she
will be able to hold them in the Career
Services Center instead oflugging everything across campus.
When students ask to hold presentations in the current office, Welker has to
close the office and even then it only
holds about 20 students. With the new
work area, Welker anticipates being able
to hold presentations for about 40 students.
"The goal is to have it set up like a
smart room," Welker said.
Another advantage ofthe new area is
that Anita Casper, the new internship
coordinator, will be able to have her own
office. Casper is currently "squeezed in
between filing cabinets," Welker said.
Career Service workers do currently
have access to the space through the
front door, but are waiting for furniture
to arrive before they begin using it.
Welker will attend a meeting Friday to
see the floor plans for Casper's new office
and she hopes the work will begin soon.

Trading Spaces
The Institute for International
Studies (IIS), currently located in Raub
Hall, will be moving to the old alumni
office in Akeley over spring break.
Rosana Campbell, acting director of
International Studies, said the move was
prompted by a need for a larger space
due to growing staff.
Campbell said she looks forward to
the advantages of the new area, which
include "more space, including private
offices and a lounge area." The new office

also contains a small kitchen area.
Everyone working for the IIS will
move to the new office, and they will also
be advertising a new position: assistant
director for international recruitment.
The new office will not be renovated.
The move will take place over spring
break, said Campbell, "to avoid interruption of services provided to our students."
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Trumbetti leads the wrestling
team against Number 20 Pitt
Kris Glad
Sports Reporter
kglad#lhup.edu
This past Thursday the
wrestling team traveled to
the
of
University
Pittsburgh to take on the
No. 20 ranked Panthers in
LHU's
first
Eastern
Wrestling League (EWL)
match of the season.

Photo Courtesy of Sports Information

Lauren Kelshaw, seen above, led the women's
basketball team against SRU with 19 points.

The match didn't go the
way the Bald Eagles
would have liked it as they
were defeated 24-13, but
despite the loss they were
able to take four matches
away from Pittsburgh.
"Winning four matches
was good. We were competitive in a couple more

Lady Eagles drop
two PSAC games
Alan Trexler
Sports Reporter

The women's basketball team dropped their
first
two
conference
games of the season this
past
week
to
Shippensburg
and
Slippery Rock.

The Lady Eagles fell
69-55 at Shippensburg on
Wednesday night before
returning home Saturday
and dropping a close 6965 decision to Slippery
Rock.
The Lady Eagles (5-11,
0-2 PSAC West) jumped
out to an early lead
against The Rock but foul
trouble and a significant

rebounding disadvantage
left the Lady Eagles just
short of a win.
Slippery Rock controlled the boards with a
34-23 advantage and
made 26 of 35 free throws.
Lock Haven attempted
only 10 free throws.
The Lady Eagles led
27-19 late in the first half
when sophomore Kristin
Kudrick picked up her
third foul. Before getting
into foul trouble Kudrick
had been controlling the
paint on her way to eight
early points.
Head coach Jennifer
Smith feels that the foul
trouble and free throw
discrepancy are a result of
their style of defense.

See,W. Basketball, B2

and with some breaks we
had a chance to win," said
Head
Coach
Rocky
Bonomo.
The opening match was
in the 125-pound weight
class and LHU freshman
John Trumbetti was on
fire in the match as he
won 12-0. In the first 42
seconds of the match
jumped out to a 4-0 lead
with a take down and two
near falls.
"I started the match
with my pace and my ties
and I just got rolling and
the points began to add
up," said Trumbetti. "1
thought I had wrestled
great against Pitt. Coach
Bonomo and Rodgers
game planned with me
perfect."
Trumbetti was able to
score six near falls by the

end of his match. But
Trumbetti wasn't the only
Lock Haven wrestler to
find success in his match.
Junior Matt Fittery
battled against an early
deficit to take his 149pound match. Behind 3-1
in early part of the match
Fittery almost got a pin
against Pittsburgh, which
shifted the momentum of
the match. By the end
Fittery was able to score
more points off another
takedown to win 9-3 and
tie LHU and Pittsburgh.
"I think that I wrestled
pretty well in my match. I
did a good job of coming
back after giving up an
early takedown," said
Fittery.

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John Trumbetti, seen above, shut out his opponent at the University of
Pittsburgh. Trumbetti is tied for third on the team in wins with 12.

Track and field teams start semester strong at SRU
Garrett Graziano
Sports Editor

Indiana's Chris Gardner
in the high jump with a
leap of 1.90m. While leading the way in the 55
& Elise Fix
meter hurdles with a time
Sports Reporter
of
7.73.
eflx@lhup.edu
"Paul did really well
past weekend," said
this
The Lock Haven men's
Head
Coach
Aaron
and women's track and
"For
him
Russell.
to
go in
field teams ran at Slippery
and
like
perform
did,
he
it
Rock this past weekend in
a
lot
about
his
says
work
the Pennsylvania State
ethic."
Athletic
Conference
Accompanying Martin
(PSAC) West Challenge.
was sophomore teammate
Both teams took second
place with great perform- Randy Sylvia in the
weight throw. Sylvia's
throw of 16.31m was good
enough to beat out
Slippery Rock's Adam
Jones for the first place
Paul Martin had two
finish.
first-place finishes. He
Bald Eagle runner,
finished in a tie with

Justin Lockley, also had a second in the shot put.
productive day as he took Gumby finished the event
home a pair of second with a throw of 12.21m,
place finishes. In the 55 while her
teammate,
meter dash, Lockley's time Andrews, took second with
of 6.42 put him just behind a throw of 12.20m
Indiana's
Gardner.
"We left a good number
Lockley's other second of our athletes home this
place finish came in the past event to rest up," said
200 meter dash as he postRussell. "So for both of our
ed a time of 23.50.
teams to come away with
Chelsea Morse had second place finishes
another awesome weekshows the dedication and
end winning the high commitment that our kids
jump with a leap of 1.65m, have this season."
while placing fourth in the
Last weekend the team
long jump with a distance headed to Penn State.
of 5.09m.
This was the teams' first
The Lady Eagles did meet since the winter
particularly well in the break. Chelsea Morse and
throwing competitions. Paul Martin picked up
Jakia Gumby and Jen right where they left off
Andrews placed first and before
break, hitting

NCAA Provisional marks.
In the high jump Morse
took first with a jump 5'7",
while Martin took second
after turning in a time of
7.65 in 55 meter hurdles,
respectively.
Brandon Pomerantz
took second in the mile
with a tremendous early
season time of 4:15.54 (#4
Ail-Time LHU) which had
shown his hard training
over break.
"Penn State allowed us
to clear away some of the
cobwebs
from
winter
said
Russell.
break,"
Next weekend the
teams turn up the intensity with split squads at
Bucknell and Penn State.

INDEX
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Editorials
Features

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Swim team splits tri-meet
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Juno tickles funnybone, touches heart
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Men's Basketball tries to
rebound after rough start
Brandon Apter
bapter<« lhup.edu
Sports Reporter
After a rough stretch of
games over winter break,
the Bald Eagles (1-15)
finally edged out a win
against the rival Red
Raiders of Shippensburg.

Men's Basketball
Billy Arre has been
leading the Bald Eagles
through it all that has
earned him the PSAC
We st Player of the Week
for the second time in the
last three weeks.
Looking for their first
win in 15 games, the Bald
Eagles
traveled
to
Shippensburg to try and
hold on the Red Raiders
who came in with a record
of 6-9. Ship stormed out of
the gate early as they took
an 8-4 lead just two minutes into the game.
The
Bald
Eagles
wouldn't let them get
away though as they went
on an 11-2 run to give

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"Sometimes we are
going to get into foul
trouble because we play
so aggressively," Smith
explained. "We play very
aggressive defense and
apply a lot of pressure so
some games we are going
to have to learn to play
with foul trouble."
With their best post
player on the sideline the
Lady Eagles were unable
keep Slippery Rock off
the boards. The Rock
used
offensive
11
rebounds in the first half
to pull within one, 33-32,
at halftime.
"In the first half we
didn't rebound well," said
Smith, "I think if we
could have rebounded
better we would have
gone into halftime with a
ten or twelve point lead.
Obviously we are a better
team with Kristen out
there but there are five
people on the court and
they all have to box out
and rebound."
Slippery Rock continued their momentum at
the start of the second
half with a 13-4 run to
open up a 45-37 lead.
Despite having Kudrick
on the bench after picking up her fourth foul the
Lady Eagles stormed
back with a 13-3 run,
including eight straight

them a 15-10 lead. The never looked back. Lock
game would go back and Haven would outscore
forth up until Lock Haven Ship 13-10 in the extra
took control and ended the period as they went on to
half with a 13-5 run. The win their first game, 81teams would go into the 78.
locker room with the
Billy Arre tallied a douHaven having a ten-point ble double with 28 points
advantage 38-28.
and 15 boards. Denny
Not looking to lose any Mortimer complimented
enthusiasm, the Bald that with 24 points and 9
Eagles held their lead for rebounds. Kelvin McLean
a part of the second half also added a double double
but Ship battles back and with 15 points and 10
would retake the lead 48rebounds.
47.
"We had control of this
The Red Raiders would game, and it just got
keep the lead until Lock away. All those things
Havens' Kelvin McLean's combined are a good
jumper would find the botrecipe for a letdown. But
tom of the net to put LHU the kids were looking at
ahead 56-54.
this as our playoffs," said
With just under three Coach Wilson. "We said
minutes to go, Ship tied it that we weren't going to
up with free throws at 68. leave this court until we
With one last shot, won the game."
McLean could not find the
Recently Lock Haven
net, which would send the faced Slippery Rock in a
game into overtime locked game where they looked to
up at 68.
snap a losing streak
The Bald Eagles came against them.
out strong in the OT session as David Blackwell See, M. Basketball, B4
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The swimming team
split a PSAC tri-meet
when
they
hosted
California and Slippery
Rock
Saturday
at
Zimmerli Pool.

Photo Courtesy of Sports

Billy Arre, seen above, spots up for a jump shot. Arre was named PSAC
West Player of the Week for the second time in the past three weeks.

The final two matches
that Lock Haven was able
to win came in at the 165pound and 197-pound

are not a nationally
ranked team in their meet
against Pittsburgh they
were able to show that, as
Coach Bonomo said, "We
can go with the better
teams in the country."

good experience for everyone," said Metzger.
The wrestling team
will look to come back
from this defeat as they
will host their next two
matches at the Thomas

Sophomore
Landis
Wright scored all the
points he needed to win
the
165-pound match
quickly. Wright scored a
reversal and two quick
back points in the second
period to win his match 43.
Fellow
sophomore
Jeremie Cook had to get
some extra time to win his
197-pound match, but he
didn't need to use all of it.
After using a takedown to
tie up his match, Cook
used another takedown
mere seconds into overtime to get the winning
points in the only match
that went into overtime.
While the Bald Eagles

wrestlers who were able to
show this as freshman
John Mangini and senior
Mike Metzger. Mangini
took on Matt Kocher, who
is the #4 197-pound
wrestler in the country.
Mangini was able to score
some points, unfortunately not enough to win the
match.
Metzger had probably
the hardest match of the
evening as he took on
Keith Gavin, the #1 197pound Wrestler in the
country. Metzger was
pinned in 6:31.
"We wrestled Pitt very
tough and I thought we
did well for having such a
young team and it was a

"I am really looking
forward to having the next
two dual meets at home.
It's always nice to compete
in front of a home crowd
and have that extra support." said Fittery.
The First match will be
on
Saturday
against
Edinboro and the following Friday LHU will host
Cleveland
State
University.
John Trumbetti said of
the home meets, "I know
we have a great fan base
that are really energetic
about wrestling so I am
really excited to wrestle at
home. I just can't wait to
wrestle in front of our
home crowd."

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Lauren
points from
take
Kelshaw, to
a 50-48
lead.
Kelshaw finished with
a game-high 19 points
and six assists.
The excitement would
be short-lived however as
Slippery Rock regained
the lead moments later
and would not trail again
down the stretch. Two
free throws from Slippery
guard
Rock
point
Amanda Nero with 13
seconds left put the game
out of reach for the Lady
Eagles.
"We need to play 40
minutes,"
Smith
explained, "not 30, not 20
if we are going to beat
teams in the PSAC
West."
Kudrick finished the
game with 10 points
despite only playing 16
minutes due to foul trouble. Casi Donelan scored
16 points and pulled
down a team-high six
rebounds.
Slippery Rock was led
by 5-11 forward Nijha
McNeely who finished
with 18 points and eight
boards.
McNeely did
most of her damage with
Kudrick on the sideline.
On Wednesday night
the Lady Eagles dropped
their PSAC West opener
on
the
road
at
Shippensburg
69-55.
Shippensburg took a 14
point lead into halftime

and held on to win by the
same margin.
Despite trailing by
double digits most of the
game the Lady Eagles
pulled within nine with
just over five minutes to
play, but they were
unable to get any closer.
Kelshaw led the team
with 17 points. She also
down
five
pulled
rebounds.
Kudrick chipped in
with 11 points and five
boards, while Freshman
Aiesha Smith scored
nine.
Senior Michelle
Mitchell led the team
with nine rebounds while
Malika Miller paced the
defensive effort with six
steals.
Over the winter break
the Lady Eagles went 34. After picking up wins
against Mansfield and
Bloomsburg in PSAC
crossover action, LHU
dropped four of their next
five games.
Lock Haven finished
3-3 against the PSAC
East Division.
The Lady Eagles continue conference play
tonight with a trip to
Clarion.
They return
home
to
Thomas
Fieldhouse for a matchup
against
Saturday at 1 p.m. The
game can be heard live on
Havensports.com.

Swim team advances to 3-2
Alan Trexler
Sports Reporter

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January 23, 2008

The Lady Eagles fell to
California
69-51
but
picked up a 65-57 win over
Slippery Rock to improve
to 3-2 on the season.
Standout
Freshman
Amanda Terray picked up
wins in both backstroke
events by out-sprinting
the field in the 100 yard
event and outlasting the
competition in the 200.
Terray finished the 100 in
59.83, which qualifies as a
NCAA "B" cut time, and
bested the field by over
ten seconds with a time of
2:11.48 in the 200 yard
race.
Stephanie Kudrick also
had a strong day for the
Lady Eagles with wins in
| both breaststroke events.
The junior finished the
100 yard event in 1:12.11

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and held off the competition in the 200 with a time
of 2:28.94.
Amanda
Palmer
chipped in with second
place finishes in the 200
yard individual medley
and 200 yard butterfly.
Senior Kelly Grieneisen
added a second place in
the
200
yard
freestyle.Caroline
Sweeney swam the anchor
as the Lady Eagles finished second in the 200
yard
medley
relay.
Kudrick
and
Terray,
joined
Grieneisen
Sweeney in the strong
team effort as they finished just over a second
behind the first place
team from California.
Shannon
Samanka
posted the fifth fastest
time in school history in
the 1650 yard freestyle
when she posted a season
best 19:51.66. Her effort
was good for a third place
finish.
Samanka was not the
only swimmer posting a
season best time during
the final home meet of the
year.
Shannon Wilbur,
Ashley Lightcap, Becky
Ashley
Fountaine,
Gardner and Palmer each

finished their respective
events quicker than they
have all season.
Head Coach Andrew
Waeger attributes the
overall improvement to
the team training program in Florida during the
winter break. The team
headed to Cocoa Beach,
Fla. over the break to get
ready for the remainder of
the season.
"I was really pleased
with the workouts and
training we did," said
Waeger. "Itreally sets the
women up for a successful
second half of the season."
But
to
according
Waeger the trip is about
more than just training.
"We take the trip to get
a really good week of
hard/intense
training,"
Waeger explained, "but
it's more than just training, it is a lot about team
building."
The team will try to
continue to get ready for
the PSAC and NCAA
championships when they
travel to California for the
Vulcan Invite on Friday.

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Amanda Terray, seen above, qualified a NCAA "B" cut time in the 100 meter
backstroke. In the 200 meter backstroke she defeated the rest of the field by
over ten seconds.

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Sports Editor
ggrazian@lhup.edu

Love them or hate them (1 do!), the
New York Giants are going to the
Super Bowl. Unfortunately for Eli
Manning and company, so are the
Patriots.
There is, however, a smidgen of
hope. If they haven't proven they are
beatable, at the very least the
Patriots have proven they are vulnerable. Likewise the Giants have
proven that they have the weapons to
pull off the improbable.
The Giants miracle run through
the playoffs have drawn comparison
to the Steelers Super Bowl run a few
years back, as it should. Both teams
were never considered a real threat,
yet they knocked off the best in their
respective conferences to reach the
big game.
But for all their similarities the
comparison ends at their Super Bowl
opponents.

The Steelers played a very good,
but beatable Seahawks team. And
that's not to take away from their
hard-fought victory, but I think anyone in their right mind would rather
{play the 2005-' J Seahawks than the
2007-08 Patriots for sports' biggest
title.
And much like the odds of mice
and men, the Giants, will face the
same adversity as they set to battle,
what many are calling the best team
of all time, in the Super Bowl.
What the Giants have in their corner, however, is what propelled New
England to their first Super Bowl victory back in 2001.
Just as the Patriots did in 2001
against the Rams, the Giants will
head into this game ;is the under dog.
knowing they are the under dog and
setting their sights on knoekirj 0r the

has played some form of football from
high school to college and the pros
and they'll tell you that sometimes
the most dangerous teams can be the
ones you've ah-eady counted out.
With Manning playing smart football, not great by any means, but definitely a step up from where he was
mid-season, I don't see why the
Giants can't make this a game worth
watching.
Plaxico Burress made Al Harris (a
shutdown cornerback) look like a tool
up and down the field during the
NFC Championship game. Is it so
unfathomable that he can do the
same to Asante Samuel?
Old man Michael Strahan and Osi
Umenyiora have wreaked havoc
against opposing quarterbacks all
season long.
And with a slew of other big name
threats such as Brandon Jacobs.
Amani Toomer and Antonio Pierce,
the Giants have a very slight chance
of pulling off the biggest upset in
Super Bowl history.
The only thing they have to do is
play a perfect game, which becomes
the very worst threat to their cause.
What kept the Patriots undefeated all season long was their lack of
mistakes. In their games with
Philadelphia,
Baltimore
and
Indianapolis, not only did the
Patriots beat these teams, they primarily beat themselves.
By now we've all seen Tom Brady
throw an interception or Randy Moss
drop a ball, after all they are only
human, they leave those opportunities open for other teams tocapitalize
on. Just not as frequently as other
teams leave opportunities open for
the Patriots to capitalize on first.
in

Super Bowl XLII Prediction: 24-20
favor of New England

Race still an issue?
Alan Trexler
Sports Reporter
atrexler@lhup.edu
Since we have the customary bye
week before the biggest day of the
year, I will hold my Super Bowl banter
for next week's issue.
This week I would like to address
the issue currently that currently
dominates the world of golf. Yes, I
said golf.
Before you skip the rest of this article based solely on the fact that I said
the "G" word hear me out. The issue
at bar here is bigger than sports. It
just so happens that golf is the latest
sports medium to be affected.
A few weeks ago Kelly Tilghman,
an anchor on the golf channel, was
asking Nick Faldo who could emerge
as a serious threat to Tiger Woods.
Faldo jokingly suggested that maybe
some of other golfers should gang up
on Woods.
Tilghman responded by jokingly
saying they should 'lynch him in a
back alley." Oops.
Poor choice of words? Yes. Stupid?
res. Racist? No.
The fallout has been a whirlwind of
racism allegations and the customary
;all for her termination by Rev. Al
Sharpton. While the Golf Channel did
lot choose to fire her, they did suspend
ler for two weeks without pay.
Call it an idiot tax. Hopefully she
spends the next two weeks thinking
ibout the fact that just because she is
n a white-dominated sport does not
nean the all-hearing ear of the controversy hungry media is not listening.
But try to look at this issue objecively. This is a young, uncultured,
vhite woman who had no negative
ntentions with her comments.
Sharpton wants us to believe this is
he same thing as Don Imus referring

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to Rutgers women's basketball team
as nappy headed ho's. Is he serious?
Imus is an old, prejudiced bigot.
Tilghman is a young, uncontroversial
golf analyst who had a momentary

Pinch me I'm in heaven...I
mean Lambeau Field
on the bench seats.

Adam noberts

News Editor
aroberts@lhup.edu
The sports world is full of fairytales. There are kings and princes.
There are battles between good and
evil. And there are castles.
The castles within the sports
realm are the stadiums at which legends write the fairytales that we will
remember forever.
There are a handful of venues that
will go down in sports lore and find
themselves on the list of places that
people must go before they die.
Among those stadiums are Major
League Baseball's Fenway Park,
Yankee Stadium and Wrigiey Field.
The
Football League also
has Lambeau Field and Soldier
Field.
Being a diehard Green Bay
Packers fan and a former Wisconisn
resident I have been to the "promised
land" several times. The most recent
visit was over this winter beak when
I saw the Packers defeat the Detroit
Lions in the season finale.
I haven't been to the other stadiums I mentioned, but I will confidently assume that the feelings are
the same upon entering any of these
locations.
The easiest way to describe the
feeling of being in Lambeau is that
the atmosphere is electric.
People arrive at the stadium four
hours prior to kickoff to tailgate and
the excitement grows immensely
with each passing moment. An hour
before game time the eager fanatics
pile into the stadium.
Bundled tightly, the cold Packer
supporters proudly wear the team's
colors of green, gold and unofficially
blaze orange as they find their places

The benches at Lambeau are the
only of their kind in the NFL, bul
that only adds to the historical
charm of the stadium that celebrated
its fiftieth anniversary this season.
The allure of the green and gold is
deeply steeped in the past. The first
two Super Bowls were won by the
legendary figures
who called
Lambeau home.
During cold December games on
the Frozen Tundra it is hard not to
think back to Bart Starr's heroic
quarterback sneak that won the
league's coldest game to-date, the Ice
Bowl. That team was of course, lead
by coaching legend Vince Lombardi
who is the namesake of the street
Lambeau Field now sits on,
Lombardi Avenue.
The stars and the moments that
we can all identify with are primary
ingredients in the lore of these stadiums. Team loyalty and pride also
play a key role in the must-see
importance of the venues.
Like the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs
and Bears the Packers have a hardcore and widespread fan-base. There
is no telling why all of these teams
have such devote followers because
some are perennial playoff teams
while others are lovable losers.
Regardless, their homes are the
kinds of places that sports fans will
make a cross-country road trips to,
just to see a regular season game.
I have heard from people who
have attended games at these locations and the response is always the
same. Legendary locations don't disappoint.
So as the fairytales continue to be
written it might be time to go witness
history.
I

Playoffs? You kidding me?
James Cooney
Sports Editor
jeooney€lhup.edu
Well it is official. We finally know
who is going to play in the Super Bowl.
My answer to that is who cares. I
don't want to talk about the Super
Bowl all that much because of the bye

lack cf judgment. One she probably
did not even realize she had until
week.
someone told her.
About the only person in the world
This is only an issue because we
at this point that likes the extra bye
make it an issue. I realize that as a
week in the NFL is Tom Brady.
Caucasian I may not fully understand
Whatever he has wrong with his right
how her comments affected African leg,
I'm sure he will enjoy the extra
Americans. Like Stan Marsh said on
week to heal it.
South Park, "I get it...I don't get it."
I hate the bye week because the
But why do the media feel the need
spends so much time hyping up
NFL
to raise the race issue with every small
the playoffs and the Super Bowl and
and unintentional reference to the we
get all excited to see the Conference
atrocities of our forefathers? We will
Championships and then we have to
never get past the issue of race until
wait two whole weeks to get to see the
we stop making it an issue.
Super Bowl.
Even Woods, the focal point of her
Next Sunday when I am lying
comment, was not significantly offendaround recovering from the previous
ed. Tiger immediately released a
night, what am I supposed to watch?
statement through his agent that it
I am certainly not going to watch a
was a non-issue.
game. I don't think I have ever
NBA
The truth is that our generation
watched a hockey game. I guess if I
does not think about race as an issue.
am going to sleep through something I
The only time we talk about it is when
might as well turn on the Golf
the media tell us we are supposed to.
Channel and watch golf. But then
Last week Golfweek Magazine
again that is getting pretty controverreleased its weekly issue portraying a sial nowadays.
noose on the cover. The editor, Dave
I understand that football is a gruSeanor, was immediately fired. Good,
eling sport. I played it in high school
that guy is just an idiot.
only had to play nine games
That cover is far more offensive and we
and that was tough. We had 12 senthan Tilghman's comments. Not just iors on
the team and I think only two
from a racial standpoint, but from an
of us played all nine games. But these
intentions standpoint.
guys are professionals. They have
Golfweek was trying to sell magaplaying football their whole lives.
been
zines and made the objective decision
The bye week in the regular season
to print that cover and be offensive.
I can understand. Sixteen games is a
Tilghman was trying to be funny and
lot of punishment and players can use
made an on-the-spot mistake.
some time off. But good teams in the
She is not a racist and she is not
NFL are already awarded a bye week
insensitive. She's just a little bit ignoin the playoffs. Look at the Patriots,
rant.
they had a bye week and then only had
to play two games. Now they get
another whole weeknff.

1 guess the whole point of this rant

is that the Super Bowl is an unofficial
holiday in the United States. It's like
Christmas to some people. No matter
who is playing most people watch the
game and have fun doing it. I think
this year most people will watch to see
if the Patriots can go undefeated. 1
know I'll be watching hoping that Eli
can pull out a win.
The morale of the story is make the
Super Bowl be a week after the
Conference Championships. It wouldn't be that hard.
Really no sport has a great playoff
system. Baseball is one best of five,
then a best of seven, and then the
World Series, witch is a best of seven.
When you throw in all the off day in
between game and in between series,
their playoff system lasts about a
month.
But the worst playoff system in
sports belongs to the league that doesn't have a playoff system NCAA
Division I Football. This is the longest
break. I understand that there is
finals week and they have to go to
classes but there is 7,000 bowl games
and none of them matter. I am sure
everyone has heard all the arguments
about the stupid system, but the thing
that makes me mad is the long break
in between the last week of the regular
season
and
then
National

Championship game.
The morale of sports and they playoffs are, we build you up in the regular
season. Then we make you wait and
watch all the stupid programs on
ESPN. For the next two weeks all you
will hear about on ESPN is about the
Super Bowl. Every program from 2
p.m. till 7 p.m. they will be talking
about the hype of the Super Bowl.
They could be talking about more
important things like steroids in baseball, oh wait I'm tired about hearing
that too.

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holidays at home. The
games included out of conference
opponents
Billy Aire's second 28Shepherd University (86point performance wasn't 63), Youngstown State (95enough as Lock Haven's 55), West Liberty State
rally fell just short in a 60College (109-80), C.W. Post
56 loss. The Haven found (90-57), University of
themselves down by 19 at Charleston—WV (84-69)
one point in the game but and
Jesuit
Wheeling
could never climb all the University (84-65). Other
way back.
games included losses at
"Although it was a the hands of Millersville,
Chester,
East
great comeback, we should West
have never been in that Stroudsburg, Mansfield,
position," said Coach Bloomsburg, Kutztown,
Wilson.
and Cheyney.
The Bald Eagles suf"We are rebounding
fered six losses at the end really well, which might be
of last semester and eight a surprise to some people
while the rest of the stubecause we are under
dents were enjoying their sized. I think we need to

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Slippery Rock
Lock Haven
Clarion
Shippensburg

PSAC
2-0
1-0
1-0
1-1
1-1
0-2
0-2

Overall
12-4
10-4
9-7
3-13
1-15
8-8
6-11

Win %
.750
.714
.563
.188
.063
.500
.353

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14-3
16-1
14-2
11-5
7-10
10-6
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.941
.875
.667
.412
.625
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California
Edinboro
Slippery Rock
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1-0
1-0
1-1
1-1
0-2
0-2

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West Chester
Edinboro
IUP
Kutztown
Clarion
Millersville
Lock Haven

5-0
11-1
9-1
7-2

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3-1

Bloomsburg
California
Shippensburg
Mansfield
E. Stroudsburg
Slippery Rock

4-2
3-2
4-3
4-3
2-2

3-5
2-5
2-5

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1.000
.917
.900
.778
.750
.667
.600
.571
.571.
.500
.375
.286
.286

EWL STANDINGS
EWL
Pittsburgh

Overall
9-2
6-2
3-3
4-5
6-4
6-8
3-5-1

2-0
2-0

Edinboro
West Virginia
Cleveland State
Lock Haven
Clarion

0-1
0-1

Bloomsburg

0-2

0-0
0-0

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.818
.750
.500
.444
.600
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work on turnovers, but we
can always fix that," said
Justin
guard
junior
Wilson.
The Bald Eagles travel
to Clarion University to
play the Golden Eagles
tonight, before returning
home to face the Vulcans
of Cal U of PA for a 3 p.m.
tip-off on Saturday.
"I think everyone has
stepped up, and contributed in some way,"
said freshman guard Jeff
Eveillard. "I feel we have a
good team, although were
off to a rocky start, we still
have some games to prove
that we are better than
what we have been."

UNC-Asheville ? s 7-foot-7 center is
college basketball's tallest player
Kevin Ware
Daily Orange
Syracuse

went on the run.
George started his
motor and 9.8 seconds
later
according to
he had
"SportsCenter"
Odds are, the majority
made
it
from
finally
one
of the world's population
end
of
the
court
to
the
can jump higher than
other
Kenny George.
When
he
finally
The thing is, he doesn't
reached
the
offensive
need to jump.
The
of frontcourt, the Bulldogs
University
North Carolina-Asheville point guard lobbed the
ball up in the air for a
junior has a good excuse.
exhausted
seemingly
George hovers at 7who
stuck his
George,
feet-7-inches above the
tree-like
arms
into
the air
ground, making him the
and,
as
as
a
7-footgently
tallest player in Division I
7-inch
dunked
giant
can,
men's basketball history,
the ball.
according to ESPN.
It's arguable he even
And when you're that
left
the ground.
tall, there really isn't
After
the game, Tar
much of a reason to jump.
Heels
head
coach Roy
When it comes to basWilliams
said
in his
ketball, though, there are
postgame
conferpress
few who have ever been
ence,
"He
blocked
a
couple
able to change the game
of
but
shots,
changed
by just standing on the
about a million."
court.
After a Dec. 29 game
"In the big games we've
Buffalo in which
against
played, the other team has
George
received
a standto resort to shooting
ing
ovation
for
his 21said
threes,"
UNC10-rebound,
points,
sixAsheville head coach
block
the
performance,
Eddie Biedenbach, whose
team stands at 14-4 (3-0 Bulls' head coach, Reggie
Big South). "And we can Witherspoon, stated the
guard the 3-point line. obvious."We tried not to go
Our guys have to get out under the basket when
there, and if the guy beats he's in, because it's usethem a little bit, then less," he said in his
they're pressured to take a postgame press conferpull-up jumper with a guy ence.
The road hasn't been
on their back because they
can't take it all the way to easy for George. Being
the hole because he's nearly eight feet tall has
its downfalls.
there."
Injuries have been a
"He puts his hand over
the rim flat-footed, and so pest to George starting his
when he stretches out and senior year of high school
at the Latin School of
jumps a little bit he's pretChicago on the city's
ty big up there."
George is averaging North Side when he dislo12.4 points per game and cated his right kneecap
8.3 rebounds per game, halfway through the season.
but he only plays 20 minGeorge didn't work out,
utes a game. The problem
is the amount of time it didn't swim and didn't lift
weights the rest of the
takes the big man to ramble from one end of the year, Biedenbach said.
The same pattern folcourt to the other. He is
lowed when he dislocated
the anti-fast break.
Take for instance a his knee his first year at
sequence in the Bulldogs Asheville and then disloJan. 9 93-81 loss at the cated the other kneecap
hands of then No. 1 North the following year.
Essentially out of basCarolina.
Two Tar Heel players ketball for two and a half
attempted to drive the years (he didn't even
lane to score over George become interested in basuntil
middle
and failed miserably. ketball
George blocked both shots. school), George finally
Pulling the ball into his reached the court last season against Virginia and
grasp and finding the outlet man, the Bulldogs hasn't looked back since.

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"Very few people could
play as little as he's
played, practiced skills as
little as he has, and could
do what he's doing right
now," Biedenbach said.
Biedenbach, who said
he learned the importance
of big men while playing
guard at North Carolina
State and later playing
with Wilt Chamberlin
with the Los Angeles
Lakers, thinks George is
the best big man he's seen
in a long time.
"I've had other big guys
here, but he's different
than everybody that I've
ever coached," he said.
"He's just bigger, and he's
got good hands, and he's a
great kid. It's just been a
wonderful experience."
And to top off all the
qualities George brings to
the table, the big man has
bigger feet than Shaq.
Nike specially makes a
size 28 for George, which
is just a "hair too big,"
Biedenbach said.
"Those are the only
shoes he has," the coach
said. "He wears his basketball shoes everywhere
he goes-class, church, to
the store-that's what he
wears. They're the only
ones he's got."
Like other enormously
tall players such as
Manute Bol (7-foot-7),
Shawn Bradley (7-foot-6)
and Gheorghe Muresan
(7-foot-7), George's joints
are under an incredible
amount of stress, causing
everyday tasks to be difficult
for
the
big
man.Biedenbach
said
doesn't drive
George
because he can't fit behind
the wheel and his father,
Ken Sr., comes from
Chicago to pick him up at
the end of the year so
George doesn't have to
wedge into an airplane
seat.
"I don't hate it, but
there are times I wish that
I weren't so tall," George
recently said in The New
York Times.
"I'm so proud of him for
his mental attitude and
how he's grown up and
become one of the guys on
the
team,"
said
Biedenbach. "He's just a
remarkable young man."

Jan

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HAC assistant

coordinator.

The new semester has
just begun, and for students who are bored with
the same old Friday night
the
Haven
plans,
Activities Council (HAC)
has plenty of alternatives
to offer.
'The goal of HAC is to
provide a variety of events
for the LHU campus," said
Heather MacMath, HAC
coordinator.
"With a diverse campus
we try our hardest to bring
in a diverse selection of
events that will appeal to
she
said.
everyone,"
"While every single event
may not appeal to every
single student you are
bound to find at least one
that you enjoy."
The council is made up
of eight different committees.
Each of these committees has many events
planned for the upcoming
semester.
"We are really looking
forward to some new
events this semester," said
MacMath.
"A lot of our activities
this year are interactive.
We are bringing in mind
reader and illusionists, as
well as new activities such
as laser tag," said Alyssa

Derek
Strouphauer,
HAC chair of trips and
weekends, is in the early
stages of planning an
overnight trip to New
York City.
"I have not gotten the
specifics down yet, but
possibly, I am looking into
getting a nice hotel and a
nice meal or possibly tickets to see a show while we
stay in Times Square," he
said.
"Day trips are nice to
take to New York City, but
I found that an overnight
trip allows people to get
the experience of how
much different New York
City
is
at
night,"
Strouphauer said.
Willie Baney. HAC
chair of lectures, has
planned for Jud Laipply to
give his "Inspirational
Comedy" performance at
LHU in March.
Laipply is the star of
the six-minute "Evolution
of Dance"
video on
YouTube, which had over
72 million viewers as of
Jan. 21.
His Web site reveals
Laipply's secret charm:
"Drawing from his vast
array of experiences that
include: working on a
cruise ship, working at a
camp in Colorado, being a
certified aerobics instructor, teaching college courses, being a published poet,

part- time auctioneer, and
weekly columnist; he can
relate to almost any audi-

ence."
The HAC coordinators
and chairs are also taking
a cue from past popular
events by planning more
comedy nights.
"Comedy nights are
always our biggest events.
We normally get a full
house when we bring in
comedians,"
"I've been to a few HAC
events. The one that sticks
out in my mind is Matt
Bellace, the comedian. I
really enjoy stand-up comedy, and I thought he was
really funny," said sophomore Megan King.
So far HAC has Rodney
and
Andrew
Laney
Kennedy lined up to perform in January.
Laney and Kennedy
have both been on Comedy
Central.
On Wednesday, Jan.
23, the Evasons Mentalist
Duo will read minds in the
Price Performance Center.
As stated in their Web
site, "Mentalists Jeff &
Tessa Evason have performed their mind-blowing
show of interactive mentalism, and comic relief for
audiences in 28 countries,
and television viewers
worldwide on NBC, FOX,
and
Discovery
PAX
Channel.
You'll hear
laughter and stunned

as
The
astonishment
Evasons appear to read
your thoughts, see your
future, and move solid
objects with only their
minds!"
Another upcoming performance is Spoken Word
Poet Travis Watkins.
Watkins is the former
captain of the University
of Kansas football team, as
well as a winner of the
National
Association
Language
Award for poetry and is in
the top eight in the
National Poetry Slam
Ranking.
He is also the author of
a book titled "My Fea Is 4
U."
As stated in the
Layman Lyric Productions
Web site, "Travis incases
his touching personal stories and insightful socially
conscious views into a
powerful display of poetry
unlike any you've ever
seen. You may have read
poetry, you may have
heard poetry, but you've
never truly 'experienced'
poetry until you've witnessed Travis Watkins
live."
Another big crowdpleaser that LHU students can expect to see
again is the annual spring
concert, which is not yet
planned.
As for the students,
they are looking forward
to the events spring

semester will bring:
"I will probably attend
Sex Squares this semester !
and possibly the spring !
concert depending on who
it is. I'd like to see Taylor
Swift at the spring concert," said Justine Hull,
junior.
"I went to some of the
HAC events. I went to the
comedians and concerts. I
think they are very nice
since there are not so
many things to do in Lock
Haven. I think the concerts are my favorite," said
Yu Gao, sophomore.
The HAC Web site is [
currently
undergoing ',
maintenance, so the best
way for students to keep
up with the HAC events is
to check out the LHU
events calendar or the
SCC/HAC calendar in the
Parsons Union Building.

To learn more
upcoming HAC
events, make
sure to check
Haven's Hot
Happenings on
a regular basis.

ctions scheduled for
University Players' spring '08
ew pr

Kaytlyn Hunt
Staff Reporter
khunt2tolhup.edu
After a successful fall
season full of drama, the

University Players' spring
season will feature three
comedic
performances
that include "Seussical,"
"Fuddy Meers" and the
"Dangerously
Improv
Spring Performance."
"Fuddy Meers" will
kick off the new season for
the University Players.
Directed by Dale J.
Young, an assistant professor
of performing
arts/theater at LHU,
"Fuddy Meers" is a dark
comedic mystery in which
the
audience
travels
through a day in the life of
Claire, an amnesiac, who
has trouble piecing her life
together when she wakes
up every morning with no
memory.
After abduction by a
man claiming to be her
husband, mayhem ensues
as the wacky cast of characters
to
struggles
unearth the truth surrounding Claire.
Dale Young holds a
variety of degrees from
various institutes like
Green State
Bowling
University,
and
the
University
Theatre School of DePaul
University in Chicago.
He has recently directed productions of "Fairy
Tale Court Room" and
"The Dining Room" at
Bowling Green State
University.
Most recently, in the
LHU / UP productions of
"Tartuffe" (2007) and
"Machinal" (2006), Young
has served as a vocal
coach.
"Fuddy Meers" runs
Feb. 27, 28, 29 and March

1 at 8:00 p.m. in the
Countdown Theatre.
"Oh the thinks you can
think!" becomes the slogan
for the next production of
the University Players.
"Seussical"
revolves
around the popular children's book,
"Horton
Hears a Who!" and originally appeared on broadway in 2000.
The musical also draws
from over a dozen of the
beloved children's classics
by Dr. Seuss.
The audience can follow The Cat in the Hat,
Horton the elephant, Sour
Kangaroo, the Mayor of
Whoville, Yurtle the
Turtle and many more
familiar
characters
throughout the show.
This toe-tapping production features all kinds
of musical styles ranging
from Latin to pop, swing
to gospel and R&B to
funk.
By the end of the show,
the entire audience will be
wanting a giant helping of
green eggs and ham.
"Seussical" will be
directed by Professor
Stephen Haynes, who is
an assistant professor of
performing arts/theatre
and director of Tech
Theatre at LHU.
Originally
from
Columbia, Tenn., Haynes
attended Louisianna State
University.
Haynes has provided
designs and technical
direction for over 10 ofthe
University Players' productions.
In addition to his technical assistance, Haynes
has
directed
the
University Players' productions of "Tartuffe"
(2007), "Little Shop of
Horrors" (2006), "Grease"
(2004) and "Blithe Spirit"
(2004).
He is also the faculty

advisor for the University
Players on campus.
"Seussical" will run
April 3, 4, 5 and 10, 11, 12
at 8:00 p.m., with an additional Saturday matinee
April 12 at 2:00 p.m., in
the
300-seat
Sloan
Theatre located in the
Sloan Fine Arts Center.
The spring season will
come to a close with the
final production of the
year:
"Dangerously
Improv
Spring
Performance."
Members
of
the
University
Players
improve group will conduct two nights of spontaneous comedy in the form
of "Whose Line is it
Anyway?"
Dangerously Improv
was founded by students
at LHU and has been getting audiences roaring
with laughter for five
years.

The
"Dangerously
Improv
Spring
Performance" runs May 1
and 2 at 8:00 p.m. in the
Countdown Theatre.
These three final performances of the school
year look very promising.
If a laugh is needed within
the next couple of months,
be sure to check out one of
these three shows brought
to you by the University
Players of LHU.

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Wednesday January 23 @ 7:00pm Price Auditorium

HAC Comedy li nt
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Friday January 25 @ 7:00pm Price Auditorium

HAC Tin System: laser Tag
Thursday January 31 @ 6:00pm - Student Rec Center
Interested in Broadcast?
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23, 2008

Professor Profile: an eagle who enjoys gardening
Elise Fix
Staff Reporter
efixCalhup.edu
Elise Fix, an Eagle Eye
reporter, sat down
with Dr. Tim Baylor, a
sociology professor, of
Catawissa, Pa., to discuss
his profession, hobbies and
interests.

staff

Q: Why

did you
decide to teach sociology?

A: It's a long story. I
went to school for a year
and a half to become a pastor.

I became disillusioned
with school and the education so I quit and took time
off to work.
My best friend went
hitchhiking and I thought
it would be neat to do, so I
went.
My goal was to visit
Indian reservations and

'
Photo Courtesy
ofLHUP
Web site

participate in spiritual rituals.
I planned to hitchhike
to Texas and make some
money there.
In Indiana, I was
picked up by a professor
who taught sociology.
We had a great conversation; he encouraged me
to go to the Indian reservations.
He also told me to go

back to school.
I went to the Indian
Reservations and did a ritual called "Crying for
Vision" which is fasting
and asking for guidance.
I then went home, and
started
school
at
Bloomsburg University
studying sociology.
I then went to
Missouri to study under
the professor who had
picked me up when I was
hitchhiking.

Q: If you weren't
teaching
sociology,
what do you think you
would do?
A: If I could make a living out of gardening and
landscaping, I would.

Q: If you could be
what
any
animal,
would you be and why?

A: I would become an
My interest in Native
American culture has been
lifelong.
I like the ferocity and
how defending the eagle
is, and symbolically wise.

Q: What are your
interests and hobbies
outside of school?
A: I garden vegetables
and flowers, I work out at
the gym and I hang out
with family.

Q: If you were stuck
island,

what
three things would you
want with you?
on

an

A: Three good books.
The chances of death are
high, so I would like to
leave with more knowledge.

Majors from ££to%:
Olga Malyavskaya
Feature Editor
omalyavsfa lhup.edu
Choosing a major is
always a hard task. In
hopes to help you make the
right choice, we launch a
new series of articles
revealing what is hidden
behind a major.
Every week we will tell
you about a different
major that is offered in
Lock Haven, so check us
weekly to find out about
your major of interest.

When it comes to
accounting, a few people
won't yawn with boredom.
accounting
Indeed,
seems to be a rather dull
and monotonous occupation.
Yet this major offers a
handful of career opportunities and traditionally
ranks in the higher paid
entry level careers for college graduates, according
to Dr. Randall Hartman,
professor of accounting at
the
Department
of
Business Administration,
Computer Science, and
Information Technology.
"Accounting is the language
of
business.
the
Communicating
results of business activities must be translated to
a quantitative outcome,"
said Hartman explaining
why he would recommend
choosing a major in
accounting.
"Even if our goal is to
make our customers 'feel
good,' that feeling must be
translated into repeat or
increased sales and hopefully increased profit," he
said. "If a businessperson
can not understand the
reported results then they
are at a severe disadvantage in implementing the
necessary
to
changes
improve those results."
According to him, a
major in accounting offers
traditional occupations,
such as staff accountant,
controller, Chief Financial
Officer within business
and auditors and senior
auditors and Partners in
CPA firms.
In addition, one can get
a government job including working for the IRS
and auditing government
contracts.

Q: What is your
favorite
and
least
favorite part of being a
professor?
A: My favorite part is
seeing the occasional light
bulb go off in students
when they get something.
It's very rewarding for me.
My least favorite part
is seeing many students
not ready for college.

Q: Is there any cause
that you strongly support?
A: Yes, inclusiveness
for gay and lesbian individuals.

Q: Do you have any
bad habits?

Q: Where have you
never been to and
always wanted to go?
A: Machu Picchu, Peru,
ere is lots of historical

Q: Favorite Food?
A: Most seafood

A: "Bless me Ultima"

A: Probably being too
serious!

Accounting

age."
"To whom much is
given, much is expected,"
said Hartman.
As stated by the U.S.
Bureau
of
Labor
Statistics, the average
starting salary for an
accounting major upon
graduation is $43,809.
That is indeed one of
highest paid entry level
careers one can take.
Other good news for
those who want to go
though all the hardship of
becoming an accountant is
■B
that the Bureau projects
the
employment
of
accountants growing by
10-20 percent over the
next seven years nationHowever, majoring in
chapter and course builds wide.
In order to be successYet the experiences of
accounting does not necesful in the field, one must upon
the
knowledge
sarily mean that your possess excellent quantigained in the prior chapter those who actually work in
the field should be taken
career opportunities are tative skills and many or course."
into
consideration when it
limited to the accounting other qualities.
In addition to hard
work outside of class that comes to choosing a major
has to be done throughout that is right for you.
"It [working as an
the course and curriculum,
"Accounting is the language
is only as difaccountant]
the candidates for an
business... Even if our goal is to make
ficult
as
you make it," said
accounting degree must
our customers 'feel good,' that feeling
Ohl,
Cindy
a staff accountalso know vast amounts of
ant
for
LHU.
must be translated into repeat or
accounting information to
According to her, the
pass the Certified Public
increased sales and hopefully
biggest
disadvantage of
Accounting Examination.
increased profit."
an
being
accountant is
"It is not a curriculum
that the job duties may not
Dr. Randall Hartman, professor of
that lends itself to crambe as diverse as you
ming the night
accounting.
would
before an exam,"

:

of

"As a student progresses in the major they need
to display critical and W
logical thinking, written
and oral communication skills, sell
«
direction and motivation and a significant atten- I^Bi^^^
tion span," said

A:
Exposure."
It's a quirky show
where diverse people had
to live and get along to
survive.

Q: Favorite Book?

monetary compensation,
which is "better than aver-

As Hartman pointed
out, individuals trained in
accounting make good production managers and
operation analysts as well
as
Chief
Executive
Officers.
A bachelor's degree in
accounting from Lock
Haven University requires
120 credits.
This includes 52 of general education, 42 core
requirements, such as
Financial
Accounting,
Management Accounting,
courses in management
and statistics and many
more.
In addition, accounting
majors must enroll in 21
hours
of
advanced
accounting courses to
meet accounting requirements and five credit
hours of major electives,
as stated in the department homepage.
Evidently, getting a
degree in accounting is not
that easy.

Q: Do you have a
favorite TV show?

—W them

k.

JM

Therefore,
according
to
Hartman, if
you decided
to major in
accounting,
A
you need to
prepared for a
vast
amount of
reading, discussing.
completing assigned
Hartman warned.
homework problems and
According
to
him,
analyzing their solutions.
studying hard and being
"Accounting is very prepared for the ever
much a 'hands on' major," changing business culture
he said. "It is also a cumuand the rigorous demands
lative learning curricuof the profession pays
lum.
Each succeeding itself when it comes to

m

to be.

"It's pretty much a desk
job, so it would not be suitable for someone who does
not enjoy sitting for
extended periods or doing
paperwork," she said.
"Tasks can become stag-

nant."
Ohl admitted that
sometimes it is difficult for
her to sit at a computer for
long periods of time.
That is why she tries to
get out at lunch time and
exercise to offset the lack
of movement throughout
the day.
Nonetheless,
Ohl
always enjoyed working as
an accountant.

"Accounting
always
made sense to me and
seemed easy for me, so,
perhaps it was natural for
me to go in that direction,"
she said. "I am very grateful to have this position at
LHU."
According to her, one of
the
most
important
aspects of this job is that
there are specific rules
and regulations at federal
and state levels that must
be adhered to.
"I would recommend
this career path to others
if they enjoy working with
numbers, if they enjoy figuring out puzzles, if they
are analytical by nature,"
she said.
But at the end, the only
thing that matters is how
you feel about your occupation.
"I think any profession
helps define who you are.
So, whatever you decide to
do, it's important that it
brings you enjoyment,"
said Ohl.

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Google Images

January 23, 2008

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Beyond LHU: Music, Movies, More...
New CD gives old
memories a new life

Photo Courtesy of Google

Ellen Page who plays
Juno MacGuff and

Audrey Ward
Staff Reporter
award Kfl lhup.edu
James Blunt seems to
know what's right and
what isn't when it comes
to the music industry.
Taking music more
seriously since he debuted
with the album "Back to
Bedlam" in 2004, James
Blunt came back with his
2007 album "All the Lost
Souls."
The young Brit is amiable with his way of words
in each song, having a
desire for you to feel a
strong connection with
him.
I feel that the CD will
make the young female
listeners love Blunt even
more.
The "All the Lost
Souls" album has that
catchy poppy feeling that
reminds you of the days
back in 2004 when we'd
use to blast the "You're
Beautiful" song over and
over again, even though
we usually don't blast
poppy sentimental songs
like that.
According to the James
Blunt official Web site
(www.jamesblunt.com),
Blunt has sold over 11
million CDs worldwide
since the release of his
"Back to Bedlam" album.
He has also had the
honor of being number one
in 18 countries as well as
being able to reach the top
10 in 35 different countries worldwide.
If you are a fan of pop
or folk music, you will
honestly appreciate this
album that much more.
There's a great sense of
maturity that has developed in his new album
when compared to the old.
Blunt, in my opinion,
should give himself a pat
on the back for another
artistically created masterpiece that is appreciated worldwide.
The album itself is
inspired by the talented
artists of the 1970s, like
Fleetwood Mac and Elton
John, though that's not

Michael Cera who
plays Paulie Bleeker
make a dynamic duo in
this comedy about a
teenage girl going
through an unexpected
pregnancy with her
boyfriend.

Unexpected teenage pregnancy results
in unexpected grown-up happiness
Audrey Ward
Staff Reporter
award 1<§ lhup.edu

Photo Courtesy of Google

It is also inspired by
experiences of Blunts' own
life that really have made
him and have got him to
where he is today.
For me, 1973 was the
catchiest tune on the
album, with awesome
lyrics that just seem to
pop out more so than the
others.
In general, the vocals
are great, and the music
accompaniments
are
genius, with the correct

balance of each.
The
piano, guitar and use of
percussion were wisely
arranged to get the deepest impact.
The hooks are intense
and have you wishing that
you could have been that
brilliant in writing them.
was
Every
piece
arranged beautifully and
in a unique way much like
the old album, but with a
different tone making for
an impeccable release.
Hopefully, you are like
me and enjoy pretty much
all genre's of music and
are willing to give the
eclectic sound of Blunts'
newest album an ear.
If you shut your eyes
and really listen to what
Blunt is saying through
his music, you will understand him and trigger
emotions that you will
love for a lifetime.

As one of the new fresh
ideas to enter the cinematic world, "Juno" lives up to
its true potential.
The film stars characters Juno MacGuff (Ellen
Page) as a young teenager
who
undergoes
an
unplanned pregnancy during high school and Paulie
Bleeker (Michael Cera) as
the young teen Juno is
affectionate with.
Olivia Thirlby also
stars in the movie portraying Leah who is Juno's
best friend and will do her
best to get Juno out of any
sort of pickle.
While getting nervous
about her pregnancy, the
young Juno must tell her
parents and Bleeker what
has happened.
At first, Juno's intentions of having the baby
are not high.
However, after going to
the women's clinic in town
she decides to go forth and
have the baby and put it
up for adoption.
With the help of Leah,
her trusty best friend,
Juno finds Mark (Jason
Bateman) and Vanessa
(Jennifer
Garner), a
potential couple who will
adopt her unborn child.
At this point in the
film, Juno still hasn't told
her parents about anything that has happened.
Leah gives her the
courage to sit down with
her parents, played by
actors J.K Simmons and
Allison Janney, and tell

them her plans about the
unexpected pregnancy.
After telling her parents everything, Juno
takes her father to meet
with the potential couple
who will adopt the unborn
baby.
As Juno and the couple
develop a relationship, she
realizes that where they
live, and how Mark and
Vanessa act in a loving
way toward each other is
an environment perfect for
her unborn baby.
However, not to give
anything away about the
film finding Mark and
Vanessa seems way too
easy for Juno.
In fact, it makes you
wonder if there will be any
complications along the
way.

Throughout the course
of the film, Juno and
Bleeker are forced to make
sense of a very adult-like
situation in order to find
out that they do really love
one another.
Although pregnancies
are considered to be that
of a serious nature, some
of the one-liner jokes
throughout the film gave
it a comical edge and
something unexpected.
The acting was done
marvelously by Ellen Page
playing the leading role of
Juno.
Page was able to catch
a tight grip onto her role
which would make you
believe that if this weren't
a movie, she could very
well be a real-life Juno.
Paulie Bleeker captured his character well as
the shy and scared father
of Juno's unborn baby.

Ellen Page and Michael
Cera was amazing, especially for two such young
actors, and I think this
was the selling point for
me of why I really liked
the film.
The pair had a remarkable understanding of
their characters and, in
my opinion, that is really
what makes or breaks a

There is a good reason
as to why you should go
and see "Juno."
The film has been nominated for several awards
and has been one of the
top spots in the box office
since it has come out making $10.2 million. If yoii
are looking for a great film'
to see, this is it.

pears throughout the difficult time
he is facing. According to yahoo.com,
aris said that she wished that people

ould leave her alone and she then she
live her life. Paris has been
uoted saying that Britney is her good
lend and a sweet girl who is also a
ood mother.

an just

Heath Ledger,
starring in the
controversial
"Brokeback
Mountain," was
found dead at the
age of 28 in his

The Oscars are on their way and
according to yahoo.com, "No Country
for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood"
are leading the nominations with eight
sach. The two movies will be competing
with "Atonement," "Juno," and
'Michael Clayton."

According to

yahoo.com, last
month, rapper
Nate Dogg suffered a mild
stroke. But to all

apartment on
Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Although it hasn't

his fans, there is
no need to worry
because he is on
his way to recov-

been confirmed,

ery.

police are saying
that drugs may
have been a factor, according to
yahoo.com

Music, Movies, More
blurbs written by Jessica
Horbach/Feature Editor
Photo Courtesy of Google
Images

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What are your New Year's resolutions?

Freshman
Engineering
"To not litter/conservation"

I

Freshman
Undecided
"To not lie too much"

Carol Dunn ' >

1 I""

Freshman
Undecided
"To not fail out of col-

|
Paul Mburu
Senior
Business Administration
"To do good in school"

(Right) Ben Miller, participating in "Donate
My Weight," is on the
set of NBCs "10!" show.
"Donate My Weight"
began on Jan. 1, 2008

when he decided to lose
230 pounds by the end
of the year.
(Bottom) Ben and his
wife Andrea, who is
one of his biggest
supporters, pose for a
picture after their wedding.
Photo Courtesy of Ben
Miller

LHU alumnus inspires by losing
weight to help those in hunger
Legion and was recognized
by
the
Veteran's
Jamie MacDonald
Administration
as a disStaff Reporter
abled veteran. He recently
jmacdonafalhup.edu
married his wife and
biggest supporter, Andrea,
Pennsylvania native
in September of 2007.
and Lock Haven alumnus,
Miller
began
the
class of '01, Ben Miller is "Donate
camMy
Weight"
doing more than just lospaign on Jan. 1, 2008, and
ing weight - he is donating made it public
on Jan. 6.
it.
The plan originally
Miller is using 2008 as started
out with Miller
an opportunity not only to donating
one pound of food
improve his health, but to the food
bank, for each
also to use this situation
pound lost.
to benefit others.
According to a press
Miller's plan is now release from
Allentown, it
nationally
known
as was Ben's wife,
Andrea,
"Donate My Weight."
who suggested asking
"Donate My Weight" family
and friends to sponstarted out as a plan that
his weight loss in order
sor
for every one pound of
to increase the total
weight Miller lost, he
amount donated.
would donate one pound of
Miller's goal is to lose
food to a local food bank.
230 pounds by the end of
As stated in the "Donate
2008, but intends to meet
My Weight" Web site, all
his goal even if that takes
the donations will go to
him into 2009.
the Second Harvest Food
He admitted, "I used to
Bank of the Lehigh Valley
eat healthy and actually
and
Northeast spent most of
my life in
Pennsylvania.
great shape. All the
But Miller's story does
weight came on in the past
not begin there.
10 years."
Miller graduated from
In order to reach his
Narazreth High School
goal, Miller is working
and immediately joined with a
personal trainer
the Navy in 1993. He and
a nutritionist. Due to
received an honorable dis- his
weight, his doctor has
charge in 1995 due to advised
Miller to stick to
panic attacks, but was not low impact
exercises.
actually diagnosed until
Miller has been walk1998.
ing every day but once he
Miller's time at Lock
gets under 400, he plans
Haven University began
on going back to the gym
in 1997.
to work with his trainer.
While at LHU, Miller
The nutritionist has
pledged and held several
been helping Miller learn
officer positions in the
how to eat healthy again.
Kappa Delta Rho fraterni"I don'treally believe in
ty. He graduated in 2001 eating nutrition bars
or
with a B.A. in speech comdrinking shakes, because
munication and a minor in at the end of the diet you
journalism/mass commustill haven't learned how
nications.
to eat properly," argued
Miller spent the last Miller.
"I am just eating
six years working as a healthier foods and focusmanager for T-Mobile, as
ing on portion sizes to
a business consultant for reduce the amount of caloseveral companies, and ries consume each day."
I
held a position as a leader
This is not the first
in the Corporate Finance
time Miller has tried to
Department of Dun and lose weight. Miller had
Bradstreet.
begun battling his weight
He also is an active
in 2003-2004 with the help
member of the American of his father. After his

father passed away in
March 2004, Miller kept
his promise to his dad and
lost 130 pounds.
"I never took anytime
to grieve. Everything
caught up with me on the
one-year anniversary of
his death and my diet was
shot," said Miller.
When Miller began the
"Donate My Weight" it did
not take long for the idea
to grow.
The campaign has its
own
site,
Web
www.donatemyweight.co
m, where Miller shares his
personal biography, his
progress, a blog and other
information about what
people can do to help and
"Donate
support
My
Weight."
Miller has been featured on various media
channels across the country on NBC affiliates and
1200 Clear Channel affiliates.
Although Miller feels
that the news coverage
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receive food from the food
shelter, but is also helping
many people simply by
sharing his story. A part of
the Web site allows viewers to leave comments,
"It's a pretty great feeling to know that I have
inspired so many people,
all around the country,"
said Miller.
People have sent their
personal stories to him
sharing how "Donate My
Weight" has changed
them. Inspiring people
through his own weight
loss was something that
Miller had never anticipated.
"I thought I would help
people by donating food
and money to the food
bank, but it never
occurred to me that others
in the same situation as
me would read my story
and
feel
motivated,"
admits Miller. "That's one
of my favorite parts of the
'Donate My Weight' project, I am also helping to
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at first, he also feels that country to choose a healthhaving no secrets is free- ier lifestyle and feel a little
ing.
better about themselves."
"I've been holding in
As of Jan. 18, 2008,
those feelings for a really Miller is down a whole 16
long time," says Miller. "I pounds and with sponsordon't feel like the pressure ships has raised $17 and
is going to be the thing 12 pounds offood for every
that pushes me to succeed, pound he loses, equaling
it's more the knowledge $272 and 192 pounds of
that with every pound I food so far. There have
lose, I am helping a whole also been extra donations
lot of people."
of $595 and four pounds of
Miller is not only help- food. The numbers are
ing the people that will only expected to rise.

Ashley Kennedy
Sophomore
Political Science
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Asmita Dhital
Health Science
"Study hard because I
am graduating in May"

HOW

tO... hold on to
your New Year's resolutions
Tasha Hartley
Staff Reporter

each class and store pending assignments in them
as you work on them.
Place these folders inside
the plastic holder. Be sure
to write on the tab which
class each is for to ease
identification."
Keeping class notes in
different colored notebooks designated for each
class will help you to find
things easier, faster and
keep
thoughts
your
straight.
One of my personal
favorite study tools is the
highlighter. It helps to
draw attention to the
important information.
A tip to highlighting is
to use different colors for
vocabulary and just plain
important facts.
Another simple task is
to put handouts on one
side of a folder and assignments on the other. This
will help you keep track of
assignments and your
materials.
studying
Getting a planner will
help you keep track of
assignments and readings
you are supposed to do for
what days. It is a very
simple thing, but keeping
track of everything you
need to do for what days
will help keep you sane.
There is also a paper
work rule that should be
used by every student
throw out papers you don't
need anymore and make
sure you know where the
papers you need are.
The Time Management
Web site states: "The
paperwork rule is very
simple. There are only
three things you can do
with paperwork: act on it,
file it and toss it."
Time management is
an area in which many
students know very little
about. The hours seem to
go faster than 60 minutes,
and many have no idea
where the time has went
or how they spent it so
fast.
An easy way to fix this
problem is to write down,
like a journal what you do
during the day. This will
solve the mystery of the

The new year brings
not only a change of a calendar page, but also a
chance to start everything
anew. However, New
Year's resolutions often do
not go beyond wishful
thinking due to the bad
habits and lack of organization.
For many college students, whether they are
new to the scene or have
been in the institution for
a semester or more, one of
the most common New
Year's resolutions is having better grades.
Unfortunately, many
students have a difficult
time doing what they are
supposed to be doing when
they should be doing it.
It is students' favorite
big word: procrastination.
The next common error
lies in organization, for
many students are not
organized.
Thankfully,
there are steps to help students become better at
their studies.
Set goals, an elemenfundamental
of
tary
studying, which many students tend to ignore. Take
out a piece of paper and
write your classes down.
Next set grade goals
you would like to see yourself get in each of the
classes.
Do not put down what
you think is possible, but
put down what your ideal
grade for the class is.
Always push yourself
to the maximum.
Listing the goals on a
paper and putting it by
your computer, desk or
study area will help
remind you of what you
are working for.
Many college students,
both traditional and nontraditional, have problems
with organization; their
rooms are a mess, and
they may not be able to
find things.
The first thing to do to
help oneself study is to
missing minutes.
designate an area for
Next thing to do is sit
things. Make sure to leave
down and schedule the
the desk for your school
next
day out, very
books, notebooks, computdetailed, this will help you
er and any other study
fit everything you need to
tools only.
fit in into one day. Again,
Having a clean room the
daily planner tip
may not seem very releshows up in the tips to use
vant, but if things are in to manage
your time wisetheir correct places there
ly.
will be fewer distractions
Using 'all of these tips
from the work you are conor just a few will help you
centrating on.
hold on to your New
As stated by the Time
Year's resolutions. With a
Management for College
whole new year ahead,
Students
Web
site endless
opportunities for
(http://www.time-manageself-improvement
are
ment-for-students.com/),
waiting for you.
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