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Staff List Editor-in-Chief: Angela Dolan afries@lhup.edu

Managing Editor: Dayna Bloch dbloch@lhup.edu

News Editors:

Kate Hibbard khibbard@lhup.edu Kyra Smith-Cullen ksmithcu@lhup.edu

Arts & Entertainment Editors: Kathleen Ellison kae742@lhup.edu Kayla Marsh kmarsh2@lhup.edu

Lifestyles Editor: Jaimee Kester jlk7206@lhup.edu

Opinion Editor:

Sarah Eckrich seckrich@lhup.edu

February 27, 2014

Documentary depicts inequality in the land of equal opportunity Cierra Cook Guest Writer cdc8693@lhup.edu Robert Reich’s documentary ditorium with students and faculty alike when it aired on Thursday, Feb. 20. native, was the former secretary of labor under Bill Clinton, from 1992 to 1996. He was brought onto Clinton’s First,” with a focus on middle class America, after the two met while attending Oxford.

the large income gap in the country.

“I became more knowledgeable about taxation rates in the country,” Rebecca Bailey, a senior social work major, said.

Online Editor: John Sosnowski snowskiwrites@gmail.com ple in the top one percent of Americans are taxed only around 15 perSenior Copy Editor: cent, whereas the average middle Rachel Mazza class family is taxed at a rate of 20 rmazza@lhup.edu percent or higher.

Reich also points out that 400 Copy Editor: Lona Middleton people in the one percent of America lkemp@lhup.edu make up more than half the wealth of everyone in the US. Design Managers: Ariel Guerra ening gap between income levels is aguerra2@lhup.edu eliminating the notion that the midCody Shaub cshaub@lhup.edu dle class is not struggling and that the economy is not suffering because Ads Manager: of it.

Nate Henderson “I learned that not only a cernhender2@lhup.edu tain group of people are struggling to get by, almost everyone is,” Sheera Sprout, a senior social work major, This Week’s Writers: said.

Mallory Barnhart, Lisa Conner, CierReich mentions that 42 perra Cook, Chris Fravel, Vicky Kramer, cent of people who are born into povJacquelline Malloy, Spencer McCoy, erty will not get out of it.

Alex Rago, Heather Treaster sue affects people every day.

Reich’s overall message came across to the students.

“The video was much more interesting and relatable than I thought it would be,” Emily Sutton, a senior social work major, said.

After the showing of the section. Students could tweet Reich questions for him to answer live from the University of California, Berkeley The question and answer secThis documentary was sponsored by the American Democracy Affairs and the Lock Haven DepartInternational Studies, Foreign Languages, Sociology, Anthropology and Geography.

Sports Editor:

Erika White ewhite@lhup.edu

Photo courtesy of www.politico.com

Top Right: A movie poster for Robert Reich’s “Inequality for All.” Top Left: Reich speaks with President Obama. Above: Reich speaks at a rally.

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Annual event gives opportunities Calendar of Events

Mallory Barnhart Guest Writer mbritton@lhup.edu

Enthusiasm is the name of the game when it comes to college students and recent graduates getting a job. At least that was the resounding answer when employers were asked what they look for in potential hires at the Career Fair held on Wednesday.

Other top characteristics they look for include professionalism, a willingness to work hard, and a sense of responsibility. They want someone who is willing and able to grow and learn within the company.

When asked what they look for in a potential employees and volunteers, a spokeswoman from the United Way said,

“Enthusiasm is all we’re looking for. Someone who is willing to help us and is willing to help others.”

It seems as though LHU students aren’t lacking in what employers are searching for.

“Lock Haven students have a willingness and enthusiasm more so than our other volunteers.

I think that’s something that comes with age,” the spokeswoman said.

Many students seem to understand what these potential employers are looking for. When asked what they think are the key features of an employee, many said enthusiasm, a professional look and a resume are the most important things. Other popular answers were experience, a positive attitude and a good Jordan Liberman, a senior sports administra-

tion major, spoke about an internship he had gotten from the career fair.

“They told me it was my enthusiasm, passion, and work ethic that set me apart and got me my internship,” he said.

A representative for Camp Saginaw spoke about the advantages college students have in applying for jobs over other applicants.

She said they are well rounded and have learned how to live and work with others in close quarters, which makes it easier to work with others in a professional situation.

She spoke about how they have a passion for their career and are willing to work hard to achieve their goals. That is what they, along with many other companies, look for in potential employees.

Sorority donates to national charity Jacqueline Malloy Guest Writer jbm4877@lhup.edu LHU’s Omega Rho sorority hosted their annual Pearl Ball on Friday, Feb. 21, as part of their continuing effort to gather funds for their charity. This year, they raised $50.

The goal of the event was to raise money for the March of Dimes foundation.

Although admission for the ball was free, donations were encouraged.

“Last year we got about $150.

Hopefully we got around that this year,” said Patrice Harling, President of Omega Rho. “I think that it was a good turnout and we are hoping for a large amount of donations for the March of Dimes foundation.”

The Pearl Ball and Finer Womanhood week are just a small part of Omega Rho’s contribution to the March of Dimes, their national organization’s charity. They spend all semester raising money for the

organization, supporting the health of pregnant women and their children. womanhood week, a yearly event held by the sorority. Omega Rho has been hosting events such as the “Blurred Lines” and “Are you Wifey Material?” discussions during the week of Feb. 17.

“It [Finer Womanhood Week] gives back to the community on campus through discussions,” said Kathryn Lamas, a senior and Vice President of the sorority.

Awards promoting outstanding partnerships, best dressed and recognition (among others) were also given at the event. Some of the organizations that won awards include Sophisticated Ladies, Distinguished Gentlemen, and the Black Student Union.

“I saw the poster at Bentley on I wanted to dress up and meet some new people. I think it will be really fun and it seems really great so far. Everyone seems so nice,” said Christen McCreavy, a freshman.

Friday, March 7 Culture through Coffee: Destination Finland in Avenue 209 at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 8 Make up for classes canceled on February 6. Speak to your professors to see if they are holding class.

Sunday, March 9 Spring Choir Concert in Price Auditorium at 3:00 p.m.

Monday, March 10 End of First Half of Semester Courses Friday, March 14 Midterm grades are due from faculty.

Dorms must be vacated for break.

Photo courtesy of Vincent Pommeyrol Monday, March 17 Spring Break! Enjoy the week of no classes.

Sunday, March 23 Dorms re-open Monday, March 24 Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 29 Open House for prospective students, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending around 2:00 p.m.

Monday, March 31 Student Juried Art Show exhibit opens at 6:00 p.m.

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News

February 27, 2014

Speakers celebrate national women’s history month Kyra Smith-Cullen News Editor ksmithcu@lhup.edu

Kiernan’s book, “Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II”. The event will be on March 4 in Raub 232 at 6:00 p.m.

Compete: The Struggle of Women in Sports” in the Hall of Flags at 6:00 p.m. on March 10.

There will also be a presentation on Susan Rimby, in Greenburg Auditorium on March 26 at 6:30 p.m.

It all ends with “Let Her Voice Be Heard” event held in Avenue 209 on March

Tracey Cummings, one of the event organizers.

The effort to recognize women’s efforts began with just a single day, March 8.

Carter declared that it would expand to cover a week of the month.

“Too often the women were unsung and sometimes their contributions went unspeech declaring Women’s History Week.

“But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength and love of the women who built America was as vital as that of the men whose names we know so well.”

In 1987, Congress announced that the entire month of March would be devoted From top, clockwise: Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earheart, to the celebration of women in our nation’s Martha Washington, Betsy Ross and Harriet Tubman. history.

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As part of National Women’s History Month, the Women and Gender Studies department will be hosting a series of four presentations recognizing women throughout the month.

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Status of Women. Students and faculty will be reading from the work of their favorite female authors.

“Anyone can read [at the event]. Interested students just need to let me know

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Online Exclusive

HAC announces act for Spring Concert Kyra Smith-Cullen News Editor Ksmithcu@lhup.edu

“We opted for an earlier concert and, since there is only a month between the announcement and the show, we wanted to allow students to get tickets as

The Haven Activities Council announced that country artist Billy Currington will be performing at this year’s Spring Concert, which will be held in Thomas Field House on March 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Scott Daube, a senior in recreation management and the Concert Chair. “We went off of student opinion, based on the survey we released last semester, and Possibly best known for his single “People are Currington’s most recent release was of his album “We The album includes popular songs like “Hey Top Country Albums charts. Currently, he is on tour In previous years, there was a wait period between when the performer was announced and when students could get their tickets. This wasn’t the case this year, however. Tickets became available at the after the concert announcement was sent to school emails.

There are a limited number of tickets available, as returning students might remember. Last year, many people were disappointed because tickets for Brantley Gilbert, another country artist, sold out in two weeks.

This year, Daube expects similar results. said Daube. “I don’t know if it will be as quickly as last Students are allowed one free ticket with their student IDs while they last. If there are tickets remaining, then non-students will be able to purchase them for $30.

Opening for Currington are fellow country artists Chase Rice and Sam Hunt, who are both currently touring independently.

From left, clockwise: Billy Currington.

Sam Hunt doing a sound check before performing in Georgia.

Chase Rice in concert wit LIT and Thousand Horses.

Students line up to get tickets only hours after the announcement was made.

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Photo courtesy of Kyra Smith-Cullen

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Photo courtesy of samhunt.com

Police Reports

February 27, 2014 Date

Time

Location Description

2/16/2014

4:40 AM

Area 8 parking lot

Criminal Mischief-Vehicle damaged.

2/17/2014

12:26 AM

McEntire Hall

Drug Offense-report of an odor of marijuana.

Search conducted and items

2/18/2014

9:00 AM

Health Professions

911 Call-caller was trying to make a local distance call.

2/19/2014

4:29 AM

E Bald Eagle Street

Assist LHPD-check on welfare of a child.

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stop.

2/19/2014

3:13 AM

E Main Street Assist LHPD with a domestic.

2/19/2014

3:14 PM

PUB

Report of a strong odor of marijuana. Student employee suspected male individual.

Suspect admitted he smoked marijuana earlier. Incident referred to Student Life.

2/19/2014

10:38 PM

North Hall

Report of an odor of marijuana Search conducted with no results. Incident referred to Student Life.

Street

Transported to LHER for medical treatment.

Report of an odor of marijuana. Marijuana grinder found, empty bottle of alcohol in the room. Incident referred to Student Life.

2/20/2014

6:11 PM

Fairview Suites

2/20/2014

10:53 PM

McEntire Hall Report of an odor of marijuana.

Search conducted. Male turned over a green bag with marijuana. Female stated alcohol was in fridge. Female cited for possession of alcohol, possession of marijuana.

Need to contact Public Safety?

Call 570-484-2278

Center

The H.O.P.E. Center is conveniently located right off of Ivy Lane in Russell Hall Lower Level Rooms 10, 12, and 14.

Our spring 2014 hours are Monday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, Tuesday 11:00 am 1:00 pm, Wednesday - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Thursday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, and Friday 10:00 - 12:00 pm.

You can reach us at 570-484-2111, check us out on the LHU website at https:// community.lhup.edu/hope/, or just stop by!

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Countdown to

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February 27, 2014

The Oscars

Dallas Buyers Club

Philomena

Lisa Conner Staff Writer lconner@lhup.edu

Kyra Smith-Cullen News Editor ksmithcu@lhup.edu

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Did You Know?

7 Arts & Entertainment The a Donald Glover is n e r A m u anything but childish Alb Spencer McCoy Staff Writer smccoy@lhup.edu

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Childish Gambino shows that he’s not such a child as his name may suggest with his new album “Because the Internet.” Donald Glover released “Because the Internet” December of 2013.

After just getting around to listening to the album all the way through, I realized I should have been listening to it a few months ago. I was missing out on such an incredible piece of work. were clearly distinguished with the use of Roman numerals. I don’t know why Gambino decided to set up his album this way, but it works in his favor. However it’s not an album that you would just want to listen to straight through.

Each song takes just as much lyrical analyzing as the last one.

Like most rap music, there are songs that become

incredibly more popular than the others. Luckily Gambino is not like other rappers. His ability to rap to any beat was made clear with “II. No exit.,” one of the most unusual songs on the album in my opinion. The album has a total of 19 songs and each one is unique.

Childish Gambino is like most, he likes his bass turned up and he likes it turned up as loud as it can go.

Each song has a great drum and bass line and a bass level that has the ability to blow out subwoofers. Which like all rap music is the only way to listen to it.

If you haven’t listened to this album yet, than I would strongly suggest listening to it. There are some songs that are passable at best but most of the tracks seem to hold the album together well. Many of the songs grow on a second look and try to realize that its not the most traditional style of rap music many of us are used to.

I would give the album a 7/10 because most of the songs were thought out and well rounded, but some fell short of being great.

‘Glee’ dancing back on to the screen Alex Rago Staff Writer acr4144@lhup.edu Well Gleeks, Glee is back!

After going on a three-month hiatus and showing a very provocative neveraired Christmas episode from 2012 before the break, writers Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan have brought back the show making sure it hits all the high notes.

Who knew that these writers could again put in a twist that no one saw coming. With Artie Abrams and Tina Cohen-Chang tied for Valedictorian, Sue Sylvester is up to her evil ways again plotting best friends against one another and forcing them to compete for the honorary spot.

And let’s not forget about the chaos in New York. “Funny Girl” rechel Berry is more of a diva than ever.

However, when Santana auditions to be Rachel’s understudy, the high

school competition between the two is blazing once again forcing one of them to leave their shared apartment and become the “Frenemies” they always were.

In addition, Kurt is suspicious that the amazing star child, Elliot (played by guest star Adam Lambert) is after his band. But upon further investigation realizes his mistake, in turn portraying their relationship to be closer than it should, seeing as Kurt and Blaine are still engaged. Who knows what will happen next week as these controversies continue and the tension between these “Frenemies” builds.

The song list consisted of “Don’t Rain On My Parade” originally from the musical Funny Girl, “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” by the Darkness, “Whenever I Call You Friend”

by Kenny Loggins, “My Lovin’” by En Vogue, “Brave” by Sara Barellies, “Every Breath You Take” by The Police, and “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson.

Guess the Movie Quote!

“When you kill a king, you don’t stab him in the dark.

You kill him where the entire court can watch him die.”

Last week’s answer was: “Bridesmaids” Photo courtesy of upwarddownward.com

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How to prepare for the ‘Hannibal’ season premiere Kathleen Ellison A&E Editor kae742@lhup.edu

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February 27, 2014

Lifestyles

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You’re sick, now what?

Nasal sprays

Jaimee Kester Lifestyles Editor jlk7206@lhup.edu

Over-the-counter saline sprays and drops can clear nasal cavities and relieve painful congestion.

As we slowly transition into spring, constant weather changes lead to one awful, but sometimes unavoidable situation: the common cold.

College students lead lives that make it almost impossible not to get sick at some point. Late night study sessions, unhealthy eating habits and living in residence halls make students extremely susceptible to sickness.

The Center for Disease Control reports that the common cold will leave you sick for one to two weeks.

While that seems like an eternity when there are classes to attend and exams to study for there are some things that can be done to relieve your cold symptoms.

Stay hydrated

Hydration is extremely important when battling a cold. The Mayo Clinic suggests water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey to help clear congestion and prevent dehydration.

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Chicken soup

Eating chicken soup when you’re sick isn’t just an old wives’ tale. The Mayo Clinic reports that chickily speeds up the movement of mucus. This can reduce congestion and limit the amount of time a virus comes in contact with the nose lining.

Humidity

Cold viruses thrive in dry environments. Dry air also dries mucus membranes making stuffy noses in your room will add moisture to the air easing your stuffy nose.

When is it more than just a cold?

According to the CDC if you have a temperature higher than 100.4 degrees, have symptoms that last longer than 10 days or have symptoms that are severe or unusual you should see your doctor immedi-

Keep your piercing from getting gross Spring is just around the corner and with that comes incredibly nice weather. It is also a common time to get new piercings. Piercings can be as tion and death is how one takes care of them.

Depending on what part of the body a person pierces there are many different recommendations to keeping a new piercing well maintained. Never forget to wash your hands before handling your piercing. Never touch a piercing dirty hands. This can lead to nasty infections.

For facial piercings one must be sure to make a sea-salt solution in order to clean out the piercing. A sea-salt solution is made up of a tablespoon of sea-salt and a cup of lukewarm water. Depending on where the piercing is you can invert the sea-salt in a shot glass in order to soak the piercing. Q-tips dipped in a sea-salt solution can also be used.

An additional tip to help the healing process is by using tea-tree oil.

The oil is a soothing liquid that cools and refreshes irritated piercings and is concentrated so even a small dosage can help with the healing process. To apply the oil take a Q-Tip or a cotton ball and apply directly to the piercing. hydrogen-peroxide. Aside from it killing germs it also kills white blood cells that aid in the healing process. It can cause irritation and lengthen the overall healing time. Use the above sea-salt soak and a bit of Dial anti-bacterial soap instead.

By utilizing the above steps you can keep your piercing clean and healthy making it a fun springtime accessory.

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Ariel Guerra Design Manager aguerra@lhup.edu

Utilize a Q-tip and salt water solution to clean fresh piercing and avoid infection.

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Lifestyles

February 27, 2014

#throwbackthursday The spring career fair is a tradition at Lock Haven University. In March of 1997 Career Services stressed the networking opportunites available at the fair. The career fair is a staple at Lock Haven and is likely to continue for years to come.

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Girlfriends make the best boyfriends Dayna Bloch Managing Editor dbloch@lhup.edu

They take the best pictures on your smartphone.

off the ground without a judgement.

They dress impeccably. And let We’ve all been guilty of it, rushing off to see you borrow whatever you want to a guy before realizing you’re bailing on ‘girls night.’ wear. You don’t have to question the texts you It’s easy to take for granted something that’s always been there but we need to keep in mind the ones who keep us sane. Guys are always fun but there’s a few reasons why our best girl friends make the best boyfriends.

They always have what you

need. Hair ties, tampons, lipgloss; you name it a girl needs it, and more than likely your girl has it when you don’t.

send them. They aren’t judging you, sending you mixed signals, or trying to date you, so trying to be impressive via text isn’t a problem.

They give you the same endless advice about whatever, until you don’t need that advice anymore. And many times you’ve repeated the mistake.

They don’t make you watch You can be a ‘hot mess’ in front sports. of them and they won’t care. Like the time Pretty Little Liars episode you missed last week beyou fell down the stairs, ripped your dress, and had

to work that phone you’ve dropped one too many

They have their life together when you don’t. It’s like an underlying rule like you would do for her if her’s was a mess.

They’re always willing to try something new with you. No matter what

it is, looking like an idiot isn’t as embarrassing with your friends by your side.

They love to go out and dance

Even if they don’t really know how. And they dress up with you so you’re not the only one wearing pumps and a mini skirt.

Brighten up your winter wardrobe Lisa Conner Staff Writer lconner@lhup.edu

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As these winter months drag on, I know that most of us are getting tired of our winter

keep winter at bay. This is also a trend that never goes out of style. Putting on a tie-dye shirt has the ter. Why else do you think people in the 60s were

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and even jewelry. Flowers are a symbol of warmer won’t be seeming so far away.

Opinion

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February 27, 2014

Music to no one’s ears Lona Middleton Copy Editor lkemp@lhup.edu

A few of you may not have heard, but LHU is discontinuing its music secondary education program. I am not a music or secondary education major and yet, I am appalled and you should be as well. There are few things in this world that unite people quite as well as music. Music is the one thing that can break through language barriers. It unites generations of people with an ease that would make a seasoned U.N. negotiator jealous.

With schools across the nation cutting their music programs,

there is less need and therefore are less jobs for music teachers. Understandably, the college is seeing less students desiring to become sec. ed. music majors. Even those

sense until we pull back and look at the bigger picture.

The loss of music programs in our schools has already had a devastating effect on us as a people United States has some of the lowest education and literacy rates in countries). This has increased every year the art and music programs have been cut and it doesn’t look to improve any time soon.

Mathematics and language have shown declines as well. Guess what? Music plays a huge role in

develop math and language skills.

It is really quite simple: without teachers to inspire a love and understanding of music into the concurrent generations, we will always be a second or third place nation. This is not an issue to be swept under the rug and ignored. It is affecting students now and it is having a horrendous effect.

Lock Haven University is known as a teachers’ college. It has a reputation of high standards for future generations of educators and has for many years. This is not

just another budget cut in education, this is a travesty that will affect generations of students yet to arrive at LHU. How can Lock Haven University continue to tout itself as an educators’ college when it no longer educates students to become teachers in one of the most important subjects?

Whether or not it is from necessary budget cuts or due to a drop in interested students, it is disgusting that a program so vital to so many is going to be cut. It leaves an institute of higher education on the same level as middle and high schools—not “higher.”

Pot, cookies and girls Sarah Eckrich Opinion Editor seckrich@lhup.edu

When recreational marijuana passed the vote in Colorado a little over a year ago, I was pleased. Colorado’s citizens made a proabout marijuana taxes helping to fund education. Get high for higher ed.—poetic, don’t ya think?

But I’m not here to plead the case for pot. It passed and everyone who doesn’t like it has to deal with it. What is far more interesting are the various ways people have capitalized on cannabis. You don’t have to sell pot to stoners.

And what is one thing all stoners love?

Food.

Traditionally, munchies are always snacky, junky, simple foods, and yet no stoner wants to actually get up and go somewhere for munchies. This has partially been addressed by delivery services, which are only open really late when there are drunks and stoners to serve.

But now that marijuana is legal, businesses can cater to ganja users outside of their

homes. The most clever among them aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel. Rather, they’re trying to rebrand and remarket preexisting products, products that may not have previously been strongly linked to cannabis culture.

My favorite so far is girl scout cookies and the girl scout moms who have elected to sell them outside of dispensaries with their daughters. While the viral story of it happening in Colorado turned out to be false, it’s a happy reality in other parts of the country, where medical marijuana has been legal for years.

But not everyone recognizes the genius of this idea. Some parents think it’s dangerous, which is just stupid. If you let your kids watch TV, they’ve seen worse than anything preeminent in pot culture. Standing outside a marijuana dispensary is, at worst like watching a Cheech and Chong movie. And if that’s enough to screw up your kids, something else went wrong long before they saw some stoners making bad jokes.

Besides, it’s not like patients leaving dispensaries are using their medicine right outside the place. Do you leave the pharmacy and start taking your antibiotics in the parking lot? No. Most of these little girls don’t even know where they’re at, just that they have to sell cookies--again.

Woe for them, because girl scout cookies are now, always have been and forever will be wonderful. People will always want to buy them, especially stoners. Imagine knowing that you’re going to go home and smoke and get the munchies.

Then you leave the pot shop and bam— glorious girl scout cookies. You’d be buying up

and your cookie arc.

Even those not tempted by munchies alone have incentive. Some dispensaries offer deals where you could, for example buy a certain quantity of marijuana and get a free box of cookies. People buy more weed and little girls get to sell cookies to hippies. Win-win-win situation.

If you can show me where someone is being harmed in this situation, I’d love to chat.

As it stands, marijuana is now teaching little girls how to be entrepreneurs, searching for new ways to serve a market that’s still young and growing. When I was a girl scout, we never sold anywhere half as fun, not to mention half as lucrative.

Those little hustlers in pigtails and canmarijuana market. I, for one, am giddy as a girl scout.

February 27, 2014

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The rising cost of You know what really ruffles my feathers? childhood: Disney dreams dampened Chris Fravel Staff Writer cfravel@lhup.edu

Vicky Kramer Staff Writer vak1553@lhup.edu This past weekend, we had a taste of warmer temperatures and it felt great. Naturally, many people took advantage of this weather by spending time outside. We had almost picture perfect days with sunshine and just a few clouds. That warmer weather had me thinking of one thing and one thing only: vacation!

Every summer, I get to relive my childhood when my family vacations to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. It is my favorite place in my world. Although it is my favorite place to visit, that does not make it perfect. Last week, the Disney corporation indicated that they will be increasing adult admission fees—for ages 10 and up—to their theme parks. That includes Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The prices rose from an average of $90 per one-day admission to almost $100. Many ticket prices increased by $4 or more.

As a devoutly Disney-appreciative family, this news is a bunch of bologna! It costs an arm and a leg for admission to the parks as it is now. To put this price increase into perspective, I will use a real-life example. When I attend the parks, I typically choose the three-day park hopper ticket. It allows me to go to any parks I want to within a 3 day period. The current price runs around $315 just for admission to the theme parks with the park hopper. Of course, this price doesn’t include food, refreshments, or souvenirs, so a more realistic total of theme parks costs is somewhere

Religious nuts occupying the nicest part of campus. closer to $500.

I like to think of myself as a rather openKnowing that more than 47 minded guy. It does not matter your religion, your million people visit Disney Theme Parks every year at these already do not negatively impact what I am doing, I will high rates, you start to wonder why not judge you or what you believe. However, the moment prices have again increased. Bank- you get in my face and yell your beliefs in my ing more than 12.3 billion dollars ears or tell me that I am wrong because I do not last year, revenue is obviously not a believe in what you do is the moment that all bets problem. are off.

When a person gets obnoxious with me, they might as high quality and breadth of experi- well ences we offer and our ongoing com- forget about ever winning me over to “their side.” mitment to investing in our parks,” Yet, while these displays are clearly just radical opinions being desaid Kim Prunty, Walt Disney livered in an obnoxious manner, people still feel the need to engage these “demonWorld spokeswoman stated to CNN. strators.”

Well Kim, I guess spending Seriously, it needs to stop. I understand the way in which they are com$14.50 for a hot dog and a drink at municating and the message that they are spewing is insensitive to the beliefs Hollywood Studios is totally feasible of others, but if there is one thing I have learned with people like this, it is that for a family on a budget, on top of the best way to get rid of them is to ignore them. Look at the Westboro Baptist the increased admission fees.

Church: the more attention they get, the more prominent they are and the more A less biased, more believ- power they have. able opinion on the recent cost inTrust me, dealing with people like this is not worth your time or energy. crease comes from Deb Willis, an Instead, go study, read a book, bone-up on your political knowledge or take up a hobby. There is absolutely nothing you can say to change their mind, just like has said, “It’s all about supply and there is nothing they can say to change yours. It works both ways and it is impordemand. Attendance is going up, not tant to remember that you should never stoop as low as the opposition. Otherwise, down; so as long as people keep paying the prices, Disney (any business) will keep raising them.”

I could not have said it better myself, Deb. Disney knows exactly what they are doing and they know they can keep increasing prices and not lose business. They are a monopolized, billion-dollar business which owns basically everything.

Complaining to your mom about college?

For many companies, constant increase in prices would affect busiHave some advice for the students ness, but not Disney.

Why? It’s simple—because and staff of Lock Haven University? it’s Disney and Disney is incompaSend your opinions to the Eagle Eye! rable.

Have a comment?

W rite a letter to the editor!

still outshines the ridiculous prices, but you have to wonder about a company that believes in putting a price on the only place you can be a child forever.

Include your full name and a phone number.

Send it to seckrich@lhup.edu with “Opinion Letter” in the subject line.

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February 27, 20, 2014 Sports MARCH MADNESS PREVIEW: TIGERS,BUCKEYES WOLVERINESAND AND BRUINS HUSKIES ZAGS, Chris ChrisFravel Fravel Staff StaffWriter Writer cfravel@lhup.edu cfravel@lhup.edu

March Madness us,16th ladies and gentlemen.

On March 16, the insanSelection Sundayisisupon March and that means people are tirelessly preparing ity begins with Selection Sunday where all of college basketball’s best teams will sit anxiously in front of Memphis a television, waiting seeon if they made for the big Memphis: The Tigers are to next the list forthe ourcut Selection Sunday countdown. The Tigers share the ball better than most tention, because startinggressive with thisdefense issue ofand the you’ve Eagle Eye, will be breaking got aI formidable team.down Mema few at a time who appear to be tournament-bound to help you better gauge their credibility come Selection Sunday. gories, averaging 79.7 points per game, 38.2 rebounds per The teams being covered this week are Gonzaga, Ohio State and UCLA (the Bruins will be broken down by Lock Haven University senior, Kyle Harstead).

Gonzaga Bulldogs:While The Bulldogs just recently broke into the AP4.7 Top-25 they average 9.1 steals per game and blocksand per are looking to make some noise in the big dance. The Zags are 34th overall inpoints the nation for points, averaging 78.4 allows their opponents an averages of 69.8 per game and only grabs 25 defenper game.

Gonzaga does it through accurate shooting sive rebounds per game, not a great showing for a team ranked in the top-25. from Over the past few years Memphis has been a dark-horse during March with season, fourth overall in the nation.

The Bulldogs have a solid they teamcould and will likely make cess in its aggressiveness throughout the tournament, make a deep run. the tournament this year. However, don’t expect a lot of dramaticsanother from this good, but will Michigan: We recognize BigZags Tensquad. team They’re during our journey toget Seup against the powerhouse lection Sunday with thechewed Michigan Wolverines.

Michigan teams in this year’s tournament.

Don’t put too many in thewall Zaga basketto this March. combines accurate shooting witheggs a brick defense Ohioin State Buckeyes: State doesn’t have an overwhelming offensive put them the AP rankings.Ohio Offensively, the Wolverines are averaging 75 points per game, 14.4 assists per game 34.1 rebounds game (228th), 12.3points assistsper pergame, game but gan is allowingper opponents just 64.8 However, Ohio State boast a solid defensethe with 2 true testament to thedoes honest style of defense Wolverines play. What should be concerning to the Wolverines their head abovetowater mostthe games.

Buckeyes averis their ability rebound ball. The On both the offensive age 58.5 points allowed to opponents per game (8th), 24.3 rebounds per game (148th), per game Despite these major weak points,4.2 theblocks Wolverines currently sit at 18-7 overall with a (116th) and 7.5 steals per game (45th).

In my eyes, State is a ugly step-up fromonGonzaga.

I While they Ohio do have some losses their record this season, they have think Buckeyes are a good team, the play this hard-nosed shownthe streaks of brilliance more often.

I have Wolverines squad as a dark-horse basketball but when Ithey areMichigan put up against a team likefor Syracuse, Florida and the for the tournament. think will cause havoc teams seeded higher and sort, willnot fold.

If favorite the draw right, State a run to the Sweet whilethey they’re my toiswin the Ohio NCAA title,could I willmake say this: they have a good Sixteen, I really doubt that. I would bank on the Buckeyes being a second chance tobut prove me wrong. round team at best this year.is a team who is relatively balanced between their deConnecticut: This UCLA Bruins: Thefense Bruins with a strong offense the topwhich 11 andcome their offense however it ranking is their in defense

categories on the defensive side of the ball. They give up 64.1 points per game, they grab 25.8 defensive rebounds per get many Their weak point however isand going be game, haveboards. an impressive 6.4 blocks per game, 7.4tosteals per game. Although not as strong on the offensive side of the does not mean it will totally sink their ship. They still grab Being ranked 23rd is 36.5 a little low in my opinionper forgame the sive boards only grabbing offensive rebounds and they do not spread the ball around much only getting 13.1 assists per game. relatively deep in the tournament.

If they can step anyup A team who is historically good at run basketball, I expect to see Connecticut defensive their can a lothas where from the middle oftheir the pack to a 4efforts, or 5 seed.

It offense concerns metake thatcare thisof team games.

I’m looking foroffensive them to make it to the Sweet one main playmaker in of many categories on the and defensive side ofSixthe teen but an Elite Eight run would not surprise as I believe ball. Depending on where they are seeded, I can’t see them getting anywhere past they have aSixteen good enough beof there. the Sweet due to team their to lack depth.

Check the Eagle Eye next week as we cover a few more teams while on the

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Lady Eagles split doubleheader Doug Spatafore Sports Information dspatafo@lhup.edu The LHU softball team (22) split a pair of games Sunday, Feb. 23 on the second day of the 2014 Shaw University Challenge.

Lock Haven opened with an early-morning game against Claflin (3-2). The Lady Eagles lost 3-2 on a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh, but broke out the bats in game two and soared past Le Moyne (2-2) 8-0.

Pitchers Rachel Mouillesseaux and Jessie Probst comLHU found itself trailing 1-0 after 1, but Sarah Schwalm’s RBI-single in the top of the third

tied the game at 1-1.

The Lady Eagles again found themselves trailing in the sixth, but rallied to the tie. This time it was Michelle Holweger, who got it done at the plate. Her double to right drove in pinch-runner Paige Stuppy to tie the game at 2-2.

With the game tied, 2-2, in the bottom of the seventh, Claflin drove in the winning-run with one out to take home the walk-off victory.

Lock Haven tagged Le Moyne for eight runs on eight hits and blanked the Dolphins 8-0.

Probst led the way with a stellar outing in the circle and at the plate. She threw a four-hitter and walked just one in six innings of work.

Probst helped her own cause

season and with one out in the bottom of the third, she drilled a ished 2-for-2 with three RBIs and two runs scored.

Leading 1-0, Lock Haven plated three runs in the bottom left, driving in Probst and the Lady Eagles’ got another home run from the very next batter.

Jodi Weaknecht drilled a two-run homer to center, making the freshman’s career.

The Lady Eagles tallied four more runs in the bottom of the sixth.

Lock Haven with play six games at the Dot Richardson Spring Games in Clermont, Florida from February 28 – March 2.

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Baseball falls in tournament Doug Spatafore Sports Information dspatafo@lhup.edu The Lock Haven University baseball team (3-2) fell to KutztownSunday Feb. 23, 5-4 in the championship game of the Builder Invitational hosted by the Apprentice School.

The Bald Eagles held a, 4-1 advantage heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, but Kutztown rallied to score four runs and steal the win. game of the tournament on Thursday, found themHaven starter Chad Speigle allowed an unthat point forward. innings and struck out three.

The game remained, 1-0 into the seventh inning, when the LHU bats sparked a rally.

Ryan Koch led off the inning with a single followed by a bunt single by Jamie Eshleman Senior Tyler Yesensky drove Koch home with an RBI single that evened the game at, 1-1.

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Ryan Henritzy came to the plate and ripped a two-

time, 3-1.

The Bald Eagles scored again in the eighth when Eshleman drove home The Haven’s fourth run of the game with a single.

The, 4-1 lead was not enough, however as the Golden Bears answered with three hits and four runs in the eighth.

Lock Haven had the tying run just 180 feet from home at second base in the ninth, but was unable to bring the run across.

Koch, Eshleman and Yesensky all went 2-for-4 at the plate on the day. ished the tournament with a team best, .479 batting average, nine runs scored and drove in six RBI and was named to the All-Tournament Team.

LHU pitcher Joe Nestor was also named to the All-Tournament Team. Nestor went 1-0 in two appearances, including a complete-game shutout against the Apprentice School yesterday. He allowed

did not allow a single run.

This was the last game of the tournament Lock Haven’s doubleheader against Pitt-Johnstown on Sunday, March 2 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.