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Students raise more than $24,000 Dayna Bloch Managing Editor dbloch@lhup.edu Relay For Life participants raised $24,183.50 this past weekend in the Student Rec Center. The 12 hour event hosted many of Lock Haven’s clubs and organizations that came together in support of those whose lives have been touched by cancer.

According to the Relay For Life team, over 25 groups were represented this weekend each with a different fundraiser. Activities included pie throwing, face painting, zumba, a dunk tank, bake sales and much more that contributed to the grand total.

“I think the event went really well. After participating for the last four years, it really has become a huge part of my life,” said Kimberly Montalbano, senior psychology major and Relay For Life chair. “I hope to relay until

against tanning and smoking, promoting self-checks and regular doctor visits.

“This cause is something everyone can truly rally around because so many people, unfortunately, have been affected by cancer in some way,” said Montalbano. “It was really nice to see the LHU community come together to Those who were unable to attend this year’s Relay For Life are able to make donations until August. Please visit www.relayforlife.org/palhu to make your contribution.

member of the Relay For Life of Lock Haven committee.”

Three ceremonies took place at the event, each to support those who have suffered from the disease.

Professors Hoffman and Rowedder shared their personal survival stories and were honored during the Survivors’ Ceremony, which recognized the struggles that are continuously fought by patients.

A Luminaria Ceremony was held in remembrance of lost loved ones. Luminarias were decorated and lit around the track during the ceremony’s lap, and a slideshow was shown in honor of those who have lost the battle.

Photo courtesy of Alexandra Condie

against cancer. The Fight Back Ceremony was a call for ac- Samantha Jo Pascavage, left, and Alexandra Condie tion for those to do something to prevent cancer with advice

hold up their hair after it was cut to be donated at Relay.

Volunteer event aids local children

Kathleen Ellison A&E Editor kae742@lhup.edu

Nate Henderson nhender2@lhup.edu

The MountainServe Center is hosting the annual free Children’s Festival at the LHU Recreational CenAdviser: Sharon Stringer ter from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m on Saturstringe@lhup.edu day, April 12.

This event has been an aspect of Lock Haven for over 15 years, and This Week’s Writers: Cierra Cook, Chris Fravel, Spencer McCoy, this year’s theme is “Past, Present, and Future” in recognition of Clinton Gina Melasecca, Jayson Moyer, Bret County’s 175th Anniversary. There will be plenty of activities promoting education, as well as entertainment and informational handouts for children and caregivers. old time games to coincide with the

theme, such as kick ball, four square

be face painting, crafts and even some jousting by the wrestling team.

Many Lock Haven University groups will be participating in the event such as Smith Hall, Campus Village and the Stevenson Library.

University students, community members, local businesses and organizations will be involved too.

Bianca Hoffman a senior secondary education major, is in charge of organizing the festival this year. She’s worked with the MountainServe Center for two years. She said that there haven’t been any serious issues while organizing the event.

“This year, I’m basically the main planner,” said Hoffman. “It’s been a lot of stress, but it’s a lot of fun

end.”

This is just one of the many volunteer opportunities provided by the MountainServe Center at LHU which strives to better the community through such activities like cleaning up the river, tutoring, working with the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross. For the festival they’re inviting all the elementary and middle schools in the area to join in this community event.

“This event is fun because you get such a diverse group of people,” said Hoffman. “You have members of the community you get to interact with, and you also get to see the creative things our clubs get to come up experience.”

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Club hosts party to make students glow Cierra Cook Staff Writer cdc8693@lhup.edu A highlighter/black-light dance will take place Friday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Zimmerli gyms by the LHU Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Tickets cost $5 per person and $8 for a couple prior to the event. Tickets are being sold by health and physical education major.

They are also sold at tables outside of Raub and Bentley.

Costs will rise to $6 per person and $10 per couple at the doors.

Students should wear white shirts that can be written on with the highlighters.

“A highlighter/black-light party is pretty unique. The room where the dance Photo courtesy of Kayla Marsh is held will get blacked out. Then, the black lights turn on and the atmosphere changLHU students show off the glowing effects of highlighter under es,” Nathan Hartleib, a junior health and

physical education major, said.

A professional DJ will be there to provide music for the event, and there will be refreshments. Highlighters and T-shirts will also be available.

A strobe light tailgate party is to be held afterwards in Zimmerli.

“A highlighter party would be fun because it is something different. In addition, unlike formal dances, for this dance you get to show up in a white shirt and draw on each other with highlighters. It’s an overall different experience than a typical formal dance,” Hartleib said.

The money raised at this event will go toward helping the club with future trips and fundraisers.

“Sounds like so much fun and it might be the ‘highlight’ of the semester,” said KaBrinna Splain, a junior majoring in psychology.

If students have any other questions, they should contact Nathan Hartleib at nhartlie@lhup.edu.

black lights.

GSA prepares for semiannual drag show

Kayla Marsh A&E Editor kmarsh2@lhup.edu

GSA is holding its bi-annual drag show on May 2 at 7 p.m. in the PUB multipurpose room. This is GSA’s second drag show this year. Last semester’s drag show had a Rocky Horror Picture Show theme and had a great turn out. This semester’s theme is “Through the Ages.” Participants will be performing songs from different decades, with the authentic feel of the year they’ve chosen, complete with Also, it’s not just Lock Haven students that will be performing on May 2. LHU GSA will be performing with professional drag kings and queens, as well as some performers ture a dance routine from the No Labels Royalty group on campus.

The show is being co-directed

by Stuart Harsch, a sophomore majoring in theatre, and Savanna Wolfe, a

sophomore majoring in art. GSA president Megan Penny, a sophomore majoring in recreation management, is very hopeful about the turnout and the show this semester.

“I’m excited about the collaboration of performers, and it’s going to be a lot of fun. In the past we have raised over $800 for AIDS resource, and we are looking to raise even more for our local chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays). We have a lot of awePatrons who attend the drag show are encouraged to bring dollar bills to give to the performers. Even though patrons will be presenting the money to the performers, 100 percent of the donations go to charity.

All the proceeds from the drag show will go to the Lock Haven branch of PFLAG, a group that promotes the well-being of the LGBTQIA community and their friends and family through education and advocacy. The tickets for the drag show are on sale now and cost $2.

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Sorority holds music event to raise money for charity Ariel Guerra Design Manager aguerra2@lhup.edu Rock For Robbie had been on a hiatus three years before senior criminal justice major Dana Wozniak picked the event back up. This is her second time putting the event together and despite the low turnout last year, Wozniak plans on making this year’s concert the best it can be.

The annual concert is hosted by the sisters of Sigma Sigma Sigma as a means to raise money for the Robbie Page Memorial Foundation founded

by Sigma Sigma Sigma in 1954 as a response to their national president’s son dying from polio.

“Our national president’s son, Robbie Page had a wish to have all his birthdays at once so he could grow up and help the other children like him.

All the proceeds go to the Robbie Page Memorial

Foundation which funds play theory for terminally ill children,” said Wozniak.

This year, Rock for Robbie will include performances by rappers from the All Day Audio studio and hip-hop musician Oliver Spitts.

“I’m pleased to come back and perform at Rock for Robbie again because I get to do what I love in front of my hometown while raising money towards a good cause. Without Sigma Sigma Sigma and their event I would still be without a performance in Lock Haven. The bars in the area aren’t keen on hip-hop, so I love that Sigma Sigma Sigma presents a platform for local talent to be heard,” said performer Oliver Spitts.

The event will be held at Rogers Gym this Friday and the price is $2.00. Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. and the concert starts at 5 p.m.

Oliver Spitts, who will be one of the acts performing at the Rock for Robbie event.

Photo courtesy of Oliver Spitts

Calendar of events:

Thursday, April 10 t University Players’ production

Wednesday, April 16 t Student Music Recitals - 7 p.m.

t

Thursday, April 17 t “Vanya and Masha and Sonia

of “Vanya and Masha and Sonia and Spike” - 7:30 p.m. in Sloan.

‘Towers, Trees and Traditions’, A talk discussing the changes to the campus over the years. - 7:30 p.m. in Rogers Gym

Friday, April 11 t “Vanya and Masha and Sonia

and Spike” - 7:30 p.m. in Sloan

t Highlighter/ Black Light Dance.

t

Tickets are $5 per person and $8 per couple if pre-purchased and $6 per person and $10 per couple at the door - 7 p.m. in Zimmerli Mr. Haven Contest - 7 p.m. in Price Auditorium

Saturday, April 12 t 11th Annual PA Program 5K t t

Fun Run. Registration is $15 in advance and $20 on the day of - 8 a.m.

Children’s Festival - 12:30 p.m. at LHU Recreation Center “Vanya and Masha and Sonia and Spike” - 3 and 7:30 p.m. in Sloan

in Price Auditorium

and Spike” - 7:30 p.m. in Sloan

Friday, April 18 t “Vanya and Masha and Sonia t

and Spike” - 7:30 p.m. in Sloan Last day to drop a second half semester course with a WP/WF

Saturday, April 19 t “Vanya and Masha and Sonia

and Spike” - 7:30 p.m. in Sloan

Tuesday, April 22 t Dedication of Nature Trail - 5 p.m. in front of Robinson

t Lecture by Mark Sterner about t

the dangers of drunk driving Ulmer Planetarium “Play Again” is a documentary about teens who spend most of their days in front of computer screens - 7 p.m. in Greenburg Auditorium

Wednesday, April 23 t Celebration of Scholarship - All

Day. Students should follow Friday’s class schedule.

Thursday, April 24 t Jazz Concert - 7:30 p.m. in Price Auditorium

Friday, April 25 t Follow Wednesday’s schedule t Hip-Hop Showcase - 7 p.m. in Price Auditorium

t Kent’s Fest is a concert featuring t

local musicians, both child and adults, who have disabilities - 9 a.m. in the East Campus Gym Spring Dance Concert - 7 p.m. in Sloan Auditorium

Saturday, April 26 t Spring Dance Concert - 3 and 7 p.m. in Sloan Auditorium

t Faculty Marimba Recital - 7:30 p.m. in Price Auditorium

Sunday, April 27 t Wind Ensemble - 3 p.m.

Monday, April 28 t Art Exhibit Opening - 6 p.m. in Sloan Auditorium.

Wednesday, April 30 t Choir/Community Orchestra Concert - 7:30 p.m. in Price.

Police Reports

April 10, 2014 Date

Time

Location

Description

3/28/2014

10:31 AM

9-parking lot

Hit and Run - vehicle damaged.

3/29/2014

11:44 AM

Woodward Avenue

Assist LHPD with stolen property from a spree of thefts from motor vehicle occurring earlier

3/30/2014

12:36 AM

Mary’s Alley

Assist LHPD with an individual who was wanted on a warrant violation.

Date

Time

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and returned computer and checked area ending in negative results. Student called later and stated he 4/2/2014

9:27 PM

Student Rec Center

up. Upon arrival other city

highly intoxicated transported to LHUPD for questioning.

3/30/2014

2:20 AM

Woolridge

Suspicious male in the area.

3/30/2014

4:50 PM

Student Rec Center

Medical emergency - student injured ankle transported to

N Fairview

Female student requested an

3/31/2014

6:33 AM

phone was stolen off-campus.

Referred to LHPD. 3/31/2014

11:00 AM

N Fairview

Female student reported the report with LHPD since incident occurred within the city limits.

4/1/2014

11:52 AM

McEntire Hall Female student reported

Student reported his cell phone was stolen while at the REC Center. females. Under investigation charges pending.

returned to campus.

Field House

Description

4/3/2014

10:54 PM

Campus Village

Odor of marijuana coming from a room when RA was arrived and knocked on door.

Male answered and turned

negative results. Referred to Student Life.

4/3/2014

9:37 PM

W Fourth St & Spring St

Assist LHPD with a Motor Vehicle Accident. No injuries.

4/4/2014

7:11 AM

N Fairview St False report of a sexual assault.

Need to contact Public Safety?

Call 570-484-2278

interviewed and instructed to have no further contact with female.

4/1/2014

4:03 AM

Youngs Ave

Assist LHPD with a suspicious person. Person in

returned to campus. restroom was an empty Dutch Masters Cigar pack and a marijuana.

Sex Squares Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m.

Price Auditorium

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Kathleen Ellison A&E Editor kae742@lhup.edu The new Marvel movie “Captain America: this weekend. The movie features the return of the superhero Captain America aka Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) now working alongside the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) for the organization S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). modern world while facing a new enemy, the infahelp of his new friend Sam Wilson aka the Falcon (Anthony Mackie).

This truly has to be one of the most intense and action packed Marvel movies yet. There were so many intense and spectacularly choreographed breath (not to mention explosions). The plot immediately grabbed you and took you for a wild ride of mystery, betrayal and a whole lot of crazy.

Marvel easily handled multiple complex characters without watering them down to basic support beams for Captain America’s struggles, especially Black Widow, Falcon and Nick Fury. Not

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only did we get an amazing glimpse into the life of Nick Fury, but also a good hard look at the moral complexity of character and how he feels about S.H.I.E.L.D. We got a similar exploration of Natasha (Black Widow) and her reasoning and moral code, as well as plenty of Black Widow kicking butt. Johansson and Evans characters played off each other fantastically like a pair of synchronized swimmers. Their playful banter alleviated the intensity characters. Their relationship was truly fascinating.

Of course I have to mention the amazing performance of Anthony Mackie. His portrayal of Sam Wilson was amazing and I truly hope to see did he create a well-rounded and complex character, but also brought up the complexities of war and loss.

This is truly the movie of the month, and though we are going into the hectic, stressful time of the semester I really encourage everyone to take a break and go see this action packed movie (especially if you’re a fan of the TV show “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” because it really affects it).

Trust me you won’t regret it!

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‘Game of Thrones’ slashes into a new season Angela Dolan Editor in Chief afries@lhup.edu This review is full of spoilers up to the premiere of season 4 of Game of Thrones. Read at your own risk.

The season premiere “Two Swords” opens with Ned Stark’s absurdly large sword being melted down into two swords, one of which is gifted to Jaime Lannister. especially after the Red Wedding, where majority of the Starks and their men died.

There seemed to be more scorn and violence in this episode than most, which of course causes audiences to giggle in delight.

The most talked about scene of this episode is the scene with Arya Stark and the Hound at the tavern. Not only was this scene bad ass, it was hilarious.

Arya sees Polliver, who killed her friend Lomy and stole her sword, Needle. Although the Photo courtesy of theepochtimes.com

determined to get Needle back.

They end up in the tavern and Polliver, who has Needle, approaches the Hound. He strikes up a conversation with him but the Hound wants nothing to do with him. After the Hound declares, “F--- the King’s Guard, F--- the city, and F--- the King,” Polliver and his men understand the Hound’s stance.

Polliver’s men. Arya ends up killing Polliver and using the same lines on him as he used on her when he stole Needle.

With quotes like, “What the f---’s a Lomy?” and “I understand if any more words come pouring out your c---- mouth I’m going to have to eat every f---ing chicken in this room,” it’s easy to understand why audiences were raving about this scene.

Although this episode is setting audiences up for the show to move in a different direction and didn’t answer any of our questions from the previous season, it was still chock full of fabulous.

If the premiere was any indication of what season 4 will be like, audiences are in for another great season.

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Did You Know?

In the year 2012, over 160 baby girls in the U.S. were legally named “Khaleesi”, after the character in the show, although it is (Daenerys) but a title.

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7 Arts & Entertainment Hutchinson’s good tunes The a n e r A m are ‘purely fictional’ Albu Spencer McCoy Staff Writer smccoy@lhup.edu

To be honest I did feel as if many of the tracks on the album were similar in some aspects. One song would be about his love for some girl, and the next song right after explains how much he doesn’t love her. In my opinion I

Eric Hutchinson has been quickly rising the ranks “Sounds Like This.” Well in 2013 he released “Pure Fiction” and it sort of seemed to not take off as much as he may have expected. I hadn’t even heard of the album until recently after browsing Spotify one night.

“Pure Fiction” was nice. It’s got a very poppy, folky theme that seems to work pretty well. I have been a fan of Eric Hutchinson for a little while listening to some hit sin-

and forth between both sides. The band also sounds as if they were instructed to play the same style of song on each nitely paid more attention to the electronic music on “Pure Fiction”.

A lot of “Pure Fiction” sounds like many other pop rock songs. If you are into that than this album is A OK in your book, for the rest of us I would suggest youtubing

to listen to one of his albums all the way through, and to be honest I was not disappointed. It seems they did a pretty good job on the overall design of most of the songs. Featuring different forms of synthesizers and electronic beats that seem to go nicely with the bands instruments.

split on this album, part of me really likes it, but part of me feels like Eric could have done a bit more. Every artist stumbles, lets hope that Eric Hutchinson and his band can bounce back, learn from their mistakes and release a better, more technical album.

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COMING SOON

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Rio 2 Draft Day Oculus

DVD 4/8 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Faking progress on MTV Guess the Megan Penny Staff Writer mrp4766@lhup.edu If you have used any sort of social media lately, you may have seen a promotion for MTV’s new show, “Faking It” set to air on April 22.

Here’s the script: two girls who are best friends are mistakenly outed as a lesbian couple, and because they are looking for popularity, they roll with it.

They decide that keeping up the act is best, because hey, “straight guys love lesbians”, which was brilliantly stated 37 seconds into the trailer.

I’ve got a multitude of problems with the concept of this show, but I’ll discuss two. First, the obvious trivialization of the existing issues with discrimination and treatment of LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans*,Queer, Intersex, Asexual) people.

The implication that being queer is “trendy” completely deviates from the real issues. Sure, it seems that more people are “out” than ever before. Perhaps because it’s safer than ever before; but it still isn’t safe. In a

majority of places, people are subject not only to discrimination, harassment, and alienation, but hate crimes including murder and sexual assault.

People are still killed and imprisoned just because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

There is currently not enough legislature to protect them. In a majority of places, it is a DANGER to be LGBTQIA, not a popularity asset. I’m not sure what magical school in space the writers of this show went to, but it’s not an accurate portrayal of our society.

My second main issue with this show is the sexualizing of identity. There are two girls kissing in this show, but don’t worry everyone, they are straight! It’s just pretend! Just another fetishized white, conventionally good looking “lesbian” couple for the male audience to enjoy!

So don’t worry, MTV will continue to create fake scenarios, to keep on being edgy and cool, without ever actually challenging anything. This is a sad excuse for media representation, the only “faking it” I’m witnessing is MTV’s claims to good allyship.

Movie Quote!

“Embrace the probability of your imminent death, and know in your heart that there’s nothing I can do to save you.”

Last issue’s answer was: “The Avengers” Photo from upwarddownward.com

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Diamonds show is anything but rough Kayla Marsh A&E Editor kmarsh2@lhup.edu

from artists like Usher and Janet Jackson.

On April 2 Diamonds N Da Ruff held their incredible dance routines from this dedicated group of performers. The theme of the show this semester was “Diamond Explosion.” And that is exactly what they gave us. The entire night was exploding with talent.

The set up of this show was different from the show the group performed last semester. Last semester the group stuck strictly to dancing with their spooky Hansel and Gretel with energetic dancing and bass-thumping music but

ken word. People were brave enough to perform their own work and they were greeted with thunderous applause.

The diamonds danced to a wide variety of music. They opened with a medley of Chris Brown songs. The dance quickly set the mood for the night,

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did a medley of song from TLC. But they didn’t just stop at the songs, the diamonds dressed accordingly for each song in the medley. As the music progressed through the ages so did the diamonds’ fashion. This, by far, was the best touch to add to the iconic girl groups’ music, and it was executed to perfection.

The second act opened with a burlesque number, which was the perfect mix of sexy and sassy, which the diamonds do frequently. The second act act after act the diamonds exhibit the incredible amount of they all possess. singing, dancing and just talent galore. The dedication of the girls in this group is apparent. All of their hard work paid off and they were rewarded with a show that the audience thoroughly enjoyed and can’t stop raving about. show with an incredible amount of talent. I recommend you check the diamonds out, wherever or whenever they are.

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2014 graduates look towards their futures

Gina Melasecca Staff Writer gmelasec@lhup.edu

best to remain optimistic,” says Ennis.

With graduation exactly one month away, seniors are preparing for the big transition by securing jobs, making plans to move, and hunting for apartments. On May 10, proud families of the LHU class of 2014 will come to watch their students participate in one of the biggest days of their lives.

“My plan after graduation is to move to Maryland. I have a position offered to me however I have been applying to many more in hopes of working on my résumé,” said senior criminal justice major Beth Sunderlin. fore you graduate. You may want to get a head start and apply for jobs as early as January, but most companies want to hire immediately. Sunderlin’s advice to future graduates: “Do not start applying until March. I started too early and was disappointed when their hire-by date was too early and I wouldn’t be able to take the job.”

Many seniors are feeling mixed emotions during this major life transition.

Nytashia Ennis is a senior Communication major who will receive her degree after just two more classes.

“Overall, I am a little nervous because the job hunting process can be tricky or disappointing if you don’t get the job you want, however I will try my

Jaimee Kester Lifestyles Editor jlk7206@lhup.edu Technology is becoming a part of our everyday lives. From our cell phones to smart tvs it’s hard gets. Combine this love for technology with a generation obsessed with working out it’s not wonder that workout tracking bracelets are being seen in gyms everywhere.

“I am very excited and nervous at the same time,” said Sunderlin. “Lock Haven has given me a good foundation for education however life is not something that can be structured and planned.

Angie Lackey, senior Health Science major shares how she made the most out of her college career. ence and writing emphasis courses also helped prepare me for the real world.”

“I made the most out of my time here at LHU by trying my hardest in school, getting involved in the many clubs on campus, making friends, and studying abroad,” Said Ennis.

Sunderlin also studied abroad which was a major part of her college experience.

“Studying abroad truly helped me make the most out of my time,” said Sunderlin. “I grew in those four months more than I ever knew was possible, and I got to do it in 7 different countries.”

If you still have a few years left until you graduate, remember these seyourself and have fun.”

FitBit soon came out with a similar product shortly after the Fuelband. This band tracks the same basic stats but also tracks your sleeping patterns. It also offers a silent alarm that uses vibrations to wake the wearer. This brand allows you to sync the band with your smartphone or upload the results to your computer.

Nike popularized the trend when they intro-

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what is now a highly popularized market. The basic premise of these bracelets is that they track your movement, calories burned and allow you to track your progress on your smartphone.

These bracelets cost between $100 and $200

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These bracelets track your every movement and upload them to your phone making it impossible to not be aware of your activity level. They allow you to make a daily goal and alert you when you meet your goal through lights and vibrations. The accompanying app for each bracelet also makes visualizations that show your weekly, monthly, and even yearly progress.

Most of them are water resistant and some, such as the Fitbit, are waterproof. They are designed to be comfortable and to be worn for most of the day for the most accurate results.

With the aid of these bracelets and a dedication to working out, losing weight and getting in shape has never been easier. When a piece of technology is holding you accountable for your exercise habits there isn’t a reason not to hit the gym.

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#throwbackthursday

This past Friday night Lock Haven University students hosted Relay for Life in the Student Rec Center. This has been an annual event aimed at raising money for the American Cancer Society. Teams of students and community members walked for 12 hours and participated in a multitude of activities. In 2005

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Lifestyles

Is it more than a hookup?

Dayna Bloch Managing Editor dbloch@lhup.edu

Signals are one of the hardest things to decipher, especially when there’s no distinction of what’s going on. Are you a no strings attached type of deal or is there potential for a relationship? It gets confusing but there’s a few ways to prove that your new beau is all about the hookup.

There’s only one thing you talk about. t If sex is the only thing discussed between the two of you, there isn’t much more to your relationship.

He only comes over at night. t Unless he has class from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. there is no way he doesn’t have time for you during the day. A late-night phone call isn’t because he misses you and wants to hear all about your day, get the hint and accept the booty call.

You don’t eat together. t One quote sticks out in this situation: “couples that eat together, stay together.”

You initiate all communication. t He may text you every now and again for a quick hookup, but if you’re the only one suggesting dates or new conversation starters give up; chances are you won’t ever be more than his ‘fun buddy.’

He keeps his distance. t No emotional ties means that it won’t be hard to break it off when he that could bring the two of you closer; cute nicknames, goodnight texts, or forehead kisses.

There’s no life out of bed. t Does he have siblings? What’s his major? What about hobbies? If you don’t know anything expect where he likes your hands your new found He tells you. t Don’t assume that he tells you he doesn’t want anything serious because he’s afraid to tell you his true feelings. His true feelings are that he’s not interested.

He avoids you in public. t Clear sign of just sex.

He ‘cheats.’ t It can’t really be considered cheating if you’re just another girl on his list. Him having multiple partners is a sure sign that’s it’s nothing more than sex.

He’s rude. t Don’t blame his personality; if he doesn’t care that he upsets you or hurts your feelings, you don’t mean that much to him.

Quality time doesn’t exist. t Forget about his ‘busy schedule.’ There’s only one reason he doesn’t spend time with you outside of the bedroom: you’re just a hookup.

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Opinion

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April 10, 2014

Rape is no laughing matter Alexa Weissert Guest Writer aweisser@lhup.edu When someone says no, they mean no. That doesn’t seem like a punch line to a joke, does it?

I remember overhearing a group of guys a while ago joking about a really drunk girl at a party. I let my mind wonder about where this conversation would lead to and all I needed to hear was one word to validate my presumptions: rape. someone would laugh about rape or that people would be ignorant enough to practically scream a conversation about it down Ivy Lane. But in either case I’m disturbed. In this day and age, hearing people joke about a drunken girl often leads me to assuming that people are about to be joking about rape or sexual assaults. It is just such a commonality.

Maybe rape is a joke to so many people because it seems to be a joke when you turn on the television. One case in particular that comes to

mind is the Steubenville, Ohio case where many news stations seemed to take pity on the boys involved—the rapists—because they apparently had such promising futures. The girl who was sexually assaulted became known as just a girl who seemed to have gotten what she deserved since she was underage and drunk at a party.

The more people read headlines putting the blame on the victims, the more likely they are to assume that sexually harassing or assaulting an inebriated girl at a party will be a great story to tell on campus the next day.

Most people seem to think that rape culture is just a cliché thrown around social media and news stations with a bunch of made up statistics used as scare tactics. It’s not; it’s a reality.

Everyone should be scared and worried about rape culture in our society. Rape culture is more than just someone physically involved in sexual assaults. Rape culture includes the people who make jokes about a girl getting sexually assaulted at a party, who do not even understand that they are a huge part of the reason that our society has become a rape culture.

Rape culture is not telling someone to stop talking when they make jokes about rape. Rape culture is someone blaming a girl for being drunk at a party. Rape culture is me having to write this article in the year 2014 to tell people that rape is not a laughing matter.

So a word of advice to the ignorant, wantto-be jokesters on campus: just stop talking.

Rape is a scary reality for our society and the more people try to downplay it or laugh it off, the worse off our society is. You are constantly digging society more and more into a place where forcing someone to have sex is becoming an accepted norm.

And hiding behind an anonymous name and posting to certain Twitter accounts—you know who you are—to sexually harass and demean people does not make you any better than those who openly talk about it on campus either.

If you hear people joking about rape or saying anything else offensive, always tell them to stop and think about what they are really saying. Rape culture is contagious and will only keep growing if people let it. And there’s nothing funny about that.

Get your God out of my education Sarah Eckrich Opinion Editor seckrich@lhup.edu My mom is a minister. I grew up going to church, taught Sunday school for my graduation project and taught Bible school every summer for 7 years. I was immersed in Christianity growing up, but unlike most people who suffered such exposure, I didn’t grow up to be an extremist.

In fact, I’m a fairly lousy Christian by some people’s standards.

I pray every day, but I don’t go to church and I don’t take the Bible very literally. Mostly, I believe in God and believe in treating others with love and respect as much as possible.

Still I know my stuff. I can quote the Bible better than a lot of church goers.

That’s only a small part of why a lot of people who label themselves as Christians really get my

goat. It bothers me even more when these people come in zealot form and think that they have any right to try to impose their skewed pseudo-Christian beliefs on the rest of the world And I take special offense when such attempts at oppression are carried out in the classroom of a public school, like our own college campus.

Lately, that’s just the sort of For example, every morning before my philosophy class starts, I have to listen to the whisperings of kids who are offended by our atheist professor and that he would dare to question the existence of God. A college class is asking you to critically question a belief, whether or not it’s your own.

Who would imagine such a ridiculous scenario?

In other classes I’ve taken, particularly art and English classes, I’ve noticed that there’s always someone who is offended by the nudity or

profanity present in art and literature. It’s hard to believe in 2014 that these people haven’t encountered anything that’s offended their beliefs before. Even if they haven’t, they’ve chosen to come to a public college.

What else do you expect?

Here’s the thing about the Bible, folks: it is not an academic text. Despite what some of you seem to think, it is not a universal rule book that all must follow. It may be the guiding light for your morals and beliefs, but it has nothing to do with class curricula.

If something at LHU offends your Christian beliefs, that’s tough cookies kiddos. This campus is home to Christians, Jews, Muslims, Wiccans, Buddhists, atheists—you name it and we’ve probably got it. It’s pretty narrow-minded and judgmental to try and impose your beliefs on public education.

Judgment, by the way, is one of those things you’re supposed to

leave to God, in case you forgot. The term blasphemy comes to mind…

I’m not saying no one should voice their religious beliefs on campus. I’m not saying anyone should forsake their faith either. But I am suggesting—hold on because here’s a radical thought—that you can’t try to paint your religion over an education you’re sharing with the rest of us and you can’t be offended when that beliefs, sincere or otherwise.

The concept is called separation of church and state and it’s a way to reckon to with the fact that America was founded on the notion of religious freedom. Whatever you believe in and whether or not you believe are choices you get in America.

But at Lock Haven University, the only choice you really get is to check your faith at the door, so to speak. Believe what you want, but understand that if others disagree, they’re allowed.

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You know what really Major validation:

Interest in classes Lona Middleton Copy Editor lkemp@lhup.edu

Chris Fravel Staff Writer cfravel@lhup.edu People who invite themselves to your plans.

We all know that guy, you know the one who truly thinks that he is entitled to just tag along with whatever you and your group of close friends are doing. This guy might not necessarily be a bad guy—although that’s usually the case—but there’s usually just something about him that isn’t quite right. However, this guy could also be a bit on the annoying side or maybe even a little creepy.

The point is that it’s rude to invite yourself to anything, especially if you know that you’re not a part of aforementioned inner circle. Remember that people have different circles of different friends and that means that you’re not always going to be included in every get together or gathering. Relax; it doesn’t mean they don’t like you.

So don’t go freaking out on anyone over a lack of invite. Instead, try to be understanding and open-minded. Realize that everyone knows more than just one person and that your friends are required to divide their time amongst everyone. That includes you.

And whether or not you realize it, you likely do the same thing to your friends sometimes.

Instead of sitting around bored and without plans, go make new some of your friends are out and about having a good time only makes things worse. It’s better to keep yourself and your mind occupied.

I’ve been on both the giving and receiving end of this type of confriends and somebody who was acquainted with us just barged in and invited themselves to our lunch plans. It was terrible to have to put the guy off—not because we were being mean, but because we had these plans for just the three of us for a while—and when he realized he was not invited it just made the situation even worse.

Next time you’re in either of these positions, just keep in mind that we all have different friends and relationships to tend to and nobody likes a pushy friend who writes themselves an invitation to the fun. It

How does one know when they have found the major for them? I would say it is rather a sure thing when you sit down at your computer to register for classes and you want to take them all.

For myself, an English major, I encountered just that issue for the fall 2014 semester.

There I sat scanning over the multitude of English courses being offered and all I could think was “I want all the classes!” Now, I understand this is not a feasible option and yet it doesn’t them into the semester as I can. It may seem strange to other people that I am willing to subject myself to the “torment” of hours of reading and copious amounts of papers, but that is what I love. That is how I know I am in the right major for me.

I can’t help but wonder if this is how other students feel when they

are in the major they know is for them.

Do math majors become giddy at the thought of Calculus 4 and differential equations? How many history majors are excited when they see History of the United States Labor Movement or Renaissance and Reformation classes offered? Do Sociology majors salivate over the Juvenile Delinquency and Social Change courses that are being offered in the fall?

I honestly hope that they do. For me, this is the surest sign that they are in the major they should be.

The fact that I cannot decide between the courses being offered in my major or that I get excited when the professor says there will be an essay on the exam may seem strange to some people.

I laugh at literature jokes and cringe at poor grammar. I love the smell of old books and the sound of new pages being the major that is right for me.

I hope everyone has this same experience in whatever major they have chosen. If not, maybe a second look is in order.

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April 10, 2014

Finish line in sight for McDonald Bret Pallotto Staff Writer bmp6070@lhup.edu

Throughout her career at Donegal, she amassed numerous awards and honors

“I still want to have fun and I’m realizing this is the last time that I’m going to be on a team like this. For me right now -

dom Games during the 2012-2013 season. time her at LHU and feels like she grew as

said Jessica McDonald.

McDonald is a member of both the

“The difference from high school to

here at Lock Haven and has this thought

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age.

As her LHU career comes to a close, McDonald will not cease running, but

than me so I would go on runs with her when I was little and we did some road

life.

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“I’m kind of a big believer in, ‘there’s ken’ and I think being here and being in

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Huskies heel competition Mens “The road ends here.” That has been the slogan for the 2014 NCAA Final Four and it was certainly the slogan for Monday night’s championship contest between the sevenseed Connecticut Huskies and the eight-seed Kentucky Wildcats. It has been a long journey to this point and the Connecticut Huskies ended up being the kings of the 2014 season. game with 15 points and tacked-on 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals.

Every other player, including the rest of the Connecticut Huskies, were rather quiet in the half. Julius Randle of minutes, leaving a lot to be desired from the Wildcat frontcourt.

The Huskies used a combination of quick feet, fast pace, and high basketball I.Q. to keep the Wildcats out of their comfort zone.

Every time Connecticut had possession it seemed like Kentucky was simply back-peddling. The Wildcats would time, 35-31, in favor of Connecticut.

The Kentucky Wildcats started the second half the way few minutes of the second half. enough to maintain a lead throughout the second half and secure the victory, 60-54.

34 rebounds, 8 assists, 9 steals, and 4 blocks. The Kentucky The player of the game was Connecticut guard, Shabazz Napier who had 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals in the game, a performance worthy of the honor.

This season has been one of ups and downs for the Connecticut Huskies, but the underdogs fought their way to the NCAA tournament and surprised everyone with a remarkable run to the 2014 NCAA championship. not be truer. The UConn Huskies used their grit, hustle, every team in their way during the big dance.

The point is, the Connecticut Huskies EARNED this championship and played incredible team basketball while doing so.

Chris Fravel Staff Writer cfravel@lhup.edu

Womens The 2014 NCAA women’s basketball championship game featured showdown between the only two undefeated teams in the league as the Connecticut Huskies battled the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Not only were these two teams undefeated, but they have been the two more dominant programs the recent history of women’s college basketball, so one would think that this would be a tightly contested game. Wrong. The Connecticut Huskies proved that they are the queens of college basketball and joined their male counterparts as the 2014 NCAA champions.

The Connecticut Huskies got out to a fast start, just like their male counterparts, which resulted in a sizable lead Dame was not to be counted-out and clawed back to pull within 7 points of the Huskies, 45-38.

game.

The only thing really keeping Notre Dame in the game for The Irish went 62.5% from behind the three-point line, while they only went 42.9% from everywhere else on the court.

The second 20 minutes belonged entirely to the Huskies as Connecticut would pull-ahead big, leaving the Irish searching the UConn Huskies. However, it was all for not as Connecticut would roll in the second half to a 79-58 victory over their undefeated counterparts in Notre Dame.

The player of the game was Connecticut forward, Breanna Stewart who had 21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks in the game.

blocks.

Women’s college basketball has long been disrespected as a legitimate form of sports entertainment. People assume that it is less competitive and less impressive than men’s basketball.

That assumption is both bold and ignorant. These women played the game well and won my respect and admiration through their efforts as they have all season. Folks, if you aren’t willing to give women’s basketball a chance, then you are missing out because it is everything that a men’s game can be and then some. Open your mind and I promise you that you won’t be disappointed.

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Softball salvages second game Jayson Moyer Guest Writer jpm362@lhup.edu The Lock Haven University softball team (7-20, 2-10 PSAC East) salvaged a crucial split with Bloomsburg (12-9, 4-4 PSAC East) on Sunday at Lawrence Field.

Bloomsburg picked up a 1-0 victory in game one behind a solo home-run by Caitlin O’Connor in the top of the sixth inning.

The Bald Eagles outhit the Huskies 8-6, but failed to score a run off of Bloomsburg pitcher Taylor Parker, who struck out seven in a complete-game effort. Lock Haven stranded runners on second and LHU starting pitcher Rachel Mouillesseaux (Endicott, N.Y./Union Endicott) gave up six hits and struck out three in seven innings, but picked up the tough loss.

“It’s really frustrating, especially since how we’ve been doing this year,” Mouillesseaux said about pitching and losing a game.

Photos courtesy of Erika White

(Chesapeake, V.A./Western Branch) went 2-3, and Erica Pooler (Bellefonte, P.A./ Bellefonte) hit a pinch-hit double to deep right in the bottom of the sixth.

The Bald Eagles got on the board early in game two when shortstop Sarah Schwalm (Dauphin, P.A./Central Dau-

and then later scored on a single to center

by Magee, putting Lock Haven up 1-0.

In the bottom of the third, Schwalm drew a leadoff walk, and then catcher McKenna Garlock (Three Springs, P.A./ Southern Huntington) followed with a two-run home-run to put Lock Haven up 3-0.

“It was great to hit the home-run and get some more runs across the board,” Garlock said of her third home-run of the year. “But it was a total team effort.

Our pitchers threw great and our defense backed them up very well.”

Lock Haven added an insurance run in the bottom of the fourth, as Jodi Weaknecht (Kutztown, P.A./Kutztown) reached on an error and scored on a two-out double to right-center by Chelsea Edwards (Horsham, P.A./Hatboro-Horsham) to put the Bald Eagles up 4-0.

Bloomsburg scored a run in the top but that’s all they could muster as Lock Haven went on to win 4-1.

Jessie Probst (Harrisburg, P.A./Central Dauphin) hurled four innings while fanning four to pick up the win for Lock Haven. Mouillesseaux came in and struck pick up the save and secure the win for the Eagles.

“That was great coming back in helping Jessie out,” Mouillesseaux said. “We always do really well when we split a game.”