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Fiorentino’s forum focuses on future pus and on the campus itself, and will also impact parking. However, he said, all of the disruptions will be worth the good these changes will do for current and incoming students.

“We’ll certainly do our best in LHU’s president, Michael Fioren- making sure people know far in adtino, stated in an open forum Tues- vance about upcoming changes,” he day that the Haven will face many said. “There will be some inconvechanges throughout the upcoming niences. But we’re doing construction summer, including the demolition of that will make our campus more atseveral buildings. tractive and more productive.”

At the end of this The aesthetic changes spring semester, are just a few of the construction will things Lock Haven commence to is doing to try bring down to improve its Russell attendance H a l l , and retenGross tion rates.

H a l l Starting and the this fall, Annex. incoming After will be t h e required d e m to live on olition campus for of Rusboth their sell, the freshman university and sophomore will begin years. its University PresiCommons Project – President Fiorentino dent Fiorentino stated which calls for all new that students who live on landscaping of Russell lawn campus longer are more likely to stay and the construction of two new pa- at that university for the extent of vilions. their degree program, and also tend On top of those projects, crews to have higher success rates. will also be renovating Woolrich “If there’s something we can do Hall, building a glass addition for Ul- to increase student success and satmer Hall and working on the roof of isfaction, that’s very important for us Sloan. to do,” Fiorentino said.

“This will be a very busy sumAnother topic of discussion mer,” Fiorentino said. during the forum was Gov. Tom The president warned that the Wolf’s proposed budget and how it ongoing construction will disrupt the may affect LHU’s budget if it passes.

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Kate Hibbard Managing Editor khibbard@lhup.edu

“If there’s something we can do to increase student success and satisfaction, that’s very important for us to do,”

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Gov. Wolf’s proposed budget currently intends to restore recent cuts made to higher education within the next two years. If it passes as is, state higher education will see an increase of 11 percent – that’s $45 million. Wolf’s budget also calls for state colleges and community colleges to freeze their tuition prices for the next school year.

“I think that’s a step in the right direction,” Fiorentino said.However, due to how complex the proposed budget is, it may not be completed until mid- to late-June.

In the meantime, President Fiorentino said they are working on multiple tentative budgets based on different possibilities – including rein a row, “to cover our bases,” Fiorentino said.

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Professor awarded grant to research domestic violence agencies Lona Middleton Staff Writer lkemp@lhup.edu Assistant professor Gayatri Devi, of the English department, recently received a grant through the Center for Rural Pennsylvania in order to research the “barriers faced by domestic violence service agencies in delivering services in the rural areas,” she said.

Devi stated that Pennsylvania has “67 counties and 48 of them are rural.”

This implies that a large majority of the population resides in a rural area. Rural areas tend to have their own set of rules when it comes to things like domestic violence and reporting

and prosecuting said occurrences, she said.

These particular services run into the problems that were previously mentioned along with the fact that many of these areas are isolated by their location. The idea is that by determining the barriers the agencies face, then it will be easier to come to solutions and help people that are victims of domestic abuse in rural Pennsylvania.

Devi isn’t alone in this work, as it will involve a lot She is supported in this endeavor by associate professor Lisette Schillig of the English department; professor Nicole Burkholder-Mosco of the English department, associate professor Tara

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Mitchell of the psychology department; assistant professor Holle Canatella of the history, political science, international studies and for-

eign languages department; and assistant professor Katherine Ely of the criminal justice department.

Sara Guthrie, a sociology major and women and gender studies minor, is part of the research team as well. Student assistants at the HOPE Center will also help with data input and transcriptions.

“We are using two main instruments. We have a survey to collect data and then we are doing focus groups,” Devi said.

This is a good way to get information from the source, which is vital when dealing with such a large number of rural areas. She has also been able to get data from other agencies, such as the Pennsylvania Coalition

Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) and Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), which will work with her on this project and will contribute to the data she and her colleagues collect.

“Domestic violence is one of those really painful truths that sort of exists out in the open and all communities are plagued by it, whether its urban or rural,” Devi said. “It is a serious public health issue. So I am very thankful that the legislature is actually funding this research and I am very thankful to the 23 agencies that are partnering with us.”

What to look forward to this week: Friday, March 20

‘Fourteen’ and ‘Cocaine’ Tickets available at the Box Office Student tickets free with I.D. Sloan 321 at 7:30 p.m.

Astronomical Friday Ulmer Planetarium at 12:30 p.m. for indoor show Farrandsville Road Field at 8 p.m. for outdoor event Relay for Life 24 hour event Student Rec Center at 4 p.m.

HAC movie “Horrible Bosses 2” Price Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 21

Women’s Conference Open to men and women PUB MPR 8:30 a.m - 3 p.m.

LHU Havenclaw Cup Quidditch Tournament Foundation Fields at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

‘Fourteen’ and ‘Cocaine’ performances Tickets available at the Box Office Student tickets free with I.D. Sloan 321 at 7:30 p.m.

Anime Club Movie Night Robinson Hall of Flags at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 22

‘Fourteen’ and ‘Cocaine’ performances Tickets available at the Box Office Student tickets free with I.D. Sloan 321 at 3 p.m.

Community Orchestra Concert Price Auditorium at 3 p.m.

Monday, March 23

Jazz Combo Luncheon Concert Free, but reserve a seat by contacting jhughes@lhup.edu FOUN214 at 12 p.m.

Tuesday, March 24 Study Abroad Information Session Ulmer 212 at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, March 25 Transgender Awareness Table Event Bentley S06 at 11:30 Thursday, March 26 Legislator’s Day PUB room 2 at 11:30 Sex Squares Price Auditorium at 5 p.m.

Dangerously Improv Sloan 321 at 5:30 p.m.

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Blood and Guts and Unanswered Questions Tyler Potoski Guest Writer tpotoski@lhup.edu “The Walking Dead” has been a show that kept people on their seats for the last few years, constantly coming up with different situations and scenarios that keep fans watching. “The Walking Dead”, which was originally created from the original comic series, has somewhat kept pace with the actual comic with many of the main characters and seasons having events that correspond with it.

Currently in its 5th season, “The Walking Dead” seems to be building up to an innale which could be life changing for all the characters.

Finally at a “safe” place known as Alexandria, the crew seems

With Noah killed by the Walkers (which was a scene that left many people in rage) this could turn out to be a turning point for the last two episodes of the season. However, more monumental than the slaying of Noah could be the conversation between Gabrielle and the leader of Alexandria. Where Gabrielle tells Alexandria that Rick and his people cannot be trusted. In my opinion, when confronted with this information the group will do something drastic that will change the dynamic of Alexandria.

The 5th season has been slow but so far it continues to provide twists will be something people do not expect. If the show continues to follow the comic, it is believed they will meet a powerful antagonist who will try to destroy Rick and his crew.

With the deaths of some of the most liked characters (Noah and Beth) I beto follow its predecessor. Several actors from the show were quoted saying “have your box of tissues ready.” was one of the best so far and it will leave people wanting more an energetic 6th season.

people who have known each other for a while. This proves to be extremely hard and eventually costs the lives of some.

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The Women of ‘Criminal Minds’

Lisa Conner A&E Editor lconner@lhup.edu “Criminal Minds” has been a successful seasoned show, reaching the end of its 10th season.

Fans have seen a few main characters come and go on the show and have always come to quickly love the new casting roles. was Elle Greenaway played by Lola Glaudini.

Agent Greenaway was replaced by Emily Prentiss played by Paget Brewster. Prentiss’ likable personality and drive to help the team resulted in favorability of the change in casting.

Jason Gideon played

by Mandy Patinkin was the next character to leave the team. As the Behavioral Analysis Unit leader, it was leave and that there were some

He was successfully replaced by his old partner and founder of the BAU David Rossi. Joe Mantegna’s character Rossi became very likable after ment, it took him a few episodes to adjust working with a team but he fell into the routine quickly.

The fact that he never overstepped leader of the team Aaron Hotchner’s leadership, caused his fan base to grow more quickly.

Emily Prentiss was eventually replaced by Dr. Alex Blake. Jeanne Tripplehorn’s character took a little bit to like, but honestly, she never seem to she was replaced in Season 10.

Newest member to the BAU on the show is agent Kate Callahan played by Jennifer Love Hewitt. Hewitt’s character is replacing Dr. Alex Blake after she chose to leave the team. Many fans were a little skeptical in seeing Hewitt in season 10. In recent years, Hewitt has become a sex symbol with her role on the television show “The Client List”, where she played a prostitute disguised as a masseuse.

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sured as Hewitt’s character is a positive role model who is dressed modestly and a mother to her diseased sister’s daughter.

Every character on the show, replacement or not has been personally effected by a case, Hewitt’s character is not excluded as her daughter has been pursued by an online child predator.

With the season coming to a close, only time will tell how Hewitt’s character will pan out on the show.

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2015 gets PIMPED out

Spencer McCoy A&E Editor smccoy@lhup.edu

where the funk and jazz really start to pick up. You get a great taste of old school hip hop, with a new school attitude. We know Kendrick Lamar has an attitude that is one bit, from his lyrics to the beats.

infamous Compton born Kendrick Lamar early morning next. albums Kendrick has ever released. I was surprised to hear such mixed reviews because in my opinion this album helps optimize the current state of rap.

Music is ever changing and the rap genre is just as subject to it as every other style of music. Kendrick takes us back to those classic jazz and funk tunes that helped

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non stop groove machine jam packed with groovy bass lines walking up and down the fret board, with some funky drums to bring the overall motion of this album full circle. gle released before the album dropped and, in my opinion,

DVD 3/24 The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

middle and end in sequential order. However, when you behind the lyrics we get to decypher, getting glimpses of violence, drugs, family and the pursuit of something greater. A dream to get out of the ghetto and make something of himself.Well he accomplished that and much more than anyone could possibly imagine. will take you away.

One Big Black Box Production Kyra Smith-Cullen Editor-In-Chief ksmithcu@lhup.edu

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performing two short plays, ‘Fourbox production, from March 18 to March 22 in Sloan 321, also known as the Countdown Theater.

The cast is all students at LHU, who have been rehearsing for over rected by Sean Temons, another student.

“Fourteen” is a humorous piece to have a successful dinner party when last minute changes are being thrown her way. It was originally published in 1920 by Drama Magazine and was written by Alice Gerstenberg

has a much darker theme to it as a man and woman struggle to survive with substance abuse and no money. Written by Pendleton King and published in 1921, the themes transcend the original time period to make it relatable, no matter what year it is performed in.

It will be interesting to see how the set will be transformed, since the plays occur in very separate environments and they have to share the same space.

Show times for the plays are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance on Sunday at 3 p.m. Students can get tickets for free by going to the box office in Sloan on Monday through Friday between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. or by emailing boxoffice@lhup.edu

Guess the Movie Quote!

“That ain’t no Etch-A-Sketch.

This is one doodle that can’t be un-did, Homeskillet.”

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Looking out for number one Zach Estrhight Staff Writer zestrigh@lhup.edu

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a lot of why DeLonge was never fully committed songs that only he himself wanted to do.

pulls through.

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Video games take the big screen Kathleen Ellison Online Editor kae742@lhup.edu Ever wanted to see Pac-Man eat San Francisco? Well due to some misunderstanding over some old arcade games aliens attack earth in the form of classic pixelated characters in the upcoming movie “Pixels”.

“Minecraft” So far the word on the storyline is that a person is sent to the middle of nowhere must survive monsters and esty the jury is still out on the plot. A Goonies-style sure how they’re going to make a live-action movie see what will happen.

“Sly Cooper”

production to keep your eye on.

“Angry Birds”

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although the design of the characters varies someNight Live) and Danny McBride

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Green thumb not needed, just add water Amanda Thomas Copy Editor act6730@lhup.edu Plant Nanny is a great new app that gets you to drink water regularly by reminding you to water your plant.

Once you download the app you choose your plant and pot then start watering it with every glass of water you drink.

The app reminds you to stay hydrated; if you don’t drink, you don’t water your plant and it starts to wither. The plant has a cute face and you get to name it so when you don’t drink water, little Frederick will die.

It’s an app that combines health with fun and it shows you how dehydrated you really are. Kiersten Beecher, a junior Sociology major said, “I feel like I’ve been dehydrated my entire life” after using this app for a few days and drinking 100% of her recommended water intake each day.

It’s hard to get used to the sudden increase of water you’re drinking.

Beecher says, “I’ve never gone to the bathroom this much” but after a while you get used to it and you start to feel better. Drinking water helps your body flush out all the unhealthy toxins that

sit in it so if your pee isn’t clear or very light yellow, you aren’t hydrated enough! Hydration is important and if you need a reminder to drink more water each day, Plant Nanny is perfect for you!

HINT: To help you remember to drink, carry around a water bottle (the larger the better: 32oz recommended) and keep it in sight. Seeing it, you’ll start to drink more and it becomes a habit. Just remember to keep refilling it.

FACT: Most of the time you feel hungry, you’re actually thirsty. All those times wandering around your kitchen not knowing what you want to eat, your body is actually searching for water. If you drink more water, you’ll feel less hungry and stop all the unhealthy munching.

ADVICE: Drink WATER. Water is the best thing to put in your body.

It’s good for brain activity and actually wakes you up.

Download Plan Nanny to start getting healthy and hydrated!

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The mystery of Earth’s second moon Lona Middleton Staff Writer lkemp@lhup.edu We all know the Earth has one moon. We are so sure of this that we simply call it “moon” rather than the name it was given by the Greek or Roman names, Selene or Luna, respectively. What if I told you that assumption was wrong? We have another moon and its name is 3753 Cruithne or just Cruithne for short. It’s true. It was detected way back in 1997 and has a rather unusual orbit.

Cruithne has what is called a horseshoe orbit and so doesn’t have the pretty elliptical orbit our moon does. It makes a strange and messy ring around the Earth in a pattern that looks a lot like some kid drew it with a Spirograph. It takes only a year to orbit the sun while slipping into both

Venus’s and Mar’s territory. Cruithne takes 800 years though to complete its rather odd orbit around us.

So now you know we have a second moon but it is nothing like the familiar one we see every night. It is only a little over 3 miles in diameter and the gravity is so weak that a good jog could launch you into space from its surface. The sad thing about this odd orbital satellite is that it won’t be ours forever. It will eventually get so close to Venus, in about 8,000 years, space.

That will be the end of our second moon but don’t despair.

It turns out that Earth may have many more odd orbiting satellites in the future. We have in the past. They latch on to our gravity and orbit in a multitude of strange patterns before eventually leaving us and heading off somewhere else, perhaps to another celestial body to orbit.

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Easy no-gym-needed six day workout Amanda Thomas Copy Editor act6730@lhup.edu While it is getting warmer out there, winter is still here and the cold wind keeps a lot of us inside when we should be trekking our way to the gym. But if you’re someone who doesn’t like the gym or the cold, or are too lazy to put pants on and leave your room, here are some simple daily exercises for you that won’t take away from your precious time lying around. They get progressively harder as the week goes on to build up your strength but they aren’t impossible and don’t take very long to complete.

Monday

30-second plank (right arm) 30-second plank (left arm) 30-second plank (center) 10-lunges each side (2 sets) 10-burpees

Tuesday

10-push-ups 30-crunches (2 sets) 10-burpees 30-second plank 10-lunges each side

Wednesday

10-lunges each side (2 sets) 60-second plank 30-crunches 10-push-ups (2 sets) 30-bicycles

Thursday

10-push-ups 30-bicycles 10-burpees 60-second plank 10-lunges REPEAT

Friday

20-burpees 10-push-ups 10-lunges each side 30-bicycles 60-second plank

Saturday

5-lunges each side 10-push-ups 10-burpees REPEAT x3

If you follow through with these and don’t cheat, then you’ll be starting a simple and healthy workout routine to help you get in shape.

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Club of the week: Dangerously Improv Kate White News Editor kmw5142@lhup.edu

serve as a rehearsal for the end of the semester show in Sloan Auditorium, consisting of dedicated cast members.

“Dangerously Improv is a place where I can truly be myself” said Stuart Harsch, a junior Theater major.

Captains: Jordan Mangis- jmangis@lhup.edu Christopher Rex- crex@lhup.edu Gavin D’Ulisse- gdulisse@lhup.edu Greg Paige- gfp1797@lhup.edu Advisor: Ramona Broomer- rbroomer@lhup.edu Meetings: Thursday 5:30-7:30 Sloan 321 (The Countdown Theater) About Dangerously Improv: Dangerously Improv strives to teach about the art of Improvisation Comedy. The captains run the meetings with a pre-determined game list to a group of 20-30 members excited to join in on the fun. Cassandra Irvin, a senior English major, said, “D.I. is fun. Not only because it is a way to relieve stress, but it is also a way to be in a positive environment around people who just want to have fun.”

Members are never forced to join in and many members go to the meetings each week simply to watch. This provides experience for the performers as well to perform in front of a small audience. The weekly meetings also

Sign of the Month: Aries Kyra Smith-Cullen Editor-In-Chief ksmithcu@lhup.edu Dates: March 21 – April 21

Aries

Element: Fire Personality: Independent and headstrong, Aries are very much like the ram that symbolizes their sign. Those born under this sign tend to be natural leaders and often take charge whenever the opportunity occurs. The downside of this is that they might not always respond well to authority and not getting their own way.

Aries are slightly aggressive and will often leap to the defense of under dogs and friends. Their friends are a huge part of an Aries’ life and helps focus Aries’ generous and caring nature.

Though driven, an Aries may not complete tasks if they become bored or impatient. They prefer to initiate, as part of their go-getter personality, and be at the forefront of new projects or ideas. They also dislike failure and may face insecurities if it is a possibility. The best way to keep them interested is to make it into competitions, which are situations where Aries thrive.

Works well with: Leos, Sagittarius, Gemini and Aquarius.

Might have issues with: Libras, Capricorn and Cancer Constellation diagram courtesy of Kyra Smith-Cullen

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Club Name: Dangerously Improv

From Left to Right: Jordan Mangis, Melanie Geer, Ian Edmiston, Chrs Markel, Greg Paige, Ginny McDaniel, Gavin D’Ulisse

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Opinion

March 19, 2015

Soaking in springtime Jade Nelson Opinion Editor jvn7450@lhup.edu This just in, folks: it’s the most wonderful time of the year! I beg Mother Nature to hold on to her snowday. Don’t get me wrong—the winter season is great, but only until about the second snowfall. After that, my brain becomes as mucky and iced-over as our rugged Pennsylvania roads.

I think I speak on behalf of anyone who prefers to live in temperatures above 32 degrees by saying that this bitter winter froze all of the positive energy I had built up for this semester. Dedicating my time to working all week, spring break hardly felt like spring, and was the farthest thing from a break.

Since coming back to school though, my motivation is slowly starting to return with a little help from my friend the sun.

As someone who was born on a steaming day in July, I thrive in the warmth. I long for the mornings when I’m woken up by the sun beaming through my bedroom windows, birds singing love songs and squirrels chasing each other between neighbors’ backyards. One thing I love the most though is being able to experience the rebirth of vegetation, but especially people’s spirits.

I lose myself during the cold winter months, but I, like many others, am able to grow and beam with positive vibes once spring approaches the corner.

Nothing beats the smell of freshly cut grass, greener than a gardener’s thumb, the laughter of little kids that echoes in the streets while they race on scooters and bikes and the array of sizzling meats and vegetables that line Dad’s overused grill.

With all this in mind, there’s no reason not to end the semester with a bang, despite getting over the winter-weather blues. There is so much to look forward to during the upcoming months and they will Unfortunately, I get antsier than ever sitting in class or while doing homework when it’s warm and bright outside. If you feel this way too, I strongly suggest laying out a blanket on the lawn to read or study—even break up your study sessions by taking a stroll on the dike.

So many positive, uplifting things happen when the sun comes out, so why not take advantage of it?

Collect your own happy vibes and run with them. Go to class, do your homework, enjoy dinner with your friends, and go for a walk. Get outside and soak up the sun—live life and appreciate your surroundings.

Life doesn’t always have to be dark and gloomy.

Make the most of being young and invincible; shine as bright as the sun.

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Money meets melodrama Vicky Kramer Staff Writer vak1553@lhup.edu

People who complain that they have no money yet who always seem to have booze, cigarettes or whatever else tickles their fancy really tick me off. It seems like I always come into contact with these people; for whatever reason, they are drawn to me just as a bee is attracted to sugar. Naturally, they seem to migrate to those who have the least patience with people of their kind. I, for one, have absolutely no patience for these fools.

First off, if you have “no money” then you clearly shouldn’t have luxury, non-essential items such as cigarettes or alcohol, or my personal favorites, tatitems are essential for them to unwind and relax. They will say that they spend money on them as some of the few things that they enjoy.

I support people indulging in things from time to time, because we all need to, but when it comes down to a pack of cigarettes or dinner, the obvious choice should be your personal well-being versus a habit.

Secondly, if money is an issue (we are college students; money is always

an issue) then you must educate yourself on what is an essential and what you can live without. It’s not that hard to keep track of where your money is being spent. And once you can see on paper where your money is going, you can create a budget that is both livable and pleasurable at the same time.

Cigarettes and alcohol are non-essential items and if a large chunk of money is being spent on non-essential items, it may be best to cut that spending and use that money for something else. (People who have a serious habit or addiction might have to cut those things out slowly so that overcoming their addiction isn’t impossible.)

I’m not saying we can’t indulge in life and engage in habits or rituals sometimes that may not be in our best interest. I’m just saying that one must know his or her limit.

Money unfortunately still doesn’t grow on trees, so we must learn what is necessary and what can wait until another time. broke, please don’t complain to other people since you put yourself in that situation. Especially if you are eating Wendy’s, smoking Newport cigarettes and quenching your thirst with ice-cold Budweiser, I don’t want to hear you question why you are so broke. All I can say is don’t gripe and moan in front of me unless you want to hear the cold, hard truth.

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The price of our education Sarah Eckrich Opinion Editor seckrich@lhup.edu

months that followed, at least one piece of mail—probably more—that you received tried to get you to buy something from the school, either that was fully

I think even more than all the optional bells and whistles being thrown at me, what’s bothered me the most has been related to one of the graduation

While you’re here, you’re assaulted by a fairly constant barrage of emails and announcements, frequently containing in them some way that you can buy I was directed toward a small, busy woman with a rolling rack of robes, so that -

It seems like a small, silly thing to complain about, but it seems to me equally silly that someone couldn’t just ask students, ask me whether or not I

a lot of us), LHU is conspiring to sell us the illusion of a bigger, better graduMaybe it’s because we seniors are about to leave that they’re trying to squeeze every last drop out of us, but that’s assuming our relationship with -

matched my height but had knuckle-length sleeves, I’m willing to bet that it wouldn’t have stopped me from walking across the stage and getting my Maybe had I just ordered my cap and gown at the bookstore instead of

framing our diplomas in nearly two hundred dollar frames and sending out swirly-scripted commencement announcements, complete with delicate tissue Maybe they just feel it is their duty to provide us with the resources to day’s “Salute to Graduates” event in the PUB MPR had a sweepstakes portion which tied visiting outside vendors together with visiting tables not selling you something, like Career Services, but I’m sure that is in no way an indicasweepstakes prize of an overpriced graduation frame from the bookstore, I don’t know about you, but if someone wants to throw that kind of money at

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1 Kentucky (34–0) Mar 19, approx. 9:40pm - CBS

16 Hampton 8 Cincinnati (22–10) Mar 19, approx. 7:10pm - CBS

9 Purdue (21–12) 5 West Virginia (23–9) Mar 20, 2:10pm - TNT

12 Buffalo (23–9) 4 Maryland (27–6) Mar 20, approx. 4:40pm - TNT

13 Valparaiso (28–5) 6 Butler (22–10) Mar 19, approx. 2:45Ppm - CBS

11 Texas (20–13) 3 Notre Dame (29–5) Mar 19, 12:15pm - CBS

14 Northeastern (23–11) 7 Wichita St. (28–4) Mar 20, approx. 2:45pm - CBS

10 Indiana (20–13) 2 Kansas (26–8) Mar 20, 12:15pm - CBS

15 New Mexico St. (23–10) 1 Wisconsin (31–3) Mar 20, approx. 9:20pm - TBS

16 Coastal Caro. (24–9) 8 Oregon (25–9) Mar 20, approx. 6:50pm - TBS

9 Oklahoma St. (18–13) 5 Arkansas (26–8) Mar 19, approx. 9:50pm - TNT

12 Wofford (28–6) 4 North Carolina (24–11) Mar 19, approx. 7:20pm - TNT

13 Harvard (22–7) 6 Xavier (21–13) Mar 19, approx. 4:10pm - TBS

11 Ole Miss 3 Baylor (24–9) Mar 19, 1:40pm - TBS

14 Georgia St. (24–9) 7 VCU (26–9) Mar 19, approx. 4:40pm - TNT

10 Ohio St. (23–10)

2 Arizona (31–3) Mar 19, 2:10pm - TNT

15 Texas Southern (22–12)

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11 Ole Miss (20–12) 94 Mar 17

MW 11 BYU (25–9)

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March 19 and 21 second-/third-round sites: Jacksonville, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Portland. March 20 and 22 second-/third-round sites: Charlotte, Columbus, Omaha, Seattle.

March 26 and 28 regional sites: Cleveland, Los Angeles. March 27 and 29 regional sites: Houston, Syracuse.

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16 Manhattan (19–13) 64 Mar 17 16 Hampton (16–17)

Louisville Mar 21

Columbus Mar 22

Mar 21

Pittsburgh

Mar 22

Omaha

Mar 22

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Jacksonville Mar 21

Mar 21

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Portland

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Boise St. (25–8) 11 Dayton (25–8) 11

Mar 18, approx. 9:10pm - truTV

Pittsburgh Mar 21

Seattle Mar 22

Columbus Mar 22

Charlotte Mar 22

Charlotte Mar 22

Portland Mar 21

Louisville Mar 21

Seattle Mar 22

Villanova (32–2) 1 Lafayette (20–12) 16

Mar 19, approx. 6:50pm - TBS

N. Carolina St. (20–13) 8 LSU (22–10) 9

Mar 19, approx. 9:20pm - TBS

UNI (30–3) 5 Wyoming (25–9) 12

Mar 20, 1:40pm - TBS

Louisville (24–8) 4 UC Irvine (21–12) 13

Mar 20, approx. 4:10pm - TBS

Providence (22–11) 6 Boise St./Dayton 11

Mar 20, approx. 9:57pm - truTV

Oklahoma (22–10) 3 Albany (24–8) 14

Mar 20, approx. 7:27pm - truTV

Michigan St. (23–11) 7 Georgia (21–11) 10

Mar 20, 12:40pm - truTV

Virginia (29–3) 2 Belmont (22–10) 15

Mar 20, approx. 3:10pm - truTV

Duke (29–4) 1 N. Florida/Robert Morris 16

Mar 20, approx. 7:10pm - CBS

San Diego St. (26–8) 8 St. John’s (21–11) 9

Mar 20, approx. 9:40pm - CBS

Utah (24–8) 5 S.F. Austin (29–4) 12

Mar 19, approx. 7:27pm - truTV

Georgetown (21–10) 4 Eastern Wash. (26–8) 13

Mar 19, approx. 9:57PM - truTV

SMU (27–6) 6 UCLA (20–13) 11

Mar 19, approx. 3:10pm - truTV

Iowa St. (25–8) 3 UAB (19–15) 14

Mar 19, 12:40pm - truTV

Iowa (21–11) 7 Davidson (24–7) 10

Mar 20, approx. 7:20pm - TNT

Gonzaga (32–2) 2 North Dakota St. (23–9) 15

Mar 20, approx. 9:50pm - TNT

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NCAA Tournament Preview: Pallotto’s Picks

Bret Pallotto Sports Editor bmp6070@lhup.edu

mittee members made their choices on Selection Sunday, and while there were some selections that the bracket has been set and it’s time to dissect the matchups.

Kentucky, Villanova, Duke and Wisconsin all earned No. 1 seeds after stellar regular seasons.

The quartet will look to improve upon the 120-0 record that No. 1 seeds hold against No. 16 seeds since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.

The real fun of March Madness begins when there are Cinderella teams that make a run deep into the tournament. With that being said, I’m going to stick my neck out there and try to predict where the upsets will happen so you don’t end up with a busted bracket.

Beginning in the Midwest region, the No. 5 West Virginia Mountaineers take on No. 12 Buffalo, who are lead by head coach, Bobby Hurley.

The Bulls come into the game 9-3 in their last 12 lackluster 2-7 against the top 25, while Buffalo is 0-2 with one of the two losses coming at Kentucky.

Buffalo is the lead by two young guards in Shannon Evans and Lamonte Bearden along with PF Justin

is dependent on offensive rebounds and steals, but Buffalo’s trio is more than capable to handle the Mountaineers style of play. I’m taking the Bulls.

My Final Four selection coming out of the Midwest region is none other than the consensus No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats. They’re outstanding on offense and defense. They’ve got size, they’ve got guard play. In short, they can do it all.

Looking at the West region, the only “upset” pick that I have selected is No. 10 Ohio State over 5.1 APG) is a stud for the sharp-shooting Buckeyes and as long as head coach Thad Matta has his team prepared for the havoc style of defense that Shaka Smart’s rams play. I see the Buckeyes moving forward to the round of 32.

Coming out of the region, I’ve got the North Carolina Tar Heels. Marcus Paige is another explosive guard on a team that can rebound and defend the 3-point shot. I’ve got them beating both Wisconsin and Arizona to get there.

Irvine Anteaters are primed to upset No. 4 Louisville. Louisville doesn’t have quality depth and isn’t a good 3-point shooting team (30.4 percent for the season). I believe Louisville could be riding their reputation this season, more than their perforMamadou Ndiaye who is getting healthy which will only boost their solid defensive play.

The No. 1 Villanova Wildcats will be the Final Four representative of the East region, though. Jay Wright’s team steamrolled their way through the Big East tournament and have six scorers who can go off at any moment. Sixth man of year in the Big East, Josh Hart, went on to win tournament MVP which only goes to show the depth that ‘Nova has. tential for multiple upsets. The upset that I believe is most like to happen, though, is No. 12 Stephen

Another game to watch for in that region is No. 4 Georgetown against No. 13 Eastern Washington.

I’d be more inclined to pick against the Hoyas if ages 80.8 PPG, but they don’t match up well with Georgetown’s 350-pound center Joshua Smith.

The region will be won by Iowa State after a thrilling Elite Eight game against the Duke Blue Devils.

With all of that being said, my Final Four teams are as follows: No. 1 Kentucky, No. 4 North Carolina, No. 1 Villanova and No. 3 Iowa State.

The championship game will see Kentucky attempt to go 40-0, but they will fall short after losing to championship since 1985.

How to beat the Kentucky Wildcats Jayson Moyer Sports Editor jpm362@lhup.edu An undefeated regular season is hard to do. The Kentucky Wildcats accomplished that.

An undefeated regular season and a conference tournament championship are even harder to do. Kentucky accomplished that.

An undefeated regular season, a conference tournament championship, and a national championship without losing a game is the hardest of all to accomplish, and well, the Wildcats are on the brink of history.

Division-I men’s college basketball team to go undefeated and win a national championship since the 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers, led by coach Bob Knight.

While it seems like 90 percent of America is picking the Wildcats to win versus Kentucky is a smart play.

Kentucky may very well have the all-around best team in the entire NCAA this season. Currently they rank 29th in points per game at 74.9, and they have the nation’s third-best scoring defense, allowing an average of only 54 points per game.

Their size is incredible. Kentucky has six players above 6-9 on their squad, including two seven footers in Willie Cauley-Stein and Dakari Johnson. pick to win it all. But, there are ways to beat this Kentucky team.

the size and athleticism that Kentucky has, you have to be physical and claw your way to rebounds. Giving up too many offensive rebounds to the Wildcats will end up killing you. and running after a defensive rebound is crucial. Running in transition is a step towards winning against this Kentucky team.

Last, and the biggest one, is that you have to hit threes. It would take a good eight or more threes to beat Kentucky. No one has shot the ball particularly well against Kentucky this season, and a lot of that has to do with teams not being able to score in the paint against Kentucky, forcing them to take outside shots.

Here is a list of teams that could beat Kentucky: Villanova, Wisconsin, Arizona, Duke, Gonzaga, Iowa State, and North Carolina.

That’s only seven teams. But there are similar qualities between these teams.

They all can score. They all can shoot. They all are big enough. And they all play up-tempo.

If I had to pick one team that has the best chance at beating Kentucky, it would be Arizona in the Final Four. Arizona has great length, can score, and is awesome defensively.

While they are undefeated, and while they are clearly the best team in it March Madness.

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March 19, 2015

Haven trio set for NCAA Championships

Doug Spatafore Sports Information Director dspatafo@lhup.edu

The LHU wrestling team is set for 2015 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship action.

The 2015 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships begin tomorrow (Thursday, March 19) at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Action runs through

dent-athletes qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Last season, LHU sent four guys to Oklahoma City.

During the 2014-15 season LHU went 3-3 in EWL action (7-12 overall).

The three conference wins mark Lock Haven’s most EWL wins since the Bald Eagles were 3-3 during the 2004-05 season. At the 2015 EWL Championships

Photo courtesy of www.golhu.com

The trio of Ronnie Perry (133), Dan Neff (149) and Fred Garcia (184) will represent the Bald Eagles. Neff and Garcia are both making their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. Perry is making his debut on the sports’ largest stage.

Perry, who was second at the Eastern Wresting League (EWL) Championships, enters tomorrow’s First Round with 30 wins on the season. Neff’s last two NCAA Tournament appearances came at 141 pounds and Garcia, who recently earned his 100th career win has competed at 184-pounds at the NCAA Championships in each of the last two seasons.

Neff went 1-2 in each of his last two appearances at the NCAA Championships, while Garcia was 1-2 last year, after going 2-2 in 2013.

The 2014-15 season marked just the second season for LHU head coach Scott Moore, who for the second straight year has helped three or more stu-

since 2012 Jayson Moyer Sports Editor jpm362@lhup.edu The Lock Haven University baseball team opened up PSAC play over the weekend, taking three of four games at Shippensburg.

Lock Haven (4-6, 3-1 PSAC) got a seven-inning complete game from senior Madison Neddo in an 8-1 victory in game one on Friday. Neddo struck eight hits and struck out four.

second homerun of the season, for Lock Haven.

Henritzy also picked up two hits and an RBI for the Eagles.

Lock Haven went for the series win in game four of the series on Saturday. Henritzy, Ethan Moore and Justin Sleigh each drove in a run in the bottom of the third inning to put Lock Haven up 3-2.

Henritzy followed that up in the fourth inning, hitting a two-run homerun to left, to put the Bald Eagles up 5-2.

Kolton VonKiel and Ryan Koch each

homerun of the year, walked twice and drove in two runs in the win. Ryan Henritzy and Brett Morrison each doubled and drove in two runs for the Bald Eagles.

In game two on Friday, Henritzy

while Henrtizy reached on an error, as a

to put Lock Haven up 6-1, and the Bald Eagles went onto win 6-3.

Joe Nestor picked up the win on the mound, going 4.1 innings and striking

series win since April, 2012.

The Bald Eagles will travel to Bloomsburg for a doubleheader on Friday beginning at 1p.m., and then they will host Bloomsburg on Saturday at Foundation Field for a doubleheader also beginning at 1p.m.

innings of relief to seal the win.

In game one on Saturday, Shippensburg hit three homeruns and took an 8-2 win. Botts had two hits, including his

Haven.

Mike Agosto hit a two-run homerun in the sixth to cap off the scoring for Lock Haven, who went onto win 10-8.