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Editor-in-Chief:

Theater faces dramatic cuts

Managing Editor:

general major.

“Things got really bad when

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there are no longer any concentrations

Budget cuts are running rampant through the LHU community but some departments, especially the theater area, are being hit worse than others.

President Michael Fiorentino says that LHU has had a $4 million budget cut this year alone. With so many major cuts going on, the university had no choice but to make reductions.

“Student numbers are really critical to how you maintain an academic program. If you have fewer than

to having three and then we started rotating technical directors,” said Temons. “We had a technical director, David Tidwell, who was only here on a half-time salary but he was working

the courses that you need entirely,” said President Fiorentino. “The visual arts still have what would be considered reasonably good enrollments, but music and theater enrollments have been really low over the last seven years and we do make a major effort to many results.”

Sean Temons, a junior theater major who started school in 2009, says that the theater department has gone through a number of cuts. One of the consequences of these cuts is that

to do anything technical-wise on halftime. Anything less than full-time is impossible.”

This year, further staff cuts are being made and the department is being reduced by two professors, meaning that only one professor will be teaching all the courses offered.

Kailyn Mayshock, a junior who is majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in theater, sees that fewer courses are being offered each year. She says that she and other people involved in the theater program are beginning to get will happen to their department.

a proper education for the amount transfer to Penn State, a school which offered my proper education,” said Alisha Tyler-Moore, a freshman majoring in theater.

So far, there has been no evidence of the theater club, University Players, being affected by these cuts.

However Chelsea Smith, a senior education major and secretary for the club, says that she and her fellow ofthe club.

tirely sure because the club is through tor how are we supposed to have main stage shows?”

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will have to be entirely student run.

LHU named in equal rights complaint Kyra Smith-Cullen News Editor ksmithcu@lhup.edu

Advisor:

An equal rights organization named LHU and nine other Pennsylvania state universities in a complaint alleging that the athletic departments have failed to provide opportunities for women.

This Week’s Writers:

ties named were Bloomsburg, Cheyney, Clarion, Indiana,

Sharon Stringer stringe@lhup.edu

people who need to graduate on time,

Allison Boehler, Lisa Conner, Cierra Cook, Kiara Dunne, Chris Fravel, Allison Glatsky, “Each of these universities has failed to provide Spencer McCoy, Vicky Kramer, Bret athletic opportunities to their female students in proportion to the percentage of undergraduate women enrolled in Alexa Weissert the university,” said Sue Frietsche, senior staff attorney for lease, the universities have to meet one of three requirements of the Title IX, which are included in the Education

women with athletic opportunities in substantial proportion to their full-time academic enrollment.”

I think there are actually more sports for women rather a sophomore graphic arts major.

“I think LHU offers enough opportunities for women to join any athletic program. I have not heard about this dria Brehony, a senior majoring in sports administration.

“As a female on two athletic teams here at Lock Haven, I believe that LHU offers so much to both genders to play any sport. I came to Lock Haven to play volleyball and, my junior year, I started to play on the basketball team, so I believe that any female has the opportunity to do anything.”

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Student band releases album

Sarah Eckrich Opinion Editor seckrich@lhup.edu

is comprised of Williams on guitar, Welker on bass, Snook on drums and Hart on trumpet.

The boys began playing together after The Drip, a band made up of Williams, Snook, Hart and

Four students have combined ambition with Wednesday, April 23.

Abe Williams, a senior majoring in Business Administration, Gregory Snook, a senior majoring in History, Kiefer Hart, a junior majoring in History and Chris Welker, a senior majoring in Political Science came together about a year and a half ago to form a band called We’re Not a Cult. album through their Bandcamp account at werenotacult.bandcamp.com. The album is called “We’re Not a Cult, But The Government Is” and features all original songs by the band. found with the album on their Bandcamp site, typically each members plays his own instrument and all participate in group vocals. The four-piece band

Welker was living with members Williams and Hart and found the music the boys were making highly appealing. One timid request to jam turned into the band as it is today.

Their provocative name came from an ordiley, the boys heard the song “Cult of Personality”

by Living Colour come over the radio. They began to toy with ideas about cults and the government, ultimately culminating in someone joking, “We’re not a cult, but we could be.”

With a recording studio in their living room, the gang was naturally inclined towards recordmember, but to each is his own in terms of meaning.

Welker connects to the song “Drinking and Driving” because of the line “We all have to die sometime.”

“I heard it being sung once and it really

struck me. It’s really heavy. That single line really packed a punch. Now I get chills when I hear it,” said Welker.

Meanwhile Hart connects to the song “We’re Not a Cult.” “[We’re Not a Cult] is my way of saying this is how religions and the government are. They’re totally a cult but no one sees them as cults because they’re such a part of our society,” said Hart.

For Snook and Williams, notes of Williams’ late cousin Andrew Cohick, who was instrumental in inspiring the production of an album, give each song personal meaning.

While each member agrees that transcending into adult life may have to trump the band, they’re all dedicated to continuing to make music together. If the public demands more once hearing the album, the boys will deliver.

The entire band agrees that the album would not have been possible without the immeasurable help of Amy Palski, Brady Hartman and Hodgepodge Records.

LHU celebrates Earth Day with trail dedication Cierra Cook Staff Writer cdc8693@lhup.edu Rainy weather did not stop students, faculty and community members alike from coming out for the Earth Day unveiling of the new nature trail on campus.

“This trail connects the past to the present, the campus to the community and the human to the environment,” Bob Myers, the director of environmental studies, said.

The ceremony was held outside of Robinson Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Myers started by thanking the various people who helped him in the process of developing the trail.

He asked recreation management professor, Len-

ny Long to cut the ribbon to trail for the public. Many attendees then walked the trail.

While walking the trail the group stopped at the seven interpretive signs that are placed throughout the trail.

“This was one of the best experiences of my life,” Myers said.

Myers plans to add benches in the future. Other additions include a structure at the top of the trail where the old naturalist cabin was originally built and maybe adding some sub loops off the current path.

“Being in nature is great, I think it is great that the trail was redone,” Vince Unger, a junior history and international studies major said.

Photos courtesy of Kate Hibbard

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False fire alarms lull students into false sense of security Allison Glatsky Guest Writer aig5255@lhup.edu

who leave.

Students are annoyed with the glitches in

involved.

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Many Fairview Suites residents decide to of their tendency to go off for no reason at irregular hours of the night and day.

go outside and stand in the freezing cold and then

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aware that students shouldn’t have to deal with -

because we are worried about resident’s safety and,

dents’ schedules.

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Recent campus twitter trend leaves student population with mixed opinions Allison Boehler Guest Writer anb5099@lhup.edu

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followers.

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LHU Sociology Club

The LHU Sociology Club is an academic club that investigates, explores, and discusses all things related to Sociology: the study of how humans have created the world and how they experience that world. The purpose of the club is to create a sub-culture among the student body to prepare students for the future, in either academia or the labor market. The discipline of Sociology prepares students to become successful businesspersons, politicians, educators and therapists, as well as gearing students to move onto law schools, management, criminal justice, public relations and labor relations. This club is a great opportunity to network with other students here at LHU, and build long-lasting relationships, potentially extending into the professional world. This club is open to all LHU students, as it relates to a variety of topics such as history, economics, politics, psychology, philosophy, education, and the list goes on. Anywhere there are social institutions, social constructs, or people, there is a place for Sociology.

Dr. Kimberly Alexander is the Club Advisor for the LHU Sociology Club.

LHU Newman Club

The LHU Newman Club is a Catholic student organization whose mission is to appeared in the United States in the nineteenth century as a response to the writings of the Catholic intellectual John Henry Newman, who believed that every university student should have the opportunity to study religion at an academic panel discussions, as well as Bible studies, theology discussions, weekly dinners and religious activities. The Newman Club meets at the Newman Center (445 W. Main St. in Lock Haven) which offers a free coffee bar, a lending library, a communal kitchen, and space for meetings. Catholics and non-Catholics are equally welcome to stop by the Newman Center to enjoy its offerings.

Christopher Klopp is the Catholic Campus Minister and Director of the Newman Center.

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New band may get a cult following Sara Eckrich Opinion Editor seckrich@lhup.edu If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what it would be like if Modest Mouse and The Mars Volta had a love child or wishing your Third

sions of horror without the playful edge. “How Much Does Holly Cost?” is a direct and decidedly presented in terms that mirror contemporary social and political trends.

out and hold their hands dearly / and pray to a God that doesn’t hear clearly.”

The most cryptic element of the album concerns its large though late inspiration. The suicide found reassessment of life and a musical reevaluation which is fast turning into a revolution.

then the album for you is here. It is anti-establishbeyond the grave. Anyone who knew Andy or his music can hear him howling through Abe on “Judgment Day;” the effect is haunting.

upbeat and playful to sadistic and offensive.

of tracks perfectly suited to be white noise behind chores or homework or to take the restless mind on a journey during a particularly nasty bout of insomnia or a long car ride.

is sublime at best and at worst cause for concern about the writer’s psychiatric well-being to “Tohot summer day.

From wailing guitars and screaming in “The Liar” to the effervescent and catchy singeveryone. have we heard such dark and forward subject mat-

We’re Not a Cult’s album cover sic and literature are sprinkled with symbols that must be correctly deciphered to derive any meanlets the listener focus more on the deeper messages.

“Deadwood” contains one of the catchiest and most thought-provoking lines on the album: “victims cry

qualify the tempestuous journey through their album on track one with one fact they’d like you to remember through the other ten tracks: “We’re not a cult so please calm down. / We’re only here to rock your town.”

Photo courtesy of werenotacult.bandcamp.com

Reasons why ‘Bob’s Burgers’ should be on your summer list Heather Treaster Staff Writer hlt5557@lhup.edu “Bob’s Burgers” is a FOX television show

by Loren Bouchard. It premiered in 2011 and was voiced by H. Jon Benjamin (also the voice of Archer known as other prime-time cartoons (like “Family reasons as to why “Bob’s Burgers” should be on your summer watch list.

1. H. Jon Benjamin.

For those of you that watch “ArBenjamin’s voice is so different; you will always know it when you hear it. He typically plays the fortless and he’s hilarious. He plays Bob like he was born to.

2. It’s funny, but still believable.

My favorite thing about “Bob’s Burgers” is how easy it is to think of the Belchers as a real family. A lot of jokes by Seth McFarlane are a little “out show seems disconnected.

3. It’s critically acclaimed.

The show has 4/5 received

nominations

for

was recently placed on TV Guide’s “Top 60 Cartoons of All Time”. The AV Club named it the 3rd best TV calls it “wickedly funny.”

How much more convincing do you really need?

the

4. Louise.

Oh Louise… This nine year old girl with pink bunny ears is actually the only reason I decided to keep watching the and just a little maniacal. Louise’s crazy

and often hilarious situations with her.

These situations include getting lost

electrocuting Tina during a science of a boy band.

We all know it’s almost summer! The third season of Bob’s Burg-

make sure to use your free time this summer to catch up on one of the most brilliant prime-time cartoons you’ll ever see.

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Did You Know?

The MIB headquarters are located in the ventilation tower of the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, which connects Manhattan with Brooklyn Info courtesy of imdb.com

7 Arts & Entertainment The a Asher Roth’s ‘Retro n e r A m u b Hash’ a bit harsh Al Spencer McCoy Staff Writer smccoy@lhup.edu After nothing but singles for the past four years, -

one of those albums that gets better the more you listen to it.

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COMING SOON

Guess the Back behind bars with ‘Orange is the New Black’ Movie Quote!

Kayla Marsh A&E Editor kmarsh2@lhup.edu

to make the best of it.

the Internet sensation that has taken

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The Other Woman The Quiet Ones Brick Mansions

accept her place amongst a group of prison time.

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DVD 4/22 Barefoot The Hooping Life

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“He’s calling the spirits of darkness... I saw him do this once before when a girl dumped him!”

greatest asset. talent of the supporting cast. If the

Last issue’s answer was: “Donnie Darko” Photo from upwarddownward.com

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Arts & Entertainment

Kiara Dunne Guest Writer knd8638@lhup.edu “Orphan Black” is not a butchered, poor attempt at pronouncing Orange is the New Black, but tered on clones who are being made aware of each other’s existence. Season one featured the reveal of a clone experiment that had gone awry and the aftermath of that bombshell. In addition to a thrilling plot which draws viewers in each week, Canadian actress, Tatiana Maslany, gives a spectacular perThis dynamic actress plays Sarah Manning as well as very diverse characters and clones: Helena, Alison Hendrix, Cosima Niehaus, and, the deduced as she witnesses the suicide of a woman on the train tracks and conveniently steals her identity because they look uncannily alike.

Rather than it be some freak coincidence,

the similarity can be explained.

Stealing Beth Childs’ identity introduces Sarah to the lives of her own clones and sets her on a path to the discovery that someone is out to kill them all. There are two institutions to which hiding and even eliminating as this cloning experiment are essential because it perpetuates naivety and brings comfort to the world.

That comfort must be protected at all costs.

Each clone has been assigned an unidentitions and medical procedures on the women without their knowledge. The reveal of some of the monitors yielded different reactions from the women themselves and also the viewers.

Up-tight “soccer mom”, Alison brings an unsuspecting element of humour to the show and

Want more A&E? Well go to our wordpress or Facebook to find out how well you know Shakespeare in honor of his of 450th birthday.

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scholar, Cosima makes for an enticing drama sequence in respect to her wit and even a side relationship. Correlating to Cosima’s research at the University of Minnesota, the show itself touches on the moral and ethical aspects of cloning and how it impacts personal identity. The group that assigned the women a monitor is part of a movement called Neolution which is aimed at pushing the limits of human evolution.

A rather large following for Orphan been patiently, but not so quietly waiting for the return of the second season. Much to the jubilation of many fans, the second season premiered on April tions of the clones’ decisions to submit themselves (or not) for yearly testing by yet another clone and her colleague. Viewers are set up to watch the show as closely as the institute monitors the clones.

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Get a tattoo to benefit charity Kate Hibbard News Editor khibbard@lhup.edu

Have you been itching to get some new ink but don’t know what to get or where to go?

Check out the Silver Shamrock tattoo shop on Bellefonte Ave this Saturday, April 26.

The Shamrock is offering a special on awareness ribbons of all sorts. Freddie Wadsworth, the owner, and his co-tattooer Zach Spotts have designed multiple versions of the awareness ribbon and will charge only $40 per tattoo.

Half of the proceeds from each tattoo will go towards the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the name of toddler Kahner Stewart, who was born with the disease. Members of the Stewart family will also be at the shop Saturday accepting donations.

Kahner Stewart was born October 3, 2012 and diagnosed on October 25, according to the Pray for Kahner Facebook page.

The tattoos are about one and one half inches by two and one half inches.

The designs cannot be changed, but they can be done in any color to suit the cause you’re supporting. ly thought about just doing Cystic Fibrosis ribbons. But Wadsworth decided to expand the variety of ribbons people can get.

“We can cover so much more ground,” he said. “We can make it so much more inclusive.”

The tattooers expect to see at least 50 people at the shop, which would equate to about $2,000. If these expectations are met, the Stewart family could be looking at a minimum of $1,000 in donations.

These awareness ribbons are a great way to show your support for any

The event is walk-in only – no appointments will be made. The special starts at noon on Saturday and will run as long as it has to.

“I don’t have a bed time,” Wadsworth said.

Photo courtesy of the Silver Shamrock

event on Saturday April 26.

Stay in touch with LHU friends this summer Lisa Conner Staff Writer lconner@lhup.edu

It is hard to believe that next week is the last week of classes. There is no doubt that everyone is very excited to see the semester end.

Although we are all happy about the coming end of this school year, it is also hard to say goodbye to friends and relationships that have been made.

It is important to stay in touch with your new will get wrapped up and consumed by your friends from high school, but don’t forget about your new lege.

With cell phones and social media, it has never been easier to stay in touch with your friends who live far away. With that said, there is no excuse as to why you should go all summer not contacting them. This can easily be done by what I like to call “The Art of Randomness”.

For example, if you see something that reminds you of one of your LHU friends, share it with them!

Post it on their wall, tweet at them or send a Snapchat. These random means of communication are the best and it makes people feel good by knowing that you are thinking of them.

Planning a date during the summer to get together is also a great idea. This will give you the opportunity to reconnect and catch up face to face. This might also give the chance to meet their friends from high school and meet their family.

Plan something fun like going to an amusement park or going to a baseball game. While at LHU, not many students have the time or the money to get off campus and do something fun and different. The summer will give you the opportunity to do just that.

One of the best ways to catch up with friends who live far away is a phone call. For some this may seem a little out of date when you can just Skype or Facetime, but there is something about phone calls that make the conversations more personal.

A nice long phone call will give you plenty of time to catch up and is more convenient. You don’t have to worry about being in front of your computer or having issues with the Internet. You can be tanning outside or at the store and still have a nice conversation.

Make sure that you make some time for your friends during these last few weeks before you self missing your LHU friends don’t hesitate to try some of the suggestions listed above.

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#throwbackthursday In 1970 residence hall directors alarm procedures. This put students safety at risk due to the fact that in some instances there was real danger to students. Presently in Fairview Suites times late at night or extremely early in the morning. The majority of these alarms are faulty and there is no dancerned that students will begin to have the same apathy towards the alarms as students did in 1970. For more informato page 4.

It’s going down, I’m yelling Tinder Ariel Guerra Design Editor aguerra2@lhup.edu

Tinder was designed to simulate the action of singles such as meeting other singles at the bar, meeting random people that a person would go up to and talk to based strictly on ap-

dating app, Tinder. With over 48,000 recommendations on Google Plus alone, it’s not shocking to see why this app is so popular. opens a chat. At this point, it is up to the users to begin a conversation, but it’s not very surprising to have strange people message you.

The premise is simple: users download the app and then select their gender, location and whether they like men or women or both. The app is then connected to the users Think of it this way, for every attractive person out at a party or a bar, there is one out there Facebook, and then the process begins. that is equally as unattractive and creepy.

Tinder gathers users’ basic information and analyzes their social graph to match It’s not very often that users on Tinder are looking for a quick hook-up, but it does happen potential singles that are most likely to be compatible based on things such as location, occasionally, Tinder developers have received six videos of couples who met on Tinder and number of mutual friends and common interests. are now engaged.

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Is he a keeper?

Dayna Bloch Managing Editor dbloch@lhup.edu

Clearly, not everyone you date will lead you to happily ever after, but some may meet these standards of “the one.” If he matches up with some of Cosmo’s rules, you may have found yourself a keeper.

1. You actually want to tell your parents about him.

Let’s be honest, some of the guys you’ve had throughout your life aren’t exactly meet the parents material, but he’s different and you’re way to excited to keep him all to yourself.

2. He checks on you.

If he knows you’re going into an exam or headed to a job interview, he cares.

He’ll wish you good luck, ask how your feeling and want full details after it’s over.

3. He makes sure to see you throughout the week.

It doesn’t always have to be a romantic dinner date; planning a hello between classes or grabbing a quick lunch shows the effort he’s putting forth to make you happy.

4. You tell him just about everything.

Whether it’s roommate drama or a family issue, you are comfortable enough to tell him about your problems and feel like you can trust him.

5. He sends cute messages.

He says he can’t wait for your weekend date even though it’s only Tuesday or sending you a sweet good morning text.

6. You smile just thinking about him.

Sometimes you zone out in the middle of class just day dreaming about him.

7. He’s friends with your friends.

He knows your friends at school are like a second family, he wants to impress them and make sure to get their approval.

8. He remembers little details.

You might have previously mentioned your obsession with peanut butter.

So when it’s time for dessert he gets the peanut butter pie because he knows you’ll like it.

9. You can’t stop talking about him.

You’re friends are truly happy for you, but if they hear about the cute thing he does with his eyes one more time, they might go crazy.

10. He does something cute, just because. ers just to make you smile.

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SAT changes s-u-c-k Vicky Kramer Staff Writer vak1553@lhup.edu For most of us as college students, our journey to get to Lock Haven University began in high school when we took the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test or as most know it, the SATs—a series of several tests in different academic areas that is meant to measure our preparedness for college.

Before the SATs, many of us took the practice or PSATs. Our SAT and PSAT scores were sent to colleges and universities of our choice in hopes of catching the eye of and then being accepted into one of those schools.

Over the years, the SATs have undergone changes in order to improve the quality of the tests. For example, in 2005 a change in the tests resulted in a maximum possible score of 2400 points versus the original maximum possible score of 1600. Most recently, College Board announced that as of spring 2016, the

essay portion of the SAT will no longer be necessary and will be omitted from the test in its entirety.

For many prospective college students, a sigh of relief is being exhaled in knowing that their writing skills will not be tested in order to determine their college readiness.

For many of us already enrolled, t h e change p r o duces a collective feeling of terror.

C o l lege Board omitting the essay part of the SAT is totally foolish. Most colleges and universities already require new freshman to take 6-9 credit hours of some form of English and/or writing courses. In schools like LHU, budget cuts already have these classes over-

Alexa Weissert Guest Writer aweisser@lhup.edu Why do people seem to become uncomfortable when they hear the phrase “STD testing?”

Throughout my years of college, I have never understood why those words are taboo nor why people seem to get so embarrassed about it. We are all adults and this is a serious adult issue that almost everyone can be affected by. I mean honestly, most people that surround us on a daily basis are sexually active in some way, so why must people pretend that it is not important to make sure that everything is clean?

Some people may frown upon people who get STD testing because they assume the person has had a lot of sexual partners. Unfortunately, that leads to a lot of slut-shaming that is completely unnecessary.

plicants’ writing abilities is only going to create more problems.

Some may argue that the and not practical. The essays are realso grade the essays.

These educators are looking for college level essays— witho u t feedb a c k f r o m these essays, it will

“College Board’s decision to omit the essay portion is another way that America is watering down our education system and making students less and less accountable for what they should know.”

which students are struggling with college level reading and writing.

From personal experience, the essay portion of the SATs helped my score by several hundred points.

I know I am not the only person who found themselves in that boat. I was

I frown upon people who frown upon others for getting tested. It’s the same as those who shame people for being on birth control or buying condoms.

Seriously, why does our society shame people for wanting to be cautious and protect themselves?

If you have had even one sexual partner, please get yourself tested. I think people think that it is a joke—that STDs don’t travel quickly.

Maybe you did not learn a lot in sex education back in grade school (and let’s face it, most people probably had something more similar to abstinence only education), but having only one sexual partner does not exempt you from possibly having an STD. I am by no means an expert on STDs, but I am a bit of an expert in the common sense department. The longer you wait to get tested after being sexually active, the more likely it is for you to have an STD and the more time it has had to get worse. or symptoms. Just because you cannot visibly see

never a math person; no matter how hard I prepared for the SATs, it was not going to be my highest score.

Therefore I relied on my reading and writing skills to help me get a relatively decent score, a score that I was happy with. Since I did poorly in math, reading and writing really helped my College Board’s decision to omit the essay portion is another way that America is watering down our education system and making students less and less accountable for what they should know. Writing is an everyday necessity and no matter which profession a person decides to get into, writing is guaranteed to be present. Whether it is writing a resume or writing up reports to give to the boss, writing is everywhere.

College requires a student to it, there is no avoiding papers in college no matter how hard we try. Give this a second thought, College Board.

The future of education is already fragile; don’t sell it even shorter.

something or do not feel any different than usual does not mean there is not something going on inside your body.

My main intent is not to scare you into thinking that you might have an STD, but instead to educate you about the importance of getting tested. Even if you take the extra precaution like using different contraceptives, it is still important to seek out testing. in a while by appointment and if you cannot get in there, just go to your doctor or any doctor. You can also go to a Planned Parenthood or even other places that specialize in STD testing. Just make it a standard routine to get tested at least every year, if not more depending on how many sexual partners that you have.

I get myself tested every year; there is no shame in admitting that. I am proud that I’d rather be safe than sorry.

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Opinion

You know what really

Native culture Lona Middleton Copy Editor lkemp@lhup.edu

Chris Fravel Staff Writer cfravel@lhup.edu The kid in class that always has something to say.

I can appreciate somebody contributing to discussions and being an active student so as to enrich the classroom experience, but there is a limit. Just because the topic is interesting and perhaps even controversial does not mean you have to give an example that is applicable to your life every single time. Nobody is going to think less of you if you sit on the sideline just once, because active listening is participating just as much as somebody who spouts off about any topic every class period. I’ve found through my almost four years here at Lock Haven that there are three basic types of “conversation hijackers” in the classroom.

The ignorant analyst: this person will make a statement on any topic, despite how shallow their pool of knowledge is on said topic. There is an old saying that goes, “don’t put the cart before the horse,” and it directly applies to this person. They do not think about how they will articulate the thought; they just know they need to say something on the topic and let their mouth run wild.

The second degree: this person always has a friend who has experience with the topic at-hand. Whenever something comes up in class, you can always count on this particular person to have a story about a friend or family member that has experienced something or is well-versed in the topic. This leads into a story so long and drawn-out that you almost cannot stand to listen to another word before you throw yourself out the window.

The human search engine: I have personal experience with this one.

The person who sits in class and literally Google searches everything the professor is bringing into the discussion. It is infuriating because you have worked so hard throughout your life to obtain and retain knowledge that is now applicable to the classroom and this person has to snatch that glory from you by using the internet. Really, kid? Do me a favor and shut down that computer and then debate or discuss a real-world topic with me — let’s see how you fair then. The worst part about it is the teacher rarely realizes what the student is doing or just neglects to say anything in order to avoid the inevitable “I’m just taking notes” excuse.

So a word to the wise: if you fall into one of these three categories, if you don’t have anything to say about a particular topic; nobody will think any less of you if you sit quietly and hear what others have to say. Most of the feathers.

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After reading the article about Coachella, I felt a need to write and correct some of the rather gross misconceptions that were portrayed within its typed script. As a Tsalagi, or member of the Oklahoma branch of the Cherokee, I think the writer needed to do better research before making claims for an entire people she obviously doesn’t know.

I was happy to see she had gotten some information on the Bindi and how some people felt about it bethat is not an accurate representation of how most natives are and feel. I am from a family that was born and raised on reservations up until this past generation, my generation. I have a much better understanding of the “Indian headdress” than most, so please let me make a few points clear.

First off, the right to wear a headdress isn’t even a legitimate argument anymore. The ones those “privileged white” people were wearing they probably bought at some random trade post that was run and, guess what, made by a Native American. We don’t even use them for cer-

emonial reasons anymore. Most Natives do not care what white people or other ethnicities do or wear. We are just happy that someone out there has the idea to show some love for a tradition of Native dress. If every ethnic or religious group got upset when someone adopted a piece of clothing that was contrary to their own, fashion designers would be in a world of hurt.

Natives mostly wear those garments for pow wows, that are nowadays simply for the “privileged white” crowd. I have never once seen or been to a legitimate Native gathering where the leaders and elders wore full ceremonial gear in order to perform the way their ancestors did.

It is rarely done anymore because it isn’t necessary. As I have said, the majority of Natives make them and sell them for the rest of the world in an attempt to make money and maybe keep the memory of a once great people alive in a world that is quickly forgetting them.

So, before you say that it is disrespectful to wear clothing or religious garments that are not fully accredited to your own culture, stop and think. How disrespectful are you being by speaking for an entire culture you clearly do not know?

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April 24, 2014

LHU defeats IUP in doubleheader Doug Spatafore Sports Information dspatafo@lhup.edu The Lock Haven University softball team swept visiting IUP today in a non-conference thriller.

Lock Haven (18-23) won game one, 3-0 and the Lady Eagles slipped past the Crimson Hawks (23-13) 6-5 on a walkoff hit in the bottom of the 10th inning in game two.

Haven pitcher Rachel Mouillesseaux (Endicott, N.Y./Union Endicott) picked up the win in both games, as she dominated the IUP. Over a total of 11 1/3 innings, Mouillesseuax only allowed three hits.

With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 10th in game two - Chelsea Edwards (Horsham, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham) drilled a ball back toward the shortstop, driving in Michelle Holweger (Lansdale, Pa./North Penn) for the win.

Game 1 Recap Mouillesseaux picked up her ninth win of the year with a two-hit, complete-game shutout. She Lock Haven scored all three runs in the bottom of the third.

Holweger doubled to left center and drove in Kelsey Harris (Williamsport, Pa./Seton Hill Univ.) to open the scoring. Taylor Magee (Chesapeake, Va./ Western Branch) drove in a pair of runs on one of her two, game-one hits.

Game 2 Recap one hit.

Edwards was the hero as she drove in the game-winning run in extra innings.

Lock Haven scored its six runs on 13 hits.

McKenna Garlock (Three Springs, Pa./Southern Huntingdon) was RBIs. MaKaylah Holbert (Ulster, Pa./Northeast Bradford) added a pair of the game-two win.

to Shippensburg on Saturday.

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Celtics and Lakers knocked out of playoffs Chris Fravel Staff Writer cfravel@lhup.edu The 2014 NBA season went the way that a lot of people would have predicted. The Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat dominated the East; the San Antonio Spurs made the playoffs with an aging roster once again; Kevin Durant scored some points; Derrick Rose blew out a vital joint; and Dwight Howard played for yet another team. However, there was one thing that happened this season that has not ever happened before.

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers did not make the playoffs…in the same year.

That’s right, not in the entire history of the NBA have the Celtics and Lakers BOTH missed the playoffs while

the other was in existence. That is, until this season. Boston posted an abysmal 25-57 regular season record, and the Celtics fell to 12th in the Eastern conference, thus knocking them out of playoffcontention. Los Angeles was just as bad as Kobe Bryant missed another season with injury, causing the Lakers to post the season.

Let’s take a look at both franchises’ pre-2014 season resumé to see just how badly the two teams have dropped-off: Obviously a huge drop-off has occurred in both programs, causing the missed playoff berths and overall terrible seasons. It’s reasonable to believe that the Celtic blunders revolve around the movement of Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and yes, even Ray Allen. Boston has voluntarily taken-on these woes in order to rebuild to a point

of greatness once again. However, that time could be long-coming as the Celtics are working with the bare minimum as it is. Los Angeles, on the other hand, is off to a much better start with mentors in Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash still on the Lakers decide to bring into the mix.

A huge crossroads for both teams will come in the form of the 2014 NBA Draft. There are plenty of great potential talents coming up to the big leagues this year, including: Jabari Parker, Andrew Wiggins, Joel Embiid, Marcus Smart, Julius Randle, and Gary Harris.

The chips might be down for these two NBA dynasties now, but only time will tell when the cross-conference rivalry will renew and greatness will be restored to its founders.

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April 24, 2014

Lacrosse shuts out Kutztown Bret Pallotto Staff Writer bmp6070@lhup.edu The No. 7 Lock Haven Lady Eagles lacrosse team (14-2, 10-1 PSAC) defeated the Kutztown Golden Bears (4-11, 2-9 PSAC) by 12, 1995.

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