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Speaker fights misrepresentation of black mothers in media Ariel Guerra Design Manager aguerra2@lhup.edu

The Women and Gender Studies program are pleased to welcome Venetria Patton, Ph.D, the Director of African American Studies and Research Center at Purdue University, to Lock Haven University.

Patton will be giving a talk on Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m. at the Hamblin Hall of Flags entitled “Baby Mamas, Beloved, and Claiming True Motherhood,” and plans on addressing the media reference to First Lady Michelle Obama as a “Baby Mama,” as well as the historical representational contexts of African American motherhood.

The Women and Gender Study Program working together with the Office of Human and Cultural Diversity and the Ethics center, invites ev-

eryone to attend the free talk and presentation.

Published many times over, Patton’s books include; Women in Chains: The Legacy of Slavery in Black Women’s Fiction (SUNY, 2000), the coeditor of Double-Take: A Revisionist Harlem Renaissance Anthology (Rutgers, 2001), and editor of Background Readings for Teachers of American Literature (Bedford/ St. Martin’s, 2006).

She recently published The Grasp That Reaches Beyond the Grave: Ancestral Call in Black Women’s Texts (SUNY, 2013), and is currently editing a second edition of Background Readings for Teachers of American Literature.

“One of the greatest gifts of literature is that it teaches us empathy through the exercise of our imagination. It helps us build a shared community. It is one of the greatest

achievements of a true democracy,” Gayatri Devi, coordinator of the Women and Gender Studies program, said.

“I believe our students would benefit greatly from listening to an accomplished scholar speak about women, motherhood and race.”

Patton was also the editor of the fall 2011 issue of Black Women, Gender and Families and co-editor of the spring 2004 issue of The Black Scholar. Patton is Chair of the Purdue Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff and current board member of the Hanna Community Center and the National Council for Black Studies.

For those that will not be able to attend the presentation on Tuesday, Patton will also be available to visit with student groups and faculty. For further information, contact Devi at gdevi@lhup.edu.

Video contest encourages creativity Megan Wetzel Guest Writer mew6356@lhup.edu Students will have the opportunity to create videos and be rewarded for their filmmaking skills due to a short film contest on campus this semester, thanks to a member of the college community.

John Zechman, a senior majoring in outdoor recreational management, enjoyed making short films with his friends in high school. But the transition to college didn’t quite give him the opportunity to create movies.

Zechman wanted to change this by giving students the opportunity to submit their own productions into his recently created Fairview Film Fest Short Film Contest.

The contest is open to all students on campus. It started out first in Fairview but news of the contest

spread and pretty soon students from other halls were asking about it, which gave Zechman the option to open it up to the rest of the students.

All submissions are due Nov. 23, 2013 by 6 p.m. Walmart gift cards of $75, $50 and $25 will be awarded as prizes and the winners will be announced on Dec. 7, 2013. The videos will be shown in the Flex room of Fairview Suites starting at 7 p.m. that same day.

To be eligible for the contest, videos must be anywhere from 5-10 minutes long, and must take place in Lock Haven University or use it as a major backdrop in the film.

“The films are strictly for fun, not promotion,” Zechman said.

The criteria of each video will be judged on the aspects of cinematography, screenplay/acting, sound design and editing.

Comedy, documentary, romance, action, drama, etc. are all acceptable genres. However, while

things like fight scenes and light saber duels are allowed on campus, they must be performed in a respectful and sophisticated way.

Copyrighted material, like music and pictures, must be credited at the end of each film by the filmmaker themselves.

“It isn’t necessary to print out and submit the whole script since the judges will be able to make out the dialogue throughout the films,” Zechman said.

Videos will be judged by a team that will be handpicked by Zechman closer to the submission deadline.

Students looking to participate but lacking equipment can borrow items like cameras and microphones from the university’s media center, which is located on the second floor of the library.

Anybody with questions can contact Zechman for more details at jzechman@lhup.edu.

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Alumnus speaks to class about Sandusky case struggles

Josh Conklin Guest Writer jconklin@lhup.edu

In 2009, a young boy walked into the Children and Youth Services office distraught and visibly angry. Jessica Dershem, 2004 Lock Haven University social work graduate, was the first professional to speak with this boy when no one else would listen.

It was at the CYS office, on East Main Street of Lock Haven, where Central Mountain High School student, Aaron Fisher admitted Penn State defensive coach, Jerry Sandusky, sexually abused him. This led to the uncovering of one of the most publicized sexual abuse scandals in Central Pa. Sandusky was found guilty on 45 of 48 charges including sexual assault and corruption of minors.

Karen Probst, Fisher’s principal at Central Mountain told Aaron and his mother Dawn to go home and think about the acquisitions. Dawn and Aaron left the school and took the initiative to go to CYS. “My personal opinion is that [Probst] should not have her job,” said Dershem. “The comments she made to Aaron were completely inappropriate and administration is required to do more than she did.”

Dershem explained that Fisher’s initial fear and doubt of being believed was an understandable reaction as victim of abuse.

“I don’t think it’s odd that [Aaron] didn’t tell his mom what was going on,” said Dershem.

“Maybe it was for her protection too, but he was definitely embarrassed and ashamed.”

Fisher regularly meets with CYS workers where he learns about how he was victimized.

“We do get some young people that come in and report abuse for personal gain whether it be monetary or otherwise,” said Dershem. “but you could just tell by Aaron’s mannerisms that what he was saying was true and there was more to it.”

Word spread quickly about this high profile case.

“I believe more people knew about the abuse than who admitted it,” said Dershem. “Not the entire town but there were definitely more people who knew.”

The story caught national attention and media traffic rushed to the epicenter of this tragedy.

“I think there are many more victims,” said Dershem. “Jerry had been running that camp for so long.”

Dershem interviewed Jerry as CYS does with all accused child molesters. She never thought she would play such a key role in a high profile case such as this.

“I can honestly say, I hope this is the biggest case of my career because it’s a lot to handle,” Dershem said, “however, this has opened my eyes to what anyone can do.”

Dershem testified in court to defend the injustice facing Fisher. Looking back, she admits testifying was the scariest thing she has experienced.

“To me I couldn’t see how they could find him not guilty with that much information and that many people,” said Dershem.

In an environment that so heavily revolves around Penn State football, Dershem realized the obstacles that would result from taking the case.

“I was never worried about the response I would get from the community,” said Dershem.

“I’m a Penn State fan, so it’s hard. You have to look at both sides of it.”

Initially, Dershem was unaware of how prominent of a public figure Sandusky was.

“I had heard [Sandusky]’s name but when Aaron told me it was him, I had to ask some people who exactly he was,” said Dershem. “Somebody said, ‘oh he used to be a coach for Penn State and the founder of the Second Mile’ but before I knew who he really was, it hadn’t crossed my mind that we were up against someone with that much power.”

Dershem admitted she was more intimidated by the presence of Sandusky’s lawyer than talking to Sandusky himself.

“I think [Sandusky] thought this was going to be easy because who is going to believe a boy from Clinton County,” said Dershem.

“I think he believed he is untouchable. I don’t see being someone who thinks they are untouchable, being nervous when questioned about such allegations.”

According to Dershem, Sandusky was only ambiguous about questions regarding sexual situations.

“Sandusky admitted to the hair roughing up and to the hand on the thigh until it got to anything sexual contact related,” said Dershem. “I asked him if any touching below the belt occurred.

He would forget or not be able to recall if that did or did not occur.”

After a long day on the stand and in the courtroom, Dershem said she was approached by Victim #5 who thanked her for making all of this possible.

The long duration of the case caused controversy as to why the claims of abuse were not reported sooner.

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Jessica Dershem, an LHU graduate, who worked with victims in the Sandusky case.

“It surprised me that the police didn’t report the 2002 instance to CYS,” said Dershem. “But at the same time, I understand how big football is at the university and this is a former coach who was still involved. So I’m not really surprised they didn’t report it.”

Dershem explained that her training and experience allowed her to separate any personal feelings from clouding her judgement when interviewing Sandusky, testifying in court and in talking with Aaron.

“I did not let my emotions affect how I did my job at first,” said Dershem, “But it went on so long I was drained.”

Dershem managed to remain professional and in control of the situations she faced. In 2013, she was awarded the first Pam Cousins Champion for Children Award by Clinton County for her hard work and relentless fight for justice in this case.

“It wouldn’t matter if it had been the president, I have a job to do. Dershem said. “I’m going to do it.”

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Wrestle against homophobia Chris Gill Staff Writer cjg9648@lhup.edu What happens when an all American wrestler wears an LGBTQ rights sticker on his headgear during matches? Along with turning heads, he spawns a movement in the athletic community with the goal of the equal acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer athletes.

Upcoming speaker Hudson Taylor is the founder of Athlete Ally, an organization that is dedicated to combating homophobia in athletic communities by raising awareness and increasing ally support for LGBTQ athletes.

“Athletics should be a safe space for everybody,” Taylor said. “It’s really just that simple. I believe athletic communities are ready to deal honestly with this issue.”

During his senior season Taylor, witnessing homophobia and transphobia, decided to speak out.

“I could no longer watch from the sidelines as this culture isolated and segregated LGBTQ athletes and fans and betrayed the integrity and diversity at the heart of athletics,” Taylor said.

Along with founding the organization, Taylor tours campuses and delivers speeches on being an Ally.

Thanks to The President’s Commission on LGBTQ Affairs – with co-sponsorship from the GayStraight Alliance, the Office of Human and Cultural

Diversity, The Office of Student Activities, and the Department of Athletics -- he will be giving a speech entitled “Allyship: Becoming a Champion for Inclusion on Your Campus.”

Students should keep in mind this speech is not just about being an LGBTQ student athlete, but about being an ally to a member of the LGBTQ community. The goal is to raise awareness of discrimination in athletics but also to demonstrate to straight students that they have the ability to make a positive impact in the LGBTQ community at Lock Haven.

“I think that students have a vague understanding that they should support the LGBTQ community, or they don’t or they think that they shouldn’t, maybe that’s how they’ve been raised or the experiences they’ve had. Those who want to support LGBTQ people--I don’t think they understand how, and my hope is that he is going to sort of explain what it means to be an ally and how to actively promote inclusion on a campus,” Erin Kennedy, Associate Professor of Psychology, said.

The hope is that students will take away more than just a view on being an ally for athletics.

“I think that some of these issues are certainly really important to address on the playing field or in the locker room, but it obviously goes beyond that. It goes into residence halls and classrooms and just everyday campus interactions,” Kennedy said.

Students interested in learning about allyship at Lock Haven should attend Taylor’s speech Sept.

30, 7:30 p.m. in Price.

September 26, 2013 Photos courtesy of Chris Gill

Is homophobia an issue in LHU athletics?

“We seem to have a pretty accepting community throughout the school, but I’m not a part of any sports, so I don’t really know,” - Thomas Oerther, a junior majoring in math.

“I don’t really know because I’m not in any sports, but I would hope not because I feel that everyone should have the right to do as they please,” - Ashlyn Bailey, a sophomore majoring in prekindergarten through fourth grade and special education.

Visiting biologist does bugs, brains and Darwinism Devon Wiser Guest Writer dmw5758@lhup.edu LHU hosted guest speaker Jay Hosler, a biology professor at Juniata College, on Sept. 23, to talk about his published graphic novels relating to honeybees, the eye, evolution and Darwin.

When Hosler was young and on a family trip, he came across his first comic book: issue number 103 of the comic The Amazing Spider-Man. This, he said, is the comic that inspired him.

Hosler said that his graphic novels are an art and a science put together, and that the reader learns by reading the text and having visual representations

to support it. He showed statistics from actual studies regarding the effects of test grades of students reading graphic novels.

“Why does this work? ‘The symbol and the metaphor are as necessary to science as to poetry,’” said Hosler, quoting Jacob Bronowski, famous mathematician, biologist, historian of science, theatre author, poet and inventor.

Hosler said that there are different tactics to writing science graphic novels: Mirror, looking at the similarities, or reflecting; Window, looking at what is unfamiliar; and Romance, looking at both the familiar and different at the same time.

“We spend most of our time focusing on how things are different instead of how they are the same,” he said.

He distinguishes both in his graphic novels.

According to Hosler, some of the challenges of creating a fictional story for something like the honeybee is trying to show distinctiveness and emotion in them, which he figured out how to do.

“It’s all freehand, and this is my software,” said Hosler while pointing to his temple. He does all of his drawings first with a mechanical pencil, and then goes back and uses ink over top of them to finish.

On top of publishing graphic novels, Hosler has also drawn a six-page, science-themed comic for Adventure Time, a television series on Cartoon Network.

He was recommended by the artists of the comic to draw for them.

“I have some friends who are gay and in the athletics and I haven’t heard anything from them, so I don’t think it is,” - Roderick Fuller, a senior in the computer science major.

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Professor’s poetry shines light on everyday life

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Jane Spitnale, Eagle Eye Staff Writer jes6921@lhup.edu “Local News from Someplace Else”, the newly released collection of poetry written by Lock Haven University’s own Professor Marjorie Maddox Hafer is perhaps the most intriguing form of poetry students could come across.

“Local News from Someplace Else” is not your typical poetry collection of say, nature or stories of love. Instead, Maddox Hafer turns “typical” poetry on its head by writing deeply about more relatable and realistic themes, such as crime, loss, angst and tragedy.

“Too many times, I’ve heard even teens describe the arts as impractical. But the opposite is true, isn’t it? Literature has very much to do with our everyday lives,” Maddox Hafer said.

Recent headlines have inspired Maddox Hafer to translate the tragedies so often seen in life into meaningful and thought provoking literature. Numerous school shootings, the 9/11 Pennsylvania plane crash, the Quecreek mine rescue

and the Nickel Mines Amish schoolhouse shootings are just a few of the more localized tragedies Maddox Hafer has chosen to include poetically in “Local News”.

For those who think Maddox Hafer’s mission is providing readers a sense of hopelessness, you must look closer.

By molding the standout tragedies we see every night on the news with the tid bits of faith inspiring stories that make us laugh, cry, and most importantly, smile, Maddox Hafer completes the goal of having each reader walk away with a sense of comfort and compassion.

With the high and lows of the human experience written about so beautifully, one could say that “Local News” is the most honest example of poetry and what it represents.

As Maddox Hafer describes perfectly, “This is a book on how to live”.

You can learn more about Professor Maddox Hafer at tweetspeakpoetry.com and you can purchase her book on amzon.com.

Held hostage by new action packed CBS show Heather Treaster Staff Writer hlt5557@lhup.edu The fall season is characterized by many things: colored leaves, apple cider, and of course, the kickoff of fall television. One of the most anticipated shows for me has been the premiere of CBS’s “Hostages”, starring Dylan McDermott (also seen in “An American Horror Story”) and Toni Collette (who has starred in the “Sixth Sense”).

“Hostages” is about Duncan Carlisle (McDermott), who is an FBI hostage negotiator, devoted father and loving husband to a wife who begins the series in a coma. He takes surgeon Ellen Sanders (Collette) and her family hostage, the day before she is to perform a fairly safe surgery on the president. Carlisle wants her to kill the president, although we do not yet know why.

What’s interesting about the show are the dynamics within the Sanders family.

Brian, Ellen’s husband, is a not-so-successful businessman who is having an affair, unbeknownst to Ellen. Morgan, the eldest child, is thought to be pregnant; and Jake, who is

barely in high school, is dealing drugs. Ellen is easily the heroine in the series, especially after she cleverly prolongs the time until the president’s surgery after being threatened by Duncan.

Duncan is also a very interesting character. As an FBI negotiator, why is he taking this family hostage? What reason does he have for wanting the president dead? His role as a husband and father shows through in his interactions with the family, and it is easy to see his morals are not completely corrupted.

At one point, Duncan finds Morgan with a pregnancy test and protects her from her family. He also shows sympathy towards Jake when Duncan’s partner takes him to see the family dog. Instead of being angry, his partner’s response of “he’s just a kid” seems to be enough for him to let go of the issue.

The series holds a lot of promise, and I’m very excited to see what direction it goes in. After just one episode, I think it’s pretty safe to say that I’m held hostage by this show.

I’m eagerly awaiting Monday just to see the next installment and what it brings to the table. “Hostages” airs Mondays on CBS at 10 p.m.

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New music hits the stage at Avenue 209

Spencer McCoy Staff Writer smccoy@lhup.edu

This week at Avenue 209 three artists will perform. Owner, Jared Conti has again brought great performers to this intimate venue, filled with great music and art, and located right in the heart of Lock Haven.

Friday night at 7 p.m. features Echo and Sway, a band that brings a fresh twist to original music combined with Conti’s very own poetry pieces. Their distinctive style of music has truly proven that folk is not dead.

Friday’s show could mark Echo and Sway’s last performance for a long time making this weekend’s performance a sentimental affair. Come on down to the coffee shop and encourage Echo and Sway to continue playing their unique folk sound.

Saturday night’s music stars Williamsport born, singer/songwriter Dave Pulizzi. Pulizzi’s web

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site states he “plays original music that touches on folk, country, blues and rock traditions. On stage he also covers Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Bruce Springsteen and others.”

Pulizzi is making his Avenue 209 debut, but his show is sure to pack a punch full of rock and roll that local artists like himself are known for. Dave’s experience with music isn’t just his solo work. According to Pulizzi’s website, he is the former lead singer for the well-known Williamsport local band Six Suede Men. Folk music has been on the up rise for sometime now and Avenue 209 capitalizes on it by offering artists the intimate setting that folk music thrives in. Next Wednesday the coffee shop will host Seth and the 23 Psaegz. This is not your regular rendition of folk music.

The band brings a very experimental feel to all of their music. With more than just simple chords being blasted through a set of speakers you

will get the chance to hear a wide range of loud and sometimes weird sounds that harmoniously complete the unusually written music.

Although Seth can’t bring the whole band to play on Wednesday he will be bringing a few of the band members with him so viewers can get an idea of this experimental folk music.

If you would like to find out more information on any of the bands coming you can check out each of their Facebook pages. Avenue 209’s music schedule varies from week to week but usually consists of one to three concerts a week.

If you are a fan of folk music or not you should come down to Avenue 209 and check out one, two, or all of the concerts a week. Viewers always seem to take something away from the music that comes out of the speakers on the center stage.

This weekend could be your chance to watch an artist that you may never get the chance to see again. Avenue 209 is located next to the Wendy’s on Bellefonte Avenue.

Film Box Retrospective: “San Francisco” with Kathleen Ellison

What is it about sad historical movies that we love so much?

“Braveheart”, “Titanic”, “The Patriot” they are all heartrending and painful, but my favorite is “San Francisco”. This 1936 movie is directed by W.S. Van Dyke, and stars Clark Gable, Jeanette MacDonald, Jack Holt and Spencer Tracy.

The beautiful singer Mary Blake (MacDonald) dreams of being a famous opera singer, but when her apartment burns down she settles for being a nightclub singer in Blackie Norton’s (Gable) famous Paradise Club.

She quickly becomes the Paradise’s biggest attraction.

Meanwhile Blackie soon finds himself falling in love with Mary, but trouble begins when she is offered a chance to sing in the opera and she starts to fall for rich and prominent Jack Burly (Holt). Everything changes when the 1906 earthquake hits.

Clarke Gable is simply fantastic. He easily tackles his role of

an amoral man in a corrupted city.

He effortlessly depicts Blackie’s inner and outer struggle of morality and faith especially in his interactions with Mary and Blackie’s best friend the priest Father Mullin (Tracy).

The plot of this movie is simply delicious. It’s so much more than just a romance--it’s an examination of humanity and how everything can change in an instance.

It’s about how people change during and after a disaster, a theme that is still prevalent today. The simulation of the earthquake was incredibly impressive; the sets were built on hydraulic pumps for these scenes.

The scenes after the earthquake are breathtakingly painful and beautiful. These images of a broken city and broken people make the movie well worth the watch. Every time I see this movie I cry (then again I cry over most movies). This movie is inspirational and perfect.

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“And I want my pink shirt back!

I want my pink shirt back!”

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New action movie ‘The Family’ fires blanks Erika White Sports Editor ewhite@lhup.edu

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“Some call it organized crime. Others call it family.” But I call it the letdown of the season.

Directed by Luc Besson, “The Family” follows Brooklyn mobster Giovanni Manzoni (Robert Di Nero) who, after ratting out his fellow mobsters, is placed in the witness protection program in Normandy, France with his wife Maggie (Michelle Pheiffer), daughter Belle (Dianna Agron) and son Warren (John D’Leo).

Their handler, played by Tommy Lee Jones, begs them to fit in, but old habits diehard as the Manzonis, turned Blakes, end up doing things “the family way”. This includes a long list of illegal activities to solve their everyday problems such as arson, assult and battery, and bribery. But it’s a little difficult to hide from a two million dollar bounty when you’re blowing up the town’s grocery store.

With an all-star cast and a classically

Kings of Leon back and ready to ride Mallory Barnhart Staff Writer mbritton@lhup.edu With the release of their sixth album, “Mechanical Bull”, Kings of Leon return from a 3-year hiatus with a vengeance. The band is made up of two brothers, Caleb and Nathan Followill, and their cousins, Jared and Matthew.

Kings of Leon are best known for their 2008 hit song “Sex on Fire” and follow up single, “Use Somebody,” from their fourth album Only by the Night.

On “Mechanical Bull”, the Followills do their best to recover from their previous album, Come Around Sundown, which failed to yield any hits.

The band themselves have even said in interviews that it was not a fun CD to record. It was evident upon listening to the album there was little of that driving passion or classic rock sound. In “Mechanical Bull”, they return to the arena rock sound that put them on the mainstream radar with their opening song.

“Super soaker,” the album open-

er, is a guitar-driven, drum-pounding anthem that gets its hook in you from the beginning. It’s not hard to imagine a crowded venue screaming in excitement for this song when they hear the first guitar riff.

They have a radio-ready single in the song “Wait for Me” which is a softer tune that plays with your emotions and leaves you wanting more. The same crowded venue would pull out their lighters for this song and sway back and forth to the dulcet vocals of front man Caleb Followill.

“Family Tree” is the only song on the album that’s out of place. While it’s not a terrible song in itself, it’s a funkrock song that uses a synthesizer. It doesn’t flow with the classic-rock sound of the rest of the album.

Caleb Followill has the voice of a gritty angel. If you like your alternative rock southern fried, this is an album worth checking out.

exciting plot, the film had the potential. However due to a less than pleasing story line that lacked substance, the movie came across as a watered down mob story.

Besson’s inability to create a tangible plot prevented the story line from movie forward, thus holding his audience in limbo wondering when they were going to get that “AH HA” moment. It is because of this that the film is unable to get off the ground and give the audience that feeling of satisfaction that they longed for when entering the theater.

I must give credit where credit is due however. Agron, formerly known as cheerleader Quinn Fabray on the TV show “Glee” and her on screen younger brother D’Leo, did a fantastic job keeping up with their A List parents.

Even through the exceptional acting, the plot was far too off kilter to balance out the movie, which is why I give The Family 3 out of 5 stars.

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Glennon provides shots for students

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Angela Fries Editor-In-Chief afries@lhup.edu

Mary K Dremel-Farley, RNCHPN, will start distributing flu shots to LHU students on October 1.

Illnesses seem to spread like wildfire on college campuses. When flu season hits, be prepared by receiving a flu vaccine. Glennon Health Services will begin offering free flu vaccines to students Oct. 1.

Glennon is encouraging students to make appointments by calling 570484-2276 or stopping in. Glennon’s hours are Monday -Thursday 8-8 p.m., Friday 8-5 p.m. and Saturday 10-2 p.m.

According to flu.gov, approximately 5-20 percent of

U.S. residents get the flu each year. More than 200,000 of those infected are hospitalized for flu complications.

The flu is an infection, also known as the influenza virus, that can cause fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, chills and fatigue.

Some people may also experience vomiting and diarrhea after contracting the flu. Flu season typically peaks in January and February, but can begin as early as October and last until May. This airborne virus travels through the air in droplets and can be transmit-

ted from one person to another via a cough, a sneeze, or even something as simple as talking in close proximity. The droplets are inhaled directly or picked up on objects and transferred to the eyes, nose or mouth.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth because germs are spread this way.

The easiest ways to protect yourself from getting the flu is by washing your hands often with soap and water, staying away from people you know are sick and getting the flu vaccine every year.

The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the flu.

If you do contract the flu, the best ways to treat symptoms are to get plenty of rest, drink fluids to prevent dehydration, and take acetaminophen (such as Tylenol or other brands) or aspirin. The CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities.

Your healthcare provider can do a simple test to see if you are infected with the flu and can talk with you about antiviral treatments.

Off campus eateries interest students Emilie Hettinger Staff Writer eah7805@lhup.edu

Every college student needs to eat, but dining hall food can get repetitive. So when you’re sick of Bentley eating off campus may be a nice change.

Lock Haven may seem like a small town without many food choices but a few students feel that there are some places worth checking out.

“If I had to pick one place that I really liked here, it would be the Chinese place,” said Stephon Shrawder, senior sports administration major.

Shanghai Chinese Restaurant is located downtown at 140 E. Main St., within walking distance from campus. You can dine there, order take out, or call for delivery.

“When you walk in it doesn’t look like much,” Shrawder said, “but the food is really good and really cheap, and that’s the best part.”

The Texas Restaurant, another local favorite, has been located at 204 E. Main St. since 1918. While it’s certainly nothing fancy, it does

seem to be a place worth mentioning.

“It’s a pretty unique place, that’s what I like about it,” said Jaron Cunrod, senior education major.

The food is reasonably priced, and notably good. Their signature food, “the growler” is a hot dog with chili sauce.

While the Texas is both historic and unique, some students prefer a more traditional approach to food.

“My favorite place to eat here is Pizza City,” said Mark Blankenship, freshman computer science major.

Pizza City is located at 270 Susquehanna Ave., only about a mile from campus. They now deliver to campus, but you can also dine in and enjoy their ‘all you can eat pizza and wings’ every Tuesday and Saturday.

So the next time your stomach starts to growl, stop the noise and eat at one of these student favorites.

Photo courtesy of Emilie Hettinger

Lifestyles What’s in your future this week?

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Kathleen Ellison A&E Editor kae742@lhup.edu Capricorn (December 22- January 19)

You will have trouble with work this week, probably from a project, which will leave you feeling indecisive because you feel you have so much to do. Don’t be afraid to share your burdens with others, for it will give you stability.

Aquarius (January 20- February 18)

You will find yourself very concentrated on your work this week. Though you might feel that you are not prepared for whatever project or class you will be successful.

Pisces (February 19- March 20)

You have an upcoming deadline or test, but you will find yourself faced with a chance to relax. As long as you keep your personal life and your work balanced you will have a pleasant week.

Aries (March 21- April 19)

You will have a wonderful week. You will be successful in your work if you remain focused. You may find happiness in solitude this week, so take some well-earned me time.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will have a nice week, though there might be troubles with your friends. You will find yourself neglecting your work for idle indulgence, be careful not to procrastinate too much.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your hard work will pay off this week. You will be faced with an emotional decision from an unexpected problem. Take a step back to recuperate and plan, and your week will be successful.

Cancer (June 21- July 22)

You will have a very successful week. There will be an unexpected event with your relationship or with your friends and family that will leave you feeling indecisive.

Leo (July 23- August 22)

You will meet someone new, or begin a new relationship. It will be a challenge, but it will give you happiness and a welldeserved break. You will also shine in your work.

September 26, 2013 Virgo (August 23- September 22)

You are going to have a good week and accomplish your goals.

You might find yourself reliving your childhood in some way.

Libra (September 23- October 22)

You will have a bad week. You will feel sad and frustrated, possibly because of something in your past, or working with someone.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

You will have a great deal of work this week as well as trouble with your friends or relationship. You will find yourself making an unexpected sacrifice. A change is in the air, remain strong.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

You will find yourself very much distracted from your work, probably because this is a very lucky week for you to find love, very lucky.

#throwbackthursday Ten years ago on this day editors of the Eagle Eye tried to encourage journalism students to write more articles for the student newspaper.

Today, the current student editors have similar opinions.

Lifestyles

September 26, 2013

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Incorporate exercise into everyday activities Lisa Conner Staff Writer lconner@lhup.edu With school work getting more heavy by the day, you might find it more difficult to make it to the gym.

Here are some tips to add some additional exercise into your hectic daily routine of classes and activities.

LHU is full of stairs, but if you’re not making it to the gym this can be a good thing. Enjoy the fall leaves on the stairs up to the dorms on the hill or get to class faster by not taking the elevator in Raub. Every little effort is more calories burned.

Avoid taking the trolley everywhere and enjoy this fall season.

Walking to East Campus is great exercise. Although it might not be far, its more exercise than taking the trolling or driving. For those of you who commute, parking further from the school can get you additional easy exercise.

Even though you might not make it to the gym, taking the extra time to do these mindless activities will still burn some calories, get your blood flowing and get your brain function more productively, making it easier to get through your busy schedule.

Student views veganism as lifestyle, not diet Gina Melasecca Staff Writer gmelasec@lhup.edu

“Where do you get your protein?” is usually the first question people ask vegans. Devon Cataldi explains, “The general outlook on vegans is that we are malnourished, restricting our life experiences, and that we think we are better than everyone else.”

Cataldi is a senior athletic training major at Lock Haven who has been vegan for the past 3 years.

“My older brother introduced me to a book called The China Study by Collin Campbell. The book is written objectively and based on scientific research about veganism. I read it and it changed my outlook on the way I eat,” said Cataldi.

In Cataldi’s family, high cholesterol, diabetes and arthritis are prevalent, so this was even more motivation for him to become vegan and lower the chance of suffering from these problems. He said, “Veganism helps you become health conscious and to think outside the box when it comes to meals.”

Dr. Kathleen Allison is a health science professor currently teaching a nutrition course at LHU. “Vegans are at risk for deficiencies in vitamin B12 as well as iron and calcium. To decrease deficiencies, they should eat whole grains, soy products, nuts, seeds beans, and leafy vegetables.

“When vegans eat a wide variety of foods, there is a reduced risk for many chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, obesity and type 2 diabetes,” Kevin Hamilton, Food Service Director of Aramark, says, “The choice of eating vegan is a conscious life decision and while cost is important, the overall benefit/reward should supersede the cost. From the perspective of a dining operator there are times items may be more expensive and times where it is not.”

Another issue holding people back from trying a vegan diet is the limitations on what can be eaten.

“I do believe there is a good selection of foods to eat, however over time I could see how the repetitive items become boring to eat day in and day out.

“Since vegans are such a small part of the population we could customize meals for them, almost cook them to order so they can always be assured they will have something to eat that is different,” said Hamilton For Cataldi, he enjoys the challenge of trying to come up with different meals because it allows him to be come up with new ideas.

Devon said, “My energy level is great, workout recovery is a lot better, and I can be creative with meals.”

Before you say you could never become vegan, take Devon’s advice: “I believe anybody can become vegan if they are educated and motivated. Open your mind and enlighten yourself.”

Photo courtesy of Gina Melasecca

Opinion

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September 26, 2013

Deep in the heart of prejudice Chelsea Bynum Guest Writer cbynum@lhup.edu

It’s Friday night, summer 2010. I’m stoked to have a night out on the town with my new Pennsylvanian friends. I have the perfect outfit to wear that’s sure to turn some heads and give me the confidence boost that I need after recently moving 1,500 miles across the country. We stop at the first bar for the night and I waltz in with my cowgirl boots, cutoff denim shorts, gigantic cowgirl belt buckle and sparkly tank top.

Well, I sure did turn heads, but with dirty, ridiculed looks. It was like a record broke; I was definitely not in Texas anymore. All I could do was channel Garth Brooks: blame it all on my roots; I showed up in boots and ruined your Yankee affair.

I asked one of my newfound girlfriends what everybody’s problem was and her simple reply was,“Oh, people around here are not too keen

In the past three years I’ve spent on all you gas people coming up here.” at Lock Haven University I have encoun Wow, really? We’ve brought so many jobs tered a number of friendships with students and and business to the community. I couldn’t believe staff. Yes, most of them are damn Yankees. But afpeople might not like me just because I’m from the ter spending four years in central Pennsylvania my south. life has flourished and changed for the better. I’m

She continued, “Come on, seriously, you’re also considerably lucky to have met my boyfriend cool, but haven’t you ever heard of TAFT?” This of two years. I would never take back the chance I ain’t freakin’ Texas. took moving here.

I don’t want to beat around the bush: my Through all the tears and not feeling acperspective on the northeastern part of the country cepted, I have learned a valuable lesson and gained officially changed to damn Yankees then. From a change of perspective. When it comes down to it, that moment on, I didn’t feel accepted by the locals we are all Americans. We all strive for the same in Lock Haven. things: success, freedom and ultimate happiness.

I gave up my entire life in Fort Worth, Texas to come help the oil and gas business here in Every single person in this world is unique–raised with different cultures, morals and values. The Pennsylvania. I left family, friends and a life that only difference between Pennsylvania and Texas is I was comfortable with and accustomed to in order that one is below the Mason-Dixon line. to help spread jobs across America.

So before you go calling me a “flatlander”

Eventually, I decided my contract job with or “gashole” please consider we are just two differthe oil field was not meant for me anymore. Since ent people. Neither one of us deserves to be judged.

Lock Haven University was less than five miles I will always bleed Texas and wear my cowgirl from my apartment, I decided finishing my attire; it’s who I am. Pennsylvanians are right: this college degree was right for my life. ain’t freaking Texas. But it’s become my home.

Making judgments in moderation Sarah Eckrich Opinion Editor seckrich@lhup.edu

From an early age, we are taught the things that our guardians believe are essential to our survival.

We develop a moral code–a compass for navigating between right and wrong in our lives. We learn some fairly universal rules: don’t talk to strangers, check your Halloween candy for needle marks before you eat it, and steer clear of anyone who seems like bad news.

Whatever values and beliefs we hold determine who we should and shouldn’t avoid. Some see sleeveless shirts as a one-way ticket to trouble. Others are skeptical about anyone who doesn’t drink and make a little mischief here and there.

Still others make these calls based on opinions, marking anyone who disagrees as someone to avoid.

This is the easiest kind of judgment to make without thinking. It’s automatic. If you like animals, you’re likely to shun someone with a history

of abusing them. If you’re against recreational drug use, your BFF’s probably aren’t stoners.

While it is important to learn to read people and judge situations, it is equally important to be aware of when and why it is happening. Most of us pass judgment without ever thinking. What we fail to see is that we are sometimes simply discriminating against others, rather than being proactive or cautious like we were taught.

When I met my best friend, one of the first things I learned about her was that she had moved from the heart of Texas to the heart of Pennsylvania to work for an oil and gas company. As a proud, tree-hugging hippie, I bristled to learn that she was in league with the frackers.

Anyone willing to hurt the planet for a profit personally offended me. So our friendship almost ended before it could start.

I tucked away this piece of her past, knowing we had to work together and that could never be a pleasant experience if I saw her only as a dirty, greasy, gas-whore. Picture

of a southern belle that she is, it was admittedly hard to imagine her with dollar signs in her eyes and power tools in hand, destroying the earth.

It turned out that we shared far more than I imagined, including a love of nature and Pennsylvania’s mountains. We were raised with the same values, overcame many of the same adversities facing us in our adolescence and appreciate one another’s totally lame sense of humor.

Sometimes our views differ in how to best protect the world around us, but our difference seem to start and end there.

Money-lust and a hatred of our natural world are definitely not what drive her or her family like I’d mistakenly assumed. None of them are corrupt habitat slaughterers. In fact, they are some of the most loving people I’ve ever met.

Her family adopted me almost immediately. Her mom and dad have served as second parents to me while I’m far from my own home. She is the big sister I never had. She’s my partner in crime, my in-house personal therapist and the voice of reason

always motivating me to keep going, no matter what.

And I almost let all of that go because I was conditioned to making judgments all the time.

Whether or not the situation warranted my unprofessional assessment, I realized I was constantly passing judgment on everyone on some level. I was guilty of throwing a rock from inside my glass house.

There are beliefs I hold that I tend to keep under wraps until someone knows me better for just that reason-to avoid being judged based on that one thing which is otherwise trivial in my mind.

I’m not saying you should try to buddy-up to the guy in the alley with a ski-mask. Good judgment saves lives. I’m also not promising that everyone will find their best friend in someone with different views. I think my experience is a bit atypical. But we should be aware of when and why we’re making these decisions. An open mind leads to new places; a closed mind merely runs in circles.

September 26, 2013

Opinion

You know what really ruffles my feathers?

Campus in crisis Vicky Kramer Guest Writer vak1553@lhup.edu

Lock Haven University is known to be a college of good academics with many clubs and organizations and a campus where students feel safe. As of late, reports of violence and robberies have taken place close to campus. As an LHU student, these occurrences have definitely got me on edge and more alert of my surroundings.

Emily Stasko, a sophomore majoring in early childhood education commented on the recent attacks that have occurred: “I think unfortunately violence and robberies are increasing in occurrence everywhere. Being a commuter, I’m only on campus during the day so I don’t feel threatened; I feel pretty safe. However I’m sure it is scary though for those who live on campus and have evening classes.”

You know what really ruffles my feathers?

On the other end of the

Not wanting to “go there.” spectrum, Kelly Schaffer, a junior

My original idea for this week’s column was: things that the opposite sex does that drive you crazy. My usual response rate between in-person inter- majoring in early childhood education said, “I feel unsafe to walk alone at actions and social media is anywhere between 10 and 15 per week. However this topic seemed to cause people to shy away rather than the usual flocking to night. Since hearing of these attacks, I bought pepper spray to protect mythe chance to have their say.

One student commented that they did not feel there were gender-specif- self.”

As college students, we look ic traits and therefore could not contribute their thoughts. Fair enough. Anoth- er student accused me of “opening the floodgates” for posing the question. Wait, forward to extracurricular activities in the evenings. Unfortunately, since what? Finally, the third person that responded described my topic as “sexist” these events have taken place many and continued to say they would not answer because of it. Really? students are reluctant to participate

Studies have shown that there is this thing that exists between men in night activities due to walking and women called “genderlect.” In short, it’s the difference between male and back to their apartment, in the dark, female communication. Basically it describes men as more direct, firm and sometimes insensitive in their communication, while women practice a more empathetic, tactful, but a sometimes too passive style of communication.

The presence of genderlect can almost guarantee that miscommunication will occur and as a result we will undoubtedly get on the nerves of the opposite sex. It applies to everyone. It’s not one or the other; both men and women have quirks that are extremely gender-specific that can be irritating.

Why is it though, that when this topic is brought up in a conversational style, everyone suddenly thinks I’m the one at fault for mentioning the elephant in the room? First of all, it was all in good fun; who doesn’t like to have a sometimes hilariously touchy discussion? Second, are we so uncomfortable with each other (males and females) that we honestly can’t point out some of the stereotypes that may or may not be true about one another?

I find it interesting that when in the company of the same sex, we can freely vent about all of the things “he” or “she” does that just drive us up the wall, but as soon as somebody of the opposite sex is in the room, we tuck our tails between our legs and keep our thoughts to ourselves.

So, rather than getting our feathers ruffled over a simple discussion about the different traits and habits of men and women, we should act like adults and throw it all on the table to make it clear as to what turns us on and what turns us off.

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alone. I think the college needs to increase their nighttime security and catch the people who are involved in order to stop these attacks.

With these reports of violence occurring during both day and night, it seems impossible to avoid these altercations. We are just sitting ducks. Listed on Lock Haven University’s web page for the Department of Public Safety are provisions for student protection: on-campus police officers 24 hours a day, emergency notification system, EMS-2278 (emergency medical assistance) and an emergency response guide which is a handbook to follow in the event of campus emergencies.

This isn’t really enough to keep us safe. The university could be doing more to protect its students. I think the university needs to provide students with more opportunities for education about how we can keep ourselves safe–holding more seminars and self-defense classes, distributing free safety pamphlets and pepper spray.

The university needs to address these violence issues and follow up with some form of action plan in order to keep students feeling safe whether they are on or off campus. I want to be able to know that I won’t be mugged walking back from my night class. And I don’t want to worry that if I keep my cell phone in my book bag or in my pocket, it will get stolen. Action needs to be taken so that the students can feel safe.

Sports

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September 26, 2013

Lock Haven tops Cheyney Bald Eagles beat Wolves for the second straight season

Alex Swartz Guest Writer aswartz@lhup.edu It was rainy. It was windy. The weather wasn’t friendly, but that did not set back the spirits of the players of the Lock Haven Bald Eagles and the Cheyney Wolves from trying to get their first win in the PSAC East division.

With both teams stalling on their first drives, LHU punter, Bryce Stambaugh, pinned Cheney at their own two yard line.

Deep in their own territory, Cheyney turned to the running game, and it worked. They ran six straight plays and got out to their own 37 yard line, and they stuck with what was working.

On their next run, a third down and three, Nahum Purdie took a pitch and ran down the right sideline for a 63 yard touchdown run for the first score of the game.

With the extra point, Cheyney lead 7 to 0 with 6:02 left to go in the first quarter.

On Cheyney’s next d r i v e , quarterback Adler Thony threw a deep pass which was intercepted

by Lock Haven defensive back Zsone Olds.

With a 15 yard tripping penalty, LHU had excellent field position, starting at Cheyney’s 38 yard line.

Turnovers would prove to be a crucial part of this game.

After a three and out by LHU, Stambaugh once again pinned Cheyney

inside their own 10 yard line at the nine. After a quick three and out by Cheyney, and a 22 yard punt return

by James Wilburn to the Cheyney 27, LHU was back in business.

After a short run by Brandon Brader, quarterback Dillon Mazzoni threw to a wide open Jeremy Cornelius for an easy touchdown that brought the game to seven a piece with 25 seconds left in the first quarter.

After an attempted on side kick went out of bounds, Cheyney had good field position at their own 45 yard line. A couple plays later, kicker Jewel Jones quickly put Cheyney back in the lead after

a 35 yard field goal despite a bad snap.

Cheyney took their 10 to 7 lead into halftime.

Bad weather and slippery turn might make people might think this would affect a team’s game plan. Not LHU. “The game plan does not change,”

said junior quarterback Dillon Mazzoni. “The weather is always changing, and sometimes it gets sloppy, but we just have to remember our techniques and stick to what we worked on.”

Both teams turned the ball over on their opening possessions of the second half, but LHU was the one to capitalize, kicking the game tying 46 yard field goal after a fumble recovery by Jr. Defensive lineman Scott Benkovic.

On Cheyney’s next possession, Cheyney set up to punt, and a bad snap went over the punter’s head, and the punter covered it up and fell on it for an LHU safety.

That gave LHU a 12-10 lead, and that would be the final score of the game.

With the ball being turned over so many times, each defense saw a lot more plays than they had hoped.

“You just have to believe in the team and the offense, and just go out and play,” said Zsone Olds, a red shirt Junior Defensive

back.

Cheyney had a chance to win it at the end of the game, but there was a bad snap which resulted in a fumble, and the clock ran out.

This is the first win for LHU in their new division. “It feels good to get that first win in the new division, and we like to take things from week to week. We are excited for the next challenge,” said Coach Allen about their first win in the PSAC east.

With his 57 yards on the ground, Brandon Brader moves into 5th in LHU history in rushing yards, needing only 20 more to move into 4th.

PSAC East Standings Bloomsburg 1-0 West Chester 1-0

Lock Haven 1-0

Shippensburg 1-0 E. Stroudsburg 0-1 Cheyney 0-1 Kutztown 0-1 Millersville 0-1

3-0 3-0

2-1 1-2 2-1 0-3 0-3 0-3

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September 26, 2013

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Determination is key for Spagnola William Cawley Guest Writer wcawley@lhup.edu

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Spagnola, center, celebrates the win against undefeated Rowan to win the 2012 MARFU’s.

ick Spagnola, junior at Lock Haven University, plays both rugby and lacrosse.

Yet with a small stature at 5’9”, 140 lbs., it hasn’t been the easiest journey.

“Because of my height, I have always been hindered in certain ways when playing sports, but I’ve learned to overcome that and use my speed as an advantage,” Spagnola said.

He also was in the 2012 MARFU Championship, where the Lock Haven Men’s Rugby team went on to beat Rowan.

Spagnola was formerly a scrum on the rugby team but more recently has moved to a more

suitable position at winger, where speed is vital.

He has also recently changed position in lacrosse as well, moving to defense in order to suit the teams’ needs.

“I think the most important thing is to be adaptable to what the team needs. In lacrosse, we needed a faster defensive man, so I stepped down from mid-field and moved to defense.”

Former intramural teammate Jonathan Rowland praised Spagnola for his leadership, “Spagnola is a natural-born leader. He does whatever it takes to win.”

Nick Spagnola may not be the biggest or strongest athlete on the lacrosse team or the rugby team.

But his leadership, quickness, and adaptability have made him a factor in each sport.

Mountain striding towards All-American John Poli Sports Editor jpoli@lhup.edu

C hris Cowan. Ryan Blood. Nick Hilton. Alex Monroe. Dylan Mountain?

Cowan started a trend for Lock Haven distance running. The trend is earn-

ing an All-American status. Cowan’s younger teammate Ryan Blood, Blood’s younger teammate Nick Hilton, Hilton’s younger teammate and current star Alex Monroe have all have received All-American honors.

Lock Haven sophomore Dylan Mountain looks to be the next All-American distance great for the Bald Eagles.

Mountain is off to a fast start in his career. Last season as a freshman in cross country, he earned All-PSAC, All-Atlantic Region, and qualified for the Division II National Championships. In track and field, he qualified for five total events throughout the indoor and outdoor season.

All of those aren’t even his biggest accomplishments.

This past summer Mountain qualified in both the 5,000 and 10,000 meter runs for the Track and Field Junior National Championships. The event is for all college freshmen who did not turn 20 during the school year.

The championships were held at Drake University, the same spot as the world- famous Drake Relays.

“The first time I was in line for registration there were some pretty big names in front of me,” said Mountain. “It was really hard to grasp at first.”

Mountain ran the 5,000 and opted out of the 10,000. The 5,000 was a mix of Divisions I, II and III. Mountain finished 14th in the event with a time of 15:30.16

Mountain is just the second runner in Lock Haven history to make Junior Nationals. Mountain’s teammate Alex Monroe qualified in 2011 and took second, which qualified him for the Junior Pan American Championship in which he received a bronze medal.

Mountain has learned a lot from his All-American teammate. “He thought me how to handle myself before and after races,” said Mountain. “He showed me that maybe the race doesn’t go your way, but the best always bounce back.”

Mountains cross country and track coach Aaron Russell believes he has all the tools to be one of the next greats in Lock Haven history but confidence is going to be the key for Mountain.

“The cross season was good experience for him, but throughout track his confidence was inconstant,” said Russell. “Junior Nationals was definitely a great way for him to feel accomplished.”

“With Dylan’s competitive fire and edge and with help from his teammates Dylan can definitely become a Division II All-American,” said Michael Spooner, who served as the assistant cross country and distance coach for Lock Haven last season.

Russell said Mountain is a hard worker. “He’s a coach’s dream. He’s very level headed and team oriented. I wish I had a lot more Dylan Mountains.”

“Coach knows what he’s doing and I listen to him,” said Mountain. “Were starting to do some cross training, I’ve been swimming and biking after workouts and my mileage is getting higher. I’m getting a lot stronger,” said Mountain. “I’ve grown an inch and a half since last year so I’m not done growing yet either.”

Mountain has spent time thinking about the success before and feels ready to be the great in LHU history books.

“It’s something I thought about a lot. I’ve noticed that every two or three year’s it’s somebody else and I thought about it a lot,” said Mountain. “For sure I’m ready to be next.”

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September 26, 2013

Volleyball kills opponents Photo courtesy of Sports Information

William Cowley Guest Writer wcowley@lhup.edu

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fter two dominating performances the previous day at Thomas Field House, the Lady Eagles women’s volleyball team looked to continue their streak on Saturday against the Ohio Valley Fighting Scots.

Once again, victory ensued.

Lock Haven shutout Ohio Valley 3-0, the second game outscoring the Fighting Scots 2510.

Megan Flick led the Lady Eagles with 16 kills, while Jessica Brown provided 38 assists.

Bethany Burns also contributed 10 digs in the win.

“We made it a goal to come out with strong energy, strong support for each other as teammates,” Burns said.

Bailey Farthing, senior middle hitter, talked about the turning point in the series.

“There was a dip at points early on, but from there we knew we could come back and turn it around immediately.”

The Lady Eagles finished off the weekend with another win against Dominican, making them a perfect 4-0 over the weekend.

With momentum in their favor, the Lady Eagles look to soar past the competition Friday, Sept. 27 when they compete in the California (Pa.) Crossover.

Torn from competition Jessica Pandolf Guest Writer jpandolf@lhup.edu

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difference is that I knew I would put in plenty of minutes this season. That wasn’t a factor the first time I did it.”

Blattenberger looks forward to getting surgery.

Hopes to have a strong positive rehab to be able to come back next season stronger than he was before.

Blattenberger wasn’t the only one who had to deal with tearing his ACL in their freshmen year.

Redshirt sophomore Chrissy Baffuto is the starting goalie for the women’s lacrosse team.

ne wrong step, one bad hit can end an athlete’s season in a blink of an eye. It can affect athletes not only physically but also mentally.

Athletes pray that they never have to hear the words anterior cruciate ligament and have it relate to them.

It’s hard enough being a student-athlete at Lock Haven, but having a serious injury while doing those things can be a lot for an individual.

Redshirt sophomore Luke Blattenberger is a full back for the football team. Coming into his freshmen year in 2011, Blattenberger tore his ACL in his left knee.

“I was very upset and felt pretty low. I thought I’d never play again,” said Blattenberger. “Dealing with adjusting to college was one thing then I had to deal with my knee. There was a lot on my plate, (Left to right) Blattenberger, Baffuto and Hunter.

I wasn’t sure if I should of quit or just rehab hard and play,” he said.

Baffuto tore her right ACL in a scrimmage Blattenberger decided he should continue his right before she would play her first real season dreams and play college ball. game as a Lady Eagle.

Unfortunately, just a couple weeks ago, in the “I was disappointed and upset,” said Baffuto.

Bald Eagles home opener, Blattenberger got in“I think it was just hard in general because I’m jured. And just a few days later he was haunted by not used to not being able to be active and play,” those three letters. said Baffuto. “But I think it would be harder doing “I tore my right ACL this time around,” he said, it once you have played a season. When you’re a “I’m upset but not as bad as the first time. I know freshman you don’t know any better or what you what to expect now, but I would say the biggest are really missing.”

Baffuto felt that when you play, you build chemistry with your teammates and you build bonds.

“It was hard as a freshman cause you’re not as close to everyone,” Baffuto said.“You haven’t really been able to prove yourself as a player.”

Baffuto did get to prove herself. She was the backbone to the defense this past 2013 season.

She was able to play in her first NCAA Quarterfinals game.

“I felt like all the rehab and everything that I put into getting my knee better paid off,” Baffuto mentioned.

Jenna Hunter is a current captain Junior on the women’s soccer team. Like Blattensberger and Baffuto, she also was a freshman when she tore her ACL in 2010.

“I started my college experience on crutches and in a leg brace,” said Hunter. “It was tough but I had my family, teammates, and friends who helped me get through it.”

Hunter was very positive about her experience.

She was motivated to get back to playing the sport she loved.

“I knew if I worked hard in rehab and followed the doctors orders, I would be back before I knew it,” she said. “The surgery taught me a lot about myself and that I could overcome obstacles. My motivation was to never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about.

Blattensburger, Baffuto and Hunter continue to fight through the battles and struggles to continue to play a sport they love. No matter what gets in their way.

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