The Eagle Eye Vol. 96 Issue 3

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Lock Haven University alumni show they are ‘All In’ during annual donation day

by Kerri Hoover Editor-in-Chief

The Lock Haven University Foundation (LHUF) celebrated its 9th annual All In Day of Giving on April 13 and 14. Alumni flocked together during the 24-hour period and fundraised over $130,000 for student academic and sports programs. All In is LHU’s largest fundraiser event of the year.

As of April 15, 699 individuals donated to the university. Donors had the option to fund between four LHU sections including academics, athletics, student retention, and the area of greatest need.

Haven Athletics received the most donations (493), totaling $88,377. Academics received the second-most (113) equaling $24,995.

By donating to the academic and athletic programs, supporters could then decide which specific major or sports team they wanted to support. Twenty-seven majors and 17 athletics teams were available to choose from.

According to the All In website, the student retention fund accepted donations to help provide supplemental aid to students struggling to complete their degree. However, if people had

difficulty determining which program to support, they could donate to the area of greatest need fund. The student retention fund raised $3,440 while the area of greatest need fund raised $14,091.

Fifteen online matching challenges were also created and held during All In Day of Giving. Many of the challenges were achieved, including The Bob Lomison Greek Life Challenge. If 100 Greek alumni made a gift, 1971 alumnus Bob Lomison would donate $5,000 to support LHU Greek-life initiatives. Greek-life donors showed up in record numbers this year totaling 115 donors.

To further encourage donations among alumni, the LHUF advertised the fundraiser and its challenges on social media through frequent posts, videos and shareable links.

In addition to online donations, All In Day of Giving featured three on-campus challenges on April 13 for students to partake in. This was the first year that the LHUF hosted such events at The Haven.

John Vitale, the assistant director of alumni engagement and one of the coordinators for All In, wanted to establish several fun, participatory challenges to boost student involvement and awareness about the 24-hour fundraiser.

LHU sees uptick in student involvement

by Kassidee Wozniak & Kayla LeBeau News and A&E Editors

At Lock Haven University (LHU), there has been a gradual increase in the number of students involved in extracurricular activities compared to previous years.

Each semester, the Student Activities Office hosts its semi-annual Clubs and Organizations fair. The fair gives students the opportunity to become a member or learn more about the various clubs and social groups on campus.

“There are endless opportunities for students involved in any club, networking with other students on campus, making friends with upper or lower classmen. Joining a club connects you to the university, and the community of the campus,” said Kim Harris, director of student involvement and adviser of Haven Activity Council (HAC).

At the beginning of each semester, HAC publishes a calendar with

information listing all future events the organization will host. This schedule gives students plenty of time to decide what events they wish to attend and can fit in their schedules.

LHU offers over 100 clubs and organizations. The large variety of categories include academic, arts, design and media, club sport and recreation, competition sports, cultural and identity, governance and program planning, special interest, and faith-based. The three most popular clubs are Boxing, Cheerleading, and Health Science.

Currently, the junior class is the most involved in clubs and organizations at LHU, consisting of 23% of participating students.

Certain LHU clubs funded by Standards Aligned System (SAS) are able to host programs, conferences, and field trips for students involved in the club. This opens the door to more opportunities that students may never experience unless they participate in a club.

Each challenge was also live streamed on the Alumni Association’s Instagram and Facebook accounts.

A morning basketball competition in Thomas Fieldhouse kicked off Thursday’s day of giving. Students tried their luck at making a half-court shot beginning at 9:45 a.m. to receive $1,000 toward their tuition fees next semester, sponsored by PSECU. The first 50 participants also received a free Lock Haven

shirt, shorts, or sweatpants. After twelve failed attempts, freshman and LHU football player Cole Transue proved victorious and secured the grand prize.

The day’s challenges continued with an afternoon hot dog eating contest along Ivy Lane. Twelve students, together representing six academic and sports teams, stepped up to the plate in hopes of securing $500 for their designated program.

Mill Hall opens new Marshalls location

by Liz Kasmer Guest Writer

Marshalls hosted its grand opening in Mill Hall on March 30. The nationwide discount clothing store had a successful first day with over 1500 transactions.

Local community members and students flocked to the new location for an exciting day of shopping experiences.

Lock Haven University (LHU) junior Shannon Louszko said, “It was fully stocked and so organized. I loved getting to spend time with my friends and shop around.”

Sophomore Leah Place expressed similar sentiments, “It was a super fun experience! There were many brands I recognized and a lot of different things to buy.”

Marshalls is an American department chain owned by TJX corporation.

The off-pricing retailer sells a variety of items from name brands including Lucky Brand, Diesel, Nike, Adidas, and Juicy Couture. Higher-end brands found in malls, such as Kate Spade and Michael Kors, are also available at Marshalls at a 20% to 60% discounted rate.

Based on the grand opening, the most popular goods sold were adult apparel, handbags, shoes, and kid’s clothing.

The Millbrook Plaza Marshalls sells the same products and brands as other locations. All of the Pennsylvania Marshalls stores ship out to the same shipping centers. These shipping centers divide up products between various Marshalls’ locations. For the Mill Hall location, delivery trucks drop off surprise goods Monday through Friday. Store managers never know what they are going to receive from shipments.

Store Manager Allie Baranovsky, shared her thoughts on the opening.

“The team that we have is amazing. This store a couple of weeks ago was nothing but an empty shell so it’s come a really long way since then and we could not have done it without our employees.”

Baranovsky also gave a fur-

ther rundown on what sparked her interest in applying for the manager position at the Mill Hall location.

“It’ll be 14 years in September that I’ve been with the company. This will be the fifth store that I am working in, so I transplanted here from Allentown,” Baranovsky said. “I heard that we were opening a store in Mill Hall. I have been out here hiking before, so I absolutely volunteered myself. I said that’s the store I want, and I was lucky enough to get it.”

Marshalls does not have extra promotional sales coming up for the general public due to already discounted prices. However, the store offers additional discount days for their associates. During certain days throughout the week, Marshalls employees can receive an extra 10% off their purchases.

At this time, the new location is fully staffed, but the manager will be hiring seasonal workers in the upcoming months once the store hours change.

The Millbrook Plaza Marshalls employs associates who are college students at Lock Haven University as well as Penn State. Student employees do have the option to transfer over to other Marshalls’ locations in their hometowns when summer hits.

Store hours for the Mill Hall Marshalls location are Mondays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Freshman Cole Transue wins $1,000 during the All In Day of Giving half-court shot competition, Thursday April 14, 2023. Photo courtesy of LHU Alumni Association Facebook.

The Student Activities Office is located on the upper floor on the Parsons Union Building, Monday April 17, 2023.

Photo/Kassidee Wozniak

Leah Place looks at beauty merchandise at the Mill Hall Marshalls. Photo/Liz Kasmer

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The Big Event: Lock Haven’s campus united in service

by Kassidee Wozniak News Editor

The Office of Community Service at Lock Haven University (LHU) hosted 13 community service initiatives and volunteer programs during The Big Event from April 11 through April 15.

The Big Event offered a full week of various events that provided service to areas of need on the LHU campus and surrounding Lock Haven community.

Chrissy Wise, assistant director of Community Service, described the importance of LHU hosting The Big Event and how the university strives to help others.

“One of our greatest campus strengths is our commitment to serving our community and those in need.”

In order to participate, students, clubs and organizations were responsible for registering and notifying Wise, via email with their project ideas before Feb. 28.

The ideas for projects were endless, and participants had the ability to support local non-profit organizations, clean-up downtown areas, or host fundraisers. Campus volunteers were available all week to assist in the set up process of the scheduled events.

On the first day, Tues-

day, April 11, the sorority Alpha Sigma Tau hosted the Roads to Peace Flower Bed Project at the Roads to Peace Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants planted flowers to help brighten the center’s landscape and scenery.

The second service opportunity of the day, the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity brothers organized an SPCA dog walk from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers walked Clinton County SPCA shelter dogs around campus and the local community.

Order of Omega, Greek Honor Society, hosted LHU Rocks at the Alumni Pavilion from in the evening of Wednesday, April 12. During the program, students painted rocks with words of kindness and placed them randomly on campus for others to find.

At the same time, Wednesday’s second event, Flowers for Seniors, was organized by the Outreach for Humanity club.

Volunteers planted flowers in flower pots in the Parsons Union Building Eagle Wing (PUB). The flower pots were then given to senior citizens in Lock Haven nursing homes.

As the week continued, Lock Haven Student Government Association (SGA) hosted an afternoon campus spring clean-up on Thursday,

April 13. SGA volunteers helped clean up the entirety of LHU campus by removing trash, sticks and debris. Gloves and trashbags were provided to participants by the organization.

Skylar Lininger, a sophomore and SGA member, commented on her experience volunteering in the clean up.

“It allowed me to explore places on campuses that I have not seen before, and I enjoyed giving back to my community.”

The Campus COVID Team and Clinton County Coalition also organized a volunteer opportunity on Thursday in the East Campus Science Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Volunteers of the Clinton County COVID-19 Preparedness Project assembled up to 1,000 health bags that contained: COVID tests, thermometers, hand sanitizer, masks and other health necessities for residents in need throughout Clinton County.

Volunteerism continued into the weekend.

On Friday, April 14, the Biology club hosted the Campus Orchard Project at Fairview Suites where members of the campus community helped weed and spruce up the orchard trees in order to thrive in the spring.

Later in the day, sorority Sigma Kappa and Circle K club organized the Jared Box Project in the PUB Multi-Purpose room. Participants collected age appropriate toy donations and packed plastic

storage boxes to bring joy to children at the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. Saturday also proved to be eventful for students partaking in the campus-wide community service project. Following SGA’s lead, fraternity Alpha Chi Rho organized another afternoon cleanup at the Bald Eagle State Park Environmental Center. Volunteers helped the staff members of the park get ready for Spring visitors by cleaning up hike trails and debris.

While Crow brothers picked up litter in Milesburg, the Tri Sigma sisters traveled to the Lock Haven Fire Hall to bag ice, wash fire trucks and clean around the firehouse.

The evening concluded with Outreach for Humanity’s Sleep Out for the Homeless event at the University Commons lawn and Alumni Pavilion. Student participants helped raise money and awareness for the Merit House and Life Center by camping outside without shelter for several hours.

On the last day of the Big Event, Up to Crick and Clinton County Cleanscapes organized the Route 44 Roadside Clean-up where volunteers were divided into four groups to clean up debris and collect litter found on the roadside.

Anyone interested in additional information about The Big Event or future volunteer opportunities, contact Wise at cwise@commonwealth. edu or visit her in the Community Service Office.

Pearl’s Cafe on Main opens downtown

by Kassidee Wozniak

News Editor

Pearl’s Cafe on Main opened for business on March 23 serving the community of downtown Lock Haven with specialty beverages, baked and homemade food items. The cafe is located at 24 East Main St.

Christie Hanna and Heather Robb are the owners of Pearl’s Cafe on Main with additional help from staff members, Loren Marasco and Olivia Bognanni.

The cafe is looking to add more members to their staff who are available to work during

the hours of operation.

According to Robb, in response to the high number of requests for catering jobs, Pearl the “Boutique Food Truck” expanded into what is now Pearl’s Cafe on Main.

The cafe’s menu offers a variety of food including salads, sandwiches, soups, protein brown rice bowls and baked goods to satisfy one’s sweet tooth cravings.

They also offer side dishes such as macaroni, potato, and greek orzo salads.

Those craving sweets should try their baked goods such as cookies, cream puffs, sticky buns, and cheesecakes.

The menu is subject to change and update every week in order to keep things fresh and new.

“Staple items on the menu that will always be featured are the chicken salad with a croissant and our homemade macaroni and cheese topped with candied bacon,” said Robb.

Those craving sweets should try their baked goods such as cookies, cream puffs, sticky buns, and cheesecakes.

The beverages offered at the cafe include hot or iced coffee, cold brew, kombucha, lattes, sweet or unsweetened tea, and boba milk tea. Pearl’s cold brew coffee is made from Avenue

209’s coffee beans, another local downtown coffee shop in Lock Haven.

“I really loved the vibes there, it was the perfect way to relax after a stressful day, the decor was very unique and fresh, and the staff were super sweet too,” said LHU student Cleia Stern.

Pearl’s Cafe on Main is open Tuesdays through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For additional information about Pearl’s Cafe on Main, contact the shop’s Instagram account @pearlscafeonmain. Individuals can also (570) 295-0313 to ask any questions or express commentary.

LHU student Cleia Stern enjoys taro milk tea with boba at Pearl’s Cafe on Main,Wednesday, March 29. (Photo/Kassidee Wozniak)

Pearl’s Cafe offers an assortment of boba milk flavors. Retrieved from cafe’s Facebook.

Student Government Association members stand by the LHU sign in after cleaning up the campus during the day, Thursday, April 13, 2023. Photo/Loren Glossner.

Sophomore Skylar Lininger picks up litter around Stevenson Library during The Big Event, Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Photo/Loren Glossner.

Outreach for Humanity club members plant flowers for local senior citizens, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Photo retrieved from Instagram.

POLICE REPORTS from

March 25 to April 7, 2023

March 25

False fire alarm.

Fairview Suites

March 25 Off Campus

Assisted other deparment - large party.

March 26 Fairview Suites

False fire alarm.

March 26 Off Campus

Assisted other department - domestic related.

March 26 Smith Hall

Drug offense. Reported odor of marijuana.

March 27 Off Campus

911 hang up call. Caller not located.

March 27

Welfare check.

March 27

Smith Hall

Campus Drive

911 hang up call. Accidental misdial.

March 27 Bentley

Property found.

March 28 Bentley

Property found.

March 28

Maintenance issue.

Fairview Suites

March 29 LHU Parking Lot

Property found.

March 29 Bentley

Property found.

March 30

False fire alarm.

April 1

Accident. Fall victim.

April 1

Property found.

Sloan

Bentley

April 2 Off Campus

Suspicious activity. Transferred to other department.

April 2 Off Campus

911 hang up call. LHPD made contact.

April 2 Evergreen Commons

Information report. Referred to other agency.

April 3

False fire alarm.

Bentley

April 3 W. Main Street

Traffic offense. Warning issued.

April 3

Property found.

Bentley

April 3 Fairview Suites

Community relations. Officer attended university event.

April 3 Fairview Suites

Criminal mischief. LHU property.

April 4

Tamper alarm at ATM.

April 4

Alarm malfunction.

Parsons Union Building

March 30 LHU Parking Lot

Officer assisted with disable vehicle.

March 30 East Campus

Community relations. Officer interacted with students.

March 30 LHU Parking Lot

Motor vehicle accident. Drivers exchanged information.

March 31 Bentley

Property found.

March 31 Bentley

Property found.

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In order to win, the student-pairing had to be the first to eat 10 hot dogs, drink two cans of Pepsi, and complete 10 jumping jacks while saying “I’m All In. Are you?”

After a filling 30-minute challenge, Communication majors Joel Robinson and Jaime Rodriguez-Vega ate their way to victory. A $500 donation to the LHU Media and Journalism Department will be made courtesy of the Alumni Association.

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The Stairway to Haven relay challenge rounded out the day’s events. Six teams, each composed of three coaches and student athletes, competed against one another to score $1,500 for their respective sports programs.

Beginning at 5:45 p.m., runners individually sprinted up and down the stairs -- located beside Price Auditorium, leading up the hill -- hoping to secure the fastest time for their team. After each

Bentley

Bentley

April 5 LHU Parking Lot

Motor vehicle accident. Non reportable.

April 5 East Campus Information report. Items donated to university organization are unsuitable.

April 5 East Campus

Community relations. Officer assisted at Haven Cupboard.

April 5 Fairview Suites

Drug offense. Student referral submitted.

Police reports provided by Public Safety Glennon Building (570) 484-2278 public_safety@lockhaven.edu

Student borrowers concerned about Biden’s loan forgiveness

by Kit Taveras

Features Editor

President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, also known as the Biden-Harris Administration Student Debt Relief Plan, currently finds itself threatened following a pause implemented by Republicans in December last year.

Originally proposed in August 2022, the program seeks to offer up to $20,000 USD in student loan forgiveness to lowor middle-class borrowers as a means to address the financial struggles many students had as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program has been a large topic of debate since its conception. One main criticism toward the program is how much it is expected to cost.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the program will cause the cost of outstanding student loans to increase by over $400 billion, as well as increase the

amount of money the government borrows over time.

Critics opposing Biden’s plan have also argued that student loan forgiveness will not decrease the cost of attending college in the future.

According to Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the American Action Forum, the cost of tuition would increase over time, thus making more borrowers expectant toward having their debt forgiven.

However, the program is a major opportunity for its supporters. Of the 43.5 million Americans with federal student loans in the U.S., many are also students attending Lock Haven University (LHU).

According to College Factual, 83.0% of incoming LHU students take out loans averaging $8,694 in their first year.

Overall, 75% of LHU students take out loans to pay for their education.

One student, a chemistry major at LHU, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed that

student loan forgiveness should be a first step rather than an end result. “We should be working toward affordable tuition for everyone,” she said in an interview. She added that college is difficult enough without having to worry about the thousands of dollars borrowers are expected to pay after graduation, and that it could take decades until those individuals are debt-free.

For students unable to pay college expenses on their own, Parent PLUS loans are also a major concern. Parent PLUS loans are federal loans paid for by the parents of students to help cover costs. Like student-covered loans, they are also eligible for forgiveness under the debt relief program.

“My parents aren’t the richest,” said Rylee Dillon, a communication student specializing in electronic media. They expressed that Biden’s plan would not only be a significant help to their fam-

ily, but many other borrowers in the U.S. as well.

Dillon also shared their thoughts on criticisms toward Biden’s program, and their belief that the benefits far outweigh the risks.

“I don’t like the thought that, since you had to suffer through paying your student debt, other people should suffer too,” they said. “It’s like seeing that your neighbor’s house is burning down and telling the fire department they shouldn’t help them because your house burned down last week.”

At present, over 200,000 borrowers have applied for the program. Any additional applications are closed until further notice, to the frustration of students that were not able to seize the opportunity prior to the program being paused.

Dillon, a resident of Pennsylvania, acknowledged that their debt could be a lot worse, though the amount they are expected to pay back is still bur-

leg, a stuffed bald eagle was handed over to the next runner. LHU student athletes and supporters flooded the bottom of the staircase cheering on their favorite teams. Men’s Wrestling rose to the occasion, and runners Head Coach Scott Moore, Assistant Coach Ronnie Perry, and freshman Sean Logue beat out their competition with a time of 1:23.

Following All In, LHUF Director of Annual Giving Katelynn Hanna expressed her gratitude for the individuals who helped plan and execute the fundraiser. She also commented on the event’s success and impact.

“It was the first year we did live videos and hosted events around campus, and we are so proud to be a part of such a team,” she said via email.

“It was a beautiful (and hot) day, [but] we came together as a team and created really great memories for the LHU community and most importantly our students!”

Communication majors earn $500 for their department after winning hot dog eating contest, Thursday April 13, 2023. Eagle Eye/Ashley Lawson.

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densome. They stated that Biden’s forgiveness plan, if implemented, could eliminate up to half their debt.

For now, the future of Biden’s program remains unknown. Amid debate, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected

to make a decision on whether the plan can be implemented sometime this summer. Expectant borrowers who already applied before the pause can check the status of their application through the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

New health and wellness initiatives activate after collegiate integration

by Kassidee Wozniak News Editor

Commonwealth University established new health and wellness initiatives at the beginning of the 2023 spring semester to focus on maintaining student wellbeing at each respective college.

Healthy Husky is Bloomsburg’s wellness organization while Healthy Haven and Healthy Mounties advocate for Lock Haven and Mansfield students.

The purpose of the campus-wide organizations is to work together to provide students with knowledge of how to maintain good health and promote mentally beneficial lifestyles.

They also focus on providing necessary education and prevention tools to help improve the morale of Commonwealth students while helping each university thrive.

On Lock Haven’s campus, Healthy Haven offers educational programs, preventative services, and fun events to educate LHU students about adopting healthy behaviors.

“College students should learn good health and wellness habits now so that they can continue for the rest of their lives,” said Jessica McCarthy, a senior majoring in Health Science. McCarthy also interns for Commonwealth University’s Health and Wellness organizations.

One crucial goal of Healthy Haven is to educate students about how harmful the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and vaping are to one’s overall health.

Another objective is to bring awareness to mental health-related issues (stress, anxiety, depression), sexual health, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and any other general health and wellness topics that

March Madness brackets turn fuzzy with Kappa Delta Rho

by Kerri Hoover Editor-In-Chief

Kappa Delta Rho (KDR) retired the traditional basketball brackets this year and opted for a more fuzzy alternative to March Madness.

Instagram bio. Participants were required to include their names, emails, pet’s name, and photograph to successfully register. Upon completion, they received a donation link via email to process their entry fee.

advanced to the next round beginning around noon the following day.

The KDR brothers also encouraged voters to share their favorite picks on their personal social media feed to generate additional buzz and votes.

affect the student body. McCarthy said that Healthy Haven plans to accomplish its goals by continuously hosting on-campus events such as guest speakers, presentations, informational tables, and fun activities educating students about health topics through handouts, posters and pamphlets.

The organization already has a series of events scheduled throughout the semester focusing on various health and wellness topics. Healthy Haven recently be hosted two events on Thursday, April 13.

From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., LHU’s Clearfield Campus hosted the “How’s Your 5?” event, a community resilience and public mental wellness program. The event was free and open to the public as well as faculty. Attendees also received a light lunch.

At 7 p.m on LHU’s main campus, Healthy Haven hosted “A Better High” with guest speaker Dr. Matt Bellace, a neuropsychologist and comedian, in Price Auditorium.

Students can stay up to date on future health and wellness events by following Healthy Haven’s Instagram @ healthyhavenlhu. The account also posts daily motivational quotes and tips on how to help students get through their busy schedules.

“It’s a new site to get the word out about anything on campus or in the community to support student wellbeing,” said Kristi Hammaker, director of Healthy Haven and Health and Wellness Educator at Commonwealth University.

Additional information about Healthy Haven can be retrieved by contacting Hammaker at khammaker@ commonwealth.edu or McCarthy at jlm8394@ lockhaven.edu.

The brothers hosted their first pet-inspired fundraising competition, nicknamed Mutt Madness, during mid-March. KDR raised over $100 and donated all proceeds to the Clinton County SPCA.

KDR President, Devon Bartleson, stated that the event aimed to enhance the fraternity’s image while simultaneously boosting on-campus involvement.

“Oftentimes events feel like they’re just for the brothers and their friends, so we tried a new approach on things [by] opening up [to] the people’s homes and involving pets,” Bartleson said

Another reason behind the fundraiser stemmed from students’ love for sharing and bragging about their pets.

“It was great to see when you’d mention the event, and people immediately scroll[ed] through their phone to show you all their photos,” Bartleson said.

The fundraiser was conducted as a social media campaign across Instagram. With nearly 700 followers, LHU’s oldest fraternity published a series of posts advertising the event and encouraged students to submit a picture of their favorite fuzzy friends.

Despite titling the fundraiser Mutt Madness, KDR welcomed submissions of all pets. Each entry cost participants $5, and registration began March 8.

Students entered the competition by filling out the Google Form that was linked in the fraternity’s

A total of 20 pets were registered for the fundraiser, featuring 17 dogs, 2 cats, and 1 rabbit.

KDR teased the furry contestants in a social media post on March 13 and asked followers to comment on their favorite early picks.

After the five-day registration period ended, pets were ranked

“The minute I saw my dog, Zane, posted to KDR’s Instagram story, I quickly shared it with all of my friends and family to help get him as many votes as possible,” said student participant, Ashley Lawson.

She added, “I even posted the link on my Facebook.

I normally don’t partake in Greek Life activities, but I enjoyed being a part of this one.”

Following nine days of voting, Mo, a boxer breed submitted by Olivia Anastos, earned the first-ever KDR Mutt Madness champion title.

Mo’s win was announced on March 23 via an Instagram post. In addition to bragging rights, pet owner Anastos received a $25 Sheetz gift card.

“I’m excited my dog won. I think it was great that KDR donated to the SPCA with the money they earned from Mutt Madness, and I’m glad that I was able to help contribute to that,” Anastos said.

against one another using a random name generator. The preliminary voting round started on March 14.

KDR hosted the competition publicly through Instagram stories, specifically utilizing the app’s polling feature.

The campus community could vote between which two pets they liked best in each pre-selected bracket. The pet with the highest percentage of votes after 24 hours

Bartleson hopes to establish Mutt Madness as an annual tradition based on the event’s perceived popularity.

“The event was very successful in my eyes,” he said.

“I would love to do the event again next year and establish it as a new tradition because of how much interaction we received in comments, DMs, and voting. I feel like it helped the image of the fraternity and showed how open we are to everyone on campus and in the community.”

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This opens the door to more opportunities that students may never experience unless they participate in a club.

Brooke Holden, senior dual major in English and communication, and active member of multiple clubs, said, “Working within a club and organization has given me the experience to work with a team and pushed me to expand upon my leadership skills charismatically.”

Three times a week, Harris sends out emails to the entire student body about university announcements, club information, community service opportunities, and details about upcoming events including the time and location. Students who do not check their email regularly might miss out on upcoming events on campus.

Residence halls are also constantly hosting weekly events that

residential students can attend and build connections with others. Information regarding program details are found on fliers and posters hanging up in common around the halls.

“Resident advisers host what we call educational events that are geared to inform residents of different topics from study tips, alcohol & drug education, sex education & much more. Residents not only get snacks but also useful knowledge,” said Brenden Graulau, Fairview Suites residence hall director.

Based on the attendance data provided by Graulau, the average of Fairview residents who attend programs this semester is about 22-25.

Students tend to believe that there is nothing to do on campus; however, numerous events are hosted daily by residence halls, the Student Involvement Office, sports teams, and clubs.

If no active club seems to be of interest, students curious in creating a new club should visit the Student Involvement Office located in the upper level of the Parsons Union Building. For additional information about the clubs offered at LHU or future campus events contact Harris at kharris2@lockhaven.edu.

Director of Student Activities Kim Harris rides in the annual homecoming golf cart parade. Image retrieved from Lock Haven University Facebook page.

Sleep Out event raises awareness about homelessness in the Lock Haven community

by Joel Robinson Social Media Manager

Lock Haven University Outreach for Humanity

Club hosted Sleep Out for the Homeless on April 15, an event organized to bring awareness about homelessness in the community.

The event was set to take place from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Alumni Pavilion and lawn but was cut short due to weather.

Over a dozen students came out to support the cause. The club fundraised for the Lock Haven Life Center and Merit House Homeless Shelter.

Student President of Outreach for Humanity Alexis Mayes, a sophomore majoring in Health Science stated,

“The Lock Haven Community is always looking for volunteers” reenforcing the need for people to take action calling the homeless situation “a crisis in our country.”

Circle-K Club President Kiyona Potts, a junior Criminal Justice major was another student who attended the event.

When asked her impressions on the event she stated, “I thought it was a good idea and it lets people get an idea of what homeless people go through. It [also] rained tonight which is a good reminder that people actually sleep in this weather.”

Potts also mentioned she was from Philadelphia and said “you see a lot of homeless and see a lot of people sleeping outside of buildings

and just in tough situations. There’s shelters but it’s terrible to know there’s a lot of people without a place to sleep and without a home.”

Another student Mitchell Wood, a junior studying Secondary Education Biology, commented on homelessness in America.

“I don’t know much except what I have currently been exposed to which is where I live which isn’t very heavy with homeless people.”

Despite his recent exposure to the cause, Wood was adamant about “bringing awareness to the cause and also provid[ing] donations and services to various groups.”

Homelessness is a problem facing over 582,00 Americans according to The

Department of Housing and Urban Development. Outreach for Humanity encourages students to do their part in helping the cause by donating items, money, or simply their volunteered time to local homeless shelters. For more information about volunteering or donating, contact Chrissy Wise, at cwise@commonwealthu. edu or visit the Community Service Office located on the upper floor of the Parsons Union Building.

Mo is the pet winner of Kappa Delta Rho’s Mutt Madness competition.

Graphic provided by Devon Bartleson.

Fine Arts Society host Juried Student Art Exhibition

by Cleia Stern Staff Writer

LHU’s Fine Art Society (FAS) presents the Juried Student Art Exhibition. This show features inspiring and thought provoking artwork created and designed by LHU students. The exhibition was located in the Sloan Fine Arts Gallery and was available for viewing from March 27 through April 17.

The Juried Student Art Exhibition was sponsored by theArt Department, the Fine Arts Society, and Lock Haven University Student Auxiliary Services, Inc.

The art show displayed the artwork of many passionate LHU students and artists. Of the 80 submissions received by the Fine Art Society, 59 were accepted and displayed.

Winners from first through third were awarded throughout the four categories; photography, sculpture (3D), graphic design, and 2D. A Best in Show award was additionally presented.

First place was awarded to Lock Haven art major, Lindsey Borges, for her photo titled “Beautiful Woman” in the photography category. Borges was additionally chosen as the sculpture (3D) category winner for her sculpture titled “Woman, She Will Get You.”

Faith Wandell, Lock Haven art major and Fine Art Society President, was selected as the first place winner in the graphic design category for her “Recycle” animation.

Wandell was also awarded the first place prize in the 2D category for her work titled “Mixed Emotions”, a giclée print.

The Best in Show award was presented to winner, Wandell, for her outstanding art piece titled “What a Delight,” a second giclée print.

FAS will present their senior show, featuring works from Wandell and Kayla Shutters, from April 24 to May 19 at the Sloan Fine Arts Gallery.

Apublic reception of their works will take place on Thursday, May 11 at 5 p.m.

Genre deep dive: What is a ‘Giallo’?

by Alex Ross Managing Editor

Horror’s complex history contains a wide-array of sub-genres, but none are as unique or celebrated as the Giallo films from Italy.

Giallo (pronounced dji-ah-lo) translates from Italian to “yellow,” a reference to the yellow backing of cheaply-made novels popular in Italy throughout the early to mid 20th century.

Giallo stories dealt with murder-mystery plot lines or had an investigative slant to them. While most of the stories were originally written in English and translated to Italian, these little yellow books became a staple in stores around the country due to their cheap prices and eye-catching artwork.

The popularity of these kinds of stories bled into the film genre, as filmmakers started to embrace these exploitative storylines and mix them with eccentric visuals, horrifying effects, and supernatural story-elements.

“The Girl Who Knew Too Much,” directed by Mario Brava and released in 1963, laid the groundwork for the typical Giallo struc-

ture which would be used by future directors.

The structure typically goes like this: an outsider, the protagonist, becomes entangled with a murder-plot that is referenced near the beginning of the film. The unknown murderer follows the protagonist to murder them, as the protagonist usually holds information that would bring the murderer to justice.

Close to the very end of the story, the murderer is revealed and the protagonist is vindicated in their actions. While there may be slight deviations to this structure, most films follow it beat for beat.

With a basic story structure like that, the films might come off as redundant, but what sets most of them apart are their creative production choices and unique visual styles. Their production quality feels equal to that of their novel counterparts, but there-in lies the charm.

Emphasis is often placed on the cinematography, or how the camera is set up in each shot. The angles of the camera are often absurd or distorted. Mixed with the expansive use of colors, bombastic soundtracks, over-the-top death scenes, and odd overdub-

bing of voice lines, they all coalesce into an unnerving experience that would simply be tough to explain through words.

Giallo’s popularity peaked between the mid60s to the early-80s, but films under the genre are still being made today.

Directors like Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci and the previously mentioned Mario Brava are all considered to be masterminds of the genre, specifically Argento. His filmography includes “Inferno,” “Opera,” “The Bird with the Crystal Plumage,’’ and considered by many critics and film-fans to be the definitive film of the genre, “Suspiria.” Due to the exploitative nature of its approach to storytelling, Giallo is far from accessible to the majority of audiences.

However sects of the filmmaking and horror communities appreciate the unique style. Directors like Eli Roth, Quentin Tarantino and Brian De Palma have all cited Giallo as a big influence for their movies.

Without the cheaply made works of Argento and Brava, classic movies like Pulp Fiction or Basic Instinct may not exist in the form that they do today.

University Players presents: “God of Carnage”

by Alex Ross Managing Editor

University Players (UP), LHU’s drama club, presented their black box theater production of “God of Carnage” at the Countdown Theater in the Sloan Fine Arts Building.

Four performances took place over the span of three days, from Thursday, April 13 to Saturday, April 15.

The one-act dark comedy, originally written by French playwright Yasmina Reza, depicts two pairs of couples discussing a fight between each couple’s sons. Each character begins the night in a calm and mature manner, but as time passes, the meeting slowly diverges into chaos as the adults act as immature as their children.

Brianna Beck, the show’s director, proposed the play at the be-

ginning of the school semester to UP, which was successfully voted on by the club’s executive board. Since the scale of the play is rather small, with only four actors and one set needed to perform, the club decided to utilize the black box theater on the third floor of Sloan rather than the mainstage theater.

“Practices for smaller productions are similar to larger productions,” said Beck, “especially when it comes to breaking the show down in smaller pieces so the actors don’t have to do the entire play in one sitting.”

However, practice times for black box shows are much shorter and less fre-

The stress reliever playlist

Songs you can scream out loud if you’re stressed to the max.

by Eagle Eye Editors

Spring has finally sprung; however, the season also ushers in LHU students’ least favorite part of the semester: finals.

With those painstaken tests and projects due right around the corner, you may be experiencing some extra doses of stress.

If you find yourself on the verge of a mental breakdown, like us, don’t worry we compiled a list of upbeat songs that will sure help you relieve your stress. But only if you scream them at the top of your lungs.

1. “The Fever (Aye Aye)” by Death Grips

Death Grips is chaotic in nearly every aspect of the group’s music. MC Ride as the incomprehensible rapper and lyricist, Zach Hill as the seemingly inhumane drum machine, and Andy Morin as the outrageously mad producer all come together to create unnervingly stressful music that crosses a barrier for many listeners.

However, there is no denying how unique their sound is, mixing hip hop, metal, electronic and noise music together into something compre-

hensible, and even listenable to some. Following along with their chaos by screaming with MC Ride’s anger-filled raps is a wonderful stress-reliever, despite the looks others may give you when you are finished yelling.

2. “Scream” by Avenged Sevenfold

If the song title alone does not entice someone to let out their inner demons, it is unlikely no other song will. Heavy metal music is great to listen to after a heated altercation or any anger inducing scenario, get lost in the distorted angry electronic guitar, heavy bass strokes, and enjoy the overall loudness to help calm yourself.

3. “Inkya Impulse” by Futakuchi

Mana

Don’t let the song being in Japanese deter you from belting out your frustrations through the heavy screeches present throughout.

The lyrics paint a young girl venting out her frustrations in life to the world, including the people she considers “fake.” For those who have a hard time fitting in with their peers, this song might be ex-

actly what you need when you are tired of being around certain people.

4. “The Shape of Punk to Come” by Refused Refused were seers in their time. They knew exactly the direction punk would take within the 21st century and they decided to create a record that would guide the upcoming generation of punks.

The title track from their third album, “The Shape of Punk to Come,” represents the entire album’s anger at the world that Refused is encased in. Their response to audacity of the cruel nature that surrounds them? Angry screams of discontent and a call to action.

A reasonable listener’s response would be to echo that same kind of energy. Dennis Lyxzén’s voice, which switches from almost whispers to grating-shouts, is unmatched compared to anyone else in the scene. Simply trying to scream along with him will kill your vocals, but also any stress in your mind.

5. “abc (nicer)” by GAYLE Is an ex causing you all of this pent up stress? Well, it’s time to screw them (but not in the good

quent thanks to the plays being shorter in length and requiring smaller casts.

The small cast, which featured students Alayna Hemphill as Mick Novak, Rachel Maurer as Veronica Novak, Oliver Givens as Alan Raleigh, and Krysta Nordland as Annette Raleigh, was the highlight of the show for Beck.

“I had an amazing time working with the actors on putting the show together,” said Beck, “starting from the first read-through to the final performance.”

The actors improved significantly during practice. Beck said they memorized their lines well and developed a deep understanding for their respective characters despite the short and infrequent practice schedule.

Beck says “The actors got better with each performance, which is always nice to see since you can see the progression of their confidence and characterization.”

way) and move on with your life.

GAYLE creates the perfect upbeat song to scream at the top of your lungs and relieve your frustrations, even if it’s not over an idiotic former love. This tune is also fitting for an exbest friend, that terrible driver who cut you off earlier today, or the kid who didn’t do his share of the group project.

There are also two other song versions if you’re feeling particularly hostile and angry. The sung words are much more colorful.

6. “Counting Worms” by Knocked Loose

Nothing says stress relief more than letting out your inner dog. Arf arf. If you know, you know.

It’s okay. Let the stress out. Scream. Sing. Cry. Whatever you have to do. As a bunch of music junkies, we here at the Eagle Eye encourage to channel your inner emotions through song. No where have we ever commended violence, but throwing something might help.

Be sure to check out this playlist, along with many others, on the Eagle Eye’s Spotify account.

LHU student’s artwork on display at Sloan Fine Art Building on Tuesday April 11.

Photo taken by Cleia Stern.

University Players club members act in their latest performance of “God of Carnage.” UP performed four times over the weekend.

Photo/Will Deming

Melanie Martinez expands her musical boundaries with new album ‘Portals’

by Kassidee Wozniak News Editor

On March 31, Melanie Martinez released her highly-anticipated third album, “Portals.” The album features 13 tracks about the end of Crybaby’s journey as a mortal and her experiences as they explore the beginning of afterlife.

Similar to her previous album, “K12,” there will be a film adaptation of “Portals.” The upcoming film adaptation is rumored to be released in the year 2024.

In this album, Martinez experiments with new sounds and energies, enhancing her dark art-pop sound. This sound is achieved from Martinez’s visionary lyrics, fiery vocals, and vibrant instrumentals combined with hip-hop beats.

Controversy arose on Tiktok from some Martinez fans, referred to as Crybabies, in response to the snippets released by Martinez showcasing Crybaby’s new form. No longer does Crybaby’s character resemble a human; in the afterlife she turned into a pink four-eyed fairy-like celestial creature.

The opening track of the album, “Death” explains the journey Crybaby’s soul went through experiencing death as a mortal and rebirth in the afterlife as a new identity. “Death” discusses the common fear of losing loved ones to death, however it is a part of life that one must accept.

“Void,” the second track, was fully produced and written by Martinez about the void of existence humans experience. The void is a dark place where

you are left alone to self reflect in order to find the light within yourself. The guitar and drum loop, combined helped the flow of the song, reach the passion of the chorus, “I gotta escape that void/ There is no other choice yeah/Tryna turn down the voices/The void ate me.”

The third track is “Tunnel Vision,” the song describes the stage of moving through a tunnel of familiar hymns. Imagery was used in the lyrics to ease those close or entering the other side of life. Martinez wrote this song in Hawaii inspired by the earthly sounds of rain and coqui frogs.

The most danceable song of the album is the fourth track “Faerie Soriee.”

“Faerie Soriee” represents the homecoming stage of connection with spirit guides. The sound gives off fairy energy, due to how enchanting the soundtrack blends with the soft vocals.

“Light Shower,” the fifth track, is a love song about a lover who serves as a soul cleanser from one’s trauma caused by the negativity in life. The soundtrack is made of layered simple guitar strokes, as the emphasis of the song is the lyrics. This track is the first song Martinez wrote for the album.

Those feeling trapped in society’s standards will find comfort in the sixth track, “Spider web.” Martinez wrote this song about the feeling of interconnectedness one experiences after undergoing hypnosis of the mind. The song additionally draws attention to social media’s chokehold on many members of society.

The seventh track, “Leeches,” is about conflict on earth. Specifically this

song calls out people who live for the wrong reasons, and how they react to those in the spotlight. The song is delivered in a soft, breathy tone, with nature sounds echoing in the background. Personally I believe that “Leeches” does not match the rest of the album, and should have been featured in another project.

“Battle of the Larynx”, the eighth track, describes two different types of reactions people have during conflict situations. One type of person yells in order to intimidate the other type of person, who is able to calmly and concisely use their words to prove their point of argument.

“The Contortionist,” the ninth track, is a song about conflict in harmful romantic relationships. In particular, the song is about bending over backwards for someone who doesn’t accept you or see your worth as an individual.

In the tenth track “Moon Cycle”

Martinez discusses what is like for a person who experiences a menstrual cycle. The song comments on how our patriarchal society is uncomfortable speaking about period cycles. In fact, the rumbling sounds in the song’s opening are recorded period cramps from Martinez.

“Nymphology,” the 11th track, comments on the box placed on women by narcissistic men. Women’s feelings are neglected, they are only of value when they resemble the mother of Men or a healer. The use of sound effects in the background mimic bones breaking, enhancing the playfulness of the song. This song is the most reminiscent of the Crybaby era.

“Evil”, the 12th track, is about

dealing with a narcissist who calls you evil for seeing through their lies and manipulation. The opening jarring bass notes, accompanied by Martinez’s demeaning lyrics sung in an alto range with distorted vocals, compared to her mezzo soprano vocal range that fans recognize. Martinez stated “Evil” was the most challenging song to sing.

“Womb,” the final track, expresses the excitement and nervousness one will face when entering a new lifetime. In this stage, your true self detaches from the soul, in order to put to rest your human experience and enter a new identity and life.

The songs that resonated with me are “Evil,” “Light Shower,” and “The Contortionist.” I was drawn to the beauty of the lyrics and how confidently Martinez discussed themes that are normally considered taboo.

My least favorite songs from the album are “Leeches” and “Spider Webs.” However, I believe that these songs will make more sense in terms of the plot, and possibly serve as transitions in between scenes when featured in the upcoming movie.

I am anticipating the release of the film adaptation of “Portals.” I can’t wait to see how all the tracks piece together the end of the Crybaby’s story. This will leave fans

Those interested in listening to Martinez’s new album, can do so on all music streaming platforms. Updates will be posted on Martinez’s Instagram @littlebodybigheart in reference to the film’s adaption and tour.

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ follows the fun of the games, but falls flat

by Cleia Stern Staff Writer

The highly anticipated “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” arrived in theaters on April 5.

The release was met with both praise and criticism by fans of the video game franchise.

Produced by Illumination Entertainment in partnership with Nintendo, the movie features impressive animation and creative elements. The bright and vibrant colors, along with the creative scenery bring the film to life. The best aspect of the film is the attention to detail that went into the design and animation process.

Many fans were disappointed at the extremely simple narrative of the film. The plot was very vague, which left

older viewers and adults with questions. However, the simple narrative allows the film to be a perfect fit for children.

The new Mario movie follows Brooklyn native Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, on his journey to rescue his brother Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day. The narrative strays from the nostalgic plot line of the video game franchise. In this film, Luigi was kidnapped and held captive by evil Bowser, voiced by Jack Black.

Mario, with the help of Princess Peach and other familiar characters from the video game franchise, set out to rescue Luigi and protect the Mushroom kingdom from Bowser’s terror.

Bowser, blinded with love for Princess Peach, plans to use the gold star to impress

Princess Peach and win her hand in marriage. The central conflict of the movie is fueled by evil Bowser’s love.

Bowser is threatened by the presence of Mario and will do anything in his power to keep him away from Princess Peach.

Each voice actor did an excellent job of bringing their own unique take on the characters. Most

notably, Black’s rendition of Bowser brought energy and humor to the film. Bowser’s love song to Princess Peach has taken over the internet thanks to the incredible energy brought to the table by Black.

The film features many characters from the celebrated video game franchise, including classic enemies and heroes.

Additional elements of the franchise, such as power-ups, karts, racing tracks, fighting arenas, and obstacle courses allow the nostalgic aspects of the franchise to shine through.

Many aspects of the film were heavily criticized. The selection of Pratt as the voice of Mario was debated among fans and critics. Many argued that his rendition was not the best fit for the film. Pratt’s voice acting strays far from Mario’s iconic and notorious accent, one of his most beloved character traits.

Luigi was, in many ways, completely robbed of character. He relies on Mario heavily, needing to be saved from Bowser’s captivity. Luigi’s character was given little opportunity to develop throughout the film, nor did he

add much more to the plot than being Mario’s motivation to defeat Bowser.

Many critics were disappointed that the film highlighted Mario and Peach, as opposed to Mario and Luigi. The title, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” presents the idea of a brotherly plot at the narrative core, which was not what was presented in the film.

Overall, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is a satisfactory movie. I believe that it is important to keep in mind the target audience of the film: children and families.

The film successfully appeals to its target audience as a light-hearted, fun, and family-friendly flick. The incredible animation allows the movie to be engaging for viewers of all ages, regardless of the simple narrative.

Blast from the past: Old School RuneScape

by Brooke Holben Staff Writer

It’s the early 2000s and your friends are begging you to join them on a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game. They say it’s possible to do anything; you can smith armor, slay dragons or even wield a magic staff. You rush home after school, hop on your parents’ cinderblock of a computer, and boot up RuneScape.

The charming melodies of Lumbridge Castle flood your ears as the amazing for its time graphics astound you. You feel adrenaline rush through your veins as you excitedly begin on your first adventure. This is what it felt like to play the original RuneScape almost two decades ago.

The game that was so popular in the early 2000s is now commonly referred to as Old School RuneScape (OSRS). The 2013 rerelease brought old fans down memory lane while serving as a piece of history for those who had only played RuneScape 3 up until such time.

Jagex, the developers and publishers of the game, released a mobile version of the game to Android and iOS in 2018. Though updates have consistently made their way to the game, and they’re

even polling for a new skill for the first time since it’s rerelease ten years ago.

OSRS is free-to-play at its front. With 22 quests to complete and 15 skills to level, the game has enough content for a focused player to get hundreds of hours of quality grind time.

Much of the game is barred behind a subscription wall, including 134 quests for members only and eight additional skills to add to the grind, not to mention much of the game’s world.

For players determined to save their money, there’s the option of purchasing a member- ship through a bond: an in-game item that can be used on a player (by another player or by themselves) to grant them a temporary 14-day membership.

Even if it’s not enough time to defeat the pay-to-play portion of the game, it’s at least a reasonable time span to begin experiencing the full game for what it’s worth, without committing to a pricey subscription service with the

shortest plan being that of three-months.

Although, if one is to try Old School RuneScape at all, it’s recommended to skip the headache and start out with the RuneLite modified client right off the bat.

Both long term and newer players recommend the client and is a constant in the game’s community. It enables a modification interface and user interface that improves much of the base game, al - lowing customization for anyone who is searching to spice up their gameplay. Some quality-of-life adjustments, such as enabling WASD key bindings and high- er definition graphics, are at the tip of the iceberg that is the argument for much of the community pleading Jagex to make RuneLite the new official client.

Looking past the areas that can be altered by the alternative client, the base game has its own ups, downs, and little quirks as well.

The aforementioned paywall is the obvious frustration much of the com-

munity finds with the game, though the developers offered a compromise to those willing to work for it.

Another grueling point of the game could be considered the random number generation. This can put the player at the mercy of the luck they’re having that day.

Of course, good players plan for the worst, hope for the best, but there have been many times players have been caught off guard when all odds were in their favor, but for whatever reason, they’d lost the fight anyway.

What makes the rough parts of the game all worthwhile to much of the community is the story. If there’s one thing that Jagex seemed to have done right from the start, it was the precision of hitting emotional beats and creating nonplayer characters for the gamers to interact with and love or hate, depending on the person.

Is the game good? I’d give the game a solid eight out of 10.

I’ve been using the RuneLite client and playing with a friend, which has made much of the experience more lighthearted, but I can see myself playing it on my own as well.

If you’re into games for a story, for the grind, or for the community, Old School RuneScape is definitely one to check out.

Internship spotlight: Rec Management major helps seniors adjust to retirement living

by Alex Ross Managing Editor

Watching movies, listening to stories, and solving puzzles all day with older folks does not seem like a typical job, does it? However, Emily Kantner, a senior recreational management major on the therapeutic track, carries out activities like these and more through her internship at The Village at Penn State.

Kantner earned this internship through her advisor, who provided her contact information to the supervisor of the Village. An internship is required for her major, as she needs to meet 560 hours at a facility certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

She visited the facility in December 2022 and adored the residents and workers she met. After this visit, Kantner decided The Village was the perfect place for her spring internship.

Kantner’s day begins around 7 a.m., where she makes a 40-minute drive to the retirement home from

Lock Haven. Once there, she provides one-on-one sessions with some of the residents, discussing anything and everything they wish to talk about.

Around 10 a.m., she begins rounding up residents for morning activities which include very low-energy activities like reading stories or “balloon ball,” where residents sit in a circle and hit a balloon around the room. However, asking residents to join these activities is a daily issue, as some may choose to stay in their room until lunch or sleep.

“It’s like pulling teeth to get them to attend activities,” says Kanter.

Some days are better than others though, depending on the activity and even the weather outside. Colder, rainy days might yield less residents, but when the sun is shining and the weather is warm, residents are more likely to participate.

Once lunch is over, Kantner continues helping residents with puzzles or conversing with them. Afternoon activities begin around 2 p.m., and are typically more involved than the morning activities.

Some days, the Village brings in

a pastor and allows their residents to go to church, while other days have residents bowl or take trips outside the community. At 4 p.m., Kantner says her goodbyes and goes home. This line of work was, at first, not what Kantner originally planned on doing.

“When I first came to Lock Haven, I was a Health Science major,” says Kantner, “but an alumni who graduated from the Recreational Management program recommended it to me.”

LHU also provided the education Kantner needed for this career. “It really prepared me. Even some of the courses not in my major, like psychology, helped me learn to deal with issues that may come up.”

The Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services for Older Adults class, with Dr. Julie Lammel, gave Kanter an understanding of the aging process.

Students in this class read “Being Mortal,” which prepared them for how to deal with the death of a resident. Kantner sees this as the biggest downside of the job.

However, the best part of this

How busy students balance their academic and social lives

by Kassidee Wozniak

News Editor

As the end of the spring semester approaches, the majority of college students find it difficult to have a healthy balance between meeting their academic responsibilities while maintaining a social life.

Lock Haven University (LHU) students expressed how complex managing their workload was on top of keeping in touch with others as the semester progressed, and shared tactics on how they maintained worklife balance in the midst of their busy schedules.

“I throw so much of my heart, soul and work into the Eagle Eye that I rarely find myself ‘relaxing,’” said Kerri Hoover, a senior communication student.

“But the way that I do that is by socializing. When I feel like I need some personal time set aside to not focus on academics, I usually hang out with friends.”

Hoover stated that the best way she remains in contact with her friends is through daily texting, attending the

same classes, and extracurricular activities. She believes that it is easier to keep in touch with her friends in her major compared to others because she is more likely to encounter them on campus.

Whitney Harshbarger, a junior communication student, shared that she keeps in contact with her friends and family via Facetime. Facetime is an Apple-exclusive video and audio chatting service that lets iPhone users communicate with each other.

“Not only do you get to hear their voice but you get to see their face, which helps when I’m feeling homesick,” said Harshbarger. The following list details several helpful tips on how to balance

social life and academics.

GET A PLANNER

Pick out a day early in the week to check out the professor’s class syllabus and write down what needs to be accomplished each day of the week.

Planners help visualize one’s weekly schedule with tasks that need to be completed which will assist in coordinating free time with your friends.

BEWARE OF BURNOUT

Burnout is a form of severe exhaustion that a person experiences with prolonged periods of stress. Signs that a person suffers from burnout include mental and physical fatigue, dreading to complete work, irrita-

bility, and no time for non-related work things. Being burnt out from the stress that comes with academic courses is a sign to prioritize relaxation; and the best way to do so is through socializing with friends and family. Set aside time to ease your own well-being by surrounding yourself with people that create a comfortable environment.

LEARN TO SAY NO

While it is essential to socialize with friends, do not forget the main purpose of college: to learn. Good grades cannot be achieved by slacking off.

Setting a manageable priority level and dedication to studying and completing assignments should be the prime concern for college students.

People who care about you will understand and respect your decision to prioritize schoolwork rather than attending a social gathering. Be upfront and open about your schedule with others to spare scheduling issues and make your university experience as stress-free as possible.

The complex relationship between students and coffee

by Lizabeth Kasmer Guest Writer

Coffee is a drinkable liquid that stimulates the mind and body.

Lock Haven University (LHU) students find this addictive substance helpful yet harmful to their busy lives. Students participate in extracurricular activities outside of their regular class schedules, such as jobs, on and off-campus events, clubs, and sports.

College students often drink coffee to avoid a midday crash during the semester. Inside LHU’s Starbucks, several sleep-deprived college students voiced coffee’s contribution to their daily lives.

Brady Proctor said, “I don’t often drink coffee, but I enjoy it; I mostly drink tea and soda,

which both typically have caffeine. When I drink coffee in the morning, it wakes me up.”

When asked whether caffeine would impact his reaction time and balance, he said, “I think it would make me react quicker, but I do not think it affects my balance in a positive way.”

Zach Waltrup and Janessa Swartz shared similar thoughts. While they agree coffee energizes them, Waltrup and Swartz also think their coffee consumption determines whether or not they get headaches.

“Coffee positively and negatively affects me,” Swartz said. It’s

something that wakes me up in the morning, but if I don’t have it in the day, it gives me a massive headache.”

In addition to energy boosts students, like Tabitha Gallaher, also enjoy the creativity behind coffee.

“I like the fact that coffee is so customizable; there are many different flavors of coffee blends, creamers, and syrups,” Gallaher said. “After my first cup of coffee in the morning, I have energy and motivation to do what I need to do, but when it wears off, I feel tired, unmotivated, and sleepy.”

Based on students’

personal experiences, coffee positively impacts their day when they first drink it. Students also note that they experience caffeine withdrawal symptoms, including headaches, drowsiness, slower reaction time, and poor balance. However, students reported that, when they consumed coffee, their energy would be restored.

On-campus baristas see the effects of caffeine firsthand. Taylor Hicks, a Starbucks barista and student, noticed the energy it brought to her peers. “You can definitely notice the pickme-up attitude from students when you are taking orders and making drinks,” Hicks said.

College students’ dependence on coffee led Health Science Professor Coffee, Page 9

career, according to Kantner, is the impact she makes on the residents.

“Even just saying hello to the residents in their rooms makes their day better.”

She finds that residents who partake in or even just watch these activities appreciate the company. Simply having fun with residents and giving them a reason to smile makes Kantner’s work worthwhile.

Stay healthy this spring

by Rachel Palmer Guest Writer

It seems like a lot of people are getting sick right now. This might be because spring is one of the worst times for illness. The changing barometric pressure, temperatures, and wind can compromise the body’s immune system and make it difficult for people to fight off infections.

The following list details several helpful tips to avoid illnesses like the coronavirus, norovirus (a strong stomach bug), and the common flu this spring.

WASH HANDS OFTEN

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends everyone wash their hands after eating meals, using the restroom, touching an open wound, changing a baby, and after coughing, sneezing, or touching their nose. When in doubt, wash!

It is important to wash not only palms and fingers with soap and water, but also wrists, between the fingers, and under the nails every time to ensure no leftover germs or grime are left behind.

Washing for fewer than 20 seconds usually means hands haven’t been cleaned thoroughly enough. The easiest way to keep track of washing time is by humming “Happy Birthday” from start to finish twice. Another option is using hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol, though it is not as effective as washing with soap and water.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP

The recommended amount of sleep for young adults is between seven and nine hours every night. Sleeping at least seven hours helps to process information learned during the day and improves control of emotions as well as decision making.

Sleep deprivation can

lead to irritability, inattention, impaired memory, and poor impulse control.

Consistent sleeping patterns are also important. It’s best to aim to go to sleep and wake up at around the same time every day. Experts say that “catching up” on sleep after one or more nights of very little sleep is bad for maintaining a healthy sleep cycle and should be avoided whenever possible.

TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN NECESSARY

While taking precautions has become a more widespread concept after the pandemic emerged in 2020, people often forget how easy it is to pass illness to others. Germs can live on surfaces for 24 hours, so when someone is not feeling well, it is good practice to limit the items shared between people (drinks, utensils, towels) and sanitize surfaces often.

Face masks and COVID-19 tests are also available on campus at Glennon Health Services and other public buildings like Stevenson Library. If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, he/ she must report his/her results to covidcoordinator@commonwealth.edu.

If someone is experiencing flu-like symptoms but tests negative for COVID-19, Glennon Health Services can help with a diagnosis and symptom treatment. All health services provided at Glennon are free for students.

Frequently washing and sanitizing hands, getting plentiful sleep, and taking any necessary precautions are three useful tips to best combat illness this spring. With warmer weather just around the corner, make sure to spend time outside with family and friends rather than being cooped up inside suffering from a stomach bug.

Emily Kantner wears an inflatable goal post on her head encouraging residents to play games during The Village’s SuperBowl party. Image provided by Kantner.

Senior Kerri Hoover reviews the tasks on her weekly to-do list, Tuesday April 11, 2023. (Photo/ Kassidee Wozniak)

Flowers bloom outside Stevenson Library, Monday April 17, 2023. Photo/Kerri Hoover

Classroom meets comedy with LHU alumnus and professor

by Kerri Hover Editor-in-Chief

Teachers always seek new ways to interact with students in the classroom; however, Lock Haven University (LHU) professor and alumnus Matthew McKeague believes he’s cracked the code to student engagement through the use of comedy.

McKeague, a 2006 LHU graduate, returned to teach at his alma mater in 2020 and currently serves as the university’s sole Media and Journalism professor.

He predominantly instructs electronic media and production-based courses such as Video Workshop, TV Journalism, and Media Aesthetics. However, his versatile background also allows him to teach other mass communication classes including Principles of Advertising, Comedy Seminar, and Media Law.

Among his classes, McKeague’s favorite course to teach is Digital Video Editing. He particularly enjoys watching his students strengthen their skills and creativity throughout the semester.

“I can see students at the start of the semester with zero knowledge and a great deal of fear in how to operate these complex software packages,” McKeague said. “And then in a span of a couple weeks, they are able to produce video content in the same software that professionals use to make full-length feature films. So I get to see students take a journey.”

In addition to video production, McKeague has a soft spot for comedy. He became engrossed by comedic media at the age of two and recounts memorizing British comedy on PBS during his childhood. According to McKeague, comedians Monty Python and Benny Hill fueled his interest in the media genre.

“That comedy group’s style was unlike anything I saw on American TV,” he said, referring to Monty Python. “It was absurd to the max. And even though they were using words that went above my head, it blew my mind that adults could be this silly. Those groups gave me the comedic bug of trying to make people laugh.”

McKeague’s love for comedy continued to flourish throughout his adolescence and young adult life. He began writing stories and produced video comedy sketches out of his basement.

Even though he taught himself different media production techniques growing up, McKeague didn’t realize he could pursue a future career in mass communication until he started searching for college majors.

“When I looked through the book of potential majors at LHU and saw the word media, I thought it was a joke. I didn’t know it was a possibility,” he said. “I could get a variety of skills from journalism to public relations to video production – all in one major – with a small class size. And I thought ‘that’s perfect.’”

McKeague knew he wanted to become a professor during his first day of college: “After seeing all of these passionate, fun academics with practical experience, I thought that I would like to teach in higher education. I figured I could share my knowledge and teach fellow media people all of the tricks I picked up along the way.”

His passion for content creation intensified during his undergraduate years. McKeague heavily participated in three media-based extracurric-

ulars. He wrote news, features, and opinion columns for The Eagle Eye student newspaper, hosted a weekly radio show, and recorded numerous broadcast comedy sketches.

“All three of those media clubs were very important because not only could I have fun, but I could also apply what I was learning in the classroom and make lots of content that helped me get jobs later on,” McKeague said.

Outside of his academics and extracurriculars, McKeague secured two paid positions as an undergraduate student. He freelanced for the local community newspaper, The Lock Haven Express, and wrote press releases for LHU’s public relations department.

Following graduation, McKeague attended Shippensburg University (SU) to earn his master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. While enrolled, he landed a graduate assistantship working in SU’s marketing department.

McKeague wrote press releases covering campus events as well as faculty and student accomplishments which were published in the university magazine and online. He also worked as a video editor for independent filmmakers on the side.

McKeague’s academic and professional career accelerated during his years at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). While obtaining his doctorate in Communication Media and Instructional Technology, McKeague secured his second graduate assistantship working as a production assistant for the university’s television studio, IUP-TV. He wrote scripts for professors, operated cameras, and ran media productions.

Even though he couldn’t entirely embed comedy into his daily responsibilities, McKeague highlighted the importance of humor usage in the media industry.

“Humor is one of the persuasive tools used in media to lighten people’s days during tough times,” he said. “Journalists and public relations specialists can also include humor with the way that they set up quotes or provide context, plus pun or wordplay is a valuable skill when writing headlines.”

After earning his doctorate, McKeague taught as an electronic media professor at Kutztown University for seven years. He took a break in between teaching to become a comedy writer and video editor in Los Angeles.

Two years later, McKeague returned to Pennsylvania and continued teaching. Although employed through another institution, McKeague remained on the lookout for open positions at LHU. He began teaching at The Haven in the fall of 2020.

“I’ve dabbled in a variety of careers that allows me to bring practical experience into the classroom,” McKeague said. “There’s pretty much no career option in media that I haven’t had some experience in. And that would all not be possible without LHU.”

As a professor, McKeague is known for his humor. He incorporates comedic concepts, that he learned as a sketch comedian and content creator, into every lecture as well as several class assignments to engage students. McKeague notes his technique to be successful because students respond favorably to it.

Freshman Communication major John Foster is one example. He enjoyed taking his first class with McKeague since switching

his major last semester. Foster’s positive experience in Comedy Seminar fueled his interest in taking more classes with McKeague.

“I appreciate Dr. McKeague’s humor because it not only relates to the class lectures, but he also uses humor we understand instead of other professors who try to use outdated humor we don’t understand,” Foster said. “He makes going to class fun.”

McKeague also proves to be a fan favorite because of his care and dedication to students. Senior Communication major Dalton Fisher began taking classes with McKeague in the spring of 2021. As one of McKeague’s advisees, Fisher recognizes his efforts to help students.

“Dr. McKeague does everything in his power to make sure his students succeed,” he said. “Even if it’s not class related, McKeague cares about what his students have to say. He always makes time for them.”

McKeague’s obsession with comedy hasn’t disappeared since becoming a professor. After creating comedic content in various forms, he wanted to experiment with new genres.

McKeague published his first book, “Darker Truths: Extra Grimm Fairy Tales of Even Grimmer Existence,” in 2019. Composed of six long-form, Dr. Seuss-like poems, he sought to “cover a lot of the harsh realities adults go through but we as a society are afraid to talk about.”

By bringing humor to sensitive topics, such as depression, McKeague hoped to make readers laugh while dealing with their problems.

His second book, a 494-page novel called “Andy Gets Conned: A Nerdy Novel,” was published the following year. McKeague’s inspiration for the narrative stemmed from personal experience.

“The story I wanted to see about nerds and geeks was not in traditional media,” he said. “I didn’t see my people being portrayed in an accurate way, so I wanted to represent nerds in the way that my friends and I grew up, with a heartfelt tale.”

Along with writing books, McKeague also conducts comedy-based research. He’s advanced the field by defining what a comic triple is – a specific joke’s pattern that lists two related and coherent items along with a third unexpected item that serves as the surprising punchline – and establishing terms for a three-part joke. McKeague attributes his research ability to his unique background in both professional comedy and media studies.

“In humor studies, there’s a slight disconnect between academia and the practitioners who make comedy in the entertainment business,” he said. “I feel like I fill an interesting role where I can bring both of those groups together. I can tie the theory from humor research into the practical knowledge and bring out new learning moments.”

McKeague encourages all of his students to “embrace their weirdness,” find their voice, and avoid societal conformity.

“I feel like we live in a society where many people feel like they have to conform, but I have excelled in life by incorporating my weirdness and warped comedy into everything I do,” he said.

“It gives you an unique edge. You don’t have to be boring in this world. You can be weird. You can be different. And if you can use that weirdness to brighten a few people’s lives, like I try to do in the classroom and in my creative work, that’s even better.”

Crunch Time Horoscopes

by Kit Taveras Features Editor

ARIES

The only thing beating out the winter chill is your fire-hot temperament. With spring right around the corner, you should start cooling off or else you might get burned.

TAURUS

Self-isolation may be causing you to feel disconnected from others. Take a walk in the snow when you can. You’ll find it might just give you that breath of fresh air you’ve been longing for.

GEMINI

You’re longing for more ankle-deep snow and snowball fights from your childhood. Your friends appreciate your childlike wonder, so keep your chin up!

CANCER

People like you thrive in the winter. Though you might be feeling a bit down that spring is only a few weeks away, but even better things await you in the coming months.

LEO You might be missing the togetherness of the holiday season. Make some phone calls if you can, or message that cousin you only see once a year. They may be happy to hear from you!

VIRGO

Nothing does wonders for your mental wellbeing more than playing a board game with all the friends you hold dear. They enjoy game nights just as much as you do, so don’t be afraid to schedule another one!

LIBRA

As the warmer weather draws near, you may be feeling uncertain about a certain relationship. You’ll only make yourself feel worse if you let the situation fester, so speak up now.

SCORPIO

You’re excited for winter to be over. Bulky winter coats don’t really match your style and you’re looking forward to change. Get ready for sweater weather!

SAGITTARIUS

The tension in your friend group might be matching the weather outside. Everyone keeps telling you different versions of the same story and you’re not sure who to trust. Though you might want to help, it’s better to escape the situation as soon as possible. Nobody’s drama should become your own.

CAPRICORN

An abundance of love and joy may present itself in the near future. Keep a level head and remember to just be yourself. As spring approaches you’re becoming open to new opportunities, so don’t be afraid to seize them!

AQUARIUS

The weather has caused you to feel dreary and sleepy, and you might not feel a strong urge to go outside. Naps are nice, but too many can cause you to fall behind.

PISCES

You may be feeling the urge to slack off amidst birthday celebrations. Still, don’t forget about the deadlines waiting just around the corner.

Dr. Matthew McKeague is a 2006 Lock Haven graduate of the former Department of Mass Communication and Journalism. Image provided by McKeague.

Dr. Matthew McKeague poses next to a camera in the Robinson TV Studio after speaking to prospective students during an open house.

Photo/Eric Foster

Dr. Matthew McKeague assists a group of students during his Digital Video Editing class in Sloan.

Photo/Kerri Hoover

KDR breaks fraternal stigma through philanthropy and community

by Kerri Hoover Editor-in-Chief

Lock Haven University’s oldest fraternity, Kappa Delta Rho (KDR), refuses to accept society’s negative misconceptions about fraternal organizations.

Through philanthropic efforts, on-campus involvement, and core value preservation, the KDR brothers aim to “stop to the sigma” and lead an honorable life.

KDR is the oldest fraternity on LHU’s campus with the Alpha Alpha chapter established on April 26, 1958. This year the brothers will celebrate their organization’s 65th anniversary.

According to the Kappa Delta Rho national website, over 25,000 members have been initiated since its establishment, and there are 37 active chapters across the country.

The fraternity colors are Middlebury blue and Princeton orange, which symbolize justice and freedom while the red rose was adopted as KDR’s fraternity flower and represents love and incorruption.

Lock Haven’s long-standing fraternity is composed of 12 brothers, seven of which hold executive board positions. Junior Sports Management major Devon Bartleson serves as the current president. He rushed

with KDR in the fall of 2021.

“To me, being a brother of KDR means growth both professionally and in my personal life,” Bartleson said. “I’ve also been able to watch the brothers grow into future leaders, do the right things for the right reasons, and live by our core values.”

KDR members live daily by the national fraternity’s motto, “Honor Super Omnia.” The Greek phrase translates to “Honor Above All Things.”

The brothers also act as each other’s keeper and ensure everyone is held accountable for their actions. In addition, they uphold their organization’s five core values: fellowship, leadership, scholarship, service, and tradition.

Despite mainstream perceptions, KDR is a haze-free organization. The fraternity rejects participation in harmful initiation rituals among individuals seeking membership. KDR brothers aspire to “stop the stigma” that surrounds fraternal organizations and instead, emphasize the importance of community and philanthropy.

The Alpha Alpha chapter actively supports and maintains positive relationships with its national philanthropy, The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation. The B+ Foundation strives to fight against child-

hood cancer through college campus and local community fundraising efforts. All monetary donations fund cancer research and help financially and emotionally support affected families.

Throughout the year, KDR hosts numerous fundraisers specifically for the B+ Foundation such as the fall B+ Carnival and spring Easter egg hunt. This academic year alone they have raised over $500 for their national philanthropy.

Besides supporting the B+ Foundation, the KDR brothers established two additional service goals for the current semester. Bartleson first noted their efforts to collaborate with different LHU organizations to further promote on-campus diversity, equity, and inclusive initiatives. Additionally, he voiced KDR’s most recent partnership with a local animal shelter.

“We also feel that we need to give back to the community around us as well so we reached out to the Clinton County SPCA in hopes of creating a long standing relationship,” Bartleson said.

Within the past month, the brothers sponsored several events benefiting the SPCA. In March, the brothers hosted Mutt Madness, a social media bracket campaign ranking the cuteness of students’ pets. KDR opened

LHU HOPE Center offers a safe environment for all

the competition up across campus in hopes of boosting student involvement as well as their fraternity’s morale. The campaign raised over $100 for the SPCA. Bartleson wishes to establish Mutt Madness as a new tradition for the fraternity.

“The event was very successful in my eyes,” he said.

“I would love to do the event again next year because of how much interaction we received in the comments, DMs, and voting. I feel like it helped the image of the fraternity and showed how open we are to everyone on campus and in the community.”

Members of KDR also voluntarily walked adoption dogs for the animal shelter during LHU’s week of community service in April.

In addition to philanthropy efforts, the brothers participate in regular recruitment events.

ter for students interested in joining a Greek life organization. Throughout the week, potential new members have the opportunity to meet the brothers and learn more about the fraternity. KDR has held rushing events both on and off campus, including basketball games, nacho tables, and cookouts at the University Commons.

Other recruitment initiatives occur frequently apart from Rush Week, such as information booths and outdoor games.

At the end of April, current and former KDR brothers will travel to Harrisburg for their annual Red Rose Formal to celebrate founders day.

Anyone interested in learning more about the fraternity can contact Bartleson at dmb6501@lockhaven.edu or direct message KDR’s Instagram @kdr.lhu.

Rush Week is held at the beginning of each semes-

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and Assistant Athletic Trainer Jody Russell to investigate the pros and cons of caffeine. Russell conducted a study with former LHU student Kate Hooper titled “The Effect Caffeine has on Balance and Reaction Time.”

increased balance stability after drinking coffee.

However, the results showed that caffeine intake does not significantly affect balance and reaction time. Russell further explained the effects of caffeine.

by Kassidee Wozniak News Editor

The HOPE Center (Haven Outreach Programs for Empowerment) is a facility dedicated to providing a safe space on Lock Haven University’s campus for all students to receive support and resources related to sexual assault, relationship violence, personal safety and health.

“Anyone who goes through traumatizing experiences has the agency of their own decision making, necessary resources and the support of this facility to determine what is best for them moving forward in their university career,” said Dr. Schillig, director of the HOPE Center.

Dr. Schillig, explained that HOPE opened its doors in 2009 in response to LHU not having an on campus crisis center to accommodate student’s mental health needs.

The HOPE cen-

ter is located in Ulmer Hall, room 100, and is operated by graduate assistant Hadly Raven and three student staff members, Olivia Hanna, Bridget Miller, and Abbey Masorti.

“We are here for students and we have to remember that while our focus is on their academic development its also in their development as human beings and they come to us with whole histories of experience, they come to us with emotional and psychological needs that go beyond just being a student for four to five years,” said Dr. Schillig.

Dr. Burkholder, HOPE Advisory Board member, encourages students who are working on women’s history, gender or sexuality related assignments to check out and browse the books and materials of the HOPE Center’s library.

In addition to providing a safe space for students, HOPE hosts a variety of events and programs through-

out each semester.

The events and programs hosted by HOPE include sex trivia, consent workshops, LGBTQ+ film screenings, guest speaker panels and receptions welcome to all students and faculty.

“We hold a variety of events to empower students, help increase awareness of gender and social justice, educate students issues relating to abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking but we also teach ways to promote safety and general well-being,” said Dr. Schillig. Each program hosted by HOPE features a safe inviting atmosphere where anyone can openly discuss issues of sexual assault, intimate violence, and domestic abuse on campus.

Empower Women, Unite Through Diversity is one of HOPE’s annual events hosted twice per academic year. This event honors and showcases women’s his-

tory, and brings women together by giving them a physical space to share personal challenges and experiences.

The next HOPE Center program is the Take Back the Night rally and is scheduled for April 25 at the Amphitheater. “HOPE is a space where a lot of students go to confide and feel like they can share their traumas with the ease they can control when to report and trust where their personal stories are going to.” said Dr. Schillig

For the spring 2023 semester, HOPE is open Mondays 11a.m. to 3p.m., Tuesdays 11a.m. to 2p.m., Wednesdays 10a.m. to 3p.m., Thursdays 11a.m. to 1p.m. and Fridays 10a.m. to 1p.m.

To learn more about the HOPE Center and their upcoming programs, stop by their facility in Ulmer Hall, through email at hope@lockhaven. edu, or contact Dr. Schillig at lschilli@ commonwealthu.edu.

The study hypothesized that ingesting caffeine would produce quicker reaction times and increase balance stability in subjects. When describing the variable groups, Russell said: “We looked at 24 healthy males and females between the ages of 18 and 25. We wanted to include those who had just consumed a moderate amount of caffeine, which was anywhere between 100mg to 200mg.” They believed the study would find students producing quicker reaction times and

“The effects of caffeine, in general, can range from an increase in heart rate, body temperature, and blood flow to the skin and extremities. It can increase blood pressure. It can increase respiration, your awareness, blood sugar levels, and urine production.”

Regardless of the negative effects, coffee remains a fan favorite among college students; a drink they refuse to give up, “I love coffee and I’ll continue to drink it even if it does bring some setbacks,” said student Loren Glossner.

Kappa Delta Rho brothers celebrate Homecoming Week in September with alumni. Image retrieved from fraternity’s Instagram.

LHU HOPE Center staff members, Abbey Mastori, Hadly Raven, and Olivia Hanna review Title IX resources in the HOPE Center’s facility located in Ulmer Hall, Wednesday, March 29. (Photo/Kassidee Wozniak)

LHU Starbucks baristas make nearly 900 caffeinated orders for students throughout the week in Lower Bentley. Photo/Liz Kasmer

The cost of higher education is too much

by Alex Ross Managing Editor

After three years in this institution, I can assure nearly everyone that the price of admission is not worth it. This is not because of the quality of education in this state school nor the valuable life lessons I have learned from professors, friends, and roommates.

The moments I experienced here are formative to who I have become today, and I will cherish them for the rest of my life.

Rather, what makes college not worthwhile is the crushing debt I will never pay off.

Higher education should be accessible to anyone that wishes to pursue it. Does this sound like a crazy idea? In the view of most Americans, perhaps, but only because of the cost of that education.

As a current student, the only reason I took a gap year was the uncertainty of how much debt I would accrue. Ultimately, it was my decision to take on the debt and earn an education. But to quantify how much money I would have to pay off is staggering to me now, let alone to a 19 year old me applying to Lock Haven.

Commonwealth University’s page indicates the yearly average cost of tuition, on-campus housing, and meal plans for in-state students add up to $21,774 after financial aid, which multiplied by 4

years means the cost would be $87,096.

This is also considering that Lock Haven is a cheaper school to attend.

Compared to main campus State College, the average amount for the same parameters is $32,270 per year. Multiply that by four and that is $130,880 for an education. What exactly about a higher education needs to cost this much?

The high cost gatekeeps certain individuals from going to schools and earning the higher education they want. If students that barely don’t make the financial aid support they need, then they are somewhat screwed out of going to a school if they wish to stay away from lifetime debt.

If less and less people go to schools, then what will that mean for the educators, the schools themselves, the state system, and the entire base of higher education? It will be harder to access, only allowing the wealthy and super-fortunate to earn an education that should be provided to everyone already.

How can such an issue be fixed?

Perhaps a priority by the U.S. government towards education and the well-being of its citizens over military and defense could see results.

The U.S. spends over three times the amount of money on its own military than the next biggest military in the world, China.

The American military budget sits at $751 billion according to the Peter

G. Peterson Foundation while China spends about a third of that. Defending the country is extremely important, and resources should be put towards the physical safety of citizens, but when does it become excessive?

Taking a small amount, not much, from the military and transferring to state-funded education could make higher education cheaper and more accessible.

Even if this solution would not be enough, it beats letting the cost of education rise to extreme levels. Look to the future, when the next

generation is ready to head to college. What will they think when prospective students take a look at the cost? They will think “this is not viable for myself or anyone I know.”

If a forty year old today is still paying their debt and won’t have it paid off till they hit retirement age, then there is a glaring issue with this system. And with an expected economic downturn in the near future, only a handful of people will be able to afford college soon, gating off an important and formative part of people’s lives.

Ranking of the best NFL quarterbacks

by K.C. Wallace Staff Writer

A quarterback is the face of an NFL team. It’s difficult to put together a successful season without a good leader under center. Now that the season has concluded, let’s look at my five best quarterbacks in the NFL.

#5 JALEN HURTS, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

The third-year quarterback took a huge leap in 2022. Hurts led the Eagles to Super Bowl 57 where they ultimately lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (38-35). A shoulder injury late in the year caused Hurts to miss two games, but that did not stop him from setting an NFL record.

He is the first quarterback ever to have over ten rushing touchdowns and a passer rating above 100. What makes Hurts so deadly is his dual-threat ability. Hurts has a good arm and good accuracy, and with the connections of AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, this keeps opposing secondaries on their toes.

Hurts is also deadly with his legs. His rushing ability adds another threat to the Philly offense, making them the most effective rushing team in the NFL. Hurts finished the season with 3,701 yards, 22 passing touchdowns, and 13

rushing touchdowns. He only threw six interceptions, but did have nine fumbles.

#4 JUSTIN HERBERT, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

The “Social Media Quarterback” as people like to call him. Herbert does not get the credit he deserves most of the time, being compared to quarterbacks like Jared Goff and Tua Tagovailia who he is clearly better than. Herbert has one of the best deep balls in the NFL with great accuracy.

Herbert did not have the greatest help around him last season. His two biggest targets, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, were out a majority of the season with injuries. The offensive line was depleted with injuries last season.

In 2022, Herbert had 4,739 yards, 25 touchdowns, and ten interceptions. With offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi on his way out and Kellen Moore from Dallas teaming up with Herbert, hopefully he can have his best season yet.

#3 JOSH ALLEN, BUFFALO BILLS

It took a few years for Allen to break out, but since then he has been one of the best in the league. Like Herbert, Allen does not have the best accolades surrounding him. He is the entire run game for the Bills. Like

Hurts, his dual-threat ability has taken the Bills’ offense to another level.

The amount of interceptions (14) and fumbles (13) last season can be a bit concerning, Allen has a stronger arm than most quarterbacks and can make throws that only a few people can. In 2022, Allen threw for over 4,000 yards for the third consecutive season and had 42 total touchdowns. He also had 762 rushing yards.

#2

It looked like a Super Bowl hangover to start the season for Burrow and the Bengals after throwing four interceptions in the first game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

After a 4-4 start to the season, Burrow and the Bengals ended the season on an eight-game winning streak. Over those eight games Burrow threw the second most touchdown passes across the league (18). Burrow also threw for 2,146 across the span of those games.

He might not have the arm strength like other quarterbacks on this list, but his accuracy is one of the best in the league and with the receivers he has, it can come with a ton of yards after catch. Burrow finished the 2022 season fifth in passing yards with 4,475, 35 passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.

PATRICK MAHOMES, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Who else would be at the No. 1 spot? Mahomes will remain here until the day he retires. Mahomes’ talent is on another level compared to the other NFL quarterbacks in the league, with his awareness, escapability, and the ability to extend plays. After the trade of superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill, Mahomes had the best season of his career.

Out of the five quarterbacks on this list, Mahomes has the worst supporting cast. The wide receiver core is below average, and the offensive line is average, outside of center Creed Humphrey. Travis Kelce at tight end makes for a good connection along with Isiah Pacheco, and Jerick McKinnon at running back.

Mahomes led the league in passing yards (5,250), passing touchdowns (41), and QBR (77.6). Mahomes earned his second league MVP last season as well.pearances from 2011 to 2018 and 17 AFC East division titles with 11 consecutive from 2009-2019. All of this is in addition to hosting the most successful quarterback of all time.

The Patriots have featured multiple All-Pro receivers, tight ends and defensive players. The New England Patriots from 2001-2019 were by far the greatest NFL dynasty to ever grace football with their presence.

Discover Lock Haven’s best bites downtown

by Cleia Stern Staff Writer

Many LHU students, staff, and faculty agree that Lock Haven’s smalltown charm is one of the most alluring qualities of the university. This small-town charm would not be possible without the local small businesses and restaurants nestled throughout the Lock Haven community.

I may only be an avid keyboard critic, and I am sure you all know that I am not Google, Yelp, or TripAdvisor. However, I speak the opinions of the people. Just for this article, imagine that I am a livelier version of your favorite restaurant review site.

Allow me to share with you the recommendations of LHU students on where to grab a bite.

ODD FELLAS

If you’re looking for a burger, Odd Fellas is the spot for you. They offer a wide variety of burgers, salads, sandwiches, and milkshakes. This burger joint is highly recommended by LHU students, staff, and faculty due to the spectacular food, unique rustic atmosphere, and friendly staff.

Taylor Romich, a student at LHU, said “I really like their special sauce.” He said “I’ve never had any other sauce like it.”

Located on Main Street in downtown Lock Haven, Odd Fellas is a

great joint to head to if you’re looking to grab a meal off-campus and experience Lock Haven’s charm.

TEXAS RESTARAUNT

The Texas Restaurant is a community favorite, especially for breakfast. The small-town diner atmosphere is a breath of fresh air from the hectic schedules of students, staff, and faculty.

One of the most notable features of the Texas Restaurant is the 10% student discount offered upon presentation of LHU Student ID. In addition, the prices are reasonable, making it an affordable option for a quick meal.

LHU student, Kassidee Wozniak, considers The Texas Restaurant to be her favorite place to eat in the local community. Her favorite aspects of the restaurant are “the breakfast food, very nice staff, and timeliness of when food gets to the customers.”

ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA

(OIP) Original Italian Pizza (OIP) offers pizza and Italian cuisine in two locations, Lock Haven and Mill Hall, both central to LHU. The restaurant menu consists of tasty Italian food, such as pizza, pasta, sandwiches, fish, chicken, and other Italian classics.

The atmosphere of both OIP locations is casual and inviting, allowing customers to feel right at home. If you’re craving Italian cuisine and looking to enjoy a night out with friends,

head to OIP Lock Haven on Main Street or OIP Mill Hall, located near Wal-Mart.

ICE SHACK

Need a sweet treat? Ice Shack offers an extensive variety of ice cream, frozen ice, sundaes, and more! In addition, Ice Shack serves homemade soups, sandwiches, and soft pretzels.

The ice cream shop also offers new ice cream and soup flavors weekly with their Flavor of the Week program.

LHU student-athlete, Sydney Houck, considers Ice Shack to be her favorite place to eat outside of campus. Houck said, “they have my favorite strawberry milkshake that tastes just like the ones from home.”

Ice Shack is a major supporter of the local community as all profits go toward funding the Bald Eagle Boys Camp. As the weather begins to heat up in mid-March, Ice Shack is the perfect

spot to cool down with a sweet treat.

AVENUE 209 COFFEE HOUSE

If coffee is what fills your cup, Avenue 209 is the perfect place for a pick me up. The coffee shop offers a variety of cafe-style drinks, including bold international coffee blends. Additionally, Avenue 209 serves a killer sandwich and offers baked goods that vary day-to-day.

The peaceful cafe atmosphere makes for a perfect place to study, meet with friends, hold a meeting, or simply take a breather. LHU Dual-Enrollment Student, Olivia Rockey, loves Avenue 209 because of “the quiet and comforting atmosphere.”

The coffee house also caters to LHU students with a late-night finals study location, and of course, including free coffee. Fill your cup and surround yourself with the light-hearted ambiance of Avenue 209.

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Customers enjoy a meal outside of Texas Restaurant.

Photo received from Texas Restaurant’s website.

Students grow concerned about raising tuition fees, Monday April 17, 2023. Photo/Kerri Hoover

Defense tops offense in spring football game

by KC Wallace Staff Writer

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Lock Haven University football team hosted their annual spring game. The defense came out on top over the offense 21-17. Three interceptions accounted for the defenses 21 points.

“(The spring game is) great for a lot of reasons,” Lock Haven coach Dan Mulrooney said. “Just the whole energy of the community, the honoring of the MAC championship wrestling team. It’s such a fun day out here together as a family and it felt very family-like out here. Great energy, great passion from our players, our coaches, our recruits, the families, everyone’s excited for football at Lock Haven.”

The offense got on the board first after a 25-yard passing touchdown from quarterback Danny Sanchez to tight end Chris Hicks.

In the second quarter, Sanchez hit wide receiver DeAaron Lawrence for an 18-yard completion. The big gain led to a field goal giving the offense a 10-point lead. Darryl Pollard grabbed an interception for the defense giving them seven points.

At halftime, the men’s

wrestling team was honored after a monster season, that included another MAC championship title.

“Coach Moore has been a great supporter of me since I arrived on campus and really kind of took me under his wing,” Mulrooney noted. “I like to surround myself with winners and coaches who have built a great program here. So I wanted to show our team and show the community that you know, winners are valued.”

The offense put up a touchdown in the third quarter on a 61yard touchdown catch by Kenneth Pettiford.

Two interceptions in the fourth quarter netted 14 points for the defense giving them the victory.

UP NEXT… The football season starts on Saturday, Sept. 2 as Lock Haven hosts Post University. Kick-off is at 6:00 p.m.

“Last year when we took over, we had 38 players,” Mulrooney mentioned. “Now we have 70. So we’re definitely making big improvements in terms of retention and recruitment. It’s only 134 days away. Football is definitely on the rise.”

Noto reflects on sophomore season with Men’s Wrestling

individual MAC title at 125-pounds, was named the MAC Wrestler of the Year, and was named the InterMAT MAC Wrestler of the Year.

by KC Wallace Staff Writer

LOCK HAVEN, Pa.

- The wrestling season has come to an end for head coach Scott Moore and the Bald Eagles.

Ending the year with a record of 8-7 on the year, along with a second straight Mid American Conference (MAC) title, and four wrestlers competing in the NCAA Division I Championships.

Anthony Noto made the most of his soph-

omore season with an individual record of 34-4.

“That shows all the hard work is paying off,” Noto said. “I’m gonna battle back next year and try to get an undefeated record going into nationals.”

Noto’s 34 wins were a team-high, recording six tech-falls, five pins, and three major decisions. He is 65-7 in his two-year career at Lock Haven.

“He’s a great leader,” Moore said. “He takes pride in his wrestling and

has a lot of confidence in himself. He’ll continue to be a leader and somebody that we’re gonna lean on to guide some of the younger guys down the road.”

For Noto, the awards just kept on coming, earning All-American Honors at the NCAA Division 1 Championships after a fourth-place finish.

Noto is the first Bald Eagle to earn All-American Honors since 2019, and is the 44th overall.

Noto also claimed his second straight

LHU ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

BLAISE ZEIDERS

Blaise Zeiders powered Lock Haven to a winning-record last week (3-2), which included a PSAC East series win over regionally-ranked Shippensburg (2-1). Over five total games, Zeiders hit a sensational .632 with 12 hits (12for-19). Over that span, he had nine RBIs, one home run, two doubles and scored four runs. In last week’s five game stretch, Zeiders had a multiple-hit game in four of the five contests.

MIA SHULER

Mia Shuler helped the Bald Eagles to a pair of PSAC wins over the weekend. Playing at No. 2 singles, she collected wins vs. East Stroudsburg Friday, and Shippensburg on Saturday. Shuler opened the weekend Friday with a 6-0, 6-2 win over ESU’s Samantha Passmore. On Saturday, Shuler topped Shippensburg’s Brooklynn Rupert 6-1, 6-2. Shuler was also part of a No. 2 doubles win Friday at ESU.

Courtesy of Haven Athletics

“We believed he could be an All-American,” Moore mentioned. “He was ready to compete in nationals and he ended up fourth in the country.”

Noto claimed his second straight individual MAC championship in as many tries after an 8-0 major decision victory in the finals. Noto is the first two-time MAC champion in Lock Haven history. He also earned a spot in the NCAA Championships where he would go on to earn All-American honors.

Noto opened up his All-American run with

back-to-back decision victories over Oklahoma’s Joey Prata and Eric Barnett of Wisconsin. In the quarterfinals, Noto fell by major decision (14-4) to three-time champion Spencer Lee. A 3-1 decision victory over Rutgers Dean Peterson in the consolation round earned Noto All-American honors. Noto earned two more decision victories to advance his way to the third place match. Noto dropped his match to finish fourth.

“My goal this year was to be an All-American,” Noto said. “I wanted to be top eight and I got fourth so I was very happy about that.”

Although the season just ended, Noto has his sights set on next year’s NCAA Division I Cham-

pionships and securing another MAC title.

“(My goal is to) win another MAC title and be an NCAA champion. That’s my goal. It’s on my calendar. I can’t wait,” Noto mentioned. Moore also sees the potential in Noto and believes he can be a national champion.

“(We know that) his true potential and his ultimate goal is to become our next national champion, which hasn’t been done since 1997.”

Golf, Track, and Tennis all team for “Triple Threat”

by Alex Ross Managing Editor

Day three of Lock Haven’s Spirit Week saw the tennis, golf, and track and field teams collaborate to celebrate the beginning of each sports’ respective seasons. The event was organized by the Eagles Nest Foundation. Held in the University Commons on Thursday April 6, members and coaches of each sport were present. Students and athletes played the many field games present, like chip-pong, Kan-Jam, Spikeball, and cornhole along with a putting mat.

Bryan Luna, an event organizer for Triple Threat, was proud of how many students showed up to enjoy some pizza and play a short game of Spikeball.

“It [was] a good turnout. Glad to see each team be represented here,” said Luna.

Members from each team were also shocked to see the popularity of

the event. Kyleigh Monahan, a member of the women’s golf team, was excited to see golf represented on campus and recognized for their hard work.

“There were a lot more [attendees] than we expected,” said Monahan. “This attention is new for us.”

Maddy Reeves, a senior on the women’s tennis team, couldn’t believe the number of students that showed up. Austin Melius, representative for the men’s track team, was glad for the impressive turnout. “It’s important to

on April 6,

see this amount of support for us,” stated Melius.

The foundation also raffled off an LHU themed cornhole set at Thursday’s event. Prizes were given away at other events during Haven Spirit Week to present students. Monday’s white out doubleheader softball game’s prize was a 40-inch Roku TV. Tuesday’s crimson out lacrosse match saw a laptop given away. To cap off the week at baseball’s jersey day on Friday, an e-scooter was given to a lucky student.

Quarterback Danny Sanchez looks for an open player to complete a pass.

Photo/Ashley Lawson

Noto celebrates earning All-American honors. Photo courtesy of Matt Hawley.

Students play cornhole on the University Commons

2023. Photo courtesy of Haven Athletics/Austin Melius

Defense celebrates after a successful interception.

Photo/Ashley Lawson

Anthony Noto preps for NCAA Championships.

Photo retrieved from Men’s Wrestling Twitter.

Penn State Hockey defeats Michigan Tech 8-0 at Allentown Regional

by Ashley Lawson Sports Editor

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The No. 11 Penn State University (PSU) men’s ice hockey team (21-15-1) took to the ice against No. 13 Michigan Tech (MTU) (2410-4) on Friday, March 24 at 5 p.m. for the first round of the NCAA Ice Hockey Regionals in Allentown. PSU was able to notch a 8-0 win over the Huskies.

This game was a historic moment for both teams, as Penn State and Michigan Tech have never competed against one another before.

“The difficulty is not having familiarity with [Penn State],” Michigan Tech head coach Joe Shawhan said.

“I think that Stevie Wonder could see that

they’re going to throw pucks at the net and have a lot of traffic and try to disrupt things as much as they can. It’s been fun to prepare for that because when you watch other teams that you don’t see, you pick up things. They’re a good team, they have a lot of strengths, a lot of speed, mobile defense, the forwards like to get up and go and they can make plays. So it should be a lot of fun.”

Along with the historic meeting of these teams, this game was also monumental for a number of Penn State players who hail from the Greater Philadelphia area: Connor McMenamin, Tyler Paquette, Tyler and Dylan Gratton.

“Definitely a lot of family and friends

LHU Men’s

Volleyball recaps first season back

are coming out for the game,” McMenamin said.

“It’s exciting. It’s nice to be able to be close and have that close pool.”

The first period came with some face-off success from both teams, with a 1110 split in favor of MTU. However, MTU continually failed to keep the puck in the Penn State zone.

MTU was able to keep up on defense, though, with goalie Blake Pietila only allowing one goal in the period. This sole goal was scored 2:12 into the period by Paquette as he came from behind, pulling off a wraparound shot.

Michigan Tech was granted a power play 10:15 into the period as Tyler Gratton was assigned a two-minute minor penalty for hooking. MTU failed to capitalize on this opportunity. The period ended 1-0 in favor of Penn State.

Things took a turn for the worse for MTU in the second. While they tallied 13 shots on goal in the period, they only won three face-offs. PSU was able to send three pucks through Pietila. The first goal of the period was a “D-to-D” goal, as Jarod Crespo scored via

an assist from fellow defenseman Carter Schade.

The second goal of the middle stanza, and third goal of the night, was scored by Ashton Calder, with assists from Simon Mack and Ture Linden at 14:46 into the period. Four minutes later, Christian Berger, assisted by Ryan Kirwan and Xander Lamppa, lit the lamp to notch Penn State’s final goal of the period. Michigan Tech challenged a play in the final seconds of the second period as Coach Shawhan believed a major penalty against Penn State was missed, but the challenge was unsuccessful and they lost their only timeout available in the game. Going into the final period, the game was in favor of the Nittany Lions who were leading Michigan Tech 4-0. The deficit was quickly extended, and PSU was able to keep up an impeccable defense by allowing MTU to only tally four shots on goal. Only three minutes into the period, Penn State’s top goal scorer this season, Kevin Wall, sent the puck into the goal via a nolook, behind-the-back shot.

At 7:31 into the period, Chase McLane sends the puck in through the right side of the net, notching the fifth goal of the night.After Lamppa made an attempt on goal, there were some extracurriculars after the referees blew the whistle.

Penn State’s Christian Sarlo and Michigan Tech’s Logan Pietila are both sent to the penalty box to sit for a two-minute minor for roughing at 14:11. Both teams were left to play 4-on-4 hockey, and lots of action was set to happen in quick succession.

Nine seconds into the 4-on-4, McMenamin tallied a point with an assist from Connor MacEachern and Paul DeNaples. Penn State rallied together and scored the eighth and final goal of the game, as Kirwan sent one past Pietila with assists from Wall and Berger. Penn State wins, 8-0.

“I don’t think that in an 8-0 game that you often look toward the goaltender, but we had a couple stretches that were pretty poor,” Nittany Lions head coach Guy Gad-

owski said. “Sometimes it’s not the pucks you see, but when you save them.”

He added: “Another big factor tonight was –you could feel it on the bench – the support we get for Penn State University is unbelievable. It never ceases to amaze me the support of our alumni, our fans, our supporters, and it was absolutely a factor tonight.”

`Goalie Liam Souliere was able to block all 24 shots that the Huskies sent his way.

“It was a tough game from the start for us,” MTU Captain Arvid Caderoth said. “We were talking about winning every shift and every five minutes but their goalie was really good.”

RECORDS BROKEN:

Penn State broke the NCAA records for both largest margin of victory and largest shutout in NCAA tournament history.

Paquette’s opening goal at 2:12 into the contest also sets the new program record for fastest goal to open an NCAA Tournament game.

LHU Women’s Golf soars to program’s first-ever victory

by Doug Spatafore Sports Information Director

the sport of varsity women’s golf.

by Joel Robinson Social Media Manager

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - This spring marked Lock Haven University men’s volleyball’s first season back in competitive play since before the pandemic. The Bald Eagles posted a 2-6 record on the season. They are a club team that seeks to teach the sport of volleyball while providing a competitive environment for those looking to participate in collegiate athletics.

“Volleyball is a great way to engage in competitive activity on campus while also being around friends at the same time,” stated outside hitter Luke Sturgis.

The Bald Eagles traveled to Scranton for the first set of matches of the season, which took place on Feb. 4. LHU went 1-1 on the day defeating Bloomsburg University’s B-team, 25-19, 25-20 in a best of three. The Bald Eagles lost against Millersville University, 25-8, 2513.

Lock Haven would then travel to Bucknell on Feb. 19 playing three matches vs Shippensburg’s A-team, losing 25-9, 25-10 and Shippensburg’s B-team, losing, 25-15, 25-23, 15-8. LHU once again defeated Bloomsburg’s B-team, 25-22, 25-16.

The final play date of the season took place March 5 at Bucknell University. LHU lost to Bucknell University 25-16, 25-8. LHU lost two sets to Penn State Berks 25-22. LHU faced off against Penn State Harrisburg where the Bald Eagles lost both sets again 25-14, 25-21.

Players were grateful for the opportunity to both learn and compete this spring. “Volleyball is fun and a way to relax from studying and going to class,” stated captain Benjamin Landrum.

The men’s volleyball team is coached by Lock Haven local Loni Lynn. Captains for the team are Landrum, Joel Robinson, Talon Meyers, and Tyler Reighard. The men’s team currently practices in the student recreation center, court three, on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8:20-10 p.m. and welcomes all new or experienced players.

MILL HALL, Pa. – The Lock Haven University women’s golf team returned to action on April 4 and officially kicked off the spring portion of the Bald Eagles’ 2022-23 schedule with a home dual-match versus Susquehanna University at Clinton Country Club in Mill Hall.

The day proved historic as Lock Haven won 410-426 for the first victory in women’s golf history at LHU.

Skylar Smith, Audrey Weigl, Aaliyah Matylewicz and Kyleigh Monahan will forever be known as the Bald Eagles who powered The Haven to the first ever dual-win in

Smith led the way for Lock Haven as she carded a respectable 92. She was third of eight. Weigl was fourth overall with a round of 98. Matylewicz was fifth (101) and Monohan was seventh (119) for head coach Chad Anthony’s squad.

On August 6, 2018, Lock Haven announced its plans to add women’s golf as a varsity sport, a sport never sponsored at The Haven.

Coach Anthony was named head coach in March 2020, and in April 2021, LHU took part in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships, marking the program’s first ever competition.

Those early beginnings

led the program to today, and the historic winning moment.

Smith was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Athlete of the Week on April 12. In doing so, she becomes the first LHU women’s golfer in history to earn weekly honors from the PSAC.

Lacrosse records big PSAC win

by Doug Spatafore Sports Information Director

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University lacrosse team collected an important late-season Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division victory this afternoon at home as the Bald Eagles rolled by Gannon University, 14-7.

All five of Lock Haven’s wins this season have come at home on Charlotte Smith Field as Saturday’s victory pushed

LHU to 5-2 on the home turf.

Despite a long weather delay caused by lighting in the area and the official start time coming nearly a full hour later than scheduled, the Bald Eagles offense started quick, and never looked back as it was clicking on all cylinders today.

Gabby Gunnip put Lock Haven up 1-0 just 54 seconds into the match as heavy rain fell to open the contest. Gunnip was one of six Haven goal-scorers today. She finished with three goals.

Abby Katrinak led the Bald Eagles’ sensational offensive effort. She finished with four goals and two assists for the six-point outing.

Kaitlyn Collins netted a hat trick and Emma Schiemer scored twice. Josey Shaffer and Mackenna

Brown added goals. Emma Williams dished out a pair of assists.

While the offense was clicking, the Lock Haven defensive unit also stood strong and put together one of its best 60-minute efforts this season.

LHU was credited with 14 caused turnovers and the Bald Eagles held a 22-16 advantage in ground balls.

Elizabeth Newman led the defensive charge with four caused turnovers and seven ground balls.

Shannen Roy was one of three Lock Haven players who finished with two caused turnovers. Roy also had a pair ground balls. Shaffer added four important draw controls.

Haven goalkeeper Dana Mirigliano finished with nine saves, each just as important as the next as her strong play helped power the way to victory.

Lock Haven trailed 2-1 after the first quarter, but LHU surged in the second quarter and the Bald Eagles led 6-4 at halftime.

Skylar Smith named PSAC Athlete of the Week. Photo courtesy of Haven Athletics/Austin Melius.

Gabby Gunnip runs down Charlotte Field looking to score again for the Bald Eagles. Photo courtesy of Haven Athletics/Austin Melius.

Penn State and Michigan Tech ice hockey teams warm up at the PPL Center before the first round of the Allentown Regionals on March 25. PSU defeated Michigan Tech, 8-0. Photo/Ashley Lawson

Lock Haven’s men’s volleyball returns to action during the spring semester. Image retrieved from Pixaby.