The Eagle Eye Vol. 96 Issue 1

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February 17, 2023

Volume 96, Issue 1

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Price Auditorium hosts Black History Panel: Focus on the 1970s “Without Lock Haven, there would be a void in my life.”

by Cleia Stern Staff Writer

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Pictured left to right: Albert Jones (Moderator), Kenny Hall (Leader of Office of Diversity), Philip Overton (Panelist), Samuel Vaughn (Panelist), Daniel Elby (Panelist), and Ed Wright (Panelist)

Four alumni participated in a panel discussion in celebration of Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The alumni panelists shared their experiences at The Haven, discussed the effect LHU had on their professional careers, and provided advice for students.

The alumni panel was organized with the support of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, led by Kenny Hall, as well as the Robert and Dolores Lynch Multicultural Resource Center, led by Mia Swales. Fellow Lock Haven alumnus, Albert Jones, moderated the panel. During the discussion, the four Haven alumni provided insights capable of broadening students’ horizons.

Panelist Ed Wright (Harrisburg, Pa.) graduated from Lock Haven State College in 1971 with a degree in Elementary Ed-

ucation. Upon graduating from LHU, he pursued a career in education. He began as an elementary teacher, then became a principal. At the time of his retirement, he held the position of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

During his time at The Haven, he played football and basketball.

Another panelist Samuel Vaughn (Mt. Union, Pa.) graduated from Lock Haven State College in 1972 also with a degree in Elementary Education. After receiving his degree, Vaughn pursued teaching for thirty-two years before retiring. During his time teaching in the Allentown School District, he coached basketball and football; Vaughn himself played basketball and football for The Haven. Vaughn believes that LHU helped mold him into a successful educator.

Daniel Elby (Harrisburg, Pa.) graduated from Lock Haven State College in 1971. Elby’s greatest inspiration throughout

his time at LHU and his professional endeavors is his family.

During his years at The Haven, he played football, but most importantly he established a mission to create a support system for the underrepresented minority students pursuing higher education. In 1970, he established LHU’s Black Student Union. Later, in his professional life, Elby founded Alternative Rehabilitation Communities, a youth social rehabilitation program. In 2013, Elby was inducted into the LHU Business Hall of Fame. He also served as the Chair of the Council of Trustees for Lock Haven University and is currently serving as a member of the Commonwealth’s Council of Trustees.

Philip Overton (Harrisburg, Pa.) graduated from Lock Haven State College in 1972 with a degree in Psychology. Overton has had success in a variety of fields thanks to his education at LHU. Alumni panel, Page 3

Love soars high at The Haven this Valentine’s Day Several on-campus clubs and organizations celebrate the love.

by Kerri Hoover Editor-in-Chief Love soared across campus this week for the Bald Eagles as several LHU clubs and organizations hosted holiday-inspired events in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Two clubs kicked-off their celebrations early on Friday. The Public Health Club partnered with AIDS Resource Alliance, a local nonprofit, to set up an information table in Bentley raising awareness for safe sex practices. The organizations also handed out free condoms to students.

“Both of our organizations are trying to destigmatize the conversation around sex especially around Valentine’s Day,” said Chloe Crabb, a volunteer for AIDS Resource

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Alliance. “We want to let people know that we have free [HIV] testing and free condoms available on campus and let them know what resources they have access to.”

The National Communication Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta utilized the holiday to help promote itself as a newly revived organization on campus. Members of the honor society sold chocolate lollipops and roses along Ivy Lane during its two-day fundraiser on Feb. 10 and 13.

Lambda Pi Eta raised over $200 as a result.

“I really enjoyed being a part of the fundraiser event,” said Lambda Pi Eta member Whitney Harshbarger. “It was a lot of fun spending the time with my friends and listening to music all while selling candy.”

Paramore returns to guitar-driven sound A deep dive into the band’s newest album.

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FEATURES

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Lambda Pi Eta sold chocolate lollipops and roses from Sweet Ashley’s, located in Limerick, Pennsylvania.

LHU studentathlete sees huge success on TikTok An interview with Rianna Trexler.

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SPORTS

Freshman breaks defensive record Alana Robinson’s new record of 48 blocks. Page 10

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Skate into the Spring Semester An overview of LHU’s spring semester club fair.

by Kayla LeBeau A&E Editor This semester’s club fair took place on Thursday Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Student Rec Center.

Students walked around viewing all of the booths set up by the different clubs on campus. They also had the option to roller skate in the middle of the gym.

There were many clubs that hosted booths at the club fair. Clubs brought out their equipment, made colorful boards and handed out little treats to entice students into their club.

Although students were admittedly more interested in roller skating, many clubs saw an uptick in interest, getting a multitude of people to sign up.

The clubs with the most sign ups by the end of the night were the Role Playing Games (RPG) Club, the Japanese Animation Society, the Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) Club and the Boxing Club.

The RPG club is a gaming club focused

Student Activities hosted the annual Spring Club Fair in the Rec Center on Feb. 9. around Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), and sophomore, Alexis Dershel, said the club is a “good in for nerdier hobbies.”

Dershel also said that the appeal for the club comes from it being very low key and open to anyone whenever they can make it.

The Japanese An-

imation Society, or the Anime Club, was popular for reasons similar to the RPG club. Junior, Selkie Bishop called the club chill and versatile, with a multitude of different genres within Anime.

HEMA Club is a place where students can “bring out their inner 6 year-old”

and play with swords, said junior Owen Beury. Beury also said that it is a “safe-fun way to work through stuff.”

Boxing had the most student sign ups. Senior Markell Hudnell said that the interest probably comes from it being a free physical sport that can be a good experience for novice fighters. They also host a student event in February that many students look forward to every year.

Another club that saw a lot of interest was the Rock Climbing Club, which had over ten new members by the end of the night.

Other clubs were not so lucky gaining very few members, if any. These clubs, like Band and University Players, tend to need talent and additional time commitments that students are not as willing to give during a busy semester.

Overall, the Spring Club Fair proved to be successful for some organizations while others are left looking for alternative ways to boost membership numbers.

LHU celebrates Black History Month

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosts kickoff events throughout February.

Managing Editors.......Ashley Lawson Alex Ross News Editor.................Kassidee Wozniak A&E Editor.................Kayla LeBeau Features Editor...........Kit Taveras Opinions Editor..........Alex Ross Sports Editor..............Ashley Lawson Online Editor..............Brooke Holben Social Media................Joel Robinson Faculty Adviser...........Dr. Matt McKeague Staff Writers............... Annie Barnhart Rachel Palmer Cleia Stern KC Wallace

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by Kassidee Wozniak News Editor In celebration of Black History Month, the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Robert and Dolores Lynch Multicultural Center (RDLMC) are hosting a series of events honoring the achievements and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history.

The events kicked off on Feb. 7 as LHU students, faculty and staff gathered for the opening of the Black History Gallery in the RDLMC. Inside the gallery, there are framed photographs and information cards of African Americans who deserve recognition during Black History Month.

These individuals include Maya Anelou, Daniel Elby, Aretha Franklin, Alfred Ferron and former President Barack Obama.

The Multicultural Center is located in Raub Hall Room 103, and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

A day later on Feb. 8, The BSU and RDLMC organized a Black History celebration in the Multi-Purpose Room located in the Parsons Union Building (PUB). Attendees of the event participated in trivia and Kahoot, where they tested their knowledge of Black History before indulging in cuisine provided by Carey Chisolm Sr., owner of the Fallon Hotel.

Kenny Hall, Director

of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, spoke about his experience being a student at Lock Haven University and the importance of putting yourself out there to create history for others to follow.

Dinner service provided staple soul food such as fried chicken, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, and collard greens. “Soul food brings community, helps gather people together to share their stories,” said Chisom. In Chisom’s speech about the process of restoring the Fallon Hotel, he credits the support of the Lock Haven community for being an extra motivation in the hotel’s reopening.

There was also a Black History Month

Alumni panel that took place at 7 p.m. on Feb. 15 in Price Auditorium.

Listed below are two upcoming events in late February that continue the celebration of Black History Month.

– Hip Hop and R&B Bingo, located in the PUB MPR at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23.

– “Why DEI Is Not Enough” presentation, located in the PUB MPR at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 28.

To get further information about the events hosted by BSU or RDLMC for Black History Month, contact Chief DEI Officer Albert Jones at ajones@ commonwealthu.edu or Student Success Specialist Mia Swales at mxs3279@ commonwealthu.edu.

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Upon graduating, he returned to his hometown and began his professional career at the Harrisburg State Hospital. Overton later worked in the Governor’s Office of Administration, his responsibilities included administrating, interpreting, and negotiating agreements for the Commonwealth. His success led him to a career with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission where he was responsible for the Labor Relations program and became a State Mediator with the Department of Labor and Industry. Overton played football at LHU during his college years.

The alumni strongly agree that LHU had an immense effect on their lives and their sense of community. Their experiences at LHU paved the way for their professional careers.

Vaughn said that “Without Lock Haven, there would be a void in my life.”

The alumni panelists succeeded at The Haven due to the small class size offered at LHU. They believe that the closeness of the campus allows for increased interaction between students, staff members, and community members.

Lock Haven’s small-town charm, valuable education, and top-notch athletic facilities enticed the alumni to attend The Haven.

Many of the panelists’ personal relationships that were forged in their years pursuing education at

LHU still exist to this day.

When the panelists were students at LHU in the 1970s, there were very few minority students on campus. Overton added that “There was a lot of racial unrest during that time period.” The group knew they needed to lead the way for future diversity and inclusion. As students, they were held to a high academic standard.

The change-making alumni learned to succeed through hard work and independence. They relied on each other and their allies, in turn building a support system for the minority students who came after them. To this day, the alumni panelists aim to mentor and guide the students who follow in their footsteps.

With years of education and professional experience, the alumni panelists wish to pay forward advice to the current and future students of LHU. Elby advises students to promote relationships with the others around them, as he strongly believes that relationships matter. Panelist Wright discussed the increased support systems now available for students at The Haven, he urges students to take advantage of the Haven community.

He said that “The world is more diverse than when we were here in the 60s.”

Vaughn has discovered the value of hard work throughout his life experiences. He promotes the val-

ue of hard work, understanding that “Life is not always going to be a box of Cheerios for you, it’s going to be a struggle.”

Overton believes that learning to deal with people was one of the most valuable lessons he learned while attending LHU. He encourages students to “Learn to love everyone, regardless of what they do.”

The common consensus from the alumni panelists is that their successes in their careers and lives stem from their experiences at Lock Haven University. The panelists promote the power of a degree and stress the value of the education students receive at The Haven.

LHU offers a level of study and integrity that can open a multitude of doors for current students, just as it did for these alumni. “The history is powerful” said Wright.

The lived experiences, guidance, and leadership of these panelists had direct influences on the opportunities provided to current and future students of LHU. They are essential pieces in the history of Lock Haven University.

Albert Jones, Chief DEI Officer

Evergreen Commons handed out Crush soda and carnations to residents in celebration for Valentine’s Day.

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We had a blast overall. I’m also proud of our hard work and look forward to future events with this group.”

The Valentine’s Day festivities continued on throughout the week with the majority of events taking place on Feb. 14. The brothers of Kappa Delta Rho (KDR) spent the holiday delivering candy grams and roses to students in Fairview Suites, Smith Hall, Campus Village, and Evergreen Commons.

KDR President Devon Bartleson stated the sales will go toward Mental Health First Aid certification for the fraternity members. He also mentioned that they already planned to have another fundraiser next year and even highlighted more events occurring later in the semester.

“We believe the event went well, and we look to expand on it next year.

We [also] have something extra special planned for Easter as we look to work with our national philanthropy the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.”

LHU also celebrated the day of love off campus. The apartment housing complex, Evergreen Commons, participated in a Crush and Carnations event where 100 carnations and 48 cans of Crush soda were passed out to residents Brittany Camerer, the Leasing and Marketing Manager at Evergreen Commons, explained their motive behind hosting the event.

“We always have weekly programs for our residents, but this year we wanted to make sure everyone felt special even if they don’t cele-

UPCOMING EVENTS from Feb. 18 to Feb. 24 Friday, Feb. 17

Monday, Feb. 20

– Gaming Club Meeting @ 6 p.m. in PUB Room 2

– University Players Auditions @ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Sloan 321

– MCAT Trivia with Princeton Review @ 6 p.m. online

– Open Swim (LHU ID Required) @ 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Zimmerli

– Free Clinton County Bowling Tickets @ 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Tickets are available at the PUB Info Desk, Rec Center, and resident halls Sunday, Feb. 19 – LHU Wrestling vs West Virginia University @ 12 p.m. in Thomas Fieldhouse – Free Clinton County Bowling Tickets @ 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Tickets are available at the PUB Info Desk, Rec Center, and resident halls

brate Valentine’s Day. They could take something to give to someone else, or they could ‘treat yo self’ and keep it.”

Camerer also added that they deemed the event to be successful based on the number of positive responses they received from the student residents.

One of the most attended holiday activities, however, was the Haven Activities Council (HAC) Love Fest. Lower Bentley turned into a miniature BuildA-Bear workshop as students chose between 10 animals to fill with stuffing and a foam heart of their choice. Certifications were also available to write out the animal’s name and adoption date.

According to the organization’s president Ben Adam, Love Fest became a HAC tradition each Valentine’s Day to help spread cheer and boost attendance at student-focused events.

Another HAC representative, Macy Demchak commented on the popularity of Love Fest, noting that the organization gave away all 200 stuffed animals within one hour of the event.

“It was very successful. We ran out of stuffed animals and all we had left was candy. It’s usually a very popular event here, and it always runs out really quick.”

Other Valentine’s Day festivities found around campus, featuring some anti-love sentiments, included a 15% sale in the bookstore, HAC’s Singles Pringles Day with free chips, Outreach for Humanity’s Feed Your Frustrations to the Dogs, and the HOPE Center’s fundraiser selling candy penises and vaginas.

Check out more student work from the other Media clubs!

Havenscope TV Production

– Career Connections Expo @ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the DAAC Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Women’s Basketball vs East Stroudsburg @ 5:30 p.m. in Thomas Fieldhouse – Men’s Basketball vs East Stroudsburg @ 7:30 p.m. in Thomas Fieldhouse – HAC Wing Night and Team Feud @ 6 p.m. in the PUB MPR

WLHU Radio

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The BIG Event brings the community together A preview of the largest spring event hosted by the Community Services.

by Kit Taveras Features Editor Lock Haven University’s BIG Event, which will occur on the week of April 11, is planned to be the largest community project for the university to date.

With some community projects already in the works and others to be announced in the future, the head of the event and Assistant Director of Community Service, Christine Wise, shared that anyone is welcome to participate.

“We’re looking for clubs and organizations who are either serving the greater community or want to come out for a day of community involvement,” said Wise in an interview.

“Projects can include involvement on campus or with the greater Lock Haven community.”

The Big Event is a larger extension of community days held in the past, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Community Night Event.

Different projects are planned to be held on each day of the week

starting April 11, with updated information shared on the event’s website as time goes on.

There are several projects already in the works, Wise explained, such as the Biology Club cleaning up the campus orchard. Even more ideas are in early development at the time this article is being written.

As for what kind of ideas are permitted to be used in the event, Wise emphasized that any community service or work is accepted. Examples include but are not limited to road cleanup, food collection, volunteering at a local nonprofit, fundraising and more.

Participation in the event does not extend to clubs and organizations alone. Anyone with a project in mind may also sign up as an individual or a small group of friends. Registration closes on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. or when space for the event runs out.

To find out more information on The Big Event or how to sign up, visit the event’s website or contact Christine Wise at cwise@ commonwealth.edu.

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Communication majors disgruntled by collegiate merger and its affects on their department COMM majors are faced with staff shortages, online classes, and limited studio access.

by Kerri Hoover Editor-in-Chief Instead of actively participating in face-to-face lectures during his senior year at Lock Haven University (LHU), Journalism major Alex Ross sits for hours on his laptop everyday completing homework for his online classes – something he never expected after returning to campus post-pandemic.

Ross, along with many of his peers enrolled in the LHU Media and Journalism Department, are witnessing drastic changes to their program just six months after the collegiate integration of Commonwealth University. Among the changes include staff shortages, increased online course offerings, and limited access to media equipment.

LHU officially merged on July 1 with Bloomsburg and Mansfield universities to form the collective Commonwealth University. The reasons behind the merger stemmed from declining enrollment numbers and limited financial resources. It seeks to reverse these trends while maintaining each campus’s individuality.

Before the merger, media students were a part of one larger program, the Department of Communication, which housed four concentrations in Advertising/Public Relations, Electronic Media, Journalism, and Organizational Communication.

Integration, however, split the program into two: one focusing on digital media and journalism while the other targets business and performative communication.

Five professors taught in the department prior to the merger in 2021. Three taught introductory and some upper-level courses while the other two professors instructed the media-based classes. However, earlier this spring, Lock Haven’s tenured Journalism professor, Sharon Stringer, retired leaving the newly formed Media and Journalism Department with one full-time professor, Matthew McKeague.

Most Lock Haven Communication majors are enrolled in one of the three media-centric tracks according to data provided by McKeague. Forty-eight students made up the combined departments in the fall. Of the 48, 94% have declared to be a media major. Only three students study Organizational Communication. There is a current faculty-to-student ratio of 45:1 in the Media and Journalism Department compared to a ratio of 45:2 when Stringer was employed.

To date, Stringer has

sary for graduation. Others are offered sparingly by professors outside of the department. Advertising and Public Relations majors are similarly affected.

LHU students have mixed feelings about the continuation of online classes in a post-COVID world. Senior Advertising and Public Relations major Dante Nelson prefers taking virtual courses to avoid work scheduling conflicts.

“I don’t mind taking my classes online. I honestly prefer to take them that way. I have a full-time job in State College, and it

The TV Studio in sixth floor Robinson remains vacant on the weekends. not been replaced by the university leaving the department low-staffed. According to James Brown, Dean of Students for the College of Liberal Arts across Commonwealth University, priority had not been placed on hiring a substitute for the 20222023 academic year. While a definite answer was not given as to why, Brown alluded to the school’s fiscal deficit as a potential reason.

The staff shortage and integration increased the number of virtual course offerings for students at Lock Haven. Communication majors previously had the option of taking one to two online classes each semester. Since the merger, those numbers have doubled and are largely taught by off-campus instructors.

Journalism students are mainly affected. Their concentration has become an almost 100% virtual major because of staff shortages. As a result, students have to take written media classes online predominantly through Bloomsburg University in order to get the required credits neces-

gets challenging to balance in-person classes at Lock Haven with work over an hour away. I can better manage time when my classes are online,” he said.

Other students are less enthused about online learning. Journalism majors, like Ross, feel as if they are losing out on their college experience since most of the concentration is taught remotely.

“I mean no disrespect to the students, staff, or faculty at Bloomsburg, but I came to Lock Haven to take classes at Lock Haven. The fact that half of the classes I need to take are only provided by Bloomsburg in order for me to graduate frustrates me. We now have to look for professors outside of our own major on and off campus who may be able to teach the required classes to graduate,” Ross said.

While virtual learning environments provide students with both positive and negative experiences, research largely shows that students perform better in face-to-face classes.

Electronic Media majors are also being impact-

ed by the merger. Accessibility to the on-campus television and radio studios became limited on Sept. 22 due to an updated media policy enacted by Commonwealth University’s Information Technology department. Additionally, the night-shift technician was moved to dayshift without a replacement according to McKeague. Therefore, students were unable to work in the studios or rent out media equipment after 4:30 p.m. without supervision. All production hours and radio shows were rescheduled as a result.

In the following weeks, two Electronic Media majors – junior Lizabeth Kasmer and sophomore Alison Rancott – were hired as student technicians to supervise the studios to enhance student accessibility.

Even though student technicians were hired, students still do not have full accessibility to the studios throughout the week. Evening hours are available Monday through Thursday.

However, there is no access to the studios on weekends and Friday evenings.

These scheduling changes have upset several Electronic Media majors within the department, including junior William Deming.

“The hours and availability of the TV and radio studios need to be better.

While I am glad students can now technically cover those hours it still isn’t full availability, and those students aren’t allowed to do the same things the other staff during the day are, such as accessing the camera equipment room.”

Despite the low morale circulating within the Media and Journalism Department, students hope the changes remain temporary.

“While I’m not happy with our program right now, I really hope things get better and that this is all just growing pains of the new merger,” Ross said. “I probably won’t see much of an improvement since I’m graduating in the spring, but I truly want the best for the LHU Media program as well as the students after me.”

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Paramore album review: ‘This Is Why’

The band returns to a guitar-driven sound with their new album.

by Alex Ross Managing Editor

Paramore was, and still is in some circles, seen as the band that defined the mid-2000s poppunk scene. The majority of their popularity can be attributed to lead singer Hayley Williams who has been the heart of the band since their formation. Her poignancy as a singer and songwriter let the group rise in popularity, finding a spot between their pop-punk contemporaries like Fall Out Boy or Panic! At The Disco.

Their previous effort “After Laughter” was released in summer of 2017.

This album deviated from their usual teenage and melodramatic pop-punk roots, vying more for a pop-driven 80s-inspired album that faced mature topics like hiding behind a facade of happiness and

failing to stay optimistic despite social pressures.

A sound shift like this one was met with critical appraisal at the time and proved that the band can remain popular despite forming 13 years prior.

“This Is Why,” Paramore’s sixth album, is yet another sound change for the band. The title track, which is also the first song on the album, strays away from the pop-punk of prior albums and develops a post-punk sound with a danceable groove.

In the anthemically catchy chorus that contrasts the laid-back build of the verses, Williams passionately shouts, “This is why I don’t leave the house/You say the coast is clear/But you won’t catch me out/Oh why?/ This is why.” While some listeners could interpret these lines as quarantining during the

Genre deep dive: Emo Let’s get sad.

by Kassidee Wozniak

News Editor

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, a form of music rising through the decades, emo, began to resonate amongst teenagers of a new generation.

This was also around the time when the emo subculture emerged alongside the prime of MySpace, a social media platform known for jumpstarting the careers of some iconic emo bands.

Explaining the genre’s evolving history and musicians associated with it can awaken one’s inner emo kid.

Emo music is the subgenre that combines the sound of alternative, indie and punk rock; originating during the mid1980s in Washington, D.C. Musical groups involved in emo’s first-wave included Beefeater, Embrace, Fugazi, Dag Nasty, and Rites of Spring.

Throughout the 80s and 90s, the genre served as an alternative to the angsty punk hardcore music scene at the time.

This new sound shifted the focus of using lyrics to express sentimental subjects like failed rela-

tionships, heartache, loss, and pain. Emo songs are emotion packed with striking vocals enhanced by the aggressive sounds of bass, drums and electric guitar.

Each emo band or musician has their own distinct sound due to the various interpretations of the genre and the evolution of music throughout the decades.

The style of music may depend on what subgenre of emo they are such as emo pop, midwestern emo or screamo.

Some of the emo bands that revamped the genre in the 2000s include All Time Low, Bring Me the Horizon, Brand New, Fall Out Boy, Mayday Parade, My Chemical Romance, Panic! at the Disco, Paramore, Pierce the Veil, Sleeping with Sirens, and many others.

Whether you are a retired emo kid, or just now exposed to this genre, make sure to keep your eye out for a possible new wave of emo music.

During the month of February, iconic emo bands such as Paramore and Pierce the Veil released new albums. This could set the tone for other bands to join in on emo music’s revival.

coronavirus outbreak, a deeper look into the verses shows this song is about diverting from harsh criticisms to maintain good mental health.

Themes of mental health do not stop there, as “The News” critiques the constant flood of pessimistic stories on social media and mainstream news outlets.

“Shut your eyes, but it won’t go away/Turn on, turn off, the news,” pleads Williams in the chorus.

Sincere anger and electric performances throw this track over the edge into a new level of energy that can’t be felt in any other song on the track list.

Highlights like “You First” and “Running Out of Time” continue these themes of mental reflection. The former is another punk jam that uses an old parable involving wolves as a metaphor

for an internal fight between good and evil.

The latter illustrates the difficulties of managing an uncontrollable schedule. “Liar,” “Crave,” and “Thick Skull,” which are all moody and retrospective cuts, help the second half of the record distinguish itself from the loud and angry first half.

On “Thick Skull,” one of Williams most personal songs, she lets out all of her insecurities accrued over the years from critics and haters, making a powerful statement about rampant criticism thrown towards artists.

While far from uninteresting, “C’est Comme Ça” could rework its repetitive chorus since it teeters between being a fun ear-worm to a downright annoyance.

The spoken word verses are unexpected, but work toward what the

Paramore’s new album cover, released Feb. 10, 2023

song is about, focusing on bettering mental health while remaining ambivalent to outside chaos. Calling this the lowlight of the album sounds harsh, but considering the quality songwriting for all of the other tracks, it is easy to single this one song out for its minor issues.

“This is Why” proves to Paramore’s audience that the band has moved beyond the past, but still has great

respect for their origins.

Williams knows how to utilize her anger, opting to take her aggressive adolescent energy, reminiscent of previous albums, and turn it into a force of reflection and analysis.

Despite the polarizing reactions from some fans who criticize the album for deviating from their early sound, Paramore successfully reaffirms their place as one of modern rock’s best groups.

Hollywood returns to the Oscars with many nominations Oscars gain representation, but lose viewers.

by Alex Ross Managing Editor The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 2023 Oscar ceremony that takes place on March 12. The ceremony celebrates American and international films released within a given year.

Interdimensional sci-fi film “Everything Everywhere All At Once” picked up the most nominations this year, 11, including Best Picture, Best Directing, and Best Actor in a Leading Role. Irish period tragicomedy “The Banshees of Inisherin” and war epic “All Quiet on the Western Front” are both the second most nominated films, with nine each, including Best Picture.

Other nominations for this year’s Best Picture category are varied in scale and financial success, from box-office Hollywood hits to independent art pieces. They include psychological drama “Tár,” big budget spectacles “Avatar: The Way of the Water” and “Top Gun Maverick,” musical biopic “Elvis,” drama

“Women Talking,” Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical “The Fabelmans,” and dark satire “Triangle of Sadness.”

Best Actor in a Leading Role sees all five actors

illness in “Living” earns him the fifth nomination.

Cate Blanchett claims her eighth overall Academy nomination and fifth in Best Actress in a Leading Role playing an abusive music

Oscars Nominations logo from Oscars website. earning first time nominations for an Academy Award. Austin Butler earns a nod for his portrayal of the King of Rock and Roll in “Elvis.” Colin Farrell is nominated for his role as the naive Pádraic in “The Banshees of Inisherin.”

The Academy gave Brendan Fraser’s comeback performance in “The Whale” a nomination as well as newcomer Paul Mescal for “Aftersun.” Bill Nighy’s performance as a man battling with a terminal

conductor in “Tár.” Ana De Armas gives “Blonde” its only nomination for De Armas’s leading role as Marilyn Monroe. Andrea Riseborough’s nomination for indie film “To Leslie” is her first overall Academy nomination and the only nomination for the film. The Best Actress in a Leading Role category also gives ”The Fabelmans” star Michelle Williams her fifth ever nomination and Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh a nod for “Everything

Everywhere All At Once.”

Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting the show for the third time as he previously hosted the ceremonies in 2017 and 2018. The shows from the four years did not have a single host, rather taking an ensemble approach to hosting.

Ratings for the Oscars have been on a steady decline for the past few years, in part due to the controversies facing the Academy.

In 2015, the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite was trending on Twitter as a response to the lack of diversity in the four acting categories that year. The controversy sparked again in 2020 when there was only one non-white acting nominee in the acting categories.

Despite more diverse nominations in recent years, the ceremony is losing viewership. The 2021 show fell at an alltime low rating of 10 million viewers, less than half of the 23.6 million that watched the previous year.

For the entire list of Academy nominations, go to the Oscars website at https://www.oscars.org/ oscars/ceremonies/2023.

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Read some romance this holiday season Valentine’s Day is for book lovers, too.

by Kayla LeBeau A&E Editor

ty’s magical trips through the castle.

Valentine’s Day is a beautiful holiday for lovers all over, but sometimes there is no one to share it with. When there is no significant other, it can feel like Valentine’s Day is just there to hurt you and make you feel bad about yourself.

However, here are some great romance novels to keep anyone company on their lonely Valentine’s Day.

#2 “The White Rose” by Sharma Jean Wilcox May “The White Rose” is a mix of mystery and romance. An American woman meets an Irish man on the streets of Paris, the

#1 – “Beauty and the Beast” by Madame Le Prince de Beaumont This version of “Beauty and the Beast” follows more closely with the Disney version than most others that can be found. It tells the story of Beauty, a peasant girl, who takes her father’s place as prisoner to the beast, but there are no more dancing candlesticks, only Beauty and the Beast.

The Beast finds a way to make Beauty fall in love with him through the kindness in his heart and Beau-

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randomly.

#3 “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller This book follows the journey of a young boy who is disowned by a Grecian king and falls in love with the hero of the Trojan War, someone who

Girls of Paper and Fire is the first book in Natasha Ngan’s trilogy.

City of Lovers, and immediately hits it off. Their mutual love and appreciation for art makes them fall in love quickly. They are married soon after and waste no time conceiving, but tragedy strikes before their trip to Ireland where white roses begin to

was born to die.

The boy struggles with his self-worth, the seriousness of war and the constant interference of multiple gods in his unapproved relationship with the famed Grecian hero Achilles, main character in the Iliad.

#4 “The Twilight Saga” by Stephenie Meyer As cliche as this book is, it is still a fairly popular romance novel and romance series. It contains the romantic tension of a love triangle and an entertaining relationship between two species that you can’t find anywhere else. It gives every girl an example of a fiercely loved and loving heroine. #5 “Girls of Paper and Fire” by Natasha Ngan This story is violent, vibrant and breath-taking. This book follows a girl with golden eyes as she is forced to become a sex slave to a demonic warlord.

She is ridiculed, torn down and made to feel different from everyone else, until someone catches her eye and she falls for someone that she is forbidden to love.

These books simply prove that Valentine’s Day is for book lovers as much as it is for traditional lovers.

February 17, 2023

Overview of ‘That ‘90s Show’

What to expect in the new Netflix spin-off series

by Kassidee Wozniak News Editor The Forman basement has been revived

and serves as the hangout spot for a new generation of teenagers living in Point Place, WI. “That ‘90s Show” is the sequel to “That ‘70s Show” taking place 15 years later in the show’s timeline.

The show premiered on Netflix with a total of 10 episodes on Jan. 19.

“That ‘90s Show” is a teen comedy sitcom set in the summer of 1995, and is told through the perspective of Leia Forman when she decides to spend her summer with her grandparents, Kitty and Red. Being named after a character from Star Wars is a clear indicator that Leia is the daughter of Eric and Donna. There, she enters a new friend group of individuals with diverse personalities who all find comfort in the Forman family basement.

The new gang consists of Gwen, Jay, Leia, Nate, Nikki, and Ozzie.

Gwen is a defiant “riot grrrl” feminist who helps Leia embrace her individualism. Nate and

Nikki are the couple of the friend group who will take any opportunity to make out in some dark corner. Living up to his family’s legacy, Jay Kelso, is known for being a heart breaker but is loyal to the people he cares about.

Ozzie’s level of sarcasm leaves his friends questioning when to take him seriously but his good judgment saves the group from making bad life choices.

There are some recurring characters from the original cast featured in the sequel including Tommy Chong (Leo),

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Fans of “That ‘70s Show” will enjoy how the sequel is reminiscent of the original while being a ‘90s era series with a female protagonist.

This week’s playlist will help embrace negative Valentine’s Day

by Kerri Hoover Editor-in-Chief February is typically a month of admiration. A time when love is celebrated and glorified by couples in intimate relationships. People often neglect, however, to discuss the more negative undertones that the season can bring. For some, February is a depressive month that only resurfaces feelings of isolation.

The following playlist conveys a message that heavily contradicts the mainstream themes emphasized during this time of year. Rather than celebratory romance, the six collective songs found in this mix portray the painstaking memories of a lost love.

1. “Another Go” - Logan Michael Released on Jan. 13, Logan Michael’s latest single “Another Go” taps into the notion of “right person, wrong timing.” Despite his numerous attempts

to forget his girlfriend, the vocalist can’t shake the love he has for her. He hopes that one day she will get back together with him and give their relationship another try as deemed by the song’s title.

2. “What If I Never Get Over You” - Lady A Lady A ponders the same questions that every heartbroken soul is thinking. Break-ups lead to an unknown future, and some people doubt whether or not they will ever move on from a former love. The song rescinds into a whole new meaning during the second verse when the singer decides to move on romantically, but continuously thinks about her previous relationship.

3. “Waiting” - Bailey Zimmerman Bailey Zimmerman reminds his audience that love is worth waiting for despite the pain and loneliness separations cause. Perhaps one day that person will

pick up the phone and say that they want to get back together. It is a sentiment everyone, including Zimmerman, can hope and pray for when listening to this track.

4. “People Change” - for KING & COUNTRY Known for their contemporary Christian music, for KING & COUNTRY diverts from its traditional discography with the song “People Change.”

The band reinforces the idea that individuals can learn from their mistakes in order to preserve flawed relationships.

While the past may be carved in stone, people possess the ability to rewrite the future if given a second chance.

5. “Always Been You” - Jessie Murph Trying to get over someone isn’t easy. Jessie Murph equates it to a form of “hell” in her single “Always Been You.” It doesn’t matter how many times she’s tried to deny it - even in the midst of her sleep-

less and lonely nights - she ultimately can’t picture herself being with anyone else.

6. “Think of You” - Chris Young [feat.

Cassadee Pope] It isn’t always just the couple that misses the relationship, but sometimes the friends miss it too. Unlike the other featured tracks, “Think of You” presents a more upbeat mood; however, the message’s core remains the same. The singer is reminded of his lost love every time he goes out with his friends because, they too, think of her when they think of him.

Contrary to the anti-Valentine’s sentiment, the provided collection of songs is not entirely centered around heartbreak.

Some tracks also feature highlights of hope as the lead vocalists and lovers patiently await a future reunion with the one who got away. Be sure to check out this playlist, along with many others, on the Eagle Eye’s Spotify account.

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LHU student-athlete finds massive success on TikTok

One student’s unexpected success through adversity.

by Ashley Lawson Managing Editor Rianna Trexler, a senior Business Administration student-athlete at LHU, has found herself unexpected success on TikTok, amassing 484.7K followers on the platform as of Feb. 16. She sat down for a chat about softball, boxing, being a student-athlete, and TikTok. Over the past few seasons, it seems as though the LHU softball team has found themselves in a bit of a “Covid-slump.”

In 2019, the team had a 52 game season, winning 63% of these games.

Once the coronavirus pandemic came about, the team dropped its win percentage to 31% in the 2021 season, and has been climbing back up since.

Trexler was not a part of the 2019 season, as she was an athlete at a different college, but has hopes that the present upswing in the team’s performance will continue, stating, “We have really been working hard and added some great players to the 2023 squad. We are coming together as a team and working well together. I am

very excited for this season rified to transfer but overand believe that this team is all, I am happier and met going to do great things.” some of my best friends.”

Traditionally, the LHU Unfortunately, Trexler softball team does a decent transferred to LHU right beamount of fore the start traveling of the 2021 outside of season, the state making her for comineligible petition, until 2022. with her Looking to most anticfill her time ipated tourand stay naments active, she being the found the upcomLHU Boxing Bear ing Club.

Bash II, “I have Senior, Rianna Trexler hosted by always been Lenoir-Rhyne in Hickory, a fan of MMA and boxing N.C. at the end of February, and wanted to try it out,” and the PFX Tournament she said. “It’s a heavischeduled to occur mid- ly disciplined sport, but March in Winter Garden, Fl. led me to meeting some For student-athletes, great people and learncollege can be an overall ing valuable life lessons.” different experience due to Boxing not only the complex schedule they brought her friendship and can have. Ideally, a stu- life lessons–it brought her dent-athlete should still aim a large TikTok followto have the best college ex- ing. “I found that posting perience possible. On Tik- boxing videos and coTok, Trexler has made vid- medic content grew my eos about obtaining balance. platform,” she explained.

“If you aren’t en- “I’ve noticed that my most joying your experience, successful videos are me don’t be afraid to try boxing to popular music.” something new. I was terAs a student-athlete,

having a platform like Trexler’s can be a challenge, thanks to the NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy. However, the NCAA changed their NIL policy going into the fall 2021 semester. Originally, student-athletes were not allowed, under any circumstances, to benefit financially off of their name, image, and likeness. Across the country, student-athletes found themselves feeling disenfranchised.

Trexler’s platform “blew up” prior to the change in the NIL policy.

“Because of this and being in-season I have stopped posting daily and only post once in a while.

After graduation I plan to pick up where I left off and expand my profile.”

However, for her, the updated NIL policy has still been able to bring her some success, namely from David Portnoy’s Barstool Sports.

“Barstool posted one of my boxing videos to their Instagram page and DM’d me asking if I would like to be a part of their program. I thought it was an amazing opportunity and became a barstool athlete.”

How to spice up any friend group: The game edition Party games can either make or break relationships.

by Eagle Eye Editors Bored on campus?

Nothing to do around town?

Students are often frustrated as to what to do at dry college during the dreary, cold months. Playing party, card, and video games is a great way to curb the winter blues while spending time with friends.

The Eagle Eye curated a list of various games that will certainly add some competition and spice to any friend group. But beware, some friendships may be put to the test with the following selection!

THE VOTING GAME No, this is not a political game so don’t be worried. The Voting Game allows people to figure out the personalities of their closest friends through a hilariously-entertaining, anonymous-based voting system.

All players receive a number card that represents themselves. For each round, the players anonymously vote for the person they best think fits the drawn question card. Question cards range from silly to obscure statements such as “Who would fail an 8th grade math test right now?” and “Who would be the first in line for Hell?” Expansion packs are also available for purchase.

CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY Cards Against Humanity is the perfect party game even for the most introverted individual. No matter how wild the answers are, it serves as a great bonding activity for anyone with a broad sense of humor. No

matter what, don’t forget the most important rule - whatever’s said in the room, stays in the room.

UNO A good way of adding chaos to an event would be to whip out a deck of Uno cards. After shuffling the deck, each player is given a total of seven cards. There are different types of cards in the deck such as action, number and wild. In order to win one must disregard their entire pile. In terms of success, the more wild cards the better. Keep in mind that this game is notorious for creating enemies and ending friendships.

SPOONS Grab some plastic utensils and get ready to play spoons. This is an awesome twist on a classic card game. The main difference between the normal card game and this version is where the spoons are placed.

Spoons are hidden around a room or in a common area

by players that are already out. This style makes the game more entertaining and hilarious for both the players and the observers.

MARIO KART AND MARIO PARTY For a children’s property, Mario games are near-unbeatable in their attempts to tear families and friends apart. Games can get intense, and long-lasting rivalries will form over the course of the evening. Regardless, at the end of the day, never forget that revenge taken through future victory will always taste sweetest.

Early 2023 Horoscopes Predictions for the spring semester ahead.

by Alex Ross Managing Editor

back from undergoing personal developments.

ARIES It is time to combat the fear that has been bothering you. Overcoming this obstacle will solidify the confidence and determination within yourself.

LIBRA A secret is passing through the people in your life. It will be bound to get to you soon, but be patient. This secret could be simple petty drama or possibly life-changing news. Keep an eye out and an ear open.

TAURUS A strange encounter may take place at an unexpected time. Maintain a positive attitude and the outcome will lead to exciting new opportunities. However, letting out a burst of negativity may create serious problems.

GEMINI Stretch out your muscles and take a breath of fresh air. A simple walk around the block or even a run to the other side of town will clear your mind of troubles.

CANCER Work will drain you of your energy. Perhaps reward yourself with that item you’ve been eyeing up at the store. Your hard work has not been paying off like you hoped, so you might want to take matters into your own hands.

LEO Someone wants your attention but is afraid to strike up conversation.

Closely watch the people you interact with and let them speak their minds.

Figuring out this specific someone won’t be easy.

VIRGO Be sure to take some time when given the opportunity to travel soon, take it. This excursion will change your thoughts on a past experience. Don’t let nervous feelings hold you

SCORPIO Maybe you haven’t been confident in the quality of your work recently. Assess your skills and focus on the strongest ones. Refining your abilities may alleviate that lack of confidence. Keep distance from any underdeveloped criticisms.

SAGITTARIUS Become acutely aware of new people entering your life. Consider staying friendly and observant for the time being. New friends will defend you when adversaries are revealed.

CAPRICORN Your workload may be building up. Don’t let it get out of your control, as it may impede on future plans. Prioritizing work over play will bring stability in the long run.

No matter how tempting procrastination may be, keep yourself preoccupied with productivity.

AQUARIUS Take control of the conversation today. You may have had ideas brewing in your head, so let them out.

PISCES Bad luck is looming over you in the future. Make sure not to stray from the safest path and keep one eye open.

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WEEKLY CLUB SPOTLIGHT

The University Band

Low membership persists following the coronavirus.

LHU’s band is a student-run club focused on performing music as both a marching band and as a concert band.

The club meets every Monday and Wednesday at 4:40 p.m. in Sloan 121. Members of the band practice songs chosen by the club during most meetings.

Regarding the process of music selection, Dominic Dijan, the band’s president, said the board creates an extensive list of songs for the members to vote on during concert band season in the spring.

Marching band season in the fall is slightly different, as the club votes

on a musical theme rath- flutes, among other instruer than specific songs. ments have left the band in The band, however, nearly something of a hollowed state. fractured after the coronaviThe executive board’s rus. Dijan said, “If you look at current solution to this probmarching band videos… from lem is going to local high 2019, the size of the marching schools and promoting LHU band [was] extensive.” CurLast semester we tried rently the club getting back into that stands at only big band feel, but the 10 members. problem is the numbers “Last segot hit so hard by COVID, mester we tried you can only do so much. getting back into that big band feel,” said Dijan, “but the prob- and the band to potential stulem is the numbers got hit dents. But recruitment is not so hard by COVID, you can easy for the club due to their only do so much.” The lack low number. Dijan stated that of trombones, French horns, people would rather join a

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Discovering the heart of Dr. Maddox An author and artist’s heartfelt deep-dive.

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by Alex Ross Managing Editor

Band session in progress. Photo provided by Alex Ross.

band that is larger in scale, but they need members to join to become a bigger band.

Despite the problems, Dijan believes the club is in caring hands. “We’re definitely hurting in numbers, but I think the people we have in the band are all very talented and committed.” Dijan cites the members’ dedicated teamwork as the reason behind last semester’s successful show.

Several shows are expected to occur over the spring semester. Times and locations are listed in the right column.

Students interested in band can contact Dominic Dijan at did7757@lockhaven.edu or Tristan Weber at tmw5060@lockhaven.edu

by Kassidee Wozniak News Editor

by Kayla LeBeau A&E Editor Majorie Maddox, a professor of English and Creative Writing at Lock Haven University, collaborated with Karen Elias, a photographer, author and teacher, to publish a book of poetry called “Heart Speaks, Is Spoken For.” Maddox supplied the poems and Elias supplied the pictures for this book.

The pair went to Avenue 209, a local cafe, to speak about their book and answer questions from patrons as they drank their warm teas and coffees. Maddox said that the audience was engaged and appreciative despite the freezing temperatures and strong winds.

Maddox described working on the books as “a collaborative project in the truest sense.”

She said that they worked closely and inspired each other with their works.

The main inspiration for the book itself was a cracked heart-shaped rock that Elias found on a beach in Maine. She said, “I saw it as an emblem about the climate and the state of our world.” This rock became the cover of their book.

This one rock led to the creation of an entire book of poems and photos based on hearts. Maddox is no stranger to heart poetry, as she wrote one of her poetry books about her father’s heart transplant and was more than willing to write more on the subject and many others pertaining to hearts.

“Our book includes images and poems that respond not only to transplants, but to such wide-ranging topics as the pandemic, the mur-

der of George Floyd, domestic abuse, and climate change,” Maddox said.

Anyone who wants to see the work of Maddox and Elias can see both the poems and photographs displayed for the public.

The exhibits are located at the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center, Betsy Rogers Allen Gallery, the Ross Library, Avenue 209 and the Station Gallery and will remain available for viewing until the end of February. However, if anyone wishes to own a copy of “Heart Speaks, Is Spoken For” online, orders are being accepted on Maddox’s website.

When asked for any final words of inspiration and encouragement Maddox said, “There are many talented students at LHU. Join your talents.

You may be amazed and inspired by the results.”

SPRING CONCERT March 9 Price Auditorium @ 6:30 p.m.

April 15 Mansfield Campus April 19 Triangle Park @ 5 p.m.

PRESIDENT’S CONCERT May 4 Price Auditorium

Budget friendly Valentine’s gifts for students Save the cash and show your love.

“Heart Speaks, Is Spoken For” recounts matters of the heart in regards to multiple topics, including physical health and social issues.

UPCOMING BAND SHOW DATES:

The essence of Valentine’s Day is that people should be spending time and sharing love with family, friends, or their partner.

Love speaks for itself so people shouldn’t feel pressured into buying extravagant, pricey gifts for their significant other during the holiday season. Below are four budget-friendly gift ideas for Valentine’s Day. DUNKIN’S V-DAY GOODIES Dunkin’ Donuts released its seasonal Valentine’s Day themed drinks and donuts on Feb. 1. They are available for the entire month. These beverages include the Brownie Batter and Cocoa Mocha Signature Lattes. For people who are not fans of coffee, they can enjoy the Strawberry Coconut Refresher.

Dunkin also offers heart-shaped donuts in two flavors: Brownie Batter or Cupid’s Choice. Brownie Batter donuts have choc-

There are a variety of ways to show appreciation this holiday.

olate brownie flavored creme filling while Cupid’s Choice is stuffed with Bavarian Kreme and topped with strawberry icing.

CUPID’S LOVE POTION Those who are competitive could make it a contest about who can make the best milkshake.

Gather chocolate syrup, ice cubes, milk of choice, maraschino cherries, and vanilla icecream. Put ingredients into a blender’s container.

Blend for 30 seconds or until desired texture. Pour it into a drinking glass.

Add whipped cream and top it off with a cherry.

LOVE-INFESTED MASON JAR Instead of writing a love letter, try filling a mason jar with notes of affection. These can include reasons for loving someone special or showcasing a few beloved memories.

Only four things are needed to make this gift: a permanent marker, ma-

son jar, scissors, and some white construction paper.

While brainstorming things to write, look through old photos or videos to help spark any memories.

Once all elements have been written on the paper, use scissors to cut around each one. Then fold the pieces in half placing them in the mason jar.

Draw hearts all around the jar or add stickers. This gift is sentimental and proves that you care for the individual receiving it. .

PLAYLIST: THINKING ABOUT YOU Music can be used to bring people together in a wide variety of ways.

Sometimes listening to certain songs can bring a person back to a memory or someone associated with it.

For this gift, create a playlist on a music platform that is used by the gift receiver.

This playlist will feature songs that are reminiscent of their significant other or friend along.

Add the tracks and share it with the desired person.

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How to get back at your ex

Disney’s (not so) vicious villains

Breakups are not all roses, but self-improvement can help.

Have Disney villains lost their edge?

by Kayla LaBeau & Kassidee Wozniak A&E and News Editors For most people, anything involving one’s past love interest can be a bittersweet experience.

Exes are people who belong in the past as they serve as an example of valuable time being wasted.

One of the good things about breakups is that you can learn more about who you are as a person, and it also helps you become stronger and keep yourself from making the same mistakes again.

Whether you consider yourself the dumper or dumpee, we all have past love interests that we might feel the need to get back at for something. These are some easy and harmless ways to get back at your exes.

WORK ON YOURSELF Take the experience that you had with someone and use it to learn what you need to work on. Do something that you have always wanted to do, such as starting a new hobby. Try your best to keep your mind from wandering in the past. Stop thinking that your life is over because your significant other is no longer in your life.

Start thinking that you have a new opportunity to do whatever you want. Use this time of independence to focus on growing yourself with no one holding you back.

tionship and serve as a reminder that they previously disappointed others before you.

MOVE ON AND IGNORE THEM Silence is another key factor in getting back at one’s ex. Cut them off and just live your life acting like they never existed.

Block their social media accounts as they do not deserve any insight about your life.

There’s no need to hold onto extra baggage, so do yourself a favor and delete all photos and videos reminiscent of the person.

‘DESTROY’ AN EX Find everything that you have from your ex and smash it; destroy it in some way, shape, or form. Write their name on a ceramic plate and smash it. Write your ex’s name on a dog treat and feed it to your dog. Throw all of their stuff away. This will keep you from having to look at things that remind you of your ex and help you let go of them.

Your ex does not have to live rentfree in your head. Let yourself move on to bigger and better things. Exes are the worst people to be around and if you need some closure, or just need to get under your ex’s skin, try some of these tactics.

BE FRIENDS WITH YOUR EX’S EXES One of the more petty forms of enacting revenge on this list includes befriending your ex’s previous love interests. Depending on the circumstances of the break-up, reaching out may form a bond with someone else over disliking the same person.

Hearing their experiences could explain certain things that occurred in your rela-

by Kayla LaBeau A&E Editor The classic villain is no more. The vain, evil dictators who were evil for evil’s sake do not exist. Every villain has become more relatable to the point where they could, and sometimes do become the protagonist.

Dolores Umbridge, Count Olaf, The White Witch, Judge Doom and Fire Lord Sozin are all prime examples of masterful villains with incurable darkness deep in their souls that could never offer any semblance of redemption to their character. They are just bad people.

This style of villain is a true antagonist, the ones audiences love to hate. There are very few people in this world that will defend the horrible actions of any of these characters, but that is what makes them great.

Villains without a gray-area of redemption give every audience a single character to focus all of their negative emotions toward. When the entire fanbase can look at a single character and say “this is the absolute worst character and I hated them the whole time,” then they all have somewhere to push their hate.

There is no redemption arc. There is no Doofenshmirtz-style backstory that makes audiences feel sorry for them. There is just a deep dislike for these characters rooted in every fan.

This is no longer the case. Villains have been given their own movies, their own backstories, their own chance to be the “hero.”

This trend has given us backstories on Maleficent, the Joker, the Wicked Witch of the West, Cruella and so many others. These stories give villains a redemption arc that they do not always deserve.

Villains are murderers, dark magicians, selfish dictators and powerful symbols of evil that audiences now sympathize with and end up supporting. These horrible people are given pats on the back, trophies and their actions are being approved by the masses.

In “Despicable Me,” Gru commits

multiple serious crimes, including, but not limited to, theft, attempted murder, child endangerment and neglect, reckless driving, and assault. However, he is the protagonist. He is the person who is supported by the audience the entire time.

Audiences seem to be willing to excuse any bad actions under most circumstances, as long as they can find some sliver of good in them or find even the slightest unfair circumstance. Loki Laufeyson-Odinson tries to murder many people, take over Asgard and genocide the frost giants in one movie, yet he was easily the star of the show.

However, all of this is excusable because Odin was not a good father toward him.

This willingness to use any excuse to reward a villain comes from our own lives. No audience member wants to see themselves in these villains, but oftentimes, they do. They excuse these villains so that they can excuse themselves.

Ranking of the best NFL dynasties One writer’s take on the best football teams from the 60s to early 2000s.

by Joel Robinson Staff Writer Since the inception of the NFL, there have been multiple teams that have taken on the identity of a “dynasty.” Teams so good that oftentimes they seemed untouchable and unbeatable. With defenses given nicknames like ‘The Steel Curtain’ and ‘Purple People Eaters.’ But which team has the best dynasty in NFL history? Here are my top 5 all time greatest dynasties of NFL history. #5 THE 1960-1967 GREEN BAY PACKERS. This team steamrolled the NFL with a seemingly unstoppable ‘Packer Sweep’ which served as a powerful offensive weapon against NFL defenses. During this period, the Packers won two Super Bowls and featured NFL players such as Jim Taylor, Bart Star, Willie Davis. #4 THE 1991-1995 DALLAS COWBOYS This team had it all! A legendary quar-

terback and running back. A stonewall defense and elite offensive line. On top of the fact they had a great team, they had to play an arguably just as great team, the San Francisco 49ers, who played Dallas in three straight NFC championship games of which Dallas won two to advance to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys won three Super Bowls in a span of four years. This is why they earn my number four spot on the list. #3 THE 1981-1994 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS While their most notable years of success lie with the 80’s under Joe Montana, which included a nearly undefeated season of 15-1, the early 90s also served as a dominant era for the 49ers.

The 49ers played in three straight NFC championships and won a Super Bowl under Steve Young. The reason I place them over the cowboys in the rankings is because of their amazing play in the 80s, where they claimed four Super Bowl victories. They were a true force to be reckoned with and that is why they are the third greatest dynasty in NFL history. #2 THE 1970S PITTSBURGH STEELERS Four Super Bowl victories; one of the greatest defensive units to ever take the field. The amount of Hall of Famers make the Steelers a no-brainer for the number two spot.

I would be bold enough to say that the

Steelers in their prime of the 70s could beat many of the other teams on this list. That is how good I believe their defense was. #1 THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS ‘THE BRADY ERA’ The reason I categorize this dynasty as the ‘Brady Era’ is because from the time he took the starting job until leaving, the Patriots did not have a single losing season, not one! And only missed the playoffs twice, once in 2002 with a 9-7 record, and a second time in 2008, 11-5. During the time Brady was quarterback, the Patriots won 30 playoff games including six Super Bowl victories, with nine total appearances.

Thirteen AFC championship appearances with eight consecutive appearances from 2011 to 2018 and 17 AFC East division titles with 11 consecutive from 20092019. 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 20012019 were by far the greatest NFL dynasty to ever grace football with their presence.

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February 17, 2023

Men’s Basketball tops Mansfield Bald Eagles showcased their scoring potential.

by KC Wallace Staff Writer LOCK HAVEN, Pa.– The Lock Haven Men’s Basketball team (16-6) hosted Mansfield (5-16) Monday night (Feb. 6) and used a great second half showing to grab an 89-76 win.

“It’s a big win,” Lock Haven head coach Mike Nestor said. “We’re just

Forward James Price

tryingtakes to stay in the same the tip-off. placePhoto: we’ve been in. I KC Wallace

didn’t think we played well but they played great. They came out tonight and played a great first half. Luckily we just had more and more guys just get going. We did a good job of just finding ways to score late and finish them off defensively.”

Eli Washington opened up the game for the Bald Eagles on a successful three-point shot. Mansfield took a 40-32 lead over Lock Haven but with three successful three-point shots, one by Washington and two

by Dymir Montague, the Bald Eagles took the lead back 43-42 at halftime.

After falling behind in the second half, the Bald Eagles went on a 10-0 run to take a 64-52 lead. Mansfield used a late 10-3 run to close in on Lock Haven 8073. Michael Dickson and Scott Woodring each contributed four points during

the run. The Bald Eagles held Mansfield to three points to close out the game.

TOP SCORERS The Bald Eagles had six players hit double digit points on the night. Washington scored 16 points.

Montague and Justice Shoats had 15. Jalen Gorham, Jayy Davis, and James Price each had 10 points.

UP NEXT Lock Haven will travel to Millersville this Wednesday (Feb. 8). The game tips off at 7:30 p.m.

“I think we have to play better defensively and shoot the ball well,” Nestor said. “Defensively they’re (Millersville) a very strong and tough team so we’re on the road Wednesday, for sure it’s gonna be a tough one.”

Michael Dickson (Mansfield) , tries to block Dymir Montague (LHU).

Photo: Lock Haven Athletics/Abby Katrinak

Women’s Basketball defeats Mansfield

Men’s Basketball falls big to Kutztown

Freshman forward breaks school’s defensive record.

This loss displays the current lack of depth on the LHU bench.

by KC Wallace Staff Writer

Alana Robinson goes to make a play against Mansfield.

Photo: Lock Haven Athletics/Abby Katrinak

by KC Wallace Staff Writer LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven women’s basketball team (9-13) hosted Mansfield (2-19) on Monday, Feb. 6. The Bald Eagles used a strong defensive showcase in the second half to grab a 5735 victory.

“We’re always happy to win,” Lock Haven head coach Jennifer Smith said.

“Right now we’re trying to get into the playoffs. It was a good team effort and the defense is what put us over the edge tonight.”

Lock Haven quickly jumped out to a 12-4 lead with eight points coming from freshman Alana Robinson. The Bald Eagles finished the quarter with an 18-12 lead. Lock Haven and Mansfield remained in close contact entering halftime (31-24).

The Bald Eagles came out storming in the third quarter, outscoring the Mounties 18-1 to take a huge lead (49-25)

heading to the final quarter of play. Lock Haven rolled to a victory in the fourth quarter and kept their playoff hopes alive.

“At halftime I was really stressed.”

Smith said, “To come out and allow 11 points total in the second half. We’re focusing 100% on the defensive unit.”

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Lock Haven Men’s Basketball team (16-8) fell to Kutztown (6-17) on Saturday, Feb. 11 by a score of 98-61. This win ended Kutztown’s nine-game losing streak.

“Last week was a little tough for us,” Lock Haven Head Coach Mike Nestor said.

“We just got to get ourselves back in action.

Hopefully we will get ourselves refocused next week and take care of business.”

Before the game, Lock Haven honored the five seniors on the roster; James Price, Jayy Davis, Adam Freese, Kyle Everhart, and Dymir Montague, who was not active.

“We’re fortunate we have five great seniors that have just been such a great asset to the program,” Nestor mentioned.

Lock Haven entered into the game with a smaller roster with four players being out, two of them being start-

ers,

Montague and Jalen Gorham.

“Missing two starters is obviously a big factor,” Nestor mentioned. “One of them being a senior is just tough to have, especially what they bring to the table. The hope is everybody will be full strength by Wednesday.”

Kutztown jumped out to a 17-9 lead early, and did not look back, going into halftime with a commanding 52-28 lead. The momentum stayed with the visiting Golden Bears as they cruised to a victory over the Bald Eagles.

TOP SCORERS The Bald Eagles had four players eclipse double digits; James Price (16), Eli Washington (14), Jayy Davis (12), and Justice Shoats (11).

UP NEXT Lock Haven will head to West Chester on Saturday, Feb. 18 for a 3 p.m. contest.

TOP SCORERS Robinson led the Bald Eagles with 20 points. Taylor Leidy chipped in 14 points.

HISTORY IS MADE Robinson broke the school’s single season record for blocks. She currently sits at 48 on the year.

UP NEXT Lock Haven will travel to Millersville on Wednesday (Feb. 8) with a start time of 5:30 p.m.

Left: Braden Kitt attempts a block.

Right: Eli Washington attempts a 2-pointer.

Photos: Lock Haven Athletics/Abby Katrinak

February 17, 2023

SPORTS

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LHU alumnus returns as new Women’s Tennis coach Coach Pete Wert talks about the upcoming season.

by Cleia Stern Staff Writer LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Pete Wert is an LHU alumnus who graduated in 1989 with a degree in Secondary Education.

As a Lock Haven native, his tennis journey began right here on the local tennis courts. “I had friends that played tennis in elementary school, we would ride our bikes here and smack tennis balls around”, said Wert. As the new head of the Women’s Tennis program, Wert returns to the same courts his tennis journey began on.

Q: What inspired you to become a tennis coach?

A: I’ve coached many sports, and this is one of the sports I really like. I have spent a lot of time on tennis courts. I felt qualified to give it a shot coaching at the high school level. It was a lot of fun, I really love what I do in this sport. I like coaching, and this sport happens to be the one that fits into my personality the best.

Q: What are your strengths as a coach?

A: I am pretty flexible figuring out what each athlete needs. I don’t coach every person the same way. I can be flexible and adapt

to what each player needs.

I can make them better in different areas. I think that’s my strength as a coach.

Q: What are your goals for the LHU women’s tennis team during the spring 2023 season?

A: We want to win some matches. We want to be competitive, that’s the word I like to use. I don’t always worry about wins and losses, but to lose all the time is not something we strive for. We want to win some matches and hopefully be competitive in most of the matches we play in the conference.

Q: How did your experience coaching Central Mountain make you a better coach?

A: You run into a bunch of different types of personalities that you have to learn how to motivate and get them to play well. Tennis is a very mental sport and keeping your head in the game is very important.

You can’t overplay in tennis, you can’t underplay; you have to be aggressive but yet intelligent. It has given me a chance to see different athletes have successes and failures. I hope to be able to apply that to the people that I see here and get to work with.

Q: What is one important lesson you’ve learned from your time as a coach?

A: Communicate. Talk to people. Tell them what you’re thinking. Don’t let someone wonder what you’re thinking about them or what position they’re in. Communication is the most important thing that I’ve found as a coach.

Q: Can you describe the qualities you believe an effective coach must have?

A: Number one is to communicate with the players.

Be able to know what type of player you have, know

what type of personality you’re dealing with. So that you can get the best out of them. Some people need pressured, some people need you to not be so difficult on them. Players respond to different stimulus. The idea is to figure out what makes that person tick.

With over 20 years of tennis coaching experience, Wert is eager to begin a new chapter in his coaching journey with LHU. He hopes to raise money to end up offering scholarships to his student-athletes in an attempt to help grow the program and community.

Coach Pete Wert Photo: Eagle Eye/Cleia Stern

Coach Jennifer Smith speaks to her team in an attempt to keep their focus.

Photo: Eagle Eye/KC Wallace

Women’s Basketball fends off Kutztown

by KC Wallace Staff Writer LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven women’s basketball team (10-14) edged out the Kutztown Golden Bears (11-13) on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Bald Eagles found themselves with a big 29-11 lead at halftime, but a big second half run (4628) by Kutztown saw the game tied at 57 with just a handful of seconds remaining. Brooke Lawyer converted a game-winning free throw to give the Bald Eagles a 58-57 victory. “[This win] really kind of keeps us in the playoff race,” Lock Haven Head Coach Jennifer Smith said.

“We’re probably going to need to pick up a few more wins to get in. We got three left, and we have to keep focusing on the goal.”

The first half saw Lock Haven force 12 Kutztown turnovers leading to a big 44-28 lead after the third

quarter. Kutztown fought back, closing in on Lock Haven 52-47 forcing the Bald Eagles to call a timeout.

“We were losing our focus and our engagement,” Smith said. “We were getting sloppy, so I was trying to use timeouts to calm us down and make us more focused.”

The Golden Bears trailed 57-55 with the ball in possession until Annie Whelan tied the game after a rebound. With Lock Haven now with possession, Lawyer drew a foul and made one free throw to give Lock Haven the victory.

TOP SCORERS Carly Fitzmorris led Lock Haven with 15 points. Brooke Lawyer had 10 points UP NEXT Lock Haven will hit the road to face West Chester on Saturday, Feb. 18. Tip-off is at 1 p.m.

Men’s Wrestling continues home win streak versus Navy Men’s Wrestling continues their at-home win streak.

by Joel Robinson Staff Writer LOCK HAVEN, Pa.– Lock Haven University Men’s Wrestling (5-6) faced off against Navy (3-6) at Thomas Field House on Friday Feb. 3 in a packed arena during Military Appreciation Night.

The Bald Eagles took the victory with an overall score of 24-17. LHU re-

mains undefeated at home in duals with a 4-0 record.

The Bald Eagles took an early 19-0 lead and won six of the 10 bouts. In three of the bouts, Lock Haven scored bonus points which included two tech falls and a pin.

The two tech falls came during matches of nationally-ranked - No. 6 - Anthony Noto and Ashton Eyler. This victory

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Courtesy of Lock Haven Athletics

built on Thursday night’s victory where Lock Haven defeated Bloomsburg 40-1, winning nine of 10 bouts versus the Huskies.

UP NEXT The Bald Eagles will be at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m.

Above: Ashton Eyler (LHU) versus Devon Deem (Navy) Below: Colin Fegley celebrates defeating Navy’s Cael Crebs Photos: Lock Haven Athletics/Whitney Harshbarger