The Eagle Eye Vol. 96 Issue 2

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March 3, 2023

Volume 96, Issue 2

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LHU takes safety precautions against shootings Campus police ensure students they are doing what they can to prevent tradegies.

by Liz Kasmer Guest Writer College campuses across the nation, including Lock Haven University (LHU), have been taking safety precautions to protect students after the Michigan State shooting on Feb. 13.

According to LHU Chief of Police, Tim Stringer, campus police are taking the following measures to create a safe environment: • All three campus police participated within Commonwealth University in a three-day Active Shooter Training with external stakeholders on Jan. 10-12.

• Each semester, police send out an email containing instructions and video asking students, faculty, and staff to review what to do during an active shooting. The last email was sent on Jan. 24.

• Police teach ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Escape) training to groups and organizations across campus.

• On Nov. 1, 2022, all campuses participated in an Emergency Management Exercise with external stakeholders on managing critical incidents.

• All campuses use the RAVE system, an emergency alert system

utilized across each university to send out important emergency information via text notification.

• During the month of January, Public Safety participated in an active shooter table-top exercise with a local school.

While LHU students acknowledge that on-campus preventative measures are a good start, senior Annie Barnhart states how she wants to see more precautions established to ease students’ minds.

“I think there should be more security to get into buildings,” she said. “We should have to scan in with our IDs to all buildings.

We have scanning to get into Fairview and Smith, why not have them for all buildings?”

Even people who study human nature and psychology, like professor Christine Offutt, are perplexed about why mass shootings happen.

“It is human nature to want to know about the motives and mental health of mass shooters,” she said.

“We feel like we might be able to prevent bad things from happening, if we know what type of person commits such acts. Sadly, there’s no such thing as a prototypical shooter whom we can recognize and stop before harm occurs.”

In addition to campus safety measures, students are also taking their own

precautions. “I am always on constant alert,” Barnhart said. “I think a way to kind of ease my anxiety about that is [by] always keeping my doors locked, keeping my windows locked, making sure I know before opening the door who’s there, and even keeping stuff on my keychain.”

Stringer reminds students to be con-

scious of their surroundings even in their daily routines. He also asks students to not leave doors open or unlocked. Members of the LHU community can call Public Safety at (570) 484-2278 or go to the Public Safety Department in Glennon to report any suspicious activity.

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Lock Haven Police car parked outside Public Safety.

Who is Lock Haven’s new associate dean?

Welcoming Dean Angela Boswell into the LHU community and family.

by Alex Ross Managing Editor Commonwealth University (CU) has appointed Angela Boswell as Lock Haven’s Associate Dean for the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities during its integration of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities.

Boswell’s educational background starts in Texas, where she attended the private Southwestern University. At first, Boswell worked toward a career as an English high school teacher, but eventually added history as a second major as well as several minor degrees.

After working various jobs like computer programming and directing a state-wide political organization, Boswell shifted her focus back toward earn-

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ing a Ph.D. in History at Rice University.

Boswell taught at Henderson State University (HSU) for about 20 years before becoming the associate dean.

Quickly thereafter, she would take the title of Dean of College of Arts and Sciences. In June 2022, Boswell left the university, saying the school was “taking a direction I just did not believe in.”

Despite retiring from her job at HSU, Commonwealth University offered Boswell the Associate Dean position at the Lock Haven campus in August 2022.

Even though the title is different, Boswell acts very similar to a normal dean position, only difference being she works under another dean that monitors the entirety of CU.

‘The Way Home’ is a refreshing new TV series Hallmark strays from its traditional archetype. Page 5

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Dean Boswell’s office is located in Sloan 105. She welcomes students to drop by and visit during her open office hours.

LHU alumnus, ‘13, declares himself ‘Bald Eagle for life’ An interview with John Vitale.

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SPORTS

Coach recaps on Women’s Wrestling Regionals LHU brings home 3 championship titles.

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NEWSPAPER STAFF Editor-in-Chief............Kerri Hoover 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..............Kerri Hoover Social Media................Joel Robinson Faculty Adviser...........Dr. Matt McKeague Staff Writers............... Rachel Palmer Cleia Stern KC Wallace Guest Writer...............Liz Kasmer

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Commonwealth University hosts virtual Student Town Hall

by Cleia Stern Staff Writer Commonwealth University (CU) hosted a virtual Student Town Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The meeting served as an opportunity to increase student involvement and provide information about integration.

In the meeting, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Stephen Lee, and members of the Strategic Planning Core Team discussed enrollment numbers, an emerging strategic plan framework, and upcoming changes.

Strategic Planning Core team members spoke on the university’s first unified planning process.

The plan created will be designed with the unified mission, vision, and values statements of Commonwealth University.

The strategic planning process launched in Fall 2022 and will not be finalized until Summer 2023.

The Strategic Planning Committee consists of 28 members, including

student representatives, alumni, and faculty members from each institution.

The priority areas of the planning process are to forward academic excellence and innovation, student success, university success, and to create a more welcoming and inclusive community.

“The entire strategic plan is designed with students at the core,” Lee said.

In addition to the priority areas, the plan also includes core commitments. The plan seeks to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion. Also, the plan will continue to allow the faculty, staff, and students of Commonwealth University to thrive.

It is important to CU that students at each university have opportunities to express their opinions, pitch ideas, and discuss their thoughts on the plan.

CU greatly urges students to comment on the upcoming draft to be posted.

By doing this, the planning team can better understand what matters to students. “We are looking

forward to the involvement of students,” said Amy Way, professor of Health Science and MSCHE Self-Study Co-Chair.

Statistical data was presented in the virtual student town hall highlighting how the enrollment of CU and each individual institution has changed since the previous year.

The Commonwealth’s collective headcount enrollment is down 2.3% compared to Spring 2022.

The admissions team is working collaboratively as one for the three institutions. Each admissions representative is trained to be able to discuss the highlights of each university’s campus.

The moderators of the town hall discussed that they are making note of their strengths and weaknesses in order to grow.

They look at where they have been, where they would like to be, and where they are going. The Commonwealth has collectively reimagined its courses to better reach the demands of students.

At the core of the long planning process is the Strategic Planning Committee’s goal to increase the student experience. For more information about the strategic planning of CU and how to provide personal feedback, visit https://www.commonwealthu.edu/strategic-planning.

Global Engagement shares the tea on studying abroad

by Kayla Lebeau A&E Editor Lock Haven University’s International Department hosted a tea tasting event on Feb. 23 offering a wide range of teas from various countries in the lower lobby of Ulmer Hall.

The overall turnout for the event was very low, not getting more than five attendees after the first couple hours.

However, the International Club advisor and Director for the International Department, John Gradel has a similar event every semester, said hostess Mashfika Jahan.

The International Department recently “took over the space and made it their own,” said Shawn O’Dell, secretary for the Center for Global Engagement.

For decoration, there were maps of varying countries and clocks set to different times all over the world. Also, there was a designated shelf containing packets of information on the many schools that LHU students can study abroad at.

Enjoying tea is not the only event hosted by the International Club.

Throughout the semester, the club sets up taste tables compiled of international varieties of food and drinks. Occasionally some international students will prepare the beverages and cuisine at the tables.

They even have gatherings for students to watch the FIFA World Cup. This year saw a little more than a dozen students watching the various matches.

LHU was once the star of PASSHE’s International Program, having 125 international students, 30-40 exchange students as well as other students interested in studying abroad. Whereas, this semester there are only about ten international students due to less recruitment being made by the school over the past few years, said O’Dell.

Students at LHU who study abroad, have gone to countries such as Australia, Japan, Scotland, South Korea, and Spain.

Most of the overall cost is about the same as LHU’s tuition, so the only thing that students would need to save up extra mon-

ey for is transportation.

The schools in these countries have courses that are equivalent to the ones at LHU so students will not fall behind in their degree if they do decide to go abroad. However, it is easier for Liberal Arts majors, like Business, English,

or History, to find similar classes than students who are in the other majors.

Contrary to popular belief, students do not have to know the native language in order to study abroad because in all but three schools, the classes are taught in English.

Series of study abroad packets available for all LHU students.

International tea samples offered at the event.

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POLICE REPORTS from Feb. 11 to Feb. 24, 2023

February 11 Railroad St. February 19 Fairview Suites Traffic offense. Warning issued.

Drug offense. Reported odor of marijuana.

February 12 Fairview Suites February 20 N. Fairview St. Community relations. Officers interacted with Property found. students.

February 20 Stevenson Library February 13 Fairview Suites Fire alarm. False alarm.

Report of found empty alcohol container.

Container discarded.

February 20 N. Fairview Suites Report of traffic violation - speeding.

February 13 Off Campus Officer assisted with vehicle lock out.

February 21 Fairview Suites Medical ambulance call.

February 13 Robinson Hall Property found.

February 21 Campus Drive Traffic offense. Verbal warning.

February 13 Bentley Property found.

February 21 Evergreen Commons Harassment.

February 14 Bentley Property found.

February 21 Campus Drive Officer assisted with vehicle lock out.

February 15 Off Campus Officer assisted with vehicle lock out.

February 21 Fairview Suites University violation. Alcohol and drug February 15 Smith Hall paraphernalia found. Misconduct report filed.

911 hang up call. Caller not located.

February 21 Fairview Suites February 16 Susquehanna Ave. University violation. Drug paraphernalia Traffic offense. Warning issued. found. Misconduct report filed.

February 16 Property found.

Bentley February 21 Fairview Suites University violation. Alcohol and drug paraphernalia found. Misconduct report filed.

February 16 Sieg Conference Center Criminal mischief - LHU Property.

February 22 Off Campus Information. Parent requestd officer speak with February 16 East Campus student.

Community relations. Officers assisted students at Haven Cupboard.

February 22 East Campus Title IX violation.

February 16 Fairview Suites Noise complaint.

February 23 Susquehanna Ave. Traffic offense. Warning issued.

February 18 Off Campus Traffic offense. Warning issued.

February 23 Railroad St. Vehicle disabled.

February 18 Charlotte Smith Field Animal incident/dog.

February 23 Bentley 711 call. Elevator false alarm.

February 19 Smith Hall University violation. Individuals holding doors February 23 Fairview Suites open that are required to remain secured for Community relations. Officer interacted with safety purposes. students during game night event.

February 19 Fairview Suites February 23 Officer assisted with unlocking door.

Property found.

Bentley

February 19 Off Campus February 23 Assisted other department. Fight in progress.

Welfare check.

Fairview Suites

February 19 East Campus February 24 Off Campus Trouble alarm alert. False alarm.

Assisted other department. Burglar alarm.

February 19 Property found.

Off Campus

February 19 Property found.

Bentley

Police reports provided POLICE REPORTS

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

A goal Boswell has as Associate Dean is to emphasize the importance of degrees that may be deemed “useless” to society.

“I think we need to prepare our students for that first job, but we also need to prepare them for the next and the next,” she said, “and you can only do that with this broad liberal arts education that helps students think.”

Integration between the three schools have created concerns among students and faculty alike.

One such issue is if students will be required to transition into the updated curriculums.

Boswell said, “Everyone who is already here will have the opportunity to finish the requirements that were in place when they came as first year students.” However, if students wish to switch to the new curriculum, they are allowed to do so.

Another issue is how the university will allocate resources between campuses. Since each campus

holds different equipment and facilities, some majors at certain campuses will have a slight advantage over the others.

“I don’t think we’re ever going to be able to guarantee exact equipment at each [university],” Boswell said.

One example of this is the ceramic labs at Lock Haven and Mansfield universities. Bloomsburg does not have a ceramic studio, but there is hope to let students located at their campus to take a summer program at the other campuses to take ceramics.

As far as online classes, Boswell believes they will only expand a student’s education. “You came to Lock Haven because you wanted to be on the Lock Haven campus.

We are still emphasizing in-person opportunities as much as possible,” she said.

For any questions, comments or concerns, students can contact Boswell through email at aboswell@ commonwealth.edu or her office in Sloan room 105.

Angela Boswell, Dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. Image retrieved from Bloomsburg University.

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LSA attends the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Conference

by Kayla LeBeau A&E Editor

‘Brick-by-Brick’ seminar speaks on LGBTQ+ acceptance

by Rachel Palmer Staff Writer A seminar called “Brick-by-Brick: Creating LGBTQ & Gender Inclusive Classrooms & Spaces” was hosted at Willis Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 16.

The seminar was led

by Priya Poehner, a professor in the Department of Middle, Secondary and K-12 Education at LHU, and Rick Schulze, a professor in the Department of Health & Exercise Science and the faculty advisor of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA).

Several faculty members from LHU and Mansfield attended, as well as teachers and a member of administration from a local middle school. Only one student was present.

Upon arrival at the seminar, each attendee was given several papers.

They listed the facilitators and their contact information, a document titled “Suggestions for Supporting Participants in a Bullying Episode,” a glossary of LGBTQ terms, and a matching game containing some of the listed terms with their correct definitions.

The last paper hand-

ed out was an opening activity asking each individual to identify how they might react to situations such as “how to stop harassment of LGBTQ+ students before it starts” and “how I can help my LGBTQ+ students develop a healthy sexual orientation identity.”

The opening activity sheet led into a series of introductions. The attendees shared why the seminar was important to them and a challenge or area of progress that they’ve seen in their community.

The word community, Poehner stressed, was to apply not only to schools and universities, but also clubs, classes, and residence halls.

This dialogue took up nearly the whole hour allotted for the seminar, but resulted in a helpful exchange of ideas, strategies and techniques to build a stronger, better community of individuals who are accepting and understanding of the differences of others.

One administrator from the local elementary school remarked that they’ve seen more young children accept their LGBTQ+ peers without resistance.

The four officers and club advisor of LHU’s Latino Student Association (LSA) made their way to the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute Conference hosted in Chicago from Feb. 15 to Feb. 19.

The conference had not taken place since 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, it came back full force this spring.

The conference itself is made up of representatives from 40 different states that come together in order to address issues facing the Latin American Community in the United States.

They discuss issues such as immigration, education and inclusion in the workforce. Those who visit the conference are

considered leaders of this minority community and it is their way of empowering their community.

Mia Swales, club advisor, said that she could not think of a single thing to highlight about their trip because the entire trip was a highlight in and of itself.

Swales said, “The conference left all of us feeling empowered to be just who we are as individuals and to create our own ‘brand,’ stand tall and be oneself and spread light and love.”

Maria Ruiz, an officer for LSA, said, “My highlight of the trip was when I attended a First-Generation Workshop and I got to learn other individuals’ stories. As well as learning what motivates them.”

Both Swales and Ruiz believe that the LSA brings something to the LHU

LSA members pose next to the infamous Bean sculpture in Millennium Park.

community as a whole, beyond just Hispanic people.

“The club provides a sounding board [for] education revolving around Hispanic culture,” Swales said.

She also says that the club is “monumental to the community in every aspect.”

Ruiz added, “[LSA] is a space that makes everyone feel welcome and not out of place.” She also emphasized that “[a]nyone can join our club, especially if they would like to learn more about Hispanic culture.”

Not only did the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Conference trip allow LSA

members to grow more aware and connected with their community, but it also served as an opportunity for the group to socialize and unwind.

“The conference or trip to Chicago allowed us to unplug, yet be awakened in another dimension,” Swales said.

The five LHU representatives also had the chance to go out and explore Chicago during their visit to Illinois.

They saw the Bean, Millennium Park, had authentic Chicago-style pizza as well as other foods that Pennsylvania does not offer.

LSA attends the annual Hispanic Leadership Institute in Chicago, Illinois.

(Left to right): Raymond Sheriff, Maria Ruiz, Loris Rodriguez, and Alexandria Herrera.

What’s the big deal with ChatGPT?

by Alex Ross Managing Editor ChatGPT, an AI-generated chatbot developed by OpenAI, is creating a stir within the field of education since its release in November.

School districts and universities across the world are banning the use of the chatbot, fearing widespread plagiarism and misinformation.

New York City’s Department of Education barred the use of ChatGPT from the district’s network and devices in February while RV University in Bangalore, India placed similar restrictions.

“ChatGPT is not a sentient being. It scrapes the web for info and then regurgitates it in, generally, well-written ways, but it can’t think,” said Holle Canatella, a history professor at LHU. “It can certainly have a

negative impact by facilitating academic dishonesty.”

While the chatbot can write in a humanistic style, the substance of its writings are not well thought out. The chatbot looks online for information t o use, b u t does n o t think l i k e a human by taking a personable stance on the given subject. “[I]f a student uses it to write something for one of my classes, and I don’t catch that they’ve used AI, they won’t do very well on the assignment anyway,” said Canatella.

However, not all professors think this technolo-

gy is the end of the world.

LHU English professor David Russell thinks differently about ChatGPT and similar technology.

“I tend to take the optimistic view that we can harness this technology to actually h e l p people b e come better write r s . ” Whether using such technology is considered plagiarism is up for debate.

Russell believes it depends on how the student uses ChatGPT. If a majority of the content is original work created by the student and the AI is only used as a framework to build upon, then a case could be made

that the content is original.

However, Canatella says “it is still lying to present something you did not write as your own, and this violates the university’s academic honesty policy.”

Despite the concerns, professors have tools at their disposal to catch any cheating, plagiarism and AI-generated content. Russell said “keep in mind that we already have technology designed to suss out plagiarism in Turnitin.”

Commonwealth University has not released a comment regarding a ban or restriction on ChatGPT at Mansfield, Bloomsburg, or Lock Haven campuses.

AI chatbots like ChatGPT may seem concerning to some, but it is only another hurdle the higher education system can overcome.

“New technology can be unnerving,” said Canatella. “We have to and will adapt to its existence.”

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Hallmark strays from its normal archetype in ‘The Way Home’

by Kerri Hoover Editor-in-Chief Hallmark is best known for its stereotypical entertainment centered around unrealistic romance; however, the channel made a refreshing divergence from its traditional archetype in the latest television drama “The Way Home.”

“The Way Home,” which debuted on Jan. 15, follows the story of 15-year-old Alice Dhawan who recently moved to her matriarch’s hometown of Port Haven, Canada.

The move was prompted by her parents’ divorce, as well as her mother, Kat Landry’s, unemployment.

However, the new start is not as refreshing as expected.

Rebel teen Alice resents Kat for uprooting her life. Kat herself experiences a less than warm welcome home by her mother, Del Landry. The season’s pilot episode is filled with feelings of hostility among the three Landry women.

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find out the reason behind all of the family drama.

Twenty years before returning home, Kat lost her father in a car crash. This incident occurred just three months after Kat’s 9-year-old brother, Jacob, went missing. Kat and Del both coped with the tragedies differently, and as a result, caused an unresolved rift in their relationship.

The family pond is a portal to the past.

It possesses time traveling capabilities, but only when it wants Alice to go somewhere. Alice is not guaranteed to be transported back to 1999 every time she jumps into the water.

During her subsequent travels through time, Alice begins to learn about her family’s history that is often untold to her. She learns that the Landry farm was a place filled with happiness, love, and laughter; it was built on strong relationships. Alice also meets her grandfather, Jacob, Kat’s best friend Elliot, who is her current science

teacher in the twenty-first century, and her own father.

Throughout the series, the pond serves as an escape for Alice to a happier time. The pond is also representative of how she can better understand the past. Elliot is the first person who learns of her ability to time travel, both in the past and current day.

In a nutshell, “The Way Home” paints a beautiful picture of a heartbroken family struggling to move on from past life tragedies, yet still striving to make amends to wounded relationships.

Hallmark is finally giving its audience what it needs - a sense of realism instead of constantly shaming people about their own love lives.

This was one of the primary reasons why I gravitated toward the show.

The show has an ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats amidst the drama.

On the contrary, there is one pothole in the storyline that left me confused.

Alice is a representation of Kat and Elliot’s long-lost childhood friend.

Polaroid images of their friend Alice also remain blurry to the human eye. Everyone who existed in 1999 (and hasn’t died since then) is of the appropriate age in modern time. The only character missing is Alice. I’m not sure if it was a misunderstanding on my part, a pothole in the plot, or if the connection hasn’t been made yet to the audience.

This aspect of the show appears to be the only blockade to my full understanding of the show, despite it being relatively easy to follow along.

Viewers can watch new episodes of “The Way Home” Sundays at 9 p.m., or they can stream the show on the Hallmark Movies Now app.

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Carrie Underwood shines during ‘Denim & Rhinestones’ tour

by Rachel Palmer Staff Writer Carrie Underwood performed live at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College on Friday, Feb. 10. The show started at 7:30 p.m., with headliner Jimmie Allen singing “Be Alright” from his 2022 album Tulip Drive.

Allen sang several of his top hit songs, including his second single “Make Me Want To” and “Good Times Roll,” which features singer Nelly in its 2020 original release. Also on Allen’s setlist was a cover of “Gone” by Montgomery Gentry.

Allen was a very engaging performer. He jumped off the stage twice to give high-fives to the audience on the floor, who were excited about the experience.

He wore dazzling glitter boots while he was on set, embodying Underwood’s theme of “Denim and Rhinestones.”

After a 30-minute intermission, during which a DJ kept asking “Are you ready to meet Carrie?,” she finally emerged. The curtain which had been concealing the back of the stage finally fell away, revealing Underwood’s talented

band and accompanists.

Underwood rose up through the stage on a piece that was mechanized, lifting up like a mountain. Her opening song was the catchy tune “Good Girl,” followed by several other classics, such as “Church Bells” and “Undo It.” Throughout her nearly two hours on stage, Underwood sang

eight songs from her new album “Denim and Rhinestones” and 15 of her previous hits. Underwood’s set featured at least five complete costume changes, long ribbons falling from the ceiling about halfway into the performance, and various pyrotechnic effects – including fire shooting from the sides of the diamond-shaped stage during her

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song titled “Burn.”

After one costume change, Underwood emerged from beneath the stage on a swing decorated with flowers and greenery. She rode the swing the entire way past the end of the stage, above the floor standing and seated sections, to a small stage at the opposite side of the arena.

Before she began her next song, Underwood explained that what she loved about her previous shows was being able to engage with the entire audience, and it was important to her to continue to do so when designing this show, but to create a new and exciting experience. She performed several songs on the smaller stage, where she was about 20 feet away from the audience in floor seating.

While singing her new song, “Crazy Angels,” Underwood was carried back to the main stage in a metal gyroscope that was followed by a large pair of neon wings.

Before wrapping up her show, Underwood did a cover of “Welcome to the Jungle,” originally sung by Guns N’ Roses. Her setlist ended with a crowd favorite, “Before He Cheats.”

A series of distorted vocals and eerie soundtracks to help you relax.

by Kassidee Wozniak News Editor Music is a great resource to use when trying to shut out the world, espeically for a brief period of relaxation time. Songs have the capability to leave listeners with the feeling of being transported to another dimension.

The combination of distorted vocals and eerie soundtracks can achieve the effect of escapism. When life starts to become overwhelming, take a break from responsibilities and tune out the world with the following playlist.

1. “Saturnz Barz” - Gorillas (feat.

Popcaan) Gorillaz is known for their ability to blend genres such as pop and hip-hop. “Saturnz Barz,” a track featured on the band’s fifth studio album, describes feelings of loneli-

ness and difficulty keeping up with the ever-changing digitalized world.

The upbeat tempo is accompanied by the shifts between Popcaan and Damon Albarn’s otherworldly vocals.

2. “Lemon Glow” - Beach House Ever heard a song so captivating that one listen is not enough, “Lemon Glow” will have that same effect. The track is about yearning for new experiences with a dissatisfaction of one’s dull lifestyle. Its iridescent melody is enhanced by a mix of electric guitar and drum beats. This is the third track featured on the “7” album, released in 2018.

3. “Crystal Ball” - Grimes The best route to take in life is not always clear. The stress of deciding which path is best to take, can divert people away from enjoying

new possibilities.

In the song “Crystal Ball,” Grimes describes the fear of decision making with the repetition of the verse “holding on and I can’t seem to decide.” The track sounds whimsical, almost as if intended for fairies.

4. “Eventually” - Tame Impala Sometimes when a significant other’s true colors come out, after being with them for a long time, then the desire to turn them back into a stranger can kick in.

In Tame Impala’s song “Eventually,” the vocalist confronts the feelings of loss he feels about his and his lover’s connection. He accepts that both of their lives would be better without each other.

Relationships are trial and error, so it may take some time, effort, and personal reflection to find the “one.”

5. “The Great Gig in the Sky” Pink Floyd The piano sequence building up to Clare Torry’s crescendos showcasts her wide vocal range. The song represents what it would feel like entering the afterlife or heaven as deemed as the song’s title, “The Great Gig in the Sky.” This is the fifth track featured on “The Dark Side of the Moon” album, released in 1973.

At times, life can become overwhelming, but there are many ways to mute the world especially with music. The provided collection of songs combines eerie and magical sounds with distorted vocals that create a sense of relaxation. Anyone interested in listening to this playlist along with many others, can do so on the Eagle Eye’s Spotify account.

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WEEKLY CLUB SPOTLIGHT

Forming on-campus allies with LHU’s GSA

by Alex Ross Managing Editor The Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a club dedicated to creating a safe social environment on Lock Haven’s campus for members of the LGBT+ community and allies alike.

Max Burpo, one of the club’s presidents, says the goal is to let “allies and members of the community all come together and hang out and have a safe space.”

GSA holds events and meetings at least once every month at Robinson Hall of

Flags. Events held by GSA include movie nights, drag events, and trivia nights.

Some meetings are simpler, however, like nights that are more focused on homework or discussion of current issues.

An issue the club is facing is the lack of student involvement. Burpo says “the email list has 72, but nobody ever shows up [to meetings].”

Active members are slim, with only 12 members typically showing up to every meeting.

“We ask them what they want to do but they never show up.”

Despite the lack of participation from students, the club

pushes through with these events and social gatherings with the hopes of creating a friendly environment for all.

GSA will be holding a movie night on March 7 at 7 p.m. in Robinson Hall of Flags showing “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” a film about a drag queen taking her show on the road.

Students can contact club president Max Burpo at sxb1788@lockhaven.edu, club advisor Frederick Schulze at fschulze@commonwealthu.edu or GSA’s Instagram account @lhugsa00 for any questions or comments.

A chat with former LHU president Craig Willis overall atmosphere in the area.

“I came to look at it and liked it,” he said. “At the time, the President’s yard ran Craig Willis served as right down to the river, and the president of Lock Haven we had a boat out there. It University from July 24, 1982 was lovely in so many ways.” through July 31, 2004. During Willis remains involved his 22-year tenure, Willis led with the Lock Haven comLock Haven University and munity even after his retireits Bald Eagles to new heights. ment, currently serving on He is extremely proud of the the board of the Great Island “sense of positivism” that he Presbyterian Church. He believes permeated the atcontinues to enjoy hobbies mosphere during that time. such as reading, spending While Willis served, he time in the LHU community, nearly doubled student enrolland going out with his wife. ment. He expanded campus In regard to the integrasize and allowed the city tion of Bloomsburg, of Lock Haven to be more Lock Haven, and Manconnected with the universfield, Willis remains sity. He also created more unsure. “I don’t know educational possibilities how to feel about it. I by establishing 20 new have been off the scene undergraduate programs too long to make a judgand 4 new graduate proment.” It is important grams. In addition, Willis to Willis that all three was one of the founders universities “mainof Lock Haven Univertain their autonomy.” sity’s Clearfield Branch.

From a statistical Alongside the new viewpoint, Willis is keepstudents Willis drew to ing a watchful eye on the Lock Haven, he also endecreasing enrollment larged the school’s budget numbers. He hopes that Former LHU President Craig from $15 million to alWillis, 1982-2004. the integration will lead most $60 million. Due to to an improvement and the increased budget, student enrollment, and commu- later received his master’s de- increase in enrollment and stunity involvement, Willis found gree and doctorate from Ohio dent involvement. “It certainly new and more efficient ways State University. While he makes sense for universities to to keep the campus thriving. was in the pool of candidates cooperate,” he said. “If this is He sought out ways to lower for the presidential position the best way, I don’t know.”

Willis remains inexpenses while simultaneous- at Lock Haven, he was the ly heightening the quality of provost at Concord College, volved with LHU through the campus. One way Willis now named Concord Univer- his interests, community achieved this accomplish- sity, located in West Virginia. connections, and donations ment was through decentral- Since his retirement, Willis to the LHU Foundation.

LHU would not be The ized heating, which became a has served two interim presilarge money-saver over time. dencies, one at Eastern Mich- Haven students know and He served an impressive igan University and one at love today without the lead22-year tenure as the president Kansas Wesleyan University. ership and guidance received One of the biggest per- by Willis during his two-deof LHU before he retired with President Emeritus status. Ac- sonal motivators for Willis cade tenure. Even now in his cording to Willis, his greatest to accept the position with retirement, he gives his conaccomplishments during his Lock Haven was the beauti- tinued support and hopes to tenure were the new grad- ful Susquehanna river and the see LHU continue to thrive.

by Cleia Stern Staff Writer

uate programs, the new PA program, and the expansion of the international program.

In 2013, the Lock Haven University Council of Trustees honored Willis by renaming the Health Professions Building the Willis Health Professions Center.

What led Willis to his position as President of Lock Haven University were his previous educational and career experiences, as well as the relationships he had created with others. Willis attended Ohio Western University, located in Delaware, Ohio, and

Gender and Sexuality Alliance at Spring Club Fair on Feb. 9. Image retrieved from GSA’s Instagram.

Spanish professor shares his love of language

by Kassidee Wozniak

News Editor

Enrique Herrera is one of the two full-time Spanish professors at Lock Haven University.

He has been teaching at LHU for 23 years.

Herrera describes his educational background as unique due to having a master’s degree in Economics and a doctorate in Spanish. While he was in the process of finishing his Ph.D. at Florida State University, Herrera decided to switch his major. “Another side of me was gravitating toward literature in Spanish,” he said.

Herrera teaches six levels of Spanish courses at LHU. Other classes taught by Herrera include Latin American Culture, Spanish American Regionalist Novel, and Spanish Drama I and II. Spanish Drama II is his favorite class to teach because of the skit performances and discussions of hispanic literature.

According to Herrera, the best part of his job is being able to watch his students’ progression of skills from their first Spanish course to their last. “It’s fascinating to see my students dive deep into Spanish culture for their presentations, skits, or discussions about hispanic films,” he said.

One of Herrera’s favorite memories at LHU was being able to work with the Latin American Studies Program to form the Hispanic Film Series in 2000. They hosted movie events that showed hispanic films several times a semester. The goal of these events was to make the LHU community feel more connected with latino culture, according to Herrera.

From 2015 to 2019, Herrera also coordinated LHU’s Celebration of Scholarship. The event showcased the work made by students and faculty from all departments and included art exhibits, poster galleries, presentations about academic research, and theatrical performances.

recreational soccer in State College. Another one of his favorite pastimes is cooking hispanic cuisine. “I started cooking as a result of missing some of the flavors of Peru,” he said.

Herrera encourages his students to embrace the Spanish language even outside of the classroom. He advises them to enhance their comprehension by watching their favorite movies with Spanish captions alongside listening to audiobooks in the native language.

The best way to get in contact with Herrera is by visiting him in his office located in Raub 420 or through email at eherrera@ commonwealth.edu.

Spanish professor In Herrera’s free- Herrera provided by Kassidee time, he enjoys playing Wozniak.

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LHU alumus declares himself a ‘Bald Eagle for life’

Spotlighting the success of 2013 alumnus, John Vitale.

by Kerri Hover and Ashley Lawson Editor-in-Chief and Sports Editor Some Bald Eagles look to fly far from the nest soon after graduation. Others, like Lock Haven University (LHU) alumnus John Vitale, aspire to become “Bald Eagles for life.”

After graduating in 2013, Vitale created a fiveyear plan for himself, hoping to land a job working for the university. He began immediately applying to the admissions office, and other areas on campus, but was denied a position nine consecutive times. Vitale, however, never lost sight of his ultimate goal and remained persistent. With just two months to spare in his five-year plan, Vitale received a job offer from the LHU Foundation (LHUF) and started working for his alma mater in March 2018.

Vitale currently serves as the LHUF’s Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Communications. His specialties include traditional marketing, e-marketing, public relations, digital media, and copywriting. Vitale also manages all communication channels for the LHU Alumni Association, such as its website, publications, social media accounts, video content, and graphics.

His beginnings at LHU differed greatly from his peers. Vitale enrolled at the university as a first-generation college student in 2009 at the age of 26. While at Lock Haven, Vitale majored in Communication Media with a dual focus in print and broadcast journalism.

He excelled academically, making dean’s list all eight semesters in addition to graduating with a 3.96 GPA -- the highest earned GPA in what was then LHU’s College of Arts and Sciences. Vitale was then named the Rebecca Gross student award winner during his senior year for his contributions to journalism and mass communication.

His excellence also extended far beyond the classroom, vying as an active participant in various extracurriculars. Throughout his educational journey, Vitale served as the Sports and News Editor of the Eagle Eye, hosted his own radio show, and announced for Havencast Sports Broadcasting. Additionally, he interned for the Williamsport Crosscutters and iHeart Williamsport, worked three

on-campus jobs, and competed in intramural sports.

Despite being a non-traditional student, Vitale capitalized on the opportunities available to him while at Lock Haven and takes pride in being a Bald Eagle from humble beginnings.

“As a first-gen, non-traditional college student who grew up in a low-income, single-parent household these are all experiences that I am incredibly proud of,” he said. “My mom raised three kids by herself with nothing more than a 10th grade education and a whole lot of hard work, and helped two of her three children graduate college.

in senior living marketing.

Within nine months, he was promoted to Director of Media and Public Relations, opening the door for his return to The Haven in 2018.

Even though he achieved massive success in college and throughout his post-graduate career, Vitale stated the most prominent lesson he learned after graduation revolved around humility.

“Earning a college degree doesn’t guarantee success,” he said. “However, what it does [do], is it creates additional, more-exciting, and more lucrative pathways to success.”

“I will never be done

Vitale engaging students outside of Bentley during LHU’s 2018 Thank-A-Giver Day. “Honoring my mom’s legacy is something that has always been very important to me,” he added.

“I am very proud that I came to LHU and achieved so many things during my time there. I know my mom took great pride in that too.”

Following graduation, Vitale began his career as a sports reporter with the Williamsport Sun Gazette.

Shortly after joining the newspaper staff, he obtained a supervisory position at Springs Window Fashions where he worked as a customer service trainer and graphic designer.

Vitale’s marketing & communications career took off in 2015 when he accepted an Assistant Media Specialist role at Sage Age Strategies, a niche market growth-firm specializing

learning. I will never be done aspiring. And, I will never be done taking on new challenges,” he added. “Earning a degree is just the beginning of being exposed to newer and better challenges.”

Last spring, Vitale was honored for his contributions within the media industry at The Haven’s annual Communication Department Awards Ceremony, where he was recognized as the 2022 recipient of the Rebecca Gross Alumni Award.

“I honestly did not feel worthy of winning the award,” Vitale said. “But it was truly an honor to be recognized and respected by the professors of the department that I have so much respect and admiration for.

“I still feel like I have

so much left to accomplish in my young career,” he added. “I truly feel like the best is yet to come for me.”

Vitale strongly urges college students to live in the moment throughout their remaining years at Lock Haven. He also emphasized the importance of taking risks and not fearing failure “Be a kid (responsibly)! Have fun (responsibly)! Make memories (responsibly)! Study abroad.

Ask the guy/girl out.

Challenge yourself. Take risks. FAIL BRAVELY,” he said. “None of your failures will matter nearly as much as you think.”

He added, “We spend our whole childhood wishing we could be grown and we spend our whole adult life wishing we could go back in time and do it all over again. Stop worrying about the could’ve, would’ve, should’ves, and simply live in the moment.

Experience and enjoy as much as you can while you can. Make mistakes and learn from them. Live each day like it’s your last and when faced with the choice to be cautious or be bold, be BOLD!” As for professional advice, he encourages all seniors and graduates to be open-minded, versatile, adaptable, and marketable upon entering the workforce. However, as an alumnus of the program, Vitale reserves a special place in his heart for Communication majors.

“Lock Haven communication graduates have a wealth of tools in their tool belts that enable them to hit the ground running upon entering the workforce,” Vitale said.

“In a world of ever-changing digital and social media, businesses need someone who can do it all. Someone who can do it right. Someone who can do it now,” he added. “In an ever-changing world of digital and social media, businesses need Lock Haven University communication graduates.” to hit the ground running upon entering the workforce,” Vitale said.

“In a world of ever-changing digital and social media, businesses need someone who can do it all. Someone who can do it right. Someone who can do it now,” he added. “In an ever-changing world of digital and social media, businesses need Lock Haven University communication graduates.”

Winter Horoscopes As winter concludes, keep personal health in mind.

by Kit Taveras Features Editor ARIES The only thing beating out the winter chill is your firehot 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.

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Please, understand your neighbor

by Kayla LaBeau A&E Editor When was the last time you saw someone and thought “What is going on inside their head?” This common occurrence in day-to-day life happens with strangers and friends alike. In no way can one person fully understand another.

People are very complex and have different opinions based on personality and experience. No one can ever know all of the experiences that another person has had, nor can they know what is going on in another person’s head.

Our brains are ill-equipped to handle all of the complexities of other people and even ourselves, so we often separate people into two or three groups, causing struggles and issues in our society.

When two strangers meet, so much information is instantly exchanged that people are not aware of most of it. People observe body language, body features, clothing, reactions, etc. and the brain analyzes all of this information within seconds, deciding whether or not they are compatible with this new person.

Many problems in our society exist today, and many of them stem from a lack of the ability to try to understand others or be accepting of

others’ opinions. This is true whether the issue is worldwide or between two people.

When people misunderstand the problem, do not take into account all of the possible solutions, blindly follow what one person says, or completely dismiss people in a “me or them” mentality, disastrous events can happen. When people feel that everyone is divided they will grow to hate the other side, whatever that may be.

Numerous dictators and monarchs stayed in power for an extended period of time from division. They used propaganda to take advantage of this natural instinct that people have, but rather than separating people into men and women, they are being separated into good and bad purely based on their nationality, religion, or political affiliation.

This world has been destroyed by division. People lash out because there is no way for them to know what is actually going on in someone else’s head.

Our world is filled with binary separations: Democrat v. Republican, athletic v. non-athletic, allies v. opposition.

These black and white ways of thinking are hurting everyone and until people learn to listen and understand one another there will always be needless conflict.

March 3, 2023

Bring back the Music Program at LHU

by Joel Robinson Social Media Manager Listed on LHU’s website is an old major check sheet from 2014. The major which is listed is “Music,” both a B.A in Music and a B.F.A in Music. Forward to 2023, the major no longer exists.

I am honestly sad about this. If music was offered at Lock Haven, I would be majoring in it right now.

It is my firm opinion that Lock Haven ought to have a music program once again.

I will be listing three key reasons why a music program would both benefit the current students and the university as a whole.

MORE CONCERTS AT LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY Music is such an important and enjoyable part of life. Not only would having more musical concerts at LHU benefit students, but also the local community.

Based upon numbers of attendance at events in the city of Lock Haven such as downtown music performances, a desire to listen to good live music exists. Students would also greatly benefit from concerts on campus by giving artists a platform to showcase talent as well as more on campus activities to attend.

MUSIC PROMOTES THE ARTS DEPARTMENT AS A WHOLE The University Band and the University Players (theater) would both have an increase in activity and membership as a result of having music since both offer a spotlight and need musical talent. Furthermore, since music is arguably one of the more popular expressions of art, having music at LHU would draw attention to the university by those interested in the arts.

LOCATION OF LOCK HAVEN Unlike many of the other big city schools littered throughout the state, Lock Haven dwells within the peaceful countryside of central Pennsylvania. It offers the perfect setting for a school of arts. The

setting makes for a very relaxed environment in which students can focus on doing what they love best: making music.

The small student body also allows for more intentional relationships with classmates and professors. A very useful thing to have when your major revolves around learning and practice.

Along with the fact that the location of LHU’s campus is the perfect environment for music, the facilities at LHU are also very much ideal for a music program. With multiple practice rooms and an inventory or instruments available. There is plenty of equipment at the ready to restart this program.

NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS MOVING FORWARD One thing that would need to be added if a music program were to be reintroduced is the ability to learn modern commercial music. Music for the sake of the art would be beneficial either way to the university.

In order to make it profitable to the university, the business and industry aspect of music would need to be introduced.

Without the reputation that other schools have for music, LHU would have difficulty getting the program off the ground. Offering the commercial side of music is critical to the program getting new student enrollment. Furthermore, scholarships would need to be given out to students as an attraction to come to a school with little to no reputation for music.

The way I would recommend is a first year 75% of tuition to the first 50 students who enroll in the music program. Fifty percent for the second year, and the next two years on merit based.

Once a reputation is built at Lock Haven for being a school of music, the university can peel back and start profiting from the major.

Overall, while the university would ultimately have to decide to reintroduce the major, music would be useful and a great addition to Lock Haven’s campus.

Ranking of the best pro athletes of all time

by KC Wallace Staff Writer Great athletes exist in every sport. Over time, certain athletes emerge as the greatest to ever play their sport. From basketball, football, hockey, athletes have dominated their sport, making it look easy. Here are my five greatest athletes of all time. #5. LEBRON JAMES Lebron James is arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. He was selected first overall in the 2003 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, whom he would play for up until 2010, before joining the Miami Heat from 2010 to 2014. Lebron led the Heat to back-toback championships in 2012 and 2013.

He would return to the Cavs from 2014 to 2018 and would win the championship in 2016, along with winning Finals MVP. In 2018, Lebron joined the Lakers where he would win a championship and a Finals MVP in 2020. Across his career, James is a four-time NBA champion, four-time NBA Finals MVP, and a four-time NBA MVP. Lebron is also the leading scorer in NBA history.

#4. TOM BRADY Tom Brady is a former NFL quarterback who played for 23 seasons. He played with the New England Patriots from 2000 to 2019, winning six Super Bowls. He joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he would spend his final three seasons, and won a Super Bowl his first year there.

Across his career, Brady is a seven-time Super Bowl champion, five-time Super Bowl MVP, three-time NFL MVP. On Feb. 1, 2023, Brady announced that he was retiring “for good.” Brady is now eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2028. Brady retired with the most career touchdowns thrown (649), and the most career passing yards (89,214) #3. MICHAEL JORDAN Along with Lebron, Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. Jordan was selected third overall in the 1984 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, where he would play from 1984 to 1993, until announcing his retirement in 1994, saying he was not motivated to play.

However, Jordan returned to the Bulls in 1995 up until 1998. Jordan then had a three-year stint with the Washington

Wizards in 2003. Jordan was a six-time NBA champion, a six-time Finals MVP, and was voted NBA MVP five times. #2. WAYNE GRETZKY Wayne Gretzky is a former ice hockey player who played for 20 seasons from 19791999 with four different teams (Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers). Gretzky is considered the greatest hockey player of all time, earning the nickname, “The Great One.” He holds (or shares) a total of 61 NHL records. Gretzky holds the record for most goals (894), most points scored (2,857), and most assists (1,963). Gretzky also has more assists than the second highest points scorer, Jaromir Jagr (1,921). After his retirement in 1999, Gretzky was immediately inducted into the Hall of Fame. #1. MICHAEL PHELPS Michael Phelps is a former competitive swimmer. He is the most successful Olympian of all time winning a total of 28 medals. Phelps holds the all time record for Olympic gold medals (23). He also holds the record for most Olympic gold medals in individual events (13), and

Olympic medals in individual events (16).

Phelps has won a total of 82 medals in international long course competitions, with 65 being gold. Phelps has recorded a total of 39 world records, which is more than any other swimmer.

Phelps is also an eight-time World Swimmer of the Year, an 11-time American Swimmer of the year, and was the 2008 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year.

“#12” by Brook Ward is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

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Coach Lackey recaps on Women’s Wrestling Regionals

by KC Wallace Staff Writer LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University Women’s Wrestling team competed in the 2023 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships (NCWWC) Region 1 Championships on Saturday, Feb. 18.

It was the Bald Eagles second trip to the regional tournament. Lock Haven finished fifth out of 12 teams.

Head Coach Matt Lackey was proud of how the Bald Eagles performed, as all five wrestlers who entered the tournament made the finals in their respective weight classes, with three bringing home individual championships.

“I think it just shows the trajectory of where our program is going, and ultimately where it can go,” Lackey said. “We only entered five of 10 weight classes in the tournament due to injuries, and doing what we did with what we had was pretty incredible.”

At 109, freshman Kaelani Shufeldt defeated her first two opponents by tech fall to make her way to the final bout. In the finals, Shufeldt won by tech fall (12-2) over New Jersey City’s Izabella Frezzo.

Freshman Grace Stem brought home another championship for Lock Haven, using two tech fall victories to advance to the finals at 143-pounds.

Against Sacred Heart’s Khadijah Sanusi, Stem used a 12-2 tech fall victory to bring home a first place finish.

“Grace and Kaelani’s work ethics are at a high level, Lackey noted.

“These are the future leaders of our program to help grow this team.”

Lily Sherer cruised her way to the 130-pound finals after defeating her first two opponents by tech fall. Sherer grabbed a 12-6 decision victory over Sacred Heart’s Alexandra

Fitzgerald. After being down 4-2 after the first period, Sherer used a huge 10-point second period to earn herself the title.

Sherer is now a two-time NCWWC national-qualifier.

“I think Lily can develop into a leadership role on this team,” Lackey noted. “Every year that we bring another class in is people we need to develop, and I’ll look at people like Lily to integrate them into what we do.”

At 136, Madison Matta made her way to the finals after defeating Gabby Bradigan of Elmira College by pinfall (1:57).

Matta took runner-up after falling to Gannon’s Lana

Perez by pinfall (2:03).

At 191, Trinity Monaghan was the fifth and final Bald Eagle to make the finals after a 5-2 decision victory in the semifinals. Monaghan fell to Jacklyn Smith of Sacred Heart by decision (6-1).

UP NEXT The five nationally-qualified Bald Eagles will compete in the NCWWC National Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on March 3-4.

“I think everybody, with a great performance, has a shot, so I’m excited to see what we do,” Lackey mentioned.

Lily Sherer overtakes her opponent.

Photo Courtesy of Lock Haven Athletics/Dave Janosz

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LHU Men’s Basketball caps season in PSAC Quarterfinals

by Adam Kaylor LHU Athletics Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications SHIPPENSBURG, Pa.– In what was the close to a special season, the Lock Haven University men’s basketball team (1712, 12-10 PSAC) fell to Shippensburg University (19-10, 16-6 PSAC), 7554, on Wednesday night in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Quarterfinal matchup.

For the Bald Eagles, Wednesday night capped a record-setting season for The Haven. The 17 wins marks the program’s most since 2013-14, and Monday’s first-round win over Millersville marked The Haven’s first PSAC playoff win in 33 years.

In front of a packed Heiges Field House in Shippensburg, the scoring came fast in the opening minutes, and Shippensburg held a 11-8 lead at the game’s first media timeout.

After the No. 5 seed Bald Eagles led at 15-13, the East’s top seed Raiders closed the half on an extended 28-10 to take a 41-25 lead into halftime.

James Price’s (Joppa, Md./Archbishop Curley) six points led the Bald Eagles at halftime, but the Riader’s Carlos Carter paced all scorers with 13 at the break.

In the second half, The Haven clawed back into the game, cutting the lead to 10 at 55-45 with just under 10 minutes to play.

The Raiders were able to keep LHU at bay in the final minutes, and the Bald Eagles got no closer as Shippensburg pulled away with the 75-54 win.

Eli Washington (Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield) and Jalen Gorham (York, Pa./ MacDuffie School (Saint Michael’s)) each posted a team-high 12 points, and were joined in double figures by Price with 10 points.

On the glass, Dymir Montague (Philadelphia, Pa./Neumann-Goretti) hauled in team-high eight rebounds, but Shippensburg held a 47-30 advantage in rebounding.

For Shippensburg, Carter’s 20 points were a game-high, and the Raiders will now host the PSAC Semifinals and Final on Saturday (March 4) and Sunday (March 5).

Men’s Wrestling falls to West Virginia on Senior Day

by Ashley Lawson Sports Editor LOCK HAVEN, Pa.– After clinching the MAC East Championship title, LHU Men’s Wrestling welcomed West Virginia University(WVU) to Thomas Fieldhouse for a non-conference meet on Sunday, Feb. 19.

The Bald Eagles lost 34-9; it was an expected loss due to WVU having nine nationally-ranked wrestlers on their roster, but was more well-fought than anticipated.

Prior to any on-mat action, the university celebrated the following graduating seniors: Ashton Eyler, Matt Maloney, Tyler Dilley, and Kollin Myers.

WVU was able to win their first match via forfeit, likely due to LHU wanting to rest nationally-ranked No. 11 Anthony Noto going into the upcoming MAC Championships, giving WVU the immediate 6-0 lead.

No. 31 Gable Strickland was able to get the pin on Jace Schafer at the 4:28 mark, tying it up, 6-6.

Stonecheck’s win

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Courtesy of Lock Haven Athletics

over Hillegas was the final match of the day that gave LHU points on the board.

At 157, Ashton Eyler lost by major decision against No. 29 Alex Hornfeck, giving the Mountaineers the 13-9 lead.

Peyton Hall, who currently is the top-ranked wrestler at 165, pinned Aiden Gaugler. LHU opted to forfeit at 174, bringing WVU’s lead to 25-9.

Colin Fegley was able to spark some life into the crowd after some disappointing bouts, but was unsuccessful at getting the win.

Despite the loss, Fegley was able to stand his ground relatively well against No. 29 Anthony Carman, holding the match 5-5 until the very last seconds where Carman was able to snag another 4 points, bringing the match to a 9-5 decision. It was now 28-9 in favor of the Mountaineers.

Freshman Cael Black stepped onto the mat to face No. 28 Austin Cooley, but was unable to bring the Bald Eagles more points.

Cooley won by decision, furthering WVU’s lead to 31-9.

Pictured (left to right): Assistant Coach Ronnie Perry, Kollin Myers, Matt Maloney, Tyler Dilley, Ashton Eyler, and Coach Scott Moore Photo: Lock Haven Athletics/Abby Katrinak The final bout of the day was one of the most exciting, as No. 33 Isaac Reid was put up against No. 23 Michael Wolfgram.

Reid and Wolfgram were able to keep each other on their toes, with Wolfgram getting WVU’s sixth straight win of the meet by

decision, bringing the final score to 34-9 in favor of West Virginia.

West Virginia was able to notch their tenth victory of the season, bringing their record to 10-5. The loss for Lock Haven has brought their split to 8-7.

RYAN MILLER

ANNA MANLEY

Miller entered the weekend as the defending indoor 400-meter champion and he left little doubt as to who is the top 400-meter runner in the league. He ran 48.94 in today’s finals – another remarkable time indoors on a flat 200-meter track.

Manley won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:18.32. She put an outstanding kick heading into the final lap and with just over 200 meters to go, Manley went to the front, and she never looked back in topping second-place and top-seed Darby Roth (2:19.31) of Seton Hill.

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March 3, 2023

Swimming reflects on PSAC Championships

by Cleia Stern Staff Writer YORK, Pa.– Eight Lock Haven University Women’s Swimming team members recently competed in the 2023 PSAC Swimming Championships on Feb. 15-18, held at the Graham Aquatic Center in York, PA. This event marks the end of the 20222023 competitive season for women’s swimming and the final collegiate swimming competition for the senior Bald Eagle ladies’ swimmers.

The eight student-athletes that represented Lock Haven in the relay events were Lily Arledge, KaceyMarie Berardinelli, Makenzie Eades, Madison Griffin, Espefani Santos-Soto, Lauren Mummert, Emma Pequignot, and Sydney Houck. These athletes represented Lock Haven in the 200, 400, and 800-yard freestyle relays as well as the 200 and 400-

yard medley relays.

“The energy at the meet was electric, and everyone was determined to do well,” said Houck.

In addition to the relay qualifications, three Haven swimmers also qualified in individual events.

Mummert qualified in the 200-yard IM, 400-yard IM, 200-yard backstroke, and 200-yard butterfly. She is a graduating senior, who has qualified for the PSAC Swimming Championships during all four years at LHU. Two sophomores were able to qualify for the first time. Pequignot qualified for the 200-yard IM, 400yard IM, 100-yard butterfly, and 200-yard butterfly.

Houck qualified in the 200-yard IM, 400-yard IM, 100-yard breaststroke, and 200-yard breaststroke.

Head Coach Jerry Hammaker stated that he is proud of his team for their performance at the four-day event, due to the

length and intensity of the event’s atmosphere. Hammaker described that the event was “almost like a marathon.” When discussing the performance of his team, Hammaker stated that his athletes performed well both in and out of the water.

“They did well, we had some nice time drops, and we had some good places,” Hammaker stated.

“I think the idea is that in the future we look for more of that” Hammaker considers the performance highlight of the Lady Eagles’ experience at the PSAC Swimming Championships to be Pequignot’s individual event, the 200-yard Butterfly. “She had the highest place on the team in any event,” Hammaker said.

Pequignot considered her teammates to have a bigger impact on her races.

The support of her teammates helped her maintain confidence throughout the

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event. Pequignot stated she “loved all the support they gave.”

What fellow individual qualifier Houck enjoyed the most at the PSAC Swimming Championships was “watching everyone’s hard work pay off.” Houck stated that she and her teammates had “worked very hard all season, and we were ready to represent

by KC Wallace Staff Writer LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University Men’s Basketball team (1610) was defeated by the East Stroudsburg Warriors (21-7) on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

The Bald Eagles came back from a 16-point deficit at halftime getting within five points of the Warriors, but fell short as East Stroudsburg grabbed a 77-64 victory.

“Overall, I think our second half was more positive for us offensively,” Lock Haven Head Coach Mike Nestor said.

“Defensively, we did everything we talked about, we’re not turning it over too much.

Right now we’re just struggling to make shots. That’s going to be our primary focus the next couple days.”

Lock Haven jumped out to an early 8-6 lead, but a run by East Stroudsburg saw the Warriors take a 13-11 lead. Justice Shoats hit a two-point shot to tie the game at 13. East Stroudsburg jumped out to a 24-18 lead until Jayy Davis knocked down a three-point shot to cut the deficit to three.

The Warriors went on a 13-0 run to end the first half taking a commanding 37-21 lead.

In the second half, Lock Haven cut East Stroudsburg’s lead to just ten points (51-41). Davis drilled another three-point shot and Shoats hit another two-point shot to cut the Warriors lead to 51-46.

Zach Sabol hit a three-pointer, increasing East Stroudsburg’s lead (54-46).

The Warriors kept their cool and shut down Lock Haven’s comeback attempt to grab the win.

TOP SCORERS Davis led the Bald Eagles with 26 points.

Shoats finished the contest with 16 points.

UP NEXT Lock Haven will travel to Shippensburg on Saturday, Feb. 25 for a 3 p.m. contest.

“Our job is to get our guys ready, mentally, and physically, the next couple of days, but more importantly, get our heads back in the right direction,” Nestor said.

out and holding the team together.”

The graduating swimmers will be remembered fondly by their teammates.

Pequignot stated that “being able to swim with them made everything so much more enjoyable.” The Haven’s ladies’ swimmers, due to their team efforts, had an all-around successful end to their season.

Lily Arledge competes in backstroke.

Lock Haven.” If anything Photo: Lock Haven Athletics can be said about the

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by KC Wallace Staff Writer

Jalen Gorham secures another two points for the Bald Eagles.

Photo: Lock Haven Athletics/Abby Katrinak

PSAC Swimming Championships, it’s that the Bald Eagle ladies’ swimmers had each other’s backs.

Coach Hammaker commended his senior athletes for their efforts throughout the season.

“They dedicated themselves for the four years they were here,” Hammaker said. “They need to be commended on sticking it

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Lock Haven University Women’s Basketball team (11-15) powered their way to a victory over the East Stroudsburg University Warriors (15-13) on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Jackie Fetsko brought in 11 rebounds in a back and forth battle that propelled the Bald Eagles to a 49-44 win. “[The game] was very stressful,” Lock Haven Head Coach Jennifer Smith said. “It’s definitely a win that we needed to make this playoff push.”

East Stroudsburg jumped out to an early 5-4 lead, but the Bald Eagles ended the quarter on an 11-2 run to grab a 15-7 lead. The second quarter only saw a total of 12 points scored.

The Warriors cut Lock Haven’s lead to 17-12 after a three-point shot by Jessica Polin and a successful layup by Katie Geisler.

Lock Haven held onto their lead at halftime (19-15).

The Warriors took the lead from the Bald Eagles, 25-22, after Ryan Weise sank a pair of three-point shots. Lock Haven took the lead back when Olivia Smith hit a three-point shot for the Bald Eagles

along with a two-point shot from Taylor Leidy.

East Stroudsburg took a 30-29 lead heading into the final quarter of play.

East Stroudsburg stretched out their lead (35-31) after another successful three-point shot

by Weise. The Bald Eagles went on a 5-0 run, with four points coming from Jenadia Jordan, to take a 36-35 lead, but four points by East Stroudsburg had the Warriors up 3936 with 3:28 remaining.

Smith knocked down another three-pointer for the Bald Eagles to help grab a 42-40 lead. Leah Pishock

Stroudsburg 7-2 in the final minutes for the victory.

TOP SCORERS Smith led Lock Haven with ten points. Jordan and Alana Robinson each had nine points.

UP NEXT Lock Haven will hit the road on Saturday, Feb. 25 for their final regular season game at 1 p.m. start time at Shippensburg.

“The end of the season is figuring out how to win games, Smith said. “It wasn’t pretty tonight but we figured it out and stuck with the plan and got it done.”

Brooke Lawyer attempts a three-point shotbucket against hit a two-point to the Warriors.

Photo: Haven tie the game Lock at 42, but Athletics/Whitney Harshbarger Lock Haven outscored East