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march 19, 2021

issue 07 NEWS (4)

HOW TO PREPARE FOR GRADUATION IN A PANDEMIC - PAGE 11

A&E (6) DID CARDI B’S GRAMMY PERFORMANCE SEND THE WRONG MESSAGE? - PAGE 13

LIFESTYLE (9)

BIDEN SIGNS $1.9 TRILLION COVID-19 RELIEF BILL - PAGE 3 SPORTS (16)

News 2

March 19, 2021

Police Reports 03/06/21 Fairview Suites Welfare Check. Officer made contact.

03/06/21 On Campus Assisted individual with vehicle issues.

03/06/21 Fairview Suites Reported odor of marijuana. No contact made.

03/06/21 Bentley Dining Hall Property found and logged into evidence.

03/07/21 Off Campus Assisted another department with possible drug overdose.

03/09/21 On Campus Officer warned individual of University violation.

03/08/21 On Campus Report of individuals in building after hours. Referred to Human Resources

03/09/21 North Hall Fire alarm sounded due to maintenance work in building.

Alarm reset.

03/08/21 Off Campus Dog found and returned to owner.

03/08/21 On Campus Report of Harassment. Case closed.

03/10/21 Off Campus Assisted another department with motor vehicle accident.

03/10/21 Off Campus Report of harassment via social media. Case closed.

Covid-19 Total

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Eagle Eye Staff Managing Editor Kiara Carson knc9459@lockhaven. edu

Online Editor Tess English tae7002@lockhaven. edu

Lifestyles Editor Brittany Robertson bnr888@lockhaven.edu

Opinion Editor Kristin Turner kat5364@lockhaven. edu

Copy Editor Levi Deitz lwd6497@lockhaven. edu

Design & Ads Manager Kerri Hoover kah4338@lockhaven. edu

News Editor Kerri Hoover kah4338@lockhaven. edu

Sports Editor Cassandra Keller cmk2356@lockhaven. edu

A&E Editor Kiara Carson knc9459@lockhaven. edu

Advisor Dr. Sharon Stringer SStringe@lockhaven. edu

Staff Writers Annie Barnhart agb8459@lockhaven. edu Thomas Kaikai tjk2774@lockhaven. edu Ian MacGregor itm9315@lockhaven. edu

March 19, 2021

Biden signs $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill

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Levi Deitz Copy Editor lwd6487@lockhaven.edu

President Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on Thursday, March 11.

Before signing the bill, he said “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country, and giving people in this nation, working people, middle-class folks, the people who built this country a fighting chance.”

The bill passed through the House of Representatives the day before Biden signed it, with all House Democrats and no House Republicans voting in favor of the bill.

Republicans stated that the bill was unnecessary as COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed, but Democrats argued that the bill was needed to mitigate the pain caused by economic restrictions over the last year.

According to CNBC, they also cited that the bill may slash child poverty.

Included in the bill are $1400 stimulus checks that will go out to 90% of Americans, according to CNN. Families will be receiving another $1400 per child. The full amount goes to individuals earning less than $75,000 of annual income, and married couples that earn less than $150,000 combined.

Anyone earning more than $80,000 or couples earning at least $160,000 will be ineligible to receive the stimulus check.

The bill will also provide a $300 per week boost to unemployment insurance, and it will expand the child tax credit for a year, says CNBC. The legislation is also going to provide $350 bil-

lion to states, local governments, territories and tribes. The States and Washington D.C. will receive $195.3 billion, counties and cities will split $130 billion, tribes will get $20 billion and territories $4.5 billion.

The bill provides $125 billion to K-12 public schools, in the hopes that they update their ventilation systems and implement social distancing in classrooms. Colleges will be receiving $40 billion, and, according to CNN, half of this must be used on emergency financial aid grants, and the rest can be used to help with lost revenue.

The Emergency Injury Disaster Program, which provides low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration, will be receiving $15 billion. Small businesses that have been severely impacted will be given priority, specifically businesses with fewer than 10 employees. Restaurants and bars will be receiving $25 billion, with some being able to receive up to $10 million if they are eligible.

Vaccine research and development also received $14 billion. This will also aid in the distribution and administration of the vaccines.

Seven billion dollars was allocated toward hiring 100,000 healthcare workers, and $8.5 billion was given to struggling rural hospitals and healthcare providers.

According to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, eligible Americans should have started receiving their stimulus checks last weekend.

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March 19, 2021

U.S. states begin lifting COVID restrictions while others take gradual approach Kerri Hoover Ad/Design Manager & News Editor kah4338@lockhaven.edu

As the United States hones in on its first anniversary of COVID related lockdowns, states have been grappling whether or not to continue their previously imposed restrictions and mask mandates.

With decreasing COVID numbers and increasing vaccine availability, some states have decided to lift their statewide restrictions and mask mandates.

Six governors have declared a complete lift of their statewide restrictions, allowing facilities to reopen at 100% occupancy. The affected states include Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, Missouri, Montana, and Iowa.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his state would fully reopen beginning March 10. He also lifted all statewide mask mandates effective the same date. Some states, such as Missouri, have had limited to no restrictions as early as the summer of 2020.

As of March 16, 15 states have entirely eliminated mask mandates. These include Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida.

Four states - Arizona, Kansas, Arkansas, and South Carolina - have limited mask mandates and only require them in certain situations.

Despite some states officially ending mask mandates, individuals who feel more comfortable or have predisposed conditions, making them

more susceptible to COVID, may continue to wear masks.

Critics of the lifted restrictions believe that the governors’ decisions are premature and would likely result in a spike of new cases, according to CNN. The Biden administration and officials have openly opposed these decisions and have warned against such economic reopenings, asking states to temporarily halt their plans.

While several states are reopening at once, others are taking a more gradual approach.

California plans to ease its lockdown restrictions on outdoor venues effective of April 1.

After nearly a year of cancelled sporting events, concerts, and closed theme parks, California plans to reopen such outdoor venues to residents only while continuing to enforce mask mandates.

Other states, like Colorado, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, are also gradually easing up on their statewide restrictions. However, mask mandates will still be in place.

On March 15, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced his plans to lift capacity restrictions for businesses and gathering limits. Beginning April 4, restaurants, gyms, and entertainment facilities will be allowed to open up to 75% occupancy. Indoor gatherings will allow for 25% occupancy, and outdoor gatherings will be allowed a maximum capacity of 50%. At this point in time, Pennsylvanians will still be required to wear masks in public settings.

March 19, 2021

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Events & Weeklies Moment of the week

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Despite COVID-related St. Patrick’s Day restrictions, the 59-year old tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green continued on Saturday, March 13.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Saturday, March 20, 2021 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

National Ravioli Day in Upper Bentley 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p. m.

Indoor Olympics with Common Place Campus Ministry RSVP Via QR Code on the flyer below

Joke of the week It’s OK to pretend we’re Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. We pretend we’re GOOD on Christmas don’t we?

Joke provided by: www.pinterest.com

Fun fact The shamrock, a three-leaf clover was considered a sacred plant by the Celts and symbolized the arrival of spring.

Fact provided by: www.history.com

If you would like to submit your own momnet, joke or fun fact, Email Kerri Hoover at kah4338@lockhaven.edu with “Weeklies” in the subject line.

Monday, March 22, 2021 8:00 p.m.

HAC Presents: Marvel Movie Monday: Iron Man 3 8:00 p.m.

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Mar. 19, 2021

A&E 6 Where’s that quote from?

“Grey’s Anatomy” is back so gather your tissues

Movie Quote: “Can I interest you in a Whooper? You can get it to go if you wanna eat it in your car and cry” Last week’s movie: “Dumplin’”

Brittany Robertson bnr888@lockhaven.edu Lifestyles Editor

The crossover season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19 gave viewers of the show so much to enjoy and tear up about. Warning---if you haven’t seen this show yet, please don’t read further to avoid spoilers!

The episode picks up where two of the Grey-Sloan Memorial hospital doctors, Dr. Deluca and his sister are on the trail of a “supposed’ sex-trafficking kingpin. Dr. Deluca is also dealing with Bipolar disorder and his sister came along to make sure that what he was doing was real and not a ‘’manic episode’’. The two doctors are also in constant contact with the firefighters of Station 19 where the firefighters rescued two girls who were lured in by the same sex-trafficking kingpin the doctors were following to get arrested.

As the doctors are following the kingpin, they are dealing with pandemic stereotypes: these two particular doctors are Italians, and we know from the real world that Italy had a massive amount of COVID cases that caused the country to shut down.

This show also shows situations of racial profiling done by police officers with the firefighters being arrested for “assaulting a cop’’ which they were not. The firefighters were rescuing two little Black girls from a house that was owned by a white person. The two little girls set a fire in the basement of that house they were held at to draw attention to get them rescued.

Dr. Deluca catches up with the kingpin, and she ‘’blended’’ in with a crowd of people in masks. The kingpin caught on to him, and stabbed Deluca in the stomach. His sister catches up to him and sees that he is bleeding. The two doctors are off to the hospital via the ambulance that Station 19 has. The kingpin does get arrested immediately after stabbing the doctor.

The group gets to the hospital, and the hospital staff had no idea why Deluca was the victim. The doctors do everything in their power to try and save Deluca, however he died. There is a part of the show, where Deluca sees Meredith for the first time in awhile, and just says “thank you’’.

Meredith is still in an induced coma from complications from COVID-19.

Deluca was a character that I had a huge soft spot for. He did admirable things but some things he did made you scratch your head. Any death on a show this popular, is rough. Catch Grey’s Anatomy on Thursday nights on ABC!

Mar. 19, 2021 Playlist for the Masses A weekly playlist for your musical likings built by your fellow LHU bald eagles

International Women’s Playlist Kiara Carson knc9459@lockhaven.edu Editor-in-Chief March celebrates many things ranging from mental health to the women in our lives, even the ones that we may not even understand. In honor of the international women of our lives, check out this playlist that includes music from different genres and regions of the planet written by these women of the world! Warning some songs may contain explicit lyrics.

1. “Level Up” by Ciara- A song that’ll motivate you to step up your game in life and step up on the dancefloor, jamming to this awesome bop.

7 A&E Did you know that?

Natalie Portman was originally cast as Juliet in “Romeo and Juliet” when she was 13 years old. However, the age difference between her and leading man Leonardo DiCaprio proved problematic.

Info courtesy of buzzfeed.com

especially when Cardi B comes in with her verse. It really inspires women to go out and make their own money, letting the men know that we females are independent indeed.

5. “Rules” by Doja Cat- Doja Cat came out with a huge splash of success after the release of this song and its quite obvious as to why it’s so popular, even to this day. It allows women to be confident about what they want out of their love lives and demands respect from men in general.

6. “American Girl” by Bonnie McKee- A song that embodies this singer’s ideas of romance and growing up in 2. “All In My Head (Flex) [feat. Fetty Wap]” by Fifth America as a female.

Harmony- Before the girl group lost Camila Cabello and became four harmonies instead of five, they were able to pro7. “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado- This song embodies duce this bold mix that’ll encourage women from all over to the true power and energy needed to stand up to a man in take control of their romance lives and spice things up with order to get what you want from him. their significant others.

8. “Girls in the Hood” by Megan Thee Stallion- This is 3. “Work (feat. Drake)” by Rihanna- As she is a womfor the girls out there that came from next to nothing and an from the Carribean, Rihanna often loves to include beats encourages them to push foward in life and prosper. and sounds that pay homage to where she comes from within her music. This song is my personal favorite as it allows 9. “Deal With It (feat. Kelis)” by Ashnikko- A powyou to truly be immersed into a beat that’ll possibly force erful ode to breaking up with a man who’s truly not worth you to learn a dance. your time, energy, or love.

4. “Dinero (feat. DJ Khaled and Cardi B) ” by Jennifer Lopez- Jennifer Lopez has always implemented her hispanic roots within her music, but this one hits different

10. “Levitating” by Dua Lipa- A song that’ll make you want to find that worthwhile love while also empowering females that they’re beautiful just the way they are.

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Mar. 19, 2021

Billboards Top 10 songs 3.

2.

1.

“What’s Next”

by Drake

5.

“Wants and Needs”

by Drake featuring Lil Baby

4.

“Lemon Pepper Freestyle”

by Drake featuring Rick Ross 6.

“Leave the Door Open”

by Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)

“Up”

“Driver’s License”

by Cardi B

by Olivia Rodrigo

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“Save Your Tears”

by The Weeknd

“Blinding Lights”

by The Weeknd

10.

“34 + 35”

by Ariana Grande

“Mood”

by 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior

March 19, 2021

How to enjoy summe while socialdistancing

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Krissy Turner kat5346@lockhaven.edu Opinions Editor

The pandemic has been hard for everyone. It has put a physical and maybe an emotional strain on everybody since it broke out. People have lost their jobs, people aren’t getting much of social life and everyone is stuck inside. The state of the world is bringing a lot of depression and who knows what this summer could look like. Here are some ways to have fun this summer during this pandemic.

1. Running through a sprinkler-On those hot days in the summer, it feels nice to run through a sprinkler to cool off.

2. Have a water balloon f ight-This will not only help you cool off, but it will be more fun than sitting inside and getting hotter.

3. Go for a socially distanced hike-On summer days it will be good to get out of the house and get some exercise to start to lose some weight from being stuck inside getting cabin fever.

4. Read a book-It will help you exercise mentally.

5. Swim at a lake-Pools may be off-limits but going to a lake is still allowed because lakes are open to the public.

6. Camp in the backyard-You may not be able to go on a real vacation but camping in the backyard is just as fun.

7. Take a virtual tour-Nowadays you can go on a virtual tour anywhere and it will be like you’re really there.

8. Have a party online or outside-Invite friends either online or to a park to have a party and socialize af ter being stuck inside. You need to have a social life too!

9. Have a virtual movie night-Get together with friends or with family and have a movie night socially distanced.

10. Take a f itness class-With being stuck inside, you can start to gain a little weight. So why not take a little weight off by taking an exerciseclass.

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March 19, 2021

⭑ Horoscopes ⭑ Aries (March 31-April 19)- You’re gifted in ways you don’t even know about, Aries. Today you may uncover that gift unexpectedly. Perhaps you doodle a silly drawing in the margin of a note to a friend. Studying it reveals an idea that would be good for a children’s book illustration. Perhaps there are other things you could do with your life. Research other possibilities online.

Taurus (April 30-May 30)- A trip to a museum or gallery could bring you some interesting insights, Taurus. Maybe you will ignore the realistic paintings and photographs that used to interest you and admire the abstract works instead. They definitely capture your interest, and by the end of the day you may consider taking an art class to learn more about them.

Gemini (May 31-June 30)- Home and technology figure prominently today, Gemini. Perhaps you’ve just bought the latest gadget and want to spend the day figuring out how it works. You’re in your element! A phone call from a distant friend could interrupt your project. You may speak for a long time, but you won’t mind the delay at all. It’s wonderful to talk to old friends.

Cancer (June 31-July 22)- If you’ve wanted to get involved in some type of volunteer organization, today may be when you sign up to support a worthy cause.

Whether it’s an envirnomental charity or a volunteer opportunity, you realize that working to better the planet is an important element that has been missing in your life. Life glows all that much brighter with your new altruistic outlook, Cancer.

Leo (July 23-August 22)- Your career is about to take a turn for the better, Leo. New professional possibilities may come your way today. Be receptive to any invitations or offers. Your advancement may not come in the most traditional way, so you need to pay close attention. Don’t overlook something that seems beyond your capabilities. Your reach should always exceed your grasp. Stretch!

Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22)- Anticipation is often as good as, if not better than, the actual event, Virgo. This is what you experience today as you and your partner plan an exciting getaway. It’s a busy day, booking hotels and airline tickets, but it’s fun, too. You and your mate are giddy with the excitement of it all. This is just what your relationship needs.

Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22)- Past issues may rear their ugly heads today, Libra. No, it isn’t pretty. In fact, it’s

frustrating to have to deal with this problem again.

You will be well served to spend time meditating. You need to address these issues once and for all or they will continue to haunt you. You’re fortunate to have such close friends who will support you through this difficult process.

Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21)- Romance is in the air, Scorpio, filtering your vision with a rosy light. You’re in love with the world today, and you’re most especially in love with your partner. If you don’t already have a partner, you may meet him or her today. Since you never know when or where, make sure to look your best throughout the day.

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)- All sorts of wonderful changes are in the air at home and at work, Sagittarius. On the personal front, someone new is likely to enter your life and change it for the better. At work, perhaps a proposal you submitted has been accepted or you landed a deal you’ve been working on for some time. Enjoy this auspicious celestial energy!

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)- There’s a big world out there beckoning to you, Capricorn. Why not plan an adventure to a faraway land? You’ve been working hard and deserve a reward. If you can’t take time off right now, at least contact a travel agent or do some research online. Surround yourself with pamphlets and images of foreign cities. Even though you know you can’t travel to them now, you know you will get there soon.

Aquarius (January 22-February 18)- Today, Aquarius, you’re likely to undertake some seemingly urgent decorating projects in order to get your home in tip-top shape. It could be that a few minor purchases are all that’s needed. But you may decide you can’t live with the color of the bedroom one moment longer and take matters into your own hands and do the job yourself. You will be exhausted but pleased by the end of the day.

Pisces (February 19-March 20)- If you aren’t traveling today, Pisces, you will likely take a big trip soon. It seems that you will be sharing a room with someone special. A close friend or significant other may accompany you. You can look forward to all the romantic possibilities that come with exploring new lands together. It’s bound to be a wonderful trip.

horoscope provided by horoscope.com

march 19, 2021

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How to prepare for graduation in a pandemic Brittany Robertson bnr888@lockhaven.edu Lifestyles Editor

S pr in g t ime i s a s e a s o n t h a t i nc lud es for many colle ge se n i o r s , t h e m o m ent that they h ave be e n w or ki n g fo r s i n c e f r es hman year.

T he mome nt t o w a l k a c r o s s t h e s tage at g r adua t ion .

As we k n ow, t h i s p a s t ye ar h as n’t been eas y fo r a ny on e , e s p e c i a l ly fo r the now c oll e ge se nior s get t i n g r e a d y fo r p os t-c ollege l i fe. S o, t his is t h e b i g qu e s t i o n, “ H ow d o y ou ex a c t ly pr ep ar e fo r t h i s s pec i al moment?” He r e a r e a fe w t i p s o f ad v i c e: 1. Ma ke su r e t h a t y o u ar e s l ated to “ g r adua t e ’- Th e r e ar e d e a d l i n e s to make su re th a t t he R e g i s t r ar k n ow s y ou ap p li ed fo r g rad u a t ion a n d t h e y a p p r o ved y our ap p li catio n. Th e w o r s t t h i n g t o hap p en i s to t h i nk y ou a r e re ad y t o g r ad u a te, but then c ome to f ind out y o u a r e n o t able to.

2. Pick ou t t h e b e s t g r a d u at i on outf i t-It is impo r t a nt t o ch e ck t h e we at her s o y ou c a n an t icip a t e e i t h e r ge t t i n g y our hai r

d one, or maki ng sure your ha ir doesn’ t go c razy d uri ng the ra in. A lso, wea ring a light layered outf i t on g ra dua tion day will still make for exc ellen t photos with friends a nd fami ly.

3. Cell p hones : This is a weird piece of ad v i c e, but jus t ma ke sure your friends or fami ly who p lan to a ttend your g ra dua tion known where to meet you either b efore the c eremony or af ter. Since its not j ust you g rad uati ng along with others, it m ight b e hard to f i nd M om a nd Da d in the crowd.

4. M as k s : The n ew a ccessor y com ing out of the p and emi c will prob a b ly b e required wi th y our g rad ua tion outf it. Ma ke sure that y our mas k s hows of f your persona lity, and als o p rotec ts you.

Thi s ad v i c e wi ll hopefully help you enj oy g rad uati on i n a p a ndem ic. I t is a well-des erved moment and it should b e per fect!

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Mar. 19, 2021

Biden’s Campagin Promises Annie Barnhart agb8459@lockhaven.edu Staff Writer What were you doing a year ago today? It's okay, go ahead and check your snapchat memories. Were you watching Tiger King in your sweats? Listening to President Trump tell us the ineffectiveness of masks and or the importance of them from opponent Joe Biden? Thinking back to a year ago, life was a lot different for all of us. Life seemed to just stop all of a sudden, and then, gradually, after many months begin again, but nowhere near the way we left it. We were promised 3 weeks of quarantine. Yet, here we are, over 365 days later.

It's no secret that President Joe Biden made some hefty promises to us on his campaign journey to the White House. So the question on my mind and the minds of millions of Americans is if Joe Biden is keeping the promises he made to us. Where is our student debt relief? Where is the justice for hundreds of lives lost to racial injustice this last year alone? When will we be out of this pandemic?

Here is a list of the promises kept by Joe Biden thus far.

1. Reverse family separate policies 2. Reverse the transgender military ban 3. Rejoin the world health organization 4. Immediately rescind the “muslim bans” 5. Restore the White House directorate for global health security All five of the promises above were set into place immediately following his inauguration in late January, which is no surprise. President Biden promised us that his first course of action would be fixing the mistakes of the Trump era. However, these were all put into action almost two full months ago, where is my $2,000 dollar stimulus I was promised?

President Joe Biden signed $1.9 trillion in new coronavirus relief into law on March 11., which means $1,400 stimulus checks could start to reach Americans in the coming days and or have already started

f lowing in. Payments should go to about 159 million households across the US. The checks will be a maximum of $1,400 per dependent, or $2,800 per married couple.. Although, a wonderful sentiment, I can't help but think if the government really believes our struggles this past year will just be forgotten with a two payment system.

On a more positive note, Biden as of March 7.

Signed an Executive Order on Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free from Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. This has been a huge topic of discussion for months now and serves a win for the democratic party. Regardless if you support Biden or not, no one wants to see our President fail our country. (although I can't speak for everyone) Every win should be celebrated. Big or small. We are all in this together.

Mar. 19, 2021

13 Opinions

Cardi B Performance Sending Wrong Message Kristin Turner kat5346@lockhaven.edu Opinions Editor

Cardi B’s performance at this year’s Grammy Award show was not without controversy. It was revealing, provocative, and hypersexualized.

I’ll admit I didn’t see the performance live, but I did see clips of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s performance. I was not impressed. Performers were dressed in very revealing clothes that were almost down to nothing. The dancing was graphic and reminisced of twerking. Someone was pole-dancing on a structure that looked like a part of a high heel. It was on par with Miley Cyrus’ performance with Robin Thick, which was rather cringe-worthy.

If the short performance was ref lective of the entire show, I’m glad I missed the show. Women shouldn’t dress and dance like that. Women should have more respect for their bodies than then f launt around in outf its that would put the Rockettes to shame.

Could you imagine watching that with your family. What if little kids saw the performance? What kind of a message would that send to them? Children mirror what they see. They will think it’s okay to dress indecently and dance inappropriately. This is a prime example

of referent power. Referent power is when people are inf luenced to behave in a similar manner as a leader or authority f igure in their lives.

Women had to f ight for equal rights and to be respected and still struggle at times to be treated equally. How can women be respected when they’re dressing and performing to cater to the male gaze? It’s taking a few steps back for female empowerment. These women must have low self-esteem or don’t respect their bodies enough to cover up. I certainly wouldn’t let my kids dress or behave that way let alone watch stuff like that on tv.

Performances like what was at the Grammys are what many women are doing now is supposedly a form of self-expression. It looks more like they don’t care about themselves enough and they will literally do anything to get the attention. Celebrity women who dress and dance that way completely disregard the value of modesty, and should consider what kind of values they are endorsing with their behaviors.

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Mar. 19, 2021 Eagle Eye staff congratulates the

Athlets of the week!

Jake Mastillo

Delaney Good

Mastillo led the way offensively for the LHU baseball team this past weekend. Mastillo tallied a .357 average to go along with one home run and four runs scored through four games. Mastillo belted a home run to deep leftfield that marked Lock Haven’s first home run of the season. On Saturday, Mastillo went three for four with three runs scored in Game 1 against Kutztown. Mastillo recorded eight putouts as well against Kutztown adding to an outstanding performance.

Good led the way for the LHU softball team during her collegiate debut week. Good batted .444, registering four hits in nine at bats and two RBIs. Good had a great performance against nationally-ranked West Chester, going two for four with two RBIs in Game 1. Later in the week, Good added to a standout performance by going two for two with a walk against Kutztown in Game 1 of the doubleheader. Good added five putouts to an already outstanding week.

Mar. 19, 2021

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NBA season update: Halfway there Thomas Kaikai Staff Writer tjk2774@lockhaven.edu With the NBA now passing their All-Star break, the season is now more than halfway done. Playoff seeding is starting to heat up and contenders are trying to make the big free agency moves and trades to make the push for the upcoming playoffs.

The former Pistons PF/C, Blake Griffin, signed with the new powerhouse Nets squad. Griffin now joining the current second seeded Nets in the Eastern conference gives them the desired big man they need low in the post. Now they are the Vegas favorites to win the eastern conference.

At the midseason update Joel Embiid has been the MVP front runner but suffered a knee injury on March 13 and is expected to miss two to three weeks. The Sixers are currently a half game ahead of the Nets for the first seed in the Eastern conference. Embiid’s teammate Ben Simmons is also the front runner for the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award, averaging 8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per game.

Coaches and players have been complementing Simmons on his game and believe he is the clear defensive player of the year. Lamelo Ball of the Hornets has been the front runner for Rookie of the year since taking over a starting role he is currently averaging 16/6/6 on 45 percent from the field.

As of March, Jordan Clarkson is leading the running for 6th man of the year award averaging 15/3/2 on 44 percent shooting.

The Western conference standings as of Mar. 16 1. Utah Jazz 2. Phoenix Suns 3. Los Angeles Lakers 4. L.A. Clippers 5. Demver Nuggets 6. Portland Trail Blazers 7. San Antonio Spurs 8. Dallas Mavericks On-playoff teams: Golden state Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, Huston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Eastern conference standings as of Oct. 16 1. Philadelphia 76ers 2. Brooklyn Nets 3. Milwaukee Bucks 4. Miami Heat 5. Boston Celtics 6. Charlotte Hornets 7. New York Knicks 8. Atlanta Hawks Non-playoff teams: Chicago Bulls, Inadiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons.

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Mar. 19, 2021

Field Hockey set for return to action, heads to La Salle Doug Spatafore Senior Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing dspatafo@lockhaven.edu The Lock Haven University field hockey team is set for a return to competition for their 2020-21 season today.

Lock Haven will waste no time jumping into Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) action as the Bald Eagles head to La Salle Friday for a 3 p.m. contest.

La Salle is 0-3 on the season after the Explorers opened their spring season on March 5. In the last meeting between Lock Haven and La Salle, way back on October 6, 2019, the Bald Eagles won, 1-0, on the road. Lock Haven standout Tia Judy (East Prospect, Pa./Homeschooled) scored the game’s only goal. LHU has won three straight games.

Despite a limited schedule, the Bald Eagles are excited to open their spring 2021 schedule after the fall 2020 season was cancelled.

Back in July, the A-10 announced the postponement of all scheduled fall contests in conferencesponsored sports and A-10 championships due to the continuing COVID-19 global pandemic. That announcement included field hockey, but part of the announcement also included the league’s intentions to conduct a competitive schedule for fall sports during the 2021 spring semester.

This special 2020-21 season also gives LHU the opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the program’s first year of varsity field hockey back in 1945-46.

To date, Lock Haven is scheduled to play six games this spring, starting with today’s match at La Salle. Five of the six scheduled contests are to be played vs. A-10 opponents and three of the scheduled games are set to played at home on Charlotte Smith Field.

Following today’s contest at La Salle, LHU will get a home game as the Bald Eagles are set to host perennial conference power Saint Joseph’s on Sunday, March 28. Six of Lock Haven’s 11 wins came at home in 2019. The Bald Eagles other two home games are scheduled for April 2 vs. Towson and April 17 vs. La Salle.

The 2019 season also proved to be a special one for Lock Haven as it ended with the Bald Eagles securing a postseason berth. LHU capped an allaround impressive 2019 season with an 11-8 overall record. The Bald Eagles went 11-7 during the regular season and finished at 6-2 in Atlantic 10 play. During the regular season, Lock Haven recorded conference wins over Davidson, Richmond, La Salle, Virginia Commonwealth, Saint Louis and Saint Francis.

The Bald Eagles finished the 2019 regular season on a roll, concluding the season with a four-game win streak. All four wins came by way of shutoutvictories, as Lock Haven outscored its opponents 11-0 in the final four games. In all, LHU won seven of its final eight games during the regular season, which included A-10 wins over La Salle, Virginia Commonwealth, Saint Louis and Saint Francis.

The upset-minded Bald Eagles entered the 2019 Atlantic 10 Tournament as the No. 4 seed. The 2019 A-10 semifinal appearance marked Lock Haven’s first A-10 tournament appearance since 2014 and fourth overall since joining the A-10 in 2010.