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the Eagle Eye volume 92
march 26, 2021
DO COVID VACCINES = FREEDOM? - PAGE 12
issue 08
NEWS (4)
A&E (7) FIRST EVER ALL-FEMALE SPORTS MEDIA COVERAGE TEAM - PAGE 16
LIFESTYLE (11)
UPDATE ON THIRD WAVE OF STIMULUS CHECKS - PAGE 3
SPORTS (15)
News 2
March 26, 2021
Police Reports 03/13/21 Zimmerli Gym Report of person in pool area. Scheduled Swim practice due to cancelled meet.
03/14/21 On Campus Employee reported damage to university vehicle due to fallen tree.
03/13/21 Off Campus Traffic Stop for failure to stop at posted stop sign. Written Warning issued.
03/15/21 Campus Village Assisted another department with locating individual.
03/13/21 Off Campus Assisted another department with an unresponsive individual.
03/16/21 On Campus Drug Offense. Referred to Student Affairs.
03/13/21 N. Fairview St. Traffic Stop. Verbal Warning issued.
03/16/21 East Campus Property found. Placed in evidence locker.
03/17/21 On Campus Unauthorized person at sporting event. Officer escorted individual off campus. 03/18/21 Off Campus Report of drug activity off campus. Officer notified LHPD. 03/18/21 On Campus Report of suspicious activity. Person reported windshield wiper blades in upright position.
Covid-19 Total
For more information about Covid-19 on campus, please go to: https://www.lockhaven.edu/Covid19Dashboard/
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Staff Writers Annie Barnhart agb8459@lockhaven. edu Thomas Kaikai tjk2774@lockhaven. edu Ian MacGregor itm9315@lockhaven. edu
March 26, 2021
3 News
Stimulus check update: Eligibity and availabilty Kerri Hoover Ad/Design Manager & News Editor kah4338@lockhaven.edu
The third wave of stimulus checks became available to Americans starting on March 17 as a result of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package approved earlier this month. According to an estimate from the Penn Wharton Budget Model, about 90% of American households will be eligible to receive the stimulus checks. Each eligible individual will receive a payment up to $1,400, including dependents. Contrary to previous payments, families will receive additional checks for each adult dependent, ages 17 and older. For instance, a family of four, with two adult dependents, could receive a payment up to $5,600. Just because individuals and families received previous stimulus payments does not mean they will be eligible for the third one. According to Business Insider, those eligible for full payments include individuals who earn up to $75,000 per year, heads-of-households who earn up to $112,500, and married couples who jointly earn up to $150,000. Conversely, those ineligible include individuals who exceed earnings of $80,000 per year, heads-of-households who exceed earnings of $120,000, and married couples who jointly
exceed earnings of $160,000. Undocumented immigrants without Social Security numbers will also be ineligible for payment according to CNN. For those who make annual earnings between the allotted amounts listed above, they will be eligible for a partial payment. Americans started receiving their stimulus checks mid-March. However, not all payments will be issued at the same time. Therefore, if you have not received payment yet do not worry. The first round of stimulus checks were sent out via direct deposit by the IRS. These payments became available days after Biden signed the relief bill on March 11. Individuals who received direct deposits did so because they provided their bank information on their 2019 and/ or 2020 tax returns. So far, approximately 90 million direct deposits have been made according to Fortune. For those who did not receive a direct deposit, their payments will be issued by mail in the form of a paper check or prepaid debit card. According to Fortune, the majority of stimulus checks are expected to be sent out through the mail. If you are interested in the status of your stimulus check, please visit the “Get My Payment” portal on the IRS website.
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March 26, 2021
U.S. Senator alleges fake FBI investigation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Cassandra Keller Sports Editor cmk2356@lockhaven.edu
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse alleged in a letter to Attorney General, Merrick Garland, that the FBI’s background investigation of Supreme Court Justice, Brett Kavanaugh, was fake. In the letter, Whitehouse said “in this matter the shutters were closed, the bridge drawn up, and there was no point of entry by which members of the public or Congress could provide information to the FBI.” In July 2018, Kavanaugh was nominated as President Trump’s second Supreme Court Justice. Shortly after his nomination, Christine Blasey Ford as well as a few other women, came forward with accusations against Kavanaugh of sexual assault. A hearing regarding Ford’s accusations was held in front of the Judiciary Committee in September 2018. In October 2018, the White House announced that it had found no corroboration of Ford’s allegation after reviewing the FBI’s latest probe into Kavanaugh’s past. Shortly after that announcement, Kavanaugh was sworn in as a supreme court justice and has been serving since. Whitehouse’s letter claimed that the FBI did not follow up on investigations of key witnesses of Ford’s sexual assault allegations as well as a few other cases. Whitehouse said in his letter: “Max Stier, the widely respected president of the Partnership for Public Service, and a college classmate of Mr. Kavanaugh, offered specific corroborating evidence,17 but the FBI refused to interview Mr. Stier.” To see Whitehouse’s full letter, go to this link.
Brett Kavanaugh swears in as new U.S. Supreme Court Justice on October 8, 2018.
U.S. Senator (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse
U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Brett Kavanaugh
March 26, 2021
5 News
Events & Weeklies Moment of the week Just one day after completing her CPR training, a teen from St. Petersburg, Flordia saves her friend’s life after a car accident whike using procedures she just learned. Moment provided by: www.goodnewsnetwork.org
Sunday, March 28, 2021 PASSHE Esports Tournament: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Register here Monday, March 29, 2021 8:00 p.m. HAC Presents: Marvel Movie Monday: Iron Man 3 8:00 p.m. PASSHE Explore Leadership Series Fill out this link to receive Zoom information Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Joke of the week
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. LGBTQ+ Support Group with Counseling Services Contact CounselingServices@lockhaven.edu if interested
My boss told me to have a good day ... so I went home.
9:00 p.m. HAC Presents: Tune in Tuesday Vote here to decide which movie to watch
Joke provided by: www.pin.me
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. HAC Hump Day Program at Ground Level Bentley
Fun fact Three presidents, all Founding Fathers — John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe — died on July 4. Fact provided by: www.parade.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.
A&E 6 Where’s that quote from?
Mar. 26, 2021 Introducing: “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier”
Movie Quote: “I had to big accidents in my life Diego, the trolley and you... you are by far the worse” Last week’s movie: “Always Be My Maybe”
Kerri Hoover kah4338@lockhaven.edu Ads/Design/News Editor
Marvel Studios’s television miniseries, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, debuted exclusively on Disney+ beginning March 19. The season will consist of six episodes with each one premiering every Friday through April 23. Following the debut of WandaVision on Jan. 15, this is the second new Marvel TV series featured on the streaming service in 2021 with more scheduled to come later this year. Anthony Mackie and Sebastain Stan reprise their roles throughout the television series as Sam Wilson, aka the Falcon, and Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier. Daniel Brühl and Emily VanCamp will also return in the series to reprise their roles as Zemo and Sharon Carter from the Captain America: Winter Soldier and Civil War films. The series was written and produced by Malcolm Spellman and directed by Kari Skogland. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier takes place approximately six months after the conclusion of Avengers: Endgame and is found within Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After the retirement of Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, the Falcon is left with some pretty big shoes to fill. However, the Falcon voluntarily hands over the coveted Captain American shield to the U.S. government because he does not believe he is worthy enough to carry on Cap’s legacy. On the other hand, the former military assassin, the Winter Soldier, is coping with post traumatic stress disorder while enduring government-mandated therapy after his recent pardon.
With only the first episode under my belt, I can not really say for sure what is going to happen throughout the series. However, I think it is safe to assume that part of the plotline will involve the Falcon and the Winter Soldier learning to cope in a world without Captain America. Both characters were also extremely close to Steve; therefore, his retirement (and possible death) could present serious challenges for them. I also expect to learn more about Sam and Bucky’s individual lives throughout the series. Up until this point in the MCU, neither character has had a movie or show highlighting him and his past. While Marvel fans know a little more about Bucky’s past based on previous films, they are unfamiliar with Sam’s roots. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, however, provides fans the perfect opportunity to learn more about him and his future in the MCU. Overall, I look forward to watching the remainder of the series. In my opinion, it travels at a much better pace than WandaVision so far, and I think fans’ lingering questions will be answered more quickly. Be sure to check out the next episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier which will be released on Disney+ March 26.
Mar. 26, 2021 Playlist for the Masses A weekly playlist for your musical likings built by your fellow LHU bald eagles
Mental Health Playlist Ian MacGregor itm9315@lockhaven.edu Staff Writer To pay tribute to mental health awareness, I’ve arranged a mental health playlist for your listening pleasure. Some of these are happy tunes that will get your toe tapping and leave you feeling more cheerful, while others deliver important messages on health issues you may identify with. They’re all good, so check them out! 1. “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley- You probably know this one, it goes “don’t worry about a thing, ‘cuz every little thing, gonna be alright”...Honestly, has there ever been a better feelgood song?! 2. “Help!” by The Beatles- A short song by a legendary band, this song reminds us that we all need a little help sometimes. If John, Paul, George, and Ringo can ask for help, then certainly we can too. 3. “Shake it Out” by Florence and the Machine- In this song, the band reminds us that things are “always darkest before the dawn”, and sings to empower us with hope and prompt us to keep going. 4. “Breathin” by Ariana Grande- In this song, Ariana reminds us to keep “breathin” when life gets hard. She asserts that when faced with anxiety and panic attacks, sometimes all we can do is keep breathing to get through it. 5. “Unwell” by Matchbox Twenty- A fantastic song from 2002, singer Rob Thomas talks about feeling uncomfortable in his own skin from panic attacks and insecurities. In this song, Rob explains that he’s “not crazy”, but just “a little unwell”.
7 A&E Did you know that? One of “Romeo and Juliet”’s hair and makeup artists was kidnapped by gang members and held for ransom. He was returned by being thrown out of a moving car which caused him to break a leg. Info courtesy of buzzfeed.com
6. “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown- Try not to smile and dance to this one, I dare you. The “Godfather of Soul” released this one in 1964, and it’s still “so good, so good”. 7. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly ClarksonWow! If this song doesn’t make you feel empowered, I don’t know what will. Her message is a simple but good one, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. 8. “Numb” by Linkin Park- This is a powerful rock song with emotionally-charged lyrics. The boys in the band sing about being “caught in the undertow” of failing to live up to someone else’s expectations, leaving them feeling disappointed and numb. 9. ““Anxiety” by Julia Michaels, featuring Selena GomezIn this song, the ladies sing about overcoming anxiety and depression. This is a funky song with powerful lyrics about all the thoughts and feelings that make us feel alone...but Julia tells us if you feel this way, you’re not alone. 10. “1-800-273-8255” by Logic, featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid- This is a powerful song and video about life and death, bringing attention to suicide awareness and prevention. The title of this song, 1-800-273-8255, is actually the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. To the writers and performers of this song, I say, bravo.
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Mar. 26, 2021
Billboards 2.
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“Leave the Door Open”
“Up”
by Cardi B
“Driver’s License” by Olivia Rodrigo
by Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
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“What’s Next” by Drake
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“Blinding Lights”
“Save Your Tears”
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“Levitating”
by Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby
“Mood”
by 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior
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“34 + 35” by Ariana Grande
“Wants and Needs”
by Drake featuring Lil Baby
march 26, 2021
9 Lifestyles
Getting Help at the Haven Cassandra Keller Sports Editor cmk2345@lockhaven.edu During a pandemic, a lot of challenges have risen for students, most of which we might not know how to deal with. Some students might not realize it, but at that point, it is ok to need and ask for help. So here is how to do it. 1. Recognize if and when you need help: College is hard, but it is even harder during a pandemic. On top of school work, you might have a job, virtual classes and clubs, as well as extra home responsibilities. You have to recognize where your own limits are with what you can do on your own. When you know those limits, do what you can to help yourself first and then don’t be afraid to ask for more help when you have done all you can. 2. Don’t wait: When you realize you need help, don’t wait until it is too late to ask for it. Like assignments, the longer you wait the less you get. The sooner you ask for help the more likely you are to get help. If you need an extension on a project, you are more likely to get it if you ask for it shortly before it’s due rather than asking after its due date. 3. Figure out who is going to be able to help you: Just like you wouldn’t ask a police officer to help you hide a crime with you, don’t ask your professor to help you
with your personal issues. It is perfectly normal to have personal issues, especially in times like this. LHU has specific resources like the counseling center and tutoring services that are specifically designed to help students with those kinds of problems. 4. Be polite when asking for help: No one owes you anything, so don’t expect others to solve your problem. Instead, ask how you can change or do something to improve your grade or understanding if that is what you need help with. Also be thankful when you get help. The people you reach out to have to go out of their way to read that email or sit down with you to help. Most people will be happy to do it, but just be appreciative that they did it for you. 5. Share the help whenever possible: Just like you might be struggling with things, others might be struggling with things as well. It’s hard to admit when you need help and so many people don’t even ask even if they really need it. Help others when you see it and are able to help. Even if you can only help them by doing little things. A single text to that friend who is super stressed out to let them know they aren’t alone really goes a long way.
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⭑ Horoscopes ⭑ Aries (March 31-April 19)- Reading could take up a lot of your time today, Aries. Books on psychology or the occult sciences might seem interesting, particularly as your intuition is operating on a higher level than usual. You might not want to talk about what’s coming up for you, but that’s OK. You will need to make sense of it first before you can share it with clarity. Taurus (April 30-May 30)- Your mind is likely to be on your finances today, Taurus, and you may be searching for previously unknown ways to advance yourself. Colleagues or friends could help steer you in the right direction. When it comes to jotting down possibilities, trust your intuition, as it’s operating at a very high level. List your possibilities and then let it stew for a few days before going over them again. Gemini (May 31-June 30)- Increased communication with a close friend or lover, more on a subtle than verbal level, could bring you closer and enrich your relationship. Quiet time spend together today could generate a new sense of closeness. Images and ideas that come from deep within you can contribute to your creative self-expression. Write down any insights so you can refer to them later. Work from the heart. Cancer (June 31-July 22)- Today you might crave solitude, Cancer, perhaps for meditation or to contemplate your current situation. You may feel you’re at a crossroads and need to decide which way to go. This could involve the next step in your material progress or self-expression, or it might involve your spiritual path. Emotions from the past could well up, but this is a positive development. Don’t fight it. Leo (July 23-August 22)- You might spend a lot of time in conversation with friends who share your interests. Their insights could lead to new insights on your part, Leo, and vice versa. This process could bring all of you closer together. Good news could come through the mail, email, or phone regarding goals you’ve been trying to reach. You’re also likely to send out a lot of communications yourself. Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22)- Paperwork involving finances, Virgo, perhaps personal, perhaps involving your employer’s funds, or both, is likely to need some intense attention during the day. This doesn’t necessarily imply anything negative. In fact, just the opposite. It does mean that some careful planning or budgeting is going to be required in order to make the most of your current situation.
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Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22)- Today you may want to spend your free time alone, contemplating various ideas, Libra. Spiritual or metaphysical philosophies from ancient cultures or foreign lands might be more appealing than usual. Reading about them at this time could approach obsession, but this is OK. Whatever you learn today is likely to contribute greatly to your personal growth and perhaps self-expression. Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21)- Today, Scorpio, your mind may turn toward deep subjects. You could explore the sciences, psychology, the occult, or metaphysics. You will probably discover some new facts or ideas that could keep your mind occupied for hours. Needless to say, you will spend much of your time alone exploring these themes. You might also want to write down your insights and revelations to study later. Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)- A sudden upsurge in your intuition could have you feeling more in tune to the thoughts, feelings, and desires of others, Sagittarius. Your communication is going to be clear and open as a result. You’re likely to grow closer to everyone dear to you, especially your romantic partner. Don’t expect everything you pick up to be positive. Others have their issues. Let them know you understand. Capricorn (December 22-January 19)- Your mind is strong and focused today, Capricorn. As a result, you’re probably feeling especially physically robust. Sudden insights could earn you some satisfying acknowledgement, not to mention the respect of someone important to you. Your intuition level is high and apt to serve you well now, particularly where work and health are concerned. Make the most of it! Aquarius (January 22-February 18)- Expect to spend much of your day alone, Aquarius. Information obtained from books or videos, perhaps involving history, philosophy, or religion, might inspire you to look deeper into a subject and turn it to your own advantage. You might decide to take a trip or return to college. There’s also the chance that you could be inspired to write or otherwise express your ideas and feelings. Go to it! Pisces (February 19-March 20)- Some strange dreams could stimulate your imagination and start you on new avenues of exploration. You might at some point play detective. What you seek is likely to be within your psyche. Don’t be surprised if you learn new things about yourself that you hadn’t been aware of before. You could also find your psychic faculties increasing.
March 26, 2021
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HOW TO TELL IF YOUR N95 MASK IS COUNTERFEIT Levi Deitz lwd6497@lockhaven.edu Copy Editor Du ring t he Cov id -19 p and em ic, the whole worl d ha s b e e n asked to wear m ask s to prevent th e s p r e a d of t he v ir u s, bu t w hat h a ppens when yo u r m a s k i s c o unter feit? If y o ur ma sk isn’t app ro ve d b y t he Natio nal Institu te for Occupa ti o n a l S a fe t y a nd H ealth (NIOSH), you r un the ri s k o f we a r i ng pr o tective gear that won’t a ctua l ly p r ot e ct yo u f r o m getting s ick. According to C N B C, m or e t h an 11 m illio n co unter feit N95 ma s k s we r e s e i zed by the D ep ar tment of Homel and S e c u r i t y H er e ar e a few w ay s tha t you ca n ch e ck i f y ou r p e r s o nal p r o tective equipment is act u a l ly ce r t i f i ed to p r o tect y o u. T h e f i r s t t hi ng y o u can d o is to check the ma r k i ngs on t he m as k. Acco r d ing to the CDC, e ve r y a pp r ove d N95 m ask has the NIOSH logo in bla ck l e t t e r s , which is an ind ication of its a uth e n t i ci t y. The b r and nam e o f the ma sk should als o b e c l e a r ly visible. If y o u r m ask is b la nk, it i s n o t a pp r ove d , and y o u sho uld n’t use it. If you ar e u n s u r e a b out y o ur m ask, y o u ca n sea rch up th e b r a nd na m e o n the CD C’s ind ex to see if the br a n d i s a p p r oved by NIOS H. A n o t he r way to ind icate if y o u r ma sk is fa ke i s i f i t ha s a ny deco r ative fabr ic o r other speci al t i e s a dd e d t o it. Fo r examp le, no a pproved ma s k s a r e m a de o f s equ ins o r s equin fa b ric, so i f y o u b ou ght a mask that s eem s d ecora tive in
a ny way, it is prob a b ly n ot approved. T h e m as k should a lso use hea dban ds rat h er t h an ear- l oops to secure You should a lso b e c arefu l of w h ere y ou bu y the ma sk. If you a re b u y in g t h rou gh a t h irdpa r ty ma rketpla ce, su ch as A m azon , y ou s h ou l d ta ke a few preca ution s before y ou pu rch as e. Check out the seller’s rev iew s an d h is t or y. I f you see a ny ir regula r it ies or peopl e c al l in g them out, it may b e b es t t o l ook for m as k s el s ewhere. According to H eal t h , if a s el l er u s es words such a s “genuin e” or real ” in t h e t it l e, the ma sk prob a b ly isn ’ t real . A n ot h er t h in g t o keep in mind is the fac t t h at N I OS H does n ot approve a ny N95 ma sk s for ch il dren , s o if a s el l er cla ims tha t the ma sk s t h at t h ey are s el l in g are a pproved for children , y ou s h ou l dn ’ t pu rch as e from them. Ever yone is just do in g t h eir bes t t o s t ay s afe, so ma ke sure you infor m y ou rs el f on h ow t o t el l if your ma sk will a ctu al ly do it s j ob of prot ec t in g you.
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Mar. 26, 2021
Tech Virologists Develop Potential Broadly Protective Coronavirus Vaccines Josh Barney Guest Writer jdb9a@virginia.edu CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 24, 2021 – A COVID-19 vaccine that could provide protection against both existing and future strains of the COVID-19 virus, and other coronaviruses, and cost about $1 a dose has shown promising results in early animal testing. Vaccines created by UVA Health’s Steven L. Zeichner, MD, PhD, and Virginia Tech’s Xiang-Jin Meng, MD, PhD, prevented pigs from being becoming ill with a pig model coronavirus, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). The vaccine was developed using an innovative approach that Zeichner says might one day open the door to a universal vaccine for coronaviruses, including coronaviruses that previously threatened pandemics. Their coronavirus vaccine offers several advantages that could overcome major obstacles to global vaccination efforts. It would be easy to store and transport, even in remote areas of the world, and could be produced in mass quantities using existing vaccine-manufacturing factories. The UVA and Virginia Tech scientists created the vaccine using a new platform Zeichner invented to rapidly develop new vaccines. So the testing success bodes well for both the COVID-19 vaccine and Zeichner’s vaccine-development approach. “Our new platform offers a new route to rapidly produce vaccines at very low cost that can be manufactured in existing facilities around the world, which should be particularly helpful for pandemic response,” Zeichner said.
A New Vaccine-Development Approach
Zeichner’s new vaccine-production platform involves synthesizing DNA that directs the production of a piece of the virus that can instruct the immune system how to mount a protective immune response against the virus. That DNA is inserted into another small circle of DNA called a plasmid that can reproduce within bacteria. The plasmid is then introduced into bacteria, instructing the bacteria to place pieces of proteins on their surfaces. The tech-
nique uses the common bacteria E. coli. One major innovation is that the E. coli have had a large number of its genes deleted. Removing many of the bacteria’s genes, including genes that make up part of its exterior surface or outer membrane, appears to substantially increase the ability of the immune system to recognize and respond to the vaccine antigen placed on the surface of the bacteria. To produce the vaccine, the bacteria expressing the vaccine antigen are simply grown in a fermenter, much like the fermenters used in common microbial industrial processes like brewing, and then killed with a low concentration of formalin. “Killed whole-cell vaccines are currently in widespread use to protect against deadly diseases like cholera and pertussis. Factories in many low-to-middle-income countries around the world are making hundreds of millions of doses of those vaccines per year now, for a $1 per dose or less,” Zeichner said. “It may be possible to adapt those factories to make this new vaccine. Since the technology is very similar, the cost should be similar too.” The entire process, from identifying a potential vaccine target to producing the gene-deleted bacteria that have the vaccine antigens on their surfaces, can take place very quickly, in only two to three weeks, making the platform ideal for responding to a pandemic. primates. To keep up with the latest medical research news from UVA, subscribe to the Making of Medicine blog at http://
makingofmedicine.virginia.edu.
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Two New Black Muppets on Sesame Street Kristin Turner Opinions Editor kat5346@lockhaven.edu
S e sa me St r e e t an n o u n c e d that they were a dd in g t w o n e w b l a ck mup p ets to talk a b ou t r ac e l a s t T u e s d ay. The black mu p pe t s a re a fat h e r a n d s o n d uo named E lija h Wa lke r w i t h h i s 5 - ye a r-old s on, We sle y. Th is is a n awe s o m e i d e a for the s how to h ave a c o u p l e o f bl ack m up p ets becau se r a cism h a s be e n s h owi ng up a lot lately in t h e n e w s . S e s am e Street went on to say t h at t h e p e o p l e o f the black co mmu n it y ar e be i n g t r e a t ed unfai rly bec a u se of h ow t h e y l o o k , t h ei r c ulture, the ir r a ce , an d w h o t h e y are. Wi th the i s su e of r a cis m c o m i n g back i nto the s p otlig ht it ’s imp o r t an t t h a t k i ds lear n how to b e cu l t u r a l ly s e n s i t i ve . The s how has r e c ogniz e d h ow i mp o r t an t i t i s to ad d res s the se t opics i n e ar ly ch i l d h ood bec aus e the y disc ove r e d t h a t p e o p l e rec ogni ze r acia l dif fe r e n c e s w h e n t h ey ’re y oung, in c a se t he i r p a r e n t s ar e n ’ t equi p p ed to de a l w it h su ch c o mp l e x t o p i c s . Si nc e S e sa me St re e t h a s al r e a d y tackled d eath, HIV -Posit ive , fo o d , an d h o us i ng i ns ec ur ity, t h in gs a r e l o o k i n g b r i g ht for Elijah and We se ly i n t h e i r n e w h o me wi th the othe r mu p p e t s . Anot he r t h i n g i s i t w i l l c reate more dive r sit y on t h e s h ow. I k n ow when the y a d de d a m u p p e t w i t h Auti s m I was hap py t ha t m e m be r s o f my fami ly c ould se e t he mse lve s r e p r e s e n t e d i n med i a. It he lpe d r ou n d h ow ch i l d r e n s hould treat othe r s w ho ar e d i f fe r e n t f r om them. It’s am a z ing w h e n ch i l d r e n ’ s med i a p rod uc e r s t a ke t im e t o c o ve r s u ch i ntri c ate i s su e s. Hop e f u l ly, S e s am e c a n work i ts i nclusive ma g i c o n c e aga i n . Zach Hyman—Sesame Workshop
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Mar. 26, 2021 Eagle Eye staff congratulates the
Athlets of the week!
Laurel Moyer
Zack Skrabski
Moyer led the way for the LHU Cross Country team in the PSAC Championships hosted by Lock Haven University at Stern Athletic Complex on the West Branch Cross Country Course. Moyer helped Lock Haven secure second place overall as a team and helped LHU Cross Country make history as they tied the 2000 team for the best finish in school history. Moyer ran a 17:55.5 and secured her fourth straight season as an Cross Country All-PSAC performer.
Skrabski helped the LHU Cross Country team power their way to a third overall finish at the PSAC Championships. PSAC’s were hosted at Stern Athletic Complex on the West Branch Cross Country Course. Skrabski placed 10th overall and ran an impressive time of 15:43.0. Skrabski earned his second straight season as a Cross Country All-PSAC performer. In 2019 Skrabski finished 28th overall earning him second team All-PSAC honors and this season he placed in the top 10 earning First team All-PSAC.
Mar. 26, 2021
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Softball knocks off #20 West Chester Doug Spatafore Senior Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing dspatafo@lockhaven.edu Playing for the first time this season since March 12 and the first time at home on Lawrence Field in nearly two years, the Lock Haven University softball team (1-5, 1-5 PSAC East) earned a thrilling split with nationally-ranked West Chester University as the two teams locked up in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division action. Lock Haven knocked off the No. 20 Golden Rams 5-1 in game one, but West Chester rallied late in game two on the way to a 7-4 extra-inning victory (8 inn.). Tremendous team defense and stellar pitching from Jada Schellhammer (Tamaqua, Pa./Tamaqua) were a big part of the game-one victory. Schellhammer dominated in the circle and scattered five hits over seven innings. She struck out three and didn’t surrender a walk. Schellhammer was certainly backed up by strong defense throughout as the young Bald Eagle team played well for the first time this season on the home field. Riley McClellan (Granville Summit, Pa./Troy) was 2 for 2 with two RBIs and a run scored. Morgan Karasek (Bangor, Pa./Bangor) went 2 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI. In game one, Lock Haven took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second and the Bald Eagles scored four more runs in the fourth to break open the game on the way to the upset-victory in the opening game of the doubleheader. Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh of game two, Haley Lestician (Lawrenceville, N.J./Lawrence) tied
the game with one swing of the bat as she homered to center field. The Golden Rams however found some late-game magic of their own and plated three runs in the top of the eighth. The three runs in extras proved to be the difference. Summer Peters (Lancaster, Pa./Lampeter-Strasburg) was impressive in game two and went 3 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI. Lestician finished 2 for 3 with two RBIs as the duo carried the strong offensive outing. Today marked the Bald Eagles first home game since April 27, 2019. They will be right back on Lawrence Field tomorrow (Wednesday, March 24) at 2/4 p.m. when Lock Haven hosts Kutztown University in a PSAC East doubleheader.
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Mar. 26, 2021
First ever all-female media coverage team Tess English Online Manager tae7002@lockhaven.edu
The first all-female media coverage from the Raptors broadcast of the games aired Wednesday in the team’s game against the Nuggets. The broadcast consisted exclusively of all women on-air talent. The Playby-play was done by Meghan McPeak with Kia Nurse at her side. Kayla Grey was reporting from the sideline game coverage. Kate Beirness and Amy Audiberthosted the show, provided analysis and narrated the game. The company decided to do this fitting triubte in March because it’s it’s national Women’s Month. Many fans watching from home got to see that there is rooom for women
in professional sports boradcast. According to an article by NBA, John Wiggins Raptors vice-president of organizational diversity and inclusion said. “We wanted to highlight the contributions that women make individually – across so many broadcasts – by bringing them all together... and we especially hope that one of the takeaways from this is for girls at home who see Meghan or Amy or Kayla, and think – hey, I could do that.” The night was a considerable step of growth fir women breaking out into this feild.