lockhaveneagleeye@gmail. com
the Eagle Eye volume 91
sept. 11, 2020
TR AGEDY IN FORGETTING 9/11 - PAGE 9
BEWARE OF THE INTERNET TAKEOVER - PAGE 12
issue 01
NEWS (4)
A&E (6)
LIFESTYLE (11)
WELCOME BACK TO THE HAVEN - PAGE 3
SPORTS (14)
News 2
September 11, 2020
Covid-19 Total
For more information about Covid-19 on campus, please go to : https://www.lockhaven.edu/Covid19Dashboard/
Eagle Eye Staff Managing Editors Kiara Carson knc9459@lockhaven.edu Cassandra Keller cmk2356@lockhaven.edu Design & Ads Manager Kerri Hoover kah4338@lockhaven.edu
Online Editor Tess English tae7002@lockhaven.edu News Editor This could be you! Lifestyles Editor This could be you!
Sports Editor This could be you! Opinion Editor Kristin Turner kat5364@lockhaven.edu A&E Editor Tiana Gair teg5895@lockhaven.edu
Copy Editors Levi Deitz lwd6497@lockhaven.edu Dante Nelson dan126@lockhaven.edu Photographers This could be you!
Staff Writers Brittany Robertson bnr888@lockhaven.edu Tristan Klinefelter tmk432@lockhaven.edu Aniston Barnhart agb8459@lockhaven.edu
Advisor Dr. Sharon Stringer SStringe@lockhaven.edu Full staff list at lhueagleeye. wordpress.com
September 11, 2020 Tess English tae7002@lockhaven.edu Online Editor
3 News
Eagle Eye this semester
The Eagle Eye Staff is excited to announce that our newspaper is moving all online this semester. Students will still receive the same quality content, but now only found on our website https://lhueagleeye.wordpress.com/ and our Issuu account: https://issuu.com/lhu_eagle_eye. On our issuu account readers will find a PDF file of the traditional newspaper. Our website will hold featured stories as well as additional content such as audio stories. Here are few fun things to look forward to in new online editions of Eagle Eye: Weeklies! Hot 10 Billboards updates on the hottest music Try our interactive movie guessing game in the A&E section! Each week there will be a movie quote and you and some friends can try to remember what film it’s from. Next week the answer will be posted along with a new quote! Film buffs, critics, and avage movie viewers alike can check out our interesting fun filmed movie fact. This also found in the A&E Section!
Cassandra Keller cmk2356@lockhaven.edu Managing Editor
Welcome back to the Haven
LHU welcomes students back to the Haven, even if it is mostly virtual. On August 17, president Pignatello announced LHU’s COVID-19 testing plans that were made available to all students. This testing plan allowed LHU to open with 15 percent of classes having face-to-face elements. “This[COVID-19 testing] will help us monitor and address potential infection, make informed decisions about our operations and better protect the campus and greater community.” Pignatello said. In accordance with that plan, LHU suspended those face-toface classes for a two week period taking effect September 2. As outlined at the start of LHU’s voluntary asymptomatic testing program, a 5.0 percent positivity rate was the measure by which the university would reevaluate its ability to provide a safe oncampus learning environment. Even with a full virtual environment, LHU activities and services are still available to students. From a virtual career fair to yoga for beginners over zoom, LHU has events to help support students, so be sure to check your Lock Haven email!
News 4
September 11, 2020
Doug Spatafore dspatafo@lockhaven.edu Senior Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing
Lock Haven University’s Department of Social Work & Counseling has received a five-year Student Support Services (SSS) grant award for $338,971 per year from the U.S. Department of Education on September 4, 2020. The SSS program is supported by additional funding and services from Lock Haven University, which has been the recipient of SSS funding since 1980. Student Support Services is a federal TRIO program funded to provide 230 eligible LHU students comprehensive resources for success in higher education from freshman year through graduation. This fall will mark the 40th anniversary of the program at LHU. “We are very pleased that Lock Haven University’s TRIO grant application was selected for funding,” Dr. Robert Pignatello, LHU President, said. “First, I would like to commend Dr. Julie Story for her work with TRIO SSS for the last 17 years. This grant award is worthy of great celebration and appreciation. TRIO SSS is such an important part of how we help so many of our students succeed. I look forward to continuing to build up our capacity to provide students the services and support they need to realize their potential and their dreams.” “I’ve had the great honor of working with TRIO SSS at LHU for 17 years,” said Dr. Julie Story, director of TRIO SSS at LHU. “Dr. Rachel Epstein, Marianne Guinter, and I are thrilled that the good work of TRIO SSS will continue at Lock Haven University to support students’ academic achievement, retention, and graduation.” Per federal guidelines, par-
LHU receives five-year TRIO grant
ticipants could be first-generation college students, have limited incomes, documented disabilities or a range of academic needs. Resources cover academic, sociocultural, financial, career and personal development. Students who are selected for the program gain valuable access to an array of success workshops in these areas, along with writing assistance, educational trips, tutoring, advising, financial aid, the working professionals’ program and peer mentoring. The heart of the TRIO SSS team is 12 peer mentors, who guide and assist students during their adjustment to college life and learning, beginning with the Best Foot Forward (BFF) extended orientation and the First Year Forward program. Upper division students focus on financial and career planning in the Leaps and Bounds program. The goals of the TRIO SSS program are to boost students’ grade point averages and rates of remaining in college until graduation. The SSS grant is about educational equity. It allows first-generation students and others to consider postsecondary education and earn a college degree that opens the door for a lifetime of career and economic empowerment. The SSS program has a positive impact not only on student participants,
but also their families and future generations. President Pignatello recently had the opportunity to welcome the LHU TRIO students back to campus and in doing so, he shared his personal connection to TRIO. Pignatello himself was a first-generation college student, who praised the efforts of TRIO at The Haven during the Zoom welcome session. “So many students have benefited from TRIO at LHU and have come back as alumni to inspire us with their stories of success,” commented Pignatello. Additionally, President Pignatello announced a newly formed Student Success Center, where Dr. Story will serve as the coordinator. There she will oversee student support services in key areas within academic affairs that promote retention, including Educational Opportunities Program (EOP), disability services, counseling services, tutoring, TRIO and the writing and math centers. “Student retention is a key priority of ours”, said Pignatello who noted that first to second year retention has increased by 10.5% over the past two years. “By putting these related services under Dr. Story in a more coordinated manner, we will continue to build on this success.” Under Story’s leadership, the Student Success Center will coordinate support services to ensure a streamlined and integrated approach. She will work collaboratively with the enrollment management student affairs division, faculty and administration to coordinate and promote services across all university departments. In her role, Story will look to improve communication and programming related to support services, all in an effort to improve retention at LHU.
September 11, 2020
Events & Weeklies Moment of the week In Salt Lake City, Utah, Dave Palazzolo drew a race track in his driveway for his 4-year-old neighbor to practice riding his bike. Moment provided by: www.cbsnews.com
Joke of the week I’m so good at sleeping. I can do it with my eyes closed Joke provided by: pun.me
Fun fact There’s only one letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name. The letter Q is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name. Fact provided by: www.rd.com
If you would like to submit your own momnet, joke or fun fact, Email Cassandra Keller at cmk2356@lockhaven.edu with “Weeklies” in the subject line.
5 News
A&E 6
September 11, 2020
Where’s that one from?
Movie Quote: “Just because something works doesn’t mean it can’t be improved.”
Quarantine binge list Levi Deitz lwd6487@lockhaven.edu Social Media
Quarantine has given people much more time to watch TV. Streaming services, like Netflix, have given viewers the ability to watch multiple episodes in one sitting. Here are a few examples of shows to try out. The first show is NBC series “The Office.” It ran for over 200 episodes from 2005 until 2012. “The Office” stars Steve Carrell as Michael Scott, the eccentric manager at a paper sales company. The show follows the adventures of Michael and his employees as they work their average day jobs. People looking for a comedic show would want to try this. People looking for more of a science-fiction show may want to try out Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” When a character named Will goes missing and is presumed dead, his friends
and family continue to search for answers about his disappearance. They must also uncover the mystery of Eleven, a young girl with telekinetic powers. Nickelodeon’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” may be geared toward children, but it will satisfy anyone looking for an adventure. The show is set in a world made up of nations based on the four elements: fire, water, earth, and air. The only person to control all four is known as the “Avatar.” The story follows Aang, the current Avatar, on his quest to master all the elements. All of these shows are currently available on Netflix in the United States. Make sure you check them out.
September 11, 2020
7 A&E Did you know that?
I still believe review Krissy Turner kat5346@lockhaven.edu Opinions Editor The movie “I Still Believe” is the incredible, true story of Jeremy Camp and how he met his first wife, Melissa. It details the loss that Camp had and how he learned that there is always hope. Camp meets his first love, Melissa, when he goes off to college to study music to become a musician. He falls for her and follows her around. The production came out March 13, 2020 with a cast of KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Nathan Parsons, Gary Sinise, Shania Twain, Nicholas Bechtel, Melissa Roxburgh and Cameron Arnett. It was directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin. I thought the actors did a fantastic job of playing the characters. They made the story of Jeremy Camp and his struggles come to life. On the bonus features for the DVD release, Jeremy Camp himself watched a few of the scenes of the movie and said that they were so accurate and that he believed it was really good. A trivia fact for this movie would be that it was directed by the Erwin brothers, who also directed the movie “I Can Only Imagine.” Both of the movies are Christian films and are biographical
When the “Black Panther” team is in South Korea, their outfits reflect the colors of the Pan-African flag. Info courtesy of Inside.com
movies about a popular singer with dying loved ones. Additionally, both Camp and Bart Millard were a part of the crew for the movie. Camp and Millard were both executive producer; Camp also wrote for the movie. KJ Apa is known for projects like “Riverdale” and “A Dog’s Purpose.” Britt Robertson is known for projects like “A Dog’s Purpose,” “The Longest Ride,” “Scream 4,”” and “Power Rangers Time Force.” Nathan Parsons is known for projects like “Roswell, New Mexico,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Bunheads,” “Teeth” and “General Hospital.” Gary Sinise is known for projects like “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders,” “Forrest Gump,” “Of Mice and Men” and “CSI: NY.” Shania Twain is known for her music for movies like “I Heart Huckabees,” “The Santa Clause 2,” and “Twister.” Nicholas Bechtel is known for projects like “General Hospital,” “ “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Girl Meets World,” “Baby Daddy” and “Good Luck Charlie.”
A&E 8
September 11, 2020
Billborads đ&#x;Žľ
Top 10 songs 3.
2.
1.
Dynamite by
by
Jack Harlow ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne by
Laugh Now, Cry Later by
The Weeknd
Drake featuring Lil Durk
by
Mood
24k G oldn
featuring
iann dior
Rockstar
by
DaBaby featuring Roddy Rich
Watermelon Sugar
6.
9.
8.
Whats poppin
4.
Blinding Lights
5.
7.
WAP
Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion by
BTS
đ&#x;Žľ
by
Harry Styles
10.
Savage Love (laxed - Siern Beat) by
Jawsh 685 x Jason Derulo
Before You Go by
Lewis Capaldi
September 11, 2020
9 Lifestyles
Unforgettable tragedies Cassandra Keller cmk2356@lockhaven.edu Managing Editor
With the Coronavirus turning the world on its head, it’s become easy to think the world is coming to an end. We’ve all had to adjust our daily lives just to accommodate this pandemic, not to mention the other issues and topics 2020 has brought into the limelight. We’re finally seeing how the systems we’ve had in place have and haven’t worked which can be really scary. We think these systems will help and protect us, but they fail time and time again. 2020 isn’t our year, but neither was 2001. For some, with all that is going on in the news and politics, it’s easy to forget the past, to forget the tragedy of 9/11, myself included. It took me writing the date out and saying it aloud to realize I nearly forgot the struggle and loss America went through that day. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the attacks alone; even today, we see the death toll still rising from the lasting effects 9/11 has had. While I can’t personally express the terrors from 2001 since I was barely a year old, it
was likely a similar feeling to what this pandemic has caused. Before 9/11, America hadn’t had many attacks on American soil; we had felt almost untouchable. Then, when proven we weren’t, we became fearful, but then something amazing happened. People came together, leaders brought about change and support, and America worked as a nation to accomplish better, however imperfect the solutions and support may have been. America united together in a time of need for those who survived and for the memory of those who were lost. This pandemic may not have been as sudden as a terrorist attack, but that doesn’t mean America can’t remember the lessons from the past and come together again. Even after 19 years, there will still be those who will never forget and those will be the people who have the most hope because they survived. They got to see another day, a better day. America will too. We might be going through a pandemic and we might be having to learn to fight in a new way, but we will make it. As long as we remember the past that we have survived, we can face anything the future has in store for us.
Lifestyles 10
September 11, 2020
Horoscopes Aries(Mar. 21-Apr. 19)- Don’t let others’ bad moods
get you down, Aries. And don’t feel it’s your responsibility to cheer them up. Their moodiness is their business, not yours. You could be a little bit anxious today, and allowing yourself to be negatively influenced by others will do you no good at all. The general atmosphere will improve in a few days. Taurus(Apr. 20- May 20)- It’s time to let go of the past and focus only on the future, Taurus. A new person may come into your life who can help you do just that. Communication with close friends and relatives is highlighted, and you may find yourself spending more time on the phone than usual. Enjoy this day as you anticipate your brilliant future! Gemini(May 21-Jun. 20)- There’s definitely a downside to home ownership! Much as you love projects, Gemini, the joy is tempered when the chores never end. While your home is structurally sound, it may need some cosmetic enhancement. Try adding plants and flowers indoors. Outside, a few strategically placed pots can act as attractive focal points. You can make a difference with little effort or expense. Cancer (Jun. 21-Jul. 22)- The glass may look half empty, but only at first glance. Keep looking at it, or perhaps change the way you look at it, and you’ll see that it indeed is half full. You may be experiencing some frustration. Computers could be down, or communication hindered in some way. Don’t get stressed. See this as an ideal time to relax since you can’t get any work done anyway. Leo(Jul. 23-Aug. 22)- There are lots of personal and financial issues to resolve today, Leo. You may hear from your bank or see some alarming numbers on an ATM receipt. Don’t get upset. Ultimately, these matters will be resolved to your benefit. As for personal matters, you may learn some new information about someone you thought you knew well. A relationship you once considered close may not be. Virgo(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)- A rising tide lifts all boats. When someone close experiences a windfall or especially good luck, Virgo, the ripple effect reaches you. Change is in the air. While everything happening is positive, sometimes it feels like it’s going too quickly. You feel a bit off balance, with little or no time to adjust. Even windfalls take some getting used to. Give yourself time to settle into the new circumstances.
Libra(Sept. 23- Oct. 22)- It looks as though change is on the horizon at work, Libra. You’ve just recently completed some long-term projects and are being recognized for your efforts. Perhaps a bonus or promotion is in store. Your affinity for technology and ability to quickly absorb new information makes you a prime candidate for a new position that’s just opened up. Grab the chance! Scorpio(Oct. 23- Nov. 21)- Crazy as it seems, why not plan that trip you’ve been eager to go on, Scorpio? Adventure calls, and although there are a few obstacles to stop you from answering, you can’t wait to get out of your rut. There is a great big world out there, and you can’t wait to make the time to go and see some of it! Sagittarius(Nov. 22- Dec. 21)- Prosperity is just around the corner, Sagittarius. With it comes change. Change in your job, career, or environment figures prominently today. However this change manifests, it’s bound to be positive. You’re lucky, and you’re about to hit the road to even greater success. Savor this moment, for you’ll be busy soon! Capricorn(Dec. 22- Jan. 19)- Your world is changing, Capricorn, both internally and externally. You feel a need to broaden your horizons. You may be contemplating a move to a new neighborhood or trip to a faraway land. The people in your life will change as a result of this. You’re about to embark on a new phase of life, and these new friends will act as able guides. Aquarius(Jan. 20- Feb. 18)- Romance is in the air today, Aquarius. It’s likely that your relationship with your loved ones will see a dramatic improvement. Perhaps some flowers will arrive unexpectedly, or you’ll be paid a sincere compliment. Harmony reigns in the work environment as well. Both people and machines run smoothly and efficiently. Pisces(Feb. 19- Mar. 20)- You’re focused and attentive to detail. Some longstanding projects benefit from this sudden spurt of energy and get completed in record time. Children figure prominently in your life right now, Pisces. Is there one child in particular who needs some extra attention from you? Your love and support mean a lot more than you realize.
September 11, 2020
11 Lifestyles
Five tips to succeed online classes Kerri Hoover kah4338@lockhaven.edu Ads/Design Manager Due to the global pandemic, college and universities are limiting the number of students allowed back on campuses this fall; therefore, there is an increase in the number of online learning environments provided. For students, much like myself, who have their courses all online, this can be an overwhelming experience. Especially, if the courses aren’t being taught on a weekly basis at a scheduled time. If you’re stressed about being successful this semester online, here are some tips provided by LHU Health Science professor, Kathleen Allison. 1. Physically and mentally prepare yourself to learnBefore you start studying, working on assignments, or joining a Zoom class, prepare yourself to begin learning. Establish a study space to work in whether it’s a desk or dining room table. Don’t complete school work from your bed. Set up a spot where you can program your brain to begin preparing a mindset for learning, not relaxing. Also, make sure to gather all the necessary materials to complete your assignments. 2. Check-in on a regular basisNot all professors will send reminder emails about what’s due for the week. Stay informed and updated on what assignments need to be completed by regularly checking D2L and your school email. Try to check these areas at least 3 times on nonconsecutive days. It’s also helpful to turn on text and email notifications to inform yourself on class updates and deadlines. 3. Develop good time-management skillsThis is extremely important in order to complete assignments on-time and reduce stress. Be aware of deadlines in advance, and don’t procrastinate. Try creating a schedule to block off time to complete work at certain times. Plan at least two to three three additional hours for studying and assignment time per course credit. (Ex: 3 credit course = 6-9 hours of study/work time). Remove all distractions while working. Don’t forget to take breaks while working. For every hour you work or study, try taking a five to ten minute break.
4. Be engaged during classIf you have synchronous virtual classes, or online classes that meet at a scheduled time, make sure you are actually in class and participating. Attendance still matters in online classes. When in class, be engaged, take notes, and turn off any distractions. If something doesn’t make sense, don’t be afraid to ask questions or set up a meeting time with your professor to clarify things outside of class. 5. Stay healthyHealthy students are also good learners. Make sure to eat healthy and exercise. It’s also important to get enough sleep each night. For college students, the healthy recommendation for sleep is seven to nine hours. If you find this difficult, take little nap breaks throughout the day to refresh your brain. To prevent stress, try yoga, meditating, or speaking positive mind messages over yourself. Want more tips to increase your success this semester online? Check out the full video by Allison at https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ayNuvK5HSY&t=8s.
Opinions 12
September 11, 2020
Cassandra Keller cmk2356@lockhaven.edu Managing Editor The question of the internet’s effects on people has been around just as long as the internet itself has existed. Is it good? Is it bad? While those questions are valid, they aren’t the questions that are important because the answer to both is yes. The internet is a tool plain and simple. It isn’t until that tool is in the hands of people that it becomes either that good or that bad tool. A brick isn’t bad on its own until it is used to hit someone. In the same way the internet isn't bad until someone uses it against someone else. There have been plenty of good and bad things that have come from the internet. It all comes down to how that tool is used. The real question we should be asking is why do people use the internet in these ways? For good or for bad, both are important to understand. I could rattle off dozens of possible reasons why people do things on the internet, but it really comes down to one thing: Emotions. The internet just happens to be one of the biggest outlets for the largest variety of emotions. Emotions are one of the largest motivators people have. According to the Oxford handbook of human action, “Some motivations are biological, such as the motivation for food, water, and sex. But there are a variety of other personal and social motivations that can influence behaviour, including the motivations
The Internet takes over for social approval and acceptance, the motivation to achieve, and the motivation to take, or to avoid taking, risks.”While the handbook doesn’t cover all the emotions that motivate people, it explores the fact that we do things we find rewarding. And what is more rewarding than receiving affirmations from that post you made? Or proving yourself right on your political opinions? The internet is the tool that we use to get those things sometimes. So rather than beware of the tool, beware the people using it.
September 11, 2020 Kiara Carson knc9459@lockhaven.edu Managing Editor
13 Opinions
Face-to-Face interaction risks
Right now, it seems as though a lot of college students, specifically incoming freshmen, believe that having the privilege of going back to campus through Emergency Housing is
numbers of people testing positive increasing, another great reason to shut down campus for a bit. The main point is that if people aren’t going to follow the
an awesome way of escaping of the Coronavirus drama. Well,
rules set in place to keep everyone safe from a virus that is
sorry not sorry to tell everyone the hard truth but that is
known to kill, then consequences will follow and having the
not how the world works. A virus doesn’t stop spreading just
campus shut down for two weeks is a suitable one. It’ll help
because everyone is going back to school.
keep social distancing up in the area while the sick is getting
The fact that everyone isn’t even al-
treated in isolation. It’ll also help the num-
lowed to be on campus because of having
bers from going up and if they keep monitor-
to follow social distancing laws should’ve
ing and testing everyone in town, then may-
been the first clue that huge group gather-
be we can get to a point where campus can
ings were a huge no-no. So, I’m not really
have face-to-face interactions again but as of
understanding why people think it’s okay
right now it’s a high risk.
to throw/attend parties whether it be on/
It was always a risk, but we as a commu-
off campus. With people like that on cam-
nity had a job to do in order to keep every-
pus, allowing them to go back was proven
one safe and so far, we’re failing. Suspending
to be premature step and a major setback as the numbers
our interactions may be the first step into reversing the dam-
continue to grow in the area about who’s tested positive.
age, but what’s next I wonder? How long will this suspension
Now, no one’s saying that the parties are causing the num-
last? Will the rules on campus become stricter? Will parties
bers to go up because people could’ve come from other places
continue even after face-to-face is suspended? Well, hopefully
and brought it to Lock Haven without even realizing it, but it
if our community and students can properly follow their so-
doesn’t excuse the behavior. This issue also probably helped
cial distancing requirements no matter how ever long it takes
make the decision to suspend face-to-face interaction for two
otherwise things will only get worse.
weeks even though it was mentioned it was because of the
Sports 14
September 11, 2020
Q&A Feature with head football coach John Kelling By: Billy Hajduk LHU Athletics Summer Intern On January 7, 2020, John Kelling was
things to come from the program.
officially named Lock Haven University’s
GET TO KNOW COACH KELLING - -
new head football coach.
Bringing with you an all-around solid
Kelling, a veteran college coach with a
football experience, tell us what is was like
strong defensive background, brought with
to be named NCAA DII National Defensive
him nearly 30 years of coaching experi-
Player of the Year?
ence, including coaching positions at the
Who first got you into the sport of football? “I guess it would have been my parents who signed me up to play.” What jersey number did you wear in college and why?
“It was shocking. It didn’t cross my
“Number 37, that’s what number was
NCAA Division I, II and III levels. Most
mind that I would win such an award since
given to me as a freshman walk-on. I never
recently, Kelling spent the previous six
my sole focus each day was to improve. It
switched it because I never wanted to for-
seasons (2014-2019) at Frostburg State
certainly made me have even more appre-
get where I started and how I could make
University as the defensive coordinator and
ciation for my teammates and coaches for
my own way.”
linebackers coach. At Frostburg, he played
putting me in that position.”
a key role in guiding the program in its
*Editor’s Note: Kelling enjoyed a stellar
When did you know you wanted to become a coach?
transition from Division III to Division II
collegiate player career, which culminated
football. Kelling has led a number of defen-
with him being named the Football Ga-
the doctors at the NFL combine finding a
sive players to honors, including All-Amer-
zette’s Division II National Defensive Player
neck injury, I wasn’t sure what I was going
ican status and his defensive units ranked
of the Year in 1991, his senior season at
to do. My college coach saw something in
among the nation’s best.
Minnesota State University, Mankato. That
me and offered me a position on his staff
Things have certainly been interesting
same year, he was named the NCC Most
starting as a student-assistant. From there
for coach since his spring 2020 semester
Valuable Defensive Back. Overall, Kelling
I worked my way through and haven’t
arrival on campus, but he’s eager to toe
was a two-time All-American and three-
missed a season since.”
the sidelines with the Bald Eagles during
time All-Conference student-athlete.
the 2020-21 year, and he’s hopeful for big
“Once my NFL career ended because of
(continued on page 15)
September 11, 2020
15 Sports
Q&A Feature with head football coach John Kelling By: Billy Hajduk LHU Athletics Summer Intern You’re known for having a strong and
and always will be to work towards helping
tinue to be positive and work hard to build
intelligent defensive mind, what first got
those around me become the best version
relationships with any means necessary,
you thinking on the defensive side of the
of themselves they can be.”
keeping one another focused on our bless-
game? “Playing very little defense in high school, I would have to say it started in
What attracted you to the position here at Lock Haven University? “The attraction to apply was the loca-
ings and the great future we have ahead of us.” What is your vision for Lock Haven University football?
college. Right from the beginning my col-
tion of Lock Haven as a beautiful area to
lege coaches put a lot of responsibility on
move my family and raise our kids. From
me to make calls and check as a safety.
a football aspect the challenge of competing
better each day in every aspect of their
Especially since I was a freshman there
and being successful in the highly competi-
lives. Support and serve one another in
were many hours spent watching film and
tive PSAC. Once going through the inter-
order to become great teammates and form
studying so I could give my teammates the
view process it was the people. I enjoyed
a true brotherhood.”
best chance to be successful.”
the conversations as well as the vision and
Who were your role models growing up? “Charles aka “round mound of rebound” Barkley, just kidding. My parents” Having so much experience in all lev-
expectations of the President on down.” Looking at the seasons ahead, what challenges do you face and how do you plan to overcome them? “Right now, with COVID-19 it is a chal-
“To build young men who strive to get
You have accumulated a solid coaching staff around you, what is the importance of having a staff like yours? “They are hardworking, loyal and will put these student-athletes above themselves. As a staff we need to model the
els of NCAA football, what was the biggest
lenge to build and grow through only
above vision by also working to improve
lesson you have learned throughout these
virtual aspects. Having only spent a month
each day. They are people I trust and will
experiences?
with the current team there was not a lot
lead with the positive energy expected in
of time to create the culture and program
this program.” (continued on page 16)
“Value people over production. It doesn’t matter the level - my goal has been
we are striving for. As a staff we will con-
Sports 16
September 11, 2020
Q&A Feature with head football coach John Kelling By: Billy Hajduk LHU Athletics Summer Intern Every coach has a philosophy, what
To date what is your most
would you say your coaching philosophy is?
memorable coaching experience?
“My philosophy is based on the belief that success is accomplished through a pro-
Photo Courtesy of LHU Athletics Department
“The last game of every season. Embracing and saying goodbye to all my seniors.”
The town of Lock Haven has many good places to eat, which is your favorite? “Too hard to narrow it down. I’ve had
cess of adding components of life to accom-
What is your favorite color?
great meals at each local establishment I’ve
plish big goals. The following components set
“Bald Eagle Crimson”
eaten at.”
a foundation which is strong and durable for
When it comes to professional sports
long term success.” Coach Kelling’s Philosophy detailed Positive Attitude: We will succeed! We
teams who do you root for? “The San Francisco 49ers, I’ve been a fan since growing up as a boy out west and
will wake up each day with the will and the
any other team who my former student-
attitude to make this day better than the
athletes are playing for, which currently
last.
includes the Buffalo Bills,”
Commitment Toughness: Mental and Physical Class: Do what’s right, Do your best, Respect Others Faith & Family What is your favorite quote? “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17.”
If you had to pick one meal, which would be your favorite? “Hard to choose one, but there will be hot sauce on it.” Lock Haven University has many beautiful features, having toured the campus which is your favorite? “Hubert Jack Stadium.”
What would be your dream vacation? “Must have warmth, water and my family, and wouldn’t hurt to have a private Jimmy Buffett concert.” Outside of football, what are some other ways you spend your time? “Serving and spending time with my wife and boys. Often this means being active doing sports or outdoor activities along with throwing in some relaxing time on the couch watching our family favorites. Also, playing cards and board games in which, I get yelled at for always winning.” Thanks for the time coach, Go Bald Eagles!