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A very creepy campus: Lock Haven ghost stories Derek Danneker
Editor-in-Chief ddd4907@lockhaven.edu “I’m not here to tell you what to believe, but I think you will find some of these stories interesting,” said The Director of the Stevenson Library on Oct. 23 to a circled up audience of about 30 in Fairview Suites. Lock Haven University’s own Jody Topper led a discussion titled Haunted Haven to speak about rumors and sightings of ghosts that he has heard during his time on campus. Taking place in the dimly lit fireplace lounge of Fairview, he said. “As a librarian and as a historian, what really attracts me to ghost stories is that they’re folklore, they’re apart of local legend, so I’m more of a collector of stories than a teller or a believer.” Started in 1870 as Central State Normal School, LHU has had a long history; not all of it happy. Smith Hall fell victim to perhaps one of the most violent incidents in school history. In September of 1990 students complained of a stench coming from room 201, a student named Michael Houseknecht was found strangled by a black tie. Police suspected Michael McGarvey, he told police that he was Houseknecht lover and that returned the tie matching the description. McGarvey was later found hanged in his apartment on Bale Eagle Street. Though a note found with Houseknecht body that said, “It was his time to pay the piper!!!!!!! The SANDMAN. P.S. The Sandman will bring perfect silence to the world through eternal sleep!!!!!! ENJOY THE SILENCE!,” Police determined it was a murder-suicide. Today, Topper explained that students say they have seen a young man walking the halls. Bentley dining hall has been the feeding trough of university students for over 50 years. During that time, Cooks working in the back kitchen have reported seeing men dressed in overalls while working on what the cooks believe to be stones. The cooks believed them to be art students, how-
ever when they tried to talk to the workers, they would disappear Topper has found that in 1964, Gibson memorial company was cleared to make way for Bentley. The company engraved stones, could it be the case that these are the men who worked for the memorial company? “It’s impossible to say,” said Topper. “Many people have said that the most haunted building on campus is McEntire Hall,” said Topper, The now abandoned hall sits ominously at the apex of campus, beyond North Hall. During its use, however, there were reports of seeing a Civil War soldier who would wander the hallways and clean the most messy room in the building. Topper found the records of William Richie, who matches the description of a meticulous, detail oriented individual. Called “Colonel Richie” while enlisted in the Union army, he worked for 30 years on campus starting in the 1880s or 1890s. Richie was in charge of campus beautification and in fact planted many of the old trees that now have grown deep in campus soil. A student claimed at Haunted Haven that while living in McEntire before the semester in preparation for fall sports, the Elevator would malfunction and the cries of a little girl could be heard. Topper backed up her statements by recalling a builder whose daughter died during the construction of McEntire. Could it be the echos of a daughter who never got to say goodbye to her father? Though many believe McEntire to be the most haunted building some would disagree and say that the most haunted is the John Sloan Fine Arts Center. Topper explained that there have been three different happenings occur: a little boy searching for something in countdown theater; a women dressed in white around the main theater; and a black haze. “[the black haze] is the one that people are really afraid of” said Topper. People report that they feel a tightness in the chest before its arrival. Cassie Inzana, a junior social work major, said “I’ve always believed in ghosts. I think they’re all here but I don’t know where they exactly they are.” Photos:By Derek Danneker
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Sloan Fine Arts Center opens new gallery Derek Danneker
Editor-in-Chief ddd4907@lockhaven.edu “I have begun to think about how objects, the space itself and even the viewers of the work, might lend themselves as collage in the overall image.” said the artist whose work opened in Sloan Fine Arts Center gallery on Oct. 23. Natalie Lanese graduated from Xavier university in Cincinnati, Ohio with her bachelor degree before going Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York to receive her master’s degree. Currently she teaches at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. Lanese chronicled the evolution of her artwork throughout her career. Though simplistic in design, Lanese developed the repeating patterns from the works of Andy Warhol, the towering size of her work from the state parks she has visited, and the color pallet from her love of 50s magazines. “My more recent work abandons collage in the traditional sense of cutting and pasting and focuses on repeated hard-edged patterns with manipulated perspective lines. These elements, usually painted on a two-dimensional surface, have been central to my painting practice for several years” Said Lanese. The Village Voice has described her work as “enigmatic narratives heightened by keen color clashes and jazzy textures.” Her work has been displayed Akron Art museum, Survival Kit Gallery in cleveland, Ohio and under the GVV Bridge overpass on Ontario Street in downtown Cleveland. Kaleigh Miller, a Senior Art Major, said “She had a lot of variety to share with the audience and I appreciate her work in the various mediums. I think she has a very unique style compared to other artists.”
Photo: By Derek Danneker
The upcoming weekend at LHU Fri., October 27
Sat., October 28
• 6p.m., 8p.m., - Art Exhibit opening (Sloan) • 7p.m. - Women’s Volleyball vs Seton Hill
• 12p.m.-4p.m.: Family Day Activities (PUB) • 1p.m.: Women’s Volleyball vs California (Pa.)
• 7p.m. - HAC Night of Comedy featuring Eric
• 2:30p.m.: Men’s Soccer vs California (Pa.)
(Thomas Fieldhouse) O’Shea (Price)
(Thomas Fieldhouse)
(Stern Athletic Complex)
• 5:30p.m.: Women’s Soccer vs California (Pa.) (Stern Athletic Complex)
• 7p.m. - HAC Big Screen Movie; Despicable Me 3 (Price)
NEWS POLICE REPORTS 10/13/17 Off Campus Assist LHPD with fight in progress.
10/14/17 N. Fairview St. Assist LHPD with despensing large crowd.
10/13/17 Sloan Hall Ticket issued for parking in loading zone. Further investigation revealed open container of alcohol and drug paraphernalia inside vehicle. Upon drivers arrival to vehicle field sobriety tests were given. Criminal complaints to be filed.
10/14/17 W. Church St. Traffic stop for faulty brake light. Written warning issued.
10/13/17 Ulmer Hall Traffic stop for speeding. Citation issued. 10/13/17 Fairview Suites Complaint involving students. Student life handling complaint.
10/15/17 Woolridge Hall Reported odor of marijuana emanating from room. Search of room resulted in negative findings. 10/15/17 Railroad St. Motor vehicle accident. Non reportable. 10/15/17 Off Campus Assist LHPD with search of vehicle.
10/13/17 Susquehanna Ave. Traffic stop for speeding. Citation issued.
10/15/17 Off Campus Assist LHPD with dispute at restaurant.
10/13/17 Off Campus Assist LHPD with intoxicated individual being disorderly.
10/15/17 Off Campus Assist LHPD with fight in progress.
10/14/17 Railroad St. Traffic stop for right turn on red light at intersection where no turn on red is observed. Warning issued. 10/14/17 Fairview Suites Officer ticketed illegally parked vehicle and commenced field sobriety tests when driver arrived at vehicle due to suspicion of being under the influence of drugs.
10/16/17 Foundation Dr. Motor vehicle accident. Turned over to LHPD for further investigation. 10/16/17 Fairview Suites Reported theft of property. Property located. Property to be returned upon receipt of ownernship.
5 10/16/17 Woolridge Hall Reported armoa of marijuana emanating from room. Search warrent for room authorized. Drugs and drug paraphernelia seized. Criminal complaint to be filed. 10/17/17 N. Fairview St. Assist LHPD with domestic in progress. Person threatening to harm self and others. 10/17/17 Campus Village Check on welfare. Officer confirmed all is well. 10/17/17 Off Campus Assisted LHPD with search for suspcious vehicle. Vehicle not located. 10/18/17 Lock Haven University Reported theft of property. Still under investigation. 10/18/17 N. Fairview St. Assisted LHPD with drug investigation. 10/19/17 Fairview Suites Report of disturbance in room. Resident director resolving issue. 10/19/17 Susquehanna Ave. Traffic stop for speeding and brake light not functioning. Citation issued for speeding and warning issued for brake light violation.
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Transparent leads the way towards a new wave of awareness and visibility for trans people and trans rights Tanner Meeker
Arts & Entertainment Editor tjm1848@lockhaven.edu When you think of Amazon, you probably think about the company that used to sell books and now is widely used for online shopping purposes. But on February 6, 2014, Amazon debuted the television series “Transparent” starring Jeffrey Tambor. Transparent has since won two Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series, and Jeffrey Tambor won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series, and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The series became the first show produced by a streaming media service to win a Golden Globe for Best Series, achieving this goal before Netflix and Hulu. Transparent is a comedy/drama show that just dropped its fourth season on September 22, and is already renewed by Amazon for a fifth season to premiere next year. The show revolves around the Pfefferman’s, a Los Angeles family, who are attempting to navigate the events and obstacles a family faces following the discovery that their father (Jeffrey Tambor), is transgender. Jeffrey Tambor’s character was previously known as Mort, but upon her transition is referred to as Maura. The story is deeply personal to the creator Jill Soloway, whose parent just recently came out to her family as transgender at a very late age. Luckily, Jill Soloway had already been working in the television industry for 10 years and had been trying to make a show of her own and saw this as a perfect opportunity to create something meaningful for her parent and for the rest of the world. Along with the representation of transness, the show also tackles a variety of different sexual “otherness” through a variety of characters, including the daughter who realizes she’s bisexual, the son who was having a sexual relationship with his adult babysitter when he was 14, the HIV positive status of Maura’s roommate, and the other daughter who also has issues with her gender identity. The show sets to humanize trans people and their experiences through authentic storytelling, often inspired by the real-life experiences of trans cast members like Alexandra Billings, and Trace Lysette. The authenticity lies in the “Trans-Affirmative-Action” where creator Jill Soloway decided to “nurture and hire” a trans women writer for season 2, and in an interview with Build TV, Jill Soloway said that now there is at least one person in every stage of development that is transgender. They came up with this because they realized if they really wanted to truly and respectfully represent transness in this show, then they probably should not have any employment discrimination going on. So, they made it their goal to hire at least one trans person in every department of the production of Transparent. During an interview with UInterview, Jeffrey Tambor claims that because of the new trans military ban issued by President Trump, he feels like “driving faster to Paramount Studios to get our work done.” He’s talking about how the show has suddenly taken on a political role in a sense that with Trump being president it feels like the tolerance of America is going backwards. In turn, the concern for trans rights is more urgent now than ever, and they are aiming to expose these ignorant people to real life situations in hopes that they can “expose the haters through laughter and satire.” The wonderful thing about this series is that if you have an Amazon Prime Membership, you can watch any episode from all four seasons for free.
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Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer
Last week’s quote: The Shawshank Redemption
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Did You Know? During the making of the movie “Fight Club” actor Brad Pitt chipped his tooth. However, he did not get his tooth capped until after the movie was done filming as he thought it would look better chipped for his character.
Staff Writer knc9459@lockhaven.edu Netflix is truly making a comeback this month with amazing new releases for their Netflix original connection. They especially outdid themselves with their latest release, “Gerald’s Game”, a movie based on one of Stephen King’s books that he published back in 1992. Personally, I haven’t read the book, but I might after watching the movie. It’s about a married couple, Gerald and Jessie Burlingame, who want to escape the stress of civilization to strengthen their marriage in a cozy cabin in the woods. Of course, it’s only natural to lead a suspenseful film into the woods to really set the spooky, creepy mood. Anyways, Jessie soon finds herself in a compromising position as her husband dies right in front of her as she is handcuffed to the bed. The couple only wanted to spice up their love life and look where that gets them, dead and handcuffed waiting for death. Now, Jessie must push through her trials and tribulations in order to get out of her bounds alive. Unfortunately, after Gerald dies on the floor in the bedroom, Jessie starts imagining some strange hallucinations that help and criticize her. There’s a specific hallucination though that comes at night as she tries to sleep, eventually calling him the “Moonlight Man”, an interesting character. He’s a tall pasty white man with face deformities and long arms, large hands, and a bag full of old things he collects. There’s an interesting twist at the end of the story for him and it honestly blows you away. Later, we get to witness a bit of a traumatic background from Jessie’s childhood that changes her perspective of life as she grows up. As we witness the memory for the first time, Jessie has to relive it in order to get a better understanding of her situation and escape the handcuffs. She experiences greats amounts of stress and pain getting out of captivity, but it all pays off in the end. My interpretation of this movie is that it’s an amazing thriller that exhibits suspense, gore, and trauma. I’m sure in the book, King goes into more detail of this interesting adventure, but filmmakers really did well in capturing what King probably suggests in his book. My
mind was absolutely blown watching the events play out in front of me because I would never have imagined this could happen to someone and the storyline really sold me on watching the whole thing. I want to recommend not to watch it in the dark because that really brings out the scary points and characters in the story. Also, the plot can be a relatable subject minus the hallucinations and gore. Realistically, I would think that if your husband had a heart attack while you were handcuffed to the bed with no around to help, you would die within a few days of dehydration or intruders. Surprisingly, that’s not the case here. Nonetheless, this movie is a very good one and I absolutely loved the thrill and scare that I got out of it.
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A&E The best pieces of writing to read during Halloween Roxanne Aretta
Opinions Editor rap484@lockhaven.edu 1. The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe. Most people know about “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” “Anabelle Lee,” and “A Dream within a Dream,” but Poe has many other stories filled with dark humor and terror that explore the worst parts of humanity. Not one line in this entire book will disappoint. “The Black Cat,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” “The Masque of the Red Death,” and “A Predicament” are must-reads during the month of October. 2. Practically anything written by Stephen King. If you are going for a classic, read The Shining, ‘Salem’s Lot, or It. But if you already read these books or watched the movie adaptations, then check out Doctor Sleep (the 2013 sequel to The Shining), the Cell (a zombie-like book), N., or his newest release Sleeping Beauties, which he completed with his son Owen King. 3. The Turn of the Screw is a classic. It is a ghost story full of insane characters and gothic aspects. I first read parts of it in high school when I no longer believed in ghosts, but the book was still riveting. 4. The Amityville Horror. My mom always told me about how much this book scared her when she first read it. I laughed because she was also terrified of Jaws when it was released. Even though I do not think Jaws is scary in the least bit, The Amityville Horror is quite a different story. If you cannot find the time to read it before Halloween, either of the movie adaptations will do the trick to frighten you. 5. Dracula. What American does not know about Count Dracula? I never wanted to read this book because I had already watched so many movie renditions of Bram Stoker’s vampire concept. But The Lost Boys, Interview with the Vampire, Blade, Underworld, or Twilight are nothing like the original. Bram Stoker’s writing style had me hooked within moments, and I soon found out that Dracula was nothing like I had previously pictured.
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Your grades don’t suck, midterms do
Kiara Tinnin
Lifestyle editor Kct4127@lockhaven.edu You already know what time it is. Yes, midterms are here and it’s time to see if everyone’s putting in the hard work or slacking off. By today everyone should have received an email from the school stating whether your midterm grades are in the good or bad range. And for many it may be surprising to see that you didn’t do as well as you thought you did. Some of us wish we studied harder and some didn’t study at all. And man, does that suck, knowing you studied hard and hoped that your test scores would level out, but they didn’t. Some students may be panicking right about now because they’re not sure how things got this bad. But I’ve got a secret for you: you can still change your GPA before the semester is over. First things first: don’t stress yourself out any more than you already have, because that’s not going to help you in the fight to get your grades/ GPA back on track. According to Valerie Strauss, staff writer of the Washington Post, the stress in the classroom environment affects students’ likelihood of exhibiting learning problems, externalizing problems, and showing problems interacting with peers. These findings suggest that stress negatively affects the way you pay attention in class, stay on task, and are able to move from one activity
to another. Some of the tips that I gave about beating the LHU slump apply here. Get out of your room, seek out help if you’re not sure what to do, and most importantly, make it a plan to actually go and study somewhere. Know that everything you need to succeed is at your finger tips while you’re on this campus. And if you don’t know where to go, don’t worry because there are faculty on campus that can help you figure it out. If you haven’t seen your advisor please go see him or her now. They’re definitely more helpful than you might think. The best thing to do right now is to stay encouraged. Don’t ever feel like you can’t do this or like you can’t get through that heavy load. Sometimes you have to encourage yourself and speak in terms of victory when you are at your lowest point. No matter how you feel, you have to speak and think positively about everything you do. Start right now after finishing this article. You can do this: you can turn your grades or GPA around before the semester is over. You can instill a change within yourself that will help you through the tough weeks ahead and into next semester, all the way through the academic years to come. Believing in yourself is a key to succeeding in life and that means succeeding in your grades and on tests, too. Do not give up just because things are getting hard. Going through the rough spots builds character.
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Haven Horoscope
Aries mar 21- apr 19 Today’s intense energy will help push you in the direction you’ve been needing. if there’s a project that you’ve put off you should start working on it soon.
Taurus Apr - May 20 Your creative impulse should be high today. you might try to do some writing. Do not let the opinions of others throw you off your game. The sky’s the limit for you.
Gemini May 21 - Jun 20 your dreams are more frequent now and your wondering what do the symbols mean to you? the symbols, or the dream it self. your feeling very kind and thoughtful today, do something nice for someone. Cancer Jun 21 - July 22 A phone call from a loved one may play and role with something that your trying to get rid of. today’s mood may go down hill but a friend will help you smile. Leo July 23 - Aug 22 money and creativity are successfully joined today. your feeling good about expressing yourself today and will talk about the issue that has been annoying you for sometime calling home might be good right now someone wants to hear your voice.
Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 22 Today you’re on your P’s and Q’s. You’re more talkative than usual and want to share your ideas with others. Optimism and enthusiasm define you today. You’ve been wanting to talk to someone for a while and now is your time to do so.
Libra Sep 23 - Oct 22 You might feel the need to make changes to your room. You could seek the opinions of others too. Talking with family will help you for this upcoming week and your persuasive powers are at and all time high. if your thinking on doing something you shouldn’t this week, think twice and ask yourself is it worth it. Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 Try spending the afternoon looking and trying on but not buying. That way, you’ll have time to reflect on whether or not you really want and need the items. This could help cut out a lot of impulse spending. Your wallet will be fatter and happier.
Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 Everyone cant give you want you want today. Its time you start doing things for yourself and stop asking for help. You need to established your independence. Staying away from that one person might be best for right now. working on long term goals will but you ahead of the pack.
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 Your intellect and way with words have served you well in the past. Now all signs indicate that you’ll progress more rapidly toward your goals.
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Advancement is definitely on the horizon. You might decide to increase your marketability by signing up for a course of some kind, perhaps an advanced degree. All systems go!
Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 If you’ve been considering writing or teaching, today is the day to get started. Your imagination is intense, you’re inspired, and your way with words is sharper than usual. You could also sell anything. If you want to pitch a project to someone, do it now. Many ideas may be running through your mind. It would be a shame not to set them down on paper.
Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Contact with a lot of friends may take place today. Invitations to social events could come your way. Your relationship with your friends is congenial. You could be introduced to new friends. Some of the people you meet could be from distant states or foreign lands or involved in unusual occupations. This could prove an exciting, stimulating day.
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LIFESTYLES Best nearby hikes to complete during the Fall Semester Roxanne Aretta
Opinion Editor rab484@lockhaven.edu 1. The Pennsylvania Grand Canyon (right). There are many overlooks in this 45-mile stretch of land. The Colton Point Vista is probably the most popular, as it has a view that lasts for miles. For bikers and runners, the easily accessible Pine Creek rail trail winds through the mountains of Tioga State Forest, all the way from Wellsboro to Jersey Shore. 2. Hickory Run State Park. Checking out Boulder Field when the leaves are red and orange is a must-do for any Lock Haven resident. It takes less than two hours to drive to Hickory Run, where hiking and beautiful scenery are bountiful. According to Al Zagofsky, Boulder Field is an 18-acre natural national landmark made of huge rocks that were carved by a glacier. The field is accessible via motor vehicle. A couple of miles away, Hawk Falls cascades off Lake Harmony just a hundred yards from a parking lot. 3. Delaware River Gap National Recreation Area (below). Located in the Pocono Mountains, it will take a few hours to drive here, but it is more than worth it. I have hiked here twice in the past eight months. I first saw Dingman’s, Bushkill, and Raymondskill Falls during winter, but the plants were too dead to be beautiful. Fall brings out the life in the tallest falls in Pennsylvania and no other season can compare. 4. Ricketts Glenn State Park (below). More than 19 waterfalls can be found here. For fishermen, Lake Jean is a huge hit for bass. Pack a picnic and enjoy the views.
5. Sproul State Forest. Everyone knows about Hyner View State Park located in Sproul, but if you want hiking without the crowds, go further into the mountains. There are over 140 miles of maintained trails in the largest state forest in PA, according to PA’s Department of Conservation of Natural Resources.
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OPINION
How will you spend your time? “Lost time is never found again.” - Ben Franklin
“Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.” - Anthony G. Oettinger “You can have it all. Just not all at once.” - Oprah Winfrey “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” - Charles Darwin “Don’t waste your time in anger, regrets, worries, and grudges. Life is too short to be unhappy.” - Roy T Bennett “There’s never enough time to do all the nothing you want.” - Bill Watterson “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” William Penn Drawing: By Roxanne Aretta
The top four fast food restaurants around America Jayson Moyer
Managing Editor jpm362@lockhaven.edu I love fast food and am not ashamed to admit it. The McDonald’s in Lock Haven receives quite a business from me, and Wendy’s isn’t far behind. But what makes these restaurants so enticing? Why do we keep going back again and again? It is because the food is good, and fast food is an easy selection for a lot of college students to make. I find myself driving to McDonald’s before I would ever cook barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, and broccoli. Although, the latter is obviously the healthier option. Nonetheless, here are my top four fast food chains right now in the United States of America: 1. McDonald’s This is an easy, no-brain decision. I have a feeling that many would argue that Chick-Fil-A or even Wendy’s should take the top spot. That is not the case, in my opinion. I never find myself eating a chicken nugget that isn’t crispy or a soggy french fry from McDonald’s. McDonald’s also has reasonable prices; $9.00 for a large 20 piece chicken nugget meal isn’t a bad way to go. The only complaint I have with McDonald’s is that they could make their drink sizes a little bigger. A large sized drink at McDonald’s is equivalent to the size of a medium at Wendy’s or Burger King. 2. Chick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A comes in at second for me due to the simple facts that I love chicken and for some reason, I feel like I am eating healthy when I eat at Chick-Fil-A. When I saw that LHU was putting a Chick-Fil-A in Bentley, it was game over, for me. Chick-Fil-A has delicious waffle fries and chicken sandwiches, of course. I am a big fan of the Chick-Fil-A nuggets, too. 3. Wendy’s Wendy’s arguably has the best deal out of the fast food restaurants with the four for $4.00. That gives you a cheeseburger, four chicken nuggets, a small fry, and a small drink. Wendy’s has the best cheeseburgers of the fast food chains; the square shape is so much cooler than the typical circle. I have Wendy’s ahead of Burger King because of the better french fries. 4. Burger King I never really understood why a lot of people I talk to are not huge fans of Burger King. I really enjoy Burger King, then again, I enjoy all fast food. Burger King has extremely good burgers, but the french fries are only average. Bringing back the chicken fries two years ago was an excellent move. If you are a fan of burgers, Burger King is a good route to take.
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Professor’s page: Wise words from Lock Haven’s finest
A glimpse into LHU History: The Fredericks Family Memorial
Dr. Robert Michalow
Director of Student Teaching and Field Experience rjm830@lockhaven.edu As a centerpiece of the Lock Haven campus, the Fredericks Family Memorial Carillon (a.k.a. the Bell Tower) is a remarkable structure that showcases only a portion of its potential when it sounds out its melodious bell chimes throughout the day. Although the Bell Tower is relatively young when compared to other structures on campus, a rich history surrounds it. Completed in October 2000, the Bell Tower was a gift from Samuel H. Fredericks, Jr. and his wife, Carol Whitcraft Fredericks to honor the entire Fredericks family, longtime members of the Lock Haven community. Joby Topper, Director of Information and Library Services, said, “The Fredericks family was a big part of the founding and growth of Lock Haven, especially with respect to the railroading.” Designed and erected by the Van Bergen Company of Charleston, South Carolina, the Bell Tower is one of fewer than 200 grand carillons in the United States. This particular carillon stands approximately 65 feet and houses 47 bronze bells weighing nearly 25,000 pounds. When first erected, adjunct faculty member Ona Ruth Weimer would often manually play the bells, which is like playing a piano or organ. The bells would ring out at many University events and on holidays, such as Veterans Day and Independence Day. The carillon plays two 10-minute concerts per day, one around noon and the other at 5 p.m. Most of the time, the melodies that resonate from the Bell Tower are computerized programs, with over 500 songs in its repertoire.
There are themes for all occasions and seasons. While the bells are less frequently played manually now, that responsibility now falls on the shoulders of Ms. Shawn O’Dell, who has mastered the dual four-full octave keyboards. Earlier this month, Shawn graciously accepted my request to visit the control center of the carillon. As she played several tunes, I listened… just listened to the amazing sounds of the bells and was in awe as the tower shook when the larger bells rang. Overcome with curiosity, I stepped outside to a platform and watched the clappers strike the bells. I noticed each bell had two clappers; two clappers on the outside for the small bells, and two clappers on the inside for the larger bell. To both Shawn’s and my surprise, we discovered that the upper keyboard controls the smaller clappers and the lower keyboard controls the larger clappers, thus having softer and louder chimes, respectively. The carillon’s software program allows one to record “played” songs, if desired. But Ms. O’Dell said, “It takes some getting used to because one cannot play fast tunes; otherwise the sound becomes all jumbled. Also, the larger bells take longer to respond to the keys.” (This may have to do with the clappers being on the outside as opposed to the inside of the bell, or the larger bells being nearer to the top of the tower.) As Shawn and I departed, I felt privileged to have had the opportunity to see, hear, and feel the inner workings of our remarkable Fredericks Family Memorial Carillon. As you walk anywhere near our campus and you hear the bells toll, think of how remarkable this structure truly is. (Reprinted with permission from the October 2017 LHU APSCUF Newsletter)
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Men’s and Women’s Cross Country compete at PSAC’s Alex Sklar Sports Editor aws1509@lockhaven.edu Lock Haven’s Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams both travelled to California University of Pennsylvania this past weekend on Saturday, October 21 to compete in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships. Both teams had at least two runners run to All-conference honors in their respective races. The Women’s team ran to an eighth place finish overall in the conference. The Bald Eagles were led by freshman Cadie Kiser and Laurel Moyer. Kiser crossed the line with a time of 23:44.4, placing her in 16th. Moyer followed right behind her teammate, finishing in a time of 23:48.5 for 18th place. Both freshman gained All-Conference with their performances. Kiser and Moyer’s AllConference honor marks the fifth time in LHU history that two runners gained the status in
the same race and first time in back-to-back years since 2008-09. The next finisher for Lock Haven was freshman, Rebecca Bierly. Bierly just missed earning the All-Conference honor, finishing in 32nd place with a time of 24:26.7. Bryn Trout was the fourth runner in for The Haven, finishing the race in a time of 25:45.1, finishing in 72nd overall. Sarah Wirth and Rachel Grow finished the 6K course side by side. Wirth finished in 82nd overall with a time of 26:00.3 and Grow followed right behind in 83rd overall with a time of 26:01.1. There were a total of 172 runners in the race. The Men’s Cross Country team finished the PSAC’s in fourth place. The Haven were led by their three All-Conference runners; Patrick Miller, Mitchell Coakley, and Matt Taylor. Miller paced the Bald Eagles, finishing the course in a time of 27:53.4 giving him a 14th place finish. Coakley crossed the line in 24th overall with a time of 28:08.6. Taylor was the third All-Conference runner for The Haven finishing in 29th overall and a time of 28:19.2.
Lock Haven then had five more runners finish within six places of each other. Sam Singor led the flock of Bald Eagles finishing in 38th overall with a time of 28:38.4. The Bald Eagles then had three runners come in right behind Singor. Danny Lorah finished in 40th, completing the course in 28:39.1. Following right behind Lorah was Anson Weidner, completing the course in 28:40.9 and finishing in 41st overall. The next runner in was Luke Vanderhoff, he finished the 8K course in a time of 28:43.1 and placed 42nd. Lock Haven’s Michael Lewis followed right behind that pack. Lewis finished in 44th place overall out of 146 total runners, with a time of 28:44.8. Both the Women’s and Men’s Cross Country teams return home this weekend. They will host the 8th annual Go-Fast River Run on this Saturday, October 28. The Men’s race is slated to begin at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday. The Women’s race will kick off shortly after the Men’s race, and is set to begin at 11:15 a.m.
Photos: By Golhu.com
2017 Lock Haven Men’s Cross Country Team
2017 Lock Haven Women’s Cross Country Team
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Bald Eagles fall on the road at Roberts Wesleyan Doug Spatafore Sports Information Director dspatafo@lockhaven.edu The Lock Haven University men’s soccer team (6-8-3) dropped a road match at Roberts Wesleyan College (4-12-0) 2-0 on Tuesday, October 24. The Bald Eagles racked up 20 total shots and seven of those shots on goal. However, the Red Hawks were able to make saves on all seven of those shots on goal to keep LHU off of the scoreboard. Beckham Sibiski (Kutztown, Pa./Kutztown H.S.) led the Lock Haven offensive attack, leading the team with five shots and two of those shots were on goal. Brian Flatter (Frederick, Md./Oakdale) also played well on offensive side for the Bald Eagles, tallying four shots overall and two on goal. Camden Cook (Rosedale, Md./High Point) recorded three saves in goal for The Haven. The Bald Eagles will return to the field at home on Saturday, October 28 as they will celebrate Senior Day against California (Pa.). Game is set for a 2:30 p.m. start.
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Kutztown downs LHU, 55-26 Jayson Moyer Managing Editor jpm362@lockhaven.edu
The Kutztown University football team got their offense rolling right off the bat Saturday afternoon, and didn’t slow down, as the Golden Bears defeated Lock Haven 55-26 at Hubert Jack Stadium. Saturday’s contest against Kutztown marked only the third home game of the season for the Bald Eagles, who now sit at 1-4 in conference play. Kutztown returned the opening kickoff to near midfield, before driving five plays in 52 yards, ending in a 15 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Colin DiGalbo to Jack Pilkerton. DiGalbo completed 19-28 passes for 244 yards and three touchdowns on the afternoon. The Golden Bears would later take a 14-3 lead late in the first quarter on a one yard touchdown run from Evan Culver. Keeping it close early in the first half, the Bald Eagle offense orchestrated a 13 yard, 63 yard drive, chewing up 5:17 and culminating in a five yard rushing touchdown for John Ford. On its first two offensive drives, Lock Haven racked up a combined 24 plays, 135 yards, 9:30 time of possession, and 10 points. Ford would score his second touchdown of the game late in the fourth quarter. He now has six touchdowns on the season, which leads the team. “We’ve got a lot of things to work on and a lot of things to build on,” said Lock Haven head coach Dave Taynor.
After Lock Haven cut the score to 14-10, Kutztown would put on an offensive clinic the rest of the afternoon, especially in the second and third quarters. Culver, after scoring from a yard out in the first quarter, would tack on two more touchdowns in the second quarter, one on a 19 yard reception and another on a 12 yard run. Culver carried the ball 17 times for 147 yards and two scores. Redshirt-junior quarterback Cameron Tobias completed 17-27 passes for 123 yards and an interception. He added a score on the ground. “I backed up Caleb Walton, who had a phenomenal season last year,” said Tobias. “Right now, we’re struggling a little, but at the same time, you have to say positive. We have to stay consistent; stay on process. We have to play loose, play relaxed, and remember it’s a game and have fun.” Tobias and true-freshman Kyle Knight each continued to see playing time, with Tobias seeing the majority of the snaps. Knight led the Lock Haven rushing offense with 40 yards on nine carries. “We got a good opportunity with Kyle Knight at the end of the game in the two minute drill,” said Taynor. “That’s something to learn from.” Elliott Walker caught six passes for 84 yards for the Bald Eagles, while Isaiah Flamer led the defense with 10 total tackles. Lock Haven will travel to Bloomsburg on Saturday, Oct. 28 for a 2p.m. kickoff. “We have to stay consistent; stay on process,” said Tobias. We have to play loose, play relaxed, and remember it’s a game and have fun.”