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Michael Strahan leaving ‘Live with Kelly and Michael” ABC announced that former NFL star Michael Strahan will be leaving “Live with Kelly and Michael”later this year to join Good Morning America as a co-anchor. Strahan is already a frequent guest on GMA, but he will now be on the show full-time. Strahan has been a part of the “Live” family since he took over for Regis Philbin in 2012. The search for a new co-host will start in September with on-air tryouts, just how Strahan got his position.
Jennifer Aniston most beautiful women of 2016 ‘People’ magazine has announced Jennifer Aniston as 2016’s Most Beautiful Woman for the second time. Aniston was last given this title back in 2004. The 47-year-old former “Friends” star gives credit to learning how to take care of herself better over the years. Last year’s most beautiful woman was 50-year-old
Hillary Clinton ahead of Bernie Sanders in Pennsylvania After Hillary Clinton winning the New York primaries (last week--CHECK), Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders will have tough competition in Pennsylvania. A poll released by Monmouth University finds that Clinton is leading Sanders by 13 percent in PA. Sanders visited Penn State University Tuesday night and gave a speech to the students who attended. The poll also notes that Pennsylvania is a key swing state.
Ecuador expierences two quakes in three days
Verizon strike Verizon technicians, repairmen and call center workers went on strike last week after contract disputes. Little more than a fifth of the company’s total employees walked out, the largest labor action in a decade. Verizon has hired a shadow workforce of thousands to fill the vacancies until the strike ends.
Queen Elizabeth turns 90 April 21 marks Queen Elizabeth II 90th birthday and, to celebrate this occasion, a picture was taken for a new stamp sheet. The picture showed the four generations of the Royal Family including, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George. Along with this picture, there are six others to commemorate the Queen’s birthday.
A 6.2 earthquake hit Ecuador earlier this week, only a few days after a 7.8 earthquake hit over the weekend. The quake over the weekend killed more than 500 people, leaving 100 missing, 4,600 injured and around 1,500 buildings destroyed. There was no tsunami warning after the 6.2 quake and no reports of death or new damage. The Geophysical Institute stated that there were 17 aftershocks.
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Title IX controversy:
“The Lost Haven of Sharon Taylor” Joanna Harlow
Opinion Editor ejh1498@lhup.edu Starting in 2006, an ugly gender war was being waged at Lock Haven University which inverted Title IX controversies as several male coaches argued that women in Lock Haven athletics were being treated better than the male teams. Joseph Patrick Guerriero, an assistant professor in the academic and counseling department, filed a suit against the university in 2006 because he believed there was a sexually hostile environment at the university. The university eventually settled the suit for $47,500 and Guerriero moved to the athletic department. Sharon Taylor, acclaimed athletics director for more than twenty years was the center of the controversy as critics accused her of favoring women athletes over male teams. In a biting statement, former LHU athletics director Patrick Guerriero told USA Today “Oh, it’s worse than that. Sharon hates men.”Amidst seven lawsuits, former athletics director Taylor resigned from the position of athletics director. Taylor was appointed to the position in 1988 after earning the title of winningest coach in LHU history as field hockey coach. According to the university website, Taylor guided the Haven to six national championships, seven PSAC titles and seven additional national championship or semi-final appearances. Author Terry C. Walters has recently published a book covering Taylor’s story. Walters told the Eagle Eye that the first challenge in writing the story was putting it into a larger context. Title IX lawsuits have been happening all over the country since it was signed into law in 1972, but the lawsuits at LHU saw a reversal of most of these
cases. “Ultimately, Sharon Taylor lost her career because certain individuals felt that her success in developing a strong program for women’s athletics came at the expense of the men’s programs. Following her “reassignment,” Ms. Taylor filed a Title IX retaliation lawsuit and settled out of court with LHU” said Walters. The author says that the book is “steeped in redemption” and that the media was merciless is covering Taylor’s story. When asked if he believed that progress had been made he replied “I believe so, although progress is slow and bumpy. Female athletics directors are becoming more prevalent, particularly in the Division I schools. On the other hand, almost every month an-
other school adds its name to the roll call of Title IX defendants who end up shelling out millions of dollars in damages.” Walters says that his overall takeaway is this: “Sharon Taylor brought a great deal of very positive publicity to LHU, the many state and national championships, the three Dixon Trophies, and frequent national and international kudos for her advocacy for women’s sports. Some universities would place a statue or name a facility for her. It’s not too late to recognize her many contributions to Lock Haven, starting with granting her Emerita status, an honor that was undeniably earned, but cruelly denied her in recent years. Many wounds could be healed with this simple act.” The Eagle Eye also talked with Taylor who said the book “does a remarkable job of pulling things together. It taught me about similar problems at other universities too, but it’s not a feel good book; it’s very realistic.” When asked about how she felt LHU falls in the scheme of things, Taylor said “It’s just a shame that nearly 45 years after the passing of Title IX, that we haven’t gotten passed the inbred fear of women getting into male dominated fields. It’s not just collegiate sports. Jimmy Carter told us back in 1947 that life isn’t fair- and I guess he was right.” Taylor also told the Eagle Eye that Lock Haven will always be her alma mater, and that she’ll never lose her appreciation for the good experiences she had here. A book signing for “Sharon Taylor’s Lost Haven” will be held at Ross Library on Sat, April 30 from 2-4 p.m.
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Pennsylvania presidential primaries coming up Jayson Moyer
Managing Editor jpm362@lhup.edu The 2016 Pennsylvania Presidential Primaries will be held this coming Tuesday, April 26th, 2016. Donald Trump headlines the Republican Party, as he currently holds a total of 845 delegates. 1,237 total delegates are needed to win the nomination, leaving 733 remaining. Trump won the New York primary election on Tuesday, earning over 60 percent of the votes and a total of 89 delegates. Ted Cruz is currently in second place with total amount of delegates in the Republican Party with 559, and Ohio Gov. John Kasich is in third with 148. Kasich earned four delegates in the
New York primary, getting 25 percent of the votes. Cruz got a little over 14 percent and obtained no delegates. The Democratic Party is currently headlined by Hillary Clinton. Clinton has been the frontrunner pretty much all along. She holds a total of 1,930 delegates. Bernie Sanders, the only other candidate from the Democratic Party, holds 1,189 delegates right now. 2,838 total delegates are needed to win the nomination for the Democrats, with 1,646 remaining. Clinton received over one million votes in the New York primary, got 58 percent of the votes, and was awarded 139 total delegates. Sanders obtained 106 delegates and got 42 percent of the votes.
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Explore the influence of Nirvana Sam Shirk
A&E Editor sxs1090@lhup.edu It’s time for a nostalgia moment, where we appreciate the music giants we’ve been so lucky to witness. Music has been around practically since humans first appeared on Earth. Era upon era has had different types of music and each era has certain gems that stick with future generations. The 90s had plenty of gems, especially since that was the era where grunge first came about. What is grunge? It’s emotional music, with moody lyrics and distorted guitar. Basically, it’s a different type of punk. Grunge is one the beauties that came from the 90s and it certainly would have been very different without Nirvana. What makes Nirvana so influential though? What is it about them that we like so much? Keep reading! Basically Created Grunge If you want my honest opinion, I feel like Nirvana basically created grunge music. Others may have attempted grunge but they were one of the early pioneers who succeeded and left so many anthems that you really can’t count them. Nirvana’s sound is so pure and laced with emotion that it sends so much emotion through you as you listen. The instruments are flawless throughout each song and that’s only 50% of what makes a Nirvana song amazing. A Nirvana song is easy
to identify because they have a unique sound that accompanies them. A lot of it is centered around the guitar riffs used throughout the songs. In Grunge though, guitar is one of the most important instruments; it’s the distorted guitar that gives grunge it’s amazing sound. The guitar on Nirvana’s tracks is a lot of ragged guitar riffs and slightly out-of-tune guitars. In a “Guitar World” interview from 1992, Kurt Cobain, the band’s lead singer, stated they “play so hard we can’t tune our guitars fast enough.” The Genius of Kurt Cobain While grunge would not be the same without Nirvana, the band itself would not be the same without the genius of Kurt Cobain! A tortured soul? Yes. An amazing musician? Most definitely! Cobain was the centerpiece of Nirvana. He was the head writer of the songs, he played guitar, and he obviously sang with all the emotions imaginable. Cobain had a very detached sound to his music and his style which only accented the greatness of Nirvana’s music. There’s something extremely enjoyable about the detached way with which he delivered his lyrics that stood out amongst so many others in his field. It was really perfect for the moody teenagers experiencing life in the 90s. Irreplaceable Songs and Legendary Shows One last area of influence for Nirvana would have to be seen in their songs and performances. Nirvana’s songs have stuck around since they first
were heard on the radio. Today, Nirvana is still heard on various stations and they are still highly talked about. Nirvana’s entire “Nevermind” album is one of the greatest albums released, and when it was first released it knocked Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous” out of the top spot on the charts. Some of the famous songs that came from “Nevermind” were “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Come As You Are,” “In Bloom,” and a few others. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is one of the ultimate anthems for teens, especially for apathetic kids. It is also the most popular song from Nirvana to ever be released. People everywhere, continue to sing it, in fact, the song has been parodied and adapted into all different forms. Today, it is still praised as one of the greatest songs of all time. Nirvana wasn’t about the fancier things in life when they performed. It was just them, a stage, instruments and an audience. Very informal. This lack of fanciness may seem like bad showsmenship but it’s really the exact opposite. Nirvana’s shows were about the music and how well it was performed and people loved that about their shows. It’s what made them so great. It was a more personal and emotional experience for the audience. There are a lot of reasons Nirvana is one of the most influential bands of our time. Today they continue to inspire bands all over. Some of the more recent band include The Foo Fighters, Green Day, Rise Against, Weezer, and many more. Photo: abcnews.go.com
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A&E Editor mej102@lhup.edu As we wind down to the end this semester, the Visual Arts and Performance Department is busy, busy! There are a lot more events going on these last two weeks then what I can include here. Here’s what’s happening this week in Lock Haven!
Friday, April 22
7 p.m.: HAC Big Screen Event! This week will feature the wise-cracking, fourth-wall breaking superhero movie, “Deadpool.” When a mercenary is caught up in an experimental procedure to give him super powers and, in theory, cure his cancer, he is left with a face even a mother wouldn’t love. He adopts the alter ego Deadpool and decides to take revenge on the man who did this to him. If you have any questions, or for more information on this event, please contact the Student Activities Office. They are located in the upper level of the Parson Union Building (PUB).
7 p.m: Dance Concert! The students of the dance program are putting together a concert to show off everything they’ve done this semester. There will also be performances Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Jayme Host, a professor in the visual arts department. Her email is jhost@ lhup.edu and her office is 140 Sloan Building.
Saturday, April 16
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Sloan Art Gallery! Come check out the artwork of graduating seniors in the Sloan Fine Arts Gallery. The work will be on display from April 25 until May 6, and this event is open for free public viewing every day from 8 a.m to 9 p.m. If you have any questions, or for more information on this event, please contact Professor Jason Bronner. His office is located at 333 Sloan. Remember, the Students Activities office also sends out a weekly email with events happening on and around campus. Keep your inbox clean, your eye on incoming mail and have fun this week!
Did You Know? Springsteen lights up Penn State During the “Little Rascals” 20th anniversary photo shoot, Ross Bagley revealed he improvised the famous “We Got a Dollar” number. Info courtesy of IMDB.com
Jayson Moyer
Managing Editor jpm362@lhup.edu Out of the many times I’ve seen Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, none of the shows can even compare to Monday night’s show at the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State. This wasn’t my first Bruce show, and I wasn’t even right up against the stage like I was at the Meadowlands in New Jersey, but Monday night was special. Here is a 66 year old man playing 33 songs for three and a half hours, and doing it like he is 20. Monday night’s concert at the Bryce Jordan Center kicked off the second leg of the E Street Band’s United States portion of “The River” Tour. During each show, Bruce started out with playing the entire album called “The River,” which was released in 1980. Let me just say this: there aren’t many things that leave me speechless, as Dr. Stringer knows very well. The concert Monday night did; partially because I didn’t have a voice and partially because it was just that remarkable. “Meet Me in the City” was such a great opener, fol-
lowed by “The Ties that Bind” and “Sherry Darling.” Bruce really got the crowd into it. Actually, I was surprised with the energy level of the crowd. The Bryce Jordan Center isn’t your typical large venue such as Madison Square Garden or the Staples Center, but everybody was into it. The entire “River” album was unbelievable. It is a feature of good rock songs mixed with some slower ballads. The encore set was even better. Classics such as “Badlands,” “Rosalita,” “Dancing in the Dark,” “Thunder Road” and “Jungleland” were included in his final 13 songs. To really understand the passion, intensity and fire that Bruce has at 66 years old, one really has to experience it live. I was 40 feet from the stage at the most on Monday, and it still is crazy to me to see the sweat fly off his arms and to see him interact with the band and the crowd up close. Not to mention at 66 years old, the guy still crowd surfs in the middle of “Hungry Heart.” Monday night was something I’ve never experienced with Bruce Springsteen. It is phenomenal how he is getting older, and yet each show keeps getting better. Being there on the floor, singing every word to every song, can only leave someone with pure happiness. I’m giving this performance a five out of five eagles.
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Top 5 comic book series Superheroes are more popular than ever. Ask anyone, and they’ll probably be able to tell you their favorite superhero movie. But what about comic books? Without comics there would be no “Captain America: Civil War” or “Batman v. Superman” after all. It’s an incredibly heated topic, but I’m willing to take a crack at it. Here are my top five comic book series.
“Batgirl” (2000):
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Starring Cassandra Cain as the second Batgirl, this series brought a darker character into the Bat-family. She has arguably one of the most tragic back-stories in DC Comics. Raised by her assassin father to learn only the language of violence, Cass flourished in the role of Batgirl under the watchful eye of her predecessor, Barbara Gordon. The series follows her unique journey to becoming a hero and discovering who she is.
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“Robin” (1993):
Tim Drake’s third series as Robin allowed him to spread his wings even further. He comes into his own in the 185 issues and creates his own legacy. Tim solves many of his problems with his formidable detective and computer skills. This series is extremely important because it deals not only with typical superhero crime stories, but also with teen pregnancy, loss of loved ones and suicide.
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“Spider-Girl” (1998)”:
“Spider-Girl” branched out of an issue of “What If?” The series follows May “Mayday” Parker, the future daughter of Peter Parker aka Spider-Man, as she figures out “the hero biz” and spins some webs of her own. The first volume of “Spider-Girl” holds the record for being the longest running superhero comic with a female lead in Marvel’s publication history. A very vocal readership keeps the series going when other MC2 titles got cancelled. It is age appropriate and deals with issues like racism and domestic abuse. It also happens to be the first comic I ever owned and is the reason why I fell in love with them, so maybe I’m just a teensy bit biased.
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Sometimes you can say something so small and simple to someone and never realize how deeply your words may affect them. The communications professor at Rowan University definitely didn’t think he would change my life simply by giving me, a random student taking a tour of campus, curriculum advice. He told me to “make yourself the best you that you can be.” He meant take classes that would make you an impressive job candidate, but I took that to heart, and it’s become the best life advice I’ve ever gotten. I now try to make myself a better person and try to accomplish great things because I can always become a better me, it just takes time and effort. Take into account what others have been told that makes a difference in their lives. It may change your perspective on something and make you a better person for it. And remember: your words have power over others, for good or for bad, and so you must choose your words wisely. You never know if a simple statement may change someone’s life. So here’s the best life advice some students at Lock Haven University have ever received.
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Go back to what you thought as a freshman: From a freshman’s point of view Aarron Coleman Staff Writer arc5059@lhup.edu
College, for most of us, marks a large milestone in our lives, preparing us for the next big thing. I went into college with my own set of expectations promising endless opportunities and new life experiences.. Oh boy, could I have been anymore wrong. Not being in a school setting for quite some time (I am not a tradition freshman), I figured it would have a similar structure of high school with just a larger work load. To me, this included not having to study and being able to procrastinate, and I could pass with no problem. Unfortunately, that was not included in this year’s curriculum. I soon found myself falling behind in classes and, because of my stubborn pride (I blame my mother for this wonderful trait), I did not reach out to anyone for help. Ultimately, my grades suffered tremendously. It was time for a major intervention. I took a step back and realized all that I did not accomplish that previous semester. Acknowledging these mistakes, I took a different approach. Learning from a series of unfortunate mistakes, the next half of the semester things ran a little more smoothly. Studying for classes had become a religion and not asking for assistance when it was needed has become a thing of the past. Procrastination of course is still very much a part of my life, but it has become less frequent.
“I feel like a 5-year-old on the night of Christmas Eve, salivating at the endless possibilities under the tree.”
All in all, I am finishing off my freshman year strong. Even with a rough start to my college career, I still enjoyed my freshman year. I not only experienced many memorable moments, like making friends, but also was able to enjoy my freshman year. It was the hardships that I endured and learned from that made the experience that much more enjoyable. Looking forward, I am extremely excited for my upcoming years. I feel like a 5-year-old on Christmas Eve, salivating at the endless possibilities under the tree. I cannot wait for that moment where I can proudly mount my college degree in my home, marking the first chapter of a new story. My advice to everyone, especially incoming freshmen, is that college is a wonderful experience and is filled with endless opportunities. With that said, college is hard work, but it is also what you make of it, and if you are willing to put in that hard work then you will make it just fine. Having a well-thought-out agenda, and using all of the resources available to you (this also includes an academic advisor that works well with you), you will not only be able to have a successful college career, but also be able to enjoy your college years. Here are some wise words to live by: You are your own worst enemy, so don’t be afraid to take charge, and be all that you can be.
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A senior’s thoughts upon approaching graduation Emily Shultz
Guest Writer ecs32@lhup.edu Hello Real World, This is a graduating college senior calling. We have 16 days till we meet. Yeah, I’m pretty scared too. I’m graduating in May, and I’m kind of looking at this whole next chapter of my life as a new Tinder match. I was just in a 4-yearlong relationship with college, and man was it great. Now I have a new relationship to start, and that relationship is the with the real (grown-up) world. And I’m completely filled with fear for May 7th, my first date with my new match. The other day, I found myself in the envelope aisle of Walmart, debating over which envelopes would be the best to mail out job applications in. I was completely flustered and didn’t even know that there was such a huge selection of envelopes. Did I need the ones that made sure someone couldn’t see through it? After all, I was putting personal information on my application. Did I need to get full paper-sized envelopes, so that I didn’t have to fold my resume? How many stamps would I have to put on it then? I was debating asking a store employee for advice when a woman looking to be in her mid 50s turned into the aisle. I must not have been hiding my confusion very well because I received an extended glance from her. Then without much thought, I said “Um, I need guidance (pause) from an older adult on these envelopes.” After I had checked out with a few different types of envelopes, I thought “Am I going to be that older adult soon? Am I even grown up? What if in May of 2017 a college students asks ME for envelope advice?”
This day was when it set in that I was graduating and society now expects me to have my life in order, a salary job and have good credit to buy a house. Who even has credit at 22? I feel like I have just gotten started on planning what I want to do ‘when I grow up’ but now I am feeling that I will have to be that grown up in 16 days when I walk across the graduation stage. That was about two weeks ago, since then I have applied to 19 teaching jobs. I know what I want to do, be a elementary teacher, but the wheres, whens and hows of it all are just starting to form. I feel that it is extremely rare for anyone graduating on May 7th to have their lives completely in order. To those who do, great job! You might know which grad school you are going to be starting at in August, or you might have gotten a job at the place you did an internship with. Also a great job! But for everyone who feels a little empty because they didn’t have to meet with their advisor to schedule for next semester and who hasn’t heard back from any jobs, you also deserve a pat on the back. Just because you might not have your whole life figured out on May 7, 2016 doesn’t mean you didn’t just spend four years working hard in college! We did it, Class of 2016!
“This day was when it set in that I was graduating and society now expects me to have my life in order.”
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OPINION
LHU needs more counselors! Meghan Mausteller Staff Writer mlm6713@lhup.edu
Lock Haven University’s lack of counseling availability is placing students at risk and putting university finances before the mental health and well-being of students. According to the LHU website, there are approximately 4,000 students who attend main campus; however, there is only one counselor to attend to the needs of all of those students. The LHU Counseling Services website boasts that they provide “consultation, psychological assistance and counseling to students with personal, psychological, emotional or academic adjustment issues.” However, it is challenging to meet this declaration with only one counselor available to the entire student population. While not every student who attends LHU will require the assistance of Counseling Services before graduation, a large percentage of the student population will need to speak to a counselor at some point during their academic career. The American Counseling Association holds the belief that counselors are necessary on college campuses in order to “assist students with both addressing difficulties encountered and promoting greater overall wellness.” College is a time of growth for all students. For many, it is the first time they are away from home, which is a challenge in and of itself, but many times it is paired with overwhelming amounts of stress and the development of psychological problems that can affect both a student’s personal life and academic performance. It is important for the university to have multiple counselors and counseling services in order to accommodate the wide variety of needs students have while in school. While the university cannot be held responsible for long-term treatment of students with psychological problems, it does need to be available
for students who need help coping with difficult situations. Not every student who needs a counselor has the resources to find one off of campus. For many students, transportation is a major issue when considering talking to a counselor. Not all students have cars, which makes it difficult for them to find resources that are not within walking distance of the university campus. Counseling services also cost money, which college students are severely lacking. In many cases, students are unwilling to ask their parents for financial assistance or to use their family insurance for a counselor. The stigma that surrounds counseling could deter many students from discussing these issues with family members. Some families might even disregard a student’s need for help as weakness or the inability to handle stress rather than seriously considering the student’s need to talk to speak with a professional. LGBT students who are not yet out to their parents and families might also be uncomfortable telling family members their reason for seeking counseling, especially if that reason includes their sexuality or gender. It is unfair that students in these, or any other circumstances should be unable to receive proper counseling services at their own university. Students who are seeking a counselor to talk to should not have to wait months or even weeks before they are able to receive an appointment. This university needs to put funds where they matter--to the benefit of the health of its students. No student should be forced to suffer silently because their university cannot provide them with the resources needed to be successful while at college.
“Not every student who needs a counselor has the resources to find one off of campus.”
If you have an opinion, take action! Morgan Costello Guest Writer mrc1367@lhup.edu
With the primaries upon us, it is nearly impossible to go a day without hearing about the latest dumb thing that Trump has said, the next point on Bernie’s socialist agenda, or another reason why Clinton isn’t ‘hip.’ It’s no wonder why many people chose to simply ignore politics these days- it all seems like a reality TV show and it’s just better to not partake and avoid the whole mess of it. I get it, I really do. It is craziness out there, politics are confusing, and who likes the government anyway? All things considered, please vote anyways! I do not understand when people give uo their voice so easily by refusing to vote. Sure, America has its flaws but spend a year or two in any other country in the world and most likely, you’ll be missing the good ol’ USA. (This is not to say the U.S. is in any way the ‘best’ country. It isn’t. But it’s home.) And part of the privilege that American’s are born with is the amazing opportunity to have a choice in who we chose to run our country. That is our choice! We decide! I am tired of people being jaded, being apathetic, the “I’m too chill to give a heck about anything” persona. We get it, you’re a hippy. And you know what hippies did? Protested peacefully. Made their voices heard. The media makes us millennials out to be too dumb to vote, too obsessed with social media to care. We all know this is not true, so let’s prove them wrong. So don’t tell me you don’t care about the election and ‘tend not to get involved.’ Have a viewpoint, have an opinion, make a choice.
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Thanks for the memories and the pizza In the five years I’ve been here at Lock Haven University, I’ve never met a group more caring and accepting then the Eagle Eye staff, and I’m not even a Communication major! Working with this group has taught me a lot about myself, writing and working with other people. As excited (and scared) I am about graduating, I know I’m going to miss everyone here at Lock Haven University, especially the friends I’ve made working on this newspaper. -Mary Jones These past four years have been some of the best years of my life, despite the stress accompanying. I’ve learned a lot about myself, and this paper was a big part of that. The staff will always be a second family to me. I’ve never felt as accepted in my life as I did walking through that door to the newsroom. I’ve learned so much: writing skills, people skill, leadership skills and all of it will help me later in life. I think being one of the editors was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’m going to miss LHU and even as I write this I’m tearing up. Thanks for the memories everyone! -Sam Shirk
Even though I am not graduating, I am leaving the Haven, which means leaving the Eagle Eye. I was a completely different person when I first entered the Eagle Eye office at the beginning of the year, not knowing what I was getting myself into, but I am glad I took the risk. I met some amazing people, learned a lot about myself and realized there are people out there who want to help you. This is going to be hard to leave behind, but I have wonderful memories and laughter to look back on. -Caroline Clayton Over the last four years my professors, the Eagle Eye staff (both recent and long-absent) and my innumerable teammates on the Lock Haven University Rugby Football Club have graciously helped me gain professional and personal skills that will carry me into my career. Thank you for helping me succeed and enjoy myself at Lock Haven. -Tyler Dismore
Working on the staff of the Eagle Eye over the past two and half years, first as a guest writer and then as a Copy Editor, I gained a lot of practice in my grammatical skills and increased my knowledge of working on a newspaper, which will help me in a future career of editing. I also met several wonderful people who worked hard beside me each week to create the best issue we can as members of the Eagle Eye staff. It’s hard to believe that I’ll be graduating so soon, but despite being a little nervous about going out into the real world, I feel ready to take on a new chapter in my life. I will miss all the amazing people I met throughout my four years at this university and will cherish the memories I made here. -Lauren Waters
I spent three years avoiding joining the Eagle Eye. This year Kathleen was finally able to convince me to drink the Kool-Aid and I haven’t looked back since. Being part of this fantastic team has taught me more about myself than I could have ever anticipated. The experiences and, more importantly, the friends I’ve gained will stay with me long after I’ve left Lock Haven. Better late than never. -Grace Harrison
It has been an amazing adventure from eating candy, to building forts; from being a columnist to being Editorin-Chief. The Eagle Eye has been my home away from home, and I wouldn’t change a moment. I’m so proud of the work my staff has accomplished, and I feel honored to have been a part of it. I’m so grateful for the late nights in the office, the conferences, the friends, and the fun. I hope the “real world” is just as beautiful as the one I’m leaving now.
Top (from left to right): Mary Jones, Amanda Thomas, Jayson Moyer, Tyler Dismore, Joanna Harlow
-Kathleen Ellison
Bottom (from left to right): Sam Shirk, Kathleen Ellison, Caroline Clayton, Grace Harrison
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Lacrosse soars past No. 11 Limestone, 17-8 Jayson Moyer
Managing Editor jpm362@lhup.edu Charlotte Smith Field was alive and filled with energy on Sunday afternoon as the then No. 13 Lock Haven University lacrosse team hosted then No. 11 Limestone. It really was a playoff-like atmosphere for Lock Haven’s final home game of the 2016 season. They didn’t disappoint. The Bald Eagles put on an offensive and defensive clinic in the first half, outscoring Limestone 8-2. Limestone took an early 1-0 lead, but Lock Haven answered with six straight goals kicked off with Alex O’Herrick’s 20th goal of the season. Emily Brunie scored twice, as did Rachel Engler, and Hope Thomas added another goal to make it 6-1 Bald Eagles.
“It was 100 percent a team effort. Every single player that stepped on the field today gave 100 percent.”
“It was the biggest team win we’ve had all season,” said O’Herrick. “We’re just going to have to carry this into the rest of the season and postseason.” Engler completed her first half hat-trick with a little over eight minutes to play, and Ashley Gochenaur scored her 16th to give the Eagles an 8-2 lead at the half. The offensive spurt continued in the second half, as Lock Haven scored five of the first six goals to begin the half. Jenna Dingler scored her 13th, Karli Gilbert scored her fourth and Engler added two more. Engler wasn’t done, though, as she put Lock Haven up 14-6 with 10 minutes remaining in the half, giving her six goals on the afternoon. Engler was later named PSAC Player of the Week. “It feels great,” said Engler. “But I couldn’t do it without my teammates.” Gilbert added two more, notching her first career college hat trick. “It was amazing,” Gilbert said on her hat trick. “It still hasn’t really registered that it actually happened.” The Bald Eagles went on to win 17-8. O’Herrick dominated on the draws, winning as many as 14
in a row at one point. Shannon Bissnette had four assists while Hayley Kilian had a goal and five assists. It was the first time all season that Lock Haven had really played a full 60 minute game. It was indeed their best performance of the season and the signature win they had been looking for. “It was 100 percent a team effort,” said Engler. “Every single player that stepped on the field today gave 100 percent.” “Not one single person got this win for us. We all did it together.”
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SPORTS Mealing looks to expand offensive game in ‘16 Eli Cooper
Staff Writer ejc8874@lhup.edu he Lock Haven University women’s basT ketball team had a very good campaign this season as they made the PSAC playoffs for the second year in a row, a feat not achieved by the program since 1991. While many players contributed to the team’s success, a big reason for their playoff run was the outstanding play of redshirt junior forward Lysa Mealing. Mealing lead the country in rebounding at 13.7 per game. Mealing’s dominant performance on the glass earned her the single season rebounding record at LHU with 343. It also moved her right outside the school’s top 10 all-time with 495 total. One of the reasons she was able to have the season she had was simply her ability to play a full season for the first time in her career. She appeared in all 25 games this season and started in 22 of them. Mealing’s play caught many people by surprise, including her. “I didn’t start the season thinking that I would be ranked in the country for rebounding, I just knew I had to do whatever it took to help my team,” Mealing said. The redshirt junior’s desire to help her team did not go unnoticed, as junior guard Mackenzie Livingston spoke very highly of her. “Lysa is a great teammate on and off the court. She always has my back no matter the
situation,” she said. “Her rebounding is an important contribution to our team because we are not the tallest or strongest.” Even with her accomplishments this season, it still was not enough to land her a spot on either of the PSAC all-conference teams, which will serve as motivation for Mealing next season. “My goal is to obviously defend my rebounding title in the PSAC and the country, and I would also want to make an all-conference team my senior year,” she said. Even her head coach Jennifer Smith took notice to Mealing’s desire to become an all-conference player. “She was very disappointed in not making All-Conference this season and that is driving her to prove herself next season,” Smith said. Coach Smith believes her improvement offensively is the key to her becoming the player she can be. “She is still very hungry and wants to repeat as the leading rebounder in the nation, but also is looking to contribute more in points as well,” Smith said. Mealing averaged a respectable 8.9 points per game this season, but she knows some improvements to her game offensively will make her an All-Conference player. “Getting stronger for the physical game inside will get my shooting percentage higher and make me a threat not only defensively but offensively as well,” Mealing said. A motivated Lysa Mealing could be a dangerous player in the PSAC next season.
Photo: By Tim Barnhart
Baseball battles hard, falls to No. 14 Warriors Alex Wahl
Staff Writer ajw7885@lhup.edu The Lock Haven University baseball team (17-22 overall, 6-14 PSAC) definitely had some upset victories in mind, but it wasn’t enough as the team lost three out of four games to East Stroudsburg University (30-10 overall, 13-7 PSAC) last weekend. The ESU warriors are currently ranked No. 14 in the nation. After splitting two games on the road (4-0 game one, 3-1 game two), both teams continued the series the next day at Foundation Fields in Lock Haven. East Stroudsburg took a 2-1 series lead with a 6-2 victory over the Bald Eagles. The Warriors scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to win the game. It took longer than seven innings to decide the winner of game two as it went into extra innings. The Warriors got on the scoreboard first thanks to a double from shortstop Conner Crookham to center field. After a 1-2-3 top of the third inning, Lock Haven tried to take the lead in the bottom of third. Jamie Eshleman started the inning with a base hit to right field. After two quick outs from Brady Chappell and Giovani Torres, LHU tried to get a rally going. Sam Kysor got a base hit to put runners on first and second base. Webb later got his second hit of the game with two outs to load the bases. Nick Stotler struck out to end the bottom of the third. After another 1-2-3 inning, Lock Haven was finally able to get on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth. LHU started the inning with back-to-back base hits from Moore and Brenize, who both advanced to second and third base on a sacrifice bunt from Petershiem. Eshleman tied the game with a base hit to left field but could not score after a groundout and a fly out to end the inning tied at 1-1. LHU pinch-hitter Hunter Szaflarski reached to first base on a base hit up the middle, but Kysor struck out looking to end the seventh inning. East Stroudsburg went to work in the top of the eighth after scoring three runs to sweep the Bald Eagles on the road. The Lock Haven University baseball team returns to action tomorrow (April 22) at home to take on the Golden Rams of West Chester University (23-10 overall, 13-7 PSAC) in a doubleheader. First pitch for game one is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Lock Haven is three games behind in the standings to secure a playoff spot with only ten games left to be played.
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Offense takes Crimson and White spring game Staff Writer bmp6070@lhup.edu Head coach Dave Taynor’s offense continued to round into form as the 2016 Crimson and White game marked the end of the spring season. Taynor, who was hired on April 12th of last year, enters his first full offseason at the helm of the Bald Eagles. The offense took the spring game by a score of 78-40 over the defense. Quarterback Caleb Walton, who is entering his redshirt senior season, went 27-32 (84 percent) for 453 yards with eight touchdowns against one interception. While the defense allowed Walton and his receiving corps to have their way through the air, they were much more stout against the run. Twentyseven rush attempts went for 78 yards (2.88 avg.). Malyk Harris made the most of his 14 attempts by racking up 70 yards and a touchdown. “The defense did a great job in run defense,” said Taynor in an interview with Haven Athletics. “Carmelo Cruz and that first group of linebackers, they shut down the run game the majority of the game.” Shawn Seif was Walton’s top target on the day as he hauled in seven passes for 167 yards and three scores. When Walton wasn’t looking in Seif’s direction, there was a good chance that it ended up in the hands of a tight end. The trio of Del’Vaughn Dennis, William Sensenderfer and Jeff Dincher combined for 13 receptions for 199 yards and three touchdowns. “Overall, we did what we wanted to do in spring ball,” Taynor added to Haven Athletics. “We’re excited about the opportunity to train this summer.”
It is this offensive grouping that figures to lead the Bald Eagles into the 2016 season after a record-setting 2015 season. The Walton-led offense registered 4,603 total yards, which was a singleseason record. Taynor’s squad also put 277 points on the scoreboard, which is the second-most in school history. Walton will also head into the upcoming season second all-time in passing touchdowns and passing yards. Coach Taynor’s team is set to report to camp on August 11th before their first practice on August 12th. The beginning of camp signifies a month until the regular season opener on the road against Clarion on the first of September.
Photos: By Robert McCool
Bret Pallotto