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November 6, 2014

Theatre budget cuts impact students Samantha Shirk Staff Writer sxs1090@lhup.edu

Budget cuts have been running rampant at Lock Haven University for some time now and the theatre department was and still is one of the areas being hit the hardest.

Last year the staff consisted of three faculty members and, of those three, only Ramona Broomer remains this year. In a department very dependent on team work, theatre majors note that you cannot “teach theatre with only one professor.”

Gavin D’Ulisse, a senior theatre and criminal justice major, feels Broomer is under “tremendous strain” in an effort to balance so many different duties. He states that currently she is balancing the duties of professor, club advisor, co-director, costume designer, shop coordinator and student advisor.

case this year.

The department’s main stage play is not being directed by Broomer, rather it is being co-directed by her. Instead, Christopher Rex will direct the show. D’Ulisse feels this decision will not hinder the quality of the show but it is not a responsibility a student should be forced to undertake. He asks, “what is our tuition for if we’re expected to teach ourselves?”

Witkowski states, “the school does have funding issues. But in the long run, we the students pay for our education. Therefore I would expect that every penny I pay to the school for tuition would go toward my major, making sure that myself and all the other theatre majors get the education we need, with the faculty positions that are required to get it.”

Faculty declined to say anything on the topic but problems in the theatre department seem to be going from bad to worse.

advised to move a major requirement course to the spring she is carrying for the students. Not only is our course availability being hindered, but what staff we do have is being [grossly] over worked,” D’Ulisse said.

Samantha Witkowski, a junior theatre major, and D’Ulisse both feel their learning experience is suffering.

Witkowski noted she was only able to take two of her required classes, which is putting her behind. With these changes, it seems almost impossible for theatre majors to graduate on time and many theatre majors feel this is a real concern lately.

With the cutting of full-time faculty, Chelsea Smith, a now senior education major, had noted that “it’s looking like we’re going to have to student run everything. We’re going to be self-taught basically.” This seems to be the

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Weekly Calendar of Events Wednesday, Nov. 5 HAC Hump Day “Wing Night,” 6-8pm at PUB MPR & Eagle Wing Friday, Nov. 7 HAC Big Screen Movie Guardians of the Galaxy 7pm at Price Auditorium & Alpha Sigma Phi Activities: Black Lantern Percessional 9pm LHU Jury Fountain

Sunday, Nov. 9 3 on 3 Basketball tournament 2pm, Studen Rec Center Wednesday, Nov. 12 Sigma Kappa Alcohol & Substance Abuse Awareness Event 6pm – 7:15pm in Greenburg Auditorium

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November 6, 2014

Diversity on Campus Quanya Myers Staff Writer qmyers@lhup.edu Studies show that LHU isn’t as diverse as it claims to be in their admissions literature.

“The great thing about Lock Haven University is getting to know people who are different than you are - people of different races, different cultures and different beliefs. Understanding our differences helps make us better people and creates a better world to live in.”

According to LHU’s Institutional Research, in 2013, 86 percent of the student body was white, and only 9.6 percent were either African American or Hispanic. This is not shocking though. In the last 10 years, the minority population has only increased 5.6 percent.

To put this into perspective, in the last 12 years, the white student population has been steady - averaging about 4,500 per year - while their African American counterparts have increased from 135 in 2002 to 389 in 2013.

One might suggest that the increase of minorities on campus is a good thing, however students feel like this is not enough.

“I always feel out of place here. Most times, I am the only African American in my classes. In some social gen-ed classes where we talked about black culture, all of my classmates and even the professors would look to me to share my ‘black’ experiences.

It gets really awkward,” Jasmine Johnson, a junior health science major, said.

Some students think the lack of diversity mirrors real world experiences.

“Being at Lock Haven I feel like I have a better understanding of the real world. Most businesses are predominately white, therefore my being here is teaching me how to maneuver in a business where everyone looks different from me,” Olivia Williams, a senior business major, said.

Other students long for more diversity at Lock Haven University; they wish for more people of color.

“I wish there were

more students here that look like me. I wish there were more Hispanics and Native Americans. I wish Lock Haven were more colorful. In a majority of my classes there are only three or four people of color,” Leslie Miller, a senior nursing major, said.

Minority students have an issue with the lack of diversity on campus. One problem could be that the retention rates for minority students are considerably low compared to their

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white peers.

For example, from 2012 to 2013 the retention rate for black students dropped from 124 to 106. When it comes to the four-year term only about 14 percent of graduates in 2009 were black or Hispanic compared to whites, which made up just over 32 percent of graduates.

Kenny Hall, director of multicultural affairs, explains the diversity rate and the retention rate.

“The Majority of the African American and Hispanic students that come to Lock Haven are recruited from inner cities like Philly. They already have three strikes against them: financial stability, social adjustments and academic setbacks.”

He said that minority students often come from low performing schools and they typically start off with lower SAT scores than their white counterparts. The lack of academic support coupled with the tremendous social adjustments and financial issues are the reason why the retention rate is so low.

It’s clear minority students are negatively affected by the lack of diversity.

If Lock Haven wants to continue positive growth in the acceptance and retention of students than they are going to have to work harder on providing social and economic recourses for minority students.

Chantelle Heggenstaller Guest Writer ceh9406@lhup.edu Lock Haven University students have access to various computer labs throughout campus. Although these computers are available, some of the computer labs don’t always have working computers.

According to students around campus, they find all of the computers very helpful. Due to the various computer labs around campus there is usually an open computer to work on.

“The computers are kept current because everything, including updates, are done virtually,” said Jeff Walker, the district systems manager of the Information Technology Center.

A majority of the computer labs had a software update over the summer.

“It’s nice having computers for student use because as a student working in the Information Technology Center we get a lot of complaints

about our wireless system, Cisco Nac,” said junior Brent Juster. “The desktop computers are good to always have as a backup.”

Walker said that the Robinson computer lab has been giving students the most difficulties.

They haven’t been updated for six years, but the Information Technology Center is planning to replace them between the fall and the spring semester.

“I had a class in Robinson and my assigned computer would never work,” said junior Allison Glasky. “I wasn’t able to work with my group because I always had to find a working computer.”

The Information Technology Center tries to replace the computers every five years to keep them up to date. After the computers reach their five-year term they are put in the recycling.

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November 6, 2014

Police Reports

Date

Time

Location

Description

10/22/2014

6:30 PM

Area 14A parking

Motor Vehicle Accidentbus struck a pole.

10/23/2014

10:15 AM

East Campus J Side

Alarming message left

10/22/2014

10:18 PM

Student Rec Center

Theft of wallet, cell phone, and debit cards.

responded and no one witnessed who wrote on the white board.

10/23/2014

5:51 PM

Bentley

Vehicle trying to turn onto Glenn Road when stopped for the golf cart parade. Driver warned.

10/23/2014

7:30 PM

Price

Medical Emergency Female having seizures.

Female transported to LHER by ambulance.

10/23/2014

9:07 PM

Charlotte Smith Field

Received a report about a male on University property who is banned from campus. Male cited for Criminal Trespass.

10/23/2014

8:55 PM

Lock Haven Hospital

Student picked up from LHER and transported back to campus.

10/25/2014

11:00 PM

Off Campus

Assist LHPD with a disturbance across from Campus Village.

10/25/2014

4:31 PM

Student Rec Center

Students had an argument about a show.

President of student organization banned person from the show. and instructed this person is permitted to participate in the show.

10/25/2014

1:50 AM

North Hall

Highly intoxicated male cited for Underage Drinking.

10/26/2014

7:35 PM

Raub Hall

Unauthorized individuals in rooms.

Individuals were instructed of the process they must follow in order to reserve a room/rooms. occurred over a twitter post. Student cited for Harassment.

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November 6, 2014

A whole lot of crazy in 11 short minutes William Cawley Staff Writer wcawley@lhup.edu

ments on Andre’s constant shenanigans.

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Seth Rogan. Jimmy Kimmel. Wiz Khalifa.

What do these three people have in And each will be disregarding their The Eric Andre Show.

Swim with each episode being a mere 11 ing before the viewers’ eyes. Season three madness. the show. This is seen instantly as Andre’s introPhoto courtesy of splitsider.com

set.

Top five Sci-Fi movies that are out of this world Zach Estright Staff Writer zestrigh@lhup.edu

#3 “Inception”

#5 “Looper”

#2 “The Matrix”

#1 “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back”

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Did You Know? Slick sleuthing in ‘Elementary’ premiere Angelina Jolie worked very closely with the costume and make-up designers to acing look. The actress insisted that the character maintain the scarier look of the animated incarnation.

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COMING SOON

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DVD 11/4 Hercules

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Guess the Movie Quote!

“Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.”

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November 6, 2014

Reading an enrichment for the masses Samantha Armstrong Guest Writer sarmstr2@lhup.edu

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Club of the week: Sociology Club in this group are motivated toward bettering not only themselves but their understanding of the world around them.

“We are told that if we realize our state of false consciousness, we then become aware of class consciousness. But how do we know that we haven’t merely traded this false consciousness for another?” said President David Scarpelli The Sociology Club is student led and the activities depend on the student members. Joining the Sociology Club creates opportunities for networking not only with students but also with other clubs on campus. Students can use opportunities within the

Kate White News Editor kmw4152@lhup.edu Club Name: Sociology Club Club President: David Scarpelli (dcs4077@ lhup.edu) Club Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Johnson (kaj2955@lhup.edu) Meetings: Formal Meetings, Akeley 132 1:00pm Informal Meetings, Pub Main Lobby 1:00 pm

and working on projects within the club. Opportunities for exposure and networking in the professional world are also included

Mission Statement: The purpose of this club is to facilitate a Sociology sub-culture on campus outside of the classroom setting. It serves as a meeting place for students contemporary society.

About Sociology Club: Sociology Club aims to increase student awareness through different events, including lectures, forums and debates including both student and

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Back row, left to right: Denise Maris (Treasurer), David Scarpelli (President), and Mika Mertz (Vice President). Front row, left to right: Sara Guthrie (Secretary), and Colin Harvey (Recruitment

Kathleen Ellison Online Editor kae742@lhup.edu Now that Halloween is over I’m sure all of you are stepping back from the partying and cracking down on your studies, but don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities less than forty minutes away in Williamsport next weekend!

“Beyond the Journey of Light and Life” art exhibit opening -- Nov 14 Japanese encaustic artist and photographer Misako Oba will be premiering his new work at the Converge Gallery at 6PM. It’s the perfect date night treat! Admission is free so you’ll have plenty of money to go get a hot drink at the nearby Alabaster Cafe.

Susquehanna Ballroom Dance Society dance -- Nov 15 Dance the night away with your love while giving back to the community! This event is only $10 per person and 50 percent of the proceeds go to the Hospital Auxiliary Cancer Center for Patient Comfort & Care needs. The event is from 7:30 to 10:30 PM and is at the Divine Providence Hospital Auditorium.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” -- Nov 15 This live musical event is only $15 per person.

You don’t want to miss out on the chance to do the timewarp. This musical event will be held in the jama Factory.

“Fall in the Blues” -- Nov 15 The Billtown Blues Association always has a treat for the ears. Admission is only $10 and helps phis, Tenn. for the International Blues Challenge.

The performance will be in the Genetti Garden Terrace Room.

Sunday Quizzo at the Sticky Elbow -- Nov 16 Who doesn’t love trivia games especially when you can win a free round of drinks or $50? To play is free, and though the food isn’t free it’s a nice price and even better tasting.

Sounds like your sort of night? Go to Eagle Eye

one of his paintings.

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Five Williamsport date nights for under $30

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Students weigh options with off-campus housing Spencer McCoy Arts & Entertainment Editor smccoy@lhup.edu Living on or off campus? You decide. Living off campus is a dream most freshman students have before they even get to their residence halls.

However, is the cost of living on campus more affordable for students, or is moving off campus a better option?

LHU has two different student housing options located on campus that students can choose from. Incoming freshman don’t have much of a dispersed into LHU’s most recent residence hall, the Fairview Suites, as well as the original buildings, Woolrich, McEntire, North and Smith Halls.

If you are a sophomore or older you have the option to move residence halls, go to Campus Village or to go off campus. According to LHU’s student housing website, students pay up to $5,600 for a two-person room in order to live in the residence halls for a full academic year.

Campus Village and the Fairview Suites are more expensive options, going from $6,138 for a twoperson apartment in CV to $7,576 for a two-person apartment in the Suites. Students can also select a single room for either CV or Fairview - however, prices increase to more than $8,000.

“One of the reasons that on campus housing is so expensive is because it is all a one time fee for that academic year. On campus housing also offers more opportunities for student engagement, as well as a higher classroom success rate, higher graduation rate, and students are more involved with extracurricular activities,” Amy Cotner, associate dean of students said.

While this is great news for incoming freshman, it still doesn’t make the high prices any more ment or house and living off campus is that students are no longer covered by the school.

Anything you want to do whether it’s turn on the lights or take a shower is accounted for. Of course most real estate agencies include some of these utilities in the monthly bill but there are still things like electric, or heat that needs to have a separate payment. Standard two person apart-

Fitness Tips

Health.com advises people to curb their sweet tooth with fruit instead of a big serving of sugar. If you are If the fruit is not helping curb your craving then try a small portion of a sweet snack, but try not to over-do it.

You can try a sliced apple with some kind of butter or some strawberries with sugar.

ments off campus average around $800 a month, local housing options.Split that between yourself and a roommate and you are looking at $400 a month, and that’s just for rent. Most real estate agencies or landlords also require tenants to sign full one-year leases. Unlike student housing where you are only paying for an academic year. “I moved into a house with four other people my sophomore year of school. I was amazed at how much money I started to save because I could micromanage all of my payments as opposed to one. Although, it does make it harder to stay involved with on campus activities,” Mitch Vandegrift, a senior criminal justice major, said.

It’s clear that living on- or off-campus offers two different opportunities for students attending university. If money is not as much of a worry for you, then on-campus housing is going to give you the best college experience possible. Although, if some extra money a month, then off-campus housing is the way to go.

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Leftover Halloween candy treats Cierra Cook Lifestyles Editor cdc8693@lhup.edu

chocolate in it. Let it harden. Once it dries completely scoop your favorite kind of ice cream into the cone. This treat is great for every candy types, not just chocolate.

Do you have a lot of halloween candy left over? There are many things you can do with it instead of just throwing it out in a few months when it gets stale. All kinds of treats can be made with the leftover chocolate from your Halloween bucket.

1. Bake cookies

A regular chocolate chip cookie recipe would be easy, but instead of making it with chocolate chips throw a few of your leftover mini Hershey’s bars in them. This can make a great chocolate chunk cookie. M&M’s and KitKats could be used as a replacement.

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3. Cupcakes an easy way to make your candy disappear. Take any kind of cake or cupcake mix and scoop the batter into cupcake tins. Before placing them in the oven, place a piece of the candy inside it. While baking the chocolate will melt, and

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2. Make a candy ice cream cone

This is a great way to spice up your favorite ice cream. Take any type of cone you would prefer and dip the top in melted chocolate. In bowl crush or break up your favorite kind of candy, then dip the end with the melted

Lona Middleton Copy Editor lkemp@lhup.edu I have heard it said about pizza that even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. There is a reason for that and it is chemistry. That’s right; the chemistry of the basic structure of pizza is why most of us love the hot deliciousness we can get at seven different places here in Lock Haven. The dough is simple yeast and warm water although it is the elasticity complexity to our enjoyment of pizza.

The second is the sauce. Sure there are a multitude of sauces for pizza but the most popular by far is the tomato and that is because of their acidity. Tomatoes sit at about 4.0 to 4.6 on the pH scale which leads us to our next lovely additive to a basic pizza, cheese. If you don’t know already, you get cheese by adding

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an acid to milk and it separates the proteins. Cheeses are made by separating the casein proteins and then adding rennin to the give the cheese more stability.

This all seems simple enough but the real chemistry happens as soon as we add this circle of goodness to the oven. The heat ions in the cheese hold the casein proteins together giving mozzarella its signature stringiness. Then it gets even betexplained, when the sugars and amino acids in the components of pizza reach over 140 degrees F, they react to pizza. This is also called the Browning Effect and happens most notably on the cheese and around the edges of the crust.

The crust, due to its elasticity and composition, remains softer and less cooked underneath the sauce and that adds another layer to the tactile experience of eating pizza. So as we can see, pizza is a delectable lesson in chemistry and how these reactions create a food universally enjoyed by people of many cultures. (Information from the American Chemical Society)

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Opinion

November 6, 2014

Win for Wolf is Abandon all hope: 18-year-old wins a win for us all election in W. Va. We believe strongly in the responsibility of a newspaper to deliver unbiased news from an unbiased source. That being said, we also believe that it is our duty as journalists to speak up when compelled by the issues to do so.

Everyone on our campus had a personal stake in this week’s election. As actors on the stage of higher education—if nothing else—we have been assaulted by the policies of Tom Corbett. Many of us were here a few years ago and participated in protests against Gov. Corbett’s debilitating cuts to funding for higher education.

Sarah Eckrich Opinion Editor seckrich@lhup.edu

One letter different and it could have been me. That’s what I thought when I est and youngest lawmakers, Saira. Saira University largely against Corbett. It’s certainly one thing we here at Blair is an 18-year-old from West Virginthe Eagle Eye can agree on.

That being said, we are reveling in Corbett’s historic defeat.

Delegates on Tuesday.

You might think she ran unopposed— a second term in the roughly four decades since a two-term limit was how else could someone so young storm enacted. At the same time, he managed to lose support in every demo- the election? (The vote was split roughly graphic of voter across the commonwealth. In his four years as gover- 63 percent to 30 percent in Blair’s favor.) nor, he managed to lose support in every group of voters. That’s pretty substantial. ran against an attorney from MartinsChanges are in store for the commonwealth under the leadership burg, W. Va. of new governor-elect Tom Wolf. The precocious, bald-headed businessIt’s hard for me man has been accused of a lot, mostly by Corbett’s campaign. Amongst to interpret this the most popular of these allegations is the claim that Wolf has a secret one. plot to dramatically raise taxes on the middle class and crush strugme wants If you can get past Corbett’s campaign’s fear mongering, the truth to believe of Wolf’s platforms is allowed to emerge. Wolf’s agenda seems to large- that this young the hard-pressed working class. lady won - because she gled up in the welfare system to build a life for themselves and get is an incredible visionary, out to make change and likely to achieve it, as she already has. At least an element employees, which includes our dedicated teachers. of that is real—to be so young and to win And of course, the big sticking point for us is Wolf’s stance on fund- an election is truly remarkable (and she ing public education—namely that he wants the state to pick up more was only 17-years-old when she won the primary election in her district).

It seems a lot of that will be through the working class and through I want to think that this is a victory education. for our peers as well as for women. FiWolf has never held an elected position before—save time spent nally, the youth of the nation are going to as a revenue secretary for a former governor, Ed Rendell, where he be heard in a lawmaking body (well, the donated his salary. While this may worry some, we see his freshness youth of West Virginia, or at least Blair’s district). And their voice is coming from Not only did he beat out three competitors in the primary who did someone other than an upper-class, white have political backgrounds, but the man was also able to invest $10 male. million of his own money into his campaign—money he made as an If nothing else, this chick has stones. adored and philanthropic businessman.

She’s got a voice and she’s not afraid to We can’t predict his future success or failure, but the Eagle Eye use it. supports new Governor-elect Tom Wolf. Congratulations, sir. We’ll be That being said, I think she’s nothing expecting great things from you. but a loud-mouthed, spoiled brat, who

whined loudly and got lucky because her the area in which she competed for politiI didn’t follow this young woman’s campaign. I don’t know the full spectrum of her platform. I’ve only tuned in since Blair-ology.

But I know the facts that I’ve read in multiple newspapers and heard spouted from the mouths of multiple news anchors. They seem to agree and it is upon them that I base my opinion of this fresh face to politics. conservative, anti-abortion and opposing gay marriage, and running on those principles largely. Meanwhile, she beat out an attorney whose focus was on the state’s growing drug problem and making changes to secondary education.

In a state that has been largely dependent on the coal industry, many voters were likely swayed to vote against the Democratic candidate, in this case the Martinsburg attorney.

So while I’d love to believe that Saira Blair was elected because she was the most deserving candidate, the reality of the situation is that she was elected because she’s a down-home conservative, has a senator for a daddy and ran for election in an extremely Republican area.

Saira Blair proves definitively that there is a shortcut around simply working hard when it comes to making history.

there is a shortcut around simply working hard when it comes to making history. Apparently all it takes is some lucky conditions combined with a shot of the courage to go for it.

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Shirts: This is what hypocrisy looks like etiquette Christine Nolthenius Staff Writer can7751@lhup.edu

Nicole Creamer Staff Writer nac8638@lhup.edu

Recently a women’s rights campaign chandise in unethical conditions. According to current investigations, The Fawcett Socit-shirts are made in sweatshops in Mauritius, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean.

The Fawcett Society is the largest women’s advocacy group in the UK and they partnered with UK Elle magazine in order weight, but do nothing about it. They don’t go to the gym; they

overtime.

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nie Mauricienne de Textile

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have been popping up all over the world male celebrities and politicians in order to shirts they produce.

goes on behind the scenes. According to re- ports, the t-shirts are made in a sweatshop On yet another side, there are those people who go to the gym don’t go to the gym. It’s a very sensitive boundary line to approach.

the calories they consumed. It is very hypocritical and I’ve seen it end in an argument that will go nowhere. don’t plan on it, then please don’t complain about your weight. It’s

plaining.

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And all that being said, remember that the gym should always selves better.

the meantime, we should use this as a reminder that there’s much more to activism than buying a t-shirt.

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November 6, 2014

Why Christian Hackenberg has taken a step backward this year Jayson Moyer Sports Editor jpm362@lhup.edu

Christian Hackenberg was the top-rated quarterback in the class recruit in that recruiting class.

He was considered all-world by many. Hackenberg committed to Bill O’Brien and Penn State before the sanctions were pounded down on Penn State’s football program, and Hackenberg stuck with his word to come to Penn State.

The things he did in his freshman campaign under O’Brien were he was still one of the best pro-style quarterbacks in the country by the time the season ended.

Hackenberg threw for 2,955 yards, 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions en-route to being named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. He looked like a total champ playing for Bill O’Brien.

Christian Hackenberg was on top of the world. And to think – he did this with just coming in during the summer. He had not played in a Blue and White game, he was not there for the offseason, he was just there for the summer and then the season started.

completely different story. Under new head coach James Franklin, Hackenberg has taken a giant step backwards.

There are a few reasons as to

here’s why.

Hackenberg was perfect for Bill O’Brien’s offense. O’Brien’s offense is a pro-style quarterback. O’Brien deal of play-action passing O’Brien had in his playbook.

This year, Penn State’s runninggame has been non-existent. They pable, running-backs that they had

running-game that will set up the pass-game. That brings me to my next point. been atrocious. Hackenberg has been getting pounded, pounded, pounded and then pounded some more. The sanctions that were placed upon Penn State are starting to take efenberg’s health, especially after some of the hits he took last weekend against Maryland.

Next year, Penn State has three coming in. One of them is a 6’8”, 308

just maybe, that will help solidify Next, Penn State just doesn’t dominant weapons that can catch the ball. DaeSean Hamilton leads the team in receptions and yards, much.

Geno Lewis is nowhere to be found. Jesse James, a 6’7” tight end, nally threw James the ball on Saturreeled in a touchdown.

len Robinson this season – a guy that will go up and catch balls and is willing to take the pounding just to make the reception. He helped Hackenberg a lot last season, and they are missing the big-play element this season.

Lastly, and what I think is the biggest reason, is that Hackenberg is not being put in a position to succeed. I mean a couple things by that.

One, I don’t think throwing the ball 50 times a game with Hackenberg is the way to go. With O’Brien, enberg would throw 25-40 times a ries. Hackenberg is racking up the yardage again this season, but his passing-attempts are already at 318 through eight games. He had 392

last season.

Second, going back to my point about Jesse James, Penn State does That is something that O’Brien excelled in. Kyle Carter, along with James, are lost in the woods, and this offense.

Last, Hackenberg is not mobile.

He is being forced into a lot of rollout passes that are not play-action passes, and he does not excel in making plays outside of the pocket. I think that this just leads to him getTo sum it all up, this offense is that simple.

Personally, I think that Hackenberg will be an outstanding NFL quarterback – with the right system.

Penn State also has two four-star as well as a 6’4” four-star athlete. hopefully than can also solidify their that the rest of this season is going Hopefully another full offseason working with this offense will groom Hackenberg up a little more, but don’t expect this season to get any better.

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Penn State Nittany Lions (4-4, 1-4 Big Ten) at Indiana Hoosiers (3-5, 0-4 Big Ten) Saturday, November 8th, 2014 Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Ind. 12:00pm - TV: BTN

Penn State: Passing yards: 261.9 (43rd FBS) Rushing yards: 77.1 (125th FBS) Points for: 21.3 (109th FBS) Points against: 17.8 (9th FBS)

Indiana: Passing yards: 152.1 (118th FBS) Rushing yards: 274.5 (11th FBS) Points for: 27.6 (78th FBS) Points against: 34.8 (108th FBS)

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Week 10 college football roundup Jayson Moyer Sports Editor jpm362@lhup.edu

Week 10 of the college football season could be perceived as a wild one.

Now that the College Football Playoff Selection Committee is releasing their top four teams each week, this is only the beginning of what will be a crazy

for the rest of the game.

No. 2 and unbeaten Florida State traveled to No. 25 Louisville to kick off

nine carries for 100 yards and two touchdowns for Florida State.

who fell out of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee’s top four teams this week.

State has lost four in a row.

Stadium.

Bret Pallotto Sports Editor bmp6070@lhup.edu

Men’s Previous PSAC Finishes 2013:1st 2012: 3rd 2011: 3rd 2010: 2nd 2009: 1st

the men’s/women’s cross country teams, could all return to campus with a championship trophy at the conclusion of this weekend.

Both the men and women will also be able to claim

Women’s Previous PSAC Finishes 2013: 14th 2012: 11th: 2011: 3rd 2010: 10th 2009: 4th

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Lock Haven baseball signs Aidan Fowler Photo courtesy of www.golhu.com

Bret Pallotto Sports Editor bmp6070@lhup.edu Sports have a unique ability to teach players, coaches and fans many values that can be applied to a plethoFowler and he was recently diagnosed with brain canFirst-year head coach Jim Chester is in charge of the baseball program and has already made a life-long

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practice about a month ago and he has only missed one

Chester continued to emphasize the impact that look forward to two things every day; becoming a better Photo courtesy of Phil/Phil Mapstone

Wrestling opens season, edged 17-16 at Hofstra Doug Spatafore Sports Information Director dspatafo@lhup.edu

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