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The Iowa Caucuses:
How it works, the results, and the controversies Joanna Harlow Online Editor ejh1498@lhup.edu The Iowa Caucuses, the results of which were confirmed Tuesday afternoon, marked one of the first major political battles for presidential candidates. But do voters from states which do not use the caucus system fully understand it? According to Politico.com, one of the first uses of the term can be found in John Adam’s diary to describe a “small political gathering”, but the etymology of the word comes from the Algonquin people. The process can be described in layman’s terms as “a gathering of neighbors”. Most states, including Pennsylvania, use the primary system instead of the caucus system. Only 13 states and two US territories still use the caucus system. The rules of the caucus system vary by state and party, but can be reduced to a gathering of voters who are of the same party in a predetermined location to cast ballots. Republican Iowans cast a ballot which remains secret to the other voters, but the Democratic caucuses have different, more complex rules. Once the Democrats are gathered, they form groups based on their preferred candidate and the group members are counted. If a group has less than 15 percent of the caucus, they are considered “unviable”. Voters from other groups are then free to convince those from the “unviable” group to join theirs. In the end, the voters in the groups that are “viable” are counted. These numbers give candidates an idea what kind of support they can win from that state. Delegates are then chosen to represent candidates at their respective party conventions. The goal is to narrow down the candidates. The Iowa Caucus is important because it is the first chance for voters to cast a ballot in the country, and no candidate who finished lower than third place has ever gone on to win the presidency. Ted Cruz won the Republican caucuses with 27.6 percent of statewide delegate equivalents and 8 delegates followed by Donald Trump with 24.3 percent and seven delegates and Marco Rubio with 23.1 percent and seven delegates. Republican Ben Carson came in fourth with 9.3 percent and three delegates followed by Rand Paul with 4.5 percent and one delegate and Jeb Bush 2.8 percent and one delegate. Hillary Clinton had a narrow victory at the Democratic caucuses with 49.9 percent of statewide delegate equivalents and 23 delegates, Sanders 49.6 percent and 21
delegates. O’Malley 0.6 percent and no delegates. Clinton’s slim victory over Sanders has been a topic of some debate among Democrats across the nation. A popular source of this debate was the coin toss tiebreaker method which was employed by six different groups of voters Monday night. Clinton improbably won each coin toss. But NPR contributor Domenico Montanero disputes that “Coingate” is not as simple as some are painting it to be. Coin tosses are part of the system of other state caucuses and are used to divvy up odd delegates. Monday night was only step one in Iowa’s process of picking delegates. With over 1,683 caucuses happening Monday night, 11,065 delegates were selected. Those delegates will be whittled down to just 1,406 by the district and state conventions. The breakdown of the larger group of delegates ( some of whom were elected via coin toss) has not been reported yet. Instead, the estimates of how many of those 11,065 delegates will attend the state conventions is reported as the percentages mentioned above. According to an article in the Des Moines Register, “county-level delegates are so numerous that assigning a small number of them via coin toss “had an extremely small effect on the overall outcome.” The article goes on to say that “the delegates that were decided by coin flips were delegates to the party’s county conventions, of which, there are thousands selected across the state from 1,681 separate precincts. They were not the statewide delegate equivalents that are reported in the final results.” The outcome of Monday night marked the closest Democratic result in 40 years of the Iowa Caucuses.
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Kimberly Adams coming to LHU Kimberly S. Adams, associate professor of political science at East Stroudsburg University and the owner of Adams Political Research & Consulting, will visit Lock Haven University on Feb. 23. Adams will give a talk entitled, “Women and Politics: Shattering the Glass Ceiling, One Vote at a Time.” As a longtime scholar and political activist, Adams possesses a breadth of knowledge concerning the American political system, especially in relation to non-traditional legislators, such as women and African Americans. Recently, Adams has completed a series of lectures at the University of Rijeka in Croatia covering topics such as the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the changing American electorate for women and racial minorities, and immigration. Adams will present at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 23 in the Hamblin Hall of Flags. Kimberly S. Adams’s visit is made possible through the generous support of the HOPE Center, the Sophisticated Ladies, the Student Activities Office, and the Department of Political Science.
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Week in Review: January 27 - February 3 International More than 10,000 migrant children have gone missing over the past two years after arriving in Europe. Europol reports that thousands of vulnerable minors have vanished since registering with state authorities. It is concerning for Europol because of the rampant problem with sex and human trafficking. With the crisis in Syria growing more children and migrants will be coming to Europe. Save the Children Foundation reports that 26,000 children arrived in Europe last year without any family.
Entertainment The Fine Brothers accumulated almost 15 million subscribers on YouTube from their popular “reaction videos”. However, the plan they hatched to license “react” was met with digital backlash losing almost one million subscribers. If this move was successful any video with the term react in it would have had to pay them royalties. They have since apologized, without gaining any subscribers back.
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Economy Joshua Cenderelli Staff Writer jxc3298@lhup.edu
Science The Hyperloop is a transport system still in its conceptual stage, that can travel through vacuum tubes at more than 600 mph. The MIT team first launched this idea at a SpaceX competition. The team will now have the opportunity to build and test its design. The future we all expected from watching TV and movies could be upon us.
This January was one of the worst starts to the year with the S&P plunging more than 6 percent as oil prices dropped and the Chinese market rattle investors. Apple announced a decrease in earnings from expected this month and was dethroned by Alphabet (Google) as the most valuable company. However, the volatility in the stock market has caused Apple to regain the title today, with both locked in battle it will be interesting to see what happens in the following months.
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The Denver Broncos will be taking on the Carolina Panthers Sunday February 7. The game will be taking place in San Francisco. Carolina is a six point favorite, but this has not stopped the Broncos in the past, beating the favoured Patriots two weeks prior. The Broncos will be looking to rely on their defense one last time, while the Panthers are hoping their high caliber offense combined with the best ranked defense from the regular season proves too much for the Broncos to handle. Photo courtesy of www.panthers.com
February 4, 2016 1/22/16 9:00pm Smith Hall Report of underage drinking. Delayed response due to high call volume. Actors gone upon arrival. 1/22/16 11:05pm Fairvew Suites Alcohol incident. Permission granted to search room. Alcohol confiscated and pbt’s given. All students will be receiving citations 1/22/16 7:10pm N Fairview St Traffic stop initiated for vehicle traveling at high rate of speed. Verbal warning given. 1/22/16 7:15pm Fairvew Suites Report of person smoking marijuana in room. Officer responded and drug paraphernalia confiscated. Consent search of remainder of room met with negative results. Criminal complaint to be filed with district court. 1/22/16 8:32pm Fairvew Suites Report of loud party involving alcohol. Interviews resulted in written statements from minors stating they were provided alcohol by one occupant over the age of 21. All charges against those under 21 held in abeyance for cooperation in prosecution of person providing alcohol. Non traffic citation issued for UAD. Criminal complaint for furnishing alcohol to minors to be issued via district court. Alcohol was confiscated and destroyed . Ambulance dispatched for one highly intoxicated individual. Incident to be reported to student affairs. 1/22/16 4:32pm Railroad St Traffic stop initiated for window tint and tires extended beyond body of vehicle. Verbal warning given.
Police Reports report to lhpd due to occurring off campus. 1/23/16 7:20pm McEntire Hall Report of marijuana odor emanating from room. Search of room met with negative results. 1/24/16 3:23am off campus Assist lhpd in locating armed robbery suspect spotted in lock haven area. Search of area resulted in vehicle pursuit by numerous departments. Suspect apprehended by other law enforcement agency. 1/24/16 9:45pm off campus Traffic stop initiated for headlight out. Upon further investigation officer observed driver and passenger under influence of narcotics. Search conducted with positive results for prescription medication and drug paraphernalia. Driver taken into custody. 1/24/16 1:28am Fairvew Suites Officer observed intoxicated male staggering on sidewalk. Advised to stop and decided to flee. Officers pursued and male was taken into custody and transported to lhupd where he was transported via ambulance to hospital for examination. Criminal complaint to be filed on charges of escape, UAD, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. 1/24/16 6:38pm off campus Traffic stop initiated for vehicle with headlight out. Verbal warning given. 1/25/16 8:30pm N Fairview St Traffic stop initiated for front headlight assembly missing. Verbal warning given.
1/23/16 1:14am Smith Hall Report of intoxicated female in lobby. Officers responded. Pbt given and female transported to lhupd to be monitored by EMT. She was later transported back to Smith Hall. Charges pending.
1/25/16 3:47pm University Drive While on patrol officer observed vehicle driving wrong way on university drive. Officer advised person to come to public safety department for a visitor pass.
1/23/16 10:38am lot 16 Officer witnessed vehicle with 3 occupants doing donuts and skids in parking lot. Lights and siren activated. Driver cited for careless driving.
1/25/16 10:15pm Bentley Traffic stop initiated for “brown-out” headlight and inoperable brake light. Verbal warning given.
1/23/16 7:02pm N Fairview St Report of lost or stolen wallet. Officer advised to
1/26/16 3:39pm Hill Drive Officer observed registration plate hanging on speed limit sign near stadium. Officer ran
5 plate and it came back to dead tag. Plate sent to Penndot. 1/26/16 4:12pm N Fairview St Traffic stop initiated on vehicle traveling in excess of posted 25 mph limit. Verbal warning given. 1/26/16 10:00am Report of dating violence
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1/26/16 7:03pm Durrwachter Traffic stop initiated for rear light out, suspension not working and registration sticker not affixed properly. Odor of marijuana detected upon stop and driver appeared under influence. Search of vehicle produced marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. All items seized and driver taken into custody and transported to lh hospital for chemical testing. 1/26/16 8:34pm off campus Assist lhpd in search of male. Negative results. 1/26/16 1:06pm Lock Haven Hospital Assist lhpd with restraining out of control patient. 1/27/16 8:26am East Campus Report of 911 hang up at nano bites. Call back resulted in busy tone. 1/27/16 4:24pm McEntire Hall Report of possible scam via flyer for student work. Person changed interview from in person to online for safety purposes and further review of company. 1/27/16 6:48pm Durrwachter Traffic stop for lack of muffler. Verbal warning given 1/27/16 7:46pm Fairvew Suites Report of drug paraphernalia in room. Additional paraphernalia was found upon further search of room. All evidence seized. Criminal complaints to be filed. 1/27/16 4:08pm Susquehanna Ave Traffic stop initiated for a headlight out and partially lit brake light. Verbal warning given. 1/27/16 12:12pm assist lhpd with mva with injury.
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‘Grease Live’: We’ve got chills, they’re multiplying Caroline Clayton News Editor cec5359@lhup.edu Competing alongside NBC with their live productions of “The Sound of Music” and “Peter Pan,” FOX threw it all the way back to the 50s with their own live production of “Grease” Sunday night. I don’t think they could have picked a better cast to play the iconic roles. With Julianne Hough as Sandy, Aaron Tveit as Danny Zuko, Vanessa Hudgens as Rizzo, Carly Rae Jepsen as Frenchie, Carlos PenaVega as Kenickie, Boys to Men as Teen Angel and Didi Conn as Vi the Waitress. The reason I mention Conn is because she played Frenchie in the original 1978 production of “Grease!” It was great that they included a member of the original gang in the live production. I don’t have anything bad to say about the cast. They did a fantastic job and put their all into their performance. Especially Hudgens, who is best known as Gabriella Montez in the Disney Channel trilogy “High School Musical,” who lost her father to cancer the night before, dedicating her performance to him. “Summer Nights,” which is one of the most iconic scenes from the movie, was the biggest let down. The scene was done inside in a gymnasium, while, in the original movie, it was done outside in a courtyard. I understand they
can’t make it exactly the same, but it gave it a different feel. There was also a lot of blank space in the scene. With over 60 extras in the cast, they could have definitely included more to that scene to give it that high school feel of everyone walking about, doing their thing. The best scene by far? “Grease Lightning!” The way they put together this scene was absolutely stunning. They added girls to the scene as some dancers which gave it a different dimension. I was very impressed with the dancing from the guys. Of course, they choose people who can dance, but they really seemed to work the guys to get the scene just right since it is so iconic. There were songs that weren’t performed in the original movie, which were in the broadway adaption, weren’t bad. I absolutely love the song, “These Magic Changes” and I really thought it was a good fit in the movie, whereas “Freddie My Love” seemed out of place. The way they did that scene was interesting so I have a love-hate relationship with it. The one thing that made this live production different from NBC’s was that they had a live audience. This gave the entire production a different element and made it seem like a Broadway show. The audience was able to react to what was happening on the stage and what I really enjoyed was the clapping; it seems to make the performers feel accomplished and it the performance a different feel. Overall, the cast and crew did an amazing job at putting this production together and they did a much better job than NBC’s version. Please Carrie Underwood, if you’re reading this, don’t hate me! Photo from Variety.com
Some interesting shows you should check out on Netflix Grace Harrison Design Manager geh1996@lhup.edu Getting through mountains of classwork can be extremely boring. My preferred method of staying focused is a good ol’ Netflix binge. With seemingly unlimited options, it can be hard to decide what show to devour next. If you’re tired of rewatching older series, there are some alternative options. There’s more to Netflix than just prisoners and plotting politicians. Here are six original series to add to your queue. Happy bingeing! “Master of None” Dev is an actor who is most known for a Gogurt commercial. This series follows his life in New York City. “Master of None” is a hilarious take on a variety of topics, including dating, kids and race. Aziz Ansari is the star and co-creator of this critically acclaimed comedy.
“Marvel’s Jessica Jones” If you’re a fan of “Marvel’s Daredevil,” then “Jessica Jones” is right up your dark alley. It’s the latest in a series of comic book adaptations by Netflix. “Jones” is a gritty psychological thriller with noir elements. The show follows a super-powered private eye with a past that quickly catches up to her. “Sense8” Eight strangers from across the world start having visions of each other’s lives. This sci-fi series explores how they are connected together and the mysterious truth behind their mental link. Created by the Waschowskis, best known for the “Matrix” trilogy, “Sense8” slowly pulls you in and doesn’t let go. “Grace and Frankie” What do you do when your husband of over 40 years leaves you for another man? Live with the wife of the man he left you for. Only catch is, you don’t particularly like each other. Jane Fonda and
Lily Tomlin star as the titular characters in this comedy-drama. Their performances serve as the driving force behind this Netflix series. “BoJack Horseman” This offbeat animated sitcom takes place in a world where humans and anthropomorphic animals live together. BoJack is a has-been horse that starred on a popular 90’s sitcom. Will Arnett, Alison Brie and Aaron Paul round out the celebrity cast. “Making a Murderer” Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last month, you’ve probably heard of “Making a Murderer.” This documentary series was filmed over 10 years and follows the story of falsely accused rapist and convicted murderer, Steven Avery. The series explores issues of local corruption and class discrimination. “Making a Murderer” will not only leave you questioning Avery’s guilt, but our country’s criminal justice system as a whole.
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GUESS THE MOVIE QUOTE “When I was a boy, every little squirt wanted to be a harpooner or a sword fisherman. What d’ya have there - a portable shower or a monkey cage?” Last week’s quote “Billy Madison”
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This Week In Lock Haven Mary Jones A&E Editor mej102@lhup.edu
Monday, Feb. 8
The Haven Activities Council (HAC) and the Art department will be busy this upcoming week! As always, they strive to provide excellent, fun and sometimes educational events for the students on campus. As a bonus, for us poor college students, everything is free! Here’s what’s happening this week in Lock Haven! Friday, Feb. 5 7pm: HAC Big Screen Movie! Come check out the newest and last installment of the “Hunger Games” series with “Mocking Jay part 2” in Price Auditorium! The war in Panem is escalating, adding to the destruction of other districts. As the reluctant leader of the rebellion, Katniss Everdeen must bring together an army against President Snow. Can she do it, when everything she holds dear to her is in danger? 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).
6pm - 8pm: Sloan Art Gallery! Oil painter Tamara English will be holding a Reception and Artist’s Talk in the Sloan Fine Arts Center Gallery for her exhibit called “The Worlds Inside.” Painting as early as 2008, Tamara English uses her paintings to investigate the personal sense of the divine beyond any specific religion. Her paintings invite the viewers to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. English’s works will be on display until Feb. 19, and will be open for free public viewing Monday through Friday from 8am to 9pm. If you have any questions, or for more information on this event, please contact the Professor Jason Bronner. His office is located at 333 Sloan. For more information on Tamara English, and to see more of her artwork, check out her website at tamaraenglish.com. 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? Amazing adventure awaits inside ‘Life is Strange’ Walt Disney was the unwitting impetus behind the “Wizard of Oz” getting started. MGM chief Louis B. Mayer was determined to come up with something that would equal the success of Disney’s runaway smash Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). Info courtesy of IMDB.com
Mike Eubanks Staff Writer mae7020@lhup.edu “Life is Strange” is a graphic adventure game, published by Square Enix, set in a small town in the Pacific Northwest. The main character is a photography student named Maxine, who discovers that she has the ability to “rewind” time. She has recurring dreams of a destructive storm and must use her newly discovered ability to prevent her town from being destroyed. The game was originally released as a series of five episodes in 2015. All the episodes have been released as one game on Jan. 19 for the PC via Steam, PlayStation 3 and 4 via the PlayStation Network and Xbox 360 and One via Xbox live. The game has decent graphics and a well written storyline. The
characters are well rounded and have personality. The plot unfolds in such a way that players become invested in their story.
“The plot unfolds in such a way that players become invested in their story.” The gameplay can feel a bit clunky at first, especially on the PC, but it does not distract from the experience. “Life is Strange” is set apart from most video games by the degree of impact that player decisions have
on the outcome. Maxine’s time control ability means that she (and by extension, the player) tend to have a butterfly effect on everything around her. Small decisions can have unexpected consequences later. Meaningful player impact and a well written storyline work together to draw the player in. While the time control abilities allow the player to have a “second chance” at some events, the changed actions tend to have unanticipated consequences. The game retails for less than $20 and is occasionally offered on sale for even less. The quality of the experience and the potential for replay both justify its price. “Life is Strange” gets a strong recommendation for fans of adventure games. For those who are not normally drawn to this genre, it is just different enough that it’s still be worth a look.
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‘Star Wars’: Visions of the new sci-fi are galaxies apart Kathleen Ellison Editor-in-Chief kae742@lhup.edu
Grace Harrison Design Manager geh1996@lhup.edu
Your eyes are not playing tricks on you. You’re not going crazy. This “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” review is not a reprint. After reading Mike Eubanks’ review of “Star Wars”, we decided we didn’t share the same vision of the galaxy. If you didn’t get a chance to read Mike’s article, don’t forget to go online to read it. In the meantime, here is a very spoiler-filled defense of “The Force Awakens.” “A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away…” Yeah, you know the line. If you’re like us, you probably cried when it appeared on the big screen. Nothing else transports us back to childhood than those words, but the similarities between the original trilogy and this new installment don’t end there. The familiarity wraps itself around our nostalgic-hungry brains. It’s like seeing an old friend after being utterly let down (looking at you, Jar Jar). In fact, the greatest task of “The Force Awakens” is to fix the sins of the prequels. And does
it ever! Kylo Ren is everything we wanted Anakin Skywalker to be. We see a new hope in Rey, a new hero in Finn. Their similarities to the original heroes is welcomed starting point, yet they grow into more unique characters. Even BB-8, though reminiscent of R2-D2, is unique though some think the fact that both droids carry vital information is weak writing. We disagree, though, droids are commonplace in the Star Wars universe and, let’s be honest, the only way they affect the plot is by carrying vital information. They are walking, talking computers after all and this isn’t so much a cheap cop-out or plot hole. That aside many “plot holes” or unexplained storylines (such as how Poe got off Jakku) don’t need to be explained or filled in. It’s what made “Mad Max: Fury Road” so spectacular; you don’t need to spoon-feed the audience the story. Nobody cares about little details, visuals or repeated watching, especially when they can be discovered from context. Simplicity in storytelling can go a long way. The simplicity of both the original movie and “The Force Awakens” is what is so engaging about the plot. The simple hero’s journey is a staple of storytelling. In this case, what matters is the
characters and the setting. Archetypical quests and concepts are elaborated and built by the sci-fi setting to create a new unique look. More importantly, this simplicity in the plot allows for more complex storytelling in further installments. Speaking of sci-fi, you can’t have science-fiction without some science. One particular criticism levied against the movie is that the infamous Starkiller base is scientifically impossible and impractical. Contrary to this, the famed astrophysicist, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, actually stated on Twitter that the unlikely aspect about Starkiller base is that it could destroy ten-thousand planets not a few. The base could easily wipe out enemies of the First Order without needing to motor around the cosmos. Starkiller has also been accused of have glaring vulnerabilities and, despite a single small exhaust port that acts as a self-destruct button, it seems much more incredulous than a large area that needs to be destroyed from the outside and in. In the end though, like choosing the light or dark side , what you take from the movie is what’s important. It could be the worst B-movie sci-fi flick in the universe, but if it made you happy, if it made you feel, if it gave you a memory, then that’s all that matters.
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Nerding Out: Everyone has a story to tell Amanda Thomas Lifestyles Editor act6730@lhup.edu
There are stories in everything around you. Stories in the old, rundown buildings you drive by: what happened in there when it was still usable? Who lived there? When? Stories in the furniture you use: Who made it? What stories were told around it? Who used it? Everything has a story. There are stories in the music you listen to; some songs tell it clearly while others you have to really listen. But there’s even a story behind its creation: Who wrote it? Why did they write it? What happened while they were writing it? Why do some songs touch our soul? Because their story connects to your story in some way? Movies tell us stories through pictures; They let us check out of reality and watch stories come to life as they get more and more elaborate and creative as technology improves. Then there are my favorite kinds of stories: books. Books are allconsuming. They tell stories so well and so clearly and with so much detail that you get sucked inside and become the story. You are the characters. You fight the bad guy. You go on adventures. You have 360 degrees of a new world around you and it’s all in the pages of a book. It’s amazing. You can go to any world and experience anything you want. The power of a story is truly amazing. They can take you anywhere: the past, future or a new undiscovered world.
I love stories. I could talk about all the stories I know all day but I’ll sum it up to the kinds of stories. They’re everywhere and in everything your senses pick up. I latch onto all of them because I think they’re interesting. They’re all worth listening to. There are stories in your memories; stories you remember or don’t remember, and even stories you only remember with a little prompting. Your senses help bring your memories forward. You may catch a whiff of something that makes you remember your favorite food and the last time you had it. You may hear a song that reminds you of something you did while listening to it. You may walk around your house and see your family sitting by the fireplace laughing or your sibling and you playing a game that caused that dent in the trim. All of these are stories and you don’t even realize it. Our brains are addicted to stories and so we are constantly replaying them in your heads. So listen when people tell you a memory, they’re telling you a story that means a lot to them. A story that helped shape them in some way.
Pick-up lines that fail and those that rock Taylor Smela Staff Writer tgs8726@lhup.edu
5. “On a scale of 1 to America, how free are you
Attention Lock Haven students: the season of love is upon us. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I’ve compiled a list of the best and worst pickup lines of all time. Hopefully these lines will score you a companion other than Ben & Jerry’s to share the 14th of this month with.
7. “I’ll be your tangent because I could lay next
1. “I normally go for 8’s, but I think I can settle
my mom what my next girlfriend looks like.”
for a dime this time.”
2. “Hey, is your name Gillette? Because you
look like the you’re the best a man can get.”
3. “You’re so beautiful, I forgot my pickup line.”
4. “Hey sexy, want to eat pizza with me?”
tonight?”
6. “If I had four quarters to give to the prettiest girl in the world, you would have a dollar.”
to your curves all night.” (This one works particularly well with math majors)
8. “Are you a magician? Because whenever I look at you, everyone else disappears.”
9. Take a picture together “I need this to show 10. “What time do you have to be back at heaven?”
If all else fails and you really can’t muster up the courage to drop some lines, just pretend you’re writing an article on the best pickup lines ever & ask them what their favorite is.
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Pandemic paranoia shouldn’t cause panic Aminesh Chavan Staff Writer ajc3349@lhup.edu THE VIRUS So I am sure that you have heard about the “breakout” of Zika Virus (ZV) throughout South America and some in the Virgin Islands. Although the cable news channels do a fairly good job of covering this topic, many people are still left with many questions. I am going to try and do the best to answer the questions I have been hearing on campus and around town. THE BACKGROUND ZV, according to the CDC, is a virus spread through mosquito bites and cause what is known as Zika fever. ZV is a member of the Genus Flavivirus; other Viruses in this Genus include the West Nile, Yellow fever, Dengue Virus and few more. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other common
symptoms include muscle pain and headache. It has also most notoriously been linked to causing birth defects to newborns of infected mothers. Medical diagnosis requires lab tests of some kind because the symptoms are not very unique. The virus can not be cured, but treatment may help and usually does help. TRANSMISSION It is important to know that even though adults can be infected it is highly unlikely to cause death or have life altering outcomes. On the other hand, Zika virus does have a grievous consequence on unborn baby if the mom is infected while in utero, but if a female who gets infected is properly diagnosed and undergoes the treatment (usually take 2-3 weeks) to clear the virus from her system, it will not transmit Zika to future babies. If a mother with the Virus does transmit it to her unborn child, the baby will be born with defects typically abnormally tiny heads(microcephaly) which causes potential debilitating brain damage.
WORRIED? SHOULD WE BE? You may have heard that the governments of Brazil and El Salvador have suggested mothers refrain from pregnancy due to the high prevalence of the virus in the country. Even though there have been at least a dozen confirmed cases in the U.S., there really is no need to panic. The CDC has reiterated the fact that thus far the cases in the U.S. have been brought in by citizens who have made trips to endemic parts of the world. There are no cases that have been linked to factors directly with in America. If you are worried about the dozen confirmed cases causing problems, do not worry, think about it if only a few people have Zika, the likelihood that a mosquito will find an infected person, take a blood meal, not die and go bite an uninfected person is extremely low. So please do not be paranoid over every mosquito bite. It is most likely nothing to worry about.
February 4, 2016
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Help children battle cancer by loving your melon Kierstan Kersteller Guest Writer mkm5425@lhup.edu Starting in November 2015, captain, Jaimie Holsinger (second in on the right) began a Love Your Melon Campus Crew here at LHU. Now thriving with 12 members, Love Your Melon is beginning to spread here in Lock Haven, not just at the university, but also in the community. Love Your Melon is an apparel brand run by college students across the country on a mission to give a hat to every child battling cancer in America. When someone orders a Love Your Melon product, 50 percent of the net proceeds are donated to our two partners, the Pinky Swear Foundation and CureSearch for Children’s Cancer. The Pinky Swear Foundation provides immediate support to children battling
STUDENTS: THERE IS A SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: Is your permanent residence in Clinton or Lycoming County (PA)? Do you plan to attend Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Lycoming College, Bucknell University, Penn State University (including PA College of Technology) or any of their branch campuses during the academic year 2016-2017? If you can answer yes to both of these questions, you may be eligible for the Mary Ann Fox Scholarship. This scholarship has previously awarded fifteen $750 awards payable at $375 each semester to those qualifying. The application is attached. Applications are available in the Office of the President in 399 Ulmer Hall. All applications must be completed and returned by April 8, 2016, to the Office of the President, Attention: Mary Ann Fox Foundation, Mrs. Gwen Bechdel, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 17745.
cancer. CureSearch for Children’s Cancer funds research initiatives to beat childhood cancer completely. Love Your Melon continues to give hats to children across the nation diagnosed with cancer, as well to the 45,000 children the crews have already committed to. Currently, our campus crew has visited two children courageously battling cancer. Aidan Fowler and Andrea Motter are our newest superhero friends and we were able to make them honorary members in our crew. After meeting them, our crew has been inspired to keep fighting for people like Aidan and Andi, and can’t wait to continue to meet more superheroes like them. To find out more about the Lock Haven University Love Your Melon Campus Crew, like us on Facebook at Lock Haven University Love Your Melon Campus Crew, on Instagram at @lhulymcrew and on twitter at @lhuLYMcrew.
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Opinion
February 4, 2016
What grinds my gears: the word “we” Jayson Moyer Managing Editor jpm362@lhup.edu It is a term that has driven me insane since I was in elementary school. It is the simple word “we.” It doesn’t drive me nuts when people use it to tie together themselves with another person, but it drives me absolutely bonkers when sports fans use the word “we” when referring to themselves and the team. The reason is that as a sports fan, you are not part of the team. You may think you are because you cheer very loudly from your couch, but let’s be clear, you aren’t making a difference on the field, court, or ice. Phrases such as, “Man, we stink,” or, “Wow, we are such a great team,” are becoming redundant from my perspective. There is simply no use for it. Don’t get me wrong, I 100 percent
understand both the emotional and monetary investments that a sports enthusiast will make into their teams. That’s not even a question. When you grow up worshiping Philadelphia sports teams, in a family that treats each Sunday during football season as a holiday in itself, you want your favorite teams to excel and succeed. Tying yourself in with a sports team by saying “we” has nothing to do with passion, it has nothing to do with love for the team and it has nothing to do with the investment you have into your favorite teams. It simply has to do with thinking you are a bigger, overall part of an organization than you are. Instead of “we,” maybe using “they” or referring to the team’s name would be better. A fan has zero effect into what goes on during the course of a game or season, and that’s why this grinds my gears. Photo courtesy of Jayson Moyer
Are cellphones taking over the world? Nicole Creamer Staff Writer nac8638@lhup.edu If you ask most people what are three things they have on them at all times, one of those things is bound to be their cellphone, more specifically smartphone. Smartphones are great. So many things can be done on a smartphone; personally, I have my calendar on my phone that gives me warnings thirty minutes before any class or meeting. Smartphones definitely come in handy, but can we live without them? This question has bothered me for a long time now. I would like to think that if I had my flip phone back that I would be okay with it, but, to be honest, I would feel left out. It would feel like I couldn’t communicate as well with my friends or family. Also, my group messages would get confusing and harder to respond to. A flip phone would allow me the basics but, in the twenty first century, basics just don’t seem like enough. I could go a week or two without my phone as long as I kept myself busy with other things or a camping vacation or something along those lines. After those two weeks, however, I would most likely come back to my smartphone and have a ton of emails, text messages, phone calls, you name it! I would get so overwhelmed with responding to everything that I wouldn’t want to leave my phone behind again just so I could keep up with everything as it happens. But back to the original question: can we live without smartphones? I think the answer is no.
Unless you still have a flip phone or other non-smartphone, then I feel like we are attached and addicted to our phones. As soon as smartphones came out, laws pertaining to not texting and driving or talking on the phone while we drive started becoming more prominent. People started texting and not paying attention while they walk, and began using their cellphones more in the workplace. When are we going to learn that smartphones and cellphones in general aren’t appendages? Cell phones don’t rule our lives even though that’s how we treat them. Everyone should take time away from their phones and see what is beyond the screen because you will probably find that life is more exciting when you are fully involved.
February 4, 2016
Opinion
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Zika: The gateway to reproductive freedom Meghan Maustellar Staff Writer mlm6713@lhup.edu While cases of the Zika virus are few and far between in the United States, thousands of people have been affected in Latin America. The Zika virus is a short-term disease spread through mosquito bites. Common symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis, but with treatment, it can be resolved in a few days. However, there is new evidence that suggests that women who are infected with the virus while pregnant can give birth to babies with birth defects, like microcephaly. Babies born with microcephaly have small heads, which is often associated with incomplete brain development. Until the Zika outbreak dies down, women in Latin America have been cautioned against pregnancy. Although this may seem like a logical solution, women in Latin America often have limited access and education on contraceptives and safe and legal abortion. In some Latin American countries, women suspected of terminating a pregnancy can even face jail time. Latin America also has some of the highest rates of sexual violence, which means that many pregnancies that occur are nonconsensual. In nations that are so lacking in proper female reproductive freedom, it is impossible to ask
women to avoid pregnancy. According to the International Conference on Population and Development, “when sexual and reproductive health needs are not met, individuals are deprived of the right to make crucial choices about their own bodies and futures, with a cascading impact on their families’ welfare and future generations.” Particularly for women, the ability to have full reproductive freedom goes hand-in-hand with gender equality; it gives women control over their lives. While governments in Latin America are currently recommending that women avoid pregnancy for health reasons, there are women living in those nations and across the world who do not want children for their own personal reasons. By telling women that they should take caution to prevent pregnancy, governments are clearly demonstrating that the only reason they prohibit full reproductive rights in the first place is to exert control over women’s’ bodies. These governments are granting women the option to prevent pregnancy because it suits the government; it has nothing to do with the health and well being of women and their potential offspring. A woman who is unable to control when and if she wants to have children is at the constant mercy of the men around her, which includes husbands and political representatives alike. This current outbreak of Zika has the power to prove to the world that full reproductive freedom for women is essential to the welfare of the individual, the family and the global community.
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Wrestling goes 1-1 on last weekend of January Alex Wahl Staff Writer ajw7885@lhup.edu As the season continues to move forward, the competition gets harder. That was the case last weekend when the Lock Haven wrestling team (7-8 overall, 2-2 EWL) won a huge match against Clarion on the road and fell to Cleveland State at home in a heartbreaker. Highlighting this weekend was Bobby Rehm, who earned his 100th career win at Clarion University (6-11 overall, 2-4 EWL). Rehm is now the 18th member to join the 100-win club. Dan Neff also received the honor two weeks ago. Lock Haven won six out of ten bouts to win the match by the score of 2419. Neff continued his dominance at 149 pounds by pinning Brodie Zacherl in 2:59. Rehm earned his 100th victory over Roshaun Cooley with an 18-0 technical fall. Other victorious Bald Eagles in the match were Jake Field, Aaron McKinney, Tristan Sponseller and Phil Sprenkle. Sprenkle defeated Dustin Conti to seal the win for Lock Haven. Fast forward to Sunday, the team returned home for the first time since Dec. 17 to take on Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) rival Cleveland State (7-5 overall, 3-2 EWL). Although it was a hard-fought match, Lock Haven lost in a heartbreaker by the score of 18-15. CSU, who is coached by Ben Stehura, assistant coach Josh Moore (LHU coach Scott Moore’s brother) and graduate assistant coach, Freddy Garcia, had a very convincing win showing that they have what it takes to go far in the national championships. Garcia was a three-time national qualifier for Lock Haven. “It definitely feels weird to be in the visitors locker room,” said Garcia.” But it feels great to see old friends again.” Cleveland State won the first three bouts to start the match at 184, 197 and 285 pounds. Jake Field got Lock Haven on the board with a 1-0 victory over Nick Derosa. Bobby Rehm, currently ranked No. 33 in the nation, had a nice 4-2 victory over Evan Cheek. Cleveland State led the match 12-6 in the halfway point. Cody Wheeler lost to Mike Carlone at 141 to make the score 15-6 with only four matches left. However, Lock Haven never gave up. At 149 pounds, Dan Neff, who
is currently ranked No. 25 in the nation, earned a 5-1 victory over Nick Montgomery to remain undefeated at 149. Aaron McKinney won his match at 157 with a nice 3-0 victory over John Vaughn. Cody Cordes kept the rally going for Lock Haven with an impressive 6-3 victory over Nathan Wynkoop. The three wins made the team score tied at 15 heading into the final match. At 174 pounds, it was all up to LHU’s Tyler Wood to seal the win for the team. After a very competitive battle that could have gone either way for both wrestlers, it was Cleveland State’s Gabe Starks that got the 8-6 win in sudden victory (Overtime). Lock Haven has two more home matches before the EWL Championships will be held at the Thomas Fieldhouse. Lock Haven hosts perennial power Edinboro University tonight (Feb. 4) at the Thomas Field House at 7:00 p.m. for Sports Administration night and some LHU wrestling gear giveaways, including a chance to win a Super Bowl party for the game this Sunday.
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Baseball picked 5th in PSAC East Preaseason Coaches’ Poll Bret Pallotto Sports Editor bmp6070@lhup.edu After finishing last season tied for fifth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East division, the Lock Haven University baseball team was selected to finish in sole possession of fifth this season. Millersville earned the top mark in the East and Mercyhurst was chosen to finish first in the West. The Marauders of Millersville received six of eight first-place votes. East Stroudsburg, selected to finish second in the division, received the other two first-place votes. Shippensburg and West Chester were also picked to finish in front of Lock Haven. The 2016 season will be the program’s second under head coach Jim Chester.
Justin Sleigh, a sophomore from DuBois, Pa., will look to build off of a freshman season that saw him earn All-PSAC honors. Sleigh compiled a slash line of .380/.426/.490 with five doubles and two home runs. Junior Jacob Belinda tossed the second-most innings last season and posted a 3.90 ERA. The Bald Eagles’ season will open with a fourgame series against Chowan University which will span from February 27-28.
Junior pitcher Jacob Bellinda posted a 3.90 ERA in 32.1 innings last season. Photo courtesy of www.golhu.com
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Football announces 2016 recruiting class Bret Pallotto Sports Editor bmp6070@lhup.edu Dave Taynor is entering his second season as head coach of the Lock Haven football team, but this is his first full offseason and he is making his mark on the program. The 2016 recruiting class features 40 student-athletes that will join the team in August. One aspect of recruiting that is important for any head coach is getting homegrown to stay at home. Of the 40 recruits that signed on with the program, 38 are from Pennsylvania. The offense will be adding 19 new faces and the defense will see 19 newcomers. The remaining three are listed at athletes. Taynor and his staff had a large presence on social media to announce the commitment of the future Bald Eagles. The hashtag #G2GLHU, which stands for “Grind 2 Greatness,” was used and many current players took to Twitter to express their excitement. Redshirt junior linebacker Jacob Jones tweeted, “Congrats to all the guys who signed today. Can’t wait to have them join the program. #G2GLHU.” An official ceremony was held in the evening to celebrate the 2016 class at the Durrwachter Alumni Center. This was the first time that a ceremony had been held to announce a recruiting class and roughly 80-90 were present, including coaches from other LHU programs like baseball head coach Jim Chester. Photo courtesy of Tim Barnhart
Lacrosse ranked #8 in IWLCA preseason poll Doug Spatafore Sports Information Director dspatafo@lhup.edu The Lock Haven University lacrosse team will begin the 2016 season ranked No. 8 in the 2016 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches’ Association (IWLCA) Division II Preseason Poll. The Bald Eagles are coming off their second straight NCAA DII National championship game appearance. Lock Haven was 20-1 overall last season and made its third straight NCAA Tournament appearance. Leading the way for first-year head coach Lindsay Reese is returning All-American Jenna Dingler. Sophomore Alex O’Herrick (left) returns after scoring 16 goals last season. Adelphi received 16 of 20 first-place votes and was tabbed as the preseason-favorite in Division II. Lock Haven and Adelphi have played for the last two Division II titles. Le Moyne, who LHU beat 16-9 in early March last season, was picked second, and Lindenwood rounded out the top-three. Lock Haven beat Lindenwood twice last year including an 11-6 victory in the NCAA Semifinals. The Bald Eagles open the 2016 season at home on Saturday, March 5 with a 2 p.m. game vs. Shepherd.
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Flyers staff member visits LHU Jayson Moyer Managing Editor jpm362@lhup.edu Ever since Ron Hextall was named the new general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers in May of 2014, the blueprint for the organization was revamped. “The Flyer Way” of life changed. The pathway that has kept the organization Stanley Cup-less for 40 plus years was gone. The short term approach, trading away draft picks and prospects at the trade deadline in hopes of creating a brighter today instead of a brighter tomorrow, is now past history. Under Hextall, it has been evident that the approach for the Flyers will be long term. It will be creating a stockpile of draft picks, a slew of young talent, allowing younger players to mature in hopes of building a team that will be consistently good year after year. One man responsible for this long term approach is player development coach, John Riley. Riley, a player development coach for the Flyers since 2014, spoke to Sports Administration majors at Lock Haven on Friday. The speaking engagement was set up by Dr. Justin Wartella. Before becoming a member of the player development staff for the Flyers, Riley served as an amateur scout for the organization from 2008-2014. He also is the Director of Player Development for USA Hockey, a position he’s held since 2008. The main message of Riley’s presentation was how important it is to go out of one’s comfort zone when it comes to finding a job. In a life full of hockey, Riley was also a math and science teacher at different points of his life. As it pertains to hockey, Riley has been around some of the game’s youngest and most intriguing talents, including Flyers rookie defenseman Shayne
Gostisbehere. Riley has been credited with finding the young player they call “Ghost,” as Flyers fans rejoice. Gostisbehere leads all NHL rookie defensemen with 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) and all NHL rookies in powerplay points with 13. If that isn’t good enough, Gostisbehere also leads all NHL rookies in overtime winning goals with three. “I think the proof is in the pudding (with Gostisbehere),” Riley said. “He’s been able to, in a short period of time, play, get bigger, stronger, and faster and we’ll see where it goes.” Riley’s current job includes dealing with eight young forwards that the Flyers “own the rights” to. Riley maintains relationships with his eight guys, speaks to them regularly, watches them play and gives pointers on what areas to improve on. Among those players is 2015 first round pick Travis Konecny. The Flyers traded up in the first round to take Konecny with the 24th pick. During his speech, Riley stressed the importance of a long term approach in the NHL. “To win in the NHL, you have to build through the draft and acquire young talent,” he said. “It’s not about going out and spending big time money on free agents.” An organization once prided on making moves for veterans at the deadline and hoping to ride a hot goaltender into the playoffs is now looking long term. With the Flyers under Hextall, it’s about building for the future and making sure that tomorrow shines brighter than today. No one will ever know if this course would have been taken with a former general manager such as Paul Holmgren. When asked about the switch and differences between Holmgren, the Flyers last GM and Hextall, Riley said, “There was definitely a lot of synergy within the transition. There was no dramatic shift there. But we still look for Flyers.” Photos courtesy of Jayson Moyer