The Eagle Eye

College depression: a little more than just the "winter blues"

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

While in college, students can pick two options from the following list of three: a social life, good grades, and enough sleep. However, most will choose to have all three, at a dangerous cost. The sacrifices made in order to juggle friends, family, homework, clubs, classes, sports, and various other things, can lead to a very tired student, or even worse-depression.

Fraternities and Sororities: What's the attraction?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Early this semester, we all as students saw it written all over campus in chalk. "20 DAYS, GET READY, IT'S COMING!"

What not many of us knew was what exactly it was that "was coming" to Lock Haven University. The curiosity eventually was figured out, and it was for Rush Week for the sororities and fraternities.

Jury: Wilson 'guilty' of raping college students

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

LOCK HAVEN - "Guilty."
That word echoed 37 times just before noon Wednesday as an eight-man, four-woman jury found Domenique Thomas Wilson, 24, of Philadelphia, guilty on all counts involving the February 2009 assault of three Lock Haven University students, two of whom were raped numerous times.

Blank Men Walking hit the Haven's funny bone - hard

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's been said that it doesn't really matter where you go to college, but rather that it's what you do while you're there. Can a small town college experience really give you what you need to reach your big city dreams? The members of a recently-formed sketch comedy troupe are proving that this theory could, in fact, be true.

HAVEN HISTORY: Mystery of the Capitol Columns

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The blaze broke out on February 21, 1897: The state capitol building in Harrisburg burned to the ground. Politicians and state employees ran from the fire, which was later blamed on an electrical problem. The building that had stood since 1821 burned, aside from the six Ionic stone columns that stood at the front entrance.

Spotlight on a star

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Shawn Ergler, LHU senior from Altoona, PA, has been acting since he was 13 years-old. In middle school, acting was more of a hobby for Ergler, but over time, it became a very therapeutic outlet that led to a career aspiration.

"It [acting] teaches you to never stop playing, never stop pretending.

State Under Siege Professor proves importance of the arts

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It is clear that government officials of the state of Pennsylvania are out of step with the nation. The performing arts are under attack here. This article is written to provide documented evidence of the need for the performing arts as it positively effects our economy, academic scores, creativity, sense moral integrity, improvement of life-style, America's wishes, and the future well-being of our communities.

Bald Eagles soar at LHU Boxing Invitational

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The 31st annual LHU Collegiate Boxing Invitational proved to be another huge success, with Bald Eagle boxers winning three of five bouts on Saturday's main card.

Freshman team captain Jaytron Charles won the feature bout of the evening winning 5-0 over Shippensburg's Dan Koch in the 139-weight class bout.

Bald Eagles win 2010 PSAC Indoor Track & Field Championship Hilton and Mock win individual titles - Lady Eagles take seventh

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Lock Haven University men's indoor track & field team won the 2010 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Indoor Track & Field Championship, held at Edinboro University's brand-new Mike S. Zafirovski Sports & Recreation Dome.

The Bald Eagles won a thriller downing East Stroudsburg University by just a half point.

Basketball downed by Gannon 61-48 in regular season finale

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Lock Haven men's basketball team (6-19, 3-11 PSAC) fell to Gannon 61-48 in their regular season finale on Saturday.

Senior Warren Christian led the Bald Eagles with 13 points and seven rebounds. Eric Brennan also had seven rebounds with 11 points. Andres Carpio was close behind, putting up 10 points and four rebounds.

Haven Harriers earn USTFCCA DII All-Academic status

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Six members of the Lock Haven University men's and women's cross country teams proved once again they not only get in done on the course, but also in the classroom by earning U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association DII All-Academic status.

Lady Eagles drop last regular season game to No. 1 ranked Gannon

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Lock Haven University women's basketball team (7-18, 2-12 PSAC West) lost their final regular season game on the road to No. 1 ranked Gannon University (30-0, 14-0 PSAC West) on Saturday 78-52.

Sophomore Peaches Nesmith had her usual solid performance putting up a double-double with 12 points and a team-high 10 rebounds.

Russell named USTFCCCA DII Executive Director

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Aaron Russell, the Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania head men's and women's cross country coach and the co-head coach of LHU's men's and women's track & field teams, has been elected Division II Executive Director of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) by his peers.

16 and Pregnant Craze

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The MTV reality show "16 and Pregnant" and its spin- off "Teen Mom" were both created to deter teenagers from becoming mothers. This is an issue that faces this generation, as teen pregnancy rates go up for the first time in more than a decade.

"16 and Pregnant," follows adolescent mothers as they struggle to raise their children.

Run Republicans, Run!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Although still two years away, some republicans are already preparing and making announcements of plans to run in the 2012 election. Some politicians that are considering running for the presidential position include Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee.

US Olympic snowboarder asked to leave games; another role model bites the dust

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's the same old sex story. Another one bites the dust, as it were. Scotty Lago, the 22-year-old Olympic snowboarder from the U. S. of A. has managed to get himself kicked out of the games. For what? Risqué photos. Wait�let me put on my shocked face�GASP.