The Eagle Eye

Budget pains remain despite activity fee raise

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Despite the increase in student activities fees, constructing the 2008-2009 Club and Organization Budget remained a challenge for SCC Treasurer D.J. Amoriello and his budgeting committee this year.
The student activities fees were raised from $292 a year to $312 a year, after a senate vote weeks ago.

Physician Assitant student named to federal committee

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Physician Assistant student Stephanie Janson has been appointed as student representative to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry.
Although the official announcement by the committee will not be made for a couple of months, Janson is honored to serve on the committee.

Wireless access spreads through downtown

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The initiative to provide downtown Lock Haven with a blanket of wireless internet access was spearheaded a woman who has never grown tired of learning.
Sue Foust, one of the initial founders of Keystone Central Network (KCNet) and the current executive director wants students to understand what is available to them courtesy of the local internet provider.

Senate wishes luck to graduates, awards cords to members for service

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The SCC Senate wrapped up their session for the year in a sentimental meeting full of well wishes and congratulations as they approved a new campus club and unanimously passed the 2008-2009 SCC Budget.
Next year's budget was given to the senate to look over for two weeks prior to the meeting and on Wednesday's meeting it was put to a vote and passed without discussion.

Offices busy during months of summer

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While students are off basking in the sun, spending time with friends, and enjoying the months of no school, many offices around campus stay open to keep Lock Haven University running.
The Student Life and Housing Office plays a big role in making sure returning students have housing for the fall semester, but fortunately, most of that is taken care of in February and March.

Major community service projects completed during campus 'Big Event'

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While April 26 was celebrated as a National Community Service day, Lock Haven University did its part in participating in the Big Event by having events all over the area to have students do some major community service.
The Big Event was made a statewide day of service, involving all 14 PASSHE schools, which allowed students across PA to become involved in service projects in their area and give back to their communities.

Citizens Hose #5 to bring pro-wrestling event to Thomas Fieldhouse as fundraiser

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

They put their lives and safety for us on the line every day. They are on call every hour, and holidays don't mean a break. All 175 members of Citizens Hose Company #5 in Lock Haven risk everything to make sure our community is protected and out of harm's way.

Earth Day celebration unites town and gown

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last weekend marked the celebration of Earth Day as community members and students gathered on Russell Lawn.
The event was in full swing Saturday afternoon and became a huge hit among the younger crowd for the Lock Haven community.
Earth Day was last Tuesday, but the celebration here on campus this past weekend was designed to help the young children of the community to become more knowledgeable about our planet.

Rock, poetry fusion to entertain community

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Take it from two LHU dropouts: finals week sucks, but the weekend before doesn't have to.
As you make your way into town for a night of fun on Friday, May 2, make sure to stop by Caffeine Nation at 8 p.m. located at 223 E. Main St.
On location, Jared Conti and Anthony LaLota will perform for the third time as The Jared Anthony Show.

Students go 'crazy' on campus, again

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students were invited this year to come and enjoy the games and activities during the annual Campus Craze on Thursday, April 24.
While keeping some of the fun games and attractions from the event last year, Campus Craze held some new and uncharted fun-filled escapades.

Volunteers inspire children during festival

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thomas Fieldhouse was brimming with children and LHU students on Saturday afternoon during the annual Children's Festival where campus and community organizations united to educate and fascinate the young audience.
Children were exposed to an enormous range of science, art and the humanities while they and their parents browsed the booths dotting the gymnasium floor which numbered around 27, according to organizer and LHU professor Zak Hossain.

Frat wins prize

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Kappa Alpha Psi brothers, an all male minority fraternity with some of its members residing here at Lock Haven University, and the Zeta Phi Beta sorority of Penn State University rejoiced as they were rewarded with a grand price of $1000 each after being crowned the winners of the 2008 step show and competition last Saturday, April 26 in Price Auditorium.

Movie not forgotten

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As I was hanging out and trying to relax this weekend, I decided to watch a movie. I was looking through the selection of movies and stumbled upon a movie that I had heard so much about leading up to its release to the theaters, but which had since disappeared.

Analyze this: a candy lady

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Christina Shuman, staff reporter, had the chance to sit down with Dr. Cheryl Newburg, a professor in the psychology department, to discuss movies, music and her past.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I grew up in Southeastern Pennsylvania. I lived in Media for a while.

Majors from A to Z: Psychology

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you are undecided and looking for a major, yet you never see yourself counseling or working in psychology field, do not hurry into throwing the idea of majoring in psychology away.
Surprisingly enough, this major has a lot to offer in terms of career opportunities that go beyond being a counselor or clinical psychologist.

Raising money without getting off couch

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you went through the intersection of Water and North Fairview streets on Friday evening or Saturday morning, April 25-26, you may have seen some of the brothers of Alpha Sigma Phi sitting on a couch.
If you were lucky enough to be stopped at the intersection, they may have come to your window to ask you to donate money.

Sincere songs have soul-healing powers

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Why do you listen to music? Do you listen to it to celebrate a milestone? To dance and socialize? Do you listen to music when you need to escape from life's ups and downs? Do song lyrics comfort you when you are in pain?
I recently attended a concert given by rock-gypsy Stevie Nicks in Reading, Pa.

Lacrosse wins out to wrap up regular season

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The women's lacrosse team wrapped up their regular season schedule last week with conference wins at Bloomsburg and Slippery Rock.
On Thursday the Lady Eagles overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Bloomsburg 16-13. LHU then cruised in their regular season finale with a 23-1 win at Slippery Rock Saturday afternoon.

Softball team extends home winning streak to 55 games

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The softball team (40-6, 17-1 PSAC) ended their regular season with three doubleheader sweeps over PSAC East leading Kutztown as well as western opponents IUP and Edinboro. Kristen Erb and Amanda Roosa also swept the weekly awards as LHU found there way to another PSAC West title.

4x400 relay team takes first at Penn Relays

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Both the men's and women's track and field teams were, once again, on the road this past weekend for the Big Red Outdoor Invitational, hosted by Cornell University and the Penn Relays, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania.
Ranked fourth in the country, Ryan Blood, shattered yet another school record in the 5K event.

Baseball team honors seniors at last home contest of the season

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the season officially over for the baseball team, the whole team can look forward to improving for next year -- most of the team, that is.
Two Bald Eagles took the field at Foundation field for the last time this past Friday as Lock Haven began their weekend series with Shippensburg.

Fittery represents LHU in PSAC Top 10

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The wrestling season for the Lock Haven University wrestling team ended over a month ago and they're still making news.
On Monday the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) released their annual Top 10 winter sports athletes and LHU's own Matt Fittery was named to the exclusive list.

Aloha means goodbye

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Well it is finally here, my final editorial as sports editor for the Eagle Eye. I have mixed emotions about this day. It will be my last issue ever, but it also frees up my Tuesdays.
For the last four semesters I have spent every Tuesday sitting in the office editing stories and putting the paper together.

Investigative integrity

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As journalists we have certain rules and standards to adhere to. Obvious examples include being fair, being accurate and being impartial.
Another unwritten, or perhaps written, rule of journalism is not to deceive the people you are reporting on. I have only been doing this for two years and even I know that.

Eagle Eye needs new web presentation

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As a former LHU student I have an interest in the style and presentation of the electronic presentation of the Eagle Eye on the web. I have noticed and am painfully aware of the overemphasis of the "deer in the headlights" representation of college students in general and LHU students by inference from the "subliminal" background presentation on this website.

Pullin' the "G Card"

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A good-bye from this year's editor in chief.

Character matters

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

At a time when professional sports teams look more like teams from the movie, "The Longest Yard", then appropriate role models for the children that look up to them, it is nice to see that not all athletes have rap sheets as long as their playing statistics.

Primary could help McCain

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With all of the attention being given to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as their primary battle rages on, I can't help but worry that John McCain will get lost in the shuffle.
Really, when is the last time you heard anything newsworthy about him? Just look at the situation in Pennsylvania.