The Lock Haven University Eagle Eye

Within the dark recesses of the vault, behind the retro video games you might remember, is the awesomeness of “Asteroids”. “Asteroids” is an arcade space shooter released by Atari, Inc. in 1979. The player controls a small triangle that represents a spaceship. This spaceship is set right in the middle of an asteroid field that flying saucers occasionally traverse.

Leonard Nimoy, the inspirational actor who played the loveable Star Trek character Mr. Spock, was pronounced dead this morning, February 27th. He was 83. Nimoy’s wife, Susan Bay, confirmed his death, saying the cause was end-stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Last year, Nimoy had confirmed he’d been diagnosed with the disease

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clinton County is hosting their first 5K March 21, 2015. The 5K (The Lucky Leprechaun 5K run and walk) will take place on the levy near the university. The organization is looking to raise money to help with program activities and also get the local community and students at the university involved. Pre-registration is March 9, 2015, $20 and a guaranteed t-shirt.

The Lock Haven University women’s basketball team clinched a PSAC East playoff spot for the first time in 24 years after they defeated Cheyney on the road 74-57. Head coach, Jennifer Smith brought her team back home to take on Shippensburg in their next game, which was also their final home game of the season. Before the tip, her four seniors were honored.

First thing’s first; let me state that I am 21-years-old. That being said, I’m posing a question that applies to even those who are underage: should the drinking age be lowered? This is something I have always thought about, long before I even turned 21. All over the world, the drinking age is set at different ages. A lot of places, including the United Kingdom and Canada . . .

Though LHU is a primarily white campus, some clubs work to create a sense of multicultural awareness among the student body during the semesters. Several clubs on campus are devoted to helping students learn about cultures other than their own, either through membership or campus wide activities. hese clubs include the Black Student Union (BSU) . . .

Hard at work again, the University Players are producing Lock Haven University’s rendition of the 1998 Broadway musical, “Footloose”. Featuring musical numbers inspired by the 1984 eponymous film, the musical was originally met with mixed reviews. Patrons praised the casting choices and upbeat musical numbers, but overall gave less than favorable reviews of the show.

Everyone has noticed that this winter has been worse than the past few years. It’s a constant topic in most households but next year will be better right? Not likely, according to both NASA and NOAA. Our current winter conditions are going to continue for the next following winters and will get far worse if don’t do something to slow down the warming of the polar icecaps.