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Celebrities are role models
to people of all ages. They show us
how to dress, look, and act. People
have been following celebrity news
for decades, which is not hard to do
because they are under 24 hour watch
by the paparazzi. Celebrities are known
for many different aspects of life which
include singing, modeling, and acting.
The most recent celebrity
mania reports would be the hot subject -
of celebrity arrests. “Normal” people
love to see celebrities at weak moments
in their lives because it shows their
imperfections, like many would wish
to portray. Although it makes us feel
better about our own lives, what is this
teaching the people who look to celebri-
ties for guidance?
Celebrity arrests happen every
day, although some are more high-
profile than others. The most recent
and high-profile cases would include
the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Mickey
Rourke, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie,
Lane Garrison, and “Lost” stars Daniel
Dae Kim, Michelle Rodriguez, and
Cynthia Watros. Although celebrity
arrests happen every day, many are
un-reported and when they are, their
their popularity level rises.
People model themselves to be just like
these famous stars, which might explain
why in 2006 there were 15,047 DUI
arrests in Pennsylvania. It seems as if
DUISs are becoming almost accepted in
society, maybe even popular. This is
a frightening thing when realizing that
last year there were 13,616 alcohol-
related crashes and 545 fatalities. Yet
these statistics aren’t what we see in
the papers - what we see are top-notch
celebrities serving 84 minutes in jail for
their second DUI offense. This will not
stop people from drinking and driving
because if they see celebrities getting
away with it they think they can too.
As a community, Penn State
Brandywine is doing many things to
raise awareness of this epidemic, but
how much can we really do as com-
muter campus? When the students
leave for the day, anything can hap-
pen. We need to not look to celebrities
for the way to act, but to look to each
other instead. Many people drink - that
is not the problem. The problem is the
choices people make while intoxicated.
A $10.00 taxi ride is nothing compared
to the value of life.
ANDY REID
TAKES HEAT FOR SONS
By Bryan Drissel
Sports Editor
bmd5061@psu.edu
~The city of Philadelphia has long been known as a tough city to play or
coach professional sports in. Philadelphia’s infamous sports fans have been starved
for a championship since 1983 when the 76er’s basketball team won the NBA cham-
pionship. The fans take their frustration out on the star players, coaches, and even
occasionally on Santa Claus. The Philly sports fans are never afraid to voice their
opinion. This year is no different with the Eagles not playing well and Head Coach
Andy Reid’s family life under scrutiny.
To recap, the Reid children, Brit and Garrett, were both arrested in the
spring on the same day for possession of illegal drugs and weapons charges. After
they were sentenced, the judge described the Reid home as a “drug emporium”
when it was searched by police.
In addition to Reid’s family troubles, the Philadelphia Eagles are having a
disappointing season with Donovan McNabb back from his knee injury starting at
quarterback.
The combination of Reid’s family troubles and the Eagles not playing as
well as expected has caused the rumor mill to start churning out reports that Reid
should. resign as head coach. However, Reid’s resignation would not help his chil-
dren. His sons need to take responsibility for their own actions and serve their jail
terms.
Reid’s family-troubles have helped to shed light on NFL coaches’ lives.
This is just the most recent of events that have showed how families are affected by
the long hours and expectations of coaching that started with the suicide of India-
napolis coach Tony Dungy’s son.
It may be too late for time off to help the Reid family. Brit and Garrett will
just have to serve their time and hopefully be better people for in the end.
citizen of this country, although the same average citizen may or may not know what it is,
precisely, and on November 13, the Penn State Brandywine campus was treated to a lecture
to help answser questions and dispell myths.
The students that attended the presentation “The Convenient ‘Truth’ of Global
Warming” sponsored by the One Campus, One Book series, were informed about the history
of global warming and its evolution over the past century. Such causes involved the industri-
alization of countries around the world, primarily in the United States with the emergence of
the car and plane as modes of transportation. With the rise in use of fuel and carbon dioxide
emissions, the temperatures of the atmosphere have risen in amounts small yet significant
enough to destroy the ice caps and raise the sea levels. These rises in such levels would
destroy massive amounts. of land and push the populations inward in their respective nations.
As a whole, the presentation was not so much a focus on the ways that global
warming can be resolved, but instead more of a proof and understanding that it is not a piece
of fiction devised by scientists, but is instead a thread on the world as we know it.
Jackson films Lovely Bones
By Zachary Elfman
Lion's Eye Staff Writer
zjel0l@psu.edu
Based on the best selling book by Alice Sebold, “The Lovely Bones” is
the story of a 14-year-old girl from suburban Pennsylvania who is murdered by her
neighbor. She tells the story from heaven, showing the lives of the people around her
and how they have changed all while attempting to get someone to find her lost body.
Interestingly enough, the book is being made into a movie, and filming is set to begin
in the coming months at the MacDade Mall in Holmes.
Visionary director Peter Jackson is teaming with longtime collaborators Fran
Walsh and Philippa Boyens to adapt author Alice Sebold’s best-selling novel which
tells the story of a young girl who was senselessly murdered. Susie Salmon Iwatches
from heaven as her family attempts to cope with their devastating loss, and tracks her
killer as he stealthily covers his tracks and prepares to claim his next victim.
Not much is happening at the MacDade Mall now, as they still have a lot of
work to do in the next few weeks. They will film after hours when the mall is closed
(generally that would be around 5 or 6 p.m.). Having no interference from any existing
customers who still happen to shop gives the crew the time needed to complete filming.
Look to The Lions Eye for more information as filming starts to progress.
Comedy Break: Roy Wood Jr.
By Greg Galiffa
Lions Eye Staff Writer
gmg5041@psu.edu
Alright, now Penn State Brandywine does not have the largest student body in the
college realm. However, when comedian Roy Wood Jr. visited our campus this past Tuesday,
December 4th, it seemed like our campus had less life than a battlefield after a war between
some Spartans and everything alive. However, there can be nothing but respect for Wood as
he took an awkward situation and crafted into something conversational and relaxed. His act
tore away from the “fourth -wall” boundary that can isolate and limit a performer’s routine.
While completely unorthodox, this lax approach towards a performance worked
exuberantly as Wood stood leisurely in the corner of The Lion’s Den, passive and honest. His
comedy was unrelenting and realistic. It was obvious that Wood wasn’t trying to fool anyone
into thinking he was anything more than just a man with a microphone.
One joke that stood out in particular was his story about when he and a friend
“found” a girl’s credit card. The joke had it all: SWAT teams, blue jeans and a grenade.
Probably the funniest part of the joke, though, was that fact that it’s all true. It also surpris-
ingly was Wood’s inspiration to start comedy. “After my probation,” explains this Alabam-
ian, “there was a chance I was going to prison...I decided to do a list of things I’ve always
wanted to do... [Comedy] was at the top of the list.” As his performance grew, so did the
number of filled chairs in the Lion’s Den. By the end of the show, the amount of laughs being
emitted from the campus’s modest lounge was no joke and neither was the comedy of Roy
Wood Jr. :