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Available online: merciad.mercyhurst.edu Plumbing issues force change in senior gift 2 PAGE 2 NEWS Jan. 23, 2008 Change of plans for senior gift

By Casey Greene Managing editor

The Mercyhurst College Senior Gift Steering Committee has had to decide on a new location for the senior class gift. The original idea for the gift has remained, but the location has been changed. “The concept of a 24-hour lounge has not changed,” said Director of the Senior Gift, Cathy Anderson. “Instead of being on the main fl oor of the library, the lounge will now be located on the lower level.” Steering Committee member senior Jeff Allen said the new location will face the north lawn, which overlooks East 38th Street. The location change was nec- essary due to issues with the location of sanitary pipes, said Anderson. Shortly after deciding upon the original location of the lounge, Mercyhurst College administra- tors found that the sanitary pipes needed to create a restroom were located on the east side of the building, not the west side, as proposed in the original plan. “It’s all about plumbing,” said Chairman of the Senior Gift Steering Committee senior Marty Wallenhorst. Mercyhurst College Director Contributed photo of Administration Tom Billing- Changes were made to the senior gift to accomodtae plumbing and location concerns. The idea and purpose of the gift sley said when the administration remain the same, according to the committee. discussed the original location on the west side of the building mittee “…felt it’d be necessary to Moore said that without major ing, said Billingsley. move the location of the lounge, to include Café Diem, it was have a restroom if the room was construction, it would have been “It would have been very the administration proposed assumed that plumbing lines going to be utilized 24/7.” impossible to create a bathroom expensive,” he said. “Maybe as three new layout options on the were available. Stuart Henderson, a faculty in the initial location. much as six fi gures, and it would lower level of the library. “Together we identifi ed some- member in the interior design “The sanitary pipes are on the have put a halt to the project.” “When we were deciding thing we had not contemplated department and head architect east side of the building and the The location change of the between the three options, every- before,” said Billingsley. “That and designer for the new lounge, original lounge was on the west,” lounge has eliminated this issue, thing revolved around using the was how we were going to get a agreed with Moore. said Moore. said the committee. emergency exit (on the lower bathroom to that section of the “A restroom will be needed in If the administration had “The new site has closer access level of the library),” said Wallen- building.” a 24-hour lounge,” he said. “The chosen to follow through on to plumbing lines,” said Billing- horst. “The fi nal design chosen Mercyhurst College Vice Pres- plumbing is located on the wrong the original project, installing a sley. “There are already sanitary utilized the exit best.” ident for Administration Tyrone side of the building to create one bathroom would have required lines there that we can access.” Moore said the Steering Com- in the original location.” running pipes through the ceil- When the decision was made to Please see Plumbing on Page 3 PAGE 2 NEWS Jan. 23, 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 Change of plans for senior gift Plumbing issues result in relocation as well as the strategic plan.” have not taken away from the By Casey Greene The steering committee said size of the project. Managing editor another benefi t of the windows “This is still the most ambi- is security. tious senior project,” he said. The Mercyhurst College Senior “Now, Police and Safety can “With the new move, there will Gift Steering Committee has had drive by and just look in through be less construction but it is to decide on a new location for the windows to make sure more complex.” the senior class gift. everything is okay,” said Wal- Henderson agrees. The original idea for the gift lenhorst. “It is still a complex project,” has remained, but the location The committee said the only said Henderson. “The new loca- has been changed. major change to the project tion is just more logical.” “The concept of a 24-hour is the move, and the lounge’s Moore said the location lounge has not changed,” said features will not change. change does not mean all hur- Director of the Senior Gift, A fi replace, lounge area and dles have been cleared. Cathy Anderson. “Instead of restroom are still part of the “There are still going to be being on the main fl oor of the design, and wireless Internet challenges,” said Moore. “But library, the lounge will now be access will still be available, none that are insurmountable.” located on the lower level.” they said. Mercyhurst College Vice Steering Committee member The benchmarks for dona- President of Academic Affairs senior Jeff Allen said the new tions will also remain the same: Dr. Barbara Behan said that location will face the north A $100 donation will receive a members of the administration lawn, which overlooks East 38th “High Rollers” T-Shirt, a $200 will meet Monday afternoon to Street. donation will receive a brick en- discuss the new details of the The location change was nec- graved with the donator’s name, project. essary due to issues with the and a $300 donation or larger Behan said that Ken Stef- location of sanitary pipes, said will receive an acid-etched name ferson, Mercyhurst College’s Anderson. engraving on a glass block. director of the physical plant, Shortly after deciding upon the “The etched glass blocks will Darci Jones, the college’s interim original location of the lounge, still be included in the design,” library director, Pat Benekos, Mercyhurst College administra- said Anderson. “They will be head of information technol- tors found that the sanitary pipes displayed above the fi replace, ogy at the college, along with needed to create a restroom were just as in the original plans.” Henderson, Anderson, Billing- located on the east side of the Currently, the senior class has sley and Moore will attend the building, not the west side, as Contributed photo donated just over $5,000. meeting to review Henderson’s proposed in the original plan. Plans for the 24-hour lounge changed over the past week due to plumbing issues. The new “We are very thankful for new design for the lounge. “It’s all about plumbing,” said lounge is located on the lower level of Hammermill Library. those who have donated,” said “The location had to be Chairman of the Senior Gift Wallenhorst. “We are a quarter changed,” said Behan. “But Steering Committee senior Marty Continued from Page 2 A café will no longer be a part lounge could help relieve some of the way towards our goal of that new room is going to be Wallenhorst. of the lounge, but the Steering of this depression. $20,000.” just beautiful.” Mercyhurst College Director Contributed photo Although the move was unex- Committee plans to include “One of the main arguments The college will also pitch in Behan said Billingsley has ex- of Administration Tom Billing- Changes were made to the senior gift to accomodtae plumbing and location concerns. The idea and purpose of the gift pected, Billingsley said he thinks vending machines at its new for having a lounge with a wall to help with additional costs. pressed interest in beginning the sley said when the administration remain the same, according to the committee. it is for the best. location. of glass is to utilize natural “We are fortunate to have project as soon as possible. discussed the original location “This has morphed into a bet- The new lounge will line the sunlight due to SAD,” said Wal- the college get on board,” said “We will know more after on the west side of the building mittee “…felt it’d be necessary to Moore said that without major ing, said Billingsley. move the location of the lounge, ter choice,” he said. “From a cost wall of windows on the lower lenhorst. “Having an entire wall Wallenhorst. “We want to be the meeting on Monday, but to include Café Diem, it was have a restroom if the room was construction, it would have been “It would have been very the administration proposed and construction point of view, north wall of library, said the of windows will help with this sure the lounge is in line with construction may begin during assumed that plumbing lines going to be utilized 24/7.” impossible to create a bathroom expensive,” he said. “Maybe as three new layout options on the this is the better choice.” committee. problem.” their vision for the future of spring break or even before,” were available. Stuart Henderson, a faculty in the initial location. much as six fi gures, and it would lower level of the library. The location change has al- “The new location is much Anderson said she believes Mercyhurst.” she said. “Together we identifi ed some- member in the interior design “The sanitary pipes are on the have put a halt to the project.” “When we were deciding lowed Henderson to increase the better,” said Ashley Gabriel, a utilizing the glass wall makes the The Steering Committee in- Many pre-construction issues thing we had not contemplated department and head architect east side of the building and the The location change of the between the three options, every- size of the lounge. member of the Steering Com- lounge in line with the admin- cludes Wallenhorst, Gabriel, would need to be addressed be- before,” said Billingsley. “That and designer for the new lounge, original lounge was on the west,” lounge has eliminated this issue, thing revolved around using the “The new location is actually mittee. “The wall of windows istration’s vision of a “green” Allen, seniors Deanna Fletcher, fore the project offi cially begins, was how we were going to get a agreed with Moore. said Moore. said the committee. emergency exit (on the lower larger,” he said. “We have added provides natural light.” Mercyhurst. Joshua Wilwohl, Kelly Cofran- said Behan. bathroom to that section of the “A restroom will be needed in If the administration had “The new site has closer access level of the library),” said Wallen- around 200 square feet to the Wallenhorst said Seasonal “Utilizing the wall of windows cisco and Katie Zinn. “The fi rst thing that will have building.” a 24-hour lounge,” he said. “The chosen to follow through on to plumbing lines,” said Billing- horst. “The fi nal design chosen design.” Affective Disorder, or SAD, a and natural light makes the “We are all excited,” said Al- to be done is moving the stacks,” Mercyhurst College Vice Pres- plumbing is located on the wrong the original project, installing a sley. “There are already sanitary utilized the exit best.” With the location change, winter depression caused by lack lounge more energy-effi cient,” len. “Some of us are working she said. “Then other things can ident for Administration Tyrone side of the building to create one bathroom would have required lines there that we can access.” other modifi cations will also be of natural light. said Anderson. “It aligns with the very hard.” be worked on until construction Moore said the Steering Com- in the original location.” running pipes through the ceil- When the decision was made to Please see Plumbing on Page 3 made. The all-glass wall in the new college’s goals for sustainability Wallenhorst said the changes is able to start.” PAGE 4 CAMPUS/NATIONAL NEWS Jan. 23 2008 Philanthropy vote Florida loses fails for second time its popularity

end of an academic year in which relations chairperson for MSG Michael, was offered a teaching By Ashley Pastor MSG would match. and member of the Budget and By Matt Sedensky job in Georgia. He took it — at Staff writer Associated Press Senior MSG representative Finance Committee, says that the a higher salary than he was paid and member of Amnesty Inter- philanthropy line item amounts in Florida — and they moved to Mercyhurst Student Govern- national Lauren McDermott have been evaluated based on When Eric Feichthaler became Buford, Ga. ment (MSG) voted Jan. 21 for feels that the current figures basic fi nancial principles. mayor three years ago, this town Their house is three times the second time this year on for the philanthropy line items “We aren’t supposed to raise was booming. bigger. Their property taxes are their philanthropy matching pose severe limitations on the the amount until the proposal The city issued 800 permits 75 percent less. Their homeown- opportunity. amounts that RSCOs are able has been made by the RSCO that month to build single-family er’s insurance bill has been cut The philanthropy matching to raise. in pursuit of the funds,” said homes. nearly in half. opportunity is a way in which “With these restrictions, MSG Ulrich. “We get audited each year Cape Coral still has thousands “We’re like, ‘Why didn’t we Recognized Student Clubs and is laying the smack-down on stu- and need to have some sort of of empty lots, but last month, it move sooner?’” she said. Eight Organizations (RSCOs) can dents’ abilities to raise and give fi scal stability.” issued just nine permits. other homes on the Manns’ street raise money for non-profi t orga- money,” said McDermott. Ulrich said in previous years, A number of factors explain are also occupied by former Flo- nizations and MSG will match Student Government Presi- line items have exceeded the set the downturn, and many of ridians. the amount raised and being dent senior Marissa Starin said amounts, but requests have still them are not unique to Florida. Stanley Smith, who heads the donated. that the philanthropy line item been matched. But it is becoming clear the Bureau of Economic and Busi- On Jan. 15, the MSG Budget was discussed in depth and voted The petition created by Sunshine State is losing some ness Research at the University and Finance Committee heard on in October 2007, using data Amnesty International protest- of its luster. of Florida, blamed hurricanes, two requests from Amnesty and numbers from previous ing the change of the philan- Census fi gures show that in taxes, insurance and housing International: Increase the years. thropy figures signed by over 2007, the number of people prices. amount of money available in “Looking at the lack of RSCO 100 students would say no, said who moved to warm and sunny A 2005 report by Smith fore- the philanthropy line item and participation we analyzed the McDermott. Florida from other states out- casts a decline in people moving increase the amount of money process,” said Starin. “At that The need to increase amounts numbered those who left by to the state through 2030, but individual RSCOs could apply time, we reached the decision in the budget specifically for just 35,301, down from 268,347 the overall population is still for during the course of one that RSCOs may request up to philanthropy is not necessary, in 2005. expected to increase by more academic year. $350 to be matched through the according to Ulrich. It was just the second year than 10 percent in each of the As it stands, the philanthropy course of one academic year.” Starin agrees with Ulrich, since 1990, when the Census next two decades. matching amount is $350 per aca- As of Jan. 21, MSG has only saying the line item was not Bureau started keeping such In Cape Coral, where the pop- demic year per club, an amount received one request for the phi- diminished. records, that the state saw fewer ulation has more than doubled which is already fi gured into the lanthropy from the Fashion Mer- “The philanthropy line item than 50,000 net U.S. arrivals. to about 150,000 since 1990, MSG budget. This means that chandising Club for the amount was not decreased in any way, Experts blame the recent some welcome the downturn. a club can raise up to $115 per of $108. nor did any of us believe that it slowdown on a combination Bob Janes, a Lee County com- term in which MSG will match. McDermott, however, says that should be,” she said. of circumstances: The national missioner whose district includes Prior to this year, however, in the three years past, the philan- McDermott stands strong, mortgage crisis and the bursting Cape Coral, said it may give only a few specifi c RSCOs were thropy amounts have exceeded along with Amnesty Interna- of the real estate bubble, hur- offi cials time to improve mental able to take advantage of this the yearly budget allowances of tional, in the belief that the ricanes, Florida’s steep insurance health care, roads and other opportunity. $4,500, reaching $6,000. fi gures should be increased. rates and property taxes, and services. By rationing the philanthropy McDermott said that these McDermott says MSG is rising unemployment. But Feichthaler, who is chal- matching opportunity, an equal fi gures were not mentioned to neglecting to listen to students, Feichthaler said he is glad cer- lenging Janes for his commission opportunity is now given to clubs the voting body at the hearing on and as a result is failing to live tain folks have left — “the people seat, said the decrease in property who request matching funds. Monday night. out its mission. that came in three years ago in values and the resulting plunge Though, to some, more spe- “The Budget and Finance com- “I have been utterly disap- a gold-rush mentality” — even in tax revenue will mean the city cifi cally those in Amnesty Inter- mittee has three executive board pointed by the actions of the stu- if that’s causing some upheaval. must cut $6 million to $7 million national, said they feel that this members on it. That is extremely dent government this school year. The downturn, he said, is lead- to avoid tax increases. There have fi gure is too low. unfair. Students voting weren’t I am considering resigning from ing to more affordable housing been municipal layoffs, and more Amnesty International wanted given all of the facts needed, and my position as a representative and the departure of unlicensed are possible. each club to have $160 per term simply voted to vote. They voted because of the apathy expressed contractors, shady title agents Many remain optimistic. to match, a fi gure which would totally apathetically without con- by the student government as a and other scam artists. “People still want to follow the roll-over if not used from term cern for what they were voting whole,” said McDermott. “They Beth Mann, 27, lived in West sun,” Janes said. “And as soon as to term, giving clubs an oppor- for,” said McDermott. don’t care about anything any- Palm Beach until a year and a it gets cold up north, they think tunity to raise up to $480 by the Junior Chris Ulrich, public more and it’s showing.” half ago, when her husband, more and more about the sun.” PAGE 4 CAMPUS/NATIONAL NEWS Jan. 23 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 NEWS PAGE 5 Philanthropy vote Florida loses Learning expo successful event for students “How to Survive on a Lim- found the session “Student By Julie Hranica ited Budget,” taught by Art Teaching and Portfolios” to be fails for second time its popularity Staff writer Education professor Camille extremely helpful as well. Nischal and “Science Activi- “It is what is relevant to me end of an academic year in which relations chairperson for MSG Michael, was offered a teaching Many Mercyhurst College ties for the Secondary Class- right now,” Keltz said. By Ashley Pastor By Matt Sedensky MSG would match. and member of the Budget and job in Georgia. He took it — at students gathered in the Audery room,” taught by Marlene Cross, Sophomore Heather Buech- Staff writer Associated Press Senior MSG representative Finance Committee, says that the a higher salary than he was paid Hirt Academic building Saturday another member of the Mercy- ner found this to be one of her and member of Amnesty Inter- philanthropy line item amounts in Florida — and they moved to morning, Jan. 19 to participate hurst Faculty. favorite sessions during the day. Mercyhurst Student Govern- national Lauren McDermott have been evaluated based on When Eric Feichthaler became Buford, Ga. in the Kappa Delta Pi Teaching The other sessions addressed “I thought that the ses ment (MSG) voted Jan. 21 for feels that the current figures basic fi nancial principles. mayor three years ago, this town Their house is three times and Learning Expo. current issues facing teachers sion about interviewing for a the second time this year on for the philanthropy line items “We aren’t supposed to raise was booming. bigger. Their property taxes are The expo consisted of three today, such as new technology to job was very informative and it their philanthropy matching pose severe limitations on the the amount until the proposal The city issued 800 permits 75 percent less. Their homeown- educational sessions in the use in the classroom, stress and defi nitely helped me to prepare opportunity. amounts that RSCOs are able has been made by the RSCO that month to build single-family er’s insurance bill has been cut morning, a catered lunch and relaxation tips, writing Individ- for future interviews,” she The philanthropy matching to raise. in pursuit of the funds,” said homes. nearly in half. a panel discussion with seven ual Education Plans’s for Special said. opportunity is a way in which “With these restrictions, MSG Ulrich. “We get audited each year Cape Coral still has thousands “We’re like, ‘Why didn’t we fi rst or second-year teachers. Education majors, and tips to While some students attended Recognized Student Clubs and is laying the smack-down on stu- and need to have some sort of of empty lots, but last month, it move sooner?’” she said. Eight When students arrived, they aide the processes of student due to the sessions available, Organizations (RSCOs) can dents’ abilities to raise and give fi scal stability.” issued just nine permits. other homes on the Manns’ street received their individual fold- teaching, interviewing for jobs others wanted to go due to last raise money for non-profi t orga- money,” said McDermott. Ulrich said in previous years, A number of factors explain are also occupied by former Flo- ers with a breakdown of their and creating portfolios. year’s successful event. nizations and MSG will match Student Government Presi- line items have exceeded the set the downturn, and many of ridians. schedule for the day. The session on maximizing “I came to the expo last year, the amount raised and being dent senior Marissa Starin said amounts, but requests have still them are not unique to Florida. Stanley Smith, who heads the Students got to select their your job interview was helpful and I am a member of Kappa donated. that the philanthropy line item been matched. But it is becoming clear the Bureau of Economic and Busi- fi rst and second choices for each to senior Justine Keltz who Delta Pi, which is why I at On Jan. 15, the MSG Budget was discussed in depth and voted The petition created by Sunshine State is losing some ness Research at the University session upon registering. said that she attended the expo tended again this year,” Buech- uta.edu and Finance Committee heard on in October 2007, using data Amnesty International protest- of its luster. of Florida, blamed hurricanes, Some of the sessions offered because she thought the infor- ner said. The Kappa Delta Pi Teaching and Learning Expo, held on two requests from Amnesty and numbers from previous ing the change of the philan- Census fi gures show that in taxes, insurance and housing were “Healthy Classrooms” mation provided would help her Other members of Kappa Jan. 19, benefi ted Mercyhurst College students. International: Increase the years. thropy figures signed by over 2007, the number of people prices. taught by a representative from to fi nd a job. Delta Pi, including the co- amount of money available in “Looking at the lack of RSCO 100 students would say no, said who moved to warm and sunny A 2005 report by Smith fore- the Mercyhurst Health Center, Keltz also explained that she President, sophomore Amanda “Each student received an Overall the Teaching and the philanthropy line item and participation we analyzed the McDermott. Florida from other states out- casts a decline in people moving Byrnes, attended the event as evaluation form in their packet, Learning Expo was an excellent increase the amount of money process,” said Starin. “At that The need to increase amounts numbered those who left by to the state through 2030, but well. and we are defi nitely going to way for students to learn mate- individual RSCOs could apply time, we reached the decision in the budget specifically for just 35,301, down from 268,347 the overall population is still laker briefs Byrnes said that she came take them seriously for next rial that they might not hear for during the course of one that RSCOs may request up to philanthropy is not necessary, in 2005. expected to increase by more last year and learned a lot from year,” she said. in the curriculum at Mercy- academic year. $350 to be matched through the according to Ulrich. It was just the second year than 10 percent in each of the Summer Study Abroad Grant Applications the presentations and thought Students were able to discuss hurst. As it stands, the philanthropy course of one academic year.” Starin agrees with Ulrich, since 1990, when the Census next two decades. Interested in applying for a grant to help fund your education that the event was worth it, even any questions or concerns they It provided them with the matching amount is $350 per aca- As of Jan. 21, MSG has only saying the line item was not Bureau started keeping such In Cape Coral, where the pop- beyond the boundaries of Mercyhurst College this summer? though it was on a Saturday had about teaching with seven opportunities to network with demic year per club, an amount received one request for the phi- diminished. records, that the state saw fewer ulation has more than doubled Then apply for a Summer Study Abroad Grant. For more morning. fi rst and second-year teachers in other teachers from the com- which is already fi gured into the lanthropy from the Fashion Mer- “The philanthropy line item than 50,000 net U.S. arrivals. to about 150,000 since 1990, information contact Dr. Michele Crumley at 115 Preston Hall, While some students may have the form of a panel discussion, munity and allowed them to pre- MSG budget. This means that chandising Club for the amount was not decreased in any way, Experts blame the recent some welcome the downturn. 824-2342, or [email protected]. Submissions will be had favorite sessions, Byrnes held in Taylor Little Theater. pare for their future careers. a club can raise up to $115 per of $108. nor did any of us believe that it slowdown on a combination Bob Janes, a Lee County com- accepted until Feb. 20, 2008. Award announcements will be mentioned the importance of all term in which MSG will match. McDermott, however, says that should be,” she said. of circumstances: The national missioner whose district includes made in early April. the sessions. Prior to this year, however, in the three years past, the philan- McDermott stands strong, mortgage crisis and the bursting Cape Coral, said it may give “I really think that each session only a few specifi c RSCOs were thropy amounts have exceeded along with Amnesty Interna- of the real estate bubble, hur- offi cials time to improve mental was a piece of the puzzle,” she said. Can’t fi nd any more copies of able to take advantage of this the yearly budget allowances of tional, in the belief that the ricanes, Florida’s steep insurance health care, roads and other Live from New York City “I though they were all helpful opportunity. $4,500, reaching $6,000. fi gures should be increased. rates and property taxes, and services. The “Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y” broadcast series is com- in different ways and I learned the Merciad? By rationing the philanthropy McDermott said that these McDermott says MSG is rising unemployment. But Feichthaler, who is chal- ing to Mercyhurst’s Taylor Little Theatre, allowing viewers to everything from how to get matching opportunity, an equal fi gures were not mentioned to neglecting to listen to students, Feichthaler said he is glad cer- lenging Janes for his commission watch events occurring in New York City in real time, including free art materials to keeping opportunity is now given to clubs the voting body at the hearing on and as a result is failing to live tain folks have left — “the people seat, said the decrease in property lectures by newsmakers, political fi gures, opinion-shapers and occupied in creative ways and to Interested in the latest news hap- who request matching funds. Monday night. out its mission. that came in three years ago in values and the resulting plunge authors. best prepare for student teach- Though, to some, more spe- “The Budget and Finance com- “I have been utterly disap- a gold-rush mentality” — even in tax revenue will mean the city ing.” pening on campus? cifi cally those in Amnesty Inter- mittee has three executive board pointed by the actions of the stu- if that’s causing some upheaval. must cut $6 million to $7 million Graduate Assistant and coordi- national, said they feel that this members on it. That is extremely dent government this school year. The downturn, he said, is lead- to avoid tax increases. There have MCAT, LSAT Prep Courses offered nator of the event Jillian Perfetti fi gure is too low. unfair. Students voting weren’t I am considering resigning from ing to more affordable housing been municipal layoffs, and more Kaplan classroom prep courses for the Medical College said that the expo was helpful to Go to merciad.mercyhurst.edu for Amnesty International wanted given all of the facts needed, and my position as a representative and the departure of unlicensed are possible. Admissions Tests (MCAT) and the Law School Admission Test the students. each club to have $160 per term simply voted to vote. They voted because of the apathy expressed contractors, shady title agents Many remain optimistic. (LSAT)will be offered at Penn State Behrend this month. The “The expo went really well and up-to-date news. to match, a fi gure which would totally apathetically without con- by the student government as a and other scam artists. “People still want to follow the MCAT course begins Thursday, Jan.17; the LSAT, Wednesday, 110 students came,” she said. roll-over if not used from term cern for what they were voting whole,” said McDermott. “They Beth Mann, 27, lived in West sun,” Janes said. “And as soon as Jan. 30. There will be another expo to term, giving clubs an oppor- for,” said McDermott. don’t care about anything any- Palm Beach until a year and a it gets cold up north, they think next year and Perfetti is already tunity to raise up to $480 by the Junior Chris Ulrich, public more and it’s showing.” half ago, when her husband, more and more about the sun.” -lakernet.mercyhurst.edu preparing for it. PAGE 6 NEWS Jan. 23, 2008 Election 2008

Listen before going to the polls It seems many Americans are already getting stuck in the political muck of the 2008 Presidential race. Between the in- party bickering and the across-party mudslinging, it’s no wonder Americans are getting lost. Still, I can’t help but be shocked at how many people are caught up in the issues that absolutely do not matter. Once again we are allowing ourselves to be blinded be by the subtle sensationalism of a political race. I have friends, even relatives, who support a candidate com- pletely based on the candidate’s Commentary position on one issue. “I don’t really know what their By Casey Greene stance on the War in Iraq is,” they say. “But he or she shows emotion and we need someone like that in charge.” I also have family and friends who vote against candidates vote-usa.org vote-usa.org based on the same reasoning. Sen. John Edwards is a 2008 Dr. Ron Paul is a 2008 “Oh yes,” they say. “So and so has a wonderful plan for Democratic presidential Republican presidential educational funding, a brilliant foreign relations idea and wants to bring jobs back to the States, but I can’t vote for them. He candidate. candidate. or she believes in more rigid guns laws and I hunt.” Health Care: “More than any of the presi- Health Care: “(The Government) is more A popular topic of today’s debate is race versus gender. I’ve dential candidates, John Edwards has come involved in medicine than many other overheard countless conversations about the pros and cons up with a specifi c and plausible plan that areas and you see a skyrocketing of of having a black president versus having a female president. provides for health care coverage for all prices.” - Paul Wake up, people. Once they’re sitting in the Oval Offi ce, the Americans.” - Nicholas Kristof, The New York color of their skill and their anatomy will not be our biggest concern. The race and gender of our candidates do not matter; Times War in Iraq: “ The only proper way to go it is all about the issues. to war, the only legal way to go to war, I encourage you to think a few years ahead, to when we leave War in Iraq: “We don’t need debate; we the only constitutional way to go to war is college. It’s not that far down the road. Three months after don’t need non-binding resolutions; we to declare the war, by the congress, not graduation we will have to pay for our own insurance. Not need to end this war. In order to get the Iraqi by the president. The people should be longer after that, taxes. We will be job-hunting, buying homes people to take responsibility for their coun- behind it.” - Paul and paying mortgages. try, we must show them that we are serious During those years, do you think we are going to care more about leaving, and the best way to do that is Immigration: “We are spread so thin about if our president shows emotion or if they are bringing to actually start leaving.” - Edwards that we have too few troops defending jobs back into the U.S.; if they are for capital punishment or America. And now, there are new calls if they are organizing universal health care? While all issues matter, some are more relevant. Immigration: “The administration may for a draft of our young men and women. On Jan. 30 the next Republican Presidential Debate will be think domestic defense is about changing We can continue to fund and fi ght no-win aired from Calif. And the Democratic Presidential Debate will the color code from yellow to orange. Let me police actions around the globe, or we can be broadcast on Jan. 31. tell you something: the colors that will make refocus on securing America and bring the I encourage you to turn on the debate and close your eyes. America safer are fi refi ghter red, EMT white, troops home.” - Paul Forget what the candidate looks like and what their last name and police offi cer blue.” - Edwards is. Just listen. Ask yourself, do you like what you hear? johnedwards.com ronpaul2008.com PAGE 6 NEWS Jan. 23, 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 NEWS PAGE 7 Election 2008 King Day observed in ’09 Erie ‘stuffed By Ashley Pastor Staff writer the bus’ full Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been recognized nationwide rejection,” said Hurley. “Overall, since 1986, except for at Mercy- By Amy Zielinski shoppers were very coopera- News editor hurst College. tive.” Listen before Monday marked the 79 birth- Bo Sutton, an AmeriCorps day celebration of the renowned Gannon University student VISTA member of Gannon, going to the polls activist. Jarett Beavers shrugged his said it went really well despite While the holiday is recognized shoulders as he tossed his money the weather. It seems many Americans are already getting stuck in the by the closing of federal facilities into the donation bin. “Our volunteer turnout was political muck of the 2008 Presidential race. Between the in- and services, Mercyhurst College He didn’t even look back; all exciting,” he said. “It’s nice to party bickering and the across-party mudslinging, it’s no wonder remained fully operational. he said was, “It doesn’t hurt to see students out on a Saturday Americans are getting lost. However there is good news give.” giving their time to help someone Still, I can’t help but be shocked at how many people are for all those who have been Almost 40 college students in need.” caught up in the issues that absolutely do not matter. Once forced to miss their classes in from Mercyhurst’s North East Erie’s 103.7 radio station, again we are allowing ourselves to be blinded be by the subtle order to partake in the day’s and Erie Campuses volunteered STAR 104, broadcasted live from sensationalism of a political race. festivities. their time to help raise donations 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the Stuff the I have friends, even relatives, who support a candidate com- It has been announced that for 80 local nonprofi t agencies Bus event. pletely based on the candidate’s for the 2008-09 school year, on Jan. 19 at the second annual “This gave us a boost with Commentary position on one issue. Mercyhurst will recognize the nobelprize.org “Stuff the Bus” at Wal-Mart, publicity and provided music “I don’t really know what their holiday by cancelling classes Martin Luther King Day is a national holiday that Mercyhurst 1900 Keystone Drive. on-site,” said Hurley. “The By Casey Greene stance on the War in Iraq is,” for the day. College will observe starting next year. Customers at Wal-Mart do- donations started coming more they say. “But he or she shows Junior Kara Branby thinks it nated nearly 300 goods including steadily at that point.” emotion and we need someone like that in charge.” is a good idea that the college students still have opportunities Dr. King were offered, includ- school supplies, hygiene items “Volunteers have stepped up I also have family and friends who vote against candidates vote-usa.org vote-usa.org has made the decision to cancel to celebrate the holiday. ing the Protestant Liturgy for and paper towels, and $327.86 to make it all happen,” he said. based on the same reasoning. Sen. John Edwards is a 2008 Dr. Ron Paul is a 2008 classes. “Emails were sent to faculty the Celebration of Life at 7 was raised in money donations. “We can always dream of the “Oh yes,” they say. “So and so has a wonderful plan for Democratic presidential Republican presidential “Students will be able to take members and administration p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, in Prince Volunteers worked in two- day when we need a second bus, educational funding, a brilliant foreign relations idea and wants part in the events around Erie, asking to allow students to of Peace Chapel in the student hour intervals starting at 8 a.m. candidate. candidate. but today was very successful to bring jobs back to the States, but I can’t vote for them. He and take notice of what a great celebrate by partaking in the union and the noon Mass in until 8 p.m., handing out fl yers and I am proud of that,” said or she believes in more rigid guns laws and I hunt.” Health Care: “More than any of the presi- Health Care: “(The Government) is more person Martin Luther King events held on that day,” said Christ the King Chapel on to customers as they entered Hurley. A popular topic of today’s debate is race versus gender. I’ve dential candidates, John Edwards has come involved in medicine than many other Jr. was for our country,” said Marrero. Monday, Jan. 21. Wal-Mart. overheard countless conversations about the pros and cons up with a specifi c and plausible plan that areas and you see a skyrocketing of Branby. “It’s a national holiday Marrero said that permission On Monday, the school hosted The fl yers had various supplies slips were also available at each a breakfast, transportation to of having a black president versus having a female president. provides for health care coverage for all prices.” - Paul for a reason.” that the patrons could donate to Commitment Wake up, people. Once they’re sitting in the Oval Offi ce, the Petrina Marrero of the Marion event for students to have proof the march that took place down- the non-profi t agencies. Americans.” - Nicholas Kristof, The New York color of their skill and their anatomy will not be our biggest Shane Multicultural Center is also of attendance. town, and the MLK Refl ection Freshmen Jill Leaness and to accuracy concern. The race and gender of our candidates do not matter; Times War in Iraq: “ The only proper way to go happy that the college is going to Senior Torrie Caruso is Reception in the Student Union Jessica Carley were two students to war, the only legal way to go to war, it is all about the issues. live up to its mission. pumped to hear about the col- Great Room, made possible who offered their time by col- To report corrections I encourage you to think a few years ahead, to when we leave War in Iraq: “We don’t need debate; we the only constitutional way to go to war is “Following the mission means lege’s decision to not hold classes through the college’s Diversity lecting money from customers college. It’s not that far down the road. Three months after don’t need non-binding resolutions; we to declare the war, by the congress, not recognizing a day to celebrate for next year’s MLK day. Enrichment Grant program. as they entered Wal-Mart. and clarifi cations, graduation we will have to pay for our own insurance. Not need to end this war. In order to get the Iraqi by the president. The people should be someone such as Dr. King, who “If I had off class, I would On Thursday, Jan. 24, a Unity “It’s a good opportunity to contact managing longer after that, taxes. We will be job-hunting, buying homes people to take responsibility for their coun- behind it.” - Paul was so passionate in his beliefs, definitely take advantage of Night Dance will be held in the get involved in the community,” editor Casey Greene and paying mortgages. as the school should be urging the events the school offers for Student Union Great Room said Carley. try, we must show them that we are serious at mgeditormerciad@ During those years, do you think we are going to care more about leaving, and the best way to do that is Immigration: “We are spread so thin students to be able to do,” said Dr. King’s remembrance,” said from 10 p.m. to midnight. Par- AmeriCorps Volunteer in Caruso. ticipants are urged to wear white about if our president shows emotion or if they are bringing to actually start leaving.” - Edwards that we have too few troops defending Marrero. Service to America (VISTA) mercyhurst.edu or jobs back into the U.S.; if they are for capital punishment or Despite classes being held On Tuesday, Jan. 15, the multi- and come together in the spirit member Colin Hurley said America. And now, there are new calls (814) 824-2376. if they are organizing universal health care? While all issues and the college up and running, cultural center hosted a birthday of peace and unity. the day was freezing and matter, some are more relevant. Immigration: “The administration may for a draft of our young men and women. the Marion Shane Multicultural celebration in honor of the late MLK day is just the lead into was very thankful for all On Jan. 30 the next Republican Presidential Debate will be think domestic defense is about changing We can continue to fund and fi ght no-win Center and Student Activities Dr. King. the celebration of Black His- of the volunteers and dona- Corrections from aired from Calif. And the Democratic Presidential Debate will the color code from yellow to orange. Let me police actions around the globe, or we can Committee have hosted an array The 15 is the date of King’s tory Month which begins in tions. Jan. 16 issue be broadcast on Jan. 31. tell you something: the colors that will make refocus on securing America and bring the of events commemorating Dr. actual birthday, while the holiday February. “Shivering in the cold and I encourage you to turn on the debate and close your eyes. America safer are fi refi ghter red, EMT white, troops home.” - Paul King. is recognized every third Monday Keep your eyes and ears open asking for donations for local A paragraph was repeated Forget what the candidate looks like and what their last name and police offi cer blue.” - Edwards Marrero assures that just in the month of January. for festivities the college will non-profi t agencies is not easy, on the political page under is. Just listen. Ask yourself, do you like what you hear? johnedwards.com ronpaul2008.com because classes are not cancelled, Special liturgies recognizing likely be hosting for the month. especially if you can’t stand Hillary Clinton’s section. PAGE 8 NEWS Jan. 23, 2008 ‘Focus the Nation’ addresses global warming

really intrigued by the idea and wind power, and our recently mate scientists will present fi ve The presentation, delivered by By Tim Hucko hope that students will take a developed green landscape master strategies designed to reduce global warming outreach coor- Contributing writer personal interest in their future. plan,” Gamble said. “We’ve also carbon emissions 80 percent by dinator of PennFuture, Sharon Fresh on the heels of its taken many other steps towards 2050 and will ask participants Pillar, will address the effects of Mercyhurst College will join environmental speaker series, establishing the college as nationwide to text their opin- global warming on the Northeast forces with over 1,100 schools, “Good People Gather,” and the a model of sustainability ions and votes for a collective U.S., the Great Lakes, Pennsylva- students, scientists and other installation of energy-saving like creating a sustainability solution. nia and the Erie Region. professionals to participate solar panels on its main campus, minor as part of our science On Thursday, Jan. 31, a Politi- Green Team Chair Snyder is in Focus the Nation on Jan. 30 planners here hope that Mercy- curricula and incorporat- cal Roundtable and Reception very pleased with the scheduled and 31. hurst is moving toward a tipping ing the use of geothermal energy in the Mercy Heritage Room events and hopes to see more in Focus the Nation is a national point in awareness and ecological in some building construction.” with Congressman Phil English the future. educational initiative on global change. Kicking off the two-day state representatives Patrick Har- “Although it has always been warming solutions for America. Sophomore Patrick Barrett awareness campaign on Jan. kins and Curt Sonney; County an uphill battle for us to gen- The Mercyhurst programming said, “I heard all of the speak- 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., will Council Chairman Joseph Giles; erate awareness,” said Snyder, is being facilitated by Dr. James ers and would like to see more be the Guelcher Film Series County Councilman David “I sense that perhaps there is Snyder, Dr. David Hyland and changes on campus to promote documentary, The 11th Hour, Mitchell; Millcreek Township a change in the tide now, not Dr. Chris Magoc, with support a cleaner environment right here about the state of the global Supervisor Lawrence Curtis and just for the Green Team, but for from president of the Student in Erie.” environment, including vision- Erie Mayor Joseph Sennott’s rep- the bigger issues the Green Team Green Team, Angela Phillips. Mercyhurst President Dr. ary and practical solutions resentative Sarah Galloway will is engaged in.” This multi-media event is Tom Gamble said, “Mercyhurst for restoring the planet’s eco- be held to discuss local issues and Fellow event leader and Biol- expected to reach close to one College believes it is incumbent systems. solutions to the daunting subject ogy Chair Dr. David Hyland million students nationwide to upon all of us in academia to Senior Anne Sobol said, “I saw of global warming. hopes students respond with help raise awareness of these address the critical issue of the posters around campus and To close out the proceedings, great interest and attend as many issues. global warming by educating the thought these fi lms and presenta- a slide show presentation titled events as they can. Through collaboration with leaders of tomorrow who stand tions could be interesting.” “An Inconvenient Truth for Is global warming real? students, faculty and profes- to inherit this global challenge. Later that evening, a live, inter- the Erie Region and Beyond,” Here’s a great opportunity sionals Focus the Nation hopes “Mercyhurst has long been active webcast, The 2% Solution, adapted from the Academy for you to learn more and decide to perhaps devise a solution for a frontrunner in the green produced by the National Wildlife Award-winning documentary for yourself. our nation’s future in the coming movement among higher edca- Federation will be streamed across fi lm, “An Inconvenient Truth,” For more information, years. tion institutions in Pennsylvania, the entire Mercyhurst network. will be shown in the Walker please visit www.focusthenation. Students like Ryan Heise are as proven by our purchase of During that webcast, cli- Recital Hall. org. Literacy fair benefi ts ’Hurst, Erie community

expected to attend the event. own literature piece to read to will be given a stamp for their students participating in the By Amy Zielinski Colin Hurley, AmeriCorps the children. “passport.” literacy fair. News editor Volunteer in Service to America “Taking the time to make a Michele Garvey, a post bac- “I defi nitely wish that an event (VISTA) member, is coordinat- child feel important by engaging calaureate student at Mercyhurst such as the literacy fair would Mercyhurst College will host ing the event along with edu- his or her literacy skills and cre- College, says it’s a keepsake for have been done in the past its very fi rst literacy fair in the cation majors enrolled in the ativity can open the child’s eyes,” the students and a way to show when I took children’s literature, Student Union on Wednesday, children’s literature course. Hurley said. accomplishment. but hopefully it will be a huge Jan. 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 “Our goal is to have children “My hope is that Mercyhurst “It will be great to have hands- success and continue into the p.m. think positively about books and students will encounter that one on experience with the children,” future,” Newell said. “This event The fair is designed to expose learning,” said Dr. Tim Frawley, child who surprises him or her said Garvey. shows that Mercyhurst is a college children, from kindergarden assistant professor of eduction by making some impression,” Junior Nathan Ratkovsky committed not only to educat- to third grade, to literature and at Mercyhurst College, who he added. agreed. ing its own students about the activities to build their interest teaches the children’s literature There is work currently being “Since we’re all going to be broader world around them, but in reading. class. done to create “passports” for teachers, it’s great that we are is also committed to reaching The literacy fair is part of “We are looking for the child’s the children as incentives. Stu- getting this experience now,” he out to the Erie community in the Mercyhurst Diversity grant reading response,” he said. “We dents will be able to choose at said. “It exposes us to work with positive and effective ways.” entitled “Skills and Interest for want to plan activities that engage least three tables to which they students and to become more Frawley would like to see the College.” the students.” would like to go. When students comfortable with them.” event continue in the future. Over 50 children from dif- Nearly 30 students from Fraw- are fi nished listening to the story Senior Sandy Newell is glad “It gives an added dimension to ferent non-profi t agencies are ley’s class will be selecting their and completed the activity, they to see Mercyhurst education the students,” he said. PAGE 8 NEWS Jan. 23, 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 NEWS PAGE 9 ‘Focus the Nation’ addresses global warming Career services’ monitors inform students really intrigued by the idea and wind power, and our recently mate scientists will present fi ve The presentation, delivered by cyhurst-specifi c material will By Tim Hucko hope that students will take a developed green landscape master strategies designed to reduce global warming outreach coor- By Jen Helbig appear on the monitors in the Contributing writer Staff writer personal interest in their future. plan,” Gamble said. “We’ve also carbon emissions 80 percent by dinator of PennFuture, Sharon coming weeks. Fresh on the heels of its taken many other steps towards 2050 and will ask participants Pillar, will address the effects of “We submitted to the com- Mercyhurst College will join environmental speaker series, establishing the college as nationwide to text their opin- global warming on the Northeast Newly installed monitors on pany a whole CD of photo- forces with over 1,100 schools, “Good People Gather,” and the a model of sustainability ions and votes for a collective U.S., the Great Lakes, Pennsylva- campus may increase students’ graphs of Mercyhurst. We students, scientists and other installation of energy-saving like creating a sustainability solution. nia and the Erie Region. exposure to information from have the ability to put more professionals to participate solar panels on its main campus, minor as part of our science On Thursday, Jan. 31, a Politi- Green Team Chair Snyder is the Career Services offi ce. information on there; all that in Focus the Nation on Jan. 30 planners here hope that Mercy- curricula and incorporat- cal Roundtable and Reception very pleased with the scheduled The monitors are locat- we have to do is email them and 31. hurst is moving toward a tipping ing the use of geothermal energy in the Mercy Heritage Room events and hopes to see more in ed in the basement of the the information, and the turn- Focus the Nation is a national point in awareness and ecological in some building construction.” with Congressman Phil English the future. student union near the Sub- around time is almost immedi- educational initiative on global change. Kicking off the two-day state representatives Patrick Har- “Although it has always been Connection and near 204 ate,” he said. warming solutions for America. Sophomore Patrick Barrett awareness campaign on Jan. kins and Curt Sonney; County an uphill battle for us to gen- Old Main, the location of Senior Nicole Ruffo has not The Mercyhurst programming said, “I heard all of the speak- 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., will Council Chairman Joseph Giles; erate awareness,” said Snyder, the Career Services office. seen the monitors but said that is being facilitated by Dr. James ers and would like to see more be the Guelcher Film Series County Councilman David “I sense that perhaps there is Associate Director of Career she thinks they will be a valu- Snyder, Dr. David Hyland and changes on campus to promote documentary, The 11th Hour, Mitchell; Millcreek Township a change in the tide now, not Services Frank Rizzone and able service to students. Dr. Chris Magoc, with support a cleaner environment right here about the state of the global Supervisor Lawrence Curtis and just for the Green Team, but for Director of the Office of “Because I’m a senior, it from president of the Student in Erie.” environment, including vision- Erie Mayor Joseph Sennott’s rep- the bigger issues the Green Team Career Services Robert Hvezda would be nice to see reminders Green Team, Angela Phillips. Mercyhurst President Dr. ary and practical solutions resentative Sarah Galloway will is engaged in.” were part of a team that chose applying to graduate school This multi-media event is Tom Gamble said, “Mercyhurst for restoring the planet’s eco- be held to discuss local issues and Fellow event leader and Biol- to install the new monitors. deadlines. I guess the normal expected to reach close to one College believes it is incumbent systems. solutions to the daunting subject ogy Chair Dr. David Hyland “We were doing some re- deadlines for graduate school million students nationwide to upon all of us in academia to Senior Anne Sobol said, “I saw of global warming. hopes students respond with search online last summer and are around January, and if help raise awareness of these address the critical issue of the posters around campus and To close out the proceedings, great interest and attend as many came across some information students were reminded in Scoot Williams photo issues. global warming by educating the thought these fi lms and presenta- a slide show presentation titled events as they can. that this new company was out the fall it might keep them on New monitors will help inform students about Mercyhurst College’s Career Services Offi ce. Through collaboration with leaders of tomorrow who stand tions could be interesting.” “An Inconvenient Truth for Is global warming real? there,” Rizzone said. track because they would be The monitors are set up in the Laker and in Old Main. students, faculty and profes- to inherit this global challenge. Later that evening, a live, inter- the Erie Region and Beyond,” Here’s a great opportunity “Robert [Hvezda] and I did reminded about their applica- sionals Focus the Nation hopes “Mercyhurst has long been active webcast, The 2% Solution, adapted from the Academy for you to learn more and decide some investigating and found tions,” she said. lar location (in Old Main) dors club. The monitors will ing up an internship. The to perhaps devise a solution for a frontrunner in the green produced by the National Wildlife Award-winning documentary for yourself. that some other top colleges “One of the challenging because we have many offer different information secretary and Kyle Faust were our nation’s future in the coming movement among higher edca- Federation will be streamed across fi lm, “An Inconvenient Truth,” For more information, and universities had signed on things we have encountered in recruiters that will be visiting and reminders that other helpful resources. Students years. tion institutions in Pennsylvania, the entire Mercyhurst network. will be shown in the Walker please visit www.focusthenation. and were very pleased with communicating messages and Mercyhurst,” Rizzone said. sources might not touch on,” should visit the Career Servic- Students like Ryan Heise are as proven by our purchase of During that webcast, cli- Recital Hall. org. what they received.” information out to the student “We envision that the moni- she said. es offi ce because it’s something “We contacted them and they body,” Rizzone said. tors will be used for putting up “I have been up to Career very helpful that Mercyhurst sent a representative to visit “We have such a diverse announcements about recruit- Services before for help look- offers.” Mercyhurst, and we scouted population with students that ers that will be coming in.” Literacy fair benefi ts ’Hurst, Erie community some locations. The monitors live on campus and those Recruiters pay to advertise were installed just after New that are commuting daily. on the monitors, which is ben- expected to attend the event. own literature piece to read to will be given a stamp for their students participating in the Year’s,” Rizzone said. We can now reach students efi cial to them because word By Amy Zielinski Colin Hurley, AmeriCorps the children. “passport.” literacy fair. The monitors feature infor- from numerous majors and spreads to students who might News editor Volunteer in Service to America “Taking the time to make a Michele Garvey, a post bac- “I defi nitely wish that an event mation for students that can classes, with the latest cutting apply for positions at their Want to write (VISTA) member, is coordinat- child feel important by engaging calaureate student at Mercyhurst such as the literacy fair would help them gain an internship, edge career information that companies so there is no cost Mercyhurst College will host ing the event along with edu- his or her literacy skills and cre- College, says it’s a keepsake for have been done in the past a job, improve interviewing ability is literally at our fi n- to the students. its very fi rst literacy fair in the cation majors enrolled in the ativity can open the child’s eyes,” the students and a way to show when I took children’s literature, skills and more. gertips.” The monitors went online for the Student Union on Wednesday, children’s literature course. Hurley said. accomplishment. but hopefully it will be a huge Junior Katie Wootton, has “In addition, trying to get to all only two weeks ago and Riz- Jan. 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 “Our goal is to have children “My hope is that Mercyhurst “It will be great to have hands- success and continue into the seen the monitors around cam- of those age brackets is tough. zone said that more informa- p.m. think positively about books and students will encounter that one on experience with the children,” future,” Newell said. “This event pus and was interested in some We use posters, e-mail, word tion will be added on career Merciad? The fair is designed to expose learning,” said Dr. Tim Frawley, child who surprises him or her said Garvey. shows that Mercyhurst is a college of the tips they featured. of mouth and announcements tips, resources and employers children, from kindergarden assistant professor of eduction by making some impression,” Junior Nathan Ratkovsky committed not only to educat- “The interviewing techniques from faculty already, so any advertising for full time em- to third grade, to literature and at Mercyhurst College, who he added. agreed. ing its own students about the are helpful. “They’re tips you new method of getting mes ployees and interns. activities to build their interest teaches the children’s literature There is work currently being “Since we’re all going to be broader world around them, but don’t really think about but sages across is something we Wootton has heard publicity Contact in reading. class. done to create “passports” for teachers, it’s great that we are is also committed to reaching they’re good to know,” Woot- are proud to offer students,” about Career Services prior to The literacy fair is part of “We are looking for the child’s the children as incentives. Stu- getting this experience now,” he out to the Erie community in ton said. “I think if they put he said. the monitors. Casey Greene at the Mercyhurst Diversity grant reading response,” he said. “We dents will be able to choose at said. “It exposes us to work with positive and effective ways.” deadlines and dates for im- Rizzone said that the moni- “One of my psychology entitled “Skills and Interest for want to plan activities that engage least three tables to which they students and to become more Frawley would like to see the portant paperwork or events tors were placed in high traffi c professors talked to us about mgeditormerciad College.” the students.” would like to go. When students comfortable with them.” event continue in the future. on the monitors it would be areas for visibility to students the services that the Career Over 50 children from dif- Nearly 30 students from Fraw- are fi nished listening to the story Senior Sandy Newell is glad “It gives an added dimension to helpful to students.” and recruiters. Services offi ce offers. I also @mercyhurst.edu. ferent non-profi t agencies are ley’s class will be selecting their and completed the activity, they to see Mercyhurst education the students,” he said. Rizzone said that more Mer- “We chose this particu- heard about it in Ambassa- PAGE 10 NATIONAL NEWS Jan. 23, 2008 NYC fast-food outlets required to post calories many more cities, counties and Some New Yorkers said those that had not. By Karen Matthers states will require menu labeling they would ignore the calorie Chuck Hunt, a Associated Press once they see how easy it is for information if it were posted. spokesman for these chains to list calories on “I think it’s a foolish idea,” the New York NEW YORK - Want 300-calorie menus.” said Patricia Conboy, who Restaurant fries with that? But J. Justin Wilson, senior was eating a hamburger at a Association, The city Board of Health research analyst at the Center for McDonald’s in Manhattan. said the voted Tuesday to approve a Consumer Freedom, called the At a Burger King, where group had new version of a law requiring new law an example of “nanny- the calories were posted in a not decided fast-food outlets to display state public health policies.” separate area away from the whether to calorie counts on their menus, “It doesn’t take a Ph.D. in menu board, Eloisa Malhurin c hallenge hoping the fat-fi lled truth will nutrition, let alone a high school said she had not noticed the the latest shock New Yorkers into eating diploma, to tell the difference calorie counts although she tries version of healthier. between a 12-piece bucket of to watch what she eats. the law. The regulation, which takes chicken and a salad,” he said. “I’m having this burger now Hunt said effect March 31, was altered The regulation affects but that’s it for the day,” she the regulation slightly after a judge rejected the fast-food chains because their said. “Maybe some tea.” would not stop city’s fi rst attempt last year. standardized menus make it New York City, which people from The new regulation applies feasible to determine calorie banned trans-fat-laden cooking eating fattening to any chain that operates at least counts. oils from all restaurants last year, foods. 15 separate outlets, including The restaurants will be is believed to be the fi rst U.S. city He pointed those that don’t currently required to display calorie to enact a regulation requiring to the nutritional provide any information on counts “in close proximity” to calories on menus. Since then, inform ation calories. Major fast-food chains items on their menus or menu California lawmakers and those that is already make up about 10 percent of boards in letters and numbers at in King County in Washington, required on the city’s restaurants. least as big as the name of the which includes Seattle, have packaged items Several chains, such as item or the price. considered similar bills. sold in stores. McDonald’s and Burger King, Health Commissioner Dr. The earlier version of New “It’s been done have the information available Thomas Frieden said the law York City’s law was struck down in supermarkets but don’t list it on their menu would strike a blow against in September by U.S. District for 13 years,” boards. obesity by helping consumers Judge Richard Holwell, who Hunt said. “Has “It’s going to get a lot easier to make informed choices. said it confl icted with federal it worked? Has make informed choices at New “Today in New York food labeling laws. obesity declined?” York City’s chain restaurants this City, two-thirds of adults are But he indicated that the spring,” said Margo Wootan, overweight or obese, and half rule would not seem to confl ict Photo credit: nutrition policy director for of children are overweight or if it were mandatory both for http://weblogs.sun- the Center for Science in the obese,” he said. “It’s a serious restaurants that had posted sentinel.com/features/ health/theskinny/blog/ Public Interest. “We expect that epidemic.” nutritional information and for applefrieslowres.jpg Study: False statements issued before Iraq invasion an orchestrated campaign that position that the world community Named in the study along of mass destruction in Iraq By Douglass Daniel effectively galvanized public viewed Iraq’s leader, Saddam with Bush were top offi cials of and 28 about Iraq’s links to al- Associated Press opinion and, in the process, Hussein, as a threat. the administration during the Qaida, the study found. That led the nation to war under The study counted 935 period studied: Vice President was second only to Powell’s 244 A study by two nonprofi t decidedly false pretenses.” false statements in the two-year Dick Cheney, national security false statements about weapons journalism organizations found The study was posted period. It found that in speeches, adviser Condoleezza Rice, of mass destruction in Iraq and that President Bush and top Tuesday on the Web site of briefi ngs, interviews and other Defense Secretary Donald H. 10 about Iraq and al-Qaida. administration offi cials issued the Center for Public Integrity, venues, Bush and administration Rumsfeld, Secretary of State The center said the study was hundreds of false statements about which worked with the Fund for offi cials stated unequivocally Colin Powell, Deputy Defense based on a database created with the national security threat from Independence in Journalism. on at least 532 occasions that Secretary Paul Wolfowitz and public statements over the two Iraq in the two years following the White House spokesman Scott Iraq had weapons of mass White House press secretaries Ari years beginning on Sept. 11, 2001, 2001 terrorist attacks. Stanzel did not comment on the destruction or was trying to Fleischer and Scott McClellan. and information from more than The study concluded that merits of the study Tuesday night produce or obtain them or had Bush led with 259 false 25 government reports, books, the statements “were part of but reiterated the administration’s links to al-Qaida or both. statements, 231 about weapons articles, speeches and interviews. Jan. 23, 2008 FEATURES/NEWS PAGE 11 Actor Heath Ledger found dead and gawkers began gathering that another young, hot actor By Tom Hays Tuesday evening outside the is using drugs,” said senior Associated Press building on an upscale block, Amanda Kaiser. “It’s sad where several police offi cers because he has a kid and he was Heath Ledger was found dead guarded the door. a good actor. I guess he just got Tuesday, Jan. 22 at a downtown Ledger was to appear as the ahold of the wrong stuff.” Manhattan apartment, and Joker this year in “The Dark Other students expressed the police said drugs may have been Night,” a sequel to 2005’s same response. a factor. The Australian-born “Batman Begins.” He’s had “I wouldn’t be surprised if it actor was 28. starring roles in “A Knight’s was Britney Spears, but Heath Ledger had an appointment Tale,” “The Patriot,” and played Ledger is shocking,” said junior for a massage at the residence the suicidal son of Billy Bob Laura Drathman. “I would in the tiny SoHo neighbor- Thornton in “Monster’s Ball.” never have expected that.” hood, NYPD spokesman Paul Mercyhurst College students More than anything, however, Browne said. A housekeeper had similar reactions to the was sadness for the loss of a who went to let him know the shocking news. talented actor. massage therapist had arrived “Oh my God, really?” said “His death is traumatic http://www.indiewire.com/ipop/HeathLedgerMichelleWilliams.JPG found him dead at 3:26 p.m. sophomore Trevor Sones. because he was a good actor,” Ledger has a two-year-old daughter with former girlfriend, A large crowd of paparazzi “I guess I’m not surprised said freshman Mike Cirbus. actress Michelle Williams. Students see difference in clothing choices Senior Roland Andris from Cubus is a company based By Sandy Watro Dieselstrasse, Germany, empha- out of Norway and is similar Staff writer sized the diversity seen in men’s to H&M. clothing and how it is drastically Cubus offers men’s and wom- Europe has long served as the different over seas. en’s sportswear at affordable catalyst and muse for fashion He said that “street style” prices. across the globe. is commonly seen along with For instance, a well-made ski Out of Paris, Milan, London, the prevalence of what is jacket costs $54.90 and match- Tokyo, New York, Los Ange- commonly referred to as the ing ski pants sells for $36.40. les and other fashion capitals “metro” look, which is more Krolikowska also divulged worldwide, America seems to streamlined to the body and that she is not fond of the fact always have the slowest uptake styled with modern details. that she fi nds a vast number on new trends in the fashion “I grew up with a fusion of of the female population at industry. the hip-hop culture and high Mercyhurst wearing the color This can also apply to the fashion,” Andris said. “ To pink. technology industry. me, both are acceptable, and Lately, the trend of wearing For example, in Asia your overall I think Europeans have pink, particularly light pink, has new phone you got for Christ- less hesitation than Americans crossed into the male market, mas is the equivalent of some- to wear something unusual or perhaps never to return. thing Zack Morris would have out-of-the-box.” Perhaps our light-hearted http://www.kuyichi.com/kuyichi/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/hm-smiles.jpg owned. This fashion opinion is the and casual attitude has been Stores like H&M and Cubus strive to offer unique, fashion- Has our culture become so case with the female popula- translated in American ways able clothing for a variety of nationalities. casual that we have become tion, as well. of dressing and also into an dismissed in the broad picture Freshman Kinga Krolikowska industry that lacks substance might hold some truth. revolution. of massive industries in the of Chelm, Poland also agrees in contrast with the world Protestors of the Vietnam Overall, European designers worldwide market? with Andris on the issue. market. War served as the individuals to may serve as the inspiration via There are a number of Euro- “American students tend Anna Wintour, editor-in- attribute to the rise of popular- the trickle-down theory. pean students here at Mercy- to dress in Victoria’s Secret, chief of Vogue, the nation’s ity in wearing denim. But, one can clearly dis- hurst College who feel dra- whereas international students, most prestigious fashion maga- This casual, laid back style cern the connection between matic differences in the way especially Europeans, tend zine, would probably argue oth- seems to highlight and hall- a country’s cultural norms and Americans and international to dress in H&M, C&A and erwise, but from a grassroots mark the cultural and societal its impact on how its people students dress. Cubus,” she said. perspective this conviction attitudes during this time of choose to dress. PAGE 12 FEATURES Jan. 23, 2008 Technology rises, DVD sales slip

that she still visits video stores By Chris James to rent and purchase DVDs, Staff writer but the other options are ap- pealing. It is a Saturday night, and you “It is pretty convenient to are hanging out in your apart- order a movie online and not ment with some friends. leave the house,” she said. With nothing better to do, Sophomore Angela Fortuna- you decide that a movie will to tends to make the purchases help pass the time. from the Internet. Where the movies are com- “Usually, I can get them at ing from is changing recently Amazon,” she said. “They are as sales slip, thanks to both cheaper and I know that they online subscription and illegal will have a good quality when downloading. I get them. Sometimes though, Ever since DVDs were re- I do buy them at stores while leased to the public, they have I’m shopping.” risen in popularity with the Many factors could be blamed passing of each year. for the decline in sales. However this year, sales The ease of movie download- slowed and left the market ing, both legally and illegally, with millions of dollars less brings a movie to you nearly compared to sales in 2006. instantly without forcing you The rental market has re- to leave your home. Scoot Williams photo mained level with previous The bigger chains such as Video stores like Family Video may suffer sales due to increased online subscriptions. years, and lately, the option Netfl ix and Blockbuster deliver to download movies from the movies of your choice directly compared to how often con- a rented movie will be in when bring success back to DVD Internet is becoming far more to your home for a monthly fee, sumers will frequent a video you get it home. Slipping sales sales, this year they have made popular. and even ordinary rental stores retail location. could also have a lot to do with up only about one percent of People fi nd the DVDs that are cheaper if you only want to “I almost never rent,” said Blu-Ray and HD-capable TV’s the market. they buy in a wide variety of see the movie once. Fortunato. “I like to have the coming out.” However if this percentage places, including online, in the These online subscriptions movies on hand, and I know While it is true that the new does not rise, sales could con- store or through the mail. fequently offer a faster turn- that I can take care of them. technology such as Blu-Ray tinue to decline while the online Senior Megan Shoup says around in movie deliveries You don’t know the condition and HD DVDs could perhaps market continues to grow.

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College kids love pizza! for a quick meal. ERI But sometimes we all need a However it does make great little variation, even from our leftovers that can be eaten cold favorites. or hot on the go. This is a great homemade Not only is this a tasty meal www.latinosrb.com pizza with a little twist. but it is very well-balanced Julio and Lilia Reyes are the owners of Latinos. Instead of the traditional with all of the necessities on tomato sauce, this recipe gives the pizza, including vegetables, a Mexican taste by adding some chicken and bread. salsa and chili powder, as well As always, you can add any- Classic Mexican at Latinos as peppers and onions. thing that you may want to This is a little more diffi cult make this dish fi t your tastes. “My cuisine is Mexico City Dinner dishes start around and time consuming, so it By Shelley Turk style: Classic Mexican,” says $12 and come with soup or might not be the best choice -Meghan Dolney Staff writer Reyes. “My family has been salad. cooking this kind of food for Dessert is also on the menu Looking for authentic Mexi- generations now.” including fl an, a custard served can food in a welcoming en- Signature dishes include in a light caramel sauce, which Fajita Pizza vironment that is close to “Comida Corrida,” a dinner is a Mexican favorite. campus? special that is changed daily The restaurant is open for Latinos Restaurant Bar is from a selection of over 300 lunch Tuesday through Satur- Ingredients located at 1315 Parade Street, recipes. day from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the corner of Parade and Appetizers like guacamole, and dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 1 tbsp. olive oil 12th Streets. ceviche and tamales can help p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips Open since 1996, Latinos start your meal off in the right The bar area is open until 2 1 clove garlic has been serving up authentic direction. a.m. on the weekends. 1-2 tsp. chili powder dishes with family recipes and Chiles Rellenos, a fresh roast- Traditional hospitality, salsa fresh ingredients. ed poblano pepper stuffed with music and a fully stocked bar 1 cup onion, sliced Owners Julio Reyes and wife your choice of beef or cheese continue to bring customers 1 cup red or green pepper, cut into strips Lilia say that they serve only and topped with tomato sauce, back to Latinos Restaurant. 10 oz. pizza crust, in a can authentic Mexican dishes to is another signature dish at Visit Latinos for an experi- ½ cup salsa Erieites. Latinos. ence like no other. 2 cups Monterey jack cheese Get to know... Directions Name: Anna Hamilton 1.) Heat the oil in a pan and add the chicken. Year: Senior Cook it for about fi ve minutes. Major: Studio-Theatre Arts 2.) Add the garlic, chili powder, onions and Hometown: Manchester, Md. peppers and then cook for another minute. Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: Warde. It is frankly 3.) Heat the oven to 425 degrees. the best place to live on campus. Least favorite thing: The school’s lack of support for 4.) Unroll the dough onto a pizza pan and student-run theatre. There has been a lot of opposition bake for 8-10 minutes. to student-directed plays on campus not to mention the 5.) Spoon the chicken mixture over the crust complications to get space to perform or any kind of and then add salsa on top of that. Sprinkle with money. cheese. Kettle Bell, Drama Guild, Seussical Anna Hamilton Campus activities: 6.) Bake 15-18 minutes in the oven. the Musical Jan. 23, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 15 Getting rid of restlessness Senior Rhonda Marable with irregular class schedules,” By Carla Hart swims over 14 hours a week, he said. Staff writer practicing with Mercyhurst’s Kerr recommends 20-minute water polo team. naps and establishing a routine Being tired is not uncommon “Early morning practices to help with tiredness. and is a growing epidemic. wake me up, and I can have “I would suggest for students The Better Sleep Council a full day so I’m exhausted at to try to wake up at the same reports that “65 percent of night, and evening practices just time each day even if you don’t the people surveyed are losing wear me out,” Marable said. have classes,” said Kerr. “That sleep due to stress, 32 percent She admits to being tired way, you will get tired around are losing sleep once a week sometimes but won’t com- the same time each day.” and 16 percent experience plain. Likewise, senior Meg Marong stress-induced insomnia.” Similarly sophomore Ryan recommends natural reme- Health experts from John Kerr is athletic and also main- dies and time-management to Hopkins Medicine report that tains healthy sleep patterns. ensure adequate sleep. relaxation techniques, limiting He dances in musical the- “What helps me sleep is caffeine intake and exercising atre, practicing over 14 hours making sure that I am drinking are all benefi cial natural rem- a week. lots of water and green tea, edies for overall restful sleep. Scoot Williams photo “I overlap,” Kerr said, mean- getting a lot of exercise and Sleeping pills and antidotes Many students lay awake at night, suffering from ing he dances and performs in making sure that I have every- may cure symptoms, but can sleeplessness. one show after the next. “I can’t thing done for the next day,” also lose potency. Sometimes see it as work because I enjoy said Marong. dependencies may occur. cal rhythm disorders, such as but it can be done. it so much.” For more information on According to the Better Sleep problems adhering to a sleep Mercyhurst College students Although Kerr is athletic healthy sleep patterns and Council, “A melatonin dose of schedule or jet lag.” maintain their sleep patterns with high energy levels, he still stress induced insomnia, go 0.3 mg nightly is recommended Maintaining normal sleep with healthy lifestyles and cre- becomes tired. to http://health.yahoo.com or for individuals with biologi- patterns may require discipline, ativity. “I fall into a cycle each term http://www.bettersleep.org. Grocery shopping offers galore of choices

grocery store to visit. reached yet another area of our checked off the list and a price at home and sometimes it would By Stacey Minchin “As an underclassman I don’t daily routines. will be tallied. be nice to have them,” said Staff writer have a car, which means I am Thanks to Microsoft, gro- The technology can also be sophomore Marissa Petroff. forced to take the shuttle,” she cery stores are beginning to used to send advertisements “I have an Advantage Card for Wal-Mart, Wegmans, Giant said. “The only grocery store go digital. to certain people, offering Giant Eagle, so that’s where I Eagle or Tops. the shuttle goes to is Giant Starting in the second half coupons to shoppers while they do most of my shopping.” For those of you who do go Eagle, but I can’t say that I of 2008, the software maker browse. Senior Michalle Nedley thinks grocery shopping on a regular mind.” will experiment with a grocery It can also keep track of the this new technology could have basis, what store do you fi nd For those of us who do cart-mounted console that purchases people makes and its advantages, but she worries yourself shopping in most have our own form of trans- helps shoppers fi nd products offer discounts on the products about the downfalls to having often? portation, choosing a grocery in the store, then scan and pay they are most likely to grab off such an innovated system. Wal-Mart tends to offer great store that is the closest to your for their items without waiting the shelves. “I can understand the con- low prices; although, many location might be a deciding in any lines. Even though this may seem venience of having a console people prefer Wegmans’ brand factor. Customers with a loyalty card like the perfect way for adver- system, but where is the money and are willing to shell out the “I prefer to shop at Wal-Mart will be able to go online and tisers to target consumers, the going to come from to imple- extra buck for groceries. because they have everything digitally type their grocery list. console will also help customers ment this technology? I worry Others head straight toward I need and it is conveniently When they get to the store, save money in the long run. about prices increasing as a Giant Eagle for those great located,” said junior Kara they can swipe their card on Having a console that can result,” Nedley said. Advantage Card deals, includ- Eltschlager. “Besides you can’t the console and the list will access coupons on the spot The new “MediaCart” is ing savings on gas purchases. beat some of their prices.” appear. might be exactly what some going to be tested in ShopRite Freshman Sarah Heuer does As technology improves in As shoppers pick up and scan shoppers need. supermarkets across the East not have a choice as to which today’s world, innovations have their items, the products will be “I always forget my coupons Coast. PAGE 16 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 23, 2008 tHe BuZz

JAN. 15-27. Musical. “Av- enue Q.” Palace Theatre, Cleveland.

JAN. 24. Erie Broadway Series. “Chicago.” Warner Theatre, Erie.

FEB. 22. Comedy. Larry the Cable Guy. Tullio Arena, Erie.

FEB. 22. Erie Broad- way Series. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.”

FEB. 23. Buckwheat Sophomores Garrett Evans and Carly Rae Eisenhauer, graduate student Jessica Provenzano, and junior Scoot Williams photo Zydeco. Reg Lenna Civic Jessica Rudisill will perform in ‘Seussical’ this weekend. Center, Jamestown. N.Y.

MARCH 1. George ‘Oh, the places you’ll go!’ Strait, Little Big Town. director, she has enjoyed watch- the experience has been watch- short amount of time,” she said. Quicken Loans Arena, By Nicole Cerilli ing the interaction among all ing everything come together “ I am very proud of the cast and Cleveland. A&E editor of the students involved in the so well.” pit for all of the effort they are production during the rehearsal Simoncelli performed in putting forth.” MARCH 1. The Chief- Mercyhurst College presents process. “Bye Bye Birdie” last year, in Trevor Sones, a sophomore tains. Palace Theatre, the lively and colorful student- “It’s really nice to see dif- addition to being the assistant dance major, is the show’s stu- Cleveland. produced musical “Seussi- ferent-aged people become producer for that production. dent choreographer. cal” this weekend at the Mary friends with people outside Music Director and Conduc- Sones was asked to be the MARCH 8. Disney’s D’Angelo Performing Arts their major who share the tor Melissa Heitzenrater, a choreographer for this year’s “High School Musical: Center. same love for music, dance senior music education major musical last year when he was The Ice Tour.” Mellon Based on the works of Dr. and acting,” Stadelman said. “It with a concentration in piano, the assistant choreographer as Arena, Pittsburgh. Seuss, “Seussical” tells the story really shows that the arts are for is also excited to see everything well as a supporting actor in “Bye of Horton the Elephant who all people.” come together. Bye Birdie.” MARCH 14. B.B. King. hears voices coming off of a Stadelman got involved with “I recently had some cast For Sones the most enjoyable Warner Theatre, Erie. speck of dust on a clover. “Grease” during her freshman members come to a pit orches- part of the experience has been The entire town of Who- year and has been participating tra rehearsal to sing with us, working with the other students MARCH 15. K.D. Lang. ville is on the clover, but only in the musicals on campus since and it was so nice to fi nally get on campus. Center for the Arts, Uni- Horton can hear the Whos of then. She hopes that as the a feel for how it is really going “I love working with students versity of Buffalo. Whoville. director of “Seussical,” she will to sound when all the pieces are my age. I fi nd it easier to relate So with the help of a little gain the experience she needs in place for the performance,” with them and make the process MARCH 18. Erie Broad- Who boy named JoJo and to direct high school musicals she said. fun and full of energy,” Sones way Series. Michael Horton’s neighbor, Gertrude in the future. A production of this scale said. Flatley’s “Lord of the the Bird, Horton is able to save Virginia Simoncelli, a senior is typically very challenging to “I also love to see the growth Dance.” the Whos. music education major with a piece together. everyone makes in their dancing This year’s student-produced concentration in voice, is the For Heitzenrater, the biggest abilities from try-outs to show MARCH 25. Robin musical includes 54 cast mem- producer of the show. challenge was teaching all of week,” he said. Trower. Tralf, Buffalo. bers. “I am very proud of the show the music. “Seussical” will be performed Junior Kara Stadelman, a and everyone who has been “We have been working really in the PAC on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m., music education voice major, is helping to make it the great hard to learn all of the songs, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 27 at 2 Courtesy of Goerie.com the director of “Seussical.” show it is,” she said. and have learned a very large p.m. Tickets are $1 with a Mer- Stadelman said that as the “The most enjoyable part of amount of music in a relatively cyhurst ID. PAGE 16 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 23, 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 17 tHe ‘Does God Exist?’ By Megan O’Hare BuZz Contributing writer

Located in the heart of New JAN. 15-27. Musical. “Av- York City, The 92nd Street Y’s enue Q.” Palace Theatre, mission is to enrich the lives Cleveland. of all races, faiths and back- grounds. JAN. 24. Erie Broadway After more than 130 years of Series. “Chicago.” Warner success within the community, Theatre, Erie. The 92nd Street Y launched a groundbreaking program FEB. 22. Comedy. Larry to help educate communities the Cable Guy. Tullio across America. Arena, Erie. Featuring some of the world’s most fascinating people, the FEB. 22. Erie Broad- program uses satellite technol- Contributed photo way Series. “Dirty Rotten ogy to simultaneously broadcast Christian Witkin photo Scoundrels.” The band The Devil Wears Prada will perform in the 2008 Warped Tour. the Y’s renowned educational Christopher Hitchens, above, Scoot Williams photo and cultural programming to FEB. 23. Buckwheat Sophomores Garrett Evans and Carly Rae Eisenhauer, graduate student Jessica Provenzano, and junior and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach community organizations across Zydeco. Reg Lenna Civic Jessica Rudisill will perform in ‘Seussical’ this weekend. will debate God’s existence. America. Center, Jamestown. N.Y. “Though we are over 100 the ultimate religious question: Let’s get warped! miles away from New York, our Is there a God? Bestselling MARCH 1. George ‘Oh, the places you’ll go!’ students felt that they were in authors Hitchens and Boteach summer, after the overwhelm- Street Dogs are among those Strait, Little Big Town. director, she has enjoyed watch- the experience has been watch- short amount of time,” she said. attendance at the 92nd Street pull no punches as they discuss By Greg Summy ing success of Blessthefall and who will share the stage this Quicken Loans Arena, Staff writer By Nicole Cerilli ing the interaction among all ing everything come together “ I am very proud of the cast and Y. We fi lled a room with almost organized religion and religion’s Scary Kids Scaring Kids on last summer. Cleveland. A&E editor of the students involved in the so well.” pit for all of the effort they are 150 students and you could place in American life. year’s tour. Ska fans will not be disap- production during the rehearsal Simoncelli performed in putting forth.” have heard a pin drop during Hitchens is a British-Ameri- Kevin Lyman, the head The Devil Wears Prada, Every pointed either. R eel Big Fish MARCH 1. The Chief- Mercyhurst College presents process. “Bye Bye Birdie” last year, in Trevor Sones, a sophomore the lecture,” said the University can author, journalist and liter- of annual punk rock festival, Time I Die and Norma Jean will be on Warped Tour all tains. Palace Theatre, the lively and colorful student- “It’s really nice to see dif- addition to being the assistant dance major, is the show’s stu- of Delaware. “I would recom- ary critic. Warped Tour, announced the will be pounding out the break- summer long. Cleveland. produced musical “Seussi- ferent-aged people become producer for that production. dent choreographer. mend live satellite broadcasts He has been a columnist at fi rst wave of bands committed downs all summer for thousands Fans of something more cal” this weekend at the Mary friends with people outside Music Director and Conduc- Sones was asked to be the of speakers to any department Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, The to the 2008 tour. of fans in every city. upbeat and danceable will MARCH 8. Disney’s D’Angelo Performing Arts their major who share the tor Melissa Heitzenrater, a choreographer for this year’s or program in order to bring Nation and Slate. His latest The list includes a broad Hip-hop, a genre usually not enjoy Warped Tour as well this “High School Musical: Center. same love for music, dance senior music education major musical last year when he was speakers to a campus that would book is “God Is Not Great: range of talented acts. associated with Warped Tour, summer. The Ice Tour.” Mellon Based on the works of Dr. and acting,” Stadelman said. “It with a concentration in piano, the assistant choreographer as otherwise be unavailable.” How Religion Poisons Every- “We’re striving to have a has steadily make its way to the Indie pop-rock singer and Arena, Pittsburgh. Seuss, “Seussical” tells the story really shows that the arts are for is also excited to see everything well as a supporting actor in “Bye The “Live from NY’s 92nd thing.” diverse lineup that includes a stages of the punk rock festival. songwriter Katy Perry will be of Horton the Elephant who all people.” come together. Bye Birdie.” Street Y” program is a series Boteach is an American little of everything while still This year, The Lordz, a punk joining the ranks this year, as MARCH 14. B.B. King. hears voices coming off of a Stadelman got involved with “I recently had some cast For Sones the most enjoyable comprised of thought-provok- Orthodox rabbi, who achieved catering to our core fan,” Lyman and hip-hop crossover band, well as pop punk up-and-comers Warner Theatre, Erie. speck of dust on a clover. “Grease” during her freshman members come to a pit orches- part of the experience has been ing lectures and compelling worldwide recognition from the said on Warpedtour.com. intense hip-hop group 3Oh!3 We The Kings. The entire town of Who- year and has been participating tra rehearsal to sing with us, working with the other students interviews, that feature news- publication of his international The fi rst release of bands and Shwayze, a popular indie As usual with Warped Tour MARCH 15. K.D. Lang. ville is on the clover, but only in the musicals on campus since and it was so nice to fi nally get on campus. makers, political fi gures, opin- bestseller, “Kosher Sex.” ranges from ska, dance, pop hip-hop artist, will all be per- lineups, bands that incorporate Center for the Arts, Uni- Horton can hear the Whos of then. She hopes that as the a feel for how it is really going “I love working with students ion-shapers and authors who Boteach currently hosts his punk, all the way to metal. forming all summer on Warped. a mix of the heavy rock with the versity of Buffalo. Whoville. director of “Seussical,” she will to sound when all the pieces are my age. I fi nd it easier to relate discuss issues and events that own series, Shalom in the Home, The list also includes peren- Christian bands have also lighter are set to play this year. So with the help of a little gain the experience she needs in place for the performance,” with them and make the process affect our lives. a reality television show where nial favorites, as well as new- been very popular at Warped The fi rst few among a poten- MARCH 18. Erie Broad- Who boy named JoJo and to direct high school musicals she said. fun and full of energy,” Sones Thanks in part to Mercyhurst he facilitates family members to comers to the tour. Tour in recent years. tially long list of like bands are way Series. Michael Horton’s neighbor, Gertrude in the future. A production of this scale said. College and the Anshe Hesed overcome their problems. After a nationwide tour with The Devil Wears Prada is not The Bronx and Pierce the Veil. Flatley’s “Lord of the the Bird, Horton is able to save Virginia Simoncelli, a senior is typically very challenging to “I also love to see the growth Temple, this acclaimed series is The “Live from NY’s 92nd Fall Out Boy in 2006, The alone so far this year; Relient K Lyman and the rest of the Dance.” the Whos. music education major with a piece together. everyone makes in their dancing coming to Mercyhurst. Street Y” series will be held at Academy Is… will reunite with will also be spreading their faith Vans Warped Tour will be releas- This year’s student-produced concentration in voice, is the For Heitzenrater, the biggest abilities from try-outs to show The series will continue with the Taylor Little Theatre. Tickets From First to Last on Warped to the crowds and mosh pits at ing the names of more bands in MARCH 25. Robin musical includes 54 cast mem- producer of the show. challenge was teaching all of week,” he said. Christopher Hitchens and Rabbi for the lecture are free for Mer- Tour this summer. Warped Tour. the coming months. Trower. Tralf, Buffalo. bers. “I am very proud of the show the music. “Seussical” will be performed Shmuley Boteach in debate cyhurst students and faculty. The Academy Is… label This fi rst release of bands Tour dates have not been Junior Kara Stadelman, a and everyone who has been “We have been working really in the PAC on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m., ‘Does God Exist? on Jan.30 at Only one ticket may be pur- mates Gym Class Heroes will also represents classic punk, the announced for summer 2008. music education voice major, is helping to make it the great hard to learn all of the songs, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 27 at 2 8 p.m. chased per ID. Students must also joining the tour with The origins of Warped Tour. Irish For more information regarding Courtesy of Goerie.com the director of “Seussical.” show it is,” she said. and have learned a very large p.m. Tickets are $1 with a Mer- Join two of today’s most pro- show ID at ticket purchase and Color Fred. Hea vier acts are style punk band The Briggs, and the Van’s Warped Tour be sure Stadelman said that as the “The most enjoyable part of amount of music in a relatively cyhurst ID. vocative voices as they debate event entry. also set to play Warped all traditional political punks The to check out warpedtour.com. PAGE 18 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 23, 2008 Before you kick the bucket: Review of ‘The Bucket List’

Chambers, a more humble and discovers the list and insists that mostly from his success as a busi- very funny, and it had a great By Sarah Mastrocola wise character, played by Free- they must both go do everything nessman, is unhappily estranged message. It really made me pon- Staff writer man, who also suffers from on it before time runs out. from his only daughter. der what kind of things I want cancer. Thus, the adventures begin. Freeman labored as a me- to do before I die. This movie, What would you do if you Because of Nicholson’s “two- In spite of opposition from chanic for more than forty years which is the fi rst fi lm in which found out that you had a year or to-a-room” stance he placed Freeman’s wife, Nicholson and so he could support his family, in I actually liked Nicholson, really less left to live? on his hospital, he is forced to Freeman run off to complete spite of his desire to go to college made me think and relook at my “The Bucket List,” a film share a room rather than having the list. and work as a teacher, now feels priorities.” directed by Rob Reiner, which his own private suite, and so it With exploits ranging from some separation from his wife. Although “The Bucket List” stars Jack Nicholson and Morgan is as roommates that these two skydiving and racecar driving to These two, through their bicker- has received negative reviews Freeman, answers this question meet. getting a tattoo, the two quickly ing and friendship, faults and life from some critics, it’s story is for two characters while the story During his hospital stay, Free- become pals through their es- struggles, become real people. touching, and it is a refreshing follows the lives of two termi- man begins to develop a list of capades. They travel across the Freshman Bethany Brun said break from the usual movies nally ill cancer patients. things he wants to do before he world, hitting such sites as the of “The Bucket List,” “It was released by Hollywood. Crude and demanding bil- “kicks the bucket.” pyramids in Egypt, the Taj Mahal lionaire Edward Cole, played by He says that the idea came and the Himalayas. Nicholson, fi nds himself in an from making such a list in one Through these travels, the ‘American Idol’ returns unusual and unfortunate situa- of his high school classes long viewer also learns much more tion when he is diagnosed with ago. about these two characters as cancer and is forced to reside in After receiving the news of his people, discovering their history, By Jackie Koehler usual, over a million dollars, in the hospital that he owns. limited time to live, Freeman is triumphs and failures. Contributing writer order to get a single commercial It is during his hospital stay ready to discard the list, seeing it Nicholson, who has had four to play during its broadcast. that Nicholson meets Carter as pointless. However Nicholson divorces and found satisfaction Producer Nigel Lithgowe told There are some who watch Reality TV World, “Hopefully it’s “American Idol” purely for the going to be a good year because entertainment value, some to we’ve got good talent.” ‘Manon Lescaut’ comes to PAC hear how cruel Simon Cowell can Junior Caitlin Cummings truly be, some for the inspiration agrees. which reveal the details of cos- The remarkable love story of hearing raw musical talent “It looks like there is a lot of By Jordan Zangaro tumes and facial gestures, and begins with Lescaut, Geront put to the test and others who potential so far this season. I’m Contributing writer capture sweeping wide angles and Manon arriving in a dili- root for the William Hungs of excited to see how it turns out,” of dance and panoramic specta- gence. the show. she said. Don’t miss the thrilling, cle, which provides an intimate Lescaut is taking his sister to “American Idol” started its However she disagrees with world-class opera and its advantage to those actually sit- a convent to complete her edu- seventh season last Tuesday some of the decisions made by groundbreaking series of live, ting in the audience at the Met. cation, but fi nding her to be night, resulting in 33.4 million the judges in whom they keep high-defi nition performance The story of “Manon Les- greatly admired by the wealthy viewers tuning to Fox. Among and who they eliminate. transmissions to movie theaters caut” is based on the 1731 novel Geronte, is quite willing to play those viewers were Mercyhurst Many viewers had stronger around the world. “L’histoire du chevalier des a negative part and let the old College students. opinions about the judges and Come and observe the beauty Grieux et de Manon Lescaut” plot with the landlord to abduct Junior Cassie Powers watches- host than they did about the and power of the Metropolitan by the Abbé Prévost and is writ- Manon. for the ridiculous singers who show. Opera at the Mary D’Angelo ten and composed by Giacomo Des Grieux, however, has attempt to make their way to Some viewers commented on Performing Arts Center with the Puccini. seen her. “Donna non vidi mai “American Idol” stardom. judge Randy Jackson’s newfound next production of the remark- On the heels of her triumph, simile a questa” (Never did I “I identify with them because I sideburns and Ryan Seacrest’s able and unforgettable “Manon phenomenon Karita Mattila behold so fair a maiden), he myself am tone-deaf,” she said. hosting skills. Lescaut.” adds another landmark role to sings in praise of her beauty. She also said she was surprised Senior Joey Jablonski wishes The Mary D’Angelo Perform- her Met repertory, the free-spir- The story unfolds into one of that “American Idol” is still up he had been asked to help judge ing Arts Center at Mercyhurst ited beauty “Manon Lescaut.” love, corruption, money, arrests, and running after six seasons. the show. College, is one of four college The story of the magnetic escapes, banishment and death Junior Mike Temple was also Nevertheless, it will be inter- campuses in the nation to join attraction between two young all the while accompanied by surprised that the show is still esting to see if “American Idol” over 600 venues in 13 countries lovers is the perfect vehicle for extraordinary music. being aired. In his opinion, “It’s is able to produce another sing- across the world in broadcasting the soprano’s exhilarating cha- For information or tickets, no longer about talent, because ing sensation as they have in past the spectacle and intense pas- risma, especially when matched call the Mary D’Angelo Per- it’s clearly scripted.” seasons. sion of the Metropolitan Opera by the ardent tenor of Marcello forming Arts Center box offi ce As one of the shows not af- If you are bummed out by the House and its astonishing per- Giordani. at 824-3000. fected by the on-going writer’s writer’s strike and need to watch formers. Music Director James Levine Tickets will be sold to stu- strike, it is expected to do very something other than re-runs, A dozen strategically placed conducts his fi rst Met perfor- dents for $15, and the perfor- well. tune in to Fox Tuesdays and cameras offer brilliant close-ups, mances of the work since 1981. mance is open to the public. Advertisers pay more than Wednesdays at 8 p.m. PAGE 18 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 23, 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 OPINION PAGE 19 Before you kick the bucket: Review of ‘The Bucket List’ Sincerely, Anonymous Obama and Clinton show their teeth

Chambers, a more humble and discovers the list and insists that mostly from his success as a busi- very funny, and it had a great words are still coming from me, By Keith stating he is not able to back up Clinton and Edwards the candi- By Sarah Mastrocola wise character, played by Free- they must both go do everything nessman, is unhappily estranged message. It really made me pon- By Michelle but it is just so much easier to his words with action. dates are willing to do anything Staff writer Nemeth man, who also suffers from on it before time runs out. from his only daughter. der what kind of things I want LaSlavic express my feelings when I don’t Obama retaliated against to sully the reputation of their Staff writer Staff writer & cancer. Thus, the adventures begin. Freeman labored as a me- to do before I die. This movie, have to see the person’s face. political analyst Clinton by saying she is willing opponents or try to appear as What would you do if you Because of Nicholson’s “two- In spite of opposition from chanic for more than forty years which is the fi rst fi lm in which I’ve also noticed that people to “fudge the truth” in her quest the “good guy.” found out that you had a year or to-a-room” stance he placed Freeman’s wife, Nicholson and so he could support his family, in I actually liked Nicholson, really As I was leaving my apart- fi nd it easier to vent about some- Only a few days before the for the Democratic presidential This is currently Edwards’ less left to live? on his hospital, he is forced to Freeman run off to complete spite of his desire to go to college made me think and relook at my ment last week, I found a note one to another person than to South Carolina Primary, Clin- nomination. strategy by staying out of the “The Bucket List,” a film share a room rather than having the list. and work as a teacher, now feels priorities.” taped to my door with words of approach the person they actu- ton and Obama are sniping each South Carolina is the last pri- bickering. directed by Rob Reiner, which his own private suite, and so it With exploits ranging from some separation from his wife. Although “The Bucket List” encouragement and it got me ally have a problem with and tell other. mary before “Super Tuesday” With a race this close the con- stars Jack Nicholson and Morgan is as roommates that these two skydiving and racecar driving to These two, through their bicker- has received negative reviews thinking; why are we so much them to his or her face. Clinton recently stated that during which voters will cast vention is where the next Dem- Freeman, answers this question meet. getting a tattoo, the two quickly ing and friendship, faults and life from some critics, it’s story is more confi dent and open with Of course if the person fi nds Obama has become frustrated at ballots in 24 states. ocratic candidate is going to be for two characters while the story During his hospital stay, Free- become pals through their es- struggles, become real people. touching, and it is a refreshing our opinions when our identity out, though, it’s always, “I never his recent losses in New Hamp- With the delegation votes chosen, and the primaries are follows the lives of two termi- man begins to develop a list of capades. They travel across the Freshman Bethany Brun said break from the usual movies is hidden or we are separated said that,” or, “That’s not what shire and Nevada, while also split nearly even among Obama, mainly for show at this point. nally ill cancer patients. things he wants to do before he world, hitting such sites as the of “The Bucket List,” “It was released by Hollywood. from a person by an IM or a text I meant.” Crude and demanding bil- “kicks the bucket.” pyramids in Egypt, the Taj Mahal message? Why are we so afraid of Thirty-fi ve years of women’s freedom lionaire Edward Cole, played by He says that the idea came and the Himalayas. I have noticed over the years people actually knowing how we Nicholson, fi nds himself in an from making such a list in one Through these travels, the ‘American Idol’ returns that people our age are straying feel? Should we be so ashamed ing opinions to sit down and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1965. unusual and unfortunate situa- of his high school classes long viewer also learns much more away from face-to-face inter- of our feelings? By Ellen hold a civil conversation? Cases The issue runs much deeper tion when he is diagnosed with ago. about these two characters as action and replacing it with e- It’s easier to have opinions Koenig such as Griswold v. Connecti- into beliefs on contraception, cancer and is forced to reside in After receiving the news of his people, discovering their history, about someone or something Staff writer cut or Doe v. Bolton both were women’s health, when a fetus is By Jackie Koehler usual, over a million dollars, in mails, text messages and other the hospital that he owns. limited time to live, Freeman is triumphs and failures. when no one else knows, or the instrumental in the promotion considered a human and family Contributing writer order to get a single commercial forms of digital communica- It is during his hospital stay ready to discard the list, seeing it Nicholson, who has had four to play during its broadcast. tion. specifi c person doesn’t know If you missed the celebra- of women’s freedom of body planning. It is diffi cult to sway that Nicholson meets Carter as pointless. However Nicholson divorces and found satisfaction Producer Nigel Lithgowe told People seem to fi nd it much that you feel a certain way about tion, Tuesday, Jan. 22, was the and choice. people’s perception of abortion There are some who watch Reality TV World, “Hopefully it’s easier to point out a problem them. 35th anniversary of Roe v. Doe v. Bolton was decided unless they are put into a situa- “American Idol” purely for the going to be a good year because or solve relationship issues with This makes me think; what’s Wade. That means 35 years of the same day as Roe v. Wade and tion of unexpected pregnancy. entertainment value, some to we’ve got good talent.” someone over the computer or the point of even expressing our added privacy and freedom for allows a health exception for With recent technology, doc- ‘Manon Lescaut’ comes to PAC hear how cruel Simon Cowell can Junior Caitlin Cummings on the phone. feelings if we are too ashamed women in the U.S. I never wit- abortion. It eliminated the tri- tors are able to detect “defec- truly be, some for the inspiration agrees. I think it is because it’s less to put a face with the words? nessed a person lose composure mester limitation created by Roe, tive” fetuses, which are more which reveal the details of cos- The remarkable love story of hearing raw musical talent “It looks like there is a lot of painful to tell someone some- I think that if we are going so quickly as when the pro-life which allows for abortions past often subject to extermination. By Jordan Zangaro tumes and facial gestures, and begins with Lescaut, Geront put to the test and others who potential so far this season. I’m to be so opinionated, we should the fi rst trimester. Parts of this If the choice to have an abor- Contributing writer thing when you do not have to stance was challenged. capture sweeping wide angles and Manon arriving in a dili- root for the William Hungs of excited to see how it turns out,” see their reaction or see how start standing behind our People are afraid to discuss decision were weakened when tion lies on such a decision then of dance and panoramic specta- gence. the show. she said. much what you’re saying hurts words. it with fears of being politically Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act it is encouraged that the fetus’ Don’t miss the thrilling, cle, which provides an intimate Lescaut is taking his sister to “American Idol” started its However she disagrees with the person. It’s okay to have thoughts and incorrect. Still other individu- was signed in 2003. A forerun- mother examine her so-called world-class opera and its advantage to those actually sit- a convent to complete her edu- seventh season last Tuesday some of the decisions made by I personally have said things feelings about people or issues, als become so hostile over the ner to Roe is Griswold v. Con- moral conscience. groundbreaking series of live, ting in the audience at the Met. cation, but fi nding her to be night, resulting in 33.4 million the judges in whom they keep through instant messenger that but if we are actually going to issue that there often is no point necticut, which criminalized the Everyone is entitled to their high-defi nition performance The story of “Manon Les- greatly admired by the wealthy viewers tuning to Fox. Among and who they eliminate. I would never have had the guts say them or put them out there, in continuing the conversation. use of contraceptives. However own opinion. In the meantime transmissions to movie theaters caut” is based on the 1731 novel Geronte, is quite willing to play those viewers were Mercyhurst Many viewers had stronger to say to the person’s face. don’t be anonymous or afraid to Why is abortion such a hot it violated the right to marital please keep your laws off our around the world. “L’histoire du chevalier des a negative part and let the old College students. opinions about the judges and I don’t know the reason, the go face-to-face. topic that is diffi cult for oppos- privacy and was overturned by bodies. Come and observe the beauty Grieux et de Manon Lescaut” plot with the landlord to abduct Junior Cassie Powers watches- host than they did about the and power of the Metropolitan by the Abbé Prévost and is writ- Manon. for the ridiculous singers who show. Opera at the Mary D’Angelo ten and composed by Giacomo Des Grieux, however, has attempt to make their way to Some viewers commented on A world with name tags for forgotten friends Johnson & Performing Arts Center with the Puccini. seen her. “Donna non vidi mai “American Idol” stardom. judge Randy Jackson’s newfound ing is worse than calling a girl by within the college environ- How convenient would it next production of the remark- On the heels of her triumph, simile a questa” (Never did I “I identify with them because I sideburns and Ryan Seacrest’s By Bill the wrong name. ment. M emorization of over be when you walked into the Johnson able and unforgettable “Manon phenomenon Karita Mattila behold so fair a maiden), he myself am tone-deaf,” she said. hosting skills. Swafford You can always play the risk 100 names makes it impossible Cornerstone, ran into someone Properties Lescaut.” adds another landmark role to sings in praise of her beauty. She also said she was surprised Senior Joey Jablonski wishes Staff writer game with what you perceive to to remember everyone. Truth- and could look to the upper The Mary D’Angelo Perform- her Met repertory, the free-spir- The story unfolds into one of that “American Idol” is still up he had been asked to help judge be his or her name. However fully there is no common solu- left breast and notice that their 2 - Houses ing Arts Center at Mercyhurst ited beauty “Manon Lescaut.” love, corruption, money, arrests, and running after six seasons. the show. Since a young age, I have this is often risky and can have tion to this dilemma other than name is P.J. College, is one of four college The story of the magnetic escapes, banishment and death Junior Mike Temple was also Nevertheless, it will be inter- struggled to remember names. severe consequences. producing name tags. It eliminates the introduc- for rent campuses in the nation to join attraction between two young all the while accompanied by surprised that the show is still esting to see if “American Idol” To make the situation worse, I The easiest way to rectify this In areas of public service, tion period and allows you to Mercyhurst over 600 venues in 13 countries lovers is the perfect vehicle for extraordinary music. being aired. In his opinion, “It’s is able to produce another sing- usually do not remember names situation is to call them such a name tag is sewn on to the call him or her by his or her real across the world in broadcasting the soprano’s exhilarating cha- For information or tickets, no longer about talent, because ing sensation as they have in past of individuals to whom I am an names as buddy, killer, big guy, left upper pocket to ensure name, not killer or buddy. Area the spectacle and intense pas- risma, especially when matched call the Mary D’Angelo Per- it’s clearly scripted.” seasons. acquaintance. sweetie, etc. that those they encounter can In the scheme of things, sion of the Metropolitan Opera by the ardent tenor of Marcello forming Arts Center box offi ce As one of the shows not af- If you are bummed out by the Forgetting a name can be an You can only hope that when remember his or her name. this will most defi nitely never 6/1/08 - House and its astonishing per- Giordani. at 824-3000. fected by the on-going writer’s writer’s strike and need to watch embarrassing situation for both he or she walks away that your This is the case especially happen. formers. Music Director James Levine Tickets will be sold to stu- strike, it is expected to do very something other than re-runs, parties. Forgetting a name at the friend to the left or right of you when you get your car fi xed; However it would be a great 5/29/09 A dozen strategically placed conducts his fi rst Met perfor- dents for $15, and the perfor- well. tune in to Fox Tuesdays and end of the night can really put a knows his or her name. This you can always remember that world if we lived in one with 860-8817 cameras offer brilliant close-ups, mances of the work since 1981. mance is open to the public. Advertisers pay more than Wednesdays at 8 p.m. damper on your love life. Noth- dilemma is all too common Kenny fi xed your car. name tags. PAGE 20 OPINION Jan. 23, 2008 ‘In my eyes we will seek peace and faith’ The Good, unite when problems occur but do not suit our taste. Are others not human? In By Engel Vargas we are blind to see the truth in We speak of a melting pot, my eyes, we all said, “I had a the Bad & Contributing writer front of us. but love to degrade and shame dream.” We choose leaders who are those that bring happiness. I In my eyes, there is a distant the Ugly The world, in a blink of an blind and will lead more blind- see terror, destruction, hate and pass of memories to the past I eye/ Turns pink and dark/ The ness into the abyss. death! have seen; distant memories for eyes run like rivers/ Puddles of Scientists create future prob- My eyes bleed, human souls the future in me. In my eyes, The Good rain/ And fear to rave./ Colors lems and forget how they turn to darkness and my eyes God brought us to earth naked. of all nations fear one./ The evolve. continue to suffer. Society God brought us pure and with- Spring break is less than clouds close and the light opens Who is to blame for starv- changes people; ask Him for out sin. In my eyes, I must watch a month away. Pack your the eyes/ That were shun from ing children and the war that is solutions. creators of life be abominated. bags and don’t forget the right. being fought against hunger? Let Him guide you to salva- Why must we believe that cre- sunblock. In the 21st century humans The war is drying the most tion. In my eyes the world turns ators of life should be hidden have been challenged due to reli- powerful country. Humans are counter-clockwise. from nature? In my eyes, we live You may never have to gion, color, ethnicity and beliefs. losing their lives, families are I notice that all we read in our in hell, and when death arrives call the Registrar again if We have killed thousands of being destroyed, kids are being American education was that we will be free. Free from life you lost your registration innocent humans and will con- left without parents and money the Americans died. problems and in a land of para- time because it is right tinue until the end of time. is being spent to create prob- We have been brainwashed dise that my eyes could bear. In online. The U.S. government has lems to destroy humanity. and are told that Americans my eyes, we will seek peace and Americans blind-folded with the As I blink, another family is should live longer and should faith, to solve the hatred among belief that other countries are being destroyed. Another soul is dominate others. us. The Bad invading and trying to destroy being buried over greed and we Most schools had America, when we have invaded are happy to see that it will not Monday off to celebrate a country of the Holy Land and be me. the life of Martin Luther no human power will overcome Preachers are pilfering God’s King, Jr. We did not. the power of God. innocents. Where do we stop? We are fi ghting over ele- We celebrate, but we also cel- Whatever happened to ments with which we have been ebrate the harm that we cause that sign on Lewis Ave. blessed. One religion is trying others. Miles are traveled for a that said “Do not park on to tell the other the truth. We better life, but exile those that grass?” There are just two posts there now. King’s infl uence lives on The Ugly sticker or button quote, this By Jerrod saying puts to words the medi- The weather this past Markle tations of the beloved MLK. weekend was tough going. Staff writer These words carry a personal Both Saturday and Sunday connection for me, as it seems I-90 and I-79 were shut down at one point. In case you missed the celebra- many people consciously choose tion of Dr. Martin Luther King ignorance and avoid deep mental When did Britney Spears Jr. on Monday, do not fret. explorations. acquire a British accent MLK has been one of the This type of chosen blindness and pink hair? Perhaps that most infl uential people in Amer- creates a lifestyle focused on is what sparked a writer ican history, inspiring the hearts maintaining the hedonistic ritu- to submit her obituary of millions. als that allows ignorance to take despite the fact that she is Seeing the cyclical effects that on the illusion of bliss. In reality, still alive. carried over to Dr. King from this bliss may also be interpreted Gandhi originating in Hindu phi- as a latent fear. Please e-mail any suggetions to losophy, it is hard to ignore the This will coincide with the [email protected]. importance of being awake to awareness that the means and the The GB&U is a compilation of such wisdom. As Dr. King said, end are inseparable. Setting up a student opinions. “Nothing in the entire world is more educated population that more dangerous than sincere is not propelled by latent fear ignorance and conscientious stu- but vision realized through daily pidity.” action would be a true testament More than just a bumper to the teachings of Dr. King. PAGE 20 OPINION Jan. 23, 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 OPINION PAGE 21 ‘In my eyes we will seek peace and faith’ The Good, This I believe: Mercy is an essential element of life unite when problems occur but do not suit our taste. Are others not human? In Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection Committee has initiated “This I Believe” to foster refl ection within the entire college community on the values by which we live. We hope that these essays will inspire By Engel Vargas we are blind to see the truth in We speak of a melting pot, my eyes, we all said, “I had a the Bad & further introspection, thoughtful discussion, and innovative ways of integrating holistically some of the ideas and values expressed here into our personal, academic, social, spiritual, professional and com- Contributing writer front of us. but love to degrade and shame dream.” munal life. We choose leaders who are those that bring happiness. I In my eyes, there is a distant the Ugly For example, faculty might introduce appropriate essays into class discussion; students might initiate conversations in class and beyond; administrators and staff might explore these with colleagues. The world, in a blink of an blind and will lead more blind- see terror, destruction, hate and pass of memories to the past I Responses may be directed to the Merciad at [email protected] or to committee chair, Rev. Lyta Seddig at [email protected]. eye/ Turns pink and dark/ The ness into the abyss. death! have seen; distant memories for Share how these thoughts have had an impact in your life! eyes run like rivers/ Puddles of Scientists create future prob- My eyes bleed, human souls the future in me. In my eyes, The Good Sr. Pat Whalen was a faculty member in the Department of Education from 1970-1987, served as Assistant Academic Dean from 1996-1999 and has been Registrar since 1999. Her favorite aspect rain/ And fear to rave./ Colors lems and forget how they turn to darkness and my eyes God brought us to earth naked. about the college: “Inspired by the mission, I appreciate the commitment to excellence, mercy, service, as well as the collegial spirit that marks our efforts at Mercyhurst College.” of all nations fear one./ The evolve. continue to suffer. Society God brought us pure and with- Spring break is less than clouds close and the light opens Who is to blame for starv- changes people; ask Him for out sin. In my eyes, I must watch a month away. Pack your when we reverence the dignity sure that nothing burned. A at that time in my life I barely Sisters of Mercy, to join my life the eyes/ That were shun from ing children and the war that is solutions. creators of life be abominated. By Sr. Pat Whalen of each person, create a spirit of particular experience occurred attended to this revelation. with women who devoted their bags and don’t forget the Contributing writer right. being fought against hunger? Let Him guide you to salva- Why must we believe that cre- sunblock. hospitality and pursue integrity when I was 14 years old. My As I experienced her warm lives to the works of mercy. In the 21st century humans The war is drying the most tion. In my eyes the world turns ators of life should be hidden of word and deed in our lives. mother, pregnant with her sixth welcome, her lively interest in This seed of responding with have been challenged due to reli- powerful country. Humans are counter-clockwise. from nature? In my eyes, we live You may never have to I believe that mercy is an Recognizing our own human child, did not feel well on one my life and the easy conversa- compassion, planted by my gion, color, ethnicity and beliefs. losing their lives, families are I notice that all we read in our in hell, and when death arrives call the Registrar again if essential element of life, that weakness, we know that only September afternoon. tion with Louisa, the genera- mother, continues to inspire We have killed thousands of being destroyed, kids are being American education was that we will be free. Free from life you lost your registration the people of the earth clamor through God’s mercy can we be She asked me to sit and con- tional gap that I had fabricated and challenge me. These two innocent humans and will con- left without parents and money the Americans died. problems and in a land of para- time because it is right for mercy. As individuals merciful. verse with Louisa as she ate her evaporated. From that day on, I women, Louisa, my neighbor, tinue until the end of time. is being spent to create prob- We have been brainwashed dise that my eyes could bear. In online. respond mercifully in the ordi- By collaborating with others, dinner. I resisted, not wanting to relished my time and conversa- and Genevieve, my mother, by The U.S. government has lems to destroy humanity. and are told that Americans my eyes, we will seek peace and nary circumstances of their in works of mercy we continu- sit with an elderly woman, and tion with her as I began to take their loving kindness showed me Americans blind-folded with the As I blink, another family is should live longer and should faith, to solve the hatred among lives, destructive impulses are ally learn from them how to be unhappy with the prospect of comfort in the wisdom Louisa mercy. I continue to believe that belief that other countries are being destroyed. Another soul is dominate others. us. The Bad resisted and society moves more merciful. attempting conversation with had accumulated from years such simple and commonplace invading and trying to destroy being buried over greed and we toward recognizing that the dig- Frequently I recall an experi- an old person. My mother pre- of living and of refl ecting on acts of compassion that occur Most schools had America, when we have invaded are happy to see that it will not nity the individual needs to be ence of my early teen years. An vailed. Mumbling about the the human condition. I mar- each day throughout our world Monday off to celebrate a country of the Holy Land and be me. reverenced and valued. Each elderly woman, Louisa, lived unfairness of life, the injustice veled at the peace of heart that maintain society at some level of the life of Martin Luther no human power will overcome Preachers are pilfering God’s of us can learn from others the next door to my family. Since of my mother’s request, my enveloped her spirit, how she equilibrium. In their tender and King, Jr. We did not. the power of God. innocents. Where do we stop? ways of responding in mercy. she lived alone, my mother sat displeasure at being required maneuvered through the times compassionate expressions of We are fi ghting over ele- We celebrate, but we also cel- In turn, each of us can become with her each evening while to sit and converse with an old of joy and sorrow in her life. mercy, human beings respond Whatever happened to ments with which we have been ebrate the harm that we cause more capable of interacting in a Louisa ate her dinner. I still woman, I reluctantly walked She maintained hope in the face to misery and restore hope. A that sign on Lewis Ave. blessed. One religion is trying others. Miles are traveled for a merciful way. recall my mother carrying a pot next door. As I walked across of anguish and grief. merciful response generates that said “Do not park on to tell the other the truth. We better life, but exile those that As a Sister of Mercy, my per- of freshly brewed coffee to our our adjacent lawns, a spirit deep For some reason, this memory another merciful response. grass?” There are just two spective on mercy is shaped by neighbor’s home each evening within my being emerged and has continued to invite my Mercy has the power to create, posts there now. the Constitutions of the Sis- about 4:30 p.m. By this hour, I vaguely recognized that my refl ection over the years. I grad- to renew and to heal. Let us King’s infl uence lives on ters of Mercy of the Americas. my mother had completed the response was selfi sh, immature ually recognized that the Spirit respond to human misery bit by The Ugly Chapters six and eight proclaim preparations for our family and mean spirited. of God moved my spirit in this bit, day by day. Certainly living sticker or button quote, this the signifi cance, the beauty, and dinner. When I arrived home At that moment, I could not experience. Seven Septembers in mercy is a manifestation of a By Jerrod saying puts to words the medi- The weather this past the giftedness of mercy. from school, I watched the food articulate this blessing nor did I following that particular day, living and loving God, our Cre- Markle tations of the beloved MLK. weekend was tough going. We strive to witness to mercy cooking on the stove making ponder its signifi cance. In fact, I entered the candidacy of the ator, the Holy One. Staff writer These words carry a personal Both Saturday and Sunday connection for me, as it seems I-90 and I-79 were shut down at one point. The little things are big In case you missed the celebra- many people consciously choose Johnson & tion of Dr. Martin Luther King ignorance and avoid deep mental I worked over 40 hours this When did Britney Spears HOUSE FOR RENT Johnson Jr. on Monday, do not fret. explorations. By Merissa past weekend. It sounds crazy- acquire a British accent available summer, fall, spring rental MLK has been one of the This type of chosen blindness Frank and believe me, it was, but I feel and pink hair? Perhaps that 1 Block from Mercyhurst Properties most infl uential people in Amer- creates a lifestyle focused on Opinion editor very comfortable right now. is what sparked a writer ican history, inspiring the hearts maintaining the hedonistic ritu- On the other hand, I let myself Located @ 146 E. 38th St. 2 - Houses to submit her obituary of millions. als that allows ignorance to take It’s the little moments that get very behind in school work, despite the fact that she is Seeing the cyclical effects that on the illusion of bliss. In reality, count. You can’t learn that soon which has put me on edge. Features: for rent still alive. carried over to Dr. King from this bliss may also be interpreted enough. Looking back at the weekend, Central Air Mercyhurst Gandhi originating in Hindu phi- as a latent fear. Whether you are a fresh- I realized that it really is the little Dishwasher Please e-mail any suggetions to losophy, it is hard to ignore the This will coincide with the man still fi guring out this “col- things that matter the most. [email protected]. 4 Bedrooms Area importance of being awake to awareness that the means and the lege” thing or a senior who has Sit back with a cup of hot The GB&U is a compilation of Garbage Disposal such wisdom. As Dr. King said, end are inseparable. Setting up a already mentally moved on, you chocolate, turn on your favorite student opinions. Washer & dryer 6/1/08 - “Nothing in the entire world is more educated population that can feel overwhelmed from time movie and enjoy the people with more dangerous than sincere is not propelled by latent fear to time. whom you spend your time. Just 5/29/09 Home: 452-0124 ignorance and conscientious stu- but vision realized through daily I work so I have some money pace yourself. pidity.” action would be a true testament in the bank after graduation. I’m telling you, it’s the little Cell: 434-5714 860-8817 More than just a bumper to the teachings of Dr. King. Sometimes it just isn’t worth it. things. PAGE 22 OPINION Jan. 23, 2008 Global warming: The transcendent challenge of our times

erations in such a fashion that innovation in science, technol- global warming is real, its main Team will sponsor FOCUS By Dr. James Snyder every single human being—and, ogy and the economy, although correctible causes are anthropo- THE NATION on our campus, Contributing writer indeed, every living being on these will be required. Rather, genic, the consequences of fail- a nationwide teaching at more Earth—stands to be profoundly like religiously motivated ter- ing to address it are massive and than 1,200 colleges and univer- Anyone who has been paying affected. rorism, global warming must dire and the solutions to global sities. attention to the presidential race No, the transcendent chal- be addressed at the roots of warming and climate change are The goal of FOCUS THE will surely have heard presiden- lenge of our times is global the problem, which in the case within our individual and collec- NATION is to raise awareness tial hopeful, Sen. John McCain, warming. Of all the challenges of global warming is the moral tive moral and material reach. about global warming and the say again and again that the tran- we face, it alone is a threat to myopia that fuels eco-systemic Additionally the nations of need for timely solutions. scendent challenge of our times all communities and ways of degradation wherever it occurs. the world—particularly the In accordance with the Inter- is Islamo-fascist terrorism. Cer- life on earth, wherever they are Moreover, like in the war on United States of America, and governmental Panel on Cli- tainly in our post 9/11 world found, whether human or non- terrorism, global warming will that means her citizens—must mate Change and supported we are haunted by the tragedies human. It alone has the unsur- not be solved by rotating com- acknowledge the threat of cli- worldwide by the Joint Science that terrorism has spawned on passed ability to lay low the vast mitted individuals into and mate change, study and enact Academies, the Union of Con- our homeland and around the and varied web of life. out of isolated frontlines. The targets, identify cost-effective cerned Scientists and numerous globe. Indeed, it is climate chaos, solution to global warming will solutions, mobilize science and other organizations, we advo- Certainly, we still face the not Islamic terrorism, that gath- require a global response led technology, work with develop- cate that Americans rise to the specter of a stateless enemy ers on the horizons of the 21st by each and every individual ing nations and show leader- challenge and demand visionary that wants to attack us when century like a civilizational-sized who has fi rst embraced the fol- ship! and sweeping legislation that and wherever it can, despite a Katrina. lowing simple facts that have The time has come to focus seeks to reduce CO2 emissions 14-year campaign along the cen- It promises to dwarf the suf- been established by the Nobe our nation on the true transcen- 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 tral front in the War on Terror. fering that we are threatened Prize-winning Intergovernmen- dent challenge of our times. (sometimes referred to as the But is Islamo-fascism really the with at the hands of terrorism. tal Panel on Climate Control: On Jan. 30 and 31, the Green 2% Solution). transcendent challenge of our It is even reasonable to assume times? that as scarce, vital resources When one compares the sta- become increasingly stressed tistics of those affected by ter- through climate change, con- rorism worldwide next to those fl ict will erupt along the cultural who are and will be affected in fault-lines of our world, accord- the future by increasing eco- ing to traditional religious-polit- logical degradation and global ical ties. climate change, there simply is Indeed, with “natural” disas- Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] no comparison. Sen. McCain is ters such as Katrina, the accel- Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] simply wrong—breathtakingly erating albedo effect in the Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] wrong. He’s fl own the coup, as arctic circle, the melting of the Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] it were, embracing a rhetoric Greenland ice-caps, the thaw of Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] and an ideology that is discon- the Siberian tundra and a thou- Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] nected from reality. That’s not sand other calamities around the Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] to say that Sen. McCain is wrong world, we are already in the early Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] about the seriousness of terror- stages of its unfolding. Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] ism with respect to our national Yes, global climate change is T. J. Ineman Online Editor [email protected] security and international well the true, transcendent, civili- Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] being. zational crisis of our times—a Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] Wherever it occurs terrorism crisis that will spare no civiliza- Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] is a horrifi c crime committed by tion if we do not wage a war on Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] sick individuals that we need to it along every front possible. It is steadfastly defend against and, a scientifi c-technological crisis, perhaps, even continue to wage a political-economic crisis and, The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is a smart and allied war against. most of all, a moral crisis of the published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our But terrorism—and par- fi rst degree, of the widest pos- offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. ticularly Islamic terrorism—is sible scope, and of the greatest simply not a challenge that consequence. And, like the war The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and is transcendent in the literal on terrorism, it will not be won names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for sense of the word as something militarily. content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday that exists above and beyond Nor will it be avoided or even before publication and may not be longer than all individuals, all nations, all defeated through massive public 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. borders, as well as future gen- and private investment and PAGE 22 OPINION Jan. 23, 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 INTRAMURAL SPORTS PAGE 23 Global warming: The transcendent challenge of our times ‘Squeeks’ dominates intramural b-ball Standings I erations in such a fashion that innovation in science, technol- global warming is real, its main Team will sponsor FOCUS N 1 Schmidt 5-0 By Dr. James Snyder every single human being—and, ogy and the economy, although correctible causes are anthropo- THE NATION on our campus, Denman and Adam Gray all hit Contributing writer T indeed, every living being on these will be required. Rather, genic, the consequences of fail- a nationwide teaching at more By Jeffrey Stoll three-pointers to jump-start the 5 Gaertner 4-1 Contributing writer R Earth—stands to be profoundly like religiously motivated ter- ing to address it are massive and than 1,200 colleges and univer- offense. 5 Coaches 4-1 Anyone who has been paying affected. rorism, global warming must dire and the solutions to global sities. After this there was no looking A 5 D. Johnson 4-1 attention to the presidential race No, the transcendent chal- be addressed at the roots of warming and climate change are The goal of FOCUS THE Over the past two weeks back, as the fi nal score went on M will surely have heard presiden- lenge of our times is global the problem, which in the case within our individual and collec- NATION is to raise awareness intramural basketball has seen to be 58-45 in the freshmen’s U 5 Giallourakis 4-1 tial hopeful, Sen. John McCain, warming. Of all the challenges of global warming is the moral tive moral and material reach. about global warming and the a spectacular array of events favor, giving them their fi rst R 5 Brown 4-1 say again and again that the tran- we face, it alone is a threat to myopia that fuels eco-systemic Additionally the nations of need for timely solutions. occur. victory of the season. A 6 Kampman 3-1 scendent challenge of our times all communities and ways of degradation wherever it occurs. the world—particularly the In accordance with the Inter- There have been breakaway In other intramural news, two L is Islamo-fascist terrorism. Cer- life on earth, wherever they are Moreover, like in the war on United States of America, and governmental Panel on Cli- dunks, come-from-behind Sunday’s ago on Jan. 13, senior 8 M.Johnson 3-2 tainly in our post 9/11 world found, whether human or non- terrorism, global warming will that means her citizens—must mate Change and supported victories and even a 53-point Daniel Bertolini, acquired the B 8 Stokes 3-2 we are haunted by the tragedies human. It alone has the unsur- not be solved by rotating com- acknowledge the threat of cli- worldwide by the Joint Science scoring binge. nickname accustomed to the A that terrorism has spawned on passed ability to lay low the vast mitted individuals into and mate change, study and enact Academies, the Union of Con- On Sunday, the freshmen nickname “Squeeks” had the 13 Hubert 1-4 S our homeland and around the and varied web of life. out of isolated frontlines. The targets, identify cost-effective cerned Scientists and numerous baseball men [Denamn’s ] picked game of a lifetime scoring 53 13 Flanagan 1-4 globe. Indeed, it is climate chaos, solution to global warming will solutions, mobilize science and other organizations, we advo- up their fi rst intramural basketball points. K 13 Finn 1-4 Certainly, we still face the not Islamic terrorism, that gath- require a global response led technology, work with develop- cate that Americans rise to the win, as they defeated Blackburn’s “Squeeks” caught the opening E specter of a stateless enemy ers on the horizons of the 21st by each and every individual ing nations and show leader- challenge and demand visionary team to drop their record to tip off and took it down the T 13 Blackburn 1-4 that wants to attack us when century like a civilizational-sized who has fi rst embraced the fol- ship! and sweeping legislation that 1-4. court to hit a quick three. B 13 Denman 1-4 and wherever it can, despite a Katrina. lowing simple facts that have The time has come to focus seeks to reduce CO2 emissions Both teams lacked depth, as This started what may be the A 14 Dillay 1-3 14-year campaign along the cen- It promises to dwarf the suf- been established by the Nobe our nation on the true transcen- 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 the same fi ve men remained on story of intramurals for the L tral front in the War on Terror. fering that we are threatened Prize-winning Intergovernmen- dent challenge of our times. (sometimes referred to as the the court the entire game. 2007-08 school year, as he went L 16 Patcher 0-4 But is Islamo-fascism really the with at the hands of terrorism. tal Panel on Climate Control: On Jan. 30 and 31, the Green 2% Solution). The game was very close on to score the next 34 points 16 Elliott 0-4 transcendent challenge of our It is even reasonable to assume throughout the entire fi rst half, for his team. times? that as scarce, vital resources as the lead seemed to switch This was a beating like no one When one compares the sta- become increasingly stressed each time down the court. had ever seen; Squeeks could tistics of those affected by ter- through climate change, con- However within the last not miss, and could not be rorism worldwide next to those fl ict will erupt along the cultural minute, Blackburn’s team made stopped. Intramural Sports who are and will be affected in fault-lines of our world, accord- a surge and jumped ahead by It’s as if people were the future by increasing eco- ing to traditional religious-polit- eight points. witnessing the Kobe Bryant logical degradation and global ical ties. Needing a huge shot, the rage on the Toronto Raptors, climate change, there simply is Indeed, with “natural” disas- Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] freshman squad’s Abe Rak hit just in a much duller, miniature, no comparison. Sen. McCain is ters such as Katrina, the accel- Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] a three-pointer at the buzzer to environment. Scores Scoot Williams photo I simply wrong—breathtakingly erating albedo effect in the Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] cut the lead to 28-23 at the half. Squeeks came out gunning in N wrong. He’s fl own the coup, as arctic circle, the melting of the “It was great to give our team The fi rst round of playoffs will begin on Feb. 3rd for intra- the second half, but the break Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] T it were, embracing a rhetoric Greenland ice-caps, the thaw of Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] some momentum heading into mural basketball, and will culminate on Feb. 17th with the must have rusted him just a bit Schmidt championship. R defeated Kampman: and an ideology that is discon- the Siberian tundra and a thou- Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] the second half by nailing a as he only put up 19 points, to 76-60 nected from reality. That’s not sand other calamities around the Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] three at the buzzer,” said Rak. fi nish with a 53 point game. A to say that Sen. McCain is wrong world, we are already in the early Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] The freshman squad was struggled throughout the picked it up in the second half, “Home is where you make it,” M M.Johnson defeated Hubert: about the seriousness of terror- stages of its unfolding. Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] dealing with some personnel fi rst half. however, and went on a 12-0 said Bertolini, when asked about U 46-33 ism with respect to our national Yes, global climate change is T. J. Ineman Online Editor [email protected] changes as its offense The freshman offense run to start the half. Rak, Craig his dominance. R security and international well the true, transcendent, civili- Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] Giallourakis A defeated Brown: being. zational crisis of our times—a Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] L 49-32 Wherever it occurs terrorism crisis that will spare no civiliza- Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] is a horrifi c crime committed by tion if we do not wage a war on Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] Volleyball scheduling takes a back seat Gaertner B defeated D.Johnson: sick individuals that we need to it along every front possible. It is A 45-39 steadfastly defend against and, a scientifi c-technological crisis, volleyball still managed to spark The other scheduled con- could potentially cause each perhaps, even continue to wage a political-economic crisis and, The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is By Brittany Jackett the interests of eight teams. tests were ruled forfeits giving week to be fi lled with forfeits: S Denamn Sports editor K defeated Blackburn: a smart and allied war against. most of all, a moral crisis of the published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our Last Wednesday, there were Josh Schmidt’s team a for- the Wednesday night specials at 58-45 But terrorism—and par- fi rst degree, of the widest pos- offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. three matches scheduled to feit victory over Jenelle Rem- the Cornerstone. E ticularly Islamic terrorism—is sible scope, and of the greatest The fi rst week of intramural begin at 9 p.m. inside the Mer- ington’s team, and Marissa Senior Dan Rajokovich com- T Coaches defeated Finn simply not a challenge that consequence. And, like the war The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and volleyball is under way; however cyhurst Athletic Center (MAC). Starin’s team a victory over Dan mented, “If they picked another B is transcendent in the literal on terrorism, it will not be won names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for the turnout was less than spec- Surprisingly though, only one Rajakovich’s team. day, I’d show up for the games, A sense of the word as something militarily. content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday tacular at the opening matches of the matches was played as Despite being only the second but Wednesday night is ’Stone L that exists above and beyond Nor will it be avoided or even before publication and may not be longer than last Wednesday. Travis Jessick’s team beat Cherie week of scheduled play, there night.” L all individuals, all nations, all defeated through massive public 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. Although much less popular Jackson’s team in just two was a confl ict with the night There are four matches sched- borders, as well as future gen- and private investment and than fl ag football and basketball, matches. selected for matches, which uled for tonight at the MAC. PAGE 24 SPORTS Jan. 23, 2008 Can the Giants come up big? Some believe Eli Manning can carry his team past the Pats

sustaining an injury to his right The run game that seemed By Kenny Hunt ankle against the Chargers, destined for failure with the Contributing writer the Giants’ front seven will injury to starting running back bring pressure on him and Derrick Ward earlier this season The New England Patriots force Brady to move outside has emerged as a game-breaking are looking to become only the the pocket or force throws to piece to the Big Blue puzzle, second team in NFL history to covered receivers. especially with Bradshaw’s 88- complete a perfect season, going The Giants, however, have yard touchdown run in Tampa 19-0 with a Super Bowl victory been criticized for having a and an average of 4.2 yards per February 3rd in Glendale, Ariz. weak secondary. carry in the postseason. The Patriots capped off a However with injuries to The Giants defeated the perfect 16-0 regular season by Sam Madison, Aaron Ross and Green Bay Packers to move to 4- defeating the New York Giants Kevin Dockery, the Giants 0 all time in NFC Championship at Giants Stadium in Week 17. have gotten exceptional play Games. Which begs the question: from Corey Webster and R.W. In their previous three Super They beat them before; why McQuarters. Bowls, the Giants are 2-1 with can’t they beat them again? The Giants held leading their most recent Super Bowl One answer would be that receivers Joey Galloway, Terrell contest in 2000, resulting in a this game is far from home for Owens and Donald Driver, to loss to the Baltimore Ravens. the Giants. a combined 10 receptions and When asked about the Giants After losing to the Cowboys only 199 yards this postseason. chances this time around, in Dallas in week one, the Giants They expect to have the same Mercyhurst sophomore Alan have won an NFL-record 10 success against Pro Bowler Damiani replied,“Being a straight games on the road, Randy Moss, who set the single- New York Giants fan all my including their three playoff season touchdown record this life, I have witnessed a lot of victories, which all came against year with 23. let- downs since 2000, but this the three NFC division leaders. One of the biggest surprises team is nothing like I have The upcoming Super bowl for the Giants has been the ever seen.” game in Glendale, will be consistent and effi cient play “I feel very confi dent thousands of miles away from of quarterback Eli Manning, that they will beat the Giants Stadium, unlike week which all started in the Week 17 Patriots and become Super 17. match-up against the Patriots. Bowl Champions.” The Giants have relied on a In that game, Manning was The Patriots have many strong defensive core, which 22 of 32 and threw for 251 different weapons, fi nd different led the NFL with 53 sacks this yards, four touchdowns and ways to win, and still, the last season. one interception. time these two teams met, the Centered around Pro Bowl Since that pivotal 3-point Giants came close to ending defensive end Osi Umenyiora loss to New England, Manning their perfect season. (13 sacks) and seven-time hasn’t turned the ball over once, This time however, the Giants Pro Bowler Michael Strahan and has complied passer ratings can tweak their Week 17 game (nine sacks), the Giants’ that seem more like Tom Brady plan to apply more pressure front seven have put pressure than Eli Manning: 117.1 against Contributing photo to Brady, and cover Moss on opposing quarterbacks Tampa Bay, 132.4 against as they have Owens, Driver all season, especially in Dallas and 72.3 in the third- Two Mercyhurst students showing their love for the New and Galloway, continue their the playoffs. coldest football game ever York Giants as they battle the New England Patriots on Feb. effi cient passing game and Last week against the played against Green Bay. 3rd in Arizona for the Super Bowl. slice through the defensive line Chargers, Tom Brady was “I think the Giants have a with their suddenly dangerous anything but perfect, throwing legitimate shot,” said sophomore and their defense has been game as of late with their run game. three interceptions and receiving Chris Cummings. excellent the entire season.” power running backs Brandon This is a different Giants’ a terrible QB rating of 66.4. “Eli has been playing really The Giants have also put Jacobs and the lightning-quick team than four weeks ago and With recent rumors of Brady well the last couple of weeks together a balanced running Ahmad Bradshaw. this team could make history. PAGE 24 SPORTS Jan. 23, 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 25 Can the Giants come up big? A Tournament of Champions: Some believe Eli Manning can carry his team past the Pats Students and teammates show their support during SAC event By Kyle Craig sustaining an injury to his right The run game that seemed Staff writer By Kenny Hunt ankle against the Chargers, destined for failure with the Contributing writer the Giants’ front seven will injury to starting running back bring pressure on him and Derrick Ward earlier this season Some people say that charity The New England Patriots force Brady to move outside has emerged as a game-breaking is what makes the heart grow are looking to become only the the pocket or force throws to piece to the Big Blue puzzle, larger and happiness spread like second team in NFL history to covered receivers. especially with Bradshaw’s 88- a wildfi re. complete a perfect season, going The Giants, however, have yard touchdown run in Tampa Giving not only makes those 19-0 with a Super Bowl victory been criticized for having a and an average of 4.2 yards per receiving the gift feel better but also leaves a wonderful February 3rd in Glendale, Ariz. weak secondary. carry in the postseason. feeling with those who give. The Patriots capped off a However with injuries to The Giants defeated the I’ve heard that the giving is even perfect 16-0 regular season by Sam Madison, Aaron Ross and Green Bay Packers to move to 4- more fulfi lling when its helping defeating the New York Giants Kevin Dockery, the Giants 0 all time in NFC Championship someone about whom you care. at Giants Stadium in Week 17. have gotten exceptional play Games. Early in the fall term I Which begs the question: from Corey Webster and R.W. In their previous three Super reported on a sophomore They beat them before; why McQuarters. Bowls, the Giants are 2-1 with football player Garrett Kensy, can’t they beat them again? The Giants held leading their most recent Super Bowl who was diagnosed with a form One answer would be that receivers Joey Galloway, Terrell contest in 2000, resulting in a of cancer and was honored this game is far from home for Owens and Donald Driver, to loss to the Baltimore Ravens. by football players who the Giants. a combined 10 receptions and When asked about the Giants shaved “#4” on the backs of After losing to the Cowboys only 199 yards this postseason. chances this time around, their heads. in Dallas in week one, the Giants They expect to have the same Mercyhurst sophomore Alan While I cannot report on his have won an NFL-record 10 success against Pro Bowler Damiani replied,“Being a progress since the last article, straight games on the road, Randy Moss, who set the single- New York Giants fan all my I am pleased to announce including their three playoff season touchdown record this life, I have witnessed a lot of that SAC and Tri-Beta held a victories, which all came against year with 23. let- downs since 2000, but this “Tournament of Champions” the three NFC division leaders. One of the biggest surprises team is nothing like I have benefi t in his honor. The upcoming Super bowl for the Giants has been the ever seen.” There were a total of eight game in Glendale, will be consistent and effi cient play “I feel very confi dent teams in the tournament and Contributing photo thousands of miles away from of quarterback Eli Manning, that they will beat the each team tried to raise money During the benefi t for Garrett Kensy, called the “Tournament of Champions” held by the Mercyhurst Student Activities Giants Stadium, unlike week which all started in the Week 17 Patriots and become Super in order to gain points on the Committee, students and teammates came together to offer their support. 17. match-up against the Patriots. Bowl Champions.” other teams. The Giants have relied on a In that game, Manning was The Patriots have many In addition there was a silent strong defensive core, which 22 of 32 and threw for 251 different weapons, fi nd different auction, which saw memorabilia and LiveSTRONG in honor The football team played missed.” Two of the football teams led the NFL with 53 sacks this yards, four touchdowns and ways to win, and still, the last such as two autographed of Garrett because we wanted a large part in the success of “Whenever a group or took fi rst and third place with season. one interception. time these two teams met, the Cleveland Indians baseballs, to keep the money close to the night, as they were able to individual goes out of their way the Mercyhurst cross country Centered around Pro Bowl Since that pivotal 3-point Giants came close to ending tickets to the Otters, Sabres campus and he is a part of the put together three teams in the to do a charity event as SAC team coming in second place. defensive end Osi Umenyiora loss to New England, Manning their perfect season. and Penguins and a signed Mercyhurst family. “ tournament. and Tri-Beta did, it benefi ts The real winners on the night (13 sacks) and seven-time hasn’t turned the ball over once, This time however, the Giants hockey stick from the women’s Half of the proceeds on “We took money out of our the cause. I know it brought were Kensy, LiveSTRONG and Pro Bowler Michael Strahan and has complied passer ratings can tweak their Week 17 game hockey team. the night will be donated to budget to send to his [Garrett’s] awareness to our students and all those who made donations. (nine sacks), the Giants’ that seem more like Tom Brady plan to apply more pressure Everyone at the event had Kensy and his family to cover family and also each team in the college, both for support and SAC and Tri-Beta did a front seven have put pressure than Eli Manning: 117.1 against Contributing photo to Brady, and cover Moss the opportunity to bid on the the cost of travel and medical ‘Tournament of Champions’ realizing life is so precious,” wonderful job raising money on opposing quarterbacks Tampa Bay, 132.4 against as they have Owens, Driver memorabilia, as the proceeds treatments. from football was to raise stated head football coach Marty and awareness for both all season, especially in Dallas and 72.3 in the third- Two Mercyhurst students showing their love for the New and Galloway, continue their from the silent auction went The other half of the money and/or bring a donation Schaetzle. Kensy and the LiveSTRONG the playoffs. coldest football game ever York Giants as they battle the New England Patriots on Feb. effi cient passing game and toward the cause. proceeds will be donated to the in for the silent auction part of “As soon as we found out organization. Last week against the played against Green Bay. 3rd in Arizona for the Super Bowl. slice through the defensive line “We were able to raise about LiveSTRONG foundation in the night,” said senior Stephen about the fundraiser our players If anyone is interested in Chargers, Tom Brady was “I think the Giants have a with their suddenly dangerous $1,000 and are looking to have honor of Kensy. Kindler. quickly made plans to put three making donations on behalf anything but perfect, throwing legitimate shot,” said sophomore and their defense has been game as of late with their run game. an extra $350 donated from The LiveSTRONG “We try to send Garrett text teams together and each player of Garrett Kensy and three interceptions and receiving Chris Cummings. excellent the entire season.” power running backs Brandon This is a different Giants’ MSG,” stated sophomore SAC foundation strives to raise messages and emails just to help made their own contributions LiveSTRONG they can contact a terrible QB rating of 66.4. “Eli has been playing really The Giants have also put Jacobs and the lightning-quick team than four weeks ago and member Alexandra Miniri. “We money and awareness for him keep his spirits up and to to the cause through the Allie Miniri at aminir76@ With recent rumors of Brady well the last couple of weeks together a balanced running Ahmad Bradshaw. this team could make history. wanted to donate to Garrett testicular cancer research. let him know that he is deeply silent auction.” mercyhurst.edu. PAGE 26 SPORTS Jan. 23, 2008 Hepfi nger leads by example local youth baseball league in By Chris Davis Erie. Sports editor His favorite teams include the Cleveland Indians, Browns and When thinking of a marvel, Cavaliers. what type of person comes to He enjoys baseball most, as mind? he has been to a few Indians’ For the most part it is usually and Buffalo Bisons, the Triple- someone that has both experi- A farm team for the Indians, ence and is well-known to a par- games during his days. ticular community. Although Hepfi nger said that Many people may know Joe he has never attended a Cava- Hepfi nger, but many may not liers or Browns game though. know that he retired in the He annually attends the St. fall of 2004, after working 23 Luke’s appreciation dinners, years for Mercyhurst College MSG Banquets and the Mer- in its maintenance/athletic cyhurst College community’s department. Annual Christmas party. Hepfi nger currently lives in When Hepfi nger was asked Erie with his sister and brother- what his greatest gift or honor he in-law, who have helped care for ever received was, he responded him since the death of his par- by recognizing his family. ents over 20 years ago. “Living with my family, my Many people have described sister and brother-in-law,” Hep- Hepfi nger as the “the big man fi nger responded. on campus,” as he is always “And visiting my brother and supporting the various athletic seeing my nephews and nieces teams each week. grow up,” he added. The amazing part is that the Scoot Williams photo “Joe comes from a wonder- school continues to get encour- Joe Hepfi nger continues to volunteer his time serving at Mercyhurst and around the ful family and has represented agement from him, even after Erie community. his family name quite well,” said his retirement, as he vigorously Moore. “He is a person that attends all the Mercyhurst Ath- could engage anyone and you letic events, and volunteers at “Joe is the epitome of what unteers his time,” he said. Mercyhurst Student Govern- would leave with a smile.” some of them. the Sisters of Mercy stand for,” “He’s always out their sup- ment (MSG). “Joe is a wonderful friend to Before Hepfi nger started said Mercyhurst Associate Vice- porting all of the athletic teams,” “Joe is one of the faces of talk to,” said junior MSG Spirit volunteering, he worked on the President of Administration he said. “Joe always knows what Erie,” said MSG president Club committee chair Haylie Mercyhurst campus for several Tyrone Moore. is going on. He always brings Marissa Starin. “You can fi nd Starin. “He’s always there to years. “I look at Joe as a male version a smile to your face and is a him anywhere. His heart is lend a helping hand. Some of his duties included of Sister Damien [late Sister M. person you could talk to.” always in the right place.” “He has a wonderful sense getting the mail each and every Damien Mlechick, switchboard Hepfi nger is a good exam- In Hepfi nger’s free time he of humor,” Starin commented. day, making sure the basket- operator/greeter/face of Mer- ple to the community, as he is enjoys watching sports, listen- “He always makes me laugh.” ball courts were kept clean, cyhurst], and that is the high- actively involved with the col- ing to generic bluegrass music, “I met Joe through my constantly taking out the trash est praise I can give to anyone; lege and the local church. putting together puzzles, and older brothers Jim and Dan,” and even lending a hand with Sister Damien is tops.” “It says a lot about not only making things. said Schuler. the appearance of the locker Hepfi nger demonstrates a Joe, but for the community as Some of his projects include As long as the 77-year-old rooms. strong work ethic, just as the well, because they care about making latch hooks and cushion Hepfi nger can, one might expect Other duties included helping Mercyhurst mission statement the school,” Schuler said. “He covers over the years and inad- to fi nd him volunteering some- with watching over the locker advocates. puts a lot of time and effort into dition he loves putting together where around the city of Erie, if rooms and getting referees food “Joe’s a great guy,” said soph- getting to know everyone.” puzzles, including the 300 piece not at the MIC or the MAC. during football games. omore football player Andrew Hepfi nger has also spent time puzzle, which he currently is So, the next time you run More recently, Hepfi nger has Schuler. “He’s really been an volunteering as an usher at St. working on. into him, thank him for all his been collecting tickets at many integral part of the campus both Luke’s Catholic Church for over During the summer, Hepfi n- service he has given to the of the Lakers men’s and wom- with working and volunteering. 25 years and as the Sergeant at ger has enjoyed serving as the ’Hurst community over en’s hockey games. “Joe doesn’t get paid, he vol- Arms for over 10 years for the assistant commissioner of the the years. PAGE 26 SPORTS Jan. 23, 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 27 Hepfi nger leads by example local youth baseball league in By Chris Davis Erie. Sports editor His favorite teams include the Cleveland Indians, Browns and When thinking of a marvel, Cavaliers. what type of person comes to He enjoys baseball most, as mind? he has been to a few Indians’ For the most part it is usually and Buffalo Bisons, the Triple- ESPN.com photo someone that has both experi- A farm team for the Indians, ence and is well-known to a par- games during his days. ticular community. Although Hepfi nger said that The New England Patriots seek the perfect ending Many people may know Joe he has never attended a Cava- Hepfi nger, but many may not liers or Browns game though. Championship victory marks touchdown pass was Brady’s day, was able to overcome two score was knotted up at 20-20 know that he retired in the He annually attends the St. By Kirk Campbell New England’s fourth in the second of the game, as he threw missed fi elds’ goals in the fourth as Ahmad Bradshaw scored on Staff writer fall of 2004, after working 23 Luke’s appreciation dinners, past seven seasons. for 209 yards and a season-high quarter, one of which coming as a four-yard touchdown run for years for Mercyhurst College MSG Banquets and the Mer- By reaching the Super three interceptions. time expired. the Giants and Crosby booted in its maintenance/athletic cyhurst College community’s As the New England Patriots Bowl Patriots linebacker Brady’s other touchdown was “It feels good because this a 37-yard fi eld goal for the department. Annual Christmas party. (18-0) defeated the San Diego Teddy Bruschi said through a 12-yard connection to Jabar is what you work for. We stuck Packers. Hepfi nger currently lives in When Hepfi nger was asked Chargers 21-12 at Gillette CBSSportsline.com, “There’s Gaffney in the second quarter. with it, we believed in ourselves A Corey Webster interception Erie with his sister and brother- what his greatest gift or honor he Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. history on the line, we recognize The Patriots’ defense and we got to the Super Bowl,” of Favre on the second play of in-law, who have helped care for ever received was, he responded they continued their perfect it, and we acknowledge it.” supported their lackluster said Eli Manning overtime allowed the Giants to him since the death of his par- by recognizing his family. season entering Super Bowl The high-powered pass offensive by limiting Phillip Green Bay (14-4) took a 10-6 start their possession in Green ents over 20 years ago. “Living with my family, my XLII on Feb 3. offense of the Patriots was a Rivers and the Chargers’ offense lead into halftime as Brett Favre Bay territory and score the Many people have described sister and brother-in-law,” Hep- Their quest for the fi rst non-factor, as they relied heavily to only four fi eld goals. and Donald Driver hooked up games fi nal points, ending the Hepfi nger as the “the big man fi nger responded. perfect season since 1972 will on running back Lawrence After the win Patriots’ head on a 90-yard touchdown pass Packers season. on campus,” as he is always “And visiting my brother and be challenged by the New York Maroney to carry the load. coach Bill Belichick said, “I midway through the second “We haven’t been given a supporting the various athletic seeing my nephews and nieces Giants, who defeated the Green Maroney responded with 122 think there will be a time to sit quarter and Mason Crosby shot, but we’re here and I think teams each week. grow up,” he added. Bay Packers in overtime 23- yards on 25 carries. back and refl ect; we’ll certainly made a 36-yard fi eld goal. we’re deserving of it,” Manning The amazing part is that the Scoot Williams photo “Joe comes from a wonder- 20 at Lambeau Field in Green His touchdown in the second enjoy this for a few days.” The Giants responded in the said. school continues to get encour- Joe Hepfi nger continues to volunteer his time serving at Mercyhurst and around the ful family and has represented Bay, Wisc. quarter gave the Patriots a 7- The NFC Championship was third quarter with a 12-play, 69- “Right now I’m excited as I agement from him, even after Erie community. his family name quite well,” said Even with a shaky 3 advantage; a lead they never a different story as the Cinderella yard drive when Brandon Jacobs can be.” his retirement, as he vigorously Moore. “He is a person that performance, Tom Brady and lost. playoff run of the New York plunged into the end zone on a On Feb. 3 the Giants play attends all the Mercyhurst Ath- could engage anyone and you the Patriots recorded their 18th However Brady put the game Giants (13-6) continued one-yard run to give the Giants the heavily favored Patriots in letic events, and volunteers at “Joe is the epitome of what unteers his time,” he said. Mercyhurst Student Govern- would leave with a smile.” win of the season but looked out of reach when connected when kicker Lawrence Tynes a 13-10 lead, but a Favre 12-yard Super Bowl XLII in a rematch some of them. the Sisters of Mercy stand for,” “He’s always out their sup- ment (MSG). “Joe is a wonderful friend to vulnerable, as the banged-up with Wes Welker late in the connected on a 47-yard fi eld touchdown pass to Donald Lee of Week 17 when New England Before Hepfi nger started said Mercyhurst Associate Vice- porting all of the athletic teams,” “Joe is one of the faces of talk to,” said junior MSG Spirit Chargers held them to a season fourth quarter extending the goal in overtime. gave the Packers a 17-13 lead. won 38-35. volunteering, he worked on the President of Administration he said. “Joe always knows what Erie,” said MSG president Club committee chair Haylie low of 21 points. The AFC Patriots’ lead to 21-12. The Tynes, who was 3-of-5 on the At the end of regulation, the Mercyhurst campus for several Tyrone Moore. is going on. He always brings Marissa Starin. “You can fi nd Starin. “He’s always there to years. “I look at Joe as a male version a smile to your face and is a him anywhere. His heart is lend a helping hand. Some of his duties included of Sister Damien [late Sister M. person you could talk to.” always in the right place.” “He has a wonderful sense Men’s lacrosse hopes to build on successful 2007 campaign getting the mail each and every Damien Mlechick, switchboard Hepfi nger is a good exam- In Hepfi nger’s free time he of humor,” Starin commented. day, making sure the basket- operator/greeter/face of Mer- ple to the community, as he is enjoys watching sports, listen- “He always makes me laugh.” of progress in the last two more true freshman,” said Ryan. Philip “Mike” Bartlett. “We always like playing a good ball courts were kept clean, cyhurst], and that is the high- actively involved with the col- ing to generic bluegrass music, “I met Joe through my By Chris Davis weeks of the fall season,” said “Added exposure brought in “All four of the captains schedule,” said Ryan. “People constantly taking out the trash est praise I can give to anyone; lege and the local church. putting together puzzles, and older brothers Jim and Dan,” Sports editor head coach Chris Ryan. “We great players late in the [recruit- complement each other,” said come here knowing the kind of and even lending a hand with Sister Damien is tops.” “It says a lot about not only making things. said Schuler. gave everyone a pretty good ing] process. Ryan. “Jason leads by example, schedule they are going to play the appearance of the locker Hepfi nger demonstrates a Joe, but for the community as Some of his projects include As long as the 77-year-old The Mercyhurst men’s amount of playing time. Fall is “It has allowed us to recruit Mike is a little more local, Sulli is will be challenging.” rooms. strong work ethic, just as the well, because they care about making latch hooks and cushion Hepfi nger can, one might expect lacrosse team made it to the for development; the spring is kids without having to sell the the thinker of the group and is Ryan has led the Mercyhurst Other duties included helping Mercyhurst mission statement the school,” Schuler said. “He covers over the years and inad- to fi nd him volunteering some- Division II National Champion- for winning games.” program,” he said. “Fifteen kids the consensus guy and Joe is the men’s lacrosse program to its with watching over the locker advocates. puts a lot of time and effort into dition he loves putting together where around the city of Erie, if ship game and fell to Le Moyne Mercyhurst received a large have been brought into this hustler and the organizer.” most successful reign ever. rooms and getting referees food “Joe’s a great guy,” said soph- getting to know everyone.” puzzles, including the 300 piece not at the MIC or the MAC. College in May of 2007. infl ux of newcomers after the year’s class.” The Mercyhurst men’s “That’s the nature of the job during football games. omore football player Andrew Hepfi nger has also spent time puzzle, which he currently is So, the next time you run Since then the team has run it made in 2007. Ryan has confi rmed the four lacrosse team will again be play- and you do enjoy this, the pride More recently, Hepfi nger has Schuler. “He’s really been an volunteering as an usher at St. working on. into him, thank him for all his worked hard with an effort to “After the national champi- captains of this year’s team ing one of the toughest Divi- and pressure,” said Ryan. been collecting tickets at many integral part of the campus both Luke’s Catholic Church for over During the summer, Hepfi n- service he has given to the improve and build on last year’s onship game we ended up with are seniors Joe Konnecke and sion II schedules, as it plays This year the men will open of the Lakers men’s and wom- with working and volunteering. 25 years and as the Sergeant at ger has enjoyed serving as the ’Hurst community over success. a number of transfers coming Scott “Sulli” Sullivan, as well eight of the top 10 preseason their regular season traveling to en’s hockey games. “Joe doesn’t get paid, he vol- Arms for over 10 years for the assistant commissioner of the the years. “The kids made a great deal in here; fi ve transfers and one as juniors Jason Lashomb and ranked teams. Charlotte, N.C., to play Queens. PAGE 28 SPORTS Jan. 23, 2008 Volleyball still searching for fi rst win Lakers drop two matches to Nazareth and IUP to fall to 0-4 on the season

By Samantha Sellinger Staff writer

With true Laker spirit, the Mercyhurst College men’s vol- leyball team played hard this past week in matches at home against Nazareth College and Indiana University-Purdue Uni- versity, but could not come up with any wins. The guys lost to Nazareth in a tight, frustrating match last Thursday 3-2, after a 90-minute delay when Nazareth’s bus broke down on the way. “The outcome was quite dis- appointing, as I want to win and expect to win,” said head coach Ryan Patton. “We had won two gritty games and I think we were better conditioned than Naza- reth.” The fi rst two games were pretty unremarkable, with the Lakers losing each. However at the end of the third game, the team did all it could to avoid a sweep. They took control at the last point of the game with a kill by junior Dave Newman. A kill from junior David Hatten tied the game at 29-29. Scoot Williams photo The teams continued to Mercyhurst men’s volleyball team, despite taking Nazareth to fi ve games, still stands at 0-4 on the year and is searching for trade points back and forth its fi rst win of the season. until they were tied again at 38-38. a 34-32 win. kills, freshman Jonathan Gurr “We played at a level that ishing with nine kills. A kill by junior Joe Montroy With the match tied up 2-2, had 16 and Wagner had 12. would have won our previous Although the Lakers are deal- followed by a joint block by the teams entered a fi fth game. Injured fi nger and all, Hatten four matches,” Patton said. ing with last week’s losses, they Montroy and junior Jeff Hart- Nazareth took the lead and led the team in its match Sat- “The guys played a great match, are gearing up both mentally and man won the game for Mercy- the Lakers struggled to catch urday night against IPFW, as the score just wasn’t a good rep- physically for this week’s games, hurst, 40-38. up. Nazareth won the last game the Lakers opened Midwestern resentation.” which they expect to go well. In game four, the Lakers took 15-9, and the match. Intercollegiate Volleyball Asso- “We knew that we were play- “If we clean up a few weak an early lead and managed to “Obviously the outcome ciation play. ing a tough team but we also points, we will be capable of stay in front. of game fi ve was not what The Lakers played valiantly, knew we could compete with making things happen,” said During this game, Hatten was we wanted and it was a tough but suffered a devastating them and we showed that for Wagner. forced to leave the match with loss,” said team captain junior shutout, losing all three games. short spurts in the match,” said The Lakers hit the road this a broken fi nger, but backup Tim Wagner. IPFW boasts a great roster, so Wagner. week for their next two matches junior Pete Swauger was able to In terms of statistics, this loss needs to be kept in per- Wagner was the team’s most against Juniata College and take over and guide the team to Newman led the team with 24 spective, according to Patton. effective player this match, fi n- St. Francis. PAGE 28 SPORTS Jan. 23, 2008 Jan. 23, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 29 Volleyball still searching for fi rst win Basketball teams fall to GVSU, FSU Lakers drop two matches to Nazareth and IUP to fall to 0-4 on the season Women showing improvement despite losses

By Samantha Sellinger second half and they got more point lead. Staff writer By Rhonda Marable second chances on rebounds.” Prischak and Spetosky Staff writer Prischak led the Lakers with answered back, each sinking With true Laker spirit, the 18 points and fi ve rebounds, three pointers to eventually tie Mercyhurst College men’s vol- After a two-game road trip, with freshman guard Samantha the game. leyball team played hard this the women’s basketball team Loadman helping out with 11 After a shot-for-shot battle, past week in matches at home came back empty-handed, drop- points and four rebounds. Folcik tied the game and then against Nazareth College and ping two contests, one to Grand Spetosky contributed nine gave Ferris State the lead for Indiana University-Purdue Uni- Valley State University (GVSU) points and seven rebounds. good with two jumpers. The versity, but could not come up 70-54 on Thursday and the Saturday’s game was much Lakers never recovered, largely with any wins. other to Ferris State University closer, with the Lakers, led by due to their failure to con- The guys lost to Nazareth in 81-70 Saturday. charges from Spetosky and Pri- nect on a high percentage of a tight, frustrating match last Despite the two losses, the schak, putting up a good fi ght their shots. Thursday 3-2, after a 90-minute Lakers turned the ball over just against the tough Ferris State Spetosky and Achesinski lead delay when Nazareth’s bus 20 times and came away feeling Bulldogs. the team with 17 points each. broke down on the way. rather optimistic about the next Mercyhurst set the pace with Sophomore Paris Pugliese tal- “The outcome was quite dis- away games. a strong start and led until the lied 13 points with fi ve assists. appointing, as I want to win Against the GVSU Lakers on Bulldogs took their fi rst lead Even with two defeats, the and expect to win,” said head Thursday, the women had only on a jumper by GLIAC pre- Lakers were optimistic about nine turnovers, but poor shoot- coach Ryan Patton. Sports Information photo season player of the year Rachel the games to come. “We had won two gritty ing doomed any hopes they had Sophomore guard Stevie Spetosky scored 26 points despite Folcik. “We battled both those teams games and I think we were of pulling an upset. the Lakers falling to Grand Valley and Ferris State this week. After the Lakers vaulted and stuck around, especially better conditioned than Naza- The Lakers stayed close in the ahead, the Bulldogs managed to with Ferris. It shows we can play reth.” fi rst half, not letting GVSU get A good three-pointer by with the women shooting only tie the score before the Lakers any team in the GLIAC,” said The fi rst two games were more than a 10-point lead. Prischak and a jumper by 28 percent from the fi eld, includ- took the lead and kept it at the Pugliese. “We are optimistic and pretty unremarkable, with the Grand Valley started quickly sophomore guard Mara Drei- ing a mere eight percent on end of the fi rst half, 40-35. we are going to come back with Lakers losing each. However at and took an early lead at the ser brought the Lakers within three-pointers. The Lakers kept the lead until two road wins.” the end of the third game, the four-minute mark but a steal four points, and at the end of “It’s hard to say if we played two-and-a-half minutes into the With that confi dence, the team did all it could to avoid followed by a layup from junior the half Mercyhurst trailed by a full 40 minutes,” said sopho- half, when Folcik turned up the Lakers hit the road to face Hill- a sweep. guard Stephanie Prischak kept just fi ve. The second half was more guard Stevie Spetosky. heat with back-to-back layups sdale College on Thursday and They took control at the last the team within reach. not as strong for Mercyhurst, “Our shots didn’t fall in the that gave Ferris State a fi ve- Wayne State on Saturday. point of the game with a kill by junior Dave Newman. A kill from junior David Hatten Men drop third straight GLIAC conference game on weekend tied the game at 29-29. Scoot Williams photo The teams continued to Mercyhurst men’s volleyball team, despite taking Nazareth to fi ve games, still stands at 0-4 on the year and is searching for University (19-0, 7-0 GLIAC). Mercyhurst was down by as Following the loss to GVSU, the need to keep working harder in trade points back and forth its fi rst win of the season. By Christine Mersch GVSU, entering the game many as 11 points in the fi rst Lakers looked to bounce back practice with rebounding and Staff writer until they were tied again at ranked No. 1 in the conference period, but managed to get against another GLIAC oppo- taking better quality shots.” 38-38. a 34-32 win. kills, freshman Jonathan Gurr “We played at a level that ishing with nine kills. in defense, held the Lakers to within six of GVSU towards the nent, Ferris State on Saturday. As soon as the second half A kill by junior Joe Montroy With the match tied up 2-2, had 16 and Wagner had 12. would have won our previous Although the Lakers are deal- After a seven-game home- under 50 points and won the end of the half and headed into Despite the offensive fi re pro- began, the Lakers went cold and followed by a joint block by the teams entered a fi fth game. Injured fi nger and all, Hatten four matches,” Patton said. ing with last week’s losses, they stand, the men’s basketball team contest 67-48, but it was not the locker room down 29-21. vided by McTear and senior T.J. the home team answered with Montroy and junior Jeff Hart- Nazareth took the lead and led the team in its match Sat- “The guys played a great match, are gearing up both mentally and began its four-straight confer- easy as Mercyhurst used its own After the break, senior Terry Mathis, who each fi nished with the fi rst 16 points of the half, man won the game for Mercy- the Lakers struggled to catch urday night against IPFW, as the score just wasn’t a good rep- physically for this week’s games, ence-game road trip this past defensive strength to stay with Smith hit a jumper to cut the lead 20 points, Mercyhurst lost the taking a 35-31 lead 4:49 into the hurst, 40-38. up. Nazareth won the last game the Lakers opened Midwestern resentation.” which they expect to go well. weekend. the home team for the fi rst 25 to 32-28. But from there on out, contest 63-58. half. In game four, the Lakers took 15-9, and the match. Intercollegiate Volleyball Asso- “We knew that we were play- “If we clean up a few weak Mercyhurst (8-10, 2-6 minutes. GVSU’s offense produced an The Lakers began the game After FSU went up by six with an early lead and managed to “Obviously the outcome ciation play. ing a tough team but we also points, we will be capable of GLIAC), looking to display the With 17:28 remaining in the 18-5 run that overpowered the strong, hitting 12-of-27 from the 12:29 remaining, Mercyhurst stay in front. of game fi ve was not what The Lakers played valiantly, knew we could compete with making things happen,” said same intensity that produced an second half, the Lakers were Lakers.Fellow teammate junior fi eld, including four 3-ointers. As got back on track as Smith and During this game, Hatten was we wanted and it was a tough but suffered a devastating them and we showed that for Wagner. overtime win against Ashland within four points of GVSU. Brian McTear led the Lakers a result, they led FSU 31-19 at Mathis stepped up their offense. forced to leave the match with loss,” said team captain junior shutout, losing all three games. short spurts in the match,” said The Lakers hit the road this University last week, started off Grand Valley showed why it is at with 12 points. halftime. Tied at 43, FSU began to pull a broken fi nger, but backup Tim Wagner. IPFW boasts a great roster, so Wagner. week for their next two matches the weekend with a matchup the top of the GLIAC standings GVSU was led by Callistus “We didn’t play well in the away, leaving the Lakers in a hole junior Pete Swauger was able to In terms of statistics, this loss needs to be kept in per- Wagner was the team’s most against Juniata College and against GLIAC opponent and by going on an 18-5 run in the Eziukwu, who fi nished with second half of either game,” said they couldn’t overcome despite a take over and guide the team to Newman led the team with 24 spective, according to Patton. effective player this match, fi n- St. Francis. No. 2 ranked Grand Valley State next six minutes to pull away. 12 points and 11 rebounds. coach Gary Manchel. “We will 5-0 run in the fi nal minutes. PAGE 30 SPORTS Jan. 23, 2008 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Men fall to UConn Last week’s results...

Men’s basketball………………...... ……Jan. 17, L 67-48, Grand Valley State Hockey ends fi ve-game win streak Jan. 19, L 63-58, Ferris State Women’s basketball……...... …………...Jan. 17, L 70-54, Grand Valley State Jan. 19, L 81-70, Ferris State By Chris Davis Men’s hockey…………...... ……………..Jan. 18, T 3-3, Connecticut Sports editor Jan. 19, L 3-2, Connecticut Women’s hockey………………...... …….Jan. 18, W 5-3, Yale Jan. 19, W 4-2, Brown Men’s volleyball……………………...... Jan. 17, L 3-2, Nazareth Boxing and soccer are not Jan. 19, L 3-0, IPFW the only sports that feature split Jan. 22, L 3-2, Medaille decisions. The same situation can occur in college hockey. The Mercyhurst College Agosta/Cottreau athletes of the week men’s hockey team battled to a Women’s hockey sophomore Meghan Agosta and men’s hockey senior Ben 3-3 overtime tie with Atlantic Cottreau have earned athlete of the week honors. Agosta tallied six goals Hockey Association (AH) oppo- along with an assist this weekend in wins over Yale and Brown in and led the nent Connecticut on Friday and Lakers to two victories. She also established a school record with scoring at fell to the Huskies on Saturday least one point in 18 consecutive games. Agosta currently leads Division I scorers with 31 goals and the team with 50 points. 3-2 to fi nish the weekend with a Cottreau extended his scoring streak to nine consecutive games with a goal record of 0-1-1. and two assists this weekend in games against Connecticut. He currently The Lakers now stand with an leads the Lakers in goals , assists and points. Cottreau also moved into the overall record of 7-14-3 overall top 10 in career points this past week. and 7-6-3 in AH, as they still are six points behind leading RIT. Women’s hockey team of the week Jim Cooper photo Connecticut, with the win and Junior Kirk Medernach clears the puck during an earlier Women’s hockey came from behind in victories over Yale and Brown this tie this past weekend, improved game this year. weekend to earn team of the week honors. After Mercyhurst fell behind 2- its record to 7-13-2 overall (6-8- 0 against Yale, they rebounded to score fi ve of the fi nal six goals in a 5-3 2 AH). 2-1 lead heading into the second cut the lead in half, 2-1, at the win. Against Brown, the Lakers fi red 70 shots in earning a 4-2 victory on Saturday. The tie on Friday marked only intermission. second intermission. the second in the 30-game series Mercyhurst sophomore Matt Lakers’ senior Ben Cottreau Women’s hockey stays at No. 6 in USCHO.com poll between the two teams, which Fennell would answer 2:44 into tied it up with 9:49 remaining the Lakers lead 21-8-2. the third period with his third in the third, extending his con- Team (First Place) Record Pts Last Week Despite their efforts to pick goal in the past two games to tie secutive scoring streak to nine 1. New Hampshire (6) 20-3-1 138 1 the contest up at two. 2. Harvard (5) 16-1-0 136 2 up a victory this weekend, straight games. 2. Minnesota Duluth (4) 20-3-1 131 2 including outshooting the Hus- After the Huskies regained the Connecticut junior Chris 4. Minnesota 17-4-3 101 4 kies in both games, the Lakers lead once more, Lakers’ fresh- Myhro’s second goal of the 5. Wisconsin 16-6-2 88 5 ended their six-game confer- man Scott Pitt, who assisted on game with 7:06 left in the third 6. Mercyhurst 17-5-2 71 6 Fennell’s goal, would knot it up 7. St. Lawrence 17-7-0 64 7 ence unbeaten streak. proved to be crucial, as it gave 8. Connecticut 16-4-3 35 8 The Lakers opened Friday’s at 3-3. the Huskies a 3-2 lead and the 9. St. Cloud State 15-5-4 34 9 game outshooting the Huskies That turned out to be the win. 10. Dartmouth 11-6-3 10 10 9-5 in the opening 20 minutes, fi nal score, as neither team had Erickson proved to be the but fell behind 1-0 when Jeff an answer throughout the rest difference-maker, coming up Agosta Named USCHO.com offensive player of the week Sapiera connected on a power- of regulation and overtime. with 41 saves in goal for Con- Sophomore Meghan Agosta continues to wrap up awards, as she has earned play goal less than three minutes Lakers’ goalkeeper Matt necticut. the USCHO.com offensive player of the week for the third time this year. into the game. Lundin managed to make 16 Lundin made 26 saves, as Agosta scored 66 percent of the Lakers’ goals and assisted on another to Mercyhurst answered back saves during the game, while he played all but the fi nal 1:22 lead the Lakers to two victories over Brown and Yale over the weekend. She early in the second period on a Connecticut’s Beau Erickson of the game, when the Lakers currently leads the nation in goals (31), goals-per-game (1.29) and short- handed goals (6). goal by junior Brett Robinson. came up with 29 saves. pulled him for a sixth attacker. Senior Ben Cottreau and Connecticut came out play- “Its going to be a battle in a Wrestling remains No. 4 in East Region poll freshman Brandon Coccimiglio ing well on Saturday, building an really competitive conference,” picked up the assists. early 2-0 fi rst period lead. said Lakers head coach Rick The wrestling team remained No. 4 in the latest East Region poll, but indi- Connecticut responded with The Lakers fought back to tie Gotkin about the close separa- vidually, junior Brian Pogel and Andy Lamancusa are currently No. 1 in the game 2-2, with a goal apiece tion for fi rst place in AH. “It’s their individual weight classes. Pogel remained No. 1 at 149 after posting 7:46 remaining in the second a 3-0 record at national duals and defeating No. 1-ranked Todd Meneely of period on a goal by Andrew in the second and third periods. hard to watch the scoreboard. Nebraska-Omaha. Lamancusa, who started the season ranked No. 1 in the Olson, which was assisted by Coccimiglio put the Lakers Everything is always changing. nation before falling to No. 3, has moved back to the top spot after winning Justin Hernandez and Nick on the scoring board with his We’re just going to take it game his lone match at 157 at the national duals. Schneider, to give the Huskies a seventh goal of the season to by game.” Jan. 23, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 31 Women’s hockey picks up two wins Lakers defeat Yale, Brown on weekend

tional” hat-trick celebration. By Kyle Craig The comic part of the night Staff writer came, however when Agosta put her fourth goal into the With the season on the line back of the net as students were and almost everything to lose, seen taking of their shoes and the Mercyhurst women’s hockey tossing them onto the ice. team hosted Yale University Sports information quoted it and Brown University this past as being a “shoe-trick.” weekend. The win also pushed senior In a confi dent, dominating goalie Laura Hosier to her 66th fashion, the girls were able to career win. steamroll Yale 5-3 on Friday and “I am grateful to be a part slip past Brown 4-2 Saturday. of such a great program,” said With the wins the girls were Hosier. “I’ve seen the team able to remain in a solid sixth grow and change each year I place, with sophomore forward have been here and what we’ve Meghan Agosta and freshman accomplished each year has winger Jesse Scanzano receiving been amazing. College Hockey America (CHA) “I am just happy that I can awards. leave my mark on a program Agosta earned the Offensive that has helped me grow so Player of the Week honors, as much over my four years here.” she scored six goals and one Brown netminder Nicole assist in two games this week- Stock set a school record making end, giving her 31 goals and 19 66 saves during the game, along assists with 50 points total on with breaking a school record the season. of 27 stops in a period, made In addition Agosta extended during the fi rst. her points scored streak to 18 Every win from this point on games. pushes the girls closer to making Teammate Scanzano received the NCAA playoffs. the Rookie of the Week honors, The Lakers will look to con- as she had one goal and two tinue their winning streak as assists on the weekend. Scoot Williams photo they challenge former CHA Scanzano now has seven Mercyhurst senior Kristen Erickson (2) goes for a loose puck during Saturday’s 4-2 win team Quinnipiac University on goals and sixteen assists on the over Brown. Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday season. at 2 p.m. in the Mercyhurst Ice The Lakers played a solid Center. game on Friday against Yale, as the game halfway through the season to put the Lakers up Payne, which found the back of “As a team we will have to they saw themselves down 2-0 second period with Agosta and 3-2 with an assist from junior an empty net. work on consistency and mental after giving up two power play freshman Geena Prough scor- Melissa Dianoski. Saturday fared just as well for toughness, which have been our goals to the Bulldogs during the ing back-to-back goals just 13 Mercyhurst never looked the Lakers, as they were able to weaknesses so far in the fi rst fi rst period. minutes apart. back as Agosta and Scanzano down Brown. half,” said Hosier. “We must be The Lakers were unable to Junior Valerie Chouinard and were able to fi nd the back of All four goals for the Lakers able to play great two nights in a sneak it past the Yale goal- senior Stephaine Jones assisted the net two more times against came from Agosta, as she row as a team.” keeper, Shivon Zilis, despite on Agosta’s goal, while senior the Bulldogs. extended her scoring streak “We are running out of outshooting the Bulldogs 15-7 Danielle Ayearst assisted on Agosta was credited with the to 18 straight games on the chances and at this point we with four powerplay opportuni- Prough’s game-tying goal. assist on Scanzano’s game win- season. can’t afford to have any lapses ties of their own during the fi rst The tie was carried into the ning goal. Students threw hats onto the in our play if we want to make period. third period when Chouinard Agosta’s fi nal goal came on a ice after Agosta scored her third a run at the Final Eight and Mercyhurst was able to tie scored her tenth goal of the 2-on-1 created by junior Natalie goal of the night in a “tradi- Frozen Four,” she said. PAGE 32 SPORTS Jan. 23, 2008 Laker sports

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