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V6U77 No,l Mercyhiijrst College 50tjE.-38ttfc St. Erie Pa; 16546 The Merciad is also available at merciad.mercyhurstedu NEWS: Suicide bombing in Mercyh west Iraq brings death toll to 100. I By J o n e l l e Davis bers have toured p o s s i b l e sites such 1,500 students. can't really see the down side of it." Contributing writer as the vacant Copes-Vulcan plant in According to Garvey, however, Many people may benefit from a Lake City and the former Divine only 6 percent of the Mercyhurst new branch campus ofMercyhurst, PAGE 3 ercyhurst College is looking to Word Seminary off Route 20 in Gi- North East students come from the but how would new campus effect once again expand the institution as rard Township. According to west county. students at main campus? long as the right elements fall into Garvey, the Copes plant is too large "We found that the distance was a When questioned about the issue, FEATURES: place. and the cost to build on the semi- problem for them. They wanted Garvey said that there would not be Senior Lori Keeney According to the Erie Times-News, nary property is too high. some kind of site in the Fairview- any effect on students at main cam- west Erie County officials havewel- Garvey went on to say, "Nothing Girard area. In our strategic vision, pus. Students will not interact with falls in love with a corned the idea to start a new brandi in reality has happened. Nothing has we agreed to look at a site out there other students at the new campus and future in interior campus of Mercyhurst in the west moved to the point of fruition, but to at some future point establish a tuition will not go up. design after interning county area. we're interested. We need some in- west county branch." With that in mind, Mercyhurst stu- at Ethan A lien Home Mercyhurst officials are interested dication or community support Not Damon Homich, director of the dent J o h n Konzier, a business major, Interiors. in the idea as long as a proper site is just money, but in terms of, do they Girard Area Industrial Development was asked how he felt about a new found, the community supports the want this? Broad-based citizen sup- Authority and member of the Girard branch campus ofMercyhurst. new institution, and financial fund- port is important." Lake City Chamber of Commerce "I feel that as long as tuition re- PAGE 4 ing is sufficient When the North East branch of also commented about the new cam- mains the same, then ifs a good ben- Mercyhurst was started in 1991, the IftflHJ efit towards the students in that area, [Mercyhurst College President Dr. u William P. Garvey discussed many is- North East community helped open He said the discussions of t h e Mer- and the entire community in gener- OPINION: sues about the possible new branch. the campus by raising $500,000, cyhurst branch are preliminary. "The al," said Konzier. * - When asked about the site, Garvey which was put toward property im- industries in the west county are small- It is not certain whether or not a said, "We are interested in a site if provements. | er and economic times are a little bit new branch campus will exist any time Madam Maiarky we can find the right p l a c e . We told Since its opening, Mercyhurst harder than when North East did it. in the future; however, the idea is in- and the X-factor of (West County officials) if they have North East has increased enrollment I think the business community cluded i n Mercyhurst's strategic plan, blind dates. any ideas, let us know. If the right to 840. With plans for a $5 million should be behind this. The kids in and officials from west county com- thing comes along, we will do it." expansion in the spring, the campus the west county h a v e a lot to gain and munities are starting to campaign for will be able to accommodate up to the project. PAGE 5 To date, Garvey and staff mem- the employers have a lot to gain. I Soccer, teams to have home field advantage ARTS& By D a n Wagner ENTERTAINMENT: Contributing writer Colleges have long prided them- Les Violons Du Roy selves on athletics. Collegiate athlet- performed at the ics have given birth to the meaning PAC on Sunday, of s c h o o l spirit, as a foreground for FebY students tb come together in support H of their schoolmates and hatred for the opposition. PAGE 6 Don't think this applies to Mercy- hurst? | Then apparently you were not at the MAC J a n . 26 as the Mercyhurst SPORTS: team defeated Gannon in front of more than 1,900 fans. Men's hockey team The bottom line is college athlet- in position for a run ics provide schools with identities and reputations. at 1st place. Likewise colleges and universities strive to put the best accommoda- PAGE 8 tions and facilities together for their student athletes. Mercyhurst is not different. Ac- cording to Mercyhurst Athletic Di- Upcoming Campus Events rector Pete Russo, "Facilities are key, we owe it to our teams to have the File photo best ones we can." The soccer team often plays in horrible field conditions. One of the worst came during this game versus Gannon last year. Film: Lost in Translation Mercyhurst started to dig up the natural grass of the soccer field a n d were forced to move to an alternate cancelled on a game day. become almost impossible to work Mary D' A n g e l o Performing Arts replacing it with a $700,000 artificial site. Mercyhurst soccer has had it bad, around them," said Spano. Center surface called Astro Play, along with That's the tip of the iceberg. but not as bad as the Mercyhurst Another problem Spano has en- Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 2 and 8 p.m the addition of a sophisticated drain- Men's and women's soccer were baseball team. countered is the schedules of his stu- age system. forced to practice at three different They have never even had a home dent athletes. Keeping students from Dance: Raw Edges Astro Play is rubber based. Rub- locations throughout the year, and game or practice. Hie baseball team missing classes and meals is a priority ber blades of g r a s s sit atop a surface play half of their home games at has been sharing a field w i t h Mercy- with Spano. Mary D' Angelo Performing Arts of rubber beads. "Astro Play is the Mercyhurst North East. hurst North East. But this has proved extremely chal- Center newest and most modem technolo- Head soccer coach Keith Cam- Head coach Joe Spano said, "I lenging with the different schedules Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 and 7 p.m. gy in college athletics," said Russo. midge said, "It was almost impossi- can't remember one practice in the his student athletes keep. and on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. a Why the change? ble for us to find a natural grass sur last seven years that the whole team A big part of this problem is that The Mercyhurst soccer team has face to play on that drained propei has been at." the baseball team does its own field maintenance. They have to prepare Sports: Last men's basketball made the NCAA Tournament the last M M { \ I Working around North East base- two years with the opportunity of The games that were played at ball has been a problem for Spano. their field b e f o r e games and practic- game at home hosting the opening rounds. Unfor- Mercyhurst were more of a mud North East plays in a league of its es; that can take hours. Mercyhurst Athletic Center tunately, The Laker's field was not own. They have their own home wrestling match than a soccer game. Please see Field on Page 3. Thursday, Feb. 5 8:00 p.m. up to NCAA standards, and they The women's team had one match games and practice needs. "It has

MSG Lecture: Michael Dyson R/IAP program will see more growth with $300,000 Mary D ' A n g e l o Performing Arts as the Mercyhurst College R/IAP Thursday, Feb. 12 8:30 p.m. By J e n Allen I program. Contributing writer R/IAP, which stands for Re- sea r d v ' l n t e l 1 igence Analyst Program, The R/IAP program at Mercy- is a program very unique to Mercy- hurst will be growing, thanks to a hurst College and the first o f its kind $300,000 grant that the program re- in the country. cently received from the federal gov- The program, which was started by Index ernment. The grant, announced by Robert Heibel in 1992 with only 14 Congressman Phil English, is part of students, has been erowine ever since News. 1 over $ 1 million in funding English and in need of money to improve News. 3 announced would go to Erie. the program. "I am pleased that the appropria- Heibel, who formerly worked with Features. 4 tors recognized the importance of the FBI, decided to start the program these projects for northwestern Penn- upon his retirement to Erie. "We Opinion. .5 sylvania," English said. were trying to find a n a l y s t s and could "Two of the top higher education not find w h a t we were looking for," A&E. A ftU 6 institutions in Erie also got a big boost Heibel said He then approached Dr. 1 as they are better pc >sitioned to make William Garvey about starting the Sports. sure that our patients and communi- program and the rest is history. ty at large are safe," English said of Sports. 8 McAdan is/PJtolo editor the grant given to the Lake Erie Col- Please see R/IAP on Page 3. Students in the R/IAP program will soon have new labs for their lege of Osteopathic Medicine as well work as analysts. I I •Y// • !*y • i^XX ILK FEBRUARY 4,2004 THE MERCI A D PAGE 3

7b contact: [email protected] S New Mercyhurst Institute for Intelligence Research and Analysis Continued from Page 1. fying training and product needs "We have been working with I had actually never heard of so many projects going on. It Proy feels that the program is of intelligence managers, re- Congressman English for over the program," Ratajczak said but would be nice to have a center unique and deserves the grant The R/IAP program has over search new tools and techniques two years now," Heibel said and added, "I came to school and we could go to do our research." localise Mercyhurst is the only 130 graduates now, most of applicable to the intelligence pro- now the college has finally re- fell in love with it." "It is going to be nice to have college in the nation that trains whom have gone on to receive cess, develop distance learning ceived the funds to create a bet- "It was the first undergradu- a huge R/IAP lab," Cunningham intelligence people for national their master's degree. In the pro- intelligence related courses, and ter learning facility to the grow- ate program of its type in the said security. "I mink that it is good gram now, are approximately 190 much more. ing number of students within nation," he mentioned and said Cunningham said that the pro- because more analysts will he students from 14 different states, "We see the institute as not the program. £ that it is very deserving of the gram here is by far the best. She trained," he added. Canada, and Europe. ,»-. only benefiting our students," J.P. Ratajczak is a 2002 grad- grant given to it mentioned that the students and Proy, who would like to attend The program is split with 50 Heibel said uate of the R/IAP program at Erin Cunningham is a senior professors are great and have a law school eventually, feels that percent of the students being The program, he explained, Mercyhurst and is now working from Ohio who is one of the lot of experience as well. R/IAP will be a good base. He male and 50 percent female. will benefit the government to obtain his master's in organi- many females in the program. "The professors here have a said of the program, "It teaches Heibel said that the program has which is looking for students in zational leadership. She has been given many oppor- wide variety of knowledge and you how to deal with many k i n d s a 98 percent placement rate w i t h the area of intelligence and oth- He is currently working with tunities through the program, in- experience," she said of information." students' salaries starting at er colleges that might be look- the program as a graduate re- cluding an internship at the Unit- She also loves the small class- "When I was looking for a $35,000 to $50,000 per year. ing to start similar courses. search associate but said, Til be ed Nations. es and many opportunities that major I found out that R/IAP Heibel h o p e s that t h e numbers Some o f t h e s e schools include going hopefully into the private "I have had about six job of- she has been allowed that will be dealt with computers and ana- will be even greater with the ad- West Virginia University, Mexi- sector to work with business in- fers a n d just accepted one," Cun- even greater with the addition of lyzing information and it would ditions from the grant.* The co State University, Wright State telligence." ningham also said. the Institute. help me achieve my goal of go- money will go into a new insti- University, Drexel University, Although he has already been "Places that come to interview "We have the ability to do any- ing to law school," Proy said. tute for the program called the and Temple University. through the program, he is very us are just blown away." thing in intelligence," she said He hopes that the grant will Mercyhurst Institute for Intelli- "Traditional colleges can pro- optimistic about the grant they Cunningham did not come "With this grant, Mercyhurst add to the prestige of the pro- gence Research and Analysis. duce graduates who are very are now receiving. into Mercyhurst as a R/IAP could take on more students in gram as well. Heibel said, "The mission of that hire-able," Heibel said. "What "I think it will be good for ev- major, though, she declared a the program and give the stu- "I think that it will in the long institute will be to strive for a is being taught in our program eryone," he said. "It is money communications major but dents more opportunities," Cun- run, not immediately, but will legitimacy of i n t e l l i g e n c e studies." here is really a liberal arts edu- that we did not have before that switched her sophomore year. ningham said eventually help us to become "It will benefit our students cation." ttit; will increase the program." "I took the Intro to R/IAP Nick Proy is a sophomore in more nationally known." for a number of reasons," Heibel M W i t h the grant, and the 1 ^gin- Ratajczak said that with the class and decided this is what I the program and hopes that over For more information about said ning of the Mercyhurst Institute money the program should be wanted to do." the next two years the grant will the program, the $300,000 grant, Some of these reasons include, for Intelligence Research and able to purchase new equipment She does feel that the grant be a great deal of help to the and the new Mercyhurst Insti- creating an Association of Intel- Analysis, Heibel hopes many and possibly hire new staff will be very helpful to the pro- program. tute for Intelligence Research ligence Educators to bring to- good things will happen. "The members to enhance a program gram even though she has had > "It is much needed and will and Analysis, visit gether those with common inter- center has always been in the that is already very experienced great success. "The problem improve the facilities and the riap.mercyhurst.edu. ests and goals in the field, i d e n t i - back of our minds," he said. and knowledgeable. with the program is that we have major greatly," he said. New field for SOCCer, b a s e b a l l Death toll in Iraqi blasts climbs above loo more than 200 were injured. for the future of Iraq. By T o m Las s e t e r Standing outside the regional But Peter Galbraith, the Knight Ridder Newspapers governor's office, a spokesman former U.S. ambassador to IRBIL, Iraq The death toll said there were no local senior Croatia who's been in the re- from a pair of suicide bomb- officials to interview. They all gion consulting withjalal Tala- ings in the offices of t w o Kur- died in the blasts, he said. bani, the head of the PUK, and dish political parties rose to at The explosions, almost certainly Massoud Barzani, of t h e KDP, least 110 on Monday as politi- the deadliest in postwar Iraq, said the blasts provided pow- cians began to debate whether came as Iraqi and U.S. officials erful incentives for the groups the violence would further un- in Baghdad are trying to meet a to isolate themselves from a ravel U.S. plans for a unified Feb. 28 deadline to hammer out central Iraq authority. Iraq. M a law to guide the formation of Galbraith said the Kurds have workers washed blood and an interim government. A key expressed fears to him since the body parts from t h e floors and sticking point has been the fall of Baghdad that the "Iraq ceilings of t h e rooms where the amount of autonomy to be disease" of chaos and violence explosions occurred in the mid- granted to the Kurdish territory would follow to the Kurdish ar- dle of holiday receptions Sun- in northern Iraq. eas. "Now it has," he said. day w i t h dozens of Kurdish po- Leaders of the two parties The bombings came on the litical figures a n d their follow- whose offices were hit by the Muslim holiday Eid al Adha, ers. blasts, the Kurdistan Democrat- the Feast of the Sacrifice, Interviews with administra- ic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic which commemorates Abra- tors at three of the city's five Union of Kurdistan (PUK), re- ham's willingness to obey God hospitals indicated that 110 peo- leased statements saying they by sacrificing his son. ple were confirmed dead and were resolved to work together

Winter Term Laker-Inn Lunch Specials Courtesy o f Pete Russo The blueprint from the new soccer and baseball field shows that it will boost both the soccer and baseball programs at Mercyhurst. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Continued from Page 1. weather condition. The baseball team is just hap- "It's a done deal, all we need py to have a place to call its own. Bagel Sandwich Cheeseburger Sizzling Salad This means more distraction to do is sign the contract," said "When I think about it, I can't 8 oz. Fruit Cup Curly French Fries 20 oz. Fountain and less instruction for the play- Russo. even sleep," said Spano. Locker ers, This is a tremendous boost rooms, practices, and fans will 20 oz. Fountain 20 oz. Fountain Drink Russo has been monitoring for both soccer and baseball all be welcomed. Drink Drink the situation for a long time. Mercyhurst soccer hopes to "The thing I look forward to Russo met with President Dr. host the next round of NCAA most is the opportunity to once William Garvey and laid out a playoffs at home for the first again focus on, and teach base- plan for a new field after months time in two years. ball, which is what I am here for Thursday Friday Saturday of research. Garvey, adminis- "This commitment of a qual- and love to do," said Spano. Taco Salad Wrap Combination Sub tration, and the Board of Trust- ity playing surface acknowledg- Soccer and baseball will have ees approved the plan. es that Mercyhurst needs pre- a place to call their own next 20 oz. Fountain 2 Cookies Small French Russo said, "Astro Play is the mium practice and playing facil- year; a place where they are the Drink 20 oz. Fountain Fries future of college athletics." It ities, to go along with the national only ones with home field a d v a n - requires practically no mainte- recognition we have achieved," tage. Drink 20 oz. Fountain nance, and can be used in any said Cammidee. I Drink Students: Don't Forget to GRAB Your "Lunch on the Run!" I The best food % 1 I on this side of I AjSJfflcv** • I I I 4801 Peach St. I I I Mon - Fri I I I I | I I 10:00 am - 2:00 am I \ \ Sat - Sunf t I I I I I I I I 12:00 pm - 2:00 am I I I phone 866 - 0337 I I • . •

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To contact: [email protected] S Keeney falls in love with future ByJenHelbig Contributing writer

"I was brought to Mercyhurst because of their Interior Design program," Keeney said. Keeney is a senior interior de- sign major. This past summer she had an internship with Ethan Allen Home Interiors in Vestal, N.Y. •- ' ' I I live on a farm in Sugar Run, Pennsylvania,1* Keeney said. "The drive to Vestal was about an hour and a half long." The internship is a requirement for interior design majors. At Ethan Allen, Keeney said she helped with residential inte- rior design. "I was not allowed to have my own clients," she said, "because they did not want someone to get Katie McAdams/Photo e d i t o r Katie McAtJams/Photo ednor attached to me before I came This is one example of Keeney s room design she drew for Ethan Allen clients. The Senior interior design major Lori Keeney stands In front of back to Mercyhurst." Internship taught her how to interact with people in a public setting. work done by fellow majors in the Briggs Annex. However she was still able to design, but for her co-workers' son she wanted me was because room, and even some of her world is about common sense, overwhelmed about which direc- work on set design for television clients. I was so persistent" own personal artwork." and you can only learn from ex- tion to go because interior de- as a career." Keeney was the only intern at Keeney went through a five- That particular design was ac- perience," she said. sign encompasses a lot of jobs." If television does not work Ethan Allen, and she said that week training program before tually manufactured and sold to "I was respectful and a bit tim- Keeney said that she doesn'tj out, she said that she would en- Ethan Allen did not offer intern- she started as an intern. She the woman. Ethan Allen provides id when I met with people for feel that her full potential is joy working with hospitality or ship o p p o r t u n i t i e s in die summer. learned h o w t o consult, which is a unique personalization feature the first t i m e , " Keeney said. "And reached through furniture de- entertainment design. "I was shopping in Vestal," a service Ethan Allen provides to their customers. I am usually more relaxed after sign. Her real interest is in the- "I loved the internship," Keeney said. "And I stopped in free to its customers. "The customer chooses the I get to know a person. This in- ater scenery design. Keeney said. Ethan Allen to talk with the man- Keeney drew a variety of piece of furniture," Keeney said. ternship helped me learn to in- Keeney has had a long history "My co-workers were like a ager. We ended up exchanging sketches for consultations. "And then they can have any type teract with people in real situa- of interaction with design, from) second family to me, and I information, and she became Many were for unique layouts of fabric in a wide price range." tions." %1 steadily working at a gift shop, learned a lot from them. Now I interested in having me as an in- or situations. I Keeney's internship gave her a I The internship also brought a to helping on about seven sets feel like I have gained direction tern." "One woman was an artist, and customized learning experience. new-found direction to Keeney's in her high school and commu- for my career, and a n experience Keeney did not receive income she had a long, narrow room," She felt her skills developed at future. v nity theatre. ' to help start my future." for the internship, but she said Keeney said. "It was the most Ethan Allen "I was having mixed feelings "I hope that this su m m e r af- she was excited for the job. difficult project I did, but we fit "My classes taught me tech- about interior design prior to the ter graduation I can find a job," 'The manager told me the rea- her desired elements into the nique, but I think that the real internship," Keeney said. "I was Keeney said. "I would like to K & K p r e p a r e for their future in education

By Brian Cellone "I love the fact that I get to Katie spends much of her Contributing writer show students how awesome time as a member of the Mer- Mercyhurst is." cyhurst cheerleading squad. Another love of Kristy's is "Cheering is so much fun. I When looking at Kristy and teaching. She currently teaches J love hearing the enthusiasm Xat^e . K i v q h e n d o r f e r , one can preschool and last term^taught |i-c&me^from-t-htt ' fans duwnc a see an instant resemblance.. third grade. "My kids give me'a * game*.' V 1 fr-*C These sisters are natives of new challenge each day, never Katie loves being a part of the Westlake, Ohio, and came to ceasing to surprise me." squad and has gained a good Mercyhurst College because of Her love of children will help group of friends. their love for the small campus her be a successful teacher when She is also looking forward to setting. she graduates from Mercyhurst the cheerleader's upcoming com- Kristy is a junior and has a dou- in the spring of 2005. petition, the first f o r the squad. ble major in elementary and ear- Katie Kirchendorfer is a soph- "I like having Kristy on cam- ly education. omore at Mercyhurst, and a pure pus. She gives me advice about She decided to attend Mercy- mathematics/math education education classes. She is some- hurst because of t h e people and I major. She also plans to eventu- one I can count on,." said Katie. the fact that she fell in love with ally complete a minor in com- The Kirchendorfers also work the campus on her first v i s i t puter systems management. together in the admissions office. Another factor in her decision "Since I love kids and math it "Even when we are very busy, to come here was the small class seemed obvious to me to be- working in admissions gives us a sizes and the superb education Katie McAdams/Photo editor come a math teacher," Katie chance to see one another," said department. Kristy and Katie Kirchendorfer are education majors at Mercyhurst College. Both young said. Katie. "I loved every minute that I women are excited about teaching and can t wait to put their knowledge to use in a Katie chose Mercyhurst be- The sisters continue to support was on campus. I had the op- classroom. cause of the small campus at- one another s o they enter the fu- portunity to stay overnight twice better experience," Kristy said. Ambassador. She loves being an teraction with prospective stu- mosphere and the location of t h e • ture successfully. and could not have asked for a Kristy decided to become an Ambassador because of the in- dents. school in relation to home. wr £< m hh i 53.2s cu. ft. Available with 4-wheel Up to 130 lbs./ft. torque, 30 MP6 City of cargo space anti-lock brake system 180 horsepower 35 MPG Highway

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To contact: [email protected] N Letter to the editor: Why is The Mtaraad against the president? The opinion page of TheMer- sures protecting the sanctity of which are the cornerstones of ciadhas been turned into anti- marriage. Marriage phobia societies, are being thrashed by Bush rhetoric as of lately - should not undermine the tradi- the same like-minded individ- defeating the purpose of The tional values of 'institution of uals w h o attack President Bush Why blind dates are usually X-men Merciodifthere is any. Read- marriage' and nor should it be on every issue. 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Nobody noticed you having difficulty getting dates Bush bashing is all about? Is it The values that the traditional Madam Malarky being present, perscn1syourl)perTheyshouMknowanybod y else's "mutanthood." the traditional way? a response to the State of the marriage provides are undoubt- that 7heMerc(advri\i be turned youwsQenoagh. It was one big happy mutant Still got skid marks? Union Address? edly under serious assaults from around from its negative polit- Oris it that theyjust want to see community filled with boogers 1 do not think so, because this multiple directions, that is why ical posters into something that yousquirm? and skid marks. •) Keep me posted. Or don't. Bush-bashing has been going President Bush is promoting provides substances for intel- \jt NeuerLeaving the House Again Times change. Whatever. on w a y back and has more to healthy marriage initiatives and lectual discourse and learning. Unfortunately, sometimes do with Bush being the hon- encouraging faith-based institu- Remember, Senator Kennedy Dear Never Leaving, friends don't You probably grew MadamMcilaiky orable president than to do tions to protect the sanctity of of Massachusetts who usually \%: Ahhh, blind dates. Nature's way up, went through the psychotic with anything else. marriage. naps or nods in the State of of reminding us that perhaps phase in junior high, went "Changmgtheivoiidonednitihen In fact, the Bush's points in President Bush understands the Union Addresses as a sig- we're not so bad after all. through the "too deep for ev- mistake at a time- nal of expressing disagreement the State of the Union Ad- that strengthening marriages will Quite honestly, I don't think I eryone'' phase in high school, and Send your questions to dress did not turn "even the lead into healthy families, which in a most childish way, had came to college a n d b e c a m e nor- have ever h e a r d of a blind date Madam [email protected] most s t a b l e , sensible mind into in turn will build better societies. worked with President Bush on that went well. I don't think any- mal. (Hey, I can pretend if you throbbing, pounding mass of However, it is sad that his initia- education initiative known as one has. So why is it that we feel can) or add "Madam Malarky" to confusion" as the negative tives and effort to promote ?No Child Left Behind." compelled to do it? All the while, you've stayed your AOL buddy list and IM me political poster in the Merciod healthy marriages are being at- So, one will expect TheMer- For once, I'm not quite sure, close with your elementary with your questions. claims. Instead, the Bush's tacked by those who gave up ciad t o work with Bush in some but lets ponder this phenomenon school friend a n d friendship t r a n - Or just read my away message, points address the very issues societal responsibilities including other issues, if it is extremely Take a look at your friends. scends all logic. \ 'cause that's prohably what you'll that the marriage phobia and TheMerciad anti-traditional marriage and Friends are great. We all gotta You probably haven't even no- do anyway. Don't forget to make those like-minded encounter. It is also unfortunate to note pro-gay marriage. have.'em. They support us ticed that your friend still eats suggestions for the extra-special Therefore, Bush, issued mea- that the religious institutions, -Steve Paterno, senior R/IAP through the rough times, and paste ... that he looks like he Valentine's addition' laugh with us during the good never hit puberty... that he still P.S It has been brought to my times. shouts "no gimmies!" at random attention that some readers are They make sure we don't times. upset at the lack of a "Lifetime choke on our own vomit when You hueihis friend a n d because Original Movie" reference in the we're drunk. They humor us you've known him for so long, last article. I'm sorry to cause when we gripe about things that you don't even notice that he's a such an uproar. by don't matter. bit... strange. Lifetime sucks. They're great, and we can't live You think he's great, and you'd How's that? <£ l without'em. However, we must jump at the chance to set him P.P.S.'To that kid 1 mCt'STa A' tradition qf 'bird' courses remember that they are human up with one of the bombshell party a couple weeks ago and female friends y o u have here up who said my article is gay - (I We've all had that discussion, class itself. Or you might end up and because they are human, By A s h l e y DuBose at school. forget your name... I think it the one where you sit down with having such a fun time writing they can make mistakes. Contributing Writer More importantly they can You just can't seem to under- was Brian or something) your pals and say, "So what are messages to each other in your Was this week heterosexual you taking?" Or better yet, notebooks, you forget to pay at- turn into raging control freaks stand why he never gets dates and try to play God or even for himself. enough? Because it is registration week, "Have you taken [fill in class tention to the professor. : worse -cupid. You figure h e ' s just shy. I thought this would be a good here] before?" Oops. K time to talk about classes. I know Most of the time, we are talk- What happens if the person that by the time this article is ing about the Core. Why should giving you advice secretly hates printed, nearly everyone will be we take a bunch of classes that ^fyour guts because they thought INTeRPLANeTARY EXPLORATION registered, but that is OK. If have nothing to do with our you were hitting on their girl/ Wouu>Be FUW*BU~T\... % » somehow I manage to write major and are tough as well? So boyfriend? I don't even want to something that deeply moves we ask each other: What classes think about that one. ...FIRST we ^FiRSrV/fi you, just go see the Registrar. are fun? Which professor doesn't *&jr*No'tnin'.' I know, you're rolling your HeeDToFUUY NeeDACuRe However, I'm not gonna hold care about attendance? And so eyes at me, thinking that if the OWOOR FUND OUR BREAK OUT my breath. on and so forth. class is so bad, you can just drop GIPBAL *NOiAWAe % AND M A D •me GRAND- We all want to take the easy What we have to remember it. However, if you don't add CooLlNG LelTBeRiND* classes. We warn to find that is that all of that is subjective. another one, you are out big CWSlSt . PRoGRAM. Disease* WDS'CReWT magical class where the profes- It's all opinion bucks and if you do add anoth- CARDS? sor will let us daydream every Don't take a class just because er one, well, you've already day, where we never have to take someone said it was easy. What missed at least one class, and notes, the only h o m e w o r k is nap- happens when you get to class who's to say that the new one time, and the final is made up and find out that you have two will be any better? of one question: What is your papers due before midterms? So, why not skip the whole name? You should have known that class-switching thing. Grab the So before any students be- your friend was a freak of na- class catalogue and the big gray come shocked that I would ture that loved writing research list, and start figuring out which papers every day. openly admit that where a pro- classes will be the least tortur- MERCURY 11 S ATuRM NePTcNe V4IL fessor might read it, I must re- Don't take a class just l^ecause ous. Remember, the only thing mind you that they were once a friend is taking it. Sure, you you have to fear is work. college students too. They know have a built-in study partner, but Oh, and clowns, 'cause those where we are coming from. that won't help you not hate the guys are creepy. Campus question: "His/her most attractive feature is..."

"... his manner because class "...boobs because I «- MERCIAD is always sexy." "... a truthful smile and hon- don't have them." - Chris Clark, -Michelle Brewer, est personality; there are a lot of Adam DuShole Editor-in-Chief editormerciad@mercyhurst. edu Grad Student Freshman pretty girls out there, but those Billy Elliott Managing Editor prQdmerciad@mercyhur$tedu two factors single them out." Kelly Rose Duttine News Editor ne wsmerciad@mercyhurst. edu p£-Dan Schuler, ". j". personality because in 40 Courtney Nicholas Features Editor [email protected] "... personality because even years, that will still be the Freshman Jaime Rlnne Opinion Editor opinionmercia d@mercyhurst. edu the best looking guy can be a same.'* Patrick Marti no Sports Editor* sportsmerciad@mercyhurst. edu jerk." iS W"... nice, strong man hands be- -Andy Greathouse, Emily Crofoot A&E Editor f. [email protected] -Jermani Hickman, cause they have so much poten- Sophomore Katie McAdams Photo Editor photomerclad@mercy hurst, edu Freshman v A tial* 7p&- . Copy Editor jtobin 75@mercyhurst. edu j& -Madam Malarky, "... the male swimmer's Jess Tobin "... eyes; I can see what he's B Senior muscle, aka: the 'Ken doll' Assistant Managing Editor really thinking If it contradicts stomach muscle- it's freakin' Piotr Wolinski what comes out of his "... booty because I'm from hot!" A: i | mouth." the hood, and that's how we lay -Sarah Benvenuti, -Lindsay Stickney, it down back home. It's not your Senior The Merciad Is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is Sophomore beauty; it's your booty!" published throughout the school year, with the exception of midterms week -Jesus Lepe, "... the lips; there's nothing and finals week. Our office is in the Hirt Center, room LL1l£0ur telephone Junior better than a good make-out number Is 624-2376. "... eyes and smile because session." it is the first thing I notice, and "... smile; it gives me a sense Tamara Snyder, The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and sometimes it invites me to talk of confidence to approach and Senior to them." t.ilk to hci " names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for -Allison Perry, -Mike Daddario, "... a good laugh." content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters are due the Thursday Freshman Sophomore -Zach Smith j before publication and may not be longer than 300 words. Submit letters to Junior box PH 485. I 0 I i I PAGE 6 THE MERCI AD FEBRUARY 4, 2004

ENTERTAINM E N TTo contact: [email protected] Monty Python comes to the PAC For more information about be performing at the PAC. The By AJana Lisiecki the film, visit this Website: show is a n innovative program Contributing writer www.sriatteredgJassniovie.com/ of c u t t i n g edge new works by FEB. 16. Howie Day, Before you get serious and set- emerging choreographers, phis Stereophonies. Agora Need a break from all the tle down with your books to study an intermission chat with the Theater, Cleveland. homework piled up on your for finals it's essential that you choreographers. Admission is desk? Come on over to the set some time aside to come and $1 for M e r c y h u r s t students. FEB. 20. Peter Case; Amy PAC for an exciting movie! see one of the runniest movies I • On Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 Bf* Rigby, Jeff Klein. Beach; "Shattered Glass,* a drama di- ever made. "Monty Python and p.m., QuinTango "ValenTan- Ballroom, Cleveland. rected by Bilty Ray is showing the Holy Grail," an adventurous go" will be performing at the on Feb. 11 at 2 p.m.and 8 p m comedy directed by Terry Gil- PAC. Sf | FEB. 21. Robert Randolph This true-life story of liam an d Terry J o n e s , will be play- One hundred years ago, the and the Family Band. Stephen Glass played by Hay- ing in the PAC on Feb. 18 at 2 tango was banned by many Phantasy Theatre. Lake- den Christensen, documents p.m. and 8 p.m. communities as immoral and wood, Ohio. On sale J a n . 24 the life of a young writer w h o The re-mastered version re- suggestive — which makes at Tlcketmaster. works his way up in the world leased in 2001 is sure to provide QuinTango a perfect enter- as a journalist in Washington, sidesplitting laughter. tainment for Valentine's Day. The group faces many prob- . 21. Little Steven's D.C. Glass wanted nothing This five-member e n s e m b l e more than to be famous and lems during their quest for the will be joined by a pair of Underground Garace live Foephoto in order to reach his goal he Holy Grail, including a three- award-winning dancers. We with the Romantics, Ches- TV on the Radios newest album, EP, was constructed false stories, headed giant, the dangerous Cas- call this special event Valen- terfield Kings, Reigning released in July 2003. tle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a Sound, Fondas, Cobra sources, and quotes in at least Tango, the most memorable 27 of his 41 articles.' house of virgins, and a handful way you can spend the year's Verde, hosted in person by of rude Frenchmen. Little Steven Van Zandt. However, the deceitful staff most romantic evening. member of "The New Repub- Critic J a m e s Berardinelli de- If you're planning on one Beachland Ballroom, scribes it as a "brilliant comic special night this coming year, Cleveland, lic" goes from famous to no- torious. writing.'' ? circle the date for ValenTan- go... in red. 4* FEB. 22. Pennywise, What will happen to every- So grab your friends and head TV o n the Radio thing that he worked so hard over to the PAC to catch these For more information, visit Guttermouth, Stretch two great movies. www.quintango.com. Armstrong. Agora Theater, and beyond any music I have for? By J u l i e Segner Qeveland. heard thus far. If I could mere- Owen Gleiberman from En- Admission to both of these Tickets for this event are Contributing writer ly convince you of their won- tertainment Weekly called it, "A films is free for Mercyhurst stu- $22.50 for adults, $20 for se- FEB. 25. Chris Whitley, derfulness just by saying, Take devious and entertaining jour- dents. niors, $17.50 with the Presi- Ieitur. Beachland Tavern, Band: TV on the Radio my word, this band rocks!" I nalistic suspense story." Come Other upcoming.,A&E dent's Card, $12.50 for youth Qeveland. Album: Young Liars EP would do so a thousand times and find out the fate of events: G under 15, and $12.50 for Mer- Released: July 8, 2003 {* over. Stephen Glass on Wednesday, • On Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. and Feb. cyhurst students.? FEB. 27. . Label: Touch & Go Records But the cynic and music critic Feb. 11. 8 at 2 p.m., "Raw Edges IV will Beachland Ballroom, is at the heart of us all, and if I Qeveland. Let me just start by saying that really w a n t you to hear this I must this is where music should be become a music predator and going! This EP from a NYU film mangle my prey with ostenta- |. 28. Punchline, Don't graduate, turned singer/song-1 tious descriptions. Even then, I Look Down. Club Laga, writer Tunde Adebimpe, blew doubt any of y o u readers will go Pittsburgh. On sale J a n . 24 me away from t h e start I eager- out and purchase said musical at Ticketmaster. ly welcomed this change of revolution. musical pace because it was, and MARCH 6. Ziccy Marley, So here goes: Adebimpe does is, so new, original, and complete- 99 percent of the vocals on Michael Franti and Spear- ly unexpected. head. Mr. Small's Theater, Young Liars, which is incredible, Pittsburgh. On sale J a n. 24 Although the voice of Tu n d e not only because of t h e a ca p e l - at noon at Ticketmaster. Adebimpe may be unfamiliar to la version of the Pixies song Mr. those who are outside of the Grieves, but because his voice tight knit New York rock scene, does not follow the screeching MARCH 8. Von BondiesS off-key trademark of indy rock- Tough and Lovely, Beach- his partner in crime and produc- land Tavern,Cleveland. tion/keyboardist/sound manip- ers today. ulator, David Andrew Sitek as This guy can actually sing, MARCH 9. Bette Midler. not! Sitek, having recently which is a rarity nowadays! Ade- HSBC Arena, Buffalo. On dipped his hands into some of bimpe's voice is a boundless sale Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. at today's groundbreaking indy mediator between soul, African Tops Friendly Markets, by rock - Yeah Yeah Yeah's and roots and electronic "art rock," phone at (888) 223-6000, The Liars, became involved with the latter being the base element onlineatwww.tickets.com Adebimpe when they both were of the songs themselves (think neighbors in Brooklyn. Soon multi-layered harmony with son- enough they found themselves ic youth guitars.) TVs EP (with MARCH 22. Proclaimers. making music together, as well the Sitek's help of course) is Rosebud, Pittsburgh. On* as being fellow artists and film- awash with opulent synthesizers, Photo courtesy o f w w w . g o o g i e . o a m . sale J a n. 23 at Ticketmaster. makers. whining guitars and Adebimpe's On Feb. 1, Les Violons du Roy performed at the Mercyhurst Performing Arts Center. Sitek's brother Jason began haunting vocals all behind sim MARCH 23. Dream pie and direct lyrics. Theater. Palace Theater, playing drums and other instru- Monroeville. On sale J a n . ments with the pair during their All of this is so original I still Les V i o l o n s du Roy gives performance 23 at Ticketmaster. recording sessions, which result- can't stop playing it over and ed in a self-titled, 24-track CD over, and yet it lacks ALL pre- Classical repertoire. they have appeared in France, released by the Brooklyn Milk tension of the NYU music By J e n n Camodeca This ensemble specializes in a Belgium, Spain, Germany, En- MARCH 24. Proclaimersjfj Contributing writer Beachland Ballroom, imprint. Jason later rejoined the scene! This was not a whimsical vast repertoire of music for the gland, Norway, Austria, Moroc- Cleveland. group to release the EP Young musical endeavor meant to im- chamber orchestra. Each musi- co, Ecuador, Canada, and the Liars in the summer of 2003 to press people and win friends. It is clear that the Super Bowl cal number is performed in the . much acclaim and embarking These songs were carefully is much more intriguing than a stylistic manner appropriate to In 1992j.Les Violons du Roy APRIL 6. Sleepy J a c k s o n . each specific time period. Rosebud, Pittsburgh. On on what is 2003's most promis- sculpted, without effort it seems, classical concert. signed a contract with Dorian sale Jan. 23 at Ticketmaster. ing band with a mere EP that and is purely the result of two This is apparent and disap- The ensemble performs piec- Recording. This collaboration has has already gone beyond most great music mind's coming to- pointing as the attendance of Les es from the Baroque and Classi- resulted in 11 CD recordings to full length albums by established gether. These guys are touring Violons du Roy this past week- cal periods and is highly influ- date. Five of the compact discs APRIL 8. Larry the Cable artists. end was minimal. Only 271 of h ,h Guy. Warner Theatre, Erie. with their close friends t h e Yeah enced by the 17 and 18 cen- have been nominated for J u n o $27.75. On sale Feb. 7 at After the EP was completed, Yeah Yeah's and will be playing the 800 seats in the Mary turies. Awards and two won the J u n o Tullio Arena box office, TV on the Radio added guitar- in Cleveland on Feb. 28 at the D'Angelo Performing Arts Cen- While perfonning this reper- award for Best Classical Album, Ticketmaster outlets, by ist/vocalist to be- Beachland Ballroom to promote ter were filled o n Sunday, Feb. 1 toire, the orchestra uses Baroque Choral or Vocal Performance. phone at 452-4857 or 456- gin recording the full length due their second release, the full at 2:30 p . m . bows and bowing techniques, This was a wonderful classical 7070, online at out this March - "Desperate length "Desperate Youth, Blood Les Violons du Roy originates which are very difficult and ft- musical performance. It is sad www.tickeunaster.com. Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes." Thirsty Babes" that comes out from Quebec City and is well nitev 'i that the audience was not very Notes, D a t e moved from I don't even want to tarnish in March. know throughout Canada for its Les Violons du Roy is also very large; however, those who at- March 11? this beautiful EP by categoriz- II you desire/enjoy "pushing wonderful concerts and record- proud of the fact mat they are tended found the music of ing it "indy rock" and plaguing the musical envelope" without ings. The group was brought to- known for their exceptional en- Mozart, Schubert, and others it with the usual off-putting and getting too obscure, please buy gether in 1984 by artistic direc- ergy, brilliance, and vitality of played to perfection. As of n o w , APRIL 19,20. Comedy. tor Bernard Labadie. Labadie is Jackie Mason. Jr's Last superfluous descriptions used to this CD or come to the show their performances. we are uncertain if Les Violons depict the "underground" mu- because it's worth the money! a highly accomplished director t The growth of this orchestra du Roy will return for an encore Laugh, Erie. On-sale date and specialist in the Baroque and TBA..; sic scene. This EP goes above is apparent since 1988, because performance. We can only hope.

APRIL 30. Alan Jackson, Martina McBride. Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. On sale Save Lots of Money Jan. 24 at Ticketmaster. Tanglewood ApartmenlfHomesI MERCYHURST STUDENTS (+18) APRIL 29. MUSICAL Offering 1,2, A 3 Bedrooms "Sound of Music." An Erie Broadway Senes event. We have Immediate openings in Warner Theatre, Erie. Heat, electric, A/C, $47.75, $35.75, $25.75. On our customer sales/service dept sale at Tullio Arena box trash, water s office, Ticketmaster outlets, & sewer are all included. by phone at 452-4857 or $12.50 base/appt. 456-7070, online at 3 www.ticketmaster.com. Call 825-8145 to apply now! Funtflex. Hrs. around class. I APRIL 30. Alan Jackson, 907 E. Grandview Blvd. Martina McBride. Mellon Work with other students! Arena, Pittsburgh. On sale Great Location! date TBA J v *& University oi Buffalo M i instage Theater, Buffalo. FEBRUARY 4,2004 THEMERCIAD PAGE 7 ~LAKER To contact: [email protected] S Women basketball beaten 64-45 Hillsdale out-rebounded Mer- BylizWHlJams cyhurst 45-28. Contributing Writer Nikki Wustman led her team by earning a dozen Mercyhurst played against Mercyhurst lost three of their Hillsdale on Thursday, Jan. 29. starters from l a s t season. The Lakers were defeated 64- Nine players returned to the 45. team that had an overall 6-21 and Hillsdale now holds a 7-11 3-14 in the Great Lakes Inter- overall record with a 3-5 mark collegiate Athletic Conference in the GLIAC. (GLIAC). f f- Tnis was the Chargers first w i n On average, the team this year after a five-game l o s i n g streak. is very y o u n g s After a recent first win of the It features one junior, eight season over Gannon, the Lak- sophomores, and two freshmen ers overall dropped to 1-17 and Sophomore guard Cassie Seth 1-10, • is 5-11, and is the returning lead At intermission the score was scorer for the Lakers. 30-27.; Last season she only missed This was an effort by Mercy- one game. hurst to get ahead, but still trail- She also started in 24 out of ing behind 26. I The Lakers once again had Seth totaled 212 points and only seven players dressed, and had 36 steals. in the second half they ran out She was ranked third on the of gas. team in scoring. The Chargers took an early This Thursday, Feb. 5, the Lak- lead in the second half, leaving ers match up against Wayne State the score at 53-32. for a home game.

Mercyhurst had a slow start: Recently, the Warriors had Kate McAdam&'Pholo Editor They earned 13 points in the last three straight wins. Sophomore guard Cassie Seth advances on Hillsdale. Seth ended the day with 15 points. five minutes of the game. They beat Central State, Ash- high 24 points and grabbed a game last Saturday. When asked about the rest of A positiveoutloo k will help the Sophomore Cassie Seth end- land, and Northwood. career-best 11 rebounds to help Mercyhurst has 8 games left the season, Cassie Seth was con- Lakers play up to their potential ed with a total of 15 points for Senior guard Jodi Young of Wayne State (8-10) past Central in the GLIAC and still have a fident that mere could be a turn- at their next game against Wayne the Lakers. Wayne State poured in a game- State (73-63) in a non-conference chance to get a few wins. around State. Wrestling coach puts Men's basketballjrolls Hillsdale team on right track Record improves to 9-2 in conference, 15-6 overall "We've done good things. It By M a t t J a c k s o n could be better b u t we still have ByKristaRoss Contributing Writer the opportunity t o make this sea- Contributing Writer son a great one. Right now I'm It was expected before the pleased but not satisfied." The Mercyhurst men's basket- start of this year's season that One goal of the Lakers each the Mercyhurst mens wrestling ball team edged GLIAC rival season is to beat its crosstown Hillsdale 63-52 Jan. 29 to im- team would improve from t h e i r rival. Gannon University.! mediocre first t w o seasons, and ffi Thisls evident by the fact prove its overall record to 15-6 and 9-2 in the league. (hev^have i^xdisa^^jnte^^^^ tot. a sheet of pa p e r coi mting The Lakers came out'Strong Head Coach Tony OpoJJone -vjdow n the days to the Gannon in the first h a l f , leading 13-5 with put even more pressure on his match has been located on the eight minutes off the clock, but team by scheduling nineDivi- wrestling room wall all season. the Hillsdale Chargers were not File Photo sion I opponents and at least The Lakers accomplished this going to just hand Mercyhurst a Justin Shouse six top 20 Division II teams. goal for the first t i m e this sea- victory and would come within son in dominant fashion, de- The team has responded well a point, 23-22, with just under scoring. feating the Knights 29-11. I by compiling a 9-4 record and two minutes left in the first half. Senior guard Justin Shouse a No. 13 national ranking up "Gannon is always one of t h e The Lakers lead at intermis- also added 13 and had 9 assists. to this point in arguably their goals of our season. I've told sion, 28-22, and would carry the The Lakers shot 43 percent Kate McAdams/Photo Editor toughest schedule in the team's the guys we will wrestle some lead through the second half. from behind the arc including Senior Forward Josh Helm works the bal under the net. tli ree seasons. teams better than them, but it Senior forward J o s h Helm had three that came from sopho- rebounded the Chargers 32-29 Thursday, Feb. 5 against the It is this tough schedule that was still a big win," said Cipol- an impressive 26 points and 8 more guard Tony Mitchell. and shot 52 percent on me night QpoUone hopes will prepare his Wayne State Warriors at the lone. rebounds to lead the Lakers in The Mercyhurst men also out- The Lakers will resume play on MAC 8 p.m. team for the post season. The Lakers now have three "Competition is going to help remaining matches before they us. Wrestling in the West Vir- set their minds on the post sea- ginia open and against Division son. I teams like Findlay, Slippery "Our goal right now is to Randazzo eyes national birth; again Rock University, and UPJ is qualify all ten wrestlers to na- good competition. At this point tionals, and I think there is a cently handed Tony Iovine of we feel like we can compete good possibility we can do it" By D a n i e l Wagner his first loss with anybody," said Coach Ci- The Lakers will next compete Contributing Writer on the season pollone. on Feb. 7, when they host So what's his secret? As for the improvement this Muskingum, the Division III \ Mercy h u r s t ' s young wrestling Prior to the 2004 season season Coach Cipollone is not school that Cipollone last program is quickly becoming Randazzo changed his diet and content as of yet. coached at. one of the top programs in the off-season training to improve NCAA East Region. his strength and technique. While Mercyhurst has only had Randazzo lost weight gradual- a wrestling team for the last two ly in order to maintain the mus- and a half years, the program cle he put on over the summer. has enjoyed considerable success. Randazzo has also welcomed . • As one of the college's most the addition of t w o training part- successful programs, Mercy- ners. hurst can boast four national Randazzo said, "J.J. Zanetta qualifiers and two Al 1-Americans, and Ryan Finn bring out the best and most recently a national in me every day, every practice ranking of 13th by the latest Di- is like a match." vision II Wrestling Coaches As- •Randazzo believes his confi- sociation dence plays a key role in his suc- Junior Ricky Randazzo wants to add his name to the list of "I used to watch out for oth- national qualifiers and All-Amer- er wrestlers, now I think I am icans, while helping the Lakers someone they should watch out receive further national atten- Re Photo for," Randazzo said. Junior wrestler Ricky .Randazzo Flte Photo tion Randazzo is enjoying his sea- Coach Cipollone watches a match intently. * A native of Parma, Ohio, Ran- While competing in the Mid- of a for u s on the team." son, but he's not content, i dazzo spent his freshman year west Classic Wrestling Tourna- Though Randazzo's season "My goal is to get to nationals of college at nearby Cuyahoga ment his freshman year, was stopped short in the East and be an Ail-American. Win- Community College where he Randazzo met Mercyhurst Regional Championships in a ning tournaments is nice, but it Join America's #1 Student few Operatorwrestle d at 125 pounds. Ran- Coach Tony QpoUone. heartbreaking 3-2 loss at the doesn't matter unless I get dazzo had a 19-17 record while Cipollone arranged for hands of Doug Curnes ( West to nationals," Randazzo said. CANCUH wrestling mostly Division I and Randazzo to visit Mercy h u r s t in Liberty), he did mount a 19-12 Currently, Randazzo is ranked Aomuo H opponents. hopes of filling the vacant 125- record on the year. fourth in the East region and The competition paid of I pound spot But his desire to again com- predicted to go to I lie National JAMAICA Randazzo took third in the Randazzo liked what he saw, pete at i lie national level would Championships} in Mankato, BAHAMAS New York Region, qualifying him and enrolled at Mercyhurst for have to wait another year. Minnesota U FLORIDA for the Junior College National his sophomore year. The 2004 season is now half Randazzo aims to be the fifth Championships in Rochester, "Mercyhurst was the right fit, over and Randazzo is off* to an wrestler from Mercyhurst to Minnesota. academically and athletically," he impressive start. qualify for nationals, adding his Although Randazzo missed out said. He is both the National Cath- name to an elite list of wrestlers, on All-Americ in by one match, Mercyhurst was a change for olic Duels (Duquesne Universi- all of whom are still at Mercy- Sell Trips, tarn Cash, STUDENT he did record two wins and a the better. I* g ty ) and Midwest Invitational ( hurst today. Go Free! How Hiring TRAWL hunger to return,? Randazzo said "Practices and Indianapolis Indiana ) champion Randazzo puts it most simply ww«.»lllr*val.t«m SERVICES Coll far group discount* But Randazzo's wrestling matches are closer and more Randazzo avenged his region- saying, "I want to compete with would take him elsewhere. competitive, and there is more al loss to Doug Curnes and re- the best, and against the best" PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 4, 2004 rJAKER SPORTS 7b contact: [email protected] Men's hockey goes l-o-i against Quinnipiac Mercy hurst offense nets 9 g o a l s , Franck holds Quinnipiac to 5

ahead 2-1. By Ryan Palm Mercyhurst added another tal- Contributing Writer ly just over six minutes into the third period when Borelli was The offense of the Mercyhurst fed on a breakaway by Reynolds men's hockey team continued to and senior defenseman Nolan be on fire, s c o r i n g nine goals in Brown. the two game weekend series \ Just over a minute later junior against visiting Quinnipiac Uni- David Wrigley found freshman versity. Scott Champagne wide open in The teams squared off first on front of the Quinnipiac goal. Friday night, and to the surprise Champagne's fifth goal of the of the nearly 700 fans at the Ice season put the Lakers ahead 4- Center, the teams played to a 1. " : M scoreless first period. The final s c o r e would involve The Lakers entered the game all freshman, as Mike Pochatek with the best offense in Atlantic fed J o n Asselstine off a rebound, Hockey, averaging just over and Assel t i n e put it past Hold- four goals a game. en, giving the Lakers a 5-1 lead. [ On the flip side, the Quinnipi- That is the way it would end, ac defense is the toughest in the as the Laker defense held off conference, averaging just few- some strong attacks by the Bob- er than two goals allowed per cats during the final minutes. game. The two teams were at it again The Lakers were able to break Saturday, with a much different through just over four minutes result in the end. into the second period, when The game opened with two sophomore forward S c o t t Rey- straight goals by Quinnipiac, the nolds scored his eighth goal of first coming off the stick of the season. sophomore forward Ty Deine- The two-on-one goal was as- ma. f sisted by sophomores Erik 'Deinema's second goal of t h e * Johnson and Dave Borrelli. season came 5:43 into the game The goal also broke the score- and gave the Bobcats a quick 1- less steak or Quinnipiac goalie Olead. .jt> j, t Jamie Holden, who hadn't al- Quinnipiac scored again four lowed a goal in 191:45. minutes later, when Troy Maley- The Bobcats would even the ko scored his first goal of the score, as junior forward Chris season, putting the Bobcats up White beat the glove of Mercy- by two. hurst goalie sophomore Andy Mercyhurst finally bounced Franck. back with one of their own with The goal tied the game at 1-1, under a minute to play in the but little did Quinnipiac know first, when senior Mike Carter that it would be their last tally scored his tenth goal of t h e sea- of the night. % son, and was assisted by fresh- KatjeMcAdamtfPhotoEoHor * Mercyhurst came back to man J a m i e Hunt Sophomore forward Scott Reynolds wins the draw back to Erik Johnson. The pair each had two points on the weekend. J. • • J c The Lakers scored first i n the Facing a 4-2 deficit, the Lak- with his eighth goal of the year, in the net, and the game ended Sacred Heart University for a score when junior deienseman second period, as Tackaberry ers rallied with a goal early in the assists given to Carter and Kemp. as a 4-4 t i e . pair of crucial Atlantic Hockey TJ. Kemp scored his fourth goal slapped a rebound past Holden, third, when Pochatek scored his ^Neither team could break the ~ - T h e Lakers record now stands games. of the season, with assists cred- evening the game at 2-2. first goal of the season off a tie in regulation, and the teams at 14-9-2 overall, while still in Sacred Heart currently sits in ited to junior Rich Hansen and The goals continued to come rebound from Kyle Gourgon. headed into the sudden-death second place in Atlantic Hockey fourth place, behind Mercyhurst senior Adam Tackaberry. in pairs, as Quinnipiac scored the Ten minutes later senior Peter five minute overtime. with a 11-3-1 record by eight points. The power-play goal came with next two, one during the second Rynshoven continued his great Despite some great chances, The team will hit the road next over 17:00 left in the second period and one in the third. play of late, as he tied the game the teams could not put the puck weekend, traveling to take on period, and put the Lakers Men's falls Women's hockey downs OSU to Loyola of Chicago en stopped Yule's first e f f o r t , but By Ryan Palm could not stop the second shot, Contributing writer By Liz Williams as the goal put Mercyhurst up for good. j Contributing Writer The No. 7 ranked women's Glasen played a spectacular hockey team hosted the Ohio game despite the loss, as she Loyola of Chicago defeated State University on J a n . 31. stopped 34 of the 36 shots tak- Mercyhurst 3-0 on Saturday, The Buckeyes got on the board en by Mercyhurst, good enough Jan. 31, at Loyola College. early, with a goal by Erin to earn her the game's second Mercyhurst fell to 0-2 in the O'Grady at 7:55. star. Midwest Intercollegiate Volley- Grady's seventh goal of the it Mercyhurst now leads the all- ball Association (MVA). season was assisted by Krysta time series 2-0, as they won by The loss dropped the Lakers Skarda and Amber Bowman. an identical score last year in record to 4-4 overall. Mercyhurst held off the Buck- Columbus, Ohio/ Conversely, the record for eye offense for the rest of the The team will resume College Loyola improved to 4-2 and 1- Rte Photo game, as junior goaltender Desi Hockey America (CHA) play 0. The scores were 32-30,30- Justin Waas Clark stopped 20 of the 21 shots next weekend when they travel 17, and 30-26. she faced, r to Wayne State for a pair of d a y Dan Kick of the Lakers had prolific year statistically last sea- The Lakers got on the board games on Saturday and Sunday. 28 assists. Justin Waas led the son. | at 13:48 in the second period, The Lakers defeated Wayne team by having eleven kills, and Luckily, this season at least when sophomore Samantha Shir- State 1-0 and 5-1 earlier this sea- Austin Siewert finished the eight key players came back ley scored her team-leading 12th son at the Ice Center. game will) ten. from the 2003 campaign. Soph- goal of the season. Eg Mercyhurst now leads the con- On Friday J a n u a r y 30, Mer- omore J u s t i n Waas led the Lak- Shirley's goal was on a rebound ference with a 6-0-0 mark, and cyhurst dropped their first c o n - ers in kills and aces last season. from Marchese-Del Monte and is 18-4-4 overall. ference match 3-0. Also, sophomore Nate Kee- Katie McAdama/Photo assisted by Danielle Lansing. Jim Fetter coaches Wayne Junior Chrissy Yule avoids an OSU defender. The Lakers' record fell to a gan earned All-Tournament Mercyhurst got the game-win- State. He is the former assistant 4-3 overall. . honors at the 2003 Mercyhurst ner from junior Chrissy Yule, women's coach for Mercyhurst. game right, w e will come out on player of I he week award, while They faced the defending Na- Invitational. whose eighth goal of the season "They have a new coach we top" Samantha Shirley said. tional Champions at Lewis Uni- The team has many promis- freshman Ashley Pendleton was assisted by Sarah Kurili. are familiar with and he is hard Several Lakers were given picked up the defensive award versity. ing young athletes, and the The goal came following a 2- working. We need to pay atten- awards Jan. 27 from College Their record had improved to coaches are sizing up their po- and fellow freshman Jackie Jar- on-1 breakaway, when Ohio tion to the little things when we Hockey America Weekly. rell picked up the freshman o f 3-5 and 1-1. £ ^ *] tential, j State net minder Melissa Glas- face Wayne State. If w e play the Shirley picked up the offensive The scores were 30-22, 30- Last season senior Nate Sam- the week award 23, and 30-23. i - T ple and junior Bill VanCise Dan Kick finished w i t h 23 as- proved their selves to the team. sists. Austin Siewert made 10 \t The coaches noticed their Club hockey wins[tourney in Annapolis kills. Justin Waas and Dave hard work, and mentioned Schmidt both added 7 for the more permanent spots for the scored one of the Lakers five in the second period with goals their goalie. The plan backfired, men By M a t t J a c k s o n goals in the their 5-3 victory over by Danna and sophomore for- however, as junior J u s t i n Rob- Lakers. Contributing Writer Mercyhurst defeated Medai- The coaching staff urges the No.llTowson. ward Matt Rusilko ertson scored an empty netter to lle College 3-0 last Wednesday team to start the games strong, Whitney Gibbs, Chris Danna, Lame would let up his final goal make the final score 5-2. and finish e v e n stronger. Freshman goaltender Dan Shane ReUhan, and Brent Kli- of the tournament in that peri- Chris Danna was named MVP on January 28. mt >w all chipped in with one goal od to make it a 2-2 tie after two Trie record for the Lakers im- There is a motivating force Larue was named MVP of the of t h e second game. Crab Pot tournament in Annap- apiece. periods of play. proved to 4-2 on the season. that will help Mercyhurst get The next list of national rank- back on track after their two olis, Md., this past weekend as Navy beat Villanova Universi- The score would stay at 2-2 ings will be put out on Thurs- Dan Kick finished w i t h 25 as- he led the Mercyhurst Club sists and Tom Roberts had 10. straight losses. ty on the other side of the brack- with only four minutes to play day, and after this weekend's Mercyhurst will attempt to Hockey team to a 2-0 record et to set up the finals contest in the game when Chad Klimow tournament it is almost certain Justin Waas added 12 kills, and a first place finish. while Austin Siewert had earned straighten out their play next between Mercyhurst and Navy. scored the go-ahead goal. Just that the Lakers will be ranked Larue let up only five g o a l s in The Lakers found themselves minutes later Brent Klimow put nationally. an even higher of 16. Friday at the University of The scores of t h a t game were Findlay in the Midwest Inter- two games, both against nation- trailing after one and made the Lakers up by two with a goal Mercyhurst will next compete ally ranked teams. changes going into the second of his own. 30-27,30-15, and 30-22. f collegiate Volleyball Association when they play a home game Senior P.J. Mastyiak took MVP period I In a last attempt to make a against Syracuse University on i* The Lakers had their most (MIVA). S honors in the first game as he The Lakers erased the deficit comeback, the Navy team pulled Feb. 7.