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MERCIAD Vol. 78 No. 16 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, Pa. 16546 March 23, 2005 Tragic accident takes life of student

about a month, when Milgate’s family By Kelly Rose Duttine and friends can attend. Editor-in-chief The family requested that memorial donations be made to the Golisano The morning after St. Patrick’s Day Children’s Hospital in Rochester or to had sobering effects on Mercyhurst the Rochester Youth Hockey Organiza- students when they learned that Mat- tion, instead of fl owers. thew Z. Milgate, 20, had been killed On campus, many students, faculty after being struck by two cars at the 500 and organizations paused to remember block of East 38th Street, around 11 p.m. Milgate on Friday and over the weekend. Thursday evening. Professors took a moment of silence Mercyhurst College administration, and offered their support to students faculty and students mourn the loss of during classes and the student-produced a student, classmate and friend. musical, “State Fair”, sang in tribute to Charges were recently filed by the Milgate before their performances this Erie Police for the two drivers involved weekend. Some athletic events also in the accident. Adell Gaines, 26, who paused for a moment of silence before was driving the Buick Regal that fi rst hit games. Milgate, was charged with an accident Laura Zirkle, Director of Residence involved death or personal injury while Life, and the Residence Life staff are unlicensed. saddened by the events of Thursday Douglas Bailey, the driver of the night. Zirkle said, “It is so sad any- second car that struck Milgate is likely time we lose a member of Mercyhurst to receive summary charges, according College family, but it seems especially to statements by police in a March 19 hard to lose one through such a tragic article in the Erie Times-News. Police accident.” also said that additional charges may “We are sad for Matt’s family and be fi led. friends and offer our sympathy and Mercyhurst Campus Ministry and support to them,” Zirkle said. MSG provided transportation to the Currently, Residence Life is trying to wake for Milgate on Monday in LeRoy, talk to as many students as possible. N.Y. and many students attended. “We want them to know that we are According to Milgate’s obituary on there for them now, or whenever they DemocratandCronicle.com, a Roches- need us,” Zirkle said. ter newspaper, a memorial service will Students who are grieving Milgate’s be announced at a later date, possibly death are encouraged to talk to their in May. Resident Assistant, the counseling Campus Ministry and Mercyhurst center or another Residence Life staff Katie McAdams/Photo editor Student Government are also interested member. Students show express their grief through a memorial placed near the site of the crash. in planning services in the future, in Please see Always on Page 3 No-bid contract causes uproar Sister Loretta McHale passes

Lawmakers and critics question why Mercyhurst receives the contract By Jonelle Davis News editor Congressman Bennie G. Thompson of his top political supporters.” By Brent Vlcek The Mercyhurst College Community Contributing writer questioned the integrity of the con- U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, tract. Democrat of Mississippi and rank- lost a special member when Sister According to its Web site, the Center ing member of the House Homeland M. Loretta McHale died on Friday, The selection process that awarded for Public Integrity “is a nonprofi t, Security Committee, wrote a letter to March 18. Mercyhurst College the no-bid contract nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the Sister Loretta was the sixth presi- to train intelligence analysts for the that conducts investigative research and Department of Homeland Security, dent of Mercyhurst and a former Department of Homeland Security reporting on public policy issues in the calling Mercyhurst’s contract with the superior of the Sisters of Mercy. (DHS) raised concern with at least one United States and around the world.” DHS an act of political patronage. She played a major role in the his- lawmaker. The latest press release from the “The news that a no-bid contract tory and development of the college, Critics of the contract hinted that Center for Public Integrity states a has been given by the Department touching the lives of the many stu- Mercyhurst received the contract as connection between Mercyhurst Col- to a college who is naming a building dents that attended the college. an act of political favoritism by former lege and former DHS Secretary Tom after Mr. Ridge and whose chairperson Gary Bukowski, vice president of Secretary of the DHS Tom Ridge. Ridge. once served as a top political supporter institutional advancement, was one of Tom Ridge is a former resident of “…further investigation by the certainly raises eyebrows. The Depart- the fi rst men to start at Mercyhurst in Photo courtesy of Mary Daly Erie County and governor of Penn- Center has revealed that Marlene ment cannot play patronage games 1969 and works at the college today. Sister Loretta McHale sylvania. Mosco, who was installed as chairper- when America’s security is in question. He remembers Sister Loretta and the Mercyhurst College denied the alle- son of the Mercyhurst College Board We will hold it accountable.” time he spent with her throughout the most for her work with Mercyhurst. gations with strong disagreement. of Trustees last year, is one of Ridge’s past 30 years. “I think she would want to be The Center for Public Integrity and oldest and best friends, as well as one Please see No-bid on Page 3 Bukowski recalls talking to Sister remembered for leading the charge Loretta early on. “I was a history of taking Mercyhurst into new devel- major and I talked with her a lot. Since opments. She had many accomplish- D’Angelo receives water damage repairs she was one of the founding Sisters, ments,” said Bukowski. she offered great insight to the history Bukowski added that Sister Loretta The project has been approved and section of Zurn. of the college,” said Bukowski. was responsible for forming the By Meghan Sullivan money has already been allotted in the Also, the skylights in the basement of “She was also always looking Arts & Entertainment editor college’s fi rst lay advisory board in campus-wide capital budget. D’Angelo will be resealed and caulked towards the future. She was very 1961, along with naming Sister Caro- Moore says this is a “large fi nancial to prevent further leakage and mold responsive to the changing times and lyn Herrmann the president of the Anyone that may travel through the move” and that the school has “tremen- growth. always willing to talk. She had a futur- college in 1963. Zurn, Performing Arts Center and dous plans” for fi xing the building. After the roofs are replaced the istic personality. She loved the college “It’s so important that we continue D’Angelo area will see some major Since awareness was raised about school will be installing a French drain- and wanted to take it to the next level to keep her spirit alive because she renovations to fi x the water damage the possible health issues of mold age system around the entire building. of excellence.” played a huge role in the creation and that has been an increasing hazard and fungi growing in the basement of A French drain is a small trench that According to Bukowski many development of the college,” said during this winter season. D’Angelo workers have painted the contains a perforated drainage pipe alumni of the college were fond of Bukowski. According to Tyrone Moore, Mer- walls, shampooed and disinfected the that is covered with gravel that allows Sister Loretta and always asked how In honor of Sister Loretta, the col- cyhurst has a three year plan to fi x the carpets and now come down weekly to surface water to drain away from the she was doing. “Sister Loretta always lege named the current distinguished drainage problem around the D’Angelo check the drainage and mold growth. building. had time for people. Folks always speaker series in her name, the McHale building. As soon as the weather breaks main- The building is already surrounded wanted to know how she was doing,” Distinguished lecture series. This “I don’t know if that building was tenance will begin their construction. by a French drain that was built years he said. series will present its next speaker, made on a river or something, but They will fi rst replace the roofs on ago. Bukowski feels that Sister Loretta Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on March 31. it can’t be put off any longer,” said the Performing Arts Center, the lower would want to be remembered the Moore. level of D’Angelo and the northeast Please see D’Angelo on Page 3

News Opinion Features Index The Arabic language in Refl ections on Matthew Milgate Have sex questions answered News...... 2 demand, is Mercyhurst keeping and wrestling with the idea of your during sex week in the Union. News...... 3 up? own mortality. Features...... 4 Page 2 Page 6 Page 4 Features...... 5 Opinion...... 6 It’s that time of year again. Opinion...... 7 Arts & Entertainment Sports A&E...... 8 Housing sign-ups are just around Phantasm wins Rocket 101 battle Men’s hockey heads to NCAA play- A&E...... 9 the corner. of the bands. Group wins $1,000 offs this weekend. Sports...... 10 and a Budweiser sponsorship among Sports...... 11 Page 3 other prizes. Page 12 Sports...... 12 Page 9 inside this issue Katie McAdams / Photo editor PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD March 23, 2005

NEWS To contact: [email protected] Women’s wellness fair sparks interest Students celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the different aspects of women’s health Hosu credits them with “really macy major Bryar-Leigh McClure By Jen Ciccone making the fair amazing.” There is interested in attending medical Contributing writer were also other campus organiza- school and later becoming an ob- tions present including personnel stetrician, attendted the fair. On Friday, March 13, the Stu- from the Cohen Health Center. “A woman’s needs and health dent Union was the site of an Counseling was also an ad- have always interested me and informational fair in honor of vertised attraction but due to this fair is an excellent opportu- Women’s History Month. the tragic loss of a Mercyhurst nity for students to get a glimpse Open to the entire campus student the previous night, coun- of the benefi ts of living a healthy community, the fi rst annual fair selors were unable to make the life.” went off without a hitch and event. Other students were there to attracted well beyond what the The HRIM program also pro- work and see the different dis- creators had hoped for. vided a free stir-fry demonstra- plays and demonstrations. Darcey Kemp, director of the tion. Carolyn Schroeder, a sports Student Union, Kathy Thorton, Area businesses also partici- medicine major, was recruited to secretary of the Student Union, pated in the fair, hoping to spark help man a booth but since the and Heather Hosu, Graduate interest in what they can offer to amount of students that wanted Assistant for the Student Union, a healthier way of living. to contribute to the fair was so wanted to celebrate Women’s Whole Food Co-Ops and great, she was not needed. History Month as well as create Women’s Health Connection To her delight, she was able awareness on different aspects of both had displays and represen- to walk around the exhibition a women’s life. tatives to help answer any ques- with her friend and fellow sports Knowing that in order to make tions one may have. Members medicine major, Alicia Abbey. Katie McAdams/Photo editor an event as best as it could be of the Great Lakes Massage “I was excited to have the Student Union Graduate Assistant Heather Hosu organized the fair. they would need to contact other company were also on hand to chance to walk around the show resources, and they wasted no give free messages. looking at what information it time. After a two-month period Students as well as faculty had to offer,” states Schroeder. for women to be able customize “The response is tremendous able to attract women and spark of brainstorming and planning, and administrators were invited “We learn about all this mate- their way of living.” and the entire campus has been an interest in a healthier way of the fair was fi nally ready. to attend the event, and many rial in class, and this is a chance The Women’s Health Fair was so welcoming to the idea,” ex- living,” says Thorton. And by Hosu and Thorton were able of them took advantage of the for us to see it in real life appli- a defi nite success in the eyes of claims Hosu. “It just amazing the looks of it, an interest in to recruit Tim Harvey, from the invitation. cations,” Schroeder continues. the creators as well as those who the amount of help we have Women’s History Month has Sports Medicine Department, as Students and faculty alike were Abbey also agreed and felt that attended. received.” defi nitely been sparked. well as many of his students to intrigued by the different presen- the assessments were a major Thorton and Hosu both have When considering their main work the event. tations and vendors. Pre-phar- plus and “a good opportunity high hopes for the fair’s future. goal, “I just hope that we are ’Hurst students take trip to Washington D.C.

tional Archives, the White House Students were able to visit Smithsonian or the International By Allison Moore and Mount Vernon. several key rooms in the House, Spy Museum, and Arlington Na- Opinion editor The tour of Capitol Hill, where important diplomatic tional Cemetery. Students also organized through the office business is still conducted on a had time to visit graduate schools On March 10 through 13, a of Congressman Phil English, regular basis. and inverview for internships. group of political science ma- focused on the House of Rep- Because the president was out The last day of the trip took jors, minors and other interested resentatives. Students were able of town, more rooms were open students to Mount Vernon, the students traveled to the nation’s to sit in the gallery in the House for the tour, which was a delight home and fi nal resting place of capital on a Pi Sigma Alpha chambers, where important law for students. George Washington. sponsored trip. making procedures are held and As a bonus, many students had Students toured his home, The trip, organized by senior where the State of the Union an encounter with Mrs. Beasley, which showcased many amazing political science major Kristen Address is delivered annually by the president’s four-month-old items such as the actual key to the Hudak, showcased many of the president. puppy and were allowed to pet Bastille Prison in France, given D.C.’s most popular attractions. Following the tour of Capitol the Scottish terrier. to Washington by Lafayette, Twenty-three Mercyhurst stu- Hill, students visited the National While in D.C., students had Washington’s study and the bed dents, along with Dr. Joseph Archives, where they were able to ample amounts of free time to in which he passed away. Stu- Morris, professor of political view and read the original docu- Photo courtesy of Allison Moore explore the city and see sights not dents also explored the grounds science, packed into vans on ments that defi ne this nation: the The entire group poses for a picture after touring the Capi- planned on the itinerary. of the plantation, which has a March 10 and traveled six hours Constitution, the Declaration tol building. Most students went to see stunning view of the Potomac to experience our nation’s capital. of Independence and the Bill all the major monuments and River and visited Washington’s Among the sights visited by the of Rights. This was a thrill for entire fi eld of study has stemmed Saturday March 12, began with memorials. Other activities in- tomb located on the grounds of group were Capitol Hill, the Na- political science lovers, for their from those documents. a tour of the White House. cluded various museums like the the estate. Where will you live next year? Residence Life works to satisfy student needs Laker Spring Term Inn correct point total then go to the Many students may not be By Jenny Allen appropriate sign-up. worried about where they are OLD FAVORITES: Contributing writer Galley Grill Sign-up dates are separate for going to live though, but who Chicken Fingers students applying for preferred they are going to live with. Not Sizzling Salad It’s that time of year again. housing such as triples, honors to worry, Agnew says that Resi- NEW ITEMS: Round up your roommates and Ruby’s Famous Pizza and townhouses, and students dence Life is there to help. Tropical Island Oasis start thinking about housing op- applying for full occupancy There will be meetings for Grilled Chicken Sandwich tions for next school year. Briggs and Lewis apartments. students looking for potential Fruit Smoothies Alice Agnew, Assistant Direc- Townhouses and honors sign ups roommates coming up. “There Strawberry Hours of Operation: tor of Residence Life and Stu- will be May 2, triples on May 5 is one early and one a little later Banana dent Conduct, says the process and standard four person apart- for students who still need room- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-1 a.m. Piña Colada is the same this year as it has ments will be on May 12. mates,” Agnew said. Saturday 1 p.m.-1 a.m. been for many and that contracts There will also be some chang- Although housing contracts Potato Skins and tally sheets are available for Sunday 5 p.m.-1 a.m. es for sophomore housing this need to be turned in whether the French Toast students to pick up now. year. Residence life is looking to apartment is full or not, she adds, “They will need to pick up make special sophomore hous- “If they fi nd someone to live 1/2 lb. Galley Burger one tally sheet per group and ing areas to gradually transition with they can still let us know.” one contract per person,” Agnew this group into upperclassmen If roommates are not found, said. “Then they’ll look at their housing. you will still get housing, but choices and decide.” “We pay so much attention to may be placed with additional OLD FAVORITES: Options for upperclassmen the freshman class housing so roommates as needed. Agnew Laker Express Grilled Chicken Salad housing include the Briggs and when we send them over to other says, “We will let them know who Turkey Bagels Lewis apartments, Wayne Street housing we wanted an intermedi- will be placed with them when NEW ITEMS: apartments, Duval apartments ate step” Agnew explains. we fi nd out.” Meals in a Minute Crispy Chicken Salad st and Warde, Lewis, and E. 41 St. She says that the pilot for So what else do you need to Macaroni and Cheese Ham and Turkey Subs townhouses. sophomore housing went well know? Once you decide on a living this year and as long as there is Tally sheets and housing con- Stuffed Shells Chocolate Chip Cookies area, your housing packets are interest, they hope to have all tracts are available now to be Chicken Parm Hours of Operation: due to the Residence Life offi ce sophomore areas full for next picked up from Residence Life. Penne Pasta w/ Alfredo by Monday April 25. school year. Housing packets are due on Monday-Thursday 11:30-8 p.m. Sauce “Contracts are due whether These areas include 3937 Monday, April 25, point totals Friday 11:30-3:30 p.m. the apartment is full or not,” Briggs and 3939 Briggs, which will be posted shortly after, and Board Equivalency Available: Agnew says. will be triples, and there is a pos- sign-ups will take place May 2 Saturday & Sunday Closed “As long as your contract is sibility that Duval will be added through May 12, depending on 11:30-8:00pm turned in you will get housing.” as quad apartments as well. This what housing you are signing Shortly after packets are turned possibility all depends on the up for. in, you get your point total and interest of sophomores hoping Students should begin thinking a lottery number according to to live there. about housing now. “When we FEATURES: Agnew. “Our goal is to have a greater start classes in September almost Subconnection Meatball Sub “We post the point totals based sense of community,” Agnew every space is full,” Agnew said. Baja Chicken on lottery. Those numbers deter- says. “I think we will have “There are few complaints about mine the order you will sign up that.” living on campus.” SATURDAY SPECIAL: BBQ Chicken in,” she said. Juniors and seniors need not For more information you can Agnew also notes that it is worry though. visit the Residence Life and pick Any foot long Sub just $3.25 Hours of Operation: important to check your point Agnew says, “Just putting a up your tally sheet and contracts, cash and campus card only! Monday-Friday 11:30-9 p.m. totals as well so that if it is wrong, specifi c class there will not take and a list of important dates add $1.00 for a combo! Saturday 1:00pm-9 p.m. it can be corrected. Students away housing from the other to remember and information can to make sure they have the classes.” about preferred housing. Sunday 5:00pm-9 p.m. March 23, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

To contact: [email protected] News Arabic language in demand, Always remembered Continued from Page 1 Jackson also offered what he, and others will miss most Mercyhurst seeks to do more Sophomore Matt Jackson about their classmate. “I lived across the hall from think most people will miss continue their Arabic education Milgate last year. Jackson the constant energetic at- By Brent Vlcek beyond the two terms offered by recalls many good memories titude he always had, which Contributing writer the college. with Milgate. made me and everyone else U.S. involvement, political “I really don’t know about around him laugh and smile,” Colleges and universities and business, in countries where my best memory because in said Jackson. across the United States have the offi cial language is Arabic all honesty every night with Some students have planned experienced an increased interest necessitates a demand for Arabic Milgate produced something a small service for Milgate in the Arabic language among its speakers. The attacks of Sept. new that people remember for Wednesday, March 23 at students following the attacks of 11, 2001, and the war in Iraq only because he was very outgo- 10:45 p.m. on the hill outside Sept. 11, 2001. intensifi ed that demand. ing and there was rarely a of McAuley Hall. Students According to an article in USA “The U.S. government – the dull moment when he was who plan to attend are en- Today, “Enrollment in Arabic largest employer of foreign around,” said Jackson. couraged to bring a candle. courses nationwide jumped from language speakers – still suffers 5,500 to 10,600, a 92 percent in- from a shortage of Arabic speak- crease, from 1998 to 2002.” KRT photo ers in its operations against ter- Contract controversy Since 2002 enrollment in Washington University student Omid Ghaemmaghami rorism and in Iraq,” writes Betty Arabic courses increased an es- works through the translation of a Arabic news story. Liu of the Financial Times. Continued from Page 1 Washington are top schools timated 15 percent to 25 percent. Nationwide interest in for- and offer strategic studies However, with only 10 percent eign languages come and go like James Breckenridge, direc- courses, however they nor of U.S. colleges offering Arabic background in Arabic. However, major, sees the importance of popular fads. Liu points to the tor of Mercyhurst College’s any other college or university courses, the demand may out- there are currently no plans to knowing Arabic and has worked popularity of German and Ital- Institute of Intelligence Stud- in the world offers programs weigh the supply. incorporate Arabic into the Intel- the language into his curricu- ian after immigrants from these ies (MCIIS), stated, “We can that provide graduates with Mercyhurst College is one of ligence curriculum. lum. countries arrived in the U.S., the compete with the best pro- entry-level skills needed to the 10 percent of U.S. colleges Although Arabic is not in- “I definitely plan on using prominence of Russian following grams in the country, which produce various levels of offering Arabic courses. None- corporated in the Intelligence Arabic in the future, both in my Sputnik’s orbit and the renown is why DHS and others have intelligence products for gov- theless, the college only offers program, Breckenridge does careers in national security and in of Japanese that accompanied come to us. We welcome and ernment and the private sec- two terms of the language while feel that the college needs more academia,” said Mikulec. the country’s economic rise. invite any scrutiny. What tor,” wrote Heibel. the demand for more courses professors to teach Arabic and Despite the diffi culty of the The popularity of Arabic ac- people will fi nd is that we are Biggs stated, “I assume increases. to offer more courses. “We need language and limited courses companied the attacks of Sept. the best program in Applied those universities respect that James Breckenridge, director full time professors, not someone offered by the college, Mikulec 11, 2001, and the war in Iraq. Intelligence in the nation.” the kind of education we pro- of Mercyhurst’s Institute of In- in transition,” said Breckenridge. is completing his fi fth term of Whether Arabic will become a Robert Heibel, founder of vide entry-level intelligence telligence Studies (IIS), said that “We need it. We need it now.” independent study. passing fad or a staple in our MCIIS, wrote in a letter, “We analysts is different from the many employers have expressed J.J. Mikulec, a senior political Independent study presents education system like Spanish were totally unaware that this policy and ideology they pro- an interest in IIS graduates with a science, history and intelligence students with an opportunity to and French remains unknown. would be a no-competition vide master’s students, and it contract and it was DHS’s is that difference that made decision to make. We would Mercyhurst the appropriate have welcomed the competi- choice for providing this AdPro works with national client tion. We’ve always done it intelligence analyst certifi cate creating new brand identity and Web site and gave new promo- they will not be competing na- the old fashioned way, we’ve program.” By Kristen Piquette promotional packages for them,” tional ideas for his classes,” says tionally. earned it.” Heibel and Biggs denied Advertising manager states Hollenbeck. Angela Biagini, Vice President of “We felt that, being only in Gennifer Biggs, Direc- any connection between the “I wanted to start a club that AdPro. “We then had to pitch our our fi rst year, we would just take tor of Public Relations and contract and Tom Ridge. Mercyhurst has a new club would give these majors a bigger ideas to him in a formal business a trial run among ourselves so Publications, stated, “These “Relative to Tom Ridge, I on campus, AdPro, a student advantage when it comes down meeting. It was great experience, that next year we could better allegations are absolutely have a great deal of admira- chapter of the American Adver- to looking for jobs; something I feel like I am more prepared compete in the national competi- ridiculous. Our intelligence tion for him and his wife. I tising Federation (AAF). AdPro outstanding to put on their re- to do something like this for my tion,” says Hollenbeck. studies program has a strong do not personally know him, has 16 members who are mainly sume.” career in the future.” The AdPro team will fi nish and long-standing reputa- and MCIIS has never solic- comprised of communication, AdPro’s fi rst client was HRIM Every year the AAF gives their out this academic year working tion in intelligence circles in ited him in any way,” said graphic design, business market- professor, Michael Alleruzzo. members a national client. This on the Yahoo project. Washington, and it was our Heibel. ing and advertising majors. The AdPro team devised a new year the client is Yahoo!. Next year, they will be attend- reputation that earned us this “Tom Ridge did not have Eric Hollenbeck, a senior way for Alleruzzo to market his Yahoo wants to create a new ing the national conference in contract.” any infl uence on the naming business advertising major, is wine series. The club broke down promotional package so that they New York and will enter in the Mercyhurst defended the of the Mercyhurst North the founder and President of into four groups and had a con- can better serve customers ages national AAF competition. reputation of the Intelligence East building nor did he infl u- AdPro. “AdPro’s main objective test to see who could come up 12 through 17. If you want to be a part of this Studies program in response ence the choice of our intel- is to give business, communica- with the best over all package. This is a nationally recognized new club, attend their end of the to statements that George ligence studies program for tion and graphic design majors “We had to create things like a competition with teams com- year meeting where elections will Washington and Georgetown the training program with the real work experience that will new name, logo, brochure, busi- peting from across the country. be held and new members up- were more suitable candi- DHS. It is simply not true,” face them in the future. We do ness card and Web banner for AdPro will be working on their dated. Signs will posted around dates for the contract. said Biggs. this by recruiting clients and him. We also did a critique of his own Yahoo package; however, campus. “Georgetown and George Graphic design students work with Disability Task Force Students design posters to help inform people about domestic violence problems that physically disabled people face

up with the task force because They were attempted to fi ll the situations are a lot more compli- State and local legislators, task the posters that they may repli- By Jaime Myers of the problems these disabled time gap when no such services cated and harder to get help. force members, as well as special cate more than one to display. Contributing writer individuals have escaping the are available 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Hopper was impressed with guests were also invited. “One of the major challenges dangers of domestic violence. The posters were entered into her students’ work. Lapiska won the contest and of being a designer versus a fi ne Mercyhurst graphic design This sophomore class in- a contest sponsored by the task “The topic requires sensitiv- was awarded $500. artist is the deadline schedule,” students are gaining experience cluded Kyle Bogucki, Andrew force, which is made up of rep- ity to the language preferred by His poster will be replicated said Hopper. “They always by working with The Disabili- Kochirka, Andrew Lapiska, Mike resentatives from organizations persons with disabilities as well and displayed around the city. seem to come faster than antici- ties Task Force to help the local McDonald, Vanessa Moody, including the law enforcement, as an understanding of how to Moody and Bogucki were also pated.” community. Shawn Oslick and Ginny Reca. the city government and social create visuals that communicate, awarded a cash prize for being This class is also working on Seven students have worked The project started out with services. promise and hope rather than runners-up. artwork for the Erie Art Mu- for two weeks to design posters SafeNet, which is a domestic The campaign’s goal was to focus on the predicament that One of the judges was Mercy- seum. of awareness to the problems violence safety network as well allow the disabled the same a person suffering abuse fi nds hurst art instructor, Peggy Brace, This project is for the environ- physically disabled people have as a member of the task force, transportation opportunities themselves in.” who also informed Hopper of ment art fair that will be held with domestic violence. to have a cab service set up for and domestic violence services All of the students were in- the contest. next month. The Digital Imagery class, people with disabilities stuck in as other people have. vited to a Legislative brunch last According to Hopper, the taught by Jodi Hopper, hooked these types of situations. Because of their conditions, Friday at the Marketplace Grill. judges were so impressed with D’Angelo water damage gets repaired House For Rent available for summer rental

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Continued from Page 1 In response to the efforts two quite worthless pianos.” by the school to fi x the water “Hopefully Mercyhurst’s solu- Home: 452-0124 The pipes currently running problem, senior music education tion to the drainage problems Cell: 434-5717 alongside the building are too major Jay McDowell said, “I’d throughout D’Angelo, Zurn corroded to drain away water say it’s a good start. However, I and the Performing Arts center since a French drain needs to be am curious if they [Mercyhurst will be a permanent one,” said regularly maintained to remain College] plan to make the repairs McDowell. useful and effective. to damaged equipment including March 23, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 4 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Visit career services if you Cycling club is are weary about your major active on campus and Yale, and they brought back vast resources on campus that SIGI Plus, a computer program ementary Education to HRIM. By Andreea Neagu great results. Contributing writer By Kacie Rea could help point me in the right designed to tailor to the user’s When you begin to feel that “Team wise we came in 17 Contributing writer direction. interests in order to help with your current major might not be out of a total of 22 teams [that Amy Todd, a work study at deciding on a new major. all you thought it was, there is For most students at Mercy- participated]. I took fourth in My major has been undergo- Career Services (204 Old Main), “Through this program you time to change it. hurst, the fact that there is still a race on Saturday, and second ing constant construction since says that there is a lot of support can fi nd out what you like, and College is about experiment- snow, and the bouncing of the on a road race on Sunday; but I stepped foot onto the Mercy- available for those who are con- you can stop and start whenever ing and trying new things, so it temperature from low to lower we did well, and we worked well hurst campus last year. sidering changing their major. you want and the information is natural to want to dabble in is a matter of distress. as a team, especially since it was So far it has changed six times, She explained that there is per- will be saved,” said Todd. something new. However, there are those on out fi rst intercollegiate race. It and now I am considering yet sonal, one-on-one help available “This way, you can complete When you begin to feel the campus for which this is more defi nitely was an eye opener,” another switch. for Mercyhurst students. SIGI Plus when you have the pangs of changing majors, just of a call to a challenge. Rose said. So why is changing majors such “Frank Rizzone, Kyle Foust time.” remember there are many re- They learned that when the a predominant phenomenon and Robert Hvezda are available Even if you decide not to go sources out there for you to take sun is out even for just a day, it across college campuses? to have a meeting with students to Career Services, there are advantage of. is great time to get outside and The answer is easy. You simply to discuss possible major chang- other ways to decide upon a new When you are considering new take it all in. You see things cannot know what something is es,” said Todd. major. majors, consider something com- Among those students are the like until you have experienced 25 members of the new cycling “from a different “Their job is to help you, and Jen Allison recently changed pletely new, or something that it. they each deal with specifi c ma- her major to HRIM. She says she you might have thought about club that started close to fall of perspective Changing majors can be a try- jors so they can lend you their just went to the department and but just pushed to the back of last year. ing, frustrating and arduous task, own expertise on career fi elds talked to professors and students your mind. “I had a roommate who wanted while riding especially when you do not know that you might be considering.” in the program to gain more It is diffi cult to fi nd your pas- to start the club, [a while back], what you want to do. I agonized Even if you do not know what knowledge on the fi eld. sion, but once you fi nd it you but we had no resources back your bike than in over every one of my own major career field you would like to Through her own investigation will appreciate that one, or 10, then. Then he called me again changes. enter, there is help available at ca- she gathered enough information changes in majors. one day, and told me about it, and a car. But I did not know about the reer services. Todd recommends to make the big switch from El- we got together and started plan- ning to make something hap- pen,” junior Andy Rose, one of - Andy” Rose the founders of the club, said. Have your sex questions answered After getting the approval from Student Government, he sex, or they are told ‘no, no, “The Truth Uncovered,” “The help for the aforementioned. and three other guys, Matt Lem- By Missy Mulvihill no’ to pre-marital sex without Lighter Side of Sex,” “The This will allow students to Contributing writer bright, Rob Hall and Eric Valyko For all of those interested, the any explanation,” junior Jessica Darker Side of Sex” and fi nally, become more educated on these decided it was time to get their next race is in Erie on April 10. Zajac said. “What Does God Think About issues, or it will give them the bikes out and others to join in. For those of us with little mon- Think you know everything “Sex Week is designed to ad- Sex?” chance to get the information They wanted to create a club in ey to spend, the cycling club is a there is to know about sex, both dress the real meaning of sex, Sex Week activities don’t just they need that they are not which “people can get together, great activity since, “you don’t good and bad? what sex communicates and stop at the “Sexpos.” comfortable asking for. get out and enjoy [the surround- have to spend any money, unless Chances are that you don’t the effects of sex in different Each night at 8 p.m. in the The week will culminate on ings] biking, because you see you want to. We have uniforms know as much as you think. contexts.” Zajac has been plan- Student Union, panels, discus- Friday evening with nationally things from a different perspec- that you can buy, but you do not Or could it be that you still ning and preparing for the event sions and speakers will be going known speaker, Katrina Zeno. tive while riding your bike than have too,” Rose said. feel uncomfortable talking since October. on, each of which will pertain Zeno will present “God, Dat- in a car,” Rose mentioned. “Another benefi t of being part about sex in general? So what exactly is Sex Week? to - well - sex. ing, and Romance: Recipe for Even more, he said, in creating of the cycling club is that it pro- If that’s true, don’t worry. You Sex Week will be a four- One of the presentations on Success or Disaster?” in the the cycling club they wanted to motes self-awareness and limi- are not alone. day event, held from Mar. 29 Wednesday night will be put Walker Recital Hall. give people, especially freshmen, tation. It is low impact, a good Sex, although everywhere in through April 1. It is designed on by a group of students and “She is a wonderful speaker another avenue to meet people. muscular and cardio workout and today’s society, is still a taboo to educate students on sexual is entitled, “How to Have the and after the talk, she’s giving Rose said that new acquain- a great cross trainer. It helps you topic and carries a bad stigma issues and to show them how Best Sex.” free merengue lessons on the tainces can “help you with a fi ght sickness by helping build up along with it. their sexual choices affect their It will include speakers talk- stage! It will be well worth com- paper or assignment, and it helps the immune system,” Rose said. A group of students have whole person. ing about the choices they have ing to,” said Zajac. make a happier environment on As far as storing the bikes, Rose decided that this needed to During the four-day period made and how these choices There is no doubt that Sex campus.” mentioned that while there is no change and that the Mercyhurst there will be a “Sexpo” (an expo have affected them. Week should prove to be ben- Out of the 25 total members, designated spot available for stu- community deserved to hear a about sex) in the Student Union Not only will these presenta- eficial for the entire student six actually ride and take part in dents to store them, some keep fresh, positive message about from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. tions be fun and entertaining to body. competitions. “We meet once a their bikes in their apartments or sexuality. Each day will consist of dif- take part in, but they will also be “Feel welcome to this event-to week, usually on Sunday morn- basements of buildings. “Usually college students ferent booths containing infor- exceptionally informative. learn more, to ask questions, to ings and ride at Presque Isle,” The club is open to anyone in- are bombarded with either mation relevant to that day’s Students will have the oppor- hear stories, to get resources,” Rose said. terested, and is a way to take ad- the message that you’re not specifi c theme. tunity to get information about Zajac said. Last weekend, the club had vantage of the few nice days that normal if you’re not having The days’ themes include STD’s, rape and where to get their first intercollegiate race, Erie has to offer this spring. along with schools like Harvard Grab the remote, let’s relax and see what’s on tonight Obesity is already a problem on a grand scale, now students are immersed in it during prime time onto this show as their solution, To lose weight, we are recom- use your brain. You can sit down Third, activity can be very ad- but the calories that you burn will By Jen Helbig where in reality, it is just a drama mended to “[p]articipate in at on a bench and enjoy the fresh air dicting. If you begin to experi- add up to produce a more healthy Features editor show. least 60 to 90 minutes of daily with a book, your ipod or even a ence a little fresh air every day, and happy person. Let me explain the drama. moderate-intensity physical ac- Cosmo magazine. you might fi nd that it is your best I highly doubt that you will be According to the American The participants must perform tivity while not exceeding caloric Or, option two, you can choose time to de-stress and kick back dragging along a tube of Pringles Obesity Association online, one various relay-style physical tasks intake requirements.” to continue walking behind the after a long day of calculus. to the park bench. The 200 calo- in three Americans is considered which seem to be appropriate So in order for you to stay in school and explore the neighbor- You may fi nd yourself actually ries that you will be missing from obese, and this statistic is consis- to their fi tness levels. At other your skinny jeans, you need to hood that surrounds us. looking forward to your post- your snack foods every day make tently rising. times they are sent home and get off the couch for 60 min- Now you may be wondering supper walk more than you used a huge impact over time. The website recognizes obesity expected to lose the weight by utes. To lose your love handles, where I am going with this. How to look forward to working on So please, stop spending so as one of our nation’s leading doing what exercise and diet the you might need to up it to 90 are you going to lose six pounds a your sloth and amoeba imper- much time in front of the tele- health problems that is in dire doctor prescribes. minutes daily. week on this exercise routine? sonations. vision. Much more enjoyment, need of an effective and lasting I was initially happy about So now you are tired of read- How is sitting outside going to Fourth, I promise that you will positive self-image and peaceful cure. this show: it is something that ing depressing numbers and you be any different from the couch see the differences. Maybe you relaxation can be obtained away One evening as I returned from the general public can view, and wonder: Where is this miracle cusions? will not lose six pounds a week, from your couch cushions. the gym, I walked into my apart- possibly feel better about their weight loss cure that you mean- First and foremost, getting ment and I was excited to have 160 pound frames, and help tioned earlier? And what are the off the couch and taking a walk discovered a cure. themselves get down to a 145 catches? will get you away from the harsh A dozen of the largest people pound build if they wish. I’ll start with the catch. words that the judges dish out on I have ever seen glowed on However, I got up and took a This cure works better for the the television. my television screen, hovering hot shower, and after returning, average college student than it No one wants to be told that comically on the largest scales of the show was still on. does for a working middle-aged they look bad. Your body weight justice I have ever seen. I thought I was watching a mom. is your personal preference, at I grabbed a glass of water, rerun of the last show. The ce- Also, it works especially well least in the realm that your natu- took off my shoes and decided lebrities were still crying to the for the student who plops down ral physiology will let you be. to watch for a few minutes be- judges and sweating as they did with a bag of popcorn or a coke If you are alone, no one can fore I took my shower. sit-ups on a rubber ball. They every night to watch the late put your pooch down as it lurks What I happened to walk in on continued to eye each other up night line-up. under your shirt. There is no one is a fairly new show called Celeb- competitively and they continued And you especially meet the hiding behind the bushes with a rity Fat - I mean Fit - Club. to show the world their super- criteria if you have three or more bullhorn waiting to jump out and The premise of this show, as I sized bodies. shows that you just must be home make you run a mile. inferred and later looked up on I had to get up from the couch to see. Second, moving off of the VH1’s website is, that “[e]ight and leave. Sadly, though, this is Do you meet any of the above couch is going to give you some overweight stars are divided into more than I can say for the rest requirements? fresh air for an extended amount two teams and challenged to get of the public who stayed in their If you do, then please, let me of time. With such a small cam- fi t and lose weight over a 14 week armchairs. explain my fi tness program: pus, we only need to scurry for period.” The Dietary Guidelines for First, you must turn off “Ce- about three minutes to get from However, as do all reality series, Americans for 2005 suggest that lebrity Fit Club”, “Fat Actress”, one end to the other. If we are the show has a catch. we should “[e]ngage in approxi- “Extreme Makeover”, or “The supposed to do 60 minutes to Instead of providing these mately 60 minutes of moderate- Biggest Loser” and get off of simply maintain our weight, the celebs with adequate physiology to vigorous-intensity activity on your couch. skip from class to class is not go- education, psychiatric counsel- most days of the week while not Next, you must walk outside ing to do too much for us. ing, and proper culinary train- exceeding caloric intake require- and head out back behind the It is proven that cardiovascular ing VH1 has decided to make ments” “to help manage body school and walk to the apple or- activity does wonders for the their plan of attack a little more weight and prevent gradual, chard. (Did you even know that body. The only thing that might obscure. unhealthy body weight gain in one exists behind our school?) get your heart beating when you Unfortunately, there are prob- adulthood.” Third, and most diffi cult, you watch television is a panic attack ably overweight viewers out Read carefully. That is just to must make a conscious decision. when you fi nally run out of bat- there who wish they could get maintain weight. This is where you really have to teries in your remote. March 23, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Where will you live next year? Mercyhurst to offer environmentally friendly housing for coming year of the savings—in dollar terms community. By Michelle Brewer and in fewer greenhouse gas A fi nal possible benefi t of the Contributing writer emissions—will demonstrate Green Living apartment is a the fi nancial and ecological value garden that is envisioned as part Attention all Earth appreciative of energy conservation for the of the project. students! entire Mercyhurst and Erie com- Over the summer, the hope is This fall, Mercyhurst will be munities. that a garden will be planted from joining a growing list of col- In addition to energy effi ciency which students might be able to leges and universities around and waste reduction, students enjoy home grown vegetables. the nation that offer students an will have a chance to demonstrate The plan is also to have a com- opportunity to practice a more the value of environmentally posting area, where students will environmentally responsible sustainable agriculture. deposit their organic vegetable lifestyle in an apartment formally Sustainability Coordinator waste, and which would benefi t designated as “green.” Cathy Pedler, who is helping the garden. A joint venture of the Mercy- to establish the green living Anyone interested in obtain- hurst Green Team, our Offi ce of experiment, is developing an ing more information about Sustainability and the Residence agreement with the Erie Whole Green Living should contact Life Offi ce, the green apartment Foods Co-op, which carries all Laura Zirkle or Joe Howard in is open to any student who would organic foods and other green the Residence Life Offi ce at ext. like to live out ecological sustain- products. 2422. ability in his or her daily life on Membership discounts at the Planners stress that not all stu- campus. Co-Op for those living in the dents in the apartment must be The apartment will be located building will be part of the environmental activists. at 3807/3809 Briggs Avenue. project, with the possibility of It will be important only that Distinguishing this apartment the Mercyhurst Green Team Katie McAdams/ Photo editor one person in each apartment from regular housing are a num- buying a block of memberships The building at 3807-3809 Briggs will be fi lled with environmentally friendly students for be committed to helping their ber of features designed to show- for them. the 2005-2006 school year. roommates along the path of case earth-friendly living. The shuttle will also add the environmentally friendly living. First, proper recycling contain- Co-op to their list of stops. Faculty member Sheryl Sodaro and creativity, the lounge will not hopes to have the design ready As always, though, you can do ers will be provided to students Also planned is a subsidy for Spomer and her students from be equipped with a TV and will for showing during the week- what I do, and urge your room- and placed in the apartment. students to buy other environ- the Interior Design department feature environmentally respon- long celebration of Earth Day. mates to recycle and turn off the Second, students will be en- mentally friendly products, such are in the process of designing sible carpeting and furniture. Resident assistants in the apart- lights when they leave a room. couraged to conserve energy, and as recycled content offi ce paper, a large community lounge space This will also be accommodat- ment will be given help in plan- So go ahead, take the next step their electricity and gas consump- toilet paper and cleaning supplies for everyone to share on the ing to those who would like to do ning opportunities for outdoor and help the planet and everyone tion will be monitored. at other outlets identifi ed by the ground fl oor of the apartment. their homework. recreation and environmental on it! It’s really easy and you’ll The hope is that calculation Sustainability Offi ce. Designed to promote mingling The interior design department and social justice activism in the feel better for it. Professional Panache: Make your best fi rst impression By Christina Moschetta place that became the sloppy If your field or profession conservative profession and If you are applying for a job sional attire. Contributing writer status quo of the 1990s. is typically conservative, you should stick to the classic looks in which aesthetics are impera- Particularly on a college bud- With the dawn of the millen- should dress accordingly. of Brooks Brothers and Ralph tive, make sure that your attire get, it is more important to nium, however, many compa- The real world translation is Lauren. is refl ective of that. be polished and cognizant of Career. With one word, I prob- nies have reached a compromise Once you have considered the details. ably made some of you grit your in style standards somewhere industry or fi eld, you must ask Have all garments dry-cleaned teeth, grasp the edge of your between George Costanza and yourself, “What is the dress code and pressed, and if you have to desk with white knuckles and Gregory Peck. of the company?” Answering travel, transport them in a gar- tremble in fear. Today, the idea of dressing this question is as easy as pick- ment bag and bring an iron. For others, the prospect of for an interview still remains an Keep in mind, your interview ing up the telephone or logging Make sure the outfi t fi ts prop- starting a summer internship enigma in the minds of college onto the company website. erly; if it doesn’t, you will do or even a life career is exhila- students nationwide. does not stop with the resume or Do your research about the nothing but fidget and look rating. With confl icting opinions on company and find out if (a) unprofessional. Regardless, it is crunch time. what is “appropriate,” let me portfolio. It is inclusive of your they already have an established Keep in mind, your interview Resumés must be done, port- attempt to cut through some uniform or dress code and (b) if does not stop with the resume or folios assembled and answers to of the nonsense for you with appearance and a true refl ection they don’t, what kinds of things portfolio. It is inclusive of your ambiguous interview questions a few tips. employees generally wear to appearance and a true refl ection considered. As a jumping off point in of the person you are. work. Overall, there are no “set” of the person that you are. Clichéd syllables from your solving your interview style co- rules for interview dress. You want the interviewer to mother’s mouth are taunting nundrums, you need to consider Repeat this mantra and you remember “you,” so be yourself, you: “You never get a second a series of questions. will never go wrong in an in- and dress like “you.” chance to make a fi rst impres- The fi rst inquiry is, “What is terview: “Be clean, be neat, be So take a deep breath, relax sion.” the industry in which I am pur- that if one is considered “avante Conversely, in an art-related or professional, and be yourself.” and for the best results, don’t The “Dress for Success” ethic suing a job?” garde” for wearing a colored creative fi eld, sometimes dress- Contrary to popular belief, you forget your best accessory: a is one that has recently been In this case, I follow what I call necktie to the workplace, it is ing too conservatively can work don’t need to spend your life warm, genuine smile. re-instated as an antithesis to the “conservative rule.” safe to say that you are in a counter to your purpose. savings on a new suit or profes- the “casualization” of the work- Break experienced in poverty Students spent time living and learning with America’s poor Cafe Diem Romero. “In Camden you never see prostitution or drugs and were By Melissa Brandt “Every day we went to a differ- things like movie theaters, cof- actually really nice people. One Contributing writer ent social service organization,” fee shops, bowling alleys, etc,” woman that I talked to could said student participant Jessica said Zajac. easily be a public speaker; she While living in a college com- Zajac. “There are so many economic, told us about her situation and March Special munity, it is diffi cult to imagine “We helped prepare chicken social and political factors work- future job prospects.” an entire town where a college crepes at Manna, a place that ing against the poor, and they “Touring the prison was probably Tall Peppermint Pattie $1.20 degree is practically taboo. makes nutritious lunches for are the powerless ones to begin the most rewarding experience I Snikerdoodle $.65 However, this past spring break, people with HIV and AIDS and with.” had in Camden,” said Zajac. four Mercyhurst students and then hand-delivers them all over In addition to the array of “It was an eye-opening experi- AmeriCorps VISTA coordina- Philadelphia.” volunteering, the Urban Chal- ence and made me realize that tor Jen Rusak visited two towns “We also helped at a Senior lenge also gave the participants prisoners are people too, just where characteristics of normal Center called Genesis. One an opportunity to visit some people who made some bad deci- living have been sacrificed in day we worked at St. Francis intriguing places. sions and know it.” the face of wide scale economic Inn, which is a unique soup “We got to visit the East Afri- Participants agree it was an fACULTY sPECIAL: depression. kitchen.” can center and meet two people amazing experience and wish to “From Feb. 24, to March 2 our “The people come in and sit who traveled and worked with go back again. 1/2 OFF SPECIALTY DRINKS group spent time at the Romero down at tables of four and then nomadic tribes,” said Gabriel. Rusak explained the great ap- Center in Camden, N.J.,” said are served restaurant-style - but “We ate at an Ethiopian restau- peal behind the Romero Center’s Rusak. without the menu choices. It’s a rant - that didn’t offer silverware mission. “We were hosted by the direc- wonderful focus on fellowship - and we even got to see the She said, “the program at the LOCATION tor, Larry DiPaul and his staff, and human dignity.” movie Hotel Rwanda.” Romero Center is phenomenal. It HOURS and we were given opportunities Zajac was one of four Mercy- “On our last day we toured a has all of the elements to make to participate in a wide vari- hurst students that volunteered new women’s county prison. It for a meaningful experience.” Sun.-Thurs. Evenings: Main Floor ety of service and educational for the trip. made us all nervous at fi rst, but “We did not only perform acts 6:00 - 12:00 a.m. experiences in Camden and in Other participants were Ashley after a while we realized that of charity. We were able to be Hammermill Library Philadelphia.” Gabriel, Stephanie Prohaska and we had nothing to be nervous educated and see how our work Mon.-Fri. Mornings: The Romero Center is a Retreat Regina Scagnelli. about,” said Zajac. fi t into a global movement for and Social Justice Education “One of the hardest things to “They showed us around the justice and we were inspired to 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. Center dedicated to building see was the children coming into entire facility, and then we got continue that work through the bridges of understanding be- the soup kitchen. They are born to visit for a while in one of the rest of our lives.” tween people of faith in urban into the situation; they just don’t cell blocks.” Anyone interested in joining and suburban churches by re- get a choice,” said Gabriel. “We visited the minor crime next year’s Urban Challenge sponding to those in remarkable The economic conditions per- unit that housed women with should look for information need. meate the living situation in sentences less than two years,” outside of the Service Learning It was named after the infl uen- Camden entirely, and the effects said Gabriel. offi ce in Preston. tial El Salvadorian priest, Oscar do not go unnoticed. “Some women were there for PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD March 23, 2005

OPINION To contact: [email protected] Dealing with tragedy Campus Question Mercyhurst remembers and mourns Matthew Milgate How do you feel about the switch As I stood there on the hill out- future was not guaranteed. That have had at least another 50 years side of McAuley Hall, I felt as if old saying, “nobody’s guaranteed a or so to look forward to. Tragically, the world was standing still. The tomorrow,” really hit home. that was not to be. back to 8:00 a.m. classes for fall scene laid out before me was like If you watch the news or read the Instead of dwelling on the future something out of a movie. But it papers, then you are bombarded Matt will never have, we should term? was real . . . a little too real. with stories of death everyday. All focus on the 20 years of life he over the world young people’s lives had a chance to enjoy. Though are tragically cut short, whether it 20 years may seem too short, in be by accidents, war, acts of vio- that amount of time he brought Allison lence or disease. joy and love to all the people that But if you are like me, these knew him. Those 20 years are

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stories don’t make you stop and fi lled with memories that death ‘ question your own life. You may cannot take away. It doesn’t matter. I’m a senior and I will pause and think, “Oh, that’s a Matt isn’t here anymore, but never have to take an 8 a.m. ever again!‘ shame,” and then continue on with we are. We still have our lives to whatever you were doing. lead and choices to make. We still As college students, our lives are It’s not until it happens to some- have classes to attend, homework hectic and exciting. Our time at one you know or to someone in to do and parents to call. We still Mercyhurst is meant to prepare us your community that you really have friends to hang out with and for the future. However, it is also stop and take notice. It’s only parties to attend. I’m not sure any a time to make the most of the then that you realize how precious of these things will ever be quite present and enjoy the fi nal years life is or how the natural order of the same again, but we will still of our youth. life doesn’t always apply. Parents do them. It is my hope that this I think it’s safe to say that people should not have to bury their chil- tragedy will serve as a reminder to our age feel immortal. We all go dren; college students should not everyone that life isn’t a guarantee Jason Staley, Senior, Intelligence Studies to bed each night expecting to have to say goodbye to a classmate. but a gift. We can’t have Matt back, wake-up the next morning. We That’s just not the way it’s sup- but we can honor his memory by have hopes, dreams and plans in posed to work. learning from this horrible experi- mind for our future; a future we I didn’t know Matt Milgate. He ence. all naturally assume we have. But never got the chance to make an My thoughts and prayers are as I was standing there on that hill impression on me in life, but he with the Milgate family and all of

Thursday night, I suddenly felt most certainly did in death. Matt’s friends. I hope you all fi nd ‘ mortal. This uneasy feeling came What happened to Matt was a comfort in the days ahead. God I think that it’s a good idea. All over me, and I realized that my tradegy. At 20 years old, he should bless. businesses and similar places open ‘ at 8 a.m. and it will help prepare kids for the real world. What are your plans

for after graduation? Meghan Morse, Senior, Dietetics

By Kelly Rose Duttine You know how it goes: “Your cousin’s wife’s Editor-in-Chief sister’s boss’s neighbor’s son has a really great job in Public Relations. I think you should give them a call, just to see if they have heard of anything.”

Maybe it happened to you when you were Every Sunday night, I envision college seniors all ‘ home for a weekend, or over Christmas or Spring over the country having the exact same conversa- I feel that we should not switch back to

Break. tion with their parents. 8 a.m. classes. That would just make the Maybe it happened when you called your I am not against looking for a job. I do look for fi rst 1/2 hour of class for students to be‘ Grandma on her birthday, or ran into an old high them, in fact, all the time. I hunt message boards sleeping instead of paying attention. school friend. and Websites. I frequent Monster and Hot Jobs. Maybe it happens when you meet with your advi- I visit Career Services. I am looking, I promise. I sor or another professor at Mercyhurst. just haven’t found THE job though, not yet. If you are me, it happens all the time. When I’m It’s as if everything you have done for the past working at home, with all of my friends and their four years (or even the past 21 years) no longer parents, at the dentist and, of course, with my mom, matters. every single time we talk on the phone. It has all come down to what happens on May Shauna Sweeney, Freshman, Interior Design I’m sure most seniors can empathize…I’m talk- 23, after the cap and gown have been packed away ing about the dreaded question: So, what are your along with the hoodies and sweats, the books you plans for after graduation? couldn’t sell back and all of the memories of your I, for one, am sick to death of this question. I college life. simply do not have a good answer yet. I’m tempted If you are someone that already has a job or a to think of a really good answer to keep everyone graduate school or even another term or two lined off of my back, like I plan on joining the circus or up for next year, consider yourself lucky. Not just ‘ People are just getting used to the new trying out for the WNBA. lucky that you actually have concrete plans, but also times and now they are going to change

I keep reminding my mom and the others that it lucky that you just don’t have to come up with an it back. It’s going to mess up everyone’s is only mid-March. I tell them I have months of answer to that dreaded question anymore. schedules, again. It’s a bad idea to ‘ college left yet. I stress that most jobs are looking My advice to seniors is really to carpe diem…for change the time classes start in general. for people to start right away, not sometime in June. the dwindling number of diems that are left...and It does no good. try not to worry about life after college, at least I think my mom comes up with a weekly list of for now. job options and possible contacts for me.

Ricky Eitner, Sophmore, World Languages and Cultures Arctic drilling on the sly

To their credit, both Wisconsin senators Demo-

Editoral from the Milwaukee Journal crats Russ Feingold and Herb Kohl voted against Sentinel opening the refuge by voting for an amendment ‘ Knight-Ridder Newspapers ‘ that would have stripped drilling revenue from the The sooner they start, the sooner The dumbest argument in favor of drilling for oil budget resolution. they’re over. in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is that gas To the Senate’s discredit, not enough of their prices are too high. The simple fact is that opening colleagues joined them. up the refuge won’t change prices by one penny. Critics of drilling say they will continue their fi ght For one thing, oil companies won’t be able to as the budget resolution moves forward through extract any oil for at least 10 years after construc- both houses and a conference committee that will tion begins. So the price at your pump won’t drop resolve differences between the House and Senate next week because the Senate voted last week to versions of the budget. include a drilling measure in the budget. They should. Drilling in the refuge would be diffi cult, expensive More important, even when the modest amount Marty Wallenhorst, Freshman, RIAP/ Political Science of oil in the refuge becomes available in 10 years, and unnecessary. prices will see no signifi cant change because the Even some oil companies seem to be losing inter- price of crude is determined by a world market est in the place and are looking for more accessible driven by spiraling demand in places like China and and cheaper places to drill. India, not by how much crude is being supplied The best reason to drill in the refuge is that it from a corner of Alaska. could reduce, however modestly, U.S. dependence ‘ Senators who use the gas-price argument to jus- on foreign oil. That’s a worthy goal.

However there are more logical ways to decrease I like the 8:20 start for classes. It gives tify their vote in favor of drilling are simply pulling me the extra 20 minutes of sleep that dependence, like cutting back on our consumption ‘ a fast one on their constituents. everyone who knows me knows I need. But their scam doesn’t stop with that argument. of oil and fi nding alternative sources of power. A The worst way to approve drilling in the refuge is plan that this administration is not pursuing. to tuck it into a budget bill so that the opposition As it turns out, that’s also the best way to reduce has less of a chance to raise serious questions and gas prices. the public has less chance to hear the answers. Consumers who want to cut back on how much It’s true that Arctic drilling has been debated long they’re paying to fi ll up their tanks will do what con- and loud for years, but that only means that opening sumers have always done: They’ll buy less gas. up the refuge deserves a separate full vote by both houses of Congress. John Nolan, Junior, Political Science March 23, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

To contact: [email protected] OPINION Schiavo case argued on the Hill Controversial issues such as abortion and ho- the contentious matter of euthanasia, but is now mosexuality have been infl aming public debate for another piece of kindling which is stirring up the many years. Although many believe that these mat- fi res of debate between federal and state power. ters should remain in the private realm, they have Terri Schiavo suffered brain damage in 1990 when been the subject of federal political consideration, her heart stopped briefl y because of a possible specifi cally in the 2004 Presidential and Congres- potassium imbalance brought on by an eating disor- sional election. It is no surprise then that the highly der. She can breathe on her own, but has relied on contentious “right to live” case of Terri Schiavo a feeding tube to keep her alive. Court-appointed has now been doctors say she is in a persistent vegetative state turned from a with no hope of recovery. private court Her husband and legal guardian, Michael Schiavo, case to a federal Corrie says she would not want to be kept alive in that political battle. Thearle condition, but her parents insist she could recover Congress has with treatment. Following a legal battle that has KRT overextended spanned a decade, a Florida state court ordered Emotions run high as supporters on death with dignity, left, and supporters of keeping the powers it’s Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube to be removed on Schiavo alive, right, voice their opinions through demonstrations. granted in the Friday, March 18t. However, that ruling has been U.S. Constitution by passing a law on Monday put on hold after the actions of Congress on which says that the parents of Terri Schiavo, who Monday, and Terri’s case is now being reviewed personal belief systems play an important role in ter how fi nal a decision or how settled it is in state has been in a vegetative state for 15 years, can go to by a federal court. an individual’s decision on the matter. The purpose court, they can disregard these events and redirect a federal court to argue that removing her feeding Michael Schiavo was outraged over the intrusive of this article is not to pick a stance on euthanasia the case to a federal court. If I can remember tubes violates her rights under the U.S. Constitution actions of Congress and the President. Schiavo (that is reserved for the reader), but to emphasize correctly, I thought that Congress had the power or under federal law. stated on “Good Morning America” on Monday the dangers of the federal government overstep- to write statutes, not to decide court cases. President Bush fl ew back from his ranch in Texas that, “This is a sad day for Terri. But I’ll tell you ping its legal bounds and imposing its will upon The Constitution was crafted to ensure the pro- to sign the bill into law early Monday. This action what, it’s also a sad day for everyone in this country state and private issues. tection of the people from the abuses of power not only questions Congress’ right to become because the United States government is going to Many members of Congress are appalled over of a strong federal government. By allowing the involved in areas reserved exclusively for the ju- come in and trample all over your personal, family the recent intervention of the federal government legislative and executive branch to subvert the ju- diciary, but also ignites the problem of state and matters.” in the Schiavo case. Rep. Jim Davis, D-Fla., stated dicial branch, the protection of our legal rights is federal power. The issue of euthanasia and Assisted Suicide has that the congressional action was a “clear threat to in jeopardy. The Terri Schiavo case is not only an It is surprising that many conservative Con- been a highly controversial matter throughout the our democracy.” Congress, he said was ignoring important benchmark in the “right to live” issue, gressional fi gures who have called for a return to world and has been the subject of numerous court the constitutional separation of power and “is on but is also an example of the pattern of blatant increased state power and a less invasive federal cases (not to mention the recent Oscar winning fi lm the verge of telling states, courts, judges and juries Constitutional abuses the government has under- government, are, in fact, some of the leading ad- “Million Dollar Baby”). that their opinions, deliberations and decisions do taken under this administration. vocates for this recent intrusion into the Schiavo As with many other highly controversial issues not matter.” case. This case is not only an issue which concerns such as abortion and homosexuality, religion and It seems that Congress has decided that no mat- Poor communication Is it all worth it?

Dear Madam Malarky, Am I not correct? By Ellen Koeing It’s my junior year and things are going fi ne for me. As interest fades and hopes of graduation come Contributing writer However, I’m thoroughly tired of school. It’s boring, annoy- into the present, a light bulb may fi nally shine in ing and seemingly pointless to me at this point of my life. your head. You don’t care about the major you While eating breakfast at the café earlier this Sometimes I believe dropping out would be more benefi cial picked four years ago. Fear may creep into your week, someone turned on ESPN as usual. Being to me. What’s your advice? brain. Do you stick with the major until graduation somewhat vertically challenged and unable to reach Signed, or just drop it? Of course the only reasonable thing the television, I am thus forced to watch the sports Daniel D. to do is to keep up with the major. Perhaps after a channel. With the current March Madness, NCAA I’m honored long break your interest will renew. Perhaps work- Division I Men’s basketball tournament well under- that you think ing a few months at a fast food place will rejuvenate way, this was the main topic of discussion amongst I’m a reliable Madam your attention for this particular fi eld. the hosts of the television show Sports Center. source for this Malarky A local factor may be having these depressing life changing thoughts though. It’s entirely possible it’s due to While listing the possible brackets of the 64 dif- KRT ferent schools that take part in the four day play question. The our never ending winter. As our “Spring Break” off . . . it is quite simply “madness” says the host. fact of the mat- consisted of snow, it’s hard to imagine a warm Proper use of the English language is fading ter is…I’m still a sunny day. Sure it may be sunny once or twice a Going through the faceoffs they list schools, all fast in our culture. of which I recognize. However he announces one malarky. Any advice from me shall jeopardize your week but it’s hardly warm enough for us to shed school, “Gonzanga.” This catches my attention. future. However, I will do my best to tackle this ourselves of winter gear. With these depressing matter in my usual malarkical way. January-like days, it’s no wonder happiness has He says it again. This time I put down my bagel, the correct fashion and there will be less misun- Allow me to explain what this student is feeling. largely decreased. interrupt my conversation and turn to face the derstanding in between the two parties. When fi rst entering college, deciding a major is a With graduation nearing, it may not be all that television screen. In recent years, students’ writing and speaking tough decision. It’s the most diffi cult one a student happy of an occasion. The lack of interest may The announcer goes on for about three minutes habits have become increasingly lazy with the use can make. It involves tears, paper cuts and deduc- wish a poor student to spend four more years in before going on to the next team; however, during of electronic communication (i.e. AIM and text tive thinking skills. Pouring through that catalog college. Isn’t that a horrifying idea? This may be a these moments he continues to name the school messaging). For example, people use abbreviations through the long hours can be quite despairing. possible solution for a few. The option of a job out- “Gonzanga” when they show a clip of the team such as “LOL” in a spoken conversation. Questions still linger as you sign your college-aged side of the college is another possibility. Imagine playing. I realize that the name of the school is not Before you know it people are going to be drop- soul away on that slip of paper. getting more than $5.15 an hour. Such impressive “Gonzanga” but rather take away the second N and ping consonants and vowels all over the place, thus You may feel temporarily good, then reality salaries ranging above the listed should infl uence it is Gonzaga. Now there is a school I recognize. butchering the English language. settles. The classes aren’t as glamorous as they ap- a person whether they’re interested in the job or I am not a communications major, nor am I a I was always taught when writing a paper for a pear. The teachers may be dull. There may be fi ve not. My advice would be to hang in there. When linguistics expert. But I recognize what letters to class or offi cial business that you are supposed to papers to write. All topped off with hundreds of in doubt, remember the value of money and plow pronounce in names, especially that of a popular use proper English and avoid the use of slang. pages of reading to be done at the end of 10 weeks. through the next year, literally. California university. If this is so, why can we not speak in a more As this familiar situation haunts our college career, E-mail or When sitting down to write this week’s article I academic style? Communication would be so much [email protected] your still confi dent you made the right decision in AIM your questions, thoughts or could think of several other instances this past week easier and clear. mmalarky04 the long run. Or are you? rants. At this point, almost anything is welcome. when such mispronunciations were used. Since It is a fact that individuals sound much more As the years continue one seemingly endless class the world has become so fast-paced and everyone intelligent when English is used in the correct man- to the next, doubt lays heavily on your mind. It has Wondering if Spring will stay, seems to be so busy, the use of proper communica- ner. So if you are going home for Easter, why not been my experience that some teachers try to prop Madam Malarky tion has been swept up in the whirlwind. impress your friends and family with your fabulous us up. This material is supposed to matter in the In the meantime, I think we all need to take a little speaking skills that you have gained and retained real world? Right now it’s just words of nonsense extra time while speaking. Take care in the words from a liberal arts education. you say. This way the message you want to expel along with additional classes worth of nonsense. to someone is more likely to get communicated in TheMERCIAD Kelly Rose Duttine Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Jonelle Davis News Editor [email protected] Jen Helbig Features Editor [email protected] Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] Ryan Palm Sports Editor [email protected] Meghan Sullivan A&E Editor [email protected] Katie McAdams Photo Editor [email protected] Melissa Jack Production Editor [email protected] Kristen Piquette Advertising Manager [email protected] Sarah Dowden Copy Editor [email protected] Emily Crofoot Graduate Assistant [email protected]

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MARCH 29. Maroon 5, Donnas. Bryce Jordan Cen- ter, State College. On sale Seniors show off artistic talent in show at Ticketmaster, by phone at (800) 863-3336. By Gary Williams “American Propaganda: Are We Contributing writer Alone?” really moved me. MARCH 30. Cowboy Just seeing the lone man walk- Mouth. House of Blues, ing was enough, but with the Cleveland. Having not been to many art presence of only straight lines, shows, I did not know what to everything seemed exaggerated. MARCH 31. New Found expect. Another piece worth noting Glory, Reggie and the Full I thought the art show would is Emily Vaughn’s “Untitled.” I Effect, Eisley. Junker Cen- have all these abstract pieces in affectionately nicknamed it “To- ter, Penn State Behrend, which the artist would be trying tally Trashed.” This is because it Erie. $18, $15 Behrend to relay a “message;” specifi cally was a piece shaped as the Ameri- students, $20 at the door. a message which no one but the can fl ag made from trash, mostly On sale at Behrend’s Reed artist would understand. food wrappers. Union Building. More on- I was completely wrong. The Being a junk food junkie, I sale sites TBA. exhibit was great. really took to this piece. Also, There were many wonderful the fact that people use a lot APRIL 1. Toots & the pieces. The message that was of waste really came through in Maytals. House of Blues, trying to be made was clear and this piece. Cleveland. not abstract. I was surprised at In the end, the senior art ex- the number of talented artists in hibit was really worth seeing. I am glad to see that Mercy- APRIL 1. Galactic. Odeon, the senior class. I felt proud. Meghan Sullivan/Contributing Photographer Cleveland. There were two pieces of note. hurst has numerous talented Senior Emily Vaughn’s “Untitled.” One piece by Michael Wozniak, artists that grace its campus. APRIL 1. Bowling for Soup, American Hi Fi, Riddlin Kids. Rex Theater, Pittsburgh. Napster To Go offers a great deal for music listeners

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Patsy Cline” with Napster’s new Napster To Go for the fi rst time, I got a perfect 10-megabyte install fi le, sign up much it will cost or whether it I’m optimistic these issues will Amanda Post, Brenda Ev- music service, despite inevitable score Napster offered all 20 titles for Napster To Go, then start will use Janus. get fi xed, and I even expect Apple ans. Warner Theatre, Erie. fi rst-generation headaches and from Billboard’s March 12 list. downloading songs you like to There are currently just 10 such despite some public dissing of APRIL 2. Widespread Pan- drawbacks, still takes a big step So there’s lots to choose from your computer’s hard drive. You players on the market, from sev- the concept will ultimately offer ic. State Theatre at Play- toward the long-awaited celestial with Napster To Go. Here’s how connect a compatible player to en manufacturers. They include portability. We still may want to house Square, Cleveland. jukebox, the dream of having it works: the computer whenever you’re the Dell Pocket DJ, three models own the songs that are most im- access to all the world’s recorded Napster operates an online ready, then click and drag to from iRiver and two models portant to us, but $15 a month is APRIL 2. Buddy Guy. Sen- music anywhere, anytime, at a music store, similar to Apple move songs to the player. from Samsung, in addition to the a bargain for a backstage pass to a eca Falls Niagara Casino, reasonable price. Computer’s much more popular I tested Napster To Go last Creative Zen Micro. Apple’s iPod concert hall packed with nearly Niagara Falls, N.Y. Napster To Go (www.napster. iTunes Music Store (www.apple. week using a Creative Zen Micro does not work with Janus. one million songs. com) at $14.95 a month of- com/itunes), where you can buy player (www.nomadworld.com) There is also the problem of APRIL 3. 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The one other music service Van Beethoven (unplugged) You can explore new artists and Napster To Go, for an extra $5, offering portability through Ja- with David Lowery, Johnny new releases without making the takes the subscription concept nus today is a low-profi le effort Hickman. House of Blues, full commitment to buy music to a new level. You download called F.Y.E. Download Zone Cleveland. On sale March you might not like. tracks to your computer’s hard from Trans World Entertainment 5 at Ticketmaster. Napster and its competitors drive and transfer them to a com- (www.twec.com), which mostly now have a catalog of about 1 patible music player. About 90 operates music stores, including million songs available from all percent of the library is available the Wherehouse chain. F.Y.E. Information provided by Go- the major labels and just about to go, while licensing restrictions Download Zone also charges Erie.com every major artist. block the remaining 10 percent. $14.95 a month, but is hard to For the past several years, I’ve To use Napster To Go, which fi nd it’s available only through been periodically testing the legal launched in February, you need the Online Store menu within March 23, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] Erie Battle of the Bands comes to an end By Meghan Sullivan Phantasm overcame the popular by such bands as Incubus, Red Contributing writer Waiting for Never. Hot Chili Peppers and Rage. All the bands were judged Phantasm plays completely origi- in five categories: musician- nal rock music with changing Phantasm, of Jamestown N.Y., ship, appearance, material, stage meters, dramatic dynamics and won the fourth annual Budweiser presence and crowd response. jazz infl uences. True Music Battle of the Bands Phantasm won $1,000, a Bud- Although the band is from contest. weiser sponsorship, recording Jamestown they have a special Shockingly, the ambitious band time at Diecaster Studios, a place in their heart for Erie. overcame the large Erie fan base Saturday-night gig at Sherlock’s “Audiences in Erie are so much of Waiting for Never, who placed and a music video by Lyons Den more receptive and open-minded second. Waiting for Never was Productions. then other cities we play, like followed by the Albion band Along with this, Phantasm also Buffalo” says DJ Turnicus of Orphean Son, placing third. won a one year’s supply of free Phantasm. When the winner was fi nally guitar strings, bass strings, drum The band, currently perform- announced, the fans of Phan- sticks, one total reheading of ing in NYC, will return to on play tasm screamed and shouted for the drummers entire drum set, April 8 at Penn State Behrend this up and coming rock group. two on stage guitar stands, two and then on April 23 at State The loyal fans of Waiting for KORG electronic/chromatic Street Tavern in Erie. For more Never were a little disgruntled tuners, three SHS microphones information on Phantasm visit (and vocal) about the decision. and three on stage mic stands. www.enterthephantasm.com. Comments were heard such No wonder Phantasm had to Defeating 18 other talent- as, “Yeah, Waiting for Never compete against 16 other bands ed bands, it’s safe to say that should have won, but Phantasm to receive this amazing prize Phantasm conquered the Bud- was better.” A changing of the package. Photo courtesy of Phantasm weiser True Music Battle of the winds took place at Sherlock’s as Phantasm’s sound is infl uenced Phantasm of Jamestown N.Y. won the Budweiser True Music Battle of the Bands. Bands. Get your digital girlfriend Sandip Burman and Friends Sandip Burman and Friends partment of Music. To the sharp ear, Sandip’s skills Lonely? Well, just wait until this fall and meet the returns to Erie with his superb Burman’s dazzling perfor- in accompaniment, combined instrumental technique, bring- mances, combined with his rich with the intensity of his solo attractive Vivienne Rose via your cell phone ing his own fascinating and and eloquent playing style, has styling, demonstrate that he is outstanding compositions of enabled him to teach, to perform a musician par excellence. His illiterate. you would a human girlfriend, classical Indian music. and to host clinics. talent and creativity are clearly By Eric Edwards She comes to you through she gets just as moody. Sandip Burman and Friends Sandip Burman, a native of evident, making his perfor- Knight Ridder Newspaper your phone at the low, low price No matter what you spend on will perform on Sunday, April 3 Durgapur, India, is an accom- mances enjoyable and leaving his of $6 a month (far cheaper than your virtual sweetheart, don’t ,at 7 p.m. at Mercyhurst College’s plished tabla player. audiences in awe of the artist and a live girlfriend). But there are get your hopes up that you’ll Walker Recital Hall. His performances are marked his art form. Back in the dark ages of tech- additional costs that can make even make it to fi rst base. For a Burman is a veteran Indian with spontaneous innovation Sandip has made a name for nology, in the mid-’90s, be- her every bit as expensive as the newfangled gal, Vivienne is very drummer who has performed and tonal purity even when he himself as a player with blinding fore iPods, BlackBerrys and cell real thing. old-fashioned. with a variety of musicians, is delivering complex rhythmic speed and crisp, clear precision. phones with streaming video, Since her moods, activities and As far as sex is concerned, a including master sitarist Ravi patterns at dazzling speeds. Sandip Burman and Friends there was a cute little company basis for conversation are not hand-blown kiss is as close to Shankar and improvisational jazz His repertoire is vast, includ- will guarantee a unique experi- called Tamagotchi. programmed into the phone but fi rst base as you get with her. leader Bela Fleck. ing both commonly and rarely ence on Sunday, April 3, at 7 p.m. For kids who could not per- rather are transmitted through And, no, she won’t take her Being brought to Mercyhurst played rhythms. Always in search in Mercyhurst College’s Walker suade their parents to spring for computer servers, a date with virtual top off no matter how College through the Visiting of new challenges, Sandip has Recital Hall. Call 824-3000 for a puppy, a kitty or a boa constric- her can chew up valuable air- often you ask. Artist Series and their director, worked with Danny Elfman and tickets and more information. tor, Tamagotchi’s Giga-Pets were time. In fact, this airtime can get Although physical obstacles Dr. Albert Glinsky, Sandip Bur- contributed to the soundtrack the perfect compromise. so expensive that the company limit your relationship, you can man and Friends will be hosting of Tim Burton’s film, “Mars Information provided by the Per- Tiny interactive games, these has restricted the time you may go as far as you like emotionally a master’s class in conjunction Attacks,” as well as an IBM com- forming Arts Center digital pals required attention as spend with Vivienne to an hour even to the point of marriage. with Mercyhurst College’s De- mercial. no other video game ever had. a day. It is unclear, however, if your If you ignored them too long, Many may consider a streaming cessation of payments to the they beeped. video image a low-maintenance company is classified as di- They beeped when they needed way to have a girlfriend. Think vorce. food, and if you didn’t feed them again. 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The scene in this movie that af- Contributing writer “Christ is not up in the clouds. fected me the most was when the He is down here with us…How army occupied the cathedral and can I love a God I can’t see if tried to eliminate the worship of March 24, 2005, marks the 25th I don’t love my brothers that I brethrens. anniversary of the assassination do see.” Romero at first entered the of Archbishop Oscar Romero. It is here that we fi rst see the church to remove the sacraments Romero served as the Arch- spark of change in Romero’s and was brutally forced out of bishop to El Salvador between eyes. the church. the years 1977 until his tragic Father Romero is soon ap- He then gathered his public death in 1980. pointed Archbishop, in what and made a peaceful march and Seeing as how Romero’s mur- seems to be a political ploy of celebrated the Mass right there der and Passion Week align, I the Church’s, because Romero and then. thought it would be appropriate is a modest scholar the corrupt I recommend this movie highly. to write about the 1989 Paulist offi cials believe he won’t cause Originally I was watching this Film “Romero.” This fi lm fo- waves. movie in a class and the fi rst 20 cuses only on the last period of It is true; he did avoid making minutes moved me so much I Romero’s life. waves at fi rst. had to rent it and watch it right The late Raul Julia gives an in- It wasn’t until he saw the blood- there and then. tense performance as this bishop ied body of his beloved friend This movie is important for us who undergoes a conversion to Fr. Grande that Romero fully to watch. give justice to the poor and op- converted to the theology of lib- It is sad to say, but Romero’s pressed. eration that Christ practiced and martyrdom did not put an end The fi rst scene of the fi lm is implemented for humanity. to mankind’s oppression of the Romero speaking with his friend, The next few years of Rome- marginalized of society. Jesuit Priest Father Grande. ro’s life, as represented on this But Romero certainly did not Romero cautions his friend, fi lm, show Romero constantly die in vain. telling him that the current defending the suffering of his I guarantee that if you watch archbishop doesn’t approve of country to the government, this painful movie and see the the waves that Grande is stir- writing letters to world leaders sorrows that face our brethren ring up. making them aware of the situ- daily—you too will have the same Grande says a powerful state- ations of the Salvadorians and conversion that Romero had. I peacefully demonstrating the know I did. PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD March 23, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Women’s hockey falls in heartbreaker cord books, as her 78 saves were By Ryan Palm by far the most in the NCAA Sports editor Tournament history, destroying the old record of 46 saves set In what went down in the his- in 2003. tory books as the most historic The 83 shots Clark faced were game in the sport’s history, it more than she had seen in her took nearly six full periods for past fi ve starts combined, and the Crimson from Harvard to she still was able to hold her down the Mercyhurst women’s own and keep the Lakers in the hockey team. contest for longer than anyone In front of 1,013 fans in Cam- expected. bridge, Mass., the Lakers hung “The ending was bittersweet. with the fourth-ranked team for We were so prepared and we nearly two hours of play. emptied the tanks and we played Harvard scored with seven great,” said coach Michael Sisti, minutes to play in the third over- “We did everything we set out time to defeat a Laker team who to do at Harvard, except win the was playing on pure guts alone. hockey game.” The Lakers jumped out to an Sisti and the rest of the Lakers early 2-0 lead when juniors Sa- were also extremely apprecia- mantha Shirley Danielle Lansing tive of all the support they had both notched goals before reach- received over the past two weeks, ing the midpoint of the period. “Between the CHA’s and the Harvard would get one back NCAA bid, I received over 130 with fi ve minutes to play, when emails and 40 phone calls extend- their leading scorer and ECAC ing support and best wishes from Player of the Year Nicole Cor- faculty, staff, administration, riero scored her 55th goal of the alumni and students, and we as a Katie McAdams/Photo editor season when she beat Mercyhurst Teresa Marchese’s late fi rst period goal put the Lakers ahead 3-1 over the Crimson of Harvard. team were extremely grateful for goalie Desi Clark on a power play all the support,” he said. to get the Crimson within one. lead after the fi rst period and had the power play, to even the game fi nal period, and thus the game hausted, as neither squad was The Lakers are fi nished for the The team got the Laker Lu- the arena abuzz with thoughts at 3-3. headed to an overtime period. accustomed to such a length of year, but the daunting task of natics right back into it, aided of upset. Mercyhurst struck back to Or so they thought. play since tied games during the replacing the fi ve seniors they are by the dynamic duo of senior The buzz would be soon set- have the lead as the buzzer Little did any of the skaters regular season are ruled a tie after losing is ahead of them. Teresa Marchese and sophomore tled, as Correrio found the net sounded when freshman forward know that it would be two and a a fi ve-minute overtime. The Lakers do return a very Stephanie Bourbeau who hooked just 23 seconds into the second Stephanie Jones scored with fi ve half overtimes before the score Harvard won the epic with solid group of underclassmen, up on a picture perfect setup by period, as her goal off a Clark minutes to play in the middle would be settled. eight minutes to play in the third however, anchored by Bourbeau, Bourbeau to a wide-open Mar- rebound pulled the Crimson back session. The teams skated through two overtime when 2002 Olympian Shirley, and freshman goalie chese on the wing. to a 3-2 defi cit. Jones’ goal, number 13 on the 20 minute overtime periods with Julie Chu scored her 13th goal Laura Hosier, who went 12-0-0 Marchese’s goal, number 21 on She would beat Clark again year, was assisted by Marchese. neither team lighting the lamp. of the year. on the season and led the nation the season, gave the Lakers a 3-1 seven minutes later, again on Harvard added a tally in the Both teams were visibly ex- Clark shattered the NCAA re- in goals against average. Men’s lacrosse crushes St. Andrews 25-3

sists. math By Kelly Rose Duttine Senior Jason Lappies tallied Editor-in-Chief two goals and two assists against St. Andrews team. lab Senior lacrosse player Josh Mi- The Lakers outshot the Knights hoc has a unique view of men’s 60-8, with 43-6 shots on goal. lacrosse games. Mercyhurst also won 24 face- Mihoc doesn’t see the game offs, compared to the eight wins from the fi eld or the bench, but for St. Andrews. high atop the press box, where he Senior midfi elder Dan James Located in the video tapes each home game. is currently 100 percent on A herniated disk in his back face-offs in the past two games, LIBRARY keeps Mihoc from playing with with a 78.95 percentage for the 304 A & B his teammates, but the defense- season. man intently watches every play The Lakers’ record climbed to of every game from his birds’ 5-0 and polls on Monday showed eye view. that they remain at No. 4 for “I’m defi nitely cheering on the Division II. team up there,” said Mihoc. “But In their past fi ve games, Mer- you really miss playing the game cyhurst has outscored the op- open: when you are fi lming,” he said. ponents 109 to 20. “I get so excited when I see Lakers head coach Chris Ryan SUNDAYS File Photo certain plays happen, like when was happy about the win, but Senior Dan James was a perfect 100 percent on face-offs in the past two contests. THROUGH players dodge through three doesn’t overlook any opponent THURSDAYS people and then score. That’s on the roster. Ryan believes that this will be down to who wants it more,” said ing how the Laker’s defense is when I wish I was down on the “I’m always worried about our the hardest game yet this season James. “We are going to come going to stand up to their fi rst fi eld,” said Mihoc. opponents in any game,” said yet for the Lakers. ready to play and so will they. We real test. One such game filled with Ryan. “Tech is an extremely talented are confi dent in our abilities and I “Our defense hasn’t really exciting plays was last Saturday, “I think the guys did exactly team, and they are ready to go, think it will be a great game.” been tested yet,” said Mihoc, March 19 as the Lakers took on what they were supposed to do especially with our win last year,” Sands and James, as well as the “We have only played defense St. Andrews Presbyterian College out there,” said Ryan. “They Ryan said. other Lakers, encourage their for about five minutes each at Tullio Field. listened and came ready to play, This week the Lakers are con- fans to stay through the break or game, and against Tech we will call The Lakers crushed the Knights and I think they played pretty centrating on fundamentals. head back to Erie to watch the have to play a lot of defense.” EXT: 2078 with a fi nal score of 25-3. The good.” “We are going as hard as we can game, which falls just before the “I think we are going to play FOR EXACT Knights dropped to 3-6 for the On Saturday, the Lakers will this week. Mercyhurst lacrosse Easter holiday. great,” said Mihoc. season. host No. 3 ranked New York has always taken pride in out- From his unique perspective, Mihoc will be watching from HOURS Twelve different Lakers scored Tech (NYIT) at Tullio Field at working our opponent.” Mihoc can see the Lakers beating on top of the press box, as will in the contest, and fi ve additional 1 p.m. Ryan believes that the team New York Tech in their upcom- many parents and fans in the players tallied assists. In their last meeting, Mer- doesn’t win on game day, but by ing game on Saturday. stands, to see if the Lakers can Senior Mike McLellan had cyhurst beat NYIT 12-11 in working hard to prepare before “Tech is a great opponent, but face their hardest opponent yet four goals, while junior Jonathan overtime, handing the then No. the game. we are eager to show that it was this season and make it 6-0 on Kane and senior Andrew Sands 1-ranked NYIT their fi rst regular Senior captain Dan James is not a fl uke when we beat them Saturday. had three a piece. season loss in more than two confi dent in his teammates. last year,” said Mihoc. Sands also recorded two as- years. “The game is going to come Mihoc will be interested in see- TUTORIAL HELP FOR ALL YOUR Tennis teams look to fi nish year strong MATH The Lakers suffered a recent at Mercyhurst,” Yost said. 14-9 overall with a 7-3 record in end of the season. By Chris Van Horn setback at the hands of North- For the men’s team, hard work GLIAC play. The Lakers biggest remaining NEEDS! Contributing writer wood University by a score of applies on both the tennis court While currently ranked No. 9 in match is against Indiana Univer- 8-1 at Westwood Racquet Club. and the classroom. the region, the Lakers will need sity of Pennsylvania. The Mercyhurst men’s and Northwood, who is ranked The Lakers had one of the to win some tough remaining “IUP is a tough team to beat, women’s tennis teams hope to in the top tier of the region, highest team GPAs in the nation matches if they are to move up and it is pretty much a must fi nish their seasons on a high surrendered just one loss to the last term with a cumulative 3.68 into the last National qualifying win for us,” Coach Yost said. note with an invitation to Na- Lakers, an 8-6 victory by the average. spot. “Down the stretch, we need tionals. doubles team of Albert Veverka The Lakers have fi ve GLIAC The team also suffered a recent everyone playing their best The men’s team is in qualify- and Mariano Fava. matches remaining before the setback the University of Buffalo tennis. It’s important to have ing position, No. 7 in the region, Despite the setback, 10th year GLIAC team championships in by a tally of 8-1. everyone on the same page. while the women have some head coach Ray Yost, who coach- mid-April. The Lakers lone point came We have been inconsistent all work left to do before the season es both the men’s and women’s Their two toughest remain- from the doubles team of Jamie year in terms of playing to our ends. teams, feels confident about ing matches fi gure to be against Sutyak and Christine Mercsh. potential,” Yost said. The women’s team is currently the Lakers’ chances of making Findlay on Mar. 24 and Lake The Lakers have played eight The Lakers match against IUP ranked No. 9 in the region with a repeat trip to Nationals this Superior State on April 2. matches this season against Divi- is on April 2. the top seven qualifying for spring. The team hopes to make a sion I teams, going 3-5 in those After IUP, the team will close Nationals. “The boys have worked hard all repeat trip to Nationals, which matches. their season against Case West- The men’s team is currently season long. In terms of charac- will be held May 6-7 in Midland, Their strength of schedule ern Reserve and Carnegie Mel- 8-5 overall with a 1-1 record in ter, behavior and hard work, this Mich. should be a key factor in deter- lon on April 23 and 24. GLIAC play. is the best team I have ever had The women’s team is currently mining the teams ranking at the PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD March 23, 2005 March 23, 2005 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] To contact: [email protected] Women’s hockey falls in heartbreaker Women’s water polo downs Behrend cord books, as her 78 saves were son and an 8-19 record in 2003 By Ryan Palm by far the most in the NCAA By Brady Hunter Sports editor under new head coach Curtis Tournament history, destroying Contributing writer Robinette. the old record of 46 saves set Robinette came to Mercyhurst In what went down in the his- in 2003. This season has been a bit in 2003 to coach both the men’s tory books as the most historic The 83 shots Clark faced were of a roller coaster ride for the and women’s water polo teams, game in the sport’s history, it more than she had seen in her women’s water polo team, and bringing with him several years took nearly six full periods for past fi ve starts combined, and they are hoping that Wednesday’s of experience coaching collegiate the Crimson from Harvard to she still was able to hold her victory is the beginning of an- swimming. down the Mercyhurst women’s own and keep the Lakers in the other upward swing. A 2002 graduate of Slippery hockey team. contest for longer than anyone After opening strong with a Rock, Robinette earned varsity In front of 1,013 fans in Cam- expected. 2-0 start (including the team’s awards in four consecutive years bridge, Mass., the Lakers hung “The ending was bittersweet. fi rst-ever win over Gannon), the during his college playing days. with the fourth-ranked team for We were so prepared and we women dropped four matches This year he is joined at Mer- nearly two hours of play. emptied the tanks and we played in a row. cyhurst by 2004 SRU graduate Harvard scored with seven great,” said coach Michael Sisti, Unfortunately, all four of those Josh Buckley. minutes to play in the third over- “We did everything we set out losses came at the hands of Col- Buckley was a four-year starter time to defeat a Laker team who to do at Harvard, except win the legiate Water Polo Association at Slippery Rock and will ease the was playing on pure guts alone. hockey game.” opponents. load on Robinette. The Lakers jumped out to an Sisti and the rest of the Lakers On Wednesday, the women These coaches command a early 2-0 lead when juniors Sa- were also extremely apprecia- downed Behrend 10-4, bringing young, talented team with the mantha Shirley Danielle Lansing tive of all the support they had their record to 3-4 overall and 2004-2005 installment of Mercy- both notched goals before reach- received over the past two weeks, giving them their fi rst win in the hurst Women’s Water Polo. ing the midpoint of the period. “Between the CHA’s and the CWPA. Five freshmen dominate the Harvard would get one back NCAA bid, I received over 130 After Wednesday’s triumph, roster and stat books, while only with fi ve minutes to play, when emails and 40 phone calls extend- they are tied with Slippery Rock two seniors are on the team. their leading scorer and ECAC ing support and best wishes from University for fourth place in The team starts freshman Gina Player of the Year Nicole Cor- faculty, staff, administration, the Western Division of the Mieras at goalie and freshman riero scored her 55th goal of the alumni and students, and we as a Katie McAdams/Photo editor CWPA. Carrie Willison at the 2-meter season when she beat Mercyhurst team were extremely grateful for Katie McAdams/Photo editor Teresa Marchese’s late fi rst period goal put the Lakers ahead 3-1 over the Crimson of Harvard. The team also competed this position, both of whom have Sophomore Megan Terry has fi ve goals through 10 games on the season. goalie Desi Clark on a power play all the support,” he said. past weekend at the DII East- produced impressive numbers to get the Crimson within one. lead after the fi rst period and had the power play, to even the game fi nal period, and thus the game hausted, as neither squad was The Lakers are fi nished for the erns, where they fi nished second, this season. The team got the Laker Lu- year, but the daunting task of with thirteen. One notable loss is that of Ann Also of note is that Gannon thus far in the season. the arena abuzz with thoughts at 3-3. headed to an overtime period. accustomed to such a length of defeating Slippery Rock and Willison leads the team in Support from a remarkably Markley, considered by some to is listed at number nine on the Having improved every year natics right back into it, aided of upset. Mercyhurst struck back to Or so they thought. play since tied games during the replacing the fi ve seniors they are Salem International. assists with 18, and Mieras is by the dynamic duo of senior strong freshman class, possibly be the keystone of the team in CWPA charts. since its emergence at the school, The buzz would be soon set- have the lead as the buzzer Little did any of the skaters regular season are ruled a tie after losing is ahead of them. After a breakout season in ranked 26 in the CWPA in saves Teresa Marchese and sophomore the strongest since the team be- the past, to “America’s Next Top These three teams revealed a the women’s water polo team is tled, as Correrio found the net sounded when freshman forward know that it would be two and a a fi ve-minute overtime. The Lakers do return a very 2004, the team hopes to come and her 11.3 saves per game is Stephanie Bourbeau who hooked gan, as well as key contributions Model” fame this year. potential weakness in the Laker looking to continue that trend just 23 seconds into the second Stephanie Jones scored with fi ve half overtimes before the score Harvard won the epic with solid group of underclassmen, on strong again this year. head and shoulders above all up on a picture perfect setup by from a few sophomores and It should be pointed out that squad: They combined to out- as it moves on to face Slippery period, as her goal off a Clark minutes to play in the middle would be settled. eight minutes to play in the third however, anchored by Bourbeau, Last year, the team notched its others. Bourbeau to a wide-open Mar- Shirley, and freshman goalie juniors has made up for a lack of three of Mercyhurst’s last four score the Lakers 11 to zero in the Rock, Grove City and Washing- rebound pulled the Crimson back session. The teams skated through two overtime when 2002 Olympian best record since its inception at Junior Tessa DiLoreto leads playing time from the seniors. losses have been to highly ranked fi rst quarters of their games. ton and Jefferson in the upcom- chese on the wing. to a 3-2 defi cit. th goal Laura Hosier, who went 12-0-0 Jones’ goal, number 13 on the 20 minute overtime periods with Julie Chu scored her 13 Mercyhurst, going 12-10. Mercyhurst in goals, scoring 14 Also, it cannot be forgotten CWPA teams. Slow starts have plagued Mer- ing weeks. Marchese’s goal, number 21 on She would beat Clark again year, was assisted by Marchese. neither team lighting the lamp. of the year. on the season and led the nation This was a marked improve- times this year, and freshman that this team is returning only Indiana is fi rst in the CWPA, cyhurst all season, who has lost the season, gave the Lakers a 3-1 seven minutes later, again on Harvard added a tally in the Both teams were visibly ex- Clark shattered the NCAA re- in goals against average. ment after a 1-15 inaugural sea- Christine Somera close behind two starters from last year. and Michigan is ranked second. the fi rst quarter battle 18 to seven Men’s lacrosse crushes St. Andrews 25-3 Women’s lacrosse at .500 after Softball looking to have fi rst sists. math By Kelly Rose Duttine Senior Jason Lappies tallied Editor-in-Chief two goals and two assists against going 2-1 during busy week winning season in team history St. Andrews team. lab cruising to a 21-3 victory over he said. Haight is hitting .295 and leads games the same day over Notre Senior lacrosse player Josh Mi- The Lakers outshot the Knights By Jimmy McCann St. Andrew’s. After fi nishing the fi rst half By Chris Van Horn the team with seven RBI. Dame College, 9-0, and against hoc has a unique view of men’s 60-8, with 43-6 shots on goal. Contributing writer For the second game in a row down by the score of 3-2, the Contributing writer Sophomore outfi elder Maureen Salem International, 8-0. lacrosse games. Mercyhurst also won 24 face- the Lakers were lead by Liberati Lakers were outscored 6-3 in the Bailey is leading the Lakers in hit- Coach Headley feels that there Mihoc doesn’t see the game offs, compared to the eight wins who recorded six goals and two second half as Queens downed The Mercyhurst softball team ting with a .400 average and has are several things the team has to from the fi eld or the bench, but for St. Andrews. After a busy week on the fi eld, assists. Jankowski and junior Mercyhurst 9-5 at Anne Arundel is off to a winning start this driven in three runs. do to turn out a winning record high atop the press box, where he Senior midfi elder Dan James Located in the the Mercyhurst Women’s La- Kim Johannigman each contrib- Community College. season. Second year head coach Sara this year. video tapes each home game. is currently 100 percent on crosse team evened their record uted four goals in the win. Senior Kristen Jankowski and The Lakers played 11 games in Headley is very optimistic about “We played pretty well down A herniated disk in his back face-offs in the past two games, LIBRARY at 3-3 by the week’s end. In their third game in five Junior Kelsey French both had six days down in Ft. Myers, Fla. her team’s chances this year in in Florida. We have to work on keeps Mihoc from playing with with a 78.95 percentage for the 304 A & B On Wednesday, March 16, the days, the Lakers took the fi eld two-point days with a goal and from Feb. 23 to March 3. the GLIAC. getting the right starting line-up his teammates, but the defense- season. Lakers faced off against a St. against a familiar foe in Queen’s an assist each. The team fi nished the trip with “The GLIAC is going to be on the fi eld for each game, and man intently watches every play The Lakers’ record climbed to Vincent’s team that arrived in University of Charlotte. Junior Lindsay Jackson, Be- a 6-5 record and provided hope pretty wide open this year. The players need to step up when it of every game from his birds’ 5-0 and polls on Monday showed Erie with a 2-1 record. Adding to the intensity in ment and Liberati had the other this season for a program that top two teams should be Grand counts,” Headley said. eye view. that they remain at No. 4 for After opening up a 9-3 lead this game was the fact that Mercyhurst goals. has never fi nished with a win- Valley State and Wayne State. If “Most importantly, this team “I’m defi nitely cheering on the Division II. by halftime, the Lakers never Queen’s coach Kevin Cook Bunker had fi ve saves for the ning record. we play hard and play as a team needs to experience winning. team up there,” said Mihoc. “But In their past fi ve games, Mer- looked back and ended the day previously coached the Lakers Lakers. The Lakers have not had a game we feel we can beat anyone right The program has never had a you really miss playing the game cyhurst has outscored the op- with a 16-9 win. open: and recruited the majority of the Lakers Coach Cecil Pilson was since returning from Florida. now,” Headley said. winning season and it is impor- when you are fi lming,” he said. ponents 109 to 20. The women were led by se- team’s upperclassmen to come “disappointed” after starting the The team was scheduled to Perhaps the highlight of the tant for the team to feel what it’s “I get so excited when I see Lakers head coach Chris Ryan SUNDAYS niors Andrea Bement’s four File Photo to Mercyhurst. week with two nice wins and compete at the College of Mary- teams Florida trip was a victory like to be successful,” she said. certain plays happen, like when was happy about the win, but THROUGH goals, Dara Liberati’s three Senior Dan James was a perfect 100 percent on face-offs in the past two contests. When asked about what it was then losing such a disappointing land Tournament on March 12 on March 1 over Siena Heights. Up next on the schedule for players dodge through three doesn’t overlook any opponent scores and assist, and junior THURSDAYS like to coach against someone game to close out the week. and 13, but that tournament was Trailing 3-1 in the bottom of the Lakers is GLIAC/GLVC people and then score. That’s on the roster. Ryan believes that this will be down to who wants it more,” said ing how the Laker’s defense is Kristen Jankowski, who added with such a personal attachment The Lakers will try to move cancelled due to weather and the seventh, freshman catcher Challenge, which will be held in when I wish I was down on the “I’m always worried about our the hardest game yet this season James. “We are going to come going to stand up to their fi rst three goals and two assists. to the team, Coach Pilson stated to 4-3 when they welcome C.W. poor fi eld conditions. Jessica McNurlen hit a walk-off Battle Creek, Mich. on March fi eld,” said Mihoc. opponents in any game,” said yet for the Lakers. ready to play and so will they. We real test. Senior goalie Jessica Bunker “It was certainly a challenge Post to Erie on Thursday, March Starting pitcher Jen Feret, a Grand Slam to win it for the 25 and 26. One such game filled with Ryan. “Tech is an extremely talented are confi dent in our abilities and I “Our defense hasn’t really recorded fi ve saves in the win because he knows the program 24 at 3 p.m. sophomore, is off to a 3-0 start Lakers 5-4. The Lakers will play teams exciting plays was last Saturday, “I think the guys did exactly team, and they are ready to go, think it will be a great game.” been tested yet,” said Mihoc, for the Lakers. so well.” Post is currently ranked No. with an ERA of 0.78. It was McNurlen’s first col- such as St. Josephs, Indiana and March 19 as the Lakers took on what they were supposed to do especially with our win last year,” Sands and James, as well as the “We have only played defense On Saturday, March 19, the Pilson went on to talk more 2 in the nation and holds a 1-1 She is also batting .455 in 12 legiate game and just her fourth Quincy. The team’s fi rst contest St. Andrews Presbyterian College out there,” said Ryan. “They Ryan said. other Lakers, encourage their for about five minutes each Lakers traveled to Annapolis, about the loss to Queens. record. plate appearances. plate appearance. at home will be April 7 against at Tullio Field. listened and came ready to play, This week the Lakers are con- fans to stay through the break or game, and against Tech we will call Md. for a weekend doublehead- “We feel that we are a better Senior fi rst-baseman Rachelle The Lakers also won two more The Lakers crushed the Knights and I think they played pretty centrating on fundamentals. head back to Erie to watch the have to play a lot of defense.” EXT: 2078 er against St. Andrew’s Pres- Coach Pilson is “looking for- rival Gannon. with a fi nal score of 25-3. The good.” “We are going as hard as we can game, which falls just before the “I think we are going to play FOR EXACT byterian College and Queens team than we showed against ward to the chance to face the Knights dropped to 3-6 for the On Saturday, the Lakers will this week. Mercyhurst lacrosse Easter holiday. great,” said Mihoc. University of Charlotte. them. They simply played a No. 2 team in the nation” and season. host No. 3 ranked New York has always taken pride in out- From his unique perspective, Mihoc will be watching from HOURS On Saturday the Lakers once phenomenal game, outscored feels that “last week’s loss was Twelve different Lakers scored Tech (NYIT) at Tullio Field at working our opponent.” Mihoc can see the Lakers beating on top of the press box, as will again proved to be too much us and took advantage of the just a setback that to women will in the contest, and fi ve additional 1 p.m. Ryan believes that the team New York Tech in their upcom- many parents and fans in the for their opponent to overcome, little mistakes that we made,” be able to overcome.” players tallied assists. In their last meeting, Mer- doesn’t win on game day, but by ing game on Saturday. stands, to see if the Lakers can Senior Mike McLellan had cyhurst beat NYIT 12-11 in working hard to prepare before “Tech is a great opponent, but face their hardest opponent yet four goals, while junior Jonathan overtime, handing the then No. the game. we are eager to show that it was this season and make it 6-0 on Golf fi nishes 12 of 21 at NCAA Kane and senior Andrew Sands 1-ranked NYIT their fi rst regular Senior captain Dan James is not a fl uke when we beat them Saturday. had three a piece. season loss in more than two confi dent in his teammates. last year,” said Mihoc. Sands also recorded two as- years. “The game is going to come Mihoc will be interested in see- TUTORIAL Regionals to begin season HELP FOR and assistant coach positions, however, with a 77.4 average By Brady Hunter assists coach Hewett on the and a team-low round in the fall ALL YOUR Contributing writer Tennis teams look to fi nish year strong men’s team. of 69. MATH The men’s golf team of 2004- Craig Bishop leads the team The Lakers suffered a recent at Mercyhurst,” Yost said. 14-9 overall with a 7-3 record in end of the season. This weekend, the men’s golf 2005 is predominantly young, with a 77.1 career stroke aver- By Chris Van Horn setback at the hands of North- For the men’s team, hard work GLIAC play. The Lakers biggest remaining NEEDS! team traveled to Perry Park, the roster fi lled with freshmen age, and he shot a team-low 76.5 Contributing writer wood University by a score of applies on both the tennis court While currently ranked No. 9 in match is against Indiana Univer- Ky. to take part in the NCAA and sophomores and only three stroke average this fall. 8-1 at Westwood Racquet Club. and the classroom. the region, the Lakers will need sity of Pennsylvania. Regional IV. seniors. Brendan Flood also has come The Mercyhurst men’s and Northwood, who is ranked The Lakers had one of the to win some tough remaining “IUP is a tough team to beat, Mercyhurst will host its own One of those seniors, Joe on strong this year, with a 77.2 women’s tennis teams hope to in the top tier of the region, highest team GPAs in the nation matches if they are to move up and it is pretty much a must invitational on April 3 and 4, after Digello, brings with him an 80.4 stoke average this fall dropping fi nish their seasons on a high surrendered just one loss to the last term with a cumulative 3.68 into the last National qualifying win for us,” Coach Yost said. traveling to Gannon on April 2. career stroke average, includ- his career average to 77.6. note with an invitation to Na- Lakers, an 8-6 victory by the average. spot. “Down the stretch, we need The fi nal part of the sched- ing a 79.4 average from the fall After fi nishing sixth of 12 at tionals. doubles team of Albert Veverka The Lakers have fi ve GLIAC The team also suffered a recent everyone playing their best ule includes trips to Penn State season. the GLIAC championships in The men’s team is in qualify- and Mariano Fava. matches remaining before the setback the University of Buffalo tennis. It’s important to have Behrend, Hillsdale, and Wayne Senior Adam Layden averaged of October 2003, Mercyhurst is ing position, No. 7 in the region, Despite the setback, 10th year GLIAC team championships in by a tally of 8-1. everyone on the same page. State/Allegheny, as well as a trip 78.9 this fall, with a 78.7 career looking to continue moving up while the women have some head coach Ray Yost, who coach- mid-April. The Lakers lone point came We have been inconsistent all to Edinburgh, Ind. to conclude average. the ladder. work left to do before the season es both the men’s and women’s Their two toughest remain- from the doubles team of Jamie year in terms of playing to our the NCAA Regional IV play. Rounding out the seniors is The team endeavors to become ends. teams, feels confident about ing matches fi gure to be against Sutyak and Christine Mercsh. potential,” Yost said. The team has been playing with Sal Vella, who has maintained a a force in the GLIAC and is The women’s team is currently the Lakers’ chances of making Findlay on Mar. 24 and Lake The Lakers have played eight The Lakers match against IUP vigor under its current coach, 79.1 career stroke average while building a solid foundation to ranked No. 9 in the region with a repeat trip to Nationals this Superior State on April 2. matches this season against Divi- is on April 2. Dave Hewett, who brings with shooting a 79.5 average this fall. make a run at it in the very near the top seven qualifying for spring. The team hopes to make a sion I teams, going 3-5 in those After IUP, the team will close him years of experience and an Leading a strong freshman future. Nationals. “The boys have worked hard all repeat trip to Nationals, which matches. their season against Case West- intimate knowledge of the col- class are Steve Barr and Kyle As for the NCAA Regional IV The men’s team is currently season long. In terms of charac- will be held May 6-7 in Midland, Their strength of schedule ern Reserve and Carnegie Mel- legiate golf game as an accom- Waddell. play, the team hopes to rise above 8-5 overall with a 1-1 record in ter, behavior and hard work, this Mich. should be a key factor in deter- lon on April 23 and 24. plished player himself. Barr was third on the team the middle of the pack this year GLIAC play. is the best team I have ever had The women’s team is currently mining the teams ranking at the John Marchetti, who has years this fall, with a 77.3 stroke aver- to establish a presence outside of of experience at both the head age; Waddell was not far behind, just its own conference. PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD March 23, 2005 LAKER

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Toomey goal two minutes into By Ryan Palm the overtime sent the Crusaders Sports editor packing, as the Lakers survived the single-elimination tourna- The Mercyhurst men’s hockey ment at least one game longer. team has continued to scorch, Courtesy of their victory over as the Lakers were able to win Bentley the night before, the pair of playoff games this past host Quinnipiac Bobcats were weekend, both in overtime, to the next foe for the Lakers, the advance to the NCAA Playoffs pair squared off for the right to for the third time in the past go to the NCAA Tournament. fi ve years. Quinnipiac, the Atlantic The Lakers faced the Crusaders Hockey regular season cham- of Holy Cross in their weekend pion, held a 2-1 advantage in the opener and needed a pair of season series in 2004-05. second period goals to erase a This contest was a stark dif- 2-1 defi cit early on. ference from the previous Mercyhurst got the scoring night, this time the Lakers started when David Wrigley played catch-up falling behind found the net just 2:45 into the 2-1 after the second period. game, with assists being tallied to Dave Borrelli scored his 17th freshman Matt Warren and junior tally of the season inbetween Preston Briggs. two Bobcat goals, setting the Holy Cross scored twice before stage for a Mercyhurst come- the Lakers struck again, this time back. from the stick of junior captain Junior Erik Johnson, not long Scott Reynolds. removed from injury himself, His seventh goal of the season, scored his fourth goal of the assisted by senior defender T.J. year late in the second period. Katie McAdams/Photo editor Kemp, tied the contest at 2-2. The goal was assisted by Junior forward Erik Johnson’s return to the lineup following injury has added depth to a red-hot offense. Sophomore Scott Champagne, Toomey and Reynolds, and sent on fi re after an injury early in the the game into overtime for the On Thursday evening AH Second-Team and also the Best Tournament First-Team. The Lakers will head to Boston season, scored goal number 11 second time in as many days. honored its all-conference team Defensive Defender Award. Kemp was named to the Sec- College, where the puck will drop on the year midway through the Champagne again was a hero, members, and fi ve Lakers took Wrigley was a First-Team selec- ond Team. at 4:30 p.m. on Friday for their period to give the Lakers a brief as he would score fi ve minutes home hardware. tion, Scott Reynolds was named “I’m proud of our guys,” re- playoff game. 3-2 lead. into the bonus session to send Freshman Ben Cottreau took Best Defensive Forward and marked coach Rick Gotkin. The game will be televised lo- The lead lasted until late in the the Lakers to Worcester, Mass. home two awards, Rookie of fi nally, Kemp received the Best “They’ve certainly stayed with cally on Fox Sports Pittsburgh. second period, as the Crusaders to face Boston College. the Year as well as a spot on the Offensive Defender. it, because nothing has been easy Check local listings for details. tied it back up with a power-play Several Lakers received awards All-Rookie Team. As for the post-tournament this season. We went through a The Eagles are the top seed in tally. from Atlantic Hockey both Joining Cottreau with multiple honors, Champagne was named stretch of one-goal losses, and the tournament, which is broken Things remained even through before and after the weekend’s awards was junior Conrad Mar- the MVP of the tournament, then we’ve got a stretch in the into four regions, both teams are the final period, and a Ryan excitement. tin, who took home a spot on the and Wrigley joined him on the end with two one-goal wins.” in the East Region. Baseball splits pair of rain-interrupted games of 6-7-1 and begin facing Great and serviceable, with juniors By Brady Hunter Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Sean Weyant and Brian Zacour Contributing writer Conference teams this Friday. playing starting roles last year. After starting the season with Although they have lost their This weekend marked the fi rst a road loss to the University stud at pitcher (with Brandon use of Mercyhurst’s new baseball of Charleston, the team faired Mendola forced to sit the season diamond. reasonably well on their trip to out because of shoulder surgery), Although Mercyhurst suffered Florida. senior JD Rower and sophomore a brief setback at the opening They finished up the Lynn Greg Tellex are working at fi lling of its brand new fi eld, the team University (FL) Tournament his shoes. rebounded to earn the fi rst vic- with a record of 4-4-1 and had The Lakers will need all of tory ever on that same fi eld on the opportunity to compete their players to step up over the the following day. against D-I opponent St. Bo- coming months, as they face the On Saturday, Joe Hepfinger naventure. upcoming schedule. threw the fi rst pitch to begin play The team also split a double- Grand Valley State University between Mercyhurst and Indiana header earlier this week with and Ashland, both GLIAC rivals, University of Pennsylvania. Salem International. were ranked in the top 10 this off During the game, Jake Freshman Eric Drobotij threw season; also, Grand Valley State Alsheimer hit the fi rst home run six innings of no-hit baseball, is fresh off of their appearance on the new fi eld. but surrendered two runs to al- in the national title game. That game ended in a 10-4 loss, low Salem to tie it up. Mercyhurst faces Ashland the but the Lakers came back strong The Lakers won in the eighth first weekend of April, while in the next game of the day’s Katie McAdams/Photo editor inning thanks to a Joe Mariano their showdown with Grand Val- Sophomore Tim Echan takes a cut during Sunday’s rain-shortened game against IUP. double header. bases-loaded double. Junior ley State has to wait until the fi nal IUP needed a three-run homer Ludwig pitching a scoreless top Sunday’s schedule was also to At this point, Mercyhurst was Mike Cahoon pitched a scoreless week of the season (May 7-8). to tie it up just before play was of the eighth to earn the win. include another double-header ahead 6-0; when the game re- eighth to get the win. Next up on the schedule for suspended due to darkness fall- With two outs, Dan Bertolini between the teams, but im- sumes, the team can only hope to They have lost four starters the Lakers is two double-headers ing. came through in the clutch, as his penetrable fog caused the sec- continue their strong play from from their infi eld, but their out- at Findlay. Those games will be Mercyhurst came on strong single sent home Matt Echan for ond game to be stopped in the Sunday. fi eld is fi lled with veterans. played on the 25th and 26th. the next day, however, with Jim the winning score. fourth. The Lakers now hold a record The catcher position is steady Women’s hockey showed what being a Laker is all about passionate, so alive, so good, literally beating Harvard on all By Ryan Palm facets of the game for the fi rst Sports editor COMMENTARY two and a half periods. When Sisti spoke of emptying This past Saturday, March 19, I to do was make what many the tanks, both before and after was lucky enough to be in Bos- predicted as a blow-out into an the contest, I am sure he never ton to be a part of the greatest epic which will go down in Mer- had envisioned the fact that the hockey game I have ever seen. cyhurst history as “the Harvard team would play enough hockey The Lakers were in unchartered game.” to nearly fi ll two games on the territory, as the NCAA berth was Any of the other 44 Laker Lu- night. And yet the Lakers did their fi rst in the six-year history natics who made the nine-hour not blink. of the program. bus ride to Boston would concur, Laker goalie Desi Clark put on In fact, Mercyhurst would as on that particular day, the girls the performance of a lifetime, eventually be one of just four skating for the school known as making 78 saves during the teams to send both men’s and Mercyhurst let the entire hockey night. women’s hockey programs to world know just who they are. That number is unheard of in a the NCAA Playoffs, joining While standing in line at the hockey game, whether it be men the company of elite hockey concession stand after the fi rst or women, college or pro. Clark schools Harvard, Minnesota and period, I was asked by probably made 44 saves in regulation, an Wisconsin. fi ve different groups of people astounding number as well. That meant nothing to Coach just where Mercyhurst was, and It was by far the best I have Michael Sisti and his staff, as been privileged to witness, and Katie McAdams/Photo editor how did we get here? Desi Clark’s 78 saves against Harvard set an NCAA record for playoff games. they strolled into Boston playing One particular Harvard family Clark is extremely deserving their best hockey of the season, claimed they had never heard of to be named to the USCHO vard ticket offi ce was just 1,013. One of the most memorable Saturday will never forget the maybe of the entire history of the school, but told me that we second-team, where she joins The rest of those fans were experiences of the trip was the game. the program. had one amazing hockey team. the ranks of players from his- wearing the blue and green of look on the Harvard coach staff ’s I, for one, will not, as the The Lakers put on a show, as I had to stop and smile for a toric hockey programs such as Mercyhurst, and as reported by face when their team came out to amount of heart and dedication they wowed the 950 Harvard fans moment after hearing that. Harvard, Dartmouth and Wis- several different sources, led to a a roar of “boo’s” from the Laker put forth by the team is some- in attendance, leaving the arena A parent of a player on one consin. bi-partisan crowd. Lunatics and then watched as thing that was truly remarkable, abuzz after handily outplaying of the country’s best hockey Above I mentioned the ap- Let me repeat that, the 50 or Clark led the team out to a roar- and set an extremely high mark the Crimson to the tune of a 3-1 programs had just told me how proximately 950 Harvard fans so Laker fans who made the ing ovation seconds later. for next year’s squad to meet. lead after the opening session. good our pro gram was. who were in attendance, as the trip were louder than the 950 I would bet that 16 players who I look forward to another nine What the Lakers were able I had never seen our team so attendance provided by the Har- Harvard fans. took the ice for Mercyhurst on hour bus ride next year.