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4 yol. • No|I Mercyhurst College 501 &38 News: Page 2 , New MSG column focuses on Home coming King and Queen candidates ^ Opinion: Page 3 Who needs counseling? Features: Page 4 Senior Stacy Pastva goes to Hawaii to be Miss Hawaiian Tropic Arts and Entertainment: /Contributing photographer Page 6 Mercyhurst Is listed in the Princeton Review s Mid-Atlantic Colleges. It Is now 10th In U.S. News & World Report rankings.{ Mercyhurst makes the P r i n c e t o n Review ademics, Life, and Student Body. ences, anthropology, and dance de- friendly to incompetent, rude, By Holly Burns The book aims to provide informa- partments, and mentioned that the and uncaring. One student re- Contributing writer Aiook at the nevrmovie7 Matchstick tion about colleges to prospective Research Intelligence Analyst Pro- marked, If p a p e r s need to be signed Men, that opened in theaters this past Students, faculty, arid staff, pat Students in order to give them a taste gram (RIAP) is the only one of its by more than one individual, start a yourselves on the back. You can be of what life at a particular college is kind. month in advance^ weekend proud of your school. likeT * I* Students may have noticed a dif- Another area included in the sur- According to the Princeton Re- In order to be included in the Re- ference in the grading scale of s o m e vey was campus life, which earned Sports: view, Mercyhurst has much to brag view, Mercyhurst had to meet the professors lately. As a result, the Mercyhurst a score of 74. Students Page 8 about! The college was recently criteria for academic excellence Review points out that students said that movies were a popular pas- included in the Princeton Review s within its region Also, the Prince- have to work much harder for a A. time for them. | first edition of The Best Mid-Atlan-ton Review had to be able to survey Mercyhurst Senior Kara Fink feels The Review also alluded to the fact tic Colleges. Mercyhurst students anonymously, that, If they want to crackdown on that although Mercyhurst does not Mercyhurst was one of 98 Mid- through online survey or paper sur- the grading so that students have to have fraternities or sororities, stu- Atlantic Schools from six states vey distributed on campus. work harder for their grades, they dents still have no problem finding showcased in this edition, including One of the areas reviewed was of should still give A s to students who parties;* Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, course academics. Out of a score deserve them, instead of giving Students felt that security is real- Fall 2003 Sports Calendar Virginia, Washington D.C., and of 100. Mercyhurst received a 77. them B s. ly strict; almost every party gets -i West Virginia. Students described the classes as The survey also asked students busted. The book presents statistical infor- challenging but not impossible, how they felt about the administra- mation and student opinions about and referred to the professors as ex- tion in general. Their answers var- issues on their campuses. The opin- tremely excellent. The Review ied^ with everything from ap- Please see Princeton Review Homecoming events J ions fa11 under three categories: Ac- noted the strength of the social sci- proachable, very helpful, and on page 2. {FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Homecoming court pep rally and bonfire near the football field. Changes t o Mercyworld Radio show for There will be a give away to the most spirit* ed sports team. 10 p.m.-11 p.m. — SAC comedian Mark Reedy at the student union students set t o air SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 3 p.m.-?? —• Brustes ice cream in Garvey : Park \ By Jonelle Davis dent show format could not air. In 7:30 p.m. —The Clark s concert will take Contributing writer order to solve this problem, the de- place in the rec center. Opening band starts partment will air the show as back- at 8 p.m.; concert closed to public. ground music on Mercyhurst s ca- ble channel 19. The Communication Department Another step the department had Upcoming SAC events at Mercyhurst College continues to to take was getting the music grow every day as it introduces new cleared. According to Dr. Welch, the WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17— Rudy shown and improved learning tools for music that would air on the show had at 9 p.m. in the student union Communication students. to be approved by BMI and ASCAP. THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 — MSQ lecture se- After being approached with the He stated that the department would ries featuring Rudy at 8 p.m. in the PAC idea for a student produced radio also be very careful to adhere to TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 — SAC general meet- show last spring, Communications communications standards in the ing at 9 p.m. in the student union; signups Department director, Dr. Richard music. Dr. Welch managed to get for Philadelphia Welch, has created a new radio the clearance for the music and now FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 — Fall formal at Sabel- show for the students. the show is set to air. las. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; dance ends ai The new walkway across Briggs and Lewis avenues offer land- Mercyhurst will now air a student With all of the technical aspects midnight. Tickets are $15 and are now on scaping, benches and lights to the campus. produced radio show on Friday worked out, the department preced- sale. nights from 8 p.m until 10 p.m. ed on to find a host foi the show. Summer is theseason forchanges around campus According to Dr. Welch, the show The first host of the show, nick- ' hard (or working on their tans) at will give our students the oppor - named Dre, is a sophomore com- munications major. Index By Kelly Rose Duttine [home, the administration have im- tunity to do programming they won kin t get to do otherwise. News editor plemented many changes to your According to Dre, she plans on News «| 1 Mercyworld. The show will also give students bringing some diversity to Mercy- So, you ve been back at the Hurst There are changes to physical a venue to talk about campus events hurst. Right now the type of mu- News 2 for almost two weeks now. Your building and places on campus as and play the music they want to sic I plan to play is a type not truly Opinion 3 room o> apartment is finally un- well as changes to personnel and hear. represented in Erie, much less Mer- Features 4 packed, the bookstore has managed academic programs. Either way, the Although starting a radio show cyhurst. I hope to give those that to drain your bank account from all administration has been hard at work may seem easy, the Communica- enjoy hip-hop and R&B a place to A&E.... i 5 those summer job dollars and your this summer to improve Mercyhurst tions Department was faced with listen to the stuff they love. A&E. 6 classes are back in the swing of for us. many obstacles before the show In order to make the show a suc- things with reading assignments, One huge change is the exciting would be approved to air. cess, the communications depart- Sports 7 quizzes and papers. 1 news that Mercyhurst will soon have One of the problems was compet- ment is looking for student influence Sports 8 Have you had a chance to look a new bookstore. ing with the actual Mercyhurst ra- and help around the campus? As Mercyhurst Please see Campus Changes dio station WMCE.| Since the for- Please see Radion Show on students spent the summer working on page 2.$ mat on WMCE is line arts, the stu- page 2. PAGE 2 THEMERCIAD SEPTEMBER 17,2003 NEWS To contact: [email protected] More than 68o freshmen The fourth male candidate is By Jess Tobin Josh Hack. He comes to Mer- Contributing writer cyhurst from Pittsburgh, Penn- sylvania and is also a RIAP experience new orientation As usual, along with the end- major. Josh has been the trea- less list of f e s t i v i t i e s that comes surer of Student Government with Homecoming, there is a for two years now and is also a royal pair to be crowned. This member of the Senior Gift By Kait Reif year the Homecoming King and Committee steering committee. Contributing writer Queen will be announced at the Josh can also be found serving football game against Saginaw up gourmet entr es at the Ol- There s a certain excitement Valley during half time. ive Garden. in the air as summer days are This year s Homecoming The first female candidate is becoming shorter and the events kicked off last week for Deanna Blose. a native of Punx- wind s chill is a bit stronger. seniors who were allowed to atawney, Pennsylvania. She With a pit in their stomach, submit their nominations for comes to Mercyhurst for an El- the freshmen are undeniably Homecoming King and Queen. ementary Education degree. looking forward to a new be- The four girls and four guys Deanna is a public relations ginning and the unexpected who racked up the most nomi- coordinator for the Student Ac- This year, like past years, the nations were named candidates tivities Committee and is serv- freshman class participated in on the Homecoming court. Se- ing her second year as a mem- freshman orientation. niors, juniors, and sophomores ber of Student Government. The faculty and students of can place their votes this Thurs- Topeka, Kan., native Mary y Student Activities Committee day and Friday; however, be- Kate DeMeo came all the way and Student Government kept fore placing your vote, here s a to the Hurst as an English ma- the freshman busy with a full little information about our jor and Religious Studies mi- itinerary and the beginning of eight outstanding candidates: nor. Mary Kate serves as Sec- Freshman Year Initiative (F.Y.I) Jared Adams comes to Mer- retary of Student Government class. cyhurst from Twinsburg, Ohio. and is a member of the ambas- In previous years, the F.Y.I Jared is a Business Finance sadors club, cheerleading class was taken once per week major with a Management In- squad, and dance team. over a span often weeks. Now Jody Mela/Photo «Jrtor formation Systems minor. He Tracy Heranic comes from the class is taken over the has been a member of the foot- Allison Park, Pa. and is major- The freshman class participated in a new kind of orientation, completing 60 percent weekend and now meets in ball team for four years and ing in Elementary Education. of their FYI class in one weekend. small groups once per week for volunteers much of his time to She is the chairperson of the the next four weeks. helped by cleaning houses, such high school to college easier. like there were a bunch of guest the Special Olympics. Spirit Club and the fall formal. Gathering what I have heard as the center for battered wom- It s almost like a peer mediation speakers. Next on our roster we have Tracy is also a member of the from the previously existing an. Students also went to nurs- group along with communicat- Orientation and F.Y.I were David Del Vecchio a RIAP ma- ambassadors club and Student program, I prefer the setup this ing homes to visit with the eld- ing what resources are avail- great places for freshmen to jor from W e s t l a k e , Ohio. Dav- Government. year. Having F.Y.I, all weekend erly. able. start oft their year. Although id has been the President of Stu- Lastly we have Carta Valyko is a good ice breaker and a great I thought the community ser - F.Y.I was good for making there were mixed opinions con- dent Government for two con- who is a native of M e n t o r , Ohio. way to meet a lot of the other vice put Mercy hurst aside from friends and having a peer group. cerning these events, overall it secutive years now and has She is a marketing major at freshman, says freshman other colleges because others But I wasn t really introduced was a good experience. been building the student gov- Mercyhurst College. Last year. Amanda Keller. aren t as involved in the com- to the campus all that much The future looks bright for ernment program for four years Carla was a chairperson of the One of the activities the fresh- munity. Not to mention we met even through orientation, says these new freshmen, and it all straight, longer than any other senior week committee. She is men joined in was the manda- tons of new people and it was a freshman Megan Murphy. started with a positive begin- present member. well known around campus for tory volunteer work done good bonding experience. Said Another freshman, S t e p h a n i e ning. jj Dave Fredrick is a native of her passion for pink! around the city of Erie. Some freshman Cara Nelson. Perkins, comments that orien- Cleveland, Ohio and is a Crim- Upperclassmen, don t forget students were assigned to pick F.YI is intended to familiar- tation wasn t very helpful at all, inal Justice major at Mercy- to pick a pair this Thursday and up trash in local neighborhoods ize freshmen with the campus It didn t seem like much of an hurst. He is a member of the Friday in the Union. Voting , and at the beach, while others ..and make the transition from orientation to me; it j u s t seemed ti ji^tb cross country team, as well as begins Thursday at 1 p.m. and a senior representative on stu- 'ends >at'0 p40«i and on FrMay dent government. Dave is also from 11 am until 3 p.m. Changes all over campus the chairperson for the facilities Good Luck to those on the- Princeton Review use committee. Homecoming court! Continued from page 1. Financial Aid was a category Opinions varied on the strict in which Mercy hurst received Campus changes alcohol policy that Mercy hurst a score of 76. The article ex- upholds. One student com- plained the requirements for Continued from page I plained, They keep us so busy students to be able to receive will acquire the space current- during the week, j u s t let us have financial aid from the college. If you have noticed the huge ly occupied by the bookstore fun on the weekends! Other Along with that, it listed the hole in the ground near the Hirt and will increase kitchen and students appreciate the policy. various scholarships and grants Academic Center and the seating facilities. Junior Sarah Beth Kingery available to them, with a men- Warde Townhouses, then you Another change on campus is says, I agree with the alcohol tion of good opportunities for have seen the future home of policy because no one should with the Cohen Health Center work, both on and off campus. the Bookstore, which will be a and Counseling Center. Both drink underage. That s all there The article went on to explain stand-alone building on cam- is to it. centers have relocated to the old important factors taken into pus. Baldwin Townhouses 1-4, The article also mentioned consideration by the admissions Katie McAdams/Merclad photographer The new building will be a which were converted into a several of the restrictions committee of the college. This Soon, the football field will have new lights, so all ^ Neo-Tudor style, similar to the single building.? placed upon freshmen, such as area of the Review awarded sports that use the field will be able to play night Student Union and the Hirt I An added benefit of this the fact that they are not al- Mercyhurst a 74. Factors for games. Center. The interior is being de- change brings both the Coun- lowed to have cars on campus. admission include class rank signed by Cheryl Sodar- seling Center and the Cohen Although a freshman last and test scores, as well as things Spomer, an instructor for the Health Center to a central loca- year. Sophomore Tiffany Black like character, personal quali- College s Interior'Design de- tion, closer to both freshmen now understands why this is ap- ties, volunteer work, and work partment The Bookstore will and upperclassman areas/ experienced propriate. She says, I think feature a coffee shop, to be run Other changes include the that it is a good idea that fresh- It also clearly defined high by Sodexho. new walkway between Briggs man don t have cars on campus school course requirements for The college hopes for the new and Lewis Ave that provides because of the parking situa- the prospective student. Advice Bookstore to act as a student lights, benches and new trees tion. If they did, it would only from the Princeton Review on center, bridging the freshmen and bushes to campus. The get worse. how to gain admittance to Mer- and upper-c lassmen areas of football field will soon get new Another freshman r e s t r i c t i o n cyhurst was to, impress upon campus. lights to play night games also. mentioned was dorm visitation the admissions committee your The new Bookstore will also The R/IAP department hours for the opposite sex. desire and ability to take advan- feature more space for leisure gained much needed space with Surely, a lot of students are un- tage of the school s varied aca- reading and clothing racks and a move this year to the Adult demic opportunities. happy about this rule, but oth- I space foi textbooks. The cam- Education Center on Wayne ers see the need for regulation. Mercyhurst s own Admis- pus ATM will also be relocated Street The new space will al- Sophomore Paul Green feels sions Office described exactly to the building. that, the visitation hours are low for even more advance- what they are looking for in Hopefully, the Bookstore will ment opportunities for the reasonable. As freshmen, it s prospective students. In se- J* Kalie McAdams/Merciad photographer be completed in time for stu- growing major. not absolutely necessary to lecting a student for admission, Several of the old Baldwin Townhouses were razed dents to purchase books for Take a few minutes to notice have the opposite sex stay past Mercyhurst looks for evidence to make room for the new bookstore. winter t emv, 12 or 2, and in the apartments, of academic ability and readi- all the changes that have been Another added benefit of the happening all over campus dur- it makes sense to increase the ness as demonstrated by high new bookstore is the expansion freedom. ing the summer months and school course work, grades of the Laker Inn. The Laker look for more to come in the Diversity was also considered earned, performance on stan- near future. in the Review. Some students dardized tests, and personal complain that there is not characteristics that relate to a enough diversity on campus. student s ability to succeed. New radio show Senior Lindsey Weber points The Admissions Office also send me any music they feel out, Obviously there is no di- commented, Our 120 majors, Continued from page J both traditional and unique, would be an asset to my show. versity when you look around Once the final touches are put your class and see all White- have helped Mercyhurst draw According to Dre, one minor Middle-America. students from 4 0 states and earn on the show it will begin air- problem she is faced with is ing, To contact [email protected] OPINION Campus Question: Ethno-Centricity: Was moving-in day for freshmen and upperclass- The^vorld doesn't revolve around you men well-organized or chaotic? Why? | You would think that five to see a country for what it is, weeks in England would be a when you won t see beyond JjMt was chaotic because ButlCouldBe Wrong It was not as bad as last It was simple because ^ momentously life-changing ex- what it isn t: home. there was no specific year. Last year it seemed everyone one just took perience. You would think that So, I learned how to use their time for each of us to like people and boxes were care of their own I would be attempting to see Jaime Rinne money, eat their food and close come in. If they has everywhere. things. If you stayed out everything, do everything and my eyes while riding in a vehi- assigned each letter of of other people s way try everything that I possibly cle because, no matter how - Eric Valyko, the alphabet a time to things were fine, f could in that short amount of seas. Americans are generally hard I tried, I just couldn t get show up it would have Sophomore time. a lovely lot of people mat can used to the left side of t h e road. run more smoothly. -Katy Losco, I felt that it was made Freshman You wouldn t think that, four adjust to almost anything { R e - While I was learning how to chaotic due to the fact -Chris Aloshen, days after my arrival, I would ally and sure, I would love to do all these seemingly mundane that for every student Freshman be standing outside my flat, try the black pudding. things, I got to visit Oxford, there were at least two nodding agreement as one of My Americans are lovely ride in a double-decker bus, I only had one real other people helping them This year I m living in a my classmates sniffed at the air and well-adjusted attitude last- meet Princess Diana s brother move in. There was just complaint. Trekking up derisively and said, Y ou know, ed for about a whole five min- and shop at Harrods department townhouse so moving in three flights of stairs in not enough room to have t\ was pretty simple. I *• this country smells like feet. utes after I arrived at Gat wick. store. ? so many people running Egan was a real big Oddly enough, ladies and gen - It didn t take long for me to It s difficult learning that the didn t have to deal with pain. around at the same time. tons of people carrying tlemen, that statement sums up start whining for a Taco Belfor world doesn t revolve around the entirety of my first two a sandwich that didn t taste like you or, more specifically, your boxes to the same place -Sarah James, | -Sheens Kieffer, as me which was nice.| weeks in England. it had been marinated over night culture. Sophomore Freshman This country smells like feet. in mayonnaise. Finally, everyone I was 4, -Vesta Klein, This soda tastes like mayon- So, what was this poor studying with had to realize that Chaotic! There were Senior Move in day was naise. Why can t these people stranded college student to do? we were being ethno-centric people everywhere. simple for me because I drive on the right side of the Adjust, that sr what. Two because we were afraid. Over- Every time I turned a I got to move in early got to come early road like the rest of the civilized weeks of non-stop whining coming that fear was the hard- corner I was running due to cheerleading so I enough that I avoided universe? And where can I find only proved that Mothejr>En- est part. into people. :.-• didn t have to deal with all the confusion. some decent Mexican food? gland changes for no American. It s a tough lesson, no doubt. of the craziness that goes What are you people, barbari- No matter how much I com- However, traveling overseas -Tawnya Robinson, on during movie in day. -Carrie Cedro, ans? ^ plained, they were still going to loses part of its charm if you Freshman Senior Americans are often accused drive on the left side of the only eat a McDonalds, stay at -Kim Lawrence, of b e i n g completely ethno-cen- road, use strangely colored cur- the Hilton and shop at the Gap. Sophomore Whenever you have Between organizing our tric. In short, we think that rency and eat crisps \ not po- Just remember that there s re- that many people trying As a senior I found it to own apartment and world revolves around us and tato chips. This was the way it ally no reason to b e afraid. Usu- to move in televisions all be much easier. You knew watching everyone else our culture. Everyone needs to was going to be. J ally. There s always an excep- at the same time, it s not what you were doing and move in day was walk, talk and act like an Amer- Final ly I realized that, while I tion to the rule. going to be pretty. you also knew what to crazy! ican. was wasting all my time com- Oh, but don t eat the black expect. Before my stay abroad, I plaining, I was missing out on pudding. Just trust me on this -Claire Whaley, -Dave Wozny, didn t believe that. No, no, I something truly amazing: the one. * -Kate Horn, English experience. It s difficult) Senior Senior Junior would say to my friends over- Really. & Who needs counseling: ^ 3^j | Love advice from the & perpetually single Why some people don 'tseek help I am an dreds of thousands of pink and Suspect your boyfriend s experf on purple construction paper cheating? Here at Mercyhurst, this To be ill implies there is love. hearts between Kindergarten f Think you re'girlfriend is too r*'By*EHen Fteckensttein means that many of our stu- something wrong with us as a Why? Be- and present. unadve nturo us? 1 Contributing Writer dents may be suffering alone person when in actuality there cause I You know those little happy- Madam Malarky can help you with symptoms that might have is no such thing. •& have seen go-lucky single girls who go out Submit your love and rela- been remediated through the Such pains do not inhibit our Jerry around analyzing everyone tionship questions to: Who needs counseling! Who free counseling offered on cam- humanness by making us Maguire else s relationships like Dr. [email protected]. needs counseling? Depending pus. ill. Rather , they offer oppor- at least Ruth? Don t you wonder what Disclaimer: Madam Malarky on how it is punctuated, this Let s face it, college is a tunities for growth if we are twice, jp ¥ they say about you? Here s your does not have a PhD., or a sentence can be read two very stressful time. I distinctly re- willing to face them. Seeking watched 12-year olds make out chance to find out. Now you master s degree, or even a bach' different ways. One has a member the personal and pro- counseling for mental health with great fervor at various can hear al I the great advice that elor s degree yet. And even strong negative connotation di- fessional stresses of my own issues can help facilitate the amusement parks and movie your little single friends are too when she does, it will not be in rected at the stigma attached to college experience. Although I journey that enables us to grow theatres, and I have made hun- afraid to give you. psychology. psychological counseling while knew a counseling center was even in times of adversity,' the other simply asks the ques- available for students like my- The greatest falsehood in the ?T tion of who might benefit from M« .... BOCEPT WHEN X OP6N THE N6 W S F K P E R , self, I always questioned mental health field is that psy- K2WW5 it. | *. whether my problems warrant- chological counseling is for the 9/n OR WATCH THe EVENING NEWS. r t ktti*—i OR SEE THE ToWBRS IN AN OLD NVOViE. Perhaps the better phrase ed counseling. weak. It takes a great deal of Z * ON.IDONT '-A :«?ftM OR Go T b T H E AIRPORT. would be, Who doesn t need I also wondered what my courage and strength to admit DWELL ON IT. f#flV *•, OR DRIVE PAST A FIRE STAT/ON. counseling!? However, it is peers would think if t h e y knew that as human beings we are IN FACT* AiiV * OR SiNG T)4e ANTHEM ATA BALLGfflAEc XMARDIY MJ precisely the stigma associated / needed it. I was worried that imperfect and experience emo- m *oi OR SEE A PHOTO OF NEW YORK'S SKYLINE. tional pain. THINK ABOVT w OR LISTENTOTflLKRADlOt f with it mat inhibits so many of I would look weak or someone IT ANYMORE Ai ,-»»-- us from ever getting the help would figure out that I didn t It takes even more courage to ATAU.f OR BROWSE NONFiCTlON TiTLES AT BOOKSTORES • we need. m$ OR SHOP FOR DUCT TAPE. necessarily have it all together. ask for help during these times. OR W T ON A PATRiOTtC T-SHIRT. * Though psychological coun- Would they think I couldn t It can be dangerous to attempt iii. OR CONSIDER PLACES FoR VACATES. & *: *r seling has proven to remediate control my emotions? What if to suffer alone because doing ^T OR SEE AN AIRPLANE OVER THE CiTVt f •M- fSfcil*£ £ Adam DuShole Editor-in-Chief editormerciad@mercyhurst. edu Billy Elliott Managing Editor prodmerciad@mercyhurst. edu Kelly Rose Duttine News Editor newsmerclad@mercyhurst. edu Courtney Nicholas Features Editor [email protected] he Merciad welcomes submissions from t Jaime Rinne Opinion Editor opinionmerciad@mercyhurst edu Mercyhurst student body, faculty and staff. Patrick Martino Sports Editor sportsmerciad@ mercyhurst. edu Emily Crofoot A&E Editor [email protected] Please submit all articles to: Jody Mello Photo Editor photomerciad@mercyhurst. edu [email protected]. Jess Tobin Copy Editor j tobin 75@mercyhurst. edu Piotr Wolinski Assistant Managing Editor All Carta Valyko Advertising Manager [email protected] with The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is will published throughout the school year, with the exception of midterms week and finals week. Our office is in the Hirt Center, room LL114. Our telephone The Merciad retains the right to edit number Is 824-2376. | | submissions for length. If possible, the author of The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for the article will be contacted before any content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fit Letters are due the Thursday changes are made. before publication and may not be longer than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485.1 ' I t PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD September 17,2003 To contact [email protected] S Overseas adventure for two seniors Marc Toth and Jaime Rinne studied in E n g l a n d f o r five weeks By Courtney Nicholas Features Editor Traveling abroad is exciting for young adults. Senior English majors Jaime Rinne and Marc Toth got to experience England while taking classes at the Univer- sity Col lege Northampton in Northampton, England.. .: Dr. Heidi Hosey taught in the program two years ago but did not go this past sum- mer. Mercy h u r s t College has sent many students „to Northampton over the past five years. I Both Toth and Rinne had Marc T o t h / Contributing Igrapher not been overseas before this trip. Toth has been to Cana- da a few times. He always Marc Toth standing in front wanted to travel to England Jaime Rinne/ Contributing photographer of the awe-inspiring because of America's histori- Jaime Rinne sitting In front of Sulgrave Manor. It Is the ancestral home of the first P r e s i d e n t of the United States, H Stonehenge, one of his fa* cal ties to the country. Rinne George Washington. Rinne said that her week long In London stay was her favorite. vorite spots on the trip. also wanted to have the op- portunity to see England. to take one or two courses at While at the University of They both had favorite parts the best I did some wonder- didn't work out. Neverthe- the university. They also get Northampton, Toth and of the trip. ful things on my own that less both had a great time and "It has always been my the chance to travel to France, Rinne both took classes. Toth "I enjoyed the travel part of week, like visiting the British dream to see England. The would recommend it to oth- Italy and varies other regions took Acting British Society on the trip. The Jack the Ripper Museum, seeing a show in er students who are interest- trip was worth every penny/' in England and Ireland. They Stage, "I wanted to work on tour and the Dickens Walk in Leicester Square and going on said Rinne. ed in traveling abroad. need to apply directly to the my public speaking. " J Rinne London were a highlight. I a guided tour of the Tower of "The whole experience was Bom Rinne and Tom heard program using applications took Introduction to Shakes- loved Stonehenge," Toth said. London. about the program to study wonderful," said Rinne. that are sent to Mercyhurst peare. "This may sound cliched but Neither student got to trav- abroad from Dr. Hosey. each year. There are many Both students had a won- it is really hard to pick my fa- el out of England while over- "It is a great experience. different kinds of courses in derful time while overseas. vorite part of the trip. My seas, either their class sched- The students get that chance n . ft , • T-* T | week long stay in London was ule didn't allow it or plans majors, said Dr. Hosey. Mercyhurst senior travels to Hawaii Students sleep onfpavement Students had blankets and By Courtney Nicholas were clothed in layers. They Stacy Pastva will participate in the Miss Hawaiian Tropic pageant in Hawaii Features editor had to use the toilets in Past judges and special McAuley Hall if necessary. By Courtney Nicholas guests were: Shaquille Students love having their "One student even car on campus. It makes brought his computer and Features Editor O'Neal, Pauly Shore, Rodney Dangerfield, and Fabio. going for groceries and going he and friends watched Past hosts include Ann Jil- out much easier. The only DVD's while they waited in Many little girls want to par? lian and Tom Wop a t , Leslie problem is: Parking isn't easy line," Voorhies said. ^t Mercyhurst College: \ T? ticipate in pageants. Stacy Nielsen, Lorenzo Lamas, and HudaK!s and Voorhies" Pastva was not one of those Gilbert Gottfried. | "I really dislike the parking waiting paid'orf; they both system. It is like trying to find little girls. Pastva is very excited about- got a numbered space for the "I was most interested in a needle in a haystack," said year. seeing Hawaii and getting to junior Kris t e n Kirchendorfer. horseback riding, softball, meet the celebrity judges and Many of the students that drawing, and cheerleading Students at Mercyhurst have cars on campus are guests. Ihave options when it comes when I was little/7 she said. sophomore, juniors, and se- A benefit from this pageant to parking on campus. They niors. The numbers seem to Pastva, a senior Art educa- is getting to have a profession- can try to get a pass, at a cost rise every year said DeDioni- tion major at Mercyhurst Col- al photo shoot and meeting of $175, which allows them to sio. lege and a native of Leech- representatives from profes- have their own numbered The reason a student burg, P.A., never gave pag- sional modeling agencies. space in an underground ga- would want a parking space eants or modeling serious . In addition, she won $1,350 rage or they can get a pass vary. For some students, thought until high school. in Buffalo and met Sam Gash that allows them to park in a they want their car to b e pro- The opportunity presented U of the Buffalo Bills. '• . variety of parking lots tected in the underground itself last summer while she "I am just a small town girl around campus. Then lastly lot from the weather, others was taking a class at Mercy- |trying to do something big. I there is parking on Briggs want a guaranteed space hurst College. feel very fortunate to be giv- and Lewis Avenue. These every time they leave and Some of her friends had en- en this opportunity," said may sound well and good come back to campus, and couraged her to enter a Ms. Pastva. but there are more students others want a space because with cars on campus than Venus swimwear pageant last If selected as Miss Hawaiian they work until late at night summer and a fellow contes- ithere are available parking Tropic 2004 Pastva will be do- spaces. and they don't want to walk tant told her about the Hawai- ing calendar shoots, photo two blocks before getting to ian Tropic pageant. shoots to advertise the Hawai- Parking passes went on sale their apartment. Pastva took her advice and Jody Mel lo/ Merciad photographer ian Tropic products, many in the beginning of August What can be done about looked up the details of the Senior Stacy Pastva wears her sash from the Miss Hawalin television interviews, and she said Christine DeDionisio of this parking problem? Mei pageant online. Tropic pageant In Buffalo, N.Y. 7 will represent the United Police and Safety. The un- cyhurst is always looking for She competed in a loca I Miss States in the World Finals. derground numbered spaces an answer to this question. | The pageant wants to find [state the lady is representing, went on sale at 6 a.m. on Sept. Hawaiian Tropic Pageant and "I appreciate the fact that 1 "Parking should be based won. beautiful young women to formal swimsuit segment. 8 after a large line of students upon the point system like am getting the chance to see had already formed. There She will be flying to Hawaii represent Hawaiian Tropic The top four girls chosen housing," Debbie Wurst, Suncare countries. Hawaii but I wish my family are only 100 underground to represent Buffalo, N.Y. in will go on to represent the could come with me and at- secretary for admissions Over 20,000 ladies compete spaces available to students. the United States Finals. United States. The winner of tend the pageant. Everyone said. each year in local, regional, Rachel Voorhies and Kris- The Miss Hawaiian Tropic the World Finals goes on to be has been so supportive "The number of permits] International Pageant is the national, and international Miss Hawaiian Tropic 2004. ten Hudak are two Mercy- given out should equal the pageants. through this experience, even hurst juniors that slept on the largest pageant system in the While in Hawaii, Pastva if my dad admits he would amount of spaces that are The pageant is divided into pavement so they could get available on campus," said world. I will be doing television inter- rather see me on the softball portions: opening number, a numbered parking space. senior C hrista Wilson. It promotes Hawaiian Trop- views photo shoots, and go- field," Pastva said. costume presentation of the ing to night rity guests and "It was horrible," Hudak Although parking is often ic Suncare products. said. I # judges. \ viewed in a negative light, Both girls lived in the Du- there is a positive that More colleges building residence halls like chic apartments val apartments last year so should be mentioned. The they had a parking lot near By Debra O Connor comes to college should have room with a full kitchen and ing, about the mission of the new parking lot behind the them. They did not worry Knight Ridder Newspapers the classic dorm experience," tables on one end and a big- Sisters," says complex coordi- Adult Education Center is where small, shared rooms screen television, etc. nator Sabrina Anderson. about getting a numbered very nice. The garage was space in an underground lot. When University of Minne- lead to the forced togetherness The fancier setups cost Women's colleges seem to be just painted before classes particularly sensitive to the This year was different for started and it makes the sota student Jade Pirlott was that helps freshmen get on more: A triple-occupancy the girls, however. looking for a place to live last their feet socially, Pirlott says. room at traditional U of M way students live. In a nation- parking for the residents on year, she yearned for a conve- Beyond that, though, she residence halls costs $1,696 al student survey on dormito- Both were in line at I a.m Lewis Avenue a little easier. wanted a change. per semester; a "SuperSingle" ry quality, nine of the top 20 Sept. 7 and were surprised by It Is also closer to the Lewis nient location, a nice kitchen, the number of people that a spacious bedroom, air con- Following a national trend at Riverbend Commons costs "Dorms Like Palaces" were Avenue apartments then and responding to student de- up to $3,241 per semester. women's colleges, with Smith has beat them to the Police other lots on can \ pus. S ditioning and heated under- and Sa I e t y office. ground parking. mand, most of the residential Students want co-ed living, and Bryn Mawr among the top And, after a freshman year construction the U of M has even co-ed bathrooms, kitch- five. Loyola College in Balti- spent sharing facilities with done over the past several ens and living rooms. But, more ranked first in dorm dozens of dorm residents, she years has been upscale. Robinson says, "1 ve only quality in the Princeton Re- definitely wanted her own "Students don't want to live heard of a couple of schools view's annual college guide, in traditional residence halls that are doing co-ed rooms." "The Best 351 Colleges." The bathroom. top 20 "Dorms Like Dun- Without having to move off anymore, but they don't nec- Few colleges prohibit mem- essarily want to live off cam- bers of the opposite sex from geons" are mostly at state uni- campus, she found what she versities. wanted: Riverbend Commons, pus," says Chad Horsley, Ri- staying overnight anymore. a new style of residence hall verbend's apartment coordi- The College of St. Catherine "Quality-oMife issues have that serves as an example of nator. | in St. Paul, however, draws become serious things for what many of today's college And they're asking for amen- the line at 2 a.m. schools to consider, especially students want and will pay ex- ities. Riverbend Commons, for "We get a lot of students in the recruitment process," tra to get. example, has barbecue grills who complain, but a lot un- says Erik Olson, editor of the Kntle McAdtima• » t lot I photogroplutf on a huge patio overlooking derstand it's about privacy, Princeton Review. The parking situation at Mercyhurst , I mr "I think everyone who the Mississippi River, a party about the safety of the build- PAGE 5 THE MERC IA D September 17,2003 ENTERTAINMENTT o contact: [email protected] tHe The Clarks come to rock the Hurst OCT. 4. Good Charlotte, Buffalo State Sports Arena, By Emily Crofoot | innate ability to consistently Buffalo, N.Y. On sale Sept Arts and Entertainment Editor connect with its audience. 12 at 3 p.m. at The Clarks tour relentlessly Ticketmaster. and have shared the stage with On Saturday, Sept. 20, the bands such as Train, Wilco, Pittsburgh phenomena, The John Mayer and other popular OCT. 9. Michael Franti & Clarks, are going to be playing Spearhead* Odeon, I acts. f at the Mercyhurst Rec Center The Clarks have long been the Cleveland. On sale now at 1 at 8 p.m.. J Ticketmaster. top-drawing band in Pittsburgh, The Clarks are an where the single Better Off unprecedented rock Without You from Let It Go, OCT. 10. Stryper. Phantasy phenomenon in their hometown was No. 1 for several weeks Theatre, Lakewood, Ohio. of Pittsburgh, where the rock at modern rocker WXDX-FM On sale now at 'i n roll quartet regularly and enjoyed heavy spins at Ticketmaster. performs for crowds of 8,000 other key stations in the East or more and where their last and Midwest. OCT. 12. Music of Led record outsold many of today s They ve headlined several Zeppelin: A Rock biggest music acts. Symphony with Akron major amphitheater shows with With five studio albums and audiences of up to 18,000, Symphony Orchestra. E.J. countless live performances to Thomas Hall, Akron. On including co-headlining with 3 their credit, The Clarks share Doors Down at Pittsburgh s sale Sept. 12 at the kind of musical shorthand Ticketmaster. Post-Gazette Pavilion during only a band of near-brothers the summer of 2001. can know. Audience members sang OCT. 16. Blue Rodeo, Bob Their top-notch musicianship along with every Clarks tune, Schneider. Rosebud, Pr p courtesy of wwwgeocrties com and songwriting are clearly just as they did at the first Pittsburgh. On sale Sept. The Clarks are going to be playing at the Mercyhurst Rec Center on Saturday, Sept. 20, at evident on their new CD, Rolling Rock Town Fair and 20 at noon at Ticketmaster. 8 p.m. f H f I Another Happy Ending, the 2001 s Milwaukee bands second for Razor & Tie. Summerfest. OCT. 18. Shania Twain. For Another Happy Ending, sonic elements including recording, says Clarks front creative effort I ve ever put into The band s songs also have Gund Arena, Cleveland. On The Clarks headed to Nashville keyboards, strings, loops and man Scott Blasey. We ve a project, been featured in films i n c l u d i n g sale Sept 12 at to work with producer Justin a little sass - an element of their honed our live show, but it took Blasey and Joseph, along with last year s Summer Catch Ticketmaster. Niebank, who sat at the boards live show that had never been a couple of records to really guitarist Rob James and with Freddy Prinze Jr., Boys for their last studio disc, Let captured in the studio. understand and be comfortable drummer David Minarik Jr with Winona Ryder and Just OCT. 20. Joe Henry. : It Go. , ' I The collection remains true to with the recording process. In met as students at Indiana Write with Jeremy Piven and Rosebud, Pittsburgh. On Known for their The Clarks musical philosophy Justin Niebank we found a University of Pennsylvania Sherilynn Fenn. sale Sept 13 at noon at unpretentious, straight- that great rock n roll cannot producer who had a vision, and where they formed a band and With a devoted and loyal Ticketmaster. forward, no-nonsense rock be faked. The disc features we entrusted him with that began playing local parties. legion of fans around the style, The Clarks arrived in songs that range from the vision so we could do what we Moving to Pittsburgh after country, The Clarks are OCT. 21. 3 Doors Down, Nashville ready to experiment. power-pop drive of d i s c opener do best. graduation, the quartet quickly poised to bring their brand of Seether, Shinedown. Tullio The result is a dozen songs Maybe, to the infectious On Greg Joseph, the band s became stars of the regional American rock n roll to the Arena, Erie.$32.50 floor that not only emphasize strong Saturday, Boys Lie and the bassist adds, We came away masses. (general admission); $27.50 scene and built a strong melody and solid lyrics and still contemplative Hey You. from this feeling it s the reserved sides. On sale following based on the quality For The Clarks, Another rock where they should, but Playing live is a completely best work we ve done. Sept 13 at 10 a.m. at of their live show, Blasey s Happy Ending is just the different animal than Personally, it s the most Ticketmaster outlets, Tullio also incorporate additional rock charisma and the band s beginning. Arena box office, by phone at 452-4857 or 456-7070, online at f t www.tickeUnaster.com.' The Erie Playhouse celebrates 87th season OCT. 22. Matchbox- Twenty, Fountains of Debutfeatures Broadway musical nit Into TheWoods% Wayne. Bryce Jordan The Erie Playhouse opens makes Into the Woods the to kick off our 2003-2004 sea- th Center, State College, Pa. their 87 season with the fabu- most perfect family show of son. On sale Sept. 13 at lous Broadway musical hit Into the season. During our summer cattle www.bjc.psu.edu, by The Woods and nothing could Director David Matthews and call auditions over 200 people phone at (800) 863-3336. be better news to our eager choreographer Richard Davis auditioned hoping to be a part audiences. have assembled, once again, a of Into the Woods. The OCT. 28. Nickelback, Into The Woods is the mas- powerfully talented cast. 20 super-talented and lucky Trapt, Three Days Grace. terwork of Stephen The list of names reads like a performers promise an Thodes Arena, Akron. On Sondheim and is one of his who s-who of Playhouse evening of utter enchantment. sale Sept. 12 at most produced musicals world- stars. The cast includes Linda Do not delay. Order your tick- Ticketmaster. wide. Troyer/ Father Michael DeMar- ets now! Mr. Sondheim took some of tinis/ Trisha Yates/ Jason Law- OCT. 29. Blue Man Group. our favorite fairy tales ( Cin- ergren/ Kate Lechner/ Brian Alt- Showdates & times: Shea s Performing Arts derella, Jack and the Bean- man/ Betsy Hermann/David September 17-21; Thursday - Center, Buffalo. On sale stalk, and Little Red Shaffer/ Rae Jean Urbanowicz/ Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at Sept. 15 at Ticketmaster. Riding Hood among others) Kevin Feyas/ Richard Davis 2:00 p.m. | and wrote a new tale (The Bak- and more! OCT. 30. Kirk Franklin, er s Wife ) and wove them to- Andrew Rainbow is conduct- Ticket Prices: Adults - $20, Toby Mac. A.J. Pal umbo gether in an evening ofutter en- ing the orchestra and Roberta Senior - $19, Students - $10 Theater, Pittsburgh. On chantment. Stoughton handles the intricate sale Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at Into the Woods follows vocal assignments. All productions and events Ticketmaster. fairy tale characters as they Joe Hassler is bringing the Photo court e s y ofthe Erie Playhouse located at: journey into the darkness of t h e woods to life in beautiful scen- In the Woods is playing at The Erie Playhouse Sept. The Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10* NOV. 1. Kirk Franklin, woods and learn life changing ery and lighting, while Richard 17-21. St., Erie, PA | TobyMac, Soul Jahz. lessons that make them better Davis will be sure the Wo If has Lakewood Civic people. sharp teeth and Red Riding tin Fry/ Christine Rosenzweig/ a ditzy Princess, golden locks Box Office: 454-2852 x 0 Auditorium, Lakewood, The beauty of the musical is Hood s cape is truly red among Devon Yates/ Eric Marshall and of hair, a flock of nasty birds Ohio. On sale Sept. 12 at that it can be enjoyed on two his other costume delights. '&? Sarah Sesler. and an evening of magical Info courtesy of Sue Ticketmaster. different levels. Children Also featured in the cast are A witch that raps, magical music and winning fairy Lechner from The Erie Play- see one show while their adult Matthew Franz/Jenn Callen/ beans, a cow with a heart, a tales combine to make Into house. NOV. 4. Nickelback, Trapt, companions see another. This Susan and Emily Baxter/Kris- giant s vindictive wife, the Woods the perfect show Three Days Grace. A. J. Palumbo Theater, J J Pittsburgh. On sale Sept. Upcoming PAC e v e n t s 27 at 10 a.m. at Fall Term 2003 Lunch Specials Ticketmaster. By Emily Crofoot The Steffon Harris Quartet Arts and 1 ntertainment Editor will be performing at the PAC NOV. 9. B.B. King, Jackie on Friday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 Green. Warner Theatre, On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the p.m. Harris has been cal led one Monday •ri Wednesday Erie. On sale date TBA.f first movie ofthe Guelcher Film of the most exciting young in- Series is showing in the PAC at strumentalists in jazz. That s Bagel Sandwich Cheeseburger Sizzling Salad NOV. 14. Shelby Lynne. 8 p.m. Based on Stefanie half right. 8 oz. Fruit Cup Curly French Fries 20 oz. Fountain Odeon, Cleveland. ON sale Zweig s autobiographical nov- This powerhouse vibraphon- 20 oz. Fountain 20 oz. Fountain Drink Sept. 12 at Ticketmaster. el, German director Caroline ist is one of the most exciting Link s Oscar-winning epic No- young instrumentalists in ANY Drink Drink where In Africa follows a Jew- NOV. 18. Shins, Broadcast kind of music. Taking the in- ish family that flees Nazi Ger- strument of Lionel Hampton Oblivions. Phantasy many before the war, giving up Theater, Lakewood, Ohio. and Milt Jackson into exciting, a life ofprivilege for the remote new territory, Harris is one of On sale Sept. 12 at noon at Thursday Friday Saturday farmlands of rural Kenya. the names to watch in j a z z , and Ticketmaster. Taco Salad Wrap Combination Sub The scenario is charged with the PAC s season opener is your chance to say I saw 20 oz. Fountain 2 Cookies DEC. 28. Pittsburgh Doo dramatic possibilities as the fam- Small French ily struggles to adjust to a new him when ,J. . Not to be Wop Holiday Reunion Jg Drink 20 oz. Fountain life while their old one missed. I Fries Show II with Bo Diddley^ crumbles tragically behind For more information Drink 20 oz. Fountain Harold Mevlin s Bluenotes, them. For more information visit this website: Capris, Cleftones, Speedo www.unlimitedmyles.com. Drink and the Cadillacs, Willie visit this website: www.nowhereinafrica.com. Admission is $5 for Winfjeld and the Harptones, Admission is free for Mercy- Mercyhurst students, $ 15 Eugene Pitt and the Jive hurst students, $5 for adults, for adults, $12.50 for se- Five, Johnny of Santo and and $4 for seniors and youth niors, and $5 for youth Students: Don't Forget to GRAB Your "Lunch on the Runl" Johnny. Mellon Arena, under 15 years old. under 15 years old. Pittsburgh. I PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD SEPTEMBER 17,2003 -,ARTS& ml,___ To contact: [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT Cages performance lights up 'Matchstick Men ? steal the spot light. But, By Meghan Sullivan when the light is turned on to him, his strong, slightly Contributing Writer aggressive character shows through. Rockwell has also been seen in such movies as Nicolas Cage stars as Roy in "Confessions of a Dangerous "Matchstick Men." Roy, a neurotic con-artist, scams un- Mind," "Welcome to Col- suspecting people into hand- linwood," and "Charlie's An- ing over large sums of cash gels." \ with the help of his protege, Alison Lohman's character, Frank, played by Sam Rock- Angela, was the most devel- well. oped .; She came off as ex- Because of Roy's agorapho- tremely likeable. Besides bia he lives an extremely or- showing Angela's vulnerable derly and excessively sani- and innocent side when she tary life. When the ticks that is with her father, she also he suffers from start to inter- portrays her almost adult- fere with his work, Roy seeks • like manner when she inter- out psychiatric help in hopes acts with other people. of getting pills to solve his * Lohman is a very natural problem. While meeting actress whose apparent puri- with Dr. Klien, played by ty in this role is both refresh- Bruce Altman, they discuss ing and pleasing. Loman has also been seen acting in his past relationship with his i ex- wife, and the possibility "White Oleander," "White that he has a 14-year-old Photo courtesy o f www imdb con Boy," and "Pasadena." child. Dr. Klien contacts, and Nicolas Cage stars as a neurotic con-artist in Matchstick Men which fs now playing in local theaters. '-• "Matchstick Men," a Rid ley arranges a meeting with Scott Film, is rated PG-13 for Roy's daughter, Angela, man, and becomes increas- have resulting from his men- personal relations later in the and up for anything. He violence, and language. Rat- played by Alison Lohman. ingly curious about his trade. tal state, the ticks, his neurot- movie. Acadamy award win- comes up with bigger, more ed on a scale from one to five, Angela is a carefree, punk In a moment of weakness ic tendencies, and his neat- ner Cage has also been seen dangerous schemes, then I would give this movie a teenager, with a delightful Roy agrees to teach Angela ness compulsion, Cage didn't in such movies as "Adapta- tries to coax Roy into them. three. 11 has an interesting disposition. At first Angela how to pull the wool over his add much characterization. tion," "The Family Man," Although Frank is the more plot, and a large twist for the pollutes his home, and dis- victim's eyes. Angela ends At the beginning of the and "Gone in Sixty Seconds." confident of the two, he is ending- "Matchstick Men " is rupts his normal routine. up having a special gift for movie it was difficu 11 to relate Frank, Roy's partner, being taught the skills of the currently up in theatres, in- Eventually, their relationship the craft. to his character A lot more played by Sam Rockwell is con artist by Roy. Rockwell cluding at Eastway Plaza grows, and they form a bond. Nicolas Cage played Roy emotion could have been the opposite of Cage's up- nicely develops the relation- Cinemas on Buffalo Road, Angela is not fooled by Roy's adequately. Besides the ob- shown that would have al- tight character. He is laid ship between his character and at Tinseltown on Rotun- career cover, an antique sales- vious traits that he would he luded to his problems with back, cocky, very easy going and Roy. He never upstages da Drive off Peach Street. Cage's character and does not Tongue-tied: 'Queens of pop' are speechless at last Colors add to fall fashion Army inspired clothing By Lindsay Kezlarian By Amanda Orendorf also is seen in the fashions for Contributing Writer Contributing Writer• fall. Anything cargo is con- sidered stylish. Old Navy's "I hadn't kissed anyone in a ft The newest and hottest feature items are cargo pants long time, so that should last me fashion trends for the year are and skirts. They are soaring for awhile/' Britney Spears re- sm always on people's minds. off the shelves quicker than •5 1 [* t\ Km p+ - sponded to a question posed to JMjfl t \v^fl Being up-to-the-minute is they can get them in stock. her at a press conference last very important with the ever- Denim is also flying off week about her now infamous 1| iit.ilii changing fashion world. Fall store shel ves during this time fkissAvith Ma d o n n a . jy^ :*A- ' v&jfel i\,i.| +*+S jap-A m £ M H 1 I 2003 is going to be a season qfyear. Penimisqonsidered I Minutes after the Aug. 28 1 m'\ B that sees a great amount of a staple item in many peo- broadcast of the MTV Video l\i color. ples' closets. It can be Music Awards, all that was be- The '60s have returned, dressed up or down depend • ing talked about was the scan- combining bright colors to- ing on one's mood and occa- dalous behavior of the "materi- gether to create a thrilling ex- sion. al girl," Spears, and Christina perience for the wearer. For fall, denim of any kind Aguilera, two of Madonna's According to 'Women's is in fashion. Details such as most famous progeny. There Wear Daily,' pink and rose chains and zippers can be were mixed reactions through- colors are very important. added to make the denim out the public. Photo courtesy o f v w w . m t v com Purples are combined with sassier. One reaction to which the Hey, that s my gum! |When Madonna and Britney Spears locked lips at the neutrals such as buff and There are many areas in so- media paid close attention was MTV Video Music Awards, was ft planned or spontaneous? deep brown. ciety that influence fashion that of Spears' famous ex-boy- . , Also, the fashion scene will This is not the first time that the interest of the American way into our conversations by everyday. Fall 2003 draws friend, Justin Timber l a k e . be seeing much in metallic. It MTV has used shock value to people. This is not a recent something as trivial as a kiss. from many past trends. The Cameras were watching him will be displayed in jacquard attract more viewers. trend, though growing ever Completely understanding clothes have bdth a funky closely as the two kissed, and prints, various faux fur de- In previous years they have more popular by the day. that shocking incidences are look as well as some classic MTV cameras even cut away signs, and also in men's wear. used such celebrities as Marilyn It is human nature to be curi- fun and amusing for the most appeal. from the kiss to Timberlake in Manson, Lil Kim, and once be- ous about a certain taboo. It is This upcoming season car- In recent years, as well as hopes of catching a reaction. part, the media should practice fore, Britney Spears. this curiosity of things un- better techniques to sell their ries many styles that are in- today, fashion is drawn from But what they had hoped to be Instead of concentrating on known outside of the usual el- specific genre of entertainment. spired by past generations. music groups, the state of the an exciting response turned out the primary focus of the awards ements of traditional values All forms of entertainment hire The' 60s, 70s, and the ever world, the arts, movie stars, to be a mere look of disappoint- show, namely the music and the and cultures that attracts peo- employees who are mostly cre- famous punk '80s looks are as well as people on the ment. videos which express that mu- ple. Nonetheless, as our culture ative and hardworking. seen everywhere in fall fash- streets. Perhaps more disappointed sic, MTV turned to using an out- expands and broadens every- Whether it be television, ions* To know fashion and to be were the network executives rageous performance to over- day, people can always count movies, magazine, or newspa- The miniskirt is very pop- fashionable is to be yourself. who had hoped to get a better shadow the true accomplish- on something more shocking per articles, the employees ular for fall 2003. The mini- What you think is unique to reaction from Justin. ments of the artists. and surprising to happen. must be able to devise a more skirt was named in 1966 for you, may become the next Since the television business is "The kiss" demonstrates the Celebrity figures such as ingenious way of displaying the new style of skirt that hit fashion trend. highly interested in ratings and western worlds, namely Amei Spears and Madonna, as well as and illustrating their ideas or above the knee. Keep your eyes open and the number of viewers, they had ica's, obsession with any contro- the media that influences have messages. The micro mini is also a feel free to express yourself probably hoped to see some- versial incident. the intentions of getting in to the It should be in a way that con- trend hitting the United through what you wear. You thing a little more gossip friend- Any media event that offends public's minds and thoughts, tinues to impress the audience, States, rhe micro mini is the could be the next fashion-set- ly - something to keep the tab- has shock value, or that causes and eventually making their but also one that they won't shortest of the short skirts. ter and create the newest loids in frenzy for weeks. gossip has essentially taken over easily forget. trend. Schedule for Hurst TV Fall Term Join the Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Mercyhurst 9 - 9:30 : 15 Good Morning : 15 Good Morning College History 9:30-10 Mcrcyhurst Mercvhurst Club 10-10:30 Annual Mega- 10:30 -11 Good Morning Good Morning Trip | Mercyhurst Replay Mercyhurst Replay 11-11:30 Spend 10 days in 11:30-12 Rome, Naples and 12-12:30 Update Update Update Capri 4-4:30 4:30-5 Ten Days for $1500.00 5-5:30 Update Replay Update Replay All travel, hotels, 5:30-6 Hurst Rock Hurst Rock Hurst Rock Hurst Rock breakfasts, 7 group 6 - 6:30 Sports Roundup dinners, Hurst Rock Replay All museum tickets, etc., 6:30 - 7 Hurst Rock Replay Hurst Rock Replay Hurst Rock Replay Are included. 7 - 7:30 Ladies Night Polish Show Bosnian Show 7:30 - 9 Bosnian Show Contact Professor Howarth at ext. 2345 $100 DEPOSIT BY ** Hurst Rock will re -air each evening 6:30-7 OCTOBER 15 HOLDS ** Good Morning Mercyhurst will re- air from 10:30 - l i o n Tuesdays and Thursdays YOUR SPOT. ** There will also be 5 minute news updates for Hurst Rock and Good Morning Mercyhurst by Jen Allen, Kelsie Smith and Jonelle The balance payable in Davis. tvvo installments, v December 1 and Feb 1 SEPTEMBER 17,2003 THEME R C I A D PAGE 7 To contact [email protected] S Football opens undefeated FreshmanjNowling leads way in win over rival Northern Michigan By Ryan Palm Early in the second quarter, the On the ensuing drive, Wildcat Contributing Writer Laker defense came up big with tailback Corey Woods fumbled a stop on a fourth and two, which at the 1-yard line, but his team- For the first t i m e since 1992, the gave the offense the ball back. mate Corbin Walker recovered it Mercyhurst Laker football team Six plays later, Adams was in in the end zone for a touch- has started its season with a 2-0 the end zone again, this time on down. record. an 11-yard score. Kyle Marotz nailed the extra Freshman quarterback Jeff Pete Snavely's interception set- point to make the score interest- Nowling and junior tailback Jus- up another chance at a score be- ing at 27-13. tin Adams both had impressive fore the half. The Lakers got the ball back days, leading their team to a 41- Laker quarterback Nowling and marched downfield finish- 29 victory over the visiting hooked up with his junior tight- ing the drive with a 10-yard Northern Michigan Wildcats. end Jeff Thiel on a 43-yard com- touchdown pass from Jeff Nowl- Nowling and Adams were re- pletion that made it first and goal ing to senior receiver Brad Th • sponsible for five touchdowns on on the Wildcat two yard line. ompson. Scanlon again hit the a day in which the offense came On the next play, junior full- extra point making it 34-13. out red hot, scoring four times back Marques Governor pound- Northern Michigan went on to before Northern Michigan put ed it in, and another Phil Scan- add a field goal, to make the points on the board. Ion extra point made it 27-0 Lak- score 34-16 after three quarters. Nowling scored early on a 34- ers. Nowling led the team down- yard touchdown run to cap a 74- Northern Michigan quarter- field nicely on the next drive, yard drive which took under four back Kyle Swenor capped a six- more importantly chewing up a minutes. ty-nine yard drive by the Wild- lot of the time clock, and com- The extra point attempt was n o cats with a rushing touchdown pleted a 10-yard touchdown good, leaving the score at 6-0. from the one yard line. pass to Kevin Campbell to give On the third play following Kyle Marotz missed the extra the Lakers more breathing room kickoff, sophomore safety Ben point making it 27-6 at half t i m e . | with a 41-16 lead. Bluemle picked off a Kyle The second half began with Northern Michigan went on to Swenor pass, giving the Lakers two fumbles in three series, one score two more touchdowns, but the ball back inside Wildcat ter- by each team. it still wasn't enough as the Lak- ritory. Justin Adams fumbled on the ers took the game with a score Four plays later, Justin Adams Mercyhurst twenty-three yard 41-29. J I scored on a 30-yard rushing line, which was recovered by The Lakers are now 2-0, and 1- touchdown, and Scanlon added Northern Michigan's Luke Whit- 0 in GLIAC play. on the extra point to make it 13- son, s The team plays at Tulio Field Katie McAdams/Merciad photographer 0. i again next Saturday against Sag- Mercyhurst Football faces off against Northern Michigan Wildcats. inaw Valley in the homecoming game starting at 1:30 p.m. Women s soccer remains optimistic By A m a n d a Harnocz This years team roster in- Laker field hockey balances record Contributing Writer cludes 7 incoming freshman and 15 returning players. 1 Ready to kick off another While the team has been Brings record to 2-2 on shutout win over Seton Hill school year? working hard and preparing The Lady Lakers have been for their season, team spirit is working hard to do just that. In also a key component for win- past years, the women's soccer ning games. By Amanda Pointer team has made it to appearanc- The next upcoming home Contributing Writer es in NCAA playoffs. game is Tuesday, September rd They finished off the season 23 at 4:00 p.m. The Lady Lak- with a 13-4-2 record and 6-2-1 ers will be dueling with Wheel- The lady Lakers evened their in the Great Lakes Intercolle- ing Jesuit. record this past Saturday when giate Athletic Conference (GLI- The next two games will be they defeated Sea ton Hill 2-0 AC). ': at home on the first and the Mercyhurst made both of the This team record allowed fourth of October. Starting goals in the first half and also had Mercyhurst to tie for second times are 1:00 and 1:30. 21 shots on goal during that time. with Grand Valley State. The team had a game on Sun- This game left Mercyhurst with Also in 2002, the women's day, September 14th with a a 2-2 record. soccer team finished fourth in devastating loss to Northern Scoring for the lady Lakers the Great Lakes Region. Kentucky. The score was tied were Nicole Davis and Katie With such successful past sea- 0-0 in the first ha If. Six minutes King. Lauren MacEUeven and sons there is no reason to doubt into the second half Northern Jessica Grow assisted the game- that the Lady Lakers will again) Kentucky scored two goals, to winning shots. do well and make it to many fi- make the final score 2-0. The Stopping attempts from Seton nals. £ Laker's current record is) Hill was goalie Julie Smith who now 2-3-1. The team has just Keith Cammidge is entering played 70 minutes and had 5 started the season and has plen- his second year at Mercyhurst saves. as women's soccer head coach ty of time to increase the slash- ,h es on the win side of the col- On September 6 Mercyhurst and has had 16 years of college took on Geneseo State winning coaching experience. ; j umn. With the way the soccer their first game this season with He has coached at NCAA di- a 1-0 victory. vision I schools such as North- team has started with their out- Scoring the second goal of the Katie Mc/ ad Photograph er eastern University and Drexel standing players, there will be many women soccer players season was junior Nicole Davis. Sophomore forward Misty Dennis advances on Geneseo University. i Davis scored early in the second Not only is Cammidge help- represented here and a success- half with help from senior de- ful to the women's soccer team, ful season to look forward to. She took on the head coach po- As stated by Mercyhurst sports ior a 11-American Catrina Sheaf- he himself has played as a mid- Keep an eye on the Mercy- fender, Janet Armstrong. This sition in January 2003 when in forma tion, freshmen Vanessa fer, and sophomores Christine fielder for Boston University. hurst Website for updated stats. was the first win after falling to coach Kevin Cooke left. Mourey and Megan Smalling will Smith and Kelly Costanzo. Bentley, who is nationally ranked Adding to the excitement of the help strengthen the Laker de- With many players returning and Assumption, new season is the promising out- fense. and a solid freshman class join- A few adjustments have been look for the team with veteran Mercyhurst lost two of their top ing the team, the lady Lakers Women's tennis serves a win made in the coaching staff. players returning and six fresh- scorers this past year and won't field hockey team hopes to con- The Lady Lakers added four Taking on double duty, coach men joining I he roster. have the senior defensive player, tinue winning and prove to be Stacey Gaudette took over has The six freshmen offer an op- Christa Mancini on the field due successful in the national arena. By Patrick Martino freshmen to a squad of their five head coach for the field hockey portunity to impact the team be- to injuries. Mercyhurst will hit the field Sports Editor top players from last year. Sophomores Natalie Papa re I la team and is also the head coach cause of high school and club are- Returning and keeping the again at Houghton College on for women's lacrosse. na experience. team strong are Nicole Davis, jun- September 18,h at 1:00p.m. When senior Mercyhurst wom- and Tori Trombetta are also very en's tennis captain Alison Hugh- enthusiastic about the incoming es looks around at her teammates freshmen and their role on the she sees potential. She sees team. * Women's volleyball off to good start determination. Most importantly "Our freshmen are performing she sees outstanding tennis play- well and that's what we need this Senior Jenn Barba shines with 55 kills and37 blocks ers. year," raves Paparella. \ "We have a great team here and "We have a championship qual- "We tost two key players who end with 143 solo blocks. She al- I am expecting great things out of ity team that goes all the way from By Krista Ross gave us a lot of ball control, but ready is the career leader in block them. We have everything we our captain to our new freshman," Contributing Writer we do have a lot of offense that assists and total blocks. For the need to have a winning team." adds Trombetta. 't gives us a lot of different options week, she recorded 55 kills, 37 Mercyhurst has defeated Fin ley, says Hughes. The Mercyhurst Women's Vol- to work with. blocks, and hit .474. Junior Lynd- Mercyhurst stumbled in their Hillsdale, Wayne State, Michigan Tech, and Lake Superior] leyball team is off to another great We have been challenged by si Hughes recorded 58 kills while first match against Division I Nia- start, with an overall record of 10- some tough teams, but we have senior MH Kaili K lie man had 29 gara University but has since then) State, four of which were won by substantial margins. 3. I , 4i the GLIAC freshman of the year, blocks in the four matches. Soph- gone undefeated in the Great The Lady Lakers finished just a key players in the middle, the cur- omore Kari Clapham totaled 173 Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic All wins are credited to the depth of this year's squad. year ago 21-8 overall, 13- 4 in the rent GLIAC player of the month, assists. Conference (GLIAC) and is now GLIAC, and made the conference freshman stepping up, and sever- The women are currently 10-3 5.0 in conference Senior co-captain Lindsay Zimm remains undefeated and playoffs for the second straight al other solid players who are just overall and will open Gl I AC play. .•; freshman Pennsylvania Doubles year. beginning to gel together," said play Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7p.m. Their early accomplishments Champion Jamie Sutyak and Tori The Lady Lakers returned four Fito Photo Coach Soboleski. against rival Gannon University. Jenn Barba have not gone unnoticed either. Trombetta remain undefeated in] starters from last year's season,) The Lady Lakers finished 3-1 at "We are looking forward to the The women's Laker team doubles play. . I and has plenty of experience to who is in her fourth year at Mer- the Edinboro Tournament defeat- match our big match and we earned the spot as this week's Mercyhurst tennis hits the court carry them to another great sea- cyhurst feels that although the ing, Geneva, St. Joseph's of Indi- need all the support from the Team of the Week and they do not again this coming weekend in the! son. girls are young, they are starting ana, and Lees-McRae. The teams crowd that we can get," said se- plan on stopping here. l.T.A. Championships held in In The I akers also have seven to come together. a only loss came in the second nior Kaili Klieman. Head coach Ray Yost sees this dianappolis, Ind. to establish in- freshmen on their roster, includ- "We are young and it is impor- match of the day against Juanita Although Gannon leads the all year as a challenge for his team. dividual national rankings. ing three who are currently start* tant that someone steps up to take College. time series 22-15, the Lady Lak "We are looking for the tough- |ing. •; leadership and that we come Senior MH Jenn Barba took over ers have won the last four matcl 1 est independent schedule we can Head Coach Missy Soboleski, together/'said Soboleski. first place all time, over the week- es. put together." 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