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Mercyhurst dance students, from left, Dominic Fortunato, Carrie VanOsten and Lucas De Marinis perform with SoMar Dance Works. ‘Cycles and Circles’ of SoMar grace Erie Art Museum stage By Rebecca Dunphy Other pieces included a tribute to the Staff writer four seasons, featuring Igor Stravin- sky’s Rite of Spring, Antonio Vivaldi’s Local dance company SoMar Dance Winter, and a number of pool inflat- Works circled and cycled its way through ables. the first performances of the year at the “SoMar is pretty infamous for putting Erie Art Museum on Feb. 23-24. their own, quirky stamp on everything Directed by Mercyhurst Dance profes- they do, and this is no exception,” said sors Mark and Solveig Santillano, “Cycles company member Carrie VanOsten. and Circles” was a performance unlike “There’s a huge variety, and hopefully anything the company has done before something for everybody to enjoy.” as it was performed in the round with A selection of SoMar classics were audience members seated in a circle. also performed by the 15-dancer com- This set-up was decided upon when pany. the directors realized that the museum’s Company dancers include 12 Mercy- stage was not large enough to accom- hurst dance majors, an alumna, and the modate all of their dancers. Santillanos. “We were looking at this beautiful Other performing artists included room in the art museum and we were Tim Theisen and Andy Hasenpflug. thinking how could we do this and not Theisen, the composer and musi- be on the stage and give everyone a cian, created two original pieces for this decent seat,” said Mark Santillano. “If performance, one of which was a solo we’re in a round, everyone has a front danced by his wife. row seat.” “We are excited to work with him,” First-year company member Jenna said Solveig Santillano. “We have used Swartz said before the event that she his music before, but this is the first believed that this gave audiences a more time he has written a piece specifically intimate experience. for us” “It will be much more up close and Hasenpflug and company member personal than most dance concerts peo- Swartz also lent their musical talents, ple have probably been to,” said Swartz. playing the Rite of Spring and Winter, “Overall, I think it will be a very diverse respectively. concert that will show the creativity and “We like to work with live musicians artistry of SoMar Dance Works.” whenever we can,” said Mark Santillano. The round set-up led to the develop- Those who missed “Cycles and Cir- ment of the show’s circular theme. cles” or who want to see SoMar Dance “We like to do theme-based concerts Works perform again have the oppor- whenever we can,” said Solveig Santil- tunity to watch the company at Water lano. “This led us to an exploration of Dance on April 14 in downtown Erie. what is circular and what is cyclic.” SoMar will be joining various oth- Under this theme, the company pre- er artists from throughout Erie in the Mark Santillano photo miered their rendition of the famous nationwide performance campaign for opera, Carmina Burana. conservation. Sarah Taylor and Dominic Fortunato perform. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 NEWS PAGE 3

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ABOVE: Eliza Kisiel and Ryan Prescott show their research poster. AT LEFT: Taylor Tharp, left, and Eliza Kisiel show one of two posters. Criminal Justice students present at conference in New Orleans By Rebecca Dunphy sort of conference,” said Kirch- efits us as a student but will also Thus the group’s idea was born. projects. Staff writer ner. “So I told them if they put benefit us when we are profes- Kisiel also accompanied Tharp Beyond presenting their re- in the work and do the research, I sionals working in the criminal in her research, which culminated search, students also had the When most people think of would take them.” justice field,” said Tharp. in the poster “‘No More’ Atten- opportunity to explore the local New Orleans at Mardi Gras, they The students were able to join In addition to networking, the tion? An Examination of the No area, including the Museum of think of colored beads, elaborate the more than 2,000 criminal jus- students also had the opportunity More Domestic Violence Cam- Death, a local police station, the floats and parties on every street. tice enthusiasts who attended the to present research of their own paign.” French Quarter and Bourbon But for three Mercyhurst criminal event, including other students, at the pictorial showcase. “We researched how effective Street. Also keeping with the justice majors, it meant their first professors and professionals in At this two-hour event, 115 the campaign was in spreading spirit of Mardi Gras, students at- opportunity to attend a criminal the field. posters were presented and dis- awareness through social media tended various parades. justice-related conference. “They met with law en- cussed, two of which were from sites such as, Twitter, Facebook Overall, students seem to Professor EmmaLeigh Kirch- forcement professionals from Mercyhurst. and Instagram,” said Tharp. “I have enjoyed their experience. ner, Ph.D., accompanied Eliza throughout the country and The poster entitled “Media had recently taken a Psychology Both Kisiel and Tharp said they Kisiel, Ryan Prescott and Taylor some criminal investigators,” said Snags and Public Perception of course on Antecedents of Ag- “would love to go to another Tharp to the 55th Annual Meet- Kirchner. “I think they learned the Police” was created by Kisi- gression with Dr. Barron. This conference.” ing of the American Criminal the importance of networking.” el, Prescott and Jacob Chichester, topic seemed to draw psychology “I would highly recommend Justice Sciences from Feb. 13-17 This certainly seemed to be the who did not attend the confer- and criminal justice together per- anyone who is considering at- at Hilton New Orleans. case for Tharp. ence. fectly, which is why I was interest- tending a conference in the fu- Kirchner attends the confer- “Overall, the conference taught “As a group, we kind of came ed in conducting research on the ture to go,” said Tharp. “It is an ence annually, but this was her me the importance of meeting up with it (the idea) on the spot,” ‘No More’ campaign.” experience that let you represent first time bringing a group of other professionals outside of said Kisiel. “We knew we wanted Kirchner was pleased to say Mercyhurst while also making students. our university because making to do something in regards to po- that she received numerous com- connections that will benefit you “They all wanted to go to some those connections not only ben- lice perception in the public.” pliments on their posters and after you complete your degree.” Court rules on gerrymandered map By Anthony Miller first kind is racial gerrymander- local, state and federal level. and five Democrats, despite Congress paid enough attention Staff writer ing, which is, as Morris explains, “This is really big, not only Democrats having the edge in to Erie County because it was where “the district lines are for Pennsylvania politics, but for voter registration. This imbal- only half a county. The Pennsylvania State Su- drawn in order to ensure that national politics,” Morris said. ance is part of what the court’s “I think over time, we’ll find preme Court recently struck people of a certain ethnicity are Part of the reason why this is decision hopes to address. out if this was good for Erie or down the state’s congressional either inside or outside of a dis- such a massive decision is the This decision also carries an bad for Erie, but I am on the side district map in a massive blow trict.” impact it will have on the 2018 immense weight for local pol- that thinks this will be very good to gerrymandering. But what is The second kind is pro-in- midterms later this year. The itics as well. Under the current for our community,” he said. gerrymandering, and what is the cumbent gerrymandering. Mor- fight for control of the House map, Erie County has been split More than anything, Morris impact of the court’s decision? ris defines this type of gerry- of Representatives is going to into two. With the map drawn by is hopeful that this could have a Every state is broken down mandering as “where the district be a tight one this year. the Supreme Court, Erie County positive impact on the state of into districts, and each district lines are drawn to favor a sitting “Democrats will need to pick will be united into a single dis- political discourse in modern elects one person to the House member of Congress.” up 24 seats that are current- trict once again. America. of Representatives, 435 in to- The third kind of gerryman- ly held by Republicans to win As Morris explains, there are “I think one of the most im- tal. Gerrymandering affects the dering, as Morris explains, is par- the House of Representatives,” two different schools of thought portant contributing factors to way in which those districts are tisan gerrymandering, “where said Morris. “Historically, when about Erie County being split our divisive political discourse drawn. the districts are drawn to favor we’ve had a president with an up. today is gerrymandering,” said “Gerrymandering is drawing one party over another.” approval rating of below 50 per- “One says that having Erie Morris. “This decision could district lines to achieve a very It goes without saying that all cent, the president’s party loses split into the 3rd and 5th con- have an immense impact on our specific political purpose,” Jo- kinds of gerrymandering are 36 seats. This decision makes it gressional districts was good, political discourse. Competitive seph Morris, Ph.D., Political Sci- discriminatory, which is part of even more likely that Democrats because it meant two represen- districts create moderate candi- ence department chair and di- the reason why the Pennsylvania will win the House of Represen- tatives had to pay attention to dates, and if that is the case, we rector of the Mercyhurst Center Supreme Court recently struck tatives.” Erie County,” said Morris. “The could start to see the possibility for Applied Politics, said. down the state’s district map. On a state level, the current other school of thought says of compromise once again in There are three different This decision will have an in- Pennsylvania delegation to Con- that is not the situation we want, D.C., and that’s what we’re lack- kinds of gerrymandering. The credible effect on politics at a gress consists of 13 Republicans and that neither member of ing today.” PAGE 4 NEWS Wednesday, February 28, 2018

MerciadIN A MINUTE Meet your MSG reps A hand in the change If you would like to add your handprint to the Psych Club’s Diversity Art Project but cannot attend the Psych Club meeting, club members will be in the Psych Building on March 1 to add more handprints. Check back after break for school senators.

Sign up for Make sure that you vote in the MSG President and LT3 retreat Vice Presidential elections. Any student that has participated in a Carpe Diem Retreat and is still Voting ends Thursday at noon. a current Mercyhurst student is invited to the Live the Third (LT3) retreat. The retreat will be at the Miller Estate in North East on March 23-24. Environmentalist Cousteau The cost is $10. Email Greg Baker or sign up in Campus Ministry if interested. speaks about natural world By Marina Boyle Staff Writer

Study abroad Environmentalist Céline Cous- teau gave an inspiring talk at the trips released Performing Arts Center on Feb. The 2018-19 Faculty- 26, rounding off the MSG Speak- Student Academic Travel er Series. (FSAT) and Mercyhurst in Cousteau, a social activist and Ireland program offerings documentary director, producer have been released. and presenter, shared her love of Trips include the the Earth with the passionate MU Mercyhurst Dungarvan crowd. Experience as well Cousteau’s message was clear: as travels to Italy and “What we put out in the world is Greece, Argentina, what we get back. Find solutions, Japan, Peru, and because we can always find prob- Northern Ireland. lems.” For more details, Cousteau was here to discuss students can go to the her environmental work and to Office of Study Abroad mobilize another group of young in Preston 101 or 105 people to join her cause. or email studyabroad@ She stressed the importance of Marina Boyle photo mercyhurst.edu. protecting our environment for Céline Cousteau left the Mercyhurst audience on Monday night by saying “when you are barefoot walking our fellow species and future gen- in the mountains, you can only be there, keep breathing.” erations. Originally from Los Angeles, She discussed further the issues Her work has involved filming stand up and realize ‘I did this,’ it’s Poet to kick off Cousteau is a world traveler and of human behavior, asking every- people from around the globe incredible,” Céline Cousteau said. Literary Festival adventurer who has worked and one to constantly make a change who live and connect with the en- Finally, she spoke of how na- advocated everywhere from the in how they see the world. vironment in an authentic way. ture is integral to our existence, The annual Mercyhurst Brazilian Amazon to the Himala- As the granddaughter of leg- Céline Cousteau showed a clip saying, “My existence is acknowl- Literary Festival will be yas. endary ocean explorer Jacques of “Tribes on the Edge” to the edged by nature, and I feel so kicked off on March Her most recent multimedia Cousteau, Céline Cousteau has audience and discussed the plight small because of it. That’s an 1 at 8 p.m. with a project and campaign centers also explored much of the depths of the Amazonians massacred for amazing perspective. You are not presentation in Taylor around the challenges facing the of our seas. trying to prevent the destruction apart from nature — you are a Little Theatre by poet indigenous tribes of the Vale do She spoke about her recent of the rainforest they love. part of nature.” Philip Metres. Javari. work in the Gulf of Mexico, and The project has taken almost The talk concluded with a Q&A Metres is professor of The “Tribes on the Edge” doc- issues such as traceability, bycatch a decade to complete and will be session in which Céline Cousteau English and director of umentary is an example of her and overfishing there. shown at a United Nations forum discussed her future plans, includ- the Peace, Justice and cause-focused content and work. Speaking on the influence of in April and other film festivals in ing a 10 part series for the Discov- Human Rights program at Cousteau reminded the crowd, her grandfather on her work and June. ery Channel with her father and John Carroll University. “Do not assume what you see in life, she said, “He had a great cu- “This film is a beacon. We are brother. The presentation, the front of you is the whole story. riosity. He taught me teamwork.” incredibly privileged, so we are the She left the audience with a first of three events, is Think of split level, so you can Cousteau also discussed her ones who have to keep getting up simple message: “Understand that free to attend. see what is above and below. You exposure to environmentalism when we get knocked down. They there is a much bigger world out need to look at all perspectives, at a very young age, and the role are fighting for their lives every there. We need to do better and Have a news tip for Merciad understand the full system and see of the women in her family who single day. I want to tell their sto- put systems in place. Life is about In a Minute? Send an email to all parts of the picture.” shaped her view. ry, not sell their story. When you finding alliances and allies.” [email protected] FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, February 28, 2018 NEWS PAGE 5 LAM gets investment advice By Bernard Garwig an Larsen. “We invite everyone Sports editor from the Mercyhurst community to come and join our meetings. In a joint effort, the Laker As- We are trying to be very engaging set Management (LAM) club and at our club meetings.” the Mercyhurst Competitive In- In addition to this discussion telligence Club co-hosted an in- forum, members also have an formative overview on the stock opportunity to present thematic market Feb. 20. Titled “Stock research that they are conducting Market Nuts and Bolts” and pre- outside the club. sented by financial adviser Joellen In these presentations, stu- Nelson of Edward Jones, the dents recommend what stocks event saw 43 people pack into they feel LAM should be invest- the Center for Academic En- ing its $100,000 worth of school gagement Boardroom to attend endowment into. To date, LAM the presentation. has invested about a quarter of Nelson, who has worked with the total. the Competitive Intelligence LAM is looking for students of Club in the past, told attendees all majors who are willing to learn the dos and don’ts of investing. about the stock market. She covered a wide variety of The club is continuing with its topics from the 2008 recession thematic research breaking down to the implications of today’s the different sectors of the stock technology-heavy stock market. market by industry to paint a Her main message to students, clearer picture of where LAM’s though, was to be disciplined, to Bernard Garwig photo money should go for maximum have a wide portfolio of stocks returns. and to invest early. From left, financial adviser Joellen Nelson poses with Laker Asset Management club members Arseniy As Nelson’s talk highlighted, Nelson’s background was not Sklyarov, Cleary Johnson, Garek Schultz, Gabrielle Procter, Jeremy Wu, Breanna Mysyk and Adrian Larsen. anyone can and should invest in always in finance. She attended their future. Lehigh University and received ophy, and decided to make a mid- the larger Mercyhurst community knows more about markets that “Everyone has a portfolio. Ev- a bachelor’s degree in Industri- life career switch.” in on its message and goals. maybe hasn’t heard of LAM.” eryone has investments,” said Sk- al Engineering and worked for Since then, Nelson has worked “We were trying to spark some Each Tuesday, LAM mem- lyarov. many years within the field. with a variety of people and has interest in the club, show them bers meet to discuss the current The Laker Asset Management “After 13 years, I found I was spoken to groups ranging from that there’s people out there, that events of the week and their fi- club meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in more interested in investing and Boy Scouts to AARP members. there’s positions out there that nancial implications. the Center for Academic En- finances just from doing my own She currently operates from an are what we are trying to teach in About 30 people are members gagement. They also operate investing,” said Nelson. “I was a office in North East. the club,” said LAM board mem- of the club. a Facebook group (Laker Asset client of Edward Jones. I liked The main purpose of bringing ber Arseniy Sklyarov. “We want- “We’re encouraging students to Management) and an Instagram their business, I liked their philos- in Nelson was for LAM to bring ed to see if there was anyone that come,” said LAM president Adri- (@laker_asset_management). Marz discusses ABCDs STUDENT GOVERNMENT of personal branding This weekend’s By Lauren Abbott times since starting there. emphasized that the most import- Opinion editor She also emphasized the impor- ant part of our behavior is our campus events tance of building your personal attitude. On Feb. 22, local entrepreneur brand. She said that developing an “at- and business leader Mary Marz “What made me so successful titude of gratitude” is the most presented to students on how to was building my personal brand,” important thing you can do to It’s spring break! There are successfully transition from col- Marz said. make yourself a better choice lege life to the corporate world. When she was 30 years old, for a job or a promotion. She ex- no SAC/MAC events this Marz owns a style and image Marz was the youngest person to plained that skills can be taught, consulting business in Erie, called become a director at Erie Insur- but that a person’s attitude is one weekend. Have a fun and Perfectly Poised. ance. of the most important aspects of She also works at Erie Insur- The ABCDs of Personal Imag- an individual. ance as the director of Change ery are key areas that Marz identi- “I hire for attitude every single safe break, Lakers. Management. Her talk centered fied that are critical to developing time. I can teach you everything around the ABCDs of person- and culminating a personal brand else,” Marz said. al imagery and how focusing on for the corporate world. The C in the ABCDs encom- these four aspects can make the These areas are appearance, be- passes communication — writ- transition from college life to the havior, communication and digital ten, verbal and nonverbal. She ex- corporate world easier. footprint. plained that being able to express Zachary Abodalo is a senior The first key area was appear- yourself in a clear, concise way, es- Fashion Merchandising major and ance. She stressed how import- pecially in emails, is an invaluable MERCYHURST CAMPUS president of the Mercyhurst Uni- ant first impressions are and the tool in the corporate world. versity Fashion Council, which impact that they can have. Marz The final area was digital foot- sponsored the event. addressed the concept “dress for print. With today’s technological- He explained the importance success” and dressing for the job ly plugged-in world, Marz sug- CRIME LOG of bringing such a speaker to you want to have. gested doing a social media audit campus. She also pointed out that pay- to ensure that everything on your Feb. 15: Drug paraphernalia at 3809 Briggs Ave. “A lot of people don’t know the ing attention to detail, being well social media pages would be ac- truth about stuff like this. They groomed, standing tall and mak- ceptable for an employer to look Feb. 15: Controlled substances at 3810 Briggs Ave. always hear it from their profes- ing eye contact are all aspects that at. sors, and I think it’s good to get can make someone seem more When asked why these steps it from an outside perspective,” confident and leave a better im- can be helpful to students, Marz Feb. 22: Theft in Preston Hall. Abodalo said. pression in an interview. said, “If you are thinking about Marz has worked for Erie In- The second area was behavior. your personal brand and being Feb. 23: Drug paraphernalia at 3907 Briggs Ave. surance for more than 15 years, Marz defined behavior as “the authentic to you, it can only be and has been promoted four sum total of all your actions” and beneficial.” PAGE 6 FEATURES Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Ask Mia How to: Fight Anyone have a problem that they need help fixing? midterm despair Ask for Mia’s advice at: [email protected] By Lauren Rogus Golonka has been struggling to time in the evening to rest and go Staff writer fight off procrastination and ex- to bed early. haustion. Meghan Komendarek, fresh- It is that time of year again, “I give into the sophomore man double major in Early Child- ******************* Lakers — the time when students slump,” Golonka said. hood and Special Education, and professors alike begin to re- Golonka is not alone in her keeps herself busy. alize that the end of the year is struggles. Pringle and other stu- “The best way to avoid the Dear Mia, readily approaching. dents are also fighting the stress. freshman funk is staying busy It seems to get harder to get up “When I feel the freshman with sports and keeping time for I am writing to you in regards for 8 a.m. classes and even hard- funk, I go home,” Pringle said. school work,” Komendarek said. er not to binge-watch Netflix the Some students, however, have Gabrielle Feig and Sonya Jones, to my roommate situation. You see, entire night. Some Lakers have found ways to avoid the freshman junior Anthropology majors, try my roommate, Snowmanda, always found a way to beat this time of funk, sophomore slump, junior to stay away from their apart- seems to watch my every move. For year by doing a variety of routines jam and senioritis by simply stick- ment when they are having trou- instance, when I walk in or out of and practices. ing to a routine. ble finding motivation. Trying to Morgan Wangler, a senior dou- Nicole Rudnicki, sophomore study is much easier if they are the room she is in, she watches me. ble major in Early Childhood and double major in Early Childhood out and about rather than on their As I talk to her, she looks at me the Special Education, has not felt and Special Education, trans- bed taking a nap. entire time. Even when I begin to “senioritis” yet, as she is student ferred to Mercyhurst and has The Hammermill Library, the eat her food off the plate in front teaching — a fairly significant found that loving her major helps Grotto Commons and the Mercy- change in routine for this semes- motivate her studies. hurst Bookstore are all awesome of her, she watches me. These are ter. The change from learning in “Being in a major I care about places to go for quality study time. only a few examples of Snowmanda’s a classroom to teaching in a class- makes it easier to care,” said Rud- Erin Jenkins, junior Art Therapy disturbingly close watch over my room has kept her alert and on nicki. “Knowing what to expect and Art Education double major, personal whereabouts. While I know top of her work. more by having the professors said that trying to stay involved “The thought of graduating in last semester (and) getting into a and focusing on good things and how rare this behavior must sound, May doesn’t feel real. I can’t be- routine helps to prevent getting the future keep her going. it has really made living with her lieve it is coming so soon,” Wan- off topic.” As a consensus, students iden- a deep struggle. gler said. The experience that Rudnicki tified their favorite homework-al- Wangler seems to be prevent- had helped her avoid sophomore ternative activities to be online ing senioritis very well. There are slump. shopping, binge-watching Netflix, Sincerely, students in other years, howev- Joel Basenback, freshman Bi- YouTube or TV, participating in er, who are facing the difficulties ology major, makes sure he gets campus activities and working Agitated Aggie brought with mid-semester. enough sleep. By not staying up out, whether for a sports team or Sophomore Lauren Golon- late and waking up early the next simply to avoid doing work. ka and freshman Joanne Pring- day, he is able to avoid being stuck It is good to know, however, le, both double majors in Early in the freshman funk. that not all Lakers have checked Dear Agitated Aggie, Childhood and Special Education, Basenback also tries to get out for the semester. Try to sup- feel that it is getting harder to con- his homework done early in the port fellow students throughout centrate. morning, allowing him more free the end of this semester. It makes sense that she’s looking at you the entire time you talk to her. That’s what happens during a conversation. It also sounds like she’s staring you down as you SALT unlocks financial take food off of her plate and not your own? But if those are just a few examples, she probably has a literacy and knowledge close watch on you in other weird situations. Does she watch you in By Anthony Miller es, as well as any topics related to SALT also intends to hold a creepy “I’m going to murder you Staff writer finances. events on campus each month in “There are four main parts to order to improve awareness and way” or in an admiring “you’re so SALT: Education Unlocked, SALT. The sections are: Manag- knowledge of the program and all cool I can’t stop watching you” Dreams Unlimited, is a program ing Your Money, How to Pay for it offers. way? You should be straight up with that not many students fully un- School, Repaying your Student “We hold at least one event per her and see why she keeps watching derstand. Loan Debt and a Career Services month,” said Lasky. “The event While many students have section,” Lasky said. for February is on the 28th. For you so you can tell her that it’s heard of SALT or have used it in SALT offers courses, videos it, there will be a table set up in making your living arrangements a an iMU class, very few have dug and even e-books on financial lit- the Student Union and we will be struggle (and if it’s making you into the program to find out what eracy. Other features include free talking to students about SALT.” uncomfortable). If you don’t make it really is and how useful it can courses, tips for job searching and The March event will be SALT be. an expansive scholarship search. presentations in classes, as well as it clear to Snowmanda, the constant In a nutshell, SALT offers stu- Additionally, SALT assists at various club and organization watching may never go away. If the dents information on how to alumni, providing tools on how to meetings around campus. situation stays the same, contact manage finances and loans, giving pay off student loans. It gives in- In April, SALT will be set up at your RA and tell them what is advice on how to manage student formation on various methods of the career fair, to tell graduating loans in particular. repayment and even offers forms, seniors about what SALT can do happening. It may be beneficial for “SALT is the financial literacy with one being an income-based for them. SALT will also be reach- one of you to move out to a new program provided by American repayment form. ing out to incoming freshmen, place. Student Assistance, which has a By hosting these services, SALT giving advice on how to be smart partnership with Mercyhurst,” continues to be important for stu- with paying for college and taking Jeff Lasky, Student Financial Ser- dents even after graduation, when out loans from the beginning. Sincerely, vices Counselor, said. they have moved on to a full time Students can log into SALT to There are multiple parts making job. see the program for themselves up SALT. Each part deals with “After you graduate, SALT will by going to www.saltmoney.org/ Mia educating students about financ- be there for alumni,” Lasky said. mercyhurst. FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD Wednesday, February 28, 2018 FEATURES PAGE 7 Moore advocates equity By Kristian Biega tion of its people, in its ideas and what Americans have been taught Staff writer in the awareness of these differ- as children. Moore explained that ences. He reminded the students children are influenced most by Unity Week is a time for Mer- that they are no longer growing things they are taught between cyhurst students to come together up in the same age and culture as birth and 5 years old. If the foun- to recognize the diversity of our generations before us. Therefore, dation of a person is built on campus and how we can use our we are in need of new skills in our misunderstanding and hate, it can individual backgrounds, privileges everyday lives. take a lifetime to undo these bi- and gifts to help those around us. “If you don’t have diversity ases or negative thoughts toward On Feb. 22, as part of the Uni- skills, it is going to be hard for you a certain way of life or group of ty Week festivities, Mercyhurst’s to be employed in the 21st centu- people. Multicultural Activities Council ry. That’s just a fact,” Moore said. Even though it can take years (MAC) invited Eddie Moore Jr., Understanding the difference to reverse or mend prejudices or Ph.D., to speak to students on the between equality and equity was hurtful uses of privilege, Moore topic of “Diversity, Power, Privi- an essential portion of Moore’s encouraged everyone to use his lege and Leadership.” talk. He noted that equity is what program’s 21-day challenge to Moore is one of the nation’s top society should be striving for in make a small change in their lives educators, motivational speakers order to give more help to those to continuously improve their and experts on diversity in Amer- who need it. For example, pro- awareness of diversity and accep- ica. He is the founder and current viding sign language interpreters tance. director of The Privilege Institute in classes for those with a hear- “If at this time next year, you are (TPI) and The National White ing disability is not giving special at the same level as you are right Privilege Conference (WPC) that treatment, but allowing everyone now, that is on you. There is no seek to provide opportunities for to experience things in the same reason you can’t do some growing research, education and collab- way. around this issue,” Moore said. oration around what privilege is Moore discussed privilege as The general consensus was a and how it can be used to create having more rights or abilities hopeful outlook and support for change in American culture. than others and pointed out that the changing culture for wom- Moore assured the students these can be based on various as- en and people of color, but the that his talk would be entertain- pects of who people are. He es- agreement was that the U.S. still ing and educational, but it would pecially wanted to clarify that he has far to go. also make people uncomfortable. is not condemning privilege, be- “It is part of our job to under- He believes that the feeling of dis- cause he knows that it is a societal stand why people are acting in comfort indicates that something foundation that can be used for certain ways, not to be degrading is wrong and needs to be either good when there is proper educa- but to be helpful,” said Moore. talked about or changed. tion involved. “Now it’s on you if you want to “I’m not saying you have to “I’m not asking you to give up change.” agree with some of the things the power and privilege,” said Moore concluded his talk stat- out there — I’m not trying to Moore. “I am asking you to learn ing that people often ask if he is convert you in any way,” Moore about it and its inner workings so optimistic about America’s future. said. “I am saying it is important that by understanding, we can do “No, I am not optimistic or pes- to have some working knowledge some really great stuff.” simistic. I am ‘pissedimistic,’” said of them.” He went on to ask why Amer- Moore. “For me that means being One of Moore’s main points of icans have this innate prejudice. hopeful and optimistic about the Kristian Biega photo the evening was the fact that the He argued that it is because of future, but I am working hard to United States is changing quickly the way the institutions of the get things done about it.” Eddie Moore Jr., Ph.D., spoke on “Diversity, Power, Privilege and and dramatically in the composi- United States were founded and Leadership” as part of Unity Week at Mercyhurst.

CULTURE CORNER Cultural understanding with diversity By Marina Boyle pean, Krivosheeva felt fairly com- ican,” said Krivosheeva. “I have Staff writer fortable moving to the United students and friends from every- States and studying in Erie. While where.” Natalia Krivosheeva, Fulbright there were some necessary cultur- Krivosheeva has particularly Scholar, is both a student and a al adjustments, it was not over- enjoyed the cultural festivals that professor at Mercyhurst Universi- whelming. take place over the weekends in ty this year. She is teaching Rus- One major adjustment that she Erie and the SAC/MAC events sian culture and language classes had to make was in regard to the that have a cultural focus. For ex- and is also taking courses so that education system. Education in ample, she recently took part in she can learn more about the America is viewed in a very differ- an event called “Dine With the American way of life. ent way than it is in Russia, which World,” which allowed students Originally from Kazan, Russia, took some getting used to. to try the cuisine of other cultures Krivosheeva came to the United Krivosheeva was extremely ex- and to learn about eating habits States with the Fulbright Inter- cited for the opportunity to learn across the globe. She represented national Educational Exchange. about American culture and, Russia with a traditional meal. This is a program for students, through that new lens, gain a new “America is a country of diver- scholars and teachers. understanding of her own experi- sity,” Krivosheeva said. As a participant in the Fulbright ences in Russia. For Krivosheeva, this means program, Krivosheeva’s task while “I learned a lot about my own different experiences and innova- in Erie is to educate Mercyhurst country by being here because I tion. She sees diversity as some- students about her own Russian began to think about it in a dif- thing new—an openness in view- heritage, culture and language, ferent way,” said Krivosheeva. ing the world. while simultaneously learning “My students teach me as well “Diversity means having op- about American culture through by showing me other ways to say tions and being able to choose participation in classes and oth- things and to use new methods.” what you want and what you Contributed photo er events, either on campus or in For Krivosheeva, there is a lot need,” said Krivosheeva. “It’s Erie. of diversity to be found in the how we learn and what you have Natalia Krivosheeva, a native of Kazan, Russia, is a Fulbright Scholar Because she grew up in an area Mercyhurst community. to open your eyes to in order to at Mercyhurst, teaching classes in Russian culture and language. of Russia that is relatively Euro- “I feel like it’s not only Amer- understand the world.” PAGE 8 FEATURES Wednesday, February 28, 2018

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Students from Campus Ministry attended the Jubilee Conference in Pittsburgh, where they learned ways to incorporate faith into their daily work. Students jubilant in faith By Nick Mathur Staff writer

Mercyhurst University Campus Ministry attended the annual Jubi- lee Conference this past weekend, Feb. 23-25. The conference took place in Pittsburgh at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This was the sixth year that Campus Ministry has attended Ju- bilee. There were 28 Mercyhurst students attending, as well as chaperones Jenell Patton, assistant director of Campus Ministry, and Cariel Lewis, assistant director of Residence Life. “This is the biggest group we’ve Coalition for Christian Outreach photo had attend the conference,” Pat- PHOTO ABOVE: Mercyhurst ton said. student Chandler Brandetsas The Jubilee Conference is a na- attended several workshops at tional event held annually in Pitts- the annual Jubilee Conference in burgh. The Coalition for Chris- Pittsburgh. tian Outreach (CCO), a ministry PHOTO AT RIGHT: Mary Jaskowak, encouraging college students to ’17, and Rebecca Harms post serve Jesus throughout their lives, with one of the worship leaders hosts the conference. after the conference. Contributed photo Jubilee’s mission is to help stu- dents develop ways of incorpo- gave lectures on various topics, you find a book that best suits Accounting and Business and comfort zone and tackle things rating their faith in Jesus into any ranging from incorporation of what you’re looking for,” Ryan Competitive Intelligence double with your faith you’ve been hiding career field. faith into a career as an artist to King, senior Intelligence major, major. from or haven’t thought of.” “In the past, people used to how the life of a Christian should said. Attending the Jubilee Confer- Jubilee has also given Mercy- think that if they wanted to be be impacted by redemption. Various organizations, charities ence has given Mercyhurst stu- hurst students insight into how a Christian doing ministry, they Students also had the opportu- and camps also come and set up dents the opportunity to grow they can incorporate their faith had to go into full-time positions nity to break into smaller groups booths for students to visit. This closer to their peers. into any career field they enter. like becoming a missionary,” said and attend workshops on vari- enables students to learn about “You get to know people on a “I now know that there’s ways Patton. “This conference was de- ous topics, including ones titled job and volunteer opportunities much deeper level than you do on to do ministry without having signed to help students answer “Learning for the Love of God,” that may not be well known. Ulti- campus,” said King. “That’s one ‘ministry’ in your job title,” said the question, ‘How can you be a “Nursing: The Reality of Health- mately, this helps students to both of the things I really like about Shelby Cameron, senior Public person of faith regardless of what care in a Fallen World,” “Faith fulfill Jubilee’s mission and make Jubilee.” Health and Social Health Sciences major you selected?’” and Law” and many others. professional connections. Jubilee has helped several Mer- double major. “That’s really en- The conference is broken into “All of the main speakers have Throughout the weekend, the cyhurst students grow in their couraging as a young Christian.” four chapters: Creation, Fall, Res- written books on whatever topic students also participate in rec- faith throughout their time in col- The impact of the Jubilee Con- toration and Redemption. Each they present,” Patton said. reational activities. One of these lege. This includes Harms, who ference extends far beyond a sin- chapter had a large gathering with Another activity held at Jubilee includes a praise and worship ses- has attended the conference for gle weekend. speakers and praise and worship, is a book fair where students can sion, in which students can praise the past three years. “I have grown so much in my followed by various types of find literature on incorporating God through song and dance. “In my sophomore year, I had faith since I first attended the workshops. faith into one’s career and life. “They had a gospel choir this just started getting back into my conference, and it is still leaving a The main gatherings had speak- “There are a lot of knowledge- year, and it was absolutely beau- faith,” said Harms. “Jubilee helps huge impact on my life,” Harms ers from across the country who able people there who will help tiful,” said Rebecca Harms, senior so much to push you out of your said. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 FEATURES PAGE 9

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One of Rhonda Blount’s favorite parts of working at the Grotto Commons is having the opportunity to get to know students and learn about their lives. Who’s behind the smile? By Chelsea Guida tions — and yet, most students “If I get it wrong enough, I will Photo editor know little about her. eventually get it right,” she said. Blount was born and raised in Outside of work, Blount en- Rhonda Blount, known to near- Maine, moving to California at age joys going to the athletic events ly every Laker as just Rhonda, has 19. She lived there for over a de- on campus. She particularly en- worked in the Grotto Commons cade, and then settled in the Erie joys the Findley Lake Regatta, Dining Hall for nine years. She, area after having children. Her fa- the hockey games and any other along with many of the other din- vorite part of being at Mercyhurst events where she can show her ing staff, has the ability to make is getting to know students. Laker pride. Off campus, she en- students feel welcome from the “I enjoy getting to know their joys spending time outdoors. Her moment they enter Mercyhurst as names and getting to know them,” favorite place is the Allegheny freshman. she said. River, and she loves to go hiking Blount takes the time to learn Blount’s ability to remember and kayaking and enjoys collect- the names of every person that names is incredible, considering ing and re-purposing beach glass. enters the Grotto Commons. that every year there are approx- “I love Rhonda because she is She also tries to learn about each imately 700 new freshman intro- always smiling, and it brightens Mitchell Marsh photo student’s life. She engages in con- duced. She makes a game out of my day,” Amelia Kanonczyk, ju- versation, asking thoughtful ques- remembering them. nior Criminal Justice major, said. Rhonda Blount is always around to greet students with a smile. Mercyhurst women make history By Elizabeth Shewan tradition that would go on to be Carioty is the desk clerk and Staff writer repeated into the present. adviser to female students of The Mercy Center for Women, Baldwin Hall. Nominated by Sis- In March, the Mercy Center a sponsored ministry of the Sis- ter Pierre Dembinski, Carioty has for Women will celebrate Wom- ters of Mercy, is an Erie-based been a Sister of Mercy since 1952. en’s History Month with its event organization “committed to en- She has also served the Erie com- “Women Making History.” hancing the dignity of each per- munity as a teacher and nurse, Each year, the Mercy Center for son (they) serve through healing working in an Erie homeless shel- Women accepts nominations and of body, mind, and spirit,” ac- ter for 17 years. selects 12 women from the Erie cording to their website. Carioty is involved in “Take community who have dedicated The center provides housing, Back the Site” events in Erie, in themselves to service, particular- education and counseling for which homicide sites in the city ly in women’s issues. This year, homeless women. are reclaimed for nonviolence via Mercyhurst is represented by two Danzer was nominated by Sis- a prayer service with the family Women Making History: Sister ter Michele Schroeck. Currently and community. Mary Paul Carioty, RSM, Baldwin the acting liaison for the Sisters “I never thought I’d match up desk clerk, and Amy Danzer, di- of Mercy to the Mercy Hilltop with some of the women that do rector of Assessment. Center and secretary for the Erie this,” said Carioty. “I feel honored In the United States, the tra- County Human Relations Com- to be with them.” dition of celebrating women in mittee, Danzer gives her time and Portraits of all 12 women will some way in the month of March effort to a variety of causes, in- be on display in the main lob- dates back to 1911. In 1980, Pres- cluding working at the House of by of Saint Vincent Hospital ident Jimmy Carter declared the Mercy, the Mercy Center for the throughout the month of March. week of March 8, 1980, to be Arts, Mercyhurst’s Child Learning The formal presentation will take National Women’s History Week, Center and Mercyhurst Prep. She place on March 27 at 7 p.m. in the Elizabeth Shewan photo and in 1987, Congress first de- also helped establish a free pre- Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts clared the month of March to school program in the Little Italy Center, and will be open to the Sister Mary Paul Carioty, the beloved Baldwin desk clerk, will be be Women’s History Month, a neighborhood of Erie. public. honored along with Amy Danzer during Women’s History Month. PAGE 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Congratulations Get your to winning artists brass to in student show this concert By Steven Martz all of the artists for the extraor- These three students won a Staff writer dinary work and dedication that Michael’s gift card so they can By Lauren Ganger um; and Kent Tucker, trombone. was put into their works. keep creating and exploring their Staff writer Porter will play a trombone solo. The 2017-2018 Juried Student The gallery looks wonderful. craft. The masterclass will also have Art Show brought out fantastic Of these 45 works of art, three If you would like to see the On March 26 at 8 p.m. in Walk- all five members of the Pitts- work from an array of talented were chosen and ranked. works for yourself, visit the er Recital Hall, the D’Angelo De- burgh Brass group participating students, thanks to benefactor In first place was Evan Harto- Cummings Art Gallery located in partment of Music will present and teaching the students. and Mercyhurst alumna Patricia no for his assemblage “Detritus.” the Mary D’Angelo Performing its first Roche Guest Artist Series The group’s members are Scott S. Yahn. Curtis Waidley ranked second for Arts Center. performance of the spring semes- Nadelson and Samantha Croach, The juror, Alexa Potter, did a his photo “East 10th Street Ga- The installation will be exhibit- ter. trumpet; Jason Allison, horn; Se- wonderful job choosing the art- rage.” Sarah Van Alstine ranked ed until March 16. Pittsburgh Brass will present a bastian Vera, trombone; and Sam work to be displayed in this year’s third for her drawing “Sterling Hours are Mondays to Fri- concert featuring both original Buccigrossi, tuba. show. Silver.” days, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. It is closed on works for brass quintet and ar- All of them perform in the Riv- In all, 105 pieces of art were These three won cash prizes Wednesdays. rangements of pieces for brass er City Brass Band and teach in entered into the show by gifted There were also three honor- The gallery is also open Satur- quintet. the greater Pittsburgh area. students from across Mercy- able mentions: Edward Chavis days and Sundays, noon- 5 p.m. In addition, the performers will On the program will be pieces hurst’s campus. for his drawing “Shady”; Sara The gallery will also be closed give a masterclass on March 27 at such as “Four Outings for Brass” Potter’s job was to narrow down Hood for her graphic design work for break March 5-11. 12:45 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall. by André Previn, “Suite from the entrees. This year, 45 pieces of on the “Miss Firecracker Promo- To all the fantastic artists out The masterclass during Student Monterregian Hills” by Morely art were chosen for this exhibit. tion”; and Nicolette Tomani for a there keep creating, you are all Forum will involve individual Calvert and Quintet no. 3 by Vic- Congratulations are in order to photo “Fluorescent Man.” doing a wonderful job. brass students such as trumpet tor Ewald. and trombone. Also on the program will be ar- The Brass Ensemble will be rangements for brass quintet of FIRST PLACE: playing a piece titled, “Die Ban- pieces in the musical theater and kelsangerlieder.” orchestral repertoire. Name: Evan Hartono Members of the brass ensemble As with all Roche Guest Artist Year: Sophomore are junior Jacob Bechter, trumpet; performances and masterclasses, Major: Studio Art sophomore Josh Flaherty, trum- both the performance and mas- Hometown: Jakarta, pet; junior Martin Webster, trom- terclass will be free and open to Indonesia bone; Cameron Porter, Euphoni- the public. Title: “Detritus” Medium: Assemblage List price: $200 MOVIE REVIEW ‘Every Day’ just mundane SECOND PLACE: By Sydney Van Leeuwen Maybe it’s the fact that I had Name: Curtis Waidley read the book first, or maybe I’ve Year: Junior Staff writer just seen incredible “chick flicks” Major: Graphic Design In high school, I read the book in my time, but this one didn’t Hometown: Erie, PA “Every Day” by David Levithan quite hit the mark. Minor: Photography (2012). I wanted to like it, I really did, Title: “East 10th Street Being a hopeless romantic and but I was left feeling kind of un- Garage” a huge John Green fan, I enjoyed impressed. Medium: Photography every page of the novel, which The acting wasn’t great overall No list price revolves around a character — (and with a premise like this, a named A — who wakes up in a lot of acting was required, so it different body every day, never the was likely that some of the talent same person twice and always in wasn’t actually going to be all that love with the same girl, Rhiannon. talented) and the storyline moved Not only is Rhiannon an awe- way too fast. some name, but the concept is re- One moment, A was in Rhian- THIRD PLACE: ally intriguing. non’s boyfriend’s body and then It made me, a very conservative next he was a complete stranger, Name: Sarah Van Alstine individual, really reconsider the falling in love with her. Year: Junior topic of love. I think the filmmaker spent a Hometown: Barton, NY I was excited when I heard that bit too much time on the concept Major: Art Education and the book was to be made into a of “always waking up as a differ- English movie, and nervous as to how it ent person” rather than the actual Title: “Sterling Silver” would turn out. love story itself. Medium: Drawing I dragged my boyfriend along But perhaps I’m being too No List Price on Saturday morning and sat with harsh. hesitant expectation as the theater The most surprising thing turned dim and the opening cred- about the movie? its rolled. My boyfriend loved it. After about an hour and a half, the lights came back on and I was relatively unmoved by what I had just seen.  Wednesday, February 28, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 11 Art sophomore review UPCOMING showcases students’ EVENTS Senior Art Thesis March 26-May 17; Reception: April 7, progress over two years Cummings Art Gallery By Marina Boyle I have been in” for her Sopho- the Review in order to advance to ects, and creation of a plan for the Simone Dinnerstein, Staff writer more Review presentation. junior year. next two years and beyond grad- “This is an event that gives me a Kaitlyn Kirchmeir, who will uation. piano Masterclass The Sophomore Art Review great opportunity to show a variety have eight pieces shown in the Brusk, an Art Therapy and Psy- April 4, 5-7 p.m., will take place from March 19 to of media, including ceramic work event, says, “the Sophomore Re- chology major, plans to go to grad Walker Recital Hall March 23 in the Cummings Art and graphite drawing,” Brusk said. view allows us to see where we are school. Gallery, located in the lobby of “It gives me perspective on how in terms of technique.” “The time we have with the art the Mary D’Angelo Performing I am doing as an art major, and “It encompasses the best part professors is amazing, as they are The Met: Arts Center. makes us all think about how we of being an art major—learning more than willing to sit down and Cosi fan tutte Sophomore Art students will can improve and learn more in the new ways to express yourself talk to you one on one,” Brusk April 7, 12:55 p.m., present their portfolios from their following two years.” through art,” Kirchmeir said. “I said. “This helps me to plan how Performing Arts first two years of coursework and Art students at Mercyhurst are have tried to showcase the dif- I will help other people through showcase their artwork to the encouraged to pursue individual ferent skills that I learned here at art and the creative process.” Center wider Mercyhurst community. goals. Mercyhurst so far. After successful completion of Sophomore Review allows stu- This event is only one of the Kirchmeir said there would be the foundation year coursework NTL: Julius Caesar dents to reflect on their first two many opportunities they have different mediums in her work, and Sophomore Review, students years of studies at Mercyhurst. to showcase and develop their including paintings, sketches and are free to choose from a greater April 8, 12:55 p.m., Students provide a display of art. They can attend field trips, renderings. variety of upper-level courses. Performing Arts what they have created so far, an workshops, exhibitions and club During the art review, students’ Questions can be directed to Center artist statement of intent and their meetings that also challenge stu- goals and issues are discussed Jessica Stadtmueller, Cummings academic progress to date. dents to further their creative po- with the faculty review panel, and Art Gallery director, who said that Participant Allison Brusk said tential. feedback is provided. everyone is encouraged to view Roche Guest Artist: that she plans “to use at least one Art majors must maintain a 2.7 The artist statements of intent the art on show over the course Cobus du Toit, flute aspect from every studio art class GPA and successfully complete allow for reflection on past proj- of the week. Doreen Lee, piano April 9, 8 p.m., Walker Recital Hall

The Met: You can Rigolett-go to the Luisa Miller April 14, 12:30 p.m., Performing Arts opera at the PAC in March Center By Megan Lay Mercyhurst Theatre Staff writer Program: Doña Rosita the The D’Angelo Opera Theater is Spinster well underway in preparations for its production of “Rigoletto.” April 12-14, 7:30 p.m., Based on a play by Victor Hugo, April 15, 2 p.m., Guissepe Verdi’s opera centers Taylor Little Theatre around the life of a hunchback court-jester who balances the du- ality of beauty and evil that exists Mercyhurst Dance: in the world. Raw Edges Considered to be one of Verdi’s April 20-21, 7 p.m., masterpieces composed toward April 21-22, 2 p.m. the end of his career, this opera still resonates with audiences to- Performing Arts day, studying some of the harsh- Center est truths of life. Extremely gritty and excit- MIAC Live: ing, “Rigoletto” delighted and Judy Collins shocked audiences at its premiere Contributed photo in 1851. April 26, 7:30 p.m., The content covered in this op- Victoria McIlvain, ‘17, performs as Gilda, Rigoletto’s daughter, in the production of “Rigoletto.” Performing Arts era is very real, and at the time it Center was shocking to see something With a score of 350 pages of gether. phony. The final product of any dramatic, unlike the content of music for 20 different instru- The process of collaborating process is usually the most excit- other operas that focused on love ments and up to eight vocal parts, with multiple moving parts to ing piece. Faculty Recital: and beauty. Jonathan Moser, instructor of put a production together of this “It will be incredibly rewarding Nathan Hess, Directed by Louisa Jonason, Music and conductor of “Rigolet- scale surely takes organization and in the performance since the mu- D.M.A., director of the D’Angelo Op- to,” has had to familiarize himself strength. sic is what gives life and emotional era Theatre for 22 years, she has with the score well in advance of Moser said, “By production intensity to this incredibly dramat- April 25, 8 p.m., taken on almost every role in the the production. week, March 18-25, we will have ic story,” he said. Walker Recital Hall production of past operas. He then created bowing for worked through the whole opera “Rigoletto” will grace the Mer- Even though a three act opera is each of the string sections to three times with the singers.” cyhurst D’Angelo Performing Concert Choir a lot to undertake, it is an import- make sure the musicians are mov- “Rigoletto” is three acts in Arts Center stage on March 23 at ant part of students’ curriculum. ing their bows in unison. length and includes some of the 8 p.m. and March 25 at 2 p.m. April 27, 7 p.m., “I am grateful, every day to be Once they neared the rehears- most well-known arias, or solos, Tickets are $15.50 for adults, Walker Recital Hall doing it. I feel it prepares our stu- al process and Moser found out in operatic history. $12.50 for seniors and students dents for the professional world who he would be working with, Moser said that for his first time and $5 for students with a Mer- and empowers them in many he was able to start piecing the conducting an opera, it is very cyhurst ID. ways.” big picture of the orchestra to- different from conducting a sym- PAGE 12 OPINION Wednesday, February 28, 2018

GOOD Breaks oddly spaced for March It’s the last issue before Spring month, March will seem to stop semesters, but I can’t travel home Break. Enjoy the break, Lakers! By Elizabeth and start twice. for Easter. Shewan It would seem more logical for Much as I’d like to spend the two breaks to be combined Easter with my family, it would Staff writer into one, rather than keeping cost me a lot of money, and I’d them separate but so close spend just about as much time It’s usually not like me to together. traveling as I would have at complain about getting breaks, I think it would be especially home. but I can’t help but feel like our nice to have a single longer break If we had just one break, schedule for March is a little odd. for students like me, who are far around the time of Easter, it I enjoy mid-semester break as away from home when they’re at would be possible for me and much as anyone else, and I’m school. other students like me to go BAD certainly looking forward to it. I’m from southern Maryland, home for Easter. And I’m looking forward to and I rely on Greyhound buses But even my friends who live Easter break as well. to get between home and school, in and around Erie have said Professors are cramming in projects But seeing as mid-semester and it’s a whole day of travel they would prefer to have one break runs March 5-11, the first when I do undertake it. long break, for convenience and tests before we go on break. full week of March, and Easter That’s not even to mention the and for the sake of not dividing break goes from March 29 to expense, and I at least live in the the semester and the month of April 2, the last week of March, it United States, whereas for some March more than necessary. feels a little unbalanced. international students, it’s an When mid-semester and And I recognize that even longer and more expensive Easter are so close together, it Mercyhurst can’t exactly undertaking. might be better to combine the rearrange the date of either For me, it’s worth the time and two breaks into one. I think this Easter or mid-semester time, but money spent traveling to have would be popular with most SAD with a break at either end of the about a week at home between students. Café Diem is out of many items on their menu. Be warned: Your favorite Spring break burdens food might be out for break. students with work the correct edits to make the By Amber Like many paper as flawless as possible. Matha This takes until roughly 8:30 people, I am p.m., if I’m lucky. Editor in chief “ For me, the rest of my week going out of town is pretty wide open but I know Do you have senioritis? for spring break that is because I am fortunate The Merciad Are you looking forward to where I am going enough to have a light schedule spring break and basking in the this semester. warm Georgia sun? to get zero, yes, My left hand, since she is a Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu If you answered yes to any of Amber Matha Editor-in-Chief editormerciad zero things on my leftie, Managing Editor Cheyanne Cheyanne Crum Managing Editor managingmerciad these questions, don’t worry! Crum, is subscribing to the same Caitlyn Lear News Editor newsmerciad Your course work is going to to do list done.” QVC deal as me. Abigail Rinard Features Editor featuremerciad triple this week! 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The silver lining to all of this is, must be signed and names will be included with the In a cruel special buy-three- I would love to. However, of course, that I am almost done. letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, get-three-free deal, I also have Tuesdays are strictly for editing This one week, once I get we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters are two papers to write and a the Merciad, so that is one full through it, will be a time that I due Mondays by noon and may not be more than 300 presentation to give. weekday out of the running to will likely look back on with envy words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at All of this is due before spring get work done. once I am drowning in graduate- [email protected]. break. Between classes, I am reading level work with a whole new At least my professors decided pages, all 16 of them, and making QVC package heading my way.

The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst University, the staff of The Merciad or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are welcome and can be emailed to [email protected]. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 OPINION PAGE 13 Florida shooting HURST STUDENTS sparks advocacy SPEAK UP take action, and instead urge the or Republican, a member of the By Daniel public to focus on “thoughts and Green party or an independent, We asked: Leonard prayers.” I am asking each reader to press The vocal Parkland survivors pause on life once again and Staff writer “What are your Spring Break plans?” believe that it is time to act and consider what you would like to have rejected the notion that see happen in the United States Kyra McCormick, junior Anthropology/ Whether you graduated from thoughts and prayers are enough. in the future. Archaeology and Public History major: high school recently or a while While thoughts and prayers We are nearly two months into ago, you probably remember are important to support the 2018, and this is the 18th school “I am going to present at the Mississippi that high school is a time when a survivors, victims and their shooting since Jan. 1. Archaeological Association on my plans child’s focus should be on prom, families, it should be equally The average is three shootings for my archaeology senior thesis.” college acceptance letters or plans important to ensure that a per week. Can’t this one be the after graduation. massacre of innocent civilians last? For the Parkland students in doesn’t occur again. We have learned to accept Florida, that period has been A vital part of elected officials’ the excuse that it is not time Matthew Vargas, senior Business disrupted by tragedy. jobs is to find potential solutions to act, but to hope, think and Marketing major: “I’m going back to Students were hunted. Some to problems, consider the pray, despite the news of school Cleveland, hanging with my family and were shot. Others witnessed outcome of their decisions and shootings constantly being friends and eating at some great new fellow students being shot and take the action to implement reported around us. restaurants in the city. I’m also looking faculty bravely taking bullets to the necessary changes to ensure But this is America, and each forward to outdoor activities like biking protect students and dying in the better, safer lives for the citizens. of us is empowered to do more and hiking as the weather warms up.” process. If our leaders are only able and to support the Parkland While many of us would to perform half of their job, survivors. Chris Kickel, senior Intelligence respond to this tragedy by developing suggested solutions David Hogg, a survivor of Studies major: “Sleeping, playing Xbox, grieving or demanding revenge, to problems, and are unable the Parkland/Stoneman Douglas hang out with friends that are home survivors of this horrific event to implement their potential High School massacre, suggested for their spring break, and studying for have managed to turn their anger solutions, why wouldn’t we boycotting Florida for spring midterms that are given after break.” into action and demand change demand a change? break to put financial pressure on from the leaders who run our If a doctor could perform only businesses so that they will lean country. half of a medical procedure that on legislators to encourage them In a country born from a you needed, would you hire them to take action. revolution when people saw to perform a surgery? With a tourism industry that Rachel Hull, junior Political Science something wrong and demanded Personally, I would demand a rolls in north of $60 billion a and Public Health major: “My spring change from a nation larger doctor who was better equipped year, it might not be the craziest break plans are to get caught up on a and more powerful than them, to handle the procedure and thing to do to use the power of lot of work that I haven’t done and then this act of strength by children motivated to take care of any dollars to demand change. hang out with my family a lot.” should be admired and reinforced complications that occur. Hogg even suggested that by the rest of us. So why do we accept people travel to Puerto Rico It is activism in the finest politicians who only perform instead and help improve the American tradition. half their job? island’s economy as it continues Compiled by Jordan Pendel As citizens fighting for election One great quality of the to recover from Hurricane Maria. to positions of power, candidates United States is that each person Whether or not you agree with from all parties promise change is entitled to their own opinions this course of action, I urge every for the better on a variety of and ensured the freedom to voice reader to take some action and topics while they are seeking votes. those opinions, within reason. demand change by legislators. At History has demonstrated Just look at the variety of political this point, any action would be a that once they are elected, when parties that can share and shape place to start. a tragedy like the Parkland our beliefs, while simultaneously We have a right to expect shooting occurs, many politicians dividing us as a country. legislators to do more than pray suggest that it is too soon to Whether you’re a Democrat to protect us. Printing not a big problem Unity week a success One time, that printer was out By Paul of order. privilege, they also put up fliers I think that things like Unity Cohen I did not know that I had and posters encouraging diversity. Week can educate people on printed in color, so I tried the By Anthony Contributing writer Miller While I wasn’t able to attend these issues and create a more printer upstairs. every event that was held, the unified community overall. That one only prints in Staff writer ones I did go to were wonderful. Whether it be the big things, There has been a great deal black and white, and I had They all helped to educate such as the Black-Out event, of annoyance regarding the indifferently set it to print in One thing I’ve always loved and inform people on issues where students wore black as a printers, but this may not be as color, so I had to set it to print about Mercyhurst is the way that while also being engaging and sign of solidarity and unity, or big an issue as people think. I, in black and white and print it we celebrate diversity. interesting. the small things, like the signs personally, have had very little again. The ability to celebrate our I felt that the Privilege Walk that were put up all over campus trouble with them. That is the most trouble that I differences has always been a was one of the most creative and encouraging embracing others, The most trouble that I’ve have had with the printers. strength at Mercyhurst. important events of the week. I feel that this week has been a ever had has been when I try to Other than that, I have had One of the recent ways in Events like that are a reminder huge positive for campus. print from a printer that only very little trouble. I do run which Mercyhurst has celebrated for a lot of us that not everyone I feel that events such as Unity prints in black and white, when out of money, but getting its diversity was with Unity Week, has had the same circumstances Week are needed. I have set it to print in color, more printing money is not which was held from February throughout their lives as we have Unity Week was not only a when I need remember to set it a problem, other than that it 19-23. had. reminder of the importance to print in color. could take up time. For Unity Week, Mercyhurst I think it’s easy for a lot of us of diversity, it was also a call to I usually use the printer in I do not often print in color, faculty and students not only held to forget about privilege. action to fight discrimination and the Student Union that is next which I hear is a little expensive. events all over campus designed For many people, it’s hatred wherever it arises. to the Great Room, which I am indifferent, however, to the to promote inclusiveness and something that never even I would love to see similar prints in both color and black cost of color, because I do not educate people on issues such as crosses their mind. events held in the future. and white. have to do it too often.

FOLLOW THE MERCIAD ON TWITTER AT @THEMERCIAD PAGE 14 SPORTS Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Women’s ice hockey No. 2 By Marco Cicchino with the girls for one last chance bound earlier in the second and the first of which came just 41 Staff writer is going to be amazing,” said the sliding to stop Kendall Cornine seconds after Dobson’s goal. Lakers’ Celine Frappier. on a wraparound well into the And after withstanding that — After allowing their first con- Game one on Feb. 23 saw Ken- third to finish off a 21-save shut- along with a breakaway stop on WRITER’S ference regular-season title in two nedy Blair improve to her first out. Tanskanen later in the period — seasons slip away over the previ- winning record as a Laker, but After Summer-Rae Dobson finished off the scoring and shot PICKS ous two weekends, Michael Sisti’s survive a pipe just 2:45 into the was sent off for interference, barrage as Brooke Hartwick fin- squad regrouped quickly and did weekend off the stick of the Ti- Tanskanen capitalized and sent a ished her senior season with her CHA Regular Season exactly what was needed in Roch- gers’ Tori Haywood. feed to Hine off the boards. 13th of the campaign. Awards Prediction ester to keep pace. Vilma Tanskanen would do the Tanskanen retrieved it back in a Her shot came from the left for Mercyhurst Despite the scheduling advan- same later from the right circle, 2-on-1 rush, and finished off her circle and off the pipe, just the tage, a pair of solid 3-0 victories this time off the crossbar. 14th of the season at 10:46 of the seventh time all season the Lakers over the Rochester Institute of An 8-6 shot advantage for the third. found the net within the first five All-Conference Technology Tigers at the Gene visitors didn’t carry immediately In game two, their last prepa- minutes of the third. First Team Polisseni Center this past week- into the second despite not cap- ration for the conference tourna- It narrowly missed one of 43 end weren’t enough to get the italizing on the Tigers’ Brittany ment, the Lakers (16-14-4, 13-4- saves for de Jonge, but her Ti- Maggie Knott team that No. 1 spot. Gout’s roughing call at 7:16. 3) took momentum from a 13-4 gers (4-27- 3, 1-19) were outshot Up the Thruway, 9th-ranked Just two and a half minutes af- shot advantage in the first period themselves 46-19 as Blair (9-7- All-Conference Robert Morris — now in control ter the expiration, Morgan Stacey on Feb. 24 and saw Michele Ro- 1, 1.49) finished off the third by Second Team: of their own destiny after salvag- created an odd-man rush for the billard start a rush. stopping Cornine four times in ing a split in Erie on Feb. 17 — Lakers with Samantha Fieseler. The Lakers’ Maggie Knott then the period and meeting Baker on Forward: Vilma Tanksanen turned Syracuse and Paul Flana- This created a window for Sa- backhanded her 12th of the sea- a shorthanded breakaway midway Goalie: Kennedy Blair gan’s normally stout defense into mantha Isbell, who ensuingly son between de Jonge’s (0-8, 4.65) in the period. their second-straight regular-sea- blazed her sixth of the season legs at 15:43 of the first, rebound- “We just sticked to our team son title. from the right side off the bar. ing after she had stopped Alexa systems and playing as a team as All-Rookie Team Still, however, the Lakers’ sec- A 15-6 shot deficit was already Vasko on a two-man rush less getting pucks on net and having a Forward: Alexa Vasko ond seed in the CHA tournament not enough for Scott McDonald’s than three minutes in. relentless forecheck was key,” said is a solid six-point improvement hosts, despite a 37-save perfor- Yet it was just 90 seconds into Frappier. Goalie: Kennedy Blair over last season, the first sub-.500 mance from Tiger goalie Jenna de the second that Hine — along Now 9-2 when scoring, it was campaign in program history. Jonge. with Robillard rebounding nice- Tanskanen’s last of six games Best Defensive Forward But now maintaining a 9-3-2 A transition out of an interfer- ly from a combined -17 rebound without countryman and linemate mark since the calendar flipped ence call on Jennifer MacAskill rating in 2016 — combined with Emma Nuutinen, who two days Morgan Stacey to 2018, this team is dangerous, allowed Tanskanen to feed Sarah Tanskanen on the point to hand earlier secured Olympic bronze high-octane and primed for the Hine in close range for her third Dobson her ninth of the season. for Finland. Team Sportsmanship postseason. of the season, the visitors’ second It was here that the Lakers The Laker’s next opponent for Award “I’m looking forward to the op- tally in 3:18. seized control over the contest as the coming post season is cur- portunity of winning the cham- Then it was Blair’s turn again, the squads combined to kill off rently undetermined. Mercyhurst pionship, obviously, and playing stopping Brooke Baker on a re- all 11 power-play opportunities, Tennis begins the HURST spring with wins RESULTS By Daniel Leonard Staff writer Feb. 24, Women’s basketball vs. Starting the spring season strong, both the men’s and wom- Edinboro: 81-63, Edinboro (Lakers en’s Mercyhurst Tennis teams have maintained perfect records. finish 10-18) The men’s team currently has 5-0 in team matches, and the women’s team a solid 8-0 in team Feb. 24, Men’s basketball vs. matches. Most recently, the men’s team Edinboro: 92-84, Lakers bested Fairmont State University 9-0 on Feb. 23 and the women’s team defeated Notre Dame of Ohio (9-0 as well). Feb. 26, Men’s basketball vs. “At this level of tennis, most Mercyhurst tennis photo matches are won with the proper Slippery Rock: 61-58, Slippery Rock mindset,” said men’s and wom- Mercyhurst women’s tennis team, from left: Saioa Gomez de (Lakers, who were seeded No. 6 in the en’s head coach Jerome Simon. Segura, Adrianna Jeffress, Kayla Frost, Coach Jerome Simon, Adina “Developing the right strategy Spahalic, Ivona Plecevic and Athina Tsagkaraki. PSAC, finish 13-14) and executing as needed.” On the women’s team, Saioa member of the men’s team, said, on the team are paramount to Gomez de Segura, a senior “We have our sole senior, Nenad me. Being able to play for the and dedicated athlete, has been Terzic, leaving next year. Unfor- team is something I dearly cher- Feb. 24, Wrestling Super Region ranked 5th in the country. tunately, he is a key puzzle piece ish for the memories and the “Next year for the women will to the team and will be missed.” teammates.” One tournament at Pitt-Johnstown be a whole new team as we grad- While most players are alone “We are just at the beginning University: Dakota DesLauriers won uate exactly half of the team. For during a match, unlike many oth- of our season. But you can’t look the men we only have one grad- er sports, tennis has a unique lev- past the most important match, Super Regional title in 184 lbs. (Team uate, but it is critical as he plays el of camaraderie. which is your next one,” said Si- placed fifth overall in the tourney) the number one position,” said “Being a part of the Mercy- mon. Simon. “We are pulling together hurst men’s tennis team means The men’s and women’s teams’ for each other and that is big, un- being part of a cult,” said Skl- next opponent will be West Lib- like other team sports.” yarov. “All the guys are extremely erty University away in West Vir- Arseniy Sklyarov, a sophomore close and the friendships I have ginia. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 SPORTS PAGE 15 Men’s hockey AHA champs By Breonna Bailey It wasn’t until late in the second Staff writer that the Lakers would tie when a goal from James Anderson made By the time the weekend was the score 2-2. over, the Mercyhurst Lakers men’s The Tigers followed this with hockey had racked up accom- another power-play opportunity, plishments during their final reg- taking back the lead 3-2. ular season play in Rochester, N.Y. Less than a minute into the first After beating the RIT Tigers on period, the Lakers capitalized on a Feb. 23-24, the Lakers clinched power-play opportunity to put the the Atlantic Hockey Association score at 3-3. (AHA) regular season title. The power-play goal from Sie- The weekend also saw captain nerth came with assists from Jack Riley reach the 100 career Barach and Todd. Duszak’s break- points milestone as a Laker. away goal (assisted by Nathan In game one, the Lakers’ Bryan Ferriero) gave the Lakers their Sienerth opened the scoring early first lead of the game. in the first (assisted by Zach Todd), Time expired, and the Lakers giving the Lakers a 1-0 lead. won 4-3. Mercyhurst went 1-for- A mere 38 seconds into the sec- 5 on the power play, while RIT Mercyhurst hockey photo ond period, Sienerth iced another, was 3-for-6. scoring his second of the night The Mercyhurst men’s hockey team poses for a photo after the Lakers’ 4-3 victory over RIT on Feb. 24. Wildung had 24 saves for the for a 2-0 Laker lead. Riley and Lakers. Derek Barach recorded assists for Less than two minutes later, the play, ruling the goal no good. Lakers were behind 1-0 after the “I’m so happy for our team,” the Lakers’ second goal. the Lakers regained their footing Lakers goaltender Brandon Tigers capitalized on a power-play said head coach Rick Gotkin. It wasn’t until roughly halfway when Joseph Duszak found the Wildung stopped 35 out of 38 opportunity. “Our team really persevered all through the second that the Ti- back of the net, tying it at 3. shots, and Mercyhurst finished Less than 2 minutes remained year, and it’s just a great way to gers managed to find the back of Riley recorded his 15th goal of 0-for-3 on the power play while in the first when Michael Ver- end the regular season.” the net making the tally 2-1. the season, giving the Lakers a 4-3 the Tigers went 0-for-4. boom was able to tie the game at Mercyhurst will be the No. 1 With just over a minute remain- lead that remained until time ex- The Lakers returned to action 1, with assists from Duszak and seed in the Atlantic Hockey Tour- ing in the second, the Tigers tied pired and giving Riley credit for Saturday night to become the Jonathan Charbonneau. nament. the game 2-2. the game-winning goal. AHA regular-season champions, During the second period, RIT AHA Tournament quarterfinals The Tigers then took their first Late in the third, it looked like finishing with a 4-3 win over the capitalized on their second pow- are scheduled to take place on lead of the game early in the third there was a Tiger goal, but goal- Tigers. er-play opportunity, regaining their March 9-11. The Lakers’ oppo- period. tender interference was called on Half way through the first, the lead. nent is yet to be named. Women’s lax falls to Baseball and Le Moyne in opener softball ready By Marco Cicchino play at a faster pace and get shots By Daniel Leonard On the softball side, a similar Staff writer The team will off quicker. Defensively, we could Staff writer picture is painted. use (that) to our advantage, as the “Our pitching staff will be Everyone knew that if Kevin “ take this game team could find success with a As winter melts away and the used a lot this season, said soft- Cooke wanted to reprise his pre- as a learning more high-pressure defense, forc- spring leaves begin to grow, the ball head coach Leanne Baker. vious campaign and predecessor, ing turnovers with shot-clock vi- Mercyhurst baseball and softball “Each pitcher brings something his players would need to start be- experience.” olations.” teams will climb out of the dug- different to the staff.” ing the open man. The Dolphins’ lead would only out for the 2018 season. Baker is entering her fifth sea- Last season’s PSAC champion- Megan Lyons, compound as the Lakers found In the period between last son as the coach for the Lakers. ship exemplified that, as a four- Mercyhurst themselves facing the first dou- year’s season, a number of se- “We gained five freshmen who goal deficit evaporated late in the ble-digit half played against them niors on both the baseball and are looking to get better and play second half and nearly led to his lacrosse since the Dolphins and Millers- softball team have graduated. at a higher level,” said senior Ara- first title. ville both turned the trick on the This is leaving each team with inna Brone. “Sarah Koscho is a But despite the prior experience Lakers in March 2014. the challenge to makeup for loss- freshman that stands out. She’s and a winning formula, his start The Dolphins’ Erin McMullen es in their lineup while preparing got a great bat and an amazing to 2018 could not have deviated The great momentum swing then finished off her hat trick just for the upcoming season. arm. I got money on her this year much farther. occurred midway through the first 2:45 into the second. “Cam Balego, Chris Gonzalez to really stand out.” And being outshot 29-14 half in a 3-all match. The Lakers’ Miller (0-1, 16.00) and Sabatino DiNardo III are Overall, both teams look like against fourth-ranked Le Moyne After Laker Cassandra Ellis managed a career-high 13 saves, big losses in our lineup from last they are headed for a promising on Feb. 24 didn’t help. found a free-position equalizer the first Laker to reach that mark year,” said senior Andrew Ciolli. season. Instead, the Dolphins cracked at 15:29, Fazio won the ensuing since Rebecca Muscella in April “Transfers such as Kenny Rob- Baseball is already 2-0, and open a tight first half with five faceoff out of a timeout and sent 2015. inson (North East) and Alex O’ softball is looking ahead after straight tallies and never looked a shot to the left of Laker goalie “We are getting some of our Donnell (Canisius) will help fill being shut out in the Snowbird back to send the Lakers to a 16-6 Abigail Miller, where she restart- hardest competition out of the the void.” tournament on Feb. 16-17. rout in Syracuse. ed the offense and found team- way early in the season, with Le With several of the players “The team atmosphere is In their worst loss since two mate Sidney Hall, who passed to Moyne and Limestone expected hoping to pursue a career in very relaxed and unified,” said double-digit losses in April 2013, Monica Sanna at the top of the to be our toughest nonconfer- baseball after graduation, the sophomore Meredith Grimes. the Lakers (0-1) fell victim to a key. ence games,” said Lyons. “Learn- team’s goal to play in the College “We cheer for each other on the matched 20 turnovers and won Sanna raced through the slot, ing how to play against high-lev- World Series hasn’t shifted a bit. field and are best friends off the just eight of 22 draws. spun past Diana Schmitt to main- el programs will allow us to find “This year’s freshman class is field.” The Lakers were also outshot tain possession, and went to the more success when we begin con- one of the deepest and most tal- It won’t be until mid-March by six in the second half after a inside of Victoria Sullivan to beat ference play. ented in my four years as a Lak- when the Lakers return to cam- nine-shot deficit in the first. Miller inside the right pipe 32 sec- “The team will take this game er,” said Ciolli. “All members of pus, as the teams’ schedules keep The two squads began the con- onds later to hand the Dolphins as a learning experience,” Lyons the class will eventually be starters them out and away from Erie test much more evenly-paced, as (1-0) a 4-3 lead. said. “Minor improvements will over the course of their careers. and the cold weather. the first of Laker Taylor Izzo’s “Not only was Le Moyne’s de- make a major difference in the The team’s strength is definitely Look for baseball on March 23 four turnovers led to the Dol- fense consistent, but it was the long run.” going to be in the pitching staff.” and softball on March 25 up on phins’ Bryanna Fazio capitalizing first regular-season game using The Mercyhurst women’s la- If anything, the need to make- the Mercyhurst baseball field. on an ensuing giveaway off the a 90-second shot clock,” said crosse team takes to the field next up for their losses in the lineup Baseball will play California stick of Kira Kolb to open the Mercyhurst senior Megan Lyons. against Lenoir-Rhyne University has revealed some new potential University of Pennsylvania and scoring 3:56 into the contest. “The shot clock forces teams to in Hickory, N.C., on March 8. and already existing strengths. softball, Malone University. 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