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Read more inside & online he Est. 1929 VTol. 88 No. 14 Merciadednesday ebruary Mercyhurst university W , F 25, 2015 Student Union, Hirt flood is no certain date for when the By Nathan Turner restoration and repair is going News Editor to be finished, according to Sue Johnson, Director of A main water pipe in Her- Administraion and Executive rmann Student Union rup- Assistant to the President. tured on Feb. 21 as a result “It’s going to be an exten- of prolonged exposure to sive repair,” said Johnson. extreme cold, causing severe “We are hoping, and this is water damage to the middle at best case, that when kids and lower levels of the build- come back from spring break, ing. it will be done. That’s not a The building is currently guarantee. It could be another closed until further notice in week or so beyond that.” order to clean up the water Replacing the drywall in the and begin to restore the Union will be the most time damage. All offices based in intensive part of the resto- the Student Union have been ration because of the height moved to Egan and Warde. the water reached and the “When you walked in, there extent the water saturated the was already about an inch of wall, according to Johnson. water on the main floor,” said The computers used by the Erin Herschelman, a sopho- Student Activities Committee more Accounting major and and Mercyhurst Student Gov- the Student Activities Com- ernment to conduct business mittee Financial Secretary. were salvaged from the base- “And it was just pouring ment office. down the stairs. It looked like “Some of them were not the Titanic.” damaged. The monitors were Water collected in the base- not wet and people have taken ment of the Student Union those and moved them over and the area that houses the [to Egan],” said Johnson. Laker Inn. The water had also “The other ones are waiting damaged the ceiling of the at IT. They have to sit for a Laker, causing tiles to collapse couple of days before they onto the basement floor. see what kind of damage has Tung Vu photo The costs of damage the been done to those.” Water from the ruptured pipe on the first floor of the Sister Carolyn Herrmann Student Union flowed down the stairs and collected in water main break has caused the basement. The water which collected on the first floor also leaked through and caused the drywall tiles on the roof to collapse. are currently unknown. There (Continued on Page 2) Comm class teaches students to be ‘Mindful’ lecture was not enough to ries that we tell ourselves, and term since I just felt extremely By Amanda Moore build the class on, so he added others, impacts our happiness. relaxed and in the moment,” Staff writer material from Susan Chap- With mindfulness and medi- Marte said. man’s, Ph.D., book “Five Keys tation, we can take control of Marte said the class was Brian Sheridan, a Com- to Mindful Communication.” our responses to stress and helpful and she continues munications professor, is Sheridan worked hard to improve our relationships,” to practice what she learned teaching a class dedicated to ensure scientific evidence sup- Sheridan said. through mindfulness exercises techniques which improve ports everything he teaches. “This isn’t some hippy and meditation. sympathetic communication He draws ideas from research dippy thing. Research “My favorite part of the in stressful conditions. studies and techniques used into meditation and class was probably the weekly The Mindful Communica- at large companies, such as mindfulness training exercises he would have us do, tions class introduces students Google. shows students who do and we would have to sum- to methods which are useful “This isn’t some hippy dippy it have better test scores marize how the week went in the stressful environments thing. Research into medita- and less anxiety.” for us. I still have the book of large companies and the tion and mindfulness train- and it has been almost year university. ing shows students who do Brian Sheridan since I’ve taken the class. The Sheridan came up with the it have better test scores and daily meditations we would do idea for the class after hearing less anxiety. Major companies is something that I still do,” a talk called ‘Practical Dharma are offering courses in it to Nadine Marte, a senior New Marte said. for Stressful Times’ by psy- their employees. Also, support Media Communication major, The communications aspect chologist Tara Brach. The talk from [Meghan Waskiewicz] took the class in her junior of the class focused on train- discussed the use of certain has made this class something year, and considers mindful- ing students to think before Buddhist teachings to handle we want to make sure that ness the best way for her and they speak and discuss sensi- stress. all communication students other students to handle the tive issues with a clear head. “[Brach] talked about how take,” Sheridan said. stress of college life. “I hope students are more stress cuts us off from our Sheridan aims to use the “Whenever I am feeling aware of how they can control creativity, full intelligence classroom to show students overwhelmed, I still remem- their responses to the stresses and the capability to be more how to respond to stress in ber those exercises and once that life hands them and to be loving. I thought this is infor- ways which can improve their I complete them, I feel much more compassionate to them- mation that would be helpful relationships with others, and better. It was a class where you selves and others,” Sheridan Maggie Urso photo to young people,” Sheridan their lives in general. do a lot of self-reflection and I said. Brian Sheridan, Communications professor, directs a session of said. “I teach how to live more think that’s something college his Mindful Communications class. The class aims to improve Sheridan noted that the in the present moment and students need. I received my students’ ability to communicate clearly in stressful situations. information contained in the to understand how the sto- best grades at Mercyhurst that @TheMerciad

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News 1-2 34% Yes, it’s going to be a long 40 days and nights Features 3-4 49% No, I’m not giving anything up 9% Yes, but I do not think it will last long A&E 5 9% Giving up things for Lent is like my New Year’s resolution, I cannot keep up with either Opinion 6 Sports 7 Be sure to vote in this week’s online poll: Laker Living 8 What did you do for Spring Break? merciad.mercyhurst.edu Page 2 The Merciad February 25, 2015 News Frank Abagnale speaks to Mercyhurst students By Nathan Turner News Editor

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Mercyhurst Student Govern- ment (MSG) welcomed Frank Abagnale, former counter- feiter and consultant with fed- eral law enforcement, to speak with students. Abagnale was invited as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series. His lecture not only focused on his criminal career, but also the ability of students to come back from mistakes to have fulfilling lives. “A lot of what Mr. Abag- Salina Bowe photo nale talks about is his journey Frank Abagnale signs an autograph for student Cole Lowe. and the exciting part of it,” The opportunity to work and your own family, it starts said Megan Lawrence, Events for the government led to the to come back to haunt you. Zach Dorsch photo Coordinator for MSG. event which began to turn his And it becomes a real burden The water main on the ground floor near the north entrance of the Student Union broke due to “But he also talks about life around. in your life,” he said. prolonged exposure to the cold. The door to the room holding the pipe was left open. making decisions to turn your “I was on an undercover Abagnale’s career as a life around and use your tal- assignment, and I met my conslutant for the FBI has ing them to collapse. “An adjuster is coming to ents to better your commu- wife. I eventually asked her spanned the transition into (Continued from pg. 1) The damage from the campus [on Wednesday],” nity.” out. I started to get to know the age of cyber crime. He water also forced Meghan Jane Kelsey, Vice President The decision to bring Aba- her. I was honest with her advised the students seeking Johnson is encouraging all Waskiewicz, chair of the for Finance and Treasurer, gnale to campus was due to about who I was. I eventually to go into federal law enforce- students to use social media as Communications department, said by email. availability, as well as poten- asked her to marry me,” Aba- ment to hone their skills in a way of staying informed. All out of her office. She is cur- Due to the ongoing res- tial interest from the student gnale said. that arena. events intended to be held in rently located in Old Main toration of Christ the King body. Abagnale credits his wife as “All the big crimes of the the Student Union have been 200a. Chapel in Old Main, the “Given the fact that our the reason he made the deci- future are going to focus in on moved. “Where the water broke, Eucharist was in repose in university has such a huge sion to change his life and cyber,” Abagnale said. “We were surprised how it runs west, and so it ran Prince of Peace chapel on Intelligence Studies program, leave a life of crime. “Every- At a recent conference in many events actually go on straight through my office as the top floor of the Student having someone like this come thing I am today, everything Spain, he reported that 50 per over there,” Johnson said. well,” Waskiewicz said. Union. and speak, with our criminal I’ve achieved today is really cent of the people involved Ken Stepherson, head of “I have ceiling tiles miss- It has been moved to a justice program, with all these because of my wife,” he said. in securing the major banks Maintenance, was unable to ing. The floor was soaked, my secure location with the clo- programs that kind of over- A point Abagnale wanted to of Europe were educated in be reached for comment at desk was soaked.” sure of the Union, and the lap, and talk about issues that stress to the Mercyhurst com- computer science. However, the time of publication. While her office is currently restoration of Christ the King Frank’s going to talk about, we munity is to avoid putting bur- their education about the In addition to the damage under repair, it is unclear how is likely to be sped up due thought it made a lot of sense dens in their lives. newest cyber threats was lack- in the student union, a pipe long Waskiewicz will be in her to the damage in the Union, to bring someone like Frank “We’re always told that life ing. burst in the roof above the temporary office. according to the Rev. James in,” said Sarah Allen, Director is short, and the reality is life is “If you’re going to go into education department com- The damages to both build- Piszker. of Student Engagement. very long,” Abagnale said. law enforcement, [cyber] is puter lab in the early morning ings will be covered by the Abagnale began working as Abagnale also wanted to where you’re going to want of Wednesday, Feb. 17. university’s insurance. At this a con artist when he was 16. stress that the mistakes one to focus. But you’re going to The water saturated the time, there is no estimated After passing himself off as makes when young may not want to learn about how do drywall tiles in the roof, caus- cost of repair. @TheMerciad an airline pilot, doctor, stock- seem like much, but they people actually get malware, broker, lawyer, and college accrue and become problem- how do people breach sys- professor, he was arrested in atic as time goes on. tems, or how do people get Advertisement France after passing $2.5 mil- “So if you mistreat some- into cyber crime, or what do lion in bad checks and went to one, you abuse someone, people do once they’re in it,” prison at the age of 21. you bully someone, you lie to he said. “When I came out of prison, someone, you deceive some- the government offered me a one in a relationship or other- very unusual circumstances,” wise, it means nothing when it said Abagnale. “They offered happens because you’re young to take me out of prison and and you forget it. I’d go to work for the govern- “But as you get older and ment.” you have your own children @TheMerciad MSG Minutes 2-23-15 to Egan 303, 304 and 305. get professionally shaved. By Melanie Todd “The goal is to be back in “Professors requested Staff writer our offices [student union to post-pone the ‘Are You offices] after spring break,” Smarter Than Your Profes- It’s election season for Latta said. Among the damage sor?’ event due to weather MSG. On Wednesday at 8:30 was the mascot, Louie the conditions on Saturday,” p.m. in the Mercy Heritage Laker. This may present a Michelle Farley, Student Room, students will have an unique opportunity to revamp Activities Council Chair, said. opportunity to ask questions the Lakers. There will be more informa- at the Candidate Meet & Greet Events meant to be held tion to come on when it will followed by a debate. Students in the Student Union will be be rescheduled. “We replaced are encouraged to attend so transferred to other locations it quickly with Social Media that they can make informed on campus. Egan will be open Night,” Farley said. Students voting decision come Election Friday for a special Midnight did not miss an event and Day. Breakfast Event. there was a turnout of about “The little water issue in the Saturday, Warde will host 90 people. Laker, you see we tried to get Manicures and Manovers in a pool,” MSG President Nick the lobbies. While girls can Latta said. Student Govern- paint nails and enjoy other ment offices have been moved primping activities, men can @TheMerciad Admiral Laker’s police brief Admiral Laker is really keeping his periscope focused Fruit Juicy Red. It’s a slippery enjoying the lower crime rate on Lewis Avenue should slope, Lakers. One day its at Mercyhurst the past few he return. There was also a Orange Ocean; the next it’s weeks. Whether it is attributed theft on Feb. 22 in, what the Jakarta Berry Licious, a pine- to the cold keeping the cretins Mercyhurst Police so spe- apple-flavored monstrosity. indoors or the general moral cifically designated “Parking On a serious note, Lakers, improvement of the denizens Lot” in the weekly crime log. Admiral Laker believes you of this campus, Admiral Laker Admiral Laker thinks it would should petition the police is just happy to have some free be useful for the police to list for more information on the time to spend with his family. what was stolen and in what police report. Information Or at least that’s what he manner so students can take regarding campus crime needs tells the wife. Admiral Lak- proper precautions. to be specific enough so stu- er’s one true love will always A student was cited for pos- dents can take proper precau- be taking the criminals of session of a controlled sub- tion against dastardly deeds. Mercyhurst University down a stance on Lewis Avenue on Admiral Laker will also prom- peg. So let’s get to it. Feb. 22. While Admiral Laker ise to stop the alliteration. There was a theft on Lewis would appreciate more infor- Avenue on Feb. 18. While no mation, he can safely assume other information was pro- the police were cracking down vided, the thief better beware on students drinking Hawai- @TheMerciad that Admiral Laker will be ian Punch flavors other than February 25, 2015 The Merciad Page 3 Features Magoc receives national recognition City/Titusville and Donora, difficult, he said. By Victoria Kreysar south of Pittsburgh. The arti- “It becomes an ethical chal- Staff writer cle claims that museums often lenge,” said Magoc. “Do I attempt to only tell a positive ignore certain things or tackle History Department Chair story about their environmen- them? To what extent are Chris Magoc, Ph.D., was tal histories. Public Historians able to insu- recently recognized for out- In the case of Oil City in late themselves? We are to be standing achievement in Venango County, state facil- fair and objective, telling an Public History by the National ity Drake Oil Well, pushed honest story, but we’re also Council on Public History. back against an early draft of serving a client.” Magoc received the honor Magoc’s article, asking that In 2014, Magoc’s Museum for his article “Reflections several lines on fracking be Studies II class embarked on on the Public Interpretation removed. a project titled “Erie Places, of Regional Environmental “Most museums don’t tie Erie Stories,” which sought History in Western Pennsylva- past environmental contam- to highlight historical areas in nia,” initially written and pre- ination to the present wor- Erie through oral histories. sented at a conference early in ries people have,” Magoc Magoc and several col- 2014. said. Museums are hesitant leagues are currently working Magoc earned the distinc- to address the implications on another oral history proj- tion of “honorable mention” of certain historical events ect which will lead to a walk- for the G. Wesley Johnson and end up presenting what ing tour around part of Erie. Award, which is presented for Magoc referred to as a “cir- According to Magoc, projects the best articles published in cumscribed discussion.” such as this are vital to keep- The Public Historian in 2014. Part of the goal of the arti- ing history accurate and in the “I hadn’t written an article cle, according to Magoc, is to public sphere. in 20 years,” said Magoc, but get history out of museums Magoc is currently working added that writing the article and into the community. on his seventh book, having was a good experience, as he The article went through just finished an encyclopedia was excited to have the oppor- 15 drafts before finally being on the 20th century. tunity to address a larger audi- published last year. ence. “When I was finished, I just The article takes a criti- thought ‘this might be pretty cal look at the presentation good stuff,’” Magoc said. Nhi Tran photo of environmental history in While environmental issues History Department Chair Chris Magoc, Ph.D., was honored by the National Council on Public several areas in the western have always been at the heart History for an article concerning the treatment of environmental history in Western Pennsylvania Pennsylvania region, includ- of Magoc’s Public History regions. ing Erie, Forest County, Oil career, crafting the article was @TheMerciad Blood Bank Drive relocates SAC adapts to cancellation supply to patients in need,” school has been declining. would take place in each of hall it was a risk, but it worked By Ryan Kushner Leone said. “We are struggling a little bit By Sami Rapp the resident halls so students out,” Rybczynski said. Features editor In order to be eligible to give getting people right now,” said Managing editor would not have to leave their Between the three locations, blood, students must have had Leone. The Blood Bank has dorms and encounter the almost 100 people partici- Due to the water main break no tattoos or piercings in the encountered several drive can- Members of the Student chilly weather. pated in the event, according in the Student Union, the past 12 months, be over 110 celations in the past few weeks Activities Council (SAC) had The event featured a Pin- to Rybczynski. Community Blood Bank of lbs and have passed their last due to the harsh weather con- to think on their feet this past trest craft, Twitter blue peeps, While 75 to 100 hundred Northwest Pennsylvania and blood donation by 56 days. ditions in Erie. Friday, Feb. 20. Instagram graham crackers people at an SAC event is Western New York’s blood “The process itself does One of the main benefits of Due to classes being can- and a Trivia Crack trivia game. average, for a winter evening bank drive scheduled for next not take that long,” said the Community Blood Bank, celed, SAC’s plan to host “It was like nothing we’ve like Friday, a regular event Thursday, March 5, will be Leone, who majored in Stra- according to Leone, is that all their “Are You Smarter than a ever done,” said Jill Ryb- held at the Union would not moved to the Mercy Heritage tegic Communication at donations remain local. Professor?” event was put on czynski, one of the organizers have been as well attended, Room in Sullivan Hall from Mercyhurst. “The time spent “The blood you donate hold. In one evening, the SAC of the spur-of-the-moment Rybczynski said. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. actually giving the blood only stays in the Erie community,” had to plan, advertise and activity. “We decided to bring “It was different and we The Community Blood takes about 5 to 7 minutes on Leone said. budget a new event, which the event to [the students].” heard a lot of good things Bank comes to Mercyhurst average.” For more information about became a Social Media Night. Social Media Night took from the RAs and the people every 112 days, according to At Mercyhurst, the aver- donating, call 814-456-4206 The SAC Constitution place three times on Friday who came,” said Rybczynski. Communication and Market- age number of donors to or email [email protected]. requires that at least two night at Baldwin, Warde and “A lot of the freshman didn’t ing Coordinator and recent the Community Blood Bank events be held over the week- the Student Union. This was know what SAC was so it was Mercyhurst graduate Nicole when it is on campus has been end. the first time a weekend SAC a good way to promote SAC Leone. up to 50 students, according The programmers decided event took place in the resi- and what we’re about.” “The goal is to provide to Leone. However, recently dence halls. @TheMerciad that instead of having the new @TheMerciad a safe and adequate blood the numbers of donors at the event in the Student Union, it “By going to the residence Networking Below is a list of changes due to the temporary Night offered for closing of the Carolyn Herrmann Student Union. students, alumni TEMPORARY OFFICE MOVES Campus Ministry break the ice, and start · Jenell Patton – Warde 3rd Floor By Nadine Marte talking,” Rizzone said. · Greg Baker – Warde 3rd Floor Contributing writer Many students may find it · Fr. Jim Piszker – Egan 213 difficult or unnatural to walk Mercyhurst will host its up to a stranger and begin a Serving Learning Fourth Annual Alumni Net- conversation, and practicing · Bethany Brun – Egan 208 working Night for students that is the focus of the event, · Caitlin Sniezek – Egan 203 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Rizzone said. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the “Once you put those barri- Campus Involvement Center Mercy Heritage Room. ers down, links of communi- · Sarah Allen /MSG – Egan 304 The event, open to all cation happen,” Rizzone said. · Preston Reilly/SAC – Egan 305 majors and academic years, is While some majors will · Kristy Jamison – Egan 303 intended to be a chance for not be represented by alumni Multicultural Center current students to interact during the evening, students · Pertrina Marrero – Egan 116 and make connections with of all majors are still encour- former Mercyhurst students aged to attend, because there in the working world. is always the chance that STUDENT DINING OPTIONS Thirty alumni are expected somebody knows somebody Egan Dining Hall to attend, with backgrounds in the field in which a- par · Open 7:00am - 11:30pm Monday - Friday in business, education, hos- ticular student is interested, · Open 10:00am - 11:00pm Saturday & Sunday pitality management, graphic according to Rizzone. · An additional entrance will be open through Sullivan Hall from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday - Friday. design, biology, accounting, “Networking is one of the · Take-outs will be permitted at no additional cost for the duration of this situation. criminal justice and more. prime ways people find a job Companies and organi- or an internship,” said Riz- Convenience Store at Warde Hall zations represented at the zone. “Sometimes it’s not the · Open 9:00 am - 12 midnight Monday - Friday event will range from Gen- one you expect to open the · Open 5:00 pm to 12 midnight Saturday & Sunday eral Electric Transportation, door for you; it is usually the · The convenience store will carry all "On the Go" items including sandwiches, salads, sushi, and sides. Northwest Savings Bank, one that is out there.” Northwestern School District Students can register for the Coffee Bar at the Bookstore and Erie County Care Man- event by contacting the Career · The Coffee Bar at the Bookstore will continue to run regularly scheduled hours. agement, to name a few. Development Center at cdc@ While not a time to dis- mercyhurst.edu or by calling tribute resumes, students are (814) 824-2426. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: encouraged to dress business · Daily Mass has been canceled; please refer to the Saint Luke schedule for alternatives. Sunday Masses casual and be prepared to will continue to be held in the Taylor Little Theatre. socialize, according to Direc- · Student activities that were scheduled in the Student Union have been moved to other locations. Please tor of Career Development monitor social media for all updates. If you have questions, feel free to call Amber Kissman at Frank Rizzone. 814-824-3643 or email [email protected]. “You have to walk up to · Mailboxes located in the Student Union will not be accessible. To receive your mail, go to the mail room someone you don’t know, @TheMerciad in Preston during regular hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bring your ID! Page 4 The Merciad February 25, 2015 Features Students, staff struggle with weather conditions “There’s a lot of ice all the By Emani Burton time,” said Miller. “It’s danger- Staff writer ous.” Miller said she has noticed The weather is taking its toll a visible difference between on Mercyhurst. sidewalks in the heart of the For the third time in its campus and sidewalks in the 89-year history, the Univer- student residential areas. sity canceled classes due to “You can tell they put a lot the harsh weather conditions more effort on the paths for this past Thursday and Friday, tours,” Miller said. which reached as low as -17 Art Therapy major Shelby degrees. The school’s water Grundy, said that the Univer- pipes have struggled to hold sity’s handling of the snow up, breaking in Audrey Hirt has been adequate. Academic Center’s first floor “Show removal could be on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and better, but it’s fair enough,” damaging the computer lab in said Grundy. “Whatever they Room 110. are doing is not quite working, A water line then proceeded though. It would be nice to to burst in the Student Union see some regularity.” on Saturday, Feb. 21, causing Derek Mattson, majoring flooding and an evacuation. in Elementary Special Educa- The snow continues to be tion, spoke from the point of a problem for students and view of a tour guide. employees as well. “As an Ambassador, I assure Casey Bleuel photo “We take it as it comes,” said you that tour paths aren’t as Large ‘snow dunes’ have formed near the Hirt Academic Center. The snow piles have reached the top of nearby trees. Brian Jones, who works for shoveled as they appear,” maintenance at Mercyhurst. Mattson said. “It’s a non-stop job keeping Some students are not sure everything safe.” of a solution to the snow Jones said maintenance problems around campus. employees are putting forth “The problem is, there their best efforts to prevent isn’t a place to put the snow,” further pipe bursts on campus James Duncan, a Criminal Jus- through testing and periodic tice major said. system shut downs. Outside the Hirt Academic “We can’t do it all, but Center, large “snow dunes” having teams helps lighten the have accumulated on the sides load just a little,” Jones said. of the road. They stand taller According to Jones, the than some trees. Maintenance Department has a “There is only so much they separate team devoted to snow can do,” said Joe Rieger, who removal on campus known as is majoring in Intelligence the “plow team,” who begin Studies. “They are doing their work as early as 4 a.m. best.” “They have to clear the Mattson said that other ser- snow before faculties arrive vice maintenance provides and students start heading students have been beneficial to class,” said Jones. “I don’t as well. mean to complain. This time “Their online request ser- of year is probably the hardest vice is immediate and really for us. Most people get to go great,” said Mattson. “They home or work inside. We work are really helpful.” Jonah Jackson photo in the harshest elements.” Large icicles hang off the side of the Sister Carolyn Herrmann Student Union. The Student Union was evacuated on Saturday, Feb. Miranda Miller, a history 21, due to a water line break. major, is weary of the walking conditions on campus. @TheMerciad

MERCYHURST HISTORY

By Victoria Kreysar

With the renovations of Christ the King Chapel still under way, people are beginning to wonder how the chapel will turn out. While looking to the future, many students tend to forget the past or overlook the chapel’s unique beginning. Over the years, many facts about the chapel have been forgotten, making them now small, unique secrets. Even before reaching the chapel, students walking through the library’s Weber Hall reading room will notice a huge paining called Assumption of the Virgin. It was donated by Bishop John Mark Gannon in 1932. Christ the King Chapel and the tower connecting it to the rest of Old Main were built in the early 1930s. Construction began in October1932 and was completed in 1933, seven years after the college opened. The construction was made possible mostly from donations to the school by Orva O’Neil; her husband’s two sisters were Mother Xavier O’Neil and Sister Regis O’Neil, members of the Mercy order. James O’Neil worked in the petroleum business and earned notoriety from the Teapot Dome scandal of the 1920s. Several of his close friends were directly involved, and although federal authorities investigated him, O’Neil was never charged. The subtle mark of the O’Neil family can be found today, as the tower is named in his honor. The chapel balcony, which now has restricted access, could hold 100, in addition to the organ. Mass was first celebrated in the chapel in March 1933, not long after construction was finished. In June 1934, the first alumna was married in the chapel. Within Christ the King Chapel is an adjacent side room—located at the front to the left of the altar. It is known as the Queen’s Chapel. Orva O’Neil had this chapel specially designed to be a small replica of a small chapel in England which she had seen and admired. Built in the 1930s not long after Christ the King Chapel was finished, Orva O’Neil requested four crypts be built for her, her husband and her two sisters-in-law. Their bodies were never interred; however, the outline of the crypts can still be Tung Vu photo seen today. Christ the King Chapel began its renovations in January. As of now, the pews have been restored to their original place as workers continue to add final touches to the renovation of the 82-year-old chapel. February 25, 2015 The Merciad Page 5 Arts & Entertainment Theatre Department accepting donations their ticket purchases. In support of the mission, By Naomi Greenstein Unfortunately, ticket reve- the MTP donated 40 per- Staff writer nues do not fully cover oper- cent of its seats for “Charlie ating expenses. Brown” to local non-profit For the past few years, stu- The remaining funds, espe- organizations. dents and faculty alike have cially those that go toward When asked why he believes looked forward to the incred- the summer theatre program, theatre is an essential part of ible shows performed by the must be raised through contri- the college experience, as well university’s theatre program. butions, mostly in the form of as a liberal arts education that Directed by faculty advi- gifts given by supportive fac- is given at Mercyhurst, John- sor Brett D. Johnson, Ph.D, ulty and alumni. son replied with a paraphrased the program has been able to In an effort to raise more quote by Augusto Boal, that perform a variety of success- money, the Mercyhurst The- “to teach and to learn the- ful productions, including the atre Program (MTP) launched atre is to teach and to learn cleverly funny “Urinetown,” its professional summer the- humanity.” the sultry “Cabaret” and a atre program in June 2014 The theatre program at production of the play “The with the musical, “You’re a Mercyhurst is an all-around Laramie Project.” Good Man, Charlie Brown.” incredible program that is in Though nearly every show For this performance, every need of extra support from all performed on stage has been single cast member and back- who appreciate it. a hit with the campus commu- stage worker signed a profes- Anyone who donates will Photo courtesy of Brett Johnson nity, it would not be so with- sional contract and earned receive recognition in the Last year’s summer theatre program put on a production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” out the hard work and efforts a stipend for their work, program and one ticket to With the next summer season coming up, the program is seeking donations. of every talented student per- which gave these students the the summer production for a former and backstage worker, opportunity to work in a pro- gift as low at $25, or anyone gram’s 2015-2016 academic Gifts can be made online at atre program and show your as well as the many members fessional setting and practice who donates $200, will receive season and two passes to a hurstalumni.org/theatre or by support for theatre and the of the Mercyhurst and Erie their craft in front of an audi- two tickets for the summer private reception with Tony check payable to Mercyhurst incredible talent at Mercyhurst communities who financially ence that would not regularly production, one pass for the Award-winning actress Eliza- Theatre Program. University. support the program with have access to live theatre. Mercyhurst Theatre Pro- beth Ashley in March. Please donate to the the- Movie ‘Still Dreaming’ playing at TLT ‘Seventh Son’ amazes Alice, played by Alicia Vikan- By Noldon Starks physical disabilities. der, who is also the daughter By Naomi Greenstein Cinema Club member As the rehearsal process of Mother Malkin. Staff writer unfolds, the actors find them- Alice is a good witch who selves experiencing the pain The movie “Seventh Son” is simply wants to live in peace, If you are an avid fan of and exhilaration of re-immer- about a knight, played by Jeff while her mother lives on the Mercyhurst’s Sunday after- sion in their life’s work amidst Bridges, named Master Greg- evil side. noon movies, then prepare for the trials of old age. ory, who has to train a young I watched “Seventh Son” in something quite different this At the same time, the prodigy. 3D and it was mind blowing. weekend. troupe’s young co-directors, This prodigy, the Seventh The way that people mor- The film being shown is Ben Steinfeld and Noah Brody Son, named Tom, is played by phed into creatures and how called “Still Dreaming.” of NYC’s celebrated Fiasco Ben Barnes. they engaged the audience The film follows a group Theater, struggle to maintain Their mission is to kill evil was captivating. of elderly living at the Lillian forward momentum with this spirits conjured by Julianne The objects that they were Booth Actors Home in New over-80 acting ensemble. Moore, who stars as Mother fighting with jumped out too Jersey and a pair of young As the troupe pushes for- Malkin, the most evil person and it was an unforgettable directors, hired to stage an ward, the play’s themes of miac photo in their world. experience. in-house performance of “A perception, reality vs. dream- The film “Still Dreaming” will be playing at Taylor Little Theatre. She wants to rule the world I did not know that I was Midsummer Night’s Dream.” ing and memory become rele- but she cannot do it alone, so going to a 3D showing but The elderly people who vant in sharp relief. With praises from Vari- theatre in those who have lost she has many people at her I’m glad I did. serve as the actors in the play Ultimately, the performance ety Magazine and Academy it. command that can morph I do not know how the were once widely celebrated turns out to be surprising, Award-nominated actress This inspiring film will be into evil creatures; the most movie would be without 3D for their talent as actors, per- mysterious and resonant, and June Squibb, “Still Dream- shown at Taylor Little Theatre fearsome of these being a man but I recommend people see formers and musicians on a vital reminder of the value ing” has gone on to touch the on Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. who can turn into a dragon. it in 3D. Broadway, now struggle with of engaging our dreams no hearts of all who have viewed Tickets are $1 for students Tom’s love interest is one of Alzheimer’s, dementia and matter our age. it and ignite the passion of with their Mercyhurst ID. the evil spirits, a witch named @TheMerciad All Around Erie: Theatre, Nature and Comedy Edition painting and crafts will be offered for the kids. All shows will be at the Edinboro Performing Arts Center. By Megan Pacileo The Children’s Zoo concession stand will be open with spe- Tickets are $10 for general admission and can be purchased at Arts and Entertainment editor cial discounts and the carousel will be ready for riders. the door or on their website www.laughrioterie.com. Stop by the Zoo Classroom to get a special opening day rate For more information, email [email protected] or ‘Flashdance’ at the Warner Theatre when you sign up for Zoo Camps. like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LaughRiotErie. For more information, call (814) 864-4091. Broadway on Erie is proud to welcome the show “Flashdance Nature Journaling at TREC the Musical” to the Warner Theatre. ‘The Addams Family’ at Erie Playhouse With electrifying dance at its core, “Flashdance the Musical” Take your nature journal to the next level with this exciting tells the inspiring story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill Come see the beloved television show come to life when the new series through the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day Erie Playhouse puts on “The Addams Family.” Learn how to observe, take data and explore mixed media to becoming a professional performer. In this magnificently macabre musical comedy, Wednesday add color and prose to your journal. When romance with her boss threatens to complicate her Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and Classes will use educational specimens from the museum for ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable anatomical studies and go on field trips. fuel the pursuit of her dream. family, a man her parents have never met. The first class will be held March 1 from 2-4 p.m. in room 108 “Flashdance the Musical” features a score that includes the As if that weren’t upsetting enough, she begs her father not at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. biggest hit songs from the movie, including the title song “Flash- to tell her mother. Participants will learn what nature journaling is and introduce dance - What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,” “Manhunt,” and Now, Gomez Addams must keep a secret from his beloved the different types of media used throughout the year. “I Love Rock & Roll.” wife, Morticia. Materials will be provided for this class only. In addition to these hits, 16 brand new songs have been writ- Everything will change for the family on the fateful night they On March 15, class will meet in Room 108 from 2-4 p.m., for ten for the musical with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics by host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his par- an introduction to field sketching. Robert Cary and Robbie Roth. ents. A sketchbook/journal, a kneadable eraser and a set of draw- “Flashdance the Musical” features a book by Tom Hedley and The show runs until Feb 28. Tickets can be purchased from ing pencils will be required. Robert Cary with direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo. the Erie Playhouse Box Office. Future classes will be held on the first and third Sundays of The performance will take place at the Warner Theatre on Any questions, call (814)454-2852. the month. Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Classes will continue to meet on the first Sunday of the Ticket prices start at $35. month for a technique workshop and on the third Sunday of For more information, call (814) 452- 4857. The Third Annual New Works Festival the month for a field trip. The Laugh/Riot performing arts company presents: the Participants will be responsible for their own transportation. Erie Zoo Opening Day Third Annual New Works Festival. There will be a $10.00 cost for each class or field trip. Join them for an evening of plays that have never been seen Pre-registration is required as class size is limited. Head over to the Erie Zoo on March 1 for opening day. in the area, and in some cases, never been seen anywhere before. The classes are for participants ages 12 and up. The Erie Zoo will re-open to the public with free admission. This year’s shows are: For more information, call (814) 833-7215. The zoo will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. “How Now, Brown Couch” by William SE Coleman directed Many activities will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., by Jonny Rick, a farce about a pregnant couch; including visiting with Zoo docents to learn about animals and “When Violet Met Watson” by Susan Goodell, directed by the Zoo grounds. Veronica Lynn, a comedy about a woman looking for Mr. Right; If the weather is too cold outside, there will be plenty of “The Would-be Playwright” by Roy Proctor, directed by Ella activities to do inside as well. Regan, an adaptation of an Anton Chekhov short story. Cliff Hopkins and Kelly will perform an amazing magic The shows will take place from Feb. 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. and show, animals shows will be held throughout the day, and face Feb. 25 and March 1 at 2:30 p.m. @MeganPacileo

Full list of events can be found View upcoming performances: www.merciad.mercyhurst.edu/ on the PAC website www.miac.mercyhurst.edu arts_entertainment Online Page 6 The Merciad February 25, 2015 Opinion Relay forThe views Life expressed successful 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 always welcomed and can be emailed to [email protected]. Residents at Warde Hall The Good...

First Niagara Bank made a donation of $15,000 for undergo technical issues renovations of the Mercyhurst Ice Center. the three freshman dorms. The fact that we cannot do temperature and pressure has By Mackenzie Burns Usually only one washer fails, laundry in our own residence been very temperamental, and Staff writer and it does not take long halls is a little upsetting, to say in some cases, nonexistent. Spring Break is right around the corner. Many to repair. Lately, a majority the least. On several occasions, entire students will use this opportunity to escape from the Maintenance has had their of the washers are broken, The gym on the second wings have been without hot snowy tundra that we live in and go to warmer and hands full with this year’s inconveniencing hundreds of floor of Warde Hall has also water for hours or even days sunny locations. winter weather. There is snow students. been neglected. One of the at a time. and water damage all over In Warde Hall, each floor treadmills has been broken Residents try to tough it campus that now has to be is lucky to have one working since the beginning of J-term out, but everyone has a break- repaired. However, the work washer. Students are forced and has yet to be attended ing point. After two days of orders for non-snow-related to travel to other floors and to. Treadmills may not be as taking ice cold showers, I was issues should not be over- search for a working washer, important as washers and forced to call upon a friend for looked. or wash their clothes in the dryers, but they make it a lot a hot shower. No one enjoys a Ever since our return from middle of the night. The easier to avoid the “Freshmen cold shower in the middle of Winter break, Laker Vapor dryers are even beginning 15.” Students would much winter. The Bad... has been struggling to do its to break, which has yet to prefer walking down a flight Residents have put in work job to satisfy student Internet happen this year. or two of stairs than walking orders, and even some of the needs. The signal strength all Pretty soon all 12 washers to the rec center in subzero RAs have done the same. A Residents at Warde Hall have had to wear dirty in over Warde Hall seems to in the building will no longer temperatures just so they can small delay is understandable, clothes over and over again because they are unable be getting worse. Many resi- work. Laundry is a neces- work out. but the extent of the current to wash their clothes. How can it be possible that a dents, including myself from sity anyway, but this weather It is no secret that campus issues is getting out of hand. four-story building only has one washer working? the fourth floor, have better makes it even more so. has had its share of water access in the bathroom than I personally have had to issues this winter. However, on the bedroom. take laundry off campus these problems have been Broken washing machines because there simply are not around since September for have always been an issue in enough washers to go around. Warde residents. The water @TheMerciad The 2015 Oscars raised mixed The Ugly... Due to the water damage at the Herrmann Student Union, the building will remain closed until emotions during the night restorations are done. We guess what will be missed Gaga. Whenever her name is shows and other awards that red carpet, wearing red gloves. By Marcela Delgado the most is the Laker Inn. Students hurdle and run mentioned, the first thing that always gets people talking. No As memes circulated on the Opinion editor like if it were The Hunger Games for a table at Egan comes to mind is how she matter how good or bad, the Internet that night, she looked due to the influx of students at peak meal times. has come up with some very red carpet never ceases to sur- like she came from washing The 2015 Academy Awards strange ways to call the atten- prise viewers. dishes and straight to the red took place this past Sunday, tion of the audience, like her This year, some of the carpet. Feb. 22. The film industry meat dress and other atten- colors that prevailed down the She was not the only one anxiously awaits this night as tion-getting dresses that she red carpet were red and white. who got bad reviews on her they get recognition for their has worn in the past. According to Forbes Life, Oscar’s gown. Blanca Blanco hard and outstanding job. Lady Gaga performed a the best-dressed title this year attempted to wear a dress The Weird... Neil Patrick Harris, who 50th anniversary tribute to is once again, Lupita Nyong’o. that looked like fire, but entertained the audience with The Sound of Music. After “The beautiful custom gown her attempt failed big time. his genuine comedy, hosted her moving performance, created by Francisco Costa Instead she got people fired For the first time in Mercyhurst canceled classes for this year’s event. Lady Gaga received a standing featured cascading strands of up about her outfit. two consecutive days last week due to dangerously Some people disliked the ovation, which caused some 6,000 pearls and was paired No matter how good or low temperatures. Unfortunately, the email fact that he appeared in his tears to roll down her face. with Chopard jewels.” bad the awards are, what I like notification ran into difficulties on Wednesday and underwear toward the end Up next, Julie Andrews Lupita N’yongo was not about the Academy Awards is those who are not signed up for text alerts did not of the show, and others just came on stage and thanked the only one to wow the red the recognition that is given, get the good news. considered it as part of his Lady Gaga for the amazing carpet. The famous “Pitch not only the faces and stars humorous personality. tribute. Perfect” star, Anna Kendrick, from the movies, but also to This year’s awards brought After all the controversy got some positive looks. She the people who is behind the up some emotional moments. Lady Gaga has created with was wearing a custom pink camera directing and creating One of them was when her unique style, this was a Thakoon gown. productions that we all enjoy Common and John Legend complete shift in her career. On the other hand, there watching sang Glory, a track for the film Not only did her discrete and were also stars that managed “Selma.” elegant appearance contrib- to receive the negative looks The crowd seemed moved uted, but also her voice could on the red carpet. The Merciad by the song’s message. Let’s be appreciated better. Lady Gaga might have awed not forget the whole differ- Moving on, there is some- the crowd with her perfor- ent side that was seen of Lady thing about the Academy mance, but fell short on the @TheMerciad Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu Zach Dorsch Editor-in-Chief editormerciad Sami Rapp Managing Editor managingmerciad Jordan Power Writing Coach jpower57 Nathan Turner News Editor newsmerciad Are people giving something up for Ryan Kushner Features Editor featuremerciad Karah Hollis Sports Editor sportsmerciad Lent or are they giving up on Lent? Megan Pacileo A&E Editor entertainmentmerciad Marcela Delgado Opinion Editor opinionmerciad Mary Barnes Copy Editor copymerciad Photo Editor photomerciad By Victoria Kreysar For many of us that prac- ing of what I am not allowed we cannot do great things. We Salina Bowe Will DeFeo Ad Manager admerciad Staff writer tice, the struggle has carried to do and when I can do it, can only do small things with over into adulthood. Last year like on Sundays, which are not great love.” That idea stuck Bill Welch Adviser wwelch Lent is a time of reflection I tried to give up swearing — factored in to Lent’s 40 days. with me and it is what I am and spiritual preparation, then suddenly I found myself The whole idea of Lent is to thinking of now during this but some may only know the in a cycle of cursing about fast, to struggle and to exer- Lenten season. season for Mardi Gras or the how I had accidentally cursed. cise self-control. Everyone can do one thing, smudges on people’s heads Father Jim Piszker said What do you get out of regardless of your faith. Who- from Ash Wednesday. focusing on one improvement Lent if you just find ways to ever you are, you can practice The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper of Everyone finds themselves should be the focus on the skirt around things? just this one part of Lent. For Mercyhurst University. It is published throughout the school year, in a new place, different from Lenten season. “Do some- While Mercyhurst is filled 40 days, let’s try to make the with the exception of finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room last Lent. To many, Lent thing within your means to with people of different faiths, world a better place by doing 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. means 40 days to try some- do it; stay small. Do one thing which should all be respected, one thing and doing it well. thing new. and do it really well.” Other- Lenten practices translate wise you’re practically setting across different religions. It means 40 days to focus The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be on something other than yourself up for failure. That idea got me thinking yourself. When I was little, my I had missed that last year; back to my grade school days signed and names will be included with the letters. Although we mom used to ask me to give I set my sights on something when cheesy inspirational will not edit the letters for content, we reserve the right to trim something up, and let me tell I thought would be cool, that posters were printed every- letters to fit. Letters are due Mondays by noon and may not be you how difficult it was to not I would be proud to accom- where. plish. Easier said than done. There was one quote by more than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at eat chocolate chip cookies for @tory_krey 40 days. Often, I find myself think- Mother Teresa, “In this life [email protected].

Read more at Write for The Merciad, email merciad.mercyhurst.edu/opinion [email protected] Online February 25, 2015 The Merciad Page 7 Sports Himes named All-American Janiga, DiTondo By Haleigh Giebel ents helped me find the right programs to join to get the honored by CHA Staff writer most out of the sport,” Himes By Chris Merritt the regular season with 27 said. goals, 18 assists, totaling to a Contributing writer Lacrosse Magazine recently As the season starts, Himes career high 45 points. named Rebecca Himes said she and the rest of the Goaltender Julia DiTondo pre-season All-American. team are excited to begin the After the sweep of confer- earned her first collegiate During last year’s season, new season. ence rivals Rochester Insti- career back-to-back start. She Himes became the fifth Individually, she said she tute of Technology (RIT), only allowed one goal during player in Mercyhurst women’s hopes to contribute to her junior forward, Emily Janiga, the weekend against RIT. lacrosse history to score 200 team in any way she can, and junior goaltender, Julia Making her first start since career points and during her “whether it be goals, assists, DiTondo, were awarded with Jan. 24, 2014, DiTondo had a freshman year she was part of ground balls, or simply just weekly honors for the Colle- total of 26 saves on 37 shots, the 2012 Synapse Sports All- intense work ethic.” giate Hockey America (CHA) denying all 20 shots on Satur- Rookie Team. The Lakers are optimis- conference. day, earning her second shut- “It’s a great honor to be tic about their goals for the Each week, every team out of her collegiate career. named a pre-season All Amer- upcoming season, Himes said. from the CHA has a submis- Her performance earned her ican,” said Himes. “It’s awe- “As a team, we look to win sion from their coaches for the CHA goaltender of the some to get recognized for the regular season title, win one skater and one goaltender week award. the hard work the team and I PSAC’s and get a chance at the to be awarded with player of She finished the regular put into practices and off-sea- NCAAs,” Himes said. the week honors. Members season with a record of 3-1. son. Without my teammates, Himes is ready to make a from the CHA committee A total of 89 saves and only I would never have received comeback against rivals. vote to see which players will seven goals against gave her a this honor.” “Losing to Lock Haven be awarded these honors. This .927 save percentage. Helping the team succeed twice last year, including the week, two Mercyhurst players Janiga and DiTondo are is more important than indi- PSAC finals, still haunts me won the weekly awards for eager to finish out the -post vidual awards, according to and I can’t wait to show the their performances on the ice. season on a high note and Himes. PSAC how great our team is “It’s an honor to be awarded keep the momentum alive for “I was always more con- this year,” Himes said player of the week,” said their senior seasons. cerned with helping my team After graduation, Himes Janiga. “But as always, hockey “We have one more guar- be better and contributing in hopes to continue her edu- is a team sport and I would anteed game as a team and I any way I could, whether it cation in Occupational Ther- not have been awarded this know I do not want it to be was in practice or in games,” apy to help kids with special without every single player on my last, so I’m going to make she said. “In the end, we win needs. the team.” sure I do whatever it takes and or lose as a team, so I never “I will definitely miss play- Janiga scored two goals in leave nothing to chance when really focused on individual ing lacrosse at a competitive both games against RIT. Friday comes around,” Janiga awards.” level and everything that goes With her first period goal said. Himes started playing along with being part of a in Saturday’s game, Janiga lacrosse in 5th grade. She attri- team.” earned her fifth game-win- butes her inspiration to play to ning goal of the season, put- Contributed photo her parents and grandfather. ting her second on the team Rebecca Himes looks for an open target during a game last “My grandfather got me my @TheMerciad and fourth in the country for @TheMerciad season. first lacrosse stick and my par- game winners. Janiga finished

Advertisement Six ‘Hurst wrestlers seeded second with eight victories in which August Mizia, the team’s By James Karasek he bested his opponent by 174-pound wrestler, is cur- Contributing writer 15-plus points. As a freshman rently ranked fifth nationally JCU OFFERS MORE THAN Francis took second at the with an overall record of 26-4. Mercyhurst University wres- Super Regions in 2014. Like several of his teammates, tling is gearing up for NCAA Last season, he made it to he has been through the ropes the Super Region finals. This earning a third place finish in 20 GRADUATE PROGRAMS Super Region I Champion- ships which is set for Friday year, he is more prepared for last year’s Super Regions, qual- in West Liberty, W. Va. The the challenge. ifying for the national tourna- Lakers are sending 10 men, “I’m much more confident ment. six who are seeded second, to this year, confident with my Rounding out the team’s represent the university. conditioning and prepara- wrestlers is Dakota DesLau- Including: Among the six wrestlers tion,” he said. “This year I riers at 184 pounds. DesLau- Biology Mathematics know how hard I’ve worked riers has a season win-loss is Willie Bohince in the 125- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Nonprofit Administration pound division. Bohince, and know that when I wrestle record of 20-8. Dakota fin- who was 18-1 in duals this how I want to things usually ished fourth last season. Communications Management Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate year and 28-4 overall, is cur- go my way.” The Lakers recently won rently fourth in the nation. The team’s 165-pound their third consecutive PSAC Education School Counseling wrestler is Angelo Bortoluzzi title and ended the conference Last season, he set the school Educational Psychology School Psychology record for wins by a freshman. who sits at 24-7 overall and with a 7-0 record, 18-1 overall. Bohince finished 7th at the was ranked fourth nationally The team is looking for- English Spiritual Wellness and Counseling prior to the UPJ dual meet. ward to the postseason. There NCAA National Champion- Humanities Theology and Religious Studies ships. He said he is looking for- is currently a lone national The 149-pound junior, ward to the tournament and title banner in the Mercyhurst Initial Teacher Licensure Jeremy Landowski is 25-4 improving his post-season Athletic Center. this year, and like Bohince, is results from last year. Head coach Mike Wehler “Our goal is to qualify 10 said he hopes there will be a familiar with national compe- Full-tuition graduate assistantships tition. He finished eighth in starters to the NCAA tour- second after the tournament. the nation last season. nament and take first place as available in many programs. Francis Mizia, who is cur- a team in the region for the rently ranked sixth in the first time in program history. nation at 157 pounds, will We set our expectations for also be a part of the postsea- ourselves so high because our goal is to always be better than son team. Francis leads the @TheMerciad nation in wins by technical fall we were the year before.” Lakers earn honors He led an offensive line out about the award from his By Tim Reed which averaged 401 yards of mother. Staff writer total offense in its 11 games, “I had no clue that it even while only giving up 10 sacks. existed,” said Latimer. “My Two Mercyhurst football “I was fortunate to not gain mom informed me about players, Ben Gysin and T.J. any serious injuries during my it. Obviously a big honor to Latimer, recently earned the career,” Gysin said. receive it; but, at the same 2014 Don Hansen NCAA Gysin, who graduated in time, football is a team sport. Division II Honorable Men- December, now works for I don’t think this could have tion All-American honors. his local middle school back been accomplished without Offensive lineman Ben home. However, he plans to the help of my teammates.” Gysin, from East Palestine, join the Air force. As for next season, Latimer Ohio, said he was notified “I will definitely miss it. said it was too early to make about earning the award from It’s just starting to set in now any predictions. Head Coach Marty Schaetzle. that I’m done there, especially “Tough to say at this point “It’s very flattering and since they start spring ball where we’re at,” Latimer said. humbling, and I’m thankful soon,” he said. “But, we’ll need to start at a U.S. News & World Report ranks JCU and appreciative of it,” Gysin Fullback T.J. Latimer, from better pace than last year, among the top 10 universities in the said. Warren Pa., was also a key which will take effort from Midwest offering master’s degrees. Gysin never missed a start player. Off of 25 receptions, everybody.” in his four seasons of playing, Latimer had 280 receiving totaling 44 consecutive games yards and four touchdowns Learn more at jcu.edu/graduate played. in the season. Latimer found @TheMerciad Page 8 The Merciad February 25, 2015 Laker Living Taking on Dungarvan: Dublin By Emily Francis not know the Book of Kells, it is one of the earliest Contributing Writer editions of all four gospels. Each one of the pages is full of beautifully-done manuscripts. By the end of this trip I had three cities down, but Sláinte! That’s cheers in Irish Gaelic (pronounced many more left to explore. slawn-cha) and a hello from Mercyhurst, Dungarvan! Bus travel between Dungarvan and other towns in The second week in Ireland has been more exciting southeast Ireland is inexpensive, which allows students than the first. The town and people continue to sur- to be able to take day trips. Another plus is airfare is prise, classes have started and the first excursion was a cheaper then the US. The Mercyhurst students are success. taking full advantage of this for the coming weekend For those of you who are Facebook friends with a by taking RyanAir to London. The possibility for fellow Laker in Dungarvan, I am sure you are aware adventure seems endless, a fact everyone is taking we traveled to Dublin this past weekend and took advantage of. many pictures to share. Students each had a 1-Day Each day seems to bring with it a new opportunity. Dublin Pass which allowed use to travel around and Just recently we discovered beautiful cliffs overlooking see sites for free or at a discounted rate, a huge plus the ocean just a 3-mile bike ride away. for traveling on a college budget. Following the water in any direction guarantees a With these passes, we were able to see the Christ- beautiful beach and breathtaking views. I was most church Cathedral connected to the Viking Museum, impressed with the one that stretches beneath the Matt Vendeville photo Dublinia, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, historic government ruins of an old Abbey across from King John’s Castle. buildings, the Jameson Distillery, the Guinness Store- Such a beautiful city is difficult to leave even for a A view of the Liffey, a river that divides Dublin into the North and South, from O’Connell Bridge on our first tour of the city. house and my personal favorite, the Chester Beatty short trip, but is a comfort to come back to. Library. I was also able to see the Book of Kells on display Until next week, Sláinte! @TheMerciad at the Old Library in Trinity College. For those that do

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