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THE MERCIAD MSG secretary impeached Jennifer Ciccone placed on probation after found to be neglecting duties objective is school.” By Joshua Wilwohl According to the timeline of MSG Editor-in-chief secretarial responsibilities produced by the executive board, Ciccone did not In a 28-14 vote, the Mercyhurst complete 12 of 38 tasks until the third Student Government impeached deadline. Secretary Jennifer Ciccone and placed “Some issues were addressed earlier her on a to-be-determined probation- and I had one-on-one meetings with ary period following a weekly meeting Jen and Darcey (Kemp) to discuss on Monday. them and set mandated deadlines,” The vote comes after several of said Schuler. Ciccone’s obligations were neglected The timeline also states that nine and extended, and routine deadlines duties were not completed as of noon for her secretarial duties were not met, on Dec. 5. the executive board said. “We informed her about the The MSG executive board originally completion of responsibilities when asked Ciccone to resign and step down we asked her to resign,” said Schuler. from her position in mid-November, “She had almost three weeks to but upon refusal, the board sent an e- complete them.” mail to MSG representatives stating In an additional, 17-25 vote, the she neglected several responsibilities representatives chose not to remove over the course of three months, Ciccone from offi ce, but place her on beginning in September. probation. The three-page e-mail outlines the “Until we come up with another way rationale for Ciccone’s impeachment, to handle this process, it (probation) stating, “It was determined that most is the best solution,” said senior of the responsibilities of the secretary representative Jeannie Jyurovat. were not fulfi lled satisfactorily and Ciccone’s probation period, according many were not completed at all.” to the executive board, will be led by a The message also includes an committee of fi ve representatives to executive summary and timeline ensure duties and responsibilities are of events “…summing several key met by a certain deadline so as to avoid points behind the situation that make removal from offi ce. it different from ‘dropping the ball’ a Representatives varied in their couple of times,” according to the e- positions with the executive board. mail. According to sophomore representa- MSG President Dan Schuler said tive Dan McNulty, the executive he was saddened to send the message board’s reasoning for impeachment to representatives, but had no other was not warranted. option. “This should not have happened,” “I have to be responsible for all the he said. “This was simply too much duties upheld,” he said. “There had to for a representative to deal with in one be a point where I could not allow (the night.” lack of duties) to go on any more.” Senior Kathleen Chew, however, Ciccone fully admitted during the disagreed. “(Jen) was told the meeting she did not fulfi ll some of responsibilities beforehand,” she said. Katie McAdams/Photo editor the responsibilities on deadline. “Yes, “We are all held accountable for hard Secretary Jennifer Ciccone refl ects after fi nding result of a 28-14 impeachment vote that led to her proba- they gave me deadlines; yes, I agreed work.” tion in offi ce. Ciccone was found neglecting duties of her secretarial job over a period of three months. to them,” she said. “But, my fi rst Please See Impeachment on Page 4 Mercyhurst heads for Europe McFee, Dr. Brian Reed and Dr. Mary credits to register for the ethics class is By Sarah Sheehan Ann Owoc are accepting applications waived because it is important to have a Contributing writer for 25 students to participate in this broad age range participating in the trip. opportunity to learn more about Euro- The selection process is based on class This upcoming spring term, students pean society and culture. rank. Everyone is welcome to apply. can participate in a Europe Study The only two requirements for the trip During the spring term, students will Abroad Program. Students will visit six are an application and that the student complete about 70 percent of the class different cities in two different countries participating is registered for Western material and fi nish the classes during in Europe. The program continues Christian Heritage, Social Ethics, and the trip. Students will leave for Europe throughout the spring term into the British Classics for the spring term. May 23 and return June 8. early summer. These classes have prerequisites of During this time, they will travel to This opportunity provides students a Western or World Classics and Religious both Italy and Ireland. Students will chance to travel through Europe while Persons and Traditions or Understand- have an opportunity to sightsee and earning college credit. ing Scripture. Dr. David Livingston, Dr. Daniel The requirement of having senior Please see Travel on Page 3 Contributed photo Senior Angella Divell helps her buddy decorate Christmas cookies. Alternative spring break offered Christmas on Campus place that will provide enough memo- tunity to travel to other parts of the dren from the Erie area will gather on By Meghan Smith ries to last them a lifetime. Fortunately, country to aid in the relief and rebuild- By Lori Letender the Mercyhurst College campus Satur- Contributing writer Contributing writer each year the offi ce of Campus Ministry ing of communities. day, Dec. 10 for some holiday joy and offers just that. The offi ce of Campus Ministry at fun provided at no cost by Mercyhurst With spring break only a few As a Catholic institution, Mercyhurst Mercyhurst College works closely with When Amy Todd looks back on students and faculty. months away, many of the students at College has a long history of service many organizations across the country, her time spent at Mercyhurst, she will Without volunteers, Christmas on Mercyhurst are beginning to search for to members of the Erie community. including Habitat for Humanity, in no doubt remember Christmas on Campus would not be able to be the the best place to spend their two weeks Over the years the outreach program order to bring life changing opportuni- Campus. success that it is. away from the snowy weather. has extended beyond the limits of the ties to both the students of Mercyhurst The annual service project provides Darcey Kemp, the director of the Stu- Students are looking for a place that college. and the families they work with. her, and many students, with fond dent Union and advisor for Christmas is warm and will help them forget all It has become part of the mercy Abby Wayman, a sophomore, partici- memories of providing a good Christ- on Campus explained that more than about winter classes. A place that is mission to help those in need from pated in the Border Awareness trip mas for children who really need and 250 students volunteer to help with affordable enough to go to with a large all backgrounds. Each year students at appreciate it. group of friends. It should also be a Mercyhurst College have the oppor- Please see Students on Page 3 More than 100 underprivileged chil- Please see Tidings on Page 3 PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD December 7, 2005

NEWS To contact: [email protected] Sigma Tau adds members World Briefs Record number of inductees added to the revitalized ‘Hurst chapter International news must have no reservations about By Matt Hubert them as a student.” Compiled by Contributing writer The 2005-06 class of inductees Corrie Thearle consists of Sarah Arnold, Lakyn Beta Upsilon, the Mercyhurst Bianco, Josie Cattron, Matt Hu- Saddam trial College chapter of the Interna- bert, Katie Lish, Shelly Manison, The fi rst witness to speak in tional Honor Society Sigma Tau Amanda Marton, Anne Munz, person at the trial of ousted Delta, inducted a record 14 new Ger Power, Hope Randall, Ka- Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has members in a ceremony held last cie Rea, Mandy Schuyler, Jason spoken of arrests, torture and month. Sepac and Julie Whan. murder in a Shia village. Co-Presidents Emily Whitaker In addition to the offi cial cer- Ahmed Hassan Mohammed and Matt Peterson, Vice Presi- tifi cates signifying their Sigma detailed the killing of 148 people dent Brady Hunter, and Histo- Tau Delta membership, the new in the village of Dujail, north of rian Katie Cerqua offi ciated the members were promised com- Baghdad, in 1982. ceremony. memorative pins that have not The Iraqi forces’ torture equip- Faculty sponsor Dr. Brian Reed yet arrived. ment included a mincing machine also attended the ceremony. Each inductee also received a sometimes fed with living human When asked to comment on hardbound edition of “The Rect- bodies, he said. his role in the organization, Reed angle,” Sigma Tau Delta’s offi cial Saddam Hussein and seven explained, “I am responsible for journal of creative writing and former senior Iraqi offi cials are amassing the pool of candidates “The Sigma Tau Delta Review,” a accused of involvement in the each year, selecting the final journal of literary criticism. murder of 148 Shia men in the roster of candidates, collecting Parents, friends and family were Photo courtesy of Dr. Brian Reed village of Dujail, following an dues and working as a liaison to also in attendance at the event to New members of the Mercyhurst Beta Upsilon chapter. attempt on the former leader’s the national chapter.” share in the celebration. life. Beta Upsilon consists of Eng- After the new members took ship and a commitment to get- McGurk. The defendants could face the lish majors and minors at Mercy- the offi cial pledge, they posed for ting people involved through Beta Upsilon’s primary purpose death penalty if found guilty. hurst College. a group photo, and enjoyed re- organized, sponsored group is to honor English majors and In order to be considered for freshments while interacting with activities. minors who are exemplary stu- induction, Reed explained, stu- new and existing members. The local chapter of Sigma Tau dents and scholars at Mercyhurst dents “must be of junior stand- Sigma Tau Delta is presently Delta was founded in February College. Earthquake shakes East Africa ing, have an acceptable GPA and enjoying a resurgence, both in of 1986 under the direction of A strong earthquake jolted Africa’s Great Lakes region on Monday, the English Department faculty terms of a growing member- then faculty sponsor Dr. Joanne killing at least one person in Congo’s remote east and rattling regional capitals. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 6.8 magnitude quake struck near the town of Kalemie in the Democratic Republic of Congo, some 600 miles southwest of the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Annual food drive was a great success Besides Kenya and Congo, tremors were felt in Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania. “This was our most success- could easily collect donations. Ministry is hoping for another By Lakyn Bianco ful year in our 33 year history,” “It was very humbling to see all successful drive. Contributing writer said Campus Minister Paul Ma- of the food that was collected, “We hope to keep the momen- Rice responds cosko. especially with the approaching tum going and we are looking for The annual Mercyhurst College A week before the drive post holiday season. It seemed that ways in which to do so now,” said Secretary of State Condoleezza food drive set a new record this cards were sent to residents from we did a great thing in helping Macosko. Rice has admitted that terror year of 7,737 pounds break- Glenwood Park Avenue to Mc- to feed the hungry in our own Campus Minstry would like to suspects are fl own abroad for ing last year’s record of 5,825 Clelland and from 26th Street to area this season. It was very ex- thank the 269 student volunteers interrogation, but denied they pounds. Grandview notifying them the citing to see all of the students who helped with this year’s food were tortured. There were 269 student volun- collection would take place. return with full bags and stories drive, which took place in late She said suspects were moved teers this year for the 33rd annual Residents were encouraged to about people they collected food October. by plane under a process known food drive, including members put food on their porches so the from,” commented Macosko. as rendition, and that this was “a of various sports teams. Mercyhurst student volunteers As for next year, Campus lawful weapon.” She refused to address claims that the CIA runs secret prisons abroad where suspects are inter- rogated without reference to international law. She then fl ew to Europe, where she can expect tough questions on the issue. The allegations have caused an uproar, and the European Union has written to D.C. asking for clarifi cation.

Chavez victory Supporters of President Hugo Chavez claimed victory on Mon- day in elections that were ex- pected to give pro-Chavez politi- cians all 167 seats in the National Assembly. Several of Venezuela’s major opposition parties boycotted the vote on Sunday, which had an estimated turnout of 25 percent and is likely to further polarize Venezuelan society. “Silence united Venezuelans,” said Gerardo Blyde of Justice First, one of several leading op- position parties that pulled out days before the vote, complain- ing the voting system could not be trusted. Mercyhurst graduate injured in Iraq Raymond Baronie, a 2002 criminal justice graduate of the Mercy- hurst Erie campus, and a 2000 graduate of Mercyhurst North East, was injured last week in Iraq. According to a news account in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Baronie, a fi rst lieutenant in the Second Marine Division, suffered two broken legs and internal injuries when the vehicle he was in was hit by a roadside bomb 70 miles west of Baghdad. Another Marine was killed in the blast. Baronie, 26, has been in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, a U.S. military hospital in Germany, undergoing treat- ment for his wounds, his relatives told the Tribune-Review.

Israeli suicide blast

A Palestinian suicide bomber killed five people and injured dozens in the Israeli coastal town of Netanya Tuesday. The bomber attacked the Sha- ron shopping centre, the scene of previous bombings, at about 11:30, injuring some 40 people, several of them seriously. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad group claimed responsibility for the attack and released a video of the bomber. December 7, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

To contact: [email protected] News Travel broadens student horizons Continued from Page 1 If students want to hop on a train and visit an outlying village, and learn at the same time. they can. There are mandatory One of the greatest benefi ts of activities yet there is also a great the program is that it’s an excel- deal of free time. lent way for students to travel in Sometimes students can check- a group setting. in, in the morning then do not The trip provides a safe envi- have to check-in again until the ronment for students to experi- next morning. ence new cultures and ideas. In The trip is extremely struc- addition, students get to know tured, yet, the professors are not each other quite well and make going to hold students hands memories that will last a life- and lead them through the ex- time. perience. Katie McAdams/Photo editor The trip will not just consist The individuals that participate Dave Robinson leads a discussion on global poverty. of sightseeing and leisure but in the trip are students, tourists schoolwork and education. and cultural observers all at the While in Rome, students can same time. Speaker discusses visit the Vatican City, which McFee said that on last year’s will coincide with their religion trip, “People really stuck together Photo courtesy of Kelly Dombrowski class. last year even on free days the Students enjoy their last delicious Italian gelato in Rome. global poverty In Dublin, students will learn students and professors contin- of the 1916 Easter Rebellion, ued traveling together. On eve- in the program. The trip is the traveling with the students and it lation is doing fabulous and 99 which corresponds with the nings, we would all go to a pub By Jonelle Davis cost of regular tuition plus an was a wonderful privilege to get percent is stagnant, everyone social ethics class. together just because that is how Contributing writer additional cost of $3,750. to know the students on a per- will still look like they’re doing Globalization will also be fo- close we became over the period Mercyhurst has $300 and $400 sonal level. We moved beyond the well, which is not the case,” said cused on while visiting Italy. of the trip. It became like a fam- grants available for some stu- formality of the classroom and U.S. and global poverty was the Robinson. Furthermore, while in Dublin, ily in some ways, which is a huge dents. learned a tremendous amount discussion at Monday’s global “Also, they don’t use a country the discussions of what a “just benefi t for us as faculty because The trip price includes two about life which is what a liberal issues forum at Mercyhurst, led specifi c approach. They don’t war” is and terrorism will take we get to know the students on meals a day, living accommo- arts education is all about.” by the Executive Director of Pax focus on specifi c realities of the place. a personal level.” dations and the admission for Livingston expressed similar Christi U.S.A., Dave Robinson. cost of living. In one part of a The courses are related to every The program is very challeng- group activities to such places as thoughts. Before the discussion began, country, one dollar per day will city visited on the trip. Not only ing and students put out a lot of the Vatican. “I spent three months in South the small but diverse group of get you something different than are students given the chance effort each day in their studies. The students last year stayed in America when I was in college faculty, community members what one dollar per day will get to have an interactive learning Students are pushed while on convents, local university hous- and it changed my perception and others, viewed “The U.S. you in another part.” experience but they will also be the trip, but McFee said, “The ing and hotels when necessary. on the world and I just want to and global poverty,” by Scott Robinson also focused on the reading articles and books that students might have played hard Livingston and McFee are work- give my experience back to other Standley. idea that countries developed have to do with what they are during the day but they were hard ing very hard to make the trip students,” he said. The video focused on the idea signifi cantly better between 1960 experiencing. workers at night,” and got their affordable and worth its value. The deadline for applications that the breach between the rich and 1980 compared to 1980 to Everyday there are group ac- schoolwork done. Last year McFee, Snyder and and the $100 deposit has been and the poor is larger than ever 2000, and also commented on tivities planned for the students. Last year, all the students did Livingston took 22 students to extended until Dec. 12. and the gains in human devel- the issues of education, corrup- One example would be a morn- extremely well in all the classes Italy, Oxford and Ireland. Students should feel free to opment have not been evenly tion and more. ing visit to a museum and then despite the intensity of the McFee believes that the trip contact McFee or Livingston distributed. After making opening com- spending lunch together dis- program. was a great success. This year with any questions or concerns. Robinson began a discussion ments, the group joined Robin- cussing some of the items they To make the trip more afford- they are extending the trip to Do not miss a great opportu- by saying that when he first son in discussing the video and viewed. After lunch students able and realistic, the administra- Florence, Italy and omitted a stop nity to travel, learn, and experi- watched the video he jumped the issues at hand. will then be allowed time for tion is now offering fi nancial aid at Oxford. ence life! out of his skin. He then gave The forum was part of the themselves. grants for students to participate McFee explained, “I enjoyed some propositions for everyone Great Decisions discussion to ponder, including the idea group of the Foreign Policy that there are serious fl aws in the Association, which covers vari- World Bank’s one dollar per day ous international issues facing Students spend break helping others poverty line, saying that the GDP the U.S. in today’s volatile world skews results. environment. For students looking for a “It was a great thing to do. I got “If one percent of the popu- spring break experience that to help the families work on their doesn’t necessarily involve warm houses. I’m going back again weather, the Urban Challenge is this year and I’m really looking just right. forward to it,” he said. This alternative break takes Other Trips sponsored by the Tidings of joy students into the inner city work- Campus Ministry include a visit ings of both Camden, N.J. and to a Navajo Reservation in Ari- Continued from Page 1 wrap small gifts for their parents Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This zona that will run from Feb. 25 and family. This gives the kids a trip runs from Feb. 25 until until March 4, as well as an annual Christmas on Campus each chance to give presents to their March 4. trip to Honduras which runs at year. family, something they would not While there, volunteers work the end of the year from May 22 “The energy in the Union that otherwise be able to do. with families and children from until the 31. day is unbelievable,” said Kemp. Another popular activity is pic- inner cities. This trip allows for Both of these trips provide She explained that the students tures with Santa Claus and Mrs. a better understanding of life in a look at different cultures and really enjoy the time they spend Claus. The children get to make large cities, while putting their allow student volunteers to be- volunteering for the event. an ornament out of the picture situations into perspective. come active in an important Amy Todd is this year’s stu- to take home with them. Another opportunity for the al- cause. dent director of Christmas on Each year, Campus Ministry ternative spring break is through The estimated cost of any of Campus. A special education dresses around 25 students up Contributed photo Habitat for Humanity. these trips ranges from $200 to and early childhood education in costumes for the event. Sister Senior Christina Machesney enjoyed her alternative break. Mercyhurst has been offer- $600. For anyone who may be major at Mercyhurst, she has Geri Rosinski, the director of ing Habitat trips for more than concerned that the price may been involved with Christmas on Campus Ministry, takes charge Continued from Page 1 Each of these establishments 10 years. Past travels included be a problem, the school has Campus for the past three years. of the costumed characters for offers different opportunities trips to Georgia, Florida and answers. Todd is excited about leading the Christmas on Campus. offered by the college last spring. depending on what kind of Alabama. Each year the school applies for experience this year. The students that dress up “get “I went on the trip expecting to outcome the student wishes to While on these trips students academic grants. Once the grant It’s a “nice event that gets the into the characters and have fun help people. They ended up help- accomplish. have the opportunity to help is received, the money is spread whole college working together,” with it,” said Rosinski. She ex- ing me. They welcomed us with The Border Awareness mis- rebuild houses and communities out across all of the trips. said Todd. plained that they really enjoy it. open arms and truly appreciated sion takes students down to for those in need. In addition, students can talk to She explained that she is as- The costumed characters walk what we were doing for them in the border between Texas and This year’s trip will take vol- advisors at the fi nancial aid offi ce sisted by Kemp and eight other around the Union and pass out our time there, ” Wayman said. Mexico. Here they will work with unteers to Foley, Alabama. Its in order to work something out if student volunteers who serve as candy to the children. This year members of Mer- families and help them rebuild location right on the Gulf Coast monetary issues still arise. committee chairs in planning the Students also help out with the cyhurst College have a number communities. made it a target for the recent For students unable to partake event. These volunteers begin event by providing entertain- of different destination oppor- This trip runs from Feb. 22 hurricane season. in the alternative spring break, work and planning for the event ment. The choir and musicians tunities. until the 28, which coincides with Mercyhurst students will be a the offi ces of Campus Ministry in October and continue up until sing and play Christmas carols As they have in the past, Cam- the Mercyhurst spring break. key factor in the rebuilding of offer year round opportunities. the big day. and songs. pus Ministry is offering trips “The Border Awareness Trip the south and a huge assistance Anyone interested in going In addition to the chair people, Performances are also provided through organizations such as, is the only place where fi rst and to the hurricane relief. on one of the alternative spring each committee has a number of by the Mercyhurst Dancers and Border Awareness, Urban Chal- third world countries meet,” said This trip will tentatively run break trips or simply interested extra volunteers to help with the dance team. lenge and Habitat for Humanity sophomore Nick Pecon who at- during the week of Feb. 26. in getting involved in community workload. Besides planning the event, to name a few. tended the trip last year. “I loved being able to help the service should contact the offi ces Committees take charge of providing activities, dressing up “We want to connect students “It was a true eye opener, es- program move forward,” said of Campus Ministry located in decorations, events, publicity, and providing entertainment, with Mercy volunteers from dif- pecially to see families sleep on junior Ralph Capone. the Herman Student Union. refreshments, volunteers, gifts more than 120 students sign up ferent branches and cultures,” the fl oor so we could have their Last year he went on the Habi- The phone number there is and characters. to be “buddies” for the event. said Sr. Geri Rosinski director of beds. You just don’t see that too tat trip located in Dade City, (814)824-2301. College clubs, organizations Each buddy is assigned one Campus Ministry. often,” he said. Florida. and teams also play a big role in child to spend the entire day the event. with. These groups volunteer to The buddies go around to all Mercyhurst Florence summer program provide the children with games, the activities with children and crafts or activities. help the children to have fun. Credits. an apartment paid for and pro- as Europe’s center for art and Approximately 100 students “It’s a wonderful experience for By Stephanie Williams The classes offered are History vided by Mercyhurst College and learning. Contributing writer volunteer to do an activity with the students who are buddies to 105 and the student’s choice of two banquet style meals a week. Therefore, $3,900 plus the cost the children. have a one-on-one relationship a studio class in photography, In the past Mercyhurst Col- of registering for the history Any college recognized group with the kids,” said Rosinski. Florence, Italy, has long been painting, sculpture or drawing lege has sponsored study abroad class is a small price for such is invited to provide an activity. Typically, between 100 and 120 renowned as a city of culture, for an elective. programs in other European a great opportunity, especially Some activities include: making children attend the holiday event. history and art. According to Dr. Randall How- countries such as England. as all ground and air travel is ornaments, sing-a-longs, danc- “The turn out is extraordinary,” It is with much excitement arth, who will be conducting the Florence, however, was chosen provided. ing, cookie decorating, face said Todd. that Mercyhurst College is now history 105 course, the students for a variety of reasons entirely To ensure a position in the painting, musical chairs, bingo, This year’s Christmas on Cam- offering for the fi rst time a sum- will have the benefi t of being im- unique to it. First of all, Florence program, you must pay a deposit making special gift wrap and pus will be held in the Student mer program taking place in this mersed in the city’s rich culture as was the birthplace of the Renais- of $1,000 by Jan. 15. lots more. Union on Dec. 10 from 1 p.m. historic city. they will be living in Florence for sance and the home to geniuses Since the trip has a limit of 20 Each year, Mercyhurst Student until 4 p.m. The program, which is to last an extended period of time. such as Leonardo da Vinci, students, hurry fast to guarantee Government provides a unique To get involved with Christ- for a duration of six weeks, is a One cannot get this kind of Dante and Michelangelo. your spot. activity for the children. mas on Campus, contact Darcey rare opportunity for students to experience from simply touring The influence of these re- This summer session runs from MSG sets up a little store where Kemp in the Student Union. experience Italian culture while for a few days by bus. markable men is still evident June 5 to July 13. the children can pick out and earning a total of six Mercyhurst The accommodations include as Florence continues to serve PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD December 7, 2005 News To contact: [email protected] MSG student body votes to impeach secretary Continued from Page 1 be trustworthy enough.” help.” According to Schuler, it is not Senior representative Eric Some representatives also were protocol for MSG to inform Squatrito said the executive board not pleased with either votes and students. “That is not the way is supposed to run smoothly as a stated that the issue should have MSG works,” he said during the unifi ed body. “The board should been publicized with students. meeting. be able to function and get along Junior Jeff Cagle supports Graduate student and past with one another,” he said. Ciccone and informed the rep- MSG President Michael Manci- Schuler stated that “MSG resentatives about lack of com- nelli stated during the meeting represents 3,000 people” and the munication in informing the that the executive board should body “tries to reach all constitu- student body about the situation. learn to work together and un- ents when we can.” “Students must be informed,” he derstand that the entire board Treasurer Ryan Palm informed said. “The student body elected is responsible for Ciccone’s lack the representative body that “the Jen.” of work. doors will always be open for Agreeing, McNulty said the “The board is a team,” he said. students to ask questions and impeachment “…should have “And not one of (the execu- inquire about anything that may been brought to the students’ tive members) said ‘let me help arise.” attention beforehand.” (Jen).’” Vice President Mike Nichols Chew disagreed. “We (as rep- Junior representative Eric agreed with Palm’s opinion. resentatives) were voted to make Everts shared Mancinelli’s opin- “(Students) can rest assured that decisions (for the students),” she ion. “We (representatives) all MSG will move on from this Katie McAdams/Photo editor said. “(The students) voted us to represent the students,” he said. incident.” Student representatives posed questions to the executive board and voted the impeach- “We should have been asked for ment by secret ballot. Students voice their opinion on lack of communication with MSG

even an impeachment process, handbook (something that af- students.” then nothing would’ve happened fects all of the students). After Ryan Palm, treasurer for MSG, anyway,” said Ashley Masi. being rushed to speak the student said that since the beginning of “I believe that MSG informs government returned to the is- year making MSG more avail- and represents the student body. sue of the impeachment,” said able to students has been their If you didn’t vote don’t com- Lauren McDermott. primary goal. plain. MSG executive board “Mercyhurst Student Govern- Palm has been the heading the elections are at the end of the ment has become a clique of cause for the Website re-design previous year and all freshmen, students that make decisions on proposal. It was accepted by the sophomores, juniors and seniors a whole without surveying the administration, and will hopeful- can vote. Also class representa- student body when big decisions ly be up and running next week. tives are also chosen. So if you need to be made. So many things Palm said the primary purpose don’t like the way the people in need reform on this campus, and will be “to get MSG and what we offi ce are handling things then student government instead de- do out to the students in a much get involved, don’t sit and com- cides to focus trivial concerns. different form.” plain,” said Sarah Fedenets. “Things could be greatly im- Two ways this can be done will “I had no idea about this proved if student government be through a blog system where impeachment. I am curious as implemented a better communi- MSG will post a question and to why it is happening. I thought cation system between student students can comment on them. that MSG had kept us, the stu- offi cers and the student body,” Secondly, they have a contact dent body, well informed but said Amanda Pakutz. section that will be extremely maybe that’s because I am not Dan Schuler, president of user friendly, as is the goal of the informed about the things they MSG, also responded to the entire Website. aren’t telling us,” said Brandy survey, “I understand that it is Palm said MSG is trying for a Weber. always diffi cult to reach students “full scale attack” on the students “This information is all news to and can assure you that MSG to get out the word on MSG. me. I do not feel that the Mercy- has worked very hard to inform hurst Student Government accu- Katie McAdams/Photo editor rately informs and represents the All 38 student representatives were present during the Dec. 5 meeting. student population on campus. I had no knowledge of any issues involved with the MSG secretary, Reasons for By Chelsea Boothe students. would have been presented to much less a vote concerning her Copy editor “I do believe that MSG in- the student body following last forms the students. I am a junior evening’s meeting if the student standing with MSG. If MSG and I think that what MSG did body did not already know about members are meant to represent impeachment On Tuesday, The Merciad sent was the right thing. They had an it,” said Lindsey Kole. us, as students, we definitely an all campus e-mail to students The following list includes the secretarial tasks complet- issue that needed to be resolved “I believe that the Mercyhurst should have been kept informed asking them for their opinion ed past deadlines as set by the executive board and are the within the group and only the Student Government accurately of something of this level,” said on whether or not they feel the rationale for impeachment. students in the government and adequately informs the cam- Christin Lersch. Mercyhurst Student Govern- should have known what was pus on important issues that have “I’m extremely disappointed ment accurately represents the Not completed until after third deadline: going on to fi gure something out an effect on the entire student with MSG in being a represen- student body, especially after before the whole school knew,” body. This was an issue that tative of the student body. I at- the impeachment of the MSG Student Directory: said Stacey Basile. did not directly concern all of tended the impeachment hearing secretary. • Finish ads-fi ve ads confi rmed from a list of 11 interested. “Although the entire student the students, but rather was an last night but only because I am The poll began at 9:00 a.m. • Collect money-Money from fi ve ads confi rmed (all monies not body votes for the position of internal issue that dealt with the a student who wanted to raise and fi nished at 6 p.m. Over the received). MSG secretary, it is the execu- members of MSG and how they a new order of business. I feel eight-hour period a little over • Call Offi ce Max about pricing-Initiated contact with Offi ce tive board and representatives functioned. as though the entire student 300 students could choose one Max; price quote not received. who best understand the job “I think that publishing the government doesn’t understand of two responses: Yes, they feel • E-mail Tom Billingsley about employees getting the directory. responsibilities of the Secretary results of last night’s meeting is the bigger picture of what really completely represented by the • Finished copy to print. and therefore are the people appropriate. However, we did matters. MSG, or no, they don’t feel MSG • Determine logistics of distribution (e-mail reps). who needed to know about the not need to tell everyone about “I sat and waited for two and is doing a proper job. • Contact Jess Lamb and develop publicity for directory pick-up. issue fi rst. the possible removal before- a half to three hours before I Below are some of the com- “I have no doubt that the issue hand, because if there wasn’t could speak on my proposal for ments The Merciad received from slight revisions to the student MSG Contact Sheet: • Compile contact sheet. • Put contact sheet in reps’ mailboxes. Merciad student poll results Minutes: • Give body minutes (draft) to Dan and Darcy for Review.

Tuesday Afternoon: • Draft the fi rst TA of winter term and e-mail to Darcy. Exec Board Meetings and Schedules: • E-mail fi nal meeting time and schedules to Exec Board.

Not Completed as of Dec. 5, 2005 MSG does not accurately (day of impeachment): represent the student body Minutes: • Give Exec Board minutes (draft) to Dan and Darcy for Review. 86% • Distribute fi nal copies to everyone. • Full term Exec Board minutes distributed to Exec Board.

MSG Rep Pictures and Display Case: • Put pictures up and complete the display case. • MSG does E-mail pictures to Ryan for Web Site. Bulletin Boards: accurately • All bulletin boards completed. represent the Strike Policy: • Distribute the fi nal list of strikes for the last week and full student body term to Exec Board. 14% Constituencies: • E-mail results of the fi rst constituency to reps. • Determine 1st constituency of winter term (discuss with Exec Board). December 7, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Grad students execute Operation Reindeer Christmas cheer made its way overseas to Iraq this November

the names of soldiers through Breckenridge asked Kristin The graduate programs include By Jen Helbig her daughter, Katie Brecken- Austin, the academic coordina- forensic and biological anthro- Contributing writer ridge- O’Leary, who is a platoon tor in the Offi ce of Adult and pology, applied intelligence, leader and executive offi cer of a Graduate programs, to help her organizational leadership, admin- In just a few weeks, faculty troop that runs convoys in Iraq. organize the event. istration of justice and special and students will pack up and Katie’s father-in-law, John “I served as the contact per- education. Even though it’s a go home to spend the holiday O’Leary of Beaver Falls, Pa. son,” Austin said. “I assisted in spectrum of concentrations, the season with their families. planted a seed of inspiration for advertising the program and in students hit it off well. Food, company and presents what eventually became “Op- running the event.” “The event started at 6:00,” are always wonderful to return to, eration Reindeer” after holding a Through their planning, “Op- Breckenridge said, “and at 8:15 but what if they were not a train similar event this past summer. eration Reindeer” not only they were still talking.” or car ride away? What if they He asked that friends and brought presents to soldiers, it Austin also recalled, “The fac- were as far away as Iraq? family who attended his Fourth also brought together a variety ulty were all in attendance. They Dr. Missy Breckenridge, associ- of July party bring small gifts to of students who do not normally stayed and socialized, and just ate vice president of the Offi ce send to the American soldiers in interact. enjoyed each other’s company.” of Academic Affairs, with the Iraq to show them support. “Mercyhurst has fi ve graduate The disciplines were even able help of students and faculty in Breckenridge said that O’Leary programs that are very different,” to contribute their own personal Mercyhurst’s graduate school called to start another project for Austin said. “I was most pleased fl air when it came to the details. were recently able to pack up and the soldiers, but he unfortunately that the graduate students had “The special education stu- send the holidays to 80 soldiers fell ill soon after. She was able to the opportunity to come together dents asked their elementary stationed in Iraq on Nov. 15. take his idea and copy it within across disciplines.” students to write cards for the “We focused on soldiers who the Mercyhurst community for “Most people don’t realize, troops,” Breckenridge said. “We weren’t married, because when incredible results. each program has specifi c classes, already received a response to you’re married, you have a hus- “Once a term, the graduate it’s not like you can take a few one of them, and it was heart- band or wife worried about you,” school directors have a meet- classes in one and then transfer warming.” Breckenridge said. “The graduate ing, and I mentioned the idea,” to another,” Austin added. “Operation Reindeer” was a students brought videos, DVDs, Breckenridge explained. “The Breckenridge agrees that Op- great success, and it is certain that magazines, candy, books and directors were excited about the eration Reindeer had a side ben- it not only spread holiday cheer baked goods to send to them. idea of their students participat- efi t of socialization. “We wanted across campus, but also all the We originally had 68 names, but ing in a philanthropic event. The them to socialize with each other, way to Iraq. I e-mailed for more names be- graduate faculty distributed the and it was also a great way to “We hope to have more social cause we had so many packages information in classes, and also integrate the graduate students gatherings in the future,” Breck- to send.” acted as contacts for student into the Mercyhurst college com- enridge added. Breckenridge was able to fi nd questions.” munity.” Behind the scenes of Mercyhurst Hockey

By Denis Kirstein Contributing writer

Everyone has heard the saying “Behind every great man, there is a great woman.” But have Folgs is you heard, “Behind every great “ hockey team, there is a great the best thing equipment manager?” Mercyhurst College’s men’s and women’s ice hockey teams are to happen to fortunate enough to have Mike Folga as their equipment manger, Mercyhurst who also does double duty as the athletic trainer. “Folgs is the best thing to hap- hockey pen to the Mercyhurst hockey teams,” said junior hockey player teams. Pat Henk. Folga’s nickname to the players ” and hockey staff is “Folgs.” Folga has had green and blue - Pat running through his blood since 1986, when he graduated from Henk Mercyhurst College with a bach- elor’s of science degree in Sports Medicine. After graduation, from 1985 attention,” said sophomore Ryan to 1988, he worked as head Toomey. medical trainer for the Pittsburgh “I swear Folgs is always doing Pirate and Chicago Cub affi liates a million things at once, I wish in the Carolina, Midwest and there were people to help him,” Appalachian Leagues. In 1988, said senior men’s hockey player Folga began a lengthy career in Katie McAdams/Photo editor Scott Reynolds. Another duty the NHL as head medical trainer MIke Folga works on the skate of hockey player Denis Kirstein during a game. of Folga’s is managing a work- for the St. Louis Blues. study crew of students that help Five years later, he worked as NHL All-Star Game that season, the National Hockey League’s Folga has many day-to-day op- fi t right, I have to complain to him do the hockey team’s dirty the head medical trainer for the then ended the year by helping Stanley Cup with the New York erations that he has to take care him,” said junior hockey player laundry. Indianapolis Ice of the Interna- the Rangers win the Stanley Cup. Rangers, in 1994. “It was a great of for the men’s and women’s Mike Ella. “Without a doubt, Folgs’ job tional Hockey League. Later that Folga worked for the Rangers moment for me personally and hockey teams. As the equipment Folga also is the one who has is very demanding,” said Reyn- year, Folga returned to the NHL until the end of the 1999-2000 for the team,” said Folga. “I manager, his fi rst order of busi- to keep the equipment in playing olds. as head equipment manager for seasons. have some great memories and ness is to make sure that all the condition. For example, if one Folga’s job is demanding be- the New York Rangers. He was Without a doubt his great- friends from the ’94 Stanley Cup players have the proper equip- of the player’s pants rip, Folga is cause he has to spend so much among the staff for the 1994 est moment was when he won team,” he said. ment. “I order and give out all the one responsible for sewing time at the rink and on the road. of the players’ equipment,” said the pants back together. The men’s and women’s hockey Folga. Some jobs Folga has to do teams participate in a very com- Currently the hockey teams for equipment repairs include petitive game schedule nationally, have an equipment sponsorship sewing jerseys, sharpening of which involves an enormous The ‘cutting edge’ of with Mission Itech Hockey. To skates, stick repairs, he does the amount of traveling. Therefore, be a successful Division One laundry after every practice and it becomes diffi cult for him to collegiate hockey team, these game, equipment adjusting, get spend time with his family. Mercyhurst College teams need a full time equipment the players sock and stick tape “It’s hard at times to fi nd time manager. for games and practices, and if for my family, but I make due,” Are you doing research right now, either individually or with a professor? Would any of this “All of our equipment from some piece of equipment breaks said Folga. Folga makes every research be considered ground-breaking or innovative? Would you like an opportunity to share head to toe, Folgs gets us,” he has to replace it. The most road trip with the men’s team. your work with the Mercyhurst campus and the surrounding Erie community? said junior hockey player Jamie important thing to understand Because both teams play on the Hunt. is Folga does all these activities weekends, Folga has to work on If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then the Academic Celebration Committee Folga’s job is not as easy as for both teams. the weekends, and therefore he invite you to submit a proposal form for Academic Celebration 2005-2006. This year’s theme it sounds, because many times Along with being the equip- does not get the weekends off. is “The Cutting Edge.” It will be held from March 19-22 and the main focus will be radical and equipment orders do not come ment manager for both teams, One would think though that out-of-the-ordinary research. We will be featuring lectures, debates, audio-visual presentations, art in on time, and then he has to Folga is also the athletic trainer when the men’s team has an off displays, photography displays, game-shows, other audience-participation formats and anything deal with the problem. “I feel for both teams. “Folgs is always weekend, Folga would have an else your amazing minds can think up, all presented by students and faculty. bad for Folgs, because every time taping ankles and wrists as well off weekend. That is not true, something doesn’t come in or as giving people ice and medical because when the men’s team Events are open to everyone and all free of charge. All honors students can get event cards has an off weekend Folga has to for attending events. manage the equipment for the women’s team. “It’s hard because If you think you might be interested in presenting your work, proposal forms will be sent out it seems like everyday I have via e-mail and will be due to Dr. Karen Williams or Jessica Kocent by Jan. 16, 2005. If your more to do,” said Folga. preliminary proposal is selected, you will then be asked to submit a fi nal proposal. Please do With all the work Mike Folga not miss out on this exciting opportunity!! does, it is great when he gets recognized for “Being that guy Gretzky bought a Range Rover for.” PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD December 7, 2005 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] A healthier column New classes bring a new term, fridge. So what does that leave chicken broth, fry a chopped With Jen and the snow brings a new sea- us for a game plan for 14 more tomato and then add the rest of neighbors over and cook an extra son, but there is one aspect of my meals? the veggies and cook them in its large portion – and ask them to life that does not feel rejuvenated We’re not sure if this will get juice, or even eat it with a fried cook dinner tomorrow with their at all: my bank account. us through two more weeks, egg white for breakfast. leftovers. That way you won’t get After numerous trips to the but last night we found a great For some nutritional guidelines tired of what you’re eating. mall and even more to online solution – we tossed everything though, stick to vegetables, they’ll So don’t starve while you’re stores, the holiday season is test- in a frying pan with some olive be going bad over break so eat waiting for break, be creative with ing the limits of my credit card. oil, and it tasted wonderful! I them now, and they are very in- your leftovers, My roommate and I decided normally would not proudly expensive if you do need to run you might just to eat everything remaining in recommend this, but it covered to the store. come up with Katie McAdams/Photo editor our cupboards for the next two many nutritional bases, and left Don’t open up any sauce to put something ‘Hurst Cheerleaders perform stunts during halftime. weeks so that we will have just us feeling full. on it, vegetables cooked in a bit good! enough money to make it home Try playing around with the of olive oil will release fl avors on fumes. ingredients a bit to your taste, that don’t need to be covered Is cheerleading a sport? We found a few cans of beans, you could brown some chicken, up in cheese or a creamy apples, potatoes, and rice. The cook in white wine instead of sauce that could mask their It’s a toss in the air freezer has some ice cubes, and olive oil, chop it smaller and put fl avor. there are condiments in the it in a heated can of veggie or If you have a plethora of a be an athlete. The cheerleaders at By Missy Mulvihill certain vegetable or food that this school are just as physically Contributing writer you need to use up, have your active and involved in what we do Bottom of the Fridge and as any other athlete on campus,” The dictionary defines the Frantz concluded. Back of the Cupboard Fry word “sport” as a “physical “They are a team. They have Ingredients activity that is governed by a set to rely on one another, just as of rules or customs and often much as the quarterback on a 1 Tbsp olive oil (vegetable oil or Pam cooking spray can work also) engaged in competitively.” football team relies on the line 1 handful of chopped onion Physical activity? Check. Set of to block for him. If one of them 2 cloves chopped garlic rules? Check. Engaged in com- is not doing their job, they will 2 large potatoes petition? Occasionally. not only look bad, but someone 2 apples- we mixed a Yellow Delicious and an Ida By these standards, the diction- can become seriously injured,” Red, sliced about ¼ inch thick ary has defi ned cheerleading as a said Sodor. 1 stalk celery sport. Yet, there are those who There are rarely any questions adamantly contend this very 2 Morningstar farms Grillers, or any meat about the athleticism of these statement, calling cheerleading cheerleaders, so are cheerleaders or meat substitute of your choice. We thought an activity. athletes without a real sport? the “sausage” taste went well with the sweet apples One of the people who held They cheer at other sports, but and hearty potatoes. this viewpoint is Mercyhurst ju- hardly do you see other sports nior Hilary Frantz. Growing up cheering for the cheerleaders. Directions as a dancer, Frantz never once “The only time we get cheered took a second look at cheerlead- for is at competitions, except at - Heat oil in pan. ing. She, like many others, viewed games, where the parents cheer - Add onion and garlic, make sure you move it around the pan, until the garlic begins to brown and the it as a chance for girls to stand for us after we perform during a onion begins to soften. before a crowd and do “prissy time out.” - Toss the potatoes in the microwave for about 3 minutes; make sure you pierce them with a fork cheers.” Recently, the Women’s Sports beforehand so that the steam can be released. After they are softened, slice them about ¼ inch thick. “A couple of my friends in Foundation released the elements - Add apples, potatoes, and celery to the pan, fry until the potatoes begin to brown and the celery is high school were cheerleaders that defi ned when a sport is a softening. and they marched around in sport and not just an activity. - Microwave the veggie burgers or pan fry any meat choice until fully cooked. Chop up and add to the their short skirts and just acted The fi rst of these, was a physi- skillet. obnoxious. It never interested cal activity in which some form - Serve hot, season to taste with pepper. We also liked ours with ketchup, or a spoonful of honey or me,” Frantz said. of mass is propelled through the That is, until she came to col- air or overcoming the resistance brown sugar. This meal took us only about 15 minutes to make, and was very fi lling. lege. “When I came to college, I of a mass. really needed something to do in “Have you ever seen a basket order to keep physically fi t, so I toss?” asked Sodor. “Four girls decided to try out for the cheer- essentially toss another girl high leading squad.” Frantz, along into the air. But, she is not only with numerous other girls, went just tossed up and comes back Comm. upgrades benefi t students through an extensive cheerlead- down. While in the air, she per- Sheridan purchased three new “The editors we have offer has worked with several presti- ing try out. forms some form of split, tuck, By Zachary Ross “AVID Xpress Pro HD” non- less than what most high schools gious production companies in The try-outs consisted of twist, whatever is choreographed. Contributing writer linear digital editing systems, two provide their students with. Re- Germany, including the German cheers, jumps, gymnastic skills, That is much more than what new “JVC 5100” digital camcord- placing them with the AVID’s MTV affi liate VIVA and ZDF, stunting and more. These all a basketball can do when it is Communications professors ers with built in hard drives and will be like going from a Yugo to one of the biggest TV stations require a great deal of physicality tossed into the air.” were recently granted permis- one new Sony digital camcorder. a Ferrari. The systems are light in Europe. in order to execute the skills to The next requirement is a sion to purchase a major series The total cost of the new equip- years apart,” Sheridan said. In addition, Zinram also has perfection. competition between opponents. of equipment upgrades for their ment was not disclosed. The new systems have substan- years of experience with the “We look for girls who are in “When we are cheering at games, department. The upgrades are a Sheridan stated that the new tially bigger hard drives and have AVID editing systems and has top physical condition and have this does not apply to us. But, we part of a long process to improve equipment was purchased be- higher levels of audio and video one of its versions on her com- the stamina to essentially do car- do compete and when we go to the overall quality of the depart- cause he and other communica- resolution. They also support puter that she has used for sev- dio activities for a long period of these competitions we are enter- ment for the benefi t of student tions professors were unsatis- more media formats, such as high eral of her solo productions. time,” said Mercyhurst cheerlead- ing into a contest with hundreds learning. fi ed with the operation of the defi nition, standard defi nition, “I used the version I have on ing Coach Kim Sodor. “If they of other squads,” said Frantz. Brian Sheridan, department department’s current equipment digital video, and fi lm. my computer to edit my docu- cannot run three miles, they will There have to be rules which chair of communications, and and its overall quality for student In addition, the AVID editing mentary on a medical helicopter not be able to keep up in cheer- defi ne time, space and purpose Dennis Lebec, assistant profes- learning. systems are a popular choice and for a short movie I produced. leading at games, in competition of the contest and the conditions sor of communications, have “The equipment that we have among professional production It is really easy to use and I think or at practice.” under which a winner is declared. been planning to make this se- is not made for the abuse it is companies and TV stations, it is one of the best systems out “It is extremely common for According to the United Cheer ries of equipment upgrades for expected to receive, especially including the local news stations there,” Zinram said. dancers or gymnasts to turn Association, in competition, more than a year. Funding for our editing systems. They are here in Erie. Sheridan stated that Like Sheridan and Lebec, into cheerleaders,” said Sodor. cheer performance are limited their plans was fi nally approved outdated and are not reliable for this was one of his main reasons Zinram feels that it was necessary “Cheerleading is a combination to two minutes and 30 seconds. last week by Dr. Michael J. Mc- student use,” Sheridan said. for purchasing them. to purchase the new editing sys- of the two, dance and gymnas- They must keep within the blue Quillen, interim president, and The new AVID digital editing “The AVID’s will bring us to a tems to replace the department’s tics, with a little kick thrown in lines outlining the fl oor and the Thomas Billingsley, executive systems will replace the depart- professional level of production. current editing systems. between.” purpose is for the best dance, vice president of administra- ment’s two “Screenplay” digital They will provide students with “I actually avoided working If cheerleading is a combina- stunt and cheer group to win. tion. editing systems, which have small a higher level of technological with the editors we have now tion of both, and both are con- Finally, there has to be a com- “I really credit Dr. McQuillen hard drives and are plagued with experience and can help them because I heard so many bad sidered sports, with the exception parison of the skills of those and Mr. Billingsley for seeing the computer bugs and viruses. get that extra job interview after things about them. It is sad, but of some thinking dance is not, participating in the competition. need for this new equipment and Sheridan feels that the cur- college,” Sheridan said. true,” Zinram said. why is cheerleading not fi led into “Competition is all about who how it will strengthen our depart- rent editing systems had to be Along with Sheridan, Lebec Zinram also stated that she that category along with dance the best is. Who can perform ment and help our students,” replaced because of these prob- also feels that the new systems feels the new systems will create and gymnastics? “It has been said better than the others, has the Sheridan said. lems and that the new editing will play an important role in major improvements within the that cheering takes the strength best dance technique, which After receiving funding for the systems will be a major improve- helping students prepare for their department. of football, the grace of dance, team can hold or throw the best equipment upgrades last week, ment to the department. futures. He credits this assertion “It will take some time for and the agility of gymnastics.” stunts, that is what competition to a digital editing demonstra- the students to become familiar The people who oppose cheer- is all about,” said Frantz. tion he recently attended at the with the AVID’s, but once they leading as a sport do not have a By these standards, cheerlead- Support the AdPro Club National Broadcast Society’s do, their production skills will substantial number of reasons ing is technically a sport. How- and regional convention at Kutztown highly improve and so will the for why it should not be catego- ever, the debate rages on. After State University. credibility of the department,” rized this way. all, on the Mercyhurst Athletics Mercyhurst’s Art Department “The demonstration had sys- Zinram said. “I do not consider cheerleading home page on the Internet, the tems similar to the AVID systems Sheridan said that the one as a sport. I mean, they are fun to cheerleaders and the dance team and I was basically able to see system will be used this year for watch sometimes, but it is noth- were removed from the women’s Come to our Bake sale in the Student Union what we are getting. The new the faculty and certain students ing like watching, say basketball sports drop down list and added December 13 and 14 systems will put us in the best to train on. “All three will be up or volleyball,” said senior Kath- to the athletic department info. possible situation to educate and running for everyone’s use ryn Reeners. Currently, the American Asso- from 9:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. students and prepare them for next year,” Sheridan said. Why should the Mercyhurst ciation of Cheerleading Coaches the professional world of pro- Sheridan and Lebec will be at- cheerleaders be considered ath- and Advisors has created its own Indulge in brownies, cookies, cupcakes and duction,” Lebec said. tending training sessions during letes, instead of members of an category of what cheerleading According to Nadine Zinram, the spring term in order to famil- activity or club? is. It is now termed an “athletic * homemade apple pie * a foreign exchange student form iarize themselves with the new “We put just as much time into activity” with dance teams and Germany, “I think its great that editing systems. Students who what we do as any other team marching bands grouped to- we are getting them, but I was are interested in attending these does. We have practice, we are gether. Also available for purchase will be the annual disappointed when I found out sessions or that have questions required to attend gymnastics, we “It would be great to be consid- that the department did not have about the new equipment can must lift three times a week, plus ered a sport,” said Sodor. “That Art Department Calendar, them when I came here.” contact Brian Sheridan at (814)- on top of cheering at the football way these girls could get funding which makes a great Christmas gift. Zinram arrived at Mercyhurst 824-2464 or through his e-mail at and basketball games, we go to and scholarships for all the hard at the beginning of this year and [email protected]. competition and compete against work and effort they put into it. she has an extensive background other squads,” said Frantz. Now, they only put in so much in the area of production. She “Yes, I do consider myself to time because they love it.” December 7, 2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Cafe Diem continues to grow and improve

By Lori Letender Contributing writer

It’s 10 o’clock on a Tuesday night. Mercyhurst junior Melissa Vasquez has been studying for hours for her huge exam tomor- row at 8 a.m., but there is still a lot more information to cover. As she lets out a big yawn, she wonders how she will ever be able to stay awake and fi nish studying. Katie McAdams/Photo editor Then it hits her. She will make Students enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Cafe Diem. a run to Café Diem. Located in the Hammermill Bagels will join cookies and prices,” said Levasseur. Library, Café Diem is the only strudels on Café Diem’s always All drinks at Café Diem are student-managed and operated growing and changing pastry under $3 and can be paid for with coffee shop on the Mercyhurst menu. Each month a new cookie cash or by using a campus card. campus. This student enterprise or pastry becomes the special of “You really get your money’s has grown quite a bit since it fi rst Katie McAdams/Photo editor the month. worth,” said Levasseur. opened nearly fi ve years ago. A Cafe Diem barista makes one of their hot drinks. Being a coffee shop, Café Diem Café Diem also has frequent “We’ve come a long way from focuses mainly on beverages. customer cards. When custom- just having a calculator and a very Café Diem grew in popular- from 6 p.m. until midnight on for less than it is worth. The ar- Customers can choose from ers buy nine drinks, they get one limited coffee menu; now, cus- ity and expanded its menu and Sunday through Thursday eve- rival of Fair Trade coffee at Café coffees, teas, espressos, Italian free with the card. tomers can choose from a vast business. nings. Diem will take place in the next sodas or steamers. More than 20 “We’re trying really hard to assortment of specialty drinks,” This year, Café Diem has a few Another new addition coming few weeks. specialty drinks are available and extend our services and expand,” said Rachel Levasseur, a student new additions and changes. this year will be Fair Trade coffee. Bagels are another addition can be made either hot or iced. said Sara Cockrell, another stu- manager at Café Diem. The coffee shop’s hours have Fair Trade coffee assures that to Café Diem. Both plain and A large variety of fl avors are also dent manager at Café Diem. Levasseur explained that Café been expanded. On Monday coffee producers are being fairly cinnamon-raisin bagels are now available to add to any drink. Some ideas in the works in- Diem was fi rst opened as a stu- through Friday, Café Diem is compensated for their hard work available with butter or cream The goal of Café Diem has clude board games, new furni- dent project out of the HRIM open in the morning from 8 in manufacturing coffee and not cheese, and a toaster is also on long been to “offer students ture, smoothies and a scholarship department. As the years passed, – noon. Café Diem is also open being forced to sell their coffee its way. quality drinks at unbeatable fund. Excessive alcohol consumption plagues American college life

said Patton. types of strokes. incorporate alternative ways to By Denis Kirstein “They lie or hide their drinking “Abusing alcohol in most cases handle the stress without drink- Contributing writer habits to others. They become leads to depression, which causes ing alcohol,” said Patton. abusive with others verbally and many more problems,” said “And if they continue to Over the years alcohol has physically. An alcohol abuser Colvin. struggle with stress, set up an become synonymous with the needs to consume more bever- Women who are pregnant and appointment with a trained pro- college atmosphere. Society has ages in order to achieve the drink alcohol not only put them- fessional, because they will help also glorifi ed the image of alco- desired effect,” Patton explained. selves at risk, but put the child immensely,” said Patton. hol in our culture. “Another sign that someone is they are carrying at risk. “Even There are also ways to confront Alcohol is a dangerous sub- abusing alcohol is that they be- if a pregnant woman consumes a family member or friend that stance that is abused, by many come irritable, aggravated, and only one drink, it will affect the has an alcohol problem. “Let people in the United States. The unreasonable when not drink- fetus and increase the chance your abuser know that risky fi rst step is to recognize what a ing,” said Patton. “Another sign of fetal alcohol syndrome,” said drinking can lead to more severe standard alcoholic drink is. that someone may witness is, an Colvin. Fetal alcohol syndrome alcohol problems,” said Patton. “A standard drink contains abuser will have many medical, will impair a child mentally, “Seek out resources in the about 0.6 fl uid ounces of pure social, fi nancial, and family prob- behaviorally and physically as it community such as AA, Alateen, alcohol,” said Renee Patton, MS, lems that are caused by drinking matures. or Al-Anon, to help the abuser LPC, and doctoral intern from alcohol.” Many people, not just stu- understand that other people the Counseling Center in the Abusing alcohol also causes dents, use alcohol as a means to in society are going through the Cohen Health Center at Mercy- an array of medical problems. overcome their stress. “People same problems as they are,” Pat- hurst College. “Alcohol is very abusive to the abuse alcohol for many different ton said. “These are the standard drinks: brain, liver, and stomach,” said reasons that relate to their level “Do not ever make excuses for 12 ounces of beer or wine cooler, Colvin. “When a student abuses of stress,” said Patton. the alcohol abuser,” said Patton. 8.5 ounces of malt liquor also alcohol it leads to poor decision “Some people have a family People often try to cover up or known as a mixed drink, 5 ounces making, which can then lead to history of drinking to relieve hide the problem, because they of table wine, and 1.5 ounces unprotected sex, which can lead stress, some believe that alcohol care so greatly for the person. of spirits also known as a shot,” to pregnancy.” will help to reduce their stress,” In most cases, the drinker is not Katie McAdams/Photo editor said Patton. “Drinking alcohol can also lead said Patton. “In many cases, the aware of their problem and their This Christmas tree made from beer cans shows how cre- There are also drinking levels to long term problems such as people who abuse alcohol feel drinking habits. Also, though it ative and obsessive college students are with alcohol. that put people at risk. “Men are altering sleep habits, alcohol-re- helpless and have no control may sound strange, make sure said Patton. “Social drinkers personality, and becomes de- at risk if they consume more than lated liver disease, heart disease, over the stressful event or feel- when you are having the discus- consume alcohol slowly, know pendant on alcohol as a form of four drinks a day or more than cancer, and pancreatitis,” she ings. Another reason why people sion the person is sober. when to stop drinking, eat before courage.” 14 drinks a week,” said Patton. said. abuse alcohol is to avoid and “If the problems still exist, drinking, never drives after drink- “An alcoholic usually spends “Women who drink more than “More than 2 million Ameri- numb their feelings that were the next best thing is to seek out ing, and respects nondrinkers,” most of their free time drinking, three drinks a day or more than cans suffer from alcohol-related caused by the stressful event,” other people to help support she said. drinks alone, denies drinking, seven drinks a week are at risk,” liver disease,” said Colvin. Patton explained. your cause,” said Patton. “A problem drinker, drinks to needs to be drunk to relieve she said. “Men and women, of Heavy drinking over time can There are many ways to avoid “The best way to know if you get drunk, tries to solve problems stress, ignores the laws about the age 65 and older, are at risk if increases a persons risk for high abusing alcohol when feeling are abusing alcohol is to identify by drinking, drinks at the wrong alcohol, and drinks to the point they knock back more than one blood pressure and different stressed out. “The key is to your personal drinking habits,” times, experiences changes in of blacking out,” said Patton. drink a day,” Patton said. Alcohol abuse is a very serious issue, especially amongst teenag- ers, who are not even of the legal drinking age. In many cases, teenagers begin to abuse alcohol before they step onto a college campus. “The leading cause of death for teenagers and young adults is auto accidents related to alcohol,” said Colvin. “In the month of October, Mercyhurst College Residence Life wrote up 23 students for underage consumption or un- derage possession of alcohol on campus,” said Alice Agnew, Associate Director of Residence Life and Student Conduct. Un- derage students at Mercyhurst may feel pressured to conform to drinking alcohol at social events, even though it is against the law and student conduct. The nurses at the Cohen Health Center only see acute cases of al- cohol abuse. “Mostly for alcohol poisoning and intoxication,” said Colvin. There are many signs to recog- nize if a family member or friend is abusing alcohol. “People, who have an alcohol problem, drink because they feel guilty about drinking. They have unsuccess- ful attempts to quit or cut down on their amount of drinking,” PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD December 7, 2005

OPINIONTo contact: [email protected] MSG out of touch? Campus Question The intent of this article is not to diminish the their constituents during break to inform them of hard work of the Mercyhurst Student Government. the numerous reasons for impeachment. Do you think the Mercyhurst Student Government The members of this organization work diligently The impeachment process of Ciccone was a fi rst is justifi ed in impeaching an offi cer without the to provide many different outlets for activity and in the history of MSG. It should be noted that participation for students on campus. MSG also the executive board did not want to cause Ciccone knowledge or the student vote of the student body of represents the student body faithfully in all mat- undue strain or embarrassement and gave her the Mercyhurst? ters of the college. You could say that MSG is the option of resigning before break. “voice” of the students. Ciccone chose not to resign and to bring the issue

However, that voice is beginning to lose touch of her transgressions before the entire MSG body with the large body of students it must speak for. for a vote of impeachment. In article 10 of the Mercyhurst Student Gov- After sitting in on the meeting on Dec. 5, I con- ‘ ernment Constitution the duties of offi cers and gratulate MSG on the way they handled the process I would like to be informed members is outlined in detail. of impeachment. Every representative was given on what is going on with our The fi rst two sentences clearly state, “All repre- a chance to speak and respected the opinions of ‘ sentatives shall have the responsibility of effec- others. With no precedent to base this process on, government. tively representing their constituents. Close contact MSG effectively dealt with the situation. between representatives and constituents is the However, this situation brings an imminent primary duty of the representative.” problem to the minds of many students across Each member of MSG understands that this is campus. their vital role The only way students could be accurately as a representa- informed about the possible impeachment and tive and is held removal of Ciccone was through their representa- Robert L., freshman, pre-major accountable to Corrie tive. their constitu- Thearle Unfortunately many students did not fi nd out ents to uphold about this event until receiving the e-mail from the this duty. Merciad on Tuesday morning.

Mercyhurst The most glaring problem that resulted in the As the student government is meant to students elect recent impeachment of Jennifer Ciccone was the represent the student body, I think we ‘ ‘ representatives lack of communication between the MSG repre- should be informed of decisions this to student government based on the trust that sentatives and the student body. these representatives will effectively speak for the It cannot be claimed that the impeachment and important. entire student body in issues concerning academic, possible removal of an executive board member fi nancial, social, cultural and political affairs of the from MSG is not an important issue that students Mercyhurst community. should have been made aware of. In article 10, section F, the Constitution also The students directly voted Ciccone into her posi- outlines that, “Each Representative must participate tion, they should know that she was in jeopardy of in Constituency. A) Representative must visit the being voted out of that position. building(s) assigned to them at least three (3) times Many student representatives feel that they do not Angela Schumerth, freshman, undecided per term.” need to consult their constituents on every issue This specifi c task directly refl ects the overarching discussed at an MSG meeting. Kathleen Chew, a principle stated above maintaining “close contact senior representative explained that representatives between representatives and constituents.” are elected by the student body to make the best

In all aspects of decision making in order for decisions for the campus community. I don’t see why they wouldn’t one person to speak or act in the best interests of “Students were not aware of all the issues in- ‘ tell us. We’re the ones that vote another, they must fi rst have a deep understanding volved in the impeachment and are not educated in ‘ of the other person’s ideas, desires and opinions on how MSG properly works. They have given their offi cers in. We should know if the subject matter. trust to us that we will make an informed decision they are coming out of offi ce. In the case of the recent impeachment of MSG for them,” she explained. Secretary Jennifer Ciccone, 86 percent of students This is true in some respects. Although many who responded in email to an online survey claimed students had no knowledge of the magnitude of that they felt MSG did not accurately inform and the allegations against Ciccone, they were never represent them in affairs of the college. given the chance to fi nd out and learn about the Many students had no idea that Ciccone was situation. being reviewed for impeachment and were not I’m not going to suggest that MSG reps should Kevin Szcezepanski, sophomore, intelligence studies informed of the reasons behind this motion by have gone door to door or posted fl yers around MSG representatives. campus about the impeachment. It is up to each In many respects students feel that they were left representative to decide the methods of commu- out of this decision making process by having no nication with their constituents. idea that it was going to occur. This is where the problem exists. There seems As a student of Mercyhurst, I

Students should be aware that the minutes from to be a large gap in constant and effective com- believe we are entitled to know ‘ ‘ every meeting are available in the MSG offi ce munication between MSG representatives and the what is going on in our student in the student union. Offi cers of the executive student body. board are always available to answer questions or Many students responded in their emails that government. receive student response as well. Students have they have never received any contact from their the responsibility of keeping themselves informed representative. about issues on campus by venturing out and taking Is the trust that we have bestowed upon represen- advantage of these resources. tatives to uphold their primary duties of maintain- However, in the situation regarding the important ing close contact with constituents in jeopardy? decision of impeachment, there was no possible Repeatedly throughout the MSG meeting on Derek Hornaman, junior, sports medicine option for the student body to obtain information Dec. 5, many representatives mentioned account- independently from representatives. ability and a failure of Ciccone to meet her duties The information regarding the vote for impeach- as secretary. ment was sent out to MSG representatives on Nov. Sadly it is now evident that many of these same

18, three days after Thanksgiving Break began. representatives failed in their own duties of faith-

It is entirely understandable that representatives fully representing the student body by not maintain- could not be expected to make phone calls to all ing close contact with their constituents. I think so if they are not fulfi lling‘ ‘ their job requirement. Using cheerleaders to sell prescription drugs to doctors is troubling, changes needed huge public-health programs such as Medicaid and By Editorial from the Orlando Sentinel Medicare. Knight Ridder Newspapers One doctor who serves in the West Virginia Calvin Kelly, senior, business Sex sells. That truism is not so troubling when Legislature was so concerned about attractive but it comes to businesses such as entertainment or otherwise uninformed drug sales reps that he tried clothing or even cars. to get a state law passed that would have required

But the New York Times reported recently that pill peddlers to have science degrees. the drug industry has been hiring cheerleaders as Legislation is a blunt instrument to deal with this The student body voted an offi cer representatives to pitch their products to doctors, issue. Under federal scrutiny, the drug industry ‘ in and should be informed of the ‘ a profession still dominated by men. It’s disturbing has backed off from another untoward sales tactic situation and be allowed to vote her that doctors might make their drug choices based lavishing vacations and speaking fees on doctors out/in. on the sex appeal of sales reps rather than the qual- to cinch their product choices. The industry needs ity and price of products. to show similar judgment and discretion in hiring A drug-industry executive insisted to the Times sales reps, and start putting competence ahead of that his company hires the pep squad for their comeliness. personalities, not their looks. Right. Doctors should not be making decisions about Decisions that doctors make about drugs not drugs based on anything other than the best inter- only can make or break the health of their patients. ests of their patients. Katie King and Christine Smith, seniors, They also impact the cost of private insurance and forensic science and HRIM

Do you have tough dilemmas right here on campus? In your dorm … In a class … On a team… Or… Do you have big questions about world events? Ask the Ethicist! The purpose of “Ask the Ethicist” is to provide insight and refl ection on everyday ethical dilemmas facing individuals on campus. The “Mercyhurst Ethicist” is not one person, but a group of Mercyhurst faculty, administrators, and staff who will take turns responding to submitted questions. To submit a question, e-mail [email protected] Your e-mail address will be removed to ensure anonymity. December 7, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9

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‘Oh, the weather outside is frightful’ Patriotism wars Snow is to Erie as death is to man. In other words, the winter weather is the one topic the admissions both are inevitable. With the recent dumping of offi ce fails to mention in their glossy view books. the white stuff, I have heard complaints “it’s cold’ Pertinent information about how long the winters or “I hate snow.” My fi rst and only question to are and how much snow Erie gets on an annual such people is; why in God’s name did you come basis is likely to affect someone’s decision. to Mercyhurst? There should be an entire section of the tour that Erie, Cleveland and Toledo, basically any city mentions the climate, how windy it gets and how south of the Great Lakes is known for the lake ef- the overcast days can go on for a weeks time. fect snow storms. While Erie does have the sunny blue skies and Perhaps it is just we did enjoy rather warm temperatures up until the change in sea- the end of November, don’t let that fool you: the son that people are Ellen typical winter begins in November and can last all adjusting to, but it Koenig the way up until May. is now December For students who are already in attendance at and we knew the Mercyhurst, there are a couple of issues that have snow was coming. come to my attention in the past week. KRT Well, when you While maintenance tries their hardest to keep the Congressman John Murtha, D-Pennsylvania spoke out calling for the United States to hear snow plows pathways clear, continuous snow fall delays their withdraw its troops from Iraq. His remarks have sparked a fi ery debate on Capitol Hill. at four in the morning; guess what, it’s here! efforts. Walking to class can be dangerous, so leave This is the one topic that I feel admissions should yourself enough time to get from point A to point Over the last few weeks, Capitol Hill has erupted Joan Chittister, a Benedictine Sister of Erie, also touch on when touring prospective students around B safely. Drivers please be mindful not to park in into a scene just short of a WWF match. a well-known author and lecturer, summed it up the campus. the crosswalks on Lewis and Briggs avenues, it is Harsh words, defi ant actions and even name call- best in the National Catholic Review, “‘Patriotism’ I remember on my fi rst visit it was the middle of hard enough to walk through mounds of snow, ing have echoed throughout the halls of govern- is no substitute for Congressional responsibility. summer and raining. Despite the rain, the campus even more when there is a 2-ton Jeep in the way. ment. Tension on Capitol Hill is not new but is Loyalty does not supersede accountability. We do still looked immaculate. Overall, some people embrace the cold weather, rarely this thick. At the center of it all, questions not elect senators and representatives to get behind On the second visit it was an autumn weekend, others who are from slightly warmer environments of patriotism have been presented, challenging the president in times of war. We elect them to get just before Halloween. I feel this is when most learn to loathe the snow and wind. members of government and their positions. behind the Constitution, to get behind the country, students come and see the school. Whether it is a However you feel about Mother Nature’s effects In late November, Congressman John Murtha, D- to get behind the arguments, to get behind the nice warm spring day in early April or May, or in the in Erie, don’t forget to bundle up! Pennsylvania administration spin on whether we should be in autumn when the leaves are changing and it is still singlehandedly a war or not. And when. And how. And for what warm enough to rain, the grounds look gorgeous galvanized this real purposes.” and students become attracted to the school. I feel debate, when Since 9/11, patriotism has been drilled into our he spoke out Allison heads using simple terms like “good” and “evil,” or against the Moore “you’re either with us, or with the terrorists.” war in Iraq Well, as we are learning, the world is not a simple and called for place. The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly the troops to Creating a society where questioning authority is come home. looked down upon is a recipe for disaster. Wav- By Katie Tillman Contributing writer Murtha is a wel l-respected congressman and ing your American fl ag blindly, supporting every is a hawk who supports a strong national defense. decision and policy made, is not patriotism. It is That is why his public announcement, which de- nationalism. nounced the war, was so bold and effective. Nationalism suggests that the nation is above all The Good Soon after his statement, Murtha’s critics began to else and can do no wrong, and it is dangerous. For attack his position and his patriotism. Never mind example, such sentiments fueled World War I, as Well, seniors, it is time for yearbook pictures. Luckily, the school is providing us with two op- the fact that Murtha chose to forsake his college well as, created and sustained Nazi Germany. tions. One is this week, December 5-9. The other option is in January on the 9-13. For those who student deferment at the age of 19 to enlist in the Patriotism, on the other hand, embodies the love forgot to get a haircut over break or if your checkbook has drastically decreased due to Christmas Marine Corps in order to fi ght in the Korean War. of country; however, it recognizes that love is not shopping, the January option looks pretty sweet. Later, Murtha left his wife and three children to above all else; there are limits. fi ght in Vietnam at the age of 33. He was injured In our own Pledge of Allegiance, we recognize twice earning the Bronze Star with a combat the state is not the highest authority when we The Bad “V,”two purple hearts and the Vietnamese Cross declare, “one nation under God,” meaning God is The winter term has arrived at last. Prepare yourselves for the longest term imaginable. The of Gallantry. Furthermore, Murtha was the fi rst not always on the side of the nation. Just because break three weeks into the term is sure to demotivate even the most devoted student, and the Vietnam veteran to be elected to Congress, where a policy has been enacted does not automatically winter blues will almost certainty strike those least expecting it. The days ahead are fi lled with he has served for over 30 years. The biggest blow make it correct or in the best interest of citizens. snowfall and skating to class on sheets of ice. For those of you hoping for a Mother Nature was ignorantly delivered by Rep. Jean Schmidt, R- As citizens in a country where opinions are sup- enduced break, don’t count on it. As past experience dictates, classes will never be cancelled due Ohio who quoted a Marine during a fi ery debate posed to be heard and respected, it is our right and to simple snowfall. in the House of Representatives saying “cowards duty to express our positions. cut and run, Marines never do.” If these opinions are not respected in the Ameri- John Murtha’s patriotism was questioned because can Congress, then where will they be? The Ugly he stood up for what he believed in. Perhaps questioning authority and realizing that Is it fair to berate this man’s love of country the nation and its policies are not above scrutiny, is Last night at the MSG meeting, Secretary Jennifer Ciccone was impeached. Whether right or because he spoke out against the current policy in fact the most patriotic position to stand behind. wrong, the student body was not properly informed of the possibility of impeachment. Being in Iraq? Who are his critics to decide what is and But our society is continually belittling the aspects that we, the student body, voted Jen into offi ce, notifi cation of the proceedings as well as the isn’t patriotic? Do we elect our representatives to of healthy patriotic discourse. grounds for impeachment would have been appropriate. be patriotic, or do we elect them to be objective John Murtha, right or wrong, is fi ghting to keep and responsive to the needs of this nation and its true patriotism alive, and if nothing else, Americans This concludes this week’s Good, Bad & Ugly. As always, goodbadugly05 is available on AIM. citizens? should be grateful. [email protected] is the other option to praise, rant, or leave general comments about the school. Honoring the promise for a cure World AIDS Day focuses on the disease and the need for progress Letter to the Editor: ing with gay activists, African-American community Editor-in-Chief, By Dr. Rafael Campo leaders teaming with federal and state health offi - Knight-Ridder Newspapers cials, we are beginning to see a welcome decline in I must thank Mel Brandt for her review of the Turovsky show in the Cummings Gallery. I feel there infection rates among certain populations in some are so many people to thank, for support in all aspects of the function of the gallery. But immediately During my residency in internal medicine at the of our hardest-hit cities and towns. I want to give credit to Michael Fuhrman for his plan to have a presentation uniting music in the Per- University of California, San Francisco, more than HIV transmission among injection drug users forming Arts Center with art in the Cummings Gallery. It was his idea to bring Natasha and I Musici a decade ago, I remember marking a chilling mile- and African-Americans was down signifi cantly last together, and I was delighted. The staff of the PAC have been wonderful in so many ways. I appreci- stone: the 10,000th death from AIDS in the city. year, for the fi rst time since such statistics have ate them a lot. Among those many dead was a close friend of been tracked. mine, a talented young writer who never saw his Among men who have sex with men, statistics Peggy Brace fi rst book published. I made him a promise dur- show there was a slight increase in transmission, ing that harrowing time. As I sat helplessly at his which most experts say likely signals better report- bedside as he struggled to breathe in the cloud of ing because of more access to (and trust in) HIV- vapor that came from his oxygen mask, I promised testing resources in this perhaps most stigmatized I would devote my medical career to help in the and marginalized group. The fi ght against what was already, even then, a world- Many patients here who need expensive antiretro- wide pandemic. viral treatment receive it, either through insurance MERCIAD Now in 2005, more than a decade later, I am still benefi ts or state-subsidized programs that bear struggling to keep that promise. (Ironically, the some or all of the cost. Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] theme of this year’s World AIDS Day, which is But we must do more. Corrie Thearle News Editor [email protected] Dec. 1, is “Keep the Promise.”) Public assistance for HIV treatment is constantly Melissa Jack Features Editor [email protected] More people are now infected with the virus- a under threat of budgetary constraints and cutbacks. Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] mind-boggling 40 million men, women and children Our successful prevention efforts, which have be- Ryan Palm Sports Editor [email protected] than ever before, according to the latest UNAIDS come a model for the rest of the world, are similarly Melissa Brandt A&E Editor [email protected] report. at risk for funding cuts. Katie McAdams Photo & Production Editor [email protected] Tragically, effective treatment remains out of Sadly, there is also the menace posed by the Melissa Brandt Advertising Manager [email protected] reach for most people in developing countries, prevailing attitude that the crisis is over. Some of Chelsea Boothe Copy Editor [email protected] such as those in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin this apathy is based on misinformation or wishful Emily Crofoot Graduate Assistant [email protected] America, where the rates of new infections are thinking that the treatments we have can cure HIV also highest. infection. But such a cure remains elusive. The number of people living with the disease Since my friend died back in San Francisco, I have The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. in the United States alone is around 1 million, an seen too many more people die of AIDS friends, astonishing fi gure that makes the once incompre- as well as patients, many of whom I considered It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of midterms hensible 10,000 seem almost paltry. friends. week and fi nals week. Our offi ce is in the Old Main, room 314. Our telephone Amid this global bad news, we are fortunate to What I realized, as I held their hands or listened number is 824-2376. have at least some progress to celebrate here at to their hearts, is that a promise is not a passive home. gesture. It need not become a dream deferred. It The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and Better treatment for HIV has helped many people is something we must actively make and keep. We names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters with the virus to lead longer lives in the United make it each day in our own hearts, and we keep it for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the States and Western Europe. in our every touch, in each word and deed. Through the kind of humane partnerships that World AIDS Day reminds us of that promise. Thursday before publication and may not be longer than 300 words. Submit make our diverse country so great, churches work- letters to box PH 485. PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD December 7, 2005 ARTS &

ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: [email protected] tHe BuZz Bid AIDS adieu with art Art Becker, a well-known By Melissa Jack photographer, donated a pho- DEC. 9. U2. HSBC Arena, Features Editor tograph, Kris Risto donated Buffalo. a painting and one of Mercy- hurst’s own faculty members, DEC. 9. Paul Fayrewether. On Sunday, Dec. 4, some Gary Cardot, donated one of House of Blues, Cleve- healthy competition took place his photographs. land. at the Moonsense Café for a good cause. Cardot is, in fact, a member of the organization and was pres- DEC. 10. Funeral for ALIVE, an organization that ent at the fundraiser. a Friend, Static Lullaby, promotes AIDS awareness in When asked about it he said, Hopesfall. Odeon, Cleve- the community, hosted a live art “I was happy to donate to a land. auction on the premises—the fi rst of what will hopefully be- worthy cause.” The Moonsense Cafe’s earthy DEC. 10, 11.”Home for come an annual event. yet retro vibe and contemporary the Holidays” with Amanda ALIVE, which was formed in design was the perfect venue for Post, Erie All-Star Singers, June of this year, is just begin- the events about to unfold. Erie Philharmonic Pops. ning to blossom, as this was “Jo, the General Manager of Warner Theatre. On sale their fi rst major fundraiser. Moonsense, is involved with at 455-1375. ALIVE President Kim David, when asked what gave her the ALIVE and volunteered the space,” explained Kim David. DEC. 11. Reverend Horton idea for this type of fundraiser ALIVE was able to acquire Heat, Supersuckers. House responded, “We brainstormed the services of professional of Blues, Cleveland. for what we thought could raise a good amount of money, while auctioneer Mark Tanenbaum for the event, and soon his DEC. 15. Boys from Coun- at the same time combining our authoritative voice was echoing ty Hell (Pogues tribute). interest with the community rapidly throughout the room. House of Blues, Cleve- interest.” It was decided that bids would land. Because Erie has a rather prominent art community this start at $25 and increase from was a perceptive and creative there. DEC. 15. Kissmas Bash Melissa Jack/Features Editor Tanenbaum made quick work with Click Five, Lifehouse, avenue to choose for their fi rst of the pieces and at one point Although it looks good enough to eat, this sculpture’s purpose was to raise money for AIDS. Pussycat Dolls, Gavin De- fundraiser. said, “There is nothing more re- Eventually all the pieces were The proceeds of the art auc- nization, Kim David said, “We Graw, Ryan Cabrera, HSBC Some 40 works were donated warding than denying someone claimed, and later Cardot com- tion fundraiser will benefi t the are always looking for people Arena, Buffalo. On sale at to the cause and every medium something that they want,” as mented, “For a first try the Erie County Health Department to join.” She offered her mobile tickets.com, by phone at was accounted for: painting, he goaded opposing bidders to fundraiser was a success.” to fund AIDS education. number to reach her if anyone (888) 223-6000. drawing, photography, print- making, mixed media, digital im- higher and higher sums. Many of the pieces were Portions will also go to local was interested: 882-1268. The room was fairly crowded, auctioned in the $80 range and HIV scientists to support the She also said that their next DEC. 15. Jingle Jam with agery/collage, pottery, sculpture with the available seating taken a few climbed over $100. By process of fi nding a vaccine, major fundraiser they are hop- Avant, Keyshia Cole, Olvia. and even a quilt. up, so there were quite a few the end of the auction ALIVE as well as for counseling and ing to extend to annual status Odeon, Cleveland. Distinguished artists from the battles of will and wallet when it raised $1,200 for AIDS aware- testing. is an AIDS walk, which is set DEC. 16. Q92 Live in 0’5 community donated some of came to some of the artworks. ness. Because ALIVE is a new orga- for May. Finale Concert with Bowl- their work. ing for Soup, Javing Jane, Wakefi eld. Canton Palace Theater, Canton, Ohio. On sale at www.q92radio.com. Philharmonic resounds holiday cheer DEC. 17. Dark Star Or- for a few numbers to help get Post is a premiere holiday tradi- the Warner Theatre on Saturday, chestra. Odeon, Cleve- By Jessica Ciccone everyone in the holiday spirit. tion in the city of Erie. Dec. 10, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, land. Contributing writer The show also features an As Executive Director Eric Bo- Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. Ticket prices intermission, with desserts pro- renstein said “We’re very pleased range from $15 – $45. Discounts DEC. 17. Povertyneck Snow is falling, driving condi- vided by Wegmans. to present this winning combina- are available for students, seniors Hillbillies. Denny’s Bar, tions are terrible, students are The Erie Philharmonic has tion – your nationally recognized and groups. Fairview. blinded by freezing rain and been in existence since 1913 and Philharmonic and local favorite Doors will open an hour be- wind on their way to classes and has consistently offered incred- Amanda Post.” fore the show starts. Also, the DEC. 18. Staind. Niagara everyone is anticipating a much ible musical programs, featuring Erie citizens, and, more spe- Philharmonic is partnering with Fallsview Casino Resort, needed holiday break. world-renowned artists such as cifically, Mercyhurst students, the Erie City Mission to collect Niagara Falls, Ont. Yes, Christmas time is here Duke Ellington, Joseph Fuchs should not let the opportunity non-perishable food items at the once more. and Helen Traubel. to see this stunning combination concert. DEC. 18. Trans-Siberian An integral part of the Christ- They are well-known, both of holiday entertainment pass So if the start of the second Orchestra. Mellon Arena, mas season is holiday music. And within the state of Pennsylvania them by. term has got you down, you need Pittsburgh. no one can perform amazing Courtesy of the Erie Philharmonic and nationally, for the quality Numbers in the show include: a little break from your pile of holiday music quite like the city’s Holidays with Amanda Post and entertainment value of all “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” holiday homework or you just DEC. 23. Michael Stan- own Erie Philharmonic. ating a breath-taking holiday of their shows. “Sleigh Ride,” “White Christ- need a little holiday fun to get ley and the Resonators. This season take the opportu- spectacle that is sure to appeal In its 86-year history, the Phil- mas,” and other holiday favor- you in the Christmas spirit, make Odeon, Cleveland. nity to be awed by the incredible to everyone. harmonic has wowed audiences ites. sure you don’t miss your chance abilities of the musicians that The show, titled, “Home for with incredible musicians and And if all goes as planned, to experience some of the best DEC. 28. Holladay Jam. make up the Erie Philharmonic. the Holidays with Amanda Post,” brilliant performers. the audience may also receive a live music the city of Erie has Petersen Events Center, An Erie native, remarkable also features local saxophonist This is one of the many reasons visit from a certain jolly fellow to offer. Pittsburgh. entertainer Amanda Post, will Bruce Johnstone, who will take that the Philharmonic’s annual in red too. join the Philharmonic in cre- the stage with the Philharmonic holiday concert with Amanda The show will be performed at DEC. 29, 30. Chimaira. Odeon, Cleveland. DEC. 29. Holiday Bling Best CD’s released in 2005 - Part one with Pretty Ricky, Trey a concert Green Day did in perspective. aren’t always about sunshine and fectly mixed sing/scream cho- Songz. Carnegie Music By Joe Fidago England. They play through the flowers, the songs are upbeat ruses and verses. Any “screamo” Hall, Pittsburgh. Contributing writer Fall Out Boy, “From Under entire “American Idiot” album, the Cork Tree” enough to keep you listening fan should own this. and throw a few classics in for Possibly my personal favorite over and over again (trust me, DEC. 31. Average White Underoath, “They’re Only ROCK: Anberlin, “Never good measure. CD of the year. Everyone and I’m hooked). Expect a SoCo- Band. House of Blues, Chasing Safety” Take Friendship Personal” The CD also comes with a their 14 year-old sister has heard esque vibe. A 2004 release that we re-re- Cleveland. This group is a small band with DVD of the entire performance, of this band from Chi-town by Silverstein, “Discovering the leased a few months ago with a huge potential. After you hear making it even better. now, and for good reason. DVD and bonus tracks. Harder JAN. 1. Whispers, S.O.S. Waterfront” this album you’ll wonder why Patrick Stump writes some of I like focusing on smaller than the Silverstein CD, and in Band. Hilton Gateway Spoken, “Last Chance to these guys haven’t made it big. the wittiest and catchiest lyrics bands that most people may my opinion, better. Upon fi rst Center, Pittsburgh. Breathe” No skipping of tracks needed Amazing. It’s funny how the I’ve ever heard. Make sure to also not be exposed to, and here is listen you might hate it, but after here. I can’t really compare small bands who don’t have mil- get their 2003 debut, “Take This another, this time from Victory the third and fourth listens, it will JAN. 6, 7. Carrot Top. these guys to anyone, and that’s lions of dollars put out some of To Your Grave,” it’s even better. Records. be a staple in your CD player. Avalon Ballroom, Niagara a shame for all the other bands the best stuff. Yes, seriously. Their debut was pretty much To get a taste, legally download Fallsview Casino Resort, out there. Well, I guess that explains it atrocious, but this second release “Reinventing Your Exit” or “I’m Niagara Falls, Ont. Audioslave, “Out of Exile” actually. Regardless, another is a complete turnaround. Per- Content With Losing.” After Audioslave’s debut was great release – these guys could JAN. 7. Capitol Steps. released, the big question was if be loosely compared to a more- $42.50, $30, $25. Warner they would be another victim to upbeat Fuel, with a little more Theatre, Erie. the sophomore slump. screaming. On “Out of Exile,” Chris JAN. 19. Derek Trucks System of a Down, “Memo- Cornell explains why they don’t Band. Odeon, Cleveland. rize/Hypnotize” fall into that trap in a 53-minute This is actually one really long answer. No rock fan should miss CD, released as two CDs six JAN. 20. Almost Queen. this one. months apart. If you like System House of Blues, Cleve- of a Down or hard rock/metal, land. this is an essential - just like Courtesy of www.jacksmannequin.com The small their previous efforts. Frantic JAN. 20. Bon Jovi. HSBC Jack’s Mannequin and complex with the political Arena, Buffalo. bands who don’t lyrics normally expected. In a Jack’s Mannequin, “Every- word…excellent. JAN. 21. Keller Williams. thing in Transit” have millions As the story has it, this record University at Buffalo Cen- PUNK/EMO: Cartel, is a testimonial of the past few ter for the Arts, Buffalo. put out some of “Chroma” Pop-punk done right. You years in Something Corporate either love or hate this kind of (SoCo) lead singer Andrew Mc- JAN. 25. Derek Trucks the best stuff. music – if you hate it, listen to Mahon’s life. Band. Center for the Arts, this and it just might change Regardless of how true-to-life University of Buffalo, Buf- Green Day, “Bullet in a your mind. these tracks are, the CD is un- falo. Bible” This could even fall into the believable. Courtesy of GoErie.com This recording comes from rock genre, depending on your While the topics touched December 7, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 13 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] SPORTS Men’s basketball at 6-1(1-1) Team draws on newcomers to lineup for scoring boost

to give them more throughout By Chris Van Horn the season, with hopefully more Contributing writer production from them as the sea- son progresses,” Manchel said Another season of Lakers The Lakers have enjoyed the basketball is underway and the friendly confines of the Mer- Lakers are out to a fast start. cyhurst Athletic Center in this After fi nishing last season with season’s early goings as they are a disappointing 8-19 record, the 4-1 at home. Lakers have won six of their fi rst They have to take advantage of seven games, including their fi rst their home court advantage early fi ve to start the season. on in the season. The Lakers have been led by In mid-December the Lakers junior guard Avi Fogel, who is will have fi ve straight games on averaging 17 points and four the road and on neutral courts. assists while playing 33 minutes While the offense has been per game. clicking early on, shooting 45 Fogel is a transfer from San percent from the fi eld as a team, Diego who played Division I in the defense has played even bet- the West Coast Conference. ter, allowing just 63 points per Mercyhurst began the season game while scoring 72 points by winning fi ve straight; a 75-62 per game. decision over Notre Dame of They have done it by allowing Ohio, wins over Felician, 83-79, their opponents to shoot just 42 and Molloy, 74-72(OT) at the percent from the fi eld and forc- Stonehill Tournament in Easton, ing 18 turnovers per game. Mass., a victory against Blooms- “We’ve played good defense burg 69-48, and a demolition of in the early goings but there is Ohio Valley, 90-58. always room for improvement,” Katie McAdams/Photo editor The Lakers dropped their Sophomore shooting guard Terry Smith averages 13 points and three assists per game so far this season. Manchel stated. opener in GLIAC play against Mercyhurst will take on Edin- Hillsdale at the Athletic Center The Lakers early season suc- ing 55 percent from the fi eld. The Lakers bench is averaging but so far our aggressiveness boro Dec. 7 at the MAC before 63-52 on Thursday night, but re- cess can’t all be attributed to The Lakers other two start- a combined 20 points per game. has been able to compensate for continuing their conference bounded nicely over the weekend Fogel. He has been getting plenty ers, juniors Mitch Brennan and While the team is at a disad- that lack of size,” Coach Gary schedule on the road against to even their conference record of help. Richard Field, are combining vantage with its lack of size, the Manchel said. Grand Valley State on Dec. 10. at 1-1 with a 65-61 victory over Sophomore guard Terry Smith for 16 points and eight rebounds Lakers have still managed to put Manchel would like to see his Mercyhurst then returns home Wayne State. is averaging 13 points per game, per game. up good rebounding numbers bench give the team more min- on Dec. 17 to take on Slippery Fogel dropped in 29 points senior forward Andy Kubinski is The Lakers bench has also been against bigger opponents. utes to rest the starters. Rock before they begin the fi ve against Wayne State to lead the averaging 10 points and fi ve re- a factor in their hot start out of “We knew coming into this sea- “The bench has given us some game road trip towards the end Lakers to the victory. bounds per contest while shoot- the gate. son that we would be undersized, good minutes so far, but I hope of the month. Men’s hockey scores 17 goals on weekend

in the third. Borrelli and junior By Brady Hunter Denis Kirstein rounded out Contributing writer the third period with open-net goals. The Thanksgiving break was a For the game, the Lakers were bit unkind to the men’s hockey able to take advantage of their team, but once classes resumed, power plays, converting fi ve of they meant business. 10. Fortunately, only one of the fi ve Bentley, on the other hand, games that the Lakers dropped failed to convert fi ve of their six over the break were within Atlan- opportunities on power plays. tic Hockey, and they managed to For the fi rst time in more than rack up two impressive wins this a month, Mercyhurst outshot its past weekend. adversary (43-27). Friday’s contest was the fi rst The Lakers were also able to game of a weekend series, and take advantage of 23 saves from Mercyhurst handily defeated junior goaltender Mike Ella and Bentley 7-4. two assists each from Cottreau The Lakers were able to play and juniors Scott Champagne in front of almost 1,300 fans, as and Jamie Hunt. school had started back up and On Saturday, the Lakers de- the student body was out in full feated Bentley even more impres- force. sively. In a 10-5 win, Borrelli The win came after a disap- came away with a hat trick and pointing 1-5 stretch, as well as Ella made 45 saves. three straight losses to non-con- The win brought Mercyhurst’s ference opponents. record to 8-2-0 in Atlantic Hock- Senior Scott Reynolds started ey (9-6-0 overall) and dropped the scoring, lighting the lamp in Bentley to 3-3-2 in AH (5-7-2 Katie McAdams/Photo editor the second period. overall). Junior Dave Borrelli scores one of his fi ve goals against Bentley this past weekend. Senior Dave Borrelli then Borrelli scored two power scored his fi rst of fi ve goals on play goals in the first period, Tafford also came through In a span of 14 seconds in the advantage of power plays on just Canisius at home and then clash the weekend. and added a shorthanded goal with another power play goal in second period, Gourgon and six occasions out of a total 33 with Canisius on their home ice Finishing up the second period in the third. the third. sophomore Matt Warren each opportunities. on Saturday. scoring was sophomore Ben Also scoring on power plays Senior Erik Johnson contrib- scored a goal. That sort of ineffi ciency makes The series will be an intrigu- Cottreau. in the fi rst were freshman Chris uted to the scoring with an even- During the Thanksgiving break winning more difficult, and ing matchup, given that current Both sophomore Ryan Toomey Tafford and Champagne, whose handed goal in the fi rst, bringing stretch, which included losses to it showed during the rough Canisius coach Dave Smith was and junior Kyle Gourgon came goal extended his team-record the score to 4-1 at the end of the 1-6-0 Yale and a split series with stretch. once an assistant for the Mercy- through with power play goals scoring streak to 34 games. opening period. Sacred Heart, Mercyhurst took Next Friday the Lakers take on hurst team. Wrestling preps for ‘War at the Shore’ event on Friday the college level with a fourth Fleming by a score of 5-3 over knock off No.3 R.J. Paterniti. By Matt Jackson place fi nish at Ashland’s Simon- Lucas Huffman. The Lakers will have little time Co-Sports Editor son Invitational. Morgan also came through to rest after the rivalry match Tolson holds a victory over with a nice match at 174 with a with Gannon. Mercyhurst wrestling fans bet- Morgan in the Blue/Green 4-3 win over Chris Gibbs, ranked With just a one-day break, ter take the opportunity to see match at the beginning of the No. 8 at 165. Mercyhurst will host a dual the Lakers wrestle in their four season. The match of the night for the competition with Kent State, matches this week. Also out is senior Jake Squire Lakers should be at 165 pounds East Stroudsburg and Delaware The Lakers, ranked No.15 in with a knee injury. where junior All-American Zach State. Division II, will wrestle in the Squire, a national qualifi er his Schafer will square off against Kent State has two wrestlers “War at the Shore” at the Erie freshman season, was never sophomore A.J. Sayles. Schafer, ranked in Division I, while Dela- Civic Center Friday against East able to match that success due ranked No.3 in Division II, lost ware State and East Stroudsburg Regional opponent No.16 Gan- to constant injuries the last few to Sayles in the Slippery Rock also compete at the Division I non and will then host three File Photo File Photo seasons. tournament before turning the level. other teams in the Mercyhurst Sophomore Don Cummings Junior Zach Schafer Despite the injuries the Lakers tables on the returning national The “War at the Shore” will Duals on Sunday. will be ready for battle against the qualifier in the finals of the begin at 6 p.m. Friday and the After that it will be more tahn services of sophomore Mike Although Morgan’s tough, Golden Knights Friday. Simonson Invitational to with a Mercyhurst Duals will kick off in a month before Mercyhurst Morgan at 174 who suffered an aggressive style will be missed They enter the match 1-0 in 6-4 overtime win. the MAC at noon Sunday. will return to the Erie area to ankle injury and may take a medi- by his teammates and Coach dual meet competition after a 21- Another intriguing matchup See the Athletic Center Offi ce compete. cal redshirt. Gerred Tolson will Cipollone, Tolson has already 13 win over West Liberty State, may take place at 149. No. 7 Don for tickets for Friday’s nights The Lakers will be without the step into the spot. proven that he can compete at which included a big win by John Cummings will get a chance to matchup. PAGE 14 THE MERCIAD December 7, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Women’s hockey at No. 6 This Weeks Results... By Ryan Palm Women’s hockey...... Dec. 3, W 6-2, Yale Sports editor Dec. 4, W 4-3, Yale Men’s hockey...... Dec. 2, W 7-4, Bentley The quality of schedule that Dec. 3, W 10-5, Bentley women’s hockey coach Mike Sisti Women’s basketball...... Dec. 1, L 88-64, Hillsdale took on this year is evident in the Lakers’ No. 6 ranking in the latest Dec. 3, W 90-89, Wayne St. (OT) national polls. Men’s basketball...... Dec. 1, L 63-52, Hillsdale Despite six blemishes and a Dec. 3, W 65-61, Wayne St. tie, Mercyhurst still stands tall in Wrestling...... Dec. 3, 2 of 8, Simonson Invt. the ranks of Division I women’s ice hockey. ______The intensity of their schedule was realized from the start of the season, and by no means has it In the news... been either an excuse for losses, or a display of lack of talent for the Lakers. Lakers earn GLIAC Honors The schedule has become eas- ier these past few weeks, but has The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) not come with perfection. Since announced its postseason awards during our Thanksgiving Katie McAdams/Photo editor our last publication Mercyhurst break, and several Mercyhurst athletes received recognition. Junior forward Julia Colizza notched a hat-trick Sunday against Yale. has tangled with Niagara, Be- Senior Ben Bluemle and sophomore Jim Kokrak were both midji State, Princeton and most Five Lakers trail Chouinard in ter. the newest member of College named to the Second-Team defense. recently, Yale University. that category, each having fi ve With just over a minute left Hockey America. Bluemle played defensive back and returned punts for the The Lakers made it through goals on the season. sophomore forward Stephanie The games are Dec. 9-10, both Lakers, while Kokrak led the team and conference in tackles that stretch with a 6-1-1 record, Freshman Courtney Drennan Jones netted her fi fth goal of at 7:30 p.m. at Robert Morris. and fi nished fourth in NCAA Division II. which is impressive considering started for the Lakers picking the season on a feed from Julia The Colonials are currently 1- the lone loss came to the team up her first collegiate victory, Colizza. 9-0, playing in their fi rst season In addition, fi ve Lakers earned Honorable Mention: wide the Lakers have gone ahead of going the entire contest making The goal would be the last of of Division I hockey. receiver Calvin Kelly, linebacker Grant Marshman, center Ed and also trailed in the national 22 saves. the game for either side, giving In addition, the head coach Pfeiffer, tight end Dan Schuler and offensive tackle Brooks rankings, the Princeton Tigers. Sunday’s contest began just like the Lakers a narrow 4-3 win. of the team was fi red in mid- Davidson. This past weekend Mercy- Saturdays: with Mercyhurst tak- Colizza had quite the afternoon November, presenting addi- hurst entertained Yale for a pair ing an early 2-0 lead at the end herself, notching a hat trick for tional challenges for a struggling Volleyball also received recognition when Kari Clapham was of afternoon games at the Ice of the fi rst period. the Lakers. team. named to the Honorable Mention team at the setter position. Center. During the second Yale She is now in the cluster of Mercyhurst remains on the Clapham, the only Mercyhurst player to receive recognition, In Saturday’s contest Mercy- bounced back with two goals Lakers which are second on the road following a Christmas break leaves Mercyhurst as the all-time leader in assists with 4,222. hurst controlled the game from of their own to even the score team with fi ve goals. when they travel to UConn on the start, defeating Yale 6-2. at 2-2. Drennan again picked up the Jan. 7 and Providence on Jan. 8. Freshman Valerie Chouinard Mercyhurst and Yale each tal- win, in this game allowing three Far ahead on the Lakers’ sched- Hockey In the National Limelight scored goals number 11 and 12 lied goals during the middle of goals while making 25 saves. ule is New Hampshire, currently in the contest, extending her the period, setting up another Up next for the Lakers is a pair ranked No. 4 in the USCHO. Three Mercyhurst hockey players are in the spotlight for their team lead. dramatic fi nish at the Ice Cen- of games against Robert Morris, com poll. offensive activity thus far in the season. Junior defender Jamie Hunt tops all of Division I hockey in points-per-game, scoring one point in 12 of 13 games he has played. His average of 1.92 points-per-game is generated from 21 Women’s hoops upset Wayne St. assists, which also gives him the national lead in assists-per- game at 1.62. The pressure of the overtime By Brady Hunter situation seemed to be a non-fac- Junior Scott Champagne and senior Dave Borrelli are tied for Contributing writer tor, as she explained. third and fourth respectively in points-per-game, tallying 1.73 “Everyone was so focused on and 1.67 each. After six straight losses, the winning the game. I really didn’t Mercyhurst women’s basketball even think about it. We had two Champagne has a 34-game scoring streak, which is a new team came through in dramatic minutes left to play, so we just team record. Borrelli tallied fi ve goals and four assists this past fashion on Saturday with a upset had to go out there and do it.” weekend against Bentley. win over GLIAC rival Wayne And what did she have to say State. about the dramatic game-win- Athletes of the Week The losses were not pretty, but ning shot? there was some good news: only “I didn’t even realize, until I Borrelli and senior basketball forward Erin Solada were one of the games was against a read the paper, what my layups honored by the college as this week’s Athletes of the Week. GLIAC team. did for us. I had missed once be- That’s why Saturday’s win was fore, and so we ran the play again. Borrelli poured in fi ve goals and four assists in helping men’s so important - it raised the Lakers Coach just said, ‘It’s time to go hockey destroy Bentley 7-4 and 10-5 this past weekend. to 1-1 in the Southern Division out and redeem yourself.’” of the GLIAC. For the game, Mercyhurst Solada scored 23 points to lead the women’s basketball team Wayne State left the loss with a matched its season-high field to their fi rst victory of the season over Wayne State. She 3-4 overall record and standing at goal percentage of 47, and hit connected on 9 of 13 shots from the fi eld and converted fi ve of 1-1 in the division. 34 of 42 free throws. six free throws. The game certainly had its Katie McAdams/Photo editor The production off the glass share of excitement, but it was Freshman Stephanie Prischak looks to move the ball. was a close matchup, with Wayne She also grabbed seven rebounds and blocked three shots awfully slow in coming. Freshman Stephanie Prischak the Warriors were once again up State amassing 48 rebounds to defensively. In fact, it was not until senior stole the show, however, with (89-88) with 45 seconds left. Mercyhurst’s 46. Cassie Seth drained a three- four of her 21 points being par- But it was Prischak’s time to Leading the Lakers on defense Mercyhurst athletes prove abilities off the fi eld pointer with 15:42 left in the ticularly crucial. shine. was Erin Solada, with three second period that Mercyhurst With 27 seconds left, fellow She came through with another blocks, giving her a team-high 10 It was recently released that 48 percent of the student-athletes took the lead and made things freshman Jena Schafer tied the layup to put the Lakers up 90-89 for the season. on this campus achieved a 3.0 GPA or better for Fall Term. interesting. game at 81, but Wayne State soon for good. Senior Mary Clare Harlan Going into halftime, the Lakers took control of the overtime The Warriors missed two foul grabbed eight rebounds during Additionally, 27 students attained 4.0, with women’s soccer had just cut a 33-20 lead with fi ve period. shots with fi ve seconds to play, the game, while junior Kaitlyn leading the way with fi ve students garnering perfection. minutes left in the fi rst period to The visiting team led until there got the rebound, but were unable Petit paced the Lakers with a manageable score of 41-37. was just 1:06 left in overtime, to get off another shot. nine. To fi nd out those who tallied the 4.0’s, visit the Mercyhurst Leading the way was Senior when Prischak began working Prischak was the epitome of The Lakers hope to continue Athletics webpage at http://hurstathletics.collegesports.com Erin Solada with 23 points, her her magic. humility and team spirit after the winning at Grand Valley State career high. Her layup gave Mercyhurst the game, “I just go out every game on Saturday, and then host West It was a good day to be a So- Women’s Hockey receives CHA awards lead, 88-87. and try to do my best, try to help Virginia Wesleyan on Monday lada, as Samantha met her own After two successful foul shots, the team win.” night. College Hockey America (CHA) honored several women’s career high with 12 points. hockey players this past weekend for their roles in a sweep of Yale University. Fall intramural season ends on a good note Sophomore forward Stephanie Jones was named Offensive Player of the Week for scoring both of the game-winners Football defending champions. against the Bulldogs. By Deanna Fletcher Ultimate Frisbee also ended Contributing writer Freshman goalie Courtney Drennan was named Defensive the same evening with Denny Player of the Week, she picked up a pair of wins, the fi rst Porter’s team beating Tim Watts’ of her collegiate career, in logging all 120 minutes in goal. Intramural Flag Football ended for third place. Drennan’s season goals-against-average is a strong 1.81. on Monday Nov. 7. The undefeated team, Joe An upset occurred when the Ranallo, beat Jeff Cagle’s team Finally freshman phenom Valerie Chouinard was again top seeded team, Brian Folland to earn their fi nal victory of the honored by the CHA. The forward has received two Offensive (Team 2), was beat by Scott season and also fi rst place. Player of the Week, and just received her third Rookie of the Wirtanen’s team (13) in the Thank you to all of the teams Week. semifi nals. who participated this season and The other game of the tourna- congratulations to the winners! She tallied two goals and three assists on the weekend, now ment occurred when Jamie Walc- Starting this winter will be sporting an 11-game scoring streak. zak (14) defeated Matt Kampman fi ve-on-fi ve basketball, volleyball, (5) in a close game with a margin and a new sport to intramurals: of only fi ve points. dodgeball. After the semifi nals at 8 p.m., Signs are up all over campus Scott Wirtanen and Jamie Walc- advertising for the events, if you zack’s teams each moved onto the have any questions call Joe Spano fi nals at 9 p.m. at x2441. Start thinking about Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- Contributed Photo thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to Jamie Walczack’s team earned your teams and keep an eye out The fall 2005 intramural ultimate frisbee champions [email protected]. their victory by defeating the Flag for more announcements.