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Achoo! Find a way to defeat that nasty cold. The Centers for Disease Control RA impersonators Web site states the most common signs of a cold are sore throat, stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing. See more in FEATURES >>PAGE 9 suffer suspension From staff reports Teri Rhodes hearing set The Merciad Former Mercyhurst College sophomore Teri Rhodes is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Jan. 16. Mercyhurst College sophomore Israel Estrada and See more in NEWS >>PAGE 4 senior Luis Sierra were suspended for one 10-week term, said Mercyhurst College Designated School Offi cial for International Students Daniel Cabanillas. Intramural/club sports The suspension stems from an incident on Oct. 25 A new section in Sports offers coverage of intramural where the two international Honduran students entered and club sports on campus. apartments in West Duval and East Duval pretending to See more in SPORTS >>PAGE 19 be RAs. Estrada and Sierra were also charged by Erie police and PAC presents MET Opera the Mercyhurst College Residence Life Offi ce as a result Mercyhurst is the fi fth college in the U.S. to add “MET of the incident. Opera: Live in HD.” See more in A&E >>PAGE 14 See more in NEWS >>PAGE 7 PAGE 2 NEWS Dec. 5, 2007 ’Hurst looks to increase diversity taken an active role in the diver- By Casey Greene sity initiative. Managing editor “This program and the initia- tive is all about social justice to Mercyhurst College is in- me,” said Auld. “Social justice creasing the diversity of its is the epitome of the program. student body. These students are our neighbors While efforts to expand inter- and they are as able and compe- national diversity at Mercyhurst tent as any other student here. By already exist, the new diversity doing this, we are just leveling the initiative is designed to bring playing fi eld.” minorities living in the United Gamble explained that States to the college. Belfiore and Auld, as well as “We already have great focus others on campus have designed going towards international di- plans and programs to achieve versity,” said Mercyhurst College this goal. President Dr. Thomas Gamble. “This is partially a challenge “The new diversity initiative is to admission counselors to primarily a genuine effort to in- get committed to the project,” crease the number of domestic said Gamble. minorities on campus.” Auld said she feels that getting “We are going to remain students to know and identify committed to international with Mercyhurst is a large part of diversity on campus but we the battle. want to expand that goal to “If we want to increase include domestic diversity,” minority enrollment then we Gamble said. have to introduce students to According to Gamble, around Mercyhurst,” said Auld. “We two years ago only two or have to give an identity to three percent of incoming the college.” freshmen were considered Belfi ore explained that getting domestic minorities. students to see attending college Currently, that number has as a realistic goal is critical. increased to seven and a half per- “We want to bring students cent. The new diversity initiative to the campus and get them seeks to increase that number to involved with the college in a 10 percent. way that gets them to see Mer- “We want almost every full- cyhurst as a real possibility,” time, undergraduate student said Belfi ore. to have a friend of a differ- One of the ways local minority ent culture,” explained Gam- students are being introduced to ble. “There is no better way to post-secondary education and Sandy Quiggle illustration break down stereotypes and Mercyhurst College is through culturally educate.” the College Aspiration Pro- Considering these statistics, ondary options and prepare Behrend, Edinboro University, Dr. Phil Belfiore, professor gram (CAP) developed by Auld East High School was the perfect for college. Slippery Rock University, Clarion of special education, feels that and Belfi ore. place to implement CAP. “College is hard and it’s es- University and Indiana Univer- the goal of increasing this num- The program is designed to “We thought long and hard pecially hard if no one else sity of Pennsylvania. ber to 10 percent by year 2011 offer dual enrollment opportu- about what we would need to do you know has ever attended,” Students are required to main- is reasonable. nities to students at East Senior to get these students on campus explained Auld. “We want to tain a 3.0 grade point average in “Ten percent is defi nitely pos- High School. and making them successful,” students to be prepared for col- order to attend these trips. sible,” said Belfiore. “Ten re- According to Auld, less than 20 said Belfi ore. lege and have a better chance During their senior year, ally is not a great goal. Fifteen percent of the students at East Students enter the program dur- of succeeding.” students take courses such as is better but 10 is a goal and apply to college and, of that 20 ing their freshman year participat- CAP participants take around College Writing I or Statis- it’s possible.” percent, only 50 percent actu- ing in CAP sponsored events. seven fi eld trips to Pa. colleges tics for college as well as high Dr. Ruth Auld, assistant pro- ally fi nish their freshman year The events are designed to such as Mercyhurst Main, Mer- school credit. fessor of special education, has of college. help them explore post-sec- cyhurst North East, Penn State Please see Domestic on page 6 PAGE 2 NEWS Dec. 5, 2007 Dec. 5, 2007 NEWS PAGE 3 ’Hurst looks to increase diversity Suspect facing charges taken an active role in the diver- in Sean Taylor death By Casey Greene sity initiative. Hunte’s attorney, Michael Hor- Managing editor “This program and the initia- By Matt Sedensky nung. “He’s scared.” Associated Press tive is all about social justice to Hornung offered glimpses of Mercyhurst College is in- me,” said Auld. “Social justice his client’s possible involvement. creasing the diversity of its is the epitome of the program. The 17-year-old suspect in the He said Hunte was the only sus- student body. These students are our neighbors death of Sean Taylor was accused pect with a valid driver’s license While efforts to expand inter- and they are as able and compe- Tuesday of fi ring the shot that and behind the wheel at least part national diversity at Mercyhurst tent as any other student here. By killed the Washington Redskins of the time. He said Hunte did already exist, the new diversity doing this, we are just leveling the safety. not have a gun and did not know initiative is designed to bring playing fi eld.” A Miami-Dade grand jury iden- his friends’ plans. minorities living in the United Gamble explained that Contributed photo tifi ed Eric Rivera as the gunman “Just a bunch of friends that States to the college. Belfiore and Auld, as well as Dr. Scott Meier, Assistant Professor of Music (far right), with members of the Mercyhurst Col- in its indictment. evening said they were going “We already have great focus others on campus have designed lege Jazz Ensemble after the group’s fi nale performance at the Musicians Helping Musicians Rivera and his three co-de- to the East Coast, and he went going towards international di- plans and programs to achieve fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. fendants were indicted by the along,” Hornung said. “He had versity,” said Mercyhurst College this goal. grand jury on charges of fi rst- no idea whatsoever what was President Dr. Thomas Gamble. “This is partially a challenge degree felony murder and armed going on.” “The new diversity initiative is to admission counselors to ’Hurst, local musicians play burglary. Hunte is cooperating with po- primarily a genuine effort to in- get committed to the project,” Charles Wardlow, 18; Jason lice, his attorney said, and would crease the number of domestic said Gamble. Mitchell, 19; and Venjah Hunte, tell them everything he knows. minorities on campus.” Auld said she feels that getting to benefi t Habitat for Humanity 20; were ordered held without Probable cause affi davits for “We are going to remain students to know and identify bail during brief court appear- Mitchell and Rivera said the two committed to international with Mercyhurst is a large part of “It was very gratifying to see senior Lauren Brant, sopho- ances via a videoconference from confessed to participating in diversity on campus but we the battle. By Ashley Pastor the Erie music community come more Brittney Bucco, sopho- Miami-Dade County jail. The armed burglary. According to Staff writer want to expand that goal to “If we want to increase together with the Mercyhurst more Chelsey Crawford, senior three, who stood silently during the reports, Mitchell and Rivera include domestic diversity,” minority enrollment then we Music Department students and Tim Cunningham, freshman the hearing, will remain at the jail admitted entering the home and Gamble said. have to introduce students to On Sunday, Dec. 2, the Music faculty, as well as Habitat for Ashley Harper, senior Chris under suicide watch after Judge said someone had a gun and shot According to Gamble, around Mercyhurst,” said Auld. “We Department hosted the Musi- Humanity,” said Glinsky. Kelly, senior Justine Keltz, John Thornton Jr.’s ruling. Taylor, but they didn’t identify two years ago only two or have to give an identity to cians Helping Musicians Perfor- The concert was setup to run senior Rachel Meeks, freshman Rivera, still in custody in Fort who. Police and attorneys also three percent of incoming the college.” mathon, a 10-hour marathon of from noon until 10 p.m. Katie Rissetto and sophomore Myers, was expected to be trans- have said some of the young men freshmen were considered Belfi ore explained that getting back-to-back concerts raising Each hour featured different Laura Stevens. ported to Miami-Dade on Tues- confessed, though they wouldn’t domestic minorities. students to see attending college over $5000. sets of musicians from the com- Stevens, a member of the Mer- day night and make a court elaborate. Currently, that number has as a realistic goal is critical. The fundraiser benefited munity. cyhurst chapter of Habitat for appearance Wednesday. One of The court proceedings came a increased to seven and a half per- “We want to bring students New Orleans Area Habitat for At 8 p.m. the slot was Humanity, said, “Many people his attorneys said the grand jury’s day after Taylor’s funeral, which cent. The new diversity initiative to the campus and get them Humanity to build housing for filled by Mercyhurst student came in out all day to listen to the identifi cation of Rivera as the was held at a university arena seeks to increase that number to involved with the college in a musicians who were left without performances. performers and donate money. gunman was expected. and drew about 3,000 mourn- 10 percent. way that gets them to see Mer- a home by Hurricane Katrina. Capping-off the Performa- The students’ efforts paid off.” “This does not come as a sur- ers. Among those attending “We want almost every full- cyhurst as a real possibility,” This community-wide event thon was the Mercyhurst Jazz In addition to funds raised prise,” said Sawyer Smith, who were NFL commissioner Roger time, undergraduate student said Belfi ore. was organized by Mercyhurst Ensemble, directed by Dr. Scott by participants, there was also along with his father Wilbur Goodell, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, to have a friend of a differ- One of the ways local minority College faculty members Dr. Meier. a 50/50 raffle, and donations represents Rivera. 300 members of the Redskins ent culture,” explained Gam- students are being introduced to Nathan Hess, professor of piano, Meier chose the last song were accepted from audience The 24-year-old Taylor died organization and actor Andy ble. “There is no better way to post-secondary education and Sandy Quiggle illustration Linda Kobler, adjunct instructor “Children of Sanchez” by Chuck members in place of paying Nov. 27, a day after he was shot Garcia, uncle of Taylor’s girl- break down stereotypes and Mercyhurst College is through of the online music appreciation Mangione, which was composed for admission. in the bedroom of his home. friend, Jackie Garcia. culturally educate.” the College Aspiration Pro- Considering these statistics, ondary options and prepare Behrend, Edinboro University, course and Dr. Albert Glinsky, in refl ection of the effects of “We raised more money than Police have said he was a victim Richard Sharpstein, Taylor’s Dr. Phil Belfiore, professor gram (CAP) developed by Auld East High School was the perfect for college. Slippery Rock University, Clarion chairman of the music depart- Hurricane Katrina. we expected,” said Hess. “We of a botched burglary. former attorney, said the athlete’s of special education, feels that and Belfi ore. place to implement CAP. “College is hard and it’s es- University and Indiana Univer- ment. Volunteers from the Mer- were unsure of just what kind “I think he’s in disbelief over family was grateful for police and the goal of increasing this num- The program is designed to “We thought long and hard pecially hard if no one else sity of Pennsylvania. Planning for the event began cyhurst chapter of Habitat of a turn out we would have for what occurred,” said Wilbur prosecutors’ work, but that it did ber to 10 percent by year 2011 offer dual enrollment opportu- about what we would need to do you know has ever attended,” Students are required to main- in September with Hess and for Humanity, coordinated by the event, but we are excited we Smith. “His expression to me little to lessen their loss. is reasonable. nities to students at East Senior to get these students on campus explained Auld. “We want to tain a 3.0 grade point average in Kobler working to fi nd perform- Amanda Zechman, assistant did as well as we did.” was that ‘I can’t believe this kind “They’re still grieving, and no “Ten percent is defi nitely pos- High School. and making them successful,” students to be prepared for col- order to attend these trips. ers in Mercyhurst and the Erie campus minister, and Kristin Glinsky, Hess and Kobler all of thing happened.’” amount of justice could ever re- sible,” said Belfiore. “Ten re- According to Auld, less than 20 said Belfi ore. lege and have a better chance During their senior year, community. Leonard, president of the Mer- said that they were very happy Asked how he would defend place Sean to them,” Sharpstein ally is not a great goal. Fifteen percent of the students at East Students enter the program dur- of succeeding.” students take courses such as By December, Hess and Kobler cyhurst chapter of Habitat for with the project. his client, Wilbur Smith said said. “However, they’ll support is better but 10 is a goal and apply to college and, of that 20 ing their freshman year participat- CAP participants take around College Writing I or Statis- had assembled over 100 perform- Humanity, worked closely with “The Performathon is another simply: “Stay tuned.” this prosecution and wish the it’s possible.” percent, only 50 percent actu- ing in CAP sponsored events. seven fi eld trips to Pa. colleges tics for college as well as high ers consisting of young children the music department to make example of communities helping Attorneys said the four young state attorney the best in achiev- Dr. Ruth Auld, assistant pro- ally fi nish their freshman year The events are designed to such as Mercyhurst Main, Mer- school credit. to senior citizens, amateur to the day a success. other communities through the men were agitated. ing the most severe punishment fessor of special education, has of college. help them explore post-sec- cyhurst North East, Penn State Please see Domestic on page 6 professional musicians. Mercyhurst members included arts,” said Glinksy. “He’s very distraught,” said to these people.” PAGE 4 NEWS Dec. 5, 2007 MSG gives money to laker briefs Literary Treat Kirk Nesset, this year’s winner of the prestigious Drue local family in need Heinz Literature Award for short fi ction, will read and discuss his work at Mercyhurst College on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. “MSG representatives will Peter’s Cathedral. in Taylor Little Theatre. Free and open to the public. By Elizabeth Maier also be present at a few athletic “This year, I would like to see Staff writer events with coin jars to collect us reach a goal of $600.00 if not Donate your change and change lives money as well,” said Coovert. more,” Coovert said. Look for cans around campus to donate your spare change Mercyhurst Student Gov- Last year, MSG donated “I think this is very achievable in order to make Christmas better for a family in need! MSG ernment is holding the annual $405.80 to St. Martin’s Center because there is a 3000 student is sponsoring a family during the holiday season from Dec. Christmas Donation Coin Drive in Erie, which provides fi nan- population on campus and if 3-14. All Proceeds will go to Peter’s Presents Organization, to help a local Erie family this cial assistance to people in every student gave just 20 cents, sponsored by Cathedral Women’s Council in Erie. holiday season. need. Instead of donating to we could easily reach the goal of Coordinator of the coin drive a charity, a suggestion was $600.00,” she added. “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry” and MSG Treasurer, Christina made by MSG representa- “It is very exciting to think Come in from the cold to watch the Adam Sandler and Coovert, said beginning on Dec. tive Zach Pekor to give the that a small act on behalf of Kevin James new box offi ce hit! Premiering on the Taylor 3 through 14, donation coin jars donated funds to a local family. our college community will end Little Theatre big screen, it will be a great night to get out of will be placed all over campus at After a majority vote, a family up making a large difference for your apartment for you and your friends! 9:30 p.m., Taylor site such as the bookstore, the was assigned to MSG through one family during the holiday Little Theatre. Laker Inn and the Recreation Peter’s Presents, a program run session,” said Coovert. Center. by the Women’s Council at Saint The money raised will not Christmahanakwansakah only go towards buying gifts but The holiday season is hectic! Come and get ready for the it will also help purchase grocer- holidays and celebrate other cultures. Get your gifts wrapped, ies for their holiday meal. enjoy some Christmas music, make holiday crafts, and enter Pekor said, “I initially brought to win fabulous gifts for your family and friends. 8:30 p.m., up the idea to sponsor a family student union. because I thought it could have more of an impact instead Home for the Holidays Lunch Buffet of having it absorbed into a When: Tuesday, Dec. 11 large charity where you do not Where: Egan Hall Cafeteria directly see who you are Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. helping.” We will be serving a scrumptious meal consisting of stuffed “By sponsoring a family I feel chicken breast with gravy, carved dijon ham, rotini vegetable that the coin drive can give a alfredo, savory rice, whipped potatoes with sour cream, bacon face to the many people who are and cheddar cheese, green bean casserole, kernel corn, caesar trying to help,” he added. salad, fruit salad, rolls and butter. Sophomore Katie Atkins responded to the new idea. -lakernet.mercyhurst.edu “I think it’s better this way because the money is directly affecting a family,” Atkins said. Sophomore Jade Ha dis- Hearing date set in agrees. “I think it would be better to give to an organization because Teri Rhodes case the money will be distributed to in September. more than one family.” From staff reports Rhodes, 19, was charged by The Merciad The name of the family was the Erie police with general ho- not shared because of privacy micide, concealing the death of a reasons. Former Mercyhurst Col- child, reckless endangerment, en- “I would love everyone to lege sophomore Teri Rhodes is dangering the welfare of a child, search through their couch scheduled to have a preliminary and abuse of a corpse on Sept. cushion and pants pockets to hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 16. 19, six weeks after an infant was fi nd as much change as possible The hearing is to be presided found dead in her 3810 Briggs in order to help this large family. over by Erie Fifth Ward District Ave. apartment. Erie County It would make such a difference Judge Joseph Lefaiver, who Coroner Lyell Cook ruled that in their lives,” said Pekor. also heard Rhodes’ arraignment the infant was suffocated. PAGE 4 NEWS Dec. 5, 2007 Dec. 5, 2007 NEWS PAGE 5 MSG gives money to laker briefs ‘Fast For Darfur’ brings awareness to ’Hurst Literary Treat lege,” he said. “My prayers and has erupted into violence that attacking their own people. “We want to raise aware- By Amanda Valauri thoughts defi nitely go to people only the United States govern- The number are often dis- ness and try and get the college Kirk Nesset, this year’s winner of the prestigious Drue News editor Heinz Literature Award for short fi ction, will read and discuss suffering in Darfur.” ment has recognized and defi ned puted but estimated at around involved in anyway possible,” local family in need The fast ends at 5 p.m. when as genocide. 500,000 deaths and the number said Zinn. his work at Mercyhurst College on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. “MSG representatives will Peter’s Cathedral. in Taylor Little Theatre. Free and open to the public. Can you be a voice for Darfur a dinner will be held in the Her- The Janjaweed rape, burn and is still climbing. “I think it’s great to raise By Elizabeth Maier also be present at a few athletic “This year, I would like to see and genocide prevention? The rmann Student Union. murder the Sudanese people Roughly 2.5 million people awareness. Not enough people Staff writer events with coin jars to collect us reach a goal of $600.00 if not Donate your change and change lives Mercyhurst College Social Work The confl ict began in Febru- as they battle for resources. have been forced out of their know about what’s going on money as well,” said Coovert. more,” Coovert said. Look for cans around campus to donate your spare change club thinks you can. ary 2003 and is primarily tribal Families have been torn apart homeland and are fleeing to over there. How much we can Mercyhurst Student Gov- Last year, MSG donated “I think this is very achievable in order to make Christmas better for a family in need! MSG The club organizes events and ethnic though its roots and completely annihilated in the borders of Chad and Libya individually help, I don’t know. ernment is holding the annual $405.80 to St. Martin’s Center because there is a 3000 student is sponsoring a family during the holiday season from Dec. on campus that deal with social are religious. this struggle. where the genocide has begun Working together is important.” Christmas Donation Coin Drive in Erie, which provides fi nan- population on campus and if 3-14. All Proceeds will go to Peter’s Presents Organization, issues or social injustices occur- The Janjaweed are militia The situation is so danger- to spread. said Flanagan. to help a local Erie family this cial assistance to people in every student gave just 20 cents, sponsored by Cathedral Women’s Council in Erie. ring around the world. wiping out an entire race of ous that many international In the wake of the destruction, Any size donation can be made holiday season. need. Instead of donating to we could easily reach the goal of The club has organized an people in the Darfur region. aid groups such as Doctors colleges all across the United to help the cause. Coordinator of the coin drive a charity, a suggestion was $600.00,” she added. “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry” event for Dec. 10 to alert the This nomadic, Arab militia Without Borders cannot ven- States and the world are rais- “All of the money raised goes and MSG Treasurer, Christina made by MSG representa- “It is very exciting to think Come in from the cold to watch the Adam Sandler and student body of the ongoing is unofficially funded by the ture into Darfur to help the ing awareness of the conflict to stand.org which is the student Coovert, said beginning on Dec. tive Zach Pekor to give the that a small act on behalf of Kevin James new box offi ce hit! Premiering on the Taylor confl ict in Africa. Specifi cally, Sudanese government. Sudanese people. and doing their part to help the organization that helps benefi t 3 through 14, donation coin jars donated funds to a local family. our college community will end Little Theatre big screen, it will be a great night to get out of this event hopes to bring aware- Suffering the slaughtering The only aid received is sup- victim tribes. Darfur and the issue that’s going will be placed all over campus at After a majority vote, a family up making a large difference for your apartment for you and your friends! 9:30 p.m., Taylor ness to the genocide occur- are the settled, non-Arab ethnic plies dropped via airplane, All students and faculty are on,” said Zinn. site such as the bookstore, the was assigned to MSG through one family during the holiday Little Theatre. ring in the Darfur region of groups such as the Zaghawa and according to Social Work Club encouraged to take part in the Flanagan encourages students Laker Inn and the Recreation Peter’s Presents, a program run session,” said Coovert. western Sudan. the Massaleit. member, senior Katie Zinn. The Fast For Darfur event and are to get involved with many on- Center. by the Women’s Council at Saint The money raised will not Christmahanakwansakah The event, Fast For Darfur, is Decades of drought, growing people of Darfur rely on this welcome to join the dinner at campus events. only go towards buying gifts but The holiday season is hectic! Come and get ready for the an opportunity for Mercyhurst desert lands and overpopulation monthly to sustain life. the Union. “I’d like to see the student it will also help purchase grocer- holidays and celebrate other cultures. Get your gifts wrapped, students and faculty to fast all have caused the nomadic tribes The United Nations is doing There will be an open dialogue body get active and participate ies for their holiday meal. enjoy some Christmas music, make holiday crafts, and enter day Monday. to compete with the settled everything they can to ease the allowing students and faculty to in school activities,” said Flana- Pekor said, “I initially brought to win fabulous gifts for your family and friends. 8:30 p.m., Junior Kevin Flanagan sup- tribes over scarce resources like suffering of the victim tribes. discuss the details of the con- gan. “This time of year it’s so up the idea to sponsor a family student union. ports the club’s idea. water and fertile grazing grounds As a peacekeeping force, it is no flict and brainstorm ways the important to remember what we because I thought it could have “The idea of the fast is good for livestock. easy task to negotiate with the club and the college can help in all have and to give back to those more of an impact instead Home for the Holidays Lunch Buffet because we go to a Catholic col- The struggle for resources Sudanese government who is the future. who need it most.” of having it absorbed into a When: Tuesday, Dec. 11 large charity where you do not Where: Egan Hall Cafeteria directly see who you are Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Mercyhurst banner in fl ight at Erie International helping.” We will be serving a scrumptious meal consisting of stuffed “By sponsoring a family I feel chicken breast with gravy, carved dijon ham, rotini vegetable as they travel to the college that the coin drive can give a By Ashley Pastor from home as well as students alfredo, savory rice, whipped potatoes with sour cream, bacon Staff writer face to the many people who are and cheddar cheese, green bean casserole, kernel corn, caesar who travel abroad on the many trying to help,” he added. salad, fruit salad, rolls and butter. programs the college offers,” Sophomore Katie Atkins Mercyhurst College became she said. responded to the new idea. -lakernet.mercyhurst.edu a part of the Tom Ridge Field Coon says that the growth in “I think it’s better this way Erie International Airport in Erie airport traffi c levels as well because the money is directly the form of a 15-foot vinyl as the demographics of travelers affecting a family,” Atkins said. wall mural. at this gateway to Erie, all made Sophomore Jade Ha dis- Hearing date set in The mural features the college this marketing channel attractive agrees. logo and an image of the 38th to the college. “I think it would be better to Street gates. “The airport was offering wall give to an organization because Teri Rhodes case So exactly what is the sign wraps for the fi rst time, and the the money will be distributed to in September. expected to do for the ‘Hurst? area that was selected formerly more than one family.” From staff reports Rhodes, 19, was charged by “Our primary objective was displayed Tom Ridge’s portrait,” The Merciad The name of the family was the Erie police with general ho- twofold,” said Shelia Coon, said Coon. Contributed photo not shared because of privacy micide, concealing the death of a Director of Marketing and The Mercyhurst College banner The Mercyhurst College banner features the new slogan, “Learn More” and is on display at reasons. Former Mercyhurst Col- child, reckless endangerment, en- Public Relations. is in one of the most prominent the Tom Ridge Field Erie International Airport. “I would love everyone to lege sophomore Teri Rhodes is dangering the welfare of a child, “We wanted to extend brand- locations at the airport. search through their couch scheduled to have a preliminary and abuse of a corpse on Sept. ing of Mercyhurst College Steve Perkins, art director in College front gates. “We received bids from all the large format 3M printer to cushion and pants pockets to hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 16. 19, six weeks after an infant was externally to potential students, the marketing and public rela- According to Coon it took over the country and Mega- make sure the reproduction was fi nd as much change as possible The hearing is to be presided found dead in her 3810 Briggs parents of students and philan- tions department, designed the about a month from contract Grafi x here in Erie offered the perfect,” said Coon. in order to help this large family. over by Erie Fifth Ward District Ave. apartment. Erie County thropists; and to instill a sense visual. signing to locate the vendor that lowest price to produce and The banner is expected to It would make such a difference Judge Joseph Lefaiver, who Coroner Lyell Cook ruled that of pride in our current students The ad gives the feeling of could produce the banner at the install the banner and Steve was increase enrollment as well as in their lives,” said Pekor. also heard Rhodes’ arraignment the infant was suffocated. who pass through the airport walking through the Mercyhurst best price. able to watch it as it rolled off community support. PAGE 6 NEWS Dec. 5, 2007 Domestic ‘Christmas on Campus’ and other scheduled activities one where they will each receive a By Amy Zielinski throughout the day. wrapped Christmas gift donated News editor diversity Nearly 150 Mercyhurst Col- from the Mercyhurst Student Continued from page 2 stages,” explained Belfi ore. “We lege students dedicate their Government and faculty. Auld explained that the pro- are still awhile away from putting Santa. Check. time and energy for the event to The gifts will range from gram is funded through Gover- some of these ideas into effect Elves. Check.. brighten the child’s life and give footballs to board games to nor Rendell’s Dual Enrollment and making them work.” Christmas presents. Check. them a sense of what Christmas Barbie dolls. Program. Another idea is to developed A room full of excited chil- time is all about. Mercyhurst College Events CAP has proved to be success urban studies courses within the dren. You bet. When the children arrive at Chair of Christmas on Campus in past years. humanities department. This Saturday, more than one the student union, they will be Heather Quinn started planning “One hundred percent of the “We’d love to see an urban hundred underprivileged chil- paired with a Mercyhurst student the event in November, along kids who graduated from the studies program developed at dren, ages four to 10 will experi- or “buddy.” with other students and advisor program last year are all currently Mercyhurst,” said Belfi ore. “If ence the true spirit of Christmas The “buddy” will walk the Darcey Kemp. attending college,” said Auld. we brought in minority teachers by participating in Mercyhurst child to each table and help “They always have a great time CAP is not the only step be- and taught urban courses, we’re College’s Annual Christmas on him or her design a craft, play and it’s a special moment for ing taken towards reaching giving these students something Campus event. fun games, or pick out a pres- them to celebrate Christmas,” this goal. to connect with.” The agencies participat- ent for his or her parents. said Quinn. Belfi ore explained that Mercy- Many other programs are be- ing in the event include the S enior Abbey Wayman said Various committees also help hurst is working with Mercyhurst ing designed and organized in Booker T. Washington Center, it gives Mercyhurst College an organize the event such as stu- Preparatory School in developing attempts to bring domestic diver- Boys and Girls Club of Erie, opportunity to interact with dent co-chairs, and publicity co- a Mercy Prep school in down- sity to the Mercyhurst campus. House of Healing, House of children and realize how lucky chairs, decorations committee, town Erie. The diversity initiative will Mercy, John F. Kennedy Center, most people are. events committee, gifts com- “We are still in the planning remain a part of the current stra- Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, “In a way it forces us to be mittee, volunteer coordinator, process,” said Belfi ore. “We want tegic plan for upcoming years. Mercy Center for Women, more aware of how blessed we and the social and refreshments to the school to be designed for “It’s important to the Mercy Neighborhood Art House, are to have the ability to do things committee. students in ninth and tenth grade mission as well as the students and the Erie Heights YMCA. that others may not be able to Senior Jennifer Helbig said the who will transfer to Mercyhurst that all people who come here The event will take place at the do, such as getting a good educa- event strengthens the Mercyhurst Prep main school for eleventh have experiences with different Mercyhurst College Sr. Carolyn tion,” said Wayman. community. and twelfth grade.” cultures, races and lifestyles,” said Hermann Student Union from Besides playing games, making “It’s an easy, fun way for “The unfortunate part is that Gamble. “What better way to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. crafts, and eating delicious food, clubs to come together to do everything is still in the planning share the Mercy tradition.” A committee of student vol- the children will also get to hear community service, because not unteers and the Offi ce of the an traditional Christmas story, all clubs do community service Student Union and Student ’Twas the Night Before Christ- otherwise,” Helbig said. Activities organized the event. mas, read by Barry McAndrew. “Students who are not in NEED MATH The children of the nine agen- After McAndrew is fi nished clubs can participate and feel Student cies will have the opportunity to with the story, the children will welcome because they can be sing Christmas carols, face paint, wait for Santa’s arrival. a buddy or help out in other HELP?? Apartments decorate cookies, play tic-tac-toe, Santa will call children one by ways.” One Four and One Come to the Two Bedroom Apts. Police log Can’t get enough of the Math Lab Includes Gas, View the crime map Water, online at merciad.mercy- Merciad? Located in the Sewerage, Gar- hurst.edu. Library 304 A & B bage, No more copies left on Street Parking. Criminal Mischief 3810 Lewis campus? Nov. 29 $300 per student Sunday-Thursday Pending investigation per month. For Exact Contact Matt Larson Larceny/Theft Check out our Web site at Hours Call at Hammermill Library 814-873-5814 Nov. 28 merciad.mercyhurst.edu. Ext: 2078 Closed PAGE 6 NEWS Dec. 5, 2007 Dec. 5, 2007 NEWS PAGE 7 Domestic ‘Christmas on Campus’ International students suffer suspension hostile environment and disrup- she said. with a pen,” and knocked on ment, and I’m glad they’re not and other scheduled activities one where they will each receive a From staff reports tion of college activity. Zirkle was unsure of the ex- random apartment doors and getting expelled.” By Amy Zielinski The Merciad throughout the day. wrapped Christmas gift donated Cabanillas said he was not sure act suspension time that would asked the residents if they Sophomore Kacie Zolkowski News editor diversity Nearly 150 Mercyhurst Col- from the Mercyhurst Student if the students are staying in the require international students to could enter the apartment to of West Duval agrees with Continued from page 2 stages,” explained Belfi ore. “We lege students dedicate their Government and faculty. Continued from page 1 country. leave the country as a result of look for alcohol. Nastase. Auld explained that the pro- are still awhile away from putting Santa. Check. time and energy for the event to The gifts will range from The two pleaded guilty Nov. Mercyhurst College Assistant a college suspension. He also said they were acting “It’s still extreme,” she said gram is funded through Gover- some of these ideas into effect Elves. Check.. brighten the child’s life and give footballs to board games to 1 before District Justice Joseph Vice President of Student Life Zirkle said students who are “pretty stupid” and really “mak- about the suspension. “In my nor Rendell’s Dual Enrollment and making them work.” Christmas presents. Check. them a sense of what Christmas Barbie dolls. Lefaiver to summary charges of Laura Zirkle could not com- suspended are not allowed to ing a show” of the incident. opinion, a fi ne and community Program. Another idea is to developed A room full of excited chil- time is all about. Mercyhurst College Events public intoxication and disor- ment on the specifi c case. live in campus housing, par- Sophomore Vanessa Nastase, service would have been suf- CAP has proved to be success urban studies courses within the dren. You bet. When the children arrive at Chair of Christmas on Campus derly conduct. They were also She said, however, when an ticipate in clubs, organizations a resident of West Duval and fi cient. It’s not as bad, and I’m in past years. humanities department. This Saturday, more than one the student union, they will be Heather Quinn started planning found in violation of seven Mer- international student is sus- and sports. one of the students involved glad that they’re not getting “One hundred percent of the “We’d love to see an urban hundred underprivileged chil- paired with a Mercyhurst student the event in November, along cyhurst College regulations. pended for only 10 weeks, that “A suspension does not sever in the incident, said she fi nds expelled.” kids who graduated from the studies program developed at dren, ages four to 10 will experi- or “buddy.” with other students and advisor An official Residence Life student does not have to leave all ties from the college,” she the suspension too strict of a Cabanillas did not know if program last year are all currently Mercyhurst,” said Belfi ore. “If ence the true spirit of Christmas The “buddy” will walk the Darcey Kemp. Offi ce document, dated Nov. the country. said. “Students just cannot act as punishment. Estrada and Sierra are staying attending college,” said Auld. we brought in minority teachers by participating in Mercyhurst child to each table and help “They always have a great time 7, states the violations include “An international student a student during those times.” “I know that they have to give in Erie. CAP is not the only step be- and taught urban courses, we’re College’s Annual Christmas on him or her design a craft, play and it’s a special moment for unlawful entry, presenting false who is suspended for longer Estrada told the Merciad them some punishment, and Estrada refused to comment ing taken towards reaching giving these students something Campus event. fun games, or pick out a pres- them to celebrate Christmas,” information, drunk and disor- than a certain amount of time he and Sierra went to two suspension is defi nitely better on the situation. this goal. to connect with.” The agencies participat- ent for his or her parents. said Quinn. derly, general harassment, reck- (that is longer than 10 weeks), apartments and were carrying than expulsion,” she said. “I still “We just don’t want to talk Belfi ore explained that Mercy- Many other programs are be- ing in the event include the S enior Abbey Wayman said Various committees also help less endangerment, creation of a is required to leave the country,” a “crumpled piece of paper think it’s an excessive punish- about it,” he said. hurst is working with Mercyhurst ing designed and organized in Booker T. Washington Center, it gives Mercyhurst College an organize the event such as stu- Preparatory School in developing attempts to bring domestic diver- Boys and Girls Club of Erie, opportunity to interact with dent co-chairs, and publicity co- a Mercy Prep school in down- sity to the Mercyhurst campus. House of Healing, House of children and realize how lucky chairs, decorations committee, town Erie. The diversity initiative will Mercy, John F. Kennedy Center, most people are. events committee, gifts com- Bali coral reef benefi ts from electricity “We are still in the planning remain a part of the current stra- Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, “In a way it forces us to be mittee, volunteer coordinator, process,” said Belfi ore. “We want tegic plan for upcoming years. Mercy Center for Women, more aware of how blessed we and the social and refreshments but the Bali experiment is the global warming. Goreau himself Rani Morrow-Wuigk, an Austra- their livelihoods. to the school to be designed for “It’s important to the Mercy Neighborhood Art House, are to have the ability to do things committee. By Joseph Coleman most extensive. concedes it has yet to attract sig- lian-German woman who rents He said a key has been dem- Associated Press students in ninth and tenth grade mission as well as the students and the Erie Heights YMCA. that others may not be able to Senior Jennifer Helbig said the Goreau said the Pemuteran nifi cant fi nancial backing. bungalows on the beach and has onstrating to shoreline commu- who will transfer to Mercyhurst that all people who come here The event will take place at the do, such as getting a good educa- event strengthens the Mercyhurst reefs off Bali’s northwestern Nonetheless, scientists agree supported efforts to save the nities the benefi ts of coral reef Prep main school for eleventh have experiences with different Mercyhurst College Sr. Carolyn tion,” said Wayman. community. Just a few years ago, the lush shore were under serious assault that coral reefs are an especially reefs for years. maintenance, such as growing and twelfth grade.” cultures, races and lifestyles,” said Hermann Student Union from Besides playing games, making “It’s an easy, fun way for coral reefs off Bali island were by 1998, victims of rising tem- valuable – and sensitive – global And indeed, the coral on fi sh stocks and jobs catering to “The unfortunate part is that Gamble. “What better way to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. crafts, and eating delicious food, clubs to come together to do dying out, bleached by rising peratures and aggressive fi shing environmental asset. They pro- the structures appear vibrant, tourists who come to dive in everything is still in the planning share the Mercy tradition.” A committee of student vol- the children will also get to hear community service, because not temperatures, blasted by dyna- methods by impoverished island- vide shorelines with protection and supporters say they have the area. unteers and the Offi ce of the an traditional Christmas story, all clubs do community service mite fi shing and poisoned by cya- ers, such as stunning fi sh with from tides and waves, and host rebounded with impressive vigor. Brown has participated in Student Union and Student ’Twas the Night Before Christ- otherwise,” Helbig said. nide. Now they are coming back, cyanide poison and scooping a stunning diversity of plant and The coral in Pemuteran teems Goreau’s projects, and won Activities organized the event. mas, read by Barry McAndrew. “Students who are not in thanks to an unlikely remedy: them up with nets. sea life.. with clownfi sh, damselfi sh and funding from the Australian NEED MATH The children of the nine agen- After McAndrew is fi nished clubs can participate and feel electricity. “Under these conditions, tra- It has long been known that other colorful tropical animals. government to set up a Bio- Student cies will have the opportunity to with the story, the children will welcome because they can be The coral is thriving on dozens ditional (revival) methods fail,” coral that breaks off the reef can Funding, however, is a major Rock structure electrified by sing Christmas carols, face paint, wait for Santa’s arrival. a buddy or help out in other of metal structures submerged explained Goreau, who is in be salvaged and restored if it can problem. There are some 40 solar panels fi xed on a fl oating HELP?? Apartments decorate cookies, play tic-tac-toe, Santa will call children one by ways.” in the bay and fed by cables Bali presenting his research at somehow be reattached. metal structures growing coral off-shore platform. that send low-voltage electricity, the U.N.-led conference. “Our What Goreau’s Bali project has in Pemuteran Bay and about Brown has also used seed- One Four and One which conservationists say is method is the only one that done is to construct metal frames, 100 cables laid to feed them money from Canberra to Come to the Two Bedroom Apts. reviving it and spurring greater speeds coral growth.” often in the shape of domes or with electricity, but only about establish the Reef Gardeners Police log Can’t get enough of the growth. Includes Gas, Rod Salm, coral reef specialist greenhouses, and submerge them a third of the wires are working of Pemuteran, which trains Math Lab View the crime map Merciad? As thousands of delegates, with the Nature Conservancy, in the bay. When hooked up to because of maintenance prob- islanders to dive, maintain the Water, online at merciad.mercy- experts and activists debate cli- said while the method may be a low-voltage energy source on lems and the cost of running solar-paneled coral structure Located in the Sewerage, Gar- hurst.edu. mate at a conference that opened useful in bringing small areas of the shore, limestone – a building them, said Morrow-Wuigk. and clean the reefs of harmful Library 304 A & B bage, No more copies left on this week on Bali, the coral res- damaged coral back to life, it has block of reefs – naturally gathers The electrifi cation program is animals. Street Parking. Criminal Mischief toration project illustrates the very limited application in vast on the metal. Workers then sal- part of a wider effort in the bay Kadek Darma, 25, a Balinese 3810 Lewis campus? creative ways scientists are trying areas that need protection. vage coral that has broken from to save the coral. who has worked with Brown for Nov. 29 to fi ght the ill-effects of global “The extent of bleaching ... damaged reefs and affi x it to the Chris Brown, an Australian two years, said the advantages of $300 per student Sunday-Thursday Pending investigation warming. is just too big,” Salm said. “The structure. diving instructor who has lived the corals to the local economy per month. The project – dubbed Bio- scale is enormous and the cost is Goreau and his supporters say in Bali for 17 years, said he and were obvious. For Exact Rock – is the brainchild of prohibitive.” the electricity spurs the weak- other people determined to save “They attract the tourists, and Contact Matt Larson Larceny/Theft Check out our Web site at at scientist Thomas Goreau and Others note the Bali project ened coral to revival and greater the reefs have had a long struggle more tourists means more jobs,” Hours Call Hammermill Library the late architect Wolf Hilbertz. 814-873-5814 merciad.mercyhurst.edu. is mostly dependent on tradi- growth. driving away fishermen who he said. “I hope we can all keep Nov. 28 The two have set up similar tionally generated electricity, a “When they get the juice, use dynamite and other coral- maintaining the reefs for our Ext: 2078 Closed structures in some 20 countries, method that itself contributes to they are not as stressed,” said destroying methods to maintain great-great grandchildren.” PAGE 8 FEATURES Dec. 5, 2007 Food for Fines benefi ts students and community key organizing member of open packages, dented cans or By Jen Gildea the Food for Fines drive notes outdated baby formula. Features editor that even those students and Mercyhurst students agree patrons who do not have fi nes that the event as a good idea Mercyhurst College is do- are encouraged to donate. for the holiday season. ing its fair share of giving this “Our main goal is to instill the “I think it’s a great idea,” said holiday season. spirit of giving using the Food senior Laura Pusateri. “Not In collaboration with the for Fines process,” Kloss said. only does it save students some Hammermill Library, the school “We want to create sensitivity money, but does good for the is conducting a new charitable for those with needs in the community as well.” idea that involves both students community and act on it.” Junior Caroline Boyce and the community. Accepted items include agrees. The first annual Food for canned meat, fi sh, nuts, fruits, “The drive will motivate Scoot Williams photo Fines is a drive where students vegetables, soup, peanut but- students to bring in food since Widgets on Facebook include Top Friends and Grafi tti. can eliminate their book fi nes ter, macaroni and cheese, dried there is an incentive compared when they bring in non-perish- beans, cake mixes, dried cereal, to other types of drives we have able food items. oatmeal, rice, pasta and cof- around campus,” she said. A credit of $1 per donated fee. Food for Fines will be held ‘Widgets:’ useful or item up to a $20 credit will be Additionally, household Dec. 12-16 at the Hammermill applied to students’ accounts products like paper supplies, Library. that currently have a fi ne. health and beauty aides are All food goods will be do- just entertaining? Credit does not count toward acceptable. nated to the Second Harvest billed, lost or damaged items. Items that are not accepted Food Bank. fi nd with a single click on the Mr. Joe Kloss, circulation include home canned goods, Items should be dropped off By Chris James desktop. Staff writer supervisor for the library and glass containers, unsealed or at the circulation desk. Sophomore Garrett Evans talked about Widgets found on Most college students use his desktop. some sort of Widget daily, “It’s so much easier than ’Hurst glows from tree lighting though few would be able to having to go through my fi les tell you exactly what a Widget’s to bring something up. It’s like function is. bringing the things you need By Ashley Pastor You can fi nd them on sites to do most often with easy ac- Staff writer such as Facebook and Myspace cess,” Evans said. “I can bring under the more common name up my calculator with a quick On Sunday Mercyhurst cel- of “applications.” click, or I can fi nd the weather ebrated its eighth annual Christ- If your computer is new forecast for the week.” mas Tree Lighting Ceremony. enough and carries certain pro- Evans is not as fond of the This year’s theme was “Miracle grams, you may fi nd Widgets as Facebook Widgets that seem on 38th Street.” close as your desktop. to be taking over the popular MSG President Marissa Sta- Scoot Williams photo A user can do anything from site. rin said that about one third of Students sing carols at the Tree Lighting ceremony. send hatching eggs and grow- “Some of them are cool, but the MSG representatives took ing plants to take quizzes on they end up being a lot of clut- part in the actual decorating of Starin decided to take the tendance to the added club movie knowledge. ter on most pages,” he said. the trees and light poles extend- event to the next level this year, involvement. Others can help map out trips Widgets are becoming more ing from the student union to adding a Christmas tree deco- “This year was one of the that they are going to take or common in newer computers, Garvey Park. rating contest where 17 clubs best turn-outs for the cer- are planning. especially those that use Vista. The Lighting Ceremony took competed for a $75 check. emony. There was great en- These Widgets supply en- Whether you use your Wid- place at 6 p.m., beginning with Each club decorated their tree thusiasm,” said Starin. “ We tertainment, but other forms gets for sending Internet fl ow- caroling by Praise and Worship, according to a certain theme. defi nitely plan on continuing of Widgets with different uses ers or to check the weekly an introduction speech by Starin Votes were made by attendees on with the tradition.” do exist. weather, it is probably true and guest speaker Vice Presi- of the ceremony. The winner The trees will remain on dis- These Widgets are ones that that you recognize their value dent of Student Life Mercyhurst was Habitat for Humanity. play in the student union until many Mac and Vista users are in both entertainment and College Gerard Tobin. Starin credits the record at- Sunday, Dec. 16. taking advantage of and can usefulness. PAGE 8 FEATURES Dec. 5, 2007 Dec. 5, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 9 Food for Fines benefi ts Less stereotyping for gender-specifi c majors

female preferences are cultural business aspect of the fashion women, and vise-versa.” By Jen Gildea norms. industry and realized that a What it boils down to is that students and community Features editor “When it comes to the intelli- fashion merchandising degree there is a difference between key organizing member of open packages, dented cans or gence analysis program, I think would be the best fi t for this gender-stereotyped majors and By Jen Gildea the Food for Fines drive notes outdated baby formula. “Sugar and spice and every- many of our male students career.” simply majors that are gender- Features editor that even those students and Mercyhurst students agree thing nice” might be the stereo- associate this with military Despite his comfortable and dominated. patrons who do not have fi nes that the event as a good idea typical description of females matters and it resonates with determined attitude today, Van “Everyone should be able to Mercyhurst College is do- are encouraged to donate. for the holiday season. compared to males, but that them,” Welch said. “It doesn’t Balen says that he was a little pursue the fi eld of study that ing its fair share of giving this “Our main goal is to instill the “I think it’s a great idea,” said sure didn’t stop Mercyhurst mean they are better at it, just nervous at first about being interests them most and until holiday season. spirit of giving using the Food senior Laura Pusateri. “Not College senior Allison Bab- that it attracts them more.” stereotyped. there is an equal distribution of In collaboration with the for Fines process,” Kloss said. only does it save students some cock. Like Babcock, senior Intel- “I was nervous initially, but interest among men and women Hammermill Library, the school “We want to create sensitivity money, but does good for the “The idea of being an Intel- ligence Studies major Marla if guys can’t deal with the in those particular fi elds, then is conducting a new charitable for those with needs in the community as well.” ligence Analyst seemed kind of Glista says that her studies are Junior Alex Nees VanBaalen stereotype as a male in the it is likely that we will continue idea that involves both students community and act on it.” Junior Caroline Boyce cool and glamorous,” she said. leading up to a wide array of is a male fashion major. industry, they shouldn’t be in to see single gender dominated and the community. Accepted items include agrees. Babcock, an Intelligence career options. it. I became comfortable quite majors,” said Glista. The first annual Food for canned meat, fi sh, nuts, fruits, “The drive will motivate Studies major, is only one of a “There are currently so many fast and easily.” While many outside stu- Scoot Williams photo to find themselves studying Fines is a drive where students vegetables, soup, peanut but- students to bring in food since handful of females in her male- opportunities in the fi eld and VanBaalen is one of only dents may view these majors Widgets on Facebook include Top Friends and Grafi tti. alongside a classroom of the can eliminate their book fi nes ter, macaroni and cheese, dried there is an incentive compared dominated department. I won’t be limited to just one opposite sex. three male students in the fash- as stereotypically masculine or when they bring in non-perish- beans, cake mixes, dried cereal, to other types of drives we have Along with Intel, many other area,” she said. Senior fashion major Alex ion merchandising program. feminine, the students within able food items. oatmeal, rice, pasta and cof- around campus,” she said. majors that have commonly And when it comes to the Nees VanBaalen was “well Senior Jimmy Mason is another the departments would have A credit of $1 per donated fee. Food for Fines will be held ‘Widgets:’ useful or been thought of as “femi- male dominance in her par- aware” of the female-to-male in the strongly female-domi- to disagree. item up to a $20 credit will be Additionally, household Dec. 12-16 at the Hammermill nine” or “masculine” fi elds of ticular major, Glista notes that ratio within the major before nated major. When it comes down to it, applied to students’ accounts products like paper supplies, Library. study have become much more it does not bother her. entering the program, but cred- “I assumed that fashion would students are moving past gender that currently have a fi ne. health and beauty aides are All food goods will be do- just entertaining? integrated, as more and more “In the long run I don’t think its a family member for fi rst have a higher female-to-male norms to focus on what’s really Credit does not count toward acceptable. nated to the Second Harvest students push past gender- gender will affect whether or inspiring him to become inter- ratio since it is naturally a more important in college. billed, lost or damaged items. Items that are not accepted Food Bank. fi nd with a single click on the based stereotypes in higher not one succeeds in a fi eld of ested in the fashion industry. popular subject for women,” As Babcock summed it up Mr. Joe Kloss, circulation include home canned goods, Items should be dropped off By Chris James desktop. education. study dominated by the oppo- Mason said. “It is natural for perfectly, “I think we’re all too Staff writer “My step uncle was a buyer supervisor for the library and glass containers, unsealed or at the circulation desk. Sophomore Garrett Evans Intelligence Studies instruc- site sex,” she said. for Nike and Birkenstock,” Van gender-based majors to come busy trying to get our work talked about Widgets found on tor Bill Welch notes that behind Female students at Mercy- Balen said. “I did research on about because men can natu- done to waste our energies on Most college students use his desktop. the “hardwiring” of male and hurst are not the only ones the merchandising and buying rally do some things better than anything else.” some sort of Widget daily, “It’s so much easier than ’Hurst glows from tree lighting though few would be able to having to go through my fi les tell you exactly what a Widget’s to bring something up. It’s like function is. bringing the things you need By Ashley Pastor You can fi nd them on sites to do most often with easy ac- Winter weather brings many potential colds Staff writer such as Facebook and Myspace cess,” Evans said. “I can bring under the more common name up my calculator with a quick decrease the spread of virus ing and coughing, especially in On Sunday Mercyhurst cel- of “applications.” click, or I can fi nd the weather By Allie Miniri to others.” the winter season when people Staff writer ebrated its eighth annual Christ- If your computer is new forecast for the week.” One of the easiest ways to are more apt to get a cold. mas Tree Lighting Ceremony. enough and carries certain pro- Evans is not as fond of the help prevent catching a cold is “It’s so gross that I could get This year’s theme was “Miracle grams, you may fi nd Widgets as Facebook Widgets that seem Spreading the fl u or a cold is to wash your hands. sick from someone who can’t on 38th Street.” close as your desktop. to be taking over the popular not quite the same as spreading After using the restroom, cover their mouth and nose MSG President Marissa Sta- Scoot Williams photo A user can do anything from site. holiday cheer. sneezing, coughing or even while sneezing,” said sopho- rin said that about one third of Students sing carols at the Tree Lighting ceremony. send hatching eggs and grow- “Some of them are cool, but Spending the holiday season touching desks and keyboards, more Katlin Hess. “ I don’t the MSG representatives took ing plants to take quizzes on they end up being a lot of clut- with a cold or flu might as students should take a minute want to be sick around Christ- part in the actual decorating of Starin decided to take the tendance to the added club movie knowledge. ter on most pages,” he said. well be just as bad as coal in a to wash their hands. mas. There is just so much that the trees and light poles extend- event to the next level this year, involvement. Others can help map out trips Widgets are becoming more stocking. If a washing station is out of needs to be done,” she said. ing from the student union to adding a Christmas tree deco- “This year was one of the that they are going to take or common in newer computers, The Centers for Disease reach, an alternative option is The CDC furthers that people Garvey Park. rating contest where 17 clubs best turn-outs for the cer- are planning. especially those that use Vista. Control and Prevention’s Web to use hand sanitizer. should be careful when making The Lighting Ceremony took competed for a $75 check. emony. There was great en- These Widgets supply en- Whether you use your Wid- site states that “strict attention Interestingly, and perhaps contact with shopping carts, place at 6 p.m., beginning with Each club decorated their tree thusiasm,” said Starin. “ We tertainment, but other forms gets for sending Internet fl ow- to infection control practices shockingly to many, a sneeze is elevator buttons, sinks and caroling by Praise and Worship, according to a certain theme. defi nitely plan on continuing of Widgets with different uses ers or to check the weekly should decrease or prevent expelled from the body at more dishes, desks and doorknobs. an introduction speech by Starin Votes were made by attendees on with the tradition.” do exist. weather, it is probably true spreading of infection. Fre- than 100 miles per hour. Some everyday habits that can and guest speaker Vice Presi- of the ceremony. The winner The trees will remain on dis- These Widgets are ones that that you recognize their value quent hand-washing and not To prevent illness of others pass along the common cold was Habitat for Humanity. play in the student union until Scoot Williams photo dent of Student Life Mercyhurst many Mac and Vista users are in both entertainment and Students should stock up on cold remedies for the winter sharing items such as cups, and themselves, students include shaking hands, kissing College Gerard Tobin. Starin credits the record at- Sunday, Dec. 16. taking advantage of and can usefulness. cold and fl u season. glasses, and utensils should should cover up while sneez- and passing objects. PAGE 10 FEATURES Dec. 5, 2007

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When Inman was asked if he 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Mercyhurst College students Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 was starting to feel the Christ- 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 seem to enjoy the convenience mas spirit, he said, “No, but I other wraps $5.79 of technology. smell, taste, hear and see it.” ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 Other than a trip to Wal-Mart Senior Ashley Brudy dis- Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: other wraps $ 4.19 to get Shrek the Third for his agrees. 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 six-year-old brother, senior Jeff “I am defi nitely getting the Stoll has done all of his shop- Christmas spirit because of 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Hours of Operation: ping online. the Christmas music playing Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. “It’s so much faster online in stores, the snow, Christmas Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and there’s better sales,” said lights on houses, decorating Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Stoll. He recommends Over- and Christmas shopping,” she stock.com. said. “Instead of walking for hours Brudy traditionally shops at Laker Express in stores looking for one or two J.Crew, Papaya and Forever Look for Laker Express items, you can search thousands 21, where she inspects her Board Equivalency Available: of things in minutes by typing purchases and fi nds “reason- Minute Meals! in keywords,” said Stoll. able prices for clothes that are 11:30 a.m.-8:00p.m. Mercyhurst College alumnus cute.” Board Specials Jeffrey Cagle said that, in a “I like to see and feel the qual- small way, shopping online is ity of the product; that way you Lunch $4.75 Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. also helpful to the environ- know what you’re going to get,” Dinner $5.50 ment. Brudy said Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. “If you really think about it, Whether you’re out fi ghting staying home shopping online traffi c or sitting in your pajamas Saturday & Sunday Closed will save you a bundle, not just online, the season is here, so because the prices online are spread the joy. Dec. 5, 2007 FEATURES PAGE 11 Winter head gear tops off season An example would include The popular retailer Urban “I enjoy retro-style caps,” said By Sandy Watro the one pictured here, which is Outfitters released a similar senior Kevin Riordan. “Plain Staff writer designed by Mischa Lampert, style that sells for a much colors are a nice accent to the whose focus for this winter cheaper price of $36.00. new styles I’ve seen.” Knit hats for the dreary season is centralized greatly on Our local college bookstore Winter knits hats will clearly winter weather have always knitwear. has also capitalized on this always be a popular item in the been popular and understand- All of her hats are made in trend for the upcoming blus- winter months, not only for ably so, especially in areas like the USA and comprised of tery season. their functionality factor but Erie. 100% wool. They range from A new addition for winter also because of changing and More than ever the popular- $125 to $176. ’07 is an intricately designed emerging seasonal trends. ity of sporting these outdoor Senior Lisa Meyers thinks green and white knit ski cap The acceptability of these accessories indoors, as well, has that the high prices of luxury complete with the ever popular garments within certain envi- Knit hats top the trend chart been vastly seen. for this winter. goods often outweigh the ’Hurst logo, which is integrated ronments must also be taken Etiquette on donning a hat appearance. into the design at the front of into consideration. of any type is often debated, “Although the hats are really the hat. A large pompadour of fur as everyone has a relative or include brightly colored knit ski cute, I could not foresee spend- Surprisingly so, this head- and fl uff may obstruct a fellow professor who not only insists caps, fur trimmed hunting hats, ing an obscene amount of piece, although nicely designed student from the PowerPoint on the removal of headgear and the ever-popular beanie. money on one,” Meyers said. and made, is priced at $31.00. presentation he or she is des- but often is vastly and greatly Takeoffs shaggy caps are For those of us who cannot Student opinions on the perately trying to jot down, offended by the wearing of surprisingly commonplace for afford or do not desire to spend appropriateness of these gar- while a smaller winter hat such an accessory indoors. luxury designers and are avail- upwards of $100 on a knit hat, ments in the classroom vary may be a non-issue for fellow Popular hats for this winter able in a variety of styles. other options are available. based on circumstances. pupils.

Toyota FJ Cruiser You don’t need a text book to tell you there is NO. substitute for quality Toyota Yaris ecent college grad, As a r Toyota Camry you may be eligible for * in oyota of your choice OFFany new T $ addition to other incentives. oyota dealer for details. 400 See your T *NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. CUSTOMERS RECEIVE $400 FROM TOYOTA TOWARDS LEASING OR FINANCING THE PURCHASE OF NEW UNTITLED TOYOTA MODELS THROUGH PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERS AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. SEE DEALER OR VISIT WWW.TOYOTAFINANCIAL.COM/FINANCE FOR DETAILS. COLLEGE GRADUATE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. PAGE 12 FEATURES Dec. 5, 2007 Fiddle Inn I Food Fix fi xes up With Meg A Christmas tradition in my ing pre-made frosting at the ERI house is my mom’s Christmas grocery store. cookies. I buy white so that I can use The most popular are the food coloring to make it several favorites decorated sugar cookies. different colors, and also add While they can be a lot of sprinkles. work they can also be really fun Christmas is a good time for son with Christmas trees and p.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner is to make and decorate. traditions and now maybe we By Shelley Turk wreaths, spreading the festive served from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m on The best part about these could start our own tradition Staff writer spirit. weekdays. cookies is decorating them. of making Christmas cookies Rose decorates for every From 9 to 10 p.m., Fiddle Inn My mom makes her own for the people that are special Looking for a great restaurant holiday to bring a little cheer serves only wings and pizza. frosting and it is delicious, but to us. to take that special someone for to customers’ table, while Festa The smaller “craft room” to make the process a little the holidays but don’t want to whips up great wings and burg- section of the house was built easier I would suggest just buy- -Meghan Dolney spend a fortune? ers in the kitchen. in 1809 and the rest of the Look no further than Fiddle Chef Shawn has a specialty house, which is now the main Inn, where you can get every- for wings, serving up about 48 dining room and bar, was built thing from great food to great different fl avors. years later. Sugar Cookies service. “Chef Shawn’s wings of the Quiet and quaint Fiddle Inn Fiddle Inn, located at 6615 Night” feature mixtures of offers many menu options for Ingredients Buffalo Road in Harborcreek, sauces and new fl avor catego- any one of your friends or fam- has been serving great food for ries that are favorites among ily members. 3 cups all-purpose fl our many years. customers. Start with a signature appetiz- ¾ teaspoon baking powder Louise Bailey has been the “Everythings” is a fl avor that er like Cheddar Broccoli Bites ¼ teaspoon salt owner of Fiddle Inn for the is just that: everything. for $3.95 or move right into 1 cup unsalted butter past eight years with her son A tangy and spicy sauce with burgers and fries, like the Fiddle 1 cup sugar Shawn Festa and sister Rose garlic and parmesan cheese Inn O-Burger for $6.70. 1 egg, beaten working closely beside her to makes for a great wing night. Dinners range anywhere from 1 tablespoon milk serve good eats in a great at- Wings are $4.95 a dozen and $6.95 to $12.95 and include Powdered sugar mosphere. if you want them to go add Fiddle’s Famous Chicken Din- Fiddle Inn is currently dec- $.50. ner, specially prepared by Chef orated for the holiday sea- Lunch is served from 12 Shawn. Directions 1.) Mix the fl our, salt, and baking powder together in one bowl and set it aside. Get to know... 2.) In another bowl, place the butter and sugar and beat with an electric mixer. Add the egg and milk and beat Name: Bethany Brun them to combine with the butter and sugar. Year: Freshman 3.) Continue to beat this mixture on a low speed while Major: Religious Studies you add the fl our mixture. This should form dough that Hometown: Dayton, Ohio will pull away from the sides of the bowl. Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: The people I’ve 4.) Refrigerate the dough for 2 hours in wax paper. met, coupled with the awesome movies at the PAC on 5.) Sprinkle this area with powdered sugar, as well as Wednesday evenings. sprinkling the rolling pin with powdered sugar. Least favorite thing: The lack of opportunities to 6.) Roll out the dough until it is about ¼ inch thick and use duct tape around campus and in our dorm rooms. use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. And board meal times. 7.) Bake the cookies at 375 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes or until they are turning brown around the edges. Cool Campus activities: Rowing, Honors Preparation on a wire rack until they are ready to be decorated. Bethany Brun year, LCP PAGE 12 FEATURES Dec. 5, 2007 Dec. 5, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 13 Fiddle Inn tHe Student to attend talent competition Food Fix egories of singing, dancing, and BuZz By Sarah Mastrocola commercial, his competition will Staff writer I occur in these areas. DEC. 5. Hall & Oates. With Meg Trevor is preparing a one- State Theatre, Cleveland. fi xes up Sophomore dance major minute song and a one- minute A Christmas tradition in my ing pre-made frosting at the Trevor Sones has recently been dance for those two categories. DEC. 7. Comedy. Jim ERI house is my mom’s Christmas grocery store. awarded a scholarship to attend He is currently choreographing Gaffi gan. Junker Center, cookies. I buy white so that I can use the Millie Lewis AMTC (Actors, his own dance solo to the music Penn State Behrend, Erie. The most popular are the food coloring to make it several Models and Talent Competition) “Footloose,” and he plans to sing $30, $20 for Penn State decorated sugar cookies. different colors, and also add taking place Jan. 1 through Jan. 7, “What Do I Need With Love?” favorites Behrend students. While they can be a lot of sprinkles. 2008 at the Gaylord Palms Resort from “Thoroughly Modern work they can also be really fun Christmas is a good time for in Orlando, Florida. Millie,” a musical he performed DEC. 7. Todd Rundgren. son with Christmas trees and p.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner is to make and decorate. traditions and now maybe we Sones fi rst heard about Millie in this fall at the Erie Play- Rex Theatre, Pittsburgh. By Shelley Turk wreaths, spreading the festive served from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m on The best part about these could start our own tradition Lewis AMTC through a com- house. Staff writer spirit. weekdays. cookies is decorating them. of making Christmas cookies mercial on the radio, and he While at the competition, if DEC. 8. John Prine. Rose decorates for every From 9 to 10 p.m., Fiddle Inn My mom makes her own for the people that are special worked with Kim Myers from he ranks within the top 10 for Benedum Center, Pitts- Looking for a great restaurant holiday to bring a little cheer serves only wings and pizza. frosting and it is delicious, but to us. Applause International for the either area then he will present burgh. to take that special someone for to customers’ table, while Festa The smaller “craft room” to make the process a little audition. a two minute song and/or two the holidays but don’t want to whips up great wings and burg- section of the house was built easier I would suggest just buy- -Meghan Dolney Last summer he attended an minute dance. DEC. 8. Silverchair. spend a fortune? ers in the kitchen. in 1809 and the rest of the open call audition at the Millcreek For the commercial division, House of Blues, Cleve- Look no further than Fiddle Chef Shawn has a specialty house, which is now the main Mall in Erie and was accepted as each contestant must select a land. Inn, where you can get every- for wings, serving up about 48 dining room and bar, was built a competitor in the program. TV commercial to read in a thing from great food to great different fl avors. years later. Sugar Cookies However, realizing how expen- recording room, and Trevor has DEC. 9. Straylight Run, service. “Chef Shawn’s wings of the Quiet and quaint Fiddle Inn sive attendance at the AMTC chosen the Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Color Fred, more. Agora Fiddle Inn, located at 6615 Night” feature mixtures of offers many menu options for would be, Trevor then applied commercial. Ingredients Th eatre , Cleveland. Buffalo Road in Harborcreek, sauces and new fl avor catego- any one of your friends or fam- for a full-scholarship to the As part of the scholarship, has been serving great food for ries that are favorites among ily members. 3 cups all-purpose fl our program. Trevor was given not only three DEC. 9. Starting Line. many years. customers. Start with a signature appetiz- ¾ teaspoon baking powder The required scholarship areas in which to compete, but House of Blues, Cleve- Louise Bailey has been the “Everythings” is a fl avor that er like Cheddar Broccoli Bites ¼ teaspoon salt essay’s topic was centered on why also a full photo shoot with land. owner of Fiddle Inn for the is just that: everything. for $3.95 or move right into 1 cup unsalted butter the applicant thinks he or she is photographer Rick Klein which past eight years with her son A tangy and spicy sauce with burgers and fries, like the Fiddle 1 cup sugar deserving of the award. was paid for by the AMTC orga- DEC. 11, 12. Brand New. Shawn Festa and sister Rose garlic and parmesan cheese Inn O-Burger for $6.70. 1 egg, beaten After making the first cut nization. House of Blues, Cleve- working closely beside her to makes for a great wing night. Dinners range anywhere from for the scholarship application, This recent photo shoot 1 tablespoon milk land. serve good eats in a great at- Wings are $4.95 a dozen and $6.95 to $12.95 and include Powdered sugar Sones then submitted a one- included 25 headshots and many mosphere. if you want them to go add Fiddle’s Famous Chicken Din- minute sample of his dancing as other photos. DEC. 11. Kissmas Bash. Fiddle Inn is currently dec- $.50. ner, specially prepared by Chef the second part of the applica- The competition will have HSBC Arena, Buffalo. orated for the holiday sea- Lunch is served from 12 Shawn. Directions tion process. about 50-100 agencies present, In the end he got a call saying which are the link to jobs in 1.) Mix the fl our, salt, and baking powder together in DEC. 12. Michelle that he had received the scholar- places such as New York, Chi- one bowl and set it aside. Shocked. Beachland Ball- ship in the amount of $2,595. cago, Tokyo, Paris, Los Ange- Get to know... 2.) In another bowl, place the butter and sugar and beat room, Cleveland. with an electric mixer. Add the egg and milk and beat Sones said of the experience, les and Miami, among others, “I was speechless at first. I according to the Millie Lewis Name: Bethany Brun them to combine with the butter and sugar. DEC. 14. The Rasp- called my father right away and AMTC website. Year: Freshman 3.) Continue to beat this mixture on a low speed while berries. State Theatre, screamed with excitement quite Lots of Broadway workshops Major: Religious Studies Cleveland. you add the fl our mixture. This should form dough that a few times.” will also take place at the conven- Hometown: Dayton, Ohio will pull away from the sides of the bowl. Although he received this tion, along with speeches made Mark Santillano photo DEC. 14. Barry Manilow. Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: The people I’ve 4.) Refrigerate the dough for 2 hours in wax paper. award for attendance at the con- by various guest artists. Sophomore Trevor Sones will attend the AMTC in January. Quicken Loans Arena, met, coupled with the awesome movies at the PAC on 5.) Sprinkle this area with powdered sugar, as well as vention, Trevor still must fi nd a “At the moment I’m really Cleveland. Wednesday evenings. sprinkling the rolling pin with powdered sugar. way to pay for his housing, meals, just looking for a summer job Mark Santillano of the Mercy- hurst College . and travel costs, about $2,000 or maybe an agency to further hurst College dance department Trevor is also a member of the Least favorite thing: The lack of opportunities to 6.) Roll out the dough until it is about ¼ inch thick and DEC. 17 Lemonheads in total. my career,” Sones said. “In the have been helpful throughout the Mercyhurst College Dance Team, use duct tape around campus and in our dorm rooms. use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Grog Shop, Cleveland. So far he has been given about futureI would really prefer to entire process. and is currently choreographing And board meal times. 7.) Bake the cookies at 375 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes or until they are turning brown around the edges. Cool $600 from his hometown, but he fi nish school before jumping into In addition to all these prepa- a piece for “Raw Edges X,” the Campus activities: Rowing, Honors Preparation is still seeking donations to cover my career.” rations, Sonesr is the choreogra- dance department’s student cho- on a wire rack until they are ready to be decorated. Courtesy of Goerie.com Bethany Brun year, LCP these expenses. He also notes that Dance Chair pher for “Seussical,” this year’s reography concert that will take Having auditioned in the cat- Tauna Hunter and professor student-run musical at Mercy- place in February. PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 5, 2007 PAC presents MET Opera live and Gretel” will air Jan. 5 at 2 plays Ellen Orford, the woman p.m. who refuses to abandon him. Most fairy tales, though Featuring what may be 20th- charming on the outside, have century opera’s most impressive darker underpinnings. tenor role, “Peter Grimes,” with Alice Coote and Christine its sweeping orchestral beauty, Schäfer play the siblings lost in will be an engrossing and a shadowy world of unknown haunting theatrical journey. menace, pursued by the Witch “Tristan und Isolde” will who seeks to devour them. show on March 22 at 12:30 The next riveting performance p.m. Met Music Director and of “Macbeth” will be on Jan. eminent Wagnerian James 13 at 2 p.m. Giuseppe Verdi’s Levine conducts this much- longstanding affi nity for anticipated revival. Shakespeare is explored in Deborah Voigt, one of Adrian Noble’s dark, yet the world’s most celebrated exhilarating vision for this Wagnerian sopranos, undertakes disturbing work. this iconic role for the fi rst time James Levine conducts and at the Met. acclaimed baritone Lado Ataneli The leading Tristan of our star in the towering title role. time, Ben Heppner, portrays “Manon Lescaut” will show the other half of this archetypal on Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. T he couple on their mystical journey story of the magnetic attraction of love, sex and death. between two young lovers is the “La Boheme” takes the screen perfect vehicle for the soprano’s April 5 1:30 p.m. A magnifi cent PAC photo exhilarating charisma, especially cast comes together for Franco Mercyhurst is the fi fth college in the U.S. to add ‘MET Opera: Live in High Defi nition.’ when matched by equally Zeffi relli’s iconic production of talented tenors. the Puccini favorite. to movie theaters around the United Kingdom. The English-language The exciting young conductor By Jordan Zangaro world. The series is made possible production of Engelbert Nicola Luisotti presides over Contributing writer Mercyhurst College is the by 10 cameras, which are Humperdinck’s masterful a glorious vocal ensemble led fi fth college in the country to strategically placed all over the treatment of the beloved by the mesmerizing Angela Come observe the beauty display this artistic, eye-opening Met. Audiences all over the story by the Brothers Grimm Gheorghiu, who sings Mimì and power of the opera, live at experience. globe can witness not only the is the second in the Met’s at the Met for the fi rst time in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Displaying unbelievably performances from a front annual series of special holiday twelve years, opposite golden- Arts Center as it presents the amazing scenery and subtitles row view, but also behind-the- presentations. toned tenor Ramón Vargas as “Metropolitan Opera: Live in for the entire audience, this scenes footage such as technical On March 15, 2008 at 1:30 her lover, Rodolfo. High Defi nition.” remarkable opportunity will operations, arrivals, make-up p.m. “Peter Grimes” will take The last show that the PAC This year’s season includes make you feel like you were appliance and even personal over the screen. will present will be “La Fille Du the enthusiastic and vibrant actually there for the thrilling, interviews with the performers. Peter Grimes is under Regiment” on April 26 at 1:30 performances of “Romeo et world-class opera. The fi rst of the eight shows investigation for unthinkable p.m. Juliette,” “Hansel and Gretel,” Last season, more than being presented is “Romeo transgressions, yet Benjamin Experience the “exceedingly “Macbeth,” “Manon Lescaut,” 625,000 people across the et Juliet,” which will show on Britten’s probing exploration yummy operatic cake” that “Peter Grimes,” “Tristan und world witnessed the spectacular Dec.15 at 1 p.m. of the nature of guilt and was called “the operatic show Isolde,” “La Boheme” and “La performances of the This astonishing story of judgment implicates an entire of the season” by The Times Fille Du Regiment” all of which Metropolitan Opera through the the world’s most famous lovers fi shing village. of London when it opened at are guaranteed to take your HD Live series, and this year the will leave you breathless as Director John Doyle, a Covent Garden this past winter. breath away. program anticipates impacting the amazingly talented Anna Tony Award® winner for his Don’t miss the chance to “The Met’s experiment millions more. Netrbko and Rolando Villazon interpretation of Sondheim’s enjoy thrilling, world-class of merging fi lm with live The live HD performances combine undying passion with Sweeney Todd, makes his Met opera at The Mary D’Angelo performance has created a new will broadcast to 44 states in Shakespeare’s masterpiece of a debut answering the challenges Performing Arts Center starting art form,” wrote the Los Angeles addition to Canada, Australia, love so untainted no matter the of this modern masterpiece. Dec. 15. Times of the groundbreaking Austria, the Czech Republic, circumstances of family issues. Tenor Anthony Dean Griffey Tickets will be sold at the box series of live, high-defi nition Denmark, Germany, Japan, The The second show in this takes on the complex title role. offi ce for $15 with student ID performance transmissions Netherlands, Sweden and the special performance, “Hansel The riveting Patricia Racette (One ticket per ID). PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 5, 2007 Dec. 5, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 15 PAC presents MET Opera live Art education students attend state conference professor and chosen against and Gretel” will air Jan. 5 at 2 plays Ellen Orford, the woman By Stacey Minchin many others is a great honor,” Staff writer p.m. who refuses to abandon him. Jell said. Most fairy tales, though Featuring what may be 20th- One of the students in the Art charming on the outside, have century opera’s most impressive Nine art education students Education program, Sarah Ross, darker underpinnings. tenor role, “Peter Grimes,” with attended the Pennsylvania Art met with representatives at the Alice Coote and Christine its sweeping orchestral beauty, Education Association State conference and was elected Schäfer play the siblings lost in will be an engrossing and Conference (PAEA), along with to serve as a Pennsylvania Art a shadowy world of unknown haunting theatrical journey. professor Camille Nischal on Education Association co-rep. menace, pursued by the Witch “Tristan und Isolde” will Oct. 25 through the 28. student board member. who seeks to devour them. show on March 22 at 12:30 Nischal presented, ‘Using She is the fi rst student from The next riveting performance p.m. Met Music Director and Visual Journals in Understanding Mercyhurst to be honored as of “Macbeth” will be on Jan. eminent Wagnerian James Aesthetic Experiences’ and a representative at the state 13 at 2 p.m. Giuseppe Verdi’s Levine conducts this much- Brianne Ferry, an Art Education level in this fi eld. She is also longstanding affi nity for anticipated revival. student, presented ‘Technology the newly elected president of Shakespeare is explored in Deborah Voigt, one of and Art Lesson Plans/ the NAEA student chapter art Adrian Noble’s dark, yet the world’s most celebrated Exchange.’ education club. exhilarating vision for this Wagnerian sopranos, undertakes Ferry, along with Art “Being elected to this Contributed photo Camille Nischal, left, poses with art educations students atthe PAEA State Conference. disturbing work. this iconic role for the fi rst time Education student Megan Jell, position means that I will have James Levine conducts and at the Met. were honored as PA State Clyde a great way to share my interest awards and recognition, the organization is also interested is very important and needs to acclaimed baritone Lado Ataneli The leading Tristan of our McGeary Scholars at the PAEA and passion for the arts with art department now has a new in some PR associated with the taught within schools as well as star in the towering title role. time, Ben Heppner, portrays Awards dinner. others throughout the state and addition to their program. mannequin. I think this will be colleges. Through the PAEA “Manon Lescaut” will show the other half of this archetypal This award is given to students country and in doing so, I will Nischal entered a raffl e at a lot of fun and may generate conference, students have on Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. T he couple on their mystical journey in the state for outstanding hopefully learn more ways in the conference and became much needed publicity for our been given the opportunity to story of the magnetic attraction of love, sex and death. service, research and leadership which I can be an advocate for the lucky winner of a 6-foot Art Education program,” said be recognized as winners. Mr. between two young lovers is the “La Boheme” takes the screen contributions in a Pennsylvania the arts,” said Ross. mannequin that is now their Nischal. Mannequin has big intentions perfect vehicle for the soprano’s April 5 1:30 p.m. A magnifi cent art education program. “To receive this honor makes popular mascot. Darlene Fahmey, an adult and plans to make his presence PAC photo exhilarating charisma, especially cast comes together for Franco In addition to receiving a me feel that the work I’ve done As a fundraiser, the NAEA student, attended the conference known here at Mercyhurst and Mercyhurst is the fi fth college in the U.S. to add ‘MET Opera: Live in High Defi nition.’ when matched by equally Zeffi relli’s iconic production of scholarship, these students so far and my involvement with student chapter offered for the fi rst time this year. within Erie,” Fahmey said. talented tenors. the Puccini favorite. received a grant to attend the the Art Education program at photo opportunities with the She thinks having the The PAEA conference is to movie theaters around the United Kingdom. The English-language The exciting young conductor state conference. Mercyhurst has paid off. To be mannequin for a dollar. mannequin as part of the meant to enable students to By Jordan Zangaro world. The series is made possible production of Engelbert Nicola Luisotti presides over “It’s an honor to be recognized recognized for that motivates The mannequin has also program gives our college the meet art educators in their fi eld Contributing writer Mercyhurst College is the by 10 cameras, which are Humperdinck’s masterful a glorious vocal ensemble led as a Clyde McGeary scholar me to keep going and to do attracted publicity for the art opportunity to expand upon the and to learn from them through fi fth college in the country to strategically placed all over the treatment of the beloved by the mesmerizing Angela because it is open to the entire more in the future.” education department. Art Education fi eld. workshops and network with Come observe the beauty display this artistic, eye-opening Met. Audiences all over the story by the Brothers Grimm Gheorghiu, who sings Mimì state. To be nominated by a Along with bringing back “The PA state Art Education “It represents art and how it individuals from all over the state. and power of the opera, live at experience. globe can witness not only the is the second in the Met’s at the Met for the fi rst time in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Displaying unbelievably performances from a front annual series of special holiday twelve years, opposite golden- Arts Center as it presents the amazing scenery and subtitles row view, but also behind-the- presentations. toned tenor Ramón Vargas as Japanese epic fi lm ‘Paprika’ to show at PAC “Metropolitan Opera: Live in for the entire audience, this scenes footage such as technical On March 15, 2008 at 1:30 her lover, Rodolfo. High Defi nition.” remarkable opportunity will operations, arrivals, make-up p.m. “Peter Grimes” will take The last show that the PAC Not only am I naming a new you would be wrong for two to bleed into reality, and the thin moon, while most of their This year’s season includes make you feel like you were appliance and even personal over the screen. will present will be “La Fille Du By Mason Irishman of the Day, Darren reasons: It isn’t about Christmas, line between the conscious and American counterparts remain the enthusiastic and vibrant actually there for the thrilling, interviews with the performers. Peter Grimes is under Regiment” on April 26 at 1:30 Lorek Conway (you thought it wouldn’t and it’s anime. the unconscious begins to blur. stuck in the kiddie sandbox.” performances of “Romeo et world-class opera. The fi rst of the eight shows investigation for unthinkable p.m. Staff writer happen, shame on you), but In this Japanese epic, Only a young female therapist If that doesn’t light that good, Juliette,” “Hansel and Gretel,” Last season, more than being presented is “Romeo transgressions, yet Benjamin Experience the “exceedingly I’m retroactively enforcing my humanity’s last bastion of privacy can stop it: Paprika. old fashioned, patriotic, nobody “Macbeth,” “Manon Lescaut,” 625,000 people across the et Juliet,” which will show on Britten’s probing exploration yummy operatic cake” that I made a rule some time Thanksgiving law. has fi nally been infi ltrated by I think I’ve convinced some of messes with America fi re inside “Peter Grimes,” “Tristan und world witnessed the spectacular Dec.15 at 1 p.m. of the nature of guilt and was called “the operatic show ago that nobody should hang I have no way of knowing for technology, the world of our you to accept your punishment of you, I’ll send Bill Swafford, Isolde,” “La Boheme” and “La performances of the This astonishing story of judgment implicates an entire of the season” by The Times Christmas decorations before sure, but my gut tells me at least dreams. by making the fi lm sound at Deputy Instigator, Department Fille Du Regiment” all of which Metropolitan Opera through the the world’s most famous lovers fi shing village. of London when it opened at Thanksgiving. some of you hung decorations, The story centers on a new least somewhat interesting, but of all Things Trivial, to come are guaranteed to take your HD Live series, and this year the will leave you breathless as Director John Doyle, a Covent Garden this past winter. None of you know about this and for this you will be punished. invention called the DC-Mini. some of you are still hung up on light it for you. breath away. program anticipates impacting the amazingly talented Anna Tony Award® winner for his Don’t miss the chance to rule because it turns out I don’t “What is my punishment,” With this device, psychiatrists the whole “It’s anime” thing. I know, that’s a pretty drastic “The Met’s experiment millions more. Netrbko and Rolando Villazon interpretation of Sondheim’s enjoy thrilling, world-class have the authority to make that you ask? Y ou must put the are now able to enter a patient’s That is why I’ve done some measure, but maybe next year of merging fi lm with live The live HD performances combine undying passion with Sweeney Todd, makes his Met opera at The Mary D’Angelo decision. Christmas season on hold for dreams in a therapeutic setting. not so extensive research and you’ll pay Thanksgiving a little performance has created a new will broadcast to 44 states in Shakespeare’s masterpiece of a debut answering the challenges Performing Arts Center starting However, I’m feeling 90 minutes and watch the new But when an unknown found this quote by Manohla respect. art form,” wrote the Los Angeles addition to Canada, Australia, love so untainted no matter the of this modern masterpiece. Dec. 15. rebellious, so I’m going to do all PAC fi lm: “Paprika.” assailant steals all of the devices, Dargis of The New York Times. Paprika will be shown at the Times of the groundbreaking Austria, the Czech Republic, circumstances of family issues. Tenor Anthony Dean Griffey Tickets will be sold at the box of the things that I’ve learned I “I have to watch a movie? using them to enter peoples Dargis writes that “Paprika” PAC at 2 and 8 Wednesday, Dec. series of live, high-defi nition Denmark, Germany, Japan, The The second show in this takes on the complex title role. offi ce for $15 with student ID can’t do since I started writing That’s not a punishment, it’s a minds enacting mind control, is “evidence that Japanese 5, and as always, tickets are free performance transmissions Netherlands, Sweden and the special performance, “Hansel The riveting Patricia Racette (One ticket per ID). for this newspaper. reward,” you may exclaim, but chaos ensues as dreams begin animators are reaching for the for students with a student ID. PAGE 16 OPINION Dec. 5, 2007 Christmas commercialization It is OK to not be OK The Good, chain have repeatedly been get over it” and “It is not a big By Ellen about brand names, the newest By Michelle deal, do not worry about it?” the Bad & Koenig products and the latest tech- LaSlavic Everyone handles situa- Staff writer nologies. Staff writer tions differently and I do not the Ugly Since Christmas is a Chris- think that anyone has the right While perusing through tian- based holiday, greed at this Over the last fi ve months of to judge the importance of a online shopping the other day time of the year is not the best my life, I have realized how dif- matter for someone else. If The Good I was reminded repeatedly that quality. ferently people handle situations you experience something that Christmas is right around the This and the other capital and sometimes it is okay to not makes you want to cry every The MSG Christmas corner. vices are often too common always be okay. day, that is perfectly fi ne. I had a Tree Lighting ceremony The reminders came in the toward the end of the year. This past August, I had to do friend from home whose father had a good turnout on shape of a “holiday” section on This Christmas why not be one of the hardest things I’ve was tragically murdered this past Sunday evening. the Anthropologie site as well as grateful for everything you ever had to do in my life. As summer. I asked him how he “top gift ideas” on Amazon. already have? my sisters, my mom and I drove was doing. He responded with If you are doing Christ- Not to mention the atrocious Consider the people who away from my dad for the last “I do not know how I am sup- mas shopping online, pack- collection of Santa Clauses in have less than you and delve time before he had to leave for posed to feel right now.” ages are arriving timely as the hallway connecting Old into philanthropy to make your- his fi rst tour, I witnessed three I do not think there is a of now. Main and Preston Hall. self a little less greedy. completely different reactions to person on this planet that has Be advised this is the time of With constant talk of global the event. My older sister talked, any say on how he is supposed year to avoid any shopping facil- warming and lead paint from trying to be the strong one, my to react to a tragedy like that. The Bad China the less you consume and I am not saying that it is ok to ity and remain sane by giving the younger sister sat there silently People would not stop acquire is probably better. sit in your room and do noth- Visa card a break and focusing and my mom just sobbed. talking during the speeches If you are not sure what to get ing but feel sorry for yourself, on how much you already have. Trying to comfort my mom, at the MSG Christmas Tree the person who has everything, but you do not always have to The whole holiday experi- my older sister said jokingly, Lighting ceremony. ence has turned into a headache consider a donation to their “Now Mom, you are only be strong even if it is losing a favorite charity in their name. game, getting a bad grade or in recent years with multiple allowed to cry on his birthday Late Christmas shop- Fair trade coffees and teas are getting into a fi ght with your gift exchanges and hesitations and holidays, otherwise you have pers, beware. Lines are still always appreciated and support friends or parents. thrown into the mix. to keep busy and be strong.” horrendously long at many decent causes. There will never be a guideline Around this time of the Why do people always try to department stores. season you realize the luxury of Instead of exchanging pres- be okay when they are not? Why as to how anyone is supposed to ents, hold a White Elephant feel and sometimes it is okay to 2 a.m. shopping trips and gift is it that so many times you hear If you drop or add a where guests simply do a gift not be okay. cards. comments such as “You need to class, do not expect it to draw for the quirky and funny Not to mention news agen- appear on your transcript gifts. cies and economists predicting for a few weeks. how much the American public If you are not sure what you Apathetic voters on both sides is going to spend on holiday want, tell relatives or friends to The Ugly gifts. put it in the bank to help cover By Keith The future of the nation is no Overall the value of the holi- graduate application costs or longer governed by the best, but Nemeth A good portion of the days has been put aside while put gas in your car. the most popular, and those who Staff writer & Merciads were stolen last the lights and glimmer of Amer- Consumables are always can raise the greatest amounts political analyst week. If you want them ican commercialism has taken a appreciated gifts such as alcohol of campaign contributions. that badly, we will give strong hold. from local breweries and vine- Does anybody know how Is this how America should them to you. Personally I have gained dis- yards and other locally-made many political debates, both be administered? taste for the holiday season. products. Democrat and Republican there Regardless of that question, PennDOT is already Other than the family celebra- If you receive excessive cloth- have been so far? it is the current trend in politi- behind in keeping road tions, returning to see friends ing for Christmas, donate one How can one actually become cal life and with that we will conditions up to par. Icy and practices of Christmas item from your wardrobe to excited for the upcoming Presi- be subjected to the ‘refulgent’ conditions have led to traditions, Christmas does not charity for every item you have dential election when the media ideas of candidates in politi- many small accidents stand high on the list of favorite acquired. consistently bombards America cal debates in which they will already. holidays. On Tuesday it was reported with candidates that do little be repeatedly asked the same People have become more that robbers in Australia stole more than rehash tired slogans? questions. Please e-mail any suggetions to focused on the aesthetic plea- about $90,000 worth of pork With the advent of ‘the Living in a constant state of [email protected]. sures of material items instead from a grocer’s warehouse. people’ becoming more déjà vu will make most voters The GB&U is a compilation of of being grateful for what they In accordance with holiday involved in American politics apathetic as they hear the posi- student opinions. already have. tradition, an Australian charity starting in the 1800s, a great deal tions of candidates on water- Middle class America and is probably going to have a large of responsibility is being placed boarding at every gathering. those higher up the economic holiday feast. upon the populace. I know I am. PAGE 16 OPINION Dec. 5, 2007 Dec. 5, 2007 OPINION PAGE 17 Christmas commercialization It is OK to not be OK The Good, The Army fi ts the vision of Mercyhurst’s mission statement chain have repeatedly been get over it” and “It is not a big rifi ced their own well-being for ian operations, etc. As the Army selfl ess service, honor, integrity body members could write such By Ellen about brand names, the newest By Michelle deal, do not worry about it?” the Bad & By Bill others to live as the Americans looks for military offi cers, what and personal courage. Their ser- a poor editorial letter about the Koenig products and the latest tech- LaSlavic Everyone handles situa- Swafford did in freedom. American sol- better resource than Mercyhurst vice is toward others, to include Army advertising in the Merciad. Staff writer nologies. Staff writer tions differently and I do not the Ugly Staff writer diers’ blood was left in Vietnam College? This intuition offers its their men, their country and It is because of that very adver- Since Christmas is a Chris- think that anyone has the right in attempt to spread freedom graduates a diversifi ed educa- their country’s allies. The con- tising that you have the right to While perusing through tian- based holiday, greed at this Over the last fi ve months of to judge the importance of a Since the creation of the for others. tion that allows them to follow tributing writer last week stated attend college not be drafted to online shopping the other day time of the year is not the best my life, I have realized how dif- matter for someone else. If The Good United States Army on July 14, It was American soldiers the college’s mission statement. Mercyhurst needed to walk the be a part of the military. I was reminded repeatedly that quality. ferently people handle situations you experience something that 1775, men and woman of the who sacrifi ced their well-being This education makes the walk and he is right. The college If Zeluff is so concerned Christmas is right around the This and the other capital and sometimes it is okay to not makes you want to cry every The MSG Christmas armed forces have strived to to ensure that Kuwait was free Mercyhurst student much more can do this by doing more for with Army advertising then you corner. vices are often too common always be okay. day, that is perfectly fi ne. I had a Tree Lighting ceremony defend the ideas of freedom from invaders. And it is Ameri- appealing to the United States the ROTC program. should move to another coun- The reminders came in the toward the end of the year. This past August, I had to do friend from home whose father had a good turnout on and democracy. In its 200-plus can soldiers who give up their Army than many other colleges The thought that the U.S. try where there is no marketing, shape of a “holiday” section on This Christmas why not be one of the hardest things I’ve was tragically murdered this past Sunday evening. years as an organization it has lives daily to ensure others in and universities in the nation. Army ROTC program should just conscription. the Anthropologie site as well as grateful for everything you ever had to do in my life. As summer. I asked him how he ensured that Americans and the the Middle East have the abil- The mission statement of not be allowed at Mercyhurst You will then understand “top gift ideas” on Amazon. already have? my sisters, my mom and I drove was doing. He responded with If you are doing Christ- values of our country will never ity to live free. These men and Mercyhurst College states, is absurd. With seven Mercy- what it means to be a part of Not to mention the atrocious Consider the people who away from my dad for the last “I do not know how I am sup- mas shopping online, pack- be stripped by foreign powers. woman of an all-volunteer force “liberal arts combined with an hurst seniors graduating this a liberal arts institution, well- collection of Santa Clauses in have less than you and delve time before he had to leave for posed to feel right now.” ages are arriving timely as The blood, tears and sweat of do not choose where their coun- appreciation for the dignity of year who will take the commis- rounded student to include mili- the hallway connecting Old into philanthropy to make your- his fi rst tour, I witnessed three I do not think there is a of now. our forefathers is a direct refl ec- try sends them. work and a commitment of sion as second lieutenants in tary science. Main and Preston Hall. self a little less greedy. completely different reactions to person on this planet that has tion on why we are the best As an all-volunteer force serving others …and to exercise the Army, it is time the college Some of America’s greatest Be advised this is the time of With constant talk of global the event. My older sister talked, any say on how he is supposed country in the world. The U.S. this means they must recruit to leadership in service towards does more for these future lead- leaders have served in the mili- year to avoid any shopping facil- warming and lead paint from trying to be the strong one, my to react to a tragedy like that. The Bad Army has stood as a beacon of ensure that they have enough a just world.” This is a direct ers. A classroom, storage space tary who were graduates of Ivy China the less you consume and I am not saying that it is ok to men to accomplish any mission refl ection of what the U.S. Army and increased funding are some League schools. ity and remain sane by giving the younger sister sat there silently People would not stop true professional fi ghting force acquire is probably better. sit in your room and do noth- that the American government teaches it future leaders. of the few actions that can be With that said, I leave you this Visa card a break and focusing and my mom just sobbed. talking during the speeches for over a century. If you are not sure what to get ing but feel sorry for yourself, directs them to carry out. The U.S. Army offi cer follows taken. quote from American president on how much you already have. Trying to comfort my mom, at the MSG Christmas Tree The U.S. Army stood the person who has everything, but you do not always have to This means that there must a strict code of placing the mis- As a future Army infantry John Kennedy. “A young man The whole holiday experi- my older sister said jokingly, Lighting ceremony. against the Nazi regime as they ence has turned into a headache consider a donation to their “Now Mom, you are only be strong even if it is losing a attempted to exterminate the be educated military offi cers sion fi rst, the welfare of their offi cer, I take much pride in the who does not have what it takes favorite charity in their name. game, getting a bad grade or that have the leadership and men over themselves. An Army U.S. Army and the ROTC pro- to perform military service is in recent years with multiple allowed to cry on his birthday Late Christmas shop- Jewish population and conquer Fair trade coffees and teas are getting into a fi ght with your the gumption to lead men into offi cer follows the seven Army gram. It is truly discouraging not likely to have what it takes gift exchanges and hesitations and holidays, otherwise you have pers, beware. Lines are still Europe. American soldiers always appreciated and support friends or parents. combat operations, humanitar- values of loyalty, duty, respect, that one of our fellow student to make a living.” thrown into the mix. to keep busy and be strong.” horrendously long at many stood for world peace and sac- decent causes. There will never be a guideline Around this time of the Why do people always try to department stores. season you realize the luxury of Instead of exchanging pres- be okay when they are not? Why as to how anyone is supposed to ents, hold a White Elephant feel and sometimes it is okay to 2 a.m. shopping trips and gift is it that so many times you hear If you drop or add a where guests simply do a gift not be okay. The Merciad Web cards. comments such as “You need to class, do not expect it to draw for the quirky and funny ent what should be basic news most relevant and important they force down our throats. Not to mention news agen- appear on your transcript site is updated. gifts. By Jerrod with a slanted view. The ability news. Instead of creating your I enjoy TV as much as the cies and economists predicting for a few weeks. how much the American public If you are not sure what you Markle of stations to control the infor- individual world of information next person. It primarily serves Apathetic voters on both sides Staff writer Visit the Web site is going to spend on holiday want, tell relatives or friends to The Ugly mation presented to the public based on personal discovery, as a tool for entertainment or gifts. put it in the bank to help cover By Keith The future of the nation is no is an interesting possession of CNN can strip your individu- actual reality in the sector of for: Overall the value of the holi- graduate application costs or longer governed by the best, but As the Information Age persuasion power. ality while you and numerous sports. Nemeth A good portion of the days has been put aside while put gas in your car. the most popular, and those who begins to take shape and grow Whether placing certain can- others get “Your World Today,” However I would recommend Staff writer & Merciads were stolen last the lights and glimmer of Amer- Consumables are always can raise the greatest amounts exponentially it is necessary to didates in front of the camera, based on whatever CNN feels that we get out and play for an Letters to the Editor political analyst week. If you want them ican commercialism has taken a appreciated gifts such as alcohol of campaign contributions. refl ect on the effects of such an regulating the direction of ques- like telling you that day. hour a day, just as Shrek recom- in full. that badly, we will give strong hold. from local breweries and vine- Does anybody know how Is this how America should age. tions during a debate or allowing Television also creates arche- mends in order to gain some yards and other locally-made be administered? them to you. certain views to be expressed types for people to follow, freedom from the boob tube. Personally I have gained dis- many political debates, both At times, one week’s worth Staff taste for the holiday season. products. Democrat and Republican there Regardless of that question, of information from a newspa- more than others, the news leading to a somewhat blind, I don’t know how many times PennDOT is already Other than the family celebra- If you receive excessive cloth- have been so far? it is the current trend in politi- per contains more information never seems balanced. ignorant following trying to live about how I hear how tragic it is writers’ blogs. behind in keeping road tions, returning to see friends ing for Christmas, donate one How can one actually become cal life and with that we will than someone would have been Instead of hearing about the up to these TV idols or even that someone’s precious “Grey’s conditions up to par. Icy and practices of Christmas item from your wardrobe to excited for the upcoming Presi- be subjected to the ‘refulgent’ exposed to in a lifetime during atrocities in Myanmar where worse, imposing their set TV Anatomy” time was interrupted conditions have led to Breaking news. traditions, Christmas does not charity for every item you have dential election when the media ideas of candidates in politi- the 18th century. monks were being persecuted stereotypes onto others. but it hurts my soul to hear how many small accidents stand high on the list of favorite acquired. consistently bombards America cal debates in which they will It is hard to determine what for simply marching in the People may look up to the attached people have become to already. holidays. On Tuesday it was reported with candidates that do little be repeatedly asked the same type of views we would hold streets, I get to see the latest on girls on “The Hills,” who get to their TVs. Anything you want People have become more that robbers in Australia stole more than rehash tired slogans? questions. if we were free from media the Britney Spears child scan- dramatically act out their script Perhaps the time has come Please e-mail any suggetions to to add? focused on the aesthetic plea- about $90,000 worth of pork With the advent of ‘the Living in a constant state of infl uence, yet it is important dal. and pass it off as reality. to free ourselves from the bond [email protected]. sures of material items instead from a grocer’s warehouse. people’ becoming more déjà vu will make most voters to consider and contemplate. Perhaps the populous is to Luckily if you get to watch of television, if not completely, The GB&U is a compilation of of being grateful for what they In accordance with holiday involved in American politics apathetic as they hear the posi- Currently the modern media blame for not demanding sig- the commercials of such a show, at least to reasonable autonomy Let us know. student opinions. already have. tradition, an Australian charity starting in the 1800s, a great deal tions of candidates on water- creates an infl ux of constant nifi cant stories and giving up you will be fl ooded by adver- where we are able to act inde- Middle class America and is probably going to have a large of responsibility is being placed boarding at every gathering. propaganda whether on CNN, freedoms by choosing to accept tisements that dictate societal pendently, make our own deci- www.merciad.mercyhurst.edu those higher up the economic holiday feast. upon the populace. I know I am. Fox or CNBC; they all pres- whatever CNN presents as the norms based on the products sions and set our own values. PAGE 18 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dec. 5, 2007 Resounding and empathic yes, Intel does belong at the ’Hurst

By Ryan Blackwood, strate the issue of the lack of gence, and tasks for non-profi t campus cannot be cloistered ence with a question of choos- Justin Boggess, Matt Boone, material gain often accepted by and non-governmental organi- thus we strive to interact with ing whether to end fear or Mike Frost, Rachel Kes- analysts in the name of making zations. the world while maintaining spread love, let us harken back selman, Courtney Kuhn, a difference. For example, one Of great concern is that the Mercy heritage standards. Intel to a more fi tting question in the Eliseo Lopez, Kelly Mattes, student who graduated with author claims he has learned students who receive a Catholic title of the article and answer Pat Noble, Mike Olenwine, his Masters and joined the ‘in class each day’ the aspects liberal arts education provide an with a resounding and emphatic Cathy Pedler, Iwona Petruc- US Army as a Special Forces of government agencies and excellent opportunity to infl u- yes, Intel does belong at the zynik, Alicia Santoliquido, medic is making approximately organizations that are damag- ence government ethics and ’Hurst. Tom Szymanowski and Ian $25,000 a year and spends most ing to society, as well as the morals. This and all other pre-profes- Taylor of his time running a free clinic unjust, illegitimate and failed As the author questions ‘the sional as well as liberal arts aca- in Afghanistan. Another student policies and practices of such controllers of the intelligence demic programs are the pillars In response to Jerrod Mar- who joined the Francis Corps agencies. Apparently the author community,’ so do we all ques- of a proud institution of higher kle’s article “Does Intel belong is running youth programs in now fears institutions which tion authority on occasion. Are education enriching the lives, at a liberal arts school like the Hispanic neighborhoods in exist to provide security and leaders of government and minds and spirits of students in ’Hurst?” we present a collabora- Syracuse. Yet another student safety to the public on local, private industry as ethical and theoretical and applied studies tive submission to clarify several conducted thesis research in state and national levels. But moral as we would hope? What alike. points. The author questions Malawi to determine how the shouldn’t such fears be assuaged better hope do we, as Mercy- the training of well-rounded expansion of a national park by exposing present and future hurst graduates, have for infl u- To read this letter in full, as well analysts at a liberal arts institu- there would impact indigenous intelligence analysts to a liberal encing the judgment of such as other letters responding to Nov. tion; however Mercyhurst is a people. Surely these graduates arts campus environment? The leaders than by supporting them 28’s articles ‘Does Intel belong at a comprehensive Catholic col- are not in it for the money. Sisters of Mercy long ago com- through analysis or by one day liberal arts school like the ’Hurst’ lege, housing both liberal arts The dazzling salary as a ‘con- mitted to interacting with and fi lling their shoes? and ‘Walk the talk, ’Hurst,’ visit and professional programs best stant motivation for completing serving the community. The As the author leaves the audi- merciad.mercyhurst.edu. articulated by our Vision State- the program’ is indeed untrue. ment: Intel students have demon- “Mercyhurst College seeks to strated their ability to conduct be a leading higher educational benevolent intelligence work institution that integrates excel- by spending thousands of lence in the liberal arts, profes- hours working on projects that sional and career-path programs, service local businesses and and service to regional and aid organizations including the Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] world communities.” Lake Erie Region Conservancy Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] Selecting only the Intelligence and Free the Slaves (www. Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] Studies program for scrutiny is freetheslaves.net). Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] interesting as career-path pro- In terms of projects for Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] grams in Education; Hotel, national security and law Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] Restaurant and Institutional enforcement agencies, Intel Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] Management; Applied Foren- students completed a project Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] sic Sciences; Social Work; and a for Canadian law enforcement Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] variety of pre-professional pro- designed to combat endangered Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] grams sit along side liberal arts animal traffi cking, a project for Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] programs including Political Sci- the National Intelligence Coun- Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] ence, Religious Studies, Philoso- cil (NIC) about the impact of Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] phy, Art, and World Languages globalization on human rights, and Cultures. and a project for the NIC We laud the recognition of examining the impact of global The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. the benefi ts of a Mercyhurst disease on US national inter- It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals education, including as men- ests. Many consider a career week. Our offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. tioned ‘an exploration into in intelligence a noble profes- Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. unique thought, service and sion, and students who receive personal spiritual development.’ a degree in this fi eld from The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed However, we strongly disagree Mercyhurst are not limited to and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the with the thinly veiled suggestion national security, business and letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are that the educational experience law enforcement, but rather are in the Intel studies program is able to apply their knowledge due the Thursday before publication and may not be longer than focused on material gain. Several to areas such as humanitarian 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. cases of Intel graduates demon- projects, environmental intelli- PAGE 18 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dec. 5, 2007 Dec. 5, 2007 CLUB/INTRAMURAL SPORTS PAGE 19 Resounding and empathic yes, Intel does belong at the ’Hurst Club hockey puts heart on the ice By Ryan Blackwood, strate the issue of the lack of gence, and tasks for non-profi t campus cannot be cloistered ence with a question of choos- Justin Boggess, Matt Boone, material gain often accepted by and non-governmental organi- thus we strive to interact with ing whether to end fear or Mike Frost, Rachel Kes- analysts in the name of making zations. the world while maintaining spread love, let us harken back all of their games. They have selman, Courtney Kuhn, a difference. For example, one Of great concern is that the Mercy heritage standards. Intel to a more fi tting question in the By Brittany Jackett sunk their hearts and soul Sport editor Eliseo Lopez, Kelly Mattes, student who graduated with author claims he has learned students who receive a Catholic title of the article and answer into the program, and as Pat Noble, Mike Olenwine, his Masters and joined the ‘in class each day’ the aspects liberal arts education provide an with a resounding and emphatic senior captain Matt Warren Cathy Pedler, Iwona Petruc- US Army as a Special Forces of government agencies and excellent opportunity to infl u- yes, Intel does belong at the Mercyhurst College proudly commented, “HurstTV is great zynik, Alicia Santoliquido, medic is making approximately organizations that are damag- ence government ethics and ’Hurst. boasts of its strong Division because it brings awareness Tom Szymanowski and Ian $25,000 a year and spends most ing to society, as well as the morals. This and all other pre-profes- I varsity hockey program and to our program, which would Taylor of his time running a free clinic unjust, illegitimate and failed As the author questions ‘the sional as well as liberal arts aca- all of the bells and whistles otherwise go unnoticed.” in Afghanistan. Another student policies and practices of such controllers of the intelligence demic programs are the pillars that go along with a fi rst-rate Thanks to the help of so many In response to Jerrod Mar- who joined the Francis Corps agencies. Apparently the author community,’ so do we all ques- of a proud institution of higher organization; but what often people the club program has kle’s article “Does Intel belong is running youth programs in now fears institutions which tion authority on occasion. Are education enriching the lives, goes unrecognized season after enticed students from a plethora at a liberal arts school like the Hispanic neighborhoods in exist to provide security and leaders of government and minds and spirits of students in season is the noteworthy and of regions around the continent. ’Hurst?” we present a collabora- Syracuse. Yet another student safety to the public on local, private industry as ethical and theoretical and applied studies highly-competitive men’s club Of the 24 team members, New tive submission to clarify several conducted thesis research in state and national levels. But moral as we would hope? What alike. hockey program. York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New points. The author questions Malawi to determine how the shouldn’t such fears be assuaged better hope do we, as Mercy- The club team at Mercyhurst Jersey, Florida, Connecticut, the training of well-rounded expansion of a national park by exposing present and future hurst graduates, have for infl u- To read this letter in full, as well provides hockey players with an Texas and California are analysts at a liberal arts institu- there would impact indigenous intelligence analysts to a liberal encing the judgment of such as other letters responding to Nov. opportunity not afforded to all represented, as well as three tion; however Mercyhurst is a people. Surely these graduates arts campus environment? The leaders than by supporting them 28’s articles ‘Does Intel belong at a college athletes. Those selected Canadian provinces; a rather comprehensive Catholic col- are not in it for the money. Sisters of Mercy long ago com- through analysis or by one day liberal arts school like the ’Hurst’ to the team are able to continue impressive collection of players lege, housing both liberal arts The dazzling salary as a ‘con- mitted to interacting with and fi lling their shoes? and ‘Walk the talk, ’Hurst,’ visit to play the sport they love, as Scoot Williams photo for a club program. and professional programs best stant motivation for completing serving the community. The As the author leaves the audi- merciad.mercyhurst.edu. well as continue to develop their Junior David Gaines looks to clear a puck during an earlier game this season at the Currently leading the team articulated by our Vision State- the program’ is indeed untrue. skills at a high collegiate level Ice Center. with 26 goals and 14 assists for ment: Intel students have demon- without having the same stress a total of 40 points is Warren, “Mercyhurst College seeks to strated their ability to conduct and intensity of the Division I Collegiate Hockey Association he and his players are incredibly “Without them the program which places him at fourth be a leading higher educational benevolent intelligence work varsity program. (ACHA), which is a Division grateful to have. wouldn’t run effi ciently or in the nation. Also having a institution that integrates excel- by spending thousands of Senior captain Bobby Williams I club team league consisting McKinnon explained the effectively. They are just as notable season is freshman lence in the liberal arts, profes- hours working on projects that commented on the importance of 54 teams from across the importance of a handful of much a part of the program as David Gaines, the leading rookie sional and career-path programs, service local businesses and of club hockey. country. The team is coached by critical men and women from the players are,” he said. scorer with four goals and 15 and service to regional and aid organizations including the “The club program was a huge Thomas McKinnon, who has general manager Bill Shannon, Others who have had a assists for a total of 19 points. Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] world communities.” Lake Erie Region Conservancy draw for me completing my led the men to a 7-4-4 record assistant coaches Chad Klimow, positive impact on the growth The men will continue their Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] Selecting only the Intelligence and Free the Slaves (www. years here. It has defi nitely been so far this season. However Jeremy Peterson, Tom Kitchen and development of the club season playing Sunday in the Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] Studies program for scrutiny is freetheslaves.net). a key component to my college McKinnon feels that the success and senior student manager program are Brian Sheridan, John Mercyhurst Ice Center at 2:45 Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] interesting as career-path pro- In terms of projects for experience, and I wouldn’t have of the team relies heavily on, Matt Ferris to those involved in Baronowski and David Stearns. p.m. against Robert Morris Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] grams in Education; Hotel, national security and law come if the team didn’t exist.” not only the hard work and game day preparations like Joe These men are responsible for University with an upcoming Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] Restaurant and Institutional enforcement agencies, Intel The Mercyhurst team dedication of the players, but Fink, Molly Carlson and Kerry the newest addition to club home game on Wednesday, Dec. Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] Management; Applied Foren- students completed a project participates in the American the volunteer support staff that O’Connor. hockey – HurstTV broadcasts 12 at 10 p.m. against GMHL. Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] sic Sciences; Social Work; and a for Canadian law enforcement Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] variety of pre-professional pro- designed to combat endangered Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] grams sit along side liberal arts animal traffi cking, a project for Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] Intramural basketball programs including Political Sci- the National Intelligence Coun- Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] ence, Religious Studies, Philoso- cil (NIC) about the impact of Winter intramural season kicks off Elliot vs. Blackburn Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] phy, Art, and World Languages globalization on human rights, Elliott 44 Blackburn 30 and Cultures. and a project for the NIC Rajokovich vs. Finn is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. The ultimate Frisbee season We laud the recognition of examining the impact of global The Merciad By Scoot Williams also went extremely well during Finn 48 Rajokovich 42 It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals Photographer editor the benefi ts of a Mercyhurst disease on US national inter- the fall, with the championship Kampman vs. Denman education, including as men- ests. Many consider a career week. Our offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. won by Ben Wells’ team. Kampman 56 Denman 49 tioned ‘an exploration into in intelligence a noble profes- Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. Mercyhurst College winter “Our participation this year is Dilla vs. Johnson unique thought, service and sion, and students who receive intramural sports kicked off this as high as it has ever been,” said Johnson 46 Dilla 42 personal spiritual development.’ a degree in this fi eld from The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed week with basketball Sunday. the Intramural Student Assis- However, we strongly disagree Mercyhurst are not limited to Gaertner vs. Giallourakis and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the The fall football ended with tant, senior Christine Mersch. Gaertner 36 Giallourakis 32 with the thinly veiled suggestion national security, business and letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are great success with the champi- Fall consisted of 18 teams that the educational experience law enforcement, but rather are onship game, held Nov. 7 and and nearly 180 students. Hall vs. Schmidt Schmidt 43 Hall 20 in the Intel studies program is able to apply their knowledge due the Thursday before publication and may not be longer than won by Jamie Walczak’s team, Co-ed volleyball and dodge- Coaches vs. Flanagan focused on material gain. Several to areas such as humanitarian 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. its third consecutive football ball rosters are due Dec. 14. Staff photo cases of Intel graduates demon- projects, environmental intelli- championship. Games will start after break. The 2007 intramural fl ag football champions. Coaches 35 Flanagan 20 PAGE 20 SPORTS Dec. 5, 2007 Remembering Jimmy V. Pittsburgh Steelers look to steal New England’s reign

By Kyle Craig every defensive category in the Staff writer By Andrew Kavulich NFL, to stifl e the No. 1 offense. Contributing writer Pittsburgh, which is notorious Every once in a while there for its blitz schemes, must do is someone special who comes Yins Pittsburgh Steelers fans just that, and do it often. along and opens our eyes better be hoping that everyone Pittsburgh also must look to making us realize just how much from the ball boy to the head the run to establish the newly we take life for granted. coach of the Steelers watched found weakness in the Patriots’ Jimmy Valvano was that type the Baltimore Ravens beat defense. of guy. the New England Patriots on In the previous week against Jimmy V, as he was known by Monday night. Baltimore did Philadelphia, outside linebacker his friends and colleagues, was everything right to beat the for the Patriots Rosevelt the head basketball coach for Patriots on Monday, except they Colvin’s season came to an end, North Carolina State University did not win the game. forcing New England to change where he won a coveted national In a way, Steelers fans should its defensive scheme to match championship in 1983. be grateful that the referees gave up with the Ravens. They went Just nine years later in June New England four chances to from their usual 3-4 defense to a of 1992 Valvano was diagnosed win the game. 4-3, and Baltimore pounded the with terminal cancer. A game that should have ball up the middle for over 140 It was that day he began the been over with 55 seconds left yards of rushing offense. fi ght of his life and vowed that on the clock and New England Pittsburgh must get running someday he would have a hand quarterback Tom Brady being back Willie Parker past New at fi nding a cure for cancer. stuffed at the line of scrimmage, England’s front four, and into In April of 1993, Valvano for no gain. the secondary to use his speed passed away from metastatic They should be grateful to make big plays. Contributed photo cancer to an unknown organ of because now they have the As far as Ben Roethlisberger’s the body. Coach Jimmy Valvanlo celebrating his 1983 national chance to prove that they are role on Sunday, all he needs to “I want to help every cancer basketball championship. worthy of being a top team in do is move the chains. patient I can now,” stated the AFC. To make up for the The closest thing New Valvano in one of his fi nal as he spent every second of his “But think about it. If you loss to the New York Jets (3-9) England has come to defending interviews posted on the V- fi nal days dedicated to raising laugh, you think, and you cry, and the awful 3-0 win against a mobile quarterback this year Foundation Web site. money for the foundation. that’s a full day. That’s a heck of the winless Miami Dolphins was against Tony Romo and “I don’t know if I can handle Valvano was a wonderful a day. You do that seven days (0-12), they get a chance to do the Dallas Cowboys. Look for that, but it’s the only conceivable coach, person, husband and a week, you’re going to have what 12 other teams have tried Roethlisberger to use his feet good that can come out of father who inspired millions of something special,” he said. to do before them: beat the rather than his arm to keep the this.” people throughout the world. Millions of people in the US New England Patriots. chains moving. On one faithful night in March He cared deeply for those are diagnosed or affected by The Steelers, who are sitting As for the Patriots, they are of 1993, Valvano declared his closely affected by cancer and cancer. at the top of the AFC North trying to do what only one other battle on cancer while receiving did everything in his power in According to the American with a two-game lead over the team has done in the NFL. The the Arthur Ashe award during those last few days to ensure Cancer Society, 1,500 people Cleveland Browns, will have to 1972 Miami Dolphins went 17- the ESPYs. that the V-Foundation would are expected to die of cancer beat the undefeated Patriots in 0, ending with a Super Bowl According to espn.com, each continue on after his death. every day in the United States, New England. victory. year a portion of the proceeds One quote that he said on that meaning 1 out of every 4 people New England, which is 12-0, In this era, if the New England of the ESPY’s are donated to faithful night in March, which will not survive. has had two close scares in the Patriots win the Super Bowl the V-Foundation. has inspired many people stated, If you would like to help past two weeks playing teams while going undefeated they He announced that, in “To me, there are three things those affected by cancer with losing records, Philadelphia will be 19-0 and stand alone as conjunction with ESPN, he we all should do every day. We and fi ght the battle call and Baltimore. Pittsburgh (9- the best team ever to play the would start the V-Foundation should do this every day of our 1-800-4JIMMYV or log 3) looks to be the toughest game. dedicated to cancer research. lives. Number one is laugh. You onto www.jimmyv.org/help/ challenge for the Patriots The Patriots face the New “There are 86,400 seconds in a should laugh every day. Number givingtoday.cfm. since the showdown in Week York Jets, the Miami Dolphins day. It’s up to you to decide what two is think. You should spend Every dollar donated 9 with the then-undefeated and the New York Giants in the to do with them,” according to some time in thought. And goes directly toward cancer Indianapolis Colts. fi nal weeks. Jamie Valvano Howard, on what number three is, you should research, fi nding a cure and For the Steelers to achieve Two of the three have losing Valvano once said. have your emotions moved to fulfi lling Jimmy Valvano’s life victory they must rely on their records, and the Giants at 8-4 He followed his own motto tears, could be happiness or joy. long dream. defense, which is ranked No. 1 in just lost their running back. PAGE 20 SPORTS Dec. 5, 2007 Dec. 5, 2007 SPORTS PAGE 21 Remembering Jimmy V. Pittsburgh Steelers look to Women’s basketball falls Men’s b-ball gets 500th win steal New England’s reign in GLIAC competition By Christine Mersch Staff writer By Kyle Craig every defensive category in the matching Northern Michigan Staff writer By Andrew Kavulich NFL, to stifl e the No. 1 offense. By Rhonda Marable with 41 points. Achesinski Contributing writer Staff writer Pittsburgh, which is notorious added 20 of her career high 29 On Saturday afternoon, Every once in a while there for its blitz schemes, must do points in the second half. Junior Mercyhurst welcomed GLIAC is someone special who comes Yins Pittsburgh Steelers fans just that, and do it often. Mercyhurst College women’s Stephanie Prischak followed opponent Northern Michigan along and opens our eyes better be hoping that everyone Pittsburgh also must look to basketball suffered a loss in with 18 points, seven rebounds to the MAC. The Lakers, making us realize just how much from the ball boy to the head the run to establish the newly the Great Lakes Intercollegiate and three assists. seeking their 500th victory in we take life for granted. coach of the Steelers watched found weakness in the Patriots’ Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Three other standouts played program history, were able to Jimmy Valvano was that type the Baltimore Ravens beat defense. opener to Michigan Tech 71-59 solid games, scoring points hold off NMU 63-55, evening of guy. the New England Patriots on In the previous week against Thursday and fell short against and tallying assists as well as out their GLIAC record at 1- Jimmy V, as he was known by Monday night. Baltimore did Philadelphia, outside linebacker Northern Michigan on Saturday rebounds for the Laker effort. 1. Mercyhurst earned the 500th his friends and colleagues, was everything right to beat the for the Patriots Rosevelt 76-69. The women now suffer Pugliese, Spetosky and freshman program win milestone by the head basketball coach for Patriots on Monday, except they Colvin’s season came to an end, from a six-game losing streak Samantha Loadman scored shooting 48.9 percent from the North Carolina State University did not win the game. forcing New England to change with an overall record of 1-6 seven baskets for a total of 17 fl oor. where he won a coveted national In a way, Steelers fans should its defensive scheme to match and 0-2 in the GLIAC. points, eight from Pugliese, “It was great for the team championship in 1983. be grateful that the referees gave up with the Ravens. They went Against the Michigan Tech six by Loadman and Spetosky to get their fi rst GLIAC win,” Just nine years later in June New England four chances to from their usual 3-4 defense to a Huskies the Lakers began the scoring four. Each player had said head coach Gary Manchel. of 1992 Valvano was diagnosed win the game. 4-3, and Baltimore pounded the game with several key plays. four rebounds and Loadman “We hope the team continues with terminal cancer. A game that should have ball up the middle for over 140 Sophomore guard Paris Pugliese had four assists, with Spetosky to gel with each game and the It was that day he began the been over with 55 seconds left yards of rushing offense. scored three, three-pointers in and Pugliese adding three and young continue to keep getting fi ght of his life and vowed that on the clock and New England Pittsburgh must get running the fi rst four minutes of play two, respectively. better.” someday he would have a hand quarterback Tom Brady being back Willie Parker past New and sophomore transfer Stevie The Lakers outscored the The fi rst half saw six lead at fi nding a cure for cancer. stuffed at the line of scrimmage, England’s front four, and into Spetosky added another two to Wildcats on second chance changes and four ties. It was Sports Information photo In April of 1993, Valvano for no gain. the secondary to use his speed take an early 15-4 lead. At the points 14-11 and turnover not until the second half when Junior Brian McTear goes up for a lay-up during passed away from metastatic They should be grateful to make big plays. half the Lakers led the Huskies points 21-18. Both teams Mercyhurst was able to take Saturday’s game against Northern Michigan. Contributed photo cancer to an unknown organ of because now they have the As far as Ben Roethlisberger’s 33-31. scored 36 points inside the the lead for good. With 1:03 the body. Coach Jimmy Valvanlo celebrating his 1983 national chance to prove that they are role on Sunday, all he needs to The second half, however, paint but the most devastating remaining in the fi rst half, Terry just under two minutes, fi nally Freshmen Iddo Cochen and “I want to help every cancer basketball championship. worthy of being a top team in do is move the chains. marked a comeback from the advantage the Wildcats had over Smith threw up a 3-pointer that putting away Miles Bogetic are off to fantastic patient I can now,” stated the AFC. To make up for the The closest thing New Huskies, who outscored the the Lakers were the 31 points gave the Lakers the edge, 31-30. Smith, honored before the starts in their collegiate careers. Valvano in one of his fi nal as he spent every second of his “But think about it. If you loss to the New York Jets (3-9) England has come to defending Lakers 40-26 to win the game. off the bench. The Lakers This sparked a huge run by the game for scoring 1,000 career Cochen, hailing from Israel, has interviews posted on the V- fi nal days dedicated to raising laugh, you think, and you cry, and the awful 3-0 win against a mobile quarterback this year Spetosky scored a season high only managed four points from squad. points, dropped a game-high 20 started six of the last games, Foundation Web site. money for the foundation. that’s a full day. That’s a heck of the winless Miami Dolphins was against Tony Romo and 22 points with Pugliese behind players off the bench. In the fi nal seconds of the points. TJ Mathis (15 points), while Bogetic, a Montenegro “I don’t know if I can handle Valvano was a wonderful a day. You do that seven days (0-12), they get a chance to do the Dallas Cowboys. Look for her with 13 points, fi ve rebounds “We are just really excited to half, senior T.J. Mathis drew a McTear (10 points) and Smith(3- native, has had several double- that, but it’s the only conceivable coach, person, husband and a week, you’re going to have what 12 other teams have tried Roethlisberger to use his feet and fi ve assists. be playing a lot of PSAC teams two-shot foul, and the Northern 3 pointers) all made impressive doubles. good that can come out of father who inspired millions of something special,” he said. to do before them: beat the rather than his arm to keep the All-GLIAC South Player this season,” said Prischak. “We Michigan bench was hit with a offensive contributions to the “This years team is younger this.” people throughout the world. Millions of people in the US New England Patriots. chains moving. of the Week freshman Amy are defi nitely excited to switch technical foul, giving the Lakers win. Cory Tubo, one game and more inexperienced than On one faithful night in March He cared deeply for those are diagnosed or affected by The Steelers, who are sitting As for the Patriots, they are Achesinski completed her third conferences next year and its four free throws. Junior Brian after his career high 15-point last years team, but they work of 1993, Valvano declared his closely affected by cancer and cancer. at the top of the AFC North trying to do what only one other double-double game, with 10 really helpful for our young McTear sank all four shots, and, performance, pulled down a extremely hard at practice each battle on cancer while receiving did everything in his power in According to the American with a two-game lead over the team has done in the NFL. The points and 10 rebounds. team to get the chance to play as a result Mercyhurst led 35-30 career high seven rebounds in and every day,” said Manchel. the Arthur Ashe award during those last few days to ensure Cancer Society, 1,500 people Cleveland Browns, will have to 1972 Miami Dolphins went 17- During the game the Lakers some of these schools before going into the half. the contest. The Lakers will be back in the ESPYs. that the V-Foundation would are expected to die of cancer beat the undefeated Patriots in 0, ending with a Super Bowl managed to capitalize on one next year. During the second half, back- Already seven games into action tonight when they host According to espn.com, each continue on after his death. every day in the United States, New England. victory. second chance shot versus the “We are getting more to-back jumpers by Northern the season, the Lakers seem Edinboro at the MAC. Tonight’s year a portion of the proceeds One quote that he said on that meaning 1 out of every 4 people New England, which is 12-0, In this era, if the New England Huskies 17 and were outscored experience playing together Michigan gave the visitors a 42- to be mixing up their line-up, match-up is a preview of what of the ESPY’s are donated to faithful night in March, which will not survive. has had two close scares in the Patriots win the Super Bowl in bench points 19-5. The Lakers every game,” she said. “We 39 lead. Smith cashed in another as Manchel has several key is expected to be a future the V-Foundation. has inspired many people stated, If you would like to help past two weeks playing teams while going undefeated they also missed out on any fast are defi nitely starting to 3-pointer to retake the lead at 44- veterans and an abundance of PSAC rivalry between the two He announced that, in “To me, there are three things those affected by cancer with losing records, Philadelphia will be 19-0 and stand alone as break opportunities compared come together and play more 42 with 9:56 left. Darren Jones newcomers to choose from. programs. conjunction with ESPN, he we all should do every day. We and fi ght the battle call and Baltimore. Pittsburgh (9- the best team ever to play the to Tech’s eight. cohesively. retied the game for Northern Smith, Mathis, Tubo and Last year, Edinboro won the would start the V-Foundation should do this every day of our 1-800-4JIMMYV or log 3) looks to be the toughest game. Saturday the Lakers played Head coach Deanna Richard Michigan, but Mathis and McTear are all providing contest 63-57. This weekend, dedicated to cancer research. lives. Number one is laugh. You onto www.jimmyv.org/help/ challenge for the Patriots The Patriots face the New an exciting game against the and the women look to improve Ronnie Williams came up with excellent play as well as valuable Mercyhurst will enter its third “There are 86,400 seconds in a should laugh every day. Number givingtoday.cfm. since the showdown in Week York Jets, the Miami Dolphins Wildcats of Northern Michigan. their record and come out of big shots, once again taking the leadership. GLIAC match-up when they day. It’s up to you to decide what two is think. You should spend Every dollar donated 9 with the then-undefeated and the New York Giants in the The Wildcats took a small, early their slump for Wednesday’s lead. From there, Mercyhurst hit McTear has proven to be travel to Michigan to face Lake to do with them,” according to some time in thought. And goes directly toward cancer Indianapolis Colts. fi nal weeks. lead in the fi rst half 35-28 and game against Edinboro nine of its fi nal 10 shots from an explosive offensive force, Superior State. Jamie Valvano Howard, on what number three is, you should research, fi nding a cure and For the Steelers to achieve Two of the three have losing never lost the advantage. University. The Lakers are set to the fl oor, four of which were 3- fi nishing in double digits six The Lakers hosted LSS last Valvano once said. have your emotions moved to fulfi lling Jimmy Valvano’s life victory they must rely on their records, and the Giants at 8-4 The Lakers pushed a strong play the Fighting Scots at 6 p.m. pointers. Smith provided a steal out of the seven contests and year and won the game by a slim He followed his own motto tears, could be happiness or joy. long dream. defense, which is ranked No. 1 in just lost their running back. comeback in the second half, in the MAC. that led to a two-hand slam with averaging 12.3 points per game. margin, 66-62. PAGE 22 SPORTS Dec. 5, 2007 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Wrestling continues its explicit start

Last week’s results... followed by a major decision by the Simonson Invitational (SI). By Kirk Campbell Andy Lamancusa, Division II’s Mercyhurst earned its second Women’s ice hockey……………………...... ……………………Dec. 1, W 4-1, Niagara Staff writer Dec. 2, W 6-4, Niagara No. 4 ranked wrestler at 157. tournament victory this season, Men’s hockey………………………..………………………………..Nov. 30, L 4-0, Canisius “Being ranked third in the as they dominated the SI on the Dec. 1, W 5-2, Canisius The Mercyhurst College country motivates me to work performance of fi ve Lakers who Men’s basketball……………………………………….Nov. 30, L 69-62, Michigan Tech wrestling team looked for its harder to be able to beat the two took fi rst place and two others Dec. 2, L 67-45, Northern Michigan Women’s basketball………………..………………..Nov. 29, L 71-59, Michigan Tech fi rst dual match victory of the guys ranked above me. It’s great that placed second. The other Dec. 1, L 74-63, Northern Michigan season and found it with a rout to be ranked on paper this highly tournament victory was the Wresting………………………………………………Nov. 29, W 31-9, West Liberty State of West Liberty State 31-9, but it ultimately comes down National Catholic Invitational Dec. 1, 1st of 9 teams, Simonson Invitational giving head coach Mike Wehler to wrestling. It’s a long season on Nov. 10. his fi rst win as a Laker. and I don’t really take too much At 125, Payne Lint earned his Shields/Achesinski athletes of the week Not only was it special for emphasis on national rankings,” fi rst tournament victory since Redshirt freshman of the wrestling team Josh Shields has been named ath- Wehler to earn his fi rst victory said Cummings. the 2007 NCAA Division II lete of the week after he astonished West Liberty State’s Chris Gibbs, the but it came against West Liberty After a Hudson Harrison East Regional. The Lakers had No. 2-ranked wrestler in the country at 174-pounds, helping the Lakers to State, where he spent the last decision at 165, Josh Shields two competitors at 149 until a 31-9 win over the Hilltoppers this past week. Shields then continued his dominance by winning the 174-pound championship at Ashland’s Simonson three seasons as head coach. recorded the biggest upset of Cummings defaulted out of Invitational on Saturday, the fi rst tournament championship he has won in Mercyhurst was trailing the the night when he defeated the tournament due to injury. his career. Hilltoppers 9-0 after the fi rst the No. 2-ranked wrestler at However Brian Pogel had an three matches but stormed 174, Chris Gibbs 4-3. Shields’ impressive performance and Freshman women’s basketball player Amy Achesinski had a pair of 20-point back winning the fi nal seven games and a double-double in three games this week. She was the reigning impressive performance was placed fi rst for the Lakers. GLIAC South Player of the Week, as she scored a career-high 29 points on bouts, which gave the Lakers a followed by a Bryan Wolff fall at Shields used the momentum 12-of-18 shooting against Northern Michigan on Saturday. She added 22 convincing win. 184, a decision by Trevor Gallo he gained from defeating the points against Slippery Rock and 10 points and 10 rebounds in a conference Even though the Lakers at 197 and a Nathan Sharp fall nation’s No. 2 wrestler and won game against Michigan Tech. Currently, she ranks second in the GLIAC in dropped the fi rst three bouts scoring and fourth in rebounding. at heavyweight, sealing the 31-9 the 174-pound bracket. Harrison they were competitive against victory for the Lakers. and Kenny Bluska also chipped Wrestling named team of the week top-ranked wrestlers in the The fall by Cummings was his in for the Lakers, with individual country. third of the season, while Wolff titles at 165 and heavyweight. The Mercyhurst wrestling team has been named team of the week by defeat- Don Cummings, who is notched his second and Sharp Mercyhurst’s runner-ups were ing West Liberty State 31-9 Thursday and fi nished fi rst in Ashland’s Simonson Invitational Saturday. Trailing 9-0, the Lakers swept the fi nal seven matches, ranked No. 3 in Division II, registered his fi rst fall of his Gallo and Wolff. The Lakers including a stunning upset at 174 pounds, defeating the No. 2-ranked wres- started Mercyhurst’s rout of career. The decisive victory over got two top-four place fi nishes tler in the country. During its fi rst place fi nish at Ashland, Mercyhurst had fi ve West Liberty State with a fall the Hilltoppers put the Lakers from Braxdon Scaletta and weight-class champions, two runner-ups and four more who placed in the top at 149 pounds. Cummings was on the right track heading into Lamancusa. six at the nine-team tournament.

Women’s hockey sweeps up three CHA awards

College Hockey America recognized three Mercyhurst women’s hockey play- Otters hope for success with $5 college ID Fridays ers with weekly awards: sophomore Meghan Agosta Offensive Player of the Week, senior net minder Laura Hosier Defensive Player of the Week and in the Midwest division of the feel the need to go elsewhere, By Samantha Sellinger Canadian Hockey League. since the Lakers play better. freshman Jesse Scanzano Rookie of the Week. Agosta was recognized as Staff writer she contributed seven points, scoring four goals and assisting on three others The Erie Otters’ staff is The Otters’ luck may be this weekend. Hosier was named as a player of the week after making 47 of hoping that by lowering prices, changing. They ended their 48 potential saves and Scanzano received the award because she had a pair of 3-point games, tallying a goal and fi ve assists on Saturday and Sunday. The Erie Otters may have to they will be able to bring in a recent four-game losing streak fi nd a new marketing technique larger crowd. with a win against the Guelph USCHO.com Poll moves women’s hockey up to 6th this week because their most recent “Five dollars is worth it for Storms Saturday with a score of gimmick, $5 College ID Fridays, the fi ghts,” said sophomore 5-4, in front of 3,145 at Tullio Team (First place votes) Record Pts Last Week is not as popular as they had Katie Porter. “That’s all the Arena. 1. New Hampshire (12) 15-2-0 147 1 2. Harvard (3) 9-0-0 134 2 hoped. Otters are good for.” The Otters’ next game is 3. Minnesota Duluth 12-3-1 123 3 Starting with this past Friday’s But even the fi ghts are Friday at home versus the Sarnia 4. St. Lawrence 11-3-0 101 5 home game, the Otters offered not enough to entice most Stings at 7:30 p.m. In addition 5. Minnesota 11-4-1 80 6 $5 tickets to college students Mercyhurst College students. to it being College ID Friday, 6. Mercyhurst 12-2-2 72 7 7. Wisconsin 10-6-2 66 4 with their IDs for their Friday “Five bucks for a team that the fi rst 1,000 fans to arrive 8. Dartmouth 9-2-1 50 8 home games during the isn’t exactly number one in at the game will receive a free 9. Boston College 7-3-3 26 10 remainder of the season. the nation?” said sophomore appetizer card courtesy of TGI 10. Connecticut 11-3-1 16 9 Tickets are usually $13.50, Matthew Visco. “No thanks; it Fridays. Women’s hockey hosts No. 1 New Hampshire this weekend and a lot of students, even isn’t worth it.” These discount tickets can be hockey fans, tend to fi nd that With champion hockey teams purchased at the Civic Center Women’s hockey will host No. 1 New Hampshire this Friday at price a little steep to see the playing right here on campus for Box Offi ce at Tullio Arena or by 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. Otters, the lowest ranked team free, many students just do not calling the offi ce at 452-4857. Dec. 5, 2007 SPORTS PAGE 23 Men’s hockey picks up fi rst home win accomplishment for head coach a pair of goals, including the By Chris Davis Rick Gotkin, as he recorded his game-winner, as the Lakers Sports editor 350th career victory. continued their fi ght for a “We needed the win,” said conference title. There are usually several junior net minder Matt Lundin. The Lakers took a 3-0 lead times during any team’s season “It’s huge in the standings to before Canisius broke the when success and failure is seen. come back from a 4-0 loss.” shutout by scoring with under a The same is applied to streaks, Friday’s game started off minute remaining in the second both winning and losing, and with a great defensive battle period. also accomplishments. throughout the fi rst and second Freshman Dan Bremmer The Mercyhurst College period. During the fi rst period, started the scoring for the men’s hockey team has been Mercyhurst out shot Canisius Lakers, ripping a shot top-shelf familiar with losing at home as 9-8, but the game stayed to give the Lakers the fi rst lead. they started the season winless scoreless. Bowman would then score during its fi rst four home games In the second period even two consecutive goals, with one at the Mercyhurst Ice Center though the Lakers were out of them coming short-handed (MIC) before picking up a 5- shot 16-8, Canisius would not to build Mercyhurst’s lead to 2 victory Saturday to end its score until the fi nal minute, 3-0. winless streak. giving them a 1-0 lead heading The Lakers would then They also ended a four-game into the second intermission. answer Canisius’ scoring when overall winless streak, in which In the third period the Golden freshman Mike Gurtler found three of the four games went Griffens ended any Laker hopes the back of the net to make it into overtime and came down by scoring three, third period 4-1. to the wire. goals, and fi nished with a 4-0 After the Golden Griffens After the Lakers traveled to victory. scored to cut the lead to 4-2, conference rival Canisius College “Coach said it best by saying Mercyhurst would add an open- Friday and fell 4-0, Mercyhurst ‘have a moral victory,’” said net goal to wrap up the victory. would then make the trip home senior forward Kerry Bowman “We were able to get our Scoot Williams photo for a one-game battle in the MIC heading into Saturday’s game. pride back with the win,” Men’s hockey will look to continue its success as they where they ended their streaks. Bowman was a difference Bowman said. “It’s going to be host American International Dec. 14 and 15. The Lakers’ win also marked an maker in Saturday’s game with a battle every single night.” Women’s hockey looks forward to playing No. 1 team in the nation

eleven goals over the two games help push the Lady Lakers in about my numbers,” she said. will look to knock them off of By Kyle Craig against the Purple Eagles. their sweep. Finally senior Valerie their top spot. Staff Writer Saturday proved to be no Senior goalie Laura Hosier Chouinard and freshman Friday’s game starts at 7 p.m. different as it took just 2:19 into led the defensive attack for Vicki Bendus helped propel and the Saturday game begins at Mercyhurst College women’s the game to move ahead for Mercyhurst with her 61st career Mercyhurst with a goal and three 3 p.m. hockey team continued their good. victory and her 18th shutout assists each on the weekend. “We’ve been gradually coming winning ways this weekend Meghan Agosta had a huge putting her fi rmly into second Agosta, Hosier and Scanzano together on and off the ice, but against Niagara University. weekend with her second career place all-time in both categories all received the weekly awards it’s been a slow process. This They extended their winning hat trick and four goals on the behind Desirae Clark (63 and from the CHA (College Hockey past weekend against Niagara streak to four games after a weekend. The four goals gives 24). America). Agosta received was a huge step for us as far as dominant 6-1 win on Friday and Agosta nineteen goals on the “I am not feeling any pressure. offensive player of the week pulling together as a team and blanking the Purple Eagles 5-0 season, as she leads the team in Individual achievements are while Hosier pulled in defensive getting the results we want,” on Saturday. every category including assists great, but ultimately all I want is player of the week. Scanzano said Hosier. The Lakers improve their with 14. an NCAA championship,” said was also honored, receiving the “We know that this is no time record to 12-2-2 and move In addition Agosta extends Hosier. Rookie of the week award. to sit back and congratulate up to a number six ranking in her scoring streak to 10 games “Winning and getting The Lakers will take on No. ourselves and we are working at the national standings behind and will look to continue her shutouts will help us as a team 1-ranked New Hampshire riding the wave of momentum Minnesota Duluth. streak against New Hampshire. to reach that goal, and of course this weekend at home. New we’ve created over the past two Niagara scored the fi rst goal Freshman Jesse Scanzano also I’d love to leave my mark on this Hampshire is 15-2-0 and is weekends and staying focused on Friday, but, Mercyhurst never had a monumental weekend great program, but to be honest riding a six-game winning streak on our upcoming games looked back scoring the next with a goal and fi ve assists to I haven’t really thought much into Mercyhurst and the Lakers against UNH.” PAGE 24 SPORTS Dec. 5, 2007 Laker sports

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