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Here lies the MSG Shuttle, which faithfully served the students of Mercyhurst College for many years. It is survived by the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) visitPA.com

2008-09 Move over MSG Shuttle! enrollment There’s a new bus on campus decreased Read more on Page 2 Economy affects college selection

Read about this year’s enrollment numbers on Page 3 Page 2 NEWS September 10, 2008 Say goodbye to the MSG shuttle with the shuttle over the past or when drivers get sick. these limitations or additional Bridget Sheehan said. By Casey Greene three years that we knew “When the MSG Shuttle costs.” “But it’s nice to have that Editor-in-chief changes needed to be made,” breaks, we have to borrow one EMTA also has many option.” Jovanovic said. of the school vans, which are drivers available to cover the Jovanovic said under Mercyhurst College The shuttle was purchased often not available, so MSG Mercyhurst route when usual MSG’s agreement Mercyhurst students will soon say in 2001 to benefi t freshmen, then hires First Student,” drivers are unable to work, he students presenting a valid goodbye to the Mercyhurst who are not permitted to Jovanovic said. said. student ID will be able to Student Government (MSG) have cars on Senior Jenna board not only the MSG bus Shuttle and hello to an campus, get The shuttle broke down more than 25 times Barone is relieved but any EMTA bus free of Erie Metropolitan Transit around Erie “just last year. When [it] breaks, we have to at the change. charge. Authority bus. and to help “I think it’s “Students will now be able September will be the last students over borrow one of the school vans, which are pretty sweet, to take EMTA buses to the month the MSG Shuttle the age of 21 often not available... it will hold airport, to interviews or even is in service. Sometime in make smarter MSG Public” Relations Coordinator more people so doctor appointments,” he October, Mercyhurst students choices and Mihailo “Mixa” Jovanovic we won’t be waiting said. will board an EMTA bus, avoid drinking around or have The EMTA and MSG which will take over the MSG and driving. First Student, a local bus to split up,” she said. agreement will cost $50,000 a Shuttle route. It was purchased rental business, costs around By replacing the current year for 30 weeks of service. “EMTA will really improve used, and the shuttle has $700 a night. shuttle with an EMTA bus, MSG will be responsible Mercyhurst’s transportation presented MSG with many With limited route times, capacity will increase from 20 for covering $30,000 of the service,” MSG Public maintenance issues. increases in cost due to passengers to 48 passengers cost with the school covering Relations Coordinator “It has been breaking rising gas prices, a restricted (32 seats and 16 standing the rest. Mihailo “Mixa” Jovanovic more and more, especially capacity and only two drivers places). The current MSG Shuttle said. “Students won’t have over the last three years,” to cover all routes, the MSG Route times will remain will be sold, and the EMTA to worry about shuttle he said. “The shuttle broke Shuttle does not provide every half hour with the bus bus will be marked clearly cancelations anymore.” down more than 25 times just enough options for student traveling the mall route some with a Mercyhurst logo. At the end of the last school last year.” transportation. days and the downtown route “MSG will not have to year, the MSG executive board Jovanovic said it is MSG’s “EMTA will take care of all on others. worry about shuttle problems met to discuss changes in the responsibility to make these things,” Jovanovic said. “I don’t think I will need it this year,” Jovanovic said. MSG Shuttle service. arrangements to cover routes “MSG pays a fl at fee, so we outside of going downtown “It will all be handled by “We’ve had so many issues when the shuttle breaks down won’t have to worry about on the weekends,” senior professionals.” Former Mercyhurst student faces prison sentence her Briggs Avenue apartment to the discussions at the By Ashley Pastor on Aug. 12, 2007. hearing. Staff writer The baby died of Erie County Judge suffocation 10 minutes after William R. Cunningham The Erie County District she was born, Erie County is scheduled to sentence Attorney’s Offi ce and the Coroner Lyell Cook said. Rhodes this fall. defense have settled on Rhodes, now 19, pleaded Probation offi cials will voluntary manslaughter guilty to the charge in June complete a pre-sentence to end the case of former 2008. report on Rhodes that Mercyhurst College student Voluntary manslaughter, a Cunningham will use Teri Rhodes who suffocated fi rst-degree felony, carries a to decide the sentence. her newborn daughter in a maximum sentence of 10 to Rhodes is free on $25,000 Briggs Avenue apartment last 20 years in a state prison. bond. Judge John A. Bozza year, according to the Erie In the Rhodes case, set the bond after Her Times News. however, a minimum sentence arrest. Rhodes, a sophomore in the standard range would volleyball player returning to be three to four and a half Former Mercyhurst College school from the summer of years and a minimum sentence student Teri Rhodes is seen 2007, gave birth to a 6-pound in the mitigated range would walking in to court where she baby girl in the bathroom of be two years, according pleaded guilty. Courtesy of Erie Times News September 10, 2008 NEWS Page 3

Student enrollment ups, downs Are you a news buff? Always know largest graduating class in the a total of 4,250 students. whats going on at the ’Hurst? By Ashley Pastor college’s history in May and This includes all types Staff writer admitted fewer freshmen and of students (traditional Write for The Merciad! transfer students this fall. undergraduates, adults and The fi rst day of class of the The class of 2012 will graduate students) attending [email protected] 2008-09 school year brought be slightly smaller than last classes at all locations (Erie, 703 new students to the year’s class with a total of 677 North East, West, Corry and Mercyhurst College campus. freshmen enrolled. Northern Virginia). The number includes 650 According to Vice President It represents the second MERCYHURST PREP freshmen, 63 transfer students of Enrollment Management highest college-wide and a record 115 residents of Dr. Michael Lyden, much of enrollment on record. Erie County. the difference refl ects fewer The record of 4,285 total Seeking a Speech & Debate “The application pool was incoming students who live students was set just last year. extremely strong this year, our in more distant states like The Erie admissions offi ce Coach second highest ever with more California and Florida. begins recruiting the class of than 3,200 applicants,” said “We felt the effects of 2013 next week. Mercyhurst College President the economy this year – and Next year’s freshmen class Should have experience in Dr. Thomas Gamble. “We’re especially rising cost of will reap the benefi ts of a new delighted that so many travel,” said Lyden. “It seems $14 million freshmen residence competitive forensics, all bright and talented students, that more students decided to hall, now under construction clearances and willingness to particularly those right here attend schools that were closer on the south campus. in our own community, to their homes. So while we The residence hall is accompany students to area are interested in attending were down outside the region, expected to open in fall 2009. Mercyhurst College.” we had an increase in the The new facility will meets. There are now 2,510 number of freshmen from accommodate up to 318 traditional undergraduates on Pennsylvania, New York and freshmen and is meant to ease the Erie campus. Ohio this year. From a quality “density issues” on campus $750 plus expenses This is lower than last fall, standpoint, it’s a great class.” and create room for modest because the college had the Overall, the college enrolled growth in the years ahead. Contact Margaret Aste Changing faces of the ’Hurst 814-824-2323 the two. like new faculty orientation and By Ashley Pastor Beyond that, he said he tenure review. 4007 Briggs Avenue Staff writer Controlled Substance advocates more leadership The complete list of new and Monday, Sept. 1 .08 College Discipline opportunities for the deans existing deans include: School In preparation for the new of the college’s respective of Arts and Humanities; Dr. Liquor Law Violation McAule y Hall school year, Mercyhurst College schools, as well as support for Jeffrey Roessner, Dean and not only will see the new faces the initiatives of individual Dr. Alice Edwards, Associate Monday, Sept. 1 .08 College Discipline of the freshmen class, but departments. Dean, Hafenmaier School changes in faces behind many The changes in OAA include: of Education and Behavioral Larceny / Theft Recreation Area administrative positions. Merry Schultz, J.D., assistant vice Sciences; Dr. Kathleen Wednesday, Sept. 3 .08 Pending Investigation Dr. Phil Belfi ore became the president; Michele Wheaton, Bukowski, Dean and Dr. interim vice president of offi ce assistant vice president of Leanne Roberts, Associate of academic affairs (OAA). academic services; Kathy Dean, Walker School of Criminal Mischief 3924 Briggs Avenue Belfi ore will take on this Burns, program development Business and Communication; Wednesday, Sept. 3 .08 Closed position in addition to being specialist; and Karen Meyer, James Breckenridge, Dean dean of the School of Graduate administrative coordinator. Lee Belovarac, Assistant Liquor Law Violation 3908 Lewis Avenue Studies and overseeing the In addition to maintaining Dean, Zurn School of Natural Saturday, Sept. 6 .08 State Citation / College Discipline Applied Behavior Analysis his current posts as associate Sciences and Mathematics; Dr. Graduate Certifi cate Program. dean of the School of Social James Adovasio, Dean and Dr. Envisioning his new Studies and associate professor Michael Campbell, Associate Sept.1-9 2008 role, Belfi ore sees (OAA) as of political science, Dr. Brian Dean, School of Social Mercyhurst supporting the faculty and Ripley will become senior Sciences; Dr. Peter Benekos, hopes to achieve a more academic adviser for OAA, Dean and Dr. Brian Ripley, College cooperative tenor between working directly on faculty issues Associate Dean. Page 4 NEWS September 10, 2008 ‘Blue lights’ shine on ’Hurst campus scheduled to be delivered to By Ashley Pastor the college by September 15,” Staff writer Gregorich said. The eight locations of New “blue light” towers are the towers were chosen by showing up on campus due Chris and Marissa, student to the Mercyhurst College government offi cers last Student Government (MSG) year, with input from Vice joining with the college to President of Student Life Dr. help buy them. Gerry Tobin and Gregorich. The emergency towers, Director of Maintenance often referred to as a “blue Ken Stepherson has light system,” consists of confi rmed that maintenance poles strategically located will work with Police and around campus in order for Safety to install the towers. students or visitors of the Because college Contributed photo campus to use if they feel maintenance crews installed Mercyhurst College students intersted in volunteering in the Erie area attended the Service they are in danger or need the towers, the school saves Fair in the Herrmann Student Union Monday, Sept. 8. emergency assistance. on installation costs and can The company providing purchase more towers if it the solar-powered emer- decides to in the future. gency towers is called Service Fair informs Eagle Communications of Jamestown, N.Y. The emergency towers will feature a wireless capability prospective volunteers which makes these towers green compliant, working The agencies had posters, sign-up sheets available to with the school to achieve By Kelly Luoma fl iers and representatives accommodate those interested energy effi ciency. Contributing writer answering questions at their in assisting others but do not “Originally, the three solar tables in order to inform the have access to a car. emergency towers and the fi ve Serving others is a large part prospective volunteers. Junior Maria Rambuski said wired emergency towers were of the Mercyhurst College Diaz also explained the she came to the fair looking ordered from and were to mission. importance of the fair for for service projects in the Erie be provided by two different To continue this tradition freshmen. community. vendors,” Rodger Gregorich and get its students involved, Many students will enroll in She wanted to fi nd projects director of public safety said. the annual Service Fair took a class during their fi rst year for Circle K, a volunteer According to Gregorich, place on Monday, Sept. 8 in at Mercyhurst which requires group she is a member of, to midway through the summer the Herrmann Student Union service hours to be fulfi lled she participate in. Mercyhurst received word Great Room. said. “So far, the fair has been that the second vendor could The event was coordinated The Service Fair enables extremely helpful,” Rambuski not provide the emergency by Sister Michele Schroeck, students to learn about the said. towers they bid on. the director of Service possible places they are able “I wanted to see what kind Mercyhurst then went to Learning and Amelia Diaz, an to go to in order to meet this of service was out there that the same vendor that was AmeriCorps VISTA worker. requisite. I could help with,” senior chosen to provide the solar Students had the opportunity Schroeck added that the Meghan Reese said. emergency towers and they to meet with representatives Service Fair is great for students Reese said she has extra provided MSG and the from about 24 different sites wanting to fi nd projects for time on her hands and has administration with a quote that Mercyhurst students are their clubs or organizations volunteered in the past. for the Walk-A-Phone towers able to volunteer at. to participate in, or even for She also found the fair to be that Mercyhurst Student Contributed photo “It’s a really good way for the students looking to discover useful and informative she said. Government choose for the This blue light tower can be students to really get to know internships. Approximately 75 students college. found in front of Baldwin Hall the sites,” Diaz said. There were transportation attended the fair this year. “Those towers are now and is used in emergencies. Page 4 NEWS September 10, 2008 September 10, 2008 NEWS Page 5 ‘Blue lights’ shine New parking system on ’Hurst Students campus gets a change of color on ’Hurst campus not being able to drive their in action scheduled to be delivered to car over to visit a friend who Mercyhurst College students took time By Ashley Pastor the college by September 15,” lived in Wayne St. Apartments, out early in the fall term to participate in Staff writer Gregorich said. Lewis Townhouses or 41 service projects to benefi t Erie County. The eight locations of Townhouse. New “blue light” towers are the towers were chosen by Offi cer Platz said, “I feel showing up on campus due Chris and Marissa, student like this new system has been to the Mercyhurst College government offi cers last 100 percent effective.” Student Government (MSG) year, with input from Vice He also mentioned it is now joining with the college to President of Student Life Dr. easier to pull up a student’s help buy them. Gerry Tobin and Gregorich. registration information, The emergency towers, Director of Maintenance because there are different often referred to as a “blue Ken Stepherson has options as to what information light system,” consists of confi rmed that maintenance is necessary to type in. poles strategically located will work with Police and Platz also stated, “The only around campus in order for Safety to install the towers. problems that have occurred students or visitors of the Because college are that people wanted to Contributed photo campus to use if they feel maintenance crews installed Contributed photo register more than one vehicle; Mercyhurst College students intersted in volunteering in the Erie area attended the Service they are in danger or need the towers, the school saves The new parking system designates fewer color stickers than however, that was a minor Fair in the Herrmann Student Union Monday, Sept. 8. emergency assistance. on installation costs and can last year. Signs like this can be found at each lot on campus problem and easy to fi x.” Pictured here are Kathleen Finn, Christi Degrancisi, Jerry The company providing purchase more towers if it to indicate where drivers may park. Platz believes it is important Brace, Julie Hranica, and Emily Warren. the solar-powered emer- decides to in the future. for the students to like this gency towers is called The second change was the new system. By Nadine Beres Eagle Communications of number of color designations Junior Stephanie Pugh said, Service Fair informs Contributing writer Jamestown, N.Y. was decreased. “When I fi rst heard about The emergency towers will Now all resident students the changes I thought that feature a wireless capability This summer the are the same color, unless it was going to be a disaster; prospective volunteers which makes these towers Mercyhurst College system they are a freshman Resident however, so far it seems to be green compliant, working of parking was overthrown Assistant. working well, and I have not The agencies had posters, sign-up sheets available to with the school to achieve for something new. The new color designations had any problems with it.” By Kelly Luoma fl iers and representatives accommodate those interested energy effi ciency. Last year, students registered are as follows: She also said she thought Contributing writer answering questions at their in assisting others but do not “Originally, the three solar their cars on hard cards that All residents are blue, registering online was easier tables in order to inform the have access to a car. emergency towers and the fi ve were kept on fi le in the Police employees are gold, than having to fi ll out a hard Serving others is a large part prospective volunteers. Junior Maria Rambuski said wired emergency towers were and Safety Offi ce. commuters are orange, card. of the Mercyhurst College Diaz also explained the she came to the fair looking ordered from and were to There were also many Freshmen Resident Assistants Sophomore Adam Kostik mission. importance of the fair for for service projects in the Erie be provided by two different different color designations are purple, underground said, “It is a brilliant idea To continue this tradition freshmen. community. vendors,” Rodger Gregorich that were based off of where parking is red and North East to free up parking spots for Pictured is a group of Mercyhurst College students at a and get its students involved, Many students will enroll in She wanted to fi nd projects director of public safety said. students lived on campus. students who may come visit those who only had a few service site. the annual Service Fair took a class during their fi rst year for Circle K, a volunteer According to Gregorich, Employees had their own are green. options in previous years. place on Monday, Sept. 8 in at Mercyhurst which requires group she is a member of, to midway through the summer designated color, as did Offi cer Platz said the main However, tags such as the the Herrmann Student Union service hours to be fulfi lled she participate in. Mercyhurst received word commuters. reason for the change was to purple Freshman Area Great Room. said. “So far, the fair has been that the second vendor could According to Offi cer save time for the people in Resident Assistant cause The event was coordinated The Service Fair enables extremely helpful,” Rambuski not provide the emergency Matthew Platz, who was the Police and Safety offi ce students to not be able to by Sister Michele Schroeck, students to learn about the said. towers they bid on. part of the team that led the and to save all the students drive to the upper classman the director of Service possible places they are able “I wanted to see what kind Mercyhurst then went to change of the parking system, confusion. area and park. It limits us to Learning and Amelia Diaz, an to go to in order to meet this of service was out there that the same vendor that was the system has changed in He said when looking at only a few select lots.” AmeriCorps VISTA worker. requisite. I could help with,” senior chosen to provide the solar two ways. large campuses, such as Penn It is still early in the school Students had the opportunity Schroeck added that the Meghan Reese said. emergency towers and they First off all, students now State, they had fewer color year to tell if the parking to meet with representatives Service Fair is great for students Reese said she has extra provided MSG and the register their cars online designations than Mercyhurst, system will be successful or from about 24 different sites wanting to fi nd projects for time on her hands and has administration with a quote through WebAdvisor. thus it made sense that not. that Mercyhurst students are their clubs or organizations volunteered in the past. for the Walk-A-Phone towers He said this was only Mercyhurst could function For questions or comments able to volunteer at. to participate in, or even for She also found the fair to be that Mercyhurst Student Contributed photo possible, because of all the with less color designations. about the new parking “It’s a really good way for the students looking to discover useful and informative she said. Government choose for the This blue light tower can be hard work of Tom Thompson He also said many students system, contact Offi cer Platz Pictured here are Joe Howard, Serge Augustin, Ryan students to really get to know internships. Approximately 75 students college. found in front of Baldwin Hall from the Information who lived on Briggs and Lewis in Police and Safety at (814) Thomas, Natachia McMunn, and Emily Warren. the sites,” Diaz said. There were transportation attended the fair this year. “Those towers are now and is used in emergencies. Technology Department. last year would complain about 814-2304. Contributed photos Page 6 FEATURES September 10, 2008 Fun, fast food to try: THE LAKER Ziploc omelets Fall Term 3. Each guest adds pre- Here’s a great idea for pared ingredients of choice Galley Grill when you’re alone or when to their bag and shake the bag Dinner: your family is all together. to mix them well. Lunch: S -Mushroom Swiss Burger The best feature is that 4. 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I’d meet Gandhi, because he was The hijackers on the planes have been another solution to 1990s teen drama a great leader of the peace movement. One is a fear of terror; used box cutters and knives the attack. is bringing back What would you do with one million dollars? I’d set aside another is sadness. This week to take control of the planes, Senior Michael Temple said, fond memories Britney enough money to stay fi nancially free, then spend it traveling marks the seventh anniversary killing most of the fl ight “I do not believe we should of the old version, Spears the world. of the attacks. attendants on board. have gone to war. We should while the younger This pop star is On Sept. 11, there were Shortly after the attacks, the have fought against Al-Qaeda, viewers are getting making a shocking two suicide missions focused United States declared a war and only them”. their fi rst dose of life comeback in the on the World Trade Center in in Beverly Hills. on terrorism. Almost everyone old music industry. She New York City. won three moon- Many Americans began enough to recall Sept. 11, Nineteen Al-Qaeda mem- men at the MTV to have a stronger sense of 2001, remember exactly Fantasy Video Music Awards, bers hijacked two commercial nationalism, and they wanted where they were and what sports including “Video Are You Studying or Do You Speak Arabic? jets and deliberately fl ew them to get revenge on the people they were doing when they The challenge is on of the Year.” into the north and south ends who hurt and tried to destroy heard the news that the World to create the best of the buildings. their nation. Trade Centers had been hit by and most powerful Would you like an all expense paid summer in the Later in the morning, The FBI and over 7,000 planes. sports team using another group of hijackers your favorite players nation’s capital, including travel to Washington, agents studied the incident More than 2,974 people lost fl ew a commercial plane into from any team in D.C., transferable college credits, full room and and the events leading up to their lives that day. Approxi- the league. the Pentagon. that tragic day, they came to mately 90 countries lost board at The George Washington University and www.mcorriss.com After that, a fourth plane the conclusion the attacks citizens and representatives. an internship at the U.S. Department of Homeland crashed in Pennsylvania. This were committed by the Al- Twenty-four people are still The World Trade Center, most commonly known as the Twin The Jonas Security or FBI Headquarters? plane was supposed to be Qaeda group in Afghanistan, missing, but are presumed Towers, standing tall in New York City. Brothers headed to the Capitol Build- and their leader, Osama Bin dead. and Miley Would you like to fast track an exciting ing or the White House. Laden. Sept. 11, 2001 will be 2008-09 Cyrus All members of both Some people are saying the forever seared in the memo- Patriots’ These Disney career with the U.S. Department of planes were killed and many reason Al-Qaeda planned this ries of millions of American stars’ faces have Football Homeland Security or the FBI? others that were working in was because they thought the Season been pasted on citizens. The New England everything from Patriots’ hopes magazine covers to of another unde- T-shirts. 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Turkish and French subtitled of “Macbeth” last year in to students. By Kyle King in English. which a set piece broke Ellia acknowledged, as a A & E Editor A number of directors will backstage. People watching in former student, she tries to be introducing their fi lms and the PAC 500 miles away could browse course catalogs in At last for Erie-area hosting brief discussions on see the set crew scrambling order to choose speakers cinephiles and culture- their work. while actual theatergoers whose topics may dovetail conscious Mercyhurst College Of particular note is Erie were unaware of something with current course offerings. students, the Mary D’Angelo resident Jeremy Lyons, whose happening 50 feet away. The fi rst speaker in the Performing Arts Center has drama “Schism” will air This year, there are 13 YMCA series this year is released most of its 2008-09 Wednesday, Nov. 5, delves cameras, and there are 11 Thomas Friedman, author of calendar. into one man’s descent into performances scheduled, the globalist bestseller “The The yearly centerpiece of Alzheimer’s disease. Contributed photo including an opening night World is Flat.” the season is the Guelcher “Introducing independent Thomas Friedman will speak gala telecast Monday, Sept. 22. His speech Sunday will Film Series, which begins fi lm is really a core goal of our Sunday as part of the 92nd The 92nd Street YMCA focus on working in a more Wednesday, Sept. 10, with work with the Guelcher Film Street YMCA series broadcast series will air in the Taylor environmentally conscious the documentary “Young@ Series,” Assistant Marketing from New York. His bestseller Little Theater as a program way while maintaining Heart,” which follows a Director Michelle Ellia said. “The World is Flat” studies co-sponsored by the Temple and sustaining capitalist traveling senior citizens’ choral Two new additions begun different ‘fl atteners’ that level Anshe Hesed. advantages. group. only last year are programs the worldwide economic play- Ellia, Fuhrman, Vice All YMCA speeches are also Guelcher Series fi lms are in conjunction with the ing fi eld. President of Academic Affairs free to Mercyhurst students shown on Wednesdays in the Metropolitan Opera and the something that would fi t at Dr. Phillip Belfi ore, and three with student ID. PAC at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., 92nd Street YMCA in New Mercyhurst, Ellia said. members of the Temple “It takes [Fuhrman] about and tickets are free with a York City. Last year, there were 10 whittled down a list of possible 10 months to do the planning Mercyhurst student ID. PAC Director Michael cameras, and action could be speaker selections they can air, for the season,” Ellia said. There are many interesting Fuhrman had seen the seen both onstage and behind not in order to make money With that kind of persistence offerings in the Guelcher Metropolitan Opera two the scenes. for the PAC, but in the interest and dedication, one can plan Film Series through the fall, years ago at Tinseltown and Ellia recounted an anecdote of bringing in topics that are on enjoying the events the including fi lms in German, immediately determined it was from a Met Opera production interesting, timely and relevant PAC has to offer. ‘Punk’ takes on ‘crunk’ with positive results

album include an out-of-control for Forever the Sickest Kids, either make you laugh, dance Tymers “Still Fly” is genre- By Greg Summy opening track, a cover of Lil Jon who covered the immensely or rethink the conventions of blending genius. Staff writer and the Eastside Boyz’ “Put Yo popular movie theme “Men hip-hop. The Dayton, Ohio, natives Hood Up” by Set Your Goals. In Black.” Emanuel attempted to took their signature hardcore If you picked up a copy of The track incorporates the The sextet from Dallas, remake “Kryptonite” by Cha- style and the lyrics and general “Punk Goes Crunk” this spring same gang vocals and random- Texas, put a great spin on the millionaire, but unfortunately melody of the Big Tymers and or summer, then you have ness the original made famous, old classic, and even added a fl opped. created something spectacular. heard some of the most inge- along with distorted guitars and short breakdown which blends The song lacks individuality, Linkin Park and Jay Z couldn’t nious covers of hip-hop songs some clever lyrical editing. seamlessly with the rest of the which only gives the listener a have meshed the two styles by punk and metal bands. Say Anything covers ODB’s song. reason to skip over the track in better. The collaboration of cover “I Got Your Money” with style. My American Heart tried to search of a better one. The collection peaks with a song talent is the seventh Due to the lyrical content of follow a hard act by covering Person L put very little effort Green Day and Blink 182-infl u- release from Fearless Records the original song, Max Bemis 2Pac’s “California Love.” The into their cover of The Roots’ enced rendition of Rihanna’s under the “Punk Goes” series. and company made a few track is one of the weaker “The Seed.” The song is exactly “Umbrella” by the Baltimore Past albums include punk adjustments in word choice. songs on the album, with very the same as the original; no boys in All Time Low. going 80s, 90s, metal, pop and The Secret Handshake takes little differentiation from the Person L sound carried over Riff-driven and melodically acoustic (twice). Skee-Lo’s “I Wish,” increase original, with the exception of to the cover. sound, the ATL cover makes “Punk Goes Crunk,” how- the tempo slightly and add a the overall vocal delivery. Perhaps the best song on the “Umbrella” sound like it should ever, features the most diverse techy flare and a pop-punk Akon and Snoop Dogg are album came from the most have been a punk song to start lineup to date, with bands like voice. The track is perhaps one not safe from the cover song unexpected band, the Christian with. The Devil Wears Prada, The of the best songs on the album world. Fearless Records’ artists metal heads in The Devil Wears Pick up “Punk Goes Crunk,” Maine and New Found Glory. due to its style and delivery. The Maine’s pop-punk version Prada. available now from Fearless Memorable tracks on the Will Smith needs to watch out of “I Wanna Love You” will Their cover of The Big Records. Page 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 10, 2008 September 10, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 11 PAC releases new entertainment schedule Burke’s ‘Arrivals’ brings home Chautauqua award

Turkish and French subtitled of “Macbeth” last year in to students. By Kyle King By Sarah Mastrocola in English. which a set piece broke Ellia acknowledged, as a A & E Editor Staff writer A number of directors will backstage. People watching in former student, she tries to be introducing their fi lms and the PAC 500 miles away could browse course catalogs in Having one’s accomplish- At last for Erie-area hosting brief discussions on see the set crew scrambling order to choose speakers ments acknowledged is always cinephiles and culture- their work. while actual theatergoers whose topics may dovetail a satisfying occurrence. Such conscious Mercyhurst College Of particular note is Erie were unaware of something with current course offerings. was recently the case for Mer- students, the Mary D’Angelo resident Jeremy Lyons, whose happening 50 feet away. The fi rst speaker in the cyhurst Art Department Chair Performing Arts Center has drama “Schism” will air This year, there are 13 YMCA series this year is Daniel Burke, who won the released most of its 2008-09 Wednesday, Nov. 5, delves cameras, and there are 11 Thomas Friedman, author of Bellinger Memorial Prize for calendar. into one man’s descent into performances scheduled, the globalist bestseller “The his work “Arrivals” at the 51st The yearly centerpiece of Alzheimer’s disease. Contributed photo including an opening night World is Flat.” Chautauqua National Exhibit the season is the Guelcher “Introducing independent Thomas Friedman will speak gala telecast Monday, Sept. 22. His speech Sunday will of Art this past summer. Film Series, which begins fi lm is really a core goal of our Sunday as part of the 92nd The 92nd Street YMCA focus on working in a more As the winning piece out of Wednesday, Sept. 10, with work with the Guelcher Film Street YMCA series broadcast series will air in the Taylor environmentally conscious 48 other works, all of which the documentary “Young@ Series,” Assistant Marketing from New York. His bestseller Little Theater as a program way while maintaining had been selected from a pool Heart,” which follows a Director Michelle Ellia said. “The World is Flat” studies co-sponsored by the Temple and sustaining capitalist of approximately 400 entries traveling senior citizens’ choral Two new additions begun different ‘fl atteners’ that level Anshe Hesed. advantages. for the exhibit, this art and group. only last year are programs the worldwide economic play- Ellia, Fuhrman, Vice All YMCA speeches are also its fi rst prize award are great ing fi eld. Guelcher Series fi lms are in conjunction with the President of Academic Affairs free to Mercyhurst students accomplishments for Burke. Contributed photo shown on Wednesdays in the Metropolitan Opera and the something that would fi t at Dr. Phillip Belfi ore, and three with student ID. “Arrivals” depicts the Dr. Burke’s piece “Arrivals” at the 51st Chautauqua National Exhibit of Art. The piece was crafted out of a number of recycled PAC at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., 92nd Street YMCA in New Mercyhurst, Ellia said. members of the Temple “It takes [Fuhrman] about coming and departure of sources, including old Monopoly boards and previously used illustrated books. and tickets are free with a York City. Last year, there were 10 whittled down a list of possible 10 months to do the planning birds and is part of a “con- Mercyhurst student ID. PAC Director Michael cameras, and action could be speaker selections they can air, for the season,” Ellia said. tinuing investigation of is one of the oldest annual Convention Center in Erie. should be teaching the things a daily activity and an integral There are many interesting Fuhrman had seen the seen both onstage and behind not in order to make money With that kind of persistence nature,” Burke said. showings of its type. Burke has not only been that you do,” Burke said. part of regular life, so exhib- offerings in the Guelcher Metropolitan Opera two the scenes. for the PAC, but in the interest and dedication, one can plan The mixed media assembly Rachel Vancelette, the a professor for studio art “Rather than waiting around iting the work will also be a Film Series through the fall, years ago at Tinseltown and Ellia recounted an anecdote of bringing in topics that are on enjoying the events the contains more than 200 recy- director of Barbara Glad- courses over the past 39 years, for inspiration, art should be part of that life.” including fi lms in German, immediately determined it was from a Met Opera production interesting, timely and relevant PAC has to offer. cled cardboard pieces that are stone Gallery in New York but was the fi rst male student painted and cut to resemble and a juror for this venerable to graduate from Mercyhurst birds. exhibit, described “Arrivals” College in 1969. These bird-like fi gures are as fascinating her and caus- He has taken part in over Do you love to read? ‘Punk’ takes on ‘crunk’ with positive results organized with some perched ing her to consider how birds 200 exhibits and has earned on wires while others appear communicate. awards and recognition in album include an out-of-control for Forever the Sickest Kids, either make you laugh, dance Tymers “Still Fly” is genre- to congregate below. Vancelette noted the art’s over 60 juried competitions, By Greg Summy Are you a fi lm buff? opening track, a cover of Lil Jon who covered the immensely or rethink the conventions of blending genius. Burke notes the cardboard capacity to evoke thought in with 28 of these prizes having Staff writer and the Eastside Boyz’ “Put Yo popular movie theme “Men hip-hop. The Dayton, Ohio, natives for these pieces came from a viewers of various levels of been won at national and Hood Up” by Set Your Goals. In Black.” Emanuel attempted to took their signature hardcore variety of sources, including understanding. international shows. Do you know the latest goings-on in If you picked up a copy of The track incorporates the The sextet from Dallas, remake “Kryptonite” by Cha- style and the lyrics and general game boards like Monopoly When asked about his In addition, Burke was the music scene? “Punk Goes Crunk” this spring same gang vocals and random- Texas, put a great spin on the millionaire, but unfortunately melody of the Big Tymers and and Scrabble, parts of paint- inspiration for the work, recently awarded a 2008 or summer, then you have ness the original made famous, old classic, and even added a fl opped. created something spectacular. by-number kits and previously Professor Burke said, “[Birds Visual Arts Fellowship heard some of the most inge- along with distorted guitars and short breakdown which blends The song lacks individuality, Linkin Park and Jay Z couldn’t used illustration boards. are] a topic that I began Grant for Painting from the Would you die happy having visited nious covers of hip-hop songs some clever lyrical editing. seamlessly with the rest of the which only gives the listener a have meshed the two styles Burke also says of the exploring about four or fi ve Pennsylvania Council on the the Louvre? by punk and metal bands. Say Anything covers ODB’s song. reason to skip over the track in better. assembly: “The bird forms years ago.” Arts. The collaboration of cover “I Got Your Money” with style. My American Heart tried to search of a better one. The collection peaks with a are usually painted in groups Burke said, “At the time, I In relation to his teaching, song talent is the seventh Due to the lyrical content of follow a hard act by covering Person L put very little effort Green Day and Blink 182-infl u- or families of 20 to 30 birds. was often visited by birds as I Burke explains his own art Have you been to Broadway more release from Fearless Records the original song, Max Bemis 2Pac’s “California Love.” The into their cover of The Roots’ enced rendition of Rihanna’s Clothespins and putty allow ate lunch on my studio roof- work and exhibiting is very under the “Punk Goes” series. and company made a few track is one of the weaker “The Seed.” The song is exactly “Umbrella” by the Baltimore for constant rearrangement top. Initially, I shared scraps of much a part of his instruc- times than you can count? Past albums include punk adjustments in word choice. songs on the album, with very the same as the original; no boys in All Time Low. and change. The work on dis- bread with the birds and this tion, as he teaches his stu- going 80s, 90s, metal, pop and The Secret Handshake takes little differentiation from the Person L sound carried over Riff-driven and melodically play has over 600 individual feeding gradually gave way to dents by example. acoustic (twice). Skee-Lo’s “I Wish,” increase original, with the exception of to the cover. sound, the ATL cover makes parts.” intense observation….” “Being part of the studio art If you answered yes to any of these ques- “Punk Goes Crunk,” how- the tempo slightly and add a the overall vocal delivery. Perhaps the best song on the “Umbrella” sound like it should The Chautauqua National This study of birds led to faculty requires that you oper- tions, you are a perfect candidate to write ever, features the most diverse techy flare and a pop-punk Akon and Snoop Dogg are album came from the most have been a punk song to start Exhibition is a prestigious, several different works of ate a studio and exhibit work. for the A & E section of The Merciad. E-mail lineup to date, with bands like voice. The track is perhaps one not safe from the cover song unexpected band, the Christian with. ongoing juried exhibition that art; in fact, a piece with a While teaching, you should [email protected]. The Devil Wears Prada, The of the best songs on the album world. Fearless Records’ artists metal heads in The Devil Wears Pick up “Punk Goes Crunk,” has taken place annually for conception similar to that of be functioning as much as Maine and New Found Glory. due to its style and delivery. The Maine’s pop-punk version Prada. available now from Fearless the past half-century. “Arrivals” is currently being you can as an artist within Memorable tracks on the Will Smith needs to watch out of “I Wanna Love You” will Their cover of The Big Records. In the United States, it displayed at the Bayfront your discipline, because you Page 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SeptemberSeptember 3, 10, 2008 2008 Faith depicted in new AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED! Cummings Gallery exhibit For the world’s MOST produced play: Thornton Wilder’s passer-by that next Sunday he framed sign reading, “God, or she should go to church. bless this home,” although In a historical context, the viewer can see the OUR TOWN it can be read as an honest harsh times this particular A 70th Anniversary Production at Mercyhurst’s Taylor Little Theater attempt to help others reach family must have gone personal salvation, but from through. OUR TOWN is set in the fi ctional community of Grover’s Corners in a modern spectator’s point Some of these photos are New Hampshire. The play was fi rst produced in 1928 and there has of view, it is not a kind way pressuring and pushing gov- not been a single day since that it has not been seen somewhere in the world. to put that statement. ernment and church loyalty, Another photograph, but others are of the true Touching, comical, and ultimately very moving…OUR TOWN is a “Patriotic Rally,” has a state of things during those story of character development that details the interactions between citizens of an everyday town in the early 20th century. Contributed photo description telling its reader earlier times. Dorothea Lange’s “Migrant that during World War II, With this large display Mother” is the most well- churches were “expected” of black-and-white photos, Tuesday, Sept 16 and Wednesday, Sept 17 known picture on display at to hold meetings to promote most of the viewers came between 8:00 and 10:00. the “Picturing Faith” exhibit. patriotism and look down without knowing much about You need only attend one evening. upon Adolf Hitler’s reign in this specifi c exhibit, which Everyone auditioning is asked to prepare a short two-minute monologue to By Marie Karbacka Germany. was curated by Dr. Col- perform memorized or read. Contributing writer The picture is of a book leen McDannell, Sterling M. Anyone unable to attend auditions or with questions should burning, not the most likely McMurrin Professor of Reli- call David Matthews at 825-9275. “Picturing Faith: Religious thing to happen within gious Studies and Professor American Government Pho- church walls, yet the burning of History at the University tography 1935-1943,” the of “Mein Kampf,” Hitler’s of Utah. new exhibit at the Cummings autobiography, was taking Sophomore Sarah Black- Art Gallery, located in the Mary D’Angelo Perform- ing Arts Center, ranges from The point of [Farm Security Great Depression pictures “Administration] photography was up through the struggle of to promote the reform efforts of DOWNLOAD World War II. The collection comprises the federal government. pictures from one of the Curator’”s guided tour The Morning Light “Books and Letters” ROCK Farm Security Administra- This three-minute swing-infl uenced song tion’s (FSA) many projects place nonetheless. well merely came for the love sounds as if it were stripped straight from to promote “rural rehabilita- the shores of California or some MTV reality This may have been of black-and-white pictures. show. A catchy, meaningful pop song with tion.” designed as propaganda Blackwell added that the hints of old-school fl air and a touch of rebel- Many of the pictures dis- for government support feeling she came away with liousness makes this a sure hit. play a push for unity and the because President Roosevelt was of the sense of “a dif- “Grounds for Divorce” ROCK continued partnership of the had promised the Ameri- ferent point of view” of the Elbow Church and State. can people that the country less fortunate in America “The Seldom Seen Kid” took home England’s 2008 Mercury Prize for best While picturing a number would stay out of foreign during that era. of generations, religions, and U.K. album of the year, and “Grounds affairs. Visit the exhibit and create for Divorce” is the kicking, growling, races, this group of photo- The entire exhibit goes your own opinions of these warbling single from which the album graphs represents part of the beyond mere political themes, collected works. derives its name. The rhythms soar and government’s hope to stress though; some photographs The show opened last fall melodically through the album. the importance of religion exude personal pain and Thursday, Sept. 4, and runs Warren Zevon “Werewolves of London” ROCK during desolate times. suffering, pictures in which until Thursday, Sept. 18. I hate Kid Rock’s song “All Summer This theme is even stressed people’s faith can still be The exhibit is open 2 p.m. Long.” I don’t like the way he (or his within the gallery’s title. seen. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through PR department, whomever it may be) One picture in particular, One picture showcases Sunday. markets himself, but I do respect the musicians from whom he takes his samples. Every- “The Billboard,” a loan sign torn wallpaper held up by Any questions can be showing a painted, wide- one hears Lynyrd Skynyrd, but few notice the jingle pictures of Jesus and Mother directed to (814) 824-3000. from Zevon’s oddball 1978 single. If you like it, check mouthed man, and next Mary and another displays out the now-deceased Zevon’s greatest hits album, to him lettering telling the a little child sitting below a “Genius.” September 10, 2008 OPINION Page 13 Taking the gold: costly game of textbooks

just begun the tri-annual tra- above this amount. By Amy Kuhnlein dition of opening our credit So why are we diving into Contributing writer card vault here at Mercyhurst. our savings account to pay for Warm up those bank accounts textbooks? With the Olympics having and stretch out your loans. The National Association of come and gone, I can stop The annual percentage in- College Stores states the high searching for Facebook bum- crease in textbooks is nearing cost of textbooks is mostly due per stickers that read “Watch- that of the typical college tu- to a divided payment among ing the Olympics makes me ition increase. several entities. feel fat and inadequate” and The majority of students Publishers, authors, trans- start looking for ones that say have recently purchased text- porters of books, the college “Buying my textbooks makes books for the fall term. itself and bookstore employees me feel poor.” While a lucky few get away seek to make a profi t off the If you long for those cringe- with buying only a few books sale of textbooks. pastorbobcornwall.blogspot.com worthy moments of defeat and and paying something in the So instead of an already-in- President Bush supporting Republican presididen- anguish similar to the summer low- to- mid $200s, most will debt college student paying tail hopeful Senator McCain. games, you don’t have to look buy books that individually cost for overpriced books, con- far. Check your wallet. hundreds alone. sider yourself a contributing Most of us take the gold I clocked in at eight books, member to numerous people’s McCain’s split from when paying high prices for totaling a whopping $423.45, paychecks when you buy a $118 Bush era critical our textbooks. We have now and many students will spend dollar book. The biggest problem is the By Seth Hallam fl ip-fl opping moderate conser- Contributing writer vative base that seems to have “buyer’s remorse” after voting In order for John McCain to for the Bush camp once, and have the potential to win the if not twice. election in November he must These disheveled voters are decisively separate himself looking for change, and this is If you don’t want it printed . . . don’t let it happen. from the Bush era. what the Democrats are throw- Casey Greene Editor-in-Chief [email protected] During Bush’s presidency, ing at them for bait. Amanda Valauri News Editor [email protected] McCain claimed to have voted This is the place where Mc- Emily Grabowski Features Editor [email protected] with him 90 percent of the Cain must precisely separate Heather Donovan Opinion Editor [email protected] time. himself from the Bush era Brad Moehringer Sports Editor [email protected] Barack Obama’s campaign fi asco, but not from his con- Sam Sellinger Sports Editor [email protected] has used this claim to link servative party. 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It is published Recently, the McCain cam- The current president is an paign has improved the delicate important part in the weaning throughout the school year, with the exception of finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room 120B. donors, as their contributions process. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. to the campaign have gone Bush must still raise money up. from the conservative Christian The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and names will be included with It took Republicans a while pro-life base for the GOP. the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. to come to terms with a more Assuring this conservative liberal candidate instead of a group that McCain will adhere Letters are due Mondays by noon and may not be more than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or traditional conservative, such to the parties values is a top via e-mail at [email protected]. as Romney or Huckabee. priority for thier campaign. Page 14 OPINION September 10, 2008 Humanity fi rst: staying in touch with our planet spiritual tools such as peyote, By Jerrod Markle holds the species back. Contributing writer Our government sells weap- ons of mass destruction to As humanity becomes farther foreign nations, but they claim ostracized from itself, I grow to be keeping you safe by di- weary of the faint calls of ego minishing our availability to and judgment bouncing off natual substances. brick walls. The very plant responsible Seeking spirituality through- for the Soma Vedas in the out my life, I have run into essential Hindu text, the Rig words that seem to eclipse the Veda, is unavailable to you, boundaries we build. because the government is Translating this into a re- supposedly serving your best lationship with our planet, interests. the break is obvious as for So as the earth becomes il- centuries we have chosen to legal and the Federal Reserve dominate the very mother that gains more property and mate- births countless forms of life, rial wealth, at least I will have seen and unseen. the memory of moments when Usliberals.about.com Nature and society have I was free. Senators Obama and McCain advocate change for the upcoming election. come together in a demonizing Never wanting to disconnect fashion. humanity from its roots, nature Ancient shaman traditions calls us back again. have been legally banned and Hope you all have the oppor- as medicine is reduced to tunity to get the experience. McCain still in running for president quick-fi x synthetic pills causing This year I will be in Garvey favor of Obama. types, the media and Obama By Devin Ruic addiction and death. Park at 4 p.m. Fridays to dis- Disagree? Ask yourself why do not understand that stereo- Contributing writer Natural medicines preserved cuss anything about this topic almost every “expert pundit” types are not necessarily true. by ancient spiritual traditions and welcome suggestions for on ABC, CBS, MSNBC and They expect, and are hoping, have been discredited. opinion articles. With a media infatuated CNN asked the question, Obama will take any minority However, the double-stan- The 350 word limit is not with a candidate for “change” “Why is this election not a vote by storm because he is a dard set by a society that mar- nearly enough, so this may why is it that the Democratic landslide?” minority. kets dangerous substances help me fully express to people National Convention actu- The reason for this phe- Despite the block-vote of such as alcohol and tobacco inclined to listen. Two words, ally scored lower than the sta- nomenon that is in no way the black-vote, which is based while dismissing ancient Indian let go. tus quo Republican National phenomenal. on the colors blue and red, not Convention when it came to The American people are black and white, members of ratings? the people who choose the minority communities are not Why in a time for “change”, United States president, and automatons. would more people want to the main-stream media along Just because an individual is watch a man belittled for his with Barack Obama have no not Caucasian does not mean CORRECTION age and assumed love for the grasp on what Americans they cannot have their own status quo like John McCain believe. opinions (imagine that!). The poem, “Question Everything” that appeared on than a “vibrant” and “di- There is indeed a middle The reason the candidate page 7 of the Freshmen Pullout in the Sept. 3 edi- verse” candidate like Barack ground between a blue-blood- for “change” is not getting tion of the Merciad was written by Jerrod Markle. The Obama? ed bohemian living in Manhat- the adulation the media and author listed in that edition had nothing to do with The answer to this quandary tan and the “red-neck” farmer Obama thinks he should get, that poem. cannot be answered by the growing his own food and is that he represents only Jim The Merciad staff regrets the error. media, because the media as a running trap lines in the Ap- Crow era expectations of whole is astounded and fright- palachian foothills. minorities, separating them ened that the November elec- In addition to the middle based solely on the color of tion is not already a blowout in ground of these two stereo- their skin. Page 14 OPINION September 10, 2008 September 10, 2008 OPINION Page 15 Humanity fi rst: Money or happiness: our future is here my three roommates and our piness? When choosing a major my future, I realize it might be By Jordan Zangaro staying in touch four neighbors, I am reminded should one look for where the a life of living from paycheck Contributing writer just how fast the years are pass- money is or follow his or her to paycheck. ing. Instead of talk of nerves passion? My conclusion? Find some- with our planet I remember being four years and confusion of the campus, Of course, some people luck thing you love and pursue it. spiritual tools such as peyote, old and looking in the mirror, we are now discussing our No matter if your passion is to By Jerrod Markle out and have the passion to be holds the species back. thinking my refl ection was my career goals and where we plan a heart surgeon, however being write, draw, dance, be a forensic Contributing writer Our government sells weap- best friend. to go after college. Serious life a creative writer doesn’t exactly scientist or an interior designer, Classes are shortened ons of mass destruction to I remember lining my dolls decisions are being made. It scream ‘billionaire’. follow that feeling. Thursday due to the Mass As humanity becomes farther foreign nations, but they claim and stuffed animals up next to really does seem like yesterday I have heard the saying “you In my opinion, it is better of the Holy Spirit being ostracized from itself, I grow to be keeping you safe by di- the mirror and talking to all my that I was unpacking my life can’t put a price on happiness”, to show up every day to a job held in the chapel for those weary of the faint calls of ego minishing our availability to friends about being rich and into my freshman dorm room but I wonder if the stress of you love rather than settle for a who want to attend. If not, and judgment bouncing off natual substances. famous. in Baldwin Hall. the need for money will out- career that pays extremely well. that extra hour would be brick walls. The very plant responsible Now time has passed, and the With these decisions about weigh happiness. I have grown So follow your passion, make perfect for a nap. Seeking spirituality through- for the Soma Vedas in the rich famous dream is getting our lives being made every day, up in an environment where I the big decisions, take risks and out my life, I have run into essential Hindu text, the Rig more and more distant. I have come to wonder what is was told money doesn’t mean make sure you are happy. words that seem to eclipse the Veda, is unavailable to you, Sitting in my apartment with more important :money or hap- everything, but preparing for boundaries we build. because the government is Translating this into a re- supposedly serving your best lationship with our planet, interests. the break is obvious as for So as the earth becomes il- You’re cute ... Revamping Washington centuries we have chosen to legal and the Federal Reserve you’re a tax and spend liberal. By Eric L. Jackson dominate the very mother that gains more property and mate- for a black girl If you believe in a woman’s Contributing writer births countless forms of life, rial wealth, at least I will have and many people aren’t sure right to have an abortion, espe- By Rhonda Marable seen and unseen. the memory of moments when Usliberals.about.com what colorism is. cially in case of rape or incest, If you’re still on the edge Contributing writer Nature and society have I was free. Senators Obama and McCain advocate change for the upcoming election. While we’re far from the days As undecided voters struggle you’re supporting murder. about that hard-to-handle come together in a demonizing Never wanting to disconnect of Blue Vein Societies and Paper to make a choice in the upcom- If you are a real advocate of class, your time is up to fashion. humanity from its roots, nature Is that supposed to be some Bag Tests, colorism still lingers, ing presidential election, the renewable energy and want to drop it. Your best bet is to Ancient shaman traditions calls us back again. type of compliment? especially within the black com- rhetoric has gone beyond the end our dependency on big oil, stay in a few extra nights have been legally banned and Hope you all have the oppor- McCain still in running for president Well, I’m not the least bit munity. policy differences. you’re a tree hugger and by the and get through the work- as medicine is reduced to tunity to get the experience. fl attered and I’m actually infuri- It’s not an occurrence in which The election has become an way, global warming is a myth. load quick-fi x synthetic pills causing This year I will be in Garvey favor of Obama. types, the media and Obama ated, that on a continual basis I exercise in character assassina- By Devin Ruic the white community solely They demonize the Democratic addiction and death. Park at 4 p.m. Fridays to dis- Disagree? Ask yourself why do not understand that stereo- have to hear that “compliment” impresses it upon minority tion and diversions. Under the candidate by implying he’s Contributing writer Natural medicines preserved cuss anything about this topic almost every “expert pundit” types are not necessarily true. from many acquaintances and communities, but one that fi nds Bush administration and the aligned with terrorist ideals, by ancient spiritual traditions and welcome suggestions for on ABC, CBS, MSNBC and They expect, and are hoping, friends. all groups propagating the senti- GOP, the quality of life for question his faith and imply he’s have been discredited. opinion articles. With a media infatuated CNN asked the question, Obama will take any minority When I was younger, I wasn’t ments outside of and among the working poor and middle not a real American. However, the double-stan- The 350 word limit is not with a candidate for “change” “Why is this election not a vote by storm because he is a exactly sure what to make of their own. I would consider it a class has eroded. America is Wake up America! We share dard set by a society that mar- nearly enough, so this may why is it that the Democratic landslide?” minority. comments such as this. People problem that plagues society at in a crisis, and we can’t afford common interest, and these kets dangerous substances help me fully express to people National Convention actu- The reason for this phe- Despite the block-vote of would say, “Your dad’s pretty its most subconscious levels. another four years of deregu- interests far out weigh our dif- such as alcohol and tobacco inclined to listen. Two words, ally scored lower than the sta- nomenon that is in no way the black-vote, which is based hot for a black guy,” and I would At this point, I try to use lation and tax breaks for the ferences. while dismissing ancient Indian let go. tus quo Republican National phenomenal. on the colors blue and red, not smile, not knowing what else colorism against itself as a rich. After the disaster of four Convention when it came to The American people are black and white, members of to do. defense mechanism. Instead Instead of thoughtful debate, years under George W. Bush, Roommate battles have ratings? the people who choose the minority communities are not In this context someone might of being angry and offended, I Republicans have started I looked on in amazement as begun. Whether you’re a Why in a time for “change”, United States president, and automatons. as well say to me, “You’re cute try to laugh situations away by an argument about culture, some of those who suffered the freshman realizing your would more people want to the main-stream media along Just because an individual is despite being/even though participating in jokes about my attempting to divide us in the most due to his policies voted roomate looked a lot better watch a man belittled for his with Barack Obama have no not Caucasian does not mean you’re…black.” Doesn’t sound dark skin with my peers, black hopes of getting 51% of the for him again in 2004. on paper or kicking your- CORRECTION age and assumed love for the grasp on what Americans they cannot have their own as fl attering anymore, does it? or white. votes. If you disagree with the If Americans vote for four self for thinking this fourth status quo like John McCain believe. opinions (imagine that!). They are basically saying I’m But sometimes, on some days, war in Iraq and call it a disas- more years of the same gutter year is the charm to make The poem, “Question Everything” that appeared on than a “vibrant” and “di- There is indeed a middle The reason the candidate cute, but black girls aren’t nor- I get tired of laughing, and I ter, they say you don’t support politics and failed policies they that friendship work, your page 7 of the Freshmen Pullout in the Sept. 3 edi- verse” candidate like Barack ground between a blue-blood- for “change” is not getting mally cute. can’t hide the hurt I feel with the troops and question your deserve what they get! in for a long year. tion of the Merciad was written by Jerrod Markle. The Obama? ed bohemian living in Manhat- the adulation the media and But the “compliments” don’t a smile. patriotism. With record numbers of author listed in that edition had nothing to do with The answer to this quandary tan and the “red-neck” farmer Obama thinks he should get, stop there, others focus on how Perhaps someday beauty will If you want affordable health people losing their homes, gas Please e-mail any suggetions to that poem. cannot be answered by the growing his own food and is that he represents only Jim my hair is “pretty for” or “not be as colorblind as society is, care and quality education for prices through the roof, rising [email protected]. The Merciad staff regrets the error. media, because the media as a running trap lines in the Ap- Crow era expectations of like most” black girls’. but until then, I’m still cute for all Americans you’re a socialist unemployment and a crum- The GB&U is a compilation of whole is astounded and fright- palachian foothills. minorities, separating them Colorism is an issue that seems a black girl and hurt like anyone or communist. If you want to bling infrastructure, I truly student opinions. ened that the November elec- In addition to the middle based solely on the color of to take a backseat to racism these else. stop tax breaks for corpora- wonder if we suffered enough tion is not already a blowout in ground of these two stereo- their skin. days, if either are discussed at all, tions that ship jobs overseas to try something different? Football...... Sept. 6, W 35-0, Cheyney Women’s Volleyball...... Sept. 3, W 3-1, Slippery Rock Se pt. 5, W 3-0, Saint Michael’s Se pt. 5, W 3-0, Holy Family Se pt. 6, W 3-0, Bowie State Se pt. 6, W 3-0, West Liberty State Field Hockey...... Sept. 6, L 3-1, Mansfi eld Men’s Soccer...... Sept. 2, T 1-1, California (Pa.) Mercyhurst shuts out Cheyney Women’s Soccer...... Sept. 3, W 3-2, California (Pa.) Se pt. 6, T 1-1, Clarion Men’s Water Polo...... Sept. 6, L 12-9, Iona Se pt. 6, W 11-9, MIT Se pt. 7, W 11-10, #18 George Washington

Men’s Water Polo takes down #18 George Washington Athlete of the Week Alex Moggridge scored his fi fth goal of the game with seven seconds left on the clock as Mercyhurst upset #18 George Washington at the Navy Open over the weekend. This was the highest ranked team the Lakers have ever beaten in the history of the program.

Bidwell takes medalist honors at John Carroll Senior golfer, Tyler bidwell took individual medalist honors at the John Carroll tri-match this past Saturday. However, Mercyhurst as a team fi nished in third behind John Carroll and Baldwin Wallace.

Cross Country opens season at California University Men’s and women’s cross country got off to a good start at the California University Invitational over the weekend with all 14 runners placing in the top-60. The men fi nished seventh out of eleven teams while the women placed sixth out of twelve teams. Sports information photo Mercyhurst posted its fi rst shut out in 15 years beating Cheyney 35-0 on Saturday. Editor’s Game of the Week: and freshmen Cornell Evans for 35 yards capped off by Crush The Rock By Brad Moehringer Women’s Field Hockey vs. Slippery Rock chipped in 63 yards to go a 6-yard touchdown pass to Sports editor Saturday September, 13 at 1p.m., Tullio Field along with two touchdowns. senior Dave Stallard. Last week’s loss to Wayne Not to be outdone the The Mercyhurst College State was arguably not the Lakers defense allowed only football team went into most signifi cant loss of the three fi rst downs the entire Saturday’s showdown with day as Mercyhurst lost junior game and only allowed the Cheyney Wolves with quarterback Joe Laffey to a Cheyney to run a total of 34 something to prove. broken hand. plays the entire game. After struggling in the The question coming into Senior linebacker Jimmy Sarah Powell-Women’s Soccer Powell, a senior forward was a crucial part of the Lakers success opener the Lakers came out the game against Cheyney Kokrak led the defense with in going 2-0-1 over the last three games netting three goals and and sent a message by posting was: Who would be under six tackles while freshman adding an assist. She scored twice against Pitt-Johnstown, assisted the schools fi rst shutout in 15 center for the Lakers? Christopher Clegg added the years, defeating Cheyney 35- on the game winner in the Lakers fi rst PSAC win against Califor- Coach Marty Schaetzle only sack of the game. nia (Pa.) and scored the only goal against Clarion. 0. decided to go with junior The Lakers now stand at The offensive onslaught Garrett Kensy, and he got off 1-1 on the year and hit the road Alex Moggridge-Men’s Water Polo was lead by junior running to a fast start. again this weekend as they The sophomore scored 16 goals to go along with two assists at the back Ben Jennings who piled Kensy didn’t see any playing take on a tough Bloomsburg Navy Open over the weekend. The biggest of those goals coming up 142 of the Laker’s 320 time last week, but wasted squad who has upset two in the fi nal seconds of the Lakers 11-10 upset of #18 George rushing yards. no time as he led the Lakers ranked opponents to start the Washington. Senior Richard Stokes down the fi eld in the fi rst season. Kickoff is scheduled added 98 yards on the ground drive of the game going 6-10 for 1:30 p.m. September 10, 2008 SPORTS Page 17 Dominating the big green Men’s soccer ties defender, Billy Ninopoulos. Women’s soccer enjoys success with another win By Katie Waldin With the game tied, both Staff writer teams worked hard to put the By Stephen Duggan ball in the net before the game Staff writer The Mercyhurst College was over. men’s soccer team traveled With two overtime periods, With two wins to start the to California, Pa. last week to the Lakers were unable to season, the Mercyhurst College battle the Vulcans in the fi rst score again, leaving the game women’s soccer team was in PSAC Western Division game tied after a total of 110 minutes action again last Wednesday this season, where they ended of extremely hard work- 90 at California University of with a tied game. minutes of regulation time, Pennsylvania, where they were Working hard together, plus two 10 minute overtime welcomed by the Vulcans the Lakers offense posted periods. for their fi rst taste of PSAC 12 shots on goal in the fi rst “It was a very tough game, western division action. half of regulation play. While because we played on an The Lakers stormed out to Sports Information photo the Vulcans also posted 12 unfamiliar surface,” Powell an early lead grabbing three Sophomore Jamie Schroter of the women’s soccer team, shots, neither team could said, “but we were able to goals in the fi rst 20 minutes. powers a corner kick. The team is 3-0-1 for the 2008 season. slip the ball into the back overcome a slow start and Sophomore Jamie Schroter of the net. control the game through powered a kick past the stronger in the contest and into overtime. Tied at halftime, the Lakers the end, although we missed Vulcans’ keeper to open held on for the win. They powered a shot from came out ready for a tough some good opportunities to the scoring. Junior Taylor The Lakers began their 20 yards that eluded senior fi ght in the second half of fi nish it.” Hilinski added goals in fi rst home contest of the year Rebecca Heintzmann in the the game. With the Lakers’ tie against quick succession. Mercyhurst against Clarion University with goal. The game was sent into The Vulcans managed to California University of kept this advantage through a perfect 3-0 record. Clarion overtime, and although the thread the ball into the goal Pennsylvania, they were ready halftime until the 70 minute looked to be struggling late in Lakers outshot their opponents passed Mercyhurst goalkeeper, to take No. 11 Lewis University mark. the game as Powell connected 9-0, no goal could be found. senior Danny Mudd in the by storm in Illinois on Sept. 6. California connected with a on a through ball from Hilinski “We battled hard as a team second half of play, but that Unfortunately due to the rebounded shot sending it past that rattled the back of the all game, and it was a terrible did not slow the Lakers down. lack of referees, the game was the Mercyhurst net cutting the net. feeling to concede a goal with In minute 76 of play, senior cancelled. lead to 3-1. The Vulcans added It looked over and done such little time left. Hopefully, Marty Powell blasted the ball The next match will be another goal ensuring a tight until a sweeping counter we can bounce back from into the back of the net with against Lake Erie College and tense fi nish to the game. attack provided Clarion with this game with a win,” senior his head following a corner at home Wednesday at The Lakers, however, proved a chance to send the game Christine Rehnert said. kick crossed in by junior 4 p.m. Donation pays for Mercyhurst Ice Center facelift

Mercyhurst is displaying the relationship with (Mercyhurst) By Samantha Sellinger National City Bank name in and continuously has Sports editor all of the athletic facilities on opportunities to show the campus. Until now, the name Erie community that we are Students attending ice was only displayed in the ice a good corporate citizen,” hockey games this season may center. Balmert said. “We historically notice some cosmetic changes The Director of Hockey have made donations to the in the Mercyhurst College Operations at the college, college and will continue to Ice Center. The most notable John Leisering, approac hed show our appreciation.” change being the new 42 inch National City with the idea. There are other small plasma television in the lobby. Peter Balmert, the National cosmetic changes at the rink The TV was bought with City Bank Market President in as well. The locker rooms are a $5,000 donation from Erie, agreed that it would be now labeled, dasher-boards National City Bank, which has a g reat way to expand their with the hockey schedules enjoyed a long relationship with relationship have been added and a bulletin Scoot Williams photo the college. “National City Bank has board with the schedule of Peter Balmert, center, Market President of National City Bank In recognition of the gift, a long standing banking events is hanging in the lobby. in Erie, is interviewed by Mike Ruzzi of Channel 12 News. Page 18 SPORTS September 10, 2008

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triumphantly to win the next Mercyhurst Invitational at the Holy Family in straight sets as a team. Sophomore Erin By Gary Coad three with minimal trouble. MAC this past weekend. showing a great deal of poise English stole the show putting Staff writer Leading the charge for the The Lakers proved to be and skill. up 35 kills over the weekend Lakers was Julia Butler, who a tough team to beat as they Saturday, the last day of while being a force at the net. The Mercyhurst woman’s dished out 46 assists and completed the weekend the tournament, the Lakers The women will play Clarion volleyball team started off adding 11 digs. Seniors Jenna undefeated. The Lakersbecame downed Bowie State (no at the MAC Sept. 23. their PSAC regular season Matson and Lauren Kubinski, the third program to reach relation to David) and West Pg. 20 against Slippery Rock with a along with sophomore Justine the 500 win milestone in the Liberty State. Sophomore Justine Smith, left, big win in four games. After a Smith each had at least 12 kills history of the school. The Lakers pulled off a and senior Jenna Matson, right, slow start and a loss in the fi rst in the match. On Friday, Mercyhurst was great feat hitting over .300 go up for a block against Califor- nia University Tuesday night. Ÿ)''/%GX`[]fiYpk_\Le`k\[JkXk\j8idp%8cci`^_kji\j\im\[% game, the Lakers came back Next for the Lakers was the able to beat Saint Michaels and in both matches on Saturday Laker Sports

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