THE STUDENT NEWSPAPERNEWSPAPER OF MERCYHURST COLLEGE SINCE 1929 The MERCIAD Vol. 78 No. 1 Mercyhurst College, 501 E. 38th St., Erie, Pa. 16546 September 22, 2004 The Merciad is also available at merciad.mercyhurst.edu Academic NEWS: Crime on campus Page 2 honesty Darcey Kemp revision takes over union By Holly Burns Contributing Writer FEATURES: As the fall term begins at Mercy- PAGEAGE 3 hurst College, students are learning of the many changes that occurred on campus. One of the major changes that af- fects all students is the major changes to the Academic Honesty policy. With new technology and student SAC has a new creativity, faculty members felt that event lineup this plagiarism and cheating had become increasing problems that needed to be addressed. The new policy takes a more serious OPINION: approach that involves disciplinary PAGEAGE 4 procedures. It is a record-keeping approach that is designed to stop recurring instances of academic dishonesty by a particular student. Get the latest When a student has been caught violating the policy, the faculty mem- election opinions Katie McAdams/Photo editor The Mercy Suites were one of the several crime spots on campus. ber will discuss the situation with the other faculty members in their Students should be aware of crime potential department. ARTS & They will then decide whether or not By Kelly Rose Duttine or town, crime will happen.” of an apartment of a female student, to fi le a report with the Offi ce of Aca- ENTERTAINMENT: In September 2002, there were six who was asleep. The student imme- demic Affairs. They must locate direct Editor-in-Chief thefts on campus, and in September diately was able to exit her bedroom evidence of the student’s actions. PAGEAGE 5 2003 there were also six reported and called Police and Safety, who If a report is fi led, the student will For those who feel like Mercyhurst thefts. So far this September, there responded in just two minutes. be notifi ed confi dentially that a report College is a safe community, free of have only been two. Police and Safety then called the has been fi led against them. any outside violence, intrusion or In September 2002, there were Erie Police Department to come in The Offi ce of Academic Affairs crime, consider reading the Police and eight accounts of criminal mischief, and after a quick investigation, a sus- will then decide if the report should Safety log very carefully this week. and in September 2003 there were pect was arrested and charged with be on fi le. If it is put on fi le, it is Jethro Tull visits Aug. 24: Unknown person entered just three. This September, there has three very serious violations—bur- permanently on fi le. Warner Theater an apartment possibly through an only been one reported account of glary, harassment and stalking. That report is fi led for a fi rst of- open window. Aug. 26: Four un- criminal mischief. Gregorich admits this was a “scary” fense and no disciplinary action will invited students entered a female In September of 2002, there was situation. “We’re not happy about it,” be taken. student’s apartment. Sept. 10: Male one trespass or burglary. There were he said. “It is out of the ordinary for The Offi ce of Academic Affairs will PORTS: student forced himself sexually on a not any in September 2003. So far a burglar to enter your room.” then notify the student confi dentially S female student. Sept. 11: Unknown this year, there has been one. Gregorich and Police and Safety that a report has been fi led. PAGEAGE 8 male student put his hands down the Still, Gregorich feels that Mercy- implore students to use their heads It is then up to the discretion of the shirt of a female student. Sept. 12: hurst is a very safe campus. “Serious to prevent crime from happening faculty member. Male student who was removed from crime is almost non-existent,” said on campus. “Use common sense He or she may feel that it is neces- campus housing was found crawling Gregorich. There are a few instances to protect yourself and be sensible,” sary to fail the student for the assign- through a window. each year of serious crime, usually in he said. ment. However, it may be appropriate Remembering It is evident that crime on cam- the form of sexual assault. The most important things stu- for them to fail the student for the the Number One fan pus does happen, and there has In the eight years that Gregorich dents can do to be safe are lock their course. been a substantial amount during has been at Mercyhurst, every serious apartment or room doors and not Upon a second offense, disciplinary the fi rst few weeks of this school crime has been solved. prop outside doors. “It is terribly action will be taken. As with a grade year, although, according to Rodger Gregorich also said that in his eight dangerous to prop an outside door problem, an appeal to the situation will Upcoming Campus Events Gregorich, Dean of Public Safety, years, there have only been two ac- to your apartment building,” said be handled by individuals in a chain there hasn’t been any more crime on counts of people from outside of the Gregorich. of command. campus this September than in Sep- Mercyhurst community coming onto The bottom line is that you need to The end result could mean dismissal Thursday, Sept. 23 tember 2003 or September 2002. our campus to commit a crime. One help Mercyhurst keep you and other from the college. “This is not out of the ordinary,” incident was on Aug. 24, in Mercy students safe. said Gregorich. “Since Mercyhurst is Suites 100, when an unknown male Please see Policy on Page 2. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. -Homecoming elec- a community, just like any other city in his 30s or 40s entered the bedroom Please see Crime on Page 2. tions in the student union. Library takes new look to satisfy student needs Friday, Sept. 24 By Jaime Myers brary received a grant from the Statler Contributing wrtier Foundation and a donation from the Walker Foundation a few years ago. 8 p.m. - SAC Homecoming Pep Students will see that the Hammer- This money updated the equipment rally at the Tullio fi eld. mill Library looks different on the that was in that lab. inside compared to last year, just like Probably the biggest change, and the rest of the Mercyhurst campus the one that will affect students the 9 p.m.-11 p.m. - Comedian Craig and the changes it underwent over most, is the use of school IDs to ac- Carmean in the Student Union. the summer. cess free prints. Every student must One of the changes in the library have an ID or they will not be able to dealt with L300, which used to be one print anything. Saturday , Sept. 25 of the computer labs. The computer Unlike last year, when students lab has been moved to L306. could borrow a temporary card then The old computer lab is now an enter their log-in name and password, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. - Safari Fall Formal expansion of the Eimer collection, all students have to do now is swipe at Sabella’s of Union Station. according to Director of Libraries, their card in the printing station’s Ken Brundage. keyboard. “Students absolutely have The Eimer collection is available to have ID in order to print,” Brund- for elementary education students. It age said. includes books and teaching aids for This year, students receive 167 free Index students to use. prints per term. This is more than last Katie McAdams/Photo editor Another computer lab that has year, when students received only 100 Students make use of the L306 relocated computer lab. News.....................................................1 moved is the MAC lab that was lo- prints per term. News.....................................................2 cated on the bottom fl oor, L100. It “I’m glad they added more prints With the advanced technology ing hours and Sunday for the evening has temporarily moved into L225 for because I always have readings online used for our ID cards, the school hours. Features.................................................3 the fall term. to print for class. is working on accessing copies with The Hammermill Library Website Opinion.................................................4 Since the elementary education “Plus I have all my papers on top of them as well. has also been changed. A & E.................................................5 students use it the most, it will be that. Then I’m not sure if I should This is down the road, but it was The staff has added databases par- moved permanently into the Audrey print certain things because I might not even possible before the improve- ticularly for forensic science, archeol- Sports....................................................7 Hirt Academic Center winter term. run out before the term is over,” ments with the card systems. ogy and women’s history. Sports....................................................8 Many education classes were held in senior Robyn Mast said Café Diem has expanded its hours All of the changes in the library the MAC lab, so this will be closer to If students use all of their prints of operation. It is now open Monday came from a number of people. the Education Department. and need to purchase more, they can through Thursday in the morning, 8 These changes have been made pos- The Walker Statler Lab, which was do so in Student Financial Services. a.m. until 12 p.m., and in the evening, sible by suggestions from students and previously located in L225, has fi lled Money can be added to the All-Cam- 6 p.m.