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Kristin Carlisle's Students waft internship and educa- in'i line for tion go hand-in-hand subs at the new eatery subconnec- PAGE 4 tion and for meals-to-go at the Laker Ex- press. Both new dining OPINION: options re- cently opened Madam Malarky and are a suc- cess. The makes getting advice added hours even easier. for board equivalency PAGE 6 and meals make it possi- ble to get f o o d at any time on campus. ARTS&

ENTERTAINMENT: By Holly Burns Britney Spears and Contributing writer Jason Alexander exchanged vows If you are a student at Mercyhurst College, you're sure to know about and two days later £ • the new Laker Inn. Before break, file for an annulment. there was a ton of construction tak- ing place downstairs in the Student PAGE 9 Union.: So, what was going on? The Laker Inn was being remodeled and seems to have had nothing but success. SPORTS: As you probably know, the Mercy- hurst Bookstore has been moved to Men's hockey coach Briggs Avenue, next to the Audrey becomes all-time Hirt Academic Center. So, the Laker Inn had the advantage of taking over w inn i n g e s t coach. that space. "Our main focus was space and student services," said Ted PAGE 12 Foessett, General Manager of S o d e x - ho J # According to Foessett, they have al- ways wanted to e x p a n d die Laker Inn and make improvements, but they Upcoming Campus Events were dealing with insufficient space. Now that they finally had an oppor- tunity to expand, they took advan- FRIDAY, JAN. 16- tage.; The newest addition to the Student S w i n g Dancing Night in the Union Union is "subconnection." This is a complete with lessons and ice cream Subway-style eating option that seems to be a real hit with students. When from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. you walk in the doors, you are over- on the subs. So, I think that they now there are refrigerators located Kaue McAdams/Photo editor whelmed with the wonderful smell should make it so that students can behind the counter, which keeps the of iresh-baked bread. White or see their choices But it's nice, differ- food cold throughout the day. SATURDAY, JAN* 17- wheat, nothing beats fresh-baked ent than before," says sophomore This is essential, because the hours subconractkn bread > for the Laker Express have been Kasia Tarczynska. Ham and Cheese Off-campus SAC trip to Peak n Peak, There are 12 main sub options According to Foessett, the effec- changed to 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Roast Beef sign up in the Union. from which students can choose. A tiveness of the Egan Hall Cafeteria the foe x i needs to b e able to stay fresh six-inch sub is $2.99 and 12-inch sub is also expected to increase with the for that duration of time. .& Turkey ^ is $4.99. j { Freshman Katie Schneck com- f± Tuna salad Snow sculpture contest and sled riding addition of s u b c o n n e c t i o n ^ The usual Likerlnn options are slilI There are more options available mented, "I like it a lot better, espe-j Chicken/Salad at 9 p.m. available, such as ham and cheese, to the students, as far as food choic- dally the extended equivalency times. Vegetarian roast beef, turkey, tuna salad, chick- es and equivalency times: therefore, It offers more choices and I like va- Italian sub TUESDAY, JAN. 23 through en salad, and vegetarian. However, they are not likely to spend their pre- IMLT subconnection also offers several new SUNDAY JAN. 25 - paid meals at the cafeteria for every W-% J tit 1iL A m e r i ci a n options, such as the Italian sub, BLT, Junior J o s h Brown feels that "the meal of the day. { Meatball American, meatball, baja chicken, and This means that the cafeteria is not layout is nice* The Laker Express L "The Mikado" will be performed in the Baja Chicken < liabl* > turkey; receiving as many students at one seems to be a step-up, more profes- PAC by Mercy h u r s t students and a In addition, mostly on a monthly time as they have been. As a result, sional." Diablo Turkey full orchestra. basis, subconnection is going to be the food quality is expected to im- Along with the equivalency times offering specials to add variety, and prove at the cafeteria, because there being changed for t h e Laker Express, Lunch and Dinner Hours: to give students something new to try are fewer mouths to feed they have also been changed for t h e pUntlMM^M ; and then decide whether or not to Instead of making big bulk Laker Inn, itself. add it to the permanent menu. amounts of food, the employees can According to Foessett, a main con- Index I Subconnection has also increased take more time on particular items cern is the students' convenience and taker Exmss: 1UM News .1 the efficiency of the Laker Inn with and n o t rush to finish dinner before happiness. So, implementing longer News • 2 regards to long lines. Now, if a stu- the students arrive. equivalency hours allows them to Board Equivalency: , News 3 dent prefers to order a sub to go, he Another < liange at the Student ensure student satisfaction. Lunch: - I Features,, 4 or she can get in line in front of sub- Union concerns the Lunch on the When researching what students connection. wanted to see at the Laker Inn, one Ilk* HiGrtfc 12-3 g f Features. ..5 Run system. It is no longer located This makes the wait shorter for t h a t upstairs in the Union. Not only has of the most common complaints was Forum 6 particular student, and the Laker Inn it been moved downstairs, but it lias that there weren't enough healthy HMEMpms: ttJHM Opinion 7 is able to move the line along quick- also been given the name, "Laker food options. So, some new healthier er, as a result of not having to take Express." items have been made available to A& £,... 8 Dinner: I the time to ask a student exactly what Foessett feels that this has been a students. At subconnection, students A&E. 9 can choose to purchase .small salads, Sports J, 10 they want very good move for the system. The I|pat«MM:l*t:| "I like the sub place very much, but problem with Lunch on the Run in fruit salads, yogurts, cottage cheese with fruit, vegetable sticks and jell-o. Sports. 11 my only complaint is that students the past has been the struggle to keep UktfEWttt UH Sports 12 cannot see what is available to put the food cold and fresh. However, Please see Laker on Pass 3.

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NEWS To contact [email protected] Fox, Bush v o w t o w o r k o n opening b o r d e r s , t r a d e By R o n Hutchcso n / Leaders from B r a z i l and Ven- Bush said when asked about the of Fox's goal of an open bor- Knight Ridder Newspapers ezuela said they w o u l d try to slow mounting death toll. "And histo- der, would let as many as 8 mil- Plan for manned spaceflights spurs Bush's push for a free trade ry will prove that it's the right lion illegal workers become legal debate over purpose, cost MONTERREY, Mexico - agreement linking the entire one for the world." by joining a new temporary WASHINGTON —- When President Bush on 'Wednesday chal- Mexican President Vicente Fox hemisphere. Venezuelan Presi- He sidestepped the question worker program. Although the on Monday embraced President dent Hugo Chavez, under pres- when asked about former Trea- plan is not limited to Mexico, the lenges the nation to send astronauts back to the moon and on to Bush's plan to ease U.S. immi- sure from the White House to sury Secretary Paul O'Neill's as- vast majority of illegal workers Mars, the big question is: Why? gration laws, saying that the cut his ties to Cuba's Fidel Cas- sertion that planning for the Iraq in the United States came from Proponents say exploring the unknown is one of the soul's changes would improve life for tro, arrived in a defiant mood. invasion started shortly after the neighboring nation. innermost desires. It's not what you'll find, t h e y say, but the jour- millions of Mexican workers in Before leaving Caracas, Bush took office. "What we want is the plan pre- ney itself. Ifs about overcoming seemingly insurmountable ob- the United States. Chavez said he would use the "The stated policy of my ad- sented by President Bush," Fox stacles. The reason not to go, opponents say, is more grounded in Meeting at the start of a two- summit to "tell the world" that ministration towards Iraq was said, calling it "a very important reality: money. Experts put the cost of the missions at around day Summit of t h e Americas, the Venezuelans would not tolerate very clear, like the previous ad- step forward" that would let ille- $200 billion for a country already running record deficits. To two leaders agreed to put aside what he called U.S. interference ministration, we were for regime gal workers come into the open make the commitment easier, Bush is expected to propose start- past differences and work to- in his country's affairs. Canada change," Bush said. with full legal rights. £. ing with an additional $4 billion over the next five y e a r s . | gether on more open borders and the United States have j o i n e d Fox, whose opposition to the In another sign that the two Still, a clash is coming between people moved by balance sheets and expanded trade. But other forces to try block Chavez's push invasion strained relations w i t h leaders are ready to improve re- and by adventure epics - and sometimes by both. "The main tensions remained a s 34 leaders for a new humanitarian aid fund Bush, offered his congratulations lations, Bush invited Fox and his driver for why we would go to the moon and on to Mars is not from throughout the Western for Latin America. ^ for the capture of Iraqi leader wife to meet at the U.S. presi- the science, ifs exploration," said Rice University professor Neal Hemisphere gathered in north- Bush also faced some tough Saddam Hussein. The Mexican dent's Texas ranch in March. Fox Lane, who was President Clinton's science adviser a n d director ern Mexico to look for ways to questions about his Iraq policy president also gave his strongest canceled a planned 2002 visit to of the National Science Foundation. "It stirs the soul" promote democracy and eco- during a joint news conference endorsement yet for Bush's im- protest the execution in Texas of But when Lane considered the costs, he hedged: 1 don't know nomic development in the re- with Fox. "The decision I made migration proposal. a Mexican w h o was convicted of if w e can afford it" American University public policy professor gion was the right o n e for America," The plan, which falls far short killing a police officer. Howard McCurdy, author of the book '"'Space in the American Imagination," compared the choice to "buying a boat There's half of y o u that saysT want to d o this.' The person on the other Iraqis complain about selection progress for pilgrimage side of your shoulder says "Let's get real.'" The president is seeking a "Kennedy moment," something to By Hannah Allam inspire the American public, said J o h n Logsdon, space policy di- Knight Ridder Newspapers rector at George Washington University and a member of the independent board that examined last year's space shuttle Co- lumbia explosion. He is tapping into a classic Kennedy moment BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis who rrom a 1962 speech: "We choose to go to the moon in this de- had hoped to make the annual cade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but pilgrimage to the Muslim holy because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize city of Mecca this week angrily and measure the best of o u r energies and skills," Kennedy saki accused politicians and religious leaders Tuesday of m a n i p u l a t i n g Punk rock meets politics the lottery that selected 30,000 in the heart of Middle America people for the sacred trip to Sau- DES MOINES, Iowa - There was a time when punk rock was di Arabia. synonymous with anti-social behavior. Smashed guitars, trashed Iraqis carrying scraps of pa- hotel rooms, behavior that would be offensive even on today's per scribbled with their lottery reality TV shows. A punk rock icon whose stage name was Sid numbers crowded mosques Vicious allegedly killed his girlfriend in a ratty New York hotel, throughout Baghdad. Some beat then died of a heroin overdose. security guards and fought one Today, punk rockers are talking politics in Des Moines, Iowa, another when they didn't see which is about as deep in Middle America as you can get, as the their names on rosters of pil- state's J a n . 19 Democratic presidential caucuses approach. grims. Entrepreneurs seized on Punk is dead. Boring won. Some trappings of punk were evi- the confusion, illegally selling dent at Punkvoter.com's "Rock Against Bush" news conference their spots for up to $200 and on Sunday, held at a downtown Des Moines hotel (Vibe-wise, turning Islam's most precious KRT the place is several solar systems away from punk. It has a por- pilgrimage into just another post- Iraqis who had hoped to make the pilgrimage to Mecca this week angrily accused trait ofWoodrow Wilson in the lobby.) war commodity. "Angry people politicians and religious leaders of manipulating a lottery. I One organizer wore heavy blacky po-dorky-they re-cool eye-, have cursed me and hit me," said r~r and round-trip travel are subsi- "From 1990 to2pp3, Jraq nev- places^ppl^cal.b^c^^nd glasses..Chris No. 2, from die band Anti-Flag, Faith No More. "I could yell at my girlfriend. I could yell at my with age, sex and financial b a r r i - of the Islamic Conference, a er, the Saudis, who have weath- 30,000 pilgrims from h u n d r e d s dog. I was frustrated" And so a coalition of p u n k rockers founded ers a n d gave special privileges to of thousands of hopefuls. The group of 57 mostly M i islim na- ered a series of a t t a c k s by Osa- tions, permitted Iraq to send no the organization and Web site. They're also issuing a two-volume the relatives of those killed by latest rosters were just released ma bin Laden's al-Qaida terror- Saddam Hussein's security forc- more than 22,000 pilgrims to ist group, reduced the number CD called "Rock Against Bush." Organizer Wayne Kramer of Monday and Tuesday. Several Mecca each year. es. A record number of Iraqis of martyr spaces, dashing the the band MC5 said he hopes to mobilize more than 500,000 members and employees of t h e At the mosque, heartbroken will depart Thursday. hopes of would-be pilgrims who young voters. All info provided by KRT Governing Council are among Iraqis said hajj organizers guar- initially w o n spots in the lottery. Nice hotels, three meals a day this year's pilgrims. anteed spots to relatives, sold I Iraqi Governing Council appears to soften stance on Baathists a itoSafl T f c D j i I 2028 E. 38th St. at Zimmermann I band the 400,000-strong Iraqi was our only factor that we against the Baathists, we are af- By M a u r e e n Fan phone: 824-503 lg I Knight Ridder Newspapers Army and purge all senior could consider in making our ter uprooting the ideas and the L Baathists in the government, determinations and so we were conduct of the Baath party and T J done partly at the urging of Cha- pretty clean cut about it—you to ensure that those senior Single tan 1 week limited I $3.00 I tanning $15.00 I BAGHDAD, Iraq — In a labi and other anti-Saddam Ira- were either a certain rank mem- Baathists will no longer dominate I move that may signal a more qis, fueled much of the anti- ber from t h e Baath Party or you the posts and positions of the reg. B e d o r B o o t h reg. Bed or Booth I American insurgency. were not And while there were Iraqi government," said Chala- Face o r l e g T a n n e r MI Face or leg Tanner measured attitude toward some •xp.3-30-04 I I members of Saddam Hussein's The moves last May, among opportunities to apply for excep- bi. I M|>.3-30-O4j Baath party, the U.S.-appointed the first official acts by L Paul tions, we tended to be pretty Iraqi Governing Council said on Bremer, the top civilian admin- strict." i Sunday it that would allow some istrator in Iraq, stripped more Prisoners of wai from the senior Baathists to appeal their than 500,000 Iraqi soldiers and Iran-Iraq war, for example, were dismissals from government jobs bureaucrats, most of them Sun- often assigned the party's fourth or retire and receive pensions. ni Muslims, of their jobs and rank of furkah, out of honor. Winter Term Laker-Inn At an afternoon news confer- incomes. The purges also de- Under the new criteria, former ence, Council member Ahmad prived Iraq of many of the tech- Baathists will be considered for Lunch Specials Chalabi, a committed anti- nocrats needed to restore secu- reinstatement if they denounce Baathist and a favorite of civil- rity and rebuild d i e economy, and the Baath party, and depending ian officials in the Pentagon, de- left I raqis in the "Sunni Trian- on reviews ol the circumstanc- Monday Tuesday Wednesday scribed how the coalition will dis- gle" at the heart of the country es that led them to join the par- Bagel {Sandwich Cheeseburger Sizzling Salad tinguish hardcore Baathists from with little say in how to govern ty, their qualifications and their those who joined the party out postwar Iraq, the critics say. job histories, according to a writ- 8 oz. Fruit Cup Curly French Fries 20 oz. Fountain of necessity. He called for an end A senior coalition official char- ten decree by the Governing 20 oz. Fountain 20 oz. Fountain brink to revenge killings of Baathists acterized Chalabi's announce- Council that appeared Sunday in and described a two-judge ap- ment Sunday as the final s t e p in the coalition-funded al Sabah brink Drink peals process that will reinstate transferring "de-Baathification newspaper. some of the roughly 32,000 se- authority" from the coalition to "The policy tends to distin- nior members of the party. the council, adding that the coun- guish between nominal Baathis- Thursday Chalabi denied that the move cil's policy would be much more ts and criminal Baathists, with Friday Saturday was a turnaround by the coali- focused on reconciliation and the focus on re-integrating some Taco Salad Wrap Combination Sub tion, saying the council's inten- forgiveness. Baathists back into society," the 20 oz. Fountain tion has always been not to ex- "We always knew as non-Ira- senior coalition official said. 2 Cookies Small French act revenge but "to cleanse Ira- qis that we did not have suffi- "The policy tends to restore a brink 20 oz. Fountain qi society and Iraqi state from cient information to make sub- sense of dignity and ease the Fries the scourge of the Baath party." jective judgments... about spe- poverty and desperation experi- brink J 20 oz. Fountain Critics of the Bush adminis- cific Baath party members' com- enced by some of the nominal Drink tration's handling of postwar Iraq mitment to the party regardless Baathists." Student!: Pont Forget to 6RAB Your "lunch on the Runl" argue that the decisions to dis- of rank," the official said. "Rank "Wean not calling for violence JANUARY 14,2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

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Please ? hang up Annual phonathon sets lofty goals and involves students

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Starting next week, students from across campus will raise money for Mercyhurst College. Police and Safety Issue New Tickets Tne annual phonathon, which isnowin its 24th year, will bring Mercyhurst College Police and Safety have been working all hundreds of s t u d e n t s together to year to solve campus-parking problerns. The main problem with call parents and alumni of Mer- parking still lies in driver's following the parking rules and only cyhurst College and ask for con- parking where they are permitted. tributions to the annual fund. It is the responsibility of the driver to prevent themselves Stephen Zinram, who is in from being issued a parking ticket, however, for all the remain- charge of t h e Phonathon 2004, ing parking violators, police and safety have updated their tick- is very optimistic about this year's eting system event There will no longer be two-piece flyers l y i n g on car wind- Phonathon 2003 was very suc- shields; instead parking violators will now find a bright green cessful, raising over $ 100,000 for rigid card. The new tickets will not only stand out by color, but the first t i m e ever and this year also by their way of p a y m e n t Violators can now pay their fines the goal for the callers is to reach through the self-mailer system. This means they can pay their $110,000. f| fines through campus or regular mail. The money raised will go to- Although this new system is more efficient to pay parking wards many new projects on fines, it is still recommended that drivers avoid the ticket hassle campus as well as student finan- and park in their permitted areas. Any questions about this cial aid new policy can be directed toward Police and Safety at 824- In particular, the annual fund 2304. I supports student financial aid However, this year the do- Sr. Damien Mkchick released from h o s p i t a l nors will also have the opportu- nity to designate their gifts for After spending time in the hospital with pneumonia, Sister the Old Main and Zurn Hall ren- Damien JVflechick, Switchboard manager, is now recovering ovation funds," said Zinram. under special care at the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse. -:.-\ Donors could choose to send At this time, Sr. Damien is not allowed to have visitors; how- their individual donations to a fite photo ever, in a couple of w e e k s if s h e continues to progress, she will particular area of interest to the Students volunteer their time to cell for donations during the 2003 Phonathon, which return to her own room where visitors will be allowed. Cards college, like the science depart- raised over $100,000 for the first time ever. The goal for the 2004 Phonathon Is set at may be sent to her at the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, 444 ment if they are an alumni that $110,000. \ ' East Grandview Ave. Continue to keep Sr. Damien in thoughts majored in biology, for e x a m p l e . students volunteers are the driv- received 99 pledges totaling dors, women's ice hockey, men's and prayers. * Last year with efforts going to ing force." $8,895. A few weeks later he was ice hockey, and the men's vol- financial aid, 324 student callers As an incentive to the students, killed in a car accident, which is leyball team.'' called over 6000 alumni and par- awards are given to individuals why the memorial award was * This year, hoping to make ents. and groups for the most money started Phonathon 2004 a success, The 324 callers were part of raised and the most pledges re- A plaque with the recipient's many groups have volunteered 15 different college groups who ceived1 names on it hangs in the institu- their efforts. had volunteered their time for The Eric J. Barr Memorial tional advancement conference These groups include the am- a day. Nearly 20,000 calls and Fu ndra ising Award is given to room. Last year's winner, and the bassadors, men's ice hockey, row-

2006 pledges were made that the individual who raises the first person to win the a w a r d , wasing , the cheerleaders, the dance * day. These numbers added u p to most money during the phona- Michelle Logsdon, from the team, men's volleyball, women's a total of $101,569. thon each year. ' class of 2003. She gathered 91 volleyball, softball, wrestling, "As you can see, it is quite an The award was started in 2002 pledges earning the college men's soccer, women's soccer, effort," Zinram said. "All of the to p r e s e r v e the spirit that Eric J . $9,755. • £v football, men's lacrosse, men's callers are volunteers: mostly- Barrshowed during Phonathon Aside from individual honors, madeup of s t u d e n t s . We do have 2002* * \ Zinram said, "The top groups menu some alumni that call, but the During Phonathon 2002, Ban- last year included the Ambassa- New options, new look for the Laker

Continued from page 1. ing and outlets for laptop com- able, welcoming place to be. for improvement puters, the I nion just seems to It is a place for s t u d e n t s to | y Plans are in the works to make Also, students may choose to have a more comfortable, casu- come and be with friends and more changes to the Laker Inn, get a sub meal, which includes al feel. relax, and it seems to have tak- Katie McAdams/Ptroto editor but nothing has been finalized. few Mercyhurst students take advantage of t h e first snow either a six-inch or 12-inch sub, With the help oi Tyrone en that shape with the new The Laker Inn openly welcomes itorm of the year by building snowmen over the weekend potato chips and a drink. Moore, the decor of the Laker changes. student comments and sugges- Many of the potato chip choic- Inn has changed, as well. According to Foessett, "We're tions. Comment cards can be es are considered healthy op- Going along with the "Laker" excited We're well pleased. It found near the front register. All Winter has arrived at Mercyhurst tions, such as Baked Lays and theme, he decided to implement doesn't seem like a remodeling students are encouraged to fill Sun Chips. a nautical theme. job. It seems like this is the way one out soon. A warm unfrozen body of water, a cold air mass, and prevail- One of the best things about pt New borders, a sign for the it was always meant to be." After all, it is a service to you, ing artic winds create the perfect conditions for Lake Effect Snow. the new Student Union is that the Laker Inn, pictures on the walls, Although the Laker Inn has the students, and you deserve From November till February Lake Erie usually stays unfrozen atmosphere has been changed. and plants have been added to been greatly improved, Foessett to get your voices heard and because of this, it is a perfect breeding ground for snow- storms^ Because of the increased seat- make the Laker Inn a comfort- feels that there is always room According to USA Today, Erie is ranked the thirteenth snowiest city in the United States, with an average amount of 8 8 . 8 inches

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Carlislels education > training come full circle ogy major is more from the dren's medication. * ByJenHelbig textbook, and about the indi- Most of the children came Contributing writer vidual. The marriage and fam- from low-income families with ily studies major prepared her hectic schedules, and Carlisle This past summer, senior said. "Some of the parents Kristin Carlisle's skills from were working an 80-hour work Mercyhurst aided her as a week, and they don't get a lot counselor at a summer treat- of time to be with their chil- ment program in the Erie area. dren" Mercyhurst plays a role in the imm "There were three children camp's history, which started for each counselor," Carlisle locally in 2001. This is the first said. "The counselors were year that the camp has not been mostly upperdassmen or grad- held at Mercyhurst. It is also uate students. The other coun- not the first t i m e Carlisle has selors were from Edinboro, participated in the camp. Clarion, Behrend, Gannon, "I was a counselor last year and Allegheny. * also, but it was an internship The camp parallels situations mis summer because of addi- that Carlisle will see in her adult tional responsibilities," Carlisle Katie McAdama/Photo etftof career. I said* Senior Kristin Carlisle '1 would like to go to gradu- Kate McAdama, Photo e d i t or "It is a b e h a v i o r modification ate school, possibly at The Brady Hamady, Mike Foglio, Davfd Del Vecchlo, and Jeff Meeson are the newest camp." Carlisle said morejfor interactions with peo- University of N e w Hampshire members of t h e Mercy Associates of Erie. The local camp is available pk m i- ?m ! to major in marriage and fam- to children ages five t o 13 that The camp uses an interna- ily counseling." % have Attention Deficit and tionally recognized program of I "As a long term goal, 1 would Hyperactivity Disorder, "The like to g o t o N e w England a n d children may also have obses- points, that is taught to the par- ents through training sessions. possibly start a program like Students get involved sive compulsive disorder, and this in Boston," Carlisle said To promote good behavior, all of t h e m are on m e d i c a t t a , " Her classes at Mercyhurst Carlisle said the counselors used a system of p o i n t s daily, and if sufficient helped prepare her a counsel- Carlisle is a double major in points are earned, me child will ing job, and she enjoyed it while serving others psychology and marriage and go on the Friday field t r i p ^ Carlisle hopes to continue in family studies. ! T was taught the importance this field after her experience By Ky l a Mclnchak ing the hungry, and praying for Instead, he said, "It's a practi- "We have to do ten hours of of working with the entire at the summer treatment pro- community service for each gram! *I am definitely in the Contributing writer the sick are all things that the cal thing. It's a social organiza- family," Carlisle said "We ed- associates have the opportunity tion, not an overbearing course," Carlisle said. ucated the parents about their right major." to become involved with. commitment. I get to find out Carlisle said thatthe psychol- rights in schools and their chil- It's not always convenient to The above tasks aren't easy to what's going on in the commu- share your time with the com- engage in, but the awards are nity, and at the same time I'm munity, but for people such as great f | able to help those that are in UMN s t u d e n t meets a n e e d f o r news Dr. Ralph Perrico, David Del "The challenge is trying to put need." i I Vecchio, Mike Foglio, Brady in enough time to make it valu- Foglio commented that it's im- By J o h n Welsh The newsletter offers students lege credits from h e r high school Hamady, and Jeff Meeson, able for the community," said portant for the associates to be Knight Ridder Newspapers a forum. There are pages devot- days, she hopes to graduate this serving others is a priority. Meeson. a direct reflection of the Sisters ed to politics, health issues, per- spring with a double major in Perrico has been the co-direc- He believes that serving oth- of Mercy. By following their sonal relationships and reviews English and political science af- tor of t h e Mercy Associates for ers brings happiness to both the mission we can build upon their Unhappy with the coverage of new music and movies. In the ter three years at the University the past four years. community and the volunteers foundation. black students received in cam- last issue, Mambo used her "Ed- of Minnesota "I'm a link between the lay and that are involved. He also believes that even pus publications, University of itor's Note" column to take a She is also president of the religious members," said Perri- Hamady said, "If s sometimes small opportunities can make a Minnesota senior Gladys Mam- few swipes at The Daily, the cam- school's African Student Associ- icotrtT 3g|l '-- ' difficult'1 'to1 avoid being big difference in the lives of o t h- bo decided to start her own. pus newspaper, over its ©over- ation, vice president of the Black | -iHcptayed an important1 r 6 l e judgmental You can't blame ers. "It w a s time we did something age of black student issues. Student1 U n i o n and forum chair in recruiting Del Vecchio, Foglio, people; you have to just be there "I think anyone could say, Tm for ourselves," said Mam b o , a "If we complain of racism, for the Minnesota Programs and Hamady, and Meeson. in the moment You can't let the going to wake up and be merci- 20-year-old native of the Afri- we're whiny. If w e say that our Activities Council. \ "We have instruction for new situation discourage you." ful,' but the challenge is w h e n y o u can nation of Cameroon. "The events should be covered if only "She works really hard," said members four times per year," Del Vecchio enjoys the work meet adversity and when you newsletter was a way to say, "We because we pay student fees for sophomore Jecinta Nkwenti, said Perrico. he does at the Lakeland House, meet a conflict of interest. You are here.'" * * it, we're told we're not the only who is The Griot's manager. "I Del Vecchio, Foglio, and Ha- which is run by the Sisters of have to act on what you've Last fall, Mambo founded the ones," she wrote. don't know how she finds the mady were all inducted as asso- Mercy. learned from the Sisters of Black Student Newsletter, a jour- Reaction to the newsletter has time for it." ciates during the fall "It's a community house for Mercy. You almost have to say, nal of news and opinion for been positive. And Mambo is Law school is Mambo's next term. Meeson will be inducted disabled people. We help them 'What would Catherine McAu- black students at the U. In new pleased that it has sparked con- stop and she is spending a part sometime later t h i s month. decorate their trees at Christmas- ley do? Then you'll be able to issues, the newsletter has nections between the students of winter break on a cross-coun- "We were the first group of time and sometimes we play act with the true spirit of the changed its name to The Griot, and those in the Twin Cities black try road trip with friends c h e c k - male college students to get in- board games together. That's Mercy mission," said Foglio. a West African word for story- community. ing out schools. But before she volved with this. Most associates what really got me into the Mer- Del Vecchio stated that every teller. "It's been a great response. leaves, Mambo hopes The Gri- are a bit older, and the sisters cy Associates," said Del Vecchio. moment spent with the sisters Of the nearly 50,000 students People feel this is something for ot will be stable enough to sur- and associates are excited to get Because he is a busy college and the community is special. at the Twin Cities campus, few- us," she said vive without its founder. new, young people involved," student, Del Vecchio appreciates "It's a personal thing that I er than 4 percent are African- Mambo came to the United "I hope it does. The people said Del Vecchio. that associates don't have to enjoy. Being an associate isa re- American. That means on such States in 1999. For the past three who are writing for it are dedi- Perrico mentioned that prison spend an overwhelming amount ally great way to reach out to a big campus it is easy for mi- years, she has lived in Minneap- cated," she said "All they need is and high school ministry, work- of time doing work in the com- others with the resources you nority students to feel marginal- olis. Through a combination of someone who will keep pushing ing with battered women, feed- munity. have," Del Vecchio shared. ized or ignored, Mambo said a heavy class load and some col- them." I

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? Student wants 'Three company ? too to {bring gay frat By Brian Cellone Contributing writer to UC Berkeley "CaUitaclcm, call u a network. caUitatribe, call U a family. What- euBryoucaBU, whoeueryouare,you -f**4" needone," .- ™*W -Jane Howard For brothers Ryan Wagner, >4U. Dan wagner and Matt Wagner V- this statement rings very true. •49 All three are students at Mer- cyhurst a n d are natives of New- & bury, Ohio. :mt *<*» R. Wagner is a senior Sports *r. Marketing major. For t h e past two years he has been playing rnidfield for the '-: Photo courtesy of ww*.vw«mLcom Mercyhurst soccer team and UC Berkeley campus has Interest in starting a chapter has loved every minute of it of Delta Lambda Phi. Delta Lambda Phi was originally "Playing soccer is a lot of fun. started In Washington, D.C. in 1986. I enjoy having Dan o n the field With all that, is there really a with me," R. Wagner said By R a n d y M y e r s * need for a gay fraternity? Of In his free time he is a mem- Knight Ridder Newspapers course, some say, since there's ber of the Sport Marketing nothing like belonging to a fra- Club and is an avid wrestler. He What clinched Matt Royal's ternity where lifelong friend- came to the Mercyhurst be- decision to attend University ships can form. i cause of the soccer program's of California, Berkeley went The feeling of b r o t h e r h o o d reputation. beyond the university's es- attracted Kroll to the Greek D. Wagner is a junior Com- teemed academic reputation system when he was a fresh- munications major. The 18-year-old engineering man in 1998. It took two bro- He spends most of his time Katie McAdams/Pholo editor major from Long Beach ken ribs and a bruised ego be- playing soccer. He has played placed equal weight on wheth- fore he decided that tradition- defense for the past three years. 44 Our parents er he would feel comfortable al fraternities didn't want a gay "I came to Mercyhurst be- as an openly gay man o n cam- man in their ranks. cause of the soccer program like having the pus. J & During rush week, he no- and die coach were very impres- S A scan of the more than 20 ticed that fraternity members sive," said D. wagner. three of us at student-led gay and lesbian or- were singling him out, slapping Whatever time he has free ganizations persuaded him that him with the mightiest of c h a l - when not playing soccer, he Mercyhurst. hewould lenges. He was ordered to spends as an amateur male It seemed odd, then, that the pound out hundreds of push- model This way they campus lacked one detail that ups nonstop. He nearly passed Though he is very modest, he some local universities have, out, but it wasn't until after he feels that his brother is follow- only have to a gay fraternity. went to the hospital that he ing in his footsteps and looks piAfter all, UC Davis has one, learned he had two broken up to h i m . travel to one as do San Francisco State and ribs. M. Wagner is a freshman Sacramento State. TSfow I know they were ask- Business Management major at college to see "I was really surprised that ing superhuman things of m e , " Mercyhurst Davis has one and we don't," said the 23-year-old Native He came to Mercyhurst be- us. U Royal said American Studies major, "ft cause of t h e small and beauti- Next semester, he wants to wasn't based on how good of it p/V - Dan Wagner ful campus setting and the fact change that, building up a person I could be. They - ,• * -, ._i , , enough interest via his role as didn't want me in the fraterni- the two or his brothers were All three brothers feel that is the campus' designated "queer ty, and they wanted to weed already here. beneficial for them t o be here advocate" to start a chapter of me out." «j M. Wagner is a member of because they always have some- Delta Lambda Phi, the nation- Cal Greek'leaders work one of the intramural soccer one to count on. It is nice to al fraternal organization m a d e closely with the campus* gay teams and is also an avid Play- have family members near by. up mainly of gay or bisexual community to educate frater- station playei "Our parents like having us all men a nities, she said, adding that Even though M. Wagner at Mercyhurst. They only have Delta Lambda Phi started in "there's always more work to doesn't play soccer for Mercy- to travel to one college to see Washington, D.C., in 1986 a n d be done." |. hurst he supports the team ( a n d us," said D. Wagner. now has 18 chapters and eight A 2003 study by the Nation- his brothers) by being the laun- "If you know the Wagner colonies nationwide. Most al Gay and Lesbian Task Force Katie McAdams/ Photo editor dry manager. t brothers you will agree that be- chapters are directly linked t o found that 43 percent of gay "I enjoy having my brothers ing with them is an experience Top: Ryan and Dan Wagner sitting on the couch sharing college campuses, while oth- students viewed their campus here because I meet a lot of you'll never forget," said a close a "brotherly" moment. ers, such as the San Francisco as homophobic More than a people through them," said M. friend of the wagner brothers. Bottom: The youngest Wagner brother, Matt loves to play one, morph into more com- third of undergraduate stu- Wagner. video games in his spare time. y munity-based organizations. In dents reported they had expe- the past four y e a r s , enrollment rienced anti-gay harassment in has doubled to 1,500 mem- the past year. i> Mello gears up for heif down under' adventure bers. Kroll's story echoes the ex- p; At UC Berkeley, an estimat- perience of some other gay

:-:----V W' -* & .V Number two: If it is a coun- ed 2,500 students belong to college students of a palpable :^Nf w*i-#*« try that speaks a different lan- fraternities and sororities, mak- sense that the brotherhood fttorv* guage then really try to master ing the Greek system the larg- doesn't want gays to be part m ***p» A Warm some key words before getting est student organization of the Greek family. over there. A lot of Americans Members of gay fraternities In Delta lambda Phi, such think they will be able to man- say they join for a variety of hassles can be avoided with I \ % * ¥>C? € age with English wherever they reasons. The list is topped by members not having to hide £ go, however this only perpetu- a desire to promote positive their sexuality, said national *«**#*«*«* ft** ates the stereotypical "dumb images of g a y s and to share spokesman Eric Van Sant. WKMrt* 0*$€fT American" standard. There is no in a sense of brotherhood. Delta Lambda Phi operates tttWk better way to familiarizing your- Cal could be lacking a gay like other fraternities, complete * I *K$Cb»fc*mp self with a language than being fraternity because of the ro- with philanthropic proj surrounded by it. bust resources already avail- rules and the goal of project- •srwwifc ' J- Number t h r e e : When flying, able, said Kenny Kroll, facili- ing a strong and positive im- *^P| ft ,KJL 4. a good rule of thumb is to roll tator of the student Queer age. *r&k up your clothes in your suitcase Council. l mm****. or in your carry-one luggage. »WB V"- jw8 *** The first r e a s o n is that they wont *9£*ftgo«*&* MXW iDimr kPtm_ __ wrinkle and secondly you can fit V ***** —I more in your suitcase. Never I Esfw» jam a bag shut; you always want Save Lots of Money * * the option to be able to bring xCanb*rra souvenirs back. j Tanglewood Apartment Homes When you spend time in other Offering 1,2, A 3 Bedrooms I . countries your world perspective is expanded. Our newspapers in AUSTRALIA s\»..:.. 1 T*Si«A#EA. the U.S. have a smaller interna- tional section than foreign news- Heat, electric, A/C, i W*T ™ K P T P M ^ B M ' p" - '~v^*r'- photo courtosy of wwwJnnguagesabioad.corn papers. This may not be a shock trash, water Junior communications major Jody Mello will be living In Queensland, Australia, and to most of you; however it does £ taking classes at Bond University until the end of April. bring up a good point about our & sewer are all included. country. reading about in further issues MA. Usually the stories that are in* By J o d y Mello of TheMerciad, 1 will also be at- Whether you are going inter- eluded in the international pages Call 825-8145 to apply now! Contributing writer tending school at Bond Univer- nationally or on a domestic flight only include those stories that sity. here are some lips that might help. affect the I S. markets. 907 E. (Srandview Blvd. After school ends at the end Number one: If traveling in- I urge you to travel as much Great Location! January 6 marks the first d a y as possible. There are so many of my five-month journey to of April I will be backpacking ternationally, research before you across New Zealand for ten days go to the country. There are places and people you canX even Australia. -J many books available through li- imagine. In the weeks following I will be living in Queensland, before coming home to the Unit- ed States. braries or information on-line. you will be reading my account Australia. Although I intend on I am a junior Communications The more you know about a of being the "foreigner". surfing and having many excit- Ask aboutfour move-in special!! major from M a r t h a ' s Vineyard, country the better. ing journeys that you will be soon PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD JANUARY 14,2004

OPINION To contact: [email protected] The Good, t h e Bad a n d t h e Ugly: What hot's and what's not at Mercy hurst The Good... Madam Malarky writes her own letter The new additions to the Laker Inn are fantastic and the student body really seems to be it with my own two eyes. Some approaches me with a "great enjoying the new Sub-Connection and laker Express. The lighting is brigher, me food tastes better, MvfaM of you have even said to me, idea" for a letter and then and the tables don't wiggle when you sit down anymore. Life is good at the 'Hurst "Ooh! Ooh! I've got a great idea doesn't send one. Contrary to for a letter for your column! My popular belief, the letters that Sister Damien is in recovery at the Motherhouse after her struggle with pneumonia. She is not boyfriend did the most ridiculous appear in the Madam Malarky allowed visitors as of yet, but Mercy h u r s t students and faculty should be allowed to see her in a thing the other day and it would column are real. few weeks time. We all wish her a quick recovery! make a greatlexter. I wanna hear Usually they come from some your take on this." poorschmuck who gave me an Yet do you ever send me let- idea for a question, and then I ters? No. i proceeded to hold his or her siz- The Bad... Dear Merciad Readers, You're too busy studying for zling salad for ransom until I Do not be alarmed Do not very important tests and writing received an actual letter. Another bummer of the trimester system: having to return to school before all your other adjust your newspaper. You are very important papers and do- So for all of you Hursties out college buddies. Even worse, you have to do schoolwork over break! Sorry freshmen, but that's not imagining things. This week, ing very important projects and there who can take the time to something you will neuergA used to. Madam Malarky has taken on defeating very important villains change your away message ev- the role of "writer-inner" to the in Final Fantasy XXVIIIQH9. ery half hour just because you New parking ticket designs from both Mercyhurst Police and Safety and the Erie city police. Merciad. What about those very impor- thought of s o m e t h i n g better, you With the sturdy new paper, there will be no more claiming that you didn't get you ticket because "it Why, you ask? Because you are tant hours you spend talking to now have no excuses. must have blown away." So, ifs time for everyone to suck it up and pay up., .or start coming up with all too busy to write to me it your friends o n Instant Messen- If you can sit there and me- some n e w , better e x c u s e s , seems. ger? ; thodically click each name on Now don't fold the Merciad Let's not fool ourselves. You your buddy list and read their back up and slide it under your don't waste time talking to your info just out of sheer boredom, desk, pretending like you didn't friends on Instant Messenger. then you can take the time to . a n d the Ugly just read that statement I know You waste time reading the away click on mine. you did messages of p e o p l e you haven't The time has come for Mad- We understand that there are a lot of sidewalks here at Mercyhurst, but couldn't they be shov- You can't deny it. Nobody's spoken to since 1997 and your am Malarky to join the ranks of eled or salted with a little more consistency, especially during inclement weather? Also, what's w i t h allowed to use the excuse that "I roommate's ex-boyfriend's HurstMSG and HurstSAC to the slush all over campus? It's a chore anymore to get to class with dry pants. didnt know there wasd Madam friend's cousin. provide the Mercyhurst com- Malarky column, or else I would So due to this campus's lazi- munity with the sheer pro-lazi- This past Saturday night, some drunken and belligerent students, miffed about being denied have writterL" ness, I have decided to make ness convenience that we have entrance to a Lewis townhouse, began throwing cans of b e e r at the residence, causing significant Excuse me? I'm conceited Madam Malarky even more all come to know and love. damage. Nice. Wasn't it too cold to be out vandalizing this past weekend? Remember, people: enough to know that you folks available to you than before. You I know y o u all have great ideas "Sticks and stones and cans of beer..." read this column. I lurk. Keep won't even have to open your e- for this column. I hear them all in mind that the photograph of mail account to write to me. the time.So make your voice Signs for t h e Gay/Straight Alliance's upcomning meeting were torn down again this week. If it's "me" that appears on this page All you have to do is (this is heard. Or at least provide the because they shouldn't be posted there, administration needs t o be more dear about the guidelines. looks nothing]ike me. the hard part) copy the name campus with a little more enter- if s t u d e n t s are being close-minded, grow up. I could have been sitting next "Madam Malarky" into your tainment to you in the Union yesterday AIM buddy list. Then all you'll You all better cooperate or fll and you wouldn't know it. I have to do is drop me an instant snatch your waffle fries. could have bought a doughnut message and send m e your ques- MadamMalarky Married to the military (sort of): from you in the Zurn hallway tions that way. Is thatso hard? uhfeyouujerereadingthfs I never want to come to the So, I think I'm in for the long Another great feature of the Send your questions about So you know what? You're ByNikyNocera day of Eric's deployment. haul of military life. Eric's a sol- laziness-inspired Madam Ma- love, life, the cat you're not sup- busted. I see you all out there, Contributing Writer Meredith Leyva, author of Mar- dier, and I'm his Army Girl- larky screen name is that the posed to have, or the nasty Tup- reading the column and point- ried to the Military: A Survival friend, his cheerleader. For now, profile will contain links to the perware in your fridge to ing out s e n t e n c e s about gay men Guiae^MiHtary Wives, Gn^hends,all I can do is support those will- Merciad online, literary treats, madam [email protected] I "Honey, I'm being deployed to your friends, saying, "See? It for who ' and Women in IMiformss&ss^ thatin,g • to risk their lives by fighting' and other Malarkish stylings. (yes, that still works too) or send 9WW, ft & $ # § , spunds.exactly like, my boy- "While short absences make the for every citizens protection. Be warned, however,, I wjl be me an instant message at Mad- knows how long." J friend!" Don't deny it. I've seen mightily upset if anyone else a•m - - _ • * This is the one statement I heart grow fonder, long absenc- The moment on Oct 17 when never want to hear come out of es can lead to loneliness, guilt, Eric stepped off the plane from my boyfriend's, Eric, mouth. • or resentment...". f Basic Training in Ft. Benning, There is an incredible fear that During his four months at ba- Georgia, was one of the most exists every waking moment or sic training, I hated the military. incredible feelings I could ever Winter term: the day. I live with the thought It has taken control over both experience. The sense of pride, mat my best friend c o u l d be sent our lives. Just dating a man in admiration, and love I felt at that overseas, potentially never re- the military is like a marriage, moment is unforgettable. In A tradition of making the grade turning home. complete commitment with no time, I may marry the military; way of getting out without se- it could always be a part of my He is a soldier in the Army that you remember enough to an entire term's workload t o do, vere emotional consequences. life, regardless of whether he's Infantry National Guard. By Ashley DuBose make a decent splash on the tests. and we panic. Well, I panic. If He signed up for six years of serving duty or released after The last eight months of my Contributing Writer It snuck up on all of us. We you don't panic just a little, I service to this country. Nothing contract. life have brought me the great- were just paddling along in the envy you. is ever set in stone when dating est joy and hardest pain I could I don't mind the fact that Eric Whether you are rambling to shallows, and now we find o u r - a military man. We have to realize that this is ever imagine. wants to protect this country; I your roommates or finishing u p selves in the deep end, just try- it Freshmen, pay attention: this There is the nagging, the com- Then as I read farther down support him 110 percent There just one more game of Solitaire ing to keep our heads above is crunch time. plaining, the arguing, but also the the page, Leyva continued, is no greater feeling in my heart on your computer, you are pro- water. If y o u can make it through the love, the compassion, and the "Many service members don't knowing he loves and cares crastinating. As I write this col- Wow, that was really stretch- next few weeks, you can make it about me so much that he is will- silent moments of pure amaze- feel the same way... [they] love umn, I have two chapters to ing a metaphor there. through the next three years. ing to risk his life. ment. The best part of my rela- running around with tanks and read, a journal entry to write, and It is true. This term is the The only thing you have to do tionship is always hearing "I love artillery... this is the main rea- Because of nasty dictators and two midterms to study for. worst for procrastination. Cold is just work on one thing at a you" when I need it most. son why they get paid." I think terrorists, the lives of millions of It is, of course, the curse of Erie weather makes me want to time. of war as a bunch of service The scariest part of everyday people have been ruined. I will the college student. We have so hide under my comforter and It sounds too easy to be true, members living out a battle-re- life is the possibility that Eric not let anyone ruin our lives or much homework, so many tests wait for spring. Unfortunately, but it's not. Pick an assignment lated video game. could be sent to Iraq, Kosovo, relationship. I will never give up and papers due; it is hard to get the term is half over. If I hide work on it until it is done, and or any other part of the world Unfortunately, war is not fun on the hope that one day Eric it all done. And if y o u want a now, I will fail. move on to the next one. and I may live a married life to- for front line fighting or peace imagination but a scary, unpre- social life, well, good luck. The worst part is, we cannot I suggest starting with the larg- gether, just not to the military. keeping. dictable reality. This term is the worst. The drop a class now because the est, hardest assignments. Don't first three weeks before winter deadline was pecember 9,h. I read Siddhartha for the third Madonna Kisses and quickie annulments break were so easy, almost noth- don't think we can even declare time if y o u have a ten-page pa- ing was due. a Pass/Fail at this point in the per due on The Existential Void mer [fs not hard to see why Ms. argue that Britney has commit- Then we went home for a few term. in Politics, By Bill Ferguson Spears would prefer to go this ted a major fraud against the weeks, hung out with our old It is not all doom and gloom You might not get everything Knight-Ridder Newspapers route. public by pretending to have tal- friends, spent some quality time ahead. I mean, sure, midterms done, but try to do the work that It's not supposed to be all that ent, but we aren't the ones who with the family, and took a break are right on top of us, and sure, counts the most toward your from our hectic school schedules. we have a bunch of p a p e r s wait- In the midst of all the depress- easy to attain an annulment In married her. grade. The professors don't ex- It was like a cold, snowy dream ing to drop on us like bricks, and ing news of w a r , terrorism, and Nevada, a couple has to meet at -The couple did not understand pect us to be perfect. At least, I that I personally did not want to sure finals a r e . . . Okay, I'm go- i natural disasters, it is sometimes least one of six possible criteria their own actions. This is appar- nope not wake up from. ing to stop right t h e r e , just writ- a nice respite to hear a story to b e granted an annulment Let's ently the only standard that can Like I said before, you have Well, guess what people, it's ing that made me anxious. about famous people behaving take a look at them and try to be applied in this case, and was to look on the bright side. There figure out which ones may ap- used as grounds for the annul- time to wake up. This is what gets us. We start are only six weeks left in the term like idiots and generally embar- t Midterms are here. Yep, it is rassing themselves in front of ply to Britney's situation. ment, looking at what is ahead, realiz- And then? Spring Break, baby! -The participants are related by Obviously that last one would time once again to dive headfirst ing that there are six weeks of Who cares that it will only be die whole world This week it w a s Into those text books and hope Britney Spears' turn to pArovide blood.Britney and her hubby apply if the couple was ham- this term ahead, and practically February by then? comic relief to a tense Ameri- were just good friends. (And I mered when they got hitched, can public as she got married in don't want to hear any wisecracks and that seems to be exactly what Las Vegas to a childhood friend about them being from Louisi- happened Britney's people, how- The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor and then filed f o r an annulment ana.) ever, have denied that alcohol is just two days later. -Either party was already mar- to blame for this incident and Please submit all letters toT Heretofore I was under the ried. This was the first m a r r i a g e have said that it was just a "joke" impression that annulment was for both. In Britney's case it will that went too far. [opinionmerciad (5) m e r c y h u y p tr P H I I just a synonym for divorce that probably be the first o f many. I've never thought the act of was invented by people of cer- -Either party is under 18. The getting married was inherently tain religious persuasions who fact that they were acting like humorous. The act of matrimo- JAll letters should be 500 words or less wanted to end their marriages but they were 12 doesn't count. ny itself doesn't give most peo- would fall into ill favor with their -Either party is insane. Britney ple the giggles. The Merciad reserves the right to edit letters church if they called it a divorce. is smart enough to know that Britney Spears has shown us for ^length. Annulment is a real legal pro- kissing another woman on TV that she herself is inherently fun- cess by which a marriage can be will help sell records, so she must ny. She's a goofy person, and I'm All letters must be signed. terminated without the pesky have something on the ball. sure the laughs will just keep on community propeity issues that -Either party is committing a coming. Just don't make us lis- make divorce such a major bum- fraud on the other. You could ten to her sing. Please. JANUARY 14L 2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

To contact: opinionmerciad@mercyhurst eduOPINIO N The campus question: What do you think of the new additions to the Laker Inn? Earning your keep: Tr8 very appealing and spa- "This is the first time I've Pitfalls of the lives of the wealthy and privileged cious, and there's more room "The Laker is a great im- been here, and I think it to relax." ;5-* provement. It's more ap- looks more modem. I'm VH1 really gets my goat some- be around. -Dan Cofifee, pealing to hang out and eat definitely likely to come here times, you know? What I am saying is that they .••It But I Could Be Wrong The lines are really long for often."]A I admit it. I'm addicted to the probably won't grow up to be the Sub Connection, though- -Christopher Ludy, show "The Fabulous Lifestyle of missionaries or cure cancer. They "It's a great asset to Mercy- That's the only thing that gets (insert celebrity / m o g u l / o v e r l y - might- but they probably w o n ' t hurst College. It is more con- irritating." pampered prima-donna herej. Why? Because they don 1 have to venient and provides variety of -James W e b b , "I think the prices are I'm fascinated by what these 7 That's the great thing about eating options.'' Freshman great, cheaper man Subway. people spend their hard-earned Jaime being privileged. > And I'm more likely to -Jackie Farina money on. Rinne There's a lot that they don't come here to eat now," I drool over Justin Timber- Junior "I think the new look pro- have to d o if t h e y don't want to. -Andrea Has h a m , lake's arcade-style XBox. I ogle vides the s t u d e n t s with a b e t - Wish I had that kind of op- JLo's indulgent use of $1500 ter atmosphere, and the va- tion. «T1 really l i k e the new Lak- body cream and I covet Britney's riety of food options is def- Wouldn't it be nice to just blow er. Now there is lots of room It's awesome. Although, $50,000 shopping sprees. initely an improvement.'' so happen to have a job that off winter term, fly off to Eu- to hang out for more than a the wait at the Sub Connec- I admit I'm jealous. -Amy Ruminski, most of u s would give our right rope and never mind if y o u fail few minutes.'' tion is ridiculous." |.5-. I envy what they have worked Freshmanj eye for. because Mommy and Daddy -Anni DiBartolomeo, -Jennifer Bulkk-y, hard to get %'.. I get aggravated when I hear can pay for you to come back Junior • lit All right, notice that the key my friends make statements for another year? "I haven't been there yet words there were "worked about how they want their for- I v? Doesn't that sound appealing? "I definitely like the new I'm off campus doing an in- "It's awesome, especially I hard." I have a problem with tunes to fall into their laps. They I hear the streets of London tables and chairs. The pric- ternship. But every time I the new closed off study those who didn't so much earn want to "get lucky" like J.K. calling m e now.' es of food are convenient, do go in there, it smells real- areas. I like the fact that part their money, as fall backwards Rowling or Stephen Spielberg, f'-^I, however, cannot do that, and it has a friendlier, more ly good." of it is carpeted." into a great big ol' pile of c a s h . |s.,- Never mind that J.K. Rowling because even if it kills me I am welcoming a t m o s p h e r e . ' ' -Emily Tresky, Caitlin Disibio, Take Prince William and Prince actually had to have some cre- going to finish m y classes, finish -Josh Long, Senior 11*111 Harry, for instance. ative writing ability to get pub- my senior project a n d graduate •-I. I III I Now, you want to talk about lished or that her characters are with my friends in May. "I like the new set up; "It's nice to have board "lifestyle of the rich a n d the fa- unique and memorable and cap- I will walk across that stage and $*The expanded area is bet- there's more room for pri- equivalency all day; it's a lot mous.'' These boys aren't just ture the imagination. She dearly I will be proud to accept my di- ter to hang out and talk to vacy. Plus the meal options more convenient. I'm more privileged; they are royal and it just "got lucky.." ploma because I know that I myfrienoV are better." fc; &' to hangout there then doesn't get much more privi- Ik Never mind that Stephen Spiel- have earned it. My grades may -Ryan C o n w a y , -Johnathan Kowakzuk, to go to the cafeteria all the leged than that berg had to g o to film school for not have always been perfect, but This is what irritates me be- •.1,1 I II I Senior time." * I I years to gain his cinematic tal- I worked hard and no one -Kristen Dunbar, yond description. For goodness' ents or that his movies are often bought anything for me to grad- "I really l i k e the new addi- sake, even the Hilton sisters d o masterpieces of film-making. H e uate. ^ 1 like the extended hours tion; it's definitely nicer, more something to supplement their cleariy just "got lucky,",as well. So, in short, I'm not judging you for board equivalency; it's space. Plus the food options vast inheritance. Isn't life more satisfying when if y o u happen t o b e one of t h o s e more convenient and spa- are expanded." "I like the old Laker bet- They model. They make cious." you know that you have really lucky, privileged few. Good for -Pat Hauser, ter. I just do." handbags. I'm sure Paris is get- earned the things you have? you -Laura McCarthy, Junior -Adam Hicks, ting paid something for humili- Who knows what I would be Freshman •**' Wasnt the "A" that you really Freshman ating herself every week on studied for more pleasing than doing had I had your lucky cir- "The Simple Life." They do the one that just kind of f e l l into cumstances. more than just roll around in the your lap (and we've all had one I'm thinking that a fruity drink Occasional catastrophe: Hilton family vault all day, is my or two of t h o s e during our edu- and a white sand beach sound point here. cational careers)? I nice. Prince William and Prince Tm not saying that an acciden- However, I don't have your Don 'tpoke yourself in the forehead just yet Harry- not so much. Just got tal "A" isn't wonderful, but the circumstances, so I have to w o r k to overcome. I've recently real- However, my theory, stolen lucky, I suppose. one you earned really brings you for what I have. ized that those who care fight to from the C.S. Lewis's of our I suppose I can't begrudge I suggest that you might want Write Truth hold on, while those who seem world, is this; would it really them for the happy circumstanc- Now, I'm not saying that Will- to try it for yourself. Man, I nev- passive and forgiving may sinv j mean anything at all to, lefs say, es of their birth, iam and Harry won't grow up to er thought I would say this, but... •hutA SB •-.«•'••• "Michell©f- »*n ©d 1 I can try, but it wouldn t be be, happy, well-adjusted, well- Take a lesson from the'ftjlton 'pfyhot nritfit^ucK'a'meaiiingrul j love another human being if y o u V • never knew the feeling of hate? right: i rounded young men From what sisters, okay? This seems to extend its way Would peace mean anything Now, I'm not saying that J u s - I hear, before she died, their Wow, I feel dirty just saying into every aspect of life. If life without the concept of war? tin, Jessica and Bennifer are reg- mother taught them a thing or that I think I need to go take a weren't a battle, if t h e r e were no Would truth mean anything with- ular, hard-working, blue-collar two about living a "normal" life. shower. Scalding hot with a Bril- stress, if there were no pitiful out evidence of l i e s and decep- Joes. But they earn their keep. I'm sure that they are kind and lo pad and Lysol. I might need lows and ecstatic: higlis, then what tion? Would life hold any mean- They work long hours. They j u s t personable and just a pleasure to new skin. Stevenson would we be Irving for other than ing without the reality o f death? a monotonous existence? We need the events of these "Ihehuman body was designedtoI f it weren't for those friend- "occasional catastrophes" to walk, run or stop; it wasn't ships that lead to higl | blood pres- break up die unfortunate monot- Communications survey:! built for coasting a sure in your older age, or those ony pure joy without fault could How Mercy hurst students feel about the upcoming election "GdJenHightouer relatives over Christmas break hold. I've noticed an amazing that make you want to poke revelation over holiday break in If the presidential election 130 respondents, 57% were reg- polled thought they w e r e very was held today, 37.5% of Mer- istered to vote and only 15% informed about politics. There are two kinds of rela- yourself in your forehead just so watching the people I love. The you have an excuse to leave the strongest people I know and the cyhurst students would vote voted in the 2003 general elec- However, 58% said they tionships in this world: comfort- for President Bush according tion. were likely or very likely to able relationships w h i c h allow for room at Christmas dinner. ones who love life the most are the ones whoVe had it the worst to a political poll taken t h e week Among the respondents, half vote in this year's presidential a stable backbone in life, and Making up with those friends before einter break. turn to television for informa- election. high-volume relationships which who mean so much to you, and As I said before, those who Democratic candidates tion about politics, whileanother Poll participants were ran- provide for the ironically un- that long awaited return t o your care fight t o hold on. Life is full Howard Dean and Wesley 23% use newspapers. domly selected from the Mer- comfortable stress level present apartment at school hours and of t r a i n wrecks, mass killings, re- Clark were picked by 14.1% When asked about credibility cyhurst student directory. in everyday life. hours from home frankly ligious strife, garbage dumps and and 10.2% of the respondents, of the political environment, Additional polls will be con- Think about friendships for wouldn't mean nearly as much. acidic rain, but who's to say we respectively. only 20% of those polled ducted in January and Febru- don't need them? instance. Some of the best Life is known for its unexpect- However 36% of the stu- th< Hjglit information provided by ary. *i. friends in the worldiight with ed, twisted epiphany-like quality. So fall in love, make mistakes, dents polled were still undecid- candidates was credibile or very The class is also hosting a such potency that most have Why there is disease, poverty, lose people you love, love peo- ed credible. weekly discussion program, trouble even comprehending starvation, suffering, crime, and ple you hate, fight f o r friendships, Tbe poll, which was conduct- However, 24% thought polit- Politics Today, which can be their friendship, while other every other awful aspect to our stick up for what you believe, ed by the Communication De- ical ads were credibile or very seen Tuesdays from 6 : 1 5 - 6:30 friends never ever fight. For world, may in fact have some- have c hildren, play the lottery, partment's Political Communi- credible. p.m. on Hurst TV Cablevision thing to do with our relationship dare to be different, change ca- whatever reason, it's those cation course, found that of t h e Twenty-nine percent of those Channel 19*1 friendships with little to no fight-with life itself; providing a price- reer paths, jump out of a plane, ing that generally are considered less perspective within the will be politically incorrect on pur- closer relationships by percep- ingness to fight a g a i n s t these very pose, plan trips you may never tion . things. % take, invest in the stock market, However, maybe, just maybe, Don DeLillo in the novel White eat squid- risk. it's those friendships that go Noise-writes, "We need an occa- Humans have an eminent re- through steep ups and downs sional catastrophe to break up silience within all meaningful re- ^ MERCIAD that should be testifying to a the incessant bombardment of lationships, and life's too short strong bond because they dare information." 1 to coast. 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ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: entertainmentmerciad@mercyhursi edu 4 Return of t h e King' shines

JAN. 21.Gavin DeGraw, By Marc Toth Virginia Coalition. Club Contributing writer Laga, Pittsburgh.. The final f i l m adaptation in the JAN. 2 l . O i d 97s. Grog "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is the Shop, Cleveland best one yet If you have yet to see the first two films, I highly JAN. 21. Linkin Park, 1 recommend you rent them, and then see this one, because it is a P.OJD., Hoobastank, Story special treat. of the Year. CSU Convoca- If you havent seen the previ- tion Center, Cleveland ous two, make sure you see m e m first, because this film will not JAN. 22. Jordan Knight make much s e n s e without hav- Hard Rock Cafe, Pitts- ing seen them. This is definitely burgh. the crown jewel of the series, running three and a half hours, JAN. 23. David Allan Coe. with barely any slowing of pace. Peabody's Down Under, This one has it all, from breath- Cleveland taking epic battle sequences to humorous snippets of dialogue. JAN. 24. COMEDY. "A? Visually, this film is stunning. Prairie Home Companion" A combination of brilliant cos- live with host Garrison tuming, a good filming l o c a t i o n , Keillor. Warner T h e a t r e , and CGI have given it the feel Erie. $50, $40, $30. On sale that Tolkien's masterpiece de- at Tullio Arena box office, serves. Tlcketmaster outlets, by This film m a y actually deserve phone at 452-4857 or 456- more credit than the previous 7070, online at ones, as the battles are larger, www.tieketmaster.com. there are more (and lager) myth- ical creatures, and Gollum has a larger role and more mood Photo c o u r t e s y o f w w w . g o o g i e . c a m . JAN. 26. Ari Hest, Carbon swings. "Return of the King," the third of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, was released In theaters in December of 2003. Leaf. Nick's Fat city, There is very little to complain Pittsburgh. about visually. The few things way that his earlier characteriza- even does a particularly memo- Be prepared to think that the everyone, this film c o n t a i n s a lie— that catch one's eye as imperfec- tion made unthinkable. rable horse trick that must be movie is over several times. Dont tie bit of everything, and almost JAN. 26* Rickie Lee J o n e s . tion are greatly outweighed by Sean Astin and Ian McKellen, seen to believe. get up and leave until you see everyone should be able to walk Beachland Ballroom, the rest of the film. BR Sam and Gandalf respectively, The only place that the film the credits rolling, you will miss away from it a n d at least say that Cleveland At this point, all of the actors have larger roles than they pre- noticeably drags is at the end, something if y o u do, as the film they got their moneys worth. have grown into their parts. They viously did, and Astin, in partic- where everything is wrapping u p . fades several times before the Most viewers will come away JAN. 27. Peter Green have, in essence, become their ular, really shows his emotional This is because it must wrap-up ending. feeling that they got more than Splinter Group. Wilberfs, characters. It is difficult to imag- range. all of the loose ends that having This film is a cinematic mas- they bargained for. Ohio. ine any of them being replaced Both Merry and Pippin get to a trilogy of films creates while terpiece that many fantasy read- While all that is gold does not by anyone else. Elijah Wood, in see much more action than they simultaneously doing justice to ers have been waiting a very long glitter, "The Return of the King" JAN. 28. J o h n Leguizamo. particular, seems to have grown normally do, and all of the oth- the large portion of the original time for. shines like magic, and will be re- Tolkien text upon which it was Palace Theater, Greensburg. into his role as Frodo, portray- er major characters get plenty of Though this sort of adven- membered for some time to ing the darkness of the ring in a space on the battlefield Legolas based ture/fantasy does not appeal to come. 5/5 stars. JAN.-28.-Fred Eaglesmith. Rosebud, Pittsburgh.

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JAN. 29. Original Low, Melbourne. Hard Rock By Vicky Hilber 2 Cafe, Pittsburgh. Contributing writer Restaurant JAN 30. DANCE. Mikhail Do you want a mouth-water- review Baryshnikov. University of ing home-cooked meal for a Buffalo Mainstage Theater, reasonable price? We have Buffalo, f^ found the perfect place for Fresh fruit, h e a r t y soups, warm JAN. 31. Tracy Morgan. you breads, nutritious salad, soft Bryce J o r d a n Center, State Hoss's, a family-style and sea- serve frozen yogurt, and home- College, Pa. On sale J a n . 12 food house, is an outstanding made desserts lined the walls. choice for a cheap fantastic at www.bjc.psu.edu o r (800) We fill o u r places with salads meal, with friendly service, and 863-3336. | J and enjoy samples of s o u p s and a great time. breads. We arrive back at our JAN. 3 1 . Radio Daze, a In addition, the restaurant is booth to see that our drinks) Celebration of Cleveland a mere 15 minutes from Mer- have already arrived. FM Radio with Pat cyhurst college, thus accom- About 15-20 minutes after] Sweaney Band, Billy Morris modating everyone's travel placing our orders, our meals (Warrant), Easy Street, needs. come out smelling amazing. Dave Bacha Band, more. My three friends and I de- Not only is our food perfectT Agora Theater, Cleveland. cided to take a trip to West 26* temperature, but everyone is Street to try this "cheap sensa- more than with the taste of t h e JAN. 31. Lee Rocker. tion" of a restaurant I've heard meal. More than enough food Beachland Ballroom, so much about. When we ar- is overflowing our plates, and Cleveland. rived in the parking lot, we a to-go box is definitely need- PI* UO GOUFLQl y of The Erie Playhouse noticed rows of cars and a ed % FEB. 2. WWE Raw. Bryce "Our Town" debuts at the Erie Playhouse on Friday, Jan. 16. Many new faces are seen In huge "log cabin" looking res- We finally c o m p l e t e our meal Jordan Center, State this touching story of life and death. taurant just waiting for us to and receive o u r bills. My meal College, Pa. On sale J a n . 10 take a seat in its cozy atmo- comes to $8.42, and as a sou-| sphere. at www.bjc.psu.edu (800) venir I buy an orange camou- 863-3336. ? | * We walked through the large flage hat for $3.00. Wilder's masterpiece shows at Playhouse wooden door and the smell of My friends and I leave the home-cooked food tantalized "Our Town" became a classic laughter with equal ease. special to its shows. David Mat- rustic, wooden-set restaurant FEB. 3 O.A.R., Robert our nostrils. We were greeted the moment it first premiered By the play's end, audiences are thews directs. and leave the home-style cook- Randolph and his Family by a Hoss's hostess named Sa- back in 1938. Written by Thorn- deeply involved in the everyday "Our Town" is o n e of the fin- ing to go back to die reality or] Band A J . Palumbo T h e - rah who, with a great attitude, ton Wilder, "Our Town" tells the lives of t h e s e modest people, and est achievements of the stage. Ramen and baked potatoes. ater, Pittsburgh. On sale asked what we would like to tale of a small New Hampshire the lessons to be learned are stag- A profound work that is both Hoss's is a wonderful restau- Dec. 27 at Tlcketmaster. eat. town, Graver's Corners. I gering. Over the years, many beautiful and touching, rant that meets the needs of Not accustomed to such a Staged in a very basic manner, wonderful actors have coveted "Our Town" is a great play customers young and old. FEB. 7.0.A.R. Lakewood different setup of ordering, I the play follows two families and the role of the Stage Manager. word iy of an honored place in Friendly waters make the visit Civic Auditorium, Lake- scan a large menu that covers their ordinary but beautiful lives. (Paul Newman recently played American drama. One of the more than enjoyable, and the wood, Ohio. On sale J a n . 9 an entire wall and read all of Playhouse newcomer Dorotliy him on Broadway and TV). most important theatrical expe- comfortable restaurant setting at Ticketmaster. the amazing choices of s t e a k s , Pawlowski plays young Emily The Playhouse is thrilled that riences of this generation, it is a makes you feel as thought chicken, and seafood entrees. Webb. Jim Gandolfo returns to its supreme adventure in play go- you're in another world. A five- Sarah, our hostess, adds that FEB. 8. Robert Bradley's We join her and her family stage, after his magnificent per- ing. Superb in writing, superb in minute ride to this steal and Hoss's is known for its exten- Black w a t e r Surprise. Hard (Lon J e n k i n s , Bobbi Koclier, and formance last year in "Inherit the acting and superb in staging... seafood house is more than a sive salad bar which caters to Rock Cafe, Mike Karns) and soon learn the Wind," to bring the Stage Man- "Our T o w n " is a true triple treat. treat on your busy everyday everyone's needs. Pittsburgh.FEB. 2. Skrape, young girl lias fallen in love with ager to life. agenda. I finally decided on the chick- life of Agony, Flaw: neighbor George Gibb (also in a Tlie Stage Manager is the nar- Showdates & times: Good prices, good food, and en fillet dinner, mashed pota- Peabody's Down Under, first-time lead role at the Play- rator/guide for the play and in- January 16 & 17 at 7:30 p.m. friendly services, can be found toes, and the salad bar. My Qeveland house, Clinton Young). troduces tlie audience to the myr- January 22-25, 28-Feb. 1 right In your backyard in Erie. iad of characters that are part Wednesday -Saturday - 7:30 p.m., three friends all decide to get Hoss's goal is to make your His family includes Tracey the same thing, the chicken fin- FEB. 1 1 . Bela Fleck, Edgar of Grover's Corners. Sunday - 2:00 p.m. | stay comfortable, satisfying, Harris Hall Mike Nasca and ger platter and salad bar. Meyer. University of A I n i g e cast will fill the Play- and a i none than a one-time ot> Roni Lee. After we enter die salad bar, Buffalo Mainstage Theater, Telling of life and death, "Our house stage with perfect costum- In/on tK it i<» i coutkfy'tffhe&iePtfy*' cuiTenee. Hoss's achievedtheir ing by Richard Davis and that houss * it amazes us that they could fit goal and made me a satisfied Buffalo. Town" is always touching. Ii can so mud i into o n e salad display. move an audience to tears and Joe 11 ussier lighting that is so customer. z. JANUARY 14,2004 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9 ARTS& To contact: [email protected] T Women's turn: "The L W o r d ' j o i n s Showtime

By Richard Huff series. Beals was the New York Daily News first, appearing as half of a lesbian couple. Mia Kiishner is willing to bare Where "Queer as Folk," a dra- aB as a heterosexual woman who ma about a group of g a y men in falls "hard" for a lesbian. Pittsburgh, has appealed largely That's clear within the first few to gay men only, Showtime pro- minutes of "The LWord," a new ducers hope "The L Word- Showtime drama. draws a broader audience. "A lot of straight men, from Kiishner says she wanted to what o n e is made to understand, give a realistic portrayal of J e n - don't want to see gay men in ny Schecter, a woman snuggling sexual situations," Chaiken said with her sexuality, and that meant "We know that isn't true with more nudity. ? straight men, or with gay or "1 was always pushing and e n - straight w o m e n , watching lesbi- couraging for more truth, which ans." J: I would mean that the sex would Indeed, Howard Stern, who be darker, painful and some- often says on air that "lesbians times not so pretty to watch," equal ratings," has made the is- Kirshner told the New York sue a regular staple on his show. Daily News. But it's more than just the sex, So Kirshner, in one of the se- Chaiken and Kirshner said the ries' main story lines, is seen in stories in "The L Word," such as separate love scenes with both a lesbian couple's struggle to start her on-screen fiance a n d with her a family, are universal. newfound female lover. ' Yet it w i l l be hard for some to "The L Word," which is set in separate out the sex, and mere Los Angeles, is a drama about a is plenty of it, often with Kirsh- group of w o m e n , most of them ner at the center, clothed and gay, plus J e n n y , who believed that unclothed she was heterosexual until be- $ 5 IM y % Photo c o u r t e s y ofwwwjh(Mf8me.com. "Certainly there is nudity for coming intrigued by lesbians. "The L Word," a new drama to be aired on Showtime starting Jan. 18, Is about a group of women, both straight and gay. Jenny, but because I wanted to Besides Kirshner, the show This drama Is the first lesbian-based television show. do it, I've asked to do it, which stars J e n n i f e r Beals, Laurel Hol- I've never, ever done before," loman, Katherine Moennig, Erin And in the first several epi- side her, and with that, she will But ifs in "The LWord" where Early on in the development Kirshner said Daniels, Karina Lombard, Leisha sodes, Kirshner's character, leave the casualties in the wake Kirshner is exposed the most an d process, Showtime executives But for her, that's just part of Hailey, Pam Grier and others. who straddles the line behind her." has perhaps her meatiest role yet worried that heterosexual ac- the work, the character. The drama, which was devel- between gay and straight, goes Kirshner, soon to be 28, has "Mia is the bravest and bold- tresses would be reluctant to "I couldn't imagine doing a oped long before TVs current through the most emotional been working for about a dozen est of actors," said Ilene Chaik- appear in "The L Word," fear- sexy sex scene," she added. "I gay-is-cool trend, will launch J a n . strain. years, and has appeared in such en, producer and creator of ing they would be stigmatized by hate to shatter the illusion. It's 18, following such successes as "Often, what you see with J e n - TV series as "Wolf Lake" in "The L World "The only con- playing lesbians. ^j still a job. ... It depends who "Queer Eye for the Straight ny is not pretty," Kirshner said. 2001. "$ JP cern Mia ever has is that she's But this was before "Queer you're working w i t h Sometimes Guy" and "Queer as Folk." "She's in love with two people at She also had a memorable role not being challenged enough, and as Folk" had made its appear- there's a great deal of intimacy, Yet "The L Word" breaks new the same time. She's one of t h o s e as an assassin in early that her character is not going ance in the Showtime lineup sometimes I am thinking about ground as the first drama about people who will just grab experi- episodes of the first season deep enough. She is utterly fear- and actresses did not balk doing my laundry or calling my lesbians. ences because of t h e holes in- of "24." less." ^:« at accepting roles in the friends." ' Onhcampus entertainment

Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. sources affected by the spill By Emily Crofoot and on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2:30 and the efforts being made to Arts & Entertainment editor p.m. All performances will be in prevent future such disasters. the Mary D'Angelo Performing The film i s showing on Friday, I T h e Mikado," the endur- Arts Center. Jan 16 at 7 p.m. in the Taylor ing popular operetta by the fa- Tickets will be $15 for Gold little Theatre. mous duo Gilbert and Sullivan, Circle; $12.50 for adults; $10 for <— Les Violons du Roy will will be this year's featured pre- seniors and students; free to be performing at the PAC on sentation by the Mercyhurst youth under 15; $6,50 for Pres- Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2:30 p.m. College Opera Theatre, open- ident's Card holders; and $1 for When Quebec City was found- ing to Erie audiences Friday, Mercyhurst College students ed, opera was 7 years old, the Jan. 23, in the Mary D'Angelo with identification. Baroque was just beginning Performing Arts Center at For tickets and more informa- and J.S. Bach's birth was 77 Mercyhurst College. tion, contact the Mary D'Angelo years in the future. This appealing opera was set Performing Arts Center box of- What better place to find in J a p a n to disguise its stinging fice at 824-3000. North America's most exciting satire on Victorian politics, and

Men's basketball! defeats Saginaw Valley and Lake Superior State

ByKristaRoss Contributing Writer

The Mercyhurst men's bas- ketball team captured b a c k - t o - back wins as they traveled to Michigan last week to face Sag- j inaw Valley and Lake Superior State for league contests. The Lakers faced Saginaw Val- ley State Thursday night, Janu- ary 8, and handed them only Fit Photo their second loss at home. Senior Josh Helm The Lakers defeated the Car- dinals 81-54, as they improved Helm is just 2 points shy of to 4-0 in the league. moving into fourth place all Senior forward Josh Helm time, while Shouse is just 10 had a career best 32 points away from moving into sixth against the Cardinals, 16 of J place I '"": which came in the first h a l f as The back-to-back win put an the Lakers opened up 46-26 end to the 15 game road-loos- lead at half. I ing streak, which began at Fer- The Lakers continued to ral- ris State on Dec. 8,2001. ly the Cardinals in the second The Lakers continue to re- half, shooting 56 percent from main in first p l a c e of t h e south

Katoe McAdams/Pholo Edrtof the floor, 10 of 19 from be- division with a record of 5-0 Hard work and dedication have brought this year's wrestling squad to No. 12 In the nation; 1 hind the arc and out rebound- and an overall record of 11-4. ed the Cardinals 33-26. The start is also t h e best ever Senior guard J u s t i n Shouse since joining the GLIAC in also added 16 points while jun- 1995, and the back-to-back con- Wrestlers win three to go 6 ior J a w a d Ali chipped in with ference road wins were also 13. ";. c^j f the first s i n c e 1998 when they Mautz leads the way for the Lakers with a weekend record ofd-o The Mercyhurst men contin- beat Findley and Hillsdale, m ued their road trip to the Up- "The season is going w e l l , w e Pembroke on the opening night orado School of Mines (19-15). ty State. per Peninsula of Michigan to are getting better everyday, By M a t t J a c k s o n Bergman, Ricky Randazzo, and On Jan. 17, the Lakers will of t h e weekend competition. face Lake Superior State Sat- working hard and winning w i t h Contributing Writer Ben McAvinew all finished the host an important dual against Bryan Wolff had a first peri- urday, J a n . 10. our defense which is o u r b r e a d day with 2-1 records. No. 19 Shippensburg at the od pin and Paul Bergman re- The Lakers again came out as and butter," said senior g u a r d Bergman had a pin and a deci- Mercyhurst Athletic Center. Junior J u s t i n Mautz used two corded a major decision to score the powerhouse in the first h a l f Justin Shouse w h o only need 24 sion to score nine team points pins and two decisions to go 4-0 bonus points in the laker effort Mercyhust is currently ranked leading the 30-23 at intermis- assists to climb into third and on the day. and lead the Mercyhurst wres- Mautz, Will Tedder and Angelo No. 12 in the nation and has two sion. 18 steals to climb into first tling team to a 3-1 record in the Caponi recorded decisions. Mcavinew used a major deci- wrestlers ranked nationally indi- \[ Junior guard J a w a d Ali had a place. East Region Duals on Friday The second day of competi- sion for team bonus points and vidually. career best 20 points, 13 of The Lakers continue play o n and Saturday, J a n. 10 and 11. tion held better results for the also added a win to g o aong with J ustin Mautz and Ben Mcav- which were in the first h a l f a n d their own home court Thurs- Mautz has over 20 victories Lakers as they went an impres- Randazzo's two decisions. inew are ranked third and fourth 3 from b e h i n d the arc. day, Jan. 15 against Northern on the season after t h e four w i n s . sive 3-0. The day brought victo- The Lakers next contest will be respectively. The Lakers defeated Superi- Michigan at 8 p.m., and Sat J a n . The Lakers dropped a heart- ries over Indianapolis (24-15), on Wednesday, J a n . 14, at 7 p.m. The three wins improves the or State 54-46 and improved 17 against Michigan Tech at 3 breaking 21-19 match to UNC- Carson Newman (31-9), and Col- when they travel to West Liber- Laker's record to 6-4. to 5-0 in the league. pm — . Women's hoops Women's hockey beats Providence, ties UNH search for first win Lakers ride an eight game unbeaten streak with No. 1 Minnesota ahead* By Patrick Martino Sports Editor

The Mercyhurst Lakers con- tinue to struggle, dropping two league games on the road to Lake Superior State and Sagi- naw Valley. The Lakers fell to 0-12 over- all and 0-5 in the GLIAC. Julie Anderson File Photo The Mercyhurst Lakers faced Saginaw Valley on Thursday Jan. 8 at University Center. The Lakers led at half-time 23-20 but fell to the Cardinals 44-53. v- Saginaw outscored the Lak- I ers by 12 in the second half to claim the victory. Mercyhurst struggled from the foul line, shooting 56 per- cent while Saginaw shot 100 i percent Cassie Seth File Photo Freshman Julie Anderson half. scored a career best 22 points Sophomore Cassie Seth and for Mercyhurst while sopho- freshman J u l i e Anderson each more Cassie Seth chipped in 13. led the team with nine points. The Lakers continued their "We're a young team going travel to Lake Superior State through stepping stones. We University but would struggle just have to keep working hard against an even stronger oppo- and eventually we will get on nent. the right track," said sopho- I The Lakers dropped their more guard Coco Sommers twelfth straight loss of the sea- Mercyhurst will return to play / son to Lake State, which also on Thursday at 6 p.m, against placed them 0-5 n the GLIAC. Northern Michigan and Satur- Superior State outscored Mer- day at 1p.m. against Michigan cyhurst 42-16 in the second Tech.

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Join Amerka'$#l Student Tow Operator CAHCUM Sophomore defenseman Danielle Lansing escapes with ACAPVUO the puck from a Providence opponent. Lansing was named 1AMAKA Mercyhurst Female Athlete of the Week. She recorded BAHAMAS two assists In Saturday's 3-2 victory against Providence. nomoM On Sunday, Lansing was a +2 In a 2-2 tie with No. 8 ranked New Hampshire. At the end of the weekend, Lansing fin- ished +3. Play from players such as Lansing has boosted the squad's national ranking to No. 7. ? In addition, recently Coach Mike Sistl recorded his 100th Sell THps, tea Cosh, WTVvMUT Go Free! Now Hiring career win In the Laker's 3-2 win over Yale on Jan. 3 In ) TRAVEL front of a home crowd at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. Call for group discount* flM •Dni t * M SERVICES File Photo Danielle Lansing rilo Photo 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 4 8 - 4 8 4 9 / www.ststravel.coni Coach Mike Slsti —-.

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SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Men's hockey goes on weekend

By Ryan Palm Contributing Writer

The Mercyhurst men's hock- ey team was defeated in a non- conference match-up by the Saints from S t . Lawrence Uni- versity by the score of 5-2. The game was played on De- cember 13 in front of 1,970 in Canton, N.Y. J p What started off as a slow game through the first t w o peri- ods ended with a lot of excite- ment, as four g o a l s were scored between the two teams in the fi- nal period of play. St. Lawrence drew first b l o o d , scoring just four minutes into the game when freshman Drew Bagnall put one past Mercyhurst sophomore goaltender Andy Franck. Bagnall s goal would stand un- til sophomore teammate T.J. Trevelayan scored with eight minutes into the second period on freshman goaltender J o r d a n Wakefield, who had replaced Franck. Things were not looking good for the Hurst, until junior left wing David Wrigley scored his fifth goal of the season on a power play just one tenth of a second before the end of the second period. Wrigley's goal was assisted by sophomores Preston Briggs and Dave Borelli, giving the Lakers new hope. Just three minutes into the third period Mercyhurst junior Rich Hansen fed senior Peter Ryn- shoven who put the puck in the Kate McAdams/PhotoEdlor net past St. Lawrence goaltend- Senior forward Mike Carter fights for position on a Bentley defender. The men's hockey team won both games against Bentley this weekend. er Kevin Ackley. It would prove to be the game omore Kyle Rank, who scored making 12 saves. ^ forth game," remarked W r i g l e y With the loss the team now The goal tied the game at two, winner, although St. Lawrence his second goal of t h e season. Wakefield played the rest of when asked about the game, drops to 6-6-1, and will get quite and would remain t h a t way for would get two insurance goals in The Lakers were out-shot by the game, allowing three goals "They had two late goals in the a bit of time off for the holi- H the next seven minutes. a span of t w o minutes, f a total of 46-24, including 15- and making 29 saves. third period that possibly days. v St. Lawrence junior wing Sta- . Sophomore J o h n Zetter tallied 10 in the important third and fi- The final St. Lawrence goal shouldn't have gone in. We had They resume action with a non- ce Page scored just his second his seventh goal of the season nal period. was scored on an empty net. a few chances that w e didn't fin- conference game on Sunday goal of the season, putting the at 17:11, and was followed just Franck was in the goal for "We played well and had a lot ish and bounces did not go our Dec. 28, when they travel to Troy, Saints up by the score of 3-2. two minutes later by fellow soph- 13:44 and allowed o n e goal while of chances, it was a back and way." W: l l p r tir N.Y., to tangle with RPI. *f ; S Gotkin becomes Men's volleyball wins first contest winningest coach Experience shows as Lakers win match 3-1

By Patrick Martino By Matt Jackson Sports Editor Contributing Writer

One of the highest compli- The Mercyhurst men's volley- ments known in the sporting ball team opened its 2004 sea- world is to be called success- son this past weekend in good ful. | form as they downed Niagara You can measure success in College >of Canada in four respect, advancement, and un- games (22-30,30-14,30-18,30- deniably in records. 24) in an exhibition match. Men's hockey head coach Coach Rick Gotkin * Niagara used the Laker's ag- Rick Gotkin achieved success gressive play against them to in all these aspects. fans "just making noise for come out on top in me first g a m e 1 Recently Gotkin became the you," can get a team ready t o for their only victory of the Mercyhurst all-time winningest play their best night i ' ;j| coach breaking a tie with Coach Gotkin has accom- The Lakers kept their minds former baseball coach J o e Jor- plished a great deal in his 16- focused and stuck to their game dano. year t e n u r e . to take the next three games to Gotkin surpassed the previ- He has brought the team to win the match. ous record in a 2-1 win over a Division-I standing. The Mercyhurst was led o n the day Bentley last Friday night in the team won three successive reg- by junior middle Austin Siewait Mercyhurst Ice Center. ular season championship in as he compiled 11 kills and 10 The win on J a n . 9, was num- the Metro Atlantic Athletic Con- blocks. ber 286 in his 16 year history ference (MACC). Sophomore outside hitter J u s - with the Mercyhurst hockey In addition, the team has tin Waas and senior middle TJ. program. made an appearance nationally Wilson chipped in with nine kills It is a great accomplishment in the NCAA tournament in apiece and sophomore setter for any coach, yet Gotkin ac- two of the last three years. Dan Kick turned in 40 assists. cepts the achievement with "There are many memories," Freshman libero Dennis Te- great humility. said Gotkin talking about his laak had an impressive start to He gives the credit to the peo- time at Mercyhurst. his collegiate volleyball career b y ple who surround him. Yet he admits that his most setting a new single match record "I work with very, very good exciting memories come from of 25 digs. people, very talented players, the team's first c h a n c e in the Mercyhurst also competed in and I am blessed with some of NCAA tournament in 2001 their Alumni match this week- the best assistant coaches. against the Michigan Wolver- end when they downed the alum- It's a real collective effort to ines. ni in four game (31-29, 30-25, be in this situation." "It was a David and Goliath 26-30,30-25). Gotkin also credits the sup- scenario," said Gotkin. "There's Ttie Lakers will begin their reg- port of the college communi- little Mercyhurst pitted against ular season schedule on Satur- big, scary Mi< liigan University." day, when they play Sacred He feels that the fans at the Even with this achievement, Heart.; • * Kab© McAdama/Pfwto Edrtw game are a huge part or get- Gotkin's goals remain the same. The Lakers will attempt to Junior Dave Schmidl continues to be a large part of the Laker offense. ting the players fired u p . "We try to get better as a team improve on their 9-20 overall Gotkin pointed out that the every clay," said Gotkin. record and 2 14 conference Nate Keegan, an all-Tournament pair of senior middles in TJ. perienced. record of last year. Juniors Aus- team member in the Mercyhurst Wilson and Jim Ax. This is not the case this year tin Siewait and Dave Schmidl will Invitational last season. The backcourt has the return WAACE is currently searching for basketball as the core of the team is made return to lead the offense once Keegan will be out for a small of junior Bill VanCise who Up of upperclassmen. %• radio announcers. No experience \s necessary. again this year with help from portion of the season however, broke Mercyhurst's single season The coaching staff will be I f interested please contact Steve (x2890), or sophomore Justin Waas. due to an injury. record for digs last season. stressing starting off games Bill Shannon (x2264) i Waas was the team leader in The defense appears to be in In past years the Lakers have strong and having good finishes kills and aces last season, and good hands. It will be led by a been young and relatively inex- for each game.

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