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Available online: merciad.mercyhurst.edu of success Professor showcases his best work A&E 14 PAGE 2 NEWS Jan. 16, 2008 Jan. 16, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 Election 2008: From the candidates Stress eating could make you fat While the Presidential Election is many months away, primaries and caucuses have already begun to shape the race and decide our easy-to-achieve cure, has not to food,” she said. “All of the person and cause him or her to around. You could try to drink presidential candidates. The Merciad thinks it’s important for students to stay interested and informed. For this reason, we will be By Jen Helbig been discussed as much. changes, like new people and a take drastic measures to feel hap- water instead of eating also.” Staff writer providing you with presidential race updates and political news. Senior Lisa Lanza said stress new environment, can contribute piness, even if it brings negative Diaz’s and Lanza’s advice Featured this week, are two front runners from each party. Here are their views on a few issues that stand out in the forefront of eating is a common problem with to stress eating and the freshman consequences in the end. correlates with the solutions American voters. The information provided below is from the candidates’ own Web sites. Stressed and starving? Think college students and identifi es fi fteen.” “Food feels good, and you proposed by the researchers in twice before bingeing. with it herself. Senior Vanessa Diaz agrees have control of it,” Diaz said. “It the article. According to the Journal of “I personally fi nd that I eat with Lanza and the fi ndings of might make a person feel better The researchers suggest Slogan: Slogan: the American Dietetic Associa- more than I should if I am the study. if they can eat at a time when behavioral interventions instead “Courageous “Ready to Lead.” tion, recent research shows that stressed and emotional,” Lanza “I feel that when you’re they are feeling out of control.” of overeating. Behavioral inter- Service, excess weight and obesity are said. “What you eat is all about stressed, you feel that you don’t Lanza said that she thinks it ventions to cope with stress can associated with emotion and self-control, and that is easy to have much control of things,” is not always possible to cope include cognitive restructuring, Experienced stress-related eating. lose when you are under a lot Diaz said. “When it comes to in other ways, so if the munch- stress management techniques, Leadership Many risk factors for becom- of stress.” eating, it’s the one thing you have ies attack, a stock of healthy self-monitoring and social sup- ing overweight have been identi- Lanza said she believes that control over. When you’re under foods are better to turn to than port. Bold Solutions.” fi ed, but this is one risk factor if students learned to cope with stress you don’t have the time or unhealthy foods. Mercyhurst College students that is especially applicable to their emotions better, they would energy to please yourself, and “My advice would be to try not have their friends, Resident Sen. John McCain of Sen. Hillary Clinton of college students. not turn to food as often. it just doesn’t feel good to be to keep things in, but sometimes Assistants, professors and the Arizona is a Republican New York is a Democratic The obesity problem in Amer- “I think that if you keep things stressed.” you just can’t help it,” she said. Health Center as resources to frontrunner in the 2008 frontrunner in the 2008 ica is a hot topic in the media, in and refrain from expressing Diaz said she thinks negative “Try to buy healthy snacks like help them learn how to eat more Presidential race. Presidential race. but prevention, or a realistic, your emotions, you might turn emotions can culminate in a fresh fruit or granola bars to keep healthy. vote-usa.org vote-usa.org Sen. John McCain Sen. Hillary Clinton MySpace installs new Internet security lie about their age to lure young said. “Age verifi cation requires and were quickly contacted by their last name or their e-mail War in Iraq War in Iraq By Clare Trapasso victims and for cyber bullies that you have a database of kids users looking for sex. address. Associated Press who send threatening and and if you do, that database is Over the last two years, Anthony Apreda, a 12-year- A greater military commitment now is necessary if we are to achieve long-term “We have heard for years now that as the Iraqis stand up, our troops will stand anonymous messages. available to hackers and anyone MySpace said it has implemented old from Teaneck, N.J., said he success in Iraq. More troops are needed to clear and hold insurgent strongholds; down. Every year, we hear about how next year they may start coming home. Now Under mounting pressure The only state not joining the who can get into it.” over 100 safety and security lied about his age to create a to provide security for rebuilding local institutions and economies; to halt sectarian we are hearing a new version of that yet again from the president as he has more from law enforcement and agreement was Texas, where On Monday, prosecutors in innovations, including using MySpace account two years ago. violence in Baghdad and disarm Sunni and Shia militias; to dismantle al Qaeda; to troops in Iraq than ever and the Iraqi government is more fractured and ineffective parents, MySpace agreed the attorney general said he Queens announced that two new technology to identify and He said he was 18, and noted train the Iraqi Army; and to embed American personnel in Iraqi police units. Ac- than ever. Well, the right strategy before the surge and post-escalation is the same: Monday to take steps to protect cannot support the effort unless girls younger than 15 were lured remove registered sex offenders that other kids frequently do the complishing each of these goals will require more troops and is a crucial prerequisite start bringing home America’s troops now.” youngsters from online sexual MySpace takes action to verify via MySpace to the home of a from the site and pushing for same thing. for needed economic and political development in the country. America’s ultimate predators and bullies, including users’ ages. couple who allegedly plied them tougher laws in this area. “You just put an age and strategy is to give Iraqis the capabilities to govern and secure their own country. searching for ways to better “We do not believe that with alcohol, engaged them in The company also said that a date and you just put it on Environmental Concerns verify users’ ages. MySpace.com — or any other group sex and took them to a it hopes other sites follow its there,” the sixth-grader said. Environmental Concerns The hugely popular online social-networking site — can strip club where the girls danced lead in pushing for tougher MySpace said it is creating Centered on a cap and trade system for carbon emissions, stronger energy and hangout will create a task force adequately protect minors” on stage. standards. a database where parents Ensuring clean air, safe and healthy water, sustainable land use, ample greenspace auto effi ciency standards and a signifi cant increase in green research funding, of industry professionals to without an age-verifi cation A 15-year-old girl from Texas Facebook said it welcomed can submit children’s e-mail - and the faithful care and management of our natural treasures, including our proud Hillary’s plan will reduce America’s reliance on foreign oil and address the loom- improve the safety of users, and system, Texas Attorney General was allegedly lured to a meeting, the increased vigilance. addresses to prevent their National Park System - is a patriotic responsibility. One that must be met not only ing climate crisis. other social-networking sites Greg Abbott said. “We are drugged and assaulted in 2006 “We are happy to work further children from setting up for the benefi t of our generation, but for our children and those to whom we will will be invited to participate. concerned that our signing by an adult MySpace user. And with the states to develop and profi les. pass the American legacy. “We must keep telling children the joint statement would be a 13-year-old girl in Missouri deploy strategies to protect “The concept is this: We want Veteran Healthcare that they’re not just typing into misperceived as an endorsement hanged herself in 2006 after kids online,” the Palo Alto, to empower parents to be able Veteran Healthcare a computer. They’re sharing of the inadequate safety receiving mean messages on Calif.-based company said in a to tell companies like ours that As president, she will honor three fundamental commitments: First, every mem- themselves with the world,” measures.” MySpace she thought came statement. they don’t want their kids on John McCain believes that all military retirees, even if they are not eligible for VA ber of our armed forces will receive a fair shot at the American dream when their said North Carolina Attorney Parry Aftab, executive director from another teen that actually Under the agreement, profi les our sites,” Nigam said. health care, should be provided with meaningful access to health care. The federal service is over. Second, every veteran in America will have health care. Third, every General Roy Cooper. of Wiredsafety.org, a children’s were sent as a hoax. for users under age 16 will be The multistate investigation government should ease the burden of health care costs on those people who veteran will receive the benefi ts they have earned and the assistance they need - right The deal comes as sites such Internet safety group, said the Investigators have grown set to private so no strangers of the sites — announced have dedicated their careers to protecting our freedom. He has supported allowing from the start. As president, she will honor three fundamental commitments: First, as MySpace and Facebook have agreement was a good fi rst increasingly interested in the can get information from their last year — was aimed at military retirees to remain eligible for CHAMPUS or TRICARE military health care every member of our armed forces will receive a fair shot at the American dream grown exponentially in recent step but could have unforeseen sites in their search for sexual profi le, users can block anyone putting together measures to programs even when they reach the age of 65 and are eligible for Medicare. He when their service is over. Second, every veteran in America will have health care. years, with teenagers making up consequences. offenders. over 18 from contacting them, protect minors and remove has also consistently supported efforts to give military retirees tax breaks to help Third, every veteran will receive the benefi ts they have earned and the assistance a large part of their membership. “There’s no system that New York investigators said and people over 18 cannot add pornographic material, but pay health insurance premiums, and he has opposed placing user fees on military they need - right from the start. This has created a new potential will work for age verifi cation they set up Facebook profi les anyone under 16 as a friend in lawsuits were still possible, retirees for using military medical facilities. johnmccain.com hillaryclinton.com venue for sexual predators who without putting kids at risk,” she last year as 12- to 14-year olds their network unless they have offi cials said. Jan. 16, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 Stress eating could make you fat easy-to-achieve cure, has not to food,” she said. “All of the person and cause him or her to around. You could try to drink By Jen Helbig been discussed as much. changes, like new people and a take drastic measures to feel hap- water instead of eating also.” Staff writer Senior Lisa Lanza said stress new environment, can contribute piness, even if it brings negative Diaz’s and Lanza’s advice eating is a common problem with to stress eating and the freshman consequences in the end. correlates with the solutions Stressed and starving? Think college students and identifi es fi fteen.” “Food feels good, and you proposed by the researchers in twice before bingeing. with it herself. Senior Vanessa Diaz agrees have control of it,” Diaz said. “It the article. According to the Journal of “I personally fi nd that I eat with Lanza and the fi ndings of might make a person feel better The researchers suggest the American Dietetic Associa- more than I should if I am the study. if they can eat at a time when behavioral interventions instead tion, recent research shows that stressed and emotional,” Lanza “I feel that when you’re they are feeling out of control.” of overeating. Behavioral inter- excess weight and obesity are said. “What you eat is all about stressed, you feel that you don’t Lanza said that she thinks it ventions to cope with stress can associated with emotion and self-control, and that is easy to have much control of things,” is not always possible to cope include cognitive restructuring, stress-related eating. lose when you are under a lot Diaz said. “When it comes to in other ways, so if the munch- stress management techniques, Many risk factors for becom- of stress.” eating, it’s the one thing you have ies attack, a stock of healthy self-monitoring and social sup- ing overweight have been identi- Lanza said she believes that control over. When you’re under foods are better to turn to than port. fi ed, but this is one risk factor if students learned to cope with stress you don’t have the time or unhealthy foods. Mercyhurst College students that is especially applicable to their emotions better, they would energy to please yourself, and “My advice would be to try not have their friends, Resident college students. not turn to food as often. it just doesn’t feel good to be to keep things in, but sometimes Assistants, professors and the The obesity problem in Amer- “I think that if you keep things stressed.” you just can’t help it,” she said. Health Center as resources to ica is a hot topic in the media, in and refrain from expressing Diaz said she thinks negative “Try to buy healthy snacks like help them learn how to eat more but prevention, or a realistic, your emotions, you might turn emotions can culminate in a fresh fruit or granola bars to keep healthy. MySpace installs new Internet security lie about their age to lure young said. “Age verifi cation requires and were quickly contacted by their last name or their e-mail By Clare Trapasso victims and for cyber bullies that you have a database of kids users looking for sex. address. Associated Press who send threatening and and if you do, that database is Over the last two years, Anthony Apreda, a 12-year- anonymous messages. available to hackers and anyone MySpace said it has implemented old from Teaneck, N.J., said he Under mounting pressure The only state not joining the who can get into it.” over 100 safety and security lied about his age to create a from law enforcement and agreement was Texas, where On Monday, prosecutors in innovations, including using MySpace account two years ago. parents, MySpace agreed the attorney general said he Queens announced that two new technology to identify and He said he was 18, and noted Monday to take steps to protect cannot support the effort unless girls younger than 15 were lured remove registered sex offenders that other kids frequently do the youngsters from online sexual MySpace takes action to verify via MySpace to the home of a from the site and pushing for same thing. predators and bullies, including users’ ages. couple who allegedly plied them tougher laws in this area. “You just put an age and searching for ways to better “We do not believe that with alcohol, engaged them in The company also said that a date and you just put it on verify users’ ages. MySpace.com — or any other group sex and took them to a it hopes other sites follow its there,” the sixth-grader said. The hugely popular online social-networking site — can strip club where the girls danced lead in pushing for tougher MySpace said it is creating hangout will create a task force adequately protect minors” on stage. standards. a database where parents of industry professionals to without an age-verifi cation A 15-year-old girl from Texas Facebook said it welcomed can submit children’s e-mail improve the safety of users, and system, Texas Attorney General was allegedly lured to a meeting, the increased vigilance. addresses to prevent their other social-networking sites Greg Abbott said. “We are drugged and assaulted in 2006 “We are happy to work further children from setting up will be invited to participate. concerned that our signing by an adult MySpace user. And with the states to develop and profi les. “We must keep telling children the joint statement would be a 13-year-old girl in Missouri deploy strategies to protect “The concept is this: We want that they’re not just typing into misperceived as an endorsement hanged herself in 2006 after kids online,” the Palo Alto, to empower parents to be able a computer. They’re sharing of the inadequate safety receiving mean messages on Calif.-based company said in a to tell companies like ours that themselves with the world,” measures.” MySpace she thought came statement. they don’t want their kids on said North Carolina Attorney Parry Aftab, executive director from another teen that actually Under the agreement, profi les our sites,” Nigam said. General Roy Cooper. of Wiredsafety.org, a children’s were sent as a hoax. for users under age 16 will be The multistate investigation The deal comes as sites such Internet safety group, said the Investigators have grown set to private so no strangers of the sites — announced as MySpace and Facebook have agreement was a good fi rst increasingly interested in the can get information from their last year — was aimed at grown exponentially in recent step but could have unforeseen sites in their search for sexual profi le, users can block anyone putting together measures to years, with teenagers making up consequences. offenders. over 18 from contacting them, protect minors and remove a large part of their membership. “There’s no system that New York investigators said and people over 18 cannot add pornographic material, but This has created a new potential will work for age verifi cation they set up Facebook profi les anyone under 16 as a friend in lawsuits were still possible, venue for sexual predators who without putting kids at risk,” she last year as 12- to 14-year olds their network unless they have offi cials said. PAGE 4 NEWS Jan. 16, 2008 Ovens: Self-cleaning Gift success? give students a more adult-like or self-destructing? By Elizabeth Maier atmosphere,” Auld said. Staff writer The lounge and café will be benefi cial for work study stu- By Ashley Pastor Students and faculty warmly dents because Café Diem’s hours Staff writer responded to the Senior Class may be extended as well, said gift of a 24-hour lounge and café. Fletcher Over winter break, 155 state- The convenience of being open Coffee and comfort is an of-the-art ovens were installed 24 hours seems very appealing to important combination to fresh- in the residence buildings along most students. men Michelle Schmitz. Briggs and Lewis avenues. Junior Tim Watts said, “I don’t “Back at home I would always According to Director of use the library much because it study at Caribou Coffee with my Housing and Maintenance closes at 2 a.m., but I think that friends because it is a comfort- Tyrone Moore, these when (the lounge) opens I will able setting, so I think I will installations concluded the use it often since I study late into defi nitely use it,” she said. updates of kitchen appliances the night.” The academic school who in the residence buildings which Sophomore Sara Norris agreed donates the most will win a began several years ago. saying, “I would defi nitely use the catered dinner with Mercyhurst However, when students lounge because I get annoyed at College President Dr. Thomas returned from break to fi nd how all the buildings on campus Gamble at the end of the year. their new ovens, the instructions are closed at night.” “Instead of being scared of to self-clean the appliances Senior Jeff Lewis is pleased the future, it is actually something resulted in smoke detectors with his class’ choice for a gift. exciting to look forward to seeing ringing and horrible odors fi lling “I think it’s a good idea because completed,” said Fletcher. apartments. there isn’t anywhere on campus So, just how safe are the new that is open 24 hours for stu- ovens? dents,” said Lewis. “It’s great and Moore said that students Contributed photo I know that the students will take Want to simply need to follow the Self-cleaning ovens, such as the one pictured above, are full advantage of it.” instructions issued with the blamed for setting off fi re alarms in apartments. Some concerns have alsobeen appliances and there will be no expressed by students and write for issues. The latch lever found in the dark plume of smoke billow faulty. “If students don’t want to front of the appliance should out. It has been speculated that the read and follow the simple lock, preventing someone from “We were kind of students will take advantage instructions they just need to opening the chamber during the embarrassed that the guy had of it through vandalism or use Merciad? call our offi ce and we would process. to come over for something like it primarily as a refuge when be more than happy to send Sadlier said that if the that,” said Folland. “Especially intoxicated. someone over to take care of chamber is opened during when we had to explain that Senior Gift Steering Commit- it,” said Moore. cleaning, smoke could seep out we were just trying to make a tee member, Deanna Fletcher Interested in a Mercyhurst College Fire and and cause smoke detectors to be turkey dinner.” said a student ID card swipe Safety Inspector Rick Sadlier set-off. Sadlier recommends that system will be set up so if the 2008-09 editor agreed with Moore. Senior Kyle Scully explained students should just exercise lounge is vandalized police and Sadlier said that following that he and his roommates do caution when using appliances safety can identify which stu- position? the manufacturers’ instructions not like to clean their ovens by such as ovens at any point in dents were using the lounge at properly should prevent hand. time. that time. problems from arising. “Instead of cleaning up the “These situations are likely to WMCE disc jockey and Com- “From a fi re and safety spill by hand, we just chose to take place at any point in time,” munications department adjunct perspective, as long as students self-clean the oven,” said Scully. he said. “There is no way for Michael Leal said if students use their heads and follow the “Self-cleaning spills defi nitely us to completely avoid them so utilize it properly, it would be a Contact instructions there shouldn’t be burns things, like oil, from a students should just remember great atmosphere for late night any problems,” said Sadlier. turkey for example.” to follow instructions, keep studying and group meetings. Casey Greene at Sadlier explained that when Scully’s roommate, senior combustibles away from the Education professor Dr. Ruth mgeditormerciad an oven self-cleans, the cooking Brian Folland, said he watched appliance and just be careful. Auld agreed. chamber, which typically only maintenance workers who Careless cooking is the number “It looks very useful; some- @mercyhurst.edu. heats to 500 degrees, heats to responded to the fi re alarm, one cause of fi res in the thing that means a lot to the 800 degrees or more. open the oven and have a large, nation.” students. I like it because it will PAGE 4 NEWS Jan. 16, 2008 Jan. 16, 2008 NEWS PAGE 5 Ovens: Self-cleaning Gift success? laker briefs Balanced eating give students a more adult-like MCAT, LSAT Prep Courses offered did not know how to clearly the diet is expensive and restric- or self-destructing? By Elizabeth Maier atmosphere,” Auld said. Kaplan classroom prep courses for the Medical College Ad- By Jen Helbig defi ne organic foods. tive. Staff writer Staff writer The lounge and café will be missions Tests (MCAT) and the Law School Admission Test She said she believes a healthy Vegetarianism is the practice benefi cial for work study stu- (LSAT) will be offered at Penn State Behrend this month. The diet is necessary to have a healthy of restricting meat and meat By Ashley Pastor Students and faculty warmly dents because Café Diem’s hours MCAT course begins Thursday, Jan.17; the LSAT, Wednesday, Many college students face body, which is important to her products from the diet. Staff writer responded to the Senior Class may be extended as well, said Jan. 30. words like “organic,” “local” and for playing soccer. Some vegetarians, called lacto- gift of a 24-hour lounge and café. Fletcher “vegetarian” at supermarkets “When we go to the grocery vegetarians, consume milk. Some, Over winter break, 155 state- The convenience of being open Coffee and comfort is an when grocery shopping. store, we don’t think about foods called ovo-vegetarians, consume of-the-art ovens were installed 24 hours seems very appealing to important combination to fresh- MLK Observance Others might face the words being organic,” she said about eggs, and some, called pesco- in the residence buildings along most students. men Michelle Schmitz. The Marion Shane Multicultural Center and the Offi ce of the at the Mercyhurst College book- herself and her roommates. “We vegetarians, include seafood in Briggs and Lewis avenues. Junior Tim Watts said, “I don’t “Back at home I would always Student Union and Student Activities at Mercyhurst College have store coffee shop, food labels at try to get the healthier stuff, their diets. According to Director of use the library much because it study at Caribou Coffee with my announced the activities and events slated in observance of the the Laker Inn or on the television but we get some junk food too. Sophomore Lindsay Schofi eld Housing and Maintenance closes at 2 a.m., but I think that friends because it is a comfort- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. For more information visit when a food advertisement cuts Mostly the healthy stuff consists is a lifetime lacto-vegetarian. Tyrone Moore, these when (the lounge) opens I will able setting, so I think I will lakernet.mercyhurst.edu. between programs. of fruits, vegetables and bone- She chooses not to eat meat installations concluded the use it often since I study late into defi nitely use it,” she said. Connotations of health, well- less, skinless chicken.” because she does not like the updates of kitchen appliances the night.” The academic school who ness and an appreciation for Neither Gammiere or Bishop thought of eating animals. in the residence buildings which Sophomore Sara Norris agreed donates the most will win a Adult and Grad Open House bodily and environmental health concern themselves with buying “I think that when people hear began several years ago. saying, “I would defi nitely use the catered dinner with Mercyhurst The Offi ce of Adult and Graduate Programs at Mercyhurst embody these three words, but local foods, but a movement the word vegetarian, they think However, when students lounge because I get annoyed at College President Dr. Thomas College will host an Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from many consumers have little toward buying local foods has that I am upset with the way that returned from break to fi nd how all the buildings on campus Gamble at the end of the year. 4-7 p.m., at the Catherine McAuley Adult Education Center, 511 understanding of what they actu- emerged in recent years. meat is processed, but I don’t their new ovens, the instructions are closed at night.” “Instead of being scared of E. 34th Street (in the former Saints Peter and Paul School). ally mean. Local foods are beneficial eat meat because I don’t prefer to self-clean the appliances Senior Jeff Lewis is pleased the future, it is actually something Many times organic food is for the environment because it,” said Schofi eld. “There are resulted in smoke detectors with his class’ choice for a gift. exciting to look forward to seeing only available at higher prices, less fuel is required to trans- animals that some people keep ringing and horrible odors fi lling “I think it’s a good idea because completed,” said Fletcher. Police Training leading many consumers to con- port foods, and consumers can as pets, but others that people apartments. there isn’t anywhere on campus The Municipal Police Training Academy at Mercyhurst North clude that eating healthy foods support their local farming eat; I see all animals as animals So, just how safe are the new that is open 24 hours for stu- East will host an orientation for persons interested in the pro- may be impossible to afford on economy directly through pur- and not as food.” ovens? dents,” said Lewis. “It’s great and gram on Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 2-4 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. a college student’s budget. chases. “Mostly people ask me about Moore said that students Contributed photo I know that the students will take Want to 17, from 6-8 p.m., both at the Michele and Tom Ridge Health Sophomore Jenny Bishop In addition, food may make its where I get nutrients, but they’re simply need to follow the Self-cleaning ovens, such as the one pictured above, are full advantage of it.” and Safety Building. chooses not to buy organic way from the farm to the plate respectful about it,” she said. instructions issued with the blamed for setting off fi re alarms in apartments. Some concerns have alsobeen because of the price. more quickly if purchased locally, Schofiels believes that both appliances and there will be no expressed by students and write for “I think organic fruits and which could mean that more a vegetarian diet and a diet issues. The latch lever found in the dark plume of smoke billow faulty. Registration times vegetables are too expensive,” nutrients are retained. that includes meat have the “If students don’t want to front of the appliance should out. It has been speculated that the Students will no longer be e-mailed their registration times. she said. “If I could buy them, Another concept misunder- potential of being healthy or read and follow the simple lock, preventing someone from “We were kind of students will take advantage Each student’s time can be found in WebAdvisor under the I would, and I know that I will stood by many college students unhealthy. instructions they just need to opening the chamber during the embarrassed that the guy had of it through vandalism or use Merciad? miscellaneous category. This new feature also enables students buy them when I’m older and is vegetarianism. The only healthy diet is one call our offi ce and we would process. to come over for something like it primarily as a refuge when to see if they have fi nancial holds on their account, which could have more money.” Many consumers believe that balances foods from all be more than happy to send Sadlier said that if the that,” said Folland. “Especially intoxicated. prevent students from registering. Bishop believes she can eat that a vegetarian diet lacks food groups with moderation someone over to take care of chamber is opened during when we had to explain that Senior Gift Steering Commit- healthy without organic foods, necessary nutrients, or that and variety. it,” said Moore. cleaning, smoke could seep out we were just trying to make a tee member, Deanna Fletcher Interested in a but that organic foods are supe- Mercyhurst College Fire and and cause smoke detectors to be turkey dinner.” said a student ID card swipe First Green Minor Class Offered rior to nonorganic foods. Safety Inspector Rick Sadlier set-off. Sadlier recommends that system will be set up so if the 2008-09 editor The new minor added to Mercyhurst College is launching its She defi ned organic foods as agreed with Moore. Senior Kyle Scully explained students should just exercise lounge is vandalized police and fi rst introductory class this spring. The Sustainability Studies those that do not have chemicals Can’t fi nd anymore copies of Sadlier said that following that he and his roommates do caution when using appliances safety can identify which stu- position? class focuses on environmental issues and attempts to tackle or pesticides on them. the manufacturers’ instructions not like to clean their ovens by such as ovens at any point in dents were using the lounge at problems from a science, business, history and philosophy According to the United States the Merciad? properly should prevent hand. time. that time. perspective. The four credit course and is listed under the Department of Agriculture, problems from arising. “Instead of cleaning up the “These situations are likely to WMCE disc jockey and Com- Interdisciplinary Studies section in the Academic Schedule for organic non-meat products are “From a fi re and safety spill by hand, we just chose to take place at any point in time,” munications department adjunct spring term 2008. those produced by farmers that Interested in the latest news hap- perspective, as long as students self-clean the oven,” said Scully. he said. “There is no way for Michael Leal said if students use renewable resources, con- use their heads and follow the “Self-cleaning spills defi nitely us to completely avoid them so utilize it properly, it would be a Contact serve soil and water and refrain pening on campus? instructions there shouldn’t be burns things, like oil, from a students should just remember great atmosphere for late night Focus the Nation from using most conventional any problems,” said Sadlier. turkey for example.” to follow instructions, keep studying and group meetings. Casey Greene at Mercyhurst joins more than 1,100 colleges and universities pesticides. Sadlier explained that when Scully’s roommate, senior combustibles away from the Education professor Dr. Ruth mgeditormerciad in all 50 states participating in Focus The Nation – an unprec- Organic meat, poultry, eggs Go to merciad.mercyhurst.edu for an oven self-cleans, the cooking Brian Folland, said he watched appliance and just be careful. Auld agreed. edented teach-in on solutions to global warming that will simul- and dairy products come from chamber, which typically only maintenance workers who Careless cooking is the number “It looks very useful; some- @mercyhurst.edu. taneously educate close to one million students on Jan. 30-31. animals that receive no antibiot- up-to-date news. heats to 500 degrees, heats to responded to the fi re alarm, one cause of fi res in the thing that means a lot to the ics or growth hormones.

800 degrees or more. open the oven and have a large, nation.” students. I like it because it will -lakernet.mercyhurst.edu Sophomore Ashley Gammiere PAGE 6 NEWS Jan. 16, 2008 Learn to educate ‘Stuff the bus’ By Julie Hranica By Amy Zielinski Contributing writer News editor

Kappa Delta Pi, the Education The AmeriCorps Volunteers Honor society, will be hosting in Service to America (VISTA) their annual Teaching and Children and Youth of North Learning Expo at Mercyhurst West Pennsylvania will host the College. second annual “Stuff the Bus.” The third annual Teaching The event, on Jan. 19, will and Learning Expo will be held help nonprofi t organizations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hirt in Erie and Crawford County building on Jan. 19. by providing necessary items The expo costs $5 and is including toiletries, pencils, offi ce Contributed photo open to all majors. The event supplies, food, etc. Supporters can help stuff will feature three sessions, Nearly 80 nonprofi t the bus with toiletries, followed by a catered lunch. organizations submitted a school supplies and other A panel discussion with wishlist of supplies they need. necessities. the presenters will end the These wishlists will be handed day and allow students to ask out to the public as they enter the image of the school they any questions that were not Wal-Mart, 1900 Keystone Drive, attend,” Himes said. “I know addressed during the day. from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. someone who works for them in The expo provides a great Contributed photo AmeriCorps VISTA is working New York, and whether you’re opportunity for students to The Mercyhurst College chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the with the Erie Metropolitan working for them, volunteering, learn about education, with International Honors Society for Education, is headed by Dr. Transit Authority (EMTA), or participating in an event, workshops such as “How to Ruth Auld. Hubbard Bus Service, Northwest they always seem to get a great Survive with a Limited Budget: School Bus Service, Wal-Mart end result for whoever they’re Ideas for Resourceful and cannot be addressed within the Auld said this allows students and the Meadville Tribune as helping.” Creative Teaching” and “Creative regular curriculum. to hear different perspectives well as colleges and universities Hurley said volunteers Classroom Management for the Examples of the needs than what they hear in their to complete this project. will hand out wishlists to the Elementary Grades.” suggested by Auld are classes. The public will be asked to public and help “stuff the Students can also select healthcare and cleanliness in the In addition to Auld’s hard donate any supplies on the list. bus.” Student volunteers are workshops that prepare classroom. work, grad student Jillian If they do not want to buy any asked to work a two hour them for interviewing, such She also suggested that Perfetti has also worked hard to of the items, money donations time slot, which will count as “Maximizing Your Job technology is addressed for make this event successful. will be accepted. toward service learning hours. Interview” and “Building a secondary education majors who Auld also recognized the AmeriCorps VISTA member He also said transportation Phenomenal Resume.” do not have as much exposure work of junior Jenn Coleman, Colin Hurley said he would to the event will be provided Students can also select to it within their courses. who is the offi cial chair of the like to see Mercyhurst College by the service learning workshops that pertain to science Sophomore Emily Warren event and graduate student Amy students and the general public department. in the classroom, teaching appreciates these current topics. Todd. volunteer. Senior Matt Kampman writing at a secondary level, early “I am looking forward to These individuals, along with “Mercyhurst students get a believes students will appreciate childhood education, special the workshop entitled ‘How the work study students within chance to take part in a fundraiser participating in “Stuff the Bus.” education and technology. to Survive with a Limited the Education department have to benefi t the community,” said Kampman said service Sophomore Nadine Beres Budgeting’ most because I have been working together to make Hurley. “The bottom line is learning has helped him said this is the fi rst year that spent so much money on lesson the event successful. they are raising awareness and throughout his college career she will attend the Teaching and plans thus far,” said Warren. “I There will be 19 workshops getting donations for a worthy by showing him that college Learning Expo. want to incorporate what I learn offered and students will be cause and they should feel good is more than just studying for She looks forward to the from the workshop into my able to select which three they about that.” classes and writing papers. opportunity to learn more about future lessons.” attend. Senior Tara Himes thinks “It helped me realize that we techniques and technologies in According to Auld, the Each workshop lasts for 90 this is a worthwhile event and is learn more than just classroom education. workshops are taught by experts minutes and door prizes will be something students should get information, but we learn how Adviser for Kappa Delta in the fi eld of teaching who are given out during the event. involved in. to become better people,” he Pi Dr. Ruth Auld said the out in the community. If interested or for more “I think it’s important that said. purpose of the expo is to target This year, only two of information contact Dr. Ruth college students get involved For more information, contact needs that are rising within the the presenters are from the Auld at rauld@mercyhurst. in the community they live in, Colin Hurley at (814) 824-2343 educational community that Mercyhurst faculty. edu. if not for themselves, but for or at [email protected]. PAGE 6 NEWS Jan. 16, 2008 Jan. 16, 2008 NEWS PAGE 7 Learn to educate ‘Stuff the bus’ Surprising end to primaries By Julie Hranica By Amy Zielinski Contributing writer News editor Mitt Romney triumphs, Hillary Clinton dominates in Michigan

Kappa Delta Pi, the Education The AmeriCorps Volunteers win the nomination,” McCain with experience (52 percent) Hampshire’s primary while scheduled it earlier to try to Honor society, will be hosting in Service to America (VISTA) By Liz Sidoti declared, also in an AP interview or shared their values (37 Huckabee dropped to third. give the state more say in picking Associated Press their annual Teaching and Children and Youth of North from Charleston, S.C. percent). Thompson is camping out a president. Learning Expo at Mercyhurst West Pennsylvania will host the Huckabee, too, already A mere 20 percent or less of in South Carolina looking for The Republican National College. second annual “Stuff the Bus.” Mitt Romney scored his fi rst campaigning in the next primary eligible voters were expected to his fi rst win. Rudy Giuliani is Committee objected and cut the The third annual Teaching The event, on Jan. 19, will major primary victory Tuesday, state, predicted in Lexington, show up at polling stations across doing the same in Florida, which number of Michigan delegates and Learning Expo will be held help nonprofi t organizations a desperately needed win in his S.C., he would “put a fl ag in the frigid and snowy Michigan, the votes Jan. 29. to the national convention from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hirt in Erie and Crawford County native Michigan that gave his ground here Saturday.” turnout depressed in part by the The former New York by half as punishment while building on Jan. 19. by providing necessary items weakened presidential candidacy He also jabbed at Romney, Democratic race of little to no mayor got only 3 percent of the Democratic National The expo costs $5 and is including toiletries, pencils, offi ce Contributed photo new life. who has poured at least $20 consequence. the Michigan vote, trailing Committee stripped the state open to all majors. The event supplies, food, etc. Supporters can help stuff It set the stage for a wide- million of his personal fortune For Republicans, the stakes Thompson and Texas Rep. of all 156 delegates to its will feature three sessions, Nearly 80 nonprofi t the bus with toiletries, open Republican showdown into his bid: “We need to prove varied. Ron Paul as well as the top national convention, including followed by a catered lunch. organizations submitted a school supplies and other in South Carolina in just four that electing a president is not Of the three candidates three, and he hasn’t fared better 28 superdelegates who would A panel discussion with wishlist of supplies they need. necessities. days. just about how much money a competing hard here, Romney than fourth in any of the states not have been bound by the the presenters will end the These wishlists will be handed Three GOP candidates now candidate has.” needed a Michigan victory the so far. outcome of the primary. day and allow students to ask out to the public as they enter the image of the school they have won in the fi rst four states In Michigan, with most most to invigorate a campaign Yet, the fractured GOP fi eld any questions that were not Wal-Mart, 1900 Keystone Drive, attend,” Himes said. “I know to vote in the 2008 primary precincts reporting, Romney crippled by searing losses in plays into his strategy of lying addressed during the day. from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. someone who works for them in season, roiling a nomination had 39 percent of the vote, Iowa and New Hampshire. in wait — and making his move Commitment The expo provides a great Contributed photo AmeriCorps VISTA is working New York, and whether you’re fi ght that lacks a clear favorite McCain had 30 percent and He was the only one who — in Florida in the run-up to opportunity for students to The Mercyhurst College chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the with the Erie Metropolitan working for them, volunteering, as the race moves south for the Huckabee 16 percent. watched the voting returns in Feb. 5 when some two dozen to accuracy learn about education, with International Honors Society for Education, is headed by Dr. Transit Authority (EMTA), or participating in an event, fi rst time. No other Republican fared Michigan; his top Michigan states vote. workshops such as “How to Ruth Auld. Hubbard Bus Service, Northwest they always seem to get a great The former Massachusetts better than single digits. opponents, McCain and Romney was born and raised To report corrections Survive with a Limited Budget: School Bus Service, Wal-Mart end result for whoever they’re governor defeated John McCain, Previously, Huckabee had Huckabee, campaigned in the in Michigan, and his late father, and clarifi cations, Ideas for Resourceful and cannot be addressed within the Auld said this allows students and the Meadville Tribune as helping.” the Arizona senator who was won leadoff Iowa, and McCain state earlier in the day but left by George, was head of American contact managing Creative Teaching” and “Creative regular curriculum. to hear different perspectives well as colleges and universities Hurley said volunteers hoping that independents had taken New Hampshire. afternoon to plant themselves in Motors and a three-term Classroom Management for the Examples of the needs than what they hear in their to complete this project. will hand out wishlists to the and Democrats would join Hillary Rodham Clinton was next-up South Carolina. governor in the 1960s. editor Casey Greene Elementary Grades.” suggested by Auld are classes. The public will be asked to public and help “stuff the Republicans to help him repeat the only top contender on the Up for grabs in Michigan McCain had a built-in at mgeditormerciad@ Students can also select healthcare and cleanliness in the In addition to Auld’s hard donate any supplies on the list. bus.” Student volunteers are his 2000 triumph here. Democratic ballot Tuesday. were 30 Republican delegates. advantage of his own. He mercyhurst.edu or workshops that prepare classroom. work, grad student Jillian If they do not want to buy any asked to work a two hour Mike Huckabee, the former With most precincts counted, Romney campaigned in the won the state’s primary eight them for interviewing, such She also suggested that Perfetti has also worked hard to of the items, money donations time slot, which will count Arkansas governor, trailed in she had 56 percent of the vote state far more than his rivals years ago on the strength of (814) 824-2376. as “Maximizing Your Job technology is addressed for make this event successful. will be accepted. toward service learning hours. third, and former Tennessee to 39 percent for uncommitted and spent more than $2 million independent and Democratic- Interview” and “Building a secondary education majors who Auld also recognized the AmeriCorps VISTA member He also said transportation Sen. Fred Thompson is making delegates to the Democratic in TV ads in Michigan, nearly crossover voters, and he still had Corrections from Phenomenal Resume.” do not have as much exposure work of junior Jenn Coleman, Colin Hurley said he would to the event will be provided a last stand in South Carolina. National Convention. three times what McCain did, a network of hard-core backers. Students can also select to it within their courses. who is the offi cial chair of the like to see Mercyhurst College by the service learning “It’s a victory of optimism over Romney’s ties to Michigan according to an analysis of Six months after his campaign Jan. 9 issue workshops that pertain to science Sophomore Emily Warren event and graduate student Amy students and the general public department. Washington-style pessimism,” proved benefi cial. presidential advertising by the nearly collapsed, he now leads A headline in the Sports in the classroom, teaching appreciates these current topics. Todd. volunteer. Senior Matt Kampman Romney said in an Associated Four in 10 voters said his roots nonpartisan Michigan Campaign national polls. section read, “Sabres defeat writing at a secondary level, early “I am looking forward to These individuals, along with “Mercyhurst students get a believes students will appreciate Press telephone interview from factored into their decisions, and Finance Network. Huckabee, an ordained Penguins in Winter Classic.” childhood education, special the workshop entitled ‘How the work study students within chance to take part in a fundraiser participating in “Stuff the Bus.” Southfi eld, Mich., echoing his 58 percent of that group backed McCain paid for more than Southern Baptist minister, had The Penguins defeated the education and technology. to Survive with a Limited the Education department have to benefi t the community,” said Kampman said service campaign speeches and taking him, according to preliminary $740,00 in ads and Huckabee hoped to stage a surprise fi nish Sabres. Sophomore Nadine Beres Budgeting’ most because I have been working together to make Hurley. “The bottom line is learning has helped him a poke at McCain, the four- results from surveys of voters spent more than $480,000. with the support of Christian said this is the fi rst year that spent so much money on lesson the event successful. they are raising awareness and throughout his college career term senator he beat. “Now as they left their polling places, Feeling optimistic in the run- evangelicals who live in the Senior Deanna Fletcher’s she will attend the Teaching and plans thus far,” said Warren. “I There will be 19 workshops getting donations for a worthy by showing him that college on to South Carolina, Nevada, taken for The AP and the up to the Michigan voting, more conservative, western part last name was spelled Learning Expo. want to incorporate what I learn offered and students will be cause and they should feel good is more than just studying for Florida.” networks. Romney went back on the air of the state. Feltcher in the article “24- She looks forward to the from the workshop into my able to select which three they about that.” classes and writing papers. Minimizing the signifi cance He also led among voters with TV ads in South Carolina With his populist pitch, hour lounge chosen as opportunity to learn more about future lessons.” attend. Senior Tara Himes thinks “It helped me realize that we of Tuesday’s vote, McCain who said the economy (42 after a brief hiatus. Huckabee also wanted to do well senior gift.” techniques and technologies in According to Auld, the Each workshop lasts for 90 this is a worthwhile event and is learn more than just classroom said he had called Romney to percent) and illegal immigration A muddle from the start, the in Reagan Republican country education. workshops are taught by experts minutes and door prizes will be something students should get information, but we learn how congratulate him “that Michigan (39 percent) were their most GOP race has grown ever more outside of Detroit. The article “Police and safety Adviser for Kappa Delta in the fi eld of teaching who are given out during the event. involved in. to become better people,” he welcomed their native son with important issues, and won the fl uid as the fi rst states voted over The economy dominated the regulations” did not fully Pi Dr. Ruth Auld said the out in the community. If interested or for more “I think it’s important that said. their support.” most Republicans (41 percent), the past two weeks. weeklong Michigan campaign. print. purpose of the expo is to target This year, only two of information contact Dr. Ruth college students get involved For more information, contact “Starting tomorrow, we’re conservatives (41 percent), Romney was second to Michigan doesn’t typically needs that are rising within the the presenters are from the Auld at rauld@mercyhurst. in the community they live in, Colin Hurley at (814) 824-2343 going to win South Carolina, evangelicals (34 percent) and Huckabee in the Iowa caucuses hold its primary until February Effi cient is spelled incorrectly educational community that Mercyhurst faculty. edu. if not for themselves, but for or at [email protected]. and we’re going to go on and voters looking for a candidate and to McCain in New but state party officials on last week’s cover. PAGE 8 FEATURES Jan. 16, 2008 Contest of the coffees McDonald’s new coffee selections strive to rival Starbucks

ics say might pose a threat to their own morning beverages. By Stacey Minchin Starbucks. “Personally, I am not a cof- Staff writer “I would defi nitely be willing fee drinker, but I think that to try the McDonald’s coffee McDonald’s is a big competitor In an attempt to brew up yet bar,” said junior Haylie Starin. to other coffee companies be- another tasty delight, McDon- “I think that as long as it tastes cause of their popular name,” ald’s has decided to go after good, it would be the cheapest said sophomore Dinorah San- Starbucks, the giant of the way to go.” chez. coffee world. Besides considering the mon- Having a cup of joe in the McDonald’s has always domi- ey one would save by buying morning has become prevalent nated the food industry with coffee at McDonalds, some in our society. their fast food tactics and rea- students said they more con- Before the McCafé, early ris- sonably priced menu items. cerned with sacrifi cing coffee ers would choose McDonald’s Now, in an attempt to com- quality as a result. for breakfast due to their food pete with Starbucks, they have “I love Starbucks coffee,” menu, but now they will have launched a slightly more up- said junior John McClellan. “It more beverage choices to coin- scale restaurant chicly called may be more expensive, but the cide with those meals. the McCafé. quality is better. McDonald’s “I think McDonald’s is mak- With their new gourmet cof- coffee is not healthy for you ing a smart business move,” fees, the McCafé is expecting to because of the extracts they said senior Kelly Cofrancisco. bring in an added $1 billion in add.” “I would defi nitely give it a try, revenue on cappuccinos, lattes Even though Starbucks has but like all trends, I don’t really and other beverages. become popular over the years, think it will last.” They have even added a McDonald’s restaurants are McDonald’s is looking to im- barista position to their res- more accessible to customers, plement the McCafé through- taurants. as there seems to be one around out all their restaurants. McDonald’s new premium every corner. They hope to have the cof- fl avored coffees come already Having such a familiar name fee bar installation completed http://images.google.com/images?q=mcdonalds+coffee sweetened and creamed for and reputation, McDonald’s by 2009. McDonald’s new coffee bar features coffee that is already those who may be in a hurry. might end up posing a threat to So the next time you’re crav- fl avored with cream and is available at the drive-thru. Conveniently, the coffee bar other companies as well. ing a little caffeine, which will is also available at the drive- Dunkin Donuts, Burger King you choose McDonald’s or thru window, which some crit- and even local gas stations offer Starbucks? NEED MATH Students choose their favorite coffee: McDonald’s or Starbucks HELP?? McDonald’s become the new Donuts, I would just like to say all about the whipped cream,” From Staff reports favorite?” that ‘America runs on said junior Joanna Sanzo. The Merciad Come to the Mercyhurst Col- Dunkin.’” Similarly, senior Justin Hen- Math Lab lege students Despite Jack- ning prefers Starbucks because In a world where dozens of have several son’s strong of its “exotic fl avors.” Located in the brands of coffee exist, it seems options of stance, the ul- “I think Starbucks is my fa- that only a handful of are the coffee to timate favorite vorite because of the decorative Library 304 A & B frontrunners in popularity choose from, seems to be and intelligent atmosphere,” among drinkers. including Starbucks. said junior Gary Peterson. Starbucks and Dunkin Do- choices from “I love pep- Nonetheless, McDonald’s Sunday-Thursday nuts are among the favorites Café Diem and permint mocha does have a small and loyal For Exact for busy people on the go. the bookstore. at Starbucks, and following. But now that McDonald’s is Senior Jackie Jack- it’s offered year If not for any other reason, Hours Call introducing a new coffee bar son favors her joe from round,” said junior senior Bryan Tyler points out Ext: 2078 featuring improved coffee, Dunkin Donuts. Emily Donovan. the obvious: McDonald’s is the question lingers: “Will “As a shift manager at Dunkin “I like Starbucks because it’s guaranteed hot. PAGE 8 FEATURES Jan. 16, 2008 Jan. 16, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 9 Carruba wins leadership scholarship are something we do so well, aged by the people in her life By Carla Hart Contest of the coffees we don’t think about it; there- who go out of their way to help Staff writer fore, we don’t realize that it is her achieve her goals, including McDonald’s new coffee selections strive to rival Starbucks strength,” she explained. her supportive family in Pitts- While majoring in intelligence Carruba agrees. burgh, Pa. and Dr. Brian Ripley, ics say might pose a threat to their own morning beverages. studies, Mercyhurst College “It takes a lot to dig and fi nd a political science teacher at By Stacey Minchin Starbucks. “Personally, I am not a cof- junior Amber Carruba still our strengths, since we’re so Mercyhurst. Staff writer “I would defi nitely be willing fee drinker, but I think that fi nds time to hone her leader- self-critical,” said Carruba. “The Ripley said he is delighted to try the McDonald’s coffee McDonald’s is a big competitor ship skills. leadership society teaches you that Carruba’s leadership skills In an attempt to brew up yet bar,” said junior Haylie Starin. to other coffee companies be- In addition to gaining the to fi nd and build on strengths, and potential have been rec- another tasty delight, McDon- “I think that as long as it tastes cause of their popular name,” trust of her peers, she has even if it’s a personality.” ognized. ald’s has decided to go after good, it would be the cheapest said sophomore Dinorah San- earned a $500 scholarship from Developing leadership skills is “Amber is a gifted young Starbucks, the giant of the way to go.” chez. the Leadership Certification based on the students’ involve- woman who is fortunate coffee world. Besides considering the mon- Having a cup of joe in the Program. ment. enough to have both the intel- McDonald’s has always domi- ey one would save by buying morning has become prevalent Carruba said that scholar- Students challenge them- lect and the personal skills to nated the food industry with coffee at McDonalds, some in our society. ship opportunities are available selves by setting goals and be an effective leader,” said their fast food tactics and rea- students said they more con- Before the McCafé, early ris- monthly through participation achieving them. Ripley. sonably priced menu items. cerned with sacrifi cing coffee ers would choose McDonald’s in the LCP. “It’s about them, not me,” Kemp agrees, and said that Now, in an attempt to com- quality as a result. for breakfast due to their food The program, which was cre- said Kemp, who chooses not Carruba’s commitment to other pete with Starbucks, they have “I love Starbucks coffee,” menu, but now they will have ated in 2005 by Darcey Kemp, to micro-manage students, but student leaders is also admi- Contributed photo launched a slightly more up- said junior John McClellan. “It more beverage choices to coin- director of student union and instead teaches accountability rable. Junior Amber Carruba recently won a national leadership scale restaurant chicly called may be more expensive, but the cide with those meals. student activities, is designed and empowerment. “Amber is a conscientious scholorship award. the McCafé. quality is better. McDonald’s “I think McDonald’s is mak- to focus on strengths, rela- She also credits the assistance leader with deliberate, thought- With their new gourmet cof- coffee is not healthy for you ing a smart business move,” tional leadership, and positive of Sarah Rish and Caley Doran, ful speech,” said Kemp. “The 60 note cards tonight,” said “Or I may decide to stay in fees, the McCafé is expecting to because of the extracts they said senior Kelly Cofrancisco. psychology. who are Mercyhurst graduate feedback she gives to students Carruba. Pittsburgh,” said Carruba. bring in an added $1 billion in add.” “I would defi nitely give it a try, “As a society, we focus too students pursuing Master’s is well respected.” And in the summer Carruba Either way she still wins as a revenue on cappuccinos, lattes Even though Starbucks has but like all trends, I don’t really much on being the best at degrees in special education. The next goal on the agenda will intern with the intelligence leader in the community. and other beverages. become popular over the years, think it will last.” everything, instead of what “I couldn’t do it without for Carruba is to prepare for unit in Pittsburgh, with dreams In Carruba’s words, a good They have even added a McDonald’s restaurants are McDonald’s is looking to im- we do consistently, near per- them,” said Kemp. mid-terms. to work for the FBI, on hold leader is “someone who is able barista position to their res- more accessible to customers, plement the McCafé through- fectly,” said Kemp. “Strengths Similarly, Carruba is encour- “I’m going to make about for now. to bend with the wind.” taurants. as there seems to be one around out all their restaurants. McDonald’s new premium every corner. They hope to have the cof- fl avored coffees come already Having such a familiar name fee bar installation completed http://images.google.com/images?q=mcdonalds+coffee sweetened and creamed for and reputation, McDonald’s by 2009. Oprah Winfrey getting her own TV network McDonald’s new coffee bar features coffee that is already those who may be in a hurry. might end up posing a threat to So the next time you’re crav- fl avored with cream and is available at the drive-thru. Conveniently, the coffee bar other companies as well. ing a little caffeine, which will Winfrey said. “I will now have Winfrey envisions the pro- While Winfrey will be the face tract to continue on “Oprah” is also available at the drive- Dunkin Donuts, Burger King you choose McDonald’s or By David Bauder the opportunity to do this 24 gramming dealing with issues of the new network, she won’t through May 2011, a deal that Associated Press thru window, which some crit- and even local gas stations offer Starbucks? hours a day on a platform that such as money, health, relation- have much of a presence, at prohibits the use of reruns on goes on forever.” ships and raising children. least at fi rst. She is under con- her own network. NEED MATH Oprah Winfrey is getting her Students choose their favorite coffee: McDonald’s or Starbucks own TV network. OWN - for HELP?? McDonald’s become the new Donuts, I would just like to say all about the whipped cream,” Oprah Winfrey Network - will From Staff reports favorite?” that ‘America runs on said junior Joanna Sanzo. debut next year in nearly 70 mil- The Merciad CAFE DIEM Come to the Mercyhurst Col- Dunkin.’” Similarly, senior Justin Hen- lion homes with cable and satel- PEER EDUCATORS Math Lab lege students Despite Jack- ning prefers Starbucks because lite, part of a deal announced Mercyhurst Coffee House In a world where dozens of have several son’s strong of its “exotic fl avors.” Tuesday with Discovery Com- Peer Educators, male and female, needed to Located: Located in the brands of coffee exist, it seems options of stance, the ul- “I think Starbucks is my fa- munications. It will replace the present education programs to teens. Good that only a handful of are the coffee to timate favorite vorite because of the decorative Discovery Health network. Main Floor Library 304 A & B frontrunners in popularity choose from, seems to be and intelligent atmosphere,” The announcement builds public speaking skills desired. No experience Hammermill Library among drinkers. including Starbucks. said junior Gary Peterson. a media empire that already necessary. Paid training. Flexible part time Open Starbucks and Dunkin Do- choices from “I love pep- Nonetheless, McDonald’s includes the top-rated TV talk hours. Reliable transportation required. Great Sunday-Thursday Sunday-Thursday nuts are among the favorites Café Diem and permint mocha does have a small and loyal show, a magazine, a satellite for college age students and recent high school For Exact for busy people on the go. the bookstore. at Starbucks, and following. radio network, a Web site and 6 p.m.-12 a.m. But now that McDonald’s is Senior Jackie Jack- it’s offered year If not for any other reason, TV movies made under her grads. Please send resume to: Supervisor, Teen Monday-Friday Hours Call introducing a new coffee bar son favors her joe from round,” said junior senior Bryan Tyler points out banner. Peer Education Program, Adagio Health, 1611 8 a.m.12p.m. Ext: 2078 featuring improved coffee, Dunkin Donuts. Emily Donovan. the obvious: McDonald’s is “This is an evolution of what Peach St., Suite 455, Erie, PA 16501 the question lingers: “Will “As a shift manager at Dunkin “I like Starbucks because it’s guaranteed hot. I’ve been able to do every day,” Closed Saturdays PAGE 10 FEATURES Jan. 16, 2008

THE LAKER Winter Term Galley Grill Dinner: Lunch: S-Laker Burger M-Ham and Cheese on M- Steak Salad Croissant T- Open Face Turkey Sandwich T- Soft Tacos W-Slice Of Pizza, 5 Wings W- Potato Bowl Th- Swedish Meatballs w/ Noodles http://img.dailymail.co.uk http://weblogs.variety.com Th- Turkey Reuben F- Chicken and Biscuits Keira Knightly in Johnny Depp in Sweeney F- Sizzle Salad S - Cup of Chili w/ Cheese, Side of Atonement. Todd. S- Southwest Burger Nacho Chips Hours of Operation: Board Specials Golden Globes Lunch $4.75 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Dinner $5.50 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. honor winners Look for New Menu Items! Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger The race for awards was tight New Salads: By Jen Gildea this year, as several worthy Features editor Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- pictures made their debuts in Greek-Caesar recent months. The red carpet was empty Among the hopefuls for this past Sunday and dozens of some of the top fi lm awards stylists had the night off. this year included Atonement, Disappointingly to many fans, Michael Clayton, There Will Subconnection Special Features the Golden Globe awards were Be Blood, and No Country for 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 cancelled at the last minute due Old Men. other wraps $5.79 to the writer’s strike. The following winners were 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 While the show was set to announced by the Hollywood ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 continue as of the past few Foreign Press on Sunday, Jan. Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: other wraps $ 4.19 weeks, the impromptu can- 13. cellation was confi rmed after Best Picture, Drama - 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 Hours of Operation: numerous celebrities opted not Atonement 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. to attend the awards in respect Best Actress - Julie Christie, of the writers. Away From Her Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Without the array of fashion Best Actor - Daniel Day Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. dos and dont’s to scrutinize, Lewis, There Will Be Blood viewers instead were presented Best Picture, Musical or with a press conference-like Comedy - Sweeney Todd announcement of the winners, Best Animated Picture - Laker Express appropriately called Golden Ratatouille Look for Laker Express Globes: The Winner’s Special Best Supporting Actress Board Equivalency Available: Minute Meals! on NBC. - Cate Blanchett, I’m Not Unfortunately, the broadcast There 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. lacked the luster of the real Best Supporting Actor - Board Specials Hours of Operation: Golden Globes annual award Javier Bardem, No Country For Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. show, as it had no stars and no Old Men Lunch $4.75 Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. actual awards to distribute. Best Director - Julian Sch- Dinner $5.50 Nonetheless, the winners nabel, The Diving Bell and the Saturday & Sunday Closed were still announced. Butterfl y PAGE 10 FEATURES Jan. 16, 2008 Jan. 16, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 11

THE LAKER Going green: Recycled fashion Winter Term around $110, while children’s tage,” said senior Nicole Ron- ion consumers are not accus- wear, specifi cally infant apparel, dini. “Overall though, the style tomed to buying. runs around $230. just is not for me. I would like Now, one can rest assured Galley Grill While Lindquist’s is a bit to see a bit more coordination that their garment is not a Dinner: more conservative than Junky, in the pieces.” contributor to the thousands S-Laker Burger the cut-and-paste style is not These new designers are that fi ll landfi lls, contribute to Lunch: for everyone. filling an untapped market greenhouse gases and essen- M-Ham and Cheese on M- Steak Salad T- Open Face Turkey Sandwich “I think it’s a cool concept with environmentally friendly tially enforce over-consump- Croissant to re-use and reintroduce vin- options that ever vigilant fash- tion within the industry itself. T- Soft Tacos W-Slice Of Pizza, 5 Wings Th- Swedish Meatballs w/ Noodles W- Potato Bowl ADVERTISEMENT http://img.dailymail.co.uk http://weblogs.variety.com Th- Turkey Reuben F- Chicken and Biscuits S - Cup of Chili w/ Cheese, Side of Keira Knightly in Johnny Depp in Sweeney F- Sizzle Salad http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2006/08/stefani Atonement. Todd. S- Southwest Burger Nacho Chips Gwen Stefani is a fan of clothing line Junky Clothing. For instance, if they like a Hours of Operation: By Sandy Watro Board Specials sleeve from a particular gar- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Staff writer Golden Globes Lunch $4.75 ment, they will remove it and Dinner $5.50 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. sew it onto another piece. Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Recycling has never been a Their base or main piece is word heard much in the fashion usually taken completely apart honor winners Look for New Menu Items! industry. via main stitches, and then put Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger Now, everything from fabrics, back together by replacing and The race for awards was tight to garments, to handbags and moving the seams around. By Jen Gildea New Salads: this year, as several worthy accessories have gone green. Their clothing is popular with Features editor Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- pictures made their debuts in Greek-Caesar A new book entitled, “Green both an older and younger eco- recent months. is the New Black,” has been conscious crowd. The red carpet was empty Among the hopefuls for recently composed about this Two of their main support- this past Sunday and dozens of some of the top fi lm awards sometimes controversial sub- ers are Gwen Stefani and Kate stylists had the night off. this year included Atonement, ject of the environment in the Moss. Disappointingly to many fans, Michael Clayton, There Will Subconnection Special Features fashion industry. Senior Nikki Yakich is in the Golden Globe awards were Be Blood, and No Country for 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 Its writers include Tamsin favor of the eco-friendly cloth- cancelled at the last minute due Old Men. other wraps $5.79 Blanchard, who currently ing. to the writer’s strike. The following winners were 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 serves as the fashion editor of “I like the idea as a whole While the show was set to announced by the Hollywood ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 Telegraph Magazine based in because it saves time, money continue as of the past few Foreign Press on Sunday, Jan. Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: other wraps $ 4.19 London. and resources,” she said. “I weeks, the impromptu can- 13. He has teamed up with especially like the outfi t Gwen cellation was confi rmed after Best Picture, Drama - 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 Hours of Operation: Annika Sanders and Kerry Stefani is wearing.” numerous celebrities opted not Atonement 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Seager to create the book which Another notable designer is to attend the awards in respect Best Actress - Julie Christie, will resonate with anyone who New York-based and Parson’s of the writers. Away From Her Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. is concerned about the envi- trained Deborah Lindquist. Without the array of fashion Best Actor - Daniel Day Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. ronment and its complicated Lindquist’s line is especially dos and dont’s to scrutinize, Lewis, There Will Be Blood relationship with fashion com- interesting because it includes viewers instead were presented Best Picture, Musical or merce. decently-priced formal and with a press conference-like Comedy - Sweeney Todd These two contributing wedding dresses, as well as announcement of the winners, Best Animated Picture - Laker Express authors also happen to own a ready-to-wear options. Look for Laker Express appropriately called Golden Ratatouille unique business called Junky One of her most interesting Globes: The Winner’s Special Best Supporting Actress Board Equivalency Available: Minute Meals! Clothing. pieces is a soy-based spandex on NBC. - Cate Blanchett, I’m Not The company takes old, out- cat suit made for skiing or other Unfortunately, the broadcast There 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. of-date garments and turns winter sports, priced at $275. lacked the luster of the real Best Supporting Actor - Board Specials Hours of Operation: them into something fashion- Lindquist is also infamous Golden Globes annual award Javier Bardem, No Country For Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. able, comfortable and urban. for creating recycled doggy and show, as it had no stars and no Old Men Lunch $4.75 The girls have developed their children’s sweaters with skulls Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. actual awards to distribute. Best Director - Julian Sch- Dinner $5.50 creative strategy on a three-part and cross bones emblazoned Nonetheless, the winners nabel, The Diving Bell and the Saturday & Sunday Closed repair, enhance and reform upon them. were still announced. Butterfl y formula. Doggy sweaters are priced PAGE 12 FEATURES Jan. 16, 2008 Food Fix I With Meg

A good bowl of stew is the only way you can ruin stew. ERI perfect fi x to a blistery winter If you can, pick up a loaf of Contributed photo day. fresh bread and be ready to eat 10th Street Café and Market is a festive place to eat. The thick and hearty meal can when you get home because be created using many different the smell will hit you as soon as Blue plate specials from 10th Street ingredients, such as meats and you open the door and you will poultry. want to fi ll a bowl quickly. used by Mercyhurst for special from when at work. You can vary this recipe just The leftover stew will keep in By Shelley Turk events, the two offer a great “My coworkers and I always by using your favorite veg- the fridge for a few days or you Staff writer café experience at the corner of order the “blue plate” special etables. can freeze it. Weschler and 10th Streets. from the café,” she said. “It’s Be careful about adding spices You will really enjoy the stew Fresh ingredients, classic Sandwiches start at $3.29 and very affordable at $4.99 and since most everything you need on a cold, dreary day. and contemporary dishes, fast go up to $6.99 and are served they have a great variety of will be in the seasoning pack. service and kind prices are with chips and a pickle. food.” Over seasoning is about the -Meghan Dolney just a few ideas that make the Hot Grinders are served in Call ahead to place an order 10th Street Café and Market half or whole sizes, 4 or 8- at (814) 452-2500 or stop by so special. inches respectively, and include the market with a few friends Home of “Make it Fabulous items like Philly Cheesesteak and try some of the items on Beef Stew Catering and Events,” the 10th and Sweet Italian Sausage. the menu. Street Café offers great sand- The best item on the menu The café is bright and color- wiches, cold subs, hot grinders though is the Daily “Blue Plate” ful, a great place to catch up on Ingredients and pizza at an affordable price special priced at $4.99. Earlier some with friends while eating everyday. this week the daily special was a great meal. Owners Jack Eaker and Vegetarian Lasagna and Spin- The market also sells Gimme 2 lbs. beef stew meat Stephanie Potous-Eaker moved ach Ricotta Raviolis with sage Coffee which is based out of their catering business from butter served with a side salad Ithaca, N.Y. and has a great se- 3 cups water Kansas City to Erie six years and roll with butter. lection of deli meats, imported 1 pkg. beef stew seasoning mix ago and local residents are truly All of that food costs just cheeses, fresh pastries, desserts happy of their decision. $4.99, and it is a big helping, and breads. 2 medium potatoes Not only do Jack and Stepha- too. Hours are Monday through 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables nie offer a great catering busi- Senior Michelle LaSlavic says Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and ness to Erie, which is often the café is a great place to order Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1 small onion

Get to know... Directions Name: Erik Penn Year: Junior 1. Cut meat into bite size pieces. Major: Social Work with a Fashion Merchandising minor Hometown: Northglenn, Colo. 2. Put meat, water, seasoning mix, Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: Friendly people and un- vegetables, chopped onion and diced limited ice cream in the cafe. Least favorite thing: ‘Gator’ tracks and muddy sidewalks. potatoes into a crock pot. Campus activities: Diversity 101, Mercyhurst Student Govern- 3. Cook on low for eight to ten ment, Judicial Board, Spirit Committee, Leadership Certifi cation Program, Social Work Club. hours or on high for four to fi ve Anything else interesting about you: In my spare time, I hours. think of great one-line jokes, only to fi nd them used on the next Erik Penn episode of Family Guy. PAGE 12 FEATURES Jan. 16, 2008 Jan. 16, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 13 Food Fix tHe Student band releases fi rst CD BuZz By Nora Beckenstein I With Meg Contributing writer JAN. 15-27. Musical. “Av- The Mercyhurst College Rec- enue Q.” Palace Theatre, A good bowl of stew is the reation Center was recently only way you can ruin stew. Cleveland. ERI perfect fi x to a blistery winter If you can, pick up a loaf of fi lled with screaming girls, glitter Contributed photo day. fresh bread and be ready to eat T-shirts and four young men to 10th Street Café and Market is a festive place to eat. JAN. 24. Erie Broadway The thick and hearty meal can credit for this phenomena. No, it when you get home because Series. “Chicago.” Warner be created using many different was not the Beatles invasion, but the smell will hit you as soon as Theatre, Erie. Blue plate specials from 10th Street ingredients, such as meats and you open the door and you will these boys have developed quite poultry. the following. want to fi ll a bowl quickly. FEB. 22. Comedy. Larry special You can vary this recipe just The band Easystreet was cre- used by Mercyhurst for from when at work. The leftover stew will keep in the Cable Guy. Tullio By Shelley Turk events, the two offer a great “My coworkers and I always by using your favorite veg- the fridge for a few days or you ated less than a year ago and is Staff writer Arena, Erie. café experience at the corner of order the “blue plate” special etables. can freeze it. comprised of sophomore Justin Weschler and 10th Streets. Be careful about adding spices Gray on guitar and vocals, senior from the café,” she said. “It’s You will really enjoy the stew FEB. 22. Erie Broad- Fresh ingredients, classic Sandwiches start at $3.29 and since most everything you need Joey Jablonski on drums, sopho- very affordable at $4.99 and on a cold, dreary day. way Series. “Dirty Rotten and contemporary dishes, fast go up to $6.99 and are served will be in the seasoning pack. more Matt Tolbert on keyboard they have a great variety of Scoundrels.” service and kind prices are with chips and a pickle. food.” Over seasoning is about the -Meghan Dolney and vocals and junior Chris Von just a few ideas that make the Hot Grinders are served in Volkenburg on Bass. Scoot Williams photo Call ahead to place an order FEB. 23. Buckwheat 10th Street Café and Market half or whole sizes, 4 or 8- As well as playing covers of at (814) 452-2500 or stop by Zydeco. Reg Lenna Civic Easystreet celebrates the offi cial relase of their fi rst album. so special. inches respectively, and include popular songs, the boys have the market with a few friends Center, Jamestown. N.Y. Home of “Make it Fabulous items like Philly Cheesesteak and try some of the items on Beef Stew been exploring their own creative The boys have managed to add of the CVS cold and fl u aisle, and Von Volkenburg’s rendition of Catering and Events,” the 10th and Sweet Italian Sausage. compositions as seen on their richness to the bands they cover a lot of self determination, Matt classic Johnny Cash’s “Ring of the menu. MARCH 1. George Street Café offers great sand- The best item on the menu first recorded album, “Empty while maintaining the integrity of Tolbert was able to perform. Fire”. The café is bright and color- Strait, Little Big Town. wiches, cold subs, hot grinders though is the Daily “Blue Plate” Spaces EP.” the artists they respect. The concert was lively and Many members of the audi- ful, a great place to catch up on Ingredients Q uic k en Loans Arena, and pizza at an affordable price special priced at $4.99. Earlier Similar to the artists they Their January concert was the soulful. Months of practice and ence were entertained by the skill- some with friends while eating Cleveland. everyday. this week the daily special was a great meal. cover, Easystreet is the epitome celebration of their accomplish- hard work went into the pro- ful solos of each band member. Owners Jack Eaker and Vegetarian Lasagna and Spin- of easy listening. Drawing inspi- ments and the offi cial release of gression of Easystreet, and the It will be interesting to see where The market also sells Gimme 2 lbs. beef stew meat MARCH 1. The Chief- Stephanie Potous-Eaker moved ach Ricotta Raviolis with sage ration from musicians such as their own album. performance was evidence of the band goes from here as they Coffee which is based out of tains. Palace Theatre, their catering business from butter served with a side salad 3 cups water John Mayer, David Gray and Unfortunately, a few days prior their commitment. increase in their repertoire. Ithaca, N.Y. and has a great se- Cleveland. Kansas City to Erie six years and roll with butter. lection of deli meats, imported 1 pkg. beef stew seasoning mix Hootie and the Blowfi sh, their to the concert, the lead singer Their line-up was a good If the One-Ders from “That ago and local residents are truly All of that food costs just songs are lyrical and emotive. was left without a voice. As every mixture of covers and original Thing You Do” can make its start cheeses, fresh pastries, desserts MARCH 8. Disney’s happy of their decision. $4.99, and it is a big helping, 2 medium potatoes The vocals are well harmo- rock ‘n’ roll lover knows, the creations. Just to spice up the at Mercyhurst College, there is no and breads. “High School Musical: Not only do Jack and Stepha- too. nized, and complimented by a show cannot go on without the program, listeners got a well- telling what the future holds for Hours are Monday through 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables The Ice Tour.” Mellon nie offer a great catering busi- Senior Michelle LaSlavic says strong instrumental foundation. infamous front man. With half received blast to the past in Chris Easystreet. Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Arena, Pittsburgh. ness to Erie, which is often the café is a great place to order Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1 small onion MARCH 14. B.B. King. Get to know... Warner Theatre, Erie. Faculty recital features four hand work Directions MARCH 15. K.D. Lang. Faculty Recital Series, as well as sonatas by composers Mozart dents in regard to this side of Name: Erik Penn Center for the Arts, Uni- By Sarah Mastrocola part-time accompanists Janet and J.C. Bach, as well as “Slavonic musical repertoire by introducing Year: Junior versity of Buffalo. Staff writer 1. Cut meat into bite size pieces. Bischoff, Ann Bommelje, Sung Dances” by Dvořák and “Hun- them to the four hand work. Major: Social Work with a Fashion Merchandising minor Hui Elberfeld and Faith Lif- garian Dances” by Brahms. Hess hopes that, through this : Northglenn, Colo. MARCH 18. Erie Broad- Hometown 2. Put meat, water, seasoning mix, As part of the Faculty Recital shen. Hess describes the recital as “a display of how working with way Series. Michael Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: Friendly people and un- Series, a piano recital titled “Four “Four Hands” gets its name program of contrasting pieces.” someone else can result in differ- vegetables, chopped onion and diced Flatley’s “Lord of the limited ice cream in the cafe. Hands” will be performed by from its inclusion of piano There have been some faculty ent and interesting musical work, Dance.” Least favorite thing: ‘Gator’ tracks and muddy sidewalks. potatoes into a crock pot. Mercyhurst College Music music written specifi cally to be recitals done in the past that students may be inspired to enjoy Campus activities: Diversity 101, Mercyhurst Student Govern- Department faculty. played by four hands. Although featured four hand work, but musical collaboration. 3. Cook on low for eight to ten MARCH 25. Robin ment, Judicial Board, Spirit Committee, Leadership Certifi cation This is the fourth faculty the recital consists essentially this is the fi rst recital in recent The recital is on Thursday, Trower. Tralf, Buffalo. Program, Social Work Club. hours or on high for four to fi ve recital in the series this year. of chamber music, the music to times that consists only of four Jan.17th at 8 p.m. in the Walker Anything else interesting about you: In my spare time, I hours. It will feature the entire piano be presented varies greatly with hand pieces. Recital Hall and should run un- think of great one-line jokes, only to fi nd them used on the next staff, which includes Dr. Nathan pieces coming from different Hess says that through this der one hour in length. Admis- Erik Penn Courtesy of Goerie.com episode of Family Guy. Hess, full time piano faculty musical eras and composers. presentation, the music faculty sion is free to both Mercyhurst member and director of the Music selected includes two members hope to educate stu- students and the general public. PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 16, 2008

urke’s birds and morScoot Williamse photo Mercyhurst art professor shares a creative and Buniquely-formed art exhibit with the community He does not like to waste any what catches your attention and creative opportunities and his “No Book Ends,” which By Stacy Minchin materials, but will save them for turning it into something else,” experiences through art. I specifi cally targets children. Staff writer potential use in other art pieces. he said. personally would like to take The piece shows how books He also obtains his supplies When creating art, Burke advantage of the creative can trigger the imagination, as One of Mercyhurst College’s from thrift stores or yard sales goes through a process in and intellectual environment the pages turn into birds fl ying own professors of art, Daniel to show that even a Popsicle which he observes something this school provides for us to away. Burke, presents his own, stick can be of great use. visually stimulating, studies and enhance our understanding This exhibit also includes unique art exhibit known as Several of the installations investigates the object, fi nds a of what it truly means to be a one of his more well-known “Variations” in the Cummings that will be in the gallery seem focus, organizes and changes liberal arts school,” she said. pieces “…of a feather.” T his Art Gallery. to focus around different birds. the pieces to turn them into a Sophomore Pawel Bialk said piece has been displayed in fi ve The opening of this exhibit Burke says that he is not inspired vision and then displays the art he enjoyed the exhibit. other museums and galleries will represent his twenty-fi fth by birds, but would study them accordingly. “It’s cool to see all the creative throughout Pennsylvania. A few one-man-show, in which his when he went on the rooftop of Senior music major, ways he uses everyday things... of his other works on display pieces took about two years to his downtown studio. McKenzie Midock, said she it’s a really awesome form of are “Slave Ship,” “Bird Display” compile. “I don’t believe in inspiration. would defi nitely be interested art.” and “Arrivals.” Burke has won prizes and Art comes from habit and in viewing Burke’s art exhibit Junior Christina Fernandez Burke’s exhibition opened to honors in over 60 juried discipline of working at because it’s nice to have access agreed. the public on Jan 10 and will run competitions. something and putting in studio to a gallery in which professors “I thought it was really neat until Jan. 31. Gallery hours are What makes Burke’s exhibit time,” Burke said. can show off their talents. and eco-friendly,” she said. Tuesday through Sunday from unique are the ways in which his “You can’t help but have “As a musician, I recognize There are a total of ten pieces 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday art is formed. reactions to things. Art is taking the value in having access to displayed in the gallery, including from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 16, 2008 Jan. 16, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 15 Mayday! Mayday Parade! Pop-punk quintet in review

male. There are no big surprise which does not allow a lot of By Greg Summy coming from a 20-something room for creativity. Staff writer year-old vocalist and lyricist. However, Mayday Parade Do not let the cliché topic manages to change keys often Tallahassee, Fl. has a new fool you. Sanders write more enough within the album as well reason to be proud: The fi ve- hooks and one-liners than Fall as individual songs to keep the piece rock band Mayday Parade. Out Boy, while keeping the fl ow maximized without being The pop-punk quintet is a phrases understandable, even redundant. proverbial breath of fresh air in without the aid of an art-school Mayday Parade, while a genre overrun with clichés and degree. carrying a unique sound, has saturated with more bands than The album is also lyrically obvious infl uences within the you can shake a stick at. distant from the band’s home album. Brand New’s “Deja Mayday Parade takes the in Florida. There are numerous Entendu,” Amber Pacifi c’s “The classic mold of the genre, twists mentions of the east coast, Las Possibility and the Promise,” and it, turns it, throws it in the air Vegas, and California. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’s and comes up with a solid, full, Mayday Parade takes the idea “Don’t You Fake It” are a few well-rounded sound. of a big sound and amplifi es it to albums that share the overall The debut full-length “A the extreme. The guitarists play tone and feel with “A Lesson in Lesson in Romantics” is a work some serious and unique chord Romantics.” of musical genius in a genre progression and harmonies that This album lacks is in the where you would least expect it. seem to be thicker than most order and feel of each song on It is an album full of lyrics bands. the track list. that fl ow off of vocalist Derek The drums and bass on this The best albums have a way Sanders’ tongue in addition to album are tight and crisp with of building up, and then slowly guitar hooks that soar, and a just enough rock and swing bringing the listener back down, Contributed photo rhythm section with enough infl uence to create an original particularly in Mayday Parade’s Mayday Parade’s debut is a work of musical genius. power to fuel a small country. sound fi tting enough for the genre. Lyrically, “A Lesson in lyrical and guitar genius. However, “A Lesson in degrees of sound. seem to be a good idea, but Romantics” conveys a message From a musical standpoint, Romantics” starts out full, then The incorporation of an instead it takes the listener away of love and life from the each track on the album drifts off, builds up, and then acoustic piano track in the from the feel of the album as urke’s birds and morScoot Williamse photo Mercyhurst art professor shares a creative and perspective of a college-aged maintains similar structure, fl uctuates between varying middle of the album, might a whole. ‘Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y’ comes to Mercyhurst uniquely-formed art exhibit with the community a groundbreaking program fi rst female to hold this position. book is titled “Memo to the attendance at the 92 Street Y. B By Megan O’Hare He does not like to waste any what catches your attention and creative opportunities and his “No Book Ends,” which to help educate communities At that time, she was the highest- President Elect: How We Can We fi lled a room with almost Contributing writer By Stacy Minchin materials, but will save them for turning it into something else,” experiences through art. I specifi cally targets children. across America. ranking woman in the history of Restore America’s Reputation 150 students and you could Staff writer potential use in other art pieces. he said. personally would like to take The piece shows how books Featuring some of the the U.S. government. and Leadership.” have heard a pin drop during the He also obtains his supplies When creating art, Burke advantage of the creative can trigger the imagination, as Located in the heart of New world’s most fascinating people, As Secretary of State, Dr. James F. Hoge, Jr., editor of lecture. I would recommend live One of Mercyhurst College’s from thrift stores or yard sales goes through a process in and intellectual environment the pages turn into birds fl ying York City, The 92nd Street the program uses satellite Albright reinforced America’s Foreign Affairs magazine, will satellite broadcasts of speakers own professors of art, Daniel to show that even a Popsicle which he observes something this school provides for us to away. Y’s mission is to enrich the technology to simultaneously alliances, advocated democracy join Dr. Albright to discuss to any department or program Burke, presents his own, stick can be of great use. visually stimulating, studies and enhance our understanding This exhibit also includes lives of all races, faiths and broadcast the Y’s renowned and human rights, and promoted foreign policy and international in order to bring speakers to a unique art exhibit known as Several of the installations investigates the object, fi nds a of what it truly means to be a one of his more well-known backgrounds. educational and cultural American trade and business, affairs. campus that would otherwise be “Variations” in the Cummings that will be in the gallery seem focus, organizes and changes liberal arts school,” she said. pieces “…of a feather.” T his The “Live from NY’s 92nd programming to community labor and environmental Hoge’s experienced career unavailable,” said the University Art Gallery. to focus around different birds. the pieces to turn them into a Sophomore Pawel Bialk said piece has been displayed in fi ve Street Y” program is a series organizations across America. standards abroad. in journalism has included his of Delaware. The opening of this exhibit Burke says that he is not inspired vision and then displays the art he enjoyed the exhibit. other museums and galleries comprised of thought-provok- Thanks in part to Mercyhurst From 1993 to 1997, Dr. work at the Chicago-Sun Times The “Live from NY’s 92nd will represent his twenty-fi fth by birds, but would study them accordingly. “It’s cool to see all the creative throughout Pennsylvania. A few ing lectures and compelling College and the Anshe Hesed Albright served as the U.S. and the New York Daily News. Street Y” series will be held at one-man-show, in which his when he went on the rooftop of Senior music major, ways he uses everyday things... of his other works on display interviews. Temple, this acclaimed series is Permanent Representative to Hoge is currently the Director the Taylor Little Theatre. pieces took about two years to his downtown studio. McKenzie Midock, said she it’s a really awesome form of are “Slave Ship,” “Bird Display” These lectures and interviews coming to Mercyhurst. the United Nations and as a of Human Rights Watch, Tickets for the lecture are compile. “I don’t believe in inspiration. would defi nitely be interested art.” and “Arrivals.” feature newsmakers, political The series will begin with member of the President’s Chairman of the International FREE for Mercyhurst College Burke has won prizes and Art comes from habit and in viewing Burke’s art exhibit Junior Christina Fernandez Burke’s exhibition opened to fi gures, opinion-shapers and former Secretary of State, Dr. Cabinet. Center for Journalists and students and faculty. honors in over 60 juried discipline of working at because it’s nice to have access agreed. the public on Jan 10 and will run authors who discuss issues and Madeleine Albright on Sunday, She is the author of the Director of Foundation for a Only one ticket is available competitions. something and putting in studio to a gallery in which professors “I thought it was really neat until Jan. 31. Gallery hours are events that affect our lives. January 20 at 7:30 p.m. bestseller “The Mighty and Civil Society. per ID. Your student ID must What makes Burke’s exhibit time,” Burke said. can show off their talents. and eco-friendly,” she said. Tuesday through Sunday from After more than 130 years of In 1997, Dr. Albright was the Almighty: Refl ections on “Though we are over 100 be shown when the ticket is unique are the ways in which his “You can’t help but have “As a musician, I recognize There are a total of ten pieces 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday success within the community, named the 64th Secretary of America, God, and World miles away from New York, our purchased and at event’s entry. nd art is formed. reactions to things. Art is taking the value in having access to displayed in the gallery, including from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 92 Street Y launched State of the United States; the Affairs,” and her forthcoming students felt that they were in Seating is limited. PAGE 16 OPINION Jan. 16, 2008 Lethal injection legality questioned: Good news on death row The Good, By Keith a violation of civil rights. cruel to me). Lethal injections ment of pain in the proceed- the Bad & Nemeth The Supreme Court has not work by a three step chemical ings? Staff writer & reviewed cases concerning the process where one makes the After all the inmate is dying. political analyst death penalty in over a 100 years inmate unconscious, the second Lethal injections really aren’t the Ugly and this ruling may affect how paralyzes all the muscles and the as interesting as other forms of The US Supreme Court will prisoners are executed. fi nal one stops the heart. capital punishment. review the legality of execution Currently, 37 out of the 38 It is being argued that the We should bring back the The Good by lethal injection as two death states that perform capital pun- executions are often slow and fi ring squad and the customary row inmates sued the state of ishment require lethal injection, painful which would violate the offering of one last cigarette. The Mercyhurst Multi- Kentucky in 2004. with only Nebraska requir- constitutional ban on “cruel and Now that seems more like Cultural Center had a The pair claimed that the ing electrocution (personally unusual punishment”. cruel and unusual punishment birthday cake to honor Dr. lethal injections were cruel, and Nebraska’s method seems more But shouldn’t there be an ele- than getting a shot. King Tuesday evening.

Seniors, get ready to reg- Happy 21st: Here’s your fi ne Get involved in campaigns ister for your last term. Ever. since it was about 15 minutes on granting tax cuts for industry, By Michelle before her 21st birthday, they By Ellen dealing with health care costs LaSlavic might consider that and be Koenig and investing in fuel science and The Bad Staff writer somewhat compassionate. Staff writer alternative fuels. The registrar’s office Considering that some bars This is likely a pitch for the no longer sends your reg- will even let people in 15 min- automakers in Michigan, but Over the last three and a For the political junkies istration time directly to utes prior to midnight, we felt honestly the current state of the half years, I have had my fair amongst us, the fi rst few weeks your e-mail. Find it on it was reasonable. country is not sustainable. share of run-ins with an RA of the year have been a constant WebAdvisor. or two. I have shaken it off Like I said, silly us to think track meet of candidates criss- We are facing the current that. problems because of abuse of as them doing their jobs and crossing the country trying to The weather has been When we came back to natural resources and over con- didn’t complain or bad mouth gain votes. Picking a candidate changing more often than school after break, she found sumption. In this case, winning them. to support this early in the game Michael Jackson’s nose. Therefore, I do not feel the out that she had been written is like trying to pull teeth. Hillary votes is more important than least bit guilty for expressing up for an underage. Clinton and Barack Obama were being honest let alone realistic. how absolutely ridiculous the I don’t know what rationale recently in a squabble with each While many people remain The Ugly last incident I had with them I am using to back my opinion other over the issue of race, and muddled in their decision to Sports missed a big error was. up, but what type of person Republicans took refuge in the jump on a candidate’s campaign, for the Penguins’ final It was less than a half - hour or school writes a person up mess that is Michigan. sophomore Jennifer Jarema has score for a game. Sorry before my friend’s 21st birth- just minutes before their 21st While I cannot help but play started the student efforts for fans. day when there was a knock at birthday?! to the pathetic media coverage Obama’s campaign. the door. I understand that writing up of Hillary crying or Mike Hucka- It is great to see students work- Page one had a blazing Mind you, Christmas break students provides our school bee playing Guitar Hero, there ing toward the American presi- mistake, too: we spelled had already started, but appar- with a significant amount is uncertainty of putting effort dential selection. I encourage effi cient wrong. ently quiet hours were still of money through fines and behind a candidate before being others to become involved either being enforced for all of the bodies able to do work for sure of positions on issues. with national or local politics in And one more on us... students that weren’t in their free called “community ser- On one hand, Guiliani seems- the coming seasons. If you have we cut off the Police apartments, not studying. vice,” but honestly, is it neces- like a fair contender until we are ever worked intimately on a cam- and Safety story on page Anyways, my friend opened sary to write a student up just reminded that his political career paign then you understand the three. the door and let the three RAs minutes before her birthday? began with New York City. time and the personal emotion in that were coming to regu- I am sure I do not stand It was carried on with the that is invested into a person or Forgive us these errors, late the noise, since one had alone in saying absolutely defeat for the New York Senate issue. It is a thrill that exhilarates as bad things often come heard “eight distinct voices” not. seat to his ongoing rival Hillary but can also disappoint. In regard in threes. and assumed we were having I do not have a problem Clinton. A Michigan columnist to the presidential selection a party. with our RAs doing their remarked this week that the next everything before the National Please e-mail any suggetions to My friend was not holding a jobs, but I do have a problem President must care about our Conventions is predominately [email protected]. beverage in her hand, she was when it seems as though they problems, with specifi c attention political squabble. The GB&U is a compilation of not given a breathalyzer tes. are specifically searching for to the manufacturing industry. Someone please get me when student opinions. She did admit to having one people to write up and cannot In Michigan, Mitt Romney October rolls around and we drink, but that is all. even have a little consider- made a pitch that his fi rst 100 have weeded out the has-beens Silly us, we thought that ation once in a while. days in offi ce would be focused and want-to-bes. Jan. 16, 2008 OPINION PAGE 17 Order rules society, we have created many distractions

have to complete a drawn out that shows the world its own world works to support and dreams to pass along the shame- By Jerrod education that will be outdated interdependence and intercon- uphold the mass consumerism ful games that allow realism to Markle by the time of graduation. nectedness, it should be evident, of America that allows us to dominate. Staff writer Obviously there are the now more than ever, that the live with excess and luxury even Maybe my frustration lies enduring experiences that reveal world must react by supplying though no other nation would in the selfi sh nature that has As school in winter term truths and wisdoms created by basic needs. be able to live like this. given rise to the modern society seems to drag on and on with the teacher-student relation- However, we work to main- It would be a dream if people where we are not consistently no end in sight, the work con- ship, and I am grateful for the tain the status quo. As much as were to suddenly drop all their working towards a better place tinues to overwhelm numerous opportunity to receive a higher people mention change in the fl eeting responsibilities in search in which all people are ensured amounts of students. I tend to education. news, there is no evident and of creating a utopian society. all basic needs. Maybe we have wonder about the implications I would never have been clear shift in thought or action. So, in these times where fear become too comfortable in our of furthering my education. It is exposed to most of the mate- People refuse to break their dominates our atmosphere with own ways, where no sacrifi ce is frustrating to have grown up and rial I have encountered at this routines, allowing order to rule power and hate, a rampaging ever needed or asked for as long live in a reality that any informa- school, had I not chosen Mer- society. disease controlling many elite as we maintain the mediocre tion ever needed can be simply cyhurst College as my post-sec- Yet perhaps this order is sectors. We need to build the course. accessed and reviewed via the ondary option. In times where what allows society to exist blocks to what we need, peace. If only we had not created so world wide web. Despite still globalization created a reality on this level. The rest of the It seems silly to give up on ideal many distractions. Holiday love melts with snow Senior gift: Return on investments

we lack rationale. Our environ- gifts that include the Sr. Damien improvements we have been By Bill ment drives us to attempt to By Jeff Allen Spirit Bell, the gazebo behind present for at this school since Contributing writer Swafford make commitments that one the Union and the Grandfather we have been here. Staff writer would not would not make in Clock in the Union. What we fail to realize is there the spring. It is hard to tell if As the year progresses we It has become evident that was a time when the Union Winter term at the ’Hurst the heart is just more prone for are coming to a time when the the size and scope of the gifts was in the basement of McAu- always seems to drive every- intrusion in the winter. Maybe seniors begin to fundraise for conceived by the senior classes ley Hall, and there was no Hirt one just a little crazy. This term we should use discretion in the senior gift. In recent weeks, have grown in recent years and Center, parking garage or Movie brings frigid temperatures, sweep of winter love. Will the while discussing the senior gift, that is a testament to our drive Theater. large deposits of snow, high relationship be as solid as it was, there has been some confusion to make Mercyhurst a better What I am getting at is, the winds and the total lack of sun- when you are able to go out- as to what the senior gift com- place. Anyone who has taken more the current students, fac- light. We fi nd ourselves over- side and see a member of the mittee is asking of the seniors. note of the pledge cards being ulty and alumni contribute to whelmed with schoolwork and opposite sex in something more For clarifi cation, we are asking passed around campus knows the school the better this school our free time consists of being revealing than a winter coat? for your fi nancial support in the the senior gift committee is will become. On a more self- stuck inside due to inclement The truth is that soon it will name of school spirit. What is asking for sizable donations to ish note the better this school weather. be spring, and the excitement of remarkable about this project is be put toward this project. becomes, the more our degrees Every winter term I notice a a 65-degree day will call for time that it is the largest in the history Some scoff, and others will- will be worth and the more we large increase in the number of with your friends. of the senior gift, which in turn fully pay the full amount. What will ultimately be paid. Ulti- relationships among my friends. Infl atable pools and corn will require a signifi cant contri- is most important is that we as mately what The cold, and the lack of out- hole might take away from your bution by the class of 2008. seniors realize just how much I am saying Seniors, is it is door activity can drive a man time with your recently acquired Most recently, the class of giving a gift we will not even time to start considering what to extreme things such as rela- signifi cant other. Your friends 2007 installed an all-purpose be present for can help us, and you can offer to the school tionships. Is it that we are just will want your companionship sports court between Lewis our fellow Mercyhursters while which has offered you educa- subjects of our environments? and so will your new love. It is and Briggs avenues valued at leaving a lasting impression for tion, camaraderie and a home. Does the Erie winter encour- likely your friends will take pre- around 50,000 dollars. Previ- future members of this school. Get a return on your invest- age one to seek a signifi cant cedence if your relationship was ously, the seniors have given Many of us can recall how many ment. other? As much as we hate this built on winter boredom. weather, a common cure seems However, if the signifi cant to be the companionship of other takes precedence it is Interested in becoming an editor for another. Being forced indoors likely you have found someone can cause the mind to wonder. special from the caustic thing the Merciad for 2008-09? However, what are the success we call winter. For the sake of rates when the sun reappears? all of the Mercyhurst love birds E-mail [email protected] Will that once oh-so-romantic out there, let’s hope the relation- movie night be great be when the ships we form don’t melt with for more information sun returns? I fi nd that in winter the snow. PAGE 18 OPINION Jan. 16, 2008 This I believe: Each and every person I meet is a saint

Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection Committee has initiated “This I Believe” to foster refl ection within the entire college community on the values by which we live. We hope that these essays will inspire further introspection, thoughtful discussion, and innovative ways of integrating holistically some of the ideas and values expressed here into our personal, academic, social, spiritual, professional and com- munal life. For example, faculty might introduce appropriate essays into class discussion; students might initiate conversations in class and beyond; administrators and staff might explore these with colleagues. Responses may be directed to the Merciad at [email protected] or to committee chair, Rev. Lyta Seddig at [email protected]. Share how these thoughts have had an impact in your life! Dr. Livingston currently serves as the Mercyhurst Associate Vice President of Advancement and Associate Professor of Religious Studies. He has spent 10 years in the Religious Studies department and has been in Advancement for about fi ve months. Dr. Livingston’s favorite aspect of Mercyhurst: “The community is the most important aspect.”

through a simple phrase. pre-happy hour students taking makes you hold your chin up a bers of my family, and interact By Dr. David Livingston “How are you doing, saint?” a break from their social life. little higher, study a little longer, with the stranger at the grocery Contributing writer It was not that he singled me out The chapel was dark and quiet. and be a little nicer to the person store or across the way at the as an especially holy member Forty fi ve minutes broken only next to you when the holiest other gas pump: “How are you I believe in the saints. Not the of the undergraduate popula- by a fi ve minute refl ection and man you have ever known calls doing, saint?” traditional Saints of the church, tion, for I was certainly not that. an opportunity for communion. you a saint. You know better of The communion of saints though I do also believe in these Fr. B. addressed everyone he All present in the chapel sat yourself, but if he says it, there may not be defi ned by every holy men and women, but the walked by on campus as “saint.” in the dark with the fi rm con- must be some truth to it. theologian in the same way, but ordinary saints of everyday life, And though this may have been viction that at least someone on I now work at a small Catho- as a practitioner of this ancient the men and women who read a useful tool when he did not this campus saw beyond their lic College. I fi nd myself saying art, I have come to believe that these words. know someone’s name, it was insecurities and fl aws, beyond a simple phrase in my head as I each and every person I meet is I was raised in a Catholic much more than that. He actu- their own best sense of them- meet each student in each new a saint, and we are the commu- home where the saints were ally lived out of a radical belief selves, and named each and class, interact with every col- nion of saints. certainly a part of the lexicon, in the incarnation. every one of them as a saint. It league, break bread with mem- Thanks Fr. B. but it wasn’t until I attended a Wednesday night chapel was Lutheran college in the Midwest always crowded. I believe this that I really came to understand was due in large part to Fr. B’s the saints. presence on campus. The chapel Father Albert Bischoff S.J. was fi lled not only by those who was the Catholic campus min- attended bible studies, but by ister at Augustana College, my the football linemen, the soror- alma mater. This Jesuit priest ity sisters, the pre-med student found a way into my soul taking a study break, and the Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] Don’t cram and wait Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] In the 2004 Presidential Elec- Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] By Amanda Valauri tion, John Kerry was labeled Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] News editor as a fl ip-fl opper because of Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] his lack of conviction to his T. J. Ineman Online Editor [email protected] Are you interested? political stances. Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] Paying attention yet? In the end, this was his down- Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] While you still have time, fall when he lost the ballot to Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] forming your political opinion George W. Bush. Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] is an important part of the elec- Decide what’s important tion and voting process. to you now and make sure your Like everything else in our candidate has consistent con- The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is lives, we shouldn’t cram and cerns and opinions on the issues published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our wait until the last minute to edu- that matter to you. offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. cate ourselves. Keeping tabs on your favor- The election is still months ite presidential candidates from The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and away, but surveying the candi- the get go can help change the names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for dates behavior now and follow- nation’s attitude toward voting content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday ing it through until you place from, “who is worse,” to, “who before publication and may not be longer than your ballot, may infl uence your is the most qualifi ed, trustwor- 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. end decision. thy, honest and experienced.” PAGE 18 OPINION Jan. 16, 2008 Jan. 16, 2008 SPORTS/CLUB AND INTRAMURAL SPORTS PAGE 19 This I believe: Each and every person I meet is a saint Club hockey picks up a win at home I Standings Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection Committee has initiated “This I Believe” to foster refl ection within the entire college community on the values by which we live. We hope that these essays will inspire scoring the game winning goal. N further introspection, thoughtful discussion, and innovative ways of integrating holistically some of the ideas and values expressed here into our personal, academic, social, spiritual, professional and com- By Matthew Ferris “I feel good obviously about Staff writer T 1 Schmidt (4-0) munal life. scoring the goal, it is always 1 Brown (4-0) For example, faculty might introduce appropriate essays into class discussion; students might initiate conversations in class and beyond; administrators and staff might explore these with colleagues. good to get one,” said Camlin. R Responses may be directed to the Merciad at [email protected] or to committee chair, Rev. Lyta Seddig at [email protected]. The Mercyhurst College “I think that it was good to get A 3 Kampman (3-0) M Share how these thoughts have had an impact in your life! men’s club hockey team went the win this weekend, and I am 4 Coaches (3-1) Dr. Livingston currently serves as the Mercyhurst Associate Vice President of Advancement and Associate Professor of Religious Studies. He has spent 10 years in the Religious Studies department 1-2 during their three game set just glad that I could help out.” U and has been in Advancement for about fi ve months. Dr. Livingston’s favorite aspect of Mercyhurst: “The community is the most important aspect.” this past weekend. Duquesne would answer one R 4 Gaertner (3-1) The team struggled early last time within the remain- A 4 Giallourakis (3-1) through a simple phrase. pre-happy hour students taking makes you hold your chin up a bers of my family, and interact against Rutgers University suf- ing minutes, but it would not By Dr. David Livingston L 4 Stokes (3-1) “How are you doing, saint?” a break from their social life. little higher, study a little longer, with the stranger at the grocery fering a 5-4 shoot-out loss on be enough, with the fi nal score Contributing writer 8 Johnson (2-2) It was not that he singled me out The chapel was dark and quiet. and be a little nicer to the person store or across the way at the Friday and losing by a score of being 6-5. B as an especially holy member Forty fi ve minutes broken only next to you when the holiest other gas pump: “How are you 8-4 on Saturday. Sunday’s win gave the team a A 9 Hubert (1-3) I believe in the saints. Not the of the undergraduate popula- by a fi ve minute refl ection and man you have ever known calls doing, saint?” The Lakers then rebounded boost in confi dence. 9 Flanagan (1-3) traditional Saints of the church, tion, for I was certainly not that. an opportunity for communion. you a saint. You know better of The communion of saints with a win against Duquesne “I think that today’s win is S though I do also believe in these Fr. B. addressed everyone he All present in the chapel sat yourself, but if he says it, there may not be defi ned by every University on Sunday with a 6-5 going to help us going into next K 9 Blackburn (1-3) E holy men and women, but the walked by on campus as “saint.” in the dark with the fi rm con- must be some truth to it. theologian in the same way, but victory. weekend,” said senior Justin 9 Dillay (1-3) ordinary saints of everyday life, And though this may have been viction that at least someone on I now work at a small Catho- as a practitioner of this ancient Sunday’s game was a close Henning. “Everybody worked T the men and women who read a useful tool when he did not this campus saw beyond their lic College. I fi nd myself saying art, I have come to believe that battle between the Dukes and really hard and it showed.” B 13 Elliott (0-4) these words. know someone’s name, it was insecurities and fl aws, beyond a simple phrase in my head as I each and every person I meet is the Lakers. After the fi rst period Contributed photo “Everyone was making good A 13 Patcher (0-4) I was raised in a Catholic much more than that. He actu- their own best sense of them- meet each student in each new a saint, and we are the commu- the Lakers led 2-1. The fi rst goal Senior Jason Kilijanski (25) looks to score against Rutgers plays and getting quality chances L 13 Denman (0-4) home where the saints were ally lived out of a radical belief selves, and named each and class, interact with every col- nion of saints. from Mercyhurst came from University in a 5-4 overtime loss on Friday. that eventually help us edge out L certainly a part of the lexicon, in the incarnation. every one of them as a saint. It league, break bread with mem- Thanks Fr. B. senior captain Whitney Gibbs, the other team,” he said. 13 Finn (0-4) but it wasn’t until I attended a Wednesday night chapel was while the second Lakers goal Walter Ozanick respectively. Midway through the third The Lakers now stand at 9- Lutheran college in the Midwest always crowded. I believe this came from the other senior cap- The Lakers’ back-to-back goals, period Duquesne’s Si Bishop 7-5 overall, and 4-3-1 within that I really came to understand was due in large part to Fr. B’s tain, Matt Warren. were then answered by the shot made it past netminder the Eastern Collegiate Hockey the saints. presence on campus. The chapel As the second period started, Dukes with a goal from Andrew Rob Kelley, which brought the League (ECHL). Father Albert Bischoff S.J. was fi lled not only by those who Duquesne’s Luke Wawrzeniak Paolicelli. At the end of the Dukes to within one goal, with Mercyhurst will take to the Intramural Sports was the Catholic campus min- attended bible studies, but by was quick with a comeback goal second period the score was 4-3 a score of 5-4. road this coming weekend and ister at Augustana College, my the football linemen, the soror- to tie the game up at 2-2. with the Lakers leading. The Lakers’ Blake Camlin travel north to Buffalo where alma mater. This Jesuit priest ity sisters, the pre-med student The Lakers were also able As the third period started, would respond back scoring they will play the University found a way into my soul taking a study break, and the Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] to score goals number three Patrick Leone was able to have on the Dukes net minder, again of Buffalo on Friday and then Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] and four during the second the puck fi nd the back of the giving the Lakers a two goal travel to Niagara University I Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] net to give the Lakers a two Scores period. These goals were made advantage. on Saturday with both games N Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] by juniors Brian Stefanski and goal lead. Camlin commented after beginning at 8:30 p.m. Schmidt defeated Don’t cram and wait Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] T Hubert: 89-65 Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] R M. Johnson defeated In the 2004 Presidential Elec- Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] A Patcher: 57-42 By Amanda Valauri tion, John Kerry was labeled Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] Fennell achieves academic success for men’s hockey team M News editor Stokes defeated as a fl ip-fl opper because of Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] conference. fort, Saskatchewan was recruited fi eld of optometry, meaning at U By Casey Greene Giallourakis: 34-30 his lack of conviction to his T. J. Ineman Online Editor [email protected] “The award was obviously a out of a junior “A” hockey league least four more years of school R Managing editor Are you interested? political stances. Leslie Ruchala Advertising Manager [email protected] great honor,” said Fennell. “It in his hometown and decided to after completing undergraduate A A. Brown defeated Flanagan: 40-31 Paying attention yet? In the end, this was his down- Noelle Lelakus Copy Editor [email protected] is given to the athlete with the attend Mercyhurst. work. L While you still have time, fall when he lost the ballot to Ashley Pastor General Assignment [email protected] Mercyhurst College men’s highest GPA in our league. It was “I came to Mercyhurst because For this reason, he hopes Flanagan defeated Lenore Skomal Advisor [email protected] Dilley: 49-29 forming your political opinion George W. Bush. hockey sophomore Matt Fennell very exciting to be recognized for of the excellent hockey pro- to start earning his optometry B is an important part of the elec- Decide what’s important was awarded Friday before the a league award.” gram,” said Fennell. “Mercyhurst degree immediately after gradu- A Dilley defeated tion and voting process. to you now and make sure your Lakers’ win against Army, with Fennell has maintained a 4.0 seemed like a good place to get ating from Mercyhurst. This may Elliott: Forfeit Like everything else in our candidate has consistent con- The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is the Atlantic Hockey Association GPA throughout his freshman my undergraduate degree.” make it diffi cult for Fennell to S K Coaches defeated lives, we shouldn’t cram and cerns and opinions on the issues published throughout the school year, with the exception of fi nals week. Our (AHA) 2007 Student Athlete of and sophomore years. Currently, Fennell has con- continue playing hockey after Gaertner: 41-33 wait until the last minute to edu- that matter to you. offi ce is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. the Year Award. “At times it is diffi cult to stay tributed fi ve points to this graduating. E cate ourselves. Keeping tabs on your favor- Fennell, a defender on the on top of things when we miss year’s team, scoring three goals “I am not sure if I will play T D. Johnson defeated The election is still months ite presidential candidates from The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and team, was the fi rst Laker player so many classes for road trips, and assisting on two others. hockey after college,” he said. B Blackburn: 30-29 away, but surveying the candi- the get go can help change the names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for to ever receive the AHA’s Stu- but all my teachers have been The defender ranks fourth on “My plans may change after A Kampman: bye week dates behavior now and follow- nation’s attitude toward voting content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the Thursday dent Athlete of the Year Award. very understanding and they the team with two power play four years of college hockey, L ing it through until you place from, “who is worse,” to, “who before publication and may not be longer than The award is given to the help us work around our unique goals. He has attempted 33 shots but right now I plan to pursue L your ballot, may infl uence your is the most qualifi ed, trustwor- 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. top scholars in the American schedules,” said Fennell. during this year’s season. my academic career before my end decision. thy, honest and experienced.” Hockey Association Division I The biology major from Mel- Fennell plans to go into the hockey career.” PAGE 20 SPORTS Jan. 16, 2008 Wrestling: 1-2 in duals Women’s lax adds coach

By Kirk Campbell According to Pilson, the fall from being a college athlete and Staff writer By Chris Davis season went extremely well as having to do this.” Sports editor the women were very competi- Russell stated that coming to The No. 16 Mercyhurst Col- tive by continuing improve. Mercyhurst is a different atmo- lege wrestling team knocked off College lacrosse is thought of “The team greatly improved sphere then at UNC, but bal- No. 7 Ashland University, 21- as a spring sport, but most of the from day one to the fi nal day,” ancing time is equally important 12 but fell to No. 2 Nebraska- teams these days that compete he said. “They improved drasti- for all the players. Omaha, 21-13 and No. 8 Western in the NCAA have a fall season cally and because of that we [the “This is a different type of State, 23-12 at the NWCA/Cliff used to improve its squad. coaching staff] have high expec- environment, with the girls here Keen National Duals on Satur- The fall season gives coaches tations for the team. This spring, [at Mercyhurst] being very dedi- day in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Junior Brian Pogel the opportunity to experiment hard work and staying focused, cated,” she said. “I can see that The Lakers were paired up with putting players in different can lead to great things.” the girls are passionate about the against Nebraska-Omaha in 10 bouts. positions, teaching freshmen the The Lakers added a new face sport and are good at balancing the preliminary round. Due to The Lakers won the fi rst four playbook, giving them collegiate to their personnel during the fall time as well.” an injury to red-shirt freshman bouts as Lint defeated Brandon experience, and most impor- season by bringing in volunteer Russell has heard many sto- Josh Shields at 174, Mercyhurst Davis 4-2 at 125, Pitcel won 13-7 tantly, to keep players active and assistant coach Morgan Russell ries about playing in the snow. was forced to insert senior Don over Dan Mandara at 133. in shape. who is the graduate assistant for “I’m interested in seeing how Cummings at 157 pounds. In Red-shirt sophomore Brax- It is no different at Mercy- the sports information depart- the winter is and the winter prac- doing that, the Lakers had to don Scaletta then beat Tommie hurst College, where both the ment. Russell is a welcome addi- tices,” said Russell. “I’m antici- bump up sophomore Andy Grazzi 6-2 at 141, and Pogel beat men’s and women’s lacrosse tion to the Mercyhurst lacrosse pating a lot of snow but am not Lamancusa to 165 and senior Marcus Gordon 7-0 at 149. teams wrapped up their fall staff, graduating from the sure how excited I am about Hudson Harrison to 174. The other victories came from season in late October. University of North Carolina it. [The weather] defi nitely was Even with the Lakers having Hudson Harrison at 165, Brian The Lakers’ women lacrosse (UNC) last spring. one of the fi rst things I was told to adjust their lineup, they still Wolff at 184 and Kenny Bluska team had an impressive 2007 “After being a part of the when I was looking here.” captured the fi rst two matches at heavyweight securing the 21- fall season. University of North Carolina Pilson believes the program as junior Payne Lint recorded 12 victory over the Eagles. The women fi nished with a women’s lacrosse team for fi ve is coming around very strong a 9-3 decision at 125 and fresh- The Lakers match-up against record of 7-5 overall and it was seasons, she knows fi rst-hand from the day he took over as man Lance Pitcel pinned Mario Western State was a different their second consecutive season what it takes to play and be suc- head coach three seasons ago. Morgan at 133. story, as they only won three over the .500 mark. cessful at one of the top Divi- “Every player on the roster Heading into the 149 pound bouts and were eliminated from With the women’s lacrosse sion I programs in the country,” that has decided to play for the match-up between No. 5 ranked the tournament, losing 23-12. fall-ball season coming to a said Pilson. Lakers knew coming out of high junior Brian Pogel and No. 1 Pogel continued his impressive close, head coach Cecil Pilson “She has a wealth of knowl- school that Mercyhurst was a Todd Meneely the Lakers held a weekend by winning his third has good reason to be anticipat- edge that she gained not only rebuilding team and they wanted 9-3 advantage. match when he defeated Justin ing the most successful season in from the UNC coaching staff, to be a part of the future suc- A decisive 11-3 victory over the Morris 8-6. the program’s history when the but from several other staffs cess of the program,” he said. nation’s No. 1 by Pogel extended Lamancusa and freshman spring comes around. around the top tier of Division “As a coach it is nice to be here the Lakers lead to 13-9 heading Nathan Sharp recorded the other During the fall season, Pilson I from coaching at various youth for the fourth season because into the 157 pound bout. two victories at 157 pounds 3-1 had organized four dates of com- camps throughout the summer you get the opportunity to see However, Mercyhurst lost the over Neil Samples and heavy- petition, which is more than the months. This season she will your freshmen girls develop last six matches by decision and weight by fall over Andrew Skin- team has ever had in the past. be looked at to assist [assistant] over four seasons into confi dent fell to eventual dual meet cham- ner. “The competition includes coach [Stacey] Gaudette and me and strong young women.” pion, 21-13. By competing with three top- some Division I and top Divi- in all aspects of fi eld instruc- “The team has really come After defeating the No. 1 ten teams in the nation, Pogel sion II teams to challenge the tion, conditioning, and defen- along way since I have been wrestler in the nation and last said, “We defi nitely have the future 2008 Lakers’ squad,” said sive strategy.” here,” said Pilson. year’s national champion at talent to be a true contender at Pilson. “The fall is for freshmen “Defense has improved by “From Courtney Olvenik’s 149, Pogel said, “I knew this the national level, but injuries and transfers to get as much leaps and bounds,” he said. (senior captain) freshman year, was going to be a huge match and a shallow roster are getting experience as they can before “Coach Russell has been a major the talent on the team has gotten for me. Not only to see where I the best of us. If we can stay we begin to compete in the catalyst with her different per- signifi cantly better.” stood against the best, but also healthy and continue to work spring.” spectives. As a coach, it’s good The Lakers will soon be start- to prove to myself and others hard, I have no doubt that we “We also use the fall to to have another female perspec- ing its conditioning season before that I deserve to be where I will be contenders at the end of experiment and try players out tive within the four walls of the fulltime practice and games offi - am.” this year.” in new roles on the fi eld,” he locker room.” cially start in February. Mercyhurst then bounced The Lakers return to action said. “These two factors are the “Time management skills This year the women will back in the consolation bracket on Jan. 25 when they travel to reason that fall ball is so impor- are very important to balanc- open its regular season on Feb. by eliminating the Ashland Pembroke, N.C. to participate in tant to the team and our coach- ing my time,” said Russell. “I’ve 22 traveling to Charlotte, N.C. Eagles and winning seven out of the East Coast Duals. ing staff.” learned how to balance my time to play Lees-McRaee. PAGE 20 SPORTS Jan. 16, 2008 Jan. 16, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 21 Wrestling: 1-2 in duals Women’s lax adds coach Women’s hockey drops to No. 6 after loss to Providence on weekend Sunday was a big day for the really talented players and we By Kirk Campbell According to Pilson, the fall from being a college athlete and By Kyle Craig Lakers as they were able to snap can explode offensively at any Staff writer Staff writer By Chris Davis season went extremely well as having to do this.” their losing streak, shutting out time,” said Jesse Scanzano. “Our Sports editor the women were very competi- Russell stated that coming to the Friars 3-0. Hosier was able to defense is steady, and our goal- The No. 16 Mercyhurst Col- tive by continuing improve. Mercyhurst is a different atmo- The Mercyhurst College wom- set her own mark on school his- tending is outstanding. So if lege wrestling team knocked off College lacrosse is thought of “The team greatly improved sphere then at UNC, but bal- en’s hockey team faced a tough tory with her 64th career win and we put it all together we can go No. 7 Ashland University, 21- as a spring sport, but most of the from day one to the fi nal day,” ancing time is equally important Providence team this weekend. is four shutouts shy of tying Desi very far.” 12 but fell to No. 2 Nebraska- teams these days that compete he said. “They improved drasti- for all the players. The Lakers were able to squeak Clark’s 24 set from 2001-05. The big win on Sunday was Omaha, 21-13 and No. 8 Western in the NCAA have a fall season cally and because of that we [the “This is a different type of out a split weekend, as they lost All three goals for the Lakers not the only good news out of State, 23-12 at the NWCA/Cliff used to improve its squad. coaching staff] have high expec- environment, with the girls here 7-3 on Saturday and then turned came in the third period as junior the press for the Lakers. Hosier Keen National Duals on Satur- The fall season gives coaches tations for the team. This spring, [at Mercyhurst] being very dedi- around and blanked the Friars 3- defender Natalie Payne was able and Schols were both honored day in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Junior Brian Pogel the opportunity to experiment hard work and staying focused, cated,” she said. “I can see that 0 on Sunday. to push it past the Friar goalie this week with College Hockey The Lakers were paired up with putting players in different can lead to great things.” the girls are passionate about the Saturday proved to be the just eight minutes into the third America awards. Hosier, was against Nebraska-Omaha in 10 bouts. positions, teaching freshmen the The Lakers added a new face sport and are good at balancing most goals the girls have ever period. T he assist for the goal honored as a defensive award- the preliminary round. Due to The Lakers won the fi rst four playbook, giving them collegiate to their personnel during the fall time as well.” given up in a single game as was credited to senior Sheri- winner for her efforts in post- an injury to red-shirt freshman bouts as Lint defeated Brandon experience, and most impor- season by bringing in volunteer Russell has heard many sto- junior goalie Courtney Drennen lyn Fraser. Jones and freshman ing her 20th shutout of her Josh Shields at 174, Mercyhurst Davis 4-2 at 125, Pitcel won 13-7 tantly, to keep players active and assistant coach Morgan Russell ries about playing in the snow. allowed four goals and senior Cassea Schols rounded out the career. S chols was honored as was forced to insert senior Don over Dan Mandara at 133. in shape. who is the graduate assistant for “I’m interested in seeing how Laura Hosier allowed three scoring for the Lakers. In addi- the Rookie award-winner for Cummings at 157 pounds. In Red-shirt sophomore Brax- It is no different at Mercy- the sports information depart- the winter is and the winter prac- more. Mercyhurst had jumped tion, Agosta was able to continue posting back-to-back nights don Scaletta then beat Tommie doing that, the Lakers had to hurst College, where both the ment. Russell is a welcome addi- tices,” said Russell. “I’m antici- to an early lead as Vicki Bendus Jim Cooper photo her scoring streak to 16 games, with points. Grazzi 6-2 at 141, and Pogel beat bump up sophomore Andy men’s and women’s lacrosse tion to the Mercyhurst lacrosse pating a lot of snow but am not was able to look past the Friar’s Freshman Jesse Scanzano (23) chases down a puck during as she tallied her 18th assist of Mercyhurst will look to get Lamancusa to 165 and senior Marcus Gordon 7-0 at 149. teams wrapped up their fall staff, graduating from the sure how excited I am about goalie for her sixth goal of the an earlier game this year against Maine. the year, tying her previous back to their winning ways this Hudson Harrison to 174. The other victories came from season in late October. University of North Carolina it. [The weather] defi nitely was year. Providence followed with club record. weekend as they take on Yale and Even with the Lakers having Hudson Harrison at 165, Brian The Lakers’ women lacrosse (UNC) last spring. one of the fi rst things I was told three unanswered goals until year. Finishing up the scoring Sophomore Meghan Agosta While it proved to be a tough Brown University on Friday and to adjust their lineup, they still Wolff at 184 and Kenny Bluska team had an impressive 2007 “After being a part of the when I was looking here.” senior Stephanie Jones was able that night was freshman Ashley had yet another multi-point weekend, the girls still remain Saturday. These games kick off captured the fi rst two matches at heavyweight securing the 21- fall season. University of North Carolina Pilson believes the program to capitalize on a key power play Cockell scoring her fourth goal night as she was able to put two at a solid 6th place in this an eight game homestand for the as junior Payne Lint recorded 12 victory over the Eagles. The women fi nished with a women’s lacrosse team for fi ve is coming around very strong opportunity to cut the lead to 3- of the season to cut the lead to assists on the board to give her weeks poll. Lakers (15-5-2) as they make a a 9-3 decision at 125 and fresh- The Lakers match-up against record of 7-5 overall and it was seasons, she knows fi rst-hand from the day he took over as 2 with her seventh goal of the three at 6-3. 17 assists this year. “I think our team has some push toward the playoffs. man Lance Pitcel pinned Mario Western State was a different their second consecutive season what it takes to play and be suc- head coach three seasons ago. Morgan at 133. story, as they only won three over the .500 mark. cessful at one of the top Divi- “Every player on the roster Heading into the 149 pound bouts and were eliminated from With the women’s lacrosse sion I programs in the country,” that has decided to play for the Men’s volleyball opens season falling to NYU and Rutgers-Newark at home match-up between No. 5 ranked the tournament, losing 23-12. fall-ball season coming to a said Pilson. Lakers knew coming out of high junior Brian Pogel and No. 1 Pogel continued his impressive close, head coach Cecil Pilson “She has a wealth of knowl- school that Mercyhurst was a executed better in only one,” The fourth game was the as well. the second game 30-23. Todd Meneely the Lakers held a weekend by winning his third has good reason to be anticipat- edge that she gained not only rebuilding team and they wanted By Samantha Sellinger said head coach Ryan Patton. same, the lead changing hands Saturday’s match versus Rut- In the fi nal two games, the Staff writer 9-3 advantage. match when he defeated Justin ing the most successful season in from the UNC coaching staff, to be a part of the future suc- The fi rst game started out frequently. Newman kept the gers-Newark was ugly, and after Raiders took the lead and the A decisive 11-3 victory over the Morris 8-6. the program’s history when the but from several other staffs cess of the program,” he said. well for the Lakers who led team alive throughout the last winning the fi rst game, the Lakers were just not able to nation’s No. 1 by Pogel extended Lamancusa and freshman spring comes around. around the top tier of Division “As a coach it is nice to be here Whoever thinks white men early on 15-9. stretch of the game, with his Lakers took a brutal beating. close the gap. Rutgers won the the Lakers lead to 13-9 heading Nathan Sharp recorded the other During the fall season, Pilson I from coaching at various youth for the fourth season because cannot jump has never been At the end they still held a 24 kills, but it was the Violets’ “Tonight’s game was not match easily, 3-1. into the 157 pound bout. two victories at 157 pounds 3-1 had organized four dates of com- camps throughout the summer you get the opportunity to see to a Mercyhurst. College men’s 29-27 lead until NYU’s Erick Devin Zolnowski that scored good by any defi nition. In the Montroy, junior Tim Wagner, However, Mercyhurst lost the over Neil Samples and heavy- petition, which is more than the months. This season she will your freshmen girls develop volleyball game. The men’s vol- Chakeen made two kills and the games fi nal point. NYU fi rst game, we executed and and Newman each had seven last six matches by decision and weight by fall over Andrew Skin- team has ever had in the past. be looked at to assist [assistant] over four seasons into confi dent leyball team opened its season secured the win for the Violets took the game 30-28, and the were aggressive,” said Patton. kills, and Hatten led the team fell to eventual dual meet cham- ner. “The competition includes coach [Stacey] Gaudette and me and strong young women.” this past Friday and Saturday by 31-29. match. “We seemed complacent at the with 24 assists. Montroy and pion, 21-13. By competing with three top- some Division I and top Divi- in all aspects of fi eld instruc- “The team has really come hosting New York University In the second game, the A competitive match with start of game two, and after Bryan Ritter had four blocks After defeating the No. 1 ten teams in the nation, Pogel sion II teams to challenge the tion, conditioning, and defen- along way since I have been (NYU) and Rutgers- Newark. Lakers fell behind early, but close games was expected, so falling behind, whatever energy each. wrestler in the nation and last said, “We defi nitely have the future 2008 Lakers’ squad,” said sive strategy.” here,” said Pilson. The guys played hard against came back with four straight the Lakers’ loss came as a dis- we had got sucked out of As disappointed as the team year’s national champion at talent to be a true contender at Pilson. “The fall is for freshmen “Defense has improved by “From Courtney Olvenik’s NYU and even won the fi rst set kills from Jonathan Gurr and appointment. the room.” is over their losses, they are 149, Pogel said, “I knew this the national level, but injuries and transfers to get as much leaps and bounds,” he said. (senior captain) freshman year, by outhitting and outblocking Joe Montroy. “This was a match that was During the fi rst game, the going to work hard this week was going to be a huge match and a shallow roster are getting experience as they can before “Coach Russell has been a major the talent on the team has gotten the Violets but lost the four- They held the lead for the well within our reach of win- Lakers took a decisive lead 26- to get ready for their game this for me. Not only to see where I the best of us. If we can stay we begin to compete in the catalyst with her different per- signifi cantly better.” game match in the end. remainder of the game, and ning,” said Patton, “so my 23 after battling a tied game Thursday. stood against the best, but also healthy and continue to work spring.” spectives. As a coach, it’s good The Lakers will soon be start- A few less errors and viola- Dave Newman made his 13th expectations weren’t quite ful- thanks to errors by the Scarlet “Most of all, we’ll work on to prove to myself and others hard, I have no doubt that we “We also use the fall to to have another female perspec- ing its conditioning season before tions and the victory could kill to win the game and even fi lled.” Raiders. A kill by Montroy wid- entering Thursday’s match- a that I deserve to be where I will be contenders at the end of experiment and try players out tive within the four walls of the fulltime practice and games offi - have been theirs. The games out the match 1-1. In terms of statistics, Wagner ened the gap and Newman’s good one for us- in the right am.” this year.” in new roles on the fi eld,” he locker room.” cially start in February. were all tied or close until Game three was up for grabs, led the team with 15 kills, while fi fth kill took the game 30-26. competitive frame of mind,” Mercyhurst then bounced The Lakers return to action said. “These two factors are the “Time management skills This year the women will the end. as neither team could take a Newman and Gurr each had Game two was tied at 12- said Patton. back in the consolation bracket on Jan. 25 when they travel to reason that fall ball is so impor- are very important to balanc- open its regular season on Feb. “Simply what happened is the decisive lead. It was the Lakers’ 13. David Hatten had 45 assists 12 but two aces from Rutgers’ Their next game is Thurs- by eliminating the Ashland Pembroke, N.C. to participate in tant to the team and our coach- ing my time,” said Russell. “I’ve 22 traveling to Charlotte, N.C. NYU executed better at the end errors that ended up procuring and four blocks. Montroy and Grant Metheny put them in the day versus Nazareth at Eagles and winning seven out of the East Coast Duals. ing staff.” learned how to balance my time to play Lees-McRaee. of three of the games, while we the win for NYU. Newman each had four blocks lead where they stayed, winning home in the MAC at 7 p.m. PAGE 22 SPORTS Jan. 16, 2008 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Men’s hockey moves into fourth place Last week’s results... Lakers defeat Army in sweep over weekend Men’s ice hockey……………………...... …………...... Jan. 11, W 3-0, Army Jan. 1 2, W 4-2, Army Mercyhurst, unlike the day Women’s hockey………………...... Jan. 12, L 7-3, Providence By Chris Davis before, started strong, scor- Jan. 13, W 3-0, Pr ovidence Sports editor Men’s basketball………………...... Jan. 10, W 81-75, Ashland ing fi rst on a fi ring slap shot by Jan. 1 2, L 71-42, Findlay sophomore Matt Fennell with Women’s basketball……………...... Jan. 10, L 76-71, Ashland Rebounding from a tough less than one minute remaining Jan. 1 2, W 81-78, Findlay Men’s volleyball…………………...... Jan 11, L 3-1, NYU defeat is quite often seen in the in the fi rst period. Jan. 1 2, L 3-1, Rutgers-Newark world of sports. Junior Matt Pierce and senior Wrestling…………………………...... Jan. 12, L 21-13, Nebraska-Omaha One week a team may go 0- Kerry Bowman received the Jan. 1 2, W 21-12, Ashland 2, but follow that off with an assists on the goal. Jan. 1 2, L 23-12, Western State undefeated weekend. That hap- “We came out with a lot pened with the Mercyhurst Col- more jump and made plays,” lege men’s hockey team. Pogel/Prischak athletes of the week Junior Matt Lundin said Gotkin. “We scored with After the Lakers opened the a minute and a half left which Juniors Brian Pogel of wrestling and Stephanie Prischak of women’s bas- 2008 portion of its season being with more ease in the second gave our team a spark.” ketball have been named Mercyhurst College’s Athletes of the Week. Pogel, swept by Michigan Tech, Mercy- period, but neither team was “Every time Army did some- ranked No. 5 in the country at 149 pounds, stunned the No.1 ranked wrestler in the nation, Nebraska-Omaha’s Todd Meneely. Pogel also managed to go hurst headed back into confer- able to score. thing we had an answer for it,” 3-0 on Saturday at the NWCA/Cliff Kean National Duals in picking up his ence play with a sweep of Army. The third period is where he said. team-leading 19th win of the season. This extended its American Mercyhurst started making Army answered back with a Prischak helped the Lakers pick up their fi rst GLIAC win of the year in tying Hockey (AH) winning steak to some adjustments and coming power play goal in the second a career-high of 23 points in a 81-78 victory against Findlay on Saturday, including sealing the win with a pair of free-throws in the fi nal seconds. She fi ve games this weekend in the through with some success. period by Zach McKelvie to tie set a new career high of six steals in a 76-71 loss to Ashland on Thursday, Mercyhurst Ice Center (MIC). The biggest negative from the game 1-1 with 4:31 remain- adding 18 points in the loss. The Lakers picked up a 3-0 Friday’s game was the apparent ing in the period. shutout over the Black Knights injury of Lundin, who fi nished The Lakers answered back 32 Men’s hockey team of the week on Friday, which happened to be the game with 29 saves, but felt seconds later, as freshman Steve Mercyhurst’s fi rst shutout since Men’s hockey picked up their second consecutive conference sweep and fi fth constant pain in his shoulder Cameron scored on a breakaway straight Atlantic Hockey (AH) victory overall in a sweep of Army 3-0 and 4-2 Feb. 14, 2005, which ironically throughout the fi nal stages of goal. Freshmen Jeff Terminesi this past weekend. In the Lakers’ 3-0 shutout, their fi rst shutout since Feb. was a 4-0 victory against Army the third period. and Jesse Echternach recorded 14, 2005, junior goalkeeper Matt Lundin made 29 saves. Freshman goalie at the MIC. “One of their forwards got the assists. Ryan Zapolski stopped 35 of 37 shots in the fi nale to record his second Saturday the Lakers picked career win, helping to move the team into fourth place in the AH standings. his stick inside my glove… Mercyhurst added, what up a 4-2 triumph over Army inside under my arm and body turned out to be the game- Heintzman receives GLIAC commissioner’s award without junior net minder Matt and pulled the shoulder out,” winner, when they cleared Lundin, who injured his shoul- he said. “His stick got stuck in the puck while on Army’s Mercyhurst junior women’s soccer player Rebecca Heintzman was one of 12 der late in the third period in the there and my shoulder kind of power play. fall recipients of the inaugural GLIAC Commissioner’s Awards for academic shutout the previous day. and athletic achievement. She is a two-time member of the GLIAC All-Aca- got yanked out of the socket. I The Black Knights’ goalten- demic team, carrying a 3.84 GPA while majoring in biology. With the two victories the slammed it down on the ice to der would try to clear a puck, Lakers improve their record to pop it back in.” which was intercepted by Mike Lundin named Atlantic Hockey goaltender of the week 7-13-2 overall and 7-5-2 in AH, “We talked about taking him Gurtler who put it in the back bringing them over the .500 out, but he is such a competi- of the net. Junior Matt Lundin has been named the Atlantic Hockey Association Goalten- mark in conference play for the tor, a hard worker and a great Each team scored once more der of the Week in recording his fi rst career shutout in a Lakers uniform, and fourth throughout his college career with the other three playing for Maine. fi rst time this season. kid,” said Gotkin. “We will be during the third period. Army He made 29 saves, including playing the fi nal few minutes with an injury The Black Knights have evaluating him over the next would score fi rst on a goal by after a collision. dropped their record to 6-11-3 couple days.” Luke Flicek to cut the lead to a overall (6-5-2, AH). “I was telling them to keep it 3-2 Black Knight defi cit. Hosier and Schols receive CHA weekly honors In the opening night of the down that end of the ice, [their The Lakers would close out series, Army looked to be the Senior netminder Laura Hosier and freshman defender Cassea Schols offensive end] as much as pos- the game with Fennell scoring have earned Conference Hockey America player of the week honors. Hosier more aggressive and dominant sible,” said Lundin. “The more his second goal of the game on climbed into fi rst place in Mercyhurst career wins with 64, passing former team throughout the fi rst period, we sat around, the more it was a slap-shot. Lakers’ player Desi Clark. Schols had a goal and an assist last weekend. as they took an 11-2 shot advan- getting tight. I had to keep “Ryan Zapolski played great,” tage into the fi rst intermission. moving around.” said Gotkin. “You know he’s Grife tabbed by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper The positive aspect for Mer- With the loss of Lundin for been in a tough spot because we Red-shirt sophomore Steve Grife was named in January’s issue of the Col- cyhurst was both teams were Saturday’s game, it meant local really have a lot of faith in Matt legiate Baseball newspaper as one of the “Players to Watch” in the North deadlocked at zero, making Erie product, freshman Ryan Lundin. Before the game, we Central Region entering the 2008 season. He fi nished the 2007 season as it almost a waste for the Zapolski, had an opportunity found out that Matt could not an All-GLIAC Honorable Mention selection after posting a 4-3 record, along Black Knights. to earn the weekend sweep for play, so Ryan was a difference with a 1.98 ERA. The Lakers would come out the Lakers. maker for us.” PAGE 22 SPORTS Jan. 16, 2008 Jan. 16, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 23 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Men’s hockey moves into fourth place Women’s bball gets fi rst GLIAC win Basketball splits games Last week’s results... Lakers defeat Army in sweep over weekend Men go 1-1 against GLIAC teams Men’s ice hockey……………………...... …………...... Jan. 11, W 3-0, Army By Rhonda Marable Staff writer Jan. 1 2, W 4-2, Army Mercyhurst, unlike the day also because it was our fi rst over- Women’s hockey………………...... Jan. 12, L 7-3, Providence By Christine Mersch By Chris Davis before, started strong, scor- time game this year and we were Jan. 13, W 3-0, Pr ovidence Sports editor Staff writer Men’s basketball………………...... Jan. 10, W 81-75, Ashland ing fi rst on a fi ring slap shot by The Mercyhurst College able to pull together and come Jan. 1 2, L 71-42, Findlay sophomore Matt Fennell with women’s basketball team split out with the win. I think it has Women’s basketball……………...... Jan. 10, L 76-71, Ashland Rebounding from a tough less than one minute remaining two close games this past week, Gary Manchel took over the prepared us for games down the Jan. 1 2, W 81-78, Findlay Men’s volleyball…………………...... Jan 11, L 3-1, NYU defeat is quite often seen in the in the fi rst period. coming up short against Ashland head coaching position for the road when we are in tight situa- Jan. 1 2, L 3-1, Rutgers-Newark world of sports. Junior Matt Pierce and senior University 76-71 on Thursday men’s basketball team during the tions and have to come together. Wrestling…………………………...... Jan. 12, L 21-13, Nebraska-Omaha One week a team may go 0- Kerry Bowman received the and then following that up by 2003-04 season. In just a short We now know we can do it.” Jan. 1 2, W 21-12, Ashland 2, but follow that off with an assists on the goal. earning their fi rst GLIAC win in time, Manchel re-energized the Mercyhurst (8-8, 2-4 GLIAC), Jan. 1 2, L 23-12, Western State undefeated weekend. That hap- “We came out with a lot a thrilling back and forth battle Laker program, making it one of usually a defensive minded team, pened with the Mercyhurst Col- more jump and made plays,” against Findlay University 81-78 the most consistent in the Great stepped up their offense against lege men’s hockey team. two days later. Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Ashland (9-7, 3-3 GLIAC). Pogel/Prischak athletes of the week Junior Matt Lundin said Gotkin. “We scored with After the Lakers opened the a minute and a half left which On Saturday the Lakers hosted Conference (GLIAC). After building a 31-27 edge at Juniors Brian Pogel of wrestling and Stephanie Prischak of women’s bas- 2008 portion of its season being with more ease in the second gave our team a spark.” the Oilers in a game that saw 15 In 2003, he was handed a team the half, senior Terry Smith got ketball have been named Mercyhurst College’s Athletes of the Week. Pogel, swept by Michigan Tech, Mercy- period, but neither team was “Every time Army did some- ties and 20 lead changes. that fi nished 4-13 during the pre- the offensive fi repower going, ranked No. 5 in the country at 149 pounds, stunned the No.1 ranked wrestler in the nation, Nebraska-Omaha’s Todd Meneely. Pogel also managed to go hurst headed back into confer- able to score. thing we had an answer for it,” Four Lakers tallied double fi g- vious season. His 2003-04 squad drilling a three-pointer on the 3-0 on Saturday at the NWCA/Cliff Kean National Duals in picking up his ence play with a sweep of Army. The third period is where he said. ures on the court and the team posted a 10-7 conference mark. fi rst possession of the period. team-leading 19th win of the season. This extended its American Mercyhurst started making Army answered back with a sunk an impressive 85 percent During the last two seasons, Mercyhurst’s lead grew to as Prischak helped the Lakers pick up their fi rst GLIAC win of the year in tying Hockey (AH) winning steak to some adjustments and coming power play goal in the second from the free throw line. T he Manchel’s teams have produced many as 12 points at the 18:13 a career-high of 23 points in a 81-78 victory against Findlay on Saturday, including sealing the win with a pair of free-throws in the fi nal seconds. She fi ve games this weekend in the through with some success. period by Zach McKelvie to tie fi nal three minutes of the game the 37 victories (19 in 2005-06 mark. Ashland, however, refused set a new career high of six steals in a 76-71 loss to Ashland on Thursday, Mercyhurst Ice Center (MIC). The biggest negative from the game 1-1 with 4:31 remain- were crucial for the Laker win. and 18 in 2006-07), marking the to go away and slowly cut down adding 18 points in the loss. The Lakers picked up a 3-0 Friday’s game was the apparent ing in the period. Tied at the three-minute mark, most successful two-year stretch the lead by the impressive three shutout over the Black Knights injury of Lundin, who fi nished The Lakers answered back 32 the two teams traded baskets, Sports Information photo at Mercyhurst since 1977-79. point shooting of Ashland’s Men’s hockey team of the week on Friday, which happened to be the game with 29 saves, but felt seconds later, as freshman Steve with the Oilers holding a one Freshman Amy Achesinski (22) looks to make a move to the Last year, Manchel and Brett Bartlett. Mercyhurst’s fi rst shutout since point advantage with 29 ticks left the Laker program reached a The game stood tied at 64 Men’s hockey picked up their second consecutive conference sweep and fi fth constant pain in his shoulder Cameron scored on a breakaway basket during an earlier game against Gannon this year. straight Atlantic Hockey (AH) victory overall in a sweep of Army 3-0 and 4-2 Feb. 14, 2005, which ironically throughout the fi nal stages of goal. Freshmen Jeff Terminesi in the game. number of milestones. The squad through 40 minutes, but in over- this past weekend. In the Lakers’ 3-0 shutout, their fi rst shutout since Feb. was a 4-0 victory against Army the third period. and Jesse Echternach recorded Sophomore guard Paris Pug- conference. “The last few minutes I was went 18-11 and placed second time the Lakers held Ashland to 14, 2005, junior goalkeeper Matt Lundin made 29 saves. Freshman goalie at the MIC. “One of their forwards got the assists. liese drew a foul and sunk both This game marks a key nervous and focused because in the GLIAC South Division, just 2-of-12 shooting and 0-of-5 Ryan Zapolski stopped 35 of 37 shots in the fi nale to record his second Saturday the Lakers picked of her free throws to give the moment for the Lakers team Findlay started to press,” said earning a home playoff game for from three-point range. career win, helping to move the team into fourth place in the AH standings. his stick inside my glove… Mercyhurst added, what up a 4-2 triumph over Army inside under my arm and body turned out to be the game- Lakers the lead with 17 seconds with respect to games played Spetosky. “We knew they would the fi rst time since joining the McTear’s biggest shot of the Heintzman receives GLIAC commissioner’s award without junior net minder Matt and pulled the shoulder out,” winner, when they cleared left. and future performances against press us, so we wanted to make conference in 1995-96. night came with 1:49 left in over- Lundin, who injured his shoul- he said. “His stick got stuck in the puck while on Army’s With a missed shot and foul teams that defeated Mercyhurst sure not to turn the ball over.” With all of his success so far time with the Lakers trailing 69- Mercyhurst junior women’s soccer player Rebecca Heintzman was one of 12 der late in the third period in the there and my shoulder kind of power play. from the Oilers, the Laker vic- earlier in the season. The Lakes trailed by 12 points at Mercyhurst, it was fi tting for 68. He drilled a three from the fall recipients of the inaugural GLIAC Commissioner’s Awards for academic shutout the previous day. tory was sealed as junior Steph- “We’ve played really well at the half against Ashland due him to earn his 200th career left side, giving the Lakers the and athletic achievement. She is a two-time member of the GLIAC All-Aca- got yanked out of the socket. I The Black Knights’ goalten- demic team, carrying a 3.84 GPA while majoring in biology. With the two victories the slammed it down on the ice to der would try to clear a puck, anie Prischak sank two free against really good teams and we to the 18 crippling turnovers that victory last Thursday when the momentum to fi nish the contest Lakers improve their record to pop it back in.” which was intercepted by Mike throws and stole the ball in the fi nally stuck in there for a whole occured. Lakers beat Ashland Univer- in winning fashion. In the fi nal Lundin named Atlantic Hockey goaltender of the week 7-13-2 overall and 7-5-2 in AH, “We talked about taking him Gurtler who put it in the back last second. game,” said assistant coach Tif- The Laker offense fi red up sity 81-75 in overtime at the 26 seconds the Lakers downed bringing them over the .500 out, but he is such a competi- of the net. Prischak fi nished tying her fany Grubaugh. “It’s a great in the second half outscoring Mercyhurst Athletic Center. fi ve foul shots in a row to secure Junior Matt Lundin has been named the Atlantic Hockey Association Goalten- mark in conference play for the tor, a hard worker and a great Each team scored once more career high with 23 points and experience and I think it will be the Eagles 45-38 but could not “I think Coach Manchel earn- the victory and fi nished 8-of-10 der of the Week in recording his fi rst career shutout in a Lakers uniform, and fourth throughout his college career with the other three playing for Maine. fi rst time this season. kid,” said Gotkin. “We will be during the third period. Army three rebounds. a turning point and hopefully manage to recover from the fi rst ing his 200th win at Mercyhurst from the line in overtime. He made 29 saves, including playing the fi nal few minutes with an injury The Black Knights have evaluating him over the next would score fi rst on a goal by Lakers freshman forward Amy we’ll play better the second time half. speaks volumes about his success “Grand Valley is a great team,” after a collision. dropped their record to 6-11-3 couple days.” Luke Flicek to cut the lead to a Achesinski totaled 17 points around.” The women managed notable in rebuilding this program,” said McTear said. “My thoughts are overall (6-5-2, AH). “I was telling them to keep it 3-2 Black Knight defi cit. along with seven rebounds, The last moments of the game offensive statistics with Aches- junior Brian McTear. “To reach that we are certainly prepared Hosier and Schols receive CHA weekly honors In the opening night of the down that end of the ice, [their The Lakers would close out helping the team gain their fi rst were the most challenging for the inski earning the fourth double- that type of milestone is a great mentally and physically going series, Army looked to be the GLIAC victory. Lakers, after losing a close game double of her career with 16 accomplishment.” into that game. It is imperative Senior netminder Laura Hosier and freshman defender Cassea Schols offensive end] as much as pos- the game with Fennell scoring have earned Conference Hockey America player of the week honors. Hosier more aggressive and dominant sible,” said Lundin. “The more his second goal of the game on Sophomore guard Stevie Spe- earlier in the week to Ashland. points and 11 rebounds. McTear also had plenty to that we play extremely hard and climbed into fi rst place in Mercyhurst career wins with 64, passing former team throughout the fi rst period, we sat around, the more it was a slap-shot. tosky contributed 14 points and “The intensity we had the last Pugliese led the Lakers with smile about Thursday night as execute our game plan.” Lakers’ player Desi Clark. Schols had a goal and an assist last weekend. as they took an 11-2 shot advan- getting tight. I had to keep “Ryan Zapolski played great,” six rebounds. three minutes in the Ashland 19 points and four rebounds and he led the Lakers with his fi rst The Lakers fell to No. 9 Find- tage into the fi rst intermission. moving around.” said Gotkin. “You know he’s Freshman guard Samantha game, we had the whole Findlay Prischak added 18 points with career double-double, earning lay University on Saturday 71-42. Grife tabbed by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper The positive aspect for Mer- With the loss of Lundin for been in a tough spot because we Loadman fi nished with 12 points game,” said Spetosky. “We never seven rebounds. Spetosky fi n- career-highs in points with 20 Mercyhurst (8-8, 2-4 GLIAC) Red-shirt sophomore Steve Grife was named in January’s issue of the Col- cyhurst was both teams were Saturday’s game, it meant local really have a lot of faith in Matt and six rebounds. stopped battling.” ished the game with 15 points and assists with 10. struggled to score, as the Lakers legiate Baseball newspaper as one of the “Players to Watch” in the North deadlocked at zero, making Erie product, freshman Ryan Lundin. Before the game, we With the loss, Findlay falls The back and forth was nerve and four rebounds. “The overtime win against scored a season low with 42 Central Region entering the 2008 season. He fi nished the 2007 season as it almost a waste for the Zapolski, had an opportunity found out that Matt could not to 7-7 overall and 2-4 in the racking in the stands but for The Lakers endure a four game Ashland was a good win for our points. Morgan Lewis led Find- an All-GLIAC Honorable Mention selection after posting a 4-3 record, along Black Knights. to earn the weekend sweep for play, so Ryan was a difference GLIAC. The Lakers advance to some players it was all apart of road trip starting with a face-off team,” he said. “It was big in the lay with 21 points on 9-of-11 with a 1.98 ERA. The Lakers would come out the Lakers. maker for us.” 6-10 on the season and 1-5 in the the game. against Grand Valley State. sense that it was a key win, but shooting. PAGE 24 SPORTS Jan. 16, 2008 Laker sports

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