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Vol. 79 No. 18 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 March 29, 2006

THE MERCIAD Literary Research Festival Colloquium presents planned wide array By Jessica Kocent of talent Contributing writer

By Alecia Guerra Kappa Delta Pi, the Education Contributing writer Honors Society, is excited to present the First Annual Colloquium of Edu- cational Research and Teaching on The Mercyhurst College Literary March 31. Festival brings its second artist, author This event will feature a number of Robert Coover on Tuesday April 11. student presentations, panel discussions Coover, winner of the Willaim Faulkner and a presentation and question-and- Award, will speak at 7:30 p.m in the answer session by mental health expert Taylor Little Theatre. The event is free John Perricone. and open to the public. Dr. Ruth Auld, Assistant Professor Coover is a professor in the literary in the Special Education Department, arts program at Brown University. He said that, “the education department is also a renowned American writer. Corrie Thearle/News editor wanted to organize this function to He has written 15 books and his style Senior Brenda Steib helps sophomore Hillary McCormick and other students with fi nancial aid questions. show Mercyhurst College that educa- can be described as fabulation and tion majors do more than make bulletin metafi citon. boards and that education majors have Coover has written many novels, some to do a lot of research just like other include “The Origin of the Brunists,” majors.” “The Universal Baseball Association, Tuition jumps 6.2% All student presentations are from Inc.” “Pricksons and Descants,” A Mercyhurst education majors who Night at the Movies,” and “Pinocchio Students struggle to keep pace with rising tuition costs have done research on everything from in Venice.” bias in the classroom, to stereotypes He has won a variety of awards that and socioeconomic status, as well as include The William Faulkner Award By Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-chief a number of presentations on ways to and has received the Dungannon improve the classroom environment for Foundation’s Michael M. Rea Award both students and teachers. for his lifetime contribution to the Mercyhurst students may have to The panel discussions will feature short story. reach deeper into their pockets next students who have chosen to modify Not only has Coover won awards, but year to accommodate their tuition bill. their courses by making them keystone he has also contributed to the estab- According to Vice President of courses. lishment of the Electronic Literature Finance Jane Kelsey, tuition will hike A keystone course, according to Auld, Organization (ELO). The Electronic 6.24 percent from the national average is much like an honors course. These Literature Organization is a non-profi t of 5.9. students have simply chosen to go organization initiated in 1999 to pro- The increase, up 1.04 percent from above and beyond in the classroom in mote the creation and enjoyment of last year, rounds the total cost for the order to enrich their experience. electronic literature. 2006-07 school year to $27,822 from Keystone classes ask a student to English professor Dr. Kenneth Schiff, the current $26,187. learn “through the lens of an educa- discussed the selection of Robert The new price will include: tuition at tor.” Through these projects students Coover as a speaker and the upcoming $18,930, room and board at $7,458 and will apply skills that they have already events of the Literary Festival. mandatory fees at $1,434. learned and skills they will need for their Schiff said he chose Coover to speak According to a release from the Katie Diley graphic futures in the classroom. because he was quite famous and is fi nancial aid offi ce, the student govern- One major highlight of the Col- an excellent writer. He thinks that ment fee will remain the same from the loquium of educational Research and Coover is one of the major fiction 2005-06 school year at $165. Room The graph above displays the rise in tuition over the past three years, along with the new tuition cost for next school year. Teaching is the presentation on the Zen writers today. rates increased 4.9 percent or $174, and Art of Public School Teaching by Schiff has read some of Coover’s while board rates increased six percent Kelsey noted that the increase is also improve students’ learning environ- John Perricone. short stories and enjoyed them because or $210. due to salaries. “We need to increase ments,” said Kelsey. Perricone’s presentation can actually they are experimental and interesting. “In many aspects it is like we are run- salaries to attract and retain very good Kelsey pointed out that Mercyhurst benefi t not only Education majors, but He hopes and expects that the audience ning a small city,” said Kelsey. “There faculty,” she said. is still in the lowest total cost of atten- also students majoring in psychology, gains an appreciation of contemporary are necessities that need to be paid: Other causes included science lab dance out of 16 schools, including trash removal, maintenance, water and investments and maintenance of build- Please see Teaching on page 2 Please see Festival on page 2 electric.” ings. “We must constantly preserve and Please see Tuition on page 2 MSG elections gives students a voice required is available to fi ll out. of who they are voting for, and we are By Sarah Sheehan The form asks the candidate ques- providing that opportunity.” Contributing writer tions about involvement within MSG Palm also explained the purpose of and the college, information about who supplying a picture. The Mercyhurst Student Government the candidate is and why their fellow “The idea of the picture is so that elections for the executive board will be students should vote for them. voters will be able to put a face with a held on April 5 and 6. In addition to this information, a name. Often times students might not The positions that students will vote photograph of the candidate is also know a person’s name, but they are for will include president, vice president required. familiar with the person’s face.” (on the same ticket), treasurer and sec- All of this information will be made “This allows for a better informed retary positions. available to voters on election day. choice,” Palm added. Elections will also be held on April Ryan Palm, the current treasurer of Anyone who plans to run for a MSG 12 and 13 for MSG senior, junior, MSG, commented on this process. position must fulfi ll the requirements of sophomore, resident and commuter “We feel this process is better than the completing the candidate form. representatives. Letter of Intent process because this They must submit their personal The voting will take place in the Stu- will allow voters to have more informa- photograph and also read the “Rep- dent Union on the dates mentioned tion about the candidates they are going resentative Application Information” above. to select,” he said. document on the MSG Web site. This year there is a formal application “Instead of blindly choosing candi- Candidates must sign the last page of process to be completed in order to be dates, students now have the option of this document before April 5. on the ballot. reading up on the candidates and making The forms can be turned into the In previous years, all that was needed an informed choice,” he explained. Offi ce of the Student Union & Student was a letter of intent. Palm went on to say that, “Just as in Activities and the picture can be emailed This year on the MSG Web site at the presidential or congressional elec- to [email protected]. KRT photo http://msg.mercyhurst.edu/ the form tion, voters often wish to be informed Students will vote for MSG representatives in the student union. PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD March 29, 2006

NEWS To contact: [email protected] Literary festival provides different outlets of enjoyment for all Mercyhurst members World Briefs Continued from page 1 range of other artistic medi- International news ums. literature. The Lumen will be presented Coover will conduct a book as both a hard copy magazine Compiled by signing following his lecture. and an interactive CD. Corrie Thearle Youth law protest The Literary Festival will This year, the Lumen will be More than one million people also welcome Li-Young Lee on in 3-D, accompanied by 3-D are estimated to have joined dem- Wednesday April 19. glasses. onstrations across France against Lee is an accomplished poet The CD also includes dance the government’s controversial and poetry reader. clips from the dance department, youth employment laws. The climax of the Literary music from the music depart- Fighting broke out as protest- Festival will be the unveiling of ment and full color art from the ers gathered in Paris, and missiles the Lumen, Mercyhurst’s award- art department. were hurled at police as they winning magazine. This year’s Literary Festival moved into the crowds to try to Many students submit mate- promises to provide enjoyment remove troublemakers. rial to the Lumen each year for for all members of the Mercy- Reports from Paris explain that publication. hurst College community. the protest was initially mainly The Lumen is comprised of peaceful, but the mood had de- Contributed photo short stories, poetry and a wide teriorated. Writer Robert Coover will speak at the TLT on April 11. Extra riot police were deployed before the march, after a rally in Paris last week led to running battles. Social work majors examine poverty in Erie A nationwide strike has also caused travel chaos throughout By Zoe Contes increased awareness of poverty crease awareness of poverty in the event. Contributing writer the country. in Erie. the Erie area, provide a better Becca Piechochi, a senior social Panel members will be repre- understanding of the resources work major, takes pride in the ef- Ancient skull unearthed in Ethiopia On Friday, April 7 senior social senting organizations in the Erie available to low-income indi- forts of her and her classmates. work students will make their community. viduals and families as well as “The issue of poverty is not Fossil hunters in Ethiopia have unearthed an ancient skull which contribution to the Erie commu- Some of these include Com- the gaps in services and promote discussed enough and many they say could be a “missing link” between Homo erectus and modern nity with “The Different Fa c e s munity Shelter Services, Erie increased advocacy of poverty- people don’t realize how large of people. The cranium was found in two pieces and is believed by its of Poverty in Our Community,” Homes for Children and Adults related legislation,” Lewis said. a problem it is right here in Erie,” discoverers to be between 500,000 and 250,000 years old. a panel discussion. and the Second Harvest Food Panelists will share the eco- said Piechocki. The project’s director, Dr Sileshi Semaw, said the fossilised specimen The discussion and luncheon Bank of Northwest Pennsyl- nomic struggles of the groups The event is funded by a Mer- came from “a very signifi cant time” in human evolutionary history. will take place at the Martin vania. they work with and also discuss cyhurst College Diversity Enrich- It was found at Gawis in Ethiopia’s north-eastern Afar region. Luther King Center from 11:30 Mercyhurst sociology and so- available services, including gaps ment Grant. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost to attend cial work department chair Dr. in services as well. Tickets can be obtained by call- Low Israel Turnout is $10. Laura Lewis, who is advisor of A presentation given by Mer- ing Shirley Greene at 824-2266. The panelists attending, whom the student-run project explained cyhurst students on pending Polls have closed in Israel in an are all social service providers the program’s goals. legislation and its effects on low- election billed as a referendum working in the fi eld, will provide “The program goal is to in- income individuals will conclude on the future of the occupied West Bank. Despite last-minute attempts to persuade people to Tuition increases 6.2% to pay for salaries, science labs vote, turnout was the lowest in the nation’s history. Continued from page 1 fi xed when a student comes to “I can’t understand why we is reasonable,” he said. “The Exit polls suggested a narrow the college in their freshman need to increase tuition six per- school has to compete with the lead for the new centrist Kadima Gannon University, whose tuition year,” she said. “Generally, this cent,” said junior Phil Hallman. increasing tuition costs of other party, which proposes unilateral rose to about seven percent. is not adjusted while they are in “With my student loans already schools, but raising it too much withdrawal from parts of the Kelsey noted the increasing school.” huge, and being a junior and could result in a loss of current West Bank by 2010. number of students on campus She also noted that the school taking all my major classes now, students.” The centre-left Labour party does not have anything to do is aware of government cuts the last thing I need is a tuition Junior Andreana Simone was placed second, while the with the tuition hike. “Only if on student loans, and said the jump.” agreed. “Every schools tuition right-wing former ruling party, we had to add a faculty member school understands students’ and Sophomore Breanne Spinelli increases every year, so I don’t Likud, slumped to fourth. to the core courses to accommo- family’s fi nancial needs. shares Hallman’s opinion. “This think it’s that big of a deal,” The vote was called by Kadima date the students,” she said. “We spend a lot of time on is crazy,” she said. “We pay she said. “My dad always tells founder and Prime Minister Ariel According to Kelsey, the fi nan- this,” she said. “We only do what enough as is, and I am not really his friends that Mercyhurst is a Sharon, who suffered a massive cial aid offi ce has no intentions is absolutely necessary.” sure where all the money goes.” good deal, and I’m getting a good stroke in January that has left him of increasing scholarships for Students, however, have mixed Sophomore Trevor Mattice education for the money that he’s in a coma. students to help with the cost. views on the school’s new price does not see the increase as paying. That’s what matters.” “The fi nancial aid package is tag. a burden. “The rise in tuition Immigration Bill Education The full U.S. Senate is due to debate a controversial immi- Teaching Tolerance Colloquium gration reform bill that would Stop the Hate poster contest seeks applicants to create offers vital toughen laws dealing with illegal immigrants. and design visual tools to educate and eradicate hate crimes information Demonstrations have been held over plans within the bill to Continued from page 1 criminalise illegal workers. of experience as a speaker, had started programs like this President George W. Bush has By Lakyn Bianco educator, producer, writer, and how they have raised aware- Family Consumer Science Pro- called for a “civil and dignifi ed” Contributing writer director and casting director in ness of issues that are often not grams and Sociology. debate. Hollywood. talked about. Perricone has been a teacher The bill which was passed by He has directed a documen- Jill Long, Hall Director of the for nearly 30 years and has such the House of Representatives in In a proactive effort to deal a wonderful presentation and with hate crimes and bias-based tary fi lm, “Journey to a Hate Mercy Suites said, “Res Life is December, has been attacked by Free Millennium” and has hoping to make students more dynamic presence that he was both conservatives and pro-im- acts, the Residence Life Offi ce asked to write a book describing is sponsoring a Stop the Hate presented this program across aware of the issues of tolerance migrant groups. the United States, including and are very excited about get- his experiences. In its fi rst step to full legisla- campaign. In addition to his lengthy ca- One way students can become Mercyhurst College. ting quality posters.” tion, the proposal was approved “This started off as a basic The Residence Life Offi ce is reer in teaching, he possesses by the Senate Judiciary Commit- involved in this campaign is expertise in the fi eld of mental through the poster contest. poster contest and now we are seeking submissions that will tee on Monday. so excited at the turn it is taking. serve as a visual tool to educate health. Brent Scarpo, 1984 Mercy- Perricone’s presentation will hurst graduate, has become We are going to make it a yearly and inform individuals about event and this is a great way to the prevalence of hate-related ask the audience to participate in involved in the event. exercises to fi nd one’s identity as White House chief-of-staff resigns post Scarpo heard about the cam- start,” said Dara Zirkle, Assis- acts and crimes. tant Director of Residence Life The winning poster will inno- a person and as a teacher. White House chief-of-staff Andrew Card has resigned and will be paign through e-mail and im- He will also discuss the motives mediately wanted to help. and Student Conduct. vatively and creatively express replaced by budget director Josh Bolten. The winning poster will be a message of tolerance and for becoming a teacher, what one The move was announced by U.S. President George W. Bush. After speaking with Resi- can gain form teaching, how to dence Life, Brent rounded up unveiled at a reception on community through an original Bush said Card, 58, had suggested earlier this month leaving the Monday, May 8. artistic medium. avoid burnout and mortality. post that he had held since Bush’s fi rst day in offi ce. five celebrity judges for the Junior Ashley Herrmann, who event. At that reception, cash prizes Each entry must include the The move comes amid a sharp drop in Bush’s approval ratings and of $500, $200 and $100 will artist’s name, address, phone has played a major part in orga- calls for him to bring in “new blood,” a BBC correspondent says. Two judges will be Scott Wolf nizing the colloquium said, “You of Everwood and Party of Five be awarded to the top three number and valid e-mail ad- Republicans have for months argued that the Bush administra- posters. dress on the back of each post- don’t have to be an education tion fumbled a number of key issues and high-profi le changes were and his wife Kelley of MTV’s major to get something out of Real World New Orleans. Scarpo will be speaking at er. Posters should be no larger needed, the BBC’s James Westhead in Washington says. this event, and all Mercyhurst than 9 inches by 12 inches. this,” and encourages everyone Another judge is Jeff Probst, to participate in this event. host of popular TV show students, faculty and staff are Judges will base their selec- Survivor. welcome to attend. tions on expression of message, Hamas takes power Renee Byrd-Mullins, daugh- Residence Life is hoping that originality, artistic merit, and the local media will attend the overall impact. Palestinian militant group ter of James Byrd, a hate crime victim from Jasper, Texas will event in order to give this cam- The deadline for submission Hamas has won a parliamentary paign and the winning posters will be Tuesday, April 25. vote of confi dence, clearing the also be a judge in the competi- tion. recognition in the community. Complete guidelines for sub- way for it to take power. The new Zirkle said that by involving mission can be found in the administration will be sworn in Sue Bea Montgomery whose most recent Hollywood pro- Scarpo, the celebrity judges and Residence Life Offi ce, 311 Old today, two months after Hamas’ local media, students will have Main. surprise election victory. duction includes the movie Hoodwinked, will be the fourth the opportunity for a lot of This poster contest is funded Incoming Prime Minister Is- exposure of their work. through the Diversity Enrich- mail Haniya said this week that judge. The final judge is David Laura Zirkle, Director of ment Grant 2005-06 Hamas was ready to talk to inter- Residence Life and Student For questions about submis- national mediators about solving Lewis, a former Columbine Police offi cer who was at the Conduct, has been wanting to sions, please contact Trina the Middle East confl ict. But the do a Stop the Hate campaign Williams or Dara Zirkle at group rejects international pres- scene of the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. for a while. 824-2422. sure to renounce violence and Ismail Haniya is set to be She saw how other schools recognise Israel’s right to exist. sworn in as prime minister. Scarpo has over twenty years March 29, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3 FEATURE To contact: [email protected] You’ve got nothing “Tooloose” Visit Kim miK’s Gallery Tooloose, a new store with unique art and antiques.

Kate Collins/Contributing writer Kate Collins/Contributing writer Kim miK’s store sign. More memorabilia from miK’s.

By Kate Collins Leguizamo character, Lautrec Toulouse, Contributing writer and thought it would be a cool idea to name her store after him – she just spelled it differently,” Scott said, and This weekend, Kim McClelland, Kate Collins/Contributing photographer pointed to the painting on their sign. the artistic director of the Roadhouse Unique, antique lamps and vases are just a few of the goodies you’ll fi nd in Kim miK’s Gallery Tooloose. “This is a character of one of his paint- Theater, opened a chic new store, Kim ings too. She loves his designs.” miK’s Gallery Tooloose, at 2716 Peach the spiritual paintings and figurines of what the store has to offer. Large would be the perfect place to open a Scott pointed out to me that there is Street. neatly placed throughout the store. cushioned sofas, intricate fi replaces and store” Scott said. really something for everyone in this The small, inviting store offered soft Kim has also incorporated clothing convenient tables invite the customers The idea of running two businesses store. Gorgeous antiques, contempo- drinks as well as fi nger foods for the into her store. I wasn’t able to talk with to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. at once was an idea that brought many rary art, exotic incense, unique henna fairly large crowd that rolled through Kim directly because she was so busy Although Kim was busy and I was un- questions to mind for the couple, but and goat skin lamps, greeting cards, the doors. with sales but I did overhear her talking able to speak with her, I got the chance Scott knew that this is what Kim wanted calendars, ’60s inspired posters as well Kim is calling her store a “curiod- with customers. to speak with her husband instead. Scott so they went for it. as scented oils and soaps are only some dessey” shop. We’ve all heard of curi- Kim actually plans on getting many McClelland has been a large driving They were allowed two months of of the treasures that can be found at osity shops before, but Kim wanted to more clothes into her shop but instead force in helping to open the store. free rent to renovate the space and McClelland’s store. get a little creative...and she did! When I of putting them up for sale she wants to My biggest question for Scott was really fi x it up for the grand opening. Prices are very reasonable, and I saw entered the store I immediately thought totally redesign them. When her clothing where his wife came up with the idea With new fi xtures, paint, molding and Kim even bargain with a customer. She 60’s meets India with a spiritual twist! comes in, Kim will, literally, take them for a store like this. Only living a few some rebuilding, the store became fully just wants people to get what they want This little shop is full of eclectic an- apart and add her own, creative twist to blocks down the street, Kim regularly functional and gives the eclectic space at a reasonabe price. The store will be tiques, original artwork from local artists the clothes. passed the Victorian building and loved character. open Tuesday through Saturday 2-8 and authentic Indian artifacts ordered The store has a very calming feel to its structure. I also asked Scott where the name of p.m. straight from India and Morroco. In- it. Candles and soothing light make “She always told me that she loved the store came from. “It was very Mou- cense fi lled the room and surrounded the customers really feel the presence this house so much and she thought it lin Rouge inspired. Kim loved the John Fashions from the high seas

Contributed photo New York City’s skyline as seen from the Jersey shore. New York City tourism make nautical styles so unique. Designers fi nd nautical inspi- ration everywhere and in the struggles to recover most unlikely places, such as splashes of color for footwear Wall Street is New York’s main 10 or 15 years,” Tisch said. “Busi- By Larry Fish economic (and tax) generator, ness is quite challenging.” or handbags, brass trimmings, Knight Ridder Newspapers and over-sized buttons, which are but tourism is second, with an He said the casualties were featured on most nautical themed impact estimated by NYC & Co. spreading through all groups that garments. At noon one day in April, at up to $25 billion a year. make a living housing, feeding or From jackets, to T-shirts, to Mayor Michael Bloomberg was Wall Street has been in its own entertaining visitors. shorts, cute buttons trace the very publicly eating lunch in slump for nearly three years, When Midtown Manhattan’s Spring and summer fash- essence of nautical all the way Chinatown at the same moment seriously wounding the city’s established French restaurant ion is all about having fun back to the Navy sailors’ that the head of the tourism coffers. Lespinasse – where meal checks and experimenting with uniforms of the 1940s and bureau was treating some upstate But the mayor can have only a averaged about $100 a head – an- bolder patterns and prints, possess a fun, vintage ap- high schoolers to a Times Square limited impact there. Instead, he nounced earlier this month that brighter colors and new silhou- pearance. concert by the cast of the hit and others have strained to get it was closing for economic rea- ettes. Nothing screams summer Most importantly about this show Mama Mia! the tourists to return. sons, many saw it as symptomatic more than the nautical style that look is to remember not to com- In both cases, the message was “It’s a great time to come to of the wider downturn. is making waves this season. bine too many nautical pieces the same: New York City is fun. Chinatown,” Bloomberg said The fewer travelers who do From the standard stripes, to into one outfi t (you don’t want New York City is safe. New York at the Sweet N’ Tart restaurant. come to New York aren’t spend- brass embellishments, to corded to look like a cheesy sailor, do is inexpensive, or at least less “You can get a table, and the ing as freely as they once did. trims, “sailor chic” is the most you?). unaffordable. food is spectacular.” Tisch said that high-end restau- sophisticated theme for this Fortunately, this season there Hotel occupancy, Broadway The Times Square event was rants are “losing it around the summer. Luckily, this trend is with Jen Gildea is a larger variety of pieces to ticket sales, restaurant checks meant to “encourage student edges,” still able to fill tables easy for anyone to pull off, and, choose from to get just the right – all the indicators of an impor- travelers to come back to the in prime time, but with more in fact, gives all wearers a very season, all you need are a few key amout of nautical in your outfi t. tant tourism economy – were city,” said Cristyne L. Nicholas, seats empty around 6 p.m. or polished and classy look from “mix-and-match” pieces in your A safe bet is simply pairing solid just beginning to stagger back president of NYC & Co. after 10. head to toe. wardrobe. The most fundamental navy and white with sea inspired to pre-9/11 levels. Then came “There are still some school Particularly missed in New Nautical styles represent the aspect of the nautical theme is embellishments or a corded belt a long, brutal winter; a brief groups reluctant to come to New York are the longest-staying, sporty leisure that American the color. for a sophisticated and lady-like Broadway musicians strike; the York City,” she said. Nicholas biggest-spending tourists: the fashion is known for, epitomized Traditional navy blue and white, style. war in Iraq; and severe acute said the city’s visibly heightened foreigners. perfectly by designers like Ralph has now evolved to incorporate This crisp, clean and classic respiratory syndrome. security – including rifl e-toting Nicholas said there have been Lauren, whom repeatedly comes other colors, as well, such as look is hotter than ever this sea- “Our industry is being bat- offi cers at Grand Central Termi- noticeably fewer visitors from back to this central idea for his black, red and especially gold son, thanks mostly to designers tered from so many different nal and other high-profi le spots Germany and Japan since 9/11. collections. accents. Stripes are a major com- featuring trends on the fashion directions,” said Jonathan Tisch, – should allay concerns. And there has been continued It’s a timeless look for spring, ponent of this look, and usually runways. chairman of the Loews Hotel But it isn’t just school tours that weakness in spending by U.S. as it offers a smooth transition look best horizontally on top, If you take a peak into any chain; the Travel Industry Round have shied away. business travelers on expense out of winter by offering a shift paired with a simple counterpart clothing store, you’re guaranteed Table; and NYC & Co., the city’s Hotel occupancy for the fi rst accounts. from darker colors to crisp whites to achieve a clean, fresh look. to fi nd “cruise-liner” styles to get tourism agency. quarter was 75 percent, accord- Arrivals at all three local air- and golds. Equally important as the main your wardrobe sea worthy while Crowds are down all over, in- ing to PKF consulting, compared ports – Kennedy, LaGuardia To get the nautical look this pieces are the tiny details that the weather’s heating up. cluding the observation deck of with more than 84 percent for and Newark – plunged in 2001 the Empire State Building. 2000. and recovered only partially in “The winter just killed us,” said Even worse, the average daily 2002. Clarifi cation Lydia Ruth, the building’s direc- rate the hoteliers were able to It is too early to say what im- tor of public relations. “Through charge fell from $237 in 2000 pact the war, a soft economy, and In the story in the March 15 edition of the Merciad about the tropical marine biology class’s trip the end of April, we’ll be down to $193. SARS have had more recently, to Jamaica we neglected to say that Mrs. Summer Ekelund was also involved with the trip. 10 percent over last year.” “Those are the lowest rates in Nicholas said. March 29, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 4 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] A healthier column Facebook: Dark green vegetables contain and many other vegetables. It is every day, so any excess vitamin vitamin K, which is important important for vision, the skin’s will be excreted from the body With Jen for blood clotting and is in- surface cells, maintaining a good through urine. friend or foe? volved with bone formation immune system and more. Therefore, a diet packed with If your idea of a fresh salad is a and repair. Also, for all of you Salads also contain many other fruits, vegetables, lean meats and pile of iceberg lettuce, a half cup out there chugging orange juice vitamins and minerals, but the list lean dairy is optimal, because By Katie McAdams Photo editor of ranch dressing and a handful and munching vitamin C supple- and their benefi ts would be very the foods will naturally contain of bacon bits, then think again. ments to ward off a cold, you’ll long. The addition of nuts, seeds, enough vitamins for a healthy Although salad might seem be happy to hear that a salad egg, fi sh, lean meat and cheese to diet. 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No one is to blame for this in- Zirkle, the director of residence A fresh salad is an excellent collagen, which helps provide and B-Vitamins are formation getting out except for life at Mercyhurst. “Where they way to obtain many vitamins structure to skin, teeth, bones water-soluble vi- the person who put it there. That use it for socializing, getting in- and minerals, which will help and some tissues. tamins. The body is why it is important for every- formation out and have students your body with many biochemi- Vitamin A is also found in can only absorb so one to know the possibility that create there own positive groups cal processes. carrots, spinach, red peppers much of each vitamin unwanted information may end and things like that – that’s good. up where it does not belong. But we have also seen it used Dangers from Facebook can be badly. long-term, including harassment, “I think it is about the choice Vitamin packed Spring Salad stalking or even getting killed. the students make and how they Handing out valuable infor- deal with it. We decided to try Ingredients mation could get you in more to educate students about it and trouble than one could possibly some of the threats and dangers 1 head romaine, red leaf or green leaf lettuce imagine. Some college graduates that come from it … in hopes 5 Carrots have discovered the hard way that they will make better. There are 2 peppers (choose from red, green, orange or yellow) Facebook is being used by poten- some real safety issues. There are 2 pears (try Bosc or Bartlett) tial employers to look up infor- some real long-term job issues About 20 purple grapes mation on job candidates before with it,” she said. Sliced almonds or sunfl ower seeds out of they even apply for a job. “We certainly aren’t trying to the shell That is not all. Facebook and discourage it. I think that we are Dressing: I recommend Ken’s Myspace are also being used as really focused in trying to warn Steakhouse Light Caesar (only 6 grams an admission tool at some col- people about some choices that leges, which has resulted in some they will make to hurt or can hurt fat and 70 calories in 2 Tbsp.) potential students being rejected them professional later on and ½ lb. Turkey, sliced thickly at the deli counter. for some foolish statement or things like that.” photo they posted on one of The majority of students un- those sites. derstand there are real dangers Directions Online social networking sites online. and blogs threaten anyone that “I think that the kind of illu- 1. Most importantly, wash every vegetable in cold water and dry with a paper towel before it enters the salad misuses them and are not edu- sion is that it’s a students-only bowl. If you have a salad spinner, spin the greens after washing and tearing in order to get the water off. cated on how to properly handle world,” Howard said. “It’s kind 2. Rip lettuce into approximately 3” pieces. Add to salad bowl. it. of a place where you can blow 3. Carrots have much nutrition directly under their skin. Instead of peeling with a regular vegetable peeler, Joe Howard, the Mercyhurst off stream and be crazy and scrape the skin with a chef’s knife by dragging the blade down the carrot, but do not face the blade in the assistant director of residence show your wild side. But it’s an direction the knife is moving, otherwise you will gouge the carrot. Just scrape repeatedly until enough of the life and student conduct, recently illusion,” he added. It’s this illus- surface comes off to make the carrot look palatable. produced a brochure warning tion that gets kids in trouble. 4. Chop peppers into strips, make sure no seeds are present, and chop into 1” pieces. students at Mercyhurst about the “We (Mercyhurst) have been 5. Place chopped pears, grapes, almonds or sunfl ower seeds and chopped turkey in 2” strips into separate dangers of Facebook. fairly lucky,” Howard said. “We “I hope that some people learn certainly had a couple here and bowls. something from this,” Howard there that have been brought to said. our attention that we had to deal * This will make about 6 servings, so I usually make this at the beginning of the week and put the salad into “(Facebook is the) cutting edge with. We want to prevent them a container to eat between classes or on the run anywhere. Add dressing directly before consuming, and in way to interact with people. This from going in that (harmful) order to use the least dressing for the most fl avor. Add dressing to salad in a sealed container such as a is going to be part of our culture direction.” Ziploc bag or plastic container, cover and shake so that dressing is evenly distributed. for awhile,” he said. “Instant Facebook does not need to be message was hated during its dangerous but students need to * Enjoy a fresh dose of vitamins and minerals with this tasty salad, or alter dressings and vegetables to your early ages and now it’s a fan- educate themselves. taste for a unique yet nutritional creation! tastic thing. I think this is too, “We have learned that schools but rather than play it down and which have been successful have not encourage people to join been those that embrace it as part Facebook, you just need to make of their community,” Howard sure that people are educated and said. “So they encourage their responsible.” faculty to be on it, they encour- The Facebook/Myspace con- age student government and Mercyhurst dancers reconstruct cept is interesting and fun, if employees to use it. Facebook used properly – to be able to has a lot of potential to be a really network not just among friends great thing,” he said. historic piece in New York City but also among people who “We are encouraging faculty, said Hogan after he performed someday might help land you a staff and administrators to be on By Lori Letender his solo the fi rst time. good job. it. We are encouraging students Contributing writer In addition to the dancing, the But for some people, they are to use it positively,” Zirkle said. performance also incorporates sometimes doing just the op- The more people that attempt to Two Mercyhurst dance majors a lot of emotion and acting in posite. use Facebook in a more positive will be living out their dreams order to tell the story. The danc- Instead of making a valued light the less harmful and danger by performing in New York City ers have very expressive faces network system, plenty of hor- will it become. this April. to help the audience members ror stories have occurred. And Incoming freshmen in Septem- Lindsay Bonfante and Justin understand and relate to the students on campuses around the ber can count on learning about Hogan will travel to Hunter Col- performance even more. country are becoming paranoid the dangers of Facebook. lege in New York to perform a “I love this piece! (Even about it. “Certainly the brochures we historic ballet piece at the Shar- though) it is not an easy (dance) Student Affairs offi ces at many handed out this year, we will give ing the Legacy Conference on to perform whatsoever. I love colleges are under pressure to to students again, so that they April 5-8. the acting aspect of it; I am able help their students with Face- know some of the danger before The Mercyhurst dancers will to put myself in the role of a book/MySpace troubles. they get here to be careful about perform a dance named “Little 10-year-old girl and play with the “We have seen places to use it,” Zirkle said. Improvisations” that was origi- movements,” said Bonfante. it as a positive tool,” said Laura nally choreographed in 1953 by Partusch and Dance Depart- Antony Tudor. Assistant Profes- Katie McAdams/Photo editor ment Chair Tauna Hunter both sor of Dance C. Noelle Partusch Lindsay Bonfante and Justin Hogan practice their dance. have previous experience with reconstructed and taught the “Little Improvisations.” Partusch dance to the students. only am I representing myself are dancing,” said Partusch. The performed it for a senior project This year’s conference theme as a dancer, but also the dance costumes really help to portray at Purchase College and has set is “Reconstructions of the 20th department here at Mercyhurst,” this image with big bows, a pink it before, and Hunter also per- Century.” Ten colleges from she said. dress and white shorts. formed it in college. across the country are planning Partusch and the dancers ex- Although the dancers are acting “The piece is not done very to participate. plained their upcoming perfor- like children, the piece is certainly often at all,” said Partusch. “We’re one of the smallest col- mance. not created for the novice dancer. Both Partusch and Hunter leges going (to the conference),” The scene of “Little Improvisa- The dancers who perform “Little learned the piece from an in- said Partusch. Mercyhurst has tions” is a rainy, dreary afternoon Improvisations” must be well- structor who worked directly one of only two ballets in the in England. A brother and sister trained in order to execute the with Tudor. Because of this, conference. (ages 12 and ten respectively) are dance movements. At the same Mercyhurst’s “Little Improvisa- Partusch said being chosen playing indoors. The entire dance time, the dancers must concen- tions” is almost an exact replica- for the conference is “a feather consists of movements that are trate on making sure that they tion of the original. in the hat for these dancers and meant to mimic the games and are dancing like children, which To ensure the performance’s the school.” things the siblings make up in is often diffi cult. accuracy, Partusch is using her When asked about the up- their nursery. Tudor created the movements memory, a video and a com- coming performance, Bonfante “The movement itself tells so that it feels very awkward to plicated form of written dance said, “I’m a little nervous about the story. It’s not just gorgeous dance, explained the perform- movements known as Labono- performing in New York City. movement with emotion thrown ers. The dancers must work to tation. Every element of the Not only is it a huge city, but it on top of it,” said Partusch. It’s make the performance, which performance is being carefully is defi nitely considered a hub in not a typical, “accomplished” includes some diffi cult choreog- analyzed from the movements to the dance world. piece like traditional ballets, she raphy, look perfect for a 10- or the props to the costumes. “The pressure is on to dance explained. 12-year-old. and perform well (because) not “It’s supposed to look like kids “It’s a lot harder than it looks,” March 29, 2006 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5

To contact: [email protected] OPINION Diversity: More than skin color The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly To have an eclectic group of people is an honor in an assorted community makes a person more in any respect, whether it be in the form of a lunch well-rounded and understanding of persons other The Good crowd, a close group of friends, classmates or even than themselves. a sports team. When this understanding is reached, people can Sister Maura Smith, RSM received the Archbishop Oscar Romero Award on Tuesday. Sister Surrounding yourself with persons that are begin to live among one another as neighbors and Smith is a vocal advocate of peace, justice and sustainability. This award is quite an honor and different from you is one way to enhance social friends. Equilibrium must be reached where people Sister Smith is more than deserving as a recipient. Congratulations. skills, learn about yourself and overall enjoy the of different cultures can live and work together. company of others. An example of this is seen in the game of col- The annual Mercyhurst Literary Festival brings in its second artist on Tuesday, April 11. The One aspect many colleges strive for in their ad- lege admissions. Festival always brings interesting and engaging speakers to campus. The Festival is bringing Robert missions is to create a diverse student body. In the case of our own institution, it is believed Coover, the author of an impressive 15 books. Go and be intellectual! When most by many that Mercyhurst does not have a diverse people think student body. Whoever makes such a remark is Spring term is in full swing and already nearly 50 percent behind us. The sun is starting to shine, of the word obviously ignorant of the fact that diversity is not the birds are starting to sing and students can feel summer beckoning. Another year is quickly ‘diversity,’ a black and white issue. coming to a close. they automat- Ellen The truth is we have a very diverse student body, ically assume Koenig although it may not be obvious by simply looking a variety of at people. The Bad ethnicities. We have international students from all over the The warmer weather, while bringing smiles to students’ faces, has also contributed to the rapid However, world and students from many different regions spread of germs across campus. It seems as if everywhere one goes people are sniffl ing or hack- the word di- of the country. ing up a lung. As we all know, germs spread like wildfi re within the close quarters of college life, versity does not mean the color of one’s skin. On the surface yes, a majority of the student so please cover your mouth and wash your hands!! Being unlike a mass group of people is what body come from Caucasian middle class lifestyles. makes you different. Factors such as socio-eco- However, if you actually engage in conversation nomic class, the way you dress, religion, nationality, with people outside of your safe social circle, you The Ugly the place you were raised (i.e. rural countryside will soon realize that the variety of which I am versus an urban setting) all contribute to diversity. speaking is not far below the surface. Tuition has been raised again. Surprise, surprise. Another six percent increase will go into effect The values and morals that people develop through If schools truly want to emphasize a diverse next year, undoubtedly putting an extra strain on students’ and parents’ poketbooks. The school their upbringing, as well as different life experi- student body they will look past the box marked asserts the increase is necessary due to escalating costs from salaries and structural changes, like the ences, are other factors that make an individual ‘ethnicity’ on applications and look at the applica- new geology lab. With the latest tuition hike, the total cost of attending Mercyhurst now hovers unique. tion and interviews to see the individual for who around $27, 000 . . . a daunting amount for current and prospective students to grapple with. A combination of such individuals is what makes they really are and not a future statistic that they a community diverse. There is no doubt that living will proudly display in the Princeton Review. Global warming advertisements: Start counting ‘carbs’ a tipping point, after which no action may be able to stop fl ooding, cute icon a globe, belted with a tape measure to encourage Americans Philadelphia Inquirer, editorial disease and species extinction. As the world’s worst contributor to to count “carbs,” as in carbon dioxide, a main contributor to climate Knight Ridder Newspapers the problem, the United States needs to step up. change. At fi ghtglobalwarming.com, citizens will fi nd easy steps to Through history, the 64-year-old Ad Council has motivated people reduce harmful heat-trapping gas emissions around the house. Nothing creates a sense of urgency quite like a ticking clock or with now-familiar phrases and old friends: “A mind is a terrible thing Alone, actions such as running only fully loaded dishwashers and speeding train. to waste,” “The toughest job you’ll ever love,” and “Friends don’t washing machines seem trivial. But collectively, millions of Americans In startling ads debuting Thursday, the Ad Council, the group that let friends drive drunk.” It used Rosie the Riveter to recruit workers, pitching in could make a difference. created some of the most memorable public-service ads in history, Smokey Bear to fi ght fi res, and Iron Eyes Cody to Keep America If every household replaced three regular light bulbs with new agitates for action now to slow global warming. Beautiful. compact fl uorescents, the United States could save the equivalent Going straight to the public, the highly respected nonprofi t bypasses As in past campaigns, the Ad Council aims to change attitudes in emissions of taking 3.5 million cars of the road. Plus consumers the ideological stalemate in Washington and brings the long contro- one person at a time, not by lobbying Congress or the White House. will save money. Although more expensive to buy, the fl uorescent versial issue into the mainstream. A successful campaign could inspire Polling shows that Americans believe global warming is real, but con- bulbs last 13 times longer. Energy effi ciency is the heart of many long-needed aggressive action on this growing global threat. sequences are distant. Even if they want to mitigate climate change’s of the “low-carb” ideas. Evidence mounts daily that melting ice caps, unusual weather and effects, they don’t know what to do. The ads prod them into wanting The Ad Council inspired Americans to buy war bonds, wear seat tropical-disease outbreaks are linked to the Earth’s increasing tem- to act and then show them how. belts, prevent crime and protect themselves from AIDS. It has the perature. Scientists increasingly believe the world is headed toward In partnership with Environmental Defense, the council created a right message again: Protect the planet. Ask the Malarkys Why is Facebook so popular with students . . .and now faculty and staff? What’s the big deal?

Sadly I cannot join in all the fun which takes place contacted from old friends through Facebook. Ever since Facebook came to Mercyhurst way Naturally, the adventurous minds that constitute on Facebook because I do not have an account. I When you can hook up with someone whom you back last year, students have been using it as a the administration at Mercyhurst smelled fun and can’t say that I’m anti-Facebook because I would haven’t seen in years because of Facebook, then it’s forum for expression and recreation. wanted to get involved…who could blame them? be a hypocrite. served another good purpose as well. I even know a few guys who used it to talk to It was only after they got past the “Erie winter I have a bunch of pictures posted on Webshots. Unfortunately, there is the new controversy about freshman girls before they even came to campus. sucks” club that the reality of the situation hit When I’m falling asleep reading in front of my people other than your friends scoping your profi le Who knew the guys here were so nice!? home for them. computer, I online. When Mercyhurst faculty and staff mem- Little did After a thorough investigation, they came to find myself bers are encouraged to create profi les and check out we know some shocking realizations about Mercyhurst reading ran- their students online, this is a gross violation of our that while we students. We were not only drinking, but we were dom profiles Ms. privacy. Please don’t try and claim that it’s in our were harm- Mr. doing drugs as well, and sometimes we took pic- on my Bud- best interests because the last time I checked, I’m lessly making Malarky tures of ourselves doing it. dy List. It’s Malarky pretty sure most of us were adults and could make connections Immediately they set out on a mission to save us not that I’m conscious decisions when posting things online. with our fel- from ourselves. What would happen if Grandma a stalker; I’m For the idiotic person who doesn’t know that low class- Gertrude, Professor Perkins, Sam the Stalker or just bored and anything they place online could be viewed by mates using anyone else who suffers from name alliteration need something to take my mind of how much anyone (especially future employers), they deserve groups like, saw those pictures or some other important piece homework sucks. any type of repercussions that come from putting “the cookie monsters” and the classic “it’s Pop not of information? What would happen?! I think Facebook is just a much larger elaboration up an incriminating photograph. soda club,” (how dumb) there were other people The truth of the matter is that this is not and on this phenomenon. Instead of a small profi le on It’s really sad to fi nd out that once again the ad- using FaceBook for evil. should not be the concern of the faculty of the AIM, you can have a much larger and funnier one ministration is overstepping its bounds and claim- Yes it’s true, and just like any bunch there are a college but the concern of the students who on Facebook. If you end up spending 30 minutes ing that they’re only trying to stop students from few bad apples that threaten to spoil everything! manage a Facebook profi le. There are instances just laughing at funny stuff on Facebook rather making poor decisions. What students choose to Rather than putting pictures of themselves where community among students and faculty are than doing work, mission completed. We all need do in private is their choice, and they are the only playing checkers and doing charity work, these appropriate and desirable but Facebook certainly some laughs everyday and if you can get that off people that have to take responsibility for those ac- irresponsible few opted to depict themselves par- isn’t one of them. of Facebook, then it’s not so bad after all. tions. I know I certainly didn’t come to college to tying and doing other things that people who go Having gotten this off my chest, I am going to I’ve also heard of a bunch of people who are be lectured both in and outside of the classroom. to real college do. categorize the nude pictures I posted last night. Don’t like what you’re reading? TheMERCIAD Have an opinion? Josh Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Corrie Thearle News Editor [email protected] Melissa Jack Features Editor [email protected] Allison Moore Opinion Editor [email protected] Want to make an extra $10 a week? Ryan Palm Sports Editor [email protected] Melissa Brandt A&E Editor [email protected] Katie McAdams Photo Editor [email protected] & Production Editor [email protected] Melissa Brandt Advertising Manager [email protected] If you want to see a change, then write for Chelsea Boothe Copy Editor [email protected] the Merciad! Emily Crofoot Graduate Assistant [email protected]

If you’re interested in letting everyone know how you The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of midterms feel about campus, local, national or world issues then week and fi nals week. Our offi ce is in the Old Main, room 314. Our telephone submit your work! number is 824-2376. The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and Send your opinions to opinionmerciad@mercyhurst. names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fi t. Letters are due the edu and let your voice be heard! Thursday before publication and may not be longer than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485. PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD March 29, 2006 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: [email protected] tHe Quince wins Battle of the Bands

Ohio and N.Y. BuZz By Melissa Brandt Zawitoski says the band plays, A&E Editor “kinda straight out rock and roll MARCH 29. 30 Seconds with Indie and punk infl uences. to Mars, Aiden. House of Last Saturday the annual Battle I think it’s kind of pointless Blues, Cleveland. of the Bands took place at the to stereotype bands anymore Mercyhurst Athletic Center. though.” MARCH 31. Elevation (U2 Students experienced the Slam Other bands who competed tribute). House of Blues, Poetry of Gary Williams and per- were Rob Morrison, EZ Compa- Cleveland. formances by 10 of Erie’s bands. ny, The Apple Pirates, The Plastic Only one band walked away with Blue and Sour Diesel Experi- MARCH 31. Lareau. Shaw- the $500 prize though. ment, Altered Dominance, Seven buck’s, Jamestown, N.Y. Quince. Second Chances, Skulldeathgut-

The four members, Joe Stadler, corpse and Copernicus. APRIL 1. Stone Pony Brian Nevinsky, Steve Marzka The event was put on by the Band: Tribute to Bruce and Mercyhurst RIAP major Pete Mercyhurst Community Club Springsteen and Southside Zawistoski, rocked the MAC and (with SAC’s help) to raise money Johnny, Pieces of Eight. walked away with the recognition for the Community of Caring. House of Blues, Cleve- they deserve. The Community of Caring land. Quince plans to use the money is a shelter in Erie that is for from the competition to record- homeless persons with mental APRIL 1. Eileen Ivers and Photo courtesy of Pete Zawistoski ed a full length album and invest illness, substance abusers (drug Immigrant Soul. Reg Lenna The four band members of ‘Quince’ won the $500 prize at this year’s Battle of the Bands. in promotional material. & alcohol) and anyone in need of Civic Center, Jamestown, “It’s going to pay for putting emergency temporary shelter. N. Y. collected donations throughout for the shelter and especially for Look for Quince next year at out the CD and getting more Club Vice President Katie Beil the night and also raffled off Quince. Battle of the Bands. t-shirts made.” says, “At the event we raised over APRIL 2. Johnny Hi-Fi. merchandise that Skulldeathgut- “It was one of the best shows For more information in the Quince has been together for $200, which is really an accom- House of Blues, Cleve- corpse, Seven Second Chances we played in a very long time, mean time, access www.myspace. about three years. They’ve played plishment for our club.” land. and Copernicus donated. the crowd was really cool,” says com/quince. shows in Erie, Edinboro, W.V., The revenue was made from The night was a great success Zawistoski. APRIL 3. Korn, Mudvayne, 10 Years. Chevrolet Centre, Youngstown, Ohio. Jaw-dropping Cook to entertain at the PAC APRIL 4. Heartless Bas- Last year, four performers Cook attended Eli Kassner the United States, Singapore, tards, Soledad Brothers, accompanied him from his vari- Academy, the Royal Conserva- South Korea and New Zealand. Whiskey Daredevils. Grog ous albums; this time there will tory of Canada, York University He refl ects on dedicating his Shop, Cleveland. be six. and Berkley College of Music in life to listening to music from With his charismatic persona the United States. an array of cultures as diverse APRIL 5. Eisley. Grog onstage and his wide-ranging Altogether, he has released as Spain, Africa, Cuba, Egypt, Shop, Cleveland. musical imagination, he trans- fi ve albums including “Tempest,” France and Brazil: “Learning mu- forms his unique fl amenco style “Gravity,” “Vertigo,” “Free Fall” sic is sort of a lifetime goal. You APRIL 5. Tower of Power. and turns it into a blend of con- and his latest and most personal spend your whole life chasing House of Blues, Cleve- temporary global pop. album, “Nomad.” this elusive thing,” says Cook. land. When asked in an interview “Nomad” took over two years He still finds at least three with Milwaukee Journal Senti- to collaborate and record due hours each day perfecting his APRIL 5. Kittie. Rex The- nel whether or not he thought to the cross-cultural music he technique in addition to working atre, Pittsburgh. people in the United States would includes and the fusion of tra- on new technique. ever stop listening to his music, ditional genres of music with a His music has been heard on APRIL 7. Galactic. Beach- Jesse Cook responded, “…the host of world infl uences. the television series, “Sex and land Ballroom, Cleveland. only way to really have a lifelong He traveled to seven different the City.” career in the music business is to cities in three different countries. This performance promises to APRIL 6. Saves the Day, do it on a worldwide scale.” Some cities on the itinerary be upbeat and culturally sundry Circa Survive, Moneen. Jesse Cook was born in Paris, include London, where he col- and is guaranteed to have the au- House of Blues, Cleve- and at three and a half years laborated with fellow members dience entranced with jaw-drop- land. old moved to Canada, where he of world music phenomenon, ping riffs and zealous rhythms. grew up. the Afrocelts. Cook will perform at the Mary APRIL 7. KC and the His mother had an insatiable The next city on the list was D’Angelo Performing Arts Cen- Sunshine Band. House of interest in fl amenco music, so she Cairo. There is a string section ter on Saturday, April 8 at 8 p.m. Blues, Cleveland. gave her son a guitar. recorded for Nomad’s dazzling For tickets call 824-3000 or visit This was only the beginning of lead, track a traditional Arab the Box Offi ce. Mercyhurst Col- APRIL 7. Joe Satriani. Pal- this fantastic performer’s music tune, “Qadduka-I-Mayyas.” lege Student: $15.00 with ID (one ace Theater, Greensburg. career. Last on the list of diverse ticket per ID). Photo courtesy of the PAC He instantly became a connois- places was Madrid, to enhance For more information about APRIL 8. Humor. David Jesse Cook promises to amaze with his rhymthic styles. seur of music, exploring sounds the vocals on the disc with the Jesse Cook and upcoming events Sedaris. Akron Civic The- from all over the world. astonishing Barcelona-born, in the PAC, please visit our web- atre, Akron, Ohio. tarist, composer, arranger and By Christina Ferranti His signature style of play- Gypsy fl amenco sensation, Mon- site at http://pac.merchurst. Contributing writer producer, is bringing his exotic ing can heavily be attributed to tse Cortes for the feisty bulerias, edu/event/php. APRIL 8. Joe Satriani, Eric sound and brilliant rhythms to the percussive approach of the “Toca Orilla.” Johnson. Agora Theatre, Mercyhurst College for the sec- Jesse Cook, the world-re- Gipsy Kings. Currently, Jesse Cook tours all Cleveland. ond time. nowned rumba flamenco gui- To further his studies, Jesse over the world including Canada, APRIL 9. Anti-Flag, Ca- sualities. Agora Theatre, Cleveland. Larry and blue collar dining ‘Recycled Percussion’ APRIL 10. She Wants Re- venge. Grog Shop, Cleve- By Sarah Caram brings in the beat land. Contributing writer APRIL 11. Hinder, Theory and one massive drum kit. of a Deadman. Club Zoo, By Melissa Brandt Sick of seeing previews for Don’t let the derelict music Pittsburgh. A&E Editor comedies that trick you into sources cloud your impression thinking they are something that of the group, though. These APRIL 11. Luka Bloom. will make you laugh so hard that Three drummers and one boys are masters at their craft. Club Café, Pittsburgh. your side hurts? turntablist will fi ll the PAC with Founder Justin Spencer boasts If so, comedian Larry the rhythms from recycled instru- to be the world’s fastest extreme APRIL 12. Yeah Yeah Cable Guy who brought you the ments. drummer. Yeahs. Agora Theatre, famous saying “Git-R-Done” of The group is known for the The crew promises astonish- Cleveland. the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour,” “ballistic visual show and mes- ing musical discipline, physical will break the cycle of disap- merizing muscle-driven drum- athleticism and an amazing visual APRIL 13. Eleventh pointment with his laugh out ming.” performance. Dream Day. Beachland loud new movie called “Larry the What’s unique is what they’re SAC encourages all students Ballroom, Cleveland. Cable Guy: Health Inspector.” drumming on. The four members and faculty to attend the show Filled with nonstop politically of “Recycled Percussion” create on April 1 at 9 p.m. in the PAC. APRIL 14. Tower of incorrect phrases and good ole music from buckets, industrial Contact the PAC for more in- Power. Town Ballroom, Photo courtesy of www.healthinspectorthemovie.com bathroom humor, this film is drums, monstrous power tools formation. Buffalo. Larry the Cable Guy’s big-screen comedy promises laughs. guaranteed to make you laugh more than any other standard APRIL 14. Red Want- of playing by the book. food poisoning that ruins their comedy of today. ing Blue. House of Blues, He is soon assigned an ex- reputations and knocks them out SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Before the basic plot of the Cleveland. tremely organized partner named of the contest. fi lm, you should be aware that Amy (played by Iris Bahr) who Larry and Amy soon believe at Mercyhurst College this movie is defi nitely of interest APRIL 14. Strokes. Agora plays completely by the rules and that these contestants are being to the Erie audience. 1st year summer student employees - $6.00/hr Theatre, Cleveland. has the health code memorized sabotaged and are faced with the Fifteen minutes before show by heart. task of solving this unique case 2nd year summer student employees - $6.50/hr. time Friday, March 24, “Larry APRIL 15. Matchbook Ro- Larry and Amy live on com- while trying not to kill each other the Cable Guy: Health Inspec- mance, Early November, pletely opposite sides of the in the process. Students who work at least 180 hours during the tor” was pronounced sold out Chiodos, Amber Pacific, track and struggle to fi nd a way While the plot isn’t one that is summer will qualify for a 50% reduction in their for that time slot. Roses are Red. House of to put up with each other. uniquely special, the performance housing. Now to the plot. ‘Larry the Blues, Cleveland. Within their town, there is a and style of Larry the Cable Guy Cable Guy: Health Inspector’ contest where all of the expen- certainly makes up for it. Jobs available in maintenance, housing, is about a man named Larry APRIL 15. Charlie Wilson. sive, high quality restaurants This will make you laugh so who works in a profession that and various administrative offi ces. State Theatre, Cleveland. compete to become one of two hard that you might miss the next demands order and cleanliness fi nalists who enter a cook-off to punch line, guaranteed to send from its clients, but he himself Applications may be picked up in Main 101 from APRIL 16. Toots and the determine the winner of a large you into another fi t of laughter is anything but. Marion Nies and should be returned by Maytals, Southland. House some of money. and because of that, it is defi - Larry is a man who is incred- April 21, 2006. of Blues, Cleveland. Larry and Amy soon discover nitely a movie worth seeing. ibly messy and pretty much fl at a Courtesy of GoErie.com. that many of the contestants out disgusting and who isn’t fond are having mysterious cases of For more info contact: Marion Nies at ext. 2124. March 29, 2008 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7 ARTS &

To contact: [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT ‘Reservoir Dogs’ explodes on stage

For one, there is a blend of Mr. Blonde (Michael Madison) By Melissa Brandt Tarantino’s fi lm produced ele- and fi ts the role to a tee. From A&E Editor ments and stage-necessitated soda sipping to ear-severing cha- changes that make the show cha-cha’s, you’ll be impressed Try your best to avoid pictur- fl uid and real…and funny. with his performance. ing the well-known director Tarantino’s super sounds of Director Scott McClelland of the “Kill Bill” volumes and the Seventies musical choic- played the role of Joe Cabot, “Reservoir Dogs” in leotards es from Roadhouse Theatre’s and is responsible for bringing and Shakespearean ruffl es after speakers are powerful tools that the production to the stage. this next sentence. bridge the gap between the big While the actors (others in- Quentin Tarantino, on stage. screen and the open stage. clude Rick DiBello, Mike Lech- Well, not him exactly, but the Then of course, the actors. ner, Chris Bucci, John Biggie Roadhouse Theatre’s adaptation From stature to voice quality, and Bryan Lechner) all worked of “Reservoir Dogs” certainly the actors are able to success- together flawlessly to recre- does a great job of bringing his fully mirror Tarantino’s originals. ate the tension of Tarantino’s characters to the Erie audience. The physical likeness of nearly scenes, there is something to be The Roadhouse Theatre re- all the characters to their Hol- said for staging and effects. ceived special permission from lywood counterparts was really The lighting effects and scene Tarantino to adapt his mov- amazing. staging only add to the produc- ie script into a stage perfor- The most impressive resem- tion, pulling the audience into mance. blance of the group was by a completely believable and This year marks the 10th pro- artist Mark Gardener, (his art is entertaining experience. duction of “Reservoir Dogs” on display in the theatre) who Performances are Fridays and at the Roadhouse, so if you’re played the role of Mr. Pink. Saturdays at 8 p.m. until May 6. wondering if the transition from Steve Buscemi played this Reservations are a must for stage to screen really works, the character in the motion picture. this show and can be made by answer is yes. Gardener captured the same phone at 814.456.5656 or in Answering the ‘why’ is more mannerisms Buscemi employed person at the Theatre Box Of- complicated, but without de- in the movie with great suc- fi ce 145 West 11th Street. stroying the mysticism behind cess. Tickets are $5 with a student the magic of the theater too If Mr. Pink was one of your ID, $10 regular, $12 riser and much, there are a couple rea- favorites in the movie, he will be $15 VIP. sons the show seems to be so on stage, too. Photo courtesy of Rick DiBello successful. Aaron Pacy plays the role of Mark Gardener, Rick DiBello and Aaron Pacy in the Roadhouse’s “Reservoir Dogs.” ‘The Fray’s’ unprejudice appeal

you the idea of what you are in could be perfect for you but you By Joe Fidago for from the rest of the album may never see it. Contributing writer as well. Perfection is impossible to fi nd, The next track, “Over My Head and the person you are looking Upon seeing that commercial (Cable Car),” was the single re- past might not wait around much on VH1 for “Artists You Outta leased, and is one of my favorites, longer for you to make up your Know” for the thousandth time, along with “All at Once.” mind – then you will be left with I fi nally decided to go online and “Over My Head” is a song nothing at all. see exactly what bands VH1 felt that is very easy to relate to for My only gripe with this album were so groundbreaking. everyone. is that the CD starts off so up- According to VH1, The Fray It talks about how even though beat, but then the second half of was one of these bands (I’m you are in a situation that you it is almost all slower songs. sure this isn’t new information think is perfectly under control They should have done a better to you if you have watched VH1 and you can come out on top, ev- job of mixing the order because for more than 20 minutes at a eryone else knows that in reality I have a feeling that most people Photo courtesy of the PAC given time). you are in way over your head. will never go past the halfway Film, “Paradise Now” examines the bonds of friendship tested in a time of hardship. Shortly after all those commer- As everything comes to a point in the CD after a few cials ran, I read someone describ- crashing halt you still think that listens. ing The Fray as a cross between everything is fi ne, but then the The songs aren’t bad, they Spring fi lms at the PAC Jimmy Eat World and Coldplay (a reality of you being a “part of the are just too mellow to be placed cross between anyone and Cold- past / the part that doesn’t last” one after the other in the order last 48 hours preparing for the backs out of the mission. Saïd, play is going to grab my attention in someone’s life fi nally kicks in. they are. By Megan O’Hare mission while keeping the plan however, decides to continue – I don’t care if the other artist is “All at Once” is a song written This band can be appreciated Contributing writer a complete secret from their on alone. Wang Chung). about someone who is trying by anyone – I let someone bor- loved ones. Suha and Khaled travel to- I knew then that I had to check to fi nd that “perfect person” to row the CD over spring break “Paradise Now” is a gripping As the impending mission gether to fi nd Saïd and try to this band out. be with, a situation I think we and they told me that not only and timely story of two men who weighs in on the two men, Saïd change his mind before it’s too So, curiosity getting the best of have all encountered, either fi rst did they like it, their parents did are recruited as suicide bombers begins having doubts when he late. This is a compelling movie me, I decided to check out their or second-hand, being college as well. by a Palestinian organization. thinks of his girlfriend, Suha that reveals the lengths that some album, “How to Save a Life.” students. That’s not a statement meant to Saïd (Kais Nashef) and Khaled (Lubna Azabal) and her differing will go to if they believe that their Now I know this CD came out The song is saying that instead deter you from giving this a go, (Ali Suliman) are childhood views about the act of violence rewards will be even greater in in September, so it isn’t techni- of sitting around and trying to just to show you how versatile friends who work as auto me- against Israelis. paradise. cally a new release, but it is good, fi nd the person that will offer you this band really is. If you like chanics together in the West bank Nevertheless, Saïd and Khaled “Paradise Now” also exempli- so you should know about it. no doubts whatsoever that they music, you’ll like this CD. city of Nablus. decide the promise of a glori- fi es the great bond between two The CD starts off with the are “the one,” just get out there It’s that simple. When a Palestinian man in- ous afterlife in “paradise” is a friends and how far one friend song “She Is,” which is a nice and open your eyes. forms Saïd that he and his friend fair exchange for the suicide will go to save another. “Paradise opener to the disc, and gives Someone you see all the time have been appointed to carry out bombings. Now” will play on Wednesday, a suicide mission in Tel-Aviv, As the duo cross into Israel, April 5 at 2 and 8 p.m. in the the two men must spend their the plan goes array, and Khaled PAC.

Photo courtesy of the PAC Experience the relationships and tensions couples fi ght to overcome in “Junebug.”

“Junebug” tells the story of an art curator George’s new wife. meeting her husband’s eccentric family for the She seems to want the best for her sons, but fi rst time. Madeleine (Embeth Davidtz) is the in the process does not consider what they want high-society British woman who travels to North for their lives. Carolina to visit a rural artist who happens to live The father of the family, Eugene (Scott Wil- near her in-laws. son) is overshadowed by his controlling wife and She is astonished when she meets George’s spends most of his time secluded from the rest family in N.C. of the family. Amy Adams (nominated for an Oscar for Best They have gotten used to their everyday life in Supporting Actress) delivers an outstanding per- N.C. and when George and Madeleine come to formance as the quirky Ashley, the high-spirited visit, the whole family is turned upside down. sister-in-law who is expecting her fi rst child with “Junebug” re-examines the relationship between her husband, Johnny (Benjamin McKenzie). family and what is most important in life. Mad- This fi lm is an excellent interpretation of the eleine learns more about George and begins to experience we all face when we meet a signifi cant realize that she must love his family for who they other’s family for the fi rst time. are and be there for them over anything else. Peg (Celia Weston) is the uptight, critical mother “Junebug” will be shown on Wednesday, April Photo courtesy of www.thefray.net of the family who instantly dislikes her son 12 at 2 and 8 p.m. in the PAC. Check out the album, ‘How to Save a Life,’ by VH1’s commonly featured band, The Fray. PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD March 29, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Asisstant coach pays off for baseball New hitting coach Tom Cashman overcomes car accident to teach the game he loves at Mercyhurst

really taken to him and his knowl- remained there until he got an After attending several prac- By Chris Van Horn edge of the game has helped us offer from the Padres to play on tices, Cashman agreed to stay on Contributing writer a great deal,” head coach Joe the Richmond Roosters of the as the team’s hitting instructor. Spano said. Frontier League. The decision has paid dividends Tom Cashman had a promising Two years ago, Cashman, in With a solid performance in the to both the Mercyhurst baseball future in baseball ahead of him. his senior year at the University minors, Tom would have had the program and for Cashman. He was a top prospect among of Pittsburgh, was one of the opportunity to play at the Major “Just to be back around the several Major League teams, and top prospects in college baseball League level. game and actively involved has was a standout player in his two when a car accident that severed a However, his hand injury pre- helped me out a lot,” he said. years as a starting fi rst baseman at tendon in his right hand changed vented him from moving up “Once I settled in here I started the University of Pittsburgh. everything. any further in the professional having fun. I’ve gotten to know A severe injury to his domi- The rehab on the injury was ranks. the guys really well and we have nant throwing and power hand extensive, but Cashman could For the fi rst summer in a long become really close. Hopefully I changed all that. not return to the form he was in time, Cashman in 2005 was out will be back next year too.” Cashman is the new hitting when he played at Pitt. of the game of baseball. Cashman has had a positive coach of the baseball team at At the time, he was being “I was down for quite a while. impact on the program in just a Mercyhurst and has had an im- scouted by such Major League Being away from baseball was short time. mediate impact. teams as the Pittsburgh Pirates, something I was not used to at “Tom is an excellent teacher. The baseball team has gotten Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati all,” he said. He is very knowledgeable in the off to a great start this season, Reds, Montreal Expos (now By coincidence Cashman found game of baseball overall, not and Cashman has played a large the Washington Nationals), Se- his way to Mercyhurst College. only as a hitting coach,” Spano role in the team’s development. attle Mariners, and San Diego Spano was running a baseball said. “He takes his role very The team batting average so far Padres. camp last summer, and Cash- seriously and I have really gotten is .347, higher than last year’s by Cashman was a junior college man’s brother was scheduled to the sense that the players are con- 100 points. transfer when he went to Pitt. take part. necting with him. His strength is Through the fi rst 21 games of His baseball eligibility as a Pan- The summer camp fell through, the one-on-one attention that he the season, the Lakers have six ther lasted two years. and Spano called the Cashman gives to each player.” homeruns and have outscored He went undrafted, but hooked house to break the news. Cashman had a bright future in their opponents 154-88. up with the Mid-Missouri Mav- Tom Cashman took the call be- baseball, and despite his injury, The offensive production is a ericks of the Frontier League. cause his brother wasn’t home. his future burns bright now as a huge turnaround from last sea- The Buffalo, N.Y., native was not Spano and Cashman talked coach in the sport that he loves. son when the Lakers won with comfortable in Missouri, and his baseball, and Spano invited His road back to the game has Katie McAdams/Photo editor dominant pitching. stint there lasted only a couple Cashman to Mercyhurst in the not been an easy one, but he did Hitting coach Tom Cashman has helped Joe Mariano “Tom has been a great addition of weeks. fall to help with the team as a it all for the love of the game. (above) and the other Lakers improve at the plate. to this team. The players have He returned to Buffalo and consultant. Lakers grab a Knight Leisering retires Basketball forward Shelby Chaney transfers to Mercyhurst for his senior year as SID of ‘Hurst Chaney, who has said he is the graduation of Jeff Daisley ing for the Golden Knights. By Matt Jackson leaving Gannon due to a dis- and Andy Kubinski and the team In his sophomore year, Chaney John Leisering, known for Leisering has earned numerous Co-sports editor agreement on playing style with hopes that Chaney will step in averaged 14.8 points per game working long hours and going awards and recognition including fi rst-year head coach John Reilly and fi ll or even improve the Lak- and was named to the All-GLI- above and beyond expected re- the Irving T. Marsh Award in Shelby Chaney, a three-year told Duane Rankin of the Erie ers at the forward position. AC team. quirements, is stepping down as June 2005 at the 50th anniversary letterman on Gannon’s basket- Times-News that Mercyhurst is “I’ve coached against him for Last season Chaney was second Mercyhurst Sports Information of Eastern Collegiate Athletic ball team, closed out last season his new team and he can’t wait three years and anybody you have on Gannon in scoring (12.0 ppg) Director after eight years of work Conference Sports Information with a win against the Mercyhurst to get started. to double team as a scouting and rebounding (9.4 rpg). in the department. Director’s Association. Lakers. “I feel like I am a good jump report, shows a sign of respects Look for this move to make Leisering began his work at Leisering has done a superb Chaney will do the unthinkable shooter and I want to show that,” and a sign of talent,” Manchel next year’s series against Gannon Mercyhurst as director of athlet- job handling the 25 sports at (to the Gannon community) and Chaney also told the Times- told the Times-News. a more heated atmosphere than ics in 1986. Mercyhurst and he will obviously open next season playing for News. Chaney a 6-9, 240-pound for- ever before. He has been the sports infor- be tough to replace. Gary Manchel and the Lakers The Lakers were in desperate ward, has shown signs of an mation director of the men’s Sports staff and Mercyhurst Sports rather than against them. need of a big man down low with above average player while play- hockey program since it began. Information Website. George Mason prepared to beat odds in Final Four Laker Spring Term Inn

By David Aldridge Knight Ridder writer Coffee Bar NEW ADDITIONS New syrup fl avors, coconut and And on the Second Day, they rested. Columbian Coffee sugar free raspberry! Then they did media. Peanut Butter Pie So goes the brave new world NEW SPECIALS Snickers Pie at George Mason University, Flavor shot for 25 cents! a world in which a dozen re- Premium cakes $3/slice porters and a half-dozen more Zen Green Tea camera crews from around the country crowded into coach Jim Larranaga’s small offi ce at the Pa- Monday-Friday 7:30am-9:00 p.m. triot Center on Monday, anxious Hours of Operation: Saturday 10:00a.m-8:00 p.m. to know the secrets of a team that has suddenly thrust itself Sunday 2:00pm-9:00 p.m. into the national consciousness Katie McAdams/Photo editor with its improbable run to the The Patriots are the feel good story of the tournament. NEW DEAL: Final Four. “I’m very worn down right Laker Express Buy nine lunches ---- now,” Larranaga said, “but there’s they were showing Mason’s win and get the tenth FREE! succession, why on earth would New Wraps nothing I’d rather be doing than you think they’d be scared of over Connecticut all afternoon this.” on a big screen hanging 50 feet Buffalo Chicken Florida? Request receipts and He was asked if he’d be re- “In the back of your mind, you above the fl oor. Not everyone Chicken Ceaser cruiting right now if not for this still have to write underdog,” was watching; these are young chicken cordon blue present them to receive the strange confluence of players senior guard Lamar Butler said adults, after all, and many had free lunch. and moment, this run to India- Monday. “You still have to write other more pressing matters. napolis. it. As long as you write it, I don’t But a lot of eyes were glued to Hours of Operation: “I am recruiting right now,” mind it, because the other team the screen, as if they weren’t sure he said. will probably read it. I think how it would turn out. Monday-Thursday 11:30-8:00 p.m. Indeed. No matter how high everybody knows we’re legit. We “There were hundreds of Board Equivalency Available: Friday 11:30-3:30 p.m. your recruiting budget, no matter match up well with Florida. I’m people here” on Sunday, said 11:30-8:00pm Saturday & Sunday Closed how many seats you can put in a looking forward to that game on Autumn Pusateri, a sophomore new building, nothing gets the Saturday.” communications major. “They attention of a young man with First, though, Butler had to were here an hour before the a sweet jumper like being on plead with his History of Vio- game, lined up. People every- FEATURES: national television. Mason had lence and Crime professor for a where.” the country all to itself Sunday makeup exam. On the big screen, UConn’s Subconnection when it knocked off Connecti- Finally! Something these kids Denham Brown was driving Chicken Parmagian cut. Saturday, the Patriots will are nervous about. On the court, downcourt again, with seconds again be on center stage, playing they seem to fear nothing and left in overtime, again, Mason up 6” Sub $3.50 Florida in the fi rst of two na- no one. two, again. tional semifi nals. The only teams left in Mason’s Brown rose up and shot, Two wins away from the na- way are the Gators,LSU. and again. 12”Sub $5.50 Hours of Operation: tional championship. UCLA. “He missed it!” said CBS’s Monday-Friday 11:30-9:00 p.m. To call the Patriots underdogs At the Johnson Center on Verne Lundquist. Make it a combo for $1.00! Saturday 1:00pm-9:00 p.m. now would be folly. If they beat campus, where a food court, And there was applause, Michigan State, North Carolina, library and bookstore form a again. Sunday 5:00pm-9:00 p.m. Wichita State and Connecticut in hangin’-out nexus for students, March 29, 2006 THE MERCIAD Page 9 LAKER

To contact: [email protected] Former Laker playing pro lacrosse

“I approach this sport in a way 2005 and led the squad with 47 coach Christopher Ryan. By Katie McAdams that each time I get on the fl oor goals, 13 assists, and 60 points. “Having Mike play professional Photo editor I want to improve. I challenge McLellan scored at least one goal lacrosse helps receive more ex- myself each practice and game to in all 27 games of his career at posure for our program here at What do you get when you make my teammates and myself Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst. It allows recruits to have 23 men from such differ- better. I do whatever it takes Playing in a summer league know what kind of lacrosse pro- ent careers as college student, to win.” gives him a better chance of gram that we have here and will teacher, police offi cer, fi refi ghter, “I fl y to all the games except for being seen. receive here,” Ryan added. coach, and businessman? They the ones (we) played in Rochester “There is a draft like football Lacrosse is a growing sport, but all share a common dream: the in which I drove up. I usually fl y and hockey, etc. Playing summer it still struggles for spectators and dream of playing professional to Cleveland from Erie. From lax in Canada helps with all the sponsorship deals. “Obviously, I lacrosse. Cleveland, I then fl y to wherever draft stuff because most coaches would love to make what a bas- One of those students is Mer- the game might be.” The team and also general managers have ketball player or football player cyhurst’s graduating senior Mi- pays his fares. more access to your games. Gen- makes, but that will not happen. chael McLellan. Not only is he a “College and pro are different, eral managers will usually notify I would say I would just like to student, he is also a professional he explained. “In college I played you about interest,” he said. see the sport thrive and succeed lacrosse player for the Arizona attack. It’s more just an offensive McLellan got drafted his fi rst because I know it has the poten- Sting. position where you’re counted on time around in August 2005 in tial,” he said. Instead of packing up his Katie McAdams/Photo editor to produce points. Edmonton, Canada, while play- “People always say that pro lax bags and moving to Arizona, Mike McLellan plays pro lacrosse for the Arizona Sting. “Pro is more like hockey, quick ing on a summer league for the players play the hardest for the he found himself back here to shifts, more of an up tempo Brooklin Redmen of Toronto. lowest amount and I think that’s fi nish school while also playing The professional lacrosse “I play home games in Arizona game and way more physical. In Since the sport of lacrosse a compliment. Fifteen years ago professional lacrosse. schedule begins in October with and away games at a variety of pro we have guys who play spe- has not yet grown to be a com- this league didn’t exist and slowly “It is very diffi cult. I am very training camp and does not end other cities,” McLellan said. cifi c positions and in my case I’m monly known sport, exposure but surely it’s becoming a sport grateful that I have professors until the end of April. “It’s usually one game a week a forward,” McLellan said. for college level recognition is that people want to see.” who are understanding when I Blake Tandoi, senior lacrosse and sometimes two. We (Ari- While playing for Mercyhurst much harder, especially playing McLellan has advice for college miss some classes and have to captain at Mercyhurst said, “It’s zona Sting) do practice during College, McLellan was a great in Division II. lacrosse players. hand assignments in late. On the great knowing someone who is the week but I never can make it asset to the team. He played two “I think that we knew that he “I would say that playing sport positive, those long plane rides all able to have the ability to make down there that early. I get there years for the Lakers and helped was going to get drafted, but not is a privilege and that each time over the country give me plenty it to that level and still has the for the practices the day before the team make the NCAA Divi- how high. We were happy for you put the pads on you give of time to get my stuff done,” motivation to fi nish school. It and also the shoot-arounds on sion II Final Four in 2004. Mike. I think it speaks highly your all. You never know who said McLellan. sets a great example.” game days. He started all 14 games in of him,” said Mercyhurst head is watching.” Softball fi nishes Olevnik scores fi ve goals in win 2-3 at Salem over Notre Dame College (Ohio)

Invitational By Jim McCann Contributing writer

The Mercyhurst College wom- en’s lacrosse team experienced another whirlwind week as they took the fi eld three times and garnered their first individual honor of the season. Tuesday, freshman Breanna Haggerty was named Division II Rookie of the Week by Women’s Lacrosse.com. Haggerty earned the honor after scoring a combined seven File Photo File Photo goals with four assists in the Junior Jen Feret Senior Jacquie Theurer Lakers’ wins over Seton Hill and East Stroudsburg. She scored be as the Lady Raider’s snapped four goals and added an assist in By Andy Tait a 2-2 tie with a single run in the a 20-2 win over the Griffi ns and Contributing writer top of the sixth. then notched three more goals The Lakers had only just lev- and three assists in a 19-6 victory The Mercyhurst softball strug- eled the score in bottom of the against the Warriors. gled with inconsistency at the fi fth following solo homeruns Thursday, the Lakers played Salem Invitational, finishing from Jessica McNurlen and Me- host to Notre Dame (Ohio). It with a 2-3 record in the tourna- lissa Rizzo, their second and third took Courney Olevnik just 12 ment held Saturday and Sunday on the season respectively. seconds to put Mercyhurst on the in Virginia. Sunday, the Lakers returned to board, scoring off the opening Katie McAdams/Photo editor On Saturday, the Lakers started action with a bang easily dispos- draw when she was able to con- Kim Johannigman (right) fi ghts for position in front of the net in a 19-2 Lakers’ win pver the day’s play in a promising ing of Shepherd University 7-2. vert on a feed from Haggerty. Notre Dame College (Ohio) at home Thursday. fashion overpowering, Salem Melissa Rizzo performed ex- Olevnik scored her second of International 6-3. Jacquie Theu- ceptionally, supplying two hits, fi ve goals at 26:44, off the fi rst rer performed impressively in including a double in a nine-hit of a Laker season-high six assists for a 13-1 lead. It was Mercy- board as French scored on an Post outscored Mercyhurst 13- the opening game, registering attack. by Kelsey French. French also hurst’s second goal of the half, assist by Haggerty in the fourth 2 over the last 33 minutes of the the fi rst homerun of her college The Lakers lack of consistency notched two goals on the day. and came in between goals by minute. From there, Adelphi game Sunday to turn back the career. came to the fore once again as After scores by French and Haggerty and Smith. outscored Mercyhurst 11-2 in stubborn Lakers 21-9. Post im- Theurer, a senior, described they dropped the tournaments Lauren Smith gave Mercyhurst a Megan Foley made six saves the half for a 13-3 advantage at proved to 6-0 while Mercyhurst the fi rst homer of her career as fi nal game to West Virginia Wes- 4-0 lead, Olevnik scored again at a s s h e s p e n t t h e e n t i r e 6 0intermission. dropped to 4-5. a “nice feeling.” leyan by a score of 5-3. 23:31 from Kristen Toomey. minutes in goal for the Lakers. French opened the second half Haggerty, Toomey and An- “I was just glad I could help. The scores were deadlocked at French fed Olevnik again for In the end, the Lakers walked scoring to make it 13-4 before the gela Schumerth scored two goals Sometimes it’s not the run that 2-2 before Wesleyan scored three her fourth goal of the game at away with an impressive 19-2 Panthers erupted for three suc- apiece for the Lakers while helps, but just getting the team runs in the fourth inning to fi nish 18:37 for a 6-1 lead. Lindsay victory before heading to Long cessive goals to take their largest French, Jackson and Alicia Guz- excited,” said Theurer. off the Lakers. Jackson, Haggerty, French and Island to play No. 2 Adelphi lead of the day, 16-4. The teams zo added solo scores. Megan In the bottom of the fourth the On a more positive note, fresh- Jessie Horeth all scored before University and No. 3 C.W. Post divided four goals the rest of the Foley made eight saves. Lakers trailed 2-1 before a burst man Jennifer Popinski and Kim a free position shot by Toomey on back-to-back days. way as Adelphi came out with an The Lakers start a four-match of four runs enabled them to Griffi n were both named to the with 19 seconds left in the half When the Lakers took the fi eld 18-6 victory. home stand next weekend when gain full control of the contest All-tournament team. gave the Lakers an 11-1 lead. on Saturday, they fell victim to a The Lakers continued their Lees-McRae and Bloomsburg and pick up the win. Theurer described Griffin’s Kim Johannigman scored her quick two goal defi cit. tour of Long Island on Sunday visit for 4 p.m. games Friday and The day’s second game saw accomplishment as “well de- fi rst goal of the season, at 27:19 The Lakers soon got on the with C.W. Post. Saturday. the Lakers shutout by a strong served.” Kutztown team, ranked No. 5 in “She’s amazing, she has really the Mid-Atlantic region. stepped it up this year and has Jen Feret conceded just two been a real spark for our offense Letter to the sports runs in six innings of work, but as well,” said Theurer. unfortunately for the Lakers, Griffi n felt the weekend went editor: Women’s Kutztown’s Stacey Denlinger was well but could have gone better. even better, pitching a complete “We played a couple of good game shutout. teams and we were right there hockey thanks fans Denlinger struck out 11 of her with them, we just couldn’t get opponents and didn’t allow the that extra push when we needed The Women’s Ice Hockey tiring those bus rides can be! Lakers any easy opportunities to it,” said Griffi n. Team would like to thank the Thank you so much! get back on track following the “We have the ability to beat Spirit Club, Activites Commit- We hope to see you at the rink Bears early 2-0 lead. any team we play, we just need tee, Fans, Faculty, and all other next year to help us with our The Lakers failed to rebound to step it up when it matters,” supporters for their continual quest to the Frozen Four. from this defeat and dropped said Griffi n. support throughout the sea- We are already preparing for the day’s fi nal game 3-2 to Ship- The Lakers will begin Great son. an exciting battle to the top. pensburg. Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Your dedication and enthu- Again, thank you for sup- Despite the well-known pedi- Conference (GLIAC) play on siasm did not go unnoticed. It porting our mission to win a gree of the Shippensburg’s soft- Tuesday, April 4, with a double- had a huge impact on our suc- National Championship and we th ball program - ranked 20 nation- header at cross-town rivals Gan- cess as a team. We could not are looking forward to seeing ally and fi rst in the Mid-Atlantic non. have done it without you. you in the crowds next year. region - the Lakers came very The fi rst game is scheduled for For those of you who traveled close to picking up what would a 3 p.m. start. to Niagara and Wisconsin our We love you: have been a notable scalp. team is forever grateful. We Women’s Ice Hockey However, it wasn’t meant to know how long and PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD March 29, 2006 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Baseball fi nishes 1-3 on weekend By Steven Barr This Weeks Results... Contributing writer Men’s volleyball...... Mar. 18, L 3-0, IPFW Women’s water polo...... Mar. 24, W 8-4, Queens After an impressive non-con- Mar. 25, W 8-4, Slippery Rock ference start to the season com- piling an 11-6 record, the Mer- Mar. 25, W 9-2, Utica cyhurst Lakers baseball team Mar. 25, W 9-1, Grove City opened up their GLIAC play Baseball...... Mar. 25, L 2-1, Ashland with a pair of double headers Mar. 25, W 3-1, Ashland against No. 13 ranked Ashland University. Mar. 26, L 3-2, Ashland The games were set to begin at Mar. 26, L 4-1, Ashland noon on Saturday, March 25, but Men’s lacrosse...... Mar. 22, L 8-4, LeMoyne were pushed back a couple hours Mar. 26, W 15-3, Dominican due to inclement weather. When things fi nally got under- Women’s lacrosse...... Mar. 23, W 19-2, Notre Dame (OH) way, the competing pitchers stole Mar. 25, L 18-6, Adelphi the show, as both teams were Mar. 26, L 21-9, CW Post held to just fi ve hits in the fi rst Men’s tennis...... Mar. 24, L 8-1, Ferris State game. In the opener the Eagles edged the Lakers, 2-1. Katie McAdams/Photo editor Mar. 25, L 9-0, Northwood Ashland junior Josh Davidson In 63 at-bats, Matt Echan (7) is batting .381 with 11 RBI’s. Mercyhurst lost three of four Mar. 26, W 6-3, Wayne St. got the win for the Eagles and games to Ashland over the weekend. Women’s tennis...... Mar. 25, L 5-4, Slippery Rock improved to 7-1, while Mercy- Softball...... Mar. 25, W 6-3, Salem Intl. hurst senior Brandon Mendola In the nightcap, excellent pitch- extra inning, with the Lakers 3-run third inning and went on took his fi rst loss of the season ing from both teams again stole eventually falling 3-2. to win by a score of 4-1. Mar. 25, L 2-0 Kutztown and fell to 2-1. the show, this time with the Lak- Despite committing fewer After the weekend’s play, the Mar. 25, L 3-2, Shippensburg The Eagles got on the score- ers being victorious 3-1. errors than Ashland and out- Lakers fall to 12-9 on the season, Mar. 26, W 7-2, Shepherd board in the second inning Mercyhurst scored single runs hitting them, the Lakers lost a and 1-3 within the Great Lakes Mar. 26, L 5-3, WV Wesleyan when Eric Zattlin hit a two-run in the fi rst three innings of the heartbreaker when Ashland’s Conference. As for the Eagles, homer. game, and rode a tremendous Ron Oneson doubled home the they continue a strong season After failing to score in the complete game by Adam Nine, eventual winning run, and the and are 21-4 overall and 3-1 in fourth despite a leadoff double to win their first conference Lakers failed to score in the bot- the conference. In the news ... from Joe Lulli, the Lakers cut game of the season and third tom half of the inning. The Lakers will continue their Ashland’s lead in half in the bot- win against a nationally ranked Sophomore pitcher James Lud- GLIAC play next weekend when tom of the fi fth inning. team. wig took the loss for the Lakers, the Wayne State Warriors visit Athletes of the Week Sophomore David Lough’s Nine had a little more run sup- after relieving Eric Drobotij in Mercyhurst for another pair of ground ball scored Dan Berto- port to work with than Mendola the sixth inning. double header games. Water polo’s Christine Somera lini to make it 2-1 through fi ve did in the earlier game, and that Senior Joe Mariano had an RBI Wayne State was in action this and baseball’s Adam Nine innings. proved to be the difference. for the second straight game, and past weekend at Gannon, where earned Male and Female Neither team was able to man- Bertollini and Brian Zacour he and teammate David Lough the Warriors went 4-0 against the Athletes of the Week by the age another run, however, and both went 2 for 3 in the game, both went 2 for 4. Knights to move their season’s Mercyhurst Sports Information after Mercyhurst went three up, and the Lakers managed eight The Lakers played tough in record to 5-13. Department. three down in the bottom of the hits compared to Ashland’s fi ve. the second game of the double Action will begin at noon on seventh, Ashland had their fi rst On Sunday, the fi rst game of header but fell short again. April 1. Somera scored four foals on GLIAC win of the season. the doubleheader went to an Ashland took advantage of a the week, including a game- File Photo winner in the fi nal seconds of Sophomore Christine Somera an 8-7 win over Slippery Rock. Nine pitched a complete game fi ve-hitter in a 3-1 win over Ash- Men’s lacrosse falls to No.1 LeMoyne 8-4 land. Nine fi nished the game with no walks and the only run he allowed was unearned. Moyne Dolphins. ing that he turned in on the day away with 15-3 win and improved By Jimmy McCann After trailing by one goal late as he had a number of impressive their record to 6-1. Women’s water polo was named the Team of the Week after Contributing writer four wins last week. in the fi rst quarter, Scott Janssen saves on some of the nation’s top The Lakers can now look notched his 12th goal of the sea- offensive threats. forward to next weekend when The Mercyhurst College men’s son after he fi nished off a feed Also impressive was the work the travel to Long Island for Hoopsters receive academic honors lacrosse team was busy again this from Ryan Arnold. of Ryan Wallace at the face-off. the fi rst in-conference game in week as they took the fi eld two Le Moyne went on to score two Wallace out-battled the Dol- program history when they take The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced times and racked up another indi- unanswered goals in the second phins midfield corps on face- the fi eld against Dowling College its All-Academic team this past week and seven Mercyhurst vidual award in the process. quarter before B.J. Lindner took offs for most of the afternoon as on Sunday. Lakers were named to the teams. On Monday, freshman attack a pass from Osier and cut the he won 9-of-15 in the game. Formerly an independent team, David Osier was named NYCAC lead to 3-2. On Sunday, the Lakers traveled this is the Lakers’ inaugural sea- On the men’s side, Mitch Brennan, Cory Carson, Andy Kubinski Co-Rookie of the week. Trailing by a score of 7-2 early to Orangeburg, N.Y., to clash son in the NYCAC, which is the and Terry Smith all were recognized. Osier scored his fi rst collegiate in the fourth quarter Mercyhurst with a fi rst year program from nation’s most difficult confer- goal against Queens late in last capitalized on contributions from Dominican College. ence, fi elding numerous nation- The team’s four selections were the second most of all week’s win and followed that with the Stocks brothers as both Si- The Lakers opened a 5-0 lead ally ranked teams other than the members of the GLIAC. The recognition was the third for a pair of assists three days later. mon and Greg took advantage after a quarter and extended the Lakers.. Kubinski, the second for Brennan, and the fi rst for both Smith Osier capped the week with a of man-up opportunities to advantage to 11-0 at intermis- Volunteer Assistant Coach and Carson. season-best four goals, an assist, bring the Lakers back within sion. Mike McLellan anticipates a hard and three ground balls against three goals. Senior Andrew Schuster paced fought remainder of the season For the women’s team three players were named to the team: Seton Hill. Unfortunately, that was the the attack with fi ve goals and four for the Lakers. Julie Anderson, Katlyn Petit and Cassie Seth. Overall, Osier recorded five closest the Lakers would come . assists for nine points. “This is without question a very goals and four assists while They suffered their fi rst setback The Lakers substituted liber- young team, but they have made The honor was Anderson’s second, and the fi rst for both Petit scooping up fi ve ground balls. of the season in a hard fought ally as the game progressed and such progress both on and off and Seth. On the fi eld, Mercyhurst began 8-4 loss. eventually used 34 players of its the fi eld thus far that there is no what is arguably the toughest Goaltender Mike Bringley was 37-man roster. telling just how far their maturity Chouinard Rookie of the Year string of games in the team’s spectacular between the pipes for Four goaltenders saw action and team cohesiveness can carry history as they traveled to Roch- the Lakers. with Bringley playing the fi rst 27 them.” USCHO.com has named Mercyhurst freshman forward Valerie ester, N.Y., to face off against His 10 saves that do not nearly minutes to pick up the decision. Chouinard its Division I Rookie of the Year. The Website the nationally ranked No. 1 Le do justice to the quality goaltend- In the end, the Lakers walked announced their selections on Mar. 22, and honored Chouinard for her brilliant play all season. On the year, she scored 26 goals and notched 25 assists, good Spring season begins for tennis teams for a team-leading 51 points. Earlier last week, Chouinard was named the CHA Player of the Year, the fi rst time a freshman has been awarded the Player of the Year award from her thirteen hours, 30 minutes. team’s record to 8-6 overall and season-ending injury. By Brady Hunter Thirdly, take a gander at who 2-2 in the GLIAC. Her presence was missed and conference. Contributing writer they had to face this weekend. The tennis season is a long her absence felt on Saturday, as Also earning recognition from USCHO.com was senior defender Their two losses came at the one. Just ask any member of Mercyhurst took on Slippery Danielle Lansing, who was named to the Second Team. The spring leg of the tennis hands of opponents undefeated the Mercyhurst women’s team Rock. season began recently for the in the GLIAC. who started her journey back in Saturday’s action saw freshman Lansing scored two goals and added 11 assists for 13 points, Mercyhurst men’s and women’s This was the case with both August. Kassie Leuschel, sophomore but more importantly anchored one of the nation’s stingiest tennis programs. Ferris State and Northwood. The 27th of that month saw Jennifer Daly, and junior Jamie defenses. If anyone is looking for an On Friday, the team suffered an the Lakers’ fi rst competition, and Sutyak all fall in singles play. underdog sports team to root 8-1 loss to Ferris State. their fi rst victory. Freshmen Maria Franco and Shirley & Lansing to show off skills for around campus, look up your Sophomore Mariano Fava was After playing for a few months, Jaclyn McLean and sophomore nearest men’s tennis player. the only successful Laker that and defeating Wayne State in the Christie Mersch evened the score Although they’ve played the last game in their collegiate First of all, take a look at how day, defeating his adversary in fi fth-place matchup in the Great with their victories, however. careers, women’s hockey seniors Samantha Shirley and long their season lasts. three sets. Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics It was the doubles matches Danielle Lansing have one more chance to show off their skills. Then name a sport outside of Saturday saw an even more Conference (GLIAC) Champi- that did Mercyhurst in, however. tennis whose competitive season formidable competitor, North- onships, the girls got a break until Mersch and Sutyak fl amed out The pair has been selected to participate in the NCAA reaches from early September wood, entering with a number last month. to the tune of 8-1, while Franco Skills Competition, to be held April 7 at the Frozen Four in to May. two ranking in the Great Lakes The break of nearly four and Leuschel also lost. Milwaukee, Wisc. Second, check out their recent Region and leaving with a 6-1 months provided the players Daly and McLean came through schedule. overall record. with some time to hone their in a tight match, winning 9-8. Shirley is a representative of the East team, and Lansing is an They just returned from a bru- Mercyhurst was blanked, senior skills and practice for the home In the end, it wasn’t enough, alternate for the team. tal weekend trip that took them Lucas Krasowski making the only stretch of the season. however, with Slippery Rock from Erie to Detroit and back. noise by taking his opponent to Unfortunately, the women’s taking away a 5-4 victory. Mer- The challenge features events such as puck control relay, Next weekend, they have the three sets. match against California (Pa.) cyhurst fell to 11-9 overall. fastest skater, fastest shot, and best penalty shot percentage. pleasure of traveling as far as Sunday saw a change, however, ensured that the season would They now look forward to an- Houghton, Mich., to face off as Fava, Krasowski, junior Lee seem even longer. other, smaller break until April against two more Great Lakes Michael Marnik, and graduate During the singles competi- 9, when Indianapolis comes to Intercollegiate Athletics Confer- student Dan Hersh all earned tion, senior Natalie Paparella was town. Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- ence foes. singles and doubles wins. forced out of action. thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to One can Mapquest that trip at The 6-3 victory raised the As it turned out, she suffered a [email protected].