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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the College Publications & Events at Merrimack ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Beacon by an authorized administrator of Merrimack ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. X Number 3 Friday, October 14, 2011 www.merrimackbeacon.com Sodexo Gets New Taste Patrick Lawlor ‘13 DeGioia has launched communication cam- Associate Editor in Chief paigns on Facebook, Twitter, and texting. He also asked that students complete surveys. “If we don’t know what the problems are, we can’t By the end of last academic year, students react,” he said. were fed up with the service of Sodexo. Lack of DeGioia said, for example, that many texts variety, poor-tasting food, and in some cases came in about the Gatorade fountain being not much to eat at all was making Merrimack empty, something that hit home especially for students sour. The last Beacon issue of the year athletes having team dinners after practice. He blasted Sodexo, calling for a response from said it has been unavailable from vendors re- President Christopher E. Hopey and Vice Presi- cently, and Sodexo is working to solve that dent Alex Abowitz. problem. Both the college and Sodexo did respond over “I think they listen to students now,” said the summer. Sodexo brought in a new general senior Casey Cummins. positive changes at Sparky’s. manager, Jay DeGioia, and a new executive DeGioia said these changes were just the be- “After last year’s Mack Meetings, students chef, Ross Dahlstrom, and students this year ginning. “I want this to be one of the top college voicing their opinion, and The Beacon article, have been more satisfied with the dining expe- dining locations in the country,” he said. Sodexo responded,” she said. rience. Upon DeGioia’s arrival he made some imme- “Student evaluations were not good at all “It’s been a lot better since they got the grille diate changes to the hours at Sparky’s Place. last year,” said Father Ray Dlugos, vice presi- in there,” said senior Adam DiCostanza. “It didn’t really make sense that students who dent of mission and student affairs. “We are The Student Government Association paid had classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays often collaborative with Sodexo, always working with for the grille. couldn’t go to lunch,” he said. Last year lunch them.” According to DeGioia, it is utilizing resources was closed at 1 p.m.; now there is continuous Sodexo’s contract is managed by Abowitz, that has brought the positive changes to Merri- service, which has been popular among stu- who was not available to comment by deadline, mack Dining. “The student is the customer dents. her assistant said. here,” he said. SGA President Alisha Repucci affirmed the Warriors to Rekindle Rivalry with Irish Notre Dame to Join in 2013 Matthew LaMalfa ‘12 Nittany Lions announced last year ripples through the college hockey ber without a home: Notre Dame. Assistant Sports Editor they would add Division 1 ice landscape. Essentially this left the Irish hockey, it begged the question, in Both the CCHA and WCHA were with two options. First, they could In August of 1983, the athletic di- what conference would they com- greatly affected by losing members join the newly formed NCHC, which rectors of seven Division One pete? One possibility was to join one to the Big-10, causing them to look would send them mostly west play- hockey schools made the decision to of the existing power conferences: for other options. The WCHA has ing schools like North Dakota, Den- break away from the ECAC and ver, and reigning national founded a new conference; naming champion Minnesota-Duluth. The it Hockey East. Today, Hockey East other option was to come eastward is arguably the best conference in and join Hockey East. Either con- the country and boasts seven na- ference would benefit greatly from tional championships since its in- the name and revenue generated by ception. No one knew what the one of the most recognizable col- league would become back in 1983; leges in the world. In the end, after it was an earth shattering moment much debate on all three sides, for the college hockey world. Only Notre Dame chose Hockey East. now, 29 years later, is there a re- Like many issues of this magni- alignment brewing that will make tude, it largely came down to the breakaway of the Hockey East money. The NCHC was not willing schools look like a minor tremor. to allow Notre Dame to have it’s The question of how the effects will own television contract; it wanted be felt here at Merrimack can be an- the conference to control media is- swered with one iconic name: Notre sues, especially ones that generate Dame. The Irish, and most likely that much revenue. Hockey East one other school to be determined, had no such qualms, so just when will be joining Hockey East to start everyone thought the Irish were the 2013 season. “I would like to heading west, it did an about face welcome Coach Jackson and Notre and joined Hockey East. Also, Notre Dame to Hockey East. There are Faced Notre Dame in the Dame has a reputation as a solid not many schools in the country NCAA Regional Championships Catholic institution. In Hockey who could improve our league. East, they will regularly play fellow Notre Dame is on the top of a very Hockey East, the Western Colle- chosen to replace the schools who Catholic schools College, short list,” said Merrimack Head giate Hockey Association (WCHA), have left, while eight others have Providence, and Merrimack. While Coach Mark Dennehy the Central Collegiate Hockey As- formed a new “super conference” to Notre Dame’s location initially ap- To fully understand why sociation (CCHA) or the ECAC. In- be called the National Collegiate pears to be a detractor, it really Notre Dame is joining Hockey East, stead, Penn State and the other Hockey Conference (NCHC). Unfor- won’t cause too many issues for ei- you have to look back over the past teams who are members of the Big- tunately, the CCHA was hit too ther side. year in college hockey, starting with 10 conference for decided to hard to survive and will be forced to Continued on Page 11 the inception of a varsity program band together and start a Big-10 dissolve following the 2012 season, at Penn State University. When the hockey conference, sending seismic leaving one especially iconic mem- Page 2 The Beacon October 14, 2011

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M The Beacon c/o Student Involvement @mollymescall @gbaby_cerretani 315 Turnpike St. Naps on naps on North Andover, MA 01845 Falling asleep in the library.. Phone:(978)-837-3562 napsssss [email protected] www.merrimackbeacon.com This is productive Page 3 The Beacon October 14, 2011 Homecoming to Spark Family Fun S night’s sky, including colorful stars, “Classes without Quizzes” will be held Alexandra Picardi ‘13 groups of millions of stars, stars that in room 306 of O’Reilly Hall c Media Editor have died, and even a comet! by Fr. Bill Waters, Saturday October 22nd O.S.A. this classes Homecoming weekend is an ex- events start at 8 a.m at Cascia topic will be citing time of year at Merrimack Col- Hall with the second annual “Everything you h lege, as the fall weather sets in and Homecoming 5k Run. Dur- Always Wanted families, friends, and alumni flock from ing this time at 9 a.m, “Re- to Know About around the country to visit students and union 2012: Volunteer God (But Were faculty. Every year the Merrimack cam- Orientation” will take place Afraid to Ask!)” pus host an active list of events for all o in the Sakowich Campus A carnival fun ages as faculty, students, and alumni Center’s Murray Lounge, zone will start at welcome their families for the weekend. which is an orientation for 11:30 am adjacent This is an extremely exhilarating week- those who have decided to volun- to Warrior Field with

end, as this is the first time most of the o teer for the 2012 reunion. Also at 9 rides, activities, and freshman student’s families will see a.m on the third floor of the games for the whole family, in- their students at Merrimack Sakowich Campus Cen- cluding hot air balloon rides, inflatables, since dropping them off ter is a get together face painting, hay rides, carnival games for move in day. As

over coffee where and whole lot more! Also at 11:30 a.m l the upperclassman students and the homecoming cookout will begin with are excited to families can a 21+ beer tent. So, go enjoy a barbeque share with meet with feast while rooting for the Merrimack their families staff, faculty, football team as they take on Stonehill N the changes current stu- at 1p.m on Warrior Field, following the that have dents and football game at 5 p.m the men’s soccer taken place alumni ac- team host Bentley on Warrior Field. around cam- tive in Don’t forget to drop into Sparky’s Place pus, from Mc-

M O R E . , in the Sakowich Campus Center to grab e Quade library ASB, Stevens dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m! to Augie’s Pub. Service Learn- Warrior Fan Fest will begin at 5:30 Although fami- ing Center, Ori- p.m at the Volpe Athletics Center which lies have seen

e n t a t i o n , will incorporate street entertainment, a w their students over Sakowich Campus DJ, fire pits, cash bar and concessions last week’s long week- Center, Residence to rally warrior pride before the 7 o’clock end for Columbus Day, Life, Student Involvement, hockey game vs. UConn. The day will many freshman students are Intramurals and Club Sports. conclude at Augie’s Pub inside the excited to bring their families to campus Also, starting at 9:30 a.m in various lo- Sakowich Center which will host Merri-

to meet the new friends they have made s cations through the Sakowich Campus mack’s Got Talent/Augie’s Nightcap and share with them their lives here at Center will be Greek reunions and an- 2011 from 9:30 p.m to 1 A.M. Stop by Merrimack. nual meetings which will include a com- the newly opened pub for a nightcap and This year’s new events are sure to plimentary continental breakfast for enjoy the wide array of talent from Mer- thrill the Merrimack community and each Greek organization. Also at 9:30 rimack’s student, staff, faculty and rally warrior pride with the addition of a.m in room 306 of O’Reilly Hall, Mary alumni community! a fireworks display, hot air balloon McHugh will be hosting “Classes with- Sunday’s events will begin with a rides, observing in the Mendel observa- out Quizzes: Election 2012,” which of- 10:30 a.m brunch at Sparky’s Place in- tory, and a number of sports teams are fers academic perspective on the side the Sakowich Campus Center. ready to defend their already successful upcoming General Election. At 10 a.m After brunch, go root for the Merrimack seasons. Thousands of guests are al- on the first floor of McQuade Library, College field hockey team as they host ready expected to attend this year’s President Hopey, academic Deans, and Adelphi at Warrior Field at 12 p.m. All homecoming weekend which will take senior College administration are eager are welcome to conclude the weekend’s place from October 21st to the 23rd. to meet you and ask you to join events at Our Mother of Good The events kick off Friday October them for continental break- Counsel Chapel at Austin 21st at 6 p.m with a volunteer appreci- fast, followed by a special Hall for a community ation reception in the Rogers Center for dedication for the Crowe mass at 5 p.m. the Arts, which recognizes the energy Family Commons. Pre-registration dis- and efforts of the hundreds of alumni, Tailgating starts at 11 counts are available parents, and friends who continue to a.m in the Sakowich until October 14th, support Merrimack through volun- parking lot with lots of make sure you don’t teerism, followed by a fireworks display grilling, a live DJ, give- miss out on the all fun! at 6:30 p.m in the Sakowich parking lot. aways and a whole lot of Register at Then the Merrimack warrior’s take the fun! Over in the Volpe Athlet- ice at 7 p.m in Lawler Rink battling the ics Center at 11 a.m is also the . During that dedication of the Bert Hammel basket- http://www.merrimack.edu/Homecom- time “Classes without quizzes: The Sky ball court, who is Merrimack men’s bas- ing, which also includes ticket informa- at Night” will start at 8 p.m and go until ketball head coach-come join as he is tion, hotels available, and a printable 10 p.m, everyone is strongly encouraged honored with this special dedication. list of the weekend’s events. to drop by the Mendel observatory and From 11:30 a.m until 12 p.m another explore the stars and planets in the Looking for that Extra Edge? What about an Internship?

Brendan Ahern that integrate knowledge and the- worth of work under your belt in transition into the working world Career Columnist ory learned in the classroom with you desired field is not only a re- with an internship or Co-op? There practical application and skills de- sume booster, but also builds per- are many businesses who would You are sitting in the middle of velopment in a professional setting. sonal confidence. These two love the extra help and fresh per- the library studying for your next Internships and co-op’s allow stu- opportunities allow you to test the spective that college students pro- big test when your mind begins to dents to gain valuable applied ex- waters in a specific field, helping vide. If you find an opportunity you wander. What will I do after gradu- perience and make connections in you decide whether or not there is a are interested in, take action and ation? What about the next step? professional fields they are consid- fit. You will be given the chance to contact them directly. How can I enhance my resume with ering for career paths; and give em- apply your classroom studies to real something more than just on-cam- ployers the opportunity to guide world situations. Working on skills Brendan Ahern is a senior at pus activities? The answer you are and evaluate talent. like critical thinking and profes- Merrimack and Communications looking for is none other than com- Internships and Co-ops are es- sionalism will pay dividends for intern in the Office Of Career Serv- pleting an internship or Co-op. In- sential in today's working world be- your future career. ices and will be contributing a regu- ternships and Co-op’s are cause they demonstrate prior work It is easy to fall into the routine lar column for The Beacon. experiential learning opportunities experience. Having a semester's of coursework, but why not ease the Page 4 The Beacon October 14, 2011 Ipads and Xboxes Made Available for All Dana Hildner ‘13 time, the person will receive a than intended, for something that is trollers cannot leave the facility, the Staff Writer $50.00 fine for each additional day not benefiting a lot people, since games can. Junior and gamer Nick it is late, and if it is lost or damaged there are only 10 and you can only Vasquez states, “It’s good that I am As of Tuesday, October 11th, Mc- the fee will be $950.00. rent them out for such a short able to rent cool new games, with- Quade library has given students, With this as a concern, amount of time.” out spending the money.” The li- faculty and staff the opportunity to Head of Resource Management, Along with iPads McQuade now brary staff is always welcome to participate in their new iPad lend- Kathryn Geoffrin Scannell states, offers the rental of Xbox controllers take new game suggestions in order ing program. “We have worked and games, which can be rented for to ensure that the students are sat- This program is closely with the IT de- two hours at a time, and are renew- isfied. free with your partment to try to pro- able if there is no waiting list. The Although there are mixed re- MackCard at tect the iPads as views on the lend- the help desk best we can.” Re- ing of the iPads, on the first gardless, people students are still floor of the li- must take care of participating in brary. Mc- these items so they this new lending Quade has do not face the program. If you are invested in 10 penalty fee of interested in this p r e l o a d e d $950.00. When the program please be iPads, that the iPad is returned, sure to check out M e r r i m a c k the McQuade staff more information community will will thoroughly and the terms of be able to check check to make sure use on the lending out for 24 hours at a time. With only everything works, and they will of the iPads at 10 iPads available rentals are on a check off that students have re- “first come first serve” basis. If turned it so they are not penal- there are no iPads available you are ized. Junior, Courtney Boli, “I able to place one on hold, as well as believe it is a bad idea because peo- Merrimack community will be able http://libguides.merrimack.edu/ipad see how many are checked out and ple are not responsible, and things to use the gaming system within s, as well as the new games avail- when they will be returned. In the do get stolen easily. There are a lot the library. Merrimack surveyed able for your Xbox controller. process of checking one out you of setbacks with dealing with this students on Facebook wanting to must sign a lending agreement sort of technology, there are more know what their favorite games which includes policies and terms of cons than pros, and it is going to were so they can order them as soon agreements. If it is not returned on end up costing a lot more money as possible. Even though the con- SGA: We’re Starting a Tradition Alisha Repucci ‘12 SGA President

With all the changes at the col- Our campus infrastructure com- lege, there have recently been re- mittee has been working with Bob strictions put on the use of certain Coppola, director of physical plant, logos. Currently, the warrior-head to work on various elements around logo is not allowed, and the MC logo the campus — one being that infa- is only to be used by athletics. While mous puddle on the walkway be- in the past student organizations tween Monican and the Sak, which could use these logos on posters, T- you have to jump over when it rains. shirts, handouts and invitations, Another project we are working now clubs are restricted to using the on is getting a sign on the 114 en- Merrimack College logo that has a trance that is either right before or cross in place of the dot over the “i.” after the turn to go into the college. We are in the process of contact- However, at this the college is ing the proper departments to see if considering replacing all of the signs it is possible to have a club and or- with a dark blue, since that actually ganization logo created. If students is our school color, not light blue. involved in clubs and organizations Lastly, our Campus Infrastruc- want their own Merrimack logo, I ture Committee got an update on encourage you to contact Student the granite tables that used to be lo- Government. cated outside the Sak. They are Recently Student Government being dispersed around the campus, has been researching what type of and in their place there will be theme we want to put in Augie’s wooden tables, since they are easier Pub. Our Campus Life Committee to remove when the area is to be uti- has been researching pictures we lized for a function. want to display on the walls, and Student Government will be hold- ideas for inside the pub, such as a ing our visiting hours on Main jukebox. Street on Mondays between 11 a.m. At this point, we are looking to and 1 p.m. and 5 and 7 p.m., for any have a display of the student section students who have suggestions, at a hockey game on the left wall questions or concerns. and various frames on the right Our upcoming events include the wall. For the pictures, we want to in- SGA Coffee Hour on Saturday, Oct. clude all students: athletics and stu- 22 from 11 a.m. to noon in a tent in dent organizations as well as some the Sak parking lot, and the SGA pictures of Merrimack students from annual Mack Meeting with Presi- decades ago. Even the idea of having dent Christopher Hopey, which is students send in pictures they want Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. in Mur- hung up or displayed on a slideshow ray Lounge. Both are open to all stu- on the televisions is a possibility. dents. SGA hosts their first Mack Meeting with President Hopey and other college offi- cials on October 25 from 3-5 in Murray Lounge in the Sakowich Campus Center Page 5 The Beacon October 14, 2011 Curriculum Integration Initiative

Esther Arromando ‘13 after talking to my advisors, they gram offered at Merrimack. Merri- opportunity or didn’t think that Staff Writer didn’t know if I would be able to mack is affiliated with thirteen they had the opportunity to study find courses abroad that correspond schools in eight different countries. abroad.” In the past, students at Merri- to those that I need in order to get According to Professor McGov- Each department here at Merri- mack College with certain majors my degree at Merrimack.” ern, each course that a student mack must scrutinize all courses in have been unable to study abroad, Merrimack professors and fac- plans to take during their studies the corresponding department in due to the fact that the schools and ulty have begun the “Curriculum abroad is looked at by the staff in- the other countries’ programs to programs overseas that Merrimack Integration Initiative.” This pro- volved to see what course it is make sure they are worth the stu- work with did not have sufficient gram was designed to give all stu- equivalent to here at Merrimack. dents time and money, and to check corresponding classes that counted dents, regardless of their major, the Each course is closely analyzed, to that their syllabi are somewhat towards these more labor intensive opportunity to study in another ensure that it is a good fit for the similar to those offered at Merri- classes. These majors include but country, while still satisfying the re- student, and also to ensure that the mack. are not limited to health science, ed- quirements for that major. student is taking the correct courses As said by Professor McGovern, ucation, chemistry, and sports med- After speaking with Professor to satisfy their individual major. one of the leaders of this integration icine. Lynn McGovern, the chair of the The purposes of this initiative program, the project will take the This restriction can be a huge Department of World Languages are to serve those under-repre- rest of the year to finalize, but will disadvantage to students with a de- and Cultures and Academic Direc- sented students with majors that definitely be worth their while. Pro- sire to learn a foreign language, or tor of Study Abroad, it was clear require more time and work, to help fessor McGovern is even planning who just want to the experience of that while this new integration ini- out with advising, and finally to to travel to Bilboa, Spain, where immersing themselves in a new cul- tiative will take a lot of time and eliminate the course approval forms one of the universities affiliated ture. work for the faculty involved, it will involved in studying abroad. with Merrimack is located, to see if Megan Hathaway, studying edu- be well worth it to students hoping Hathaway states, “I think it’s a the courses offered there fit with cation at Merrimack, says, “I al- to study abroad. It involves gather- great idea because it finally opens the curriculum at Merrimack. ways wanted to study abroad, but ing the curriculum from each pro- doors for people who don’t have the Occupy Boston Protests in Boston Call for Equality Robert Perocchi ‘12 dump a huge bonus on the CEO the much as the average worker. In 60%. And the ratio is still growing Staff Writer next, post record profits that year, Canada a CEO gets paid 20 times for that 1%. and pay almost no taxes, protests as much as the average worker. In In Boston, there have already Occupy Wall Street is a series of like this are desperately needed.” Britain a CEO gets paid 22 times as been several marches, citizen jour- protests based in New York City The non-violent protests began much as the average worker. Fi- nalism assemblies, surveillance and gaining momentum in Boston on September 17 and have gained nally, in the United States a CEO classes, and workshops. In the com- and around the country. significant media coverage and mo- gets paid 475 times as much as the ing weeks they will be having sev- Those participating in the mentum since then. Other cities average worker. Statistics like thi eral concerts, homeless working protests are calling for social and that have started to protest for Oc- fuel the ambitions of Occupy Wall groups, joint labor action assem- economic equality, as well as the cupy Wall Street as well include: Street protestors. blies with Verizon, and future as- abandonment of corporate greed in- Chicago, Los Angeles, Jersey City, Occupy Wall Street’s slogan “We semblies with climate activist Bill fluencing our government. San Fran Cisco, Seattle, Washing- are the 99%” is gaining popularity McKibben. Tom Sejkora a Merrimack Col- ton D.C, and many more. and hitting people close to home More information regarding Oc- lege graduate describes it as so: “It’s The Economic Policy Institute and the world over. For those that cupy Wall Street can be found at just average people who want more says that the ratio of CEO to aver- don’t know, the slogan is based off http://occupywallst.org/. fairness in how people pay taxes age worker pay is still on the rise, the statistic that in the United And for the Boston area http://oc- and are paid. In an age where it’s but how does the United States States the richest 1% of the popula- cupyboston.com/. acceptable for a corporation to lay ratio compare to other countries? tion controls over 40% of our na- off thousands of workers one day, According to recent statistics a CEO tion’s total wealth, and the other in Japan gets paid 11 times as 99% of us are left with less than Steve Jobs’ Lasting Impact on College Students from an iPhone, Mac, iPad, to even tentimes it was not an original idea Stephen Tullgren just the Apple ear bud headphones. that garnered him his most success, Standards Editor The breadth of Jobs’ touch can be but rather a remix or revolutionary found in a half a dozen industries: idea of how to work with an existing Since the death of Steve Jobs on music, animated movies, phones, product. October 5, a lot has been said about tablet computing, personal comput- Smartphones developed into his life. ers, and digital publishing. iPhones and sparked many com- Bono has recently come out and Jobs’ first patent was in 1980 petitors to try and replicate Apple’s said that he was “The Bob Dylan of when he was only 25 years old, and touch screen device. Portable Machines”. he continued to patent until the day music-previously confined to the President Obama said, "He he died. A day before he passed form of a walkman-was now on changed the way each of us sees the away he filed for a patent on the something called an iPod. Buttons world." “dock” which is the toolbar of icons were replaced with the interactive In the past, people have called on the bottom of a Mac. touch screen. Windows media Jobs exploitative and monopolizing. player became somewhat obsolete Steve Jobs wearing his Whatever one’s opinion may be, it is All in all Jobs acquired over 300 in the music storage department impossible and honestly dangerous patents, and eight patents pending. with the development of iTunes. token black turtleneck The eight patents pending is one The list can go on, and even if you to deny Jobs’ effect on the world Jobs put style into functionality less than the total number of Mi- do not own something made by today. More specifically, his effect by capitalizing on opportunity and crosoft patents owned by Bill Gates Apple, you are most likely using a on the world of the college student. prestige. Love them or hate them, total nine. competitor’s product and very eas- One would be hard-pressed to Apple products say something Not every patent was successful. ily something that Apple fought on find a room across the Merrimack about their owners. College campus without some form Many of his patents gained no ac- the basis of copyright infringement of Apple product. This could range claim or attention at all, but the (whether valid or not). one’s that hit did so with force. Of- Page 6 The Beacon October 14, 2011 Opinion What We Need Out Of Our Next Provost Patrick Lawlor ‘13 enough for what Merrimack needs. staff member in the Hopey admin- does on move in days, Homecoming Associate Editor in Chief The defined second in command of istration. Although the Provost’s and at football games---don’t worry, the college’s administration needs Office has a great amount of sup- the president won’t feel too threat- The college has embarked on yet to have a stronger presence on cam- port staff that includes two vice ened. another national search for leader- pus. Our next provost needs to be a provosts and a handful of deans, we Get to know all of the chairs, the ship. Chaired by Assistant Dean of responsive and tactful change need our provost to be a symbol of professors and department secre- Liberal Arts Kerry Johnson, the agent. As the college intends to con- our education. Unfortunately, I taries. If there is anyone that knows provost search committee intends tinue growth, Academics needs to think that there are only a select what the students have to complain on bringing finalists for interviews about it’s the professors. Our within the next month. The provost, provost needs to be in the class- according rooms in May when the heat makes to Merri- learning unbearable, and in Janu- Commentary m a c k ’ s ary when our ballpoint pens freeze website is up. the second in charge administrative If I were the next provost I would officer of the college, and serves as trash Blackboard. Get rid of it. college leader in the absence of the What happened to good old hand- president. Currently the position is outs? It’s going to get printed out, so being temporarily filled by Dean of Green Team, calm down. If I am re- Science and Engineering Josephine- quired to read something, I want it Modica-Napolitano. Michael Bell in my hands. If there is one discon- was the previous provost, hired nect from professors to students, it’s much like Former President Ronald Blackboard. To the next provost: empower Champagne, on a temporary basis. Interim Provost Josephine Modica-Napolitano, and former Provost Bell is currently listed as a senior students to have an opinion and Michael Bell, the latest to hold chief academic positions here. fellow. Due to confidentiality in an voice it, engage the faculty to be on-going search, it cannot be con- controversial, open minded and firmed if Modica-Napolitano has ap- speak out, and enlighten all the plied for the position she has taken be on the same page, and continue amount of students who even know minds to remember why we are over since the summer. to provide an above standard edu- what the provost does, let alone who here: to learn. In the last 3 years the position of cation to students. the provost is. How does an incom- Provost/Vice President of Academic With the Austin Hall overhaul in ing provost become known? Host Affairs has not been transparent its 16th month, the new provost will luncheons and drop in meetings for mark close to the tenth new senior students, walk around like Hopey Questions on the Quad By: Agata Adamczuk and Jessica Morse

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Comics would be Horoscopes! More sports Crossword Puzzles awesome! -Megan Brophy ʻ15 -Sam Colangelo ʻ15 -Fiona Coleman ʻ14 -Ryan Johnson ʻ14 Page 7 The Beacon October 14, 2011 Opinion Angela’s Fall Fashion Smooth Transitions Angela Milinazzo when she pairs her blouse with the cold, but for some more vi- too summery for fall, try invest- Staff Writer jeans and boots, she makes an sual interest. Dresses with ing in a pair of tweed or wool outfit that is perfect for transi- shorter hemlines can some- shorts, which look smart and As the last heat waves of sum- tioning into fall. You can still times go great with a pair of sophisticated in fall colors. mer become a distant memory, wear your favorite sheer blouse boots, but I would suggest Just because the au- it is now time to re-evaluate or lightweight knit, but the key avoiding above-the-knee boots tumn season is upon us does not your wardrobe. Long gone are is to make sure that you're with mini-dresses, lest looking mean that you need to exile the days of throwing on a t- building the rest of your outfit like Julia Roberts in Pretty your summer clothes into stor- shirt, shorts and flip-flops and to compensate for the cooler Woman or some sort of go-go age until Memorial Day. Re- heading out the door. With fall temperatures. Like Theresa, dancer. A great pair of flats can member to mix lightweight now upon us, you'll be lucky if you can pair a lightweight top also be a good alternative. If pieces with heavier pieces -- an you can head out the door with- with jeans and boots, or layer a you tend to stay on the more embellished tank top under- out a jacket. However, the cardigan or simple blazer over conservative side, pair black neath a v-neck cable-knit changes in daylight and it, insuring that you'll be pre- tights with black flats to elon- sweater, a sheer blouse with a weather do not mean that you pared regardless of an unpre- gate the legline and create a pair of jeans and boots. Don't have to put your favorite warm dictable Indian summer or sleek look, but if you want to forget to layer your warmer weather items in storage until pre-mature winter chill. embrace something a bit winter items over summery June. You can, in fact, stretch If you're looking to get trendier, experiment with dif- tops and dresses. Your winter- out the last of your summer a few more weeks out of your fa- ferent colored tights and flats. wear does not have to com- wardrobe while you transition vorite summer dress, you can The same can be done pletely take over your closet into fall -- you just have to be do that too simply by layering. with a pair of shorts. I love yet. You can still wear your fa- creative. Again, just slip on your trusty being able to extend my short- vorite things, but you just have Transitioning between cardigan, blazer or even a wearing time into October and to build your outfit with a touch seasons is all about layering denim jacket over your dress. November by wearing a pair of of fall and creativity. and changing the way you With cooler weather, I like to tights underneath. A pair of match up items. Take Theresa's add a pair of tights, and when it denim shorts with black tights outfit, for example. Here, she gets even colder, try a pair of and boots or flats and a chunky can be seen wearing a flowy, sweater-knit tights for extra knit-sweater can be a clever gauzy, floral blouse -- perfect warmth -- they're thicker and way of keeping your shorts on for spring and some of those have a cool texture, which can regular rotation in your closet. cooler summer days –however, not only be great to keep out If your denim shorts seem a bit

Pictured Left is Meg Constantni modelling another option for making summer wear last into the fall. On the Right, Theresa Walsh in a look perfect for transitioning into fall. Page 8 The Beacon October 14, 2011 Theology With Tim Where are the crucifixes? Rediscovering the cross at Merrimack College

Tim Iannacone ‘12 supremely Catholic about the cross, England, school officials attempted tain sense can unify.’” Columnist and its vivid image of love emanat- to distance themselves from their Father Kennedy provides an- ing from God who died as a man. cumbersome religion except when it other excellent attribute of the cru- Recently I attended an interfaith Martin Luther spawned masses conveniently satisfied donors or cifix: unity in the cross. In an age dinner at the Rogers Center, which who didn’t dare represent their sav- prospective students. As a Catholic with an incredible emphasis on di- featured a lecture by the prominent ior on a slab of wood. In their cry for school, we must embrace the cruci- versity, one must realize the equal- former Catholic priest James Car- divine mercy, they removed its fix at all times, not only at times ity of every single person in the eyes roll. I thoroughly enjoyed the din- greatest instrument from their where it is aesthetically valuable. of God. Christ died not only for ner, in addition to the stimulating churches, books, and yes, school. Catholics throughout the ages Catholics, or those in conservative conversation amongst my peers. Merrimack has one-upped this have fallen into the rut of worldli- Catholic colleges, but for everyone. Among the topics of discussion popular and modernistic expression ness and Pauline “flesh,” constantly Catholics are called to help each in- was the controversy surrounding of faith by removing any indication ignoring or shunning the salvation dividual realize this privilege, and the re- of Jesus’ passion from the class- Christ offers through the church. the foremost way is displaying the Commentary moval of rooms. In an embarrassing fashion, However, even in times of great tur- visible expression of divine love. crucifixes we have shirked a symbol that moil, it was the Lamb of God upon a I encourage everyone on campus in the would offend only the most inse- tree who offered a sense of guidance to strongly defend Christ crucified, classrooms here at Merrimack, a cure, self-absorbed individual, for a and moral sobriety. unabashedly defending the glory of Catholic school. While it may seem bare wall. In typical Lutheran fash- Much closer to home, Boston Col- Jesus and His church. A general ironic that an interfaith dinner was ion, we have embraced a “sugges- lege recently was faced with a harsh embarrassment or apathy towards the impetus for this discussion, I tive” treatment of God, rather than storm of criticism by deciding to re- the faith is dangerous not only for nonetheless was shocked that some the confidence that Jesus instilled turn crucifixes to every classroom. the souls of us students, but also of felt it necessary to remove such an in us when He told us to call God Father T. Frank Kennedy, director those in administration. As we see overtly Catholic symbol. As a uni- “Father.” of ’s Jesuit Institute, in the lives of the saints, both an- versity started and maintained by Catholic culture is essentially the said, “For the identity of Boston cient and modern, a devotion to the the Catholic church, I believe this founder of the modern university. College as a Jesuit and Catholic in- crucifix and its saving message is glaring neglect is a tremendous in- From the small collections of schol- stitution which we so proudly have the cornerstone to a life of virtue. sult to those who place their faith in ars who met in Paris, Cologne, or inherited, and so happily transmit Let us pray, through the inters- Jesus and His church. Salamanca rose a fertile bed for to the next generation of ession of our gracious patron St. Au- While I could easily fill up the learning. As we share in the full- alumni/alumnae, impels us, as John gustine that we may reverse our next six editions of the Beacon with ness of that tradition today at Mer- Paul also noted, ‘to offer to share shameful belittlement of the cross theological texts examining the rimack, we should not abandon our the deep desire we have of recogniz- and return it to a place of primacy. cross in soteriological terms, I feel it proud heritage in a misdirected ing ourselves in the crucifix, and of is most compelling in this instance sense of ecumenism. seeing it, not as something that di- to identify it as a pillar of Catholic In a manner that similarly mir- vides, but as something that is to be culture. There is something rors the iconoclasm of Elizabethan respected by all, and that in a cer- Police Log

Oct. 1, 1:30 a.m., FIGHT Oct. 2, 3:48 a.m., DISTURBANCE AC called for police outside in the Resident student reported his room- middle of St. Clareʼs Court for a possi- mate was intoxicated and playing loud ble fight. Officers responded. Ser- music, making it hard for him to sleep. geant reported that a verbal and Sergeant spoke with the roommate. pushing argument was dispersed by There were also several other students Res Life. in the room.

Oct. 6, 1 a.m., ATTEMPTING TO Oct. 1, 2:30 a.m., VANDALISM COMMIT CRIME RA called to report someone wrote FDA reported that she observed four profanity on her window. Officer filed tall black males take a beanbag chair a report. and run out of the building with it. FDA recovered the chair and also reported find- Oct. 2, 12:42 a.m., MOTOR VEHICLE VI- ing a jacket belonging to one of the individ- Oct. 1, 11:46 p.m., DISTURBANCE OLATION uals. RA reported fight in progress outside. Ser- RA reported a woman driving a green Jeep geant spoke with one individual involved in almost struck multiple pedestrians. Ser- Oct. 6, 3:50 a.m., NOISE COMPLAINT the altercation. All others fled prior to police geant located driver and confiscated the Resident called police to report “kids talking arrival. Officers searched the area for two key to the vehicle. loud and laughing” in the turf field area. males. Sergeant responded and determined the call was unfounded. Oct. 2, 3:17 a.m., ARREST Oct. 2, 12:14 a.m., ALCOHOL ASSESS- Sergeant reported male non-student under Oct. 6, 10:50 p.m., SUSPICIOUS ODOR MENT arrest for disorderly conduct: Devver A. Library worker reported odor from fireplace. RA requested an alcohol assessment on a Hughes, 24 Knowlton St., South Boston, Sergeant reported nothing could be found. female in the girlsʼ bathroom. Officer in- MA, born July 23, 1990. Physical Plant determined the fumes were structed student to return to her room for not being vented properly but the fireplace the remainder of the night. still worked. Page 9 The Beacon October 14, 2011 Fall Service Trip

This is where the trip to NJ was: Lawrenceville and Trenton. The center for faithjustice

Left to Right: Melissa Tucker,Sheighlin Sheighling, Kiara Huntress, Theresa Walsh, Stephen Forster, Chris Mason, Max Aniconi, Doreen Suubi Page 10 The Beacon October 14, 2011 Hockey Preview

Matthew LaMalfa ‘12 Drew. Assistant Sports Editor Joining the Warriors this year is a crop of nine freshmen that have At the beginning of the 2011-12- been collectively called one of the college hockey season, the Merri- best recruiting classes in the mack Warriors found themselves in schools history. Defenseman Dan a very unfamiliar position: ranked Kolomatis along with forwards Con- in the USCHO Pre-Season Poll. Fol- nor Toomey and Kyle Singleton lowing the best season in program played their first collegiate game history, expectations have never last weekend in Maine. Here is a lit- been higher in North Andover. The tle more about them: Warriors start off at #15 in the na- tional rankings and were picked to finish 5th in Hockey East by the - # 21 Clayton Jardine (Lacombe, conferences coaches. The question Alberta) – recorded 18 goals and 24 - #26 Dan Kolomatis (Basking entering this season was whether assists as captain of the Camrose Ridge, New Jersey) – notched 2 the Warriors repeat their success Kodiaks of the Alberta Junior goals and 10 assists for the Tri-City without All-American Stephane Da- Hockey League last season, played Storm of the United States Hockey Costa, who left for the NHL follow- with Jesse Todd and Karl Stollery League (USHL) last year. Has a ing last season. "I think a lot of in Camrose brother, David, playing for the people think it was Stephane Da Manchester Monarchs in the LA Costa and the seven dwarfs," head Kings system coach Mark Dennehy said. "We cer- tainly don't feel that way. We had a lot to prove last year and not much changes. One year isn't a trend." - #2 Mike Wills (Oakwood, On- Along with DaCosta, seniors tario) – notched 10 goals and 26 as- Chris Barton, Adam Ross, Joe sists last year for the Lindsay Cucci, Fraser Allan, John Jamieson Muskies of the Ontario Provincial and Bobby Kramer departed Merri- Hockey League, served as team cap- mack last May. Barton and Ross are tain continuing their hockey career in the ECHL. Instead of focusing on what they lost, the Warriors are more interested in who is coming back. The top line wingers from a - #24 Josh Myers (Colorado year ago, Jesse Todd and Mike Springs, Colorado) – led his team, - #27 Justin Mansfield (Arling- Collins, both return with sopho- the Langley Chiefs (BCHL) in scor- ton, Massachusetts) – led his team, more Shawn Bates sliding into Da- ing a year ago and was second in the Boston Junior Bruins (EJHL) in Costa’s vacated center spot to begin the league. Named team MVP for scoring last year with 21 goals and the year. Todd led the team in goals 2010-2011. 44 assists, served as team captain a year ago with 17 and Collins looks - #32 Rasmus Tirronen (Espoo, to expand on an impressive rookie Finland) – went 24-9 with a 2.41 season in which he scored 30 points goals again average and a .908 save and made the All-Rookie Team. The - #10 Quinn Gould (Ft. McMur- percentage for the Topeka Road- senior line of Elliott Sheen, Carter ray, Alberta) – scored 22 goals and runners of the North American Madsen, and Ryan Flanigan all re- 31 assists a year ago playing for the Hockey League last season, won a turn for their final year and look to Westside Warriors of the British Finnish junior championship in expand on the chemistry they de- Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) 2008-09 veloped a year ago. Senior Jeff Vel- leca, juniors Brandon Brodhag and John Heffernan along with sopho- mores Bates and Rhett Bly all look to settle into expanded roles this season. On the defensive blue line, a much-needed infusion of youth has - #25 Connor Toomey (Billerica, arrived to bolster the core of upper- Massachusetts) – scored 55 points classmen. All-Conference defender for the New Hampshire Monarchs Karl Stollery anchors the group, of the Eastern Junior Hockey who along with sophomore assis- League (EJHL) last season, named tant captain Jordan Heywood, Kyle playoff MVP Bigos, Brendan Ellis and Thomas McCarthy, look to make things mis- - # 14 Kyle Singleton (Beaverton, erable for opposing forwards. Oregon) – had 25 goals and 32 as- Things won’t be changing too much sists playing for the Westside War- in the net, as senior Joe Cannata re- riors of the BCHL last season, turns for his senior season after teammate of Gould, both were starting every game a year ago. coached by former Merrimack coach Cannata will be backed up by soph- Darren Yopyk omore Sam Marotta and junior Nick

Continued fromn cover With Notre Dame in the fold, — UConn currently has a tiny both times. And, most importantly, Notre Dame Hockey East now sits at 11 teams, building and doesn't award any the idea is supported by its current a number commissioner Joe scholarships. While UConn has administration, including coach Bertagna has said he would like to shown it can become a power in a Seth Appert and athletic director While the Irish will have to see grow to an even 12. There is no sport when it decides to upgrade the Jim Knowlton.” travel overnight more frequently, shortage of candidates for the posi- program, there is no indication they While Notre Dame is set in stone eliminating an annual trip to tion, notes Adam Wodon from Col- are ready to do so with men's ice as a new member, who will be in Alaska won’t upset too many play- lege Hockey News: hockey. The school that most likely Hockey East’s twelfth 12th chair ers. For the current Hockey East “While many have speculated fits in is Rensselaer. RPI was when the music stops? The best teams, it will necessitate one flying that Connecticut would be the nat- courted by Hockey East twice be- thing Warriors fans can do is stay trip per year, but visiting the iconic ural fit — it would join fellow New fore, when it was formed in the tuned. South Bend campus is certainly England state schools Vermont, early '80s, and again in the mid- worth the effort. UMass, New Hampshire and Maine '90s, ultimately deciding against it Page 11 The Beacon October 14, 2011 Row Row Row That Boat Nationally Jillian Toce ‘13 member of U-Mass Lowell's varsity selves to wake up and get to practice Staff Writer men's crew through 2001. “Everyone is on time, which has been a success; learning the sport at the same time, they have not had any trouble with Ranked and it has been an interesting few tardiness or missing practices. Their You may have heard that Merri- weeks” said Desrosiers. He shared practices consist of setting up equip- mack has added a new sport this year; that there have been breakthrough ment (oars and boats), warm ups, women’s crew. Well, the sport is actu- team improvements, especially during stretching, and lastly, spending the ally rowing, and in fact, women’s row- the team’s last couple practices. rest of practice out on the water. ing has been a new Desrosiers an- #5 addition to Merri- nounced the team mack athletics this captains last week, fall. Although it is naming senior Jane not a varsity sport, Pavalkis and sopho- the team’s competi- more Julia Barry. tive season is in the The team has not spring and the competed yet, but women have already on October 16th been practicing for a they will race in the few weeks this fall. New Hampshire Tim Desrosiers is C h a m p i o n s h i p s , the Head Coach of Merrimack College Merrimack trains at the Abe and on October 29th, they will race in Women’s Rowing. Desrosiers has over Bashara Boathouse in Lawrence, a fa- the Head of Fish Tournament. “The Field eight years experience coaching colle- cility situated on the Merrimack River first race will help a lot because we giate, and club rowing. He has coached and operated by Greater Lawrence will see how fast other teams are, and at UMass Lowell, MIT, Boston Uni- Community Boating, Inc. The women we will need to outwork the competi- Hockey versity, Brooks School, and at Greater have practice from 5:30-7:30 in the tion if we want to win,” said Desrosiers Lawrence Rowing. Desrosiers was a morning. The team motivates them- enthusiastically. Women’s Golf Tees Up at Holiday Inn Colonial Classic #13 Matthew LaMalfa ‘12 strokes, coming home with a 360 on Assistant Sports Editor day two. Ali Reed was the top individ- ual finisher for the Warriors, shooting After spending the prior weekend in 175 for two days. Reed bettered her scenic Myrtle Beach, the Warrior golf day one score by five strokes on the squad travelled to Robert Morris Uni- way to a 16th place finish. Lloyd versity, just outside of Pittsburgh, for Hoehle finished next in 20th place. the Holiday Inn Colonial Classic. The After firing an 87 in the first round, event was held at The Club at Shadow she followed it up with a 90 that after- Lakes, located in Hopewell Township, noon. Bethany Arnold was next in line, Pennsylvania. This par 72 course; shooting a 180 on the way to a 23rd plays 5,970 yards and boasts a PGA place finish. She knocked four strokes rating of 137. The Colonial Classic off her day one 92 with a second round field was comprised of eight teams in- 88. Vanessa Martinez recorded a six- cluding Laval, Mount Saint Mary’s, stroke improvement on the second day Niagara, Seaton Hill, Wagner, Wheel- to give her an even 200 for the event. A ing Jesuit, and Youngstown State. day one 103 and a day two 97 made up As a team, Merrimack finished her tournament. Hockey seventh in the eight-team field, turn- The Warriors are back in ac- Lloyd Hoehle ing in an overall score of 732. After tion next weekend for their final event Fullerton California notching a 372 on day one, the team of the year, the Wellesley Invitational improved their score by twelve at Nehoiden Golf Club. Football Strives for First Place in NE-10 #13 ference game, was huge. It also keeps stone to where we want and expect to Brittney Reissfelder ‘13 us in a position where we can accom- be”. Nick Dejardins was a force to be Staff Writer plish all of the goals we set out to com- reckoned with, as he and the rest of The battle for first place in the NE- plete at the beginning of the season.” the Warrior defense completely shut 10 conference for football continued on To begin the second half, Artis Holt down the Falcons offense, not allowing Saturday, October 8th as Merrimack had an electrifying kick return for 76 a single point in the second half. hosted . Bentley James Suozzo and Joe Clancy led the came out strong in the first quarter offense, as they scored 15 points in the scoring on its first three drives. Merri- second half. They controlled the ball mack came out slow, struggling on of- for most of the second half, which wore fense, and not aggressive enough on down the Bentley defense. defense. However, in the middle of the “Saturday’s game was a great win first, the tides turned. for us, we started out slow, but we re- Jesse Fowler’s field block sponded well and executed our plays to seemed to fuel the Warriors as they get the win,” said junior defensemen Womenʼs began to score on offense and make Mike Wiggins. stops on defense. By halftime, Merri- Merrimack College looks forward in mack had fought their way back into continuing the battle against Assump- Soccer the game, only trailing Bentley by 11 tion College on Friday, October 14th (29-18). Offensive guard Clay McRae yards, almost scoring, and setting up away at 7pm. says, “The fact it was a win over Bent- for a Merrimack score. ley, one of our huge rivals and in a con- Holt, a junior defensive back stated, “This game was just another stepping SSppoorrttss

Lady Warriors Surge to 14-1

Alicia Unis ‘13 honor, but not the only one this out- identifies two greater team for the win. Staff Writer standing team has gained or hopes strengths: work ethic and team- Not to be forgotten is the anchor to gain, this season. While she is work. It is the hard work dedicated of the defense, junior goalie Keri In a flurry of blue and gold, the grateful for and honored by this in the off-season and a strong sense Bergquist. Starting as a freshman, Merrimack field hockey team recognition, the team is setting of teamwork that has made Merri- Keri has been the safety in the net. rushed to celebrate yet another win other goals such as “making the mack continually victorious. “It is A multiple recipient of the NE-10’s in an outstanding season a win that NE-10 playoffs, winning an NE-10 exciting to see that all of their hard Goalie of the Week, Bergquist has helped solidify a title; the No. 5 na- title and receiving an NCAA bid.” work is coming together,” said 88 saves and 7 shutouts with a .898 tional rank. The Lady Warriors refuse to be Rounce. save percentage for the 2011 sea- Coming off a disappointing 2010 distracted by these great accom- Though Rounce does not at- son. Yet, these players are just a season of eight wins and 11 losses, plishments and goals and instead, tribute the team’s success to specific few of the many attributes that the Lady Warriors are determined are always focused on improving players, the team is definitely show- make this team great. to prove they deserve their rank. the team and preparing for the next ing fortitude in its junior class. Cap- So far, the Lady Warriors And with their domination shown opponent. tain April Daugherty has been a have had many successes and acco- thus far in this 2011 season, they According to Rounce, Bent- major player since her first year at lades. Rounce said her favorite part have done just that. ley was one of the biggest games of Merrimack, being named an NFCA of this team is how much fun and After competing against Bentley the season. Undefeated in the con- All-American, 2009-2010 Merri- passion they show for the game and University on Oct. 4, the team in- ference and nationally ranked at mack College Rookie of the Year each other. creased its record to 12-1. Its only No. 10, the Falcons were a looming and NE-10 Co-Rookie of the Year in Since the victory over Bentley, loss was a non-conference competi- challenge. Determined to overcome her freshman season alone. She the Lady Warriors have improved tion, making it undefeated in the every obstacle of the season, the leads the team in goals and assists their record to 14-1. The team will Northeast 10 Conference. Yet, the lady Warriors defeated Bentley 2-0 with 13 and 5, respectively. Follow- face American International Col- success of the season has brought in a “continuous attack.” Rounce ing Daugherty, junior forward Jen lege away on Saturday at 12, in more acknowledgement than the recognized offensive and defensive Otis is second in goals for the sea- hopes to continue the winning ranking, and inspired the team to efforts in the win, and all other vic- son with 10. She helped her team streak. develop greater goals for the re- tories in the season. defeat St. Anselm’s, scoring all “This group is special. They care maining 2011 season. Rounce does not credit one three goals, in a hat trick for the so much about their teammates Head Coach Anne Rounce or even several specific players in game. One of which was scored both on and off the field,” said said this national ranking is an the success of their season, but within the first minute of overtime, Rounce enthusiastically. Go Warriors!