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Vol. 74 No. 16 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, Pa. 16546 March 21,2001 MEN HOCKEY EARNS BID TO NATIONALS Biggest moment in Laker sports history
By Annie DeMeo Merciad writer*
It was more than the luck of the Irish for Mercy h u r s t ' s men's ice hockey on Saint Patrick's Day when they captured the cham- pionship title in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), defeating powerhouse Quinnipiac University 6-5. "It was the biggest moment in Mercyhurst athletics and I believe in Erie sports history," said Dr. William P. Garvey, college president "This is the first time one of our major sports teams has made it to this level and against teams like Boston College and the University of Michigan "he added. *^ Earning an automatic bid to the 2001 Na- tional Championship Tournament, the Lakers become one of only 12 teams in the country to compete for the Frozen Four. In only their third season in Division I and second season in the MAAC, Mercyhurst is also the first File Photo Pennsylvania school to advance to the presti- Coach Gotkin," said Garvey. "I am equally im- to present the coach and team with an official The Lakers are seeded sixth in the tourna- gious event. pressed by the fact that they came from b e - proclamation on behalf of the city. ment and will face nationally-ranked Univer- "I'm tickled to death that our guys are go- hind to seal the victory. That's how athletic Erie Mayor Joyce A. Savocchio, Erie County sity of Michigan in the first round. "It will be ing and I'm honored to be a part of it," said traditions are started." Executive Judy Lynch, Erie County Council a David versus Goliath game," said Garvey. head coach Rick Gotkin. "I really believe our The Mercyhurst and Erie communities will member Joy Greco and a representative from The Lakers face Michigan in Grand Rapids, guys will rise to the challenge." Gotkin is in show their pride and support of the Lakers Congressman Phil English's office will be in Mich. Saturday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. The his 13th year with the Lakers and maybe the Wednesday, March 21 at a send-off rally attendance to express the support of the Erie winner of the game will face St. Cloud State, only coach in history to take the same college planned for 9 p.m. in the ice center. community. which earned a bye in the first round of the program to the NCAAs at the Division in, n At the event, a proclamation will be issued Dr. Garvey will be present to wish the team twelve team national tournament The winner and I levels. by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge. In the well on their j o u r n e y . Marlene Mosco, 2nd vice of that game will go to the "Frozen Four" in "This is a major moment in Erie athletics. I coming weeks, Erie City Council, which will chair of Mercy h u r s t ' s Board of Trustees, will Albany, N.Y. I H T V am extremely proud of the Lakers' win and of be in session on Wednesday night, also plans speak on behalf of the board. Championship! Close election predicted Tournament Ticket Byrnes and Kosko vie for MSG president Information One hundred tickets are available The student body president has many high- The letters of i n t e n t for M S G representatives to Mercyhurst students and*; By Kate Cy w i n s k i profile responsibilities including sitting on the are due on Monday, April 9. Representative employees for Saturday's game Merciad writer board of trustees, acting as the lias ion between positions are available for eight seniors, eight students and the administration, holding against the University of Michi-^ fundraisers and and working closely with juniors, six sophomores, six freshmen, two gan at the Van Andel Arena in It promises to be a hotly contested race for SAC, according to Tracy Fischer, current MSG commuters and two residents. Grand Rapids, Mich. MSG president this spring. One thing is for president. sure, the next MSG president will be male. She added that the position of v i c e president Tickets will be distributed on a The letters of intent for president were sub- entails coordinating the MSG lecture series, MSG STUDENT first come basis at no charge. mitted Tuesday by juniors Billy Byrnes and chairing the constitutional revisions commit- Contact Marlene Stroup, athletic Rob Kosko. Both candidates are already well tee, operating club funding, acting as chief FORUM known to the student body because of their adviser to the president and running all elec- department secretary, at ext. current student leadership positions. Byrnes tions. 2558. * is the vice president of MSG and Kosko is In order to run for president or vice presi- Thursday, March J 2 2 SAC chair. dent, a student must have served two terms in •*< Buses will leave Baldwin Hall Byrnes' running mate is freshman Kate MSG. The president must also have 30 cred- 8 to M) p . n u _ Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and will Krause. Sophmore Kristen Brown is the vice its. Likewise, those running for secretary and leave Michigan i mmediately presidential candidate running with Kosko. treasurer must have served on MSG for two Student Union Students will have to decide which of the terms. following the game. Expected presidential hopefuls are best qualified to lead Letters of intent for these two positions, as Great^Room arrival time in Erie is approxi- the student body and carry on the works started well as SAC chair, are due Wednesday, March mately 2:30 a.m. Sunday. by this year's leaders. 28 at 5 p.m.
t •**^WA- *22 PAGE 2 THEMERCIAD MARCH 21, 2001 CAMPUS NEWS Computer Centerioffers advice on how? to deal! with viruses Over the past few months, the Mercyhurst tomatical ly virus scan any files that are College campus has experienced a number opened. of computer virus problems. Some were se- Lassman warns to be careful of free soft- rious enough to cause the loss of personal files ware or files. Poorly written software can while others caused merely a day of incon- mimic virus programs. The dominant source venience. of virus infection, the e-mail browser, cre- According to Jim Lassmah, PC support ates an open door to the outside world. specialist, many of those problems could have) E-mail attachments can contain potential vi- been avoided by having an antivirus program rus programs that can severely disable your installed on a computer, keeping that program computer as well. Do not open attachments updated and upgraded with the latest anti-vi- from unfamiliar sources. Even be cautious of rus data files and by following a few com- attachments from friends, especially those mon sense steps in regard to the Internet. with no personal messages or an unfamiliar Lassman said that the campus has a style of message writing. A virus can hijack a McAfee site license for Mercyhurst faculty friend's e-mail address book and send itself and administrative computers. Students are to everyone listed. J advised that they should acquire some sort of If in doubt about an attachment, e-mail the virus scanning program for their own personal i," | sender for confirmation before opening the systems. Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer file. Also, close the preview pane on your e- Two of the most common ways a virus can mail window. This window automatically infect a computer are through Internet e-mai 1 opens the e-mail. ? downloads and from files on peripheral de- Virus software should be set to scan all files vices, like floppy disks or zip disks. A little you try to open. If it does not automatically Shuttle service in* full swing common sense in handling these processes scan floppy/zip type disks, virus scan the will go a long way toward avoiding the in- Mercyhurst Student Government asks stu- floppy or zip disk prior to trying to load any By Billy Byrnes convenience and/or a real catastrophe, ac- dents to bear with them while they work to files. Contributing writer cording to Lassman. get the schedule running a little smoother. It Use a password to protect any shared files When downloading files from the Internet is expected to take a few more weekends be- or folders over the network because virus cre- The shuttle service is underway and it w a s very to a personal computer, the creators of those fore the schedule is perfected. ators can utilize any opening to penetrate your apparent last weekend when St. Patrick's Day programs are given access to the computer. MSG suggests that students check the signs computer system. hit the Hurst. The computer should, therefore, be set to au- posted m the Student Union, Baldwin and Saturday night the shuttle was packed all McAuley Halls for more information regard- night long taking people downtown and bring- ing the schedule. ing them back to campus. Pick-up areas include McAuley Hall, Mary 4The shuttle has been running since the week- D'Angelo Performing Arts Center and a loca- Laker Inn end before spring break. Each weekend that it tion near the middle of Briggs Avenue. has been in operation, more and more students The shuttle service runs on Fridays from 7 have taken advantage of the service. p.m. until 2:30 a.m., Saturdays from 2 p.m. might Owl" Specials Freshmen have been using it the most. Many until 2: IS a.m. and Sunday afternoons from 1 of them are taking it to Millcreek Mall and p.m. to 6 p.m. Students will soon receive a Available 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tinseltown. printed schedule. -Late at night, the upperc l a s s m e n seem to be Sunday-Thursday MSG is interested in hearing student opin- deciding not to drive downtown, but take the ions on the new service. Students should con- shuttle service instead, i tact an MSG representative with any com- Sunday The shuttle service is free to all Mercyhurst ments or suggestions. students. NachosiwitMCheese |Adda 20 oz. $|99§ fountain drink^to Political activism on campus |Monday any special for Mozzarella Sticks Jonly $ .50 Students form Mercyhurst $2.501 chapter of Young Democrats Tuesday Chickenpuggets SUN Some Mercyhurst students are making an ef- the group has already started to get involved THERAPY fort to become more politically active. With with a few local political projects. $1.50 Wm SIISJ- WW HMI8IW6S57 12 charter members, Mercyhurst's chapter of On Saturday, March 17, sophomores Young Democrats is working to become a Brianna Stratman and Morgan Tracey, along Wednesday f MEWBULB recognized organization on campus. with junior Sara Seidle volunteered with a I $3.00 Off ' The group held its first meeting March 14. voter registration drive at Sullivan's Pub in Hamburgers 1 Free Tan I I I I Officers were elected and ideas for establish- support of a local Democratic candidate for with any 1 any pair I ing bylaws were discussed. mayor, Rick Filippi. I I $199 package 1 of I Sophomore Morgan Tracey was elected Members of Young Democrats plan to at- I I purchase I Cheeseburgers sunglasse4vXMs K president of Young Democrats. Briana tend the annual Pennsylvania Young Demo- 4-M*iI f j Stratman, also a sophomore, will serve as crats leadership conference in Pittsburgh, Pa $ ,25 extra Students receive a 15% vice president. The position of secretary will at the end of April. discount on all tanning be filled by sophomore Andrea Bauer. Dr. Kilroy said, 'This event will provide the op- Thursday packages with current student ID Alice Edwards will be the faculty adviser for portunity for Mercyhurst Young Democrats & — ENTERTAINMENT Dancers bring it on in Ohio By Robin Carpenter Kelsey Pohm performed a solo in the infor- Dinner and a m o v i e Merciad writer mal concert called, "Bed of Lies" with music by Matchbox 20. Laura Moore presented, Amid the snow of March 9,22 Mercyhurst "Letting Go,** which premiered at Mercyhurst 3000 Miles to dancers left for the American College dance in the February production of Raw Edges III. Nunzi Festival in Bowling Green, Ohio. Accompa- Katie Mitchell showcased a piece titled Graceland' *j nied by Mark Santillano and Mark Schneider, "Gone" to the Cult's "Painted on My Heart." two of the dance faculty, the dancers enjoyed Both Moore and Mitchell had the opportu- three days filled with dance classes, perfor- nity for their choreography to be adjudicated Check, please Ticket stub mances and a special dinner for those in at- by a panel of professional dancers and dance By Rochelle Curran By Phil Pirrello tendance. educators. & Merciad writer Movie critic Classes ranged from ballet, modern, hip- The festival gave the dancers from hop and partnering. Santillano was featured Mercyhurst the chance to network with other On any given night, one is sure to find the park- If Kevin Costner's movies keep earning less in the faculty and guest artist concert. dancers and more importantly, the chance to ing lot of Nunzi's filled with cars. This restau- than I do, "The Postman's" next line reading I will be over the P.A. at a Hardee's drive | An exciting aspect of the whole weekend show other schools the talent of the rant is popular with Erie locals because of its thru. After watching "3000 Miles to included a chance for three students to show- Mercyhurst dance department. fabulous Italian food. I went there for the first Graceland," a pompous, mean- spirited case their own choreography. Freshman time four years ago and I've gone regularly wannabe Sam Peckinpah film, I hope Costner since. The atmosphere is homey and the prices likes fries with that,, }• I are more than reasonable. The waitresses tend The plot: Director/co-writer Demian The year's Oscar Awards to be a bit rough around the edges, but the qual- Lichtenstein has made a convoluted Rubix ity of the food more than makes up for it. cube of action movie cliches and pyrotech- winners You get a salad and an endless supply of nics, based around a clever set-up involving 1 homemade bread with each meal. The tomato Elvis impersonating casino robbers. sauce is spectacular. Dishes range from tradi- Michael (Kurt Russell) is fresh out of jail By Phil Pirrello to its star, Julia Roberts. The award will be a tional American favorites and classic Italian and is ready to rob a Vegas casino with fel- Movie critic perfect cap for a great last two years of b e i n g dishes such as ravioli and lasagna. My per- low "Elvis," Murphy (Costner). Murphy is 1 America's Sweetheart. sonal favorite is eggplant parmesan. I will not one of t w o illegitimate sons the King had and And the award for Best Picture goes to X . "The Contender's" Joan Allen, "Chocolat's" hesitate to say that Nunzi's eggplant parmesan he wants payment for his denied lineage. "Almost Famous"! Sadly, that is the one thing Juliette Binoche and "Requiem For*a is one of the best in Erie. Part of the restaurant This bank robbing bunch includes Chris- we won't be hearing March 25, Oscar night Dream's" Ellen Burstyn all gave great per- is a bar, so drinks are available. tian Slater, David Arquette and Bokeem I With that said, we also won't be hearing, or formances. Roberts' only clear competition I strongly recommend Nunzi's if you are Washington. is Laura Linney for "You Can Count On Me." seeing some other great films take home the looking for a place that is close to home, has I After a squib filled, shotgun blast bonanza- Will Win: The night, and Oscar, belong to golden statue. Unfortunately this year's Acad- great food and a comfortable setting. Nunzi's of-a-heist, Murphy double crosses bis crew, emy Awards did not have too many great films Roberts. killing some of them. Michael survives and Best actor: The race belongs to Tom Hanks is located on 2330 B. 38th St., j u s t a shdrt drive to choose from. | from campus. No reservations are required, but teams up with Cybil (portrayed with surpris- ("Cast Away"), Russell Crowe ("Gladiator") ing range by Courtney Cox). She is a wannabe Sure, "Gladiator" reigned supreme with 12 they are accepted. Credit cards are also ac- and Ed Harris ("Pollack"). con artist who risks her and her son's life to nominations. But is it wormy of b e i n g placed cepted. on the same pedestal with past Oscar win- Russell Crowe's second nomination in a take back the money from Murphy. After 12 ners "Titanic" and "American Beauty" This row shows that the Academy knows hot tal- | J double crosses too many, Michael confronts I year's best picture race is one of the tightest ent when they see it, but are still trying to • € Murphy in a purposeless shoot out in the ones in recent memories, with 4 of the 5 nomi- make up for passing up his turn in "The In- ^obligatory abandoned warehouse. > . . . nated films all having a clear shot at victory. sider." Harris has been denied the win for The good: I laughed when this film was at- jHere is a breakdown of the main categories "Truman Show" and "Apollo 13." Crowe tempting to be serious and I was straight-faced I and who will win Oscar night. could see this Best Actor go to another Oscar*j 1 when it was trying to be funny. The best gags Best supporting actress: Kate, Hudson is winner, as it did last year. come from Kevin Pollak and Thomas Haden the clear front runner with her portrayal of Hanks made talking to a volleyball for al- Church's U,S. Marshall characters. Their ban- Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's "Almost Fa- most an hour look hard, while showing how MIND THIS ter and chemistry is so fresh, they deserve a mous." Fellow nominee Frances McDormand easy this soon to be three-time-Oscar winner better movie. Russell only shows craft when is nominated for the same film and the same is at being one of the century's best talents. onscreen with Cox. She steals the show, prov- category as Hudson, so they could cancel each Will Win: Hanks won't find himself ing that she has the chops to be a leading lady, other out 1 f that happens, the Oscar may go stranded at the podium come Oscar night. just not in this movie. \ to actress Maricia Gay Harden for "Pollock." J ), Best^ picture and director: How The bad; Lichtenstein relics too heavily Will Win: Hudson. Oscar already dissed "Chocolat" managed to get nominated the on jittery camera shots and new ways to ex- "Famous" once, it won't make the same mis- world will never know. The magnificent plode things to make me want to care about take again. J achievement director Steven Soderburgh ac- his story, which seems to not care about it- self. '- $* I Best supporting actor: This race mirrors complished, earning two best director and picture nominations for "Traffic" and "Erin I* 1 didn't care for the characters because they that of l a s t year's, when the new and old guard are all bad guys with varying degrees of bad- of Hollywood actors, specifically Tom Cruise Brockovich," may be what cancels out his chances to win. ness. Costner's psycho is great to watch at and Michael Caine, squared off for the statue. first, but his constant misuse of t h e "F-word" This year, it is Albert Finney for "Erin It is a dead heat between Ridley Scott's | "Gladiator" and Ang Lee's "Crouching Tiger, and various stupid homicides wear thin. And Brocovich" versus Benicio Del Toro for you know it is bad when your conclusion re- traffic." Joaquin Phoenix from "Gladiator" Hidden Dragon." Both are epic films with a majestic heart at their cores. This race is too lies on the presence of Howie Long and Ice- should savor the flavor of his possible only T (!) shooting aimlessly at good guys while Oscar nod. Jeff Bridges' aggressive turn as close to call. The popular box office Roman epic may thrash the gravity defying warriors trying to look cool. ^.^ the President in "The Contender" is too left- Looking cool is what "3000 Miles" fails to wing for Academy voters^ Same for Willem of'Tiger." ) $5 COVER do. The story is there for a great Dafoe of "Shadow of the Vampire." .: Should Win: Lee and "Tiger" should roar to victory. But Scott and "Gladiator" may rise movie. Unfortunately, this isn't it. At the 120- Will Win: Del Toro. His performance is minute mark, "3000 Miles to Graceland" still what made the ensemble cast in "Traffic to the podium, too. ^ j 2000 in film may have been medicore, but has a long way to go. After watching this, shine. But Hollywood could honor the old KWCS MfK CLUI the 5 mile drive home from T i n s e l t o w n never guard and give the award to Finney. Oscar night will be anything but. 1926 P E A C H STREET A NON-ALC0H0UC EVENT seemed so long, but at least it was more en- Best Actress: Since "Erin Brockovich" 17* UP WITH PRO P E R U ) . tertaining. opened last year, Oscar was already attached — .. • i rThe^Street Beat! MERCYWORLD AROUND TOWN Greg Carey -— comedian at Jr.'s Last Laugh March 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. Two Family House" — movie in the PAC March 21 at 8 p.m. Moon Boot Lover — play at Forward Hall March 23 at 8:30 p.m. Blaziif Fiddles and Danu in the PAC March 22 at 8 p.m. Dancin' and Romancin' Erie Philharmonic playing at Warner Theatre March 24 at 8 p.m. Student vs. Faculty - basketball game in the MAC March 23 from 7-10 p.m. '"110 in the Shade" — play at Erie Playhouse March 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. Diversity 101 Dance - in the Union March 24 10pm PAGE 4 THE ME R O A D MARCH 21.2001 OPINION 9 THE GOOD ... Surprise 9 maintenance • The weather has finally warmed up, although it may be brief and people are taking advan tage of the sun and melting snow by spending more time outside. fe, One student-who doesn't like the surprise • Admissions has a new sign on the outside directory so that visitors to the campus can locate Maybe it's happened to you or to someone you the office instead of wondering around the campus aimlessly. 1 know. You're in your apartment or dorm and maintenance unexpectedly walks in your door Left to write • Congratulations to the winner of the Outcast game, Rocco Telli, who won the trip to the after a knock you didn't hear.',, A Bahamas. It was one of the coolest thing that has happened on campus and many students Invasion of privacy? Try lack of s e c u r i t y . By Kristin Purdy were excited about the activity and attended the event Thanks to SAC for the activity. now, you're probably thinking I must be con- stantly paranoid and the most insecure person THE BAD... on campus. Yeah, I don't feel comfortable walking home I was in my bedroom, the TV was on and • The potholes around campus and on Briggs and Lewis Avenues are unbelievable. Some late at night all the way to my apartment, but I the hair dryer was going. With all that noise, I of them are big enough to swallow a small car. Students with cars hope that once the winter certainly am not OK with maintenance being didn't hear the initial knocks at my front d o o r weather and the snow lets up that the problem will be corrected. * able to unlock my door and waltz in. What if until I shut off my hair dryer and heard them I'm in the middle of changing or just got out knocking on my bedroom door. They let them- • Some people still seem to have a problem understanding one way signs. Cars continu- of the shower?.? **• selves in and needless to say, I was a little ously drive the wrong way up the entrance ramp on Briggs Avenue. This is a potentially Last year, one of my friends w a s sick in bed alarm and agitated to find them already in my dangerous situation for people driving the right way and the people walking to and from and asleep when maintenance came into her apartment classes. f room to prepare the windows for winter. She A simple solution would be to have a chain woke up to the noise, alarmed that this stranger on the door. A chain is relatively inexpensive THE UGLY... 1 was in her room. Once she stirred, the mainte- and would also make me feel more secure. • • • Most students know where the trash cans are in the Union. So why is it that some nance guy looked down at the bed and he was Hopefully, this would prevent students from students just toss their mail on the floor by their mailbox if they don't want it? The same is startled to find someone in the room. They both being caught off-guard when maintenance sud- true for t h e printers and the copy machines in the library. With all the talk of recycling on jumped, alarmed to find someone else in the denly appears in your apartment or room with- campus, students should try harder to get the paper in the garbage. room. out warning. While maintenance might have been sur- There have been reports earlier in the year prised to find someone asleep in the bed, my about break-ins in some of the apartments THE CONTROVERSIAL friend was annoyed that he had the power and around campus. While a chain on the door • Several students have reported that on Monday night they were visited at their apartments authority to let himself into her room. won't help when you are not in your apart- and met with search warrants by Mercyhurst police and safety officers, an officer of the D A's Shouldn't we all feel safe in what we believe ment, it would add an extra sense of security office and a college Area Director. The search warrants were served on the charges of drug to be isolated community we call Mercy w o r l d ? at night and when you are alone. possession. The students were asked to sign voluntary search warrants but were then informed I don't want to criticize maintenance for barg- If the college provided chains on doors, any that the officers had other search warrants that would allow them entry even if they didn't sign ing in, but sometimes I feel that's exactly unwanted guests, like maintenance, would the voluntary warrant. After having their apartments searched several students got in trouble what's happening. Last time I called mainte- have to wait until I came to the door and let for having alcohol and candles. One student claimed that when the people entered the apart- nance about a problem, they said they would them in myself. I appreciate the j o b that main- ment, everything was searched, including closets, kitchen cabinets and items kept in the medi- come within the hour. Four hours later, I called tenance is doing and most of the time they re- cine cabinet. Both the chief of police and safety, Ken Sidun and the dean of residence life, maintenance, wondering where they were and spond quickly to a complaint However, I do why I wasted my time. My point is that when not appreciate or tolerate someone being able Laura Zirkle were not available for comment as they are on vacation this week. The Merciad to walk into my apartment while I'm there promises to loolrintothis^tory rurther^totd'wfn bring the futfstoiyin next week*$ issue.' they finally arrived (the following morning) I wasn't expecting them. * i without me initially knowing it. 4 * iETTER fTO Mississippi: the sometime state THEfEDITOR In a class freshmen year, a professor was talk- because I like war or this particular war, but ing about Mississippi, the state. I raised my because I wanted to know about the history Regarding last week' s opinion piece ' T h e hand and informed him in front of the whole of my country, a history lesson that seemed Ugly,"in which the author asked, "does class that Mississippi was not a state. Per- Famous last words to have passed me by. anyone question;,., the relevance of last plexed, he wanted to know what it was ex- I could go on listing the historical facts that year's senior gift, the patio outside the actly that I thought Mississippi was, to which I know nothing about: the Korean War, UnionT^While the patio is smaller and I replied, a city and a river. $ I Heather Cvitkovic Watergate and so on. But I think that it is therefore less functional than the plans I am not telling you this story because I enough to say that I knew so very little about fewould have led one to believe, this year's want to embarrass myself and I certainly do was the only war, so far, that was fought in two major wars that our country fought. senior/gift is completely useless. The not want people to point at me in passing and my lifetime. And I knew general and basic Hi remember high school, it wasn't that long front gates and buildings behind them are whisper to their friends about how stupid I knowledge about both the World Wars and ago. And I can honestly tell you mat very little beautiful and imposing.«Why?spoil the must be. the Vietnam War. I knew about the Germans, attention was focused on the World Wars and impression thus ^created with that unat- I am not stupid. I get good grades and I Pearl Harbor and the Holocaust, who it was I never learned anything about the Vietnam tractive rock? In fact, when I first heard that we fought i n Vietnam. This was where War in high school. We focused all of our 4 'ft &r work hard. I am telling you this story because about it| I thought it was a joke. Where I I want to point o u t that somewhere along the my knowledge ended and my questions be- time on the beginning of the United States gan. * and the foundations of our nation. We didn't come from, in an era of glacial end mo- line there is apparently a lack of proper edu- raines, rocks are ubiquitous. Neither cation. My knowledge on World War I and II was pay much attention to the way that our na- so general that any information that we got tion has changed, almost as if we wanted to crops nor green lawns grow on rocky soil, My case is extreme, I am sure. I am sure in class and had to do for homework, I de- stay in the glorious past and ignore the hor- and in the process of landscaping, many that there are not many other people out there voured. And that is unusual for me because rific future. people pay to have-iboulders:removed who make such insane comments, but it j u s t from their property. My parents have suf- I do not really like history and I am not a I thank my professor of global issues, Bob shows that I was not properly taught about politically motivated person. J ficient rocks of an appropriate size to the 50 states. And it doesn't stop there. I Sturm, He opened my eyes to a whole other This was different This was a war that furnish several small colleges or p e r h a p s Last term I took a class called Global Is* world of history. He made it interesting and events large university. (People are al- sues. The first h a l f of the class was about the shaped our nation • Most importantly to me, related it to my life now, rather than j u st force it was a war that my grandfather had fought feeding me the facts and figures. He made ways asking what F11 do with my anthro- environment and global warming. The first pology degree—perhaps I could go into half was really interesting and I acquired a in. The fact that I knew so little was upset- me want ID learn about what had happened ting to me. in our past He intrigued me enough that I the rack b u s i n e s s ! ) To me, the rock seems lot of information that I would not have on like a bad purchase.*Imagine the future my o w n . As little as I knew about World War II was did independent research and reading. In col- nothing compared to how little I knew about lege that can be considered quite a feat meetings of Mercyhurst alumni. "My The second half of the class focused o n war. class built the Munson Plaza j $ MWell After the first discussion on the topic I went Vietnam. What I did know I had learned from I know that there really isn't much we can movies and that infamous Billy Joel song, do now, those of you who are in the same mine bought a rock." Why can't the se- home and thought about what I knew about niors contribute ideas as well as money? the wars that our nations fought. "Goodnight Saigon." boat, except to take it upon ourselves to learn I was not prepared for the vast amount of about o u r nation's history and not j u s t the nice I would donate if I thought the gift was £ I knew a lot about the Revolutionary War worthy of my backing. For instance, we and the Civil War, because we studied them information that was out there about this war, stuff, but the bad stuff, too. And I hope that for endless hours in nigh school I knew some information that I had no idea about I be- the education majors out there will try one have a lovely library and it's practically information about the Gulf War because it came very interested in the Vietnam War, not day to change this sad state of affairs. empty^Why not estabhsha book-buying fond? 'i Can Matras MARCH 21. 2001 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 OPINION OVMPUS Do yourself j QUESTION f Hot or not? What do you thinktaboutjjthe Megan Cvitkovic newfcoffeehouse in?the library? So winter seems to be endlessly dragging on (and on) with no relief in sight • W W But let us think positively for a minute and 71 guess it's af g o o d idea^cspeciaUy for late step outside of our wardrobe depression!.* Surely, night studying." £ | most just dread having to look in the closet any- —Janet Reisner, junior*; more and see the same old same boring clothes that we have been wearing all winter long and "I thiik it's a cool idea as l o n g as you can drink for some of us for many winters (sigh), but there in the library.'^ ? i % can be a cure!y Jeff Oros, senior The idea is to think spring and then make it! Clothes that is, not spring, although we would «T»It'» s a great addition to campus life.M f all like the power to make the snow go away. p>aul Buhholz, sophomore T By making your own clothes, I propose using those old| boring and slightly unappealing last 1 like the atmosphere. It's more personal than ^1 think it's a good idea. I hope season items that are j u s t taking up space in your fl think it is a nice idea. However, I the Laker Innfbut it is not as quiet as the li- students take full advantage of i t . closet and transforming them into something feel the ability to use the campus card brary!* » I wish it hadn't taken so long to spectacular! It honestly just takes a little cutting would benefit both students and the get one " j and trimming here and there! — Laura J u n k e r , sophomore 4 • coffeehouse." &— Andrew Ci s, senior A simple, fun and totally trendy piece to start — Nicole Hess, junior "I like that you are able to apply t o work here with is the ever popular distressed jean skirt made from a pair of old jeans. And while some ptfs great. It's convenient. It will 3? and be on payroll^tt's also a different atmo- sphere from the general library.** have tried and failed, to make the skirt, it is rela- serve a good purpose during finals." tively simple but does require the use of a sew- — Jerry Duncan, j u n i o r ^ — Amy Patton, junior ing machine (grandma's always have old ones «*T4.» laying about). Most Fashion Merchandising ma- Irs convenient that you can study and grab a jors know how to make the skirts, so just ask cup of coffee. It saves time, instead of going them to show you and once you know how you to the union." will be making them for all your friends. — Sarah Foster, junior There are tons of other little numbers you can create for yourself, like signature distressed tees. "I think that it is a good idea.fWe have been Take an old, kind a cool t-shirt and go Edward hearing about it for some time now and ft is Scissorhands on it until you get that just right nice to finally have it" look! Make capris out of those pants that are —Megan Cvitkovic*] sophmore 4fc>y j •just; a tittle-too s h o r t for you anymore. OP three isL "We think it's nice to have a jjlace quarter length shirts out of boring long sleeves. in the libraryittMgo and have a Do whatever, be creative, go crazy, get zany! "I think it's a good idea. I only wish that they quick break from S t u d y i n g . " had gotten it before I went t o Ireland. Oh well, Just think spring and take that mind frame t o fix's nice to be able to drink in die — Kerri Bernas, your clothing. Then when spring finally emerges I will use it next year." Lauren Collins, freshmen library, like Barnes & Noble." — Maura Donahue, sophomore (hopefully soon) you can debut your one-of-a — Greg B e a t o , senior kind clothing! Boycotting Kraft macaroni and cheese Or is it Kraft cheese and macaroni? What's'the point of signing the Infact Kraft Boycott? What differenece will my signature make? Questioning faith Zack Venable Editor in Chief & Advertising Manager These are some of the questions being posed Sr. Geri Rosinski Heather Cvitkovic Executive & Administrative Editor by folks when offered the opportunity to join Sara Seidle Managing News Editor Infact's Kraft boycott Infact is a Boston- based public interest group. Kristin Purdy Arts & Entertainment Editor promote its Marlboro Man brand Adam DuShole Features Editor The company has two earlier successful campaigns that are noteworthy to remember: transnationally. This is currently the world's Annie DeMeo Sports Editor leading cigarette brand. Annie Sitter Photography Editor J the Nestles' Boycott (1977-84), which got the life-threatening market of infant formula in As it enters new markets in Asia and East-! Leslie Ecban Copy Editor economically poor countries reformed; and em Europe, youth smoking rates dramatically Stacy Norris Regional Exchange Editor the GE Boycott (1986-93), which got the in- increase and so wil 1 the i linesses that inevita- Local Exchange Editor Mike Tanner dustry leader General Electric out of nuclear bly accompany such trends. PhilPirreUo £] Movie Critic weapons business. One solution is the economic pressure of a Infact even won the 1992 Academy Award consumer boycott that impacts Philip Mor- for their documentary film, "Deadly Decep- ris. This time Infact's approach is an orga- Staff Writers | tion: General Electric, Nuclear Weapons and nized consumer boycott of Kraft Foods, Kate Cy w i n s k i Stacy Norris which is a subsidary of Philip Morris. Megan Cvitkovic Our Environment" Infact's long-term goal is to work toward Its earlier successful campaigns, proved the creating a world that affirms life for all people power of a consumer boycott. It can work The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst College. It as they try to meet their basic human needs again. Every person's consumer choices is published throughout the year with the exception of mid-term and final for food, water, shelter and good health. count! *•= weeks. Office at 314 Main. Telephone 824-2376. Fax 824-3249. E-mail Their current focus is the tobacco industry Do you want to make a difference in the PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD MARCH 21, 2001 FEATURES When in Rome By: Annie Sitter Merciad writer cold at night, a few of us had the opportunity * to enjoy the night sea breeze on the balcony. * • After a grueling week of finals 14 students, < A few days later we began to wonder if the % * myself included, and two professors left •M« ?.-?v:t&_. V four flights of marble steps were a good dreary Erie to spend eight days touring the enough reason to spend 200 lire, which is ruins and wonders of Ancient Rome. Dr. roughly 10 American cents, for the elevator. Randall Howarth and Dr. Allan Belovaroc On Tuesday, we climbed Mt. Vesuvius and were the 'bosses' of the trip; from booking looked out over Naples, the bay and into the our reservations to later acting as our own per- volcano itself. Following our descent from the sonal tour guide. This was convenient since beast was a brief lunch, then a visit to the Ancient Rome is Dr. Howarth's area of ex- Herculaneum. Herculaneum is Pompeii's sis- pertise. ter city in that it, too, was destroyed by the Landing around 8 a.m. Rome time, after a volcano. The difference being, Pompeii was night on a plane where most of us didn't sleep covered by volcanic ash, Herculaneum was for more than 45 minutes, we began our spring destroyed by the volcanic lava. break. Just outside our first hotel, the Casa The visit to Pompeii followed the next day Kolbe, stood the Forum of the Romans, a but was dampened by the rain and some great place where many ideas and politics hail.Thursday we started the morning with a were tossed around. Down the path, we stood visit to the National Museum in Naples then in the Coliseum and peered into the old un- we took the nauseating boat trip to the island derground tunnels where the gladiators once of Capri. All I can say is "Beautiful." I wish roamed before quite possibly meeting their we could have spent more time there just to death on the Coliseum floor above. relax. A few of us left the island early for the Sunday brought about a trip to the Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer Dr.Howarth/contributing photopgrapher opportunity to see the ballet Traviata per- Capitoline Museum, some shopping, some Though the ruins of the Roman Forum are Mercyhurst students pose for a photo in formed by a traveling company from Milan. lunch and then our first bus trip to the Vatican in a state of disrepair, they present a pic- front of the Vatican. Friday we moved into our new hotel, Hotel City. This was my personal favorite stop, turesque glimpse into Rome's past Kursaal, on the coast just outside of Rome. especially after my near fainting experience Friday and Saturday we were pretty much walking into St. Peter's Basilica. to see out from the top. The view on top of the its own amazing site that seemed to be crawl- on our own, but Saturday morning we all piled I have visited a few churches in the past dome over the entire city of Rome was a breath- ing with both tourists and natives who wanted in back to the Vatican to see the life changing but the Vatican is truly one that, when you taking, heartpounding, refreshing experience. to take in these soothing fountains. experience of the Sistine Chapel. The paint- walk in, you feel 'something'. Some of us After the Vatican was the brief stop to see Monday morning we took the four hour drive ing of the Last Judgement seems to pop out at were even lucky to have the chance to climb the Pantheon. Unfortunately, they decided to to Naples, where the rest of that day was left you while you are looking at it. Paralyzing. up into the dome of the Basilica. iWc were close ft h a l f - h o u r before Dr. Allan Belovarac's for free time on our own. Primarily, this was I am sure each one of us will miss the red able to peer into the nave where Mass was tour book said it did so once we entered, they used as a great shopping opportunity. Our ho- orange juice, the Grappa and the Smart Cars being held (it was a Sunday) and even able to started herding us out. So off it was to the Trevi tel, La Fontane al Mare, had a beautiful view and we are all looking forward to Dr. continue up the windy, narrowing stairwell Fountain and for some, the Spanish Steps, each of the Bay of Naples. Although it was still quite Howarth's next spring break trip to Greece. • Do you know...? Diversity 1011 is holding*an open competition for new logo andj Leslie Echan mural designs for their office|The winning logo In the afternoon at a Catholic school in down- town Erie, a young teacher is moving desks Idesign receives a cash prize of $50. The winning into a circled pattern. He writes a question on the board, making sure that it is neutral for mural desginhvill win alcashlaward of $100.,A11 his students. Dressed in a tie and dress pants, the teacher sits down and waits for the arrival entries are due March|30, so get cracking. You can of his-young students. As they file in, practicum students from Mercyhurst College learnlmore details about the competition by con- follow. The practicum students are asking what they will be doing for the afternoon. The tacting Erika Brown, president of Diversity |l 01 at teacher explains a worksheet he has for the students, which will help the students learn H ext.12925. through direct instruction. Twenty-four year old Scott Adams is al- ready making.an impression on .young student's lives. Scott is getting his masters in Annie Sitter/Merciad Phototgrapher special education after just receiving a degree in elementary education from Mercyhurst Read After School Program, and sets up all of DOCUCENTER College. He is now an academic support the individual lesson plans. He took over the teacher at St Stanislaus and helping students position this year and has enjoyed working with to succeed. the students since." Seeing the ones that are a Scott decided he wanted to teach when he grade below grade level and seeing them get offers the following services was in the tenth grade. "I majored in educa- up to a grade level, it gives me a great sense of •Black & white and color copying 'Faxing services tion because I only had a couple of good accomplishment," said Scott 'Large selection of papers and index tabs * Report binding teachers throughout high school, and I wanted First graders through fourth graders are re- 'Accepts e-mail files, zip disk, j 'Custom posters and banners to become one of those good teachers," said ferred to Scott by teachers or parents. Scott floppy and hard disk a 'Laminating, mounting & framing Scott A reading p r o g r a m was started to help meets with the students from 2:30 until 4 p.m. All DocuCenter systems are compatible the students' reading progress." I enjoy teach- every Monday through Wednesday after | I with both MAC and PC* * ing at St. Stanislaus because there is a real school. * | Simply email your files to LAKER SPORTS Hockey clinches MAAC Championship By Matt Jensen season just over 2 minutes later. The rest of Merciad writer the first period was dominated by the Lakers as sophomore forward Adam Rivers and Gould The Laker men's hockey team won two huge both scored to pad the lead and put Mercyhurst victories over Canisius and Quinnipiac over ahead 3-1 by the first intermission. the St. Patrick's Day weekend, nabbing the Qunnipiac evened the score quickly in the MAAC Championship. The title secured the second period by scoring two goals within first ever berth into the 2001 NCAA Division eight seconds of each other. The second one I National Championship Tournament for came in at the 7:02 mark. Freshman forward Mercyhurst. J Peter Rynshoven stopped the bleeding by net- The Lakers captured the regular season title ting his 11th of the season, making the score 4 - and were seeded first in the conference tourna- 3 Lakers going into the final period of play. ment A decisive 10-5 win over visiting Sacred The last period brought a scare to the 'Hurst Heart landed the Hurst in the semi-final game as the Braves captured a 5-4 lead on two quick at the University of Connecticut goals. The Lakers, however, remained strong In the MAAC semi-final game, the Lakers and senior forward Eric Ellis tied the game up faced Canisus (17-12-4), and used a huge with minutes left in the contest Then two minutes later, Carter took a pass from Ellis for the game winning goal, and Mercyhurst's fi rst "Well, obviously, that ever MAAC championship. •' flWWwWW* Bint ,, .-• "Well, obviously, that is the biggest goal I is the biggest goal I Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer have ever scored in my life, it was a good Laker freshmen, Mike Carter, got the game winner in the Lakers victory over pass," said Carter. " I was wide open in front have ever scored in Quinnipiac in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship Tournament. of the net and I was able to bang it in." Laker forwards Ellis and Goulet each had a my life..." g goal and two assists, while Aubry made 27 Freshman center, Mike Carter, lit the lamp propelled Mercyhurst into the Championship saves between the pipes for the victory. iMike Carter at the 2:20 mark of the second period, fol- game against Quinnipiac, who defeated Iona Mercyhurst faces the University of Michi- lowed by Gould's second goal of the game in the other semifinal game. gan in the first round of the national champi- less than three minutes later. Junior center On Saturday, March 17 the two teams met in onship tournament on Saturday. second period to secure their spot against Brad Olsen scored the eventual game winner a championship game that demonstrated the "It* s amazing," said Laker head coach Rick Qunnipiac in the championship game. with 1:25 seconds to play in the second period power of two talented MAAC teams, as both Gotkin.|"We've been to the Division II and Senior and Laker center, Jeff Gould, got putting the Lakers up 4-1 going into the final Quinnipiac and Mercyhurstplayed tough. The Division III championships, but never Divi- Mercyhurst rolling by scoring a power play period. game went back-and-forth until time ran out sion I. Tm just happy for our team, our staff, goal at the 10:31 mark of the first period. The In the third stanza, Mercyhurst played stingy on the see-saw game. and for the school." score would remain 1-0 until the Golden Griffs defense for the first 15 minutes by not allow- The Lakers would go out on top in this The Lakers drew a sixth seed in the 12 team netted their own goal with j u s t 21 seconds left ing a goal. The Griffs, however, roared back contest, 6-5, sending the Braves of Q u i n n i p i a c tournament and will face the heavily favored to play before intermission. with under five minutes to play by netting (22-11-4) home for the season. Wolverines in Grand Rapids, Michigan on The second period belonged to the 'Hurst, their second goal of the game. Then, with The first period did not begin as the Lakers Saturday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. as three different players each scored a goal, under a minute left to play, Canisius scored had hoped; the Braves got on the board j u s t 48 Coach Gotkin remains optimistic about play- while junior goaltender Peter Aubry kept once again with the assistance of an extra seconds into the game. This lead didn't last ing the sixth ranked team in the country. Canisius out of the net at the other end of the attacker. .However, the Laker lead was too Iong as Mercyhurstj unior center, L o u i s Goulet, "When it comes right d o w n to it, their kids put .> rink. much for the Griffs to overcome. The win responded by scoring his 16th goal of the their skates on one at a time j u s t like ours do." Laker volleyball loses two on Indiana road trip Help Wanted Ball State, both offensively and defensively. By Jessica Kapusta They suffered their seventh straight loss in the Merciad writer conference. Sophomore Josh Becker and fresh- man Nate Sample led the team in hitting with Need money? The men's volleyball team suffered two more 0.325 and 0.300 attacking percentages respec- losses on the road this weekend at the hands of tively. M1VA opponents Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne The men then traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana (1PFW) and Ball State University. on Sunday to face IPFW, who are 4-5 in the » On Saturday, March 17, the Lakers visited M1V A, in what would prove to be a dishearten- Erie All-State Insurance Muncie, Indiana to face Ball State (6-3 in the ing and disappointing loss for the Lakers. M1VA) and were defeated in four games. The In both the first and the second games, the is looking for students men dropped games one and two with the scores men had a commanding lead. At one point in of 22-30 and 28-30. I J the first contest, Mercyhurst was leading by a to answer phones. Although the Lakers came back to defeat Ball score of 21 to 10. But 'Hurst ended the game State in game three (30-22), they were unable to with a loss of 26-30. File photo Starting pay: make a comeback win and lost in game four The Lakers also had an opportunity to take Matt Tamborino serves in a Laker game with a score of 21 -30. game two, but couldn't take advantage of sev- at the MAC earlier this season. He had The team was outscored and outplayed by eral leads and consequently lost by the slim an outstanding hitting percentage in the $6.50/h r. j Lakers loss to Ball State. Great for college margin of 31-33. M r; After games one and two, game three proved students! STUDY IN IRELAND to be the Lakers downfall as it ended in a tough loss of 16-30. H Very flexible Despite the loss, outstanding performances were delivered by senior captain Malt Tamborino Interested in studying in* Ireland for and junior Brian Constantine, who both ended hours. the day hitting above 300 with 0.333 and 0.429, semester beginning January of respectively. Junior setter John Krugh led the ^Questions ? team in assists with 32 total. 2002? Men's volleyball is 5-12 overall and 1-8 in the %Call Stevepr Keith MIVA. 'i f [GOWER Their next match is Wednesday, March 21 at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center at 7 p.m. The 1866-00851 MORE INFORMATION Lakers will face Juniata College. PAGES THE MERC1AD MARCH 21.2001 LAKER SPORTS Lacrosse team pulls off two big wins at home By Annie DeMeo Merciad writer The Mercy hurst lacrosse team's cohesive play enabled the Lakers to claimed a two-game winning streak, improving its record to 3-2. Yesterday the Lakers hosted Mars Hill Col- lege at Tullio Field and claimed a decisive vic- tory. The win came on the heels of an emotional 12-11 win over Molloy College on Wednes- day, March 21. The Laker team mwmbers came together and utilized their talent to claim the win. The men's lacrosse team won its second con- secutive game over Mars Hill College J 5-6 Wednesday, March 20. Mercy hurst controlled the game from the very beginning with Ted Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer Jenner scoring early on. Jenner took a feed from Ryan Knope with Jeff Tyo grabs the ball In the Lakers match with Molloy College as the rest of the 13 minutes left in the first half t o start the scor- Mercyhurst squad looks on. &I. ing frenzy. The half concluded with the Lak- ers dominating 7-1. in the Lakers hands. The Hurst scored five Knope had three assists, Garbach had four The Lakers' also stopped a Mars Hill scare goals in the final seven minutes of the game, goals and an assist, and j u n i o r midfielder Steve Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer early in the fourth quarter as they scored three claiming the win 15-6. Pecori had a goal and two assists. unanswered goals, cutting the lead 10-5. Jenner, who leads the team in points for Mercyhurst hopes to continue its winning Junior Tim Garbach avoids a steal in Jenner assisted led Garbach nine seconds af- the season, led the team with five goals and streak as they take their winning record on the the Lakers win over Molloy College^ ter Mars Hill's final goal to put the game back five assists. road this weekend. Saturday, March 24 the Lak- Wednesday, March 14. ers take on Wheeling Jesuit at 1 p.m. Lacrosse team breaks winning Tennis hosts Carnegie Mellon Mike Tanner streakiat Shippensburg tourney Merciad Writer Mike Tanner with one goal each in the final e i g h t minutes Westwood Racquet Club, the home of Laker Merciad Writer of the game. Goalkeeper Nicole Bonvouloir tennis, played host to intense racquet action last had seven saves for the Hurst during her 48- weekend. The men took on Northwood Uni- The Lady Lakers brought the luck of the Irish minute reign, and Diana Rapacki ended the versity Friday, March 16 while both the men's with them to the Shippensburg Tournament on game in the net with three saves. Mercyhurst and women's squads swung against Carnegie Saturday, March 17 even if they didn't need trampled Shippensburg with offense and de- Mellon Saturday, March 17. it. The St. Patty's Day match-up pitted the 3rd fense claiming a decisive 14-2 win. The men, led by sophomores Dan Fitts and ranked Lakers against the 4th ranked Raiders But the yang caught up with Saturday's yin Tom Redband, faced stiff competition against of Shippensburg. when the Lakers traveled to 1 l t h ranked Northwood, ranked 8th nationally among Di- Senior Amy Perry contributed the first of Millersville Sunday March 18. The girls four vision II schools. Unfortunately, the three goals halfway through the first half. The game winning streak was snapped by the Timberwolves walked away with a decisive 9- Raiders answered with two goals shortly af- Marauders, with an 8-6 loss. Jennifer Meyers 0 victory after six singles matches and two ter, but would remain silent for the duration and Turner scored two apiece while Shabanza doubles. St. Patrick's Day brought Carnegie-Mellon «r* I of the game. The Lakers would not be silenced. and Wellington each added a goal. J Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer In the last eight minutes of the first half "Sunday was a disappointment considering to Erie to face both the men's and women's Colleen Sullivan serves during warm- Michelle Wellington, Amy Plumley and Nadia Millers ville was ranked 11th," said head teams. Fitts suffered a loss to Division II na- ups at theWestwood Racquet Club Shabanza each popped one in the net putting coach, Kevin Cooke. "The next game is very tional singles champion Kayron Fatahalian, 6* before a home bout with Carnegie Mercyhurst ahead 4-2. important for us." 0 and 6-3. Redband held the Tartans Joh Huy to three matches 5-7,7-5,6-4, in a narrow loss. Mellon. The second half was a tempest for "If we lose anymore games, it greatly de- • In doubles play, Redband and Fitts fell to the Shippensburg, as the Lakers gave the Raiders creases our c h a n c e s for the final f o u r , " added Tartans 8-4. Carnegie Mellon took the meet ing but this is a rebuilding year. Fitts and a reason to drink on St. Patrick's Day. Plumley Perry. "Only the top two teams in the south- with a score of 9-0. Redband are my top guys and the nucleus of had four more goals, and Perry completed her ern region and the top two in the northern The men are still in the midst of kicking off the team will revolve around them," said Yost hat trick adding two in the second stanza. region go to the finals." their spring season, and Coach Ray Yost is fo- The men look to have a strong recruiting Wellington also scored again in the second The Lady Lakers have their home opener cusing on the future. class, having signed the PIAA State Singles half. Mariel Zummo, Vanessa Turner and against 5th ranked West Chester Sunday, "The boys are really playing hard and fight- champion. Laurie Sienkiewicz finished off the Raiders March 25 at noon. ! The Lady Lakers had a little more luck on with CMU on Saturday, taking the meet 7-2 and bringing their record to 7-11. Freshman REC CENTER ACTIVITIES Julie Enns took her singles match in two, 6-0 and 6-2. Alison Hughes took hers in three, 7- 5,1-6,7-5. The freshman standouts are also Monday & Wednesday Tuesday & Thursday Friday doubles partners and defeated the Tartans 8- 3. In other doubles play, the team of Lauren 5 p j n . Kickboxing 4:30-5:30 p.m. Spinning 4-5 p.m. Kickboxing Dujanovich and Molly Pettigrew took their match with a score of 8-2. Colleen Sullivan, 5 p.m. Martial arts:!, 5 p.m. Martial arts: Law 5 p.m. Martial arts: Dujanovich, and Megan Mitman all contrib- Conditioning enforcement Conditioning uted wins during singles play as well. 5:30 p.m. Martial arts: "It was a nice win against a team made up 5:30 p.m. Martial arts: 6:30 p m Martial Arts: Jiu- of international recruits," said Yost Submission and Jitsu Submissioin grappling The women play their season finale at the grappling 8:30 p.m. Martial arts:|Self 7:30 p.m. Martial arts: Westwood Racquet Club off West 26th street, on Friday at 4 p.m. against Division I power- 7:30 p.m. Martial arts: defense Chute boxing house Canisius. Open mat