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Vol. 75 No. a 4 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St Erie, Pa. 16546 February 14,2002 Offices of f i n a n c i a l aid a n d The countdown begins student accounts to c o m b i n e inquires will be directed to the Egan "We are expecting a few bumps in By Sara Seidle Hall office, the present location of t h e the road while the staff adjusts to new Editor in chief financial aid offices. Kelsey com- duties. We are hoping students see the mented that by structuring the offices benefit of improved service," said The offices of financial aid and stu- this way, students will not have to Kelsey. She commented that it is dif- dent accounts will soon be combin- worry about being interrupted by ficult to provide good customer ser- ing to form the office of student fi- phone calls when they are trying to vice with financial aid and student Lr nancial services, according to Jane accounts separated as they are now. ^/Kelsey, vice president of finance and The office will have a combined treasurer of Mercyhurst College.* 44 staff of 10 employees, although they The goal of the reconstruction is to We are hoping will be restricted to certain duties, make the financial aid and student either dealing with financial aid or accounts process more customer ser- students see the student accounts. Even though not vice oriented. The office will be un- every staff member will be able to der the direction of J i m Thee w i u s , the benefit of improved deal with both areas, the fact that they current director of financial aid at service. J J will all be in the same location will i Mercyhurst. stand to increase communication. According to Kelsey, in terms of According to Kelsye, "It will be physical changes, the current student —Jane Kelsey easier to determine such things as accounts office will now be the cen- why a business or financial aid hold tral location for the office of student talk to someone about financial aid has been placed on an account.'* financial services. The office will be or student accounts issues.? Kelsey commented that she be- staffed with both student accounts 'The goal is that the individuals at lieves combining the two offices will representatives and financial aid the counter will be able to solve a help solve problems that, on the sur- staff. Only walk-ins with financial aid student's problems," according to face may look like a student account and student accounts issues will be Kelsey. The more complicated issues issue which can actually be remedied handled by the staff. All telephone' will be directed to the senior staff. by financial aid. Mercyhurst's Class of 2002 started the countdown to gradua- tion Friday, Feb. 9 at The Plymouth with a reception hosted by the senior gift committee. As of last Friday, 100 days remained MSG rejects SSDP's request for s u p p o r t until graduation. receive grants, loans or work assis- SSPD can not submit the same pro- "Expand Your Mind" lecture series By Sara Seidle tance. After SSPD4gained student posal again, but can submit some- Merciad writer support, they looked to MSG for ap- thing similar, with few changes. presents the legalization debate proval. According to Rob Kosko, stu- The amendment that SSPD dent government president, the vote advoactes repealing holds that for the the control of the United States gov- At its weekly meeting Feb. 11, Mer- was 13 in favor, 11 opposed and 8 possession of a controlled substance, The Mercyhurst Student Government ernment Stutman, a 25-year veteran cyhurst Student Government voted abstaining. a student stands to be ineligible for lecture series welcomes its last of the DE A , takes the stand that the not to adopt the policies of the Mer- Kosko said that the executive board aid for a period of one year after the speaker at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March drug, in any form, s h o u l d not be le- cyhurst chapter of S t u d e n t s for a Sen- has discussed the issue and believes first offense, two years for the sec- 12, in the Mary D'Angelo Perform- gal. I sible Drug Policy that advocate re- it is a bill that needs to be looked at, ond offense and indefinitely after the ing Arts Center, and the topic is sure The two have appeared before au- forms to the Higher Education Act. despite the decision of t h e body. "We third offense. If convicted of selling to be of interest to many. diences at dozens of colleges, includ- The Mercyhurst chapter of Stu- were upset with the high number that a controlled substance, a student will Steve Hager, editor for High Times ing Kent State and Michigan Univer- dents for a Sensible Drug Policy has decided to abstain," said Kosko. be ineligible to receive aid for t w o magazine and avid supporter of le- sity. been working to gain student support "They are probably fence-sitters. years. A second offense would result galization of marijuana, and Robert for their cause over the last few ^ The theme of t h e 2001-2002 series They don't want to vote either way,** in an indefinite loss of aid. Stutman, former Drug Enforcement is "Expand Your Mind," and the se- months. The organization asked stu- said Kosko. He added that the body SSPD is a national organization. Agency officer, will debate the legal- ries included four speakers between dents to sign a petition supporting the had a week to research the issue, sug- Student government organizations of repeal of a 1998 amendment to the gesting that this should have been ization of marijuana. October and March. The Mercyhurst colleges around the country such as The two men take drastically dif- Student Government lecture series is Higher Education Act that holds that enough time to make a decision. Dartmouth, Yale and Ohio State Uni- ferent approaches to the use and le- an educational supplement created to any student convicted of an offense Kosko said he expects SSPD to versity have offered their support to involving t h e possession or sale of a present the issue again for MSG to SSDP. For m o r e information, visit the galization of the drug, and each will allow students access to topics not controlled substance is not eligible to reconsider. According to Kosko, SSDP web site at PAGE 2 TH E ME RCIAD FEBRUARY 14, 2002 CAMPUS NEWS student visits Ground Zero Unemployment causes difficulty for n e w graduates { • ? By Robyn Repya "A higher unemployment rate Bucknam said she is both excited and U. Minnesota means it's harder to find job s because scared about her approaching gradu- there's more people looking for them ation in May. (U-WIRE) MINNEAPOLIS—Find- — particularly if y o u ' r e just starting "I'm worried about not getting ing a job after college is never easy, out," Foster said. hired, because that's not what com- but it's shaping up to be an especially There are many things students can panies are doing right now," she said. daunting task for this year's class of do, however, to make themselves Bucknam said although she is frus- graduating seniors. more appealing to potential employ- trated with the economy, she hasn't Struggling with a faltering ers, Henle said. Students looking for lost hope for the future. economy, companies are implement- jobs should explore as many options "During a recession, advertising is ing recruiting and hiring freezes and as possible for networking opportu- the first thing to get cut. But it's also driving up competition among eager nities — developing contacts and re- the first thing to bounce back," she job seekers, said University career lationships within their job fields. said. specialists. "Students are having to "We're telling students to make Paul Timmins, lead career service work harder... this year," said Mike sure that they, do some advertising coordinator for the University Career Henle, assistant director of Univer- through their network. Networking is and Community Learning Center, sity of Minnesota's Carlson School really critical in this job market," said he urges students not to wait of Management Business Career Henle said. until senior year to plan for the fu- Center. He said networking is also accom- ture. Ed Foster, chairman of t h e econom- plished though one's "inner circle," Along with networking, Timmins ics department, said economic suc- including family and friends. said, it is beneficial for students to. cess is measured by the unemploy- Approximately 340 students came take advantage of internship oppor- ment rate, which is currently at 6.3 to the Gateway alumni center tunities even after graduation. percent. This time last year it was at Wednesday night to learn how to net- By volunteering or doing intern- 3.7 percent, according to the Califor- work — everything from initiating ships, he said,: students give them- nia Employment Development de- conversation to proper table manners. selves an upper hand over those who partment. An etiquette consultant helped stu- are less proactive. wYou'r e not going to keep paying dents perfect the art of making busi- Looking in just one place is also a worker if y o u can't sell what they're ness contacts, creating a professional an ineffective way to find employ- making," he said. wardrobe, exchanging business cards ment, he said. The newspaper Although layoffs are inevitable in properly and engaging in stimulating classifieds are a good starting point, a time of economic difficulty, Foster conversation. $ but Timmins said career services or- said, the newest members of the job Allison Bucknam, an advertising ganizations and professional associa- Annie Sltter/Merciad photographer market are usually the ones who lose senior, said she went to the event to tions could also offer assistance. Josephy Hefner, arianthropology student at Mercyhurst, analyzed out the most. strengthen her;networking skills. refrains from Ground Zeroi^Hef nee worked wittythe New york City Mortuary^forJWQ, weeks in {January Janalyzing^and documenting human skeletatremaln^v ^ JSJh I .£*. I Fire sa*fety^iid*awai tfilteySTSttWsSfed ness is the most important factor in By Megan Eble surviving a fire. Staff writer Prevention:* Taking fire prevention and aware- Ground Zero flag is official Take responsibility ness seriously is critical to Sadlier. Everyone at Mercyhurst, keep your "The only thing we can't control is U.S. flagffor games eyes and ears open for fire safety human behavior." In that case, the education. A new plan is underway • Don't overload electrical fire safety office is prepared to do triotism among the American people. By Micah Davis by the office of fire safety educa- circuits everything possible in increasing "I think it's going to stir feelings tion, where students and faculty will Brigham Young U. • Keep space ^heaters and fire safety education. of patriotism within all of us, simi- receive information on fire preven- halogen lamps away from Rick Sadlier has been a career lar to the feelings that we had on tion and awareness. firefighter for 25 years and has big (U-WIRE) PROVO, Utah — A tat- Sept 11 ,** Gray said. "Anything con- Last October, Mercyhurst hired flammables plans for the fire education at tered and worn American flag k n o w n nected with that really touches us all Are safety officer, Rick Sadlier who •Don't leave candles, incense Mercyhurst College." Being in the as the Ground Zero flag will be car- inside." intends to make fire safety educa- or cigarettes unattended fire service for 25 years and now ried in the Opening Ceremony of t h e With the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic tion critical to students and faculty. having the ability to provide educa- Olympic Games on Friday, as the of- Winter Games the largest Winter His first mission is a written cam- • Don't smoke while tired or tion and awareness for basic fire ficial U.S. flag for the Games. Games ever, spectators from nearly pus fire safety plan, which is in- impaired safety practices and principles, I The 12-foot-by-8-foot flag was 80 countries will witness the open- tended to become part of the fresh- • Clean up immediately after think is terrific. It's proof of the found at the site of the World Trade ing ceremony. man orientation packet commitment the college has for the * « Center the morning of Sept. 11. "Other nations that are coming to "Fire safety is often overlooked, parties safety of the people mat work and After athletes representing all coun- participate in the Games are going explained Sadlier. As for increasing •Designate a non-impaired go to school here." tries have finished the main proces- to feel u n i f i e d with us as a country,** awareness, the fire safety office is "event monitor" sion and arrived in the stadium, the Grey said. trying to work specifically with resi- "Star Spangled Banner** will be Courtney Jones, 20, a j u n i o r from dent life, and has already started • Good-housekeeping, don't Awareness: played while the flag is raised. Carson City, Nev., majoring in nurs- with resident director, resident as- |>e too messy* Know your building 441Raisin g the flag during the U.S. ing, said she believes there will in- sistant, maintenance and kitchen National Anthem was the preferred deed be a special moment of inter- staff training. "They're very recep- prevent fires and know what to do • Check smoke alarms (B way to include the flag during the national unity during the ceremony tive to increasing fire safety aware- if a fire does occur. However, sure they are working properl ceremony,** said Anita DeFrantz, se- with the flag present | ness in any way, shape or form," s a i d speafter a party is over to make sure nior U.S. IOC member. "The flag is special and different Sadlier. nothing was left behind that could and know the sound) & j "While some parts of the opening It r e p r e s e n t s what everyone is going In the college residency there are cause a fire. "Cigarette fires a r e the •Plan escapee routes (kno ceremony change to reflect the cul- through right now,** Jones said. many areas that need fire education. leading cause of death or injury," where all exits are located in ture of the host city, the procession Jones also emphasized the fact that Sadlier's main focus is on preven- said Sadlier the building and practice youi of athletes is a part of the universal the Olympics has traditionally been tion and awareness, the two most In addition to understanding what [ Olympic p r o t o c o l that has essentially a unifying event in bringing together critical areas of fire education. He prevention methods are crucial, escape plan) j remained unchanged in the modern different cultures and talents. This wants individuals to know how to Sadlier also explained that aware* •Take fire alarms serioush Olympic era,** DeFrantz said. will augment the symbolism of the While IOC rules bar political acts flag. , £' ^ #1 Spring Break Vaca- Hair portc I in I imhed during the Games, the IOC has made Nearly five months after t h e events a special exception allowing the flag tions! of Sept 11, the world has gathered Walk-ins welcome to be used during the opening cer- to witness the Games and remember Cancun, Jamaica, emony. the tragedy. Bahamas & Florida lOOfr off all services The flag also flew over center field "The Olympic movement around 207c off all chemical sen ices at the World Series last fall, and in Earn Cash & Go Free! the world has expressed its sympa- I Tanning last Sunday's Super Bowl. thy for the victims of Sept 11 in Now hiring Campus Aaron Gray, 23, a senior from many ways since that tragic day. Reps 10 visits for $35 Edwardsville, 111., majoring in eco- Showing the flag t h i s respect is just 3 monihs unlimited for $50 nomics, said he believes the experi- 1 -800-234-7007 one more way" DeFrantz said. Endlesssummertours.com ence will arouse a new sense of pa- Student ID curd required (814)825-6100 PAGE 3 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 14.2002 FEATURES Eichelsdorfer enj o y s | h e r j o b Olympics at Mercyhurst had asked to be released of his con- tract, and Eichelsdorfer took over for the remainder of that year. "I loved Mercyhurst, and I felt badly about leaving here." Eichelsdorfer returned to Hammermill Paper, but the company wanted her to move to Memphis. Before she could decide, she got a call from Mercyhurst asking her to come back. In 1989, she returned to Mercyhurst. "I was very, very happy to come back to Mercyhurst. There is a feel- ing here at Mercyhurst that doesn't Annie Sitter/ Merciad photographer seem to be'duplicated at other Nancy Eichelsdorfer has been teaching for 41 years. She has been schools. I love it here." at Mercyhurst since 1989. Now, in her nineteeth year of teach- ing students at Mercyhurst, she still enters the classroom with a smile on her face, totally prepared, and still — decided to look into other areas loves what she does. She works as By Megan Eble of teaching. She found an article hard as she ever has, working late Staff Writer outlining a career in computers. evenings, helping students on de- The article said if you are an ar- mand, and giving as much weekend Her close-trimmed, unpainted finger- ticulate and nitpicky person this time to her work as needed. Contributing photographer nails move the mouse silently on its pad job may fit you. The characteris- " I love teaching, and I work very Claire Young recreates ancient Olympics for a class project. and a gold ring glistens as she scrolls tics fit her, so she enrolled into hard at it. I probably never teach the towards start. her first computer class, intro to same thing twice, I'm always trying Professor Nancy Eichelsdorfer sees no data processing. to improve myself." irony that in her 41st year of teaching "I wasn't sure I liked it at first . Eichelsdorfer teaches both tradi- Students participate in decathalon she is the master of technology at because it was just hardware, I tional age students and adul t students Mercyhurst. had to take some more classes at Mercyhurst. Some have either re- onstrated with the run in Armor Eichelsdorfer has taught elementary before I really knew I liked com- turned for their masters, or decided By Leslie Echan event. They officially started in 776 kids, college students, adult students, and puters." to begin their college education later. Features editor B.C. The Olympics were actually a now, faculty and staff have become stu- After*a few other classes, celebration honoring Zeus, the "I enjoy all of my students, but I Greeks father figure of Gods. This dents of the computer. Eichelsdorfer found herself very enjoy the adult students because they The Winter Olympics are here and It seemed that Mrs. Eichelsdorfer was interested and decided to major are here to very seriously learn, and included sacrificing 100 bulls to him. many are celebrating the spirit by at- They were held every four years in destined to teach. Her father was the in the field of computers. She they bring in a different perspective caretaker for St. Stevens School in Oil tending the games in Salt Lake City. Olympia. graduated with a masters from to college." But for those who could not go to the City and his'family lived on the third Gannon University, and worked The Ancient Olympics are not like This fall, Mrs. Eichelsdorfer found festivity, they created their own the current O l y m p i c s . Where the ath- floor of the school. Even before she was for a company training employ^ ofcrenougfe-for scho©lJ--she "often found; that many faculty and staff were com- Olympics. - ™" letes now'afe considered amateurs, ees to use" aVompurer. The follow- herself enthralled with cutting out let- ing to her with questions they should Senior Claire Young is a student in meaning "they receive no monetary ing year, she was hired to teach have known. She felt specific com- professor Howarth *s Ancient Greek compensation, in ancient times the ters and making bulletin boards for the computer courses at Hammermill nuns at St. Stevens. "It was fun, I got to puter training was needed. After ap- class. Howarth gave his Winter term athletes were professionals. Their Paper Company, and also taught proval, she began volunteer classes students the option to take a final or city-state would provide support for play school and the nuns depended on as an adjunct at Gannon, where me," said Eichelsdorfer. for all who were interested. The first do a final p r o j e c t . them. In fact there are actually docu- she taught the first computer class class she taught was on file manage- u| l chose the final project because I Once she began school, it seemed like mented cases of where competing she had ever taken. ment followed by word, excel, thought that it would be more inter- City-states would lure away compet- home sweet home. Students were given "I knew with my education powerpoint, and finally photo edit- esting to recreate a part of history," ing athletes. \ a 45-minute break at lunchtime. She t background, I could make intro ing. Eichelsdorfer has received posi- said Young. Another difference is that in the an- could be home in 30 seconds with to data processing very interest- tive feedback on the courses, and Young did create her own Olympics cient Olympics females were not al- enoueh time for a delicious lunch and a ing. I made pictures of old com- plans to continue faculty and staff with her friends and roommates on lowed to compete, instead they had television program. ~* puters,/once 100 ft. long, and training. the school's front lawn. Her events their own festival in honor of Hera. "It was great living upstairs, I never passed them around in class." Mrs. Eichelsdorfer ends her day at consisted of wrestling, javelin, dis- The Olympics, in ancient times, needed coats or boots or anything like cus and a race. Eichelsdorfer decided to con- the computer, just as* she had begun were performed in the nude, except that, but for my mother it was difficult tact Mercyhurst for j o b openings. her day. With her hand back in posi- The first Olympics was constructed for the event in which they were re- because she had to keep my little brother with the 200 yard dash. Eventually quired to run in their armor. *v Being at thd right place at the right tion, she scrolls towards the start but- very, very quiet J time, a professor in .the gaining more and more events. $ Young said that she had a lot of r u n ton, but this time she clicks shut- The first Olympics evolved out of After graduating high school, Mercyhurst computer department down. doing the project and that all of the Eichelsdorfer enrolled in Villa Maria military training. This is clearly dem- competitors enjoyed participating. College's Cadet program, which allowed students to take academic courses for one year, and teach the following year. 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The topic I am going t o discuss may with a trail of d u s t in front o f m y face. if be a sensitive one for those who con- Left to Write Who do you think you mighty men sider themselves modest followers are to discriminate against female • If this were a shuttle launch, we'd be at T-minus 6 days of all things ettiquette and Martha flatulence, to make us hold in our un- until the end of Winter (read: evil) term and 6 days until the Stewart. v Leslie Echan comfortable gases just to be "lady beginning of Spring Break. wBut for us regular folks, and like?" It's not like we sit around light- espeically for those of y o u with stock a candle to theirs. (If we could, it ing our butts on fire or even do it to in Ex-Lax, the issue I'd like to ad- would be fun to see guys run from make each other laugh.; • Mad kudos to the Performing i!Arts Center for booking dress will no doubt raise a stink, pun our fireballs for a change.) Instead of doing it for a humorous some great, Oscar-caliber films for next term's screenings intended. That issue is: gas. What really gets me is that guys effect, we do it for natural biological in the PACi"Mulholland Drive," 'The Man Who Wasn't Yes, gas. The body's biological complain amount ladies' gas more reasons, for health reasons. (The only There" and "Monster's Ball" are just some of the great filmsequivalen t to a stink bomb. I'm than we do about theirs. reason why it has become such a ta- talkin' the gas you do not pump into And it is not like we embrass them, boo is because you guys can't stop we will be getting that the local theatres wi$h they had. It's your car at the Country Fair, but the like they embarass us, by celebrating celebrating it and rating it on a scale nice to see that there is at least one theatre in town that gas you get after eating one of the and boasting about our farts like they from 1 to 10). It is unhealthy to keep would rather book good movies instead of three prints of fine "meals" at the Country Fair. are some kind of Olympic event. that stuff built in. * "Freddy Got Fingered" or the latest Mandy Moore opus. So now that we got the topic out Guys frown u p o n us because we pro- Now, I am not saying to go out of the way, we need to address the duce smells other than a rosy scent, there and cut loose, but live a healthy problem. The problem in question yet it is okay, funny and socially ac- life and watch your manners with full • All of you on-campus, underground bookies get ready to is the social acceptance of the pas- ceptable for a guy to let loose after understanding that men need to watch get your bet on: the 73rd Academy Award nominations were sage of s a i d gas by the male species. finishing a vat ofbeans at "Flatulence- theirs, too. But whenever women pull a "Pepe R-Us?" I I announced on Tuesday. Tolkien fans on campus should be Just because you would not burp in Le Pu," the rules of society come I don't think so. someone's face before a kiss, it does getting all "Gandalf" over the fact that 'The Fellowship of crashing in on us, accompanied by a And to those who think they are ex- not mean you can let the other end the Ring" scored 13 nods, becoming this year's top nomi- cacophony of finger-pointing and cluded from this species of male just loose because it ain't facing the per- nated film. Alas, it is kind of disappointing to see such high looks of disapproval. y | because they shop religiously at son. Simply leave the room. That quality films like "Tomb Raider" and "Bubble Boy" go ig- Such a response comes from h o w Penny's and wear their sweaters Zack doesn't seem too hard, does it, boys? women act, mostly how men think Morris-style, think again. So the next time you guys think it nored this year. They just don't make movies about boys in women should act I have two brothers, two semi-so- is uncool for women to do their thing, bubbles like they used to. We all know about manners and phisticated hermanos, who find hu- remember that it was your idea to treat about passing the blame on to your mor in locking the car windows and us to Taco Bell in the first p l a c e . Keep little sibling whenever you pass the quietly releasing themselves, with me that stuff up, and our gas won't be the gas, but what is it about female flatu- holding my breath in the back seat. If only thing making you guys run for THE BAD ... lence that can disgust the males so I were ever to try that, there is no the border. -» bad? As if o u r foo-fers can even hold doubt that I would be left at the curb • This is more of an "Ugly," but Christmas decorations are still up at various places around campus (and you all know who you are). It's Valentine's Day, that means it's Febru- LETTER To THE EDITOR: ary.lSo, for those in the cheap seats, TAKE DOWN THE The following article is by no means faith and it is not worthy of mention. promote strong and healthy relation- DECORATIONS! Thanks. Mak meant to be disrespectful, but as a The SistgrsofJvlercyjitJvlercyhurst ships, and Jhev are denying and ig- student at Mercyhurst College, I feel encourage blind faithTThey believe noring this value. They will not al- it is my duty to make some impor- it is their duty to push Catholic val- low our freshmen t o spend a few ex- tant observations. >' i ues, even when they are obviously tra hours with their loved ones • Students have been complaining about Old Main being This school is a Catholic institu- contradicting other rules or values (friends or significant others), which tion. Upon consent to attend this already recognized, and this is not causes these individuals, in many locked down too early at night. It would be nice if t h e build- school, the students are confirming, healthy. Cicero would believe that the cases, to not be able to visit this com- ing was opened later than usual, providing students with a not necessarily their Catholicism, actions by the Sisters of Mercy are munity at all. direct route home instead of having to circumnavigate our but their respect for Catholicism. more unjust than most actions. Why To the Sisters' claim that a few more I am not Catholic. This is by is this? They act under the guise of hours will openly promote sexual re- snowy campus. choice. When I was a child I had the doing things for the students and for lations (which, if you are not married privilege of a t t e n d i n g a Catholic pre- the good ofthe community when ac- is against the Catholic ideal), I say that school as well as CCD classes. To tually they stick blindly to their con- is ridiculous. Those few more hours subject me to other beliefs, my par- victions without allowing logic and will no more promote sex than will a ents sent me to a Lutheran kinder- reason to help formulate their prac- boy being permitted in Baldwin at The price of o u r garten as well as permitted me to tices. These actions prohibit rather noon or students of both sexes to be * _____ * attend Presbyterian masses with my than encourage respect for and fol- allowed to attend the same institution. best friend i n my grade school years. lowing ofthe Catholic faith. ." I say to the Sisters who constantly As a student of a 1 i b e r a l arts school, The Sisters need to recognize that remind us of what it was like when economic freedom I have torn apart every religious be- those who have strong convictions they attended Mercyhurst, the social dynamic has drastically changed. In today's economy-conscious soci- lief, and because I was allowed to about their Catholicism will stick to question my faith, I put it back to- them NO MATTER WHAT, and those Men and women can be friends w i t h - ety, an honest buck earned is just as And Another Thing... gether, making my faith much stron- who do not will not no matter what out having sex, Catholics can ques- valuable as a dishonest one stolen. ger than it was previous to this ques- rule is an obstacle. '* tion their faith and remain Catholic, Economic freedoms allow for s u c h Phil Pirrello tioning. What am I speaking about? Most and Mercyhurst College can adopt "money grubbing** and self-serving Blind faith is not real faith. recently the Sisters of Mercy did not rules to benefit all without being he- habits to occur. And our individual rights for granted. If o n e is not permitted to question agree with extending the freshman donistic or in violation of Catholic liberties compel us to live accord- his religion and find why it is he be- visitation hours for a few hours a few tradition. Revolutionary War soldiers paid —Anonymous Mercyhurst Student ing to the law, and not according to for our freedoms with their lives. lieves in it, it is not true and pure times a year. It is a Catholic value to a collective moral code. Their sacrifice was neither vain nor Economic freedoms and individual empty, and we should not have to liberties, two essential components constantly remind ourselves to honor of American ideology, are gifts that their memories. few really deserve and many often We should, however, remind our- abuse. selves of how better off our lives are I love being an American. I love than those famine-stricken dictator- the opportunities that come with all ships we see on CNN. the freedoms and liberties my citi- We are not better off solely because zenship grants. But they come at a ofthe wealth and status our freedoms price, one some say we pay in the provide, but rather because of our Next Life. But I think we have more ability to embrace the freedoms pro- than enough debt to pay in the here- vided, t and-now. But sometimes our embrace is a Freedom is not just the absence of smothering one, suffocating the oppression but also the presence of goodness, the true essence, of what moral judgment. it means to say "Land of the Free, Society may be free, but the cost Home of the Brave." for abusing such gifts is more than And if the echo of our proud man- anyone should bear. The fact that 1, tra ever fades, should it become tar- a repeat offender, can recognize the nished by our greed and abusive self- errors of my self-serving ways is a serving ways, let us not forget who positive signal to anyone who has no our Forefathers were in order to help problem taking these fundamental us remember the people we can be. * • i i ,~ r r- i—,r if- r » \ « * i W • i I • III • i i v • FEBRUARY 14. 2002 THE MERCIAD PAGES OPINION W$fo figure skating the best because "The ski jump is fun to watch because they have pretty costumes and it's of h o w high they get? \ Mmy when they fell!" SThe louge is exciting to watch be- "My favorite wintervOiympi< — Jamie Gardner, sophomore cause.oftheirvflashy suits and be- is curling because its fast pai cause louge is justa cool word!^ easy to follow.^ — Jason Weedeh, senior —^Suzanne Sisak. senior "Glike watching snow bo a n t i n g Hockey is my favorite Olympic CAitfPijp because it*s a sport that! also like ||jft*$#e<»use I^ikeUo^watclythe "The ski j u m p is my favorite because to do myself^ £ "Figure skating is my favorite Olyin- Q|JE#ri|OM — Cale'Smith, sophomore^ 0 JoshlMifeioe, ^freshman pic>event because I used to da>it they get really high up in the air and when |jyas younger* do awesome staff?*** ? ^t^inkTrafgoing for the new skein SsP Carrie Hart, junior Carolyn Harwood, sophomore* "I like the nordic^combination be- eton j e v e n t because Ihe^ go down cause the athletes haye to be multi- head-first It looks crazyf! "My favorite Olympic event is me "I like to watch figure skating be- talented " ; g| •' ] &Adam Marino, freshman bobsled becauseMt looks fun, like cause^! like to see the choreography.** sjP A i s l i n g McBride,senior something I would like to try." — Connie Bisesi, senior pDo w n h i l l skiing is myfavorite Win- — John Mangini, senior Whattis your "I like to follow bobsledding so lean ter Olympic event* especially when favorite Olympic "Bobsledding is my favorite because keep up with how the Jamaican team mey wreck into mat orange netting!^ "I enjoy figure skating because it's a it's exciting to watch." is doing.** i* J (Bill Vanciesi freshma n competitive form of movement that event and why? T Lindsey Cook, senior —- Kellianne Beers, sophomore | combines athleticism and perfor- "Fm interested in snow boarding asl "Skiing is my favorite event because "1 like to watch curling because I do mance.** an event this year. 1 also mink skate-j •fjt's fast paced and dangerous.** D*Adrea Green, sophomore boarding should be, i n c l u d e d inlhe a fctjof that in the ReCvfCeffletAt's — Mary Simko, senior good for the arms, pun intended!*? summer games.** j Tames Detwilen Junior — Vikkie Hunt, senior Advocating ignorance by forbidding sex be getting the facts about it. Or even Staff editorial Ignorance is never an acceptable And this is the same government [•They' ve been distributing condoms worse, they won't find out about birth U. Illinois answer. Never in any other circum- * that has ads on TV about parents talk- at the Olympics for years. In the 2000 stance is it OK to solve a problem by control and still experiment. ing to their children about drugs. Olympics in Sydney, Australia, more (U-WIRE) CHAMPAIGN, 111. — advocating less education. They're supposed to bring it out into than 70,000 condoms were given out The government wants teens to stop Pretending like condoms do not 44 the open, not push it behind doors and Nobody seemed to have a problem having sex, so it's putting a blindfold exist does not prevent teens from Ignorance\ is let kids experiment for themselves. with it then. But now the Olympics on them. going into a drug store and buying So why doesn't the same apply to are in Utah, and people have a prob- The Bush administration is asking them. But it does suggest teens won't talking about sex? lem with distributing condoms. Congress for a 33 percent increase know what to do with them once they never an accept- Parents and t e a c h e r s shouldn't push When you look at Olympic ath- in abstinence-only education pro- have made their purchase. teens behind doors and tell them they letes, we're mainly talking about re- grams. If we eliminate birth control from able answer. Vh don't want to talk about it. sponsible adults. Teaching abstinence That's great, except that this money discussions on sex, we're moving Not all countries and cultures at- to teens is important — just as im- cannot go to programs that even men- backward. It is irresponsible for the govern- tach such a stigma to premarital sex. portant as teaching them about birth tion birth control or condoms as ef- The government thinks it's going to ment to keep information from teens The differences between.interna- control. fective ways to prevent pregnancy help teens by pushing abstinence on that could stop the spread of STDs tional cultures is glaringly obvious There are too many people in this and sexually transmitted diseases. them, but it j u s t puts them in the dark. and prevent unwanted pregnancies. with the recent news of people in country who are oversensitive about God forbid teens become informed They are still going to experiment Bush wants to eliminate abortions, Utah protesting the distribution of sex. V j j. about sex so they are capable of mak- and find out about birth control, the yet at the same time he silences talk condoms to the athletes at the Olym- Get over it, and get educated. ing responsible decisions. only difference is they will no longer about birth control. Now that's ironic. pics. :* Guns and education don't mix Recent shooting incident triggers many questions,few answers Someone could easily have been ber when we were young and our Staff editorial killed, or at least severely wounded, U. Pittsburgh friends' parents came in to talk about if the bullet had gone at even a their j o b s . slightly different angle. Perhaps there was even a legitimate This incident begs the question of Editor in Chief (U-WIRE) PITTSBURGH — Why purpose for having the weapon in the Sara Seidle does a police officer need to bring a what a police officer was doing with class. f Kristin Purdy Managing Editor loaded weapon into a classroom for a loaded weapon in a fourth grade According to the Post-Gazette, this Phil Pirrello Opinion Editor a demonstration? classroom in the first place. was part of a demonstration. In a so-' Adam DuShole Arts & Entertainment Editor That happened in Philadelphia on ciety where guns are prevalent, teach- Leslie Echan Features Editor Tuesday, February 5 with disastrous ing children about weapon safety is Mackenzie Dexter Sports Editor results. According to an article in * < Why does a po- important Too often we hear news Annie Sitter Photography Editors Thursday's Pittsburgh Past-Gazette, reports about accidental shootings Billy Elliott Technical and Production Manager 10-year-old James Reeves of Imani lice officer need to involving children finding a gun and Kelly Froelich Copy Editor Education Circle Charter School in not knowing anything about it. Sarah Antonette Advertising Manager the city's Oak Lane neighborhood, But there is no reason that gun Annie DeMeo Staff Writer was grazed on the cheek by a bullet bring? a loaded should have been loaded. Staff Writer as a result of an officer showing a Carter-Morange could have dem- Megan Eble loaded weapon to a class. Stacey Abbott Staff Writer weapon into a onstrated the gun just as effectively Apparently, Philadelphia police unloaded. If she wanted to show the officer Vanessa Carter-Morange was classroom ?V> class what a bullet looked like, she showing her weapon to Reeves' could have done that without a loaded The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst fourth grade class, when she put the Oak Lane is known for being a dan- weapon in a class of fourth g r a d e r s . College. It is published throughout the year with the exception clip back into the gun and dropped gerous section of P h i l a d e l p h i a . In an She is currently reassigned to desk of mid-term and finals weeks. Office at 314 Main. Telephone it The gun fired and the bullet rico- area where police officers are on con- duty while the police department in- cheted off the floor and grazed 824-2376. Fax 824-3249. E-mail FEBRUARY 14. 2002 THE MERC1AD PAGE 6 ARTS& ENTERTAINMENT ,» Break out the bongos Oscar night 2002 Poe's Cafe offers an outlet for artistic expression thing going on with Nicole Kidman? By Phil Pirrello Everywhere you bought tickets at, This room offered comfy looking Opinion editor from "Moulin Rouge" to 'The Oth- By Stacey Abbott couches that seemed to attract the ers," Kidman was bringing in both Staff writer cigarette wielding crowd.The final audiences and profits. Both of her room was where we at last found the An amnesic, a sewing circle of Brit- performances were top notch, with rnic that brought u s there. It was situ- her portrayal in "Others" better suit- Feb 20 . March 4 -£ ish folks, a formidable Nicole V Still feeling the effects of b e i n g "art- ated on a small stage in front of a ing the hospis care bound members Spring Break! This seems like S Kidman, a crazed mathematical ge- isized" from the play "Art" at the stool surrounded by candles, reminis- a real misnomer since the end of \.nius and a green ogre. What sounds of t h e Academy. But, to be ballsy this Roadhouse last week, 1 continued in cent of So I Married an Ax Murderer.|* like a post-modern casting call for the year, Oscar has nominated her balls- February really can't be consid- the same vein this week at Poe's Cafe There were groups of people ered "spring**, especially ii$Erie "Real World" is a sampling of some out singing in "Rouge." My pick for located on Peach Street, nestled be- huddled over mochas and notebooks |'of those nominated by Oscar to have best film of the year deserves to share tween The Grasshopper and Forward at small tables illuminated by small .their names and films misread come the spotlight with the best actress. Feb.241 l Hall. 1\vo of m y fellow poetry-writ- votives and the ever-present blinking Nas, Fat Joe. Agora ^ T h e a t r e , March, when the awards will be tele- Best A c t o r: If it wasn' t for Denzel ing cronies and I stumbled in to check of a "school speed limit" street sign vised Washington's likeable'villain in Cleveland. On sale at out the open-mic poetry reading that that reminded us of t h e decor of m a n y TicketMaster. With the nominations announced 'Training Day," then Russell Crowe we heard the cafe offers on Thurs- a Briggs apartment. We scrunched on TUesday, the entertainment world would have his "Gladiator" oscar re- day nights. ourselves onto a couch along the wall pis buzzing with anxious anticipation. engraved for his expert, pitch-perfect March-2 '% Not knowing what to expect we near the stage and waited for some- Laser Spectacular featuring the [JWhy anxious? Because the movie performance in "A Beautiful Mind." tentatively clutched the papers con- thing to happen. industry has never produced so many It will be Washington's corrupt cop mnsi c of Pink Floyd. Warner taining the fine, glittering poetic ex- Eventually people drifted up to the Theatre, Erie, On sale date TB A . blockbusters and released so many vs. Crowe's schizophrenic mathema- pressions that our fine Mercyhurst stage and read their writings aloud. sure-fire Oscar contenders in one tician duking it out for speech time. education has excited us to write, and There was a wide array of r e a d e r s and decade as it did in late 2001. With so Crowe should not have won last year, March 12 stepped into Poe's. writings ranging from honest heart- Wrestling WWF Smackdown much clout and so many dollar signs and the Academy may acknowledge The joint is actually much bigger ache, to the standard late teens, 20- riding on the cost high-quality mov- their mistake by correcting iUwith with Stone Cold Steve Austin, than it appears from the outside. We something angst, as well as a some- Triple H, the Rock, the Under- ies pay to get their share of the red another Oscar. But that puts him up were initially greeted by the "cafe" what startling, yet strangely captivat- carpet, studios are viciously hyping in Tom Hanks territory, something taker, Kurt Angle, more. Gund section of the place which boasts high ing dramatic read which imple- Arena, Cleveland. their films, some of them still in the that an actor with "Virtuosity" on his round tables with matching stools all mented repetition and volume for an box office-.top ten weeks, even resume does not yet deserve. But his encased in retro, diner-esque chrome interesting effect. months, after their initial release. "Virtuosity" co-star, whose has been March 13 and unique lighting fixtures which My pals elected me to be the po- Cracker, Champale. Odeon, ("Lord of the Rings," "A Beautiful nominated and snubbed by Oscar too pleased our eclectic, creative sensi- etry pioneer of our little Mercyhurst Mind," and "Ocean's 11" are a few many times in the past, may j u s t k i c k Cleveland. On sale Feb. 8 at bilities. * contingent, to which I reluctantly TicketMaster. examples.) 3 some.ass and thank many names at • A full coffee menu was displayed agreed. Each of the three of us even- So, what movies and which actors the podium this year, . l#v on the wall offering just about any- tually made the lonely trek up to the do I think are going to be subjected Best Picture; I don't wanna say March 19 thing imaginable that can be made stage to bare our poetic souls to this Sugar Ray. Junker Center, Perm to Joan Rivers' annual Academy who I want to win ("Moulin Rquge"), from a little espresso, coffee, beans, crowd of strangers. Awards' stalking fest?, Well, m%j I "lightjinx it ("MoulmRoLige") so State-Behrend, Erie. S20 for and whipped cream. Bakery good-1 I All in all it was"a good experien<^| Behrend students, $24 general opmiorfrAoesifarctAto matteftft&u't f^alYy^Tpr^anf"t6 hurt trfa/t ies were also presented behind a glass since none of us had offered any of because Adam needs a few hundred movie's ("Moulin Rouge") chances public. On sale Feb. 20 to stu- *•: , case as well as a separate case full of our work' to an audience other than more words, here it goes: so I think I am gonna stop now dents; Feb. 21 to general public unique j e w e l r y items of the beaded- the students in our ereative writing v^Best Original Screenplay: Its ("Moulin Rouge") before I crossover at Reed Union Building. ± and-silver variety that the neo-hippy classes. Sjj $ $. v<3 lead character may have no memory, into Kevin Nealon's "subliminal set seems to .have really caught on Poe's is a versatile place to get a * • * March 22 to.f I coffee and maybe a bite to eat, have but voters will not forget Christopher message guy" act. Beatlejam with Audley Freed, The next room we encountered had a cig or two, or to unleash the con- Nolan's slickly deceptive piece of 2001 has produced some great Matt Abts, Johnny Neel> Berry a darker motif and was decorated in tents of that j o u r n a l you've secretly flashbacks and misleadings called films, with only a few red-headed Oakley, Welnick and ekoostik a pleasingly gothic style. Black and been scribbling in all these years. ("Memento." The down with all lin- bastard stepsons in its wake. hookah. M, Pittsburgh. On sale white photos of some dark-haired, Poe's Cafe has poetry readings ev- ear conventions writer and director ("Freddy Got Fingered" will always Feb. 9 at 2 pun. at TicketMaster. Nolan takes with his piece warrants light skinned gotrj-diva posed on ery Thursday night beginning at 6:30 get "the finger.") Let's hope that style more praise than any award could and substance can find a happy me- tombstones adorned the walls, as well and an anything goes open mic on grant. But Oscar will do for now. March 23 $ * as sconces holding tall, dark, tapers. Saturday nights. dium and make voters, and audi- Jagermeister Music Tour with Best Actress: Correct me if I am ences, happy come Oscar night. It's Drowning Pool, Coal Chamber, wrong, but did it seem like every the least we can ask for after putting 111 Nino, Chimaira. Qdeon, movie this year had a "six degrees" up with Whoopi as host. -T ^ Cleveland. On sale Feb. 8 at TicketMaster. Keep on! s p i n n i n g : March 27 . The Chemical Bros latest album gets back to basics Wu Tang ClaitAgora Theatref Chemical Brothers break down their Cleveland, i By Sam Lederer routine to the bare essentials and emerge with a raw and fresh sound, j ^fflSJIfCOK March 28 g * (U-WIRE) HANOVER, N.H. — The album begins with the title •••I Puddle of Mudd, 30 Seconds to Surely the Chemical Brothers must track's whirling keyboard and arcade S Family Health Council specializes Mars. Agora Theater, Cleveland. have felt slighted until, after spinning video-game sounds. "Behold; they're in...Birth Control, Pregnancy Testing, On sale Feb. 8 at TicketMaster. discs in some of England's hottest coming back," declares a voice amid clubs for seven years, they were frenetic drumming and pumping bass Gyne Exams, Emergency Contraception, March 29 * hailed by critics and recognized by a lines. 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Sophomore forward Britney Millar The Mercyhurst^women's hockey and freshman forward Chrissy Yule team extended their winning streak helped with McDonald's 15th, which to 22 straight games defeating visit- came during the second stanza at ing Findlay 3-1 Friday, Feb. 8 and 4- 2:03. Junior forward Tracy Logan 0 Saturday, Feb. 9 at the MIC. * scored with assistance from junior The scoring began at 5:47 in the forward C.J. Ireland and junior de- first period Friday night with a power- fender Jennifer Jeffrey at 4:38 in the play goal from F i n d l a y . Three min- third period. Dellow rounded out the utes later, Mercyhurst freshman f o r - victorious scoring effort in the last ward Sara McDonald tied the score period with a power-play goal at • with her thirteenth goal of the sea- 18:21. Clark continues to assume son. Although Findlay outshot netminding duties with much suc- Merychurst 7-3 in the first stanza, cess, stopping 22 Findlay attempts * Mercyhurst took control of the sec- | Melissa Chasse/Merciad photographer-. Melissa Chasse/Merciad photographer and gaining her 11th win of the year. ond. Sophomore forward Lindsay Mercyhurst's record now improves Barch scored on the power-play, The Lady Lakers fight to get the puck off the boards Freshman goalie Desi Clark defends the to22-7|l. f- ^| ; while freshman»,forward L i n d s a y and away from Findlay. Mercyhurst defeated Findlay Mercyhurst goal. Clark gained her 10th and 11 th Next weekend concludes regular Dellow tallied her ninth goal of the 3-"Kand 4-0. v '.!>'! wins against Findlay this past weekend. season play for the Lady Lakers with year at 7:18 to' round out the scoring. back-to-back match ups with 6th- Freshman goalie Desi Clark took the Lady Lakers outshot Findlay 22- Saturday, Feb. 9 notched another of 4-0 in another f m a t c h - u p with ranked Brown University at 2 p.m. home her 10th win of the season as 12. win for the Lady Lakers with a score Findlay. McDonald; recorded two Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. McNjellie promoted, DefensiveiCoordinator named Men's hockey remains on top in MAAC Mercyhurst College Head Football operation at Mercyhurst's Recreation/ dogs' assistant head coach and de- By Stacey Abbott The Lakers accumulated another Coach, Marty Schaetzle, today ap- Physical Fitness Center. J fensive|coordinator. He graduated victory Saturday, Feb. 9 in a contest Staff writer pointed | o n g - t i m e assistant football |Before|Mercyhurst, McNellie from Susquehanna University in with American International College, coach^Mark McNellie, to assistant' coached both the offensive and|de- 1993 with a degreejin economics, e The Mercyhurst men's hockey team by a score of 5-1. Junior forward head coach and hired Eric Hancock fensive lines at F4irmpntl5ta^OT then served as defensive'line coach Adam Rivers, sophomore forward at Bates College (1994) and as Kne- remains unbeaten in the Metro Atlan- as the team's defensive coordinator. Falcons qualified for the N A I A Play- tic Athletic Conference after an over- Mike Carter and Olsen contributed to McNellie w i ] | start his 13th season offs in 1989JHe was an All-County backet coach at*both^Susquehanna the scoring to give head coach Rick (l^^ar^^WagnerCoUege^c^- time game Friday, Feb. 8, which re- next tall as part of the Mercyhurst performer at Bedford (OH) High sulted in a 3-3 tie for Mercyhurst and Gotkin his 250th career win. Rivers' otball program. He came tojthe School! theri^went on tojbecorrie a |999)| £ 1$& • | ||||. Sacred Heart, and a £5-if win over ninth goal of t h e year answered A I C ' s ursf inT990 and worked hisTirst three-year letterman at'Baldwin^ ^Schaet^e believes rth* are re- ' AM But • American International Saturday, first period goal to tie the game at 1- three years as defensive line coach. Wallace. McNellie earned a degree in aijiy coming togq re put- Feb. 9.1 * I'M 1 in the first period. Carter scored He was co-defensive coordinator in history ftom|3-W$n 1988. He Um ting together what, £ b e l i e v e ^ a Sacred Heart recorded two first back-to-back goals in the second to 1993Jthen served as the team's de- holds a master's^degree in physical very&fine itaffi I'm glad to|have period goals to take the lead going record his ninth j-and tenth for the fensive coordinator from 1 9 9 4 * 2 0 0 0 . education frornfWest Virginia^Jni- Mark's experience and I have every into the second p e r i o d . Within a four- season. Rivers and Olsen rounded Last year; McNellie was the Lakers* versity. McNellie and M s w i f e J e n n i - reason to beliefe Bpc wilrjdo a great minute span, junior defender R.C. out the scoring in the final stanza. offensive coordinator. McNellie has fer, live in ErielThe couple Has two job w i t h our d e f e n s ^ l o e Lombardi, Lyke and senior forward Brad Olsen Aubry posted his 15th win of the also served as recruiting coordinator children: 3 ^year-old Calvin andi?I8 hired last i n o n t h ) will servefasjthe tied the game for the Lakers during season stopping 31 out of AIC's 32 Ull I95f3 to present. As assistant month-old Carson. the second p e r i o d Sacred Heart took shots. This win preserves head coach, McNellie will work^n Hancock c o m e s to Mercyhurst from Mercyhiirst wUl beg^sprmg foot- the leadagain on a power play at Mercyhurst's standing as unbeaten all areas of t h e football program. He Bryant College (RI) where he w o r k e d battpracticeon either Saturday, April 11:53 of the second Senior forward in the MAAC with a \ conference will also assist*in overseeing*the fortthe last three years as the Bull* 6;t>r Monday, April 8.V Tom McMonagle b e a t Sacred H e a r t ' s record of 17-0-3 and 18-7-3 overall. netminder with five minutes left in The 2-2 tie between Quinnipiac and f regulation play to tie the score once Holy Cross, also from Saturday night Men s volleyball loses to nationally-ranked Ball State 3-0 again. Both teams had many scoring puts Merychurst' s chance at the regu- opportunities but instead they skated lar season championship just two By Krlsta Ross to a tie a t 3-3. The Lakers were outshot points away. -» Merciad writer by Sacred Heart 42-40, while Laker The Lakers resume play at home in senior goalie Pete Aubry improved The Mercyhurst men's volleyball the MIC next Friday against UConn his record to 14-0-2, remaining un- and Saturday with Quinnipiac. Both team faced Ball State University Sat- beaten in the conference. urday Feb. 9 at the MAC. games begin at 7 p.m. Mercyhurst lost to the nationally ranked Ball State Cardinals 3-0. The Ball State men came out strong and defeated the Lakers quick in their first match 30-14. The next two matches followed w i t h the scores 30- 20 and 31-29. The Ball State Cardi- nals, ranked tenth in VolleybaUMaga- zine and ninth in the USA Today/ Melissa Chasse/Merciad photographer AVCA Coaches Poll, improved their overall record to 9-1 and their Mid- Junior J o n Samol i s sets the ball f o r freshman B i l l VanCise In Saturday's game versus Ball State. Mercyhurst lost 3-0. Locatedat west Intercollegiate Volleyball As- 2618 Parade Street sociation mark to 4-0. Mercyhurst fella to 2-4 overall. Freshmen Dave in the match. Schmidt had 11 while The Lakers will continue confer- > 456-4598 & Schmidt and Austin Siewert com- Siewert had 10. Junior Jon Samolis ence hosting Lewis Sunday, Feb. bined tor 21 of M e r c y h u r s t ' s 37 kills had 33 assists. 17, at 5 p.m. Sunday - Thursday^ 11:00am - n:oopm Friday and Saturday: 11:00am - Midnight Promote Trips of \MAZING DKALS Mercyhurst Colleg OP A d TRAVIL Buy 1 targe 14" Pizzas with I 2 1 > PAGE 8 THEMERC1AD FEBRUARY 14, 2002 LAKER SPORTS Club hockey defeats Cornell Upcoming 'Hurst Sports By Mackenzie Dexter Sports editor f Men's basketball The Mercyhurst club hockey team The Lakers have their last home game of the season Saturday, Feb. 16 got their revenge on Cornell Univer- against Gannon at 8 p.m. The game will be featured on Hurst TV. The sity Sunday, Feb. 10 defeating the Lakers finish their regular season traveling to Ashland Thursday, Feb. 21 Big Reds 6-3. for. a 7:30 p.m. game and Findlay Saturday, Feb. 23 for a 3 p.m. game. Cornell began the scoring by sneaking one past Laker senior goalie J Women's basketball Nick Lordi just 1:14 into the first The Lady Lakers have their last home game of the season Saturday, Feb. period. Senior Bubba Kaczay tied up 16 against Gannon at 6 p.m. The game will be featured on Hurst TV. They the game 1-1 with help from j u n i o r s finish their regular season traveling to Ashland Thursday, Feb. 21 for a Rob Garber and Lee Penascino 44 5:30 p.m. game and Findlay Saturday, Feb. 23 for a 1 p.m. game. seconds later. Cornell then scored two more goals to lead 3-1 going into the second period. But the Lakers Men's hockey Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer picked up their defense as neither The Lakers begin a four game home stretch hosting University of Con- team scored in the second period. Sophomore defender Brian Capellupo passes the puck to a team- necticut Friday, Feb* 15 at 7 p.m. and Quinnipiac Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7 Mercyhurst came out strong to score mate before Cornell can intercept. The Lakers defeated Cornell 6-3. p.m. The UConn game will be shown on Hurst TV. The Lakers entertain a goal at 2:54 in the third. The goal American international Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. and Sacred Heart Satur- was scored b y Penascino and assisted day, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.fThe game against Sacred Heart will also be featured Penascino, Spitzer and freshman in the ECHL with a record of 14-13- by Kaczay and Garber. Freshman on Hurst TV. They close out their regular season by traveling to Army Matt Krusey each scored in the last 1. Mercyhurst will face the Big Reds Bobby Spitzer scored the next goal Friday, March 1 for a 7 p.m. contest and to Iona Saturday, March 2 to play half of the third for the 6-3 win. again Thursday, Feb. 21 in the first unassisted with 13:33 left. Then at 7:30 p.m. The Lakers clinched second place round of the ECHL Playoffs. Women's hockey: Men's basketball defeats* Wayne State 66-60 The Lady Lakers finish their regular season with a couple of home games against Brown at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 and at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. up against Hillsdale College. By Krista Ross Sunday's game will be shown on Hurst TV. The GLWHA Playoffs take Mercyhurst was held scoreless for the Merciad writer place Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24. last five minutes of the first half as The Mercyhurst men's basketball the Chargers broke a 20-20 tie to take team defeated Wayne State in their a 25-20 lead at intermission. The second meeting before falling to Lakers rallied to take one-point leads Men's tennis Hillsdale College. twice in the second half, the last a The Lakers begin a four game home stand beginning with Edinboro at 6 The Lakers faced Wayne State Uni- 34-33 advantage with 14:55 to play. p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 followed b y Allegheny and Penn State Behrend Satur- versity Thursday, Feb. 7./The But Hillsdale regrouped after a day, Feb. 16 at 3 pan. and 5 p.m., respectively.The Lakers host Canisius at Mercyhurst men came out strong and timeout and went on a 14-2 run to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9. £ ^^"N^ii kept it c l o s e for most of t h e first half. take control of t h e contest 47-36 with The Lakers led at halftime 26-24. seven minutes left. Mercyhurst got IF^ Women's tennis! M,„,M- ^mm Shooting nearly 50 percent from the Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer no closer than six points the rest of The Lady Lakers host Edinboro Friday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. before traveling field, the Lakers were able to take the way. Only the starting five scored to University of Pittsburgh Friday, Feb. 22 for a 2 p.m. contest The Lady over the game and defeat Wayne Sophomore guard Justin Shouse for the Lakers. Melle led with 19 Lakers will be competing against Alma Uni versity, Hanover University gets fouled by a Wayne State de- State 66-60. Four Mercyhurst play- points followed by Shouse with 15 and St Andrews in Hilton Head, SC over spring break. They host Allegh- fender as he goes for the reverse ers scored in double figures..Sopho- and Helm with 12. eny and Canisius Saturday, March 9 at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.* respectively.;; more guard Justin Shouse led the lay-up. Mercyhurst won 66-60. The Lakers will play the final game team with 16 points, junior center Brown finished with 12 points. Melle of a five-game home stand Saturday, Men's volleyball Scott Melle had 14 points, sopho- also pulled down 13 rebounds, while February 16, when they host Gannon The Lakers host Lewis Sunday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. Over break, the Lakers more forward Josh Helm contributed Brown blocked four shots. at 8 p.m. Students with a student ID will be going u p against CSU- Northridge, UC San Diego, La Verne, Lewis, 13 points and senior forward Dion Saturday, Feb. 4, the Lakers went can get tickets at the MAC. Clarke and Quincy. They return home to host Quincy at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Women's basketball lose to Wayne State and Hillsdale March 6 and Loyola at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Wrestling By Krista Ross Usher also contributed 13 points. The Lakers travel to Findlay Friday, Feb. 15 for a 7 p.m. contest. The wres- Merciad writer Ross had 11 rebounds, while Lorincz went 4 of 6 from t h e three-point arc. tlers compete in the Division 11 East Regionals at West Liberty State Col- The Mercyhurst women's basketball The Lady Lakers faced Hillsdale lege Feb. 22. The Division 11 Nationals take place March 7-9 at Wisconsin- team fell to Wayne State and Saturday, Feb. 9. The Mercyhurst Park s i d e . Hillsdale College as they continue women began slow again and al- their six-game home stand. lowed Hillsdale to lead at halftime Baseball The Lakers faced Wayne State Uni- 43-29. Coming into the second half, The Lakers begin their season by playing a few games in Florida during versity out of Detroit, Mich. Thurs- the Lady Lakers decided to go with spring break. They travel to Millersville Saturday, March 9 and Columbia day, Feb. 7. The Lady Lakers started a different line-up and change things Union Sunday, March 10 for n o o n games. out slow but picked up their play in up, but it was not enough to stop the the last ten minutes of the first half Chargers from winning 77-55. Ross Softball to trail by only two at halftime 45- led Mercyhurst with 17 points. Usher The Lady Lakers begin their season in Florida during spring break. 43. The Lady Lakers fought to the Annie Sitter/Merciad photographer was the only other player in double end, shooting 47 percent from the Senior guard Jodie Maxim shoots digits with ten and has 974 career Men's lacrosse field and 46 percent from t h e arc, but points. Maxim was held to five p o i n t s over a defender as the Lady Lak- The Lakers open their season with a game at Mars Hill at 3 p.m. Thursday, could not play the defense necessary and has 975 career points with three ers lost 92-83 to Wayne State. Feb. 28. They travel to Lees-McRae for a 12 p.m. contest Saturday, March to stop the Wayne State offense. The games left in the season. Maxim has 975 career points, 2. They will host their first h o m e game against Pfeiffer Monday, March 11 Ladv I .flkerc w#»r*» mjtscored in the The Lady Lakers end their home % • at 2 p.m. seconu nan vy seven giving Wayne Jodie Maxim with 18 points. Sopho- stand when they welcome Gannon University Saturday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. State the win 92-83. Four Mercyhurst more forward Krista Ross added 16 Women's lacrosse players scored in the double digits. points, while junior guard Katie Tickets can be acquired with your The Lady Lakers have their first game of the season at Pfeiffer College at Leading the offense was senior guard Lorincz had 14. Senior center Krista Mercyhurst student ID at the MAC. 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. They travel to Limestone Tuesday, Feb. 26 and Freshmen wrestlers hand Baldwin Wallace a 24-9doss Greensboro College Wednesday, Feb. 27 for 4 p.m. games. Women's water polo Ben McAvinew won the match with were Jake Squire at 141 with a score By Mackenzie Dexter The Lady Lakers begin their first ever season at cross-town rival Gannon a pin at 2:08 that got the Lakers roll- of 4-2, Aaron Rowe at 149 with a Monday, March 11 at 6 p.m. Sports editor ing. Justin Mautz won by forfeit and score of 4 - 3 and T.J. Fera at 157 with The Mercyhurst freshmen wrestling Angelo Caponi followed with a 8-2 a score of 10-5. team improved its dual record to 9-6 win at heavyweight. Mercyhurst for- Mercyhurst concludes its dual meet Club hockey Saturday, Feb. 9 with a 24-9 victory feited the 125 weight class and lost competition next week when it trav- The Lakers travel to the University of Rochester Friday, Feb. 15. The ECHL Playoffs take place Feb. 21 -25 and the ACHA Playoffs take place at Baldwin Wallace. at 133 for the nine Baldwin Wallace els to nationally-ranked Findlay Fri- Feb. 28-March 4. ? . *» The match began at the 184 class, points. Also winning for the Lakers day, Feb. 15.