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On the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Mercyhurst held a flag-raising ceremony not only to retire the old flag but also honor our school’s veterans. The Mercyhurst Veterans Association, along with the ROTC detachment conducted a ceremony after retiring the old flag. Not only was this change a welcome change as the flag was severely tattered, but it was also both the wrong size for the height for the flag- pole. A larger flag now flies from the pole. By having both the veterans and the ROTC program par- ticipate in the flag raising cer- emony, it symbolized how the veterans are handing over the responsibility of the national service to the ROTC candi- dates.

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Photo by Casey Bleuel Clockwise from the left: Mercyhurst Veterans Coordinator Stacy Smith, veteran AJ Courteau, and ROTC cadet LeeAnn Esford take part in the transfer of the old flag, while Jeremy Beer raises the new flag in front of Old Main. Students make ‘House of Mercy’ home

high school students attended. Mercyhurst’s Sisters of By Catherine Rainey Sister Michele Schroeck, who Mercy had the idea to host Staff writer lives in the House, and Elisha live-in students. They asked Helgen, an AmeriCorps Vista the Service Learning staff to This school year, two who volunteers there, run the spread the word and provided Mercyhurst students are living programs on the alternating them with applications for any and volunteering at the House evenings. interested students. of Mercy, a sponsored minis- “Homework help is in the Ahrens had done volunteer try of the Sisters of Mercy. afternoons from 4 to 5, and work at the House of Mercy Sarah Anderson, a senior after dinner activities are from the previous year, so she was religious studies major, and 6 to 8,” Aherns said.. Activities familiar with the duties and Michelle Ahrens, a junior reli- include things such as games, was comfortable making it her gious studies and social work environmental education, new home for the year. double major, are the first help with job or college appli- Anderson was presented students to take part in this cations for the older students with the opportunity by Colin opportunity. and occasional field trips. Hurley, director of Service The House, located on The House also provides Learning, and Greg Baker, Woodlawn Avenue and adult programs and perform director of Campus Minis- opened in 2002, serves as a charitable work within the try, and thought it would be a place of hospitality for chil- Erie community. For example, good idea because she enjoys dren and adults in the neigh- there will be a Thanksgiving volunteering. Photo by Tung Vu borhood, providing activities dinner distribution in which She also liked that it is Sarah Anderson, left, and Michelle Ahrens will be living and working at House of Mercy this year. and advocacy. families can receive free tur- cheaper than some other Anderson and Ahrens’ will keys and other food items to housing options, at $300 per terms of living corridors. But teer is one more way the we ated with Mercyhurst Uni- assist the after-school pro- take home and cook for them- month, which covers food I think that’s the sort of stu- can again continue to build versity or Residence Life, gram two nights each week. selves. Various other projects costs and utilities. dent service model we don’t that link between campus and having students live there is an The after school program are based around community This live-in model of ser- have at Mercyhurst yet, living community and get into the opportunity that the Sisters of serves elementary, middle and or individual need, according vice is the first of its kind for quarters for students who hearts of peoples’ lives we are Mercy would like to see con- high school students by pro- to Ahrens. the House of Mercy and the are involved in service,” said trying to serve.” tinue. “We would like to do viding homework assistance The majority of the families Mercyhurst community. Beth- Brun. “I think that’s the next So far no plans are being it. So far it’s going really well. and other fun and educational served are former refugees, any Brun, coordinator of Ser- best thing.” made for such models, accord- We hope that it will continue activities. The first week the from an array of countries vice Learning, said she would It would also be a way that ing to Brun, but it is some- in the future,” Sister Michele program started, there were such as Nepal/Bhutan, Iraq, love to see other students Mercyhurst could encourage thing that could potentially said. eight to 10 elementary stu- Sudan, Somalia, Congo, Cen- engage in this type of model. service in Erie, Brun said. happen in the future. dents and at least 20 middle tral African Republic, Bosnia “Not every organization “Offering the opportunity Although the House of school students attending. No and Syria. has the capacity to do that in to live at the place you volun- Mercy is not directly associ- @TheMerciad Merciad Index Online Poll Results News 1-2 How do you feel about the changes to the Laker Inn? Features 3-4 30% I love them! The food is absolutely worth the money. 0% I really don’t mind the changes, although the food is still the same A&E 5 39% Egan is about to have one more customer... Opinion 6 30% I have never thought I’d be as indignant about chicken nuggets as I am these days Sports 7 Be sure to vote in this week’s online poll: Laker Living 8 Did you vote for this year’s Mercyhurst Student Government senators? merciad.mercyhurst.edu Page 2 The Merciad September 17, 2014 News UAV part of larger marketing strategy that the football team and field of study.” By Emani Burton the Archaeology department, The campaign will combine Staff writer both of which can use aerial a variety of mediums. Veitch photos to improve their per- aims to capture people’s atten- Mercyhurst’s marketing formance, may use the tiny tion using video, pictorial, department is taking to the “plane,” Veitch said. print, radio and social media. skies. The marketing department The marketing department In addition to numerous is rebranding this year. They will not be spending as much other marketing strategies, the want their major campaign to on billboards as it has in the department will employ the be “Hands on Experience.” past, but instead will focus on use of an unmanned aerial The Marketing department social media. The school is in vehicle (UAV) this year. The hopes to attract new students the process of creating an Ins- camera-equipped quadcopter through the emphasis of Mer- tagram account. will fly above Main Campus, cyhurst’s unique opportuni- Students can collaborate in taking pictures of the school, ties, which include allowing the new marketing plan. Select according to Marketing Direc- students to take part in real life communications students tor Dionne Veitch. Chris applications of their majors. will be chosen to work in the Norris, a videographer with The department will be department’s social media the department, will handle emphasizing a slightly differ- arm. the UAV. ent approach when recruiting The focus on social media, The UAV was purchased students to the North East while also low cost, is intended from an online retailer for campus. to maximize Mercyhurst’s $500 and, while novel, is not “We want to emphasize exposure to students. going to be heavily utilized. job readiness and availability “While people in this area “While the [UAV] is a cool at the North East campus,” will see our advertisements, piece of equipment, it is not a said Veitch. “Employment social media can reach more major factor in our marketing opportunities are a huge seller recruits,” Veitch said. plan for this year,” said Veitch. for the two-year campus. “It will be used in creating Mercyhurst faculty hopes to some of our videos, commer- equip all of their students Contributed photo cial, and collateral materials.” with the necessary tools to be @TheMerciad This photo was taken by the marketing department’s unmanned aerial vehicle on the Day of Ser- There is also a possibility successful within their chosen vice event during welcome week. Mercyhurst students work into the night

Photos by Sami Rapp College campuses rarely go fully silent. Somewhere, students are always busy, doing any number of activities, papers, projects or just plain studying. Late Tuesday night, we found just a few of the people who keep our college alive at night.

Senior criminal justice major Eugene Sellie works into the night on a coil pot for his Ceramics class. Even though the work isn’t directed towards his major, he said that he was “having a lot of fun” working on the artis- Sophomore art education and studio art major Kelly Fergus displays a project she works to complete late at night in Zurn 120. She was also tic project. working on a coil pot for Ceramics I. She states that she has “worked until 3 a.m. on her projects.”

First-year graduate intelligence students Jack Harrison and Andrew Coffee pore after docu- ments for one of the many projects they’ll be assigned throughout the course of the year. Sec- ond-year graduate student Phil Lawson mans the night desk, available for any who may need Senior music performance Dillon Shidemantle is no stranger to late nights work- help over the course of the night. ing in the Performance Arts Center. “You’ve got to put in the hours,” he said. “Every single day.” September 17, 2014 The Merciad Page 3 Features Revised tutoring Students attend SAC zoo outing By Julia Martino program Contributing writer starts This past Saturday, Sept. 13, the Mercyhurst Univer- sity Student Activities Council By Jose Nufio (SAC) held its annual field trip Contributing writer to the Erie Zoo. The event, organized by Director of the tutoring SAC members junior Carly center, Justin Ross, Ph.D., is Blanding and sophomore planning to implement new Heather Shadle, was no extra projects to improve the tutor- cost to students, who loaded ing center. onto buses from 11 a.m. to 3 The short-term plan is p.m. to make the trip. to increase the value of the “We handed out 63 tickets, tutors, Ross said. The center which cost about $250,” Blan- will begin new training pro- ding said. “It wasn’t as many grams based on the Center people as we had planned for Reading and Language on, but considering the cold Arts (CRLA) international weather and high chance of tutor training program. The rain, we considered it a pretty CRLA has a training program good turnout.” where they award certifica- Many students were excited tions to the tutors that meet to go, and were enthusiastic their criteria. about the experience. This year, tutors will have Maddie Castele, a freshman at least five training sessions public health major, said that of 30 to 40 minutes through- “going to the Erie Zoo was an out the year. Mercyhurst amazing experience to share Jake Lowy photo tutor training is already pro- with my friends. I cannot wait vided at the time the tutors to go back sometime.” are hired. Each tutor receives Intelligence studies major one hour of training, accord- Erin Manth said that “the zoo ing to Ross. is only one of the amazing Ross supervises the tutor things to do around Erie. I training and the tutoring had so much fun going today system. He spends a lot of and seeing all of the animals, (Top: Nikki Rochon, Jillian time trying to put together especially the lions. I cannot Rybczynski, Cal Eichhorn) the classes and the tutors so wait to go back.” (Bottom: Becky Harms, Julia they are thoroughly trained. Freshman Rebecca Martino, Erin Manth) The problem with this is Harms said, “I enjoyed how that tutors who have been Mercyhurst set up the trip. I Mercyhurst students spent working for three or four have always really liked going time with the animals at the years have not received any to zoos and seeing all of the Erie Zoo during the SAC’s type of refreshment training. animals. It was a great expe- annual outing on Sept. 13. This year, all returning tutors rience with my friends I have will be introduced to the never seen zoo animals so training sessions as given by active before…I will remem- the CRLA. ber this trip for a long time.” One problem that the tutoring center faces as of now is a lack of designated @TheMerciad tutoring space. “[Currently] it really is indi- vidual tutors meeting with students in groups or individ- ually at the library,” said Ross. “One of our plans is to try Senior Class Gift committee plans ahead to expand that and find some Smicinski, the meeting offered Room walls and to renovate Mercyhurst pep band. to give a shirt and some com- By Will DeFeo permanent space, somewhere a wide range of initial plans for the uppermost floor of Old All members of the Class memorative items for $20.15. Contributing writer that we can call the ‘tutoring leaving a meaningful contribu- Main as a lounge. of 2015 are encouraged to Those interested in contribut- center.’ That’s several years tion to the campus. Several other ideas were ori- provide input and ideas to fully ing to the Class of 2015 Senior away, as we try to figure out The 2015 Senior Class Gift Among the ideas, still in their ented toward contributions to realize the committee’s visions gift may like the committee’s where might that be, as we Committee kicked off their early stages, were to replace the Mercyhurst Athletics, such as of involving at least 70 percent Facebook page, or contact work with the library to see if efforts with their first meeting chapel bells, add an outdoor a concession stand in the foyer of the class in hopes of raising Amanda Marley at amarle77@ there is any space that might Tuesday, Sept. 2. water fountain where stu- of the Athletics Center, a more $8,500 for a lasting gift. lakers.mercyhurst.edu or Kate- become available.” This year, led by Ambassa- dents can hang out and grab a elaborate alumni section near Capturing the spirit of the lyn Bailey at kbaile32@lakers. Ross said there are cur- dors Amanda Marley, Katelyn quick drink, add art or leisure Tullio field and a designated class, a current proposal for mercyhurst.edu. rently open positions for Bailey, Anna Wills and Julie reading to the Library Great space for the recently formed the accompanying bar crawl is tutors. Any interested student with a B grade or higher can apply to be a tutor. Having a faculty recommendation is best practice, Ross said, but History is a calling for professor Scharff any student can apply online. “We welcome them all,” he By Victoria Kreysar them Robert Morris Univer- said. sity, , Contributing writer He supervises all the and Penn State Fayette. administration of tutoring With his expertise in early by helping students sign up Benjamin Scharff, Ph.D., colonial history, Scharff hopes at the library, securing places became one of Mercyhurst to incorporate his favorite when necessary, and works University’s 14 new full-time areas of study into Mercy- with individual tutors and faculty members at the begin- hurst’s curriculum. students if they are experi- ning of the 2014-15 academic His favorite class to teach ence difficulty with the pro- year. currently is Cultural Resource cess. Some people fail to under- Management, and during the Tutoring is a paid position stand why people chose the spring term he will be offering of $7.25 an hour. Tutors path of history and spend a class on Pennsylvania his- can work up to 12 hours per their life, quite literally, living tory. He hopes to teach a class week. in the past. But to many of on Native American history in The tutoring center takes those in the department, the future as well. care of paying the tutors, history is more of a calling. Scharff said he chose making it completely free “Many people like history and Mercyhurst because he for the students. Students enjoy it, but they could never enjoyed the school’s atmo- can request a tutor online make a career out of it,” said sphere. He admitted that he through the portal. Scharff. “I’ve tried to have has yet to experience an infa- “Tutoring helps you other careers, but none of mous Erie winter. improve your content knowl- them worked for me.” In honor of Constitution edge, but it also helps your A native of Pittsburgh, Day, this Wednesday, Sept. 17, confidence. A lot of people Pa., and Toledo, Oh., Scharff Scharff will be giving a lecture that get tutors, not just feel earned his undergraduate titled “Assembly of Demi- that they know the material diploma from Wake Forest gods: Farmers, Framers and better, but they feel better University. He went on to the Development of the Con- about being in the class,” said pursue his graduate from Slip- stitution” in the Mercy Heri- Ross. “The average grade of pery Rock University, even- tage Room located in Sullivan a student that saw tutoring tually acquiring his doctorate Hall. The event will take place last year was a B.” from West Virginia University. from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is Scharff, 35, is a relatively sponsored by the Mercyhurst young staff member, but Center for Applied Politics. @TheMerciad already has experience teach- Taylor Rollins photo ing at six colleges, among Benjamin Scharff, Ph.D., joined the Mercyhurst University History Department this academic year. @TheMerciad Page 4 The Merciad September 17, 2014 Features Improvements planned for Christ the King Chapel By Amanda Moore $70,000 more. Contributing writer “The Chapel Committee met early on to help review bids and things like that,” Rubino said. The Christ the King Chapel Rubino wants to comfort any will be undergoing a much unsettled minds that believe the needed facelift later this year. chapel will be drastically differ- Starting Jan. 1, 2015, and ent. continuing through the end of “The sisters reminded me May, the plans for this project that the chapel has a certain involve a paint job, relighting, look and a certain feel- you have and a refurbishing of the pews to be really careful to make sure to make the seating more spa- it is not too over the top. You cious. don’t want to cross the line to “We’re not doing any kind of make it something that it is renovations, we’re not taking not,” Rubino said. anything out. This is more Greg Baker, the head of maintenance kind of things,” campus ministry, is looking Father Jim Piszker, the univer- forward to students having a sity chaplain, said. renewed interest in learning Not much has changed in the about and using the chapel. chapel since it was constructed “If it gets people to better in 1932, so the Campus Minis- appreciate what a fantastic try Staff is thrilled for the res- space that is, it really is one of toration. the best things we have on this Msgr. David Rubino, the head campus, that would be great,” of the project, said, “I think Baker said. when we look at the chapel and During construction, the the role it plays in our institu- Mass schedule will stay the tional life, it is important that same. Sunday mass will take it should be fresh and bright place at the Taylor Little The- so people can even just stop in atre and daily Mass will be held there for two seconds.” in the Prince of Peace Chapel. According to Msgr. Rubino, $330,000 has already been col- Contributed photo lected for the restoration and Mercyhurst University’s Chris the King Chapel is set to undergo restorations this academic year. they are still looking to raise @TheMerciad Rai begins teaching in Walker School of Business By Jose Nufio “I was very interested in environment as opposed to Staff writer what influences consumers teaching in a bigger environ- to purchase different things, ment. That’s what I really to behave in a certain way,” enjoy about Mercyhurst and This year Mercyhurst Uni- Rai said, emphasizing the that’s what made me come versity’s Walker School of importance of understand- here.” Business welcomed Dipan- ing the consumer. For next semester, Rai is kar Rai, Ph.D., as a full-time “You consume an expe- hoping to start an American faculty member and assis- rience. So I tried to under- Marketing Association club. tant professor of business. stand why people consume. He plans to take students Rai will be teaching high- I wanted to understand the to conferences where they level marketing courses for psychological processes that can compete with other the school, which include influence people’s consump- schools and learn about what consumer behavior, market- tions.” is going on in the marketing ing research and marketing While he was pursuing his world. management. doctorate, Rai worked as a For this semester, Rai is Originally from the city visiting professor in North- planning to take his current of Darjeeling in North- ern Michigan University. students to a small regional east India, Rai finished his The current Dean of the conference in Pittsburgh this undergraduate degree in Walker School of Business, upcoming November. Physics at Siliguri College in Raj Parikh, Ph.D., knew “I am really excited about India. about the department in that. This is an opportunity He moved on to work at Bennington. where students get to see an insurance company for Parikh sent an email what’s out there, get to net- about three years, which got informing the department work with very important him interested in the mar- that there was an open teach- people, and get to learn very keting industry. ing position at Mercyhurst. important topics in market- After coming to the Rai applied, and last winter ing that are happening right

United States, he decided to found himself at Mercyhurst. now,” Rai said. Alison Ockaski photo pursue a Master of Business “What I liked about He encourages anyone Dipankar Rai, Ph.D., began teaching in Mercyhurst’s Walker School of Business at Administration (MBA) in Mercyhurst was the very who has taken a marketing the start of the 2014-15 academic year. marketing. strong relationship between course and is interested in to do, ever,” Rai said. sume something bad or taking photographs in his He applied and was student and faculty and the this topic to give the club a “You not only learn about something good. To me, free time. accepted to the State Uni- faculty-student ratio,” Rai try. how to market a product, but everyone should take a He has recently spent his versity of New York in said. “If you like to work hard you also learn what effects couple of courses. free time getting to know Bennington. “I didn’t have to teach a and you like creativity, our drive consumption. Being a This is an opportunity to Erie, especially the lake area, In 2007, Rai moved to class of 90 or 100 students. doors will always be open,” marketer is great, but in the learn what is going on in a place he has enjoyed cap- Bennington, NY, and com- “I get that personal touch Rai said. twenty-first century, espe- your head and how do com- turing in photographs pleted his MBA in 2009. with the students and the Rai would like to encour- cially now, we need to be panies influence our thinking He then decided to pursue students get that personal age any student to take Mar- smart consumers. to influence your consump- his Ph.D. in Marketing, spe- attention.” Rai continued. keting as a major. We need to understand tion.” cializing in consumer behav- @TheMerciad “So I feel like I can pro- “I can tell you, to me it is what influences us to con- Rai is also a fanatic of ior, his area of interest. vide a better value in this the most interesting subject

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Email [email protected] September 17, 2014 The Merciad Page 5 Arts & Entertainment Sia shocks with ‘1000 Forms of Fear’ By Juan Mendez “Wild Ones,” Sia shows us emotion to songs like “Big will dare call it Sia’s magnum Managing Editor that she’s capable of way Girls Cry,” “Straight For The opus. more than that, exploring a Knife,” and “Cellophane,” “Dressed In Black,” the range that goes from ballads which shine for their darker final track in ‘1000 Forms of This summer, an industry to more pop-rock sounds in a themes. Fear’, consists of incredible magnate released an album matter of seconds. Lyrically, Sia is nothing lyrics, a haunting melody and that shocked the masses with The album, released in July, short of genius. Having writ- six minutes and 41 seconds of a combination of talent, is peculiar because of Sia’s ten songs like “Diamonds” for pure energy and sadness. intrigue and emotion. approach to it—through the Rihanna and “Pretty Hurts” The song describes her rela- She’s written songs for art- album, she is trying to create for Beyoncé, she is definitely tionship with filmmaker Erik ists such as Beyoncé, Britney a “brand” for her blonde hair- not new to songwriting. Anders Lang, which had to Spears and David Guetta. style, which is all audiences This prowess shines in pick up from the death of her Her music is innovative and who have seen her perform every song, although “Elastic previous lover in a car acci- has taken artistry to a new have gotten to see. Heart,” which features The dent, painting the picture for level through the release of By removing her face from Weeknd and Diplo, and “Free some of the more emotional her album. the equation, Sia makes it all The Animal” take the crown tracks in the album, including Before anyone jumps to about her voice. for their use of intriguing “Eye Of The Needle.” conclusions and says that it’s “Chandelier,” the lead single metaphors to describe her Without hesitation, Sia car- someone who’s very well- off the album, vividly narrates emotions in chants of “this ries an extremely powerful known, it’s actually somewhat a story of having too much love immortal is an assas- album by belting out strong of a newcomer—and her prettymuchamazing.com photo fun and a history of alcohol- sin’s delight, just blow me up notes and vocal breaks, a tech- name is Sia. Newcomer Sia delivers icredible songs in ‘1000 Forms of Fear’ ism while painting the image or run me down or cut my nique that only adds to the ‘1000 Forms of Fear,’ Sia’s of excess in the background. went viral after its release, idea on Sia’s behalf, as her throat” and the metaphor pain and emotion of most first leap into the American The beautiful thing about features 11-year-old Maddie talent at such a young age and of her heart as an animal to of the songs in the album. spotlight, is far from conven- Sia is that she’s not afraid to Ziegler, a name many may the beauty of the choreogra- describe the intensity of her Her lyrics are extremely well- tional, but it’s also far from dig into herself and pour it all recognize from the hit series phy only highlights the emo- affection. thought and the work on short-lived. out in her lyrics, which is only “Dance Moms,” performing a tion of the song itself. That being said, though, instrumentals is exquisite, From a history of dance highlighted by her incredibly choreography that I can only Sia’s powerhouse of a there is one track that out- making ‘1000 Forms of Fear’ tracks such as David Guet- powerful voice. describe as magnificent. voice is prevalent through the shines every other one in the my personal bet for the album ta’s “Titanium” or Flo Rida’s The music video, which Focusing on her was a smart entire album, adding pain and album to the point where I of the year. Borowicz at Erie Art Museum Cummings Gallery By Victoria Kreysar colors that are said to look The amount of nature that gallery makes it seem as if they shows faculty’s art simply stunning. surrounds the visitor in the should be standing outside; Contributing writer yet the white walls and ceiling By Naomi Greenstein masks made from repurposed reinforce the indoors, creating wedding wear. Nature has a powerful hold Staff writer a jarringly unique feeling. Hubert exhibits several on humanity, affecting us in Various geometric shapes porcelain teapots and a platter almost every capacity. Since Aug. 21, the Cum- form patterns in an eclectic showing varying degrees of Not only does the environ- mings Art Gallery of mesh of perfect beauty. line, texture and new shapes. ment shape how we live, but Mercyhurst University has Borowicz somehow man- John will display a series of it also captivates us as a cease- been featuring recent works ages to capture the essence of ballpoint pen sketches that less, unyielding mystery. done by members of the the natural in unnatural, man- chronicle her inner workings Jamie Borowicz, Ph. D, and Mercyhurst University art made forms, and the result is on paper during the summer. Mercyhurst grad, is an artist faculty. stunning. Meier exhibits a series of who aims to bring the unfath- This year, the Art Depart- Jamie Borowicz teaches art monotype prints that employ omable splendor of Mother ment has invited guest alum- and art history at Mercyhurst rich colors and hues remi- Nature to life through his art- nus David Schroeck to join Prepatory School and serves niscent of a northern New work. faculty members Daniel as an adjunct faculty member Mexico town. His pieces capture nature in Burke, Gary Cardot, Jodi at Mercyhurst University. Borowicz shows an 8-foot a raw juxtaposition of the nat- Staniunas Hopper, Tom After completing his under- x 10-inch watercolor painting ural materials and their man- Hubert, Deborah John, Mary grad at Mercyhurst, Borowicz that seems to echo water, gla- made art form. Elizabeth Meier and adjunct went on to study Anthropol- ciers and stone. Many of his pieces are short instructors Jamie Borowicz ogy at the State University of Tomczak-Czulewicz exhib- lived, created in natural set- and Patricia Tomczak-Czu- New York at Buffalo, receiv- its two linoleum prints, “Inner tings that are soon taken away lewicz, all of whom have ing his Masters and Doctoral City Hope” and “There Once by the waves of Lake Erie, a works in the gallery. degrees. was a Place.” strong wind or a rainstorm. Schroeck will be showing Many of his works are The public is invited to Pattern Recognition: Works white earthenware using low posted in his blog: http:// meet the artists at a reception by Jamie Borowicz will be on fire glazes and incorporates beachworks.blogspot.com/ on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5 display at the Erie Art Museum steel wire and brass into his Admission to the Erie Art to 7 p.m. from Sept. 13 to Jan. 11, 2015. industrial-looking designs. Museum is $5 for students The gallery, in the lobby His work spans many differ- Burke will exhibit his work, and seniors, $7 for adults and of the Mary D’Angelo Per- ent art forms, from sculptures inluding two mixed media children under five are free. forming Arts Center, is open to photographs, all of them installations using repur- Admission is free every Monday through Friday from jumping off the walls in their posed materials. Wednesday and Second 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday stunning splendor. Cardot exhibits a suite Sunday of the month. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 In this installation, Borowicz of glowing infrared photo- p.m. has freestanding sculptural graphs of Erie city streets. pieces that reach eight feet Victoria Kreysar photo Hopper presents a series high, 3-D paintings, and water- The Erie Art Museum is proud to welcome Mercyhurst professor of digital photographs and Jamie Borowicz and his exhibit “Pattern Recognition.” @ErieArtMuseum @naomiruth29 DFA1979 releases new album Dolphin Tale 2 splashes into theaters ever, brought up all of the quickens the pace with the Unlike most PG films in heartwarming movie. By Jacob Middlesetter By Jake Lowy rough and raucousness which pulsing, quick bass groove theaters today, it is very emo- Dolphin Tale 2 is a story Contributing writer Staff writer long-time fans were hoping before ending of a strong tional, especially for a young about loss, love and family. for. bass solo. audience. This movie is proof that After a 10 years without Later in the album comes Dolphin Tale 2 is the Hollywood can still make an new material, Toronto-based “Always On” angry at the sequel to the heartwarming amazing movie that does not duo Death from Above 1979 society attached to technol- movie series about a dol- have to involve super heroes (DFA1979) has released their ogy, and the inability to gain phin named Winter. or firearms. sophomore album “The Phys- solace, saying “If we brought The story starts off with Dolphin Tale 2 brings out ical World.” Kurt back to life, there’s no the passing of Winter’s an emotional side in view- DFA1979 is arguably one of way he would survive.” aquatic friend from the ers that has a strong impact, the harder rock bands, relying The album ends with newly expanded Clearwater making it exciting to watch. more on faster rhythms and the title track “The Phys- Marine Hospital (CMH). This film stars talent distorted bass. ical World,” a mix of a The Clearwater Marine including Kris Kristofferson, Now, in 2014, bassist/key- quick electronic keyboard- Hospital is forced to find Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Morgan boardist Jesse Keeler and nosgustalamusica.com photo ing intro from Keeler which a female to be housed with Freeman and a special drummer/vocalist Sebastien Fans of DFA1979 will not be goes through a hard-hitting Winter or she would have appearance by professional Grainger have reunited. disappointed with the new cd. chorus, then ending with an to be transferred to another surfer Bethany Hamilton, The result is a new and The other tracks on this 80’s metal-esque bass solo. marine facility. known for her autobiogra- refreshing take on that same record are of a notably newer Death from Above 1979’s The main plot follows a phy “Soul Surfer: A True powerful sound. archoward.org photo feel. second full effort is fresh and high school employee for Story of Faith, Family, and Two singles have been Viewers will find their hearts It starts with “Cheap Talk” powerful, in places. Clearwater Marine Hospi- Fighting to Get Back on the released, the first being captured by Winter. led along with Keeler’s slick The new effort is more tal named Sawyer Nelson Board.” “Trainwreck 1979” which bass rhythms and Grainger’s mature and its musical vari- (Nathan Gamble), who is Beware: Young viewers It’s a must-see family film. found vocal harmonies and liberal use of a hi-hat, all while ation more unique, but it offered a college experience may want to leave the theater Fans will surely be asking for distinct riffs as opposed to the loathing over the unsubstan- struggles to find the conti- in marine biology; result- because of the intense emo- a third chapter to this dol- syncopated and noisy songs tial significance given to words nuity which made the first ing in the tough decision tion this film will bring out. phin tale! of the first album. in society. effort so potent, and for this between his future career or It is definitely worth stick- “Government Trash” how- @TheMerciad “Right on, Frankenstein!” I rate the album 7/10. his friend Winter. ing around to watch this

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False fire alarms on campus The Good... The Mercyhurst band made its debut at the end of the Mass of the Holy Spirit last week. Their perfor- due to overcooked popcorn mance was fantastic, even though it was raining. That 11:30 p.m. This evacuation smell produced from pop- dents making popcorn in the By Mackenzie Burns is a very dedicated bunch. was a bigger nuisance since corn is a result of diacetyl, a middle of the night cause 87 Contributing writer some students were already synthetic chemical that adds percent of fire alarms. The Hurst will be soon welcoming actor R.J.Mitte asleep. the butter flavor to microwave At Mercyhurst, students from the Emmy-winning drama Breaking Bad. The With the university start- What could possibly have popcorn. It can cause “pop- were so upset about the fire celebrity will be speaking to students about overcom- ing less than a month ago, triggered the alarms this time? corn lung,” or bronchiolitis alarms that some have said ing adversity. This should be an excellent talk. the Erie Fire Department Another bag of burnt micro- obliterans. This is an irre- they will not evacuate during has already been dispatched wave popcorn. This time, the versible condition that causes the next fire alarm because to campus twice. These visits smoke came from the third scarring in lung sacs. PFOA no one swept the dorms to occurred within 36 hours of floor. is another chemical found in ensure everyone had left. each other. Luckily, there were Warde Hall was now wor- popcorn, which leads to thy- This is a huge safety hazard no real fires, but nearly 300 ried that we would all be roid issues, high cholesterol because the next alarm could students were inconvenienced awakened in the middle of the and bladder cancer. be a real emergency and stu- The Bad... each time. night on Tuesday for another Other than health concerns, dents would be inside a burn- Midafternoon on Sunday, “fire drill.” popcorn prompts a myriad ing building. Sept. 8, the fire alarm went off Popcorn is a popular snack of safety issues, especially While I believe popcorn is Urban Outfitters on the fourth floor of Warde among college students. It is in dorms. According to the loved by the majority of our went bad this week Hall. The cause: a bag full of a rather healthy snack as long Topical Fire Report Series, students, it has posed some with its Kent State burnt microwave popcorn. as it is low in fat. It may even cooking fires account for 77 potentially large problems bloody sweatshirt. As The entire dorm was evacu- help prevent the Freshman percent of college fires. on our campus. Unless we soon as the sweatshirt ated for nearly 30 minutes. 15. While it does pose some Due to the rise in burnt want Mercyhurst to consider went on sale the con- I can attest that the common health benefits, there are sev- popcorn, Marist College has imposing a popcorn ban, our troversy became viral area still smells of burnt pop- eral downsides to microwave banned its students from students need to monitor corn. The excitement calmed, popcorn. making popcorn after 2 a.m. their popcorn while it is in the all over social media. but not for long. On Monday, Dr. Oz says there are several and is looking to add more microwave. Warde found fire alarms ring- hidden dangers of microwave bans. According to their stud- ing once again; this time at popcorn. For example, the ies, overworked or drunk stu- @TheMerciad Comedy icon Joan Rivers left a The Ugly... The anonymous message board, Yik Yak, is causing many false rumors around campus. It looks like controversial but historic legacy students are using this opportunity to let their dirty rumors come out to light. Kind of cowardly, we I stopped judging her words also insightful in her stand up. She played a number of By Emani Burton think. and peered instead at her Many of her comments had roles throughout her career Staff writer actions, I realized that Rivers a nugget of truth to them, as a host, writer, director and was all too important to the whether some may wish to actor, none of them was as Joan Rivers was the kind of history of comedy. Comedy acknowledge it or not. critical or memorable as the person that you either loved or in 1950s and ‘60s was much Rivers rose to prominence role she played as a trailblazer hated. From her arrival in the different from comedic styl- after her appearance on The and inspiration for celebrities comedy scene, to her experi- ing now. Tonight Show with Johnny like Kathy Griffin and Rosie ments with “body sculpting” Women comics resorted to Carson. From that moment, O’Donnell. and even her controversial physical and self-deprecating she became a mainstream While some, myself The Weird... death, Joan Rivers gave us a humor to get laughs. Stars personality. She introduced included, were never very lot to talk about. of the time like Phyllis Diller audiences across the country a amused by her humor, I can A few days ago, the cafeteria ran out of straws Nothing was off-limits for directed humor against her- brand of humor that women respect her as someone who and replaced them with bendy straws. The new ones Rivers. She spoke out about self and made fun of her own had never displayed before. forged a path. That is what break easily and are not so effective as the previous Palestine and shamed other appearance. She was the first woman to should encompass her legacy, ones. celebrities and whatever she Comedy was not much of host her own night show The not the shady circumstances said left trail of laughter, tears, a female career. Later, Joan Late Show with Joan Rivers. of her death or even her com- and of course, a media circus. Rivers came on the scene. That alone should give us mentary. With a face that resembled a She used a sharp wit to draw pause. As a woman of few serious clown, it is hard to remember in audiences. She was provoc- As we reevaluate the life of words, her actions at least, Rivers as belonging to any- ative and told her jokes in a Joan Rivers, we have to con- should be taken seriously. thing other than the Ringling decidedly feminine way. sider the opposition she faced Brothers. Joan Rivers certainly Many believe that Rivers was as she knocked down gender was a spectacle. bitchy and crass in her com- walls and broke through bar- She was also spectacular. I mentary. In some instances riers. Her career did not just The Merciad cannot condone or endorse all that may very well be true, but end at comedy, it began with of her comments, but when we cannot deny that she was it. @TheMerciad

Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu Zach Dorsch Editor-in-Chief editormerciad Juan Mendez Managing Editor managingmerciad Nathan Turner News Editor newsmerciad Ray Rice turns attention to NFL Ryan Kushner Features Editor featuremerciad Carly Contraguerro Sports Editor sportsmerciad By Jacob Middlestetter Whoopi Goldberg even ing his wife, who fell, hitting were covering up the fact that Megan Pacileo A&E Editor entertainmentmerciad Contributing writer had something to say about her head on a metal bar and Ray Rice makes the NFL so Marcela Delgado Opinion Editor opinionmerciad the issue, defending Stephen dropping unconscious to the much money that it was worth Mary Barnes Copy Editor copymerciad A. Smith, saying that women ground, the Baltimore Ravens it (for a time) to keep him in Sami Rapp Photo Editor photomerciad Recent revelations in the should not expect chivalry, dropped Rice from the team the league and boosting jersey Ethan Johns Web Editor ejohns89 drawn-out story of NFL run- and thus shouldn’t provoke and the NFL handed down sales and Nike advertisements Will DeFeo Ad Manager admerciad ning back Ray Rice have shed men and not expect a physical an indefinite suspension from instead of punishing him for Bill Welch Adviser wwelch light on a problem that goes reaction. the league. his crime? beyond the individual inci- This column will not add its But what changed? It had I’m going to guess that dent. opinion to the growing body already been determined that Goodell was hedging his bet The video of Ray Rice pull- of takes on the Ray Rice scan- Rice had punched his wife. on the hopes that the eleva- ing his unconscious wife from dlan; instead, it will focus on CBS anchor Norah O’Don- tor footage wouldn’t come to a hotel elevator in February NFL commissioner Rodger nell asked, “Did you really light and he would never need The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper of sparked national controversy Goodell . need to see a videotape of Ray to answer for why Rice was Mercyhurst University. It is published throughout the school year, and brought up a torrent After the initial charges Rice punching her in the face given such a lenient punish- with the exception of finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room of dialogue about violence were filed against Rice, Good- to make this decision?” ment. But now, he’s fumbling 120B. Our telephone number is (814) 824-2376. against women. ell handed down a two-game Goodell responded, “No. on his own words and making Tensions rose as commen- suspension. That’s right, two We certainly didn’t. And I will an utter mockery of any sem- tators put in their opinions on games. tell you that what we saw on blance of a just organization the matter, like that of ESPN Off-the-field conduct, it the first videotape was trou- that Goodell was trying to The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be sportscaster Stephen A. would have seemed, was not bling to us in and of itself ... instill in the public. signed and names will be included with the letters. Although we Smith, whose poorly worded all that important to the NFL’s [b]ut what we saw yesterday will not edit the letters for content, we reserve the right to trim opinion about women’s role suspension policies. was extremely clear, it was letters to fit. Letters are due Mondays by noon and may not be in reducing domestic violence After entertainment giant extremely graphic, and it was warranted an on-air apology TMZ released additional sickening.” more than 300 words. Submit letters to box PH 485 or via email at after serving an ESPN-im- footage from the hotel, So, actually, you did need [email protected]. posed one week suspension. which showed Rice punch- to? Or is the problem that you @TheMerciad

Read more at Write for The Merciad, email merciad.mercyhurst.edu/opinion [email protected] Online September 17, 2014 The Merciad Page 7 Sports Volleyball sweeps West Liberty U. By Vanessa Steele By Vanessa Steele which had the crowd on the ful game of volleyball. Contributing writer Contributing writer edge of their seats. Coach Ryan Patton also The team had 42 kills overall emphasized the importance Mercyhurst’s women’s vol- in this game, with 17 of them of moving faster than the leyball competed against West coming from sophomore other team can keep up with. Liberty University Friday, Sarah Wegrzyn. Wegrzyn was “I think they handled it well,” Sept. 12. The team beat WLU a force to be reckoned with in he said. He was also very 3-0 after scores of 25-7, this game, not only with the happy with the direction that 25-16 and a close 26-24. This 17 kills, but also with eight the team is moving in. The victory was welcome after digs and an overall percentage positive energy between play- losing their last two games. of .536. ers was a big part of their suc- The first two sets were high Junior Lexi Stefanov also cess this weekend. energy and fast-paced, result- did well this game, with 7 kills The team won all four ing in victory. The players and a .875 percentage. Ste- games it participated in this worked hard and fast through- fanov said that the chemistry weekend, with a score of 3-0 out the sets, encouraging each between team members has against 3 teams. the Lakers other and working off each been difficult because they won 3-1 against Notre Dame other’s energy. The last set have a deep bench this year University. of the game ended up a little full of young players, but it Next weekend, the team more intense. has been improving in prac- is travelling to take on Kutz- West Liberty fought for tice. town University and Cheyney that last game, with the score Junior Kelly Vitt also said University on Sept. 19. Then, becoming tied at 20, 21, 22, how important chemistry is East Stroudsburg University, 23, and 24, before the Lakers during games. Vitt stressed and were able to push for the win Salina Bowe photo the “fast tempo” they have on Sept. 20. Senior middle blocker Rachel Crittle, served an ace for Lakers during their first game against at 26-24. Both teams had been trying to keep, and that it @TheMerciad West Liberty University on Sept. 12. The Lakers swept WLU and also won 3-1 over ND that day. determination and energy is the key to playing a success- starts conference play strong Mercyhurst edges IUP Crimson Hawks 2-1 in their own nest By Karah Hollis scored IUP’s only goal of Albright said. “We had more Contributing writer the game, just before the end back and forth possession in of the first half, keeping the the first half, but kept it better Mercyhurst field hockey score tied. in the second half.” has started the season strong. The Lakers came back for Goldbach had an excellent With two wins and only one the second half with a stron- game. She had seven corner loss, the Lakers added another ger showing. The period began kicks and one assist. Lovelace win Tuesday against the Indi- with a corner kick by junior and Faso had good games as ana University of Pennsylva- Andrea Goldbach, leading to a well, scoring once each. nia Crimson Hawks. goal attempt by senior Marissa Although the Lakers won, This was the team’s first Faso. Mercyhurst kept strong Albright said they are looking Pennsylvania State Athletic possession throughout the last to improve their game. Conference (PSAC) game of half, only allowing two shots. “We should have capitalized the season, which they won After being struck by a ball more on plays and we should 2-1. in the first half, Faso came have finished more,” she said. Mercyhurst senior Kelsey back strong, scoring 10 min- Mercyhurst’s next home Lovelace began the game utes into the second half. The game will be Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. with a rebound off the goalie Lakers kept on the offensive on Tullio Field against Slippery for the first goal. IUP’s Haley after the goal with five more Rock University. Fidler quickly responded with shots; however, no one was a shot at 25:05, but was saved able to capitalize. Alison Ockasi photo by Laker goalkeeper, senior “We came out strong,” @TheMerciad Junior Kierstyn Stemer defends sophomore midfielder Emily Burns during practice. The team is Jess Wess. Ericka Griffith sophomore midfielder Alex 2-2 overall and looking to pick up another win against Slippery Rock on Oct. 4 at Tullio Field. Lakers football scheduled to play at UMich Big House By Austin Hembree igan Stadium, is thrilled to be walk into this,” he said. on the main stage. Finnegan also urges students Contributing writer “I’m definitely excited. Play- to go and support their school ing at Michigan will be a great of this once in a lifetime event. Mercyhurst’s football team opportunity for our team,” “It would be great to see as is scheduled to play Slippery Barry said. many students there as possible Rock at the famous Big House Over 61,000 people were in and get their support because stadium in Ann Arbor, Michi- attendance at the previous Big this really is a big deal,” he said. gan on Oct. 18, 2014. House visit for Slippery Rock. Students can purchase a University of Michigan began With this being Barry’s fourth ticket for $25. This includes a announcing the scores of year on the team, he is eager to bus ride to Michigan, entrance Slippery Rock football games take on the pressure in front of to the MU tailgate at the Ann at half-time during Michigan all those fans. Arbor Golf Club and entrance games. The announcer, who “Playing at the Big House to the game. picked the school because is definitely something that Spots on the bus are first of its unique name, started I have never experienced come, first serve and seats are announcing the scores in the before, at least in my career. It filling fast. To purchase your late 1970s and this tradition will be exciting to play in front ticket and get more informa- Salina Bowe photo continues today. of all those fans, especially on tion, email Preston Reilly at Senior forward Patrick Gehring takes control of the ball during the Lakers 3-1 win over Alderson Former Michigan director of the Mercyhurst side with our [email protected]. Broaddus. The Lakers will be playing their first PSAC game on Sept. 19 against West Chester. athletics, Don Canham, invited friends and family,” Barry said. Mercyhurst Student Activi- Slippery Rock to play during This will also be a new experi- ties Council will also be host- the University of Michigan’s ence for freshman quarterback ing a watch party in the Stu- Men’s soccer rebounds Band Day event on Sept. 29, Ramroth Finnegan. In his first dent Union Great Room for 1979. year with the team, Finnegan those unable to make the trip. against Battlers after loss Slippery Rock has played at is honored to be a part of this Two more shots came closely took advantage of a rebound the Big House twice and lost Big House Battle. By Karah Hollis after by senior Fernando Mar- off the goalie. Watson also both times. “Coming in as a freshman Contributing writer tinez and Deakin, respectively. scored his first goal of the Senior wide reciever Patrick and getting to experience this Barry, hoping to hand the opportunity is pretty awe- The Battlers finally gave a season with the help of @TheMerciad Coming off a recent loss, showing about four minutes Deakin and Martinez. Rock their third loss at Mich- some. I was not expecting to the Mercyhurst men’s soccer left in the first half. Marco Pro- Mercyhurst continued their found the fire needed to fumo took a shot at 41:43. Ron campaign with three more beat Alderson Broaddus, 3-1, McKelvey ended the run with shots before the Battlers took Tuesday at home. a wide shot to the goal. back possession. With only Upcoming Home Games and Matches Mercyhurst quickly got into Mercyhurst brought it back three minutes left in the game, the game with a shot by senior with two shots by red shirt Zach Partyka capitalized on Ryan Lund at 3:26, only to be sophomore Jack Watson and a pass from Ryan Hughes saved by the Battlers’ goalie, sophomore Michael Dirienzo. to give Alderson Broaddus Ricard Lao. The Lakers kept The momentum created in their first goal of the game. their momentum with two the first half carried through Mercyhurst kept the ball until close shots by sophomore to the second half. Only about the final whistle. Danny Deakin. three minutes in, Mercyhurst’s The Lakers will be back After two more attempted grad student Gregory John at home Sept. 19 with a 3:30 shots, junior Richard Van- Andrews scored his first goal p.m. game against West Ches- horne received a pass from of the season with a pass ter University. the left side to the center, beat- from Martinez. ing the goalie and scoring the At just under 20 minutes in @TheMerciad Lakers’ first goal of the game. to the second half, Mercyhurst Page 8 The Merciad September 10, 2014 Laker Living Geek Weekly: Top Free Antivirus install on malware-infested systems. By Zach Dorsch Another bonus feature is the theme cus- Editor-in-chief tomization feature of your antivirus to com- pliment your newest wallpaper.

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Why I like this recipe: This recipe is Difficulty: Easy super easy and tastes amazing. Prep Time: 10 minutes Oreo Truffles Total Time: 1 hour

By Sami Rapp Photo Editor

Ingredients: Preparation:

1 package of Oreo cookies 1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. 8 ounces of cream cheese 2. Crush all of the Oreos with a food processor or by hand in a bag using something 8 ounces of melting chocolate heavy to crush them.

3. Add cream cheese in chunks and fold in the cookies. Then, using a mixer, mix the two together.

4. When mixed, form 1-inch balls and roll between your hands until they are round.

5. Microwave the chocolate until melted, mixing it after every 30 seconds to prevent burning.

6. Dip the truffles into the chocolate. Then place them on the baking sheet with the waxed paper and put them in the fridge to cool the chocolate.