MercVol.ia82, No.15/1.28d.09/Free Eat wings, save a life Erie’s Buffalo Wild Wings will donate a percentage of Monday’s earnings to the Steve Giallourakis Fund Read more on Page 2 Hurst Homes Junior Maeve McGoff produces a Mercyhurst version of MTV’s Cribs with an inside look into student housing. Read more on Page 3 Scoot Williams photo Prischak shoots and Deals on meals at Smugglers’ scores a millenium Bayfront restaurant offers Senior guard reaches meals at half price from 1,000th point 4 to 6 p.m. Read more on Page 18 Read more on Page 6 Page 2 NEWS January 28, 2009 Save a life, eat buffalo wings marrow accepts his body,” Nick By Kelly Luoma said. Staff writer “Once this happens he will be in the hospital for about fi ve The charitable qualities of or six weeks and will be in and Mercyhurst College’s students out of the hospital for check-ups and faculty are shown through on his bone marrow for a long their ability to help people facing time.” diffi cult situations. Steve’s struggles have inspired Steve Giallourakis, 18, has Nick. been diagnosed with two types “The kid is amazing how he of cancer. can push through something Steve is the younger brother life threatening more than once. of Nick Giallourakis. Nick is a He has kept my family and me Mercyhurst alumnus from the strong in spirit even though we graduating class of 2008. think we are the ones keeping Steve was fi rst diagnosed him strong,” Nick said. with a type of bone cancer, To help the Giallourakis family osterosarcoma, which started fi nance Steve’s cancer treatment, in his lower spine and spread to Jill Slomski, the assistant profes- his lungs. sor of marketing in the Walker After receiving chemotherapy School of Business, challenged treatment, Steve was diagnosed her Sales Management class to Contributed photo with secondary leukemia. raise as much money as possible. There will be a fundraiser for Steve Giallourakis at Buffalo Wild Wings on Feb., 2. Steve is the Steve is undergoing another Senior Danni Lockerbie is younger brother of a Mercyhurst alumnus and has been diagnosed with two types of cancer. round of chemotherapy. He will fundraising at her work, Buffalo From left to right: Phil Giallourakis, Steve Giallourakis, Mrs. Giallourakis, Nick Giallourakis. receive a bone marrow transplant Wild Wings. after his treatment if everything On Monday, Feb. 2, everyone cent of their total check donated at Buffalo Wild Wings at 2075 kis Fund, go to Buffalo Wild goes as planned. who eats at Buffalo Wild Wings directly to the University Hospi- Interchange Road. Wings and eat a big meal. “Once he gets that he is and would like to participate in tal: Steve Giallourakis Fund. For students interested in Wings have never tasted so hopefully done if the new bone the fundraiser will have 15 per- The fundraiser will take place donating to the Steve Gialloura- good!

Friday, Jan. 30 LSC Women’s Hockey-4:30 p.m.-MIC Fiesta Friday Friday, Jan. 30 Friday, Jan. 30 Midnight Breakfast-12 a.m.-Union at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 $5 for two tacos, Murder Mystery Dinner-6 p.m.-Egan rice, drink, chips and Ambassador Club is selling raffl e tickets to win a salsa from Super Bowl basket fi lled with all the snacks and gift cards El Canelo Price: 1 ticket - $1 Tickets are on sale 5 tickets - $3 Bring cash, Campus until Friday, Jan. 30. arm’s length - $5 Cash or Laker Loot! Page 2 NEWS January 28, 2009 January 28, 2009 NEWS Page 3 Save a life, eat buffalo wings HurstTV dives into Play and Pray: Evening Mass at Christ the King marrow accepts his body,” Nick By Kelly Luoma said. Chapel changed to 4:30 p.m. due Staff writer “Once this happens he will campus cribs to the Super Bowl. be in the hospital for about fi ve The charitable qualities of or six weeks and will be in and know what’s really behind the fi lmed for the show and show- By Ashley Pastor Mercyhurst College’s students out of the hospital for check-ups 12 layers of off-white paint ing off their apartment. Staff writer and faculty are shown through on his bone marrow for a long on the halls, what health and “Hopefully what we said their ability to help people facing time.” safety checks really mean, leaky about the apartment and on- Pre-Law Society Meeting diffi cult situations. Steve’s struggles have inspired HurstTV, the Mercyhurst ceilings, aggravating two-hour campus housing will be consid- Tuesday, Feb. 3 in Sullivan 1 at 5 p.m. Steve Giallourakis, 18, has Nick. College Communication waits for someone to get their ered in future renovations,” Ras- been diagnosed with two types “The kid is amazing how he Department’s student-run tele- clothes out of the washer and mussen’s roommate junior of cancer. can push through something vision station, airs programs the arguments between who Courtney Loper said. Steve is the younger brother life threatening more than once. put together by communica- gets the bigger room. In sum- McGoff goes on to say “The Intersection of Traditional of Nick Giallourakis. Nick is a He has kept my family and me tion department students com- mary, everyone can relate to a that Hurst Homes allows for Notions of Justice Mercyhurst alumnus from the strong in spirit even though we pleting their practicum require- show like this.” numerous episodes because graduating class of 2008. think we are the ones keeping ments. The idea was generated by there are tons of different and International Prosecutions in Steve was fi rst diagnosed him strong,” Nick said. Junior Maeve McGoff and McGoff last year, but fi lming types of homes and situations the Age of Te rrorism” with a type of bone cancer, To help the Giallourakis family partner senior Jeff Stoll have did not begin until last term. to capture. osterosarcoma, which started fi nance Steve’s cancer treatment, put together a show similar Filming and touring the Junior Stevie Crisci, who Tuesday, Feb. 3 in his lower spine and spread to Jill Slomski, the assistant profes- to MTV’s Cribs called Hurst living spaces takes one to three lives with McGoff, said, “While his lungs. sor of marketing in the Walker Homes. hours, but the Hurst Homes giving the tour of our house, Mercy Heritage Room After receiving chemotherapy School of Business, challenged “I got the idea from the real- team spends upwards of 20 I didn’t feel pressured like you 6 p.m. treatment, Steve was diagnosed her Sales Management class to Contributed photo ity TV show MTV’s Cribs where hours editing the footage, think you would in front of a with secondary leukemia. raise as much money as possible. There will be a fundraiser for Steve Giallourakis at Buffalo Wild Wings on Feb., 2. Steve is the celebrities show off their classy which includes adding in “typi- video camera; it was laid back OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE Steve is undergoing another Senior Danni Lockerbie is younger brother of a Mercyhurst alumnus and has been diagnosed with two types of cancer. cars and huge homes, but put cal and extremely cheesy rap and fun.” round of chemotherapy. He will fundraising at her work, Buffalo From left to right: Phil Giallourakis, Steve Giallourakis, Mrs. Giallourakis, Nick Giallourakis. it on Mercyhurst College’s level sound clips” for the appropri- McGoff thinks that students MERCYHURST COMMUNITY receive a bone marrow transplant Wild Wings. of dinky dorms and 38th Street ate moments and scenes in the will really be able to relate to after his treatment if everything On Monday, Feb. 2, everyone cent of their total check donated at Buffalo Wild Wings at 2075 kis Fund, go to Buffalo Wild shacks,” McGoff said. different areas of the houses the show. She thinks the trials goes as planned. who eats at Buffalo Wild Wings directly to the University Hospi- Interchange Road. Wings and eat a big meal. She said this would give the and apartments. and tribulations students face “Once he gets that he is and would like to participate in tal: Steve Giallourakis Fund. For students interested in Wings have never tasted so opportunity for students to “Originally, we wanted to do will be similar. hopefully done if the new bone the fundraiser will have 15 per- The fundraiser will take place donating to the Steve Gialloura- good! show what it’s like to live off- a dorm, an apartment and an McGoff also hopes that The English Department campus versus on campus. off-campus house; however, we the issues in the current living According to McGoff, the fi lmed Jeff ’s girlfriend’s apart- spaces for upper classmen on inducted 15 majors and show allows not only Mercy- ment and I just fi lmed myself campus will come to light and minors into Sigma Tau Delta, Friday, Jan. 30 hurst students, but also the and my housemates,” McGoff solutions will be more readily LSC Women’s Hockey-4:30 p.m.-MIC Fiesta Friday general public, to see a typical said. offered. the English college kid’s lifestyle and living “So the next episode, we will “It’s not some talk show space. feature different groups who with the same background and International Society: Friday, Jan. 30 Friday, Jan. 30 “We have all experienced aren’t our good friends. Well, topics; it’s out of the studio and Midnight Breakfast-12 a.m.-Union Mercyhurst College’s living depending on if people are the students get to become their at 12:15 p.m. situations from the burning willing to be on it.” own host for the rest of us,” Seniors: Saturday, Jan. 31 water of a Baldwin Hall shower Junior Megan Rasmussen was McGoff said. Halle Kostansek, Kallen Dearnbarger, $5 for two tacos, if someone on the 2nd fl oor one of the residents featured in “Watching it, it just makes Lindy Smart, Rachel Adamitis, Rachel Murder Mystery Dinner-6 p.m.-Egan would fl ush the toilet, heard the her on-campus apartment. you realize, you can’t com- rice, drink, chips and ghost stories of Egan, experi- “Being fans of the show plain. Everyone goes through Roney, Patrick Silvis, Amy Kuhnlein and Ambassador Club is selling raffl e tickets to win a salsa from enced one of those ‘ragers’ in cribs, my roommates and I cooking Ramen noodles four John S. Torrelli Super Bowl basket fi lled with all the snacks and gift cards the Suites as a freshman and were glad to do it. All we had nights a week, eating unhealthy El Canelo got in trouble for breaking to do was show our apartment amounts of ‘Hot n’ Readys,’ Juniors: curfew in McCauley,” McGoff and talk about the pros and waiting in line for your room- Price: Zoey Alderman-Tuttle, Marco Antonio 1 ticket - $1 said. cons of living on campus and mate to get out of the shower, Tickets are on sale “Then once sophomore the pros and cons of the actual but really, this lifestyle doesn’t Blanco, Kyle R. King, Alexandra Halin, 5 tickets - $3 Bring cash, Campus year hits, depending on your apartment we live in,” Rasmus- change on or off campus. How- until Friday, Jan. 30. Raymond L. Horton, Sr. Juliet K. arm’s length - $5 Cash or Laker Loot! housing point situation, you sen said. ever, maybe it’s a bigger living get a nice apartment or live in Rasmussen said she and area but that’s pretty much all Nakayiza and Alicia M. Rankin the 600s…nonetheless, we all her roommates enjoyed being the same.” Page 4 NEWS January 28, 2009 Teri Rhodes’s appeal denied

the appeal of her sentence is By Ashley Pastor pending, according to the Erie Staff writer Decals Times News. on light Rhodes pleaded guilty on Aug. switches After almost two years, Teri 8, to voluntary manslaughter in around Rhodes fi nds no sympathy in a plea agreement. Cunningham campus her appeal. sentenced her on Nov. 21. remind Erie County Judge William R. Rhodes, at the time an 18- students to Cunningham issued a 61-page year-old Mercyhurst College conserve decision on Monday denying volleyball player, delivered the energy. Rhodes a sentence reduction. girl in her Briggs Avenue apart- Rhodes was sentenced in Scoot Williams photo ment, then placed her in a gar- November to six to 18 years bage bag, which Rhodes left in for killing her only minute’s old the bathtub, killing the child by newborn child in August 2007. asphyxiation. Green Team participates Rhodes’s attorney, Phillip Friedman accused Cunning- Friedman, requested the sen- ham of unfairly crafting his tence be reduced and Cunning- written rationale for the sen- in conservation campaign ham be removed from the case. tence before hearing from all Cunningham was not obligated proper evidence at the sentenc- Most importantly, however, Finally, in the next couple to provide rationale for his deci- ing hearing. By Alaina Rydzewski the college is participating in weeks, energy conservation sion not to change. According to the Erie Times- Staff writer an Energy Conversation Cam- decals saying “LIGHTS OUT!- Friedman previously said he News, Cunningham thought paign, consisting of several We are Globally Responsible,” would appeal Rhodes’ sentence his sentence, instead of being Throughout the year, Mer- components: designed by Steve Perkins in the to the State Superior Court inappropriate for someone of cyhurst College’s Green Team First, in the Health and Safety marketing department, will be if Cunningham denied his Rhodes’ crime-free background, has been promoting energy Inspections going on this week posted on light switches around motion. was instead carefully tailored to conservation using several dif- in student residences, Residence campus. According to the Erie Times- her conduct and the laws gov- ferent techniques. Life will also evaluate the resi- Magoc said that new recycling News, Friedman wanted Cun- erning the crime she admitted The Green Team has been dences in the aspect of energy bins have also been ordered ningham to sentence Rhodes she committed. recycling phone books through- usage, labeling the residents as for the academic buildings and based on the defense’s theory The Erie Times-News also out the winter term. ‘responsible,’ ‘semi-responsible’ should be arriving soon. of the crime – that the stress of reported that Cunningham said Over 1,200 pounds have been or ‘energy hogs.’ Freshman Steve Bukowski the child’s sudden and unwanted contrary to the defense claim, donated so far, resulting in $350 If they fall into one of the said his College Writing II class birth on Aug. 12, 2007, pro- Rhodes acted in a panicked and in contribution to the Second two first categories, students revolved around the topic of voked Rhodes to kill the infant “dissociative mental state.” Harvest Food Bank, according will receive tickets for a Green sustainability with water pollu- in a “fi t of passion.” Instead of seeking help from to Dr. Chris Magoc, the chair of Chinese Raffl e to be held during tion and alternative energy as Friedman said that as a judge, the many people who asked her the Green Team. Earth Week, which falls in other environmental focuses. Cunningham had to weigh all about her condition, she con- Mercyhurst is competing in a April. He said energy conservation the circumstances surrounding tinued to hide it, Cunningham 10-week national competition This will also be done during is “the most prevalent, because the crime, including evidence said. called “RECYCLEMANIA” for spring term inspections. it will reduce pollution eventu- of the “cunning,” Erie Times- In contrast to Cunningham’s the fi rst time. Second, Ken Stepherson, ally.” News reported. decision, a Delaware County This is a friendly competition director of the physical plant, Students interested in help- Rhodes concealed her preg- judge this week imposed a 45- between local colleges and uni- and Gerald McMurdy from ing the Green Team or seeking nancy and killed the child, day sentence – to be served on versities across the country to the General Plant Maintenance more information, contact Dr. despite the multiple other weekends – on a 20-year-old see which school can produce Department have begun the Chris Magoc at extension 2075, options she had for dealing with woman who pleaded guilty to the lowest quantity of waste energy conservation retrofits Ken Stepherson or Gerald her situation, Friedman said. involuntary manslaughter for per capita. upon student request. McMurdy at extension 2273, The ruling ordered the sched- the death of her newborn son. The winning school receives This includes going into the or send e-mails to greenteam@ uling of a hearing on Wednes- Mia Sardella admitted to caus- a bowling pin trophy to signify apartments and applying energy- mercyhurst.edu. day, Feb. 4, to consider a motion ing her newborn infant’s death their success. conservation materials. to release Rhodes on bail while on Jan. 1, 2007. Page 4 NEWS January 28, 2009 January 28, 2009 NEWS Page 5 Teri Rhodes’s Students with Asperger’s fi nd mentors deafness. joined with Residence Life; most of Rish said that the group was seeing By Kelly Luoma It was not until recently that Asperger the students with Asperger syndrome positive results. Staff writer syndrome was added to this list. at Mercyhurst are currently living in The students’ “academic skills have appeal denied Asperger syndrome was fi rst recog- single rooms to allow them to adjust to been very good,” Rogers said. Mercyhurst College offers many nized by schools about 10 to 15 years college more gradually. According to Rogers, together the the appeal of her sentence is unique programs to accommodate its ago, and students with Asperger have The program also coordinated with students averaged over a 3.3 grade By Ashley Pastor pending, according to the Erie diverse student population. not been of college age until the last Director of Marriage and Family Stud- point average for the fi rst trimester. Staff writer Decals Times News. The Learning Differences Program few years, Rogers said. ies Sally Ondrejcak, who identifi ed fi ve She did mention there have been a on light Rhodes pleaded guilty on Aug. is one of these unique programs help- “We knew that this population of or six peer mentors who would work few social problems, but she is trying switches After almost two years, Teri 8, to voluntary manslaughter in ing meet the needs of students with people was going to be coming to col- well with the students with Asperger for the students to continue to make a around Rhodes fi nds no sympathy in a plea agreement. Cunningham learning disabilities. lege,” Rogers said. syndrome. number of social connections. campus her appeal. sentenced her on Nov. 21. Under the Americans with Disabili- To prepare for this, the Learning An Asperger Advisory group started The group wants to get together with remind Erie County Judge William R. Rhodes, at the time an 18- ties Act, students with disabilities must Differences Offi ce created a program during the 2008 fall trimester. other colleges in the area to help with students to Cunningham issued a 61-page year-old Mercyhurst College be given certain services. trying to address some of the problems It consists of fi ve students with their social networking. conserve decision on Monday denying volleyball player, delivered the This ruling came into effect seven students with Asperger syndrome face. Asperger’s syndrome and peer men- “At fi rst their behavior seems hard energy. Rhodes a sentence reduction. girl in her Briggs Avenue apart- years after Mercyhurst already had a Each person who has Asperger syn- tors. to address, but I’ve gotten used to Rhodes was sentenced in program to assist students with special Scoot Williams photo ment, then placed her in a gar- drome has “different abilities,” Rish The mentors are graduate assistant their quirkiness…its fun,” Rogers said. November to six to 18 years bage bag, which Rhodes left in needs. said. Sara Rish, senior Meghan Pugliese, “They are different people, but I bet for killing her only minute’s old the bathtub, killing the child by “Mercyhurst was way ahead of “Many are highly intelligent, but lack senior Adam Glass, sophomore Shawna they would say the same thing about newborn child in August 2007. asphyxiation. its time,” Graduate Assistant of the social graces and the ability to interact, Medinger and junior Hannah Canter. me.” Green Team participates Rhodes’s attorney, Phillip Friedman accused Cunning- Learning Differences Program Sara which is very important on a college This group meets weekly and dis- Currently, the group is not open to Friedman, requested the sen- ham of unfairly crafting his Rish said. campus,” Rogers said. cusses any problems the students all Mercyhurst students. tence be reduced and Cunning- written rationale for the sen- According to the Director of Learn- She also mentioned other character- might be having, such as stress related “We want to make sure everything in conservation campaign ham be removed from the case. tence before hearing from all ing Differences Diane Rogers, the istics of a person with Asperger syn- to academics, problems with classes or is stable before [we] introduce anyone Cunningham was not obligated proper evidence at the sentenc- Learning Differences program at Mer- drome, which include preoccupations any issues to consider when living with else to the group,” Rish said. Most importantly, however, Finally, in the next couple to provide rationale for his deci- ing hearing. cyhurst has worked with many differ- with one or more patterns of interest, a roommate. Anyone interested in learning more By Alaina Rydzewski the college is participating in weeks, energy conservation sion not to change. According to the Erie Times- ent types of learning disabilities includ- lack of eye-to-eye gaze and failure to Besides discussing life at Mercyhurst, about Asperger syndrome may contact Staff writer an Energy Conversation Cam- decals saying “LIGHTS OUT!- Friedman previously said he News, Cunningham thought ing students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, develop normal peer relationships. the group watches and discusses fi lms Dianne Rogers at drogers@mercy- paign, consisting of several We are Globally Responsible,” would appeal Rhodes’ sentence his sentence, instead of being traumatic brain injury, blindness and The Learning Differences program and television shows. hurst.edu. Throughout the year, Mer- components: designed by Steve Perkins in the to the State Superior Court inappropriate for someone of cyhurst College’s Green Team First, in the Health and Safety marketing department, will be if Cunningham denied his Rhodes’ crime-free background, has been promoting energy Inspections going on this week posted on light switches around motion. was instead carefully tailored to conservation using several dif- in student residences, Residence campus. According to the Erie Times- her conduct and the laws gov- Burmese refugees thankful to be in USA ferent techniques. Life will also evaluate the resi- Magoc said that new recycling News, Friedman wanted Cun- erning the crime she admitted The Green Team has been dences in the aspect of energy bins have also been ordered ningham to sentence Rhodes she committed. By Alaina Rydzewski In Erie, they are helped for the fi rst six months by all possible. recycling phone books through- usage, labeling the residents as for the academic buildings and based on the defense’s theory The Erie Times-News also the International Institute of Erie and then left to get “If I can openly tell you, I cannot live in [the] U.S. Staff writer out the winter term. ‘responsible,’ ‘semi-responsible’ should be arriving soon. of the crime – that the stress of reported that Cunningham said on their feet on their own. my whole life. I will go back someday to my country Over 1,200 pounds have been or ‘energy hogs.’ Freshman Steve Bukowski the child’s sudden and unwanted contrary to the defense claim, Four refugees from Burma, Shi Sho, Kant Kyau, and try the best [I can] to improve the country’s edu- donated so far, resulting in $350 If they fall into one of the said his College Writing II class birth on Aug. 12, 2007, pro- Rhodes acted in a panicked and Three words that could be used to describe these Aung Zau Oo and May Myant Ko, were present at cation and economic state,” Zau Oo said. in contribution to the Second two first categories, students revolved around the topic of voked Rhodes to kill the infant “dissociative mental state.” Burmese refugees are relaxed, relieved and happy. Mercyhurst’s Taylor Little Theater to speak about Sho agreed, he said he “hopes one day to go back Harvest Food Bank, according will receive tickets for a Green sustainability with water pollu- in a “fi t of passion.” Instead of seeking help from Before they came to the United States this was not their life experiences not only in Burma but in the to [my] homeland and help my people fi ght for their to Dr. Chris Magoc, the chair of Chinese Raffl e to be held during tion and alternative energy as Friedman said that as a judge, the many people who asked her the case. United States. freedom…I dream to live happily and educate chil- the Green Team. Earth Week, which falls in other environmental focuses. Cunningham had to weigh all about her condition, she con- Over the last decade, 1.5 million citizens of Burma After a PowerPoint presentation by Teresa Hoerres, dren so they can come to Mercyhurst maybe.” Mercyhurst is competing in a April. He said energy conservation the circumstances surrounding tinued to hide it, Cunningham have been displaced. who works at the Institute, Shi Sho spoke in a thick He said this with a wink and a smile . 10-week national competition This will also be done during is “the most prevalent, because the crime, including evidence said. Three thousand of their villages have been accent, moving from the history of Burma to the his- It is painfully obvious that all these refugees want called “RECYCLEMANIA” for spring term inspections. it will reduce pollution eventu- of the “cunning,” Erie Times- In contrast to Cunningham’s burned. tory of himself. for themselves and their fellow people back in Burma the fi rst time. Second, Ken Stepherson, ally.” News reported. decision, a Delaware County One thousand, one hundred, eighty fi ve political He joined the revolution in 1999, working in a are the things too many people take for granted every This is a friendly competition director of the physical plant, Students interested in help- Rhodes concealed her preg- judge this week imposed a 45- prisoners are being held captive. medical clinic, until he came to the U.S. in 2008. day, things such as the right to education, freedom between local colleges and uni- and Gerald McMurdy from ing the Green Team or seeking nancy and killed the child, day sentence – to be served on Hundreds of thousands of people are literally run- “Our women raped, our language cannot be and happiness. versities across the country to the General Plant Maintenance more information, contact Dr. despite the multiple other weekends – on a 20-year-old ning for their lives from the government, hiding in learned, our books are banned…we need freedom,” Katie White, who also works at the Institute, said see which school can produce Department have begun the Chris Magoc at extension 2075, options she had for dealing with woman who pleaded guilty to the jungle and fl eeing to the mountains. he said. things to do to become involved are “dig deep…ask the lowest quantity of waste energy conservation retrofits Ken Stepherson or Gerald her situation, Friedman said. involuntary manslaughter for Those lucky enough to escape are placed in differ - Aung Zau Oo spoke next, talking about his interac- questions, know the history, know the politics, know per capita. upon student request. McMurdy at extension 2273, The ruling ordered the sched- the death of her newborn son. ent countries around the world – most of the time tions with the police – he sur vived prison twice. the people, be an advocate and be a volunteer.” The winning school receives This includes going into the or send e-mails to greenteam@ uling of a hearing on Wednes- Mia Sardella admitted to caus- without knowing how to speak anything but the lan- Although they both love the U.S., it is obvious they Any questions or desire to volunteer can be directed a bowling pin trophy to signify apartments and applying energy- mercyhurst.edu. day, Feb. 4, to consider a motion ing her newborn infant’s death guage they were raised with, knowing no one and both love Burma more. to Katie White at (814) 452-3935 or kwhite@interin- their success. conservation materials. to release Rhodes on bail while on Jan. 1, 2007. having to leave family members behind. They both plan to return to Burma someday if at sterie.org. Page 6 FEATURES January 28, 2009 Deals on meals at Smugglers’ Wharf the peculiarly romantic seafood joint By Heather Donovan overlooking the water, while the usual Staff writer car-ride banter was exchanged. When we arrived, the place was It was above freezing in Erie, Pa. on perfectly lit, just light enough to be able Friday last week. to gaze into each other’s eyes, yet dark Guys were playing football outside, enough to cover what the Erie wind and girls were sitting on their apartment had done to my hair on the way in. stoops enjoying fresh air that didn’t The waitress was pleasant. sting their lungs to the point of painful She could see we didn’t need any breathing. ‘hand and foot’ service, but didn’t A “warm” day if you will. hesitate to make us comfortable with I was done with classes for the an added lemon to our ice water. day, planned out my workload for the It was wonderful; our table was weekend, docked a few hours at my right by the window, next to a blazing internship downtown, and all the while fi replace and beneath the faux greenery looking forward to a relaxing dinner on of the restaurant décor. the Bay Front with my boo. After the preliminary ‘tell me about He picked me up, right on time, your family,’ we moved onto the ‘let waited till I was done applying a last me try your sea scallops, do you want a Scoot Williams photo touch of make-up and got my jeans out bite of my mashed potatoes’ and ended of the dryer, so they didn’t look baggy with a post-bill heart-to-heart. Senior Heather Donovan and junior David Williams on a platonic date at Smugglers’ Wharf. and weird. As we left, we bumped into a mutual He opened the door to his truck as professor, a reality check if you will, if he was opening the gates of heaven; for the two hours we spent with our goodbye. thinking… She has to be making this the beginning to a magical evening had heads in the clouds. A half-hug, did our cheeks just brush up. And you’re completely right; there begun. We fi nally headed back to my stoop kind of thing, and we parted ways. are a limited amount of facts in the We headed down to Smugglers’ Warf, for the semi-awkward, fi rst date OK, so I know what you’re above fairytale. But it doesn’t matter. The point is that with the holiday of heart-shaped chocolates, fuzzy teddy bears whose hands are conveniently stitched to a poem and seas of girls in their favorite pink ensemble, coming up there’s no need to over dramatize the simple pleasure of getting off campus and enjoying a night on the town. Smugglers’ Warf is a classic Erie establishment to take your signifi cant other or a best friend to on a random evening. The mostly seafood menu is sprinkled with Erie-caught classics and ocean- dwelling creatures in hefty portions fi t for a light lunch of leftovers the next day. The location, at the bottom of State Street, right next to the water, is convenient and you get a chance to experience Erie outside the brick- bound walls of campus. So get exploring beyond The Cornerstone and start with Smugglers’ Scoot Williams Wharf. Smugglers’ Wharf is located at the bottom of State Street, a conveniently close dis- From now until mid-March tance from Mercyhurst campus, to serve as an alternative to The Cornerstone. everything is half off from 4 to 6 p.m. Page 6 FEATURES January 28, 2009 January 28, 2009 FEATURES Page 7 Deals on meals at Smugglers’ Wharf Cash and fun – sweet ‘Deal or No Deal’ the peculiarly romantic seafood joint numbers were placed in a bag and chosen randomly to By Heather Donovan By Alexandra Miniri overlooking the water, while the usual give every student a chance to participate. Staff writer Staff writer car-ride banter was exchanged. The night included SAC’s own versions of game shows When we arrived, the place was like “Jeopardy,” “Deal or No Deal,” “Plinko” from “The It was above freezing in Erie, Pa. on perfectly lit, just light enough to be able A total of $500 in cash prizes was given away to Price is Right” and “Family Feud.” Friday last week. to gaze into each other’s eyes, yet dark students at the Student Activities Council’s Cash Game “I thought it was a really fun night. The games were Guys were playing football outside, enough to cover what the Erie wind Show on Saturday. geared to be able to be played on campus, but were and girls were sitting on their apartment had done to my hair on the way in. Senior Haylie Starin and junior Chris Ulrich, who similar enough to popular game shows. It was fun to play stoops enjoying fresh air that didn’t The waitress was pleasant. organized the event, said they thought it would be a and watch others play. I won $20 playing “Family Feud” sting their lungs to the point of painful She could see we didn’t need any simple event that would appeal to many students – who and $20 because my number was chosen at the end of breathing. ‘hand and foot’ service, but didn’t wouldn’t want a little extra cash? the night for extra cash,” junior Karla Vogt said. A “warm” day if you will. hesitate to make us comfortable with “The event was given a time and date in late October, Junior Katie Podyma said, “I just want to say how I was done with classes for the an added lemon to our ice water. but we weren’t sure if we should book a contracted game much I enjoyed the Cash Game Show, mostly because day, planned out my workload for the It was wonderful; our table was show or if we should develop one of our own,” Ulrich I walked away with $40. I won “Rock, Paper, Scissors” xsc.com photo SAC gave a total of $500 cash to winners who weekend, docked a few hours at my right by the window, next to a blazing said. and I was able to play “Plinko.” I hope to attend another played variations of games like “Deal or no Deal”. internship downtown, and all the while fi replace and beneath the faux greenery “We chose to develop our own version of the show to one of these shows in the future!” looking forward to a relaxing dinner on of the restaurant décor. save money. Because [of that], we could give more cash Elimination rounds determined who would play each One student walked away with $95, while another the Bay Front with my boo. After the preliminary ‘tell me about prizes to the students,” Starin said. game. To determine contestants, a group of students student won $50 after making deals with the “Banker.” He picked me up, right on time, your family,’ we moved onto the ‘let The concept was simple – a mash up of popular game would play simple games, like “Guess how many noodles “I took the fi rst deal they offered, because it was $50 waited till I was done applying a last me try your sea scallops, do you want a shows where student participants won as much as they there are in this jar.” Scoot Williams photo I didn’t have before and why not walk away with $50,” touch of make-up and got my jeans out bite of my mashed potatoes’ and ended earned. Big winners of the night were winners from the game said sophomore Lauren Balint, a winner of “Deal or No of the dryer, so they didn’t look baggy with a post-bill heart-to-heart. Senior Heather Donovan and junior David Williams on a platonic date at Upon arrival, each student was given a number. The “Deal or No Deal.” Smugglers’ Wharf. Deal.” and weird. As we left, we bumped into a mutual He opened the door to his truck as professor, a reality check if you will, if he was opening the gates of heaven; for the two hours we spent with our goodbye. thinking… She has to be making this the beginning to a magical evening had heads in the clouds. A half-hug, did our cheeks just brush up. And you’re completely right; there begun. We fi nally headed back to my stoop kind of thing, and we parted ways. are a limited amount of facts in the Broccoli & Cheddar Bites We headed down to Smugglers’ Warf, for the semi-awkward, fi rst date OK, so I know what you’re above fairytale. But it doesn’t matter. The point is that with the holiday of heart-shaped chocolates, fuzzy teddy bears whose hands are conveniently stitched to a poem and seas of girls in Lunch $ 5 Lunch $ 5 their favorite pink ensemble, coming up Dinner $ 5.50 Dinner $ 5.50 there’s no need to over dramatize the 11:30 a.m -8 p.m. simple pleasure of getting off campus 6” Sub $4 Combo $5 and enjoying a night on the town. 12” Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 Smugglers’ Warf is a classic Erie M Southwest Burger establishment to take your signifi cant Lunch $ 5 Breakfast Sandwich other or a best friend to on a random T Dinner $ 5.50 evening. W Sizzle Salad Wrap Combo- Veggie $5 The mostly seafood menu is sprinkled TH Taco Salad Other Wraps $4 with Erie-caught classics and ocean- F Goulash Make any sub a wrap for dwelling creatures in hefty portions fi t S Laker Burger no extra charge! for a light lunch of leftovers the next day. The location, at the bottom of State Street, right next to the water, is convenient and you get a chance S Potato Bowl to experience Erie outside the brick- M Chicken Parm w/ Pasta bound walls of campus. T Philly Wrap So get exploring beyond The W Gen Tso’s Chix or Tofu Cornerstone and start with Smugglers’ TH Pierogies Scoot Williams Wharf. Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Smugglers’ Wharf is located at the bottom of State Street, a conveniently close dis- From now until mid-March F tance from Mercyhurst campus, to serve as an alternative to The Cornerstone. everything is half off from 4 to 6 p.m. S Chicken Bacon Swiss Page 8 FEATURES January 28, 2009 Singing away Valentine’s single time blues

plans to see a movie with his Bird’s friend Snuffl eupagus, you, there is the option of all ages and can provide By Gretchen Beth Yori friends. you could make your niece or being your own Valentine. entertainment for those seeking Staff writer Sophomore Taleshia nephew’s day by being his or You have studied hard and to not stay in on Valentine’s Johnson has a fi ancé this year, her’s Snuffl eupagus and offer to deserve a break. Day while singing old favorites For Mercyhurst College but she recalled being single on take him or her out to dinner. Buy yourself chocolates, to karaoke can provide a night students without their Romeos Valentine’s Day a few If spending Valentine’s roses, candies and sparkling full of laughter and fun. or Juliets to spend Valentine’s years back. Day with grape juice and There is nothing like singing Day with, there are many other “I had friends children is make a night of “Kiss Me,” “Listen to Your options than being hit with the that gave me not it pampering Heart,” “I Will Survive,” “Lean single time blues. things… we yourself. on Me,” “I Want It That Way,” Senior Stephanie Oliver exchanged There is “Bye, Bye, Bye” or “(You Drive plans to give Valentines to all gifts in nothing Me) Crazy.” her friends, since she hasn’t school,” wrong The area surrounding found a Romeo to spend the Joh nson with a Mercyhurst has multiple holiday with. said. night bowling alleys; just remember “I have a roommate who If a off and a to call ahead of time to make will be single for Valentine’s dress-up little quiet sure lanes are available. Day as well. We are considering dinner party, time with For those who absolutely hate having a dress-up party at our Jesus, or a cho colate Valentine’s Day, remember Feb. apartment and drinking girlie simple exchange and a nice 15, will be here soon enough. drinks,” Oliver said. of gift with movie. Single or with a Valentine, Junior Cameron Woods is friends still does not For the dare- remember the words of Plato, also spending Valentine’s Day have you in the mood devils out there, a “At the touch of love, everyone single and has considered the for Valentine’s Day, there night of fun could be becomes a poet.” idea of possibly having Jesus as are many other options for found singing karaoke or So if all else fails, write a his special Valentine this year. singles. bowling. haiku for a friend and put a If that plan were to fail, he For those who know Big for Bowling is an option for smile on his or her face!

Andre Dawson Year: Senior Major: Sports Business and Finance Hometown: East Liverpool, Ohio Favorite Thing About Mercyhurst: Thomas Herman Least Favorite Thing about Mercyhurst: Lack of support the athletic teams get from the school. Campus Activities: Football - the offensive line Interesting Tidbits of Information About You: I’m the only guy to request Rod Stewart everytime I go to The Corner- stone. For a big guy, I’m light on my feet when I dance. I’m a co-founder of what is called the Spring Break Dance. January 28, 2009 FEATURES Page 9 Winter blues cause SAD-ness for many

By Liz Maier Contributing writer

Has Erie’s winter snow accumulated feelings of fatigue, irritability, hopelessness or sadness? If so, you may be one of the 10 million Americans suffering from SAD, seasonal affective disorder. Psychology Today defi nes SAD as a type of depression that follows the seasons. The most common form of SAD is winter depression; however, summer depression also exists. In the late fall or early winter, people begin to feel symptoms of SAD, because it is related to changes in sunlight. Exact causes for this illness are unknown however. “…SAD creeps insidiously into our minds, disguising itself as emerging self Scoot Williams photo doubt, dipping self-esteem and Don’t let those winter blues let you hit the snack counters. increased impatience or mood swings,” divinecaroline.com said. SAD commonly affects women, because there is nothing else to both the winter and summer,” therapy said Psychology Today. Symptoms vary but can individuals in their 20s and people do.” she said. Light therapy involves sitting in include: oversleeping, increased living in northern areas. Junior Cara Adamus agrees, Junior John Byers said he front of a light box or wearing a appetite, weight gain, diffi culty Many Mercyhurst College because she feels her lack of experienced a “pretty bad case light visor for 30 minutes to an concentrating, irritability, lack students fi tting this description energy is directly related towards of SAD last year,” and he coped hour each day. of energy, avoidance of social responded whether they feel the cold. “It seems like the winter with “staying active—going to Other suggested treatments situation and thoughts of suicide. symptoms of SAD. months are a drab; you can’t do the gym helped me and once are taking advantage of sunlight, Usually depression is mild or Freshman Kristi Janoske said, anything unless you love the cold spring came I was fi ne.” plan fun activities during the moderate, though some people “I feel less motivated to go to the weather,” Adamus said. Individuals suffering from winter season, stay physically experience severe symptoms and gym because it is cold out, but Junior Megan Houston SAD can be treated by being active, monitor your mood and need to be hospitalized. more motivated to do homework disagreed. “I feel the same in exposed to broad-band light energy level. Treating SAD symptoms

with three to four new patients diets. By Alaina Rydzewski each week. 3. Take vitamins such as Staff writer Some tips to help prevent B complex, magnesium and or bring an end to the effects minerals. of Seasonal Affective Disorder 4. Eat a diet with low fat and Judy Smith, a counselor at the are: an adequate amount of protein. Health Center, said “during the 1. Increase the amount of Stay hydrated. winter term, we see an uprising natural or fl uorescent light. 5. If help is needed with the of people complaining of low Exercise daily – hormones symptoms of Seasonal Affective mood, low energy and feeling commonly referred to as ‘feel- Disorder, call the Health Center hemmed in.” good’ hormones are released at extension 2431 or Judy Smith According to Smith, the Mercyhurst.edu photo with exercise. at 2037. Health Center saw about 25 The nurses at the Health Center can help with SAD 2. Eliminate caffeine from students each week for SAD, symptoms. Contact them at extension 2431. Page 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT January 28, 2009 Erie Festival of Dance hits PAC Jan. 31

By Sarah Mastrocola Staff writer

On Jan. 31, dance organiza- tions from all over the Erie com- munity will come together for the fi fth biannual Erie Festival of Dance in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. The festival consists of two performances featuring the tal- ents of local dance companies. The Festival Showcase will take place at 3 p.m., and the Gala per- formance will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $5 to $15 and can be purchased by calling 824-3000 or by visiting the box offi ce at the PAC. This event began in 2000 as the Erie Dance Consortium, a group of performing dance ensembles from the Erie area with support of the Erie Art Museum. Rick Klein photo Since then, the primary con- Ensembles from Mercyhurst College performing at the Erie Festival of Dance include the Mercyhurst Dancers, the Liturgical cern of the consortium has been Dance Ensemble and SoMar Dance Works. Headlining will be The Dancing Wheels, which includes dancers in wheelchairs. to focus on the art, education and overall experience for dancers This year’s festival will exhibit a pioneer in the area and audience members. dancing of various styles and of physically integrated The consortium is also excited from several different local dance dance, started Dancing to involve even more dance companies including Lake Erie Wheels in 1980. groups in the years to come, as Ballet, Erie Bayfront Dance, Since then, the com- well as continuing to raise aware- Sayaw Dance Company, Erie pany has performed, ness of dance and its worth in Dance Conservatory, Kristen’s taught and inspired view- the Erie community. Dance Company and North ers of all abilities and Working as co-chairs for the Coast Dance, among others. backgrounds. In the festival this year are Tauna Hunter, Ensembles from Mercyhurst United States alone, this Dance Chair for the Mercyhurst College include the Mercyhurst dance group performs Dancers, and Sarah Purvis, Artis- Dancers, the Liturgical Dance more than 100 shows per tic Director of the Erie Dance Ensemble and SoMar Dance year reaching audiences Conservatory Company. These Works. of up to 125,000 people. co-chairs have supervised a com- The Erie Festival of Dance Tauna Hunter said of mittee of volunteers who have will also be featuring The Danc- The Dancing Wheels’ worked tirelessly to ensure this ing Wheels of Cleveland as a spe- appearance in the festival, year’s Erie Festival of Dance will cially invited company perform- “[They have] motivated be a success. ing in both shows. us to reach out to the spe- “This year’s multi-dance event As the fi rst American modern cial needs constituency. Rick Klein photo is amazing and full of diversity. company to incorporate danc- Crossing these boundar- The SoMar ensemble performs contemporary experimental dance. Whether you are an afi cionado ers in wheelchairs along with ies opens doors for future of jazz, ballet, modern, tap or standard stand-up dancers, The collaborations in sharing continue to run during the fes- mission cultural dance offerings. the cultural dance movement, the Dancing Wheels should add dance with this part of the Erie tival. More expanded festival Pre-event offerings involve Erie Festival of Dance is an ideal special interest and variety to the population.” events will run the day of the educational outreach into selected place to see local performers festival. Also new this year, the Cum- event, including vendors, educa- Erie schools, making this festival showcase original works,” Purvis President and Founding Artis- mings Art Gallery’s current tional classes for the participants a full dance experience for the said of the festival. tic Director Mary Verdi-Fletcher, exhibit, “Celebrate Dance,” will and pre-performance and inter- Erie community. Page 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT January 28, 2009 January 28, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 11 Erie Festival of Dance hits PAC Jan. 31 Hanson: beyond ‘Mmmbop’ and better than ever choir singing By Casey Harvilla a repetitive By Sarah Mastrocola Contributing writer chorus of Staff writer “Ngi Ne Most of you probably T hemba,” On Jan. 31, dance organiza- remember Hanson as the long- translated as tions from all over the Erie com- haired, baby-faced brothers with “I fi nd hope.” munity will come together for that oh-so-annoyingly catchy The song is the fi fth biannual Erie Festival song, “Mmmbop.” purely a great of Dance in the Mary D’Angelo While this is true, I’m sure inspirational Performing Arts Center. most of you thought they were track urging The festival consists of two done with music. This is where you to make a performances featuring the tal- you are wrong. difference. In ents of local dance companies. After their very successful fact, a 99-cent hanson.net The Festival Showcase will take debut, “Middle of Nowhere,” download The Hanson brothers have reinvented themselves as poverty place at 3 p.m., and the Gala per- Hanson released a sophomore of the song and AIDS activists on their new tour. formance will begin at 7 p.m. album, “This Time Around,” on iTunes With lead vocals by youngest The band’s “Walk Around Tickets range from $5 to $15 and an independent release, goes toward brother Zac (yes, he sings now) the World Tour” involved the and can be purchased by calling “Underneath.” educating and melodic piano and acoustic band and fans walking a mile 824-3000 or by visiting the box Unfortunately, most people people about guitar, “Go” is defi nitely worthy barefoot before each concert, offi ce at the PAC. discredited them as a band poverty and of radio play. Another radio- raising money and awareness This event began in 2000 as the after “Middle of Nowhere,” AIDS in worthy track, “Been There about AIDS in Africa and other Erie Dance Consortium, a group and, therefore, never had the Africa. Before,” talks about the band’s third world countries. of performing dance ensembles pleasure of listening to their “Tearing It own musical infl uences. Overall, I think “The Walk” is from the Erie area with support later releases. Not to worry, hanson.net Down” offers If you listen closely, you can by far Hanson’s greatest release of the Erie Art Museum. Rick Klein photo though. Isaac, Taylor and Zac have played as a band retro-rock pick out at least two artists yet. With the wide range of Since then, the primary con- Ensembles from Mercyhurst College performing at the Erie Festival of Dance include the Mercyhurst Dancers, the Liturgical Hanson’s most recent album, since 1992, and their new album, “The Walk,” guitar riffs and by name. The chorus simply musical styles present, there cern of the consortium has been Dance Ensemble and SoMar Dance Works. Headlining will be The Dancing Wheels, which includes dancers in wheelchairs. released on their independent may be their best work yet. handclaps, describes the feeling of music truly is something for everyone to focus on the art, education and label, 3CG Records, is your making it an in your soul. on this album. If you are overall experience for dancers This year’s festival will exhibit a pioneer in the area second chance. session in the band’s own studio, infectious The album’s title track is disappointed, I apologize. But and audience members. dancing of various styles and of physically integrated The album, entitled “The “The Walk” balances gritty song to which you can’t help but a moving anthem with an you should at least give Hanson The consortium is also excited from several different local dance dance, started Dancing Walk,” is a blend of pop, soul, independent recording with an sing along. underlying message of taking a second chance. to involve even more dance companies including Lake Erie Wheels in 1980. R&B and folk infl uences all uplifting professionalism that In contrast, the ballad “Go” chances and making choices We’ve all grown up since 1997, groups in the years to come, as Ballet, Erie Bayfront Dance, Since then, the com- over a base of good ol’ rock and cannot be matched. T he fi rst is hands-down one of the most ultimately benefi tting the world. and so has Hanson. Maybe, just well as continuing to raise aware- Sayaw Dance Company, Erie pany has performed, roll. track on the CD, “Great Divide,” lyrically pleasing songs I have This message is one the trio has maybe, you can relate to them ness of dance and its worth in Dance Conservatory, Kristen’s taught and inspired view- Recorded in an “on the fl oor” features an African children’s ever heard. taken on tour, as well. once again. the Erie community. Dance Company and North ers of all abilities and Working as co-chairs for the Coast Dance, among others. backgrounds. In the festival this year are Tauna Hunter, Ensembles from Mercyhurst United States alone, this Club to show ‘Lars and the Real Girl’ Dance Chair for the Mercyhurst College include the Mercyhurst dance group performs Johnson & Johnson Dancers, and Sarah Purvis, Artis- Dancers, the Liturgical Dance more than 100 shows per “Lars and the Real Girl” stars By Kyle King tic Director of the Erie Dance Ensemble and SoMar Dance year reaching audiences Ryan Gosling as a neurotic A & E editor Conservatory Company. These Works. of up to 125,000 people. young man who struggles to Properties co-chairs have supervised a com- The Erie Festival of Dance Tauna Hunter said of form meaningful interpersonal mittee of volunteers who have will also be featuring The Danc- The Dancing Wheels’ The Philosophy Club at Mer- connections. worked tirelessly to ensure this ing Wheels of Cleveland as a spe- appearance in the festival, cyhurst College will show “Lars To combat deep psychologi- year’s Erie Festival of Dance will cially invited company perform- “[They have] motivated and the Real Girl” Thursday, cal wounds, he orders a sex doll be a success. ing in both shows. us to reach out to the spe- Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. in Zurn 314. over the Internet, but treats it “This year’s multi-dance event As the fi rst American modern cial needs constituency. Rick Klein photo The meeting will briefl y dis- lovingly and respectfully. is amazing and full of diversity. company to incorporate danc- Crossing these boundar- The SoMar ensemble performs contemporary experimental dance. cuss different ideas of con- His brother and sister-in-law HOUSES FOR RENT Whether you are an afi cionado ers in wheelchairs along with ies opens doors for future sciousness, reality, perceptions cringe at fi rst, but eventually the of jazz, ballet, modern, tap or standard stand-up dancers, The collaborations in sharing continue to run during the fes- mission cultural dance offerings. of reality and neuroses. entire town comes around and the cultural dance movement, the Dancing Wheels should add dance with this part of the Erie tival. More expanded festival Pre-event offerings involve “Lars and the Real Girl” buys into Lars’s reality. imdb.com Starting June 1, 2009 Erie Festival of Dance is an ideal special interest and variety to the population.” events will run the day of the educational outreach into selected played as part of the Mary Refreshments will be pro- Ryan Gosling and his place to see local performers festival. Also new this year, the Cum- event, including vendors, educa- Erie schools, making this festival D’Angelo Performing Arts vided at the meeting. ‘missionary’ girlfriend Bianca showcase original works,” Purvis President and Founding Artis- mings Art Gallery’s current tional classes for the participants a full dance experience for the Center’s Guelcher Film Series Any questions can be directed turn reality upside-down in 814-860-8817 said of the festival. tic Director Mary Verdi-Fletcher, exhibit, “Celebrate Dance,” will and pre-performance and inter- Erie community. last spring. to [email protected]. ‘Lars and the Real Girl.’ Page 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SeptemberJanuary 3, 28 2008, 2009 Guelcher Film Series to show ‘Man on Wire’

ual, I asked these slander-sling- onto the roofs of the recently directed by James By Mason Lorek ing so-and-sos what they have fi nished Twin Towers in New Marsh. Staff writer against the French, and not York City, bridge the gap It was nomi- once did I receive an answer between the two with a tight- nated for an Oscar Over the years, I’ve heard a that wasn’t, “Because they’re rope and walk back and forth and won a British fair number of stereotypes. French.” eight or so times. Independent Film True or untrue, I’m sure I don’t personally know Petit realized his dream when Award for Best you’ve heard similar things anyone from France, but the he was young boy waiting to see British Documen- said. fi lm next week is about a man the dentist. tary, along with People have an uncanny from France, and if I had to He saw a picture of what the additional wins ability to pick things apart, stereotype him, he’s a crazy towers were to look like (they at American fi lm to dissect until they’ve found !@#$^@#$%. hadn’t even been constructed at festivals in New the smallest of fl aws and then That isn’t supposed to rep- that point) and at that moment York City, Boston, embellish them to preposter- resent an actual expletive, but he had a sense that the towers Las Vegas, and ous proportions. I always thought symbols and were his to conquer. Chicago, mostly One specifi c population that beeps conveyed the message He wire-walked a bridge in for director James I’ve noticed on the receiving much better than any curse Sydney and Notre Dame in Marsh. end of a fair number of jabs is ever could. Paris as well, but that was more “Man on Wire” the French. I guess it wouldn’t really be or less to amuse himself while plays next Wednes- I’ve never understood this a stereotype either since I’m the towers were being built. day, Feb. 4, at 2:15 pigeonholing. only talking about the one guy; Although this is a decent and 8 p.m. In fact, I’ve never under- rather, it’s just a personality summary of the event, the feat Tickets are free pac.mercyhurst.edu stood any sort of stereotypes trait. Still, the man is insane. is truly something you have to with student ID Philippe Petit realizes his dream of wire- really, but this one in particular The fi lm is about a misty see for yourself. (one ticket per walking the heights between the two stands out. day in August of 1974 when The documentary was ID). buildings of the World Trade Center in Like any inquisitive individ- Philippe Petit decided to sneak released Aug. 1, 2008, and is ‘Man on Wire.’ ‘Sweet Charity’ continues preparation “The Rhythm of Life,” tell- ing our vocals. By Marie Karbacka ing the cast members to look The boys also singing during DOWNLOAD Staff writer ‘stoned.’ that part had to do the same The number is about a cult moves. Kings of Leon “Use Somebody” The cast of “Sweet Charity” following its leader, “Daddy.” Thus, Chris decided to teach Though much of their most recent work is worked extremely hard this past The dance didn’t seem as hard the entire song to the full cast so overproduced and more mainstream, “Use week. With two dances down and to catch onto as the others, until that it projects better. Somebody” is a new song sounding closer to another about halfway learned, the singers picked out to be main Thursday was a review for the Southern rock sound of their early work, plus two chorus numbers prac- features in the song couldn’t the selected numbers of people “Holy Roller Novocaine” and “Youth and Young Manhood.” ticed over and over again, every- belt out their parts while crawl- who were asked to sing the small one can feel the effects of the ing around on the fl oor. ensemble parts, but it was all Alexi Murdoch “All My Days” intense rehearsing. Sophomore Lynn Dula, new to the people who now are “All My Days,” along with Murdoch’s The late night rehearsals are senior Christopher Von Volken- included in the dance because “Orange Sky,” has been featured on a a bit wearing. However, the burg and I couldn’t stop laugh- of the way the choreography is number of television shows, a fairly rare student directors have a busy ing because Lynn and I were structured. achievement for a London-born, Duke- schedule along with the rest the only two singing on this Teaching the parts did not educated philosophy major whose songs shun refrains. of the cast, so night rehearsals extremely high part while Trevor take as long as I thought it become the time of day with the had us doing a morphed crab would, though it could be “Can’t Get Away” Third Eye Blind least amount of confl ict. walk to the left. because of the fact the groups This West Coast band has been in Even though the hours are It was extremely entertaining had strong leaders, good singers and out of the studio for years trying rough and taxing, everyone has for Chris because he heard a who already knew their parts. to release “Ursa Major,” scheduled for been learning their scenes rap- muffl ed sound when we had to In the upcoming week, the release in 2009. Until then, check out idly. turn around and then a bit of a ensemble gets to relax a bit more this song from Stephen Jenkins and Co.’s underrated Junior choreographer Trevor shout as we came back around. while the leads take over the 2003 album “Out of the Vein.” Also recommended is Sones had fun this week on Lynn and I were not the only majority of the vocal rehearsal “Faster” and “Blinded.” Wednesday choreographing ones having diffi culties project- times. Page 12 Page 13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SeptemberJanuary 3, 28 2008, 2009 January 28, 2009 OPINION The views expressed in the opinion section of The Merciad do not necessarily reflect the views of Mercyhurst Colle ge, the staff of The Merciad Guelcher Film Series to show ‘Man on Wire’ or the Catholic Church. Responses on any subject are always welcomed and can be e-mailed t o [email protected]. ual, I asked these slander-sling- onto the roofs of the recently directed by James By Mason Lorek ing so-and-sos what they have fi nished Twin Towers in New Marsh. Student bashes pro-life ad’s content Staff writer against the French, and not York City, bridge the gap It was nomi- I am a graduate student commentary on material Control?” that I feel crossed the but angering, as the Alliance’s I won’t use whiteout to once did I receive an answer between the two with a tight- nated for an Oscar at Mercyhurst College in the featured in The Merciad (and proverbial line. ethical agenda was thinly veiled discriminately show my audience Over the years, I’ve heard a that wasn’t, “Because they’re rope and walk back and forth and won a British special education/elementary I’ve read every one). While I understand the under the guise of “science.” facts supporting my personal fair number of stereotypes. French.” eight or so times. Independent Film education program. I also did Your inclusion of the (paid) inclusion of anti-abortion As a lifelong student as well as agenda and purposefully hide True or untrue, I’m sure I don’t personally know Petit realized his dream when Award for Best my undergraduate here in art pro-life advertising supplement propaganda full well with it being an educator, I put a high value on the valid evidence contradicting you’ve heard similar things anyone from France, but the he was young boy waiting to see British Documen- education and have a minor put out by the Human Life such a hot political issue, as I had objectively examining the facts it. said. fi lm next week is about a man the dentist. tary, along with in religious studies. In my six Alliance truly disgusted me, the pleasure of witnessing fi rst from every angle surrounding That’s not true education. People have an uncanny from France, and if I had to He saw a picture of what the additional wins years here, I have never been so though not for the content hand last week in D.C. just after a topic, so we can analyze the Comparing women who are ability to pick things apart, stereotype him, he’s a crazy towers were to look like (they at American fi lm compelled to make any personal intended to “educate” the the Inauguration for the pro-life information, synthesize an taking control of themselves to dissect until they’ve found !@#$^@#$%. hadn’t even been constructed at festivals in New student body on rally. Students at Mercyhurst are informed stance and evaluate and being responsible about the smallest of fl aws and then That isn’t supposed to rep- that point) and at that moment York City, Boston, abortion. intelligent and educated enough the validity of an argument such using the pill as birth control embellish them to preposter- resent an actual expletive, but he had a sense that the towers Las Vegas, and We should to make sound, well justifi ed as the two appearing in the last to the ultimately demonized ous proportions. I always thought symbols and were his to conquer. 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I guess it wouldn’t really be or less to amuse himself while plays next Wednes- Inbox: than a state one. grouping of individuals who take If you give me two hours I feel guilty about choosing to be I’ve never understood this a stereotype either since I’m the towers were being built. day, Feb. 4, at 2:15 Where readers However, it was birth control, have premarital can compile an argument that responsible for your actions by pigeonholing. only talking about the one guy; Although this is a decent and 8 p.m. the last articles in sex or more than one partner, directly contradicts the ultimate preventing a pregnancy when In fact, I’ve never under- rather, it’s just a personality summary of the event, the feat Tickets are free pac.mercyhurst.edu share their the advertisement along with the abortionists who ethical message of the articles you know you’re unprepared to stood any sort of stereotypes trait. Still, the man is insane. is truly something you have to with student ID Philippe Petit realizes his dream of wire- titled “The Science are demonized through the by deconstructing the selective raise a child. really, but this one in particular The fi lm is about a misty see for yourself. (one ticket per walking the heights between the two thoughts. of Sex” and “What rest of the literature that was scientifi c evidence that supports stands out. day in August of 1974 when The documentary was ID). buildings of the World Trade Center in About Birth not only cognitively disturbing, them. Only in my argument, Bethany Krowsoski ’08 Like any inquisitive individ- Philippe Petit decided to sneak released Aug. 1, 2008, and is ‘Man on Wire.’ ‘Sweet Charity’ continues preparation Limiting health care over democracy How green is going green? gag order on women’s health planning groups and health care of the year. “The Rhythm of Life,” tell- ing our vocals. By Rhonda imposed on international family providers alike. By Seth If they didn’t plow the side- By Marie Karbacka ing the cast members to look The boys also singing during Marable planning groups. One thing I think should stay Hallam walks, then it wouldn’t be neces- DOWNLOAD Staff writer ‘stoned.’ that part had to do the same Staff writer Presidents Reagan and Bush consistent in foreign aid is the Staff writer sary. (What do you think people The number is about a cult moves. imposed and reinstated the gag fact that the rights we afford did before we started plowing Kings of Leon “Use Somebody” The cast of “Sweet Charity” following its leader, “Daddy.” Thus, Chris decided to teach Have you ever been to a party respectively while Presidents ourselves in this country, in Does Mercyhurst College things? They walked through the Though much of their most recent work is worked extremely hard this past The dance didn’t seem as hard the entire song to the full cast so where the two hosts couldn’t Clinton and now Obama have terms of health care and public really want to go green? They snow. Imagine that.) This would overproduced and more mainstream, “Use week. With two dances down and to catch onto as the others, until that it projects better. agree on what kind of music lifted them. service, should not be barred have sensors turning off the also mean we don’t need to use Somebody” is a new song sounding closer to another about halfway learned, the singers picked out to be main Thursday was a review for to play? The gag order barred any to people in other countries. lights in Hirt and a Green pallets and pallets of salt. Would the Southern rock sound of their early work, plus two chorus numbers prac- features in the song couldn’t the selected numbers of people It seems silly at fi rst, then you health care provider seek- When it is not mandated by their Team. I be the fi rst person to complain “Holy Roller Novocaine” and “Youth and realize it’s been going on for 10 If we really wanted to put a Young Manhood.” ticed over and over again, every- belt out their parts while crawl- who were asked to sing the small ing assistance from American own laws, it is not within our when the sidewalks weren’t one can feel the effects of the ing around on the fl oor. ensemble parts, but it was all minutes and all you want to do family planning groups from rights to limit their accessibility dent in our carbon footprint, we plowed? Yes, but I would know Alexi Murdoch “All My Days” intense rehearsing. Sophomore Lynn Dula, new to the people who now are is start dancing. counseling women on abor- to certain health care practices. should stop bagging grass. This it was making a real change. “All My Days,” along with Murdoch’s The late night rehearsals are senior Christopher Von Volken- included in the dance because That’s the sort of the feeling I tion or even speaking about There has never been a gag practice accounts for 20 percent Thus far, we only go green “Orange Sky,” has been featured on a a bit wearing. However, the burg and I couldn’t stop laugh- of the way the choreography is get when it comes to politics and abortion politics. order on family planning and of solid waste collected and sent when it doesn’t affect us. But number of television shows, a fairly rare student directors have a busy ing because Lynn and I were structured. government policies. Apparently freedom of women’s health to such a degree to landfi lls in the U.S. each year. something that actually light- achievement for a London-born, Duke- schedule along with the rest the only two singing on this Teaching the parts did not Democrats and Republicans speech is something we can fi ght in the United States, so why are Having “Recyclmania” is a ens our carbon footprint is an educated philosophy major whose songs shun refrains. of the cast, so night rehearsals extremely high part while Trevor take as long as I thought it just can’t seem to agree on the about here, but our “spread of we even implementing one in joke. Many times recycling uses inconvenience? become the time of day with the had us doing a morphed crab would, though it could be same tune when it comes to a democracy” campaigns don’t other counties? more energy than it conserves. No way. Right now we make “Can’t Get Away” Third Eye Blind least amount of confl ict. walk to the left. because of the fact the groups lot of things, and ironically, include the luxury for other In the long run, changes must For many people, the recycling ourselves feel better by turning This West Coast band has been in Even though the hours are It was extremely entertaining had strong leaders, good singers we’re all caught looking like countries. be made to policies in order to bins they have are better as trash off lights and taking shorter and out of the studio for years trying rough and taxing, everyone has for Chris because he heard a who already knew their parts. idiots trying to dance to two dif- I think the problem fl ow with the times, but even cans. showers. It’s kind of like send- to release “Ursa Major,” scheduled for been learning their scenes rap- muffl ed sound when we had to In the upcoming week, the ferent beats. with party politics is clear: if the United States is going The maintenance building ing money to kids in Africa, but release in 2009. Until then, check out idly. turn around and then a bit of a ensemble gets to relax a bit more Since Barack Obama has inconsistency. to change our song every four supposedly runs off the solar who really benefi ts more? this song from Stephen Jenkins and Co.’s underrated Junior choreographer Trevor shout as we came back around. while the leads take over the taken offi ce, he has been diving It must be very confusing years, we should not be allowed panels. Maybe instead mainte- The kid the money is sent to 2003 album “Out of the Vein.” Also recommended is Sones had fun this week on Lynn and I were not the only majority of the vocal rehearsal head-fi rst into policy changes. for women seeking aid and to take away from other people’s nance could just skip the sod or the person thinking they are “Faster” and “Blinded.” Wednesday choreographing ones having diffi culties project- times. One of which is to remove the extremely frustrating for family right to dance. they put down at the beginning actually making change? Page 14 OPINION January 28, 2009 Adjusting to life within the gates Embracing educational opportunities through faith For as long as I can recall, I Erie, Pa. dark, into the unexpected, into Dinorah G. Sanchez is a junior have placed much, if not all, of The contemplation was not adventure, into a college friend- Forensic Science major with a minor my life in the hands of God. that simple and neither was the ship that will fl ourish for a life- in Political Science. In the midst of the darkest move, but I had come to know time, into the time of one’s life. Her personal goals: “No matter Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection moments and even those of by placing it in God’s hands, I Therefore, stop stressing what one sets as goals, the mystery Committee has initiated this series to jubilee, my faith, if at the least was sure to not regret what the about the what-ifs, the unknown of life works in interesting ways, but encourage refl ection within the entire the size of a mustard seed, future would hold for me. and embrace it. As a close friend overall I would just want to live an college community on the values by could provide me with the Regardless of the challenging once told me, “Everything hap- enjoyable life and make a difference which we live. W e suggest that missing components of what I times, I truly love the ’Hurst, pens for a reason!” As junior in the lives of others.” Her favorite faculty introduce appropriate essays was seeking. feeling eminent from the second year unfolds, people seem to aspect about Mercyhurst: “I love the into class discussion; we encourage I guess the best embodiment I saw and drove through the jump to my plans after gradua- friendly people, from every area, stu- students to bring these thoughts to of such an instance was my gates, a sense still present every tion, which appears to be a bit dents, faculty and administration. actual coming to the ’Hurst. If time I come back home. away in my opinion. The many great friendships I have classes; we invite administrators and you have ever asked me how I believe every being has But my faith will not fail me, established and look forward to be staff to explore these in department I came to know Mercyhurst a bright future before them, and if the present is any indica- life- lasting, is what I will treasure meetings. The ERC also requests College, you probably already armed with hard work, per- tion of the future, I am truly the most, along with the Mercy edu- that you let us know how you have heard the story of this gal from severance, humility and most blessed. CARPE DIEM! cation.” used these thoughts in your life. Baytown, Texas, and the best importantly, faith anything can Contact Rev. Lyta Seddig, Chair: confusion of my life. I applied be accomplished. [email protected].“This to this great institution, was If one only had faith the size I Believe” is now linked to the accepted, and after contemplat- of a mustard seed, one would college Web site. ing, I decided to head north to take the leap of faith into the

If you don’t want it printed . . . don’t let it happen. Deciphering relationship jargon Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu I trusted someone with my feel- the fi rst place. They won’t Casey Greene Editor-in-Chief editormerciad By Hayley O’Hare ings who didn’t deserve them. intentionally make you cry JoEllen Marsh Managing Editor mgeditormerciad Contributing writer Everyone will make this mis- or make you feel guilty Amanda Valauri News Editor newsmerciad take at some point but hopefully for something they did wrong. Javi Cubillos Features Editor featuremerciad If someone says they care it will be another learning expe- If they cared about you, like Heather Donovan Opinion Editor opinionmerciad about you, then they care about rience life gives us. they said, they just won’t. In a Brad Moehringer Sports Editor sportsmerciad you. If someone says you are I have sat around with situation like that, it is diffi cult Sam Sellinger Sports Editor sportsmerciad important to them, then it for the person Kyle King A&E entertainmentmerciad must be so. And, if some- ...take a better look, reevaluate involved to take Scoot Williams Photographer photomerciad one says they don’t want a step back and Tyler Stauffer Photographer photomerciad to hurt you, then it’s the “ and -- if needed -- get out. really look at what Caitlin Bly Advertising Manager admerciad truth. Right? ” they are being told Gretchen Yori Copy Editor copymerciad Wrong. Hayley O’Hare and what is being Ashley Pastor General Assignment apasto22 Too many times we have done. Bill Welch Adviser wwelch heard people say these friends talking about relation- My advice to Brian Sheridan Adviser bsheridan things, whether to us or to some- ships and countless times heard anyone caught up in a relation- one we know and it’s hard not the phrase, “He said he lied to ship where, how you are being The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst to believe them. There are times me, because the truth would treated doesn’t coincide with College. It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of when we should and times when hurt my feelings” or something what you are being told is to take finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is it’s the most dangerous thing we along those lines. a better look, re-evaluate and if (814) 824-2376. can do. This has always brought me needed – get out. People only deserve to be back to the advice from my There is no reason to stay trusted when their actions rein- mother, I have tried to pass involved with someone who The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed force their words. One of the on to anyone who needed to thinks saying all the right things and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the best pieces of advice I have ever hear it. is enough. Somewhere out letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters received was, “Actions speak Someone who is truly con- there is someone who will not are due Mondays. by noon and may not be more than 300 words. Submit louder than words.” It came cerned about hurting your only say they care about you, letters to box PH 485 or via e-mail at [email protected]. from my mother at a time when feelings won’t lie to you in but show you. Page 14 OPINION January 28, 2009 January 28, 2009 OPINION Page 15 Adjusting to life within the gates Defying the odds, every day There was one, however, I did college and only 22 short years and how lucky we were he was Embracing educational opportunities through faith By Jordan not fully grasp until this past under his belt, he has experi- standing there that day. For as long as I can recall, I Erie, Pa. dark, into the unexpected, into Dinorah G. Sanchez is a junior Zangaro weekend. “We have a ton of enced more than most people My sister was right. There is have placed much, if not all, of The contemplation was not adventure, into a college friend- Forensic Science major with a minor Staff writer great role models in our family. will their entire life. absolutely no need to look out- my life in the hands of God. that simple and neither was the ship that will fl ourish for a life- in Political Science. You don’t need to look outside As he stood up in the middle side my family for greatness. Most students’ knuckles As I sat in the beautiful hall, In the midst of the darkest move, but I had come to know time, into the time of one’s life. Her personal goals: “No matter our circle for greatness.” of the dance fl oor, the best I learn more from my cousin turn white when they hear decorated like a winter won- Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection moments and even those of by placing it in God’s hands, I Therefore, stop stressing what one sets as goals, the mystery Don’t misconstrue what I am man in his brother’s wedding, every day. about maintenance. They derland, I was full of pride Committee has initiated this series to jubilee, my faith, if at the least was sure to not regret what the about the what-ifs, the unknown of life works in interesting ways, but saying. My family is full of won- he carried himself with poise Thank the people who have should not be judged solely and admiration for the person encourage refl ection within the entire the size of a mustard seed, future would hold for me. and embrace it. As a close friend overall I would just want to live an derful role models, but I didn’t and grace as he spoke about his helped you through your strug- on their plowing abilities. speaking in front of me. I felt college community on the values by could provide me with the Regardless of the challenging once told me, “Everything hap- enjoyable life and make a difference understand why she seemed to nightmare of sickness. gle. Be grateful you have some- Darryle Grace deserves myself becoming overwhelmed. which we live. W e suggest that missing components of what I times, I truly love the ’Hurst, pens for a reason!” As junior in the lives of others.” Her favorite be pushing so hard to not go He discussed not what he one at your bedside when you specific gratitude for his The tears started to fl ow. faculty introduce appropriate essays was seeking. feeling eminent from the second year unfolds, people seem to aspect about Mercyhurst: “I love the outside of my family for whom went through, but how much want to give up. Handle yourself heart-warming attitude. When I graduated from high into class discussion; we encourage I guess the best embodiment I saw and drove through the jump to my plans after gradua- friendly people, from every area, stu- I look up to. he appreciated his brother con- with poise and grace and keep Whether it’s to jump out school my, sister sent me a list of such an instance was my gates, a sense still present every tion, which appears to be a bit dents, faculty and administration. She was not talking about my stantly being at his bedside, pushing through your battle. of his Gator to help you students to bring these thoughts to of things she has learned in her actual coming to the ’Hurst. If time I come back home. away in my opinion. The many great friendships I have dad, mom, grandparents, aunts thanking him for bringing some I thank God for him. Not out of a parking spot or classes; we invite administrators and life. It was advice and stories you have ever asked me how I believe every being has But my faith will not fail me, established and look forward to be or uncles. She wasn’t talking normalcy to his completely only because of his unbreakable to drag the small, dead staff to explore these in department she wanted me to know before I I came to know Mercyhurst a bright future before them, and if the present is any indica- life- lasting, is what I will treasure about herself or my two broth- abnormal life. spirit, but because he did not let rodent-looking glob of hair meetings. The ERC also requests went to college. College, you probably already armed with hard work, per- tion of the future, I am truly the most, along with the Mercy edu- ers. Whom she meant, whom There was not a dry eye in life’s obstacles break him down. from your tub drain, he’ll that you let us know how you have heard the story of this gal from severance, humility and most blessed. CARPE DIEM! cation.” There were extremely insight- my role model has always been, the room. We all remembered I encourage you all to fi ght be there. used these thoughts in your life. Baytown, Texas, and the best importantly, faith anything can ful anecdotes on these pages. is my cousin. Being a senior in the life he had been through the same way. Contact Rev. Lyta Seddig, Chair: confusion of my life. I applied be accomplished. [email protected].“This to this great institution, was If one only had faith the size I Believe” is now linked to the accepted, and after contemplat- of a mustard seed, one would Releasing terror college Web site. ing, I decided to head north to take the leap of faith into the Calling on Intel may be able to fi nd a few inno- I found out past actions by By Devin Ruic cents, along with a whole lot of By Jerrod the group have included arson Contributing writer If you don’t want it printed . . . don’t let it happen. people who claim to be. Markle against development corpora- Apparently, it takes mul- Deciphering relationship jargon We don’t close those correc- Staff writer tions, genetic engineering facili- Editors Positions @mercyhurst.edu tiple attempts to sign in to I trusted someone with my feel- the fi rst place. They won’t Casey Greene Editor-in-Chief editormerciad One of eight-day-Presi- tional facilities, do we? ties and SUV lots. By Hayley O’Hare WebMail accounts. Every- ings who didn’t deserve them. intentionally make you cry JoEllen Marsh Managing Editor mgeditormerciad dent Barack Hussein Obama’s The problem: What happens The federal anti-terrorism This is a joke and a disservice Contributing writer one who thought it was just Everyone will make this mis- or make you feel guilty Amanda Valauri News Editor newsmerciad many campaign promises to the detainees after we close campaign has produced a local to real attempts at curing the them, nope, it’s a campus- take at some point but hopefully for something they did wrong. Javi Cubillos Features Editor featuremerciad was to immediately close the the facility? Obama will have to microcosm of the battle as intel current and circumstantial cul- wide annoyance. If someone says they care it will be another learning expe- If they cared about you, like Heather Donovan Opinion Editor opinionmerciad military detention center at petition their home nations to students investigate the so- tural disease of exploitation and about you, then they care about rience life gives us. they said, they just won’t. In a Brad Moehringer Sports Editor sportsmerciad Guantanamo Bay. take them back. called eco-terrorists. slavery. you. If someone says you are I have sat around with situation like that, it is diffi cult Sam Sellinger Sports Editor sportsmerciad He is trying to follow through The detainees could end up The people fi ghting back ELF aims to not harm any important to them, then it for the person Kyle King A&E entertainmentmerciad with this particular campaign in the U.S., either cleared for against this corruption to liber- life and have been successful, ate the Earth from the cultural must be so. And, if some- ...take a better look, reevaluate involved to take Scoot Williams Photographer photomerciad promise, within one year, rectify- release or placed in facilities. unlike the IDF, killing Gaza one says they don’t want a step back and Tyler Stauffer Photographer photomerciad ing all of the ills terrible Ameri- Sixty of the 245 detainees are destructiveness promoted by civilians or the CIA respon- to hurt you, then it’s the “ and -- if needed -- get out. really look at what Caitlin Bly Advertising Manager admerciad cans, have wrought against the already “cleared.” Two recently- the industrial, petrochemical sible for bioterrorism and truth. Right? ” they are being told Gretchen Yori Copy Editor copymerciad innocent detainees locked away released prisoners are already economy fi t this terrorist cate- depleted uranium. Wrong. Hayley O’Hare and what is being Ashley Pastor General Assignment apasto22 in 75-degree Cuba. highlighted as heroes in a new gory, not the CEOs authorizing I do not understand why Too many times we have done. Bill Welch Adviser wwelch The individuals locked al-Qaeda fi lm for “overcoming deforestation. such fruitless endeavors to stop Registration times have heard people say these friends talking about relation- My advice to Brian Sheridan Adviser bsheridan away with their U.S.-provided the infi dels.” Luckily, the abstract moral people opposed to the death shifted to avoid daytime things, whether to us or to some- ships and countless times heard anyone caught up in a relation- Qur’ans, prayer mats and soap The next release may be systems we created allow us to this empire propagates, while system overloads. Now one we know and it’s hard not the phrase, “He said he lied to ship where, how you are being are mostly individuals appre- someone like Abu Sufyan al- distance ourselves from dire cir- real terrorist organizations like The Merciad is the official student-produced newspaper of Mercyhurst if the Registrar’s Office to believe them. There are times me, because the truth would treated doesn’t coincide with hended on the battlefi elds of Azdi al-Shahri, who was pro- cumstances. Monsanto, the Federal Reserve College. It is published throughout the school year, with the exception of could get the memo: letting when we should and times when hurt my feelings” or something what you are being told is to take the War on Terror. moted to the leadership of al- Thanks, cognitive dissonance. and Dupont get to poison our finals weeks. Our office is in Hirt, Room 120B. Our telephone number is honor-student freshmen it’s the most dangerous thing we along those lines. a better look, re-evaluate and if Objections to the use of Qaeda in Yemen after a prior Intel stopped spreading fear food, steal our money and struc- (814) 824-2376. register before seniors is can do. This has always brought me needed – get out. Guantanamo Bay as a deten- release. Next time, he’ll be about black Muslims and shifted ture our society. downright backward. People only deserve to be back to the advice from my There is no reason to stay tion center usually include right here in America alongside to eco-terrorists, those destroy- Do not fi ght back when trusted when their actions rein- mother, I have tried to pass involved with someone who The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed the phrases “innocents” Abu al-Hareth Muhammad al- ers of… production? we pollute your air or water, Please e-mail any suggestions to force their words. One of the on to anyone who needed to thinks saying all the right things and names will be included with the letters. Although we will not edit the and “noncombatants”. Oufi , who is still working as a This campaign undertaken poison your food, exploit all [email protected]. best pieces of advice I have ever hear it. is enough. Somewhere out letters for content, we reserve the right to trim letters to fit. Letters I’m not saying there are fi eld commander. by Intel is to infi ltrate the Earth life, lie to your kids and rape all The GB&U is a compilation of received was, “Actions speak Someone who is truly con- there is someone who will not are due Mondays. by noon and may not be more than 300 words. Submit no innocent individuals being On the bright side, my Club Liberation Front and Animal that is natural or we will fi nd Liberation Front: terrorist student opinions. louder than words.” It came cerned about hurting your only say they care about you, letters to box PH 485 or via e-mail at [email protected]. imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay. Gitmo gear may be worth you, discredit you, lock you up from my mother at a time when feelings won’t lie to you in but show you. But, U.S. correctional facilities a bundle. groups spreading violence? and kill you. Men’s Hockey...... Jan. 23, W 7-2 University of Connecticut Jan. 24, W 6-0, University of Connecticut Women’s Hockey...... Jan. 23, W 6-4, Robert Morris J an. 24, W 5-0, Robert Morris Men’s Basketball...... Jan. 21, W 76-61 OT, Edinboro J an. 24, L 70-67, Lock Haven Women’s Basketball...... Jan. 21, L 69-59, Edinboro J an. 24, W 74-61, Lock Haven Wrestling...... Jan. 23, W 27-9, UNC-Pembroke J an. 23, T 22-22, Carson-Newman J an. 24, W 21-18, Anderson J an. 24, W 21-14, Shippensburg J an. 24, W 21-17, Belmont Abbey Lakers crush Colonials Editors’ Games of the Week: For you hockey fans out there, this weekend is a dream come true. We suggest heading to the Mercyhurst College Ice Center on Friday, Jan. 30, and Saturday, Jan 31, for a pair of hockey double- headers. The women’s team faces-off against CHA rival Wayne State in a battle for fi rst place at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday. The men’s team will follow as they take on Atlantic Hockey foe No. 20 Air Force at 7:35 p.m. on Friday and 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Zapolski earns another AHA Honor For the second time in a row and the third time this season, sophomore men’s hockey goaltender Ryan Zapolski was named

AHA Goaltender of the Week. Zapolski earned two wins in the Jason Cohn photo weekend sweep of the University of Connecticut on Friday, Jan. The Lakers celebrate a goal during their weekend sweep of CHA foe Robert Morris on Jan. 23 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24. and Jan. 24 in Pittsburgh Pa. downs, but I believe we’ve the fi rst period, but watched it By Katie Walden learned something from every slip away as the second period Staff writer game and we’re still making concluded. Even though the progress to reach our goals score was not in the Lakers Despite the fall in the this season,” junior Johanna favor, the women did not give in USCHO.com, Top-10 Women’s Malmstrom said. and concluded the game with a Division I and the USA Today “This coming weekend 6-4 come back win. polls down to fi fth and sixth, we’ll play our league opponent After a tough match the fi rst the Mercyhurst College Lakers Wayne State. Playing at home is night against the Colonials from were able to overcome Robert always exciting though, since we RMU, the Lakers blew them out Ryan Zapolski-Men’s Hockey Morris University. With only the usually have an amazing crowd. of the water during the second Zapolski, a sophomore goalie, saved 56 out of 58 shots by Con- top 10 teams in the nation being People coming to our games game. With a 5-0 victory over necticut as Mercyhurst College swept the weekend series. Zapolski ranked in the polls, the Lakers should know they help us a lot the CHA rivals, the Lakers was also named the AHA Goaltender of the Week for the week of are going to have to hold there and that we’re really thankful for returned home to Mercyhurst Jan. 26. own to stay ranked. Although that” Malmstrom said. excited to have two more wins the women have fallen in the This past week the Lakers on the board. Stephanie Prischak-Women’s Basketball ranks, the Lakers do not seem played two tremendous games This week the Lakers will face Prischak, a senior guard, scored her 1,000 point of her career during to be too worried about their against Robert Morris University another CHA rival Wayne State a 19-point performance Saturday in a 74-61 victory over Lock future. in Pittsburgh. The fi rst night on their home ice Friday and Haven University. “We’ve had some ups and the Lakers held a 3-0 lead for Saturday night. January 28, 2009 SPORTS Page 17 Cross-country skiing Club hockey on road to nationals offers wintertime fun Lakers pick up two more wins By Sarah Powell options in the grill you won’t go Even though the club Thompson agreed with Staff writer By Katie Waldin home hungry! hockey team came off a big Monnin about the exceptional Staff writer This dynamic and rustic win against Buffalo the day game Falkner had. Men’s Hockey...... Jan. 23, W 7-2 University of Connecticut atmosphere is open to all kinds The Mercyhurst College before, Saturday’s (Jan. 24) game “I have never had a goalie Jan. 24, W 6-0, University of Connecticut Once again, the snow keeps of people who come through. men’s club hockey team is against Kent State University that was capable of stealing a Women’s Hockey...... Jan. 23, W 6-4, Robert Morris falling and winter seems to be Whether you’re there for the making a run for nationals. created anxiousness among the game and make 69 saves to get J an. 24, W 5-0, Robert Morris never ending in Erie, Pa. skiing, or simply relaxing in the Two big wins over the team. the shutout like Falkner did on Men’s Basketball...... Jan. 21, W 76-61 OT, Edinboro Even though the winter blues warm cozy lodge, you are bound weekend will help the Lakers Fights were anticipated Saturday,” Thompson said. J an. 24, L 70-67, Lock Haven are still setting in, Erie has lots to meet an eclectic crowd of climb up the national rankings. to break out based on what The Lakers have won seven Women’s Basketball...... Jan. 21, L 69-59, Edinboro to offer Mercyhurst College outdoorsmen. On Friday, Jan. 23, the Lakers happened the year before. straight games in a row and J an. 24, W 74-61, Lock Haven students when they are sick It is very simple to get to the traveled to the University at Kent State was ranked No. haven’t lost a game in the New Wrestling...... Jan. 23, W 27-9, UNC-Pembroke of studying for winter term lodge. Buffalo. 12 in the nation going into the Year. J an. 23, T 22-22, Carson-Newman classes. From Erie it is just a quick With 17 minutes left and game versus Mercyhurst, and With no home games left J an. 24, W 21-18, Anderson Although it may seem like drive to I-90 where you then trailing 6-2, it seemed as though they had been in the top 10 for in the season, the Lakers are J an. 24, W 21-14, Shippensburg there is little that can be done exit at I-86. Next take exit Mercyhurst was going to suffer the majority of the season. hoping to continue to perform J an. 24, W 21-17, Belmont Abbey Lakers crush Colonials with this much snow and slush Route 89 South to Kimball a major loss. Even if some of the guys on the road in their remaining and the freezing temperatures, Road and proceed to second Some players stepped up and were anxious, they didn’t show six games to earn a spot in the Editors’ Games of the Week: but what better than take right, Weeks Valley Road. Turn decided they weren’t going to it. Mercyhurst shocked Kent national tournament. settle for the loss. For you hockey fans out there, this weekend is a dream come advantage of the glorious winter down this road and it will lead State with a 3-0 victory. The top team in every division In the next 12 minutes, the true. We suggest heading to the Mercyhurst College Ice Center on white that fi lls the streets. you straight to the lodge on the Despite the score, the win receives an automatic bid to Lakers scored one even strength Friday, Jan. 30, and Saturday, Jan 31, for a pair of hockey double- Just around the corner in right hand side of the road. didn’t come as easy as it sounds. the tournament, but because goal and two power play goals headers. The women’s team faces-off against CHA rival Wayne Wattsburg lies a great resort and As many people in college do Senior goaltender Adam the Lakers lost twice to Robert which dropped Buffalo’s lead to State in a battle for fi rst place at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. set of ski trails that are unknown not own their own ski equipment, Falkner continued to shine in Morris University this season one. on Saturday. The men’s team will follow as they take on Atlantic to many in the Erie area. or at least have it at school with the net, making 69 saves. who are 9-0 in their conference With just under fi ve minutes to Hockey foe No. 20 Air Force at 7:35 p.m. on Friday and 7 p.m. on Only about 30 minutes from them, The Wilderness Lodge Junior Jeff Monnin was happy means they have lost the division play, freshman Chad Thompson Saturday. Mercyhurst is The Wilderness makes it quick, simple, and with the team’s performance bid. Lodge, Pennsylvania’s fi rst ski affordable to have a wonderful scored a power play goal to tie and especially impressed with Now they are hoping to touring center! day of cross-country skiing. the game and send the Lakers Falker’s performance. climb up the rankings in order Zapolski earns another AHA Honor Lined with endlessly groomed Ski and boot rentals are into overtime. “Falkner played his best game to receive a bid based on their For the second time in a row and the third time this season, trails and terrifi c ski conditions, $8.00 for the day along with a Sophomore Steven Stepanian of the season against Kent and ranking. sophomore men’s hockey goaltender Ryan Zapolski was named the Wilderness Lodge is the $15.00 day pass to utilize all of was the hero of the game, earned a great shutout. Now The Lakers are back in action AHA Goaltender of the Week. Zapolski earned two wins in the Jason Cohn photo perfect place for cross country the trails. With a variety of ski scoring the game winner we are hoping the win will be Friday, Jan. 30, at Indiana weekend sweep of the University of Connecticut on Friday, Jan. The Lakers celebrate a goal during their weekend sweep of CHA foe Robert Morris on Jan. 23 skiing. types, the rentals are bound to halfway through the fi ve-minute enough to put us in the top 16 University of Pennsylvania. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24. and Jan. 24 in Pittsburgh Pa. Although cross country skiing be satisfactory for your outdoor overtime. this week,” Monnin said. downs, but I believe we’ve the fi rst period, but watched it seems like a “boring” sport adventure. By Katie Walden learned something from every slip away as the second period compared with downhill skiing As the weekend approaches Staff writer game and we’re still making concluded. Even though the and snowboarding, this terrifi c and doing the same old thing progress to reach our goals score was not in the Lakers activity is both great exercise on your Saturday or Sunday Wrestling goes 4-0-1 at Duals Despite the fall in the this season,” junior Johanna favor, the women did not give in and extremely fun! seems to bore, look up The USCHO.com, Top-10 Women’s Malmstrom said. and concluded the game with a The Wilderness Lodge offers Wilderness Lodge at www. picked up pin falls to help lead Lamancusa the Lakers defeated By Brad Moehringer Division I and the USA Today “This coming weekend 6-4 come back win. an escape away from school for thewildernesslodge.net and you the Lakers. the Red Raiders 21-14. Sports editor polls down to fi fth and sixth, we’ll play our league opponent After a tough match the fi rst the day or a weekend. With a will see how much fun it can be In the fi rst match of day two In the fi nal meet of the day the Mercyhurst College Lakers Wayne State. Playing at home is night against the Colonials from great rustic style lodge including to cross country ski in the Erie the Lakers took down Anderson the Lakers took down Belmont were able to overcome Robert always exciting though, since we RMU, the Lakers blew them out breakfast, lunch and dinner area. The Mercyhurst College University by a score of 21-18. Abbey College to fi nish perfect Ryan Zapolski-Men’s Hockey Morris University. With only the usually have an amazing crowd. of the water during the second wrestling team traveled to the Freshman Michael Baxter, on the day. Zapolski, a sophomore goalie, saved 56 out of 58 shots by Con- top 10 teams in the nation being People coming to our games game. With a 5-0 victory over Interested in working for East Coast Duals in Laurinburg, sophomore Josh Shields and The Lakers were once again necticut as Mercyhurst College swept the weekend series. Zapolski ranked in the polls, the Lakers should know they help us a lot the CHA rivals, the Lakers N.C. on Jan.23. sophomore Nathan Sharp each lead by a pin fall from Shields. was also named the AHA Goaltender of the Week for the week of are going to have to hold there and that we’re really thankful for returned home to Mercyhurst The Merciad?? On the fi rst day Mercyhurst picked up pin falls in the vic- Mercyhurst now stands at 11- Jan. 26. own to stay ranked. Although that” Malmstrom said. excited to have two more wins There are still paid sports editor and writer defeated University of North tory. 5-1 overall after going 4-0-1 at the women have fallen in the This past week the Lakers on the board. positions for next year! Carolina-Pembroke 27-9 and Next up for Mercyhurst was the East Coast Duals. Stephanie Prischak-Women’s Basketball ranks, the Lakers do not seem played two tremendous games This week the Lakers will face Contact then tied Carson-Newman Col- PSAC opponent, Shippensburg Next up for the Lakers is an Prischak, a senior guard, scored her 1,000 point of her career during to be too worried about their against Robert Morris University another CHA rival Wayne State lege 22-22. University. away meet against the Eagles of a 19-point performance Saturday in a 74-61 victory over Lock future. in Pittsburgh. The fi rst night on their home ice Friday and [email protected] Junior James Henderson Behind decisions from senior Ashland University on Jan. 31 Haven University. “We’ve had some ups and the Lakers held a 3-0 lead for Saturday night. and freshman Tim McAndrew Payne Lint and junior Andy starting at 7:30 p.m. Page 18 SPORTS January 28. 2009 Prischak reaches 1,000 career points with Lakers

Prischak’s said she wouldn’t them,” she said. By Sarah Powell have accomplished this career Prischak isn’t letting up now Staff writer milestone without the constant that she’s reached 1,000 points. support from her biggest “Now that it’s over, I’m just If you would have asked motivators, her parents. looking forward to the rest of senior Stephanie Prischak if “They have always been the season and to accomplishing she would reach 1,000 career there for me my entire life and even more,” she said. points in four years sometime are very supportive,” she said. Prischak said she hopes to during her freshman year, her “They come to all of my games, fi nish the season with 500 points, answer would have been one of no matter how far.” since she hasn’t accomplished doubt. Prischak’s parents even went this in any previous seasons. “It was one of those things I to San Diego over Christmas Beating Gannon University is didn’t really think about much break to watch their daughter another goal on Prischak’s list. before, but at the same time it play. She said she would like the was always in the back of my “It meant a lot to me that my Lakers to fi nish in the top four mind,” Prischak said. “And parents and my youngest sister in the PSAC West conference when I heard the buzzer sound Natalie were all at the game at in order to receive a bid to the in the game and I knew I got Lock Haven when I scored my playoffs. it, I was both so excited and so 1,000 point,” she said. This past weekend the relieved.” Prischak said she will always women’s basketball team lost Prischak tore her ACL during remember her 1,000 career to rival, Edinboro University of her fi rst season with the Lakers, Sports Information photo point and how exciting it was. Pennsylvania, before defeating missing the second half of her Senior Stephanie Prischak scored her 1,000th career point “It is defi nitely a great Lock Haven. rookie debut. this past weekend against Lock Haven. accomplishment I will remember The Lakers will be back in Even though she was the team in scoring, averaging was a realistic accomplishment. forever, and I’m just so glad I action tonight, Wednesday, Jan. doubtful, Prischak bounced 13.3 points per game and shot On Saturday, Jan. 24, Prischak had the opportunity to do it,” 28, against Clarion University at back from her freshman year 47 percent from the fi eld and 43 scored her 1,000 career point she said. home. injury and started 26 out of 27 “It was so nice to have the percent from three-point range. against Lock Haven University Page 20 games the following year. support of my coaches and She was also second on team of Pennsylvania. Her career Junior Chris Risi controls Prischak’s junior year was teammates throughout the with 43 three-pointers made. milestone came from a three- the puck in the Lakers’ 6-0 even better. entire thing, and I would never After two great years, Prischak point goal to put Mercyhurst win over Connecticut. She was ranked second on knew that 1000 career points College ahead 60-51. have been able to do it without Football brings battles back to the fi eld and 19th century Europe and represents an element of the as the elite vanguard soldiers, fi ring upon any enemy breaking By John on our continent, wars were fi ghting forces of the early causing major damage to the through the front lines and Baranowski fought with rows and columns warfare that swept America enemy encampment. reacting to where the battle Sports columnist of soldiers, standing tall against from 1774-1783. The quarterback is the fi eld takes them. one another through volleys of The linemen are the grunts commander, directing his Most of this is never known A question I get far too gunfi re, shifting, maneuvering of the battlefi eld, the pike men soldiers as the generals behind to the football fan, but it taps often is “What’s the appeal of and trying to out perform the who prevented other soldiers the lines commanded him to. into the built-in thoughts of our football?” Many people simply other. from breaking through the The defense matches the subconscious. do not understand the game, Football has each team line up battle lines. offense, where the linemen Football represents classical see it as too slow, too boring or to stand tall against one another, Receivers are the cavalry, fi ght linemen as pike men and warfare, and requires the compare it to other sports. players shift, maneuver and try sweeping down the battlefi eld skirmishers did in Napoleonic toughness, determination, grit However, football has deep- to out perform the other. around the defense, attempting Warfare, and cornerbacks act as and the grace and speed we rooted ideals appealing to Each play is a battle. Every to cause major damage cavalry same as the receivers. have respected since colonial Americans. Football is actually down has strategies employed downfi eld. There are unique roles, times. Football takes us back a direct link to the style of against the defense, working to The fullback represents the however. Safeties function as to our own origins as a nation warfare we strived for in the fool them, trying to outfl ank artillery, punching holes in the the rear guard, the essential with the Revolutionary War and American Revolution. them and reach the end zone. battle lines while the running soldiers prevented total defeat. allows us to connect as nothing On the battlefi elds of 18th Each position on the fi eld back sweeps into that gap just Linebackers are the line infantry, else permits. January 28, 2009 SPORTS Page 19 Mercyhurst hockey hounds the Huskies Men’s hockey team picks up two more wins over UConn second period. goals by sophomore Mike Gur- By Nick Glasier Shortly thereafter, the Lakers tler at 4:28, Bremner at 11:22 Staff writer went up 3-0 when sophomore and two goals by Peirce at 13:38 Jeff Terminesi struck again with and at 17:28, bringing the score The Mercyhurst College an unassisted goal just 3:25 into to 5-0. men’s hockey team hounded the period. The Lakers fi nished off the the University of Connecticut The Huskies proceeded to game with a third period goal by defense this past weekend. cut the Lakers lead to 3-2 with Terminesi at 14:44 for his third The Lakers picked up two two goals at 6:30 and 10:44 in goal of the series bringing the wins with overwhelming offen- the second period. score to 6-0. sive efforts in a 7-2 victory However, the rally was Sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Friday, Jan. 16, and a 6-0 victory stopped dead in its tracks with a Zapolski fi nished the weekend Saturday, Jan. 17. goal by senior Brett Robinson at 56 for 58 on save opportuni- The Lakers’ offense has been the 11:01 mark. ties sending the Huskies home clicking the past four games In the third period, the Lakers with their tails between their where they have outscored fi nished off the game increasing legs. opponents 22-3. the score to 7-2 with goals by Thanks to his back-to- These offensive masterpieces freshman Derek Elliot at 12:40 back wins over the weekend, improved the Lakers’ record and sophomore Brandon Coc- Zapolski earned the Atlantic to 11-12-2 on the season and cimiglo at 16:09. Hockey Association (AHA) improved their conference Sophomore Dan Bremner Goaltender of the Week title, record to 9-6-2. ended the scoring with an unas- making this his second straight The Lakers hit the ground sisted goal at 17:27. honor and third for this season. running at the Mercyhurst Col- Saturday, the Lakers started Mercyhurst is 12-12-1 on the lege Ice Center quickly jumping off strong again in front of a season and 9-6-2 in AHA play. on the Huskies 3-0. crowd of 900 rowdy fans at The Lakers look to extend The fi rst goal was scored Mercyhurst. their winning streak next week- 19:52 into the fi rst period by A power play goal by Rob- end. sophomore Jeff Terminesi. inson 9:05 into the fi rst period The team will welcome No. The Lakers struck again with started off the ensuing rout. 20 Air Force at home for a two Scoot Williams photo a breakaway goal by senior Matt The second period was a game series on Friday, Jan. 30, Sophomore Dan Bremner fi ghts for possession of the puck at Pierce just 57 seconds into the dominating performance with and Saturday, Jan. 31. the men’s hockey game this past weekend against UConn.

Off-Campus Student Housing Men’s basketball stumbles again The Lakers were led by juniors got to see fi rsthand as the Bald Several 3-4 bedroom houses, By Gary Coad Nnamdi Nnadili who had 17- Eagles made a three pointer at Staff writer all within 10 minutes of campus points and Jordan Armstrong the horn to win 70-67. who tallied his fi fth double- Junior Stu Anglum responded Appliances Included The Lakers’ men’s basketball double on the season. to the loss. team has been having trouble Next up for the Lakers was “That shot was not what beat scoring a victory recently after a Lock Haven, who was 3-13 us, it was our inability to hold CLEAN! great start this year. coming into the game. The another lead,” he said. This past Wednesday the Lakers held the lead the entire The Lakers return home Lakers went into Edinboro for game until the fi nal 14 seconds. with a three-game home stand Available starting in June another PSAC contest. T hey The Bald Eagles closed a 12- beginning on Jan. 28 against had the lead almost the entire point gap and took the lead 67- Clarion at 7:30 p.m followed by game, but were still forced into 66. California (Pa.) on Jan. 31. Call 814-397-9609 overtime. Luckily, the Lakers The Lakers tied the game up Rival Gannon fi nishes out the for information or showing. came home with a 76-71 win, at 67-67, right before disaster home stand on Feb. 4 with tip- their fi rst in the PSAC. struck. The 500 fans at the game off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Laker Sports

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