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Vol. 79 No. 3 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie Pa. 16546 September 28, 2005

THE MERCIAD Presidential candidates Selection committee announces three fi nalists to college community

They have been very harmonious con- By Joshua Wilwohl sidering that they are a diverse group Editor-in-chief and the undercurrents we faced,” Sen- nett said. Mercyhurst College is one step closer “The committee considered every to determining its 11th president after applicant,” he added. “Each of the an extensive search process left three candidates had the opportunity to candidates. convince the committee through the The three – Thomas G. Fox, Ph.D., letter, application, curriculum vitae and the senior vice president for advance- references.” ment at Florida Institute of Technology, In late August, the committee nar- Melbourne, Fla.; Thomas J. Gamble, rowed the fi eld to eight candidates and Ph.D., vice president of academic after extensive 90-minute interviews affairs at Mercyhurst; and Colleen with the committee, the committee Hester, Ph.D., vice president of stra- voted on the three fi nalists. tegic planning, institutional research Thomas G. Fox, Ph.D., is the senior and evaluation at the University of St. vice president for advancement at Thomas, Houston, Texas – plan to visit Florida Institute of Technology in the campus in early October. Melbourne, Fla. On-campus visits will take place Oct. He is responsible for all fund-raising 3-4 for Fox, Oct. 6-7 for Gamble and Dr. Thomas G. Fox Dr. Thomas J. Gamble Dr. Colleen Hester programs; alumni, government and Oct. 11-12 for Hester. community relations; public affairs; During those visits the candidates will to offi cially vote and determine the of February after the retirement of trustees and the Sisters of Mercy marketing and communications; pub- meet with the college’s trustees, admin- college’s new president. Mercyhurst’s ninth president, Dr. Wil- – aided in developing the leadership lications; and the public radio station. istrators, faculty, coaches and students William C. Sennett, chairman of the liam P. Garvey. statement. He has held that position since 2003. at the Erie and North East campuses. search committee, said the board had The committee spent the fi rst month Advertising for the position began Prior to that, Fox was at Wheel- They will also visit with the Sisters of “really good” applicants in a pool of preparing a leadership statement and in late spring and constant, up-to- ing Jesuit University for three years Mercy, the order of nuns who founded 50 candidates that included presidents, selecting the national search fi rm, Aca- date emails were sent to inform the where he was senior vice president the college in 1926. provosts and vice presidents of other demic Search. Mercyhurst Community about the for advancement and sponsored pro- Following the visits, the board of institutions. All constituents of the college – stu- search. grams. trustees plans to meet on Oct. 27 The search began in the latter month dents, faculty, alumni, administrators, “This has been a dedicated group. Please see Candidates on Page 2 Homecoming ‘05 A little something for everyone to enjoy

Comfortable Old-Fashioned Tea” with By Katie Walker the Sisters of Mercy in the Cummings Contributing writer Art Gallery. This will give alums the chance to talk This weekend the famous gates of to several Sisters about Mercyhurst and Mercyhurst will welcome back many the Sisters of Mercy. people that have graced the campus in The fun will then continue at the Cor- years past. nerstone Bar and Grill where alumni Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, is Homecom- can “Revive the Good Times” begin- ing weekend here at the ‘Hurst, and the ning at 5 p.m. This is an informal get Hill will sure to be buzzing with alumni together for the alumni to sit and talk reliving their times at the ‘Hurst along about their good times on the Hill. with current students making memo- For those that do not go to “Revive ries that they will hold dear for years the Good Times” they can attend the to come. Alumni Awards Dinner in the Mercy Homecoming 2005 begins on Friday Heritage Room. This event begins at th Katie McAdams /Photo editor at 11:30 a.m. with the 11 annual James 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception dinner Student cars line both sides of Wayne Street due to a lack of parking spaces on the east side of campus R. McKeever Alumni Golf Outing will follow at 7 p.m. and Dinner at the Lawrence Park Golf This year’s award recipients are Mary Club. Ellen Dahlkemper ’73, who will be This annual event benefi ts the James honored for Outstanding Service to Parking problems persist R. McKeever scholarship fund, a Her Community; William G. Ball, Esq. scholarship that is given each year at ’85, honored for Outstanding Achieve- Briggs and Lewis Avenues have cars outside of Mercyhurst lots. the event. ment in a Chosen Field; Sister Elisabeth By Corrie Thearle lined up bumper to bumper on one The college restricts freshmen from The weekend’s events kick into high Lintsen ’70, honored for outstanding News editor side at any time of the day. The cars having cars on campus. However, the gear Saturday at 10 a.m. when alumni Service to Mercyhurst; and Matt Triola on the left or right side of Parade Street large incoming freshman classes during will register for events in the Perform- ’90, honored as Outstanding Young College is full of obstacles and chal- can be seen sporting many Mercyhurst the past years have now grown into size- ing Arts Center and also enjoy a conti- Alumnus. lenges that all students must learn to stickers. able sophomore classes. Many upper- nental breakfast and mingling with their For those that do not wish to attend overcome. Whether it’s a messy room- Due to the heavy amount of parking classmen have cars on campus. friends until 11:30 a.m. the Awards Dinner, but would like to mate or a drill sergeant moonlighting on all of these residential streets, the The college has increased in student For alumni that have not seen the congratulate the award recipients they as a professor, college students tackle city of Erie stepped in to alleviate the numbers, but has yet to increase park- improvements to the campus they can may attend the post- dinner reception many problems. parking problems. ing lot spaces. participate in Ambassador guided walk- which begins at 9:30 p.m. in the Mercy At Mercyhurst College one of the All three of these city streets have Even though it appears there is a lack ing tours, which will be available until Heritage Room. biggest student concerns does not parking restrictions, preventing students of spaces available on campus, there are 12:30 p.m. The weekend winds down on Sunday present itself in a classroom or dorm from parking cars on both sides. enough spaces available for students The Homecoming tailgate party kicks with a Mass celebrated in the Christ room, but in the parking lots and streets These measures allow for effi cient with cars. off at noon on Tullio Field. This is a the King Chapel beginning at 10 a.m. across campus. and productive traffi c fl ow. Large emer- According to Police and Safety there time for alumni to catch up with their and that will be followed by “A Taste Student parking has been a major gency vehicles and snow plows are able are 1,547 parking slots across campus. friends and get themselves fi red up to of Class” Brunch in the Egan Dining issue for Mercyhurst College students. to have complete access. Two cars can This fall Police and Safety conducted cheer on the mighty Lakers in their Room from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The incredible growth of the stu- safely pass one another on the street and daily surveys of the number of available game against Ashland beginning at Homecoming 2005 offers a wide array dent body in the past couple years has local residents have additional parking parking spaces in lots across campus. 1:30 p.m. of activities for alumni young and old added increased pressure to the parking if needed in front of their homes. The surveys have confi rmed that at The Homecoming Queen and King to participate in and also offers a little arrangements on campus. These measures have secured safe certain times of the day, there are up will be announced at the football something for those that are enjoying Upperclassmen who cannot fi nd a driving and parking conditions on resi- to 70 available slots in one lot. game. their time at the ‘Hurst. Be sure to enjoy space in a lot must seek parking on a dential streets, but have not lessened the For those that do not want to attend the 2005 Homecoming on the Hill. city street. pressure for students to seek parking Please see Parking on Page 3 the football game they can enjoy “A PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD September 28, 2005

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World Briefs Technology professionals International news CIT department provides instructional support

Compiled by Future Program was funded by Christina Ferranti Straight to the moon By Katie Walker Contributing writer a grant from the federal govern- NASA plans return to the ment, and the grant ran out last Moon by 2020. year. Four astronauts are to be sent Are you an instructor looking According to Barbara Pitt- in a new space vehicle that will for a way to expand your use of man, Director of the Center cost an estimated $104 billion. technology in the classroom? for Instruction Technology, It is similar to the Apollo Are you a student that is in “The Center came into existence program that carried the first need of video projection equip- through the work of the Teach- humans to the moon in 1969. ment? ing, Learning and Technology The new system will put crew Well the answer to your ques- Steering Committee, chaired by members into a capsule sitting tions and needs are located right Dr. Terry Pettijohn, which over atop a rocket, and will have a on the Mercyhurst campus. the last two years developed and separate heavy-lift vehicle to take The Center for Instructional proposed a plan to offer a col- only cargo into orbit. Technology (CIT) is a new ad- lege center that would continue This will be the fi rst human dition to Mercyhurst this year, and expand upon the successful mission to the moon since 1972, but the idea of instructional Links to the Future Program.” and will likely take place in 2018 technology is not a new one to CIT provides a wide variety of Meghan Arnold/Contributing photographer carrying four people on a four to the Mercyhurst community. services to the whole Mercyhurst A glimpse inside the new CIT department in Hirt 307 seven day stay. For the past four years the community. NASA chief Michael Grif- Links to the Future Program Located in room 307 of the tion Grants. the Mercyhurst community with fin described the program as, was run by the education depart- Hirt Center, CTI provides every- Some other services they pro- their technological issues. “Apollo on steroids.” ment and provided many of the thing from loaning video projec- vide are consultations in the cen- Pittman also would like the stu- same services which CIT now tion equipment to students and ter for assistance with software dents and faculty to have some provides. faculty, to helping faculty apply or Blackboard, they will also be input in what the Center offers. Immune boost to fi ght cancer and HIV However, the Links to the and secure Technology Innova- conducting, in cooperation with “The Center is still in the pro- IT, some workshops on such cess of building a good stock Researchers are working on an immune-boosting therapy that could things as advanced use of Black- of equipment and software, and improve cancer vaccines and help a range of patients, including the board and Web development, welcome suggestions from both elderly, better ward off infection. and on their Website, advice students and faculty about what Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say they’ve found a means of boost- about instructional design and a should be added to the Center.” ing the output of disease-fi ghting immune cells by the thymus, a tiny bibliography of research in the If you would like more infor- organ located in the upper chest. use of technology. mation on how the Center for The Mayo team studied immune system responses in health workers The center is manned by Dr. Instructional Technology can who were accidentally exposed to HIV. Pittman and two graduate as- help you, visit their website on All of those exposed received a common anti-aids treatment; none sistants Baron Wolf and Sara Lakernet at http://users.mercy- of the health workers went on to develop HIV infection. Simard and is open to students hurst.edu/bpittman/www/CIT. and faculty Monday – Friday htm. Homosexual priests 7:45- 4:00 p.m. Students should feel free to They look forward to helping stop in and visit. The Vatican says it will ban new gay priests, even if they accept a vow of celibacy. The late John Paul II ordered a review of the Catholic Church’s Mercyhurst stimulates relief efforts policy on homosexuality fol- tion created/prepared 50 “Crisis Mercy Corps and Catholic Relief ricane Katrina, the students and lowing the U.S. child sex abuse By Dana Moderick Care Kits” of personal hygiene Services. faculty of Mercyhurst College Contributing writer scandals. items for families, children and Rosinski stated, “It’s tough, have made great efforts in what The Vatican states that homo- babies. Each kit had items in it there’s no two ways about it. seems to be an overwhelming sexuals are “intrinsically disor- Just a little over one month ago, whose total value was between We’re trying to do all we can. I devastation. dered.” Hurricane Katrina tore through $10-$15. feel especially sorry for the ones Rosinski commented, “People’s Upcoming this month will be states in the South, leaving mil- Organizing the efforts was that have been hit twice now.” hearts have been deeply moved an inspection of an estimated lions without any belongings and Professor Lucille Morrison of While campus ministry has by the terrible sufferings of the 229 seminaries in the United predictions of damage in the the North East nursing depart- already contributed a great deal, thousands of people impacted by States. billions of dollars. ment. they will be turning their atten- the effects of the hurricane. According to some reports Since then there have been Students in the nursing depart- tion back to local agencies, while “May this spirit of compassion both gay and straight priests are relief efforts throughout the ment also helped to add just un- still continuing less intense ef- and mercy always be a hallmark embarrassed by this announce- world, including at Mercyhurst der $800 towards relief funds. forts to help Katrina victims. of this generous Mercyhurst Col- ment. College. Sister Geri Rosinski, the Di- In the short time since Hur- lege community.” Residence Life, Campus Min- rector of Campus Ministry, im- Chief justice vote istry and the Mercyhurst North mediately went into fundraising East Nursing Department are mode. John Roberts, a 50-year-old just three organizations making Within the fi rst 10 days of this federal appellate judge and the an effort to ease the suffering of school year she organized cash president’s fi rst pick for the Su- Katrina victims. collections by sending out e- preme Court, is assured of get- Residence Life held a raffl e that mails to faculty and students and ting an overwhelming confi rma- appealed to both students and made announcements at Sunday tion vote by the Senate later this faculty containing items donated worship services. week, making him the nation’s from all over campus. After speaking with head foot- 17th chief justice. The Mary D’Angelo Perform- ball coach Marty Schaetzle, he Two-thirds of the 100 senators, ing Arts Center donated two tick- and Rosinski decided to take both Republicans and Demo- ets for six shows in their Artist up collections at their last home crats, already had promised to Series chosen by the winner of game, and for homecoming support Roberts as the successor the drawing. weekend. to the late William H. Rehnquist Also donated were free books So far, total collections for before the debate began. for one term from the bookstore, the relief fund are at just under “The word is that the justices an underground parking spot for $2,500, and Rosinski hopes to very much applaud his nomina- the 2006-07 school year, $300 to- take in more at the upcoming tion to be chief justice,” said wards student housing and other game. Judiciary Committee Chairman gift packages. Money raised is being spread Arlen Specter, R-Pa. Mercyhurst North East con- out to different organizations tributed as well. aiding in the relief efforts, such Katie McAdams/Photo editor Sections of New Orleans open to public The student Nursing Associa- as the American Red Cross, Senior Dan Kick sells raffl e tickets to help Katrina victims Residents of one New Orleans neighborhood were invited to come home Monday and “help us rebuild the city.” The mayor’s offi ce announced that residents of Algiers, which largely escaped the fl ooding brought by the twin onslaughts of Candidates presented to the public Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, would be able to return starting at 10 Continued from page 1 ter’s of education degree from in psychology and social psy- ment (1987-1998), assistant to a.m. on Monday. the University of Vermont. chology from Syracuse, and the president for institutional Algiers, a neighborhood of 57,000 people across the Mississippi He was responsible for all fund Thomas J. Gamble, Ph.D., post-doctoral education at Yale advancement (1998-99). River from the French Quarter, also was the fi rst section to reopen raising, alumni relations, public has been the vice president of University. She received her Ph.D. in coun- to residents last week, before the approach of Rita forced the city affairs and government relations academic affairs at Mercyhurst Colleen Hester, Ph.D., is vice seling psychology from the Uni- to halt its plan to reopen some neighborhoods. as well as the management of College since 2003. president, strategic planning, versity of Missouri-Columbia. In addition, business owners in the Central Business District, the federal programs. He is responsible for all aca- institutional research and evalu- French Quarter and the Uptown section would be allowed in to He was executive vice presi- demic planning and administra- ation at the University of St. inspect property and clean up. dent and CEO of Operation tion at the college. Thomas, in Houston, Texas. Smile (1996-2000); president and From 1997 to 2003 he was Since taking the position in England convicted CEO of Liberty Science Center associate professor of criminal 1999, she has been responsible (1994-96) and vice president for justice and psychology and direc- for strategic planning, institu- Lynndie England, the U.S. development and public affairs at tor of the Mercyhurst College tional effectiveness/outcomes Army private photographed Oregon Health Sciences Univer- Civic Institute. assessment, institutional research holding a nude Iraqi man on a sity (1990-94). From 1984 to 1997 he served in and accreditation. leash, was convicted Monday of Fox spent 18 years (1972-1990) Erie County government, fi rst as Prior to that she was an Ameri- abusing detainees at Baghdad’s at The University of Medicine director of the Edmund Thomas can Council on Education (ACE) Abu Ghraib prison and faces up and Dentistry of New Jersey, Adolescent Center (1984-88), fellow in 2001-02. to 10 years in jail. rising from assistant dean of then as director of Child Pro- She began her affi liation at the A military jury at Fort Hood, administrative planning at the fessional Services, Erie County University of St. Thomas in 1982 Texas, took about two hours to Robert Wood Johnson Medical Offi ce of Children and Youth as a staff psychologist and con- fi nd England, 22, guilty of fi ve School to executive vice presi- (1988-93) and then as execu- tinued with the university, serv- counts of mistreating prisoners dent of the University Health tive director of the Erie County ing as director of the counseling and one count of committing an System of New Jersey. Offi ce of Children and Youth and testing center (1984-87), indecent act. He holds a Ph.D. from the Uni- (1993-97). professor of psychology, then versity of Michigan and a mas- He holds doctoral degrees chair of the psychology depart- September 28, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 3

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Parking spaces in high demand Police and Safety Log Continued from Page 1 lot, many students have begun However, many of these lots to park on Wayne Street. Theft Liquor Law Violations that have plenty of spaces avail- Because there are no parking Baldwin Hall-Football Mercy Apartments able at any given time of the day restrictions on Wayne Street, it offi ce 25 September 2005 are mainly located on the west is frequently fi lled with cars on 25 September 2005 Male student while being side of campus. both sides from the McAuley Unknown person(s) under the age of 21 years Lots such as Egan/McAuley, Adult Education Center to East took a Dell Laptop consumed an alcoholic Zurn/D’Angelo, Mercy Apart- 41st Street. computer from an offi ce. beverage. ments and the Athletic Center/ This excess traffi c has caused Investigated Investigated Student Union, have plenty of many local residents who live available spaces. on Wayne Street alarm and However, most of the upper- distress. classmen who are searching for Ellen Hailwood, who lives at Domestic Criminal Mischief spaces reside on the opposite 4015 Wayne St. has expressed 3923 Lewis Ave Hammermill Library side of campus, far away from concern over the large number 25 September 2005 22 September 2005 these available slots. of students who have been park- Male and Female Male student removed Rodger J. Gregorich, Direc- ing on the side of the road. student had a Dell Logo from tor of Public Safety explained, Hailwood explains that many, verbal dispute. computer. “There is enough parking on “residents are extremely upset Investigated Investigated campus, but it is not very con- with the college and not the venient to where students are students. Katie McAdams/Photo editor residing.” “I think they are treating stu- Junior Ashley Saunier gives up after looking for a space Many students agree with dents like second-rate citizens. Theft Criminal Mischief Gregorich. Ashley Leute, a If the college allows students construction begins. student housing and the parking McAuley Hall Parking Lot #19 sophomore who has a part-time to bring cars on campus, they The fi nal agreement is currently lot has detained the administra- 24 September 2005 18 September 2005 job off campus, returns late to should provide suffi cient park- under negotiation and Billingsley tion from pursuing an agreement Unknown person(s) took Unknown person(s) her apartment several nights a ing,” she said. commented that it should take to lease it. a Dell Inspirion Laptop placed unknown type of week. Hailwood went on to explain about a week. Billingsley commented, “There computer from a Dorm liquid on a motorcycle She explains that, “I’m not that she and many other residents Students should wait for autho- is possible parking at Wallace and Room. seat. inclined to park across campus have hired plows for their drive- rization from the college to park 35th Street if the students would Investigated Investigated in the McAuley lot and walk ways during the winter. in the lot at the northeast corner use it.” almost three blocks back to my She warned that, “There is a of Pine and East 38th Street. He also explained that if MSG apartment on Wayne Street at tremendous chance that some- However, one student, senior expressed the desire for the col- midnight.” one’s car will be damaged.” Stephanie Reho points out that, lege to add an additional parking The lack of parking on the east Efforts to solve these problems “With the large freshman and lot, the administration would take Public Intoxicated, Liquor Law Violations side of campus has become a have been undertaken by both sophomore classes, it’s only the initiative to lease the lot at Criminal Mischief 3810 Briggs Ave very serious problem this fall. Executive Vice-President for going to become more diffi cult 35th Street and Wallace. Disorderly Conduct 17 September 2005 The additional parking lot that Administration Tom Billingsley next year.” However, senior Melissa Jack 3828 Lewis Ave Male Student while being was at the northeast corner of and the department of Police With the inevitable loss of the sees a possible problem with 17 September 2005 under the age of 21 years East 38th and Pine is no longer and Safety. lot across from CVS at the end this possibility. She states that, Male student while under did possess and consume owned by Mercyhurst. The city of Erie is looking to of the 2006 school year, once “Many students come home the infl uence of an an alcoholic beverage. This lot which provided 32 take similar action on Wayne again the college will face another from either work or the bar late intoxicating beverage Investigated, State additional parking spaces, is now Street that they initiated on Pa- parking crisis. at night. Issues could arise from caused damage to citations issued owned by Country Fair, which rade, Briggs and Lewis. Billingsley explained that there girls and/or inebriated students private property and plans to build a gas station on To ensure the fl uidity and ef- is another opportunity for the having to walk so far to get back became combative with the site this summer. fi ciency of traffi c on the street, college to lease a parking lot for to campus.” college offi cials. Students who could not fi nd there will be restrictions that will student use. Although the current parking Investigated, State parking in any of the available only allow parking on one side. This parking lot is at East 35th crisis seems to be averted over citations parking lots on Lewis or Briggs, Billingsley stepped in to make Street and Wallace, almost three on Wayne Street, there are many were always guaranteed a space an agreement with Country blocks away from the school and more parking issues that will across from CVS. Fair that will allow Mercyhurst across East 38th Street. continue to surface throughout With the loss of this parking students to park in their lot until The large distance between the year. PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD September 28, 2005 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Enjoy the fl avor and tradition of Erie everyone. There were signs for Their wines were lined up in stainless steel tanks for fermen- By Melissa Jack gyros, Greek dogs and fries, na- order from sweetest to driest, and tation. Features editor chos, cheese steak, chicken wraps after much debate I decided to These tanks were impressive, and hamburgers. fi rst try the Pink Catawba, which the smallest of which could Unlike the rated-R wine com- To satisfy your sweet tooth is semi-sweet and very fruity. hold 500 gallons and the largest edy, “Sideways”, the Wine Coun- were tents containing homemade At this point I decided it was holding 2,000 gallons. The wines try Harvest Festival that took ice cream, apple dumplings, time that I take advantage of held in these tanks will ferment place in North East this past funnel cake, fudge, chocolate one of the unique experiences from 4-6 weeks and go through weekend was an affair for all ages, covered strawberries and pretzels the wine fest offered: receiving a a fi ltering process about seven even with the obvious alcohol and the traditional kettlecorn. tour of a winery of your choice. times to remove the sediment. thrown into the mix. While walking the grounds I My roommate and I took the fi rst To fi lter each tank takes about Taking place over three days, saw upon tent after tent of tempt- shuttle that arrived; it was head- half a day. Sept. 23-25, the festivities took ing handmade wares. There was ing for Penn Shore Vineyards. Penn Shore Winery also has place in two locales in the quaint jewelry, photographs, candles, Upon arriving we were es- some wines that go through town of North East: Gibson hand-woven shirts, purses and corted into their front store the fermentation process in oak Park and Gravel Pit Park. I scarves, wood carvings, lawn containing shelves and bins of all barrels, such as the chardonnays would compare the Wine Fest ornaments, glass fi gurines, pot- their wines. Among the choices and cabernets. These wines fer- to an arts and crafts festival that tery, bath and body products were Red Wine, Chablis, Bianca, ment in the barrels from two to Melissa Jack/Features editor happened to include wine sam- and fl owers. Eventually becom- Burgundy, Blush, Diamond, three years. An example of the selection of wines at the Wine Fest. pling as the favorite activity. ing overwhelmed I decided to Lambruscano, Pink Catawba, Upon entering the wine cellar Of course, before you sample duck into the wine sampling Niagara, Concord, Chardonnay, containing these tanks there was to an interesting and informa- classical car show that lasted too many cups of wine the fi rst tent. Ahh…this is what I am Seyval Blanc, Baco Noir, Caber- no doubt as to what was made tional tour. most of the day. order of business is fi lling your here for. net Sauvignon and Champagne. there. The smell was amazingly Besides going on a tour of a Besides these activities they had stomach with food – and there Inside, Erie’s fi ve major win- My roommate and I didn’t have aromatic and delicious. winery there were many other live bands playing back-to-back existed many greasy options for eries were featured: Arrowhead much time to drool over our Now, after the wine has fer- unique wine-themed opportuni- for entertainment the entire day, Wine Cellars, Heritage Wine options because a tour was just mented the sufficient amount ties to experience at the Wine along with a magician, a quilting Cellars, Mazza Vineyards, Penn starting. of time and gone through all the Fest. show and horse-drawn carriage Shore Vineyards and Presque The tour guide started by giving fi ltering processes, it is time to A fun activity, especially for rides. Isle Wine Cellars. Each of these us an impressive fact: between bottle it. Penn Shore Vineyards kids, was grape stomping. They As is quite obvious, the Wine had a tantalizing display of wines the tri-state area there are about uses a bottling machine to do also had a champagne breakfast, Fest had many activities to offer spread out on their tables. 40,000 acres of grapevines, about this, which can go through 1,000 available, but only if you made for everyone, of any age and In order to get a sample of wine 85 percent of them are concord bottles per hour. After this they reservations. gender. you were required to purchase grapes. go through the more tedious Wine and Food Seminars were Next year you should check tokens: $2 for a small sample, To harvest their grapes Penn process of labeling. also offered each day, such as out the Wine Country Harvest $4 for a larger sample. Because Shore Vineyards uses a mechani- The tour ended on the back “Cooking with Wine,” “Make Festival. After all, since we spend I wanted to conserve money for cal harvester that has “fi ngers” porch of Penn Shore Vineyards, Your Own Wine” and “Wine and so much time in this neck of the a possible purchase down the which shake the vines, causing which is wood latticework and Chocolate.” woods, why not experience some road, I simply purchased two the ripened grapes to fall into looks out upon the many acres Also, they didn’t leave the men of the tradition and heritage of small sample tokens and made baskets. After being collected, of grapevines growing on their to suffer the arts and crafts as- the Erie area? Corrie Thearle/News editor my way to the Arrowhead Wine the grapes go through a grape property. I thought this a very pect of the festival for too long Locals enjoy the festival. Cellars table. press and then are put into huge appropriate and beautiful ending – right next door was a massive Student meets Capitol Hill ‘Hurst takes part in Peace Rally

Political science major shows she has what it takes in D.C. By Natalie Vindivich Contributing writer tury Democrats Annual Dinner, By Melissa Jack whose theme was “Celebrating Features editor Extraordinary Leaders.” The din- “George Bush is a bigger disas- ner was honoring Senator Dick ter than the war...than Katrina!” This summer many students Durbin and Barack Obama. An enthusiastic cheer erupted had notable internships in their- “I was given the task of being from the streets surrounding the fi eld of choice that came with the VIP greeter, so I welcomed Washington Monument. many incredible learning experi- Senators to the event. However, On Saturday, Sept. 23, more ences and opportunities for fu- the most exciting thing was that than 50,000 people congregated ture development; junior political in a roomful of hundreds of in Washington DC to make their science major, Maeve Kelly, was people, who paid hundreds of voices heard and march to the no exception. dollars to even sit near Barack white house on behalf of peace “I worked for a PAC, which Obama, I, as an intern, had the and an end to war. is a Political Action Committee, opportunity to sit next to him,” For this day out of history, Photo courtesy of Natalie Vindivich Photo courtesy of Maeve Kelly called 21st Century Democrats,” said Maeve. Constitution Avenue pulsed with Protesters at the Peace Rally exercise their right to assembly. Maeve Kelly poses with Sen. said Maeve. This was located Outside of her internship life and vigor, drawing people Evan Bayh just two blocks from the White Maeve was able to really enjoy from every age, race, creed, and passed a wide range of topics, resonated loud and clear. House. the senior advisor to President the experiences that come from even country to connect for a though most everything reverted The challenge to make a dif- The fi rst task Maeve was as- Bill Clinton and former host of living in Washington D.C. For unifi ed vision. back to American occupation in ference goes beyond the grand signed was to run a Campaign CNN’s show “Crossfi re.” example, she had the opportu- The Raging Grannies, Marx- Iraq. Thoughts and criticisms on procession in which painted Training Program, which brought Maeve’s second task was being nity to have her picture taken in ist and Socialist groups, nuns, how the government dealt with signs and NO MORE WAR but- in 120 people from across the in charge of the Youth Speaker front of the Capitol with Senator students, previous government the Hurricane Katrina crisis were tons line the streets like a Macy’s United States, to train them on Series on the Hill. This lasted Evan Bayh (Ind.), who is a 2008 representatives, citizens from avidly worked in as a means to Day Parade gone liberal. how to win a Democratic race. two weeks and on any given day Presidential Nominee. Haiti, and even soldiers back support points about the Bush The question is, what will be- The people who enrolled in this 500 interns would come to hear Maeve said, “While I was shak- from Iraq were just a few of the administration. come of the ideas and emotions program varied in their degree of the speakers that Maeve had ing hands with Bayh I said, ‘Sena- dozens of groups adequately The most exhilarating part stirred up in Washington last experience. scheduled. tor, Kristen Hudak (’05 alumni) represented. of the day came with the actual Saturday? Will those who took Maeve said, “This happened “What I did was create a data and I will single-handedly run One thing that could not be march around White House. The part make some kind of impact, within the first week of my base of every Democratic repre- your campaign in Pennsylvania,’ missed were the array of signs, crowd’s behavior, almost pushing drawing on the experience for internship, so I was basically sentative and senator as well as he laughed and said, ‘Thank held high with catch phrases paradoxical for its own peaceful inspiration? thrown into the midst of it. political fi gures no longer in the you.’ such as ‘Bush lies Who dies?’, motives, was nonetheless con- One can only await the true “Some of the people had spotlight, such as Bill Clinton and “My experiences that I had ‘Make pizza Not War’, and the tagious and inspiring for those repercussion of event on our worked for the Kerry Campaign, Madeline Albright,” said Maeve. through my internship could conspicuous ‘Impeach for sex taking part. country: the effects. some were running for offi ce and “I worked with congressional never be learned in a classroom but not for murder.’ Many musical groups shared others just wanted to learn about schedulers and was able to get setting. I would urge all students Bush’s face was plastered on their talents at the rally. The the process, possibly for future such noted speakers as Sena- to take on an internship posi- more banners that were it not for atmosphere of the stage only reference,” she said. tor John Kerry, Senator Hillary tion so that they may truly have the hate messages accompany- confi rmed that music does ‘make One of the highlights of being Rodham Clinton, James Carville, a hands-on experience in their ing them, the crowd could have the people come together.’ involved with this program was Senator Dick Durbin and Con- fi eld of choice,” said Maeve, “I’ll been mistaken for last fall’s right Throughout the day, expres- that Maeve was able to meet and gressman Dennis Kucinich.” never forget my wonderful sum- winged re-election campaign. sions like “The time is now!” greet the keynote speaker of the Maeve’s third and fi nal task was mer in D.C.” Speeches were a key part of “It’s up to us to take our country program: Paul Begala, who was helping to organize the 21st Cen- the event. The speeches encom- back!” and simply “Revolution!” New faculty meld science and art

hours and lots of work, but it is cyhurst learn. His focus is on gram,” Weaver-Kaulis said. “It Weaver-Kaulis worked full time By Jen Helbig completely rewarding,” Hender- the architecture end of interior was a master’s of science in in- in the fashion industry for several Contributing writer son said. design. dustrial/technical merchandising years, as a manager at Talbots in However, Henderson said that “I teach technical graphics and fabric analytics, along with a Erie, but she always wanted to This fall, Mercyhurst has taken he found teaching appealing after courses, where the student learns minor in higher education.” teach at the college level. on two new faculty members trying it. how to draw their thoughts in a What she studied involved the “During sophomore review, I in its family and consumer sci- “I was teaching evening cours- deliberate manner,” he said. planning, developing and mar- had to write out my goals, and I ence program, each with his or es, and teaching is something I He teaches Studio V and Tech keting of apparel and fashion- said that I wanted to go on and her own individual talents to wanted to do,” he said. II. related goods. get a master’s and teach fashion contribute. There is no architecture major “I enjoy being around so many “People don’t realize how merchandising,” Weaver-Kaulis Stuart Henderson hails from at Mercyhurst, but Henderson creative minds, and to see the much of fashion merchandising said. “It isn’t too often that the University of Cincinnati in explained the importance of different solutions that they is related to other disciplines,” people end up doing what they Ohio. architecture in relation to interior will come up with,” Henderson Weaver-Kaulis said. “Fashion originally set-out to do.” “I studied architecture there design. said. merchandising is a social sci- Weaver-Kaulis said that she for six years,” Henderson said. “You need to take structures Another new faculty member ence, which is surprising to was adjunct faculty last year, and “I started out as an art major courses, where you learn things is Amy Weaver-Kaulis, who many individuals. Students are enjoys seeing familiar faces in at Youngstown State, but then like the statics and strength of graduated from Mercyhurst in challenged to learn how fashion class and on campus. changed to engineering, and materials. Lots of patterns from 2000. Her bachelor degree is in relates to history, psychology and “I like Mercyhurst because eventually came to architec- the inside and the outside of the fashion merchandising, along sociology.” the class sizes are small, you can ture.” building are the same,” he said. with a minor in marketing. This term Weaver-Kaulis is really get one-on-one time with After graduation, he worked in Now Henderson can use his “I went on to get my masters teaching Introduction to the students. They are very involved an architecture fi rm in Erie. real world experience to help at the University of North Texas, Fashion Industry and History with the program also, not just in “It’s a great job, with long interior design majors at Mer- through a distant learning pro- of Dress. class,” Weaver-Kaulis said. September 28, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 5 FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Football team creates a A healthier column cookbook for charity Convenience: We speed into the bus over to Peach Street to spare. With Jen Each member of the football the closest parking space, we see a dollar movie. Unlike microwave TV dinners, By Kayti Ostromecki team was asked to bring in one Contributing writer buy tickets ahead of time, we go When it comes to dinner, wait- it won’t be packed with calories, health-conscious recipe to share through the self-check out lane ing half an hour to eat is far from sodium and fat and only fi ll you in the cookbook. at Wal-Mart and we hop into the plausible, even if it means having up halfway. What does football, cooking In the book, about 80 different high-intensity tanning bed for a bowl of cereal or microwaving Vary it to contain foods and cancer have in common? recipes are broken down into fi ve minutes. a Lean Cuisine again. that you like, but remember Ordinarily the answer is not 10 different categories: pork, As college students, there isn’t Here’s a recipe to try instead to keep moist ingredients out of much. chicken, beverages, snacks, dips, much time to waste, especially of watching TV on one of those it, or it will turn out soggy. This fall the Mercyhurst Col- side dishes, poultry, seafood, when you have a busy day riding days when you fi nd an hour to lege football team is setting pasta and brunch. itself apart and bringing together The “Tackle Cancer Program these three things in an attempt Cookbooks” can be purchased in a blink to make a difference in people’s at the football games, the Docu- BBQ Burritos lives. Center, the football offi ce, the This year’s team is creating and Mercyhurst Athletic Center, and Ingredients promoting the “Tackle Cancer soon, the Mercyhurst College 1 package 8 in. fl our tortillas Program Cookbook” whose Bookstore and Carolyn Her- 1 small can chopped peppers, drained proceeds will go to the American mann Union. 1 onion, chopped and fried Cancer Society. The cookbooks will sell for $10 2 cloves of garlic, minced Marty Schaetzle, head football each and all of the profi ts will be 1 can drained, or bag of frozen corn, thawed coach for the Lakers, got the idea. donated to charity. White rice, optionally cooked in vegetable, beef, or chicken broth instead of water for extra fl avor ‘Buddy Walk’ helps kids 1 can pinto, black, or refried beans, drained and raising, three “healthy” chil- ½ lb. chicken, cubed and baked or fried until done or By Dennis Fletcher dren. I was little help in getting English Department ½ lb. ground beef, fried and drained 12-year-old Amy to walk some 1 8 oz. bag shredded cheddar cheese more, as little help as I had been Chopped cilantro to taste Five years ago, I joined my in so many other of her life Juice from one lime sister, a couple of nephews and challenges. Barbeque sauce their kids, my brother-in-law, and But at least on that day, and niece for my fi rst ‘Buddy Walk.’ three other ‘Buddy Walks’ since, First, cook the meat until it is fully done. It was a lot of fun tossing the I walked alongside my sister for Drain the meat, and place it in a large bowl. Add peppers, onion, garlic, corn, rice, and beans and mix together. football around and joking about awhile – just to let her know I Lay out each of the tortillas on a counter on its own individual square of tin foil. the Browns and Cardinals. loved her and cared. Spoon about ¾ c. of the mixture onto one end of the tortilla Eventually, I walked back to be Saturday, Oct. 1st will be my with my sister Joyce and niece fi fth walk. Though there is a ten- Sprinkle with desired amount of cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of the lime. Amy. My sister was trying to dollar registration fee, my sister Wrap each tortilla by folding the sides parallel to each other. Then roll the tortilla from the end with fi lling coax my Down Syndrome niece and I have never discussed how towards the open end. Lay the wrapped burrito with the loose end on the bottom in the center of the foil. to walk at least half of the mile, much money is raised, or what it Use the back of a spoon to spread desired amount of barbeque sauce over the burrito, this adds a great fl avor. but it was a real struggle. is used for. It is enough, I think, Put all of the burritos in the freezer, and when you are ready to eat one, just pop it in your oven at 350 F for So was the fact that Amy was that someone is there with her. about 30-45 minutes. I usually stick one in when I get back from the gym and take a shower, when I get out, a the first child “included” in Will you join us at the North homemade dinner is ready for me! the Greene Township School East Gravel Pit Park at 2:00 * If you can’t handle so many burritos, cut a hole in the top of a green pepper, take out the seeds and rinse District--so was the fight for p.m.? it. Drop it into boiling water for about 4 or 5 minutes, remove, and stuff it with the fi lling. Stuffed peppers can excellent health care--so was a Call Donna (838-6831) or easily be wrapped in foil and frozen also, they just take a little longer to bake in the oven, about an hour. host of other things, the details Keith (873-1363) for more in- of which I had little clue. formation. Enjoy the convenience of a great, cheap meal! I had been blessed by having, On the edge: Mercyhurst KTI desperately needs it. ity and service throughout the “Participants in KTI and hence drive social and economic de- environment for students.” For By Melissa Brandt “The Erie poverty rate is 30%, development of social business the KIZ have preferred status velopment into the region. The more information contact direc- Arts and Entertainment Editor while the national poverty rate relationships that will inevitably for state grants and academic opportunity is there to enhance tor John Byrtus at ext. 2348 or is 15%,” says Byrtus. “The Erie lead to positive social change support throughout the region,” faculty reputation and make [email protected]. The Mercyhurst College region has not done a very good directly enforces goals set by the says Byrtus. Mercyhurst a more attractive Knowledge Transfer Institute job of starting businesses that Mercyhurst Mission Statement. This entrepreneurial trend is (KTI) is bringing logic to eco- create jobs. Through the KTI, As well as serving others, the catching on, as the new Future nomic development and social we are fi elding the steps for a KTI gives opportunities for CEO’s and Social Innovators innovation. The internal organi- long term difference.” students to increase their own Club is also pending approval. zation, headed by director John The idea behind “knowledge professional value and even their The club, in line with KTI, is Byrtus, joined a consortium of exchange” is to form a symbiotic wallets. As an example, the KIZ designed for people who want to local colleges, universities and relationship with a collective of will announce a Business Plan build their resume, contacts and economic development agencies Erie colleges and business. Physi- Contest for students of the four create something new, positive, to apply for the creation of an cal and intellectual resources of participating colleges. and exciting. Erie Keystone Innovation Zone Edinboro, Gannon, and Penn To encourage participation, Through KTI Mercyhurst in- in Aug. of 2005. The Institute’s State Behrend are now available the Mercyhurst KTI will reward creases not only socioeconomic mission is “to transfer knowl- to Mercyhurst through the KTI the top three Mercyhurst busi- growth, but also that of the edge from the college and other and vice versa. ness plans with cash prizes and innovative individual. “Mercy- resources to create and grow “Deliberate knowledge transfer through the KIZ the best busi- hurst’s academic departments regional businesses and under- in support of business creation ness plan of the four will earn bring cutting edge knowledge to standing.” and growth has never happened $10,000. Although there are the classroom every day,” says Due for approval, the program on this scale before in Erie,” says no course prerequisites, valid Byrtus. “With KTI we seek to aims to utilize the local resources Byrtus. entries must be from a current provide a convenient channel for Katie McAdams/Photo Editor in Erie to promote economic and Encouraging students to foster Mercyhurst student. As well as faculty, students and employees KTI Director Byrtus oversees student development. social growth at a time when Erie qualities of excellence, creativ- an impressive résumé addition, to take these special insights and Amore for Aromas Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of a coffee shop on West 8th Street with varying ingredients. The I was delighted with the per- children will feel more than at By Michelle Decker broccoli quiche was very fl aky sonable and cozy atmosphere. home there. They even have Contributing Writer and delicious. It came with a The interior is warm, inviting a small play area with toys for fresh green salad and hot roll for and has been decorated with a children. Aromas is a shining example only $5.00. The green salad was diverse mix of art done by the Aromas is a terrifi c place to of what a real coffee house crisp and topped with sprouts children who attend the Inner- visit for information on the Erie should be. They feature an and croutons. City Neighborhood Art House. art community. There are many excellent selection of premium Aromas claims to serve the Customers can purchase the pieces of literature and fl yers teas, coffees, Italian sodas and best French onion soup. It has children’s art. on upcoming events. Aromas steamed milk drinks. three cheeses, four onions, wine, There is plenty of comfort- also holds an acoustic guitar Upon entering Aromas I was beef broth and chicken broth. It able seating inside and a casual concert from 7 - 9 p.m. twice a greeted with the intoxicating is topped with their homemade dining area outside. It seems month. If interested in attend- smell of fresh coffee. I tried garlic croutons and at $3.75 it is Aromas aims to create an out- ing you should call 456-5282 the white heat steamer. It cost a real bargain. of-the-ordinary experience for for the days. $2.50 and was an amazing blend Other items such as pita sand- their customers and is very Aromas is located at 2174 of Ghiradelli white chocolate wiches made fresh to order successful at doing so. West 8th street, just a short mixed with steamed milk and and soup made by the whole Customers can borrow books walk from the West Erie Plaza. topped with whipped cream. foods co-op are available. Most from the large selection or read According to Twohig, “Patrons My friend tried the café latte at of Aromas baked goods are some of the numerous periodi- of the Plaza Cinemas often stop $2.25, which she said was “Out- made fresh daily by Arnone’s cals. It has a great atmosphere into the coffee house before or standing!” They were served Sons Food Importers. For and is perfect for relaxed dining after the movies.” Aromas has in unique, oversized ceramic a complete menu of items and reading. Elizabeth Twohig, been in business for about 11 mugs. available at Aromas visit www. the barista, said, “We welcome years and has a loyal customer Aromas offers more than just goerie.com/aromas/menu6a. students. This is a great place base. “We have tourists who great coffee. They also have pdf. Coupons are also available for them to study and they can come back every summer.”, baked goods and an appealing online at www.goerie.com/aro- stay as long as they like.” said Twohig. breakfast, lunch and dinner mas/index.html. Customers can Aromas is a friendly and I enjoyed the experience and menu. I ordered the quiche du order their favorite coffee and inviting place. Everyone from service at Aromas. I would cer- jour. Which is made fresh daily gift baskets online. business people to families with tainly eat there again. PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD September 28, 2005

OPINION To contact: [email protected] Campus Question Timeless tunes Mercyhurst College is about to name Your parents’ generation got it right three fi nalists for president. What Some call me old-fashioned matter. The point is they wanted sort of person do you think the new while others, more harshly, call to make a difference, which is me a loser. Very few, other than something you rarely see today. president should be? members of my parents’ gen- The 60s were a time when the eration, praise my taste. This all press challenged the government comes with the territory when and prodded the public to think you’re a Beatles fan stuck in my deeper and question authority. generation. It was a time of reevaluation I look for a person like Dean

for what we stood for, and how Michael Victor as my president. much we would tolerate. The ‘ ‘ turbulence of this era shaped Allison the nation we now live in, and Moore our country has not yet fully recovered. So what does all of this have to Opinion editor do with music? Well the music industry also went through a revolution in the 1960s. Kody Hiner, sophomore, communications

When the Beatles arrived on As the mood of the country the scene just over 40 years ago, shifted, the music adapted to fi t they revolutionized rock and roll, the change. The Beatles provide and arguably, changed the course a perfect example. In the early ‘ of music forever. But none of 60s, the Beatles wore matching A person who wants to make this matters to most members of suits and sang catchy tunes about KRT ‘ changes to better enhance the my generation. love and romance. As the decade Paul McCartney is still school in buildings and academics Many laugh at my preoccupa- progressed and movements touring over 40 years after tion with the music and times of grew, their hair got longer, their the Beatles debuted and the 1960s. Since it’s pretty much matching suits became fl agrant changed rock and roll. a given that most people in this showcases of individual style and country, especially people my their lyrics began to deal with age, could care less about history, issues such as war, peace and I had the pleasure of attending I have come to expect this sort revolution. my fi rst Paul McCartney concert of reaction. Not only did their words in- this past weekend in Philadel- The fact is I care. I hear stories spire a generation, their musical phia. The experience was inde- Cliff Barton, sophmore, communications of my parent’s generation and am techniques and experimentation scribable. I cannot imagine a 50 transfi xed by the then-warring opened the doors for countless Cent concert creating the kind cultures competing for domi- artists and allowed future genres of atmosphere I was surrounded nance. The struggle between the of music to take shape. by. I could strike up a conversa- youth trying to establish an iden- To me, the music of the 60s is tion with anyone in that stadium; A person who cares about the

tity and the adults desperately so much more than just noise. they all acted like we had been ‘ students and is a personable, trying to cling to a picturesque It is a movement. It represents friends for years. We were all past, where the hair is short and and captures important history, connected by a common bond: involved president. ‘ the jeans are straight legged. and it takes me to a time where an appreciation for and the love I hear the stories of the Viet- I can relate. of, good music. nam War, the political move- Groups of the past such as the For the two hours and 40 min- ments, the marches, the activism Rolling Stones and solo artists utes McCartney was on stage, I and am frustrated that I am such as Paul McCartney continue felt like I was a part of something stuck in a generation marked by to tour. And while, the senior bigger than a concert. I felt like apathy. citizen jokes are liberally used, I was a part of the movement I Brandy Weber, senior, early childhood/Ed. The youth of the 1960s fought they still perform and write cap- have admired for so long, and it for something, stood for some- turing the same feeling of the gave me hope for the future.

thing, right or wrong it didn’t movement they helped create. Washing away borders ‘ I don’t care. ‘ engineers, physicians and nurses came to conquer By Richard Gonzales fear, hunger and sickness. Knight Ridder Newspapers U.S. citizens were able to see the true might of a foreign people: the sharing of talent and resources Among the 94 countries that have offered aid to to ease the pain of another foreign people. the United States in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Minutemen, take note: From the halls of San An- tonio to the shores of Mississippi, Mexican soldiers none is more symbolic of a diffi cult friendship Brian Connor, freshman, business than Mexico. and sailors in plain view feed, comfort and heal the Katrina forced the United States and Mexico to citizens whom you seek to protect. cross years and miles of border resentment and Don’t be surprised to see thousands of im- suspicion. migrants take part in the massive cleanup and rebuilding of New Orleans and other hard-hit

The neighbors transcended national and personal It should be someone who boundaries in the face of catastrophe to fi nd their Southern cities. ‘ can incorperate the school’s ‘ humanity. As Fox said, Mexicans are a working people. It’s estimated that 145,000 Mexicans were af- Their time would be better spent if they followed tradition and combine it with fected by the hurricane, 10,000 of them in New the Mexicans’ example and volunteered to assist vision to help Mercyhurst Orleans. fellow citizens displaced by Katrina. thrive. With President Bush’s approval, President Vi- If not, they should turn the binoculars on one cente Fox sent a Mexican Peace Corps to help his another and peer into their hearts to track their neighbor. fears. Cross the border, Minutemen, from shadow Fox proudly told his people: “This is Mexico: land to helping hand. It’s solidarity, love, caring, capable of conquer- Despite the rancor on both sides of the border ing adversity. For this reason, we have a stronger about past wars, spilt blood, lost land, drug traffi ck- Jackie McCarty, junior, intel studies/French Mexico, a more democratic Mexico, a free Mexico, ing and illegal crossings, demographic reality and a working Mexico.” natural calamity have forced us to recognize that the Mexican sailors from the ship Papaloapan docked future demands reconciliation and cooperation. Mexicans and U.S. citizens must cross their Ru- last week off the coast of Biloxi, Miss., and began I feel the president should be unloading supplies for the hurricane victims. Their bicon, knowing that they shall not return to futile ship brought along rescue helicopters, vehicles construction of walls, moats and fences. ‘ someone that is optimistic and and water. It’s too late: Mexicans are here to stay. open to change. A president that

For many Tejanos and Mexican immigrants, Latino numbers have grown so exponentially that can compromise well and be a the sight of the 45-truck Mexican troop convoy Texans have come to a cultural crossroads. ‘ They can travel the path of harmonious blending good leader is the best selection for rumbling across the border along Interstate 35 Mercyhurst. on its way to San Antonio stirred pride and cheer. of heritages to become a showcase to the country Many locals waved the Mexican fl ag and shouted, and the world, or they can follow the road histori- “Bienvenido!” Welcome! cally more trekked by jealous countries one of bit- Mexican troops hadn’t advanced this far north terness and hostility. If the fi rst path is taken, American presidents since 1846, at the start of the Mexican-American Stephanie Gibson, freshman, biology, pre-dental War. and governors can bring those neighbors in con- At that time, the Mexicans claimed that their land fl ict Israelis and Palestinians, Roman Catholic and began at the Nueces River; the United States in- Protestant Irish, Indians and Pakistanis to the sisted that its southern border was the Rio Grande. yellow rose state and explain that we’ve learned to Troops clashed in the disputed land between the respect one another.

rivers, and war was declared. We’ve managed to defuse our fears of difference Someone who knows what and to identify our common humanity. After two years of fi ghting, Mexico and the Unit- ‘ they are doing, who has an ‘ ed States signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. We can do so because we shed the ethnic and Mexico ceded lands that would become America’s class arrogance that blinds us to the good in other understanding of college life and Southwest and West for $18,250,000. peoples. is responsive to student needs. Many Mexican citizens north of the Rio Grande Katrina washed away buildings, levees and bor- suddenly found themselves to be U.S. citizens. ders. An often-repeated, wry comment by Mexican- Mexico and the United States can rebuild Americans who claim a long family residency in American cities as their citizens proudly wave the conquered lands is that they didn’t cross the both fl ags. border the border crossed them. Sarah Bellomo, junior, HRIM But this time, unarmed Mexican soldiers, sailors, September 28, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

To contact: [email protected] OPINION

Language without words Letters to the editor: In our multicultural world many languages exist. the person is really trying to say. Reader takes issue with Ms Malarky On this campus alone various languages are offered. An example would be a conversation between a From several different Romance languages, Arabic guy and a girl. There are different actions taken by Dear Ms. Malarky, to represent the Afroadiasiatic languages of North- the girl that send certain messages, whether she is ern Africa and Southwest Asia and Japanese which twirling her hair, playing with her necklace or ear- I am appalled that you would suggest that a woman is “possessive” if she doesn’t want her boy- is considered an Altaic language; among others ring or even planting a playful punch on the guy. friend to go to a strip club. including the lovely Russian tongue to represent Verbally she may not be expressing her true Watching women strip is not only immoral, but the dignity of women has fallen to the wayside the Slavonic. feelings, but a closer view of her body language along with their clothes. The women no longer are considered people, but objects. Tell me, do you There is not, however, a course that offers les- indicates that she is trying to send the male differ- really think that men shake that image out of their head after they leave that place? sons in the one ent signals. Her body movements and gestures may True love would indicate that the boyfriend be faithful to his girlfriend and not engage in fan- language we all use reveal secret feelings, a desire for a one night fl ing tasies with other women. on a daily basis: or, possibly, a complete lack of interest. As a Catholic college, I would hope we would promote values to pass on to fellow students. God said, “Be holy as I am holy.” body language. Ellen The boy, picking up on the signals (hopefully), After reading a keeps looking at her hair, her hands, her feet, facial Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Jesus even said if a man looks lustfully at a woman recent letter from Koenig expressions and eye contact. These are his general he commits adultery with her in his heart. Don’t you think a woman with only a G-string on will a friend, I began to indicators. have more than one man looking lustfully at her? notice more and If he can correctly interprets her body language, I think we need to reinforce the idea of respect for women, our bodies and promote that in more how people Contributing writer he will be able to make the right move, whether it our society. use their bodies to is a kiss or getting the hint and saying goodbye. The Mercy tradition must carry on. react in conversa- Being able to read another person’s body lan- tion and in interactions with different people. guage is a valuable tool that you can learn to use to Lori J. Krasnesky For example, body language is apparent at social your advantage, just be aware of what actions you gatherings on the weekend or when one is simply take, and the messages that these actions portray. Athlete reacts to “Athletes and academics” article sitting in class. Everyone has their own way of ex- After further research into the topic, I came to pressing themselves non-verbally. In many cases a discover the actions that the body takes are far To whom it may concern: person may not be aware of what his or her body more effective at conveying a message than simply is saying to others. Our bodies have a language all words alone. I am writing in response to last week’s article “Athletics and academics;” an article that while well their own; it is a language that our subconscious rec- I am no guru when it comes to the subject of written and researched left out a few very important aspects. ognizes but our intellect may not comprehend. body language, or any other conversation tactics I was not offended by Corrie’s take on the situation, I felt it was very two-sided; however, I do When in conversation, a person’s mouth may be for that matter. But, if you can master the art of feel that Dr. Schiff and the other professors who are upset should understand not how the athletic articulating a message that completely contradicts conversation my applause to you, but for those department feels towards the subject, but how we, the athletes, feel. what his or her body is communicating, or vice that can just as effi ciently communicate without I myself am one such student-athlete, and if I was not I would not be at this school. While I versa. words, bravo. believe that Mercyhurst is a fi ne and prestigious college that offers its students a well-rounded It is through posture, hand gestures and facial education, it is small and not well-known by the general population. expressions that the human body’s language is ex- Along with being an athlete I am not from the tri-state area of Ohio, New York or Pennsylvania, pressed. Body language gives you hints into what which is a very big deal considering how many people are from this area that go to Mercyhurst. Way down in Oklahoma, my own stomping ground, when I inform people that I go here, they think I am going to a convent; my point being, and, yes, I do have a point, is that it is athletics, not academics, that fi rst attracted me to this school. The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly Yes, I want to get a fabulous education, and, yes, we are here primarily for the education; however, if you start requiring student-athletes to miss competitions to attend class it will no longer be a By Katie Tillman school that wants good athletes. Contributing writer Missing class is diffi cult and diffi cult to make up. There is no greater teaching tool than the classroom environment, but the competition that athletes get on the fi eld, court, pool or lake is something that the classroom cannot and does not offer us. If I didn’t row I wouldn’t be the student The Good I am today. Sports offer structure to the otherwise structureless life of a college student. I understand that it has to be diffi cult and frustrating for professors who are here to teach, but Another week has passed, by and midterms are looming. People are managing even though the you need to understand that college is not just about learning what is found in books and on the homework is starting to pile up. The general response to “how are you doing?” has gone from chalkboard. College is about becoming educated in all aspects of that word. I want to become a “I’m OK” to “I’m surviving.” I hope this remains that way for the student’s sake. well-rounded person and sports are just one of the many tools to help me achieve that goal. Good news for busy students is that the reference service hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is my belief that if Mercyhurst decides to make drastic changes concerning its policy towards Monday through Thursday. On Friday they are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, it’s from 6 p.m.- athletes it will lose a lot of us, especially incoming candidates. It is important to note that much 10 p.m. It might come in handy for research papers and needing special articles for those picky of our diversity, the little there is here, is due to our athletic programs. teachers . . . since we all have at least one of them. Half of the rowing team is from Canada, and probably a larger percent of the men and women’s Another bit of good news is that a traditional dance took place, the Shanghai Nights formal. hockey team is from our Northern friend as well. The soccer team brings in many athletes from Students spent $15 to dress up and to enjoy an evening of dancing and drinks. I wouldn’t be Ireland and Britain. There is a girl from Hawaii that came here to dance. Both Switzerland and surprised if people are still reeling from this event. Students screamed as if they have never seen Bulgaria are represented. Furthermore, there are many states that would not be as represented a school bus before. without the help of athletes including Michigan, Connecticut and, yes, my dear Oklahoma. Our school is constantly criticized for its lack of diversity, by some of the same professors com- The Bad plaining about athletes; if we make it more diffi cult for student-athletes we will lose some of the little diversity we have. And I, for one, would not encourage that. Now onto the campus bad news. According to the Mercyhurst Student Government, parking is Furthermore, I will say that leaving the GLIAC conference would also be another drastic mistake, still a major problem. This year, freshmen are not allowed to have cars at all. For those who have because I along with many of my fellow athletes came to this school because it is Division II; for been here a few years, this is the fi rst for the campus freshmen. The campus streets still remain many it is the exact size we want to compete in. crowded with student cars. Commuters still need a place to park, as well. It is a running joke that When deciding to play sports in college the fi rst decision that has to be made is size. It is a very if the city started to collect parking tickets, they could fund their defi cit. diffi cult and complicated choice and not taken lightly by most. Thus, by going to DIII you could By the time this week’s issue of the newspaper is published, homecoming nominations will be also potentially lose some athletes over with. Personally, I’ve had trouble deciding whether this belongs in the good or ugly section. I realize what we are looking for is a happy balance, but benching athletes because they miss To a few people I asked, the words “homecoming king & queen” bring back memories of high too much class will be a mistake I don’t think this school can afford. While I am not saying that school, cliché, and popularity contests. It is my hope that the homecoming has advanced to mean student-athletes have to be given lots of special privileges, like being passed for classes they didn’t something more than another silly high school tradition. complete, I am saying sometimes exceptions should be made, like outside tutoring by the profes- sors to make up those missed classes. The Ugly It is my impression that there is a fundamental disagreement between the professors and myself. As I understand it, they believe we are defi ned by what we learn in the classroom; however, I view As more freshmen are accepted each year, the amount of housing available remains the same. college in an all encompassing perspective that includes things not found between four walls and This means more students crammed into what seems to be increasingly smaller spaces. The Mercy twenty-four desks. Suites are reported to have six people in what were once fi ve-person suites. The great Wayne A certain poetry professor informed me that letters to the editor usually fail, because of how they upset caused two people to be squeezed into the tiny second bedroom when they were once are written. I am not trying to pick a fi ght, and I do not want to personally offend anyone. comfortable triples. As tradition stands in the other Briggs and Lewis apartments, four people In writing this article I simply want to explain how I, a student-athlete from a state with low rep- are still crammed into a space made for three. In my opinion, we should be extremely jealous of resentation, feel about athletics at Mercyhurst. I am sorry that our presence seems to upset some those lucky enough to live in the Lewis townhouses. But of course, their situation is always up people, but without us Mercyhurst would be lacking. for change in the future. This concludes this week’s article. 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ENTERTAINMENTTo contact: [email protected] tHe Multi-platinum star performs at PAC BuZz Award-winning singer, songwriter Anne Hampton Callaway to perform this Saturday clude Clive Davis, Carly Simon at least once a year all the world SEPT. 29. Coheed and By Christina Ferranti and Wynton Marsalis. leaders would have to sing or Cambria, Blood Broth- Contributing Writer ers. Club Zoo (formerly The diversity of her song lyr- play songs together on some Metropol), Pittsburgh. ics and the emotion with which kind of instrument and listen Award-winner and multi-plati- she performs each one of her to each other, really connecting SEPT. 30. Live. House of num singer and songwriter, Ann songs will keep the audience on that heart level that music Blues, Cleveland. Hampton Callaway, brings her intently listening to the overall demands. inspiring performance to Mer- messages portrayed throughout Wouldn’t it be fun to see them SEPT. 30. Oasis, Jet, Kasa- cyhurst College Saturday, Oct. her works. on one giant stage performing bian. Blossom Music Cen- 1 at 8 p.m. Many people know Ann ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ or ‘You’ve ter, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She will dazzle audiences with Hampton Callaway as the wom- Got A Friend?’” her three-octave voice, her beau- an who wrote and sang the This is an expression of how SEPT. 30. United We Funk tiful piano-playing abilities and a theme song to “The Nanny,” passionately she feels about sing- All-Stars with members powerful set of lyrics. the television series starring Fran ing and striving towards a better of Dazz Band, SOS, Con- A native of Chicago, she Drescher. world for everyone to live in. funkshun. Palace Theatre, comes from quite a talented But, her repertoire consists Surely this is a sentiment that Cleveland. background. of much more, including songs can be appreciated especially Callaway’s mother, Shirley, is a all the way from Ella Fitzgerald considering the current times SEPT. 30. World Famous distinguished voice teacher and to Duke Ellington to Van Mor- of turmoil the country is expe- Lipizzaner Stallions. Tullio singer, her father is the illustrious rison. Plus, her own work is a riencing. Arena, Erie. On sale at Tul- television journalist John Calla- display of upbeat jazz and pop This performance is guaran- lio Arena box offi ce, Tick- way and her sister is among the music. teed to put you in the right mood etmaster outlets, by phone most celebrated singer-actresses Callaway bases her lyrics and and will emulate the perfect eve- at 452-4857 or 456-7070. on Broadway. style of music upon the founda- ning of serenity with a blend of She has performed with re- tion of peace in the world. dynamic, vivacious music. OCT. 1. Nintendo Fusion nowned pop icon Carole King Her concerns lay with world This event’s pricing is as fol- peace and singing about unity. To Photo courtesy of the PAC lows: Mercyhurst Student with Tour with Fall Out Boy, and has captivated such a wide Singer and songwriter Callaway will performs on Saturday. Starting Line, Motion City variety of fans including Barbra her, unity should be “something ID: $15.00, Gold Circle: $30.00, Soundtrack, Boys Night Streisand, who covered a few of to recognize.” Adult: $25.00, Senior and Stu- Out, Panic at the Disco. Ann’s songs. Callaway is quoted saying, “Be- breathe together, play together est moments of music. I had dents: $20.00, President’s Card: Tower City Amphitheater, Other well known artists in- ing a musician means spending and be in tune together. a dream recently that a world $20.00 and Youth (15 and un- Cleveland. a lot of time learning how to What unity there is in the fi n- orchestra was created and that der): $15.00.

OCT. 1. Our Lady Peace. Agora Theatre, Cleveland. Film reveals 1950s’ cinematography OCT. 1. Vince Gill. Palace Theatre, Cleveland. ‘The Chorus’ to premiere Wednesday at 2p.m. in Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center

OCT. 2. Dwight Yoakam. of their interesting antics. up by the reviewer Matthew House of Blues, Cleve- By Christina Ferranti They group together and rebel Leyland of BBC: land. Contributing Writer against the school in any way they “A huge hit in its native France, can devise. period drama ‘The Chorus’ sticks OCT. 3. Alien Ant Farm, Unfortunately for them, the to a familiar songsheet: the one April 6, From Satellite, This fi lm takes place in France head of the school is a strict where a kindly teacher (slaphead Rivalry. House of Blues, following the end of World War man, Rachin, who will stoop musician Gerard Jugnot) slowly Cleveland. II 1949 at Fond de l’Étang, a boarding school for delinquent as to using force to castigate but very surely wins over his these boys and disapproves of urchin pupils. OCT. 4. Roger Hoover and boys. anything that relates to the boys Yet, even though all the notes the Whiskeyhounds. House The story focuses on a man having fun, including the notion are predictable, the fi lm hits them of Blues, Cleveland. who has given up hope on life and has taken a position at the of the choir. with wit, warmth and gusto. Secretly, the boys continue Centred on the soaring sound OCT. 4. Sold out. John boarding school. with their lessons, become spec- of a boys’ choir, this Oscar nomi- Mayer Trio, Charlie Sex- This man’s name is Clement tacular and eventually fi nd their nee may be a school of schlock, ton. Mathieu and his role is crucial to amending the lives of these way out of the boarding school but if you’re willing to submit, and into the public scene. it’ll charm your ears and toast OCT. 4. Queensryche. Pal- deviant youngsters. This is an excellent movie for your cockles.” ace Theater, Greensburg. His character embodies that of Mr. Holland and combines music lovers and anyone who This movie will play at the loves dry humor. Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts OCT. 4. Gang of Four. his humor with his yearning to compose music. The teacher defi nitely instills Center on Sept. 28, 2005 at 2 p.m. Mr. Small’s Theater, Pitts- Photo courtesy of PAC So, Mathieu seeks to form the the joys of music in the boys and 8 p.m. Mercyhurst students burgh. Characters from fi lm, “The Chorus” showing at the PAC demeaning boys into a choir to without them losing their sense are free with a Mercyhurst ID, of eccentricity and the imminent Adults: $5 Students: $4 and Se- OCT. 5. Steve Winwood. aid in their reform; to do this he pull towards trouble. nior Citizens: $4. House of Blues, Cleve- bribes them by not turning them fall out of line. the audience has the pleasure of This fi lm is perfectly summed land. into the headmaster when they Also, as the movie unravels, getting to know the boys and all

OCT. 5. Cat Empire. House of Blues (Cam- Book in Review: bridge Room), Cleveland.

OCT. 5. Built to Spill, Mike ‘White Noise’ challenges and satisfi es readers Johnson. Beachland Ball- because he probes the multi- and mired in the post-industrial room, Cleveland. By Ben Alberstadt faceted mystery at the heart world. Contributing Writer of life. But, the real greatness of OCT. 6.”Queen: It’s a Kin- He manages to capture com- the piece is something which da Magic.” State Theatre, pletely the transient brilliance can only be hinted at here. Cleveland. As an introductory note, this column will feature broad of an instant, in an expression, It reveals itself in the tender turbulent kitchen scene or the space between the reader and OCT. 6. Robert Fripp. Rex reviews and moderate exposi- rhythm of family. the pages. Theater, Pittsburgh. tions of the work of contem- porary authors. His supporting characters “I tried to relate it in ‘White provide penetrating insights, Noise’ to this other sense of OCT. 7. O.A.R. Bryce Jor- The works showcased will and speak tersely from abstract transcendence that lies just dan Center, State College. not necessarily be limited to the most recent chronologically. realms which few authors are beyond our touch. capable of giving adequate This extraordinary wonder OCT. 7. Alice Cooper. Such is the case with the fi rst voice to. of things is somehow related Tower City Amphitheater, to fi nd its way here. DeLillo seems to have cor- to the extraordinary dread, to Cleveland. Don DeLillo, author of “White Noise,” is without a nered the mystery of life, and the death fear we try to keep the human condition, occa- beneath the surface of our OCT. 7. Trapt. Agora The- doubt one of the most im- sionally he is even able to pin perceptions,” DeLillo says, in atre, Cleveland. portant American authors of today. it down through the voice of discussing his work. Jack Gladney, a professor of It is this search for the fl eet- OCT. 8. Aqualung, Parish- Additionally, he is one of the “Hitler Studies” at the fi cti- ing majesty of existence which ers, Tracy Bonham. House most quintessential American tious, yet archetypical, College- animates White Noise, and it is of Blues, Cleveland. writers, and his nearly perverse interest in American culture on-the-Hill. this sort of magnifi cence which The work is incredibly read- lies just below the range of au- OCT. 8. Friends of the and character pulsates as a able, yet infi nitely deep, as the ditory perception, as it were. Bob & Tom Show with Pat unifying current through his author peppers casual dialogue The subtle current of a di- Godwin, Dan St. Paul, Tim works, such as “End Zone” with existential questioning. vine white noise pulses through Bedore, Drew Hastings. and “Underworld.” There is a black comedy our modern world, along with Warner Theatre, Erie. His most critically acclaimed, wrapped in the mundane which the endless fl ow of information and perhaps best work is Photo courtesy of Image.net is exposed here, through casual and images, and the sledgeham- OCT. 8. Foo Fighters, Wee- “White Noise,” which was fi rst dialogue and scenes of bril- DeLillo tantilizes readers and invokes a search for truth mer of popular culture, but zer, Kaiser Chiefs. Wolstein published in 1985, but is still liance. rather than turn away from the Center at CSU, Cleveland. fresh and engaging some 20 years removed. Sometimes the two exist as Death is always waiting in the nominator of this the human latter, DeLillo embraces the polar opposites, as would be component part. OCT. 9. Alice Cooper. DeLillo himself says that the wings, off-stage left, as it were, drama, and having done such, discussions about rain and sun- The resultant, and seemingly Warner Theatre, Erie. work is searching for the “radi- during the drama. the author is free to reveal as ance in dailiness.” shine, and still yet sometimes Indeed Gladney seems ob- little or as much as he likes, incompatible whole is what he the two become merged, and works out in his text, indeed in OCT. 9. Rob Thomas. Throughout the book he sessed with it, “Who will die perhaps cutting to the heart of in this synthesis of the ordinary all his texts, and its resonance, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. achieves a sort of aesthetic fi rst?” He asks himself, eyeing the matter, or perhaps traipsing luminosity with his writing, and the spectacular. his wife as she settles down gracefully across the surface and removal from temporality, DeLillo seems to be at his stems from the fact that it is Schedule courtesy of not necessarily because of the to bed. then ending the chapter. best, achieving transcendence our task also, on this our shared GoErie.com virtuosity of his prose, which It is this slow and gentle pulse As a work of literature, the is more than competent, but rather than romantic melo- which captivates the reader, it story is excellent, well written stage of life. drama. is after all, the common de- and contained, entertaining September 28, 2005 THE MERCIAD PAGE 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: [email protected] ‘Fables, Foibles and Fairy Tales’ enchants Cronin’s Erie Art Museum exhibit combines fantastical tales with the solidity of bronze be viewed through the title of By Melissa Brandt one piece, “pigfreed and boy” A & E Editor which is meant to mirror famed animal trainers, Sigfreid and “Fables Foibles and Fairy Roy. Tales,” by Susan Read Cronin, Again the relationship between transports viewers back into animal and man is represented childhood days with memories through her sculptures. of Mother Goose and family A well known piece, “Sumo stories that passed from one Snail,” is fi lled with irony when generation to the next. considering both the characteris- The quaint bronzed statues tics of snails and Japanese sumo set the stage for an Alice-esque wrestlers as well as being very journey down the rabbit hole humorous in composition. into factious reverie. Other bronzed characters Cronin’s art is not just a ve- featured by Cronin include black hicle for reminiscence. On the birds in a magpie, a stylized contrary, many of the statues jack-in-the-box and even a cow depict a unique relationship depicted gleefully waiting to be between the lines that separate rocketed over a moon. humanity from savagery. It is a great exhibit for those Many statues focus on food who enjoy simple pleasures, and depict several animals, Cronin’s display is not, how- mainly squirrels or rabbits, tak- ever, for the admirer looking for ing painstaking measures to eat bells and whistles in an artistic with human utensils. setting. Here the viewer is able to see The depictions, while humor- the human connection to nature ous and possibly metaphorical through animals, and maybe lack the fanciful color or presen- even suggests a certain comical tation that her collection theme statement about the unques- may suggest. tioned superiority of humans. The exhibit’s presentation is Cronin’s bronzed statues also simple as are the pieces as a employ both pun and “human whole. folly” in her art to convey vari- This exhibit will be on display Melissa Brandt/ A & E Editor at the Erie Art Museum until ous messages. Cronin’s “Sumo Snails” and “Second Thoughts” bronzed statues are on display at the Erie Art Museum through October. Such an instance of pun can Oct. 30. Reality in the Reel: ‘Brothers Grimm’ combines reality and nightmare is equally successful in developing pable of writing their tales in this By Melissa Brandt a sense of human relationship. psychological manner purposely, A & E Editor Much of the movie concen- if not subconsciously. trates on stigmas of the time: They published, “Children’s The movie, “The Brothers inequities of the female and their and Household Tales,” in 1812, Grimm,” takes viewers through possession of mysterious power, with a second volume in 1814. a fanciful world of imagination hardships and hatred towards Their tales are famous for and morbid realities. the French (as they occupied creeping into the darker elements The two main characters, Matt Germany in the fi lm’s setting) of human nature, secondary only Damon and Heath Ledger, battle and overall distrust of what was to the evil that supposedly exists through their own person de- unknown. on its own. mons as well as those created by The various plot details that The fi lm succeeds in holding the darker side of the mind. won’t be divulged hint that the truth to Grimms’ penchant for The fi lm presents the Grimm director, Terry Gilliam, may have gore, and simultaneously their brothers as two con-artists, deftly been familiar with the theory trend for revealing happy end- dealing out magical remedies to presented by Bruno Bettelheim ings. It is also, at the core, a the 19th century world’s com- (author of “Uses of Enchant- lighthearted escape from reality mon fears: witches, curses and ment”) who believed Grimms’ with minimal trite dialogue and the French. fairy tales were actually Freudian several witty quips. The haphazard pair scrambles, myths. Overall, I would recommend seemingly without logic, to towns In effect, the film definitely this movie for anyone whose creating a reputation and expend- explores the human psyche as interest is piqued by the Grimm able income. well as what lies in the deep dark brothers’ tales or even just the While the film does a com- corners of ancient forests. slightly unusual mysteries of The real brothers Grimm, Ja- life and humanity that intersect mendable job of merging togeth- KRT Photo kob and Wilhelm Grimm, were our lives. er different tales from Little Red Matt Damon and Heath Ledger star in Terry Gilliam’s “The Brothers Grimm.” Ridding Hood to Snow White, it well educated and certainly ca- Forward Hall showcases Adams receives glowing ‘Family Guy’ the Blood Brothers review for newest release DVD release to support their fourth and lat- where. By Melissa Brandt and est release, “Crimes.” “Crimes” By Joe Fidago In fact, it tells the story of Ad- By Billy O’Keefe Knight Ridder Newspapers Eric Haak is a 13 song post-punk power Contributing Writer ams’ being in a bar and the girls Contributing Writers album. that he meets. Forward Hall Concert Club, Alternating between soft The second of three planned It leads into the next track, The “Family Guy” movie is, for one of Erie’s local concert ven- piano passages and brutal guitar releases for Ryan Adams & The “The End,” perfectly. all intents and purposes, a very ues, offers a unique view into the riffs with screaming vocals, the Cardinals in 2005, “Jacksonville “The End” tells the story of long episode of “Family Guy.” music scene. band avoids becoming predict- City Nights,” slightly tweaks how the city of Jacksonville has The subtitle doesn’t lie: We re- “We showcase everything from able. the formula used in his spring played tricks on Ryan’s mind for ally do fi nd out what is to become indie rock to blues to jam rock,” Vocalists Jordan Blilie and release, “Cold Roses.” long enough and he is now going of Stewie. says manager David Nieratko. Johnny Whitney croon and That album was a surefi re hit to end them once and for all. The caustic-tongued and ma- The shows at Forward Hall scream their way through the for any Deadheads out there, The topic of heartbreak is not niacal but well-spoken infant cater to a more alternative taste. songs with such proficiency where this one will connect an unusual one in Adams’ song- who is easily the show’s funniest Forward Hall Concert Club is that it’s easy to miss the actual more to country fans – not Ras- writing, any long-time listener and most inventive character. more than just a concert venue. lyrics. cal Flatts country mind you, but can attest to that. But Stewie’s story is predict- It features a bar for over 21 Some people may wish they Hank Williams style country. His song “Dear John” is a ably bundled inside the usual audiences and special activities had missed them. “Jacksonville City Nights” hails duet with Norah Jones, so if you suitcase of hijinks, pop culture during the week. Like their earlier efforts, Crimes from alternative country roots, haven’t been able to put a fi nger lampoons and giggidy giggidy Every Tuesday they offer the creates a surreal lyrical landscape accompanying a slightly rockish on what Ryan Adams sounds like giggidy goos. stage for open microphone per- of violent imagery. However, sound with untraditional somber up to now, the appearance of Halfway in, you might find formances. don’t think this is noise for the lyrics. this musician for the duet should yourself wondering where the Every Thursday is pirate night, sake of making noise. This album goes back to Ad- help you. plot even went (and furthermore, where Forward Hall Concert Songs like “Trash Flavored ams’ sound when he was in While this album may be clas- whether it’s going to come back Club offers “the best of today’s Trash” contain scathing critiques Whiskeytown, considered to be sified as a Country/Western or not). Indie Rock and the area’s fi nest of modern society delivered in one of the alt-country greats album, it is much more accessible But that’s par for the “Family House DJ’s.” an attention grabbing juxtaposi- along with Wilco. than one if you aren’t a country Guy” course, and if you like the Stage Right, a section of the tion of beauty and brutality. This ability to seamlessly tran- fan. show, you’ll certainly enjoy the venue, allows for audiences to The Silent Press and Tomor- scend genres is one of Adams’ Followers of Jeff Buckley or extended version, lost potential purchase beverages and food row Is Forever will be opening strong points. David Gray can appreciate this or not. during the performance. for The Blood Brothers. He has made songs that fall into disc. DVD Extras include: Seth “We have all age shows in ad- Tickets to the show are 12 categories ranging from bluegrass “Jacksonville City Nights” is an MacFarlane commentary, un- dition to over 21, there’s really dollars at the door. (most of the “Heartbreaker” album defi nitely worth checking censored audio track, animatic, something for everyone,” says The show promises to be well album) to MTV rock (his song out, as well as discography. previews. Nieratko. worth the price of admission– “New York, New York”) and With Ryan Adams possessing `Family Guy Presents Stewie On Wednesday, Sept. 28, The The Blood Brothers claim that everything in between. the ability to play so many differ- Griffi n: The Untold Story’ re- Blood Brothers will be playing the shorter songs on Crimes are The fi rst track, “A Kiss Before ent types of music, everyone can leased Sept. 27, 2005. at the club. designed to enhance their ability I Go,” sounds like it should fi nd something they like. The Seattle quintet is touring to perform them on stage. be playing in a barroom some- PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD September 28, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Things in the NFL never get old

By Matt Jackson Co-sports editor COMMENTARY

The National Football League man Green. (NFL) is entering week four and • Daunte Culpepper was fi nal- has left many fans scratching ly able to perform his annoying their heads. “get your roll on” arm motions Here are just a few thoughts without Randy Moss after put- and highlights of the season so ting up big numbers, much to far for those of you out there the chagrin of all the fantasy that have better things to do on owners that benched him after Sunday than watch football for week two. eleven hours. I know I don’t. Although did I mention he • The Cincinnati “Bungles” played the Saints? are 3-0 and sit at the top of a • Speaking of Randy Moss, division consisting of two teams wasn’t the Raiders-Eagles match- that many had considered top up hyped solely around the two AFC contenders in the pre- most egotistical players in the season. league in Moss and Owens? I just wonder how many more One, this doesn’t even make wins it takes before Browns fans sense considering the two never from Ohio start telling everyone step foot across the sidelines at that the Bengals have always the same time. been their team. Two, Brian Westbrook and “No, honestly man I’m telling David Akers stole the spotlight in you. You can ask anyone. I have the end anyway further proving liked the Bengals since like at that the Eagles can win without least last Tuesday.” big plays from T.O. and more im- • Brett Favre and the Packers portantly that Randy Moss can’t KRT Photo Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban has been stating his case to those believing he would fl op at the NFL level. dropped to 0-3 with a one-point play defense for the Raiders. loss to Tampa Bay, but I am go- • Big Ben lost in the regular season for the fi rst time in his This is where I should admit days at Indiana University. a fl at tire. Spurrier came into the NFL a ing to stay strong in my opinion that I watched the game closely • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Williams is averaging close to few years back and took a hyped that Brett Favre is not too old career 23-20 to the Patriots. How do you add 52 seconds and had no idea of this clock suddenly have an explosive run- 30 carries a game in just his fi rst up team nowhere while Saban, in to play at a championship level blunder until the following day. ning game with Cadillac Williams professional season. his fi rst year away from LSU, has in the NFL. to the clock and have it unno- ticed by two of the supposedly Of course, this blunder would proving he is the real deal. • Nick Saban is proving to be the left-for-dead Dolphins out His team just fl at out stinks. have been irrelevant had Ant- Jon Gruden looks like a genius the exact opposite of Steve Spur- to a surprising 2-1 start. Is it too They can’t play defense, have smartest and best coaches in the NFL in Bill Belicheck and Bill waan Randle El not had fl ash- for the draft pick but may be just rier which is a good thing for all early to make coach of the year no go-to receiver, and have an backs of his quarterback option weeks away from Cadillac getting the Miami Dolphins fans. nominations? overrated running back in Ah- Cowher? Field hockey almost upsets No. 3 Kutztown in 1-0 loss from the Athletic Department as Smith stopped eight shots in By Chris Van Horn they named her the Mercyhurst goal for the Lakers. Contributing writer Female Athlete of the Week on At the mid-point of their sea- Monday, Sept. 26. son, the Lakers feel like they can The Mercyhurst fi eld hockey Her eight goals, good for 16 improve a lot more in their fi nal team earned a split in back- points, puts her in the team lead ten games. to-back games last Friday and in that category as well. “We’re very pumped up for the Saturday. Sophomore Erin Kelleher rest of the season, and we feel The win was the Lakers’ third and junior Vanessa Mourey like we are headed in a positive of the season. However, the loss were credited with assists in direction in the last half of the was their seventh. the Lakers’ victory while junior season,” Julie Smith said. At the halfway point of their goaltender Julie Smith stopped Up next on the schedule for the season, the Lady Lakers are still fi ve shots. Lady Lakers are two road games. looking for some consistency. On Saturday the Lakers lost On Sept. 29 the Lakers head to The Lakers beat St. Francis by a heartbreaker to No. 3 Kutz- Houghton for their fi nal game of a score of 3-2 in overtime on town, who came into the game the month. Friday afternoon. with a record of 8-2, by a score The team is now 3-7 on the Junior Lauren MacEllven of 1-0. season, with all but one loss com- scored all three goals for the The teams went into the half ing at home. Lakers, and upped her team lead- tied at 0-0 but Kutztown man- The Lakers then begin the ing goal total to eight. aged a goal in the 50th minute month of October at Seton Hill MacEllven’s play was good and held the advantage for the on Oct. 1. enough to earn her recognition rest of the way. Katie McAdams/Photo editor Junior Lauren MacEllven scored three goals in the 3-2 win against St. Francis. Women’s tennis excels at ITA Championship, GLIAC up next

By Kelly Oldach Contributing writer

When asked how the season was going so far for the women’s tennis team, head coach Ray Yost simply said, “Excellent!” With a record of 5-2 and their recent conference win over Ashland, it looks as though Mercyhurst is doing very well this season. “We’re beating who we’re sup- File Photo File Photo posed to and we even snuck out Senior Natalie Paparella Junior Jamie Sutyak a win over Michigan Tech,” Yost II Championship at North- State, 9-7, and the Daly/McLean continued. wood University, where Paparella team also lost to a team from “We’ve had three 5-4 matches became the first woman ever Northwood, 8-2. and won two of them, which to advance to the third round Putting those losses behind shows that we’re mentally tough. when she won a pair of singles them, Mercyhurst is looking We’ve also been on the road for matches. ahead to the next two weeks. four weeks straight so it’s good Unfortunately, in the follow- Included in their schedule are to be home,” he said. ing round, Paparella lost to a four big GLIAC matches against Besides the incredible record, sophomore from Northwood Grand Valley State, Ferris State, what makes this season so “excel- 4-6, 6-3, 11-9. Findlay and rival Wayne State. lent” in Yost’s mind? Paparella said, “I had two Yost stated, “GLIAC is tougher He says, “Although tennis an match points. I just couldn’t close than nails. Next week the tough individual game, it’s really a team it. It was a tough match.” stuff starts.” effort this year. No. one is just as Even though Paparella seemed The top eight teams from the important as No. six and there are upset with the loss, Coach Yost conference will advance to re- no big standouts.” was pleased with her efforts. gionals so winning these matches This year’s senior captain, Nata- “It’s very diffi cult to get as far will be key. lie Paparella, and junior teammate as Natalie did in the regionals and Sutyak said, “We’ve made re- Jamie Sutyak agree. she did well.” gionals the last two years and They said, “We have more team Mercyhurst also advanced two we really want to do that again unity this year than last year. doubles teams of Paparella and this year.” When we’re on the road it helps Sutyak, and sophomore Jennifer Yost took that idea one step having a good bond.” Daly paired with newcomer Jac- further saying, “We have a great A few weeks ago Mercyhurst lyn McLean. group of girls here. Our hopes participated in the annual ITA The Paparella/Sutyak team are to make it all the way to Great Lakes Women’s Division fell to a team from Grand Valley nationals.” PAGE 10 THE MERCIAD September 28, 2005 September 28, 2005 THE MERCIAD Page 11 LAKER LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] To contact: [email protected] Things in the NFL never get old Athletics launches new Website It’s just that both the Infor- By Matt Jackson By Brady Hunter mation Technology and Sports Co-sports editor COMMENTARY Contributing writer Information departments had taken the site as far as they could. The National Football League man Green. Well sports fans, strap on Realizing this, they decided to (NFL) is entering week four and • Daunte Culpepper was fi nal- those carpal-tunnel-syndrome- contract an outside source. has left many fans scratching ly able to perform his annoying preventing wrist braces, because The agreement was reached in their heads. “get your roll on” arm motions Mercyhurst is now privileged to early June, and CSTV Online got Here are just a few thoughts without Randy Moss after put- showcase a brand new athletics’ to work quickly. and highlights of the season so ting up big numbers, much to Website. By Aug. 22, the new site was far for those of you out there the chagrin of all the fantasy This summer, our Athletics launched. that have better things to do on owners that benched him after Department agreed on a three- Leisering explains the impor- Sunday than watch football for week two. year contract with a company tance of Pete Russo, Director eleven hours. I know I don’t. Although did I mention he called CSTV Online. of Athletics at Mercyhurst Col- • The Cincinnati “Bungles” played the Saints? The company took over the lege, “[He] listened to my sales are 3-0 and sit at the top of a • Speaking of Randy Moss, athletics site and moved it to an pitch over the summer, and was division consisting of two teams wasn’t the Raiders-Eagles match- external site. willing to take a chance. All this that many had considered top up hyped solely around the two CSTV Online is considered couldn’t have occurred without AFC contenders in the pre- most egotistical players in the ‘the best of the best’ when it his support.” season. league in Moss and Owens? comes to working with college The Website has some useful I just wonder how many more One, this doesn’t even make and university athletic depart- new features, such as an “Up- wins it takes before Browns fans sense considering the two never ments. coming Events” calendar out- from Ohio start telling everyone step foot across the sidelines at The company contains more lining the sports events for the that the Bengals have always the same time. than 200 sites in its network, and upcoming week, a “Latest News” been their team. Two, Brian Westbrook and prides itself on interactive func- area describing the biggest and “No, honestly man I’m telling David Akers stole the spotlight in tions, quality of presentation and latest Mercyhurst sports news you. You can ask anyone. I have the end anyway further proving timely, accurate information. and another section devoted to liked the Bengals since like at that the Eagles can win without One of the people who was key important headlines from each least last Tuesday.” big plays from T.O. and more im- in bringing this new Website to in-season sport. • Brett Favre and the Packers portantly that Randy Moss can’t KRT Photo fruition was John Leisering, Di- And all of that is just on the Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban has been stating his case to those believing he would fl op at the NFL level. dropped to 0-3 with a one-point play defense for the Raiders. rector of Sports Information. home page. • Big Ben lost in the regular According to Leisering, Athlet- Additionally, there is no more loss to Tampa Bay, but I am go- This is where I should admit days at Indiana University. a fl at tire. Spurrier came into the NFL a season for the fi rst time in his ics receives roughly 45 percent waiting for the Sports Informa- ing to stay strong in my opinion that I watched the game closely • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Williams is averaging close to few years back and took a hyped career 23-20 to the Patriots. of all the hits the Mercyhurst tion staff to upload pictures onto that Brett Favre is not too old and had no idea of this clock suddenly have an explosive run- 30 carries a game in just his fi rst up team nowhere while Saban, in How do you add 52 seconds Website regularly gets, so we in Websites, allowing quicker gen- The new athletics website has been up and running since August 22. to play at a championship level blunder until the following day. ning game with Cadillac Williams professional season. his fi rst year away from LSU, has to the clock and have it unno- the department wanted to do eration of player/team profi les, in the NFL. Of course, this blunder would proving he is the real deal. • Nick Saban is proving to be the left-for-dead Dolphins out ticed by two of the supposedly everything possible to make our as well as news articles. fi eld hockey, men’s and women’s For any worried about the “live Leisering says. coaches, other Sports Infor- His team just fl at out stinks. have been irrelevant had Ant- Jon Gruden looks like a genius the exact opposite of Steve Spur- to a surprising 2-1 start. Is it too smartest and best coaches in the site as attractive, informative and In the works, there is also a soccer and men’s and women’s stats” provided by the old sites So how has the new site been mation Directors, etc., all of They can’t play defense, have waan Randle El not had fl ash- for the draft pick but may be just rier which is a good thing for all early to make coach of the year NFL in Bill Belicheck and Bill user friendly as possible.” “live stats” system for certain lacrosse,” Leisering explains. for other teams, have no fear, received thus far? whom expressed very favorable no go-to receiver, and have an backs of his quarterback option weeks away from Cadillac getting the Miami Dolphins fans. nominations? overrated running back in Ah- Cowher? Many people are afraid of sports. “Once the IT Depart- “The IT department is also “Since the basketball table and Who better to ask than the man opinions.” change, and may ask, “What was ment concludes its work in the making the baseball press box hockey press box are already hearing the feedback? The new Website can be ac- wrong with the old site?” football press box, we will be able Internet capable so home base- Internet capable, we will be able Leisering remarks, “I’ve had cessed at the following address: Depending on who you ask, to display ‘live stats’ on our Web- ball games in the spring will have to provide ‘live stats’ for those calls and/or e-mails from alums, http://hurstathletics.colleges- Field hockey almost upsets No. 3 Kutztown in 1-0 loss nothing was horribly wrong. site for such sports as football, ‘live stats’ as well,” he said. home events as well in 2005-06,” parents, faculty, student athletes, ports.com/. from the Athletic Department as Smith stopped eight shots in By Chris Van Horn they named her the Mercyhurst goal for the Lakers. Contributing writer Female Athlete of the Week on At the mid-point of their sea- Monday, Sept. 26. son, the Lakers feel like they can Men’s tennis reaches new heights in Great Lakes ITA Regionals The Mercyhurst fi eld hockey Her eight goals, good for 16 improve a lot more in their fi nal team earned a split in back- points, puts her in the team lead ten games. victories for the Lakers in dou- more pleased about his team’s to beat but our guys will play as By Chris Van Horn to-back games last Friday and in that category as well. “We’re very pumped up for the bles matches. performance this fall. hard as they can,” coach Yost Contributing writer Saturday. Sophomore Erin Kelleher rest of the season, and we feel On the second day of compe- “I’m excited because that was stated. The win was the Lakers’ third and junior Vanessa Mourey like we are headed in a positive tition Mariano Fava reached the the furthest our team has ever Yost also said that his foursome of the season. However, the loss were credited with assists in direction in the last half of the The Mercyhurst men’s tennis semifi nals of singles competition gotten in the ITA competition, of Fava, Marnik, Hersh, and was their seventh. the Lakers’ victory while junior season,” Julie Smith said. team has a lot to be happy about with a victory over Kyle Klinge and our record (3-0) has me Krasowski are “tough as nails” At the halfway point of their goaltender Julie Smith stopped Up next on the schedule for the as they enter the fi nal week of of Grand Valley State 7-5, 6-3. very excited for the spring time,” and should be tough to beat season, the Lady Lakers are still fi ve shots. Lady Lakers are two road games. their fall season. Fava’s feat marked the fi rst time Yost said. when the Lakers resume play in looking for some consistency. On Saturday the Lakers lost On Sept. 29 the Lakers head to The team is undefeated in a Laker had reached the semifi - Yost speaks of experience, February. The Lakers beat St. Francis by a heartbreaker to No. 3 Kutz- Houghton for their fi nal game of match play and recently put on nals in the competition. because this is season No. 11 of For Fava and Hersh, the losses a score of 3-2 in overtime on town, who came into the game the month. the best showing of any Mer- Fava fell in the semifi nals to his Mercyhurst career, as a coach in the tournament were their fi rst Friday afternoon. with a record of 8-2, by a score The team is now 3-7 on the cyhurst tennis team at the ITA No. 3 seed Omar Iaalej of Drury of both the men’s and women’s of the year. Junior Lauren MacEllven of 1-0. season, with all but one loss com- Championships, held on Sept. in straight sets, 6-1, 7-6. teams. Fava is 5-1 in singles play, scored all three goals for the The teams went into the half ing at home. 23 and 24. File Photo File Photo Krasowski and Marnik also The Lakers are not fi nished yet Hersh is 4-1, and when teamed Sophomore Mariano Fava Grad Student Dan Hersh Lakers, and upped her team lead- tied at 0-0 but Kutztown man- The Lakers then begin the The Lakers, who went into the fell in the doubles competition for the fall. together the tandem is 4-1. ing goal total to eight. aged a goal in the 50th minute month of October at Seton Hill competition with a record of Northwood University in Mid- Lee Michael Marnik, senior Lu- to Brenton Bacon and Mark The team will play one The Lakers have also received MacEllven’s play was good and held the advantage for the on Oct. 1. 3-0, won four of eight singles land, Mich. cas Krasowski, and Dan Hersh. Hammelman of Ferris State by more match against Division I solid play from Marnik’s 4-1 tally enough to earn her recognition rest of the way. Katie McAdams/Photo editor matches on the first day of The singles victories went to The tandem of Marnik and a count of 8-1. Duquesne on Oct. 15. and from Krasowski with a 3-2 Junior Lauren MacEllven scored three goals in the 3-2 win against St. Francis. competition, which was held at sophomore Mariano Fava, junior Krasowski also picked up two Coach Ray Yost couldn’t be “Duquesne will be really tough rerord. Women’s tennis excels at ITA Men’s and women’s golf both fi nish second at Behrend Invite “But I played with a girl that off badly, you just have to say to a score of 89. The course treated far a strong junior class has led The men’s team travels to Championship, GLIAC up next By Brady Hunter shot a 77. yourself, ‘No more.” players from both teams well, as the team, with Craig Bishop play- South Haven, Michigan this week Contributing writer “Playing with someone doing Senior Hilary McCall logged an nearly every player bested his or ing especially well. At the Clarion to participate in the NCAA Re- By Kelly Oldach that well just makes you focus. 84, while fellow senior Amy Nat- her season average. Invitational on Sept. 19, Bishop gional Qualifi er, and the women’s Contributing writer Both the men’s and women’s You start paying attention to all alie came out with an 84. Fresh- The men’s team may be more took home individual medalist team will compete at the North- golf teams took second out of the little things.” On her slow men Alanna Kirwan and Kaitlin evenly distributed when it comes honors with a three-under total wood and Findlay Invitationals When asked how the season four teams in their respective start, she added, “When you start Brody each concluded play with to class representation, but thus of 141. at the end of the week. was going so far for the women’s competitions last Thursday at tennis team, head coach Ray Yost the Penn State Behrend Invita- simply said, “Excellent!” tional. With a record of 5-2 and The event was held at Peek their recent conference win ‘n Peak and the finishes were over Ashland, it looks as though among the best this season for Mercyhurst is doing very well both teams. this season. Leading the men’s team was “We’re beating who we’re sup- File Photo File Photo junior Kevin Binsell, who fi n- posed to and we even snuck out Senior Natalie Paparella Junior Jamie Sutyak ished with a 73. Behind Binsell was junior Tim Falkner (75) and a win over Michigan Tech,” Yost II Championship at North- State, 9-7, and the Daly/McLean continued. senior Matt McKinney (78). wood University, where Paparella team also lost to a team from Sophomore Ryan McNutty “We’ve had three 5-4 matches became the first woman ever Northwood, 8-2. and won two of them, which and freshman Ben Deets logged to advance to the third round Putting those losses behind scores of 80 and 81, respec- shows that we’re mentally tough. when she won a pair of singles them, Mercyhurst is looking We’ve also been on the road for tively. matches. ahead to the next two weeks. The team finished with 306 four weeks straight so it’s good Unfortunately, in the follow- Included in their schedule are to be home,” he said. strokes, a formidable distance be- ing round, Paparella lost to a four big GLIAC matches against hind fi rst-place Gannon (283). Besides the incredible record, sophomore from Northwood Grand Valley State, Ferris State, what makes this season so “excel- The race for second was tight; 4-6, 6-3, 11-9. Findlay and rival Wayne State. however, the Lakers edged out lent” in Yost’s mind? Paparella said, “I had two Yost stated, “GLIAC is tougher He says, “Although tennis an Daemen and Terra Community match points. I just couldn’t close than nails. Next week the tough College by one stroke. individual game, it’s really a team it. It was a tough match.” stuff starts.” effort this year. No. one is just as The women’s team enjoyed Even though Paparella seemed The top eight teams from the similar success, each of their important as No. six and there are upset with the loss, Coach Yost conference will advance to re- no big standouts.” fi ve leaders shooting signifi cantly was pleased with her efforts. gionals so winning these matches lower than their season average. This year’s senior captain, Nata- “It’s very diffi cult to get as far will be key. lie Paparella, and junior teammate The women, who collectively as Natalie did in the regionals and Sutyak said, “We’ve made re- shot 332, finished 25 strokes Jamie Sutyak agree. she did well.” gionals the last two years and They said, “We have more team behind Allegheny, but defeated Mercyhurst also advanced two we really want to do that again Gannon (344) and Pitt-Bradford unity this year than last year. doubles teams of Paparella and this year.” When we’re on the road it helps (385). Sutyak, and sophomore Jennifer Yost took that idea one step Sophomore Jenny Halinda led having a good bond.” Daly paired with newcomer Jac- further saying, “We have a great A few weeks ago Mercyhurst the charge with a remarkable 79. lyn McLean. group of girls here. Our hopes Said Halinda, “I honestly started participated in the annual ITA The Paparella/Sutyak team are to make it all the way to Great Lakes Women’s Division off really badly. I thought it was fell to a team from Grand Valley nationals.” going to be a bad day. PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD September 28, 2005 LAKER

SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Laker Sports “Quick Hits” Volleyball cold after red-hot start hitting the ball out of bounds (or This Weeks Results... By Paul Coffey in the net) and being penalized Contributing writer Men’s golf...... Sept. 22, 2 of 4 at Penn St. Behrend for net calls more than twice as Sept. 25 15 of 20 NCAA Regional Qualifi er often as its opponents. So what happened? The Mer- It is not impossible to win in Sept. 26 15 of 20 NCAA Regional Qualifi er cyhurst women’s volleyball team such a situation, but it is immea- Women’s golf...... Sept. 22, 2 of 4 Penn St. Behrend started the season with an as- surably more diffi cult. Field hockey...... Sept. 23, W 3-2 (OT) St. Francis tounding 11-1 overall record The team’s atrocious cumula- and a perfect 1-0 mark within Sept. 24, W 1-0, Kutztown tive hitting percentage of 0.144 the GLIAC. does not help matters, either. Women’s volleyball...... Sept. 23, L 3-0, Wayne St. They were on their way to a Add to that the increased dif- Sept. 24, L 3-0, Hillsdale Cinderella-story season. fi culty that comes with facing Football...... Sept. 24, L 33-27, Ferris St. Now, after five consecutive GLIAC teams after a start against conference losses, the Lakers Men’s water polo...... Sept. 24, W 12-7, Gannon rather cushy opponents, and you are left reeling and looking for have the makings of a drop-off. Sept. 25, L 11-10, Washington & Jefferson answers. Much of the success of a Men’s cross country...... Sept. 24, 1 of 3, Gannon Invitational After Wayne State’s victory volleyball team depends on the Women’s cross country...... Sept. 24, L 26-33, Gannon over the team on Friday, Hills- prowess of its front row. dale was able to come out of the Women’s tennis...... Sept. 25, W 8-1, Ashland Strong hitting and blocking Mercyhurst Athletic Center with efforts are crucial to the overall Women’s soccer...... Sept. 25, W 2-1, Edinboro a win as well. performance of a team. Katie McAdams/Photo editor How could such a promising As their play and their numbers Junior Megan Fargo is second on team with 147 kills. In the news... start turn into such a quagmire? show, the Lakers do not have a The answer is simple and one dominant front row as of yet. gin with 251 digs thus far. smart plays. Bishop & MacEllven Athletes of the Week of the oldest in the history of What they do have is a young, In Saturday’s loss, she notched Wayne State’s three-game win sport. talented crew willing to put forth 12 digs. on Friday (30-20, 30-25, 30-23) Junior golfer Craig Bishop The team is simply shooting every last ounce of effort in their Also putting forth a strong de- and Hillsdale’s Saturday victory and junior fi eld hockey player itself in the foot. bodies, as junior libero Cara Nel- fensive effort in that match was (30-27, 30-20, 30-22) were cer- Lauren MacEllvenhave been On the season, the Lakers son can attest. one of those young guns referred tainly disheartening, but cannot named the Mercyhurst College have more than doubled their “We’re still a young team with to above. be seen as signs of the apoca- Male and Female Athletes of opponents in several statistical our freshman and sophomores Freshman Jenna Matson, the lypse. the Week. categories. getting to play a lot.” Nelson team’s offensive leader, racked “We work well as a team. Unfortunately, each of the noted the troubles that the team up an impressive 17 digs while There’s a good connection there,” Bishop won the annual Clarion following come with the word has been having at the net, “We senior setter Kari Clapham ac- Nelson said. University Invitational by two “errors” in their title: hitting lack height up front, so we have cumulated 11. “Our last loss was a ‘good strokes early in the week, errors, 427 to opponents’ 209, to pick up our defense behind Nelson said of Clapham, “Kari loss’ in a way because we played carding a two-day total of 141, service errors, 142 to opponents’ them.” being a senior setter, now, she’s a really well against a really good three-under par. He fi red an 64, and blocking errors, 33 to That is one maxim that Nelson smart player.” team. We’re all pretty positive as even par 72 in the fi rst round, opponents’ 19. has been declaring by example, And that’s just what this team a team,” she said. then closed with a three-under File Photo This means that Mercyhurst is leading the team by a wide mar- needs: smart players making 69. Junior Craig Bishop

MacEllven had quite a day last Friday as she scored all three Mercyhurst goals in a 3-2 overtime win over visiting St. Fran- Football’s comeback comes up cis (Pa.). MacEllven gave the Lakers 1-0 and 2-1 leads in the second half, but saved the best for last when she scored just 16 seconds into the extra session. short at Ferris State in 33-27 loss Former Lakers join pro ranks not get into a rhythm as much game against the tough defense games of the season.” By Matt Jackson as they’d like with the changes, of Ashland. Ashland is 2-2 in GLIAC play Co-sports editor Former Mercyhurst standout ice hockey players Nolan Brown but I don’t think it affects our The opposition is averaging this season, but also has the sec- and Mike Kirby were recently acquired by the Lubbock Cotton production. just over 10 points a game against ond-lowest offensive point total Kings, the defending Southwest Division Champions of the Calvin Kelly continued to put We are fortunate to have three the Ashland defense. in the conference. Central Hockey League. Brown will be entering his third year up huge numbers in his breakout very talented quarterbacks on our Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 Mercyhurst beat Ashland last as a professional following his graduation from the Mercyhurst season for the Mercyhurst Lakers roster, and we have the ability to on Tullio Field, year, 25-14, in Ohio. program in 2004. Kirby’s season will be his fi rst at the pro ranks football team on Saturday. win with any one of them.” “Our team has a lot of heart,” No starter has been announced following his four years playing defense for the Lakers. The downside for Kelly and The Lakers will hope to win us- said Egbert, “and I have no for the Lakers, check their web- the Lakers is that as a team they ing one, or maybe even all three doubt in my mind that we are go- site for details. Two additional Laker graduates recently signed professional continued to play poor run de- of the quarterbacks this Saturday ing to bounce back and surprise contracts this past August. Former center Rich Hansen and fense, continued to turn the ball in the school’s homecoming a lot of teams in these last fi ve forward David Wrigley have signed to continue their careers over, and continued to lose in at the next level. Hansen signed with Augusta (Ga.) Lynx of their 33-27 loss to the Bulldogs the East Coast Hockey League. Wrigley has signed with the of Ferris State. Muskegon Fury of the United Hockey League, a team which Kelly was the playmaker for the chose him 14th in the fi rst round of the UHL draft. Mercyhurst offense, scoring on two catches of over 40 yards. Women’s hockey receives what’s due He had fi ve catches for 101 yards on the game. At their exhibition contest against Durham this Saturday, the Senior wide receiver John Eg- women’s ice hockey team will be awarded with their rings for bert played alongside Kelly the winning the College Hockey America (CHA) Championship as past two seasons and has watched well as their NCAA Elite Eight rings. The team was selected for him progress as a dominant the NCAA Playoffs for the fi rst time in school history last year, receiver. and gave the storied program of Harvard University everything “He has worked unbelievably they could handle in the semifi nal game. hard to get where he is now,” said Egbert, “and he deserves a lot of Also in the news from the women’s team is that two of their credit for what he has achieved. young Canadian stars have been chosen to play for their I think he is as talented as any countries’ Under-22 National team. Sophomore forward receiver in this league.” Stephanie Jones and freshman forward Valerie Chouinard Kelly transferred to Mercyhurst have been selected following their tryouts for the team. The College after playing two seasons team’s only international competition will be at the Euro- at Erie Community College and pean Air Canada Cup in Germany from January 1-8, 2006. has fl ourished in his second sea- son as a Laker. Kelly is only one of 11 men on Laker basketball alums still active in Europe the fi eld, though, and his num- Two of the 2003-04 graduates from the men’s basketball pro- bers have not been enough to get gram are continuing their careers across the Atlantic, as forward the Lakers that elusive win. Josh Helm and guard Justin Shouse continue with the game Other players have played they love. Helm is a forward on the Rotterdam Basketball Club well, but as a team Mercyhurst in the Netherlands, a team which fi nished 10-20 last year. In has just not been able to put it a recent scrimmage against Ohio University, Helm dumped together for a whole game, more in 33 points and pulled down 17 rebounds. Shouse, an Erie specifi cally their troubles in the native, will be lacing it up for the Drangur Basketball Club in fi rst halves of games. Iceland. There he will serve not only as a player, but also as The Lakers are being hand- the head coach. ily outscored 103-54 in the fi rst half this season, but seem to be able to fi gure the team out after An exciting weekend ahead returning from the locker rooms for the second half. Homecoming weekend brings a few exciting athletic contests The Lakers have just three along with it. The football team continues to search for their less points, 64-61, than their op- fi rst win of the season when they host GLIAC rival Ashland. position in the third and fourth Kickoff in that game is scheduled for 1:30, with the Homecom- quarters. ing King & Queen being announced at halftime. “We prepare the same way ev- ery week and we get fi red up for Running counter to that contest will be the women’s ice hockey every game,” said Egbert. exhibition against the Durham Lightning, a team which features One factor believed by many two former Mercyhurst standouts. Former goalie Desi Clark to be the cause of the Lakers’ and center Teresa Marchese skate for Durham, a team in the turnover problem, 17 intercep- National Women’s Hockey League. Marchese has played in tions and nine fumbles lost, is the one game, scoring a goal in the Lightning’s 4-1 win last week- constant changing of players at end. Clark did not see action in the team’s opener. The action the quarterback position. begins at 2 p.m. in the Mercyhurst Ice Center. Egbert, who at receiver may have the best perspective on the Quick hits are compiled by sports editor Ryan Palm. Any- issue, does not believe this to be thing worthy of being a “quick hit” should be emailed to the case. [email protected]. “I guess the quarterbacks might