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By Liz Maier Staff writer

Students of Mercyhurst College will soon be able to relax and pick up a cup of joe other than in the bookstore Mercyhurst College President Dr. Thomas Gamble has approved the Senior Gift Committee’s plan for a 24-hour lounge and café on the fi rst fl oor of the library. Chairman of the Senior Gift Committee senior Marty Wallenhorst said the new lounge and café will be placed where Café Diem currently is located, as well as three stacks of books outside of the café. “The fi nal product will be double the size of Café Diem,” said Wallenhorst. “The lounge will house not only a comfortable 24-hour resting and relaxing place, but also a new and improved Café Diem.” Wallenhorst also said a bathroom will be constructed into the facility. Senior Gift Committee or “Steering Committee” includes Wallenhorst, seniors Joshua Wilwohl, Kelly Cofrancisco, Jeff Allen, Ashley Gabriel, Katie Zinn, and Deanna Fletcher. Together, the committee chose the gift and will coordinate the fundraising process.

“We chose this gift for Contributed photos a variety of reasons,” said The 2008 senior gift is a 24-hour lounge and café. The renderings shown above are the preliminary plans for the lounge. Wallenhorst. “One of the main The new lounge and café will be located on the fi rst fl oor of the library. concerns with student life on campus is the lack of space for Briggs and Lewis apartments because Mercyhurst needs a administration,” he said. the college. students. In addition, there is to banners for the academic place for students that will be Feltcher agrees with “I think a 24-hour group absolutely no area on campus schools of the college. open 24 hours.” Wallenhorst. study area with internet access, that boasts 24-hour access,” said Senior Erin Ratacjzak said Wallenhorst said the lounge “I think it is great that our coffee and companionship will Wallenhorst. she supports the committee’s was the best choice. school will fi nally have a place be a wonderful resource for At Mercyhurst, it is a tradition decision. “After some studying we for students to study at all Mercyhurst students,” he said. that each senior class organizes a “I think the gift is an awesome discovered that the idea of a hours of the day,” she said. “It Gamble said the Senior Gift committee to present the school idea and I defi nitely would be 24-hour student lounge falls in was always hard to study in the Committee presented two gift with a gift. interested in donating money line with the strategic plan of dorms and apartments while ideas to the administration, the Past senior gifts at Mercyhurst for its construction,” she said. the college, so we knew that by everybody else is being loud.” other being a fi re pit. have varied from new multi- Senior Annie Dragolich agreed. choosing this option we could Gamble said the lounge recreational facilities in between “I think it is a good idea get the support of the college is a great investment for Please see 24-hour on page 7 PAGE 2 NEWS Jan. 9, 2008 Jan. 9, 2008 NEWS PAGE 3 24-hour lounge chosen as senior gift Are students By Liz Maier recycling? Staff writer Walter Ozanick agreed with By Jen Helbig Students of Mercyhurst Hicks. Contributing writer College will soon be able to “I try to recycle but it seems relax and pick up a cup of joe like if I need to throw away a other than in the bookstore Pop-culture is paying atten- bottle the only trash cans are for Mercyhurst College President tion. paper or something weird,” said Dr. Thomas Gamble has Television, newspapers, poli- Medernach. approved the Senior Gift ticians and even celebrities are Ozanick said, “It’s annoying Scoot Williams photo Committee’s plan for a 24-hour talking about it - the environ- to want to recycle but to have to Mercyhurst College Police and Safety offi cers can be seen driving around campus in SUVs. lounge and café on the fi rst ment. fi nd the right place.” fl oor of the library. Whether students at Mercy- Maier said that she believes Chairman of the Senior hurst College are interested or many students are wasteful. Gift Committee senior Marty not, the college’s attempts to go “At the end of the school year Police and safety regulations Wallenhorst said the new lounge green cannot be avoided. when everyone is throwing away Police and safety also has on Police and Safety are an inte- By Tim Hucko and café will be placed where Geothermal power, new solar their notes and notebooks, I tear board three security offi cers who gral part of everyday life at the Contributing writer Café Diem currently is located, panels, energy-effi cient washers out all of my unused paper and have the same jurisdiction and college. While not out fi ghting as well as three stacks of books and dryers, recycling bins and a keep it for the following school power as a Erie city police offi - crime or issuing parking tickets, outside of the café. student and faculty organization year.” Many students have had a cer, except that security offi cers offi cers lock and unlock every “The fi nal product will for environmental action exist A fi ve minute walk on Briggs run-in with Mercyhurst College cannot make arrests. building on campus, direct traf- be double the size of Café on campus for the benefi t of the Avenue on Saturday revealed that Police and Safety at some point In addition, Mercyhurst fi c, monitor security cameras and Diem,” said Wallenhorst. “The environment. some students are not doing all during their stay at the college. employs off-duty Erie city police assist students in need. lounge will house not only a Choices that will determine they can. Whether it be a simple pass- offi cers to patrol campus and Junior Amy Breininger said she comfortable 24-hour resting the environment’s future face Four different apartments ing on the sidewalk or an unex- keep the peace during what Sidun calls for unlocking the fashion and relaxing place, but also a every student on a daily and were spotted with their windows pected visit at a Friday night called, “highly critical” times. lab on a regular basis and really new and improved Café Diem.” sometimes hourly basis. open. party, students are well-aware Highly critical times specifi - appreciates the quick response Wallenhorst also said a How do students’ lives on The students inside might of the police and safety staff. cally refers to the beginning of from the offi cers. bathroom will be constructed campus measure up to the ideals enjoy the brisk winter weather or Beyond these brief - and some- the school year, Halloween, St. Sidun pointed out the last into the facility. presented by the college? possibly they have not thought to times unfortunate - encoun- Patrick’s Day and the last three paragraph of the Mercyhurst Senior Gift Committee or Do students show that they call maintenance to help them fi x ters, students may not have any weeks before graduation. College Police and Safety mission “Steering Committee” includes care with their actions? or turn down their overzealous knowledge of the organization In light of recent incidents statement. Wallenhorst, seniors Joshua “I like that the college works radiator to conserve energy. behind the badge. on college campuses across the The paragraph reads, “Al- Wilwohl, Kelly Cofrancisco, so hard to recycle,” said fresh- Two students were seen pull- Mercyhurst Police and Safety country, the safety of college though the Mercyhurst College Jeff Allen, Ashley Gabriel, Katie man Ryan Raven. ing plastic bags of groceries from was established in 1998 with the campuses is being questioned. Department of Police and Safety Zinn, and Deanna Fletcher. Junior Kyle Hicks has recy- their cars. college petitioned Erie County Despite popular belief, giving performs a law enforcement and Together, the committee cling, one of the fundamentals The bags could be replaced to form a privatized police force. out parking tickets is not a pri- security function, the department chose the gift and will coordinate of environmentalism, down. with reusable cloth bags or the Despite what some students may mary concern. The primary and its personnel strive to be the fundraising process. “My family has always recy- students could carpool since believe, the up to 10 Police and concern of police and safety is viewed as advocates for, and not

“We chose this gift for Contributed photos cled, so it was never something they both had bags from the Safety officers have the same to protect the college commu- adversaries of the Mercyhurst a variety of reasons,” said The 2008 senior gift is a 24-hour lounge and café. The renderings shown above are the preliminary plans for the lounge. I had to learn,” Hicks said. same store. powers and authority as City or nity from threats and potential College community, and strive Wallenhorst. “One of the main The new lounge and café will be located on the fi rst fl oor of the library. Sophomore Liz Maier believes So what can students do to Erie police offi cers. harm. further to maintain a profes- concerns with student life on in every little act can help make a get on board the environmental However, their jurisdiction is Most Mercyhurst Police and sional, service oriented attitude campus is the lack of space for Briggs and Lewis apartments because Mercyhurst needs a administration,” he said. the college. big difference. initiative? limited to property owned or Safety officers are equipped and philosophy.” students. In addition, there is to banners for the academic place for students that will be Feltcher agrees with “I think a 24-hour group “Whenever I see newspaper Spend ten dollars and buy a under control by the school plus with a Kevlar vest, handcuffs, a As of September, police and absolutely no area on campus schools of the college. open 24 hours.” Wallenhorst. study area with internet access, or a bottle on the ground I try recycling bin. Use it, even if it is “property immediately adjacent fl ashlight, a radio, pepper spray safety had been called by stu- that boasts 24-hour access,” said Senior Erin Ratacjzak said Wallenhorst said the lounge “I think it is great that our coffee and companionship will to make a point to pick it up,” only for aluminum cans. to” the campus, according to and an expandable baton. dents and faculty 4,672 times Wallenhorst. she supports the committee’s was the best choice. school will fi nally have a place be a wonderful resource for Maier said. Bring a reusable cup to Café Mercyhurst College Chief of There has been more than for assistance, 8,259 times for At Mercyhurst, it is a tradition decision. “After some studying we for students to study at all Mercyhurst students,” he said. Hicks said students often Diem or the bookstore coffee Police and Safety Kenneth Sidun. one instance where armed men locking and unlocking build- that each senior class organizes a “I think the gift is an awesome discovered that the idea of a hours of the day,” she said. “It Gamble said the Senior Gift fail to recycle properly. bar. Students who believe that run- have held up a local store and ings/apartments/dorms and had committee to present the school idea and I defi nitely would be 24-hour student lounge falls in was always hard to study in the Committee presented two gift “I think it is diffi cult for some Most importantly, students ning past this zone in hopes of then made their escape through responded to 205 alarms. with a gift. interested in donating money line with the strategic plan of dorms and apartments while ideas to the administration, the students at Mercyhurst to sepa- should take full advantage of escaping officers will quickly campus. Next time you see a man or Past senior gifts at Mercyhurst for its construction,” she said. the college, so we knew that by everybody else is being loud.” other being a fi re pit. rate their recyclable items from the opportunities Mercyhurst fi nd that the offi cers may pursue Not only does this put stu- woman in blue, give them a wave have varied from new multi- Senior Annie Dragolich agreed. choosing this option we could Gamble said the lounge their trash.” provides for being environmen- suspects until they are appre- dents at risk, it also puts the or just say hello. You never know recreational facilities in between “I think it is a good idea get the support of the college is a great investment for Please see 24-hour on page 7 Juniors Kirk Medernach and tally friendly. hended. offi cers in the harms way. when you might need them to PAGE 4 NEWS Jan. 9, 2008 Experts: Energy-saving light bulbs could cause migraines

manufacturers are stating does Tyrone Moore said the college By Joshua Wilwohl and not exist to the naked eye,” she already conducted a three-year Ashley Pastor said. “For other people it is the test process of the bulbs with Symptoms of a migraine poor quality of light in a room the promotion of the Green The energy-saving light which causes unnecessary eye Team in designated “green” bulbs Mercyhurst College strain, triggering a headache or buildings on Lewis and Briggs installed over the past three migraine.” avenues to ensure the safety and - Intense throbbing years in all Briggs and Lewis Mercyhurst College advisor effectiveness of the bulbs. headache avenues apartments can trigger for the Green Team Dr. James “We ran the test in the migraines, say experts. Snyder said the appeal for designated residence areas for - Blind spots Head of Membership the change of light bulbs was one year, and the switch only Support Karen Manning of the because the bulbs are energy concluded with positive results,” - Zigzag patterns Migraine Action Association effi cient and would be a good said Moore. in Northamptonshire, United way of practicing conservation. Moore said the bulbs saved a Kingdom, said some of the “The responsible thing to do signifi cant amount of energy in - Flashing lights association’s members alleged would be to study it and get the the test-run buildings. the bulbs are causing their killer facts,” he said. “If they’re going The test was then expanded headaches.realage.com - Pins and needles in headaches. to cause health problems, we to four residence buildings arms or legs “The most common need to fi gure out what.” along Briggs and Lewis avenues cause reported appears to Mercyhurst College Vice for a second year. - Complete numbness on one side of body be the fl icker, which some President for Administration The 2007-2008 school year marked the complete switch - Confusion to energy-effi cient bulbs in all the residence buildings and a - Diffi culty speaking number of academic buildings. Moore said there have been - Increased sensitivity to light, sound and/or smell no complaints of the bulbs causing migraines or any other medical issues. bulb is responsible,” she said. the money were my own,” he Manning, of the Migraine “In most cases reported, said. Action Association, said changing the light bulb back to “I save anywhere it is possible sufferers of migraines would the older incandescent bulbs so we are able to spread the typically exhibit symptoms has eliminated the frequency of money in ways that will improve such as an intense throbbing attacks.” student life.” headache, blind spots, zigzag Mercyhurst College Vice Dimperio said any students patterns, fl ashing lights, pins President for Student Life who think they are suffering and needles in the arms and Gerry Tobin said the college from headaches due to the light legs or complete numbness on would never take measures that bulb could try switching back to one side of the body, confusion, are health risks for students. incandescent bulbs. diffi culty speaking, and increased “I would imagine that there is “If someone thought (the sensitivity to light, sound, and/ nothing we would knowingly do light bulb) might be the cause, or smell. to jeopardize the health of the switch back by all means and Mercyhurst College Director students,” he said. get a higher watt bulb that gives of the Cohen Student Health “It’s one of those things that more light,” she said. Center Chris Dimperio we would want to do in the best identifi ed similar symptoms for interest of the students.” migraines such as sensitivity to Moore said the switch to Interested in light and blurry vision. energy-effi cient light bulbs Dimperio said the health was initiated due to the a 2008-2009 center has not received any overwhelming student interest editor position? incidents of migraines caused in energy-saving measures. by the light bulbs. He said the project was not Contact Casey Manning said it is diffi cult to initially put into place for cost- Greene at identify if the light bulb is the cutting purposes, but has saved source of the problem. a signifi cant amount compared mgeditormerciad@ “It can be diffi cult to to the old incandescent bulbs. mercyhurst.edu. immediately identify if the light “I try to plan spending as if PAGE 4 NEWS Jan. 9, 2008 Jan. 9, 2008 NEWS PAGE 5 Experts: Energy-saving light bulbs could cause migraines laker briefs manufacturers are stating does Tyrone Moore said the college By Joshua Wilwohl and not exist to the naked eye,” she already conducted a three-year Global Conversations The Mercyhurst World Languages Study Program will of- Ashley Pastor said. “For other people it is the test process of the bulbs with Symptoms of a migraine fer non-credit courses in Chinese, Arabic and Russian to area poor quality of light in a room the promotion of the Green high school and college students, as well as the general public The energy-saving light which causes unnecessary eye Team in designated “green” beginning in January 2008. bulbs Mercyhurst College strain, triggering a headache or buildings on Lewis and Briggs installed over the past three migraine.” avenues to ensure the safety and - Intense throbbing years in all Briggs and Lewis Mercyhurst College advisor effectiveness of the bulbs. Police Training headache The Municipal Police Training Academy at Mercyhurst avenues apartments can trigger for the Green Team Dr. James “We ran the test in the North East will host an orientation for persons interested migraines, say experts. Snyder said the appeal for designated residence areas for - Blind spots in the program on Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 2-4 p.m., and Head of Membership the change of light bulbs was one year, and the switch only Thursday, Jan. 17, from 6-8 p.m., both at the Michele and Support Karen Manning of the because the bulbs are energy concluded with positive results,” - Zigzag patterns Tom Ridge Health and Safety Building. Migraine Action Association effi cient and would be a good said Moore. in Northamptonshire, United way of practicing conservation. Moore said the bulbs saved a Kingdom, said some of the “The responsible thing to do signifi cant amount of energy in - Flashing lights Teaching and Learning Expo The Mercyhurst College chapter of Kappa Gamma Pi association’s members alleged would be to study it and get the the test-run buildings. education honor society will host the Third Annual Teaching the bulbs are causing their killer facts,” he said. “If they’re going The test was then expanded headaches.realage.com - Pins and needles in and Learning Expo on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 headaches. to cause health problems, we to four residence buildings arms or legs p.m. in the Audrey Hirt Academic Center. “The most common need to fi gure out what.” along Briggs and Lewis avenues Scoot Williams photo cause reported appears to Mercyhurst College Vice for a second year. - Complete numbness on one side of body Workers from Building Systems, Inc. repair the leaking ceilings in Wayne apartments. be the fl icker, which some President for Administration The 2007-2008 school year Adult and Grad Open House The Offi ce of Adult and Graduate Programs at Mercy- marked the complete switch - Confusion hurst College will host an Open House on Wednesday, Jan. to energy-effi cient bulbs in all 30, from 4-7 p.m., at the Catherine McAuley Adult Education the residence buildings and a - Diffi culty speaking Wayne ceilings leaking Center, 511 East 34th Street (in the former Saints Peter and number of academic buildings. Paul School). Moore said there have been - Increased sensitivity to light, sound and/or smell tion Tyrone Moore said the this problem,” he said. no complaints of the bulbs By Joshua Wilwohl source of the leak is a signifi cant Kocent said she hated walking -lakernet.mercyhurst.edu Editor-in-chief causing migraines or any other icicle buildup on the apartment out of her room and seeing her medical issues. bulb is responsible,” she said. the money were my own,” he building that’s penetrating down ceiling drooping. Manning, of the Migraine “In most cases reported, said. Senior Jess Kocent was afraid the walls. “It’s very disgusting and it Action Association, said changing the light bulb back to “I save anywhere it is possible her living room ceiling was “I have crews constantly salt- continues to get worse,” she sufferers of migraines would the older incandescent bulbs so we are able to spread the about to fall. ing the roof of the buildings,” said. “I could have woken up Police log typically exhibit symptoms has eliminated the frequency of money in ways that will improve Pots lined her floor and he said. tomorrow and our ceiling could View the crime map online at merciad.mercyhurst.edu. such as an intense throbbing attacks.” student life.” caught falling water that leaked Moore said the problem is have caved in.” headache, blind spots, zigzag Mercyhurst College Vice Dimperio said any students from corroded wood. one that can’t be fixed until Kocent said she and her Burglary Larceny/Theft patterns, fl ashing lights, pins President for Student Life who think they are suffering Also an outline the size of summer. roommates are glad the problem Athletic Center 611 E. 38th St. and needles in the arms and Gerry Tobin said the college from headaches due to the light three-by-six plywood showed Moore has already contracted is fi xed. Jan. 5 Jan. 1 legs or complete numbness on would never take measures that bulb could try switching back to watermarks along a ceiling that Building Systems, Inc. to replace “We are very pleased with Pending investigation Pending investigation one side of the body, confusion, are health risks for students. incandescent bulbs. could soon give in. six feet of roofi ng on all the the job maintenance and the diffi culty speaking, and increased “I would imagine that there is “If someone thought (the Kocent, along with other Wayne Street apartment build- contractors did,” she said. “We sensitivity to light, sound, and/ nothing we would knowingly do light bulb) might be the cause, residents in Wayne Street apart- ings, and install one foot of hope it’s as permanently fi xed or smell. to jeopardize the health of the switch back by all means and ments, has been facing the roofi ng vent for airfl ow. as possible.” Mercyhurst College Director students,” he said. get a higher watt bulb that gives challenge of keeping the wet Moore estimated a project Moore said the full-scale proj- Can’t fi nd anymore copies of of the Cohen Student Health “It’s one of those things that more light,” she said. weather outside since before cost of between $20,000 and ect is one that cannot be done Center Chris Dimperio we would want to do in the best Christmas break. $30,000. in a short amount of time, but the Merciad? identifi ed similar symptoms for interest of the students.” Water has seeped into the “We will increase the number said the college will rectify the migraines such as sensitivity to Moore said the switch to Interested in ceilings of apartments and has of vents in the attic of the build- problem. light and blurry vision. energy-effi cient light bulbs created a soggy problem for the ings so the temperature in the “This is a fairly major project Interested in the latest news hap- Dimperio said the health was initiated due to the a 2008-2009 residents. attics is the same temperature that unfortunately could not be center has not received any overwhelming student interest editor position? Building Systems, Inc. of outside,” he said. done over break,” he said. pening on campus? incidents of migraines caused in energy-saving measures. Erie fi xed Kocent’s room over “Thusly, you don’t have all the “These are wonderful apart- by the light bulbs. He said the project was not Contact Casey the weekend by replastering the heat in the attic that creates the ments and I’ll make sure they’re Manning said it is diffi cult to initially put into place for cost- Greene at entire ceiling. icy condition.” maintained.” Go to merciad.mercyhurst.edu for identify if the light bulb is the cutting purposes, but has saved The fix, however, is only Moore said the college will Moore said any student who source of the problem. a signifi cant amount compared mgeditormerciad@ temporary. also have a water shield put on is having a problem with leaks in up-to-date news. “It can be diffi cult to to the old incandescent bulbs. mercyhurst.edu. Mercyhurst College Associate the roof to prevent build-up. their apartment can contact his immediately identify if the light “I try to plan spending as if Vice President for Administra- “This will stop us from having offi ce at (814) 824-2334. PAGE 6 ELECTION NEWS Jan. 9, 2008 Barack Obama building momentum history being made. old barriers that people thought By Nedra Pickler “I want to tell my grandkids existed with respect to the Associated Press about how I saw this opportunities that are available campaign,” said 22-year-old to African-Americans.” Last time ballots were cast in Emily Webster, among those at Six weeks ago, Hillary Rodham New Hampshire’s presidential a rally at Dartmouth College on Clinton appeared headed for primary, hardly anyone in the Thursday. the party’s nomination. U.S. knew the name Barack One young woman attending Now the New York senator Obama. the event fainted while Obama and her husband are trying to Now he is a leading candidate was onstage. keep Obama’s train from rolling for the Democratic nomination The candidate held up the to the nomination. hoping that momentum will event for a full nine minutes Former President Clinton propel him to become the fi rst while authorities attended to sniffed that his campaign is a black president. her, watching from the stage “fairy tale.” The historic nature of with a furrowed brow until she Obama’s life could be Obama’s candidacy and his Iowa was taken out on a stretcher. described that way. washingtonpost.com victory over the most powerful Comedian Larry David, who It was not without hardships Barack Obama is a 2008 Democratic presidential candidate. family in Democratic politics happened to be in the crowd — his father left the family generated an excitement about wearing an Obama campaign when he was 2 years old to privilege. What they gave me supporters and those holding his campaign that he hoped button, broke the silence by return to his native Kenya, was love and an education and signs for other candidates. would be diffi cult for rivals to dryly remarking, “Sinatra had and Obama struggled as a hope.” Three burly supporters of counter. the same effect on people.” fatherless black child growing He got an Ivy League John Edwards were beaming as Obama’s campaign grew into Colin Powell, President Bush’s up in Hawaii. education and eventually a they shook the front-runner’s a celebrated spectacle after his fi rst secretary of state, says he “If you think about it, the career in politics — but he hand and wished him luck. win in Iowa. too is excited and impressed odds of me being here standing never had a serious Republican Obama correctly calculated People lined up for blocks in by Obama, telling PBS talk- before you as a presidential opponent. Going forward, the they were from the Steelworkers towns across New Hampshire show host Tavis Smiley in an candidate are very slim,” scrutiny and intensity will be union that endorsed Edwards in recent days to hear him speak. interview broadcast Monday, Obama often tells voters. “I unlike anything he’s faced. four months ago. Everybody loves a winner, and “Let’s enjoy this moment where was raised by a single mom Obama stopped by a polling “See you in the general,” those who are attended often a person like Barack Obama and my grandparents, and we site in Manchester, N.H., on Obama said, hinting they would talked about the chance to see can knock down all of these weren’t born into money or Tuesday, shaking hands with his eventually be with him. Romney predicted to pull ahead in polls so far. I’ve gotten two silvers and John McCain — the winners Mich., on Wednesday after a Most New Hampshire Repub- By Glen Johnson and one gold — thank-you Wyo- in Iowa and New Hampshire fundraiser in Boston. licans said the top quality they Associated Press ming,” Romney said in a spartan — to compete against the even- Earlier in the day, Romney said were seeking in a candidate was seven-minute address conceding tual Democratic nominee. he expected the nomination fi ght someone who shared their values Republican Mitt Romney, a the race. Conceding Romney had been to continue through Feb. 5, when and is authentic. businessman-turned-politician, A Romney intimate, who hurt by a backlash against the 22 states vote. “I don’t think the Romney was the big leader will take more direct control of spoke on condition of anonym- hard-hitting television commer- Republican Party wants to have among those naming values, his presidential campaign mes- ity to avoid pre-empting the cials the former Massachusetts only one person in this contest McCain among those seek- sage after failing to win either candidate, said the campaign was governor ran against Huckabee until the very end. I expect to be ing a candidate who says what the Iowa caucuses or the New “going to take the shackles off, and McCain, the adviser said the one of the two that’s in it to the he believes. About a quarter Hampshire primary, a top adviser have him be less measured.” campaign hoped to “get away very end,” he said. named experience, an area where said Tuesday. “On to Michigan and South from the paid media and get During the fi nal 24 hours of McCain had a slight edge. Romney himself pledged a Carolina and Florida and more of the earned media.” the New Hampshire campaign, McCain was viewed as the long fi ght for the GOP nomina- Nevada,” Romney added. “I’ll The shift would suggest a Romney and his aides largely strongest leader and most quali- tion. He held out his second- fi ght to be back here in Novem- greater emphasis on generat- shed recent inhibitions, openly fi ed to be commander in chief. place fi nishes in Iowa and New ber in those states and others.” ing newspaper, Internet and predicting a come-from-behind- Romney, who aired ads criti- Hampshire, with a victory in Romney aimed to stress that television coverage, especially victory against McCain. cal of Huckabee and McCain Wyoming wedged between, as his work as a venture capitalist, in Michigan, where Romney They claimed independents in Iowa and New Hampshire, testimony to his 50-state strat- Olympics CEO and Massachu- was born and which is next on were breaking their way based was seen more than the others egy. setts governor leaves him better the primary calendar on Jan. 15. on Romney’s performance in a as having waged a negative cam- “There have been three races equipped than Mike Huckabee Romney fl ies to Grand Rapids, pair of weekend debates. paign, the exit survey found. PAGE 6 ELECTION NEWS Jan. 9, 2008 Jan. 9, 2008 NEWS PAGE 7 Barack Obama building momentum 24-hour Massachusetts’ milk history being made. old barriers that people thought By Nedra Pickler “I want to tell my grandkids existed with respect to the Associated Press lounge set as about how I saw this opportunities that are available drinkers get sour campaign,” said 22-year-old to African-Americans.” the connecting pipes, for the health worker at the hospital Last time ballots were cast in Emily Webster, among those at Six weeks ago, Hillary Rodham By Denise Lavoie source of the bacteria, DeMaria where an 88-year-old man Associated Press New Hampshire’s presidential a rally at Dartmouth College on Clinton appeared headed for senior gift said. was diagnosed with listeriosis primary, hardly anyone in the Thursday. the party’s nomination. Investigators have taken learned that the man had had U.S. knew the name Barack One young woman attending Now the New York senator Continued from page 2 from this gift.” At Whittier Farms dairy, the about 70 samples from vents, unpasteurized cider and coffee- Obama. the event fainted while Obama and her husband are trying to Seniors and other students fi fth-generation owners brag ceilings, fl oors, tanks, bottle- fl avored pasteurized milk. Now he is a leading candidate was onstage. keep Obama’s train from rolling “I consulted with several can donate to the lounge and of the quality of their Holstein washers, bottles and other When both drinks were tested, for the Democratic nomination The candidate held up the to the nomination. people and chose the 24-hour cafe by contributing their $300 cows and still deliver milk right equipment. only the pasteurized milk — hoping that momentum will event for a full nine minutes Former President Clinton study group,” he said. housing deposit that they paid to your door, in glass bottles. The dairy, which distributes from Whittier Farms — came propel him to become the fi rst while authorities attended to sniffed that his campaign is a Wallenhorst said the for freshman year and are due Customers like the products milk under various brand back positive. black president. her, watching from the stage “fairy tale.” committee is looking to raise at to get back at graduation. because they are a hormone- names to homes and stores State health offi cials would The historic nature of with a furrowed brow until she Obama’s life could be least $20,000. “Most people aren’t even free taste of old New England. across central Massachusetts not identify any of the listeria Obama’s candidacy and his Iowa was taken out on a stretcher. described that way. washingtonpost.com “Last years committee broke aware of (the housing deposit),” But health offi cials now say and also operates a 500-acre patients because of privacy victory over the most powerful Comedian Larry David, who It was not without hardships Barack Obama is a 2008 Democratic presidential candidate. all the records concerning said Wallenhorst. three elderly men have died and farm in the town of Sutton, has laws. But health offi cials in the family in Democratic politics happened to be in the crowd — his father left the family donation amounts (roughly “Students now have the at least one pregnant woman has suspended operations until the town of Medway confi rmed generated an excitement about wearing an Obama campaign when he was 2 years old to privilege. What they gave me supporters and those holding $18,000), and percentages of ability to sign these deposits miscarried since last June after source of the contamination is that the 88-year-old man who his campaign that he hoped button, broke the silence by return to his native Kenya, was love and an education and signs for other candidates. donors (roughly 50 percent),” over to the senior gift, and drinking bacteria-contaminated pinpointed. died Jan. 3 was John J. Powers, would be diffi cult for rivals to dryly remarking, “Sinatra had and Obama struggled as a hope.” Three burly supporters of said Wallenhorst. have them be counted as their milk from the dairy’s plant in The Whittier family has a World War II veteran and counter. the same effect on people.” fatherless black child growing He got an Ivy League John Edwards were beaming as “At that rate, each donor on donation.” Shrewsbury, about 35 miles declined to be interviewed. retired timekeeper at the Obama’s campaign grew into Colin Powell, President Bush’s up in Hawaii. education and eventually a they shook the front-runner’s average gave $60. We need to Wallenhorst said the Steering west of Boston. In a statement posted in the Boston Naval Shipyard. a celebrated spectacle after his fi rst secretary of state, says he “If you think about it, the career in politics — but he hand and wished him luck. break those records.” Committee has set benchmarks: All were infected with window of its dairy store and Powers’ son bought the milk. win in Iowa. too is excited and impressed odds of me being here standing never had a serious Republican Obama correctly calculated Gamble said the college will A $100 donation will receive a listeria, which is extremely rare in a letter to its customers, The younger Powers had some People lined up for blocks in by Obama, telling PBS talk- before you as a presidential opponent. Going forward, the they were from the Steelworkers pitch in for additional costs. “High Rollers” T-shirt, a $200 in pasteurized milk. the farm said it is “extremely fl u-like symptoms for several towns across New Hampshire show host Tavis Smiley in an candidate are very slim,” scrutiny and intensity will be union that endorsed Edwards “Because of the rather large donation will receive a brick It is more often found in raw concerned about the situation” days but recovered, while his in recent days to hear him speak. interview broadcast Monday, Obama often tells voters. “I unlike anything he’s faced. four months ago. scale of this project, we don’t engraved with the donator’s foods, such as uncooked meat and is cooperating with the father — who had other health Everybody loves a winner, and “Let’s enjoy this moment where was raised by a single mom Obama stopped by a polling “See you in the general,” expect the senior class to come name, a $300 will receive an and vegetables, and processed investigation. problems — became ill and those who are attended often a person like Barack Obama and my grandparents, and we site in Manchester, N.H., on Obama said, hinting they would up with all the funds necessary,” acid-etched name engraving on foods such as soft cheeses and Health offi cials say about died, said Bill Fisher, Medway’s talked about the chance to see can knock down all of these weren’t born into money or Tuesday, shaking hands with his eventually be with him. he said. glass found above the fi re place cold cuts. 2,500 serious listeriosis cases health agent. “Therefore, the college in the new lounge. The outbreak is believed are reported in the United Two of the victims, a 78- will make up the difference Head of PR and Advertising to be only the third time States every year, 20 to 40 year-old man and a 75-year-old between what the students for the Steering Committee listeria has ever been linked to of them in Massachusetts. man, died in Worcester County Romney predicted to pull ahead in polls donate and the cost of the new Cofrancisco said fundraising pasteurized milk in the United Symptoms include fever, nausea in June and October. so far. I’ve gotten two silvers and John McCain — the winners Mich., on Wednesday after a Most New Hampshire Repub- study room.” will start this week. States, said Dr. Alfred DeMaria, and diarrhea. A pregnant, 34-year-old By Glen Johnson and one gold — thank-you Wyo- in Iowa and New Hampshire fundraiser in Boston. licans said the top quality they Gamble said the Steering “Fundraising for the gift will state director of communicable Listeria can cause serious woman recovered but suffered Associated Press ming,” Romney said in a spartan — to compete against the even- Earlier in the day, Romney said were seeking in a candidate was Committee has been working kick off soon and go straight disease control. illness or death in pregnant a miscarriage. Health offi cials seven-minute address conceding tual Democratic nominee. he expected the nomination fi ght someone who shared their values with Stuart Henderson, a through until graduation,” she “We know something is going women, newborns, the elderly suspect another pregnant Republican Mitt Romney, a the race. Conceding Romney had been to continue through Feb. 5, when and is authentic. faculty member in the Interior said. on; we just don’t know what it and patients with compromised woman, 31, contracted businessman-turned-politician, A Romney intimate, who hurt by a backlash against the 22 states vote. “I don’t think the Romney was the big leader Design department, on the Students can donate through is,” DeMaria said. “We just need immune systems. listeriosis from Whittier Farms will take more direct control of spoke on condition of anonym- hard-hitting television commer- Republican Party wants to have among those naming values, design of the project. the following revenues: Cash to fi nd out how the bacteria is Healthy adults and children milk. She recovered, and her his presidential campaign mes- ity to avoid pre-empting the cials the former Massachusetts only one person in this contest McCain among those seek- Once all the design work or check, campus cash, the getting into the milk.” generally recover. baby is doing fi ne. sage after failing to win either candidate, said the campaign was governor ran against Huckabee until the very end. I expect to be ing a candidate who says what is completed, construction is housing deposit, and soon Listeria bacteria are often In the Whittier Farms Brian Gay, owner of Maple the Iowa caucuses or the New “going to take the shackles off, and McCain, the adviser said the one of the two that’s in it to the he believes. About a quarter anticipated to begin within the online donations via credit present in manure and are outbreak, DNA testing on Farm Dairy, has distributed Hampshire primary, a top adviser have him be less measured.” campaign hoped to “get away very end,” he said. named experience, an area where next few months. card. commonly found in soil and the four patients showed they Whittier’s milk for about a said Tuesday. “On to Michigan and South from the paid media and get During the fi nal 24 hours of McCain had a slight edge. In past years, the senior gift “We want to avoid those water. carried exactly the same strain decade and said many of his Romney himself pledged a Carolina and Florida and more of the earned media.” the New Hampshire campaign, McCain was viewed as the was dedicated at graduation. who justify their non-giving Pasteurization is supposed to of listeria, suggesting the germ customers were shocked by long fi ght for the GOP nomina- Nevada,” Romney added. “I’ll The shift would suggest a Romney and his aides largely strongest leader and most quali- “The college has stepped up by saying, ‘This school is so kill listeria. had a common source. the outbreak. Some canceled tion. He held out his second- fi ght to be back here in Novem- greater emphasis on generat- shed recent inhibitions, openly fi ed to be commander in chief. to the plate by supporting us expensive, I’m not giving them Tests at the Whittier Farms After the test results came their service, Gay said, but place fi nishes in Iowa and New ber in those states and others.” ing newspaper, Internet and predicting a come-from-behind- Romney, who aired ads criti- in this gift, now it is our turn a dime,’” said Wallenhorst. plant found nothing wrong back in mid-December, health most seem willing to return Hampshire, with a victory in Romney aimed to stress that television coverage, especially victory against McCain. cal of Huckabee and McCain to do the same through our “Ultimately, giving back to the with its pasteurization process, offi cials began interviewing to Whittier when the milk is Wyoming wedged between, as his work as a venture capitalist, in Michigan, where Romney They claimed independents in Iowa and New Hampshire, donations,” said Wallenhorst. school is a sign of respect to an deepening the mystery. the patients and their families, deemed safe. testimony to his 50-state strat- Olympics CEO and Massachu- was born and which is next on were breaking their way based was seen more than the others “We need each student to institution that has given you Health investigators are now hoping to zero in on the “They were bumming out, egy. setts governor leaves him better the primary calendar on Jan. 15. on Romney’s performance in a as having waged a negative cam- give at the maximum level they a most prized possession - an looking at the cooling and source. because they love the product,” “There have been three races equipped than Mike Huckabee Romney fl ies to Grand Rapids, pair of weekend debates. paign, the exit survey found. can afford in order truly benefi t education.” bottling machinery, including At about the same time, a Gay said. PAGE 8 FEATURES Jan. 9, 2008 TV shows returning New radios would provide text scrolling

Initially, the radio text service from writers’ strike By Seth Sutel would operate like closed cap- Associated Press tioning, where someone types “I watch Grey’s Anatomy David Letterman return with what’s being said on the radio By Shannon Kelley all the time. I never miss an his writers. A new technology unveiled into a computer system in real Staff writer episode,” said senior Ashley David Letterman was to have Tuesday would show what’s time. Flores. “But I guess I will be had struck a deal with his writ- being said on the radio using The consortium eventually As the writer’s strike lingers waiting for awhile like everyone ers last week in order to have a receiver with a screen that hopes to fi nd software to trans- on into its ninth week, many else after the last one is aired.” them return with him. would scroll text much like late speech into written text students seem unaffected, ex- The strike began after many “It seemed like Jay did fi ne to closed captions roll by on TV. and automate the service and cept for missing their late night failed negotiations between me,” said senior Ryan Nealon. No manufacturer has yet reduce the cost to provide it so shows. writers and producers. Without an end in near sight, committed to bring the tech- a wider variety of radio stations But as the talks continue, The major issue at hand is for television seems to have a nology to market. can offer it. students wonder if they will be increased pay for fi lms and tele- bumpy road ahead. It is backed by National Pub- The text-scrolling feature is directly affected. vision shows put out on DVD, Below is a list compiled by lic Radio and Harris Corp., a one of several technologies With many students getting and also for a larger part of the brentevans.blogspot.com, from major supplier of broadcasting that NPR, Harris and the new together for “Grey’s Anatomy earned Internet revenue. information gathered by TV equipment, as well as a new research center at Towson nights” and other similar gath- As many waited and watched Guide and the LA Times. research center at Towson Uni- University are developing to erings, many favorite shows are some of the primetime shows The list is fi lled with some versity near Baltimore. make programming much more soon to be in the rerun cycle. return with and without their college student’s favorite tune- NPR and its partners dis- accessible to deaf and blind A top choice of many college writers this past week, the re- ins. played a prototype text radio people. students, Grey’s actually only sults were very surprising. You can look and see how Tuesday at the International The group also is work- has one episode left, airing on More tuned in to see Jay Leno many episodes are left of your Consumer Electronics Show ing on making radios able to Jan. 10. return without his writers, than shows this season. in Las Vegas. provide audio cues for the The text service will rely on blind and visually impaired that HD Radio technology, which would indicate what frequency Popular shows’ remaining episode schedules allows broadcasters to split the radio is tuned to, among their signal into multiple trans- other functions, and giving The Daily Show with Jon missions. greater access to services such Stewart - returns live Jan. 7 Some stations use the extra as InTouch Networks, which without writers capacity to broadcast additional provides broadcasts and on- The Colbert Report - re- music or talk radio channels, line audio feeds of volunteers turns live Jan. 7 without writ- which can be heard on HD reading from newspapers and ers Radio receivers. magazines. Ugly Betty - three episodes The new scrolling-text ser- remaining, airing Jan. 3, 10, vice would also use the extra and 17. capacity made available through NEED MATH The Simpsons - 10 episodes HD Radio, but instead of remaining. broadcasting music it would HELP?? Samantha Who? - three send out streams of data that episodes remaining. would be converted to scrolling Come to the Scrubs - five episodes re- text by the receivers and then Math Lab maining. displayed on the screen. Prison Break - fi ve episodes HD Radio itself is still in its Located in the remaining, airing Jan. 14. early stages, but stations are Private Practice - no epi- embracing it. About 1,500 now Library 304 A & B sodes remain. broadcast in HD Radio in the The Offi ce - No episodes United States, the consortium remain. Production has com- said. Sunday-Thursday pletely stopped. The technology has come For Exact Gossip Girl - one episode down in price, something that remaining. had been holding up wider Hours Call Grey’s Anatomy - one epi- adoption, and some units now Ext: 2078 sode remains, airing Jan. 10. sell for under $100. PAGE 8 FEATURES Jan. 9, 2008 Jan. 9, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 9 TV shows returning New radios would 2008 ushers in new resolutions provide text scrolling “This year my roommate and and thoughts.” By Stacey Minchin I picked the typical New Year’s Senior Angela Phillips is a Staff writer Initially, the radio text service resolution: to eat healthier and member of Greenpeace and By Seth Sutel from writers’ strike would operate like closed cap- go to the gym more often,” she will focus her attention Associated Press tioning, where someone types Five, four, three, two, one… Hess said. “I would also like towards the environment. “I watch Grey’s Anatomy David Letterman return with what’s being said on the radio Happy New Year! to personally spend less time “There is just so much to By Shannon Kelley all the time. I never miss an his writers. A new technology unveiled into a computer system in real As we all rang in the New on Facebook and more time be done,” she said. “ There’s Staff writer episode,” said senior Ashley David Letterman was to have Tuesday would show what’s time. Year, many students vouched to on my school work.” global warming, world hunger, Flores. “But I guess I will be had struck a deal with his writ- being said on the radio using The consortium eventually shed a couple pounds this year, Other students share the saving the polar bears. I think As the writer’s strike lingers waiting for awhile like everyone ers last week in order to have a receiver with a screen that hopes to fi nd software to trans- maybe exercise a little more or same sentiment towards going I’ll probably start with needle- on into its ninth week, many else after the last one is aired.” them return with him. would scroll text much like late speech into written text even learn a new skill, while to the gym more often. point and then I will add to my students seem unaffected, ex- The strike began after many “It seemed like Jay did fi ne to closed captions roll by on TV. and automate the service and others decided it would be best “My New Year’s resolution is antique pog collection.” cept for missing their late night failed negotiations between me,” said senior Ryan Nealon. No manufacturer has yet reduce the cost to provide it so not to make a resolution. to go the gym fi ve days a week On the other hand, some shows. writers and producers. Without an end in near sight, committed to bring the tech- a wider variety of radio stations Regardless of what you may and meet my weight goal by the students do not believe in But as the talks continue, The major issue at hand is for television seems to have a nology to market. can offer it. have promised yourself, it end of May 2008,” said junior making a New Year’s resolu- students wonder if they will be increased pay for fi lms and tele- bumpy road ahead. It is backed by National Pub- The text-scrolling feature is is nice to think that you will Liz Kelley. tion. Because sticking with a directly affected. vision shows put out on DVD, Below is a list compiled by lic Radio and Harris Corp., a one of several technologies potentially follow through. While some students like to resolution takes a lot of time With many students getting and also for a larger part of the brentevans.blogspot.com, from major supplier of broadcasting that NPR, Harris and the new Every year it seems to get focus on physical goals for the and effort, not many people together for “Grey’s Anatomy earned Internet revenue. information gathered by TV equipment, as well as a new research center at Towson harder and harder to stick year, others would like to suc- seem to make their target goals nights” and other similar gath- As many waited and watched Guide and the LA Times. research center at Towson Uni- University are developing to with a resolution, which is why ceed on a different level. in the end. Scoot Williams photo erings, many favorite shows are some of the primetime shows The list is fi lled with some versity near Baltimore. make programming much more having a plan as to how to carry “I would like to obtain a “I actually don’t believe in Many students choose losing weight or attending the gym soon to be in the rerun cycle. return with and without their college student’s favorite tune- NPR and its partners dis- accessible to deaf and blind it out may be a great way of higher GPA this year by dedi- making a New Years resolu- as their New Year’s resolution. A top choice of many college writers this past week, the re- ins. played a prototype text radio people. beginning the year. cating more of my time towards tion because I feel that after students, Grey’s actually only sults were very surprising. You can look and see how Tuesday at the International The group also is work- Finding a friend who has the studying,” said freshman Grazia January, they are forgotten and Year’s resolutions after a few the whole year. has one episode left, airing on More tuned in to see Jay Leno many episodes are left of your Consumer Electronics Show ing on making radios able to same resolution is a major help. Padgett. disregarded,” said sophomore months,” said Mieczkowski. No matter what your goal Jan. 10. return without his writers, than shows this season. in Las Vegas. provide audio cues for the That way you can have some- “I would like to be nicer to Liz Maier. “Therefore, I never make a may be, self-determination The text service will rely on blind and visually impaired that one there to push you when the people and try to be less sar- Freshman Jen Mieczkowski defi nite resolution because it is a key element in achieving HD Radio technology, which would indicate what frequency going gets tough. castic because it is important to agrees with the idea of not just doesn’t seem to work out success. Popular shows’ remaining episode schedules allows broadcasters to split the radio is tuned to, among Sophomore Katlin Hess says have lots of friends,” said fresh- having a resolution. She feels in the long run.” Focus, friends, and deter- their signal into multiple trans- other functions, and giving she prefers using the buddy man Natalie Gnipp. “I want that they simply become broken So whether or not you made mination can help prevent The Daily Show with Jon missions. greater access to services such system because it helps give her to think about how I would promises. a New Year’s resolution this your resolution from being yet Stewart - returns live Jan. 7 Some stations use the extra as InTouch Networks, which the determination she needs to like to be treated by others and “I have found that few people time around, it may be quite a another goal you put off until without writers capacity to broadcast additional provides broadcasts and on- stick with her resolution. portray it through my words commit and stick to their New challenge to make it through next year. The Colbert Report - re- music or talk radio channels, line audio feeds of volunteers turns live Jan. 7 without writ- which can be heard on HD reading from newspapers and ers Radio receivers. magazines. Ugly Betty - three episodes The new scrolling-text ser- remaining, airing Jan. 3, 10, vice would also use the extra Free college courses offered online and 17. capacity made available through NEED MATH The Simpsons - 10 episodes HD Radio, but instead of are benefiting from “Open- are posting college materials who engages herself in learn- edge. remaining. broadcasting music it would HELP?? By Carla Hart CourseWare,” a web-based online. ing with additional instruction. The Internet and education Staff writer Samantha Who? - three send out streams of data that project created by the Mas- It is higher learning with- “The more time you invest, collaborate, engaging the public episodes remaining. would be converted to scrolling Come to the sachusetts Institute of Tech- out the stress of fi nals week, the better you get,” she said. to seek information. Scrubs - five episodes re- text by the receivers and then Math Lab How do free college courses nology. the tuition payment, or the “It’s also interesting to see how For anyone with a typical maining. displayed on the screen. sound? This initiative delivers a degree. other schools teach.” bandwidth and computer, any- Prison Break - fi ve episodes HD Radio itself is still in its Located in the Anyone with an Internet con- diverse range of courses online Mercyhurst College junior Sophomore Katlyn Hess thing is possible. remaining, airing Jan. 14. early stages, but stations are nection could download college that are free to the public. Nadine Zinram is pursuing a agreed. For more information on Private Practice - no epi- embracing it. About 1,500 now Library 304 A & B materials. Anything from linear algebra degree in communications. “The fact that I could take a free courses in cyberspace, sodes remain. broadcast in HD Radio in the Lecture notes, readings, tests, and physics, to human emo- As a freshman, she visited course online for free is pretty visit MIT OpenCourseWare at The Offi ce - No episodes United States, the consortium and video lectures would be tion and existentialism can be iTunes and downloaded a amazing,” she said. “Even if http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/ remain. Production has com- said. Sunday-Thursday available with the click of a accessed, according to pub- course in Avid, a fi lm editing you’re not receiving credit for web/home/home/index.htm, pletely stopped. The technology has come For Exact mouse. lished reports in USA Today. program, which was offered it, the things that you learn can Apple’s iTunes at http:// Gossip Girl - one episode down in price, something that Well, the appealing nature of The growth of technology by the University of Southern be extremely valuable in the www.apple.com/education/ remaining. had been holding up wider Hours Call this idea is becoming reality for has expanded communication California. long run.” itunesu/, or YouTubeBerkeley Grey’s Anatomy - one epi- adoption, and some units now Ext: 2078 many college students. and education. “I think it’s pretty helpful As technology improves, so at http://www.youtube.com/ sode remains, airing Jan. 10. sell for under $100. Students and educators alike More that 100 universities information,” said Zinram, does the ability to gain knowl- ucberkeley. PAGE 10 FEATURES Jan. 9, 2008

Getting back THE LAKER Winter Term in the groove Galley Grill Dinner: Students return to class from Lunch: S-Laker Burger M-Ham and Cheese on M- Steak Salad two-week holiday break Croissant T- Open Face Turkey Sandwich T- Soft Tacos W-Slice Of Pizza, 5 Wings Also, it is important to get W- Potato Bowl Th- Swedish Meatballs w/ Noodles By Allie Miniri back into the spirit of school. F- Chicken and Biscuits Staff writer Th- Turkey Ruben After all, most students spend F- Sizzle Salad S - Cup of Chili w/ Cheese, Side of about eight months of the year S- Southwest Burger Nacho Chips As if the holidays weren’t fast here. enough, our break is over and It isn’t too late to join clubs Hours of Operation: Board Specials classes have resumed. and it is never too late to start Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Coming back to school at going to sporting events. Lunch $4.75 Mercyhurst from the holidays “We love having as many stu- Dinner $5.50 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. when most other schools are dents we can at every event. It Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. still on break isn’t a big motiva- makes a better atmosphere for tor when trying to get back into the players, knowing that they Look for New Menu Items! the groove of school. have our support. Also, some- Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger Many students are still remi- times at bigger games, the huge New Salads: niscing about the fun they had crowd of crazy fans sometimes Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- over Christmas break. intimidates the opponent,” said Greek-Caesar “Break was a lot of fun but Spirit Club chairperson Haylie so short,” said sophomore Starin. Jill Marshall. “I wish it was Finally, students should a little longer like most other remember to keep healthy. schools.” There is nothing worse than Subconnection Special Features Some ways that students can coming back with a cold and 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 get back into focus include set- sore throat. other wraps $5.79 ting a schedule. The winter weather usually 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 The time students spent away makes students tired and results ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 from school makes a differ- in putting off things. Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: other wraps $ 4.19 ence in each person’s daily It is important during the schedule. winter not to procrastinate due 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 Hours of Operation: Most of us strayed from our to the unfavorable weather. 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. normal school routines and Instead, spend time indoors stayed up later on weekdays, doing something useful, like Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. woke up late and lounged studying or homework. Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. around, having fun. Sophomore Celeste Shefferly Getting back to school means said that it’s sometimes easier to a stricter schedule, consider- do homework after Christmas ing “bed time,” wake up time, break. Laker Express homework time and time for “It may actually be good for Look for Laker Express other activities with extracur- students to get more study Board Equivalency Available: Minute Meals! ricular clubs and friends. time in during winter, so they In addition to working out a don’t regret it during the spring 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. reasonable schedule, students term,” she said. Board Specials Hours of Operation: should avoid missing class. So, while the weather may be Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. There is a lot to catch up on turning for the worse, students Lunch $4.75 Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. after break and students should can take advantage of the seven Dinner $5.50 not miss any opportunity to remaining weeks of the term to Saturday & Sunday Closed do so. get motivated. PAGE 10 FEATURES Jan. 9, 2008 Jan. 9, 2008 FEATURES PAGE 11

Getting back THE LAKER Winter Term Comical T-shirts go political Know How to Party.” They range from $24.00 to By Sandy Watro Denouncing your oppos- $28.00. Staff writer in the groove Galley Grill ing party, reading “Annoy a Online solicitors have also Dinner: Republican, Drive a Hybrid,” naturally evolved into the S-Laker Burger The upcoming presidential is another favorite. humorous political T-shirt Students return to class from Lunch: election is now being integrated Some T-shirts are light and market. M- Steak Salad M-Ham and Cheese on into an untapped market: the funny, but many find others Cafepress.com offers a vari- two-week holiday break Croissant T- Open Face Turkey Sandwich fashion industry. are harsh, critical and profan- ety of sweatshirts, long sleeves T- Soft Tacos W-Slice Of Pizza, 5 Wings Clearly, it is necessary to ity-laced. and T-shirts that include funny Also, it is important to get W- Potato Bowl Th- Swedish Meatballs w/ Noodles publicly display your campaign Senior Jordan Severino phrases to show your support. By Allie Miniri back into the spirit of school. F- Chicken and Biscuits choice on a quirky T-shirt. believes in the relation to youth Many students fi nd the shirts Staff writer Th- Turkey Ruben After all, most students spend F- Sizzle Salad S - Cup of Chili w/ Cheese, Side of These are not the average red, awareness and politics. humorous and in good spirit. white and blue colored Hanes® “I enjoy seeing items like this Junior Milos Bogetic is in about eight months of the year S- Southwest Burger Nacho Chips As if the holidays weren’t fast here. campaign T-shirts sported by because it lets people know who favor of the political shirts. enough, our break is over and It isn’t too late to join clubs Hours of Operation: avid followers of a certain you are and what you exactly “I think the shirts are funny,” Board Specials candidate’s campaign. stand for,” Severino said. “It he said. “I defi nitely would classes have resumed. and it is never too late to start Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Coming back to school at going to sporting events. Lunch $4.75 Online retailers and brick and also displays intelligence and wear one. I don’t think they Mercyhurst from the holidays “We love having as many stu- Dinner $5.50 Saturday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. mortar locations are marketing interest in political current are meant to be invasive on a www.urbanoutfi tters.com www.urbanoutfi tters.com when most other schools are dents we can at every event. It Sunday 5:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. and selling comical presidential events, which sometimes I feel personal or private level at all. will generate green. party on your sleeve no doubt still on break isn’t a big motiva- makes a better atmosphere for and political campaign theme like the youth in this particular I mean, it is your choice to pur- This leads one to question depends on your level of politi- tor when trying to get back into the players, knowing that they Look for New Menu Items! T-shirts. country ignores.” chase and wear the garment.” where the line between per- cal involvement. the groove of school. have our support. Also, some- Mac & Cheese Bites Black Bean Burger Popular shirts announce Urban Outfi tters is one of The fashion industry never sonal and private opinion and But, after all, there is a cur- Many students are still remi- times at bigger games, the huge New Salads: which party you support. the retailers that offer the out- fails to wedge its sometimes information lies. tain on the voting booth for niscing about the fun they had crowd of crazy fans sometimes Chicken BLT-Veggie(no cheese)-Spinach-Asian Chicken- One reads “Republicans spoken ads. grimy paws into any idea that Wearing a candidate or a reason. over Christmas break. intimidates the opponent,” said Greek-Caesar “Break was a lot of fun but Spirit Club chairperson Haylie so short,” said sophomore Starin. Jill Marshall. “I wish it was Finally, students should a little longer like most other remember to keep healthy. Benefi t to support Iraqi veteran schools.” There is nothing worse than Subconnection Special Features “He has hallucinations that that he needed outside help to Some ways that students can coming back with a cold and 6” Sub $3.75 Combo $4.75 Wrap combo-Veggie $5.59 By Jen Gildea he is back in Iraq regularly get better and once again live a get back into focus include set- sore throat. other wraps $5.79 Features editor ting a schedule. The winter weather usually 12”Sub $5.75 Combo $6.75 but doesn’t remember any- normal life.” The time students spent away makes students tired and results ‘Wrap It Yourself’- Veggie $3.99 thing about having them,” The first benefit is being Sergeant Major William Billy said. held Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. at the from school makes a differ- in putting off things. Baja and Buffalo Chicken Subs: other wraps $ 4.19 Krawczyk was prepared and In addition to visible injuries, VFW located on 25th and Ash ence in each person’s daily It is important during the schedule. winter not to procrastinate due 6” Sub $4.00 Combo $5.25 Hours of Operation: proud when he was deployed Krawczyk also suffers from Streets. Most of us strayed from our to the unfavorable weather. 12” Sub $6.00 Combo $ 7.00 Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. to Iraq in 2005, but he never an enlarged spleen, liver and The following day, Jan. 27, a normal school routines and Instead, spend time indoors expected the devastation that kidneys. second benefi t will be held at stayed up later on weekdays, doing something useful, like Saturday 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. was to come. Hospital visits are weekly the American Legion in Wes- woke up late and lounged studying or homework. Sunday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. After serving eight active necessities, sometimes to Cleve- lyville at 2 p.m. around, having fun. Sophomore Celeste Shefferly and eighteen reserve years in land or Washington, D.C. In addition to the benefi ts, Getting back to school means said that it’s sometimes easier to the United States Army, Kraw- To help pay for medical and Billy Krawczyk is urging people a stricter schedule, consider- do homework after Christmas czyk returned home to Erie travel costs, Krawczyk’s family in the community to donate ing “bed time,” wake up time, break. Laker Express in January of 2006 with both is sponsoring benefits and old cellular phones, which homework time and time for “It may actually be good for Look for Laker Express physical, mental, and emotional drives that the community can Krawczyk sends to a company other activities with extracur- students to get more study Minute Meals! injuries. contribute to. that refirbishes the phones Board Equivalency Available: Contributed photo ricular clubs and friends. time in during winter, so they Severely swollen limbs, bodily “We got the idea for a benefi t and distributes them to people 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. lesions and an immune defi - about a year ago,” said Billy. in need. Sophomore Billy Krawczyk and his father Sergeant William In addition to working out a don’t regret it during the spring Krawczyk serve in the U.S. Army. reasonable schedule, students term,” she said. Hours of Operation: ciency are daily challenges that “My dad has held off so long The phones must work, but Board Specials role model. defend his country. He loves should avoid missing class. So, while the weather may be Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Krawczyk now faces. in having the benefi t because appearance and chargers do There is a lot to catch up on turning for the worse, students Lunch $4.75 His son, Billy Krawczyk, is a he is very independent and not matter. “If one person really does the military and has proudly Friday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. sophomore at Mercyhurst Col- does not want to feel like a Billy’s dedication to his father deserve this, it’s my father,” he served 26 years of his life. after break and students should can take advantage of the seven Dinner $5.50 not miss any opportunity to remaining weeks of the term to Saturday & Sunday Closed lege, and has been very involved ‘charity.’ But fi nally things got is apparent, simply by the way said. “He took pride in being Now, all he’s asking for in do so. get motivated. in his father’s recovery. to the point where he realized he speaks and looks up to his the best and being able to return is his health.” PAGE 12 FEATURES Jan. 9, 2007 Food Fix I With Meg

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Contributed photo There really could not be an There are also several ways Petra Restaurant serves up traditional Middle Eastern food easier recipe for making lasagna to adjust this recipe so that like the Mediterannean Platter. that tastes this good. you can change it to fi t your It is hardly any work to make particular tastes. this recipe that will please a Some alternate versions of Ethnic perfection at Petra crowd. this recipe include using cheese Not only is this dish easy ravioli or even a white alfredo and are priced from $3.95 to samplers are served with a to make, it is really fi lling and sauce with some vegetables. By Shelley Turk $6.95. starter soup that is made fresh can make enough for several Staff writer One favorite dish is called and changes daily. people. Baba Ghanoush Dip, a roasted The meal is served slowly You could even plan ahead -Meghan Dolney With the new year upon us, eggplant puree with seasonings over time to help you get lost take a chance and try some- served with Pita or Falafel, a in the ethnic cuisine and con- thing new. special blend of fresh ground servation of those dining with Visit Petra Restaurant for a chick peas and seasonings you. Lazy Lasagna taste of authentic Middle East- served with tahini sauce. The helpful wait staff is easily ern cuisine. Dinners are priced from accessible to answer any ques- Owner Kal Darres, who is $8.95 and up and include gyros, tions about menu items and for Ingredients originally from Jordan, serves cous cous, fresh seafood dishes suggestions on what to order. 1 bag frozen beef ravioli squares up a fusion of specialty dishes and fresh steak. Petra Restaurant is located 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce that are full of flavor and The choices are so endless, on 3602 West Lake Road and color. you can easily lose yourself is open Monday through Sat- Oregano The intimate environment is in the menu and be unable to urday, serving lunch from 11 Basil great for a couple dining out or decide what to get. a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from Salt a small gathering of friends. In that instance, try one of 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pepper Reservations are also accept- the samplers that are priced Take out, dine in and catering ed to begin your experience at around $7.95 and include a mix services are available. Garlic powder the one-of-a-kind eatery. of specialty items. Call 814-833-9543 or visit Minced onions (dried) Appetizers are available Both the dinner entrees and www.petrarestaurant.com. 4 oz. cottage cheese Parmesan cheese Get to know... 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese Name: Laura Pusateri Directions Year: Senior 1.) In 9x4 pan, layer ravioli and tomato sauce. Major: Fashion Merchandising Hometown: Buffalo, NY Sprinkle a little of oregano, basil, salt, pepper, Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: To be able to go to the garlic and onions. gym without being judged that I’m only there to loose my “holiday 2.) Put on 3 teaspoons cottage cheese, one weight.” teaspoon Parmesan cheese and a layer of Moz- Least favorite thing: That I am not able to use my all-campus card at El Canello. zarella. Campus activities/interests: Foam Party, Spring Fest, Corner 3.) Make approximately four layers ending with Stone, Hammermill Mozzarella on top. Anything else interesting about you: In my spare time I enjoy 4.) Bake in oven, covered, at 350 degrees for singing for my friends, drinking Kool Aid and cruising around in Laura Pusateri Loretta the Jetta. about 45 minutes. PAGE 12 FEATURES Jan. 9, 2007 Jan. 9, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 13 Food Fix tHe ‘Blood Meridian’ in review BuZz manifestly incapable of gov- By Kyle King I erning themselves. And do you Staff writer know what happens with people With Meg JAN. 9-13. Disney on Ice: who cannot govern themselves? Princess Classics. Tullio There is no love in Cormac That’s rights. Others come in to Lasagna is a favorite for many to have leftovers to eat for the Arena, Erie. $11 to $39. ERI Americans and is surprisingly rest of the week or host a get- McCarthy’s “Blood Meridian.” govern for them….We are to be There is no morality. the instruments of liberation in a simple to make. together for your friends. JAN. 12. Disney’s “High There is, unabashedly, war, and dark and troubled land” (34). Contributed photo There really could not be an There are also several ways School Musical: The Ice war is God. However, most of the novel is Petra Restaurant serves up traditional Middle Eastern food easier recipe for making lasagna to adjust this recipe so that Tour.” Quicken Loans In the 1850’s in the southwest- concerned with order and fate. like the Mediterannean Platter. that tastes this good. you can change it to fi t your Arena, Cleveland. It is hardly any work to make particular tastes. ern United States and Mexico, The Judge remarks in the the Glanton band of Indian desert, “If God meant to inter- this recipe that will please a Some alternate versions of JAN. 15-27. Musical. “Av- scalpers travel a soundless and fere in the degeneracy of man- Ethnic perfection at Petra crowd. this recipe include using cheese enue Q.” Palace Theatre, desolate landscape in search of kind would he not have done Not only is this dish easy ravioli or even a white alfredo Cleveland. and are priced from $3.95 to samplers are served with a to make, it is really fi lling and sauce with some vegetables. fortune and meaning, stoically so by now?...[Man’s] spirit is By Shelley Turk murdering and thieving as suits exhausted at the peak of his $6.95. starter soup that is made fresh can make enough for several NOV. 21. Deborah Har- Staff writer their fancy. achievement. His meridian is One favorite dish is called and changes daily. people. ry. Agora Theatre, Cleve- There are three main charac- at once his darkening and the Baba Ghanoush Dip, a roasted The meal is served slowly You could even plan ahead -Meghan Dolney land. With the new year upon us, eggplant puree with seasonings over time to help you get lost ters: The kid, an uneducated but evening of his day” (147). likeable youth who falls in with And thus with this band of take a chance and try some- served with Pita or Falafel, a in the ethnic cuisine and con- JAN. 24. Erie Broadway the gang; Glanton, the leader outlaws, perhaps symbolic of thing new. special blend of fresh ground servation of those dining with Series. “Chicago.” Warner Lazy Lasagna and most opportunist who also any empire. Visit Petra Restaurant for a chick peas and seasonings you. Theatre, Erie. $56.75, seems to have the Doolittlean They expand and regenerate taste of authentic Middle East- served with tahini sauce. The helpful wait staff is easily $46.75, $34.75. ern cuisine. Dinners are priced from accessible to answer any ques- capacity to talk to animals; and through violence and captivity, the Judge, an erudite mythical but the order they impose is Owner Kal Darres, who is $8.95 and up and include gyros, tions about menu items and for Ingredients FEB. 22. Erie Broad- fi gure straight out of the pages inevitably fl eeting. originally from Jordan, serves cous cous, fresh seafood dishes suggestions on what to order. 1 bag frozen beef ravioli squares way Series. “Dirty Rot- of “Macbeth” or “Moby-Dick.” They will feel as though they up a fusion of specialty dishes and fresh steak. Petra Restaurant is located ten Scoundrels.” $51.75, 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce Much has been made of rule all around them and generate that are full of flavor and The choices are so endless, on 3602 West Lake Road and $41.75, $31.75. color. you can easily lose yourself is open Monday through Sat- Oregano McCarthy’s writing style, espe- great wealth, but there will come cially in comparisons to the rival warriors, in their case, the The intimate environment is in the menu and be unable to urday, serving lunch from 11 Basil FEB. 23. Buckwheat most preeminent southern writer Yucca Indians, and the sins of great for a couple dining out or decide what to get. a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from Salt Zydeco. Reg Lenna Civic of the 20th Century, William the leaders will cause the down- a small gathering of friends. In that instance, try one of 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pepper Center, Jamestown. N.Y. Reservations are also accept- the samplers that are priced Take out, dine in and catering Faulkner. fall of the empire. Garlic powder McCarthy has inherited The Judge seems to float ed to begin your experience at around $7.95 and include a mix services are available. MARCH 1. George Contributed photo Faulkner’s baroque yet almost above this, more than a member the one-of-a-kind eatery. of specialty items. Call 814-833-9543 or visit Minced onions (dried) Strait, Little Big Town. ‘Blood Meridian’ is available on Amazon.com. biblical eloquence. of the clan. Appetizers are available Both the dinner entrees and www.petrarestaurant.com. 4 oz. cottage cheese Quicken Loans Arena, Some sentences, almost a page Perhaps a symbol of fate Overall, I did not particularly cal version of “No Country for Cleveland. Parmesan cheese long, warrant being read out or death, he seems to outlast enjoy “Blood Meridian.” Old Men,” released in 2007 and 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese loud and fervently; this may help all his confreres and reign over The novelty of the power of directed by the Coen brothers, to MARCH 1. The Chief- Get to know... explain why critics such as aes- the novel as manipulator and the writing wore off as the novel “Blood Meridian.” tains. Palace Theatre, thete Harold Bloom champion dispenser, once, speaking with went on, and so the plot became It captures the same ethos of Name: Laura Pusateri Directions Cleveland. “Blood Meridian” as a modern great bombast. ponderously slow. inevitability, and Javier Bardem’s Year: Senior 1.) In 9x4 pan, layer ravioli and tomato sauce. great American novel. He said, “The freedom of I found myself actively wishing hauntingly unforgettable char- Major: Fashion Merchandising MARCH 8. Disney’s However, many sections run birds is an insult to me. I’d have for all of the characters’ deaths, acter can be seen as similar to Hometown: Buffalo, NY Sprinkle a little of oregano, basil, salt, pepper, “High School Musical: on endlessly, their purpose not them all in zoos” (199). even those I was set up to like, if the Judge. Favorite thing about Mercyhurst: To be able to go to the garlic and onions. The Ice Tour.” Mellon evocative but descriptive; here The world at the end of “Blood for no other reason than to move It is not the type of movie gym without being judged that I’m only there to loose my “holiday Arena, Pittsburgh. 2.) Put on 3 teaspoons cottage cheese, one the work hits dry spells. Meridian” is not a pretty place. the story along. which I usually enjoy. weight.” teaspoon Parmesan cheese and a layer of Moz- The themes of the book are After much bloodshed and At the very least, I think there However, the subtlety and Least favorite thing: That I am not able to use my all-campus MARCH 18. Erie Broad- elucidated mainly through the much traveling, one is not sure are much better works by McCar- soundlessness of much of the card at El Canello. zarella. way Series. Michael personage of the Judge. of the status of free will. thy, especially “The Road,” the action, evident in both works, Campus activities/interests: Foam Party, Spring Fest, Corner 3.) Make approximately four layers ending with Flatley’s “Lord of the There is a little bit of imperial- It may exist for some, but, if 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner in translates better onto fi lm than Stone, Hammermill Dance.” Mozzarella on top. ist commentary. one is to believe the Judge, who Fiction, a very moving novel in print. Anything else interesting about you: In my spare time I enjoy 4.) Bake in oven, covered, at 350 degrees for For example, one military cap- does seem to know best, only about a post-apocalyptic father- “Blood Meridian,” published singing for my friends, drinking Kool Aid and cruising around in Courtesy of Goerie.com Laura Pusateri tain comments on the Mexicans, within the confi nes of a larger son relationship. by Vintage, 1992, is available for Loretta the Jetta. about 45 minutes. “We are dealing with a people fated cosmology. I even preferred the theatri- $10.17 at Amazon.com. PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 9, 2008 Professor performs at Abu Dhabi Awards

Mark Santillano photo Dance professor Mark Santillano was invited to dace at the Abu Dhabi Awards.

the composer, and the props for doing shadow work. By Sarah Mastrocola mistress. The company was asked to Staff writer For the Abu Dhabi Awards, perform at the Academy Awards the Pilobolus dancers performed in 2007, which allowed them to Mark Santillano, assistant some of their shadow work, be viewed and remembered by a professor of dance at Mercyhurst for which they dance behind huge audience. College, recently took a trip to a screen and work together to Pilobolus also appeared Abu Dhabi in the United Arab make shapes with their bodies. on such shows as “Good Emirates (UAE) to dance with For example, for part of the Morning America,” “The Ellen Pilobolus Dance Theatre. show at the Awards the dancers DeGeneres Show,” and “The Mark Santillano photo In Abu Dhabi, Pilobolus made the shape of a camel Oprah Winfrey Show.” Santillano performed with Pilobolus Dance Theatre. performed at the Abu Dhabi together. The Abu Dhabi Awards show Awards, a ceremony at which Santillano said concerning the included two separate pieces, liaison between the dancers and Although he is no longer a civic awards are presented to shadow work, “It is challenging each about three minutes in directors. regular dancer with Pilobolus, individuals who have made in that multiple bodies are trying length. These pieces were created As a dancer with Pilobolus, the company sometimes calls a positive difference in the to create one single image.” especially for the Awards show Santillano has traveled all over Santillano to dance for certain community. Pilobolus fi rst became known and were performed live, which the world and to at least 10 occasions, (as was the case with The trip involved six days in for shadow work around 1971. is somewhat unusual because different countries. the Abu Dhabi Awards). Abu Dhabi, as well as two days Then, last year some of the Pilobolus shadow work is of travel. Pilobolus’s shadow dance was usually prerecorded. The Pilobolus dancers featured in a commercial for the Santillano said that having to presented their work for Sheikh Hyundai Santa Fe. perform the work live was an Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, The commercial was added challenge. Have you seen a good movie recently? the ruler of Abu Dhabi and originally only supposed to be Santillano fi rst joined Are you interested in writing about President of the UAE, at the shown at movie theatres, but Pilobolus in 1995 and danced art, dance, or music? Emirates Palace, where the Abu the advertisement ended up with the company for three Dhabi Awards were held. being cut into a thirty second years. Contact [email protected] The Pilobolus team consisted advertisement for TV as well. While at Pilobolus, he was of twelve dancers, the artistic Because of this TV exposure, promoted to the position director, the executive director, Pilobolus became well-known of dance captain, acting as a PAGE 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 9, 2008 Jan. 9, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 15 Professor performs at Abu Dhabi Awards Put your fangs up: Cobra style buster hit of 2006, “Snakes on heavily influenced by modern By Greg Summy a Plane.” hip-hop, pop, and R&B as well as Staff writer The band’s debut single, 1980s synthesizer rock and pop. “Bring It (Snakes on a Plane)” Gang vocal choruses and A recent wave of up-tempo started Cobra Starship on a path keytar solos saturate the album, dance floor songs have been to stardom. creating a dance club vibe to the coming out of Florida-based Recently, Cobra Starship record. independent record label Fueled scheduled their fi rst headlining Lyrically, front man Gabe By Ramen. tour in the U.S. with Metro Sta- Saporta uses classic Fueled By It is a label known mostly for tion, We The Kings, and label- Ramen artist hooks and provoca- is crown jewels Fall Out Boy, mates The Cab. tive one-liners. Paramore, and Yellowcard. The Really Really Ridiculously Along with the classic lyrical An offshoot label, Pete Wen- Good Looking Tour kicks off on riffage, Saporta and the band ad- tz’s Decaydance Records, is the Jan.15 at The School of Rock in vise everyone to ‘put their fangs driving force behind the syn- South Hackensack, NJ. up,’ a trademark hand gesture at thesizer, drum and bass driven This upcoming tour is in Cobra Starship performances. music being released. support of their sophomore On the album, Cobra Star- Fueled By Ramen distribution effort on Fueled By Ramen, ship enlists the vocal talents of Contributed photo includes bands like Panic! At Decaydance Records, and ¡Viva the Travis McCoy of Gym Class Cobra Starship has a consistent, yet different sound. the Disco, Gym Class Heroes, La Cobra! Heroes as well as the VIP Party and perhaps, most importantly, The band previously toured Boys. bums. drums, and vocals, lacking the Cobra Starship. with The Academy Is… on the ¡Viva La Cobra!, the follow up The band’s sound stays rela- synthesizer element incorporated Many of you may recog- Sleeping Giants Tour, Fall Out to 2006’s When the City Sleeps tively unchanged, yet still dif- in ¡Viva La Cobra!

Mark Santillano photo nize the name Cobra Starship Boy on the Honda Civic Tour, We Rule the Streets shows the ferent. Yet , the band still managed Dance professor Mark Santillano was invited to dace at the Abu Dhabi Awards. from the critically acclaimed and others. maturity many bands seem to When the City Sleeps was an to keep every track danceable soundtrack to the 2006 block- ¡Viva La Cobra! is a record achieve with sophomore al- album focused more on guitars, and fun. the composer, and the props for doing shadow work. By Sarah Mastrocola mistress. The company was asked to Staff writer For the Abu Dhabi Awards, perform at the Academy Awards Service Learning and Art Education Club hold Art Fair the Pilobolus dancers performed in 2007, which allowed them to sixth grade from the YMCA, “We wanted to do more of the fairs. Mark Santillano, assistant some of their shadow work, be viewed and remembered by a John Horan Kids Club, JFK than just take them to hockey This year’s fair was made professor of dance at Mercyhurst for which they dance behind huge audience. Center, Trinity Center, Boys games,” said Hurley. possible by th generous support College, recently took a trip to a screen and work together to Pilobolus also appeared and Girls Club of Erie and “Since funding has been cut of a Mercyhurst Diversity Grant Abu Dhabi in the United Arab make shapes with their bodies. on such shows as “Good Mercy Center for Women par- for many art programs we from the President’s Offi ce Emirates (UAE) to dance with For example, for part of the Morning America,” “The Ellen ticipated in the art fair. decided to focus on that,”he in addition to Sister Michele’s Pilobolus Dance Theatre. show at the Awards the dancers DeGeneres Show,” and “The Mark Santillano photo The children were able to said. work with Service Learning and In Abu Dhabi, Pilobolus made the shape of a camel Oprah Winfrey Show.” Santillano performed with Pilobolus Dance Theatre. choose from 10 different art Junior art education major the community partners. performed at the Abu Dhabi together. The Abu Dhabi Awards show projects to make during the fair. Sarah Ross said, “There were dif- Upcoming fairs include a Awards, a ceremony at which Santillano said concerning the included two separate pieces, liaison between the dancers and Although he is no longer a “This is the biggest event they ferent art activities offered, and Literacy Fair for children from civic awards are presented to shadow work, “It is challenging each about three minutes in directors. regular dancer with Pilobolus, have done so far. It provides it was more about the process kindergarten to third grade on individuals who have made in that multiple bodies are trying length. These pieces were created As a dancer with Pilobolus, the company sometimes calls great practical experience for the rather than the product.” Jan. 30. a positive difference in the to create one single image.” especially for the Awards show Santillano has traveled all over Santillano to dance for certain real world,” said Camille Nischal, Senior Katie McAndrew said Education Professor Tim community. Pilobolus fi rst became known and were performed live, which the world and to at least 10 occasions, (as was the case with art education professor. it was “a great opportunity for Frawley and the Children’s The trip involved six days in for shadow work around 1971. is somewhat unusual because different countries. the Abu Dhabi Awards). “There were 22 art education the kids to experience art, have Literature classes will be Abu Dhabi, as well as two days Then, last year some of the Pilobolus shadow work is majors and four art therapy fun and met new people.” organizing the activities for that of travel. Pilobolus’s shadow dance was usually prerecorded. majors involved in this planning Erin Werkmeister, a junior art fair.

The Pilobolus dancers featured in a commercial for the Santillano said that having to Contributed Photo and executing this event,” therapy major said, “Advocating During spring term, Service presented their work for Sheikh Hyundai Santa Fe. perform the work live was an Learning plans on offering a Have you seen a good movie recently? The Children’s Art Fair was recently held for the fi rst time. Nischal added. arts is a rewarding experience, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, The commercial was added challenge. A supervisor from the Trinity more so when children are science fair for the children. the ruler of Abu Dhabi and originally only supposed to be Santillano fi rst joined Are you interested in writing about sponsored The Children’s Art Center said the Center wants to involved and get to benefi t from “We hope that bringing in By Kara Eltschlager President of the UAE, at the shown at movie theatres, but Pilobolus in 1995 and danced art, dance, or music? Fair for the fi rst time. “do more educational fi eld trips it.” community partners to campus Contributing writer Emirates Palace, where the Abu the advertisement ended up with the company for three Approximately 50 children and they often times team up This year Sister Michele, along will help increase awareness of Dhabi Awards were held. being cut into a thirty second years. Contact [email protected] from six of the most popular with Mercyhurst.” with different clubs and classes, career opportunities and higher The Pilobolus team consisted advertisement for TV as well. While at Pilobolus, he was Service Learning and Sister sites involved with Service Colin Hurley ofAmeric- plans on having three “fairs.” education possibilities for of twelve dancers, the artistic Because of this TV exposure, promoted to the position Michele Schroeck along with Learning participated. CorpsVISTA coordinated the All of the community disadvantaged youth in the City director, the executive director, Pilobolus became well-known of dance captain, acting as a the Art Education Club recently Children in fourth through logistics for the event partners will be invited to each of Erie,” Sister Michele said. PAGE 16 OPINION Jan. 9, 2008 What are you eating? Cloned meat not harmful The Good, By Keith ment approval before being sold truly believe this to be a frighten- eating of cloned animals may the Bad & Nemeth as food, which will likely take ing era we are entering. just exacerbate the situation. Staff writer & another year. Depending on the FDA’s fi nal In the future, this type of meat political analyst The meat industry has agreed decision on the safety of cloned may not even have to be labeled the Ugly to not allow cloned meat to be food products, this practice will in the store. With the meatpack- The Food and Drug Adminis- sold in the market. This decision either be considered a form of ing industry already a cesspool, tration has just released a study will most likely be upheld until assisted reproduction, a prac- this new technology may only The Good that the meat produced from the FDA settles the issue. tice that is unregulated or it may make our health worse. For more cloned animals is not harm- A cloned animal is something require specifi c approval before information on this topic read Mother Nature made a ful to people. The FDA wants that, by defi nition, should be no selling. Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle” New Year’s resolution to public reaction to its assessment different than the animal used With the amount of chemicals or Eric Schlosser’s “Fast Food keep Erie thawed out. of cloning’s impact on the food to create it. Cloning technology, that are pumped into our blood Nation.” supply before it decides if cloned however, is not perfect and many streams daily due to the genetic Welcome to the Brave New Everyone is sporting their farm animals will require govern- attempts end in birth defects. I engineering of our food, the World. new Christmas clothes. Step away from the bottle: Don’t drink the water The Bad used in the plastics are leaked of oil were used to produce the the store, plus energy is required Someone got the new By Ellen into the water that is consumed. plastic used for bottled water. to pump the water into the basketball court confused Koenig This is similar to why moth- It is reported that only 10 per- bottle and the production of with the dumpster when Staff writer ers are encouraged to use glass cent of the bottles from water the bottle itself. they threw a bag of trash bottles instead of plastic when are actually recycled. In an attempt to keep the over the fence. “Don’t drink the water.” I formula feeding infants. This means land fi lls are fi ll- fuel in the gas tank rather than After further research, my ing up quicker and even more edible products, you can start have heard such warnings when Maintenance missed the fears were confi rmed: My trusty oil is being used to produce a with kicking the bottled water traveling abroad. However, the forecast- Briggs and Lewis sidekick Nalgene water bottle is product that takes around 1000 habit. phrase needs to be brought back apartments are hotter than also suspect to leaking the chem- years to decompose. Write a letter to the manufac- to the States. the outdoor temperature. It is time to do away with the ical Bisphenol-A into water. Thus we are making an exclu- turer of your favorite products While the dangers are not sive natural resource all the and tell them to change their awful trend of drinking, buying Batten down the hatches. evident enough to require leg- more expensive when plastics packaging. and preferring bottled water, Prepare for snow again by islation from the FDA, studies that have already been manufac- The problem extends past rather extend that to any bever- Friday evening. age in a plastic bottle. have contributed the presence tured can easily be recycled. plastic water bottles into many In fact, Evian water contains of varying plastic’s chemicals to Not only is oil being wasted products made of non-recycla- a warning stating the bottle is degradations of human health. on the production of bottled ble plastics in our daily lives. The Ugly for single use only. Not only On an environmental note, water, think of how it got to the Pretty soon we are all going War at the Shore, the are plastic bottles unhealthy for recently the price of gas spiked grocery store where you pur- to be swimming in a giant sea of annual Mercyhurst vs. the Earth, it is reportedly bad to $3.29 per gallon. chased the 24-pack of water. non-recyclable yogurt and Rub- Gannon wrestling match for the human body. Chemicals Last year, 1.5 million barrels Fuel is used to transport it to bermaid containers. took place a few weeks ago. In the past the athletic Don’t hide in your past to avoid relationships department bought tickets for students; this year they mind and said that she was too done this before, but what I sons really are. If you have been did not. By Michelle busy and didn’t have enough learned is that you can’t let the hurt or are scared of being hurt, LaSlavic time to commit. I told her I past hold you back from letting you’re hiding. Hannah Montana tickets Staff writer didn’t believe that. When I asked others into your life. Everyone gets their heart are selling for over $1,500 her what was really holding her When we are scared of some- broken at least once and if you on ebay.com. Parenting is a cut-throat competition I was listening to one of my back, she referred to a past rela- thing, it isn’t uncommon to try haven’t, I don’t think that you these days. friends the other day. As she tionship that scared her to truly to avoid it. People will continue are lucky. The bad relationships told me what she was going put herself out there again. a friendly relationship that has are what help us to appreciate through, the situation sounded To prevent herself from let- all the characteristics of a real the good ones and hold onto Please e-mail any suggetions to very familiar. She said, “I told ting anyone else in, she con- one but they stay guarded and them. Instead of trying to hide, [email protected]. him that I don’t want a relation- vinced herself that she wasn’t claim it is nothing more. My open up, and let people in. The GB&U is a compilation of ship, but I think I really do want looking for anything more when advice to anyone that may be You could get hurt again, but student opinions. one.” that was anything but the truth. stuck in something like this is that’s life and every relationship She then quickly changed her I’m won’t say I have never to ask yourself what the rea- is a learning experience. PAGE 16 OPINION Jan. 9, 2008 Jan. 9, 2008 OPINION PAGE 17 What are you eating? Cloned meat not harmful The Good, Awareness of Ron Paul may inspire many to read up on him ment approval before being sold truly believe this to be a frighten- eating of cloned animals may towards or general disgust with the candidates for the public to taxes, adhering to Austrian least bring him up in discussion By Keith the Bad & By Jerrod Nemeth as food, which will likely take ing era we are entering. just exacerbate the situation. government, this article seeks to see. school economics and liber- for he deserves that respect. The another year. Depending on the FDA’s fi nal In the future, this type of meat Markle turn people on to a candidate However, one important tarian criticism of fractional- most helpful thing we can do is Staff writer & Staff writer political analyst The meat industry has agreed decision on the safety of cloned may not even have to be labeled the Ugly who provides us with new hope candidate has not shared the reserve banking. take the responsibility to make to not allow cloned meat to be food products, this practice will in the store. With the meatpack- as a nation. spotlight, recently being denied He believes in a non-interven- an educated and aware decision The Food and Drug Adminis- sold in the market. This decision either be considered a form of ing industry already a cesspool, Don’t you wish you could Hopefully, an awareness of an opportunity to debate on tionist foreign policy that gained when picking politicians. As tration has just released a study will most likely be upheld until assisted reproduction, a prac- this new technology may only The Good support a presidential candidate Ron Paul will inspire many Fox despite setting fundrais- an overwhelming amount of numerous people are itching for that the meat produced from the FDA settles the issue. tice that is unregulated or it may make our health worse. For more who would stand up on Capitol people to read up on his posi- ing records during the course troop support. C ivil liberties revolution, vision, and freedom, cloned animals is not harm- A cloned animal is something require specifi c approval before information on this topic read Mother Nature made a Hill and say the federal govern- tions so that he will at least slip of his campaign. This man, of concerns have led him to oppose Ron Paul becomes their candi- ful to people. The FDA wants that, by defi nition, should be no selling. Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle” New Year’s resolution to ment wastes too much money, into consideration when decid- course, is Ron Paul, the leading the Patriot Act, a national ID date. So spread the news and public reaction to its assessment different than the animal used With the amount of chemicals or Eric Schlosser’s “Fast Food keep Erie thawed out. taxes are too high, war should ing on who to vote for this advocate for freedom in Amer- card, federal government use of educate yourself so you may of cloning’s impact on the food to create it. Cloning technology, that are pumped into our blood Nation.” be a last resort and the free- season. A true conservative at ica. If you understand politics, torture, domestic surveillance, seek to envision a direction for supply before it decides if cloned however, is not perfect and many streams daily due to the genetic Welcome to the Brave New Everyone is sporting their doms of Americans have dimin- heart, Ron Paul ran as a Liber- then you know how important presidential autonomy and the nation. farm animals will require govern- attempts end in birth defects. I engineering of our food, the World. new Christmas clothes. ished rather than been protected tarian in 1988 and now is back the Constitution is to our form the draft. He also opposes the And if you believe that, “Set- through the centuries? under the Republican ticket. of government and Ron Paul is oppressing force of the War on ting a good example is a far Empathizing with those who Political debates and election a Constitutionalist and a strong Drugs. I am encouraging anyone better way to spread ideals than Step away from the bottle: Don’t drink the water struggle to keep up on politics talk have dominated all different proponent of states rights. who is going to vote this year to through force of arms,” remem- The Bad whether it be caused by apathy news stations, each laying out Paul has never voted to raise seriously consider Ron Paul or at ber that Ron Paul agrees. used in the plastics are leaked of oil were used to produce the the store, plus energy is required Someone got the new By Ellen into the water that is consumed. plastic used for bottled water. to pump the water into the basketball court confused Koenig This is similar to why moth- It is reported that only 10 per- bottle and the production of Holiday appreciation for service members in the family with the dumpster when Staff writer ers are encouraged to use glass cent of the bottles from water the bottle itself. they threw a bag of trash bottles instead of plastic when are actually recycled. In an attempt to keep the Traveling can be more time the door to represent those sol- pists become overwhelmed with or the mother who will lose her over the fence. “Don’t drink the water.” I formula feeding infants. This means land fi lls are fi ll- fuel in the gas tank rather than By Bill consuming than the actual time diers who were in harm’s way the work of re-teaching type A son. After further research, my ing up quicker and even more edible products, you can start Swafford spent with the family. This holi- this Christmas. The pews were personality soldiers how to live They too are American have heard such warnings when Maintenance missed the fears were confi rmed: My trusty oil is being used to produce a with kicking the bottled water Staff writer day season, my family noticed fi lled with families with absent with a prosthesis. Soldiers who heroes of whom we should traveling abroad. However, the forecast- Briggs and Lewis sidekick Nalgene water bottle is product that takes around 1000 habit. something different: My stepfa- fathers. It was at that moment return with injuries are often be cognizant. We can pray for phrase needs to be brought back apartments are hotter than also suspect to leaking the chem- years to decompose. Write a letter to the manufac- ther was absent from the holi- that I acquired a far greater upset that they have let down world peace however; in times to the States. the outdoor temperature. This holiday season I traveled It is time to do away with the ical Bisphenol-A into water. Thus we are making an exclu- turer of your favorite products to Ft. Hood, Texas, to see my day festivities. appreciation for spending the their comrades by getting hurt. of confl ict, we know why we are While the dangers are not sive natural resource all the and tell them to change their He, like many other Ameri- holidays with my family. We can The sacrifi ces of the Ameri- so strong because of the Armed awful trend of drinking, buying Batten down the hatches. sister who serves in the military evident enough to require leg- more expensive when plastics packaging. can men and women, is serving only think of the direct result of can soldier and their families are Forces and their strong families. and preferring bottled water, Prepare for snow again by at the one of the largest military islation from the FDA, studies that have already been manufac- The problem extends past in one of America’s two combat war, which is the safety of our unreal. I am touched to fi nd rather extend that to any bever- Friday evening. bases in the United States. Holi- age in a plastic bottle. have contributed the presence tured can easily be recycled. plastic water bottles into many days always seem to be a time theaters. As we attended Christ- country’s service members. We that I live in a country so great In fact, Evian water contains of varying plastic’s chemicals to Not only is oil being wasted products made of non-recycla- that is frustrating due to family mas Eve service in the town of often forget about the families that we have men and women merciad. a warning stating the bottle is degradations of human health. on the production of bottled ble plastics in our daily lives. The Ugly members living everywhere but Killen, Texas, there were over whose loved one deploys for who are so strong and coura- for single use only. Not only On an environmental note, water, think of how it got to the Pretty soon we are all going close to Erie. 20 American fl ags displayed at over a year and half at a time. geous. It is my belief that we can mercyhurst.edu War at the Shore, the are plastic bottles unhealthy for recently the price of gas spiked grocery store where you pur- to be swimming in a giant sea of These once duel-parent house- be encouraged to strive harder annual Mercyhurst vs. the Earth, it is reportedly bad to $3.29 per gallon. chased the 24-pack of water. non-recyclable yogurt and Rub- holds are now forced to learn to to be better Americans like Gannon wrestling match Access Mercyhurst for the human body. Chemicals Last year, 1.5 million barrels Fuel is used to transport it to bermaid containers. live as single parents. The family brave members of our Armed took place a few weeks ROOMMATE WANTED 3928 Lake Pleasant Road can only hope their loved ones Forces. We take for granted the news 24/7. ago. In the past the athletic 3-bedroom house return home safely. immense danger that these men Don’t hide in your past to avoid relationships department bought tickets Their return can be even and women experience daily for students; this year they Photos. 1 bedroom opens Jan. 1 tougher on the family due to overseas. mind and said that she was too done this before, but what I sons really are. If you have been did not. battlefi eld injuries. Service mem- The next time you are faced By Michelle busy and didn’t have enough learned is that you can’t let the hurt or are scared of being hurt, bers can return with Post Trau- with bad day, just remember Blogs. LaSlavic time to commit. I told her I past hold you back from letting you’re hiding. Hannah Montana tickets All appliances, including washer, dryer, diswasher matic Stress Disorder, which the soldier who is shedding his Staff writer didn’t believe that. When I asked others into your life. 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Many of the men and Realizing this will lead a through, the situation sounded To prevent herself from let- all the characteristics of a real the good ones and hold onto women who enter the combat person to appreciate the essen- Please e-mail any suggetions to very familiar. She said, “I told ting anyone else in, she con- one but they stay guarded and them. Instead of trying to hide, theaters in the Middle East will tial factors in life, your family, All available at the [email protected]. Rent: $400/month plus 1/3 utilities. him that I don’t want a relation- vinced herself that she wasn’t claim it is nothing more. My open up, and let people in. return to the U.S. with miss- health, religion and happiness. click of a mouse. The GB&U is a compilation of Call Jon ship, but I think I really do want looking for anything more when advice to anyone that may be You could get hurt again, but ing limbs or some other severe Never forget the child who student opinions. Days: 899-7602 x 314 one.” that was anything but the truth. stuck in something like this is that’s life and every relationship bodily injury. might not meet his father, the She then quickly changed her I’m won’t say I have never to ask yourself what the rea- is a learning experience. Cell: 881-2087 Many Army physical thera- wife who will lose her husband PAGE 18 OPINION Jan. 9, 2008 This I believe: The dignity of work is an expression of who we are

Mercyhurst’s Ethical Refl ection Committee has initiated “This I Believe” to foster refl ection within the entire college community on the values by which we live. We hope that these essays will inspire further introspection, thoughtful discussion, and innovative ways of integrating holistically some of the ideas and values expressed here into our personal, academic, social, spiritual, professional and com- munal life. For example, faculty might introduce appropriate essays into class discussion; students might initiate conversations in class and beyond; administrators and staff might explore these with colleagues. Responses may be directed to the Merciad at [email protected] or to committee chair, Rev. Lyta Seddig at [email protected]. Share how these thoughts have had an impact in your life!

Before becoming President in 2006, Dr. Gamble served the Mercyhurst community as Adjunct Faculty in Criminal Justice and Psychology (1985-1996); Full-time Faculty in Criminal Justice and Psy- chology and Director of the Mercyhurst Civic Institute (1997-2005); and Vice President of Academic Affairs (2005-2006). Dr. Gamble’s favorite aspect of Mercyhurst: “the warm and congenial hospitality, especially with respect to the nature and quality of the faculty-student relationship.”

was elegance in her movements been intrigued time and again by ation and the opportunity for manner of our engagement in By Dr. Thomas Gamble Contributing writer whether breaking eggs, knead- how this notion echoes down women and men to continue the the world; it connects our mind, ing the fl oured dough, cutting the hallways of human thought. act of creation. When I recollect body and spirit to the rest of the rolled macaroni. I catch a glimpse of it now and the smell of Nona’s fresh bread, creation. Nona was a mercurial woman Watching her made me feel a again in interesting places: In the connection between the dig- I believe that the way we work given to great warmth and ten- sense of well-being and whole- how a monk holds a bowl, an nity of work and the goodness – how we treat one another and derness as well as a volcanic ness. Later, I understood that artist his brush, a dancer her of creation is immediately dis- how we treat the materials of temper. She spoke English with this was because she gave her- pose. closed. our work - is an expression of a heavy Italian accent. She was self over to her work so com- In time I learned that the Work is not just something who we are, what we value and as innocent as a dove and wily pletely, body and mind. She Catholic notion of the dignity we do “at work”; it exists when- our mutual obligations to one as a snake. I adored her. didn’t resent having to work of work rests in part on the ever we transform the world we another, to our community and I remember being a toddler on whatever particular task notion of the goodness of cre- share with others. Work is the to the Creator. and following Nona around engaged her. Because she didn’t the house as she did her chores. resent her work she didn’t with- In particular, I remember her draw her mind from it and as baking bread and making home- a result her work was mindful made pasta. I was always fas- and graceful. cinated watching her in these This was my fi rst experien- activities and it wasn’t until much tial introduction to the ‘dignity later that I realized why. There of work’ and ever since I have Joshua Wilwohl Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Casey Greene Managing Editor [email protected] Amy Zielinski & Amanda Valauri News Editors [email protected] New year, new look Jen Gildea Features Editor [email protected] Merissa Frank Opinion Editor [email protected] Readers of the Merciad have readers the news of Mercyhurst Chris Davis & Brittany Jackett Sports Editors [email protected] seen many changes over the College. Our new look will pro- Nicole Cerilli A&E [email protected] past fi ve months. vide readers with accurate and Scoot Williams Photographer [email protected] The largest of these changes timely information in a more Tiffany Cook Production Editor [email protected] is the switch from broadsheet to visual format. 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Jan. 9, 2008 CLUB/INTRAMURAL SPORTS PAGE 19 Club hockey defeats GMHL All-Stars I Standings successfully fi nd the back of the N By Matt Ferris net, as his goal became the game Staff writer T 1 Schmidt (3-0) winner. The goal came towards the R 1 Kampman (3-0) A victory for the Mercyhurst end of the third period. A 1 Giallourakis (3-0) M College club hockey team ended “The game was so intense 4 Stokes (2-1) the 2007 portion of its season and competitive that scoring U with a high note and has a lot of such a goal for our team felt R 4 Coaches (2-1) momentum to carry with them pretty good,” said Ozanick. “I A 6 Hubert (1-2) into the 2008 portion. guess I was at the right place at L 6 Johnson (1-2) The club hockey team had the right time.” 6 Flanagan (1-2) a triumphant victory over The Greater Metro Junior ‘A’ B the Greater Metro Junior ‘A’ All-Stars are some of the best A 6 Blackburn (1-2) (GMHL) All-Stars just prior to players from the Greater Metro Christmas break as they defeated Junior ‘A’ League based in the S 10 Patcher (0-3) the All-Stars with a 2-1 victory. Toronto area. K 10 Weirtel (0-3) E Senior captain Matt Warren The All-Star team comprises 10 Elliott (0-3) scored fi rst for the Lakers with a some 16 teams from the league. T pass from junior forward Walter Players in this junior league B 10 Dilley (0-3) Ozanick. range from 16-20 years of age. A 10 Denman (0-3) “It is always nice to play all- This exhibition game was L 10 Finn (0-3) star teams from other leagues unique as a majority of the L because it is a good measuring players for the Toronto team stick for us as a team,” said were younger than Mercyhurst Contributing photo Warren. players. Senior captain Matt Warren (26) and teammates celebrate a “It reveals to us, as a team, The Lakers now stand with goal during a game earlier this season. what aspects of our game needs an overall record of 8-6-4, and work and we can then practice to 4-3-1 within their league. As the Both teams had a chance the team will be honoring Intramural Sports become better as a team and put team now heads into the second to experiment with their its seniors, along with their it into action in league play.” half of their season, they will goaltenders, rotating each of accomplishments over the Minutes later in the third face a majority of their games their goalies every period. years. period the GMHL All-Stars on the road. This weekend the Lakers,will The Lakers will also have a rebounded with a goal on net This was the fi rst of two take on Rutgers University, third home contest this weekend I Scores minder Robert Kelly to tie up meetings between the teams. Friday and Saturday at the on Sunday, playing against N the game between the two teams The Lakers will play the All- Mercyhurst Ice Center, both Duquesne University, the start T at 1-1. Stars again on Wednesday, games starting at 1 p.m. time for this game is scheduled Schmidt defeated Ozanick’s shot would later January 30th. During Saturday’s game for 3 p.m. at the Ice Center. R Patcher: 46-30 A Kampman defeated M Hubert: 61-53 U M. Johnson defeated Intramurals in need of more school support R Weirtel: Forfeit A Giallourakis defeated est in the intramural sports port the program. score’s kept as tallies on a piece L Elliott: 57-17 By Brittany Jackett offered each season. Earlier Senior Nick Giallourakis of paper.” Sports editor Flanagan defeated this year, students competed in expressed his pleasure in get- Although the intramural B both intramural ultimate frisbee ting the opportunity to compete sports program is on the bottom Dilley: 49-29 A With only three weeks as well as the extremely popular in the programs, but he also of the food chain in regards to A. Brown defeated remaining in the intramural bas- fl ag football. In total there were expressed his disgust regarding college athletics, it does not S Stokes: Forfeit ketball regular season, tensions K over 150 students who partici- the lack of money put into the mean it should be ignored. Gaertne defeated are heightened as play-offs draw pated in the weekly events on program. On the bright side, the stu- E Blackburn: 32-24 near. Not only are the players Tullio Field. “We never seemed to have dents continue to play and for T anxious for their games every Coaches defeated Currently, there are 18 teams enough fl ags for football and the most part enjoy it. B Denman: 42-36 Sunday, but also for changes to competing in the basketball now for basketball we can’t even Senior Matt Kampman stated, A be made to the intramural pro- season, yet despite its popular- use the real scoreboard,” said “Just because it’s only intramu- L D. Johnson defeated Finn: 49-33 gram. ity there seems to be a lack of Giallourakis. “When the score’s rals doesn’t mean we don’t go L Over the past three years acknowledgement by the school close at the end of a game we out on the court every game there has been increased inter- -fi nancially in particular- to sup- don’t even know it because the ready to play hard.” PAGE 20 SPORTS Jan. 9, 2008 Sabres defeat Penguins in Winter Classic

was getting used to the ice, which By Allie Miniri they did by the fi rst period. Staff writer Also, the high accumulation of snow made skating and stick- A NHL record-breaking 0handling diffi cult. crowd of 71, 217 hard-core Sabres’ Ales Kotalik scored hockey fans gathered at Ralph on Ty Conklin making the score Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, NY of the shootout 1-0, while the for the fi rst outdoor NHL game next shooter for the Penguins, in the U.S. on Jan. 1. Erik Christensen lost control The rink was constructed in and missed the shot. just a week, by NHL ice guru, Up next, Tim Connolly of Dan Craig. Buffalo missed his shot while “The game was amazing,” said Kris Letang made his, making sophomore Chris Ulrich. “The the score tied at 1-1. Two shots amount of people that came out left and no one knew who would from all over the country was win this nail-biter. Last to shoot, just unbelievable.” Maxim Afi nogenov was shut The idea of the game was to out by Conklin while Sidney take hockey back to its roots Crosby faked before putting his – playing outdoors on a pond shot between Miller’s pads to or frozen driveway. Both teams win the game. wore throwback uniforms, the It could not have been any Sabres in white, royal blue, and better for hockey fans every- gold (worn during the 1995- where. It was a great game 96 seasons) and the Penguins Contributing photo Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby looks to score the game-winning goal during the fi rst for anyone who attended or in light blue and black (worn ever outdoor NHL game, which has become known as the “Winter Classic.” watched, no matter who won. during the 1970s). Many players loved it and Pittsburgh scored 21 seconds would play again outdoors. into the game with a goal from were shocked and wondered Brian Campbell, assisted by Tim The Sabres outshot the Pens Ulrich said he would “be more Colby Armstrong assisted by if their beloved Sabres could Connolly, got one past Pen- 14-2 in the Second period. than happy to stick out the sub- Sidney Crosby. recover, and we found out the guins goalie Conklin early in the In conferences, a lot of play- zero weather for another Winter At that point Buffalo fans second period that we could. second to tie the game 1-1. ers said the most diffi cult part Classic anytime.” Ohio State-Louisiana State concludes disappointing bowl season 1 Grand Valley State. knew it was his last game.” day Bowl. No. 24 Boise State vu for Ohio State fans. The By Kyle Craig While everyone can make Just weeks prior to their was upset by unranked ECU Buckeyes put up a grand fi ght Staff writer their own plea as to why the scheduled meeting against 41-38. and seemed as though they were BCS needs a playoff system, it Oklahoma, West Virginia coach The Rose Bowl also ended going to dominate the Tigers, Once again the Bowl Cham- is important to look at the posi- Rich Rodriguez abandoned his in a complete blow out of USC but once again, Ohio State pionship Series promised to go tives. Two of the biggest sto- team to take over at Michigan. over Illinois 49-17, and Geor- became too comfortable with out with a bang and ended in a ries of the season came out of Interim coach Bill Stewart was gia’s total domination of unde- a 10-0 lead and let it slip away fl op. In a season full of upsets Michigan and West Virginia. In up to the challenge as he led his feated Hawaii 41-10. because of careless mistakes and position lobbying, the BCS Lloyd Carr’s fi nal game as coach Mountaineers to a 48-28 routing Once again it seems that and bad tackling. In the end looked as though the bowl of Michigan, his team domi- over Oklahoma. the BCS was bought out by LSU became the fi rst two-loss season was going to be just as nated a powerful Florida team, “He deserves it,” said West big name advertisers to ensure team in Division IA history to exciting. which was his fi rst bowl win in Virginia quarterback Patrick “tradition” as seen with the win a national title. Unfortunately for the NCAA, four years. Michigan put up a White in the AP. “You couldn’t Rose Bowl pitting the PAC-10’s Fans can only hope that their the most exciting games of the 41-35 win. ask for a better man to lead us.” best vs. the Big Ten’s best, well, teams are able to make a run at year came when Division II “We could not ask for any- Other key bowl games saw second-best team. the BCS title next year for every Northwest Missouri was upset thing else,” said Michigan run- Penn State uproot Texas A&M The BCS tried to provide its team is undefeated once again. by Valdosta State in the cham- ning back Mike Hart according 24-17 in the Valero Alamo Bowl. fans with an exciting National All they can hope for is the pionship game, a week after to the Associated Press. “We In the south, No. 19 Texas upset Championship game but it computers to show a little sym- Northwest Missouri routed No. were all happy for him...We No. 11 Arizona St. in the Holi- ended in what seemed like déjà pathy their way. PAGE 20 SPORTS Jan. 9, 2008 Jan. 9, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 21 Sabres defeat Penguins in Winter Classic Wrestling falls to DI teams Volleyball looking to improve victories Mercyhurst suffered was getting used to the ice, which By Kirk Campbell back to back losses against By Samantha Sellinger Staff writer By Allie Miniri they did by the fi rst period. Staff writer Division I opponents at the Staff writer Also, the high accumulation Buffalo Duals to Cleveland of snow made skating and stick- After a stunning loss State and Buffalo. With the start of a new A NHL record-breaking 0handling diffi cult. to Gannon at the “War at Mercyhurst gave Cleveland year comes a fresh start for crowd of 71, 217 hard-core Sabres’ Ales Kotalik scored the Shore” on Dec. 14 the State a tough match leading 17- the Mercyhurst College men’s hockey fans gathered at Ralph on Ty Conklin making the score Mercyhurst wrestling team 16 heading into the heavyweight volleyball team, whose season Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, NY of the shootout 1-0, while the bounced back by dominating bout; however a 6-4 victory volleyed into action last night. for the fi rst outdoor NHL game next shooter for the Penguins, Mercyhurst Northeast 38-6 and for the Vikings Eric Schwatz The team knows they have in the U.S. on Jan. 1. Erik Christensen lost control Seton Hill 34-9 in Greensburg ruined the upset minded Lakers a challenging season ahead, The rink was constructed in and missed the shot. Pa. on Dec. 20. quest for a victory. After falling so have been working hard at just a week, by NHL ice guru, Up next, Tim Connolly of However, after the New Year to Cleveland State the Lakers practice. Dan Craig. Buffalo missed his shot while the Lakers dropped two highly only managed to win two bouts The team is young with no “The game was amazing,” said Kris Letang made his, making contested matches against against Buffalo and lost 24-6. seniors and is being led by sophomore Chris Ulrich. “The the score tied at 1-1. Two shots Division I opponents at the Shields extended his winning captains, David Hatten and amount of people that came out left and no one knew who would Buffalo Duals on Saturday, streak to seven as he was Tim Wagner, both of whom are from all over the country was win this nail-biter. Last to shoot, Cleveland State 19-17 and the only Laker to win both juniors. just unbelievable.” Maxim Afi nogenov was shut Buffalo 24-6. matches at the Buffalo Duals. They hope to show their The idea of the game was to out by Conklin while Sidney “After losing our last two Against Cleveland State, Shields opponents that they are no take hockey back to its roots Crosby faked before putting his matches we have to show we are only needed 1:10 to record a longer amateurs but fi erce – playing outdoors on a pond shot between Miller’s pads to ready to compete and fi ght hard fall against J.T. Miller at 174 competitors ready for victory. or frozen driveway. Both teams win the game. in the rest of our matches,” pounds. Last season was disappointing wore throwback uniforms, the It could not have been any said senior heavyweight Kenny After the victory by Shields from a wins and losses standpoint Sabres in white, royal blue, and better for hockey fans every- Bluska. Mercyhurst made a late charge (2-23), but as a young team, they gold (worn during the 1995- where. It was a great game Mercyhurst now 3-6, got off as Wolff earned a technical fall made improvement throughout 96 seasons) and the Penguins Contributing photo the year. Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby looks to score the game-winning goal during the fi rst for anyone who attended or to a fast start against Mercyhurst 22-4 over Derek Cummins at in light blue and black (worn ever outdoor NHL game, which has become known as the “Winter Classic.” watched, no matter who won. Northeast by eight of the ten 184, Trevor Gallo followed with As they gain experience their during the 1970s). Many players loved it and matches. Braxdon Scaletta at an 11-4 win at 197 over Alex game continues to improve Pittsburgh scored 21 seconds would play again outdoors. 141, Brian Pogel at 149, senior Hughes, which gave the Lakers both technically and tactically: into the game with a goal from were shocked and wondered Brian Campbell, assisted by Tim The Sabres outshot the Pens Ulrich said he would “be more Hudson Harrison at 174 and a one point advantage heading aspects that they need to excel at Colby Armstrong assisted by if their beloved Sabres could Connolly, got one past Pen- 14-2 in the Second period. than happy to stick out the sub- Nathan Sharp at Heavyweight into the fi nal bout. Lint recorded in order to compete against such Sidney Crosby. recover, and we found out the guins goalie Conklin early in the In conferences, a lot of play- zero weather for another Winter recorded pins for the Lakers the other victory for Mercyhurst large, historic volleyball schools Scoot Williams photo At that point Buffalo fans second period that we could. second to tie the game 1-1. ers said the most diffi cult part Classic anytime.” at 125. as Niagara and Ohio State. in rout to their 38-6 win. The Junior David Hatten sets a ball for a fellow teammate in the Lakers also got wins from Payne Harrison joined Shields as “To make the steps we want Mercyhurst match against Niagara Tuesday evening. Lint at 125, Andy Lamancusa at the other Laker to record a win to make, we have to be nasty, Ohio State-Louisiana State concludes disappointing bowl season 157, Jeremiah Hill at 165 and against Buffalo by defeating competitive athletes rather than more important. sixth leading assister in the Bryan Wolff at 184. Scott Rendos 7-2. Shields’ players of a game,” said head “Obviously there’s an conference, Wagner was the 1 Grand Valley State. knew it was his last game.” day Bowl. No. 24 Boise State vu for Ohio State fans. The Even though the Lakers victory came against Mike coach Ryan Patton. individual component for great seventh in kills, and Newman By Kyle Craig While everyone can make Just weeks prior to their was upset by unranked ECU Buckeyes put up a grand fi ght allowed nine points against Ragusa, 6-2 at 174 pounds. But all of the training in the things to happen…but the team was seventh in blocks and Staff writer their own plea as to why the scheduled meeting against 41-38. and seemed as though they were Seton Hill they only lost one “By wrestling multiple world will not help if the team is stuff is way more pressing for eleventh in attack percentage. BCS needs a playoff system, it Oklahoma, West Virginia coach The Rose Bowl also ended going to dominate the Tigers, contested matched because six Division I opponents we had to not in the right frame of mind. us,” said Patten. The guys hope more fans will Once again the Bowl Cham- is important to look at the posi- Rich Rodriguez abandoned his in a complete blow out of USC but once again, Ohio State points came from a forfeit at raise our level of intensity and “If the team affects change Fortunately, the guys are up to come out and support them at pionship Series promised to go tives. Two of the biggest sto- team to take over at Michigan. over Illinois 49-17, and Geor- became too comfortable with 197. learn how to defend different instead of sitting back and the challenge and ready to play. home games; a little spirit would out with a bang and ended in a ries of the season came out of Interim coach Bill Stewart was gia’s total domination of unde- a 10-0 lead and let it slip away Mercyhurst built a 20-0 lead as styles to help prepare use for waiting for change, we will “I’m really excited,” said give them a little push to play fl op. In a season full of upsets Michigan and West Virginia. In up to the challenge as he led his feated Hawaii 41-10. because of careless mistakes Lint defeated Kenny Trumbetta the remainder of the season,” meet our expectations,” said sophomore Ian Michalski. “This their absolute best. and position lobbying, the BCS Lloyd Carr’s fi nal game as coach Mountaineers to a 48-28 routing Once again it seems that and bad tackling. In the end 3-2 at 125, Lance Pitcel won said Bluska. Coach Patton. year’s going to be really good,” The men had an exhibition looked as though the bowl of Michigan, his team domi- over Oklahoma. the BCS was bought out by LSU became the fi rst two-loss 13-9 over Dallas Evans at 133, Mercyhurst travels to Cedar Their position in their The Lakers were picked to match Tuesday at 7 p.m. against season was going to be just as nated a powerful Florida team, “He deserves it,” said West big name advertisers to ensure team in Division IA history to Scaletta technical falled Buck Falls, Iowa to participate in conference is that of an fi nish seventh in the Midwestern Niagra University at Mercyhurst, exciting. which was his fi rst bowl win in Virginia quarterback Patrick “tradition” as seen with the win a national title. Watkins at 141, Pogel defeated the NWCA National Duals on underdog, and they will be Intercollegiate Volleyball which provided a glimpse into Unfortunately for the NCAA, four years. Michigan put up a White in the AP. “You couldn’t Rose Bowl pitting the PAC-10’s Fans can only hope that their Josh Voelker 18-6 at 149, and Saturday and Sunday. facing All-American candidates Association preseason coaches’ the team’s upcoming season. the most exciting games of the 41-35 win. ask for a better man to lead us.” best vs. the Big Ten’s best, well, teams are able to make a run at Lamancusa won 17-2 at 157 “From the beginning of the at every match, so the guys poll, and with good players such The team will open their year came when Division II “We could not ask for any- Other key bowl games saw second-best team. the BCS title next year for every over Bill Landefeld. Harrison, season our goal is to place in will really have to perform as a as Hatten, Wagner, and junior 2008 season with their fi rst Northwest Missouri was upset thing else,” said Michigan run- Penn State uproot Texas A&M The BCS tried to provide its team is undefeated once again. Wolff and Sharp capped off the the top eight, and we will not be team. Dave Newman leading the team, conference game scheduled by Valdosta State in the cham- ning back Mike Hart according 24-17 in the Valero Alamo Bowl. fans with an exciting National All they can hope for is the scoring for the Lakers at 174, satisfi ed with our performance They would like to see they are expected to be more of for Friday against New pionship game, a week after to the Associated Press. “We In the south, No. 19 Texas upset Championship game but it computers to show a little sym- 184 and heavyweight. unless we accomplish this goal,” individual members excel, but a threat than in the past. York University at 7 p.m. in Northwest Missouri routed No. were all happy for him...We No. 11 Arizona St. in the Holi- ended in what seemed like déjà pathy their way. After recording back to back said Bluska. in their position the team is Last season Hatten was the the MAC. PAGE 22 SPORTS Jan. 9, 2008 Laker Sports ‘Quick Hits’ Hockey’s win streak stopped by No. 20 MTU Last week’s results... the fi nal intermission. By Chris Davis Junior goaltender Matt Men’s ice hockey……………………...... …………...... Jan. 4, L 3-2, Michigan Tech Sports editor Lundin was superlative making Jan. 5, L 5-1, Michigan Tech 16 saves during the second Women’s basketball………………..………………...... Jan. 5, L 85-68, Gannon Men’s basketball………………………………………...... Jan. 5, L 66-57, Gannon The Mercyhurst College period after a solid fi rst period Men’s Volleyball………………………………...... Jan.8, L 3-2, Niagara men’s hockey team ran into the effort in which he made Wrestling………………………………...... ……….Jan.5, L 19-17, Cleveland State New Year with three straight 13 stops. Jan. 5, L 24-6, Buffalo wins, playing some of their best Lundin did everything he Smith/Achesinski athletes of the week hockey of the season. could to keep Mercyhurst in The problem was that they the game as he fi nished with Senior Terry Smith and freshman Amy Achesinski have been named athletes ran into an even hotter Michi- 35 saves. of the week. Smith averaged 17.0 points on 51 percent shooting including 55 gan Tech University squad Mercyhurst went on the percent three-point shooting, along with four rebounds and 3.3 steals during Senior Ben Cottreau his past three games. Achesinski averaged 16.3 points while shooting 77 ranked No. 20 in the nation. power-play but could not percent from the fi eld as the Lakers went 3-1 in four games. Achesinski has The Huskies used their Just over a minute into the score keeping it a one goal scored in the double digits in every game this season. momentum of coming off a second period Michigan Tech Huskies lead. win against No. 1 Michigan would go on its fi rst power-play With 2:37 left in the game Women’s basketball team of the week State University last week to of the game on an interference the Lakers went on another Women’s basketball team went 3-1 over Christmas Break, including three defeat the Lakers 3-2 Friday and penalty by Coccimiglio. power-play and got another straight wins in defeating West Virginia Wesleyan, New York Institute of Tech- 5-1 on Saturday at the MAC. Mercyhurst would then kill scoring opportunity with the nology, and Lock Haven, before losing to rival Gannon on Saturday. The Huskies improved their its second straight penalty after man advantage. record to 9-9-2 on the season, senior Jamie Coghlan picked up Mercyhurst would call a time- Agosta helps Team Canada win gold while the Lakers have dropped a slashing penalty soon after the out with 1:54 left in the game Sophomore Meghan Agosta was named as the top forward as Canada’s to 5-13-2. fi rst penalty expired. and 1:17 remaining on the pen- National Women’s Under-22 team won gold at the European Air Canada Cup “I thought one of the biggest The Huskies would soon alty but could not tie the game, on Sunday, as Canada topped Finland 7-5 in the championship game. Agosta differences was that they were fi nd a scoring opportunity on even though they had several led the tournament in scoring with 12 points (fi ve goals, seven assists) during the four games, which helped her to earn a spot on the tournament all-star just a little stronger on their the third Laker penalty during opportunities. team. sticks,” said head coach Rick the period. “I like where our team has Gotkin. “We knew how hard The Lakers would then go been,” said Gotkin. “We played Women’s hockey climbs to No. 4 in USCHO.com poll they would play.” on a power-play again at the very well and I liked the things 11:32 mark and score just over that we did. We are clearly get- Women’s hockey has moved up a spot to No. 4 in the fi rst poll of 2008. The “I thought we competed very Lakers’ have been idle since Dec. 16 have a record of 14-4-2 overall and will well, I just wish we would’ve a minute later. ting better in a lot of areas.” travel to Providence College this weekend. got the win [in Friday’s game],” Sophomore Cody Collins The Lakers then fell the next he said. found the back of the net on day as Michigan Tech closed Hill Named Football Gazette All-Northwest Region On Friday with just less than a ripper from the blue line, out the game with four unan- Mercyhurst senior tight end Brandon Hill was named 2007 second team four minutes left in the fi rst which would be scored with swered goals in giving them a All-Northwest Region by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette. Hill had an impres- period, Michigan Tech’s senior 10:06 left. four-goal victory. sive senior season, as he was named the team’s most valuable player as he Tyler Shelast put in a goal off It would stay tied until the The bright sign for Mercy- helped contribute to the team as they set a school record with 353 points, an a rebounded shot from senior Huskies’ Deron Cousens hurst came in the fi rst period average of 32.1 per game. Peter Rouleau to give the Hus- attempted a shot and Alex where they came back from a Marchetti will be inducted into Providence hall of fame kies and early 1-0 lead. Gagne gathered the rebound 1-0 defi cit to tie the game. Cot- The Lakers would answer off of the save and put it in treau fi nished with the goal, Men’s golf coach and manager of the Mercyhurst Ice Center, John Marchetti, back shortly, as senior Ben with 6:15 left in the second which extended his scoring will be inducted into the Providence College Hall of Fame on Feb. 16. Mar- period, which turned out to be streak to fi ve games. chetti went 262-69-15, as the head coach of the women’s hockey team at Cottreau stole a pass and Providence from 1980 to 1994. He is the all-time winningest coach in the took it down to Mercyhurst’s the game-winner. Cousens was “I think are guys have a lot of history of NCAA Division I women’s hockey and including his four years as offensive end. Several seconds credited with the assist. confi dence in each other,” said head coach at Yale, he has a record of 292-173-26. later, the Lakers would swing Michigan Tech would get Gotkin. “Our record doesn’t the puck back around to Cot- another big opportunity with support us. The fact that we Schonhoff, Perry and Sekulski Named First Team All-America treau who ripped in a shot to 3:06 left when they went on a only have four seniors, three Mercyhurst men’s water polo team had three athletes earn Association of tie the game 1-1. T he assist two-man power-play in a effort now without Ryan [Toomey], Collegiate Water Polo Coaches Division II All-America First Team honors and came from freshman Brandon to double its lead, but were shows that this team is making it is the fi rst time that more than one Laker was named to the team in the Coccimiglio. unable to capitalize on any of positive steps of where we same season. Senior Andrew Schonhoff, junior Alex Perry and freshman Andy Sekulski each earned fi rst team All-American recognition. This carried the two squads its shots as Mercyhurst came up want it to be.” to 1-1 tie after the end of one with some big stops. “We have to continue to use Wrestling No. 4 in East Region poll period. The Lakers took com- Even though the Lakers were our learning experience as we mand on face-offs at the end outscored 2-1 and out shot 18- head into Army,” Gotkin said. The wrestling team remained No. 4 in the latest East Region poll, but individ- 4 on shots on goal during the The Lakers will look to get ually, junior Brian Pogel moved to No. 1 at 149 pounds. Red-shirt freshman of the fi rst period, 14-11, Josh Shields and junior Trevor Gallo jumped to No. 2 in the rankings. despite being out shot 14-9 at second period, they still only back in the win column, as they the break. trailed by one goal heading into host Army this weekend. Jan. 9, 2008 SPORTS PAGE 23 Women’s b-ball ends their win streak who took the lead and never The Golden Knights By Rhonda Marable looked back. capitalized on the Lakers 17 Staff writer Achesinski led the Lakers at turnovers for 28 points total. the half with 12 points followed “For this game we really After a successful winter by Loadman with 10. needed to step up defense,” break, the Mercyhurst women’s Loadman tried for a last said Spetosky. basketball team came out for a second three-point attempt Since the victory over West cross-town showdown against to cut the defi cit but missed, Virginia Wesleyan in December, its rival Gannon University in ending the half 31-40 trailing. the women had enjoyed a three- the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. In the second half, the game winning streak. The Lakers led a strong Knights pulled out ahead to an Against NYIT the women charge against cross-town rival early 16 point lead. made a season-high 12 three- Gannon but could not hold on Gannon was led by Christina pointers in their 20 point win for a win in the 85-68 loss on Freeman’s 25 points and six over the Bears. Saturday. rebounds. Against Lock Haven, the The loss ended the three- The Lakers gave up 12 Lakers took a huge lead early game winning streak that the turnover points in the second ending the fi rst half 43-28. women had built over the break half and Gannon’s bench In the second half the Eagles with victories over New York managed 22 points to the outscored the Lakers 50-46 but Institute of Technology (77-57) Lakers’ six. did not have enough steam to and Lock Haven University (89- The Knights also dominated come out on top. 78). inside the paint posting 40 The 89-78 win over Lock Over 950 fans came out for points versus the Lakers 28. Haven gave Mercyhurst a 3-1 the game on Saturday and in true Achesinski ended the record over Pennsylvania State team fashion, the Mercyhurst game with 25 points, with Athletic Conference schools for women came out strong sinking Loadman following with 13 and this year. multiple three-pointers from sophomore guard Paris Pugliese The Lakers, who are now freshman Samantha Loadman contributing 10. 5-9 for the season and 0-4 in and juniors Stephanie Prischak Overall, the difference in the conference look to earn their and Stevie Spetosky. game came from turnovers. fi rst conference win against Freshman forward Amy “We really just need to work Ashland in the MAC on Achesinski led the charge, but on consistency,” said Spetosky. Thursday night at 6 p.m. the early lead ended at the 11 “We came out strong like we Mercyhurst will host Scoot Williams photo minute mark with a steal and always do but we still need to Findlay University on Saturday Sophomore Paris Pugliese goes for a lay-up in Saturday’s jumper by the Golden Knights work on holding on,” she said. beginning at 1 p.m. 85-68 loss against Gannon in the MAC. Men’s basketball struggles against rival Gannon into the second period and the managed an 8-1 run in the fi nal Knights stretched the lead to Mercyhurst had won three By Christine Mersch Lakers dropped a 66-57 decision two minutes and were within 56-45. out of the last four games Staff writer to the Knights. four points at the end of period. It was at this time the Lakers against Gannon before Saturday. Mercyhurst’s (7-7, 1-3 GLIAC) The Lakers headed into the scored their fi rst basket in six According to head coach Gary Cross town rival Gannon offense and defense set the tone locker room at the half leading minutes thanks to a lay-up by Manchel, “They were just University invaded the early, knocking down 14-of- 30-34. Srdjan Popovic. However, his better.” Mercyhurst Athletic Center 31 from the fi eld and forcing From the beginning of shot was unable to fuel any Smith led the Lakers with 12 Saturday night for the much Gannon (12-1, 4-0 GLIAC) into the second half, Mercyhurst Laker offense and Gannon points. Mathis fi nished with 11 anticipated match-up against 10 fi rst-half turnovers. struggled from the offensive walked away with the victory. and fi ve steals and Junior Brian Mercyhurst College. Senior T.J. Mathis recorded end, shooting 9-of-23 from “Second shots killed us,” said McTear added 11 points and Through the entire fi rst half, four steals in the opening four the fi eld. Yet for the fi rst few senior guard T.J. Mathis. “Coach four assists. it seemed as if the Mercyhurst minutes. minutes of the half, they were Manchel preached to us to hold Mercyhurst will look to get men’s basketball team was going The Lakers converted able to hold the lead. them to one shot and at times back on the winning track this to defeat Gannon for the third those steals into 15 points and With 13 minutes remaining, we did, but the times we didn’t, week when Ashland University straight time. stretched the lead to 11, 33-22, Gannon got a tip-in and took they got rebounds and put and Findlay University, two However, Mercyhurst was with less then three minutes the lead for the fi rst time in the backs or fouls. Those buckets GLIAC opponents, make their unable to carry that momentum remaining in the half. Gannon contest 46-45. From there the added up.” way to Erie. PAGE 24 SPORTS Jan. 9, 2008 Laker sports

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