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The quick and thorough work Men of the Mercyhurst College Women maintenance and housekeeping staff allowed classes to meet as usual in the Audrey Hirt Aca- During the month of rem demic Center despite a water ruary, Erie has had 19.4 pipe break that flooded all three Inches of snow. Due to the floors of the building early on snow storm, there have Thursday, Feb. 13. been five deaths in Pa. this After a water pipe in the south Percentage of M e n and Women in Townhouses season. wall of the tower of the build- Krt ing broke a little after 5 a.m., Sports Scores the entire Hirt Center was tem- porarily closed by Mercyhurst officials for safety reasons and W. Basketball 80-63 cleaning, k Men (win), 93-57 (loss) Nearly 2 Vz inches of water Women covered the third floor of the Jody Meflo/Mertiad photc tapher building after a water pipe that Damages in the Hlrt Center include many M. Basketball 92-68 is part of the sprinkler system ceiling tiles, l i k e the ones In The Merciad office. (loss) froze and cracked, triggering an staircases to the lowest level of supply had been an important automatic fire alarm in the build- the building. J factor in limiting damages to the W. Hockey 6-3 (win) ing at 5:01 a.m. that brought The impact of that flooding building, he added. Mercyhurst security to the Hirt seemed to have been limited to By 8 a.m., classes were in ses- Center, t •! wet carpets and floors."This sion in the Hirt Academic Cen- Percentage of M e n and Women fa Apartments ML Hockey3-2 After responding to Ihe fire "' could have been much worse," ter and the general contractor (loss), alarm, the Erie Fire Department, said Stepherson, who has only for the building, Building Sys- 1-0 (win) Mercyhurst physical plant direc- tems Inc., was evaluating the tor Kenneth Stepherson and situation along with Stepherson. college security checked the • *This [impact Damage assessments will be Gas price&itising building for any hidden dangers. released at a later date. The Firefighters then helped pump of the flood] three-story, all-brick Hirt Aca- Men water from the center before demic Center was designed by WomenJBI leaving campus about 7 a.m. could have Weber Murphy Fox architects and turning the clean-up effort and houses 16 classrooms, 20 over to Mercyhurst housekeep- been much faculty offices and several labs. ing and maintenance. Those ef- The education and psychology forts went smoothly and 8 a.m worse. 95 departments are on the top floor classes went on as scheduled. | of Hirt, with the Gabreski Hon- According to Stepherson, -Ken Stepherson ors Suite and the entrance to the damages will be evaluated after Walker Recital Hall on the main Changes to affect students cleanup is complete, however floor. The college's communi- dents who would like a grade early indications are that a hand- been plant manager at Mercy- cation department, a graphic arts By Kelly Rose Duttine report mailed to them after ev- ful of computers might have hurst College since the begin- laboratory, the studios for Hurst News editor ery term must complete the re- been impacted, and several ar- ning of February. TV and offices for the Merciad quest which will be included Current-$1,702 and senior annual are situated on Several changes will soon be with their winter term grades. onday-$1,693 eas of the third floor will need He explained that the water L new ceiling tiles. flowing through the sprinkler the ground floor of the mplemented on Mercyhurst's As always, students can re- ]nuary-$1.5f& 1 ampus that will affect all stu- Cleanup stretched throughout system to maintain pressure had center.The Hirt Academic Cen- quests paper transcript from year ago- $1,159 ents. Changes to accessing the building since the Hirt Aca- automatically activated the fire ter, which cost $7.5 million to the Registrar's office. Inancial aid information, no- demic Center is an open stair- alarm. With several thousand build, was officially dedicated on The registrar's office hopes tfication of grades and the way building and water flowed gallons of water being pumped Sunday^ Oct. 27, 2002, after to cut down on time, money lumber of credits needed to easily off the third floor balco- through the building, finding the construction started in early and resources by using WebAd- raduate will all affect Mercy- ny and down through the main break and turning off the water summer 2001. visor more effectively and not urst students in the near fu- mailing grades to homes. ALE PHOTO There are 1,822 Mercyhurst ure.l Since many students view their commuters whose daily Billing and financial aid in- grades immediately, there is not commute could be costing New award honors iBarr formation can now be access- a need for additional grades sent more with rising fuel costs. ed through your web advisor to the home. ccount. You must have a user As each instructor submits D and a password to access their grades electronically or by Guess Who? his information. All informa- paper, the grades are available Answers ion will be available for the to students as soon as they are burrent academic year. The processed^The registrar's of- Jan. 23,2003 - Dr. "Bud" account will present a sum- fice will cut down onStime, Brown nary of your financial infor- money and resources by hav- mation. Students are remind- ing grades available only online. Jan. 30,2003 - Dr. Mary ed that liming is not instanta- Another change for students Hembrow Snyder neous with web advisor and concerns the number of cred- it may take some time for its needed to graduate. Students Feb. 6,2003-Mr fyrone items on the account sum ma- that began their Mercyhurst ca- Moore les to change. If students reer in 2000,2001, or 2002 are ave any questions, they can required to complete a mini- Feb. 13,2003-Mr. Barry jpntact the Student Financial mum of 122 credits in order to McAndrew [Services at ext. 2288. ?r graduate. Previouslythe min- pus photo imum was 123 credits. The Gary Bukowski 7 3 , Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Steve Zlnram, Another change for students blso involves web advisor. administration changed the |' Index Director of the Annual Fund present Michelle Logsdon, senior with the 2003 trades, which were previous- number because it is no longer News m 1 Eric J. Barr Memorial Fundraising Award f H mailed to homes, will now mandatory to take a one credit National News 2 calling alumni and parents to "J was pretty much there all ply be available on WebAd- computer course, as it had been News i 3 By Kelly Rose Duttine plead with them to donate mon- the time," said Logsdon. The isor. | for previous classes. ey] to Mercyhurst College and phonathon is a lot of fun though, Features 4 News editor 7 ii Since the 2002 spring term, If students can not meet this the 2003 Phonathon. Single and I love helping out the col- indents have been able to view requirement, then they can Features 5 Senior Michelle Logsdon re- handedly, Logsdon raised heir grades online and then purchases any two "zero" cred- Opinion ,...? 6 lege and the Ambassadors' Club. cently put her persuasive skills $9,755 from 91 pledges. Although Logsdon did not pass ere also mailed a copy of it courses, such as FYI, a set- Opinion 7 to the test. Her hours of hard The new award for fundrais- up Barr's total pledges, she is heir grades from the Regis* ence lab or a computer course. A&Ei ft work have paid off, however, ing efforts is in the memory of commended on an excellent rar's office. This change does not affect as she is the first ever recipient Eric Barr, a Mercyhurst junior Grades will still fee mailed any seniors, or those who en- A&E 9 commitment to Mercyhurst. of the Eric J. Barr Memorial who passed away in a tragic car The Eric Barr award will be after the 2003 winter term, tered the college in or before Sports.. 10 Fundraising Award. £ accident last year. Barr secured given annually to the student kit after this term the office 1999. Anyone with questions Sports 11 The dedicated ambassador the highest amount of pledges who secures the highest num- will only mail grades to those should contact Dr. Brecken- Sports 12 spent morning, noon and night in the 2002 Phonathon. ber of p l e d g e s in the phonathon. ttudents who request it_ Stu- ridee at ext.. 3035. _ u _J PAGE 2 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 20,2003 NEWS INTERNATIONAL To contact: [email protected] U.S. officials saying little about plans for post-war Iraq

By William E. Gibson Professor wants to Knight Ridder Newspapers ban porn from campus computers All sorts of cynical theories have been raised about the real By Ryan Huff motives behind President Knight Ridder Newspapers Bush's relentless pursuit of a war against Iraq. Academic freedom and Securing oil supplies. Com- workplace propriety are pleting his father's unfinished clashing at Cal Poly, as a business from t h e 1991 Persian professor is pushing for a Gulf War. Creating a distraction campus ban on viewing por- from economic troubles at nographic computer images. home. Rousing a patriotic Linda Vanasupa's propos- cause, a rallying point for the al comes after her ex-boss, next presidential election. former Materials Engineer- Secretary of S t a t e Colin Pow- ing Department chairman ell appeared to put these theo- Robert Heidersbach, was ries to rest, at least in the minds convicted on a misdemean- of much of the American pub- or charge last year for im- ic and a number of skeptics in properly using the comput- Congress, when he laid out the er at his Cal Poly office to case for war before the U.N. download more than 13,000 Security Council this month. adult pornographic images Powell argued that U.S. ob- over a two-month period, jectives were pure and simple: according to court records. oust Saddam Hussein, cut his "It's not (an) appropriate ties to terrorist groups, liberate and responsible use of state the Iraqi people from h i s brutal KRT equipment to use it for your regime and destroy his capaci- own sexual entertainment," Clinton administration sent 60,000 troops into Bosnia in 1995 believing they would be withdrawn within a year. Yet eight ty for inflicting dangerous years later, about 20,000 American soldiers remain. $ Vanasupa said. "Why should weapons on the rest of the taxpayer money go toward world. American public before making professors viewing pornog- proach to transformation," said to line up a broad coalition of Some critics, fear an invasion An unanswered question, and a final plunge into war. Failure raphy? This would never fly Kenneth M. Pollack, former enthusiastic allies. of Iraq would draw attention perhaps a final cause for pause to think through and debate the director of Persian Gulf affairs at private businesses." "How long are we going to and resources away from the on the way to war, remains: consequences, they fear, could at the National Security Coun- The proposed cam pus ban, be there? What is it going to wider war against terrorism, What are the long-term objec- jeopardize the war on terrorism cil and now a scholar at the cost? Who is going to be with which the faculty Academic and some warn that it could tives of a U.S.-led invasion, and prompt lasting resentment, Brookings Institution. us? What is the long-term strat- Senate is expected to vote on prompt terrorist acts. assuming military victory. What perhaps even retaliation. Leaders from surrounding egy? How many troops do we as early as next month, is Through most of its short his- are we righting for, once the Asked about potential fallout countries would welcome Sad- need? What are we going to do fueling debate among some tory, the I nited States has been fight is won? from U.S. occupation of Iraq, dam's removal, Pollack said, with Israel and Palestine?" campus officials who say reluctant to establish a global . U.S. officials, while planning Powell urged the Senate For- but they remain wary of a asked Ivo H. Daalder, a National viewing pornography is pro- empire in the Roman or British exhaustively for the occupation eign Affairs Committee to bal- strong U.S. presence as con- Security Council official during tected under the First tradition, preferring hit-and-run of Iraq, have been nearly silent ance potential problems against querors of Iraq. "They say, the Clinton administration. Amendment.? invasions while setting up mili- about what happens next, part- the advantages of ridding the 'Everybody knows Saddam "Frankly, this administration tary bases and dispensing the "Academic freedom al- ly because of competing visions Hussein is evil,'" Pollack said. lows you to pursue truth in world of Saddam. has been completely and totally balm of foreign aid. within the administration. Many "There is another approach '"But what we are really ner- silent on this issue. And we can- A lengthy occupation of Iraq, your field of study,*' Vana- independent observers and vous about is what are you go- supa said. "It doesn't give out there in the administration not accept as a nation the no- along with commitments to re some foreign leaders warn that ing to do here."' IS you the freedom t o do what- that basically/ says^regime tion that we go to war without build Afghanistan and patrol ever you want to. As a uni- the United States should resolve change in Iraq is a good model The answers to this question any of these questions debat- other parts of the world, would versity, we have freedom of this debate and fully explain its for other places in the region. and a stream of others could ed, let alone asked or answered thrust the United States into a thought and a broad range of objectives to allies and the It is a much more forceful ap- determine whether Bush is able bv the administration." more i in peri a I role, like it or noi ideas. We try not to ban things. But we're struggling with this issue, because we Grading j i n c o n s i s t e n c i e s frustrate s t u d e n t s might be infringing on an in- dividual's First Amendment A-minus. In a third, a B-plus. ty of Virginia professor of po- and get a better grade," his Ability levels vary widely, rights. It's tricky finding the By Philip YValzer Knight Ridder Newspapers Across academia, the process litical thought and chairman of friend Ryan Kelly, a senior fromeve n among sections of the right answer." of g r a d i ng depends on the idio- its Faculty Senate, said the va- Pennsylvania, finished the same class. Archibald recalled Media's catering to One English instructor grades syncrasies of the professor. riety provides good experience thought. two sections of macroeconom- essays without a blueprint, for students. "These kids are ics he taught in the same se- Bush ignores * That's as it should be, say a Among the faculty, "nobody looking mostly for the big ideas. chorus of professors and even going to have a range of work has really challenged this," pro- mester: In one, nine of 20 stu- overwhelming global Another employs a detailed some students. environments to which they fessor William H. Alexander dents received A's. In the oth- anti-war sentiment checklist, including "smooth "All classes can't be evaluat- have to adjust," he said. "Some said. "From the point of view er, one of 35 did. transitions" and "properly ed in the same manner," said bosses will be easy; some boss- of the student, they ought to be "Academic freedom i s some- By David BiancuHi placed modifiers." A universi- Elsie M. Barnes, acting vice es will be hard. I don't think able to know an A with one thing that's given to professors Knight Ridder Newspapers ty offers ^plus and minus president for academic affairs it's appropriate to approach teacher is similar to an A with so they can profess their views grades, but one of its profes- at Norfolk State University. grading any differently." The another teacher." without reprisal," said Johnson, "I'm a uniter, not a divid- sors decides not to use them. lack of consistency bedevils er," said George W. Bush "How can you tell fine-arts peo- Should it go university-wide? a professor of biostatistics at A 90 in one course can net a ple that you've got to use the some undergraduates, who "It would be useful," he said, the University of Michigan. "To during his presidential cam- have to adjust to a new grading paign. He got that one right. student a final grade of A. In same grading standard as peo- "but it would be a difficult bat- characterize grading as a form another class at the same col- ple in criminal justice?" style with every faculty mem- tle to fight. Some people are of academic} freedom i s non- He has managed to unite the ber. "And I'll do half the work whole world against him and lege, she would end up with an Michael J. Smith, a Universi- used to certain scales." sense." the war he proposes to wage against Iraq. From New York to Johan- Fraternity apologizes for goose's death nesburg, millions of people hit the streets last weekend By Howie Paul Hartnett ten statement Thursday. the men hit it repeatedly with in the largest collection of Knight Ridder Newspapers The chapter also will contrib- a golf c l u b , police said. When anti-war demonstrations ute to a wildlife preservation the goose stopped moving, since the Vietnam War. The The Davidson College chap- organization. One fraternity another man tossed it into the biggest, record-breaking ter of Kappa Sigma fraternity member and six pledges have trunk of a car and they drove protests were in the coun- has apologized for the recent been arrested and charged with away. tries whose governments beating death of a goose and felony cruelty to animals and Police found the car a short have allied themselves with promised to make amends conspiracy to commit a felony. time later, with the dead goose Bush: Rome, where one to with the community. The beating death occurred in the trunk. three million peace lovers "As members of an extend- Feb. 7 at Roosevelt Wilson The fraternity's Supreme ed community, we stand in Park, police said. A town em- Executive Committee will de- turned out, and London, ployee saw a group of men lure where an estimated 750,000 ihe bright glare of its judg- cide whether to revoke the ment," chapter President Ben- a goose away from a group of to one million showed up. KRT chapter's charter next jamin Skurek said in a writ- others with bread before one of So much for the "coalition Emergency personnel rush victims from the Epitome month. of t h e willing" that Bush has night club in Chicago, early Monday morning, Feb. 17. promised to lead to war if More than 20 people died and dozens were injured as the U.N, Security Council patrons were caught In a stampede trying to leave the Save now at theiMayside Motel won't back him. The peo- club following a small fight. The exit door was locked pie who live under the leaving everyone trapped. A new motel located lr\ Niagra Falls for just $20.00 per niqht Motel NATO governments that are located on Canadian side. backing Bush, according to European polls* are over- U.N. resolution on Iraq considered whelmingly against a war Free Shuttle A continental breakfast for reservations call 905-358-7844 without U.N. approval: Brit- By Editorial Staff it to the American people to se- ain (90 percent), Italy (73 Knight Ridder Newspapers j cure this country. I will do so." percent), Spain (90 percent), Consultations pressed for- and Turkey (94 percent). U.S and British officials ward in Washington, at the Even in the "new Europe" weighed the risks and benefits United Nations and overseas, as of the East, whose cash- of sponsoring a new U.N. res- U.S. and British diplomats con- poor ^governments have olution as President Bush insist- sidered the purpose, content wasted billions on weapon- ed Tuesday that neither world- and fate of any new resolution ry so they could join NATO wide protests nor diplomatic] that might be oi lered to the U.N. and curry favor with Wash- obstacles would hinder his Security Council. ington, large majorities are drive against Iraqi leader Sadd- 1000 by Ron HuUheson at against the war. The truth is am Hussein.' the White House, Diego Ibar-j that if the world were made "War is my last choice," he guen at the United Nations, up of real democracies, said. "But the risk* of doing Warren P. Strobel at the State Bush wouldn't have one sin- nothing is even a worse option, Department and Martin Merz- gle country on his side. as far as I'm concerned. I owe er in Washington. www.mQysidemotel.com e i FEBRUARY 20,2003 THEMERCIAD PAGE 3

To contact: [email protected] NEWS Communication students work in local media Painting for service By Scott Mackar By Kelly Rose Duttine wail mural illustrating a chil- Contributing writer News editor dren *s bedtime story. U The mural, which is featured Along with the overall in- I am Irf J Mercy h u r s t seniors in a children and parent meet- crease in the number of s t u d e n t s recently completed a cha 1 leng- ing room at the Office of Chil- at Mereyhurst College over the constantly ing and unique service project dren and Youth on West Ninth past few years, there has also learning for their Art Therapy V Senior St., depicts a calming and been a large increase in the Seminar. dreamlike picture which adds number of communication ma- something newM Under the instruction of color and liveliness to the jors at Mereyhurst. Not only Cathlyn Hahn, M.S., A.T.R, room. The hard work of all has administration noticed this and it never gets Stephanie Balaban, Jessica students involved helped to increase, but the media in the boring because Butler, Carrie Frank, Beth make the meeting room more Erie market has taken notice. % Hauck, Holly Horton, Morgan comfortable and uplifting in As many as 20 to 30 Merey- the media is Gunter and Carla Sabatowski nature. -^ hurst graduates are currently spent hours working on a ser- The students chose to aim employed throughout the me- constantly vice learning project where their service towards the dia industry in Erie. Many stu- changing!*' they painted a 12 by eight foot youth of Erie.? dents have found jobs in the television industry as well as in public relations. There are also -Leslie Echan a number of graduates who are currently working in the In- state area. File photo The main person in charge for teach them how to look for Leslie Echan this dramatic increase is Dr. jobs he said. He also stated that Richard Welch, Director of it is important for students to Dr. Welch and Mr. Shannon experience at Channel 12. She Communications. Dr. Welch get involved with the industry shpuld get a lot of the credit plans on staying in the Erie replaced Dr. Reagan three years before they graduate because because they prepared her for market for at least one more ago and has been instrumental course work can only get you life in the media. year and then trying to pursue in increasing the number of so far. In the communications **Dr. Welch has been a men- larger markets. Communication students at field students can learn a lot by tor to me, and has guided me "I took the job for one rea- Mereyhurst. being in the field, and if they through all of this, she said. son, to get an early start on my Dr. Welch said the Erie mar- do that before graduation future "Sometimes I call him out of career and move on to a larger ket is a great stepping-stone for employees will notice. the blue and stop into his of- market,** Echan said. students who are interested in "Most of our graduates have fice for advice and guidance." Echan said she works along the field of m e d i a . It is a small got their jobs relatively quick- Echan said she loves her cur- side a few Mereyhurst gradu- market for graduates to get their ly, usually in three to four rent j o b because it is something ates. Her morning director is a feet wet in the industry, and months after graduation," he new. One might think that this graduate; the evening director students will gain the knowledge said. love would soon fade, but she and a few camera operators to pursue a job in a larger mar- One student that is enrolled said that in the media everyday have also graduated from the Stephanie Bala ban/Contributin g photographer ket, he said. at Mereyhurst and is currently is different. ^ Mereyhurst Communication Ait Therapy V students spent service learning hours Currently, there are a few stu- working at WICU 12 is senior "Every show is such a rush!" department. transforming a meeting room for parents and children dents who have already landed Leslie Echan. said Echan. "I am constantly Dr. Welch is not reluctant to into a more exciting and uplifting place with a mural. jobs in the Erie market before She has been working there learning something new, and it praise Echan on her potential in they have actually graduated. for one year and is the produc- never gets boring because the the media. He said she is very Media in Erie has taken notice er of the 10 a.m. morning media is constantly changing," smart and has gotten an abun- to what the communications show for the department She she said. dant amount of experience in program at Mereyhurst is do- found out about a job opening Eventually Echan would like the field at a very young age, Diversity 101 helps ing, and has begun to pursue at the station and applied for it. to be a reporter, and that may which is very important. students even before they have After a second interview she not be too far away. She said "I think she is capable of m a k - Erie community graduated. was hired and has been with the she is starting to make some ing it production or reporting station for a year and plans to "A lot of students in the com- demo tapes for companies and in a larger market than Erie," By Scott Mackar munications department will stay for a bit longer after she has already gotten the opportu- This opportunity not only he said. Contributing writer have the skills to work in Erie graduates this February. nity to report during this past helps the college as a whole, As the communications de- but it also provides students and in larger markets right af- Echan said the classes she summer. partment continues to grow, it There are many clubs in with job opportunities after ter graduation," Dr. Welch said. has taken from Dr. Welch has Eventually she would like to may not be too long before we which students can get in- graduationl He said when stu- Instead of finding students prepared her very well for her move to a larger market, but for see a familiar face on a national volved at Mereyhurst, but one dents volunteer, or participate jobs throughout the market I current job. She also said that now she is getting a valuable news program. that is often overlooked is Di- in community service, many versity Club 101. employers take notice. Jones This club is home to minori- also stated working in this ty students on campus. The club provides students with News of the weird from around the world Diversity Club currently has exposure within the work about 40 active students in- force and gives them leader- volved in programs such as ship qualities, something all London, U.K.: From the land Workshop in Kalona. (Source: fore each performance, the Compiled By Megan community service, education employers look for. of "murder most foul" comes Reuters) band tours local markets to find Fialkovich and Kelly Rose programs and volunteer work. a tale most twisted: a British fresh vegetables of j u s t the right "It not only gets the col- Duttine ^Director of Diversity 101, citizen with a Blockbuster card London, U.K.: Mozart will be caliber and quality. The gurko- lege's name out throughout Marvin Jones said these stu- jump-started the hunt for one turning in his grave this week phone is one of their classics, the community, but it also New York, NY: The young man dents often organize coat of A m e r i c a ' s 10 Most Wanted, when a Viennese orchestra de- made from a hollowed cucum- provides these students with with the most annoying catch- drives and other services for gangland boss James Bulger, scends on London to make a ber, a pepper and a carrot. job opportunities in the fu- phrase since, 'Can you hear me the community of Erie. They after he recognized the man's meal out of playing the Once the instruments are worn ture," Jones said. now?* was arraigned Monday are not only active in the com- photo in a scene from 2000's carrot.The First Vienna Vege- out, the musicians, and a con- These 40 students are tak- on charges of purchasing and munity, but they are also re- Hannibal. It turns out that Bulg- table Orchestra says it will cook ductor who doubles as cook, ing full advantage of a program possessing a misdemeanor sponsible for bringing a num- er, wanted for 19 murders, had up a storm with its carrot toss each one into a stewpot to that is offered at Mereyhurst "use-amount" of marijuana, ber of guest speakers to the shown his face around the lo- flutes, leek violins, celery bon- make soup — to be enjoyed by College. There is no doubt twenty-two year-old Benjamin college and often organize tu- cal gym and theater enough gos and aubergine cymbals. the audience after the concert. that with the skills they are Curtis, (in)famous for his spir- toring programs for students Supported by the occasional The orchestra is due to play at learning, in the community ited portrayal of Pentium-pan- times that the Briton easily who are in need. derer "Steven," was arrested on picked out his face from a clip use of kitchen utensils such as the Puree 11 Room at London's and with fellow students, they the Lower East Side late Sun- showing the F.B.I.'s website spoons and food processors, South Bank arts complex Tues- "I think it's great for Merey- will make a difference where day, along with 19-year-old and current Big 10. As movie- the orchestra has been a hit in day and Wednesday. A taste of hurst and the Erie community ever they decide to work in Omar Mendez. Dell executives goers may recall, Hannibal its hometown Vienna. The in- their music is on Web Site what this club does for them," the near future. are concerned and awaiting the "The Cannibal" Lecter was spiration for veggie music came www.gemueseorchester.org. he said. Diversity 101 Treasurer possibility of the dismissal of nearly apprehended in the film from listening to the sound of (Source: Reuters) Jones said the experience D'Andrea Greene feels that charges against Curtis, who by an observant Italian police- vegetables being chopped. Be- these minority students receive participation in the club is very was advised by District Judge man; now, it seems Hollywood through the club is unprece- beneficial and fun. "To me, Ellen Coin to remain low pro- has done something positive for dented. Their main objective Diversity 101 is a sense of u n i - file for one year, after which the real world. The F.B..I. is is to help people while educat- ty, coming together to make the charges wil 1 be dropped and currently working in concert ing themselves on real life our college experience more his record wiped clean. (Source: with Scotland Yard to follow problems. cultural and more enjoyable," Bulger's fresh trail in London. "What students get out of Greene said. AP) (Source: Reuters) this experience is being a lead- To find out more informa- er in special programs. The tion aboui Diversity Club 101 Berlin, Germany: Frightened skills they learn in this program you can contact Marvin Jones villagers and sheepherders Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Praying for a slimmer figure? Y o u may will help them in the future," at ext, 2089. watched this week as a mob of Jones said. 50-60 ravens attacked and be on the right track to weight killed nine sheep; as the ravens loss, according to new pro- grams that look to the Bible as are a protected species in Ger- a diet book. There's "What many, herdsman Juergen Fritz Would Jesus Eat? The Ultimate WANTED could do little to prevent the Program for Eating Well, Peel- Persons with: beaks and talons of the swarm- ing Great, and Living Longer" Sinus Infections, Bronchitis ing birds from t a r g e t i n g the eyes and "Step Forward," a Bible- and soft parts of the livestock. inspired program. "The focus Coughing Local policeman Dietmar Ernst of this is not on food, it's on No Insurance? recalled that this behavior is not God, said Mary Dyck, a mem- unheard of in crows, but rarely Photo couittray of doll com Under insured? ber of "The Weigh Down Dude, you're gettin' community service! with such ferocity. Like sharks Workshop," another faith-based No family doctor? whipped into a feeding frenzy, program. Dyck, who's tried a Listen! You may qualify to participate in a new the starving birds gathered en variety of diets, is 29 pounds Earn SlrOOO - $2,000 for your Student Group drug Study. masse to procure live prey lighter thanks to her new re- In Just 3 hours I when there was nothing left to You get free examinations, free antibiotics, and gime. Weigh Down doesn't re- College fundraiting made Simple, Safe and Free scavenge. Poor winter weath- quire a set eating plan — just compensation for being a participant. er and encroaching human set- eat whai you crave. The key is Multiple fundraiilng options available. No caiwasbes. No raffles. Just successl fundmbing dates art filling quickly. Cat with the programs that work! Call immediately, if you have the symptoms, tlement may also explain the I istening to God. "God designed birds' behavior. Juergen Fritz our body and he gave us the sig- above. | has subsequently decided to nals to obey. If we overstuff campus Beata Clinical Research Services* count his $2,000 in losses and ourselves, we are disobeying Your Trusted Source/or College Fwutrulslng, I | 814-397-3700 \ leave his farm with the remain- him," said Dorothy Miller, co- der of his 500 sheep. (Source: facilitator of the Weigh Down 888-923-3238 • www.campusfundraiser.com email questions to beata.cr$@starkf i r m . c o m Reuters) ¥ PAGE 4 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 20,2003 FEATURES To contact' featuremerciad@mercyhurst edu MSG position filled Pax Christi helps campus meetings, as well as numerous By Jen Ruffa other tasks. Teachers discuss war in Iraq with students Contributing writer Originally from Pittsburgh, Hack participated in his high By Sarah Milleville The Mercy hurst Student school student government and Contributing writer Government welcomes Josh was one of the representatives • Hack to their staff after receiv- for years. ing the resignation of Mike As treasurer, Hack is also the On Feb. 4 and 5, more than Foglio, previous treasurer. chairperson of transportation 40 Mercyhurst professors MSG sent out word to jun- and must make sure that those participated in a teach-in, the iors who may have been inter- students needy of the shuttle goal of which was to raise ested in submitting a letter of service will be transported awareness about the potential intent for the available position. back and forth from t h e airport Jody Mello/ Merciad photographer war in Iraq, Hack, a junior RIAP major, when necessary. Professors spent 10 to 15 was chosen for the position of Junior Josh Hack, the newly MSG is currently working on minutes of c l a s s time discuss- treasurer to fill Foglio's place. appointed MSG treasurer. a proposal to maintain a perma- ing how the conflict in Iraq Hack put in his letter of in- nent, full-time shuttle driver to relates to the subject matter tent and sat in on meetings to sibi 1 ities as treasurer are, Hack transport students more often get a feel for what the job en- ; that what is presently being of- they are teaching.v replied, "Tons!" The teach-in was organized compassed. He has been a fered, j As treasurer, Hack is respon- by the members of Mercy- member of t h e Merc) hurst Stu- sible for writing checks for If accepted, the proposal will dent Government for almost a hurst's Pax Christi, who both MSG and SAC functions, be implemented in the 2003- hoped that students would year. running/managing the budget, 2004 school year. When asked what his respon- take a more active interest in scheduling ^Friday finance the potential war if it were associated with a subject they j File photo were studying. Dr. Chris Magoc, one of the teachers that took time out Mercyhurst dancers take the stage Professors approached the this week to discuss with his History class the issues that topic in a number of different Pax Christi brought to the Mercyhurst Faculty. The dance department choreograph their own work for audience ways. Dr. Chris Magoc's United weapons accessibility, noting even artists, are immune to the By Amanda Orendorf States History III class dis- that an editor of Scientific effects of war. The students Contributing writer cussed the parallels between American was able to order also reflected on artists\ war- the Iraq conflict and the Viet- ingredients and directions for time responsibilities*! nam War, including connec- sarin nerve gas from the in- Dr. Sullivan reported, "Sev- Members of the dance de- tions to the military-industrial ternet for only $ 130. eral students pointed out those partment put on a concert in the complex and to chemical and In the philosophy depart- artists have the unique ability Walker Auditorium on Thurs- biological weapons. ment, Dr. Bud Brown and Dr. to capture the 'truth* about day, Feb. 13 to show off their Other professors, such as Kevin Sullivan facilitated dis- war in images that are all the personal talents. Several of t h e Dr. Douglas Boudreau of the cussions that led in several dif- more powerful because they dance students choreographed French department and Dr. ferent directions.! need not be committed to any pieces in order to fill a require- Alice Edwards of the Spanish Dr. Brown's students exam- side or ideology.*' ment for their Reflection of department, addressed' the ined the potential war from Overall, the teach-in was Choreography II class. current conflict in terms of its aphilosophical perspective and enlightening for both sIndents The students who choreo- historical context. debated the moral arguments and professors. Several pro- graphed the pieces in the pro- In her General Physics II for and against going to war. fessors remarked that they gram included Tiffany Burgess, class, Dr. Candee Chambers Dr. Sullivan's Applied Eth- were surprised by the lack of Randall Crame, Lana Forgensi, Jody Mello/ Merciad photographer facilitated a discussion about ics class considered whether factual information that the Bethany Kwasniewski, Nancy Lana Forgensi performs her piece entitled "Giuocare" the technology behind stinger or not they would be willing students had about the Iraq m * ' "if • • Thursday Feb. 13th In the Walked Auditorium.! Nahser, Helena Papadopoulos, missiles and other modern to personally serve in a war; conflict, and all felt that the Amanda Walker, Brian Walker, weapons. his Aesthetics and Criticism students benefited from the She also brought up issues of class determined that no one, discussions. and Allison witter. TT Each student held auditions "I chose solo pieces to show Forgensi spent time talking to : to cast fellow dance majorsJibr off each dancer's individual tal- her mother about her piece and parts in their work. ent," said Kwasniewski. about making the costumes for ; Hie students had freedom to Extensive floor patterns the production. where combined with "a type "I wanted to do something Find you passion and a j o b choose any type of music and style of d a n c e for their program. of music that was both round fun for the stage, I wanted It was a way to display their and angular." The music Kwas- something lighthearted," For- By Carol Kleiman The director, who has a staff said. "Being passionate about creativity through expressive niewski chose combined gensi said. Chicago Tribune of 12, says he specifically looks what you do can be a deciding dance. Throughout the pro- strings with a chorus to make Almost half of her cast was for job seekers who convey factor in getting a job." cess, however, their instructors a picking and round effect. freshmen dancers, and they passion about their work dur- During the years he worked did provide them with helpful Lana Forgensi chose a piece "really did a beautiful job." Passion. Enthusiasm. Excite- ing interviews. as an accountant, financial c o n - input. based on her nationality. Hie "They danced very well," ment Energy. "Most candidates don't have sultant and human resource Bethany Kwasniewski cho- title of her piece was "Giuo- Forgensi said. Most people wouldn't con- it," Hayes said. "If I talk to five manager, James F. Fitzgerald reographed a piece she called care," which is Italian for Forgensi decided that she did nect those attributes with a job deadbeat people and have one has hired thousands of people, "Metamorphic Illusion." "Playful." V not want any soloists in her hunt, but employment experts who is upbeat, that's the one he says. v piece, so each dancer had a say they are exactly what are I'm going to hire. I don't find Since 1996, Fitzgerald has specific character to play. needed for a successful job in- it offensive for people to talk been chairman of the board of Amanda Walker choreo- terview. about their passion for their field Career Transitions Center of graphed a romantic ballet. Especially passion. or profession. I interpret their Chicago, a nonprofit organiza- Her work was entitled "Passion is important because enthusiasm as a sincere love of tion that gives support in find- "Dance of the Sylies." § in any job interview you have what they do and that they re- ing jobs to administrative, pro- For her music, she chose the to be persuasive _ and you can ally want to do it. It's a con- ressional and managerial peo- composer PDQ Bach. demonstrate that emphatically vincing argument." ple. T "I wanted my piece to show by showing your passion for Hayes says he knows first- And passion for the job al the backstage that the audience the job," said Gregory D. hand the power of passion in a ways is a plus, according to does not see," Walker said. Hayes, executive director of t h e job interview. "From the feed- Fitzgerald, who has a bache- Walker composed a piece that career services center at the back I got afterwards, I know lor's degree in accounting and made fun oi ballet and of the University of Dayton. I got all of my jobs because of a master's in industrial relations. dancers. "Show your passion by talk- my passion for what I do," he "Enthusiasm for the work The students performed on ing about your experience, ed- said. and excitement for the challenge Thursday Feb. 13. Congratu- ucation and skills with a clear "I prepared thoroughly, re- and the opportunity to solve any lations to all those who partici- love of what you do and what searched each company and problems the potential employ- Jody Mello/ Merciad photographer pated, it was a wonderful show. you want to do.«| i articulated my skills in a con- er has I that makes you stand Bethany Kwasniewski and other dancers perform in her i- Hayes, who has a bachelor's vincing and positive way. I like out from o t h e r people who have piece "Metamorphic Illusion" on Thursday, Feb. 13th. degree in business administra- career services. I can talk about the same skills," Fitzgerald said. tion and a master's degree in it al I day. And I talk about it with He suggests that to prepare education, has been in career passion and try to communicate for the interview, you should services and human resources the fact that it excites me to help "talk to yourself in advance and J since 1972. Over the years, he people find j o b s . " he said. £" say, * I love this business!' Em- &eM4!i/ fr<&ldJ!42MS0eJic!ile

FEATURES To contact: [email protected] Virgo h a s emotional energy What in name? and colleagues are cheerful or By Lasha Seniuk ments or unusual requests. Af- names like Lakisha Washing- whites, it's 5 percent, accord- optimistic, recent policy chang- ter Thursday, hidden romantic By T. Shawn Tayler ton and Jamal Jones, Knight Ridder Newspapers ing to government statistics. es or workplace improvements attractions will be made obvi- Chicago Tribune For applicants perceived as "Clearly, there are so many may be bothersome. ous. Don't overreact. Social ac- white, high-quality resumes things j u s t below the surface,'] Watch for unexpected emo- ceptance may be a key con- with impressive skills, experi-| said Carolyn Nordstrom, pres- tions or subtle criticisms. Take cern. I am often asked, "What | ence, academic degrees and ident of Chicago United, a none of it personally. Tensions does the V stand for?" honors received 30 percent group dedicated to diversify- flrtca. will soon be forgotten. After Treaopia ("tree-O-pee-uh"), more callbacks than those ing America's workplaces J Thursday, attitudes and group a name with roots in ancient with low-quality resumes, but "People have fallen into these opportunities improve. Egypt that is uncommon ev- high credentials didn't elicit) patterns and we need to help iMAii-ifriin New workplace challenges erywhere but on the isle of more callbacks for blacks. people change them." and social introductions will be Crete. Marianne Bertrand, assistant I The study also suggests the worthwhile. Stay open to fast I am not ashamed of my professor of economics at the absence of African-American -. emotional changes. first name, but life has been University of Chicago Gradu- involvement in the hiring pro- Aries (March 21-April 20). simpler without it. It elicits ate School of Business, who cess, said Preston Edwards, Business negotiations are an- Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. wide-eyed confusion, stutter- co-authored the study with chief executive officer of IM- noying this week. Even though 20). Romantic flirtations are ex- ing and mangled pronuncia- Sendhil Mullainathan, assistant Diversity, which publishes] new information may be need- tremely distracting this week. tions like "tapioca." professor of economics at the The Black Collegian magazine ed from authority figures, vital Although all is well, do avoid I also grew up with the fear Massachusetts Institute of and runs a career Web site that communications or messages mildly unethical romantic over- of being called Opal one day Technology in Boston, said targets underrepresented mi- will be delayed, 'j tures or workplace complica- like my grandmother, for one way to interpret their find- norities. Some Aries natives may also tions. whom I was named. ing is "when employers see a "If you're pursuing aggres- find that short-term financial Over the next few days, pri- Because she loved our name certain honor or skill, they sive recruitment of diverse decisions are unusually com- Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). vate relationships may interfere so much, in her honor, I use a don't put as much weight on candidates, do you have peo- plex. Workable choices will ar- Over the next few days, ro- with important public or busi- first initial, which has had it for African Americans as ple who look like and can re- rive later in the week. Remain mantic seduction will captivate ness events. Pace yourself and some advantages. To a poten- they do for whites." late to the people you want to patient and avoid public discus- your time and attention. For react with polite, calculated ges- tial employer, "T. Shawn Tay- The professors, who sent recruit? In most cases, (em- sions. many Virgos, a new attraction tures. lor" could be male or female, nearly 5,000 resumes in re-1 ployers do) not," said Ed- After Friday, a close friend or surprising proposal may After Friday, watch for a black or white. People usually sponse to more than 1,300 j o b wards, adding the study rein-; may request detailed family or soon arrive. quick flurry of financial infor- assume I'm a white male. ads in Chicago and Boston, forces the idea that African romantic advice. Be supportive. Emotional energy is positive mation. Past agreements may Why an advantage? Because found that federal contractors Americans have to oversell! Strong opinions are needed. and rewarding this week. Trust contain mistakes. Verify all doc- as an African-American wom- bound by affirmative-action themselves. "We have to be; your instincts and work to ex- uments before submitting final an, I realize some people have rules and employers who list more aggressive because they pand romantic and social com- applications. biases against people like me, themselves as "Equal Oppor- don't believe we can do the mitments. judging before they ever get tunity Employer" in their ads job." 1 ": 1 Some Virgos may also en- to know me. A recent study discriminated just as much as "We have to let them know; counter a key announcement by two economics professors others. In Chicago, employers we're proud of our heritage from a family member. Watch supports my suspicion. in African-American neighbor- and the name we have. We property documents and finan- They found that resumes hoods discriminated less. only want to work for those cial proposals for valuable randomly assigned white- The study concluded that companies that accept us," Taurus (April 21-May 20). clues. Relocation may be a key sounding names such as Emily discrimination is an important Edwards said. Wisdom and social diploma- theme. Walsh and Brendan Baker elic- reason why African Americans My niece is named Lakesha cy are strong assets this week. ited 50 percent more callbacks do poorly in the labor market. Shawntai, in honor of h e r aun- After Tuesday, expect a Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19). than resumes assigned Afri- The unemployment rate for tie. No potential employer will friend or lover to present an Early this week, revised work can-American-sounding blacks is 10 percent; for mistake her for white. unusual problem for consider- assignments may demand ex- ation. Family history, conflict- tra concentration. ing values or complex social dis- Apply new mental energy to agreements may be on the ongoing team problems and all Making it at Mercyhurst agenda. Realize that change is will be well. Some Aquarians unlikely. Respond with caution will also encounter a series of By Courtney Nicholas ly, and they must take the The social atmosphere here and wait for signs of accep- Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). newly assigned projects. If so, Features editor American SAT's in addition to at Mercyhurst and the social at- tance. Family and romantic pres- stay alert and expect detailed their own final exams. mosphere in I reland is very dif- Thursday through Sunday, sures are intense before mid- reports and written proposals "Dr. Garvey fully supports ferent., "In the United States love relationships require seri- week. No lasting effects can be to be complicated by faulty Imagine being from Ireland the Irish students here at Mer- the students are all about beer ous discussion and new emo- expected, so not to worry. numbers for the next three and coming to the United cyhurst," Cosgrove said. "The bongs, keg stands and at home tional rules. Listen to your in- Do, however, watch for lov- weeks. States, not only to visit but to JFK scholarships are specifical- students go out and have a few stincts and ask for more time. ers and close relatives to strong- After Friday, a quick moment attend college. ly for the Irish students. It is drinks but also play card ly disagree concerning sched- of passion may trigger roman- Caroline McGrath and Amy one type of academic scholar- games," McGraff said. ules, traditional roles or fam i ly tic decisions. Careful ly consid- Cosgrove are two Mercyhurst ship the Irish students receive." Being so far away from home functions. er the feelings of all involved. juniors that originate from Coming to Mercyhurst was it is sometimes difficult to main- After Thursday, opinions and Dublin, Ireland. McGrath is a a huge adjustment for both tain communication with attitudes will shift. Key positive contract major in International young women. The weather, friends and family in Ireland. influences may include chang- Affairs and Cosgrove is a Mar- especially the snow was some- "E-mail is wonderful. How- ing group events or public dis- keting major with a French mi- thing to get used too. "I still ever, the first year that I was plays of affection. An oddly de- nor. They are the only two Irish do not have clothing appropri- here it was hard for me; lucki- Gemini (May 21-June 21). manding week. Stay alert and juniors attending Mercyhurst. ate for the snow," McGrath said ly I had a brother that was at- Money and long-term family find positive outlets for strong fitrnqrll'Virthll The course of applying to at- with a chuckle. tending Mercyhurst," Cosgrove security require detailed discus- emotions. tend Mercyhurst from the high The attendance policy at said. "It made the distance eas- sion this week. school in Ireland is a long pro- Mercyhurst was another ad- ier to deal with." Monday through Thursday, a Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20). cess. The admissions counse- justment that came as a surprise. All in all Cosgrove and sudden financial choice or new Scorpio 1 Love and long-term relation- lor, Eric Evans travels to high Cosgrove explained that the at- McGraff have enjoyed their route to success may arrive. ships will soon be back on schools in Ireland and presents tendance policy in Ireland is three vears here at Mercyhurst. Many Geminis will expand their track. Mercyhurst College to the stu- totally different. They look forward to getting dents. Evans then conducts in- Another aspect of living in to know more students and workplace responsibilities or fe»t«2|.lm*«tf Late Tuesday, expect close begin planning a secondary friends to no longer influence terviews with interested stu- the United States is that there having a great time during their source of income. Listen care- the feelings or actions of loved dents. is no mass transportation for remainder time here at Mercy- fully to the advice of friends. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). ones. Private romantic prom- The students must write an students that do not have cars hurst. After Friday, a new attraction Social messages will be con- ises and new intimacy are essay, the topic changes year- on campus. may be distracting. Passionate fusing this week. Before strongly accented over the next encounters are delightful but Wednesday, expect friends or few days. Enjoy the genuine at- brief. Stay balanced. loved ones to be misinformed tention of romantic partners Mercyhurst welcomes Kenneth Stepherson or unclear about their priorities. and wait for meaningful change. As plant director, Stepher- the facilities manager for two Quick disagreements or After Friday, unexpected re- By Jen Ruffa :; son will be in charge of run- real estate companies. group tensions may be amus- versals in a recent financial Contributing writer ning the maintenance crew, Stepherson is married with ing. Watch for giddy moments agreement are highlighted. making sure all of the build- four children, three of which of conflict or fast reversals. For Someone close may have over- ings are running properly, pro- are adults and one who is nine many Scorpios, this unusual extended his or her finances. Mercyhurst College wel- ducing recommendations for years old. He also has two social energy will initiate an in- Stay calm. comes newcomer Kenneth improvement, and staying tense period of romantic in- Stepherson, who has been em- grandchildren. ployed as the Mercyhurst Col- within budget. "This is a wonderful college crease or new introductions. If your birthday is this week Cancer (June 22-July 22). lege Physical Plant Director. Originally from Waco, Tex- and a great opportunity for Private passions will be high. ... Private romantic attractions Business partnerships may Stepherson was invited to as, Stepherson was formerly me," said Stepherson. "I am Accept all invitations and watch wil 1 soon become publicly chal- seem abrupt or strained this visit the college once the po- a project manager at Baylor hoping to help work out the lenging. week. Pay close attention to es- for subtle changes in key friend- sition of Physical Plant Direc- University where he was in- problems with the new build- Over the next 10 weeks, ex- tablished power struggles be- ships. tor became available. During volved in multi-million dollar ing as well as renovate the pect new relationships to de- tween authority figures. his visit in December, Stepher- projects, including construct- old." \ mand fast social changes or in- After midweek, many Cance- son spoke with Dr. Garvey, ing a museum facility as well On behalf of the student creased access to your home rians will increase their private Tom Billingsley, and Tyrone as building a sorority house. body, welcome to Mercyhurst life. Trust your instincts and re- knowledge of workplace tac- Moore and decided to accept Before his employment at College, Mr. Stepherson. act with caution. tics or long-term corporate the position. Baylor, Stepherson worked as agendas. All is well, so not to Before May, emotional prom- • _ . worry. ises and fresh romantic propos- als may be easily reversed. By Have a writing itch CANCUN i Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. mid-June, however, stability and want to scratch it? ACAPULCO 21). Late Tuesday, a colleague and lasting decisions will arrive. Come and apply for a JAMAICA may ask for personal advice or Early this summer, watch position on the BAHAMAS special favors. also for unexpected workplace Merciad newspaper \t Although no long-term ai advancements or job promo- FLORIDA staff for the 2003- \ I fects can be expected. Expect tions. DISCOUNTS ON GROUPS!! business conflicts or subtle Ask for new responsibilities. 2004 school year. SAVFUPTOSlKIPFRRnOM- Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Work power struggles to be revealed Almost three years of slug- Send questions to discussions are misleading this in the next few days. gish career ambition is fading. editormerciad© 1.800.648.4849 week. Even though officials If p o s s i b l e , avoid public state- mercyhurst.edu www.ststravel.com PAGE 6 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 20,2003

OPINION To contact: [email protected] THE GOOD... Stop taking i t up t h e tail pipe Senior gift? pensation than our athletic • On Mar. 20, ail students and majors are invited to an information seminar regarding the Walt Yeah, if s called paying tuition. And Another Thing. counterparts? %f Disney World College Program's co-op positions. So let me get this straight: Disney, Florida, And when was the last time Col leges say they pride them- for five months and duties range from food service to life guarding? Any excuse to get out of you were almost required to give selves on academics first, but Erie, I'm down. a gift? This year's is a park, always seem to show that pride which gives each class after Phil more generously to athletes man • The battle royale between Gannon and Mercyhurst's men's basketball teams may have left 2003's consistent gift ideas: Honor Roll-era. many a Laker fan pissed, but the Lady Lakers managed to score a victory. Kudos to both Benches. Pirrello Reciprocation is a very fuzzy, teams for giving the best they could, regardless of the score. It is bad enough we have to if not foreign, concept on this campus. • With less than a week left until finals, it is nice to see the library's 3R stocked with more pay a "ransom" for our diplo- ma, so the gift of voiding that Give campus security a valid 'Hurst students and less LECOM docs-in-training. Maybe they finally took the hint after all last May and did not get any fee should be bestowed upon word on it until / brought atten - reason to gain access to a class- the hot tar we dumped on them, er, I mean ...nevermind, it is too late to save this half-joke. us. room and they deny; do more (But sympathy laughs are welcome.) I tion to it myself, for the pow- Yes, yes - Mercyhurst gives ers-at-be "lost" my letter, with than enough "A" level work for us great classroom tools in the "lost" being a direct quote. a teacher and they give you less Hirt Center and a seemingly end- And to add insult to injury, a than a desirable grade - damned THE BAD... less supply of "Mentalist" ap- prominent individual within Fi- if we do, damned if we do not pearances, but where is our re- nancial Aid gave me and my fa- and damn those who don't take • On Monday, as of 1p.m., the walkways and paths to and from c l a s s e s were neither shoveled ward for four years of mostly ther attitude when we were sent notice. '•• or plowed. And for that matter, the streets were even worse. Now, I know the snow storm hard work and good grades? to his office from Dr. Garvey's Debt is an evil reality of col- did happen fast, but it did not come without any warning. I mean, we all have access to Some will say that reward is office. lege, but a school as financial "Weather Channel" and windows. «look outside if you have to, crack out the John Deere and just being a 'Hurst student But After many weeks of teeth blessed as ours should be more clear those pathways. It's Erie. Snow is a permanent resident and therefore there is no excuse after maintaining anywhere pulling and bartering over schol- than welcome to help alleviate to not be prepared for it.£ from a 3.875 to a 3.9 GPA all of arships and whatnot, my debt to that debt. my years here at Mercyhurst, I Mercyworld was lessened. We are paying for a service, • Funny, yes, but drawing phallic symbols in the snow, in front o f Zurn, is so trying too hard. think myself and other students But how sad is it that students and it should service us entire- (Read: Keep it up, it's hil-freakin'-larious). of similar academic prowess with similar circumstances like ly, not when more times than deserve more than a pat on the mine have to make their pres- not its self-serving interests hap- • Some students are still voicing complaints about Campus Security and their conduct in back. | ences known to an institution pen to coincide with our own. response to individual students' parking concerns. I know the parking situation will never get For some, the cost of this ed- which prides itself on knowing So if I am paying for a senior truly fixed, but giving attitude to students (read: adults) about it is not going to make it any ucation hits near the high six- "who's who?" J7 | j gift, we better get call boxes or better.! digit mark. Academics come very easy to something this school and its So, in addition to that, we got- me. For others, athletics is their students really need, and not ta shell out extra money to pay forte and for the most part, our some decorative granite or pe- THE UGLY... ridiculous fees the school athletes deserve the scholarships rennials. knows damn well they can af- and rewards they receive. Last thing this school needs • Speaking of the Hirt Center, nice of its structural integrity to give way and cause a minor ford. (Take it out of the flower But because we "scholars" are more excessive aesthetics... flood on the third floor, a flood which spread all the way down to this paper's office on the fund, maybe?) spend more time in 3R than we God knows they have enough first floor. But the ceiling decided to give way and piss Just on my work area; Hirt, I am sorry Don't seek a break at Finan- do on the Tullio Field, does that of us unsatisfied students to fit your "portal" is sinking, but don't take it out on me. cial Aid. I wrote an appeal letter mean we deserve any less com- that bill. \Ready-to-wear: Counting No satisfaction? Try life, it pays down to Spring break \ the American suburbs: the you find yourself rolling out of By Rob Keefe dream of having 2.5 kids, a bed later than anyone and watch- Contributing writer house with a lawn and that lov- ing television all day. By Megan Cvitkovic able, obedient dog. Ladies and gentlemen, I am Contributing writer 1 am proud of my parents for just a regular guy with big v - . •--;'• • I recently woke up one Sun- their work ethic and accom- dreams. day morning with the typical col- plishments, but that is not my Maybe my stomach is too r% may not seem like it, but it lege male state of affairs. It was dream. small for my eyes, but I want a is about the time when many early afternoon, my head hurt Graduation is less than four life where I am feeling excite- students will be ditching their and there were a lot of issues months away, and I am still ment and happiness at the same books and backpacks for sun- flowing through my brain. searching for incentive in col- time, all the time. tan lotion and cocktails. Now, like everyone else on this lege. Over Christmas break, I went That's right- it's countdown community-oriented campus, I I look back on my four years to Florida to visit my grandfa- time to spring break! have many opinions regarding here in Erie and I see great ther who is dying of cancer. Naturally, not everyone will Mercyhurst College, but for the times, although I find myself Watching him struggle to get be heading off to the beaches most part I real ly enjoy it here. I constantly thinking of how I comfortable in his chair, I asked this break, but assuming this have good friends, play sports can take it all back; to do it again him what advice he had for a is the major hot spot for vaca- and have the benefit of taking and make the most of my time. young man with no apparent tioners, what better than to quality classes. For the last four years, I have knowledge of what to make of check out some sizzlin' gear ^However, I can't help but think said that I want to do this, this life. that will go light on your suit- that there has to be more to life and this; but I never took ad- He answered, "Son, live in the case and wallet? than this. vantage of the fact that I was moment and enjoy everyday to While most can't really af- j *No, I am not depressed or up- free from the real world. No the fullest." | i ford to purchase an entirely set with how my life has gone house payments or kids to take Life goes quick, folks, and it new wardrobe for our beach - I believe that God has a plan to soccer practice. is not to be toyed with. ventures, we would like to for every living thing and this is The advice I am giving to the The emotions that we have in- spice up last year's dusty do's. mine. student body of any college is side reflect how strong and pas- With most heading to the What I am feeling is a lack of take advantage of life. sionate of a soul we truly have. beach, there is one item that is satisfaction. How many of us have sat on So this college senior would absolutely essential: The bath- My mother and father have the couch, say on a Wednesday like to end with a piece of ad- ing suit. Photo courtesy of www txkmiworid com worked in their respective fields night, and discussed with our vice for the future mothers and Let's face it; you're in the for over twenty-five years. But, roommates about doing some- fathers on this earth: We must thing about 90 percent of the The bikini: Eye candy for boys, spring break fashion for when I focus upon their life to- thing run and exciting for the recognize that living in the mo- time, so you've got to have a girls. Sfe gether, 1 automatically think of weekend — I mean really make ment is a good thing - we just couple of cute suits! the cliche that revolves around use of a whole Saturday? Yet, have to get off the couch. I'd suggest looking at some inexpensive stores. T.J Maxx, Taking along the basics is al- Collared shirts are sporting Marshal's and even Gabe's all ways best. crazy patterns, which bring a have a great selection with Stay focused on something little more attention to an ev- suits priced under $30. I ike your best/favorite basic col- eryday kind of shirt. And in case you are worried or and plan around that. More stylish bottoms have about quality, most of I he off- Don't get caught up in your also been cropping up more price stores carry established funky colored platforms or rain- often. brands like Polo, Tommy Hil- bow striped pants. These can range from the tiger, etc. L, You'll only wear them once if washed, rinsed and faded I also suggest taking your you're lucky. jeans, to more recently pop- time and rinding a suit that fits So what is hot and what's not ular styles like loose and light you best for spring break you ask? linen pants. Everyone has a different I'd say pretty much anything And as much as I stress ac- shape, and most manufactur- goes, but there are a few things cessories for the ladies, guys ers have created custom fit bot- that are very break worthy. should also start focusing on toms and tops for a wide vari- Hats are huge. i them. ety of body types. r, 1 -«i it • Big brimmed hats, visors, Men's sunglasses and belts Retailers, such as Victoria's cowboy hats - you name it, are two of the trendiest cate- Secret, carry seven different they're in. gories of accessories with a bottoms, and an even larger And not only do they add a lit- huge variety of styles. selection of tops. tle more sauce to evening attire, Remember to stay with the p'These suite are a little more but hats are also the best way to things that suit you best. expensive, but if they fit well, cover up beac h hair and protect Because, when it comes then the price is worth the in- your face from the sun. down to it, you seriously have vestment. Sundresses and cotton t-shirt to consider whether a micro Unfortunately, bathing suits dresses are also great pieces for mini skirt is a logical choice aren't the only thing that will day and night for club crawls. adorn spring breakers' bodies; Suoh pieces are light, loose And though it may be hard, we do have to plan for club- and generally comfortable. let's make an effort to stay bing activities.! Guys, you usually have more r out of the "Girls Gone Wild" For the ladies, this can be a leeway with clothes, videos! big issue. But there are a few styles that Other than that, soak up the The best thing to keep in are rockin' the stores this year. mind when packing for sun and enjoy a most excel- Muscle tees are always run, lent spring break! evening events is to keep but how about a change with a things simple. M funky-printed button down? FEBRUARY 20, 2003 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

To contact: [email protected] OPINION Campus! Q u e s t i o n : Campus Question: Second Opinion How should we prepare or respond to the threat of terrorist attack? American patriotism

N think that it is all pointless. 1 think it is good that we are "I really don't know what is We should defend our coun- taking precautions, but I do not going to happen. 1 think that try and retaliate in some sort is preparation enough think they are going to attack if they are going to attack, it of way, but at the same time, us. I'm not really worried be- will be soon. But I am not re- we are going to do to them cause I still feel so removed ally scared about it I'm on the By Dana Moderick Just when we thought the ter- The terrorists say their **god" what they did to us...Take all from| the * initial terrorist softball team and we're going Contributing writer rorists were going to give it a has clearly stated that what of those innocent lives—it's attacks. I think we should just to Florida in two weeks for rest and leave us alone, military Americans believe in is wrong, not worth it It's scary because trust in our government and se- spring break. I know my mom intelligence warns us of t h e high but what kind of "god** would I have a few friends who curity to make wise decisions is really worried about us fly- On Sept 11, the lives of ev- alert on terrorist attacks. say that because they live in would possibly have to fight. and hope that peace will find a ing and stuff and she really ery person in America were Paranoia is spreading back sin, kill them? — Amanda Rostocil, junior way into the situation before doesn't want us to go. My dad altered. throughout the country like wild It isn't right and I will no destruction does." kind of makes jokes about it. The way we lived was fire. longer live in fear. "1 think the nation should be — Emily Roach, freshman but I don't think?he is wor- changed by terrorists. Not only do we fear an attack Our military is strong. The ready and prepared for the pos- ried, either." Rebuilding has not been easy, from outside the country, but U.S. is considered basically the sibility of an attack, and peo- "I'm not concerned at all. I am —Sherl Greena uer, freshman and slowly but surely we are also from within. Everyone "protector" of the rest of the ple should be on alert, but mere confident in the U.S.'s ability to regrouping from the massive around us could be a terrorist; world. If we cannot protect is no need to get paranoid and secure the points of national in- "Our military is strong and I blow that was shot at this it is unnerving. We do not know ourselves, then how are we I panic. The government is do- terest. Our police and military know that they are keeping an country a little over a year when and if we will be hit by supposed to protect anyone ing what they can to prevent power are unrivaled." eye on the country. I don't be- ago. yet another terrorist attack, and else? ,; ;. |j*§ ] that is quite possibly one of the such an act from happening." — Brian Aagard, freshman lieve much will happen and if We have dealt with the fear -America is strong and ready — Matt Beck, freshman something does occur, then it of more terrorist attacks on scariest factors in the whole sit- to fight for what we and our "I don't think anything is going will be taken care of by the planes, the threats of bombs uation. forefathers have fought so "I don't really get worried to happen because they've been government. We probably in malls and movie theaters, We must carry on in our ev- hard to create and maintain. about stuff like that. There threatening;, us for a long won't have to deal with it be- with the anthrax scare and so eryday lives, pretending that We will fight and we will isn t much we can do about time now and they really have cause there is so much national much more. nothing is the matter when, in- win, that is j u s t the way Amer- it^If it is gonna happen, it's done nothing yet" security." When will we be able to stop side, we are terrified. ica feels and if that is what it gonna happen." — Paul Green, freshman?- — Jeff Ping, senior living in fear? I myself have not yet decided is going to take to protect the — Larry Wolf, sophomore The feeling of security and how I feel about it. Last week, country, then God bless the "Won't think anything will "It scares me very much that comfort has just begun to when I sat in my room watch- U.S.! "I am really nervous because happen. They haven't done any- we might be getting attacked spread across the country. ing the warnings on all the news I am proud to live in a coun- I think they will attack and if thing yet and I don't think they any day now and that we just Confidence has begun to re- stations, it was not fear mat ran try where there is so much pa- they do, it will be soon." will." M If have to deal with it." turn to the U.S. But now our through me, but rather disgust. triotism and pride and that —Missy Mulvihill, freshman -— Karen Irvin, junior —Amy Harrington, freshman confidence is being broken Why won't they^leave us both of those are what will down again. alone? Are thev animals? keep America strong. Humanity nears an expiration date

"The Dinosaur's Prayer: ••The world powers of t h i s plan- Not necessarily the news: Having 'Lord, a little more time.'" Quotation Marks et are leading the charge of c o n - Arthur Koestler sumerism and encouraging ev- erybody else to try and cateh funjat Mercyworld's expense The end is coming. Josh West up. Didn't you know? We imagine a world where we 'Hottie' freshman adjusts to college life the hard way Ask anybody, it's true. all work hard, so we may ac- I'm not talking about World grants to build more fuel-effi- cumulate as much stuff as pos- ray of pals, including hunks say to her. Damn, she was War III. I'm not talking about cient cars. sible - and where everyone's By Robbie Bahl and study buddies. "I have a hot," testified Wesely. global biological warfare or toothbrush vibrates. Contributing writer ton of 'what's up' friends, b u t The 18-year old bombshell The most powerful industries -.:-:_ -uia ^some horrific nuclear misun- in the world are built around You could say that this is hu- that's as far as it goes. We j u s t spends the majority of her col- derstanding (though these producing crap that nobody re- manity at its finest moment of Hot Mercyhurst freshman never seem to say anything ex- lege life reminiscing about the would all seal our fate j u s t the ally needs. history. You could call what we Stacy Blake recently ex- cept, *what*s up' or 'how's it glory days of high school, same). pCorporate empires gobble re- are riding the wave of the fu- pressed grief over her aston- going' to each other." where the boys gazed and the I'm talking about humanity sources at an unimaginable rate ture. ishingly low number of Blake has also been keeping girls beckoned in awe. hitting a wall when it comes so that we can enjoy pocket You could also call it a freight friends. her trips to the cafeteria to a A recent phone to an old high to just how much of our ex- televisions, cellular telephones train to hell. "I lived at the gym all sum- minimum, with recent meals school sleepover pal, Patty cess this planet can take. and leaf blowers, t Human consumption is grow- mer long and even worked resulting in awkward eating Duffy, was representative of * The average American con- Most of us work empty, plan- ing every day. So is the human 90-hour weeks at the Coun- friends and random strangers. such behavior. sumes at such a level that it et destroying j o b s so that we can population. try Fair to buy my extensive Mercyhurst sophomore, "Hanging out in the parking would take three Earths to earn enough money to buy emp- Our natural resources are not Abercrombie wardrobe," Ricky Wesery, describes his re- lot after school was so much support mankind if e v e r y b o d y ty, planet destroying stuff. growing every day. sobbed Blake as she slowly cent cafeteria encounter with better than chilling at the Mer- lived that way. ?J We sink our hard earned mon- Changes need to be made. But assumed fetal position. Blake. J f 1 W I cyhurst Student Union. Seri- And no, all those impover- ey into food that we can proud- if y o u really want to make a dif- Blake's hourglass figure and "She was so freaking hot. ously." ished nations across the globe ly say has come from s o m e dis- ference, make it personal gleaming smile would usually She was definitely out of my do not offset the gluttony of tant corner of the country or Change your own life and quit come accompanied by an ar- league. 1 didn't know what to the richest countries, globe. passing the buck. Go beyond fl'll say this for those who We like our steaks from O m a - the soapbox and make the small live in this world, knowing ha, our cheese from Wisconsin difference when you can. nothing but what we would and our water from a bottle filled Look around your apartment call poverty; at least they at a distant (though imaginary) and think about how badly you Top 5 • aren't eating the planet out spring. really need all of your crap. How core classes: tunas pica suffers eat: Returned Valentine's Day gifts from under themselves like we It isn't our fault. We were much of what you buy is ex- M are. raised to live this dream. cess, wasteful or environmen- 5) "Asbestos and Y6u X- 5) * Another 48 Hours' on VHS 5) 'Homeboys from Outer A poor town in Mexico, or a Since we were old enough to tally unfriendly? 4) "Here Comes the Metric 4) Drywall Space' DVD box set village of Aborigines across be propped up in front of the How long would the planet System" \ p 3) Norton anthologies 4) Laker Inn dinner for two the ocean, living simple lives television, our first and greatest hold up if everyone lived like 3) 'Theology of Marriage and 2) Old Merciads I 3) Menthols is doing a hell of a lot more to teacher, we've been bombard- you? Hobbits" 1) Body hair (either their own 2) V.D. save the planet than our mul- ed with ads glorifying our ex- ;Are you helping to buy us a 2) "Underwater Basket Weav- or others) 1) A "Members Only" jacket timillion dollar government cess. little more time? ing" | jfe" 1) "Date Auction Conduct^ LETTER TO T H E EDITOR: i*«ME R C I A D Since my first d a y as a fresh- ION and not feel bad because everyone else orbits. This is the man, there have been many of it. I don't, and neither should Alpha. Around her circle those events, ideas, slogans and you. who are closest to her (still people I have wanted to kick I realize that this might sound wearing fashionable clothes, j u s t like Mr. Pirrello's article, which not as fashionable as her's - this Kristin Purdy Editor-in-Chief [email protected] in the face with cleats and yell chastised the school for having usually means the same style, Adam DuShole Managing Editor [email protected] "Goddammit, shut up!" no balls - but ya know what? I just different colors.) Kelly Rose Duttine News Editor -j£ [email protected] Yet for some inexplicable don't give a s***. Scott Mackar Assistant News Editor [email protected] reason, I have simply mut- On the outside exist the girls Courtney Nicholas Features Editor [email protected] tered curses to myself or Moving right along with the who are now cool by associa- Opinion Editor [email protected] yelled them at scattered peo- next ideas up for bid: Music. tion. Phil Pirrello I want to be cool like that, Mackenzie Dexter Sports Editor [email protected] ple walking down the street. Again, in regards to Mr. Pir- [email protected] Let the record state then that rello's article about it, I agree. except I don't want to get Jody Mello Photo Editor Copy Editor ecrofo81 @mercyhurst,edu for the first time, I intend to Yet, I do not think that he took knocked up or have my make- Emily Crofoot yell at everyone. it quite far enough. I'm sorry up smeared. [email protected] Well, not really yell so much folks — pop music and country As I close this first of hope* Billy Elliott Production Manager Advertising Manager [email protected] as write. suck; I don't like bubble gum fully many articles, I will leave Megan Eble My origina I intent had been or having sex with a cow. More with a few more thoughts. to write an editorial in regards troubling is the LACK of r e s p e c t Hey, no smoking advocates - to Mr. Elliott's Abortion arti- paid to Metal (and its cousins smoke a cigarette. The Merciad is the student-produced newspaper of M e r c y h u r s t College. It is published cle. Black Metal, Death Metal, If you don't like it, THEN throughout the school year, with the exception of m i d t e r m s week and finals w e e k . Ou. You know what? I agree. Thrash and Speed Metal) BITCH, office is in the Hirt Center, room L L 1 1 4 . Our telephone number is 824-23 76 In fact, 1 think that babies What about fashion? I In fact, smoke a pack. should be aborted, then ground I was walking to a party the As for cloning, some people up and used as food for cat- other weekend and saw a tribe say it goes against God's plan. The Merciad welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must be signed and names will be tle, only to have this cattle of no's. Oh yeah? * I • I Triwith the letters Although we will not edit the letters for content, we reserve the ground up and used for burg- What is this? How do you know? ^!lJm letters to fit Letters are due the Thursday before publication and may not be ers at the Laker. It is a group of girls that walk Did you ask me? toCSX. words. Submit letters to box PH 48* Taking this as you wish, it around. There is a definite lead- is possible to HAVE AN OPIN- er - the girl in the middle that — Brandon Mahoney, senior PAGE 8 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 20,2003 ART*} & ENTERTAINMENT To contact: entertainmentmerciad@mercyhurst edu Straight out of Reykj avik to your ears Sigur Ros presents the enigma anctbeauty of I c e l a n d in their latest release, ()

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I tend to see two reasons for people adoring this band. One, they sink into the Icelandic dreamscapes and simply bond with the immaculate music. And two, they think that the name is dope and that they will get laid more if they tel I people they're down with the Sigur Ros. Yet the dopeness doesn't stop with the name, the dope- ness continues with their art, sound, and flawless technique. Where shall I begin. Sigur Ros hail from Reykjavik, Iceland,

and produce the ultimate in spir- Fite photo itual, musical bliss. The vocals teeter on the brink of climax, making one question the sing- er's male gender. The guitarist No, you're not hallucinating, the cover of Sigur Ros' He Photo plays his guitar with a bow latest album is simply a set of parentheses. Very deep, The boys of Sigur Ros show us that not all products of Iceland come packaged In while singing. Their expressive man. Just think about it. bizarre swan-shaped gowns (ahem, note to BJork). artwork is tagged in the streets of Iceland, and litters their unique album layouts. ies of 0 were not released to Summarizing the complete cals. Tracks off Q could be tend to lack patience for the low every night for their up- The group's latest release, Q, any forms of m e d i a because the sound of Sigur Ros is relative- imagined as background music band, yet after spending numer- coming performance at the doesn't have a single word band felt as though a significant ly difficult. They are ambient for a futuristic space shuttle ous weeks drilling Q into the Odeon Theatre in Cleveland, printed in the layout. No song amount of time was needed for and dark, with long instrumen- launch, or even a solar eclipse. m i nds of my roommates, they Ohio on March 23,2003. Why titles, no lyrics, and not even one to accurately grasp the tal buildups, climaxing with a And yes, the title of their new ultimately succumbed to Sigur are these Icelandic prodigies the group's name on the side power and raw emotion con- barrage of percussion, strings, album is two parentheses. Ros addiction. I sleep with my coming to the land of crap and of t h e casing. Promotional cop- tained within the release. and everlasting pioneering vo- Initial listeners of the sound Sigur Ros tickets under my pil- dirt? We should be honored.

Neo-soul singer Cody The Mooney Suzuki's latest release Chesnutt says he puts manages to make us 'Sweat

Godfirst I By Adam DuShole most conscious thing. Just raw Arts& Entertai nment editor By Reggie Royston truth is most positive thing in Knight Ridder Newspapers this world." There isn't much question While the album's delicate that The Mooney Suzuki are balance of high- and low-brow four of the coolest guys from When I istening to Cody Ches- may not score any points for New York to grace the indie nutt speak, one might mistake political correctness, the com- garage rock scene. Since 1996, the neo-soul's newest phenom pilation of acoustic blues, low- they've wowed even the most for just another Bible thumper fi hip-hop and gospel rock jaded hipsters with their disarm - from Atlanta. breaks new ground for R&B. ingly simple three-chord rock Last month at an opening set Chesnutt produced the album and slightly nostalgic upbeat for Erykah Badu at the Minne- almost exclusively on a four- tempo In my opinion, the point apolis club First Avenue, the track recorder in his Los Ange- here isn't "breaking new singer/guitarist came off more les apartment, pounding out ground" or "being innovative" as a revivalist preacher with a folk and blues ditties over the (which often means being in- rock band than a poetry beau course of six months and, lat- sufferably pretentious), it's from "Love Jones" when he er, mixing in keyboards, pro- about going as fast as possible, File Photo exhorted the crowd to "Put God grammed beats and his voice, working up a sweat, and bath- The Mooney Suzkis really rock first in your life." which favors Lenny Kravitz's ing in the holy water of good When his wife, Sabrina, picks softer moments. old fashioned rock and roll re- demption. If you need a little up the phone for an interview, Though sounding at times like skin. brought a gritty recording aes- ki have certainly soaked up the sonic baptism by fire, The she answers with "Praise the a parody of beat-heavy teen Electric Sweat, their latest, thetic to the group. Electric atmosphere of Motor City. Mooney Suzuki is the place to Lord," and when Chesnutt gets pop with its gritty drums, the sophomore album, released in Sweat was created at Ghetto Electric Sweat is an infectious go. The backbeat is constant on, he's no less spiritual about result is an ambitious two-disc 2002, was recorded in Detroit, Recorders, where the White collection of grooves that the trebly guitars slash and sing- his views on music. record that manages to be as the birthplace of dirty rock *n' Stripes, Jon Spencer, and the proudly utilizes the traditional er Sammy James Jr.'s ragged, "I'm 34 years old. It does me poetically and sonically chal- roll. Jim Diamond (of soul Come Ons have cut tracks re- vocabulary of rock V roll and no good to get up there and just lenging as De La Soul. itchy vocals get under your punk outfit the Dirtbombs) has cently. And the Mooney Suzu- blues. try to go for strictly entertain- It's a leftfield approach to soul ment and see how many peo- but one born out of necessity, ple I can pull for my own glo- according to Chesnutt, who ry," said Chesnutt. "I got to go was dropped by his band, the out there and glorify God and Crosswalk, and Hollywood say, 'God is the most high.'" Records for not molding that However, Chesnutt's college sound into something that could radio hit, "The Seed," may be compete with Limp Bizkit or a little too racy for the congre- Britney Spears. gation. «• But you're not likely to see CAMPUS SPECIAL The song, originally appear- that same eclecticism live. At ing on his debut, "The Head- the Badu show last month and LARGE, ONE TOPPING PIZZA 4 A FREE phone Masterpiece" _ since for the Roots' tour, Chesnutt's funked up with help from the simple trio of guitar, bass and ORDER OF Roots on their album "Phrenol- drums cracked through rock BREADSTTCKS ogy" _ proffers an image of 1 n' roll dance tunes like an am- 99 love that might border on the ped-up Sam and Dave, com- * M e r cy h u r s t blasphemous. In fact, though, plete with soul-stirring "yeahs." - 866-6622 it's one of the tamer tracks on It's a sound truer to his spir- *Penn State- • 897-1818 the album, which was released it, and one he says more Afri- *Gannon— 838-8884 in November with little fanfare can-Americans need to hear, in but since has created a buzz, a climate where Jay-Z and B2K. with Rolling Stone dubbing him are king. Limited Time Offer! one their best "Best of 2002." "God has blessed us with 1 FREE Dipping Sauce with But lest he offend some in his range and not just that one cor- every pizza purchased. Pickup or Delivery audiences and the "positive," ner we've been painted into," incense-wielding set with he said. "I'm playing live be- whom he's aligned, the singer cause 1 want people to under- says there's a message amid stand that before machines _ all the uncouthness. the stuff came around, it was No substitutions, please, » "All that stuff, it's very polit- about the most natural vibra- TRADHI ON AL and TH IN CRUST ONLY ffins Great Tmid ical. It's going straight to the tions with instruments. That's Offer available at indicated jugular," he said. "Truth is the how I found comfort in music." stores only Plus applicable tax :No other discounts apply www.pi2za0utlrt.com PAGE 9 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 20,2003 ARTS& To contact: [email protected] M E N T ThE Daredevil' is neither daring BuZz

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Why are comic books so hard MARCH 1. Prodigals. to adapt into satisfying movies? Odeon, Cleveland. Don't look to director/writer Mark Steven Johnson's 'Dare- MARCH l.CKY. devil' to answer that question. Metropol, Pittsburgh. His attempt to blend the Goth- am of 'Batman' and the sleek MARCH 1. ? and the run of 'Spiderman' just comes Mysterians. Beachland off as Ben Affleck in red pleath- Ballroom, Cleveland. er, striking poses for posters instead of excitement in action- MARCH 1. Bamcore 2003 starving moviegoers. The "man with Hostile Om i sh, without fear" is also the movie J ohnny Psycho and the without plot, conflict or a Switchblade Rockers, worthwhile villain. more. Agora Ballroom,* The Plot: In between the Cleveland! now-stock comic book movie set pieces and action scenes MARCH 4. Scorpions, (beginning with an origin story Whitesnake, Dokken. and progressing along to a 'Ma- Tullio Arena. Erie. $35.75. trix'-ed fight scene or 30), we Press release On sale at Tullio Arena box learn that Matt Murdock was a office, TicketMaster bullied geek and is now a law- Elektra (Jennifer Gamer) and Daredevil (Ben Affleck) face off in deadly, but oh-so-sexy, combat outlets, by phone at 452- yer who defends the innocent 4857 or 456-7070, online by day and, as Daredevil, beats at www.ticketmaster.com. the hell out of the guilty by FThe Good: What starts off as Chemistry exists between the cool "radar vision," aren't ing him. night. a gloomy, promising movie two leads, but Elektra is on heightened enough to save this "Stub's" Bottom Line: I MARCH 4. Les Nubians. Daredevil broods and bleeds, about the human flaws of a screen less than the ads would franchise wannabe. wanted to like 'Daredevil,*.but Odeon, Cleveland. something few superheroes superhero, degrades into an have you believe. 'Daredevil' is way too the trailers promise more than dare to do on screen so hon- uninspired, all-too-short trailer Farrell makes more out of h i s short...an extra 30 minutes is what is really there. Johnson MARCH 5. Common, estly as Affleck's Daredevil for a comic character deserv- character than what is written, more than enough time to lets the fan boy inside prevent Floetry, Gang Starr. Agora does. In between rain-soaked ing a better Hollywood en- using a less-is-more approach, fledge out the story. And where him from making a truly satis- Theatre, Cleveland. ninja heroics and confusingly trance. whereas Duncan is left with is the hero's musical theme or fying, insightful look into the shot fight scenes, we learn that Affleck is suitable, if not nothing^The comic's Kingpin a confrontation between his mind of a vigilante whom we MARCH 5lseether. Murdock loves Elektra (Jenni- downright likeable, as Daredevil was the epitome of larger-than- nemesis? Instead of a "World's actually believe could suit up Nick's Fat City, Pitts- fer Garner), a bad-ass with and Murdock. His brooding life villains. Duncan plays King- Collide" showdown between And fight crime by night. burgh^ • • • •> -I (naturally) martial arts tenden- charm and vengeance-laced pin to the point of cameo, giv- Kingpin and Daredevil, we get Johnson succeeds only in giv- cies. She seeks revenge for the pathos work best when spar- ing our hero an enemy not a jump-cut happy fight that ing Affleck another "almost MARCH 6. Cat Power, death of her father at the hands ring wits and fist cuffs with worth his time; and at less than leaves us scratching our heads there" attempt at solidifying Entrance, more. Club of Kingpin (Michael Clarke Garner's 1 lektra; the two's two hoursj|the movie needs and begging for more leading man status, and giving Laga, Oakland. Duncan) and his hired assas- "getting-to-know-you" scene, more than trying-too-hard icon- At least Batman had the Jok- comic book/action movie fans sin, Bullseye, played by Colin set at a playground and substi- ic shots and trite dialogue to er, Spidey his Goblin - Dare- nothing more than an excuse to MARCH 17.0.A.R., Farrell with just the right mix tuting courting with round- hold our attention spans. devil only gets his own vendet- get out of the house on a Fri- Marc Boussard. Rock of comic book camp and men- houses, is arguably the film's The BacUToo bad Daredev- ta, lackluster antagonists and a day nightj; Jungle, Pittsburgh. ace. M - —J most successful moment. il's hyper senses, resulting in a costume that seems to be wear-

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A summer class at Gannon University can send Gannon is offering ever 250 undergraduate your mind to faraway places, studying foreign and graduate courses this summer with sessions history, language, or culture. Or keep it closer to beginning in May, June, and July. And we're offering home with an accounting, science, or business a reduced summer tuition rate, so it'll cost a class. Either way, summer is a great time to whole lot less than trotting the globe. catch up on credits or even get a Jump on next semester. And Gannon summer credits Visit www.gannon.edu/summar for a complete will transfer back to virtually any accredited schedule and an online application. Or call us at college or university, near or far|g- 1-800-GANNON-U (press 2, and then press 2). J GANNON U N J_JSUB_JR S L P Y Northwestern Pennsylvania's Premier Catholic University PAGE 10 THEMERCIAD FEBRUARY 20-2003 JJKKER SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Men basketball team Upcoming falls to Gannon 92-68 * > Hurst Sports Baseball Softball By Krista Ross Contributing writer 2/27 Armstrong -2 p.m. A 2/28 Alma 9 a.m. A

The Mercyhurst men's bas- 2/28 Armstrong 2 p.m. A 2/28 St. Michael's 11 a.m. A ketball team fell to cross-town rival Gannon University Knights 3/1 Gannon 10 a.m. A 3/1 Saginaw Valley9 a.m. A 92-68 Saturday, Feb. 15 before a capacity crowd. 3/2 NWMissouri 10 a.m. A 3/1 Salem Int. II a.m. A Men's 3/3 NWMissouri 10 a.m. A 3/2 Wingate 11 a.m. A basketball 3/5 St A n d r e w s 2.p.m. A 3/2 Saginaw Valleyl p.m. A 3/6 Armstrong? 2 p.m. A 3/3 Saint Anselm 9 a.m. A The Lakers dropped their sev- enth straight game as their 3/7 S, Ill-Ed. 6 p.m. A 3/3 Salem Int. 11 a.m. A records fell to 12-13 and 4-11, respectively. Mercyhurst fin- Jody Mello/Merciad photographer 3/8 S. Ill-Ed. 10 a.m. A 3/ 5 Wingate 11 a.m. A ished its road campaign in the Junior forward Josh Helms GLIAC at 0-8. takes a fade away jump 3/9 N. Kentucky 10 a.m. A 3/5 Madonna 1 p.m. A The Golden Knights would shot lead at half 45-32. The Lakers 3/14 Salem Int. 5 p.m. A 3/6 FL Gulf Coast 4 p.m. A came to within 10 in the sec- junior guard Justin Shouse add- ond 20 minutes (48-38), but ed 11. Shouse also had seven 3/15 West Liberty 11a.m. A 3/6 MO Valley 8 p.m. A that was the closest they got assists. Jody Mello/Merciad photographer 3/16 Charleston 12 p.m. A 3/16 Col. Union 1p.m. H throughout the night. Mercyhurst will conclude the Junior guard Justin Shouse dribbles down the court as Junior forward Josh Helm led regular season next Thursday he looks for an open teammate during Saturday's game 3/18 Cal UofPa 1 p.m. 1A Mercyhurst with 22 points on and Saturday with home con- against Gannon. 11 of 20 shooting. Freshman ference games against Ashland guard Tory Mitchell added 13, and Findlay. Men's tennis Women's hockey 2/22 Walsh 3 p.m. H

Lakers! d e f e a t Niagara, women lose 2/21 Dartmouth 7 p.m. H 2/22 Allegheny,. 6 p.m. H

we have had in a long time." several Division I opponents, as 2/22 Dartmouth 3 p.m. H 2/27 Swarthmore 3 p.m. A By Bryan Christopher Tennis The Lady Lakers did not fair well as wins over nationally Contributing writer .1 lit ranked Division II Slippery 3/8 CHA Playoffs TBA A 3/2 C. Newport 8 a.m. A ers swept the doubles compe- quite so well, as they were Rock. Despite the schedule, tition, as the combinations of handed a loss by Niagara Sun- 3/9 CHA Playoffs TBA A 3/3 Belmont 12 p.m. A The Mercyhurst men's tennis Nichols and Vadnal, Veverka day, Feb. 9. The setback drops Mercyhurst finished fifth in the GLIAC.f 1 team excelled against Edinboro and Redband, and Krasowski them to 13-10 overall. 3/4 Ohio Northern 4 p.m. A while the women fell to Niaga- and Hambleton each won their Sophomore Joanna Olmstead "We go looking for the tough ra in an 8-1 loss. matches. was th« e only singles winner (6- stuff," said Yost. "And the com- 3/5 Xavier 8 a.m. A Winners in the men's match- Saturday's 6-3 victory im- 4, 6-2), and she improved her petition within our conference Men's hockey es on Saturday, Feb. 15 were proves the men's overall record season record to 11-13. All three is unreal." 3/6 Sacred Heart 12 p.m. A sophomore John Nichols (6-2, to 7-1. J doubles teams lost. Both teams will face Walsh 2/21 Iona 6-2), sophomore John Vadnal "It was a good match," said "The ladies have an opportu- and Allegheny Saturday, Feb. 7:30 p.m. A 3/15 Niagara 3 p.m. H (6-0,6-3), j u n i o r Tom Redband head coach Ray Yost. "The 22, before heading south to Hil- nity to finish 15-10 for the sec- 2/22 Army 7 p.m. A (6-3, 6-0) and junior Joe De- guys are off and running. They ond year in a row," said Yost. ton Head for matches during Fazio (4-6,6-3,6-2). The Lak- are one of the strongest teams The women's schedule featured spring break. 2/28 Holy Cross 7 p.m. A Men's volleyball 3/1 Bentley 17:30 p.m.|A A Wild r i d e t o t h e elite f o r expansion t e a m 3/8 Canisius 7 p.m. H 2/21 IPFW 7 p.m. A 2/22 Ball State 7 p.m. A

The second coming of the than nine months before he which Gaborik had a goal and 2/28 New Paltz 7 p.m. A By Neil Milbert NHL to Minnesota has a strong hired Lemaire. Previously, Rise- two assists, Pittsburgh's pres- Women's lacrosse Knight Ridder Newspapers Montreal accent. Executive vice brough had worked as an as- ident and resident superstar, 3/1 Rutgers-New. 4 p.m. A president and general manager sistant coach, coach and gen- Mario Lemieux, called the right 3/1 Pfeiffer 3 p.m,|A ST. PAUL, Minn. _ In an era Doug Risebrough, coach eral manager in Calgary and as wing who turned 21 Friday 3/6 St. Ambrose 7 p.m. A when contraction has become Jacques Lemaire and assistant vice president of hockey oper- "one of the four or five best 3/2 Regis TBA A the buzzword in hockey and coach Mario Tremblay were ations in Edmonton where he players in the game." 3/7 Quincy 7 p.m. A part of t h e Montreal Canadiens' worked under Glen Sather. baseball, the Minnesota Wild has Three other draft choices are 3/3 Lees-McRae 2 p.m. A emerged as an exemplary ex- dynasty of the 1970s. "I was a head coach for about on the Wild's roster. Ten play- 3/8 Quincy 7 p.m. A pansion franchise. After stints as a player-coach a year and then became a GM ers were signed as free agents, 3/15 Longwood 1 p.m. A From the time it came into the in Switzerland and with and fired myself," recalled Rise- seven came in trades, three in 3/12 D'Youvilie 7 p.m. H National Hockey League in Longueuil of the Quebec Jun- brough. "The day I left coach- the expansion draft and anoth- 3/16MiUersville 1 p.m. A 2000-01, filling t h e void left by ior League, Lemaire returned to ing I knew I wasn't going back er on waivers. 3/14 Lewis 7 p.m. H the desertion of t h e North Stars, the NHL and became the Cana- but I really respected coaching. Throughout his coaching ca- who went to Dallas in 1993, the diens' coach late in the 1983- I started to try to figure out: reer, defense has been a hall- 3/15 Lovola 7 p.m. H Wild has been playing before 84 season, remaining with them What makes a good coach? In mark of Lemaire's teams. And capacity crowds at the Xcel through the following year. He this unknown process that the Wild, which excels in the Men's lacrosse Energy Center. then moved into the front of- went on for six or seven years, neutral-zone trap, has by far the Women's water polo And now, in only its third sea- fice. Lemaire returned to I always asked a lot of ques- best defense in the Western 3/1 Pfeiffer 1 p.m. A son, the Wild has evolved into coaching with New Jersey in tions about coaching. I'd ask a Conference. Deviating from h i s an artistic success as well as a 1993, spending five years there player, 'Who was the best past practice^Lemaire has been 3/2 Catawba 1 p.m. A 3/1 S. Rock Invit. TBA A financially robust venture. De- and leading the Devils to the coach you ever had and why alternating goalies. It's bringing fying the notion that money is 1995 Stanley Cup champion- did you like him?' I couldn't out the best in Dwayne Rolo- 3/8 St. Andrews 1 p.m. H 3/2 S. Rock Invit. TBA A needed to buy a playoff berth, ship. believe how often two names son (1.93 goals-against average the team with the lowest pay- Lemaire, 57, was semi-retired surfaced: Jacques Lemaire and and .930 save percentage) and 3/12 Mars Hill 3 p.m. H 3/8 Indiana U 2 p.m. A roll among the NHL's 30 fran- and working as a senior con- Pat Quinn." I I Manny Fernandez (2.27 and 3/8 W & J 5:45 p.m. A chises is in the thick of the sultant with Montreal when The Wild's next major move .925). f I 3/15 Lees-McRae 1p.m. II Western Conference playoff Risebrough asked him if he came at the 2000 draft when it "Their coach has structure 3/8 Si Rock 9:30 p.m. A race. wanted to come to Minnesota took Gaborik, a precocious and a system and their players Whiz kid Marian Gaborik and and help start a team from teenager who'd demonstrated a have bought into it," Chicago Women's tennis 3/9 Gannon 1 p.m. A a collection of no-name team- scratch. flair for scoring in his country's Blackhawks coach Brian Sut- mates, with an aggregate in- "I had a few reservations," Senior League. "We got lucky ter said. "They're one of the 3/11 P. St.Behrend 9 p.m. H come of $20,491,250, have Lemaire said. in two ways," said Risebrough. quickest teams in the league. 2/22 Allegheny 6 p.m. 11 been skating neck-and-neck "First of all, 1 lie general man- "We got the player we liked the They give everybody trouble, 3/15 Behrend Invit. TBA A with defending Stanley Cup ager was very important for me. most, and it was a really good not just us. It doesn't surprise 2/22 Walsh 2 p.m. H champion Detroit, with a I needed a person who would draft year. As your team devel- me one bit to see where they 3/16 Behrend Invit. TBA A $68,005,506 payroll and a ros- share my feelings, my thoughts ops, the toughest thing is of- are^ They had one of the best ter studded with future Hall of about the game, somebody I fense. So to get a key compo- records in the league the sec- Famers, and 2001 champion knew in the-past. I knew the nent in our first pick was really ond half of last season." Women's basketball Colorado, which shells out way he played. I figured I could hopeful." The ability to win close games $60,070,926 in annual salaries Wrestling get along easily with Doug. I When Gaborik came to train- has been a key to Minnesota's 2/20 Ashland 6 p.m. H and flaunts several of the knew his thoughts. He would ing camp mat September he was success because only four world's finest players. see the players the way I see a one-dimensional offensive teams in the conference have 2/22 Findlay 1 p.m. H 2/21 Findlay 7 p.m. H "On paper we're not as good them, which is important. player, and Lemaire didn't think scored fewer goals. Pascal as other teams, but when I step "The second part is get 11 ng to he'd make the team. But when Dupuis, a 23-year-old left wing 2/28 E. Regionals 5p.m|A on the ice I feel confident in a new team bothered me. I love Gaborik also showed a willing- signed as a free agent in Sep- our team because we have a to win, but when I lose my 1 i fe ness to work on his defense, tember 2000 after playing in the 3/1 E. Regionals 10 a.m. A system that gives us the oppor- is different. I shouldn't bring Lemaire decided to keep him. Quebec Junior League, is the Men's basketball tunity to be right there," said my work home, but I do. If we Gaborik had an outstanding team's second-highest goal- 3/14 Nationals TBA A scorer with 14. He is followed center Cliff Ronning, a 17-year don't play well, I don't have a rookie season and a brilliant 2/20 Ashland 8 p.m. H NHL veteran who came last good day until we do. It's not second year. Now, in 56 by left wing Andrew Brunette, 3/15 Nationals TBA A games, he has 26 goals and 26 a 29-year-old free agent who summer in a trade with Los only not having a good day at 2/22 Findlay 3 p.m. H Angeles and whose $ 1,850,000 work; it's everywhere.*' assists. "He is just scratching arrived in 2000 after having salary makes him the Wild's Risebrough began building the the surface/ Lemaire said. played in Washington, Nashville highest-paid player. team in September 1999, more At the All-Star Game, in and Atlanta. FEBRUARY 20,2003 THE MERCIAD PAGE 11 KER To contact: sportsmerciad@mercyhurstedusf PORTt S Lady Lakers stay perfect in conference

By Bryan Christopher Contributing writer

It is starting to look like a pretty special season for the tenth-ranked Mercyhurst wom- en's hockey team, thanks to another win and an undefeated finish to conference play this weekend. Women's

The Lakers picked up their Jody Mello/Merciad photographer 23rd victory and capped off an Senior goalie Tiffany Ribble makes a save. undefeated season of play in the College Hockey America con- the middle period. sealed the 6-3 victory at 3:10 Jody Mello/Merciad photographer ference versus Niagara Satur- Then the Lakers came alive. in the third. Sophomore Chrissy Yule takes a shot on the Niagara goalie as teammate sophomore day, Feb. 15. Scoring four goals in the sec- Sophomore goalie Desi Clark Sara McDonald waits to tip it inJ *The team went down early," ond, senior forward Tracy Lo- picked up her eighth win a row, ranked Dartmouth this week- week, they can still make it in. The Lakers honored 12 se- said head coach Michael Sisti. gan started the run with her stopping 30 shots. Both teams end in a key series that could With a little help from other niors before the game. 1 n their "They showed a lot of heart second of the season at 5:40, took 36 shots on goal. re-establish them in the NCAA teams, Sisti said, the Lakers can last conference opponent of the and chemistry to come back followed by sophomore for- "The win gets us rolling playoff picture. pull off a miracle and slide in year, Mercyhurst raised their and win." ward Sarah McDonald's team- again," said Sisti. "One of our "We're down, but not out of somehow. overall record against Niagara Despite freshman forward leading 14th of the year. Junior goals was to be regular season the NCAA playoffs," said Sisti. "For a team like us to beat to 5-3. The team currently Samantha Shirley's 13th goal of forward Lyndsay Barch fol- conference champs, and finish- Dartmouth currently has a Dartmouth we need everyone's stands at 26-3-1 overall and a the season and assists from lowed with her ninth of t h e sea- ing undefeated is a nice bonus. strong hold on the fourth play- best effort both games," said perfect 6-0-0 in College Hock- sophomore forward Chrissy son, and the Jefferies found the It is great to go into a big series off spot. Two big wins this Sisti. "We're definitely capable ey of A m e r i c a play. Yule and senior defender Jenn net again less than a minute lat- confident and feeling good weekend can change that pic- of it, but we'll need everyone The Lakers next take on Dart- Jeffery at 8:16 in the first peri- er. >' about ourselves." ture, and if t h e Lakers move up dialed in and focused for it all mouth at the Mercvhurst Ice od, Niagara took a 3-1 lead into Barch also scored again, and Mercyhurst hosts fourth- in the national rankings this to fall in place." Center this weekend. Wrestlers lose to No. I Pitt-Johnstown

two winningest wrestlers this well and the score was not in- By Mackenzie Dexter year," said coach Cipollone. dicative ofhow we wrestled. A Sports editor At 149, sophomore Jake couple of questionable calls by Squire lost 7-4, freshman E r i c the referee didn't help us but The men's wrestling team fell Squatrito was pinned in 4:34 at we can't put ourselves into to No. 5 Pitt-Johnstown 36-5 157, sophomore T.J. Fera lost these kinds of situations where Friday, Feb. 14. £ 3-1 at 165 and sophomore Jared referees have the opportunity to Mercyhurst took the first two Snyder was pinned in 1:11 at decide matches." out of three matches with wins 174. J Mercyhurst will host the Uni- coming at the 125 and 141 The next three matches were versity of Findlay Friday, Feb. weight classes. close as both sophomores Ben 21, at 7 p.m. % % '•.- i Sophomore Ricky Randazzo McAvinew and Justin Mautz "We are looking forward to won the first match at 125 7-| were defeated 4-3 at 184 and pur home finale against 15th I 197, respectively. Sophomore ranked University of 3. Freshman Darren Yaple was Angelo Caponi was pinned dur- Findlay. This will be our fourth pinned at 3:29 for the first L a k e r ing the last minute at 4:08 to home match this season and all loss and freshman Will Tedder lose the heavyweight match. four teams were ranked in the | w o n at 141 5-4. The Mountain Cats improved top 16 at the time oftheir match Pitt-Johnstown would take all to 14-2 in dual matches while with us," said Cipollone. "We the rest of the matches. the Lakers saw their record fall would really appreciate all the "Randazzo and Tedder both to 8-7. Laker fans coming out for what wrestled great matches against About the match, Cipollone should be a great match!" Jody Mollo/Morciad photographer very good competition and it's) stated, "I thought we wrestled A Mercyhurst wrestler attempts to put a hold on a Pitt-Johnstown opponent! no wonder that they are our Tennis' John Nichols is 'tougher than nails' SALE D0ESN MEAN By Bryan Christopher Contributing writer

Sophomore John Nichols wasted no time showing Mer- cyhurst and the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Associ- fj& ation what he could do. But the reigning GLIAC freshman-of-the-year is far from satisfied with what he has accomplished so far. "Personally, I want to im- prove my overa 11 game. There are lots ofnew number one sin- gles in the conference this sea- • A in son, and there should be good new competition. To contend in File photo the conference would make me John Nichols is one of the pretty happy." best on the men's tennis "As a team, we are hoping to team. improve on last year's record, and we are already well on our help out. He's a great guy to way," said Nichols. "We also play for and lots of fun." would like to improve on our Yost holds Nichols to a simi- eighth place finish in the con- lar regard. \ ference. I think the additions of "John is tougher than nails in John Vadnal and Lucas Kra- the clutch," said Yost. "He's a sowski will help." great kid. He wins all the close "So far we're a 11 playing well ones, and only the international together and it's working out," players with pro experience he said. , have the upper hand. Besides Nichols believes the team s them, he can play with any- body." **j A > consistent hard work every day •*• at practice, and their chemis- Motivation has never been a problem. John's father has been try creates a good atmosphere his personal coach throughout at matches, since everyone his career, and he says that pulls for each other. watching his teammates' hard Nichols also feels head coach nosed work ethic helps him Learning responsible financial behavior now will keep you out of trouble fa t h e Ray Yost's leadership is impor- work that much harder. future, Find out how to manage debt, avoid default on your student loan and tant. . A Pittsburgh native, John live comfortably within your means at the online source for smart students. "Coach Yost has a very im- plans on majoring in business. pressive background," said He also enjoys following Pitts- Nichols. "He has a great knowl- burgh sports teams and play- miRt saiMi ITV0INTS 60. edge for the game, gives good ing golf. advice, and is always trying to PAGE 12 THE MERCIAD FEBRUARY 20,2003 ~ LAKER SPORTS To contact: [email protected] Lady Lakers defeat rival Gannon 80-74 Senior Katie Lorincz surpasses assist record with 365

By Krista Ross Contributing writer

The Mercyhurst women's basketball team rallied from the very start on Saturday Feb. 15 to defeat cross-town rival G a n - non University Knights m front of over 2100 fans. Women's basketball The win snapped a three game losing streak for the Lady Lakers and was Mercy h u r s t ' s first victory over Gannon since an 80-74 decision at the Athlet- ic Center on Feb. 14, 2000. Jody Mello/Mer a a d photgrapher Mercyhurst improved to 6-18 Junior forward Krista Ross makes a pass to a teammate overall and to 3-12 in the GLI- AC. I I percent and scored 80 points surpass Hall-of-Famer Teresa ular season with three games Senior guard Holly Horton both of which were season Szumigala (1992-95) with 365 next week: an independent

• * opened the night with a three bests. career assists. Freshman for- game at Pitt-Johnstown on > itgraptw from far beyond the arc, and Mercyhurst senior guard ward Cassie Seth added 18 Tuesday, Feb. 18, and then the Lakers would never lose Katie Lorincz led three players points, 14 of which came in the home conference games Senior forward Jessica Weir takes a free throw shot in control on the night. Mercy- in double digits with 25 points. first half. Senior center Jess against Ashland and Findlay Saturday's game against Gannon. The Lakers took the hurst led 41 -27 at ha 1 ftime. (lie Lorincz also registered three Weir also added 11 on the night. next Thursday and Saturday, win 80-74. I Mercyhurst women shot 52 assists against the Knights to The Lakers will close the reg- respectively. Lakers seal 1-0 victory over Sacred Heart

By Bryan Christopher Contributing writer

The Lakers bounced back from a sloppy loss Friday with a dramatic overtime win Satur- day night versus Sacred Heart. Playing host to the Pioneers, Mercyhurst fell behind 2-0 af- ter the first period. Early in the second, freshman f o r w a r d Erik Johnson scored his fifth goal of t h e season, but Sacred Heart answered soon after with an- other goal to retain their lead. After the Pioneer's third goal, freshman goaltender Andy Franck was called for a 10- minute misconduct and was forced to leave the game for most of the period. Freshman Jody Mello/Meraad pholgraph«f goalie Ryan Kobel. the team's new backup after Matt Cifelli Freshman Erik Johnson traps an opponent against the left the team two weeks ago boards as he takes the puck away. Jody MelkVMeroad photgrapher filled in for Franck, but Sacred Freshman goalie Andy Franck prepares for a Sacred Heart shot. Heart rallied and scored three and sealed the 8-3 victory. Ferhi and Mercyhurst's more times before the close of The Pioneers outshot Mercy- Franck. One minute and twen- neers dropped to 9-12-6 over- improving, getting better every the middle period, and Mercy- ing a way to come out on top. hurst 41-29 and snapped five ty-seven seconds into overtime, The win was Franck's first all and 9-9-3 in the MAAC. I day for the playoffs that arrive hurst only managed one extra and seven-game scoring Laker freshman forward Dave The win captured a guaran- in just 21 days," said Gotkin. score to leave them faced with career shutout, as he stopped streaks by junior center Mike Borreli capitalized on assists all 38 of Sacred Hearts shots. teed playoff spot, and one The Lakers also regained sole a four goal deficit heading into Carter and senior winger Adam from Rivers and sophomore more victory would give the possession of first place in the the final period. His season record improved to Rivers. forward David Wrigley and 13-4-0^13-1-0 in Metro Atlan- Lakers an additional point, league, knocking Quinnipiac The Lakers rallied with a score Saturday night brought a scored his fifth goal of the sea- tic Athletic Association play. which would quality them for down to second place heading from freshman defenseman much different game. Both son. The win improves Mercy- a post-season home game. into the final stretch of confer- Conrad Martin found the net for teams were held scoreless "Overtime victories are the hurst's season overtime record The regular-season champi- ence play. his third time this season, but through regulation, thanks to best way to win," said head to 2-1 -2 and their overall record onship, said Gotkin, is also Mercyhurst next heads to lona Sacred Heart again answered outstanding goal tending from coach Rick Gotkin. "Once to 15-11 -2, raising their confer- well within reach. as part of a four-game road trip with two final goals in the game Sacred Heart's senior Eddv again, it was a matter of find- ence slate to 15-4-2, The Pio- "We must continue to keep Friday, Feb. 21.

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